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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Omaha and Lincoln! An Editorial Squint at Some of the Prosperous Citizens of These Enterprising Cities. We visited Omaha and Lincoln, Nebr. last week and are compelled to say that Omaha is a progressive city and is full of buisness although things are dull as they are all over the country at this time; but everything is keeping pace with the existing condition. There is less prejudice between the races in that city than in any other city in the U.S. Anything that is against the colored man in Omaha is brought on by himself The class of colored people who try to do something have succeeded and are doing well. They own several good pieces of property, have a number of drug stores; two or three undertakers when one is enough; they own several automobiles for pleasure and also for hire. We find here very few mechanics and we do not find a single colored man on the market with a truck wagon, that is selling vegetables and the like. Among some of the progressive people, we would name J. G. Pegg, inspector of weights and measures, who has made his political job count for something and the colored people should be proud of him. He is the only man in the U. S. holding a like position and he has held it for several years with credit and honor. He did not go to sleep on the job but took advantage of the opportunity and homesteaded 640 acres of land in Nebraska which is now under cultivation and he can now look forward to the day when politics fail he will be able to take his family to a section of land and there enjoy all the rights and privileges of any other American citizen. He homesteaded that land some years ago and has now just returned from a farm where he sold nearly one thousand dollars worth of live stock. One of the most successful hotels and cafes in this country is under the management of the best buisness women in this country, Mrs N. P. Patton, wife of Mr. Nick Patton who is one of the leading hotel men of this country and is in connection with the Henshaw House where he has been in service for several years and his wife has conducted the Patton Hotel which is located at 1014-16-18 S. 11 St., Omaha, Nebraska, a block and a half west of the Burlington depot. They have 48 neatly furnished rooms and the house is all modern and upto-date and has one of the best cafes in this country. Mrs. Patton is certainly a buisness woman, full of push and vim and is not only beautiful in looks but has a pleasant, sweet disposition and treats her guests courteously and at the same time is a firm buisness woman and when she says yes, it is yes; and when she says no, she means no. She is a splendid financier and knows the business and is one of the most industrious ladies we ever saw and we must say that she and Mr. Patton are both financiers. They own two valuable pieces of property in Omaha which brings them a handsome income. They have not spent an idle day since they have been married. They are kind and generous and have helped many a poor soul that was in need and have given away hundreds of dollars helping others. Their headquarters for the American Railway porters and train men. All the railroad men in Omaha make their headquarters as here they can get first class accommodation; and the railroad officers recognize this place for their men and any one seeking a job will always apply at the Patton Hotel for such information. They employ several people to help run their business who are well paid, well fed and well cared for. We are glad to say that we enjoyed a ride over Omaha in a large touring car as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Patton. Another man who has succeeded in doing things is Cyrus Terrell, who runs the Little Missouri restaurant at 1120-2. Dodge St. Uncle Cy as the boys call him is a substantial business man who has conducted this restaurant since 1896. He is a Missouriian by birth and was born in '58; is a cook by trade and is the only man in Omaha or elsewhere who can give more grub for 20 cents than any other man in the country and has a big trade of both white and colored as all look for Uncle Cy when hungry and when they have 20 cents in their pockets although he serves them from five cents to as high as they want to go. He works both night and day and is reputed to be one of the wealthiest colored men in Omaha; rated at several thousand dollars all clear. He has a wife and son and is now on the easy side of life. Another firm that is doing a fine business and stand high as any firm in Omaha: can get what they want and need to carry on their business, is that of Jewell and Phanix who have a firste lass barber shop, pocket billiards, cigars and tobacco, and a laundry office in connection. These two gentlemen are reputed to be worth about $30,000. Dr. Gordon has a neat drug store on Twenty-fourth street. He is a practicing physician and is doing well. We met our old friend, Edgar Williamson, of the firm of Ferrell & Williamson, who are conducting a nice drug store and are doing fine. Mr. Williamson has purchased a nice home and is enjoying the company of his wife and little daughter. Another wealthy and old substantial firm is that of Crutchfield & Broomfield, who have two fine saloons and are worth about $50,000. Dr. Britt, formerly of Higginsville, Mc., is enjoying a good practice. We visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wills. Mrs. Wills was formerly of Topeka. They own a beautiful and well furnished home at 3424 Blondo and have plenty of everything around them and are as happy as anyone could be. Omaha has some good churches. One of the leading churches is St. John's A. M. E. of which Rev. W. T. Osborne is pastor.. His flock love him and are responding to his call, as they consider him a minister who is fair and impartial and one who does not impose on his congregation. His friends are insisting that he be a candidate for delegate to the general conference, in which capacity he served in 1912 at the Puget Sound conference, that time he was stationed at Seattle. He has done a great work for the church, has pastored in Missouri and Colorado, and has succeeded everywhere he has been; he has built churches, increased the membership and brought his members up along business lines. He was on the Episcopal committee at the general conference. He is an Alabamian by birth, but has spent most of his time in the North; is a fine pul- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 17. 1915. pit orator, upright Christian gentleman, and his friends in Omaha see no reason why he should not be sent to the next general conference at Philadelphia. He rejoices at being in Nebraska and enjoys the com- 1. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 2. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 3. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 Rev. W. T. Osborne pany of one of his old schoolmates, who is on the supreme bench of Nebraska. He lived in Illinois in his early days. He has added over 300 members to the church since he has been in Omaha. Miss Lutie Bryant, who conducts a manicuring and hair dressing parlor in the Bee building, has purchased a nice home at 2209 North 28th street. She is a beautiful, cultured young lady whose heart Cupid's arrow has never pierced. We would advise some good man who wants a wife to look around Omaha. We had the pleasure on Sunday of being the guest of the Grand Presiding Prince of Knights, and Daughters of Tabor, C. M., Johnson, at the home of Mrs. J. W. Cook, where a five course dinner was served. The other guests were Mrs. Gordon Cook and son and Miss Velma Hill. Mrs. Cook is one of Omnha's beautiful matrons and widows and is a fine house keeper. We also visited Mrs. Minnie Brown and her sister, who conduct three large rooming houses at 2111 Clark street. Mrs. Brown is a fine business woman and is the only colored woman in Omaha succeeding in running three large rooming houses and making them pay. THE Mrs. N. P. Patton She is assisted by her sister. They are highly cultured and are full of push and vim. LINCOLN. We were at Lincoln only a few hours as we passed through on our way to Junction City. We have an agent there, so did-not need to tarry long. We were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooley, who have bought a seven passenger touring car. They own valuable property at Lincoln and are now banking against a rainy day. Mr. Ben Corneal, president, and L. P. Gates, secretary, are conducting the Kevstone Club, headquarters for the business colored men of Lincoln. They own good property and are doing well. Mrs. G. D. Streeter is the only woman conducting a rooming house and cafe, at 819 P. street. This is the L. A. cafe and she serves regular meals and lunches and has a rainy day-is aumulating first class rooms. She is a money by her hard work. Her thorough business woman, a widow, and is looking out for friends are many. Hon. John Grant Pegg. a Prominent Leader M. H. One of the most remarkable men of the race is Hon. John G. Pegg, of Omaha, city inspector of weights and measures. Born in Richmond, Va., in 1878 with his parents he moved to Kansas, where he was reared and educated in the Freedmens' Academy at Dunlap, an institution established by the old school Presbyterian society of Iowa. The life of John G. Pegg if put in print would read like a romance. He came from a large family, and being the eldest was forced to get out into the world and make it alone. Success has lurked in his footsteps since the day he set out A to face the sterner duties in the battle for bread and a foothold in the world, and he has proven an excellent example of what one can accomplish it they go after a thing. Mr. Pegg settled in Omaha a number of years ago, and having played politics in Chicago, along with such men as Edward Morris and others, was well trained on the finer points of the game. His first work in Nebraska politics netted him a position as messenger to the mayor, and later he was ap- Miss Lena Works and brother Garrett were in Winfield last Saturday on their way to Wellington, where Garrett will enter the Wellington high school, which opened this week. Hon. A. D. Griffin was in Winfield last Friday and Saturday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery. Mrs. Walter Phoenix and daughters Nila and Waldrene of Emoporia were in Winfield last Saturday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols. Charles T. Wood of Parsons arrived in Winfield last Saturday to complete his music studies at Southwestern College. Mr. Wood is glad to be among home folks again, he having once lived in beautiful Winfield. Rev, C. R. Brewster was was called to Cherryvale last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Mose Johnson, a very close friend. Mr. S. P. Johnson of Los Angeles, Cal., who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Squire Johnson, left last Wednesday for Kansas City, where he is to enter business pointed inspector of weights and measures by Mayor J. C. Dalhman, and at the close of the present three year term, he will have served the city for twelve years in this capacity. Mr. Pegg has represented the city of Omaha and the state of Nebraska at many national gatherings (white) at the request of the Mayor and Governor. Some day when time and space will permit, we are going to publish a detailed story of the life and trials of this most remarkable man. Mr. Pegg was married to Miss Mary C. Page of Topeka in 1899. Miss Page was one of the most popular young ladies The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no discernible details can be made out. in the state; educated, cultured and refined. To this happy union six children have been born five of whom survive, and are happy and healthy and are the pride and delight of their parents. Mr. Pegg is a thirty-second degree Mason and a real leader among men of all races. He owns and operates a 640-acre ranch in Nebraska, and it is well stocked and has modern conveniences. Besides this fine ranch, Mr. Pegr owns a beautiful home in Omaha and other valuable city property. college for the Laborer's Union of California. Mr. Johnson is secretary of the union for that state. Miss Eva Cole left for Chanute last Wednesday, where she will make her future home. She has many friends in Winfield who regret to see her leave. Miss Minnie Banks of Pretty Prairie was in Winfield last Saturday visiting Southwestern College. She is thinking of attending school here. Mrs. C. R. Brewster is back from Coffeffyville, where she has been visiting her mother, who has been quite sick. School has begun in Winfield and our people are taking a greater interest in their children and the school. We have more children in school than ever before. Where years back we only had one or two, we now have one of the finest schools in the state and we are pleased to see the children so interested. We need good, honest young men and girls to help make the world and race better, and the schools are the ones to help one to become Price $1 50 Per Year. useful. Mrs. Rosa Works won first prize at the county fair last Friday for baking the best white cake. She also baked one just like the prize cake at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery and a few friends were invited in to see how good it was. After lunch each one who ate of the cake said Mrs. Works was the best cake baker in the county. WEJR. KAN. Bertha Thornton was arrested on the 12th after denning men's clothes and posing as a man with intent to deceive the people, and was brought into Moore's court, charged with fraud and committing a nuisance. She claimed to be 17 years old, but when her father was called up it was found she was only 14 years old last May, so Judge Moore transferred her to the juvenile court at Columbus. Rev. F. H. Prentice, pastor of St. John's Baptist church, who left here on the 6th for a thirty days vacation at his home in Alabama, writes that he arrived home safe and found his mother and father well, and sends his love to all his members. Rev. A. Fairfax or Parsons is filling his place while he is away. Mr. George Jackson seems to be progressing nicely with his 5 and 10 cent store. Miss Helen Hobb is his clerk. Rev. B. A. Berry filled the pulpit on the 12th at Mount Hebron, Pittsburg, while the pastor was attending the national convention. Mrs. W. J. Banks attended to some business on the 12th in Pittsburg. School started on the 13th. Eight colored children entered the city high school. A young lady from Coffeyville was elected to make the third teacher at Central school. SALISBURY, MO. Mrs. Sarah Jackson has returned home to stay, having spent two years in Richmond, Mo. Mr. Charley Johnson is on the sick list. Rev. Downey has begun a series of meetings. Rev. Davis will assist him. Mrs. Eliza Hall spent a few day3 in Sailsbury. Mrs. Lillie Wilson has returned to her home in Chicago. Also her sister, Mrs. Mattle Burris. They had been visiting their mother. Prof. Bolden and his assistant, Miss Frankie McAdams, began their school work on the 6th. Rev. Ward spent Sunday in Shanondale, where he preached his last sermon for the conference year. The picnic given Saturday, Sept: 4, was quite a success. It was given to raise conference claims. Rev. Ward and members and friends are putting forth great efforts to raise their claims. YALE. KAN. Mr. Carroll Gibson is still on the sick list. Mr. R. Howard, from Litchfield, has moved to his new home in Yale and seems to be much pleased. Miss Beatrice Maw, from Radley, and sister, visited the picnic; also, Miss Sue Cosler of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Ford of Pittsburg attended the picnic. Miss Jessie Wilson and sister off Litchfield attended the picnic. There will be a rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday which will be the closing of the conference year. Mr. George Baker has rebuilt his hall, which was destroyed some time ago by a heavy wind. Yale school has begun with three new punils. Mr. Julius Reese, teacher at Yale school, broke his arm while wrestling with one of his home town boys. --- LATHROP. Lathrop, Mo., is on the map and a small army of Negroes are employed looking after mules and horses for the British government, as that town is one of the readovous where animals are taken preparatory to shipping them to the war zone, where certain death awaits them. "It's an ill wind that blows no one good," and much money is being circulated among our people, and in a few hours of push we had a dozen families to join the number. There are a couple of Negro churches there, a small store conducted by a Mr. Boyd, and a brick cafe by a colored man named Redmond, and one tonsorial parlor for the race. Rev. Loveall and the A. M. E. church have the lead. We are glad to say that the most of our people who reside there own their homes and belong to that class who read Negro newspapers. PLATTSBURG. On a local freight train, after many weary hours of waiting and watching, we put foot on some of the dirt that Plattsburg, Mo., is located upon, and after looking at the many Negro homes, churches, the three Negro grocery shops, we were convinced that we could augment our subscription list by several new readers, and bless your soul we did, and now our paper will go into fifteen additional homes. This is a progressive colored citizenship and that lamented and sainted man, Father Moten, who has gone to play his part with the angels, and who for so many years fed the Master's sheep at the Baptist church, taught the people wisely, and though he has quit the walks of men his advice lives. His sainted wife still lives and is consoled by her excellent children. A Mr. Johnson, a colored man, runs ice wagons and is a contractor and builder, and like this man there are many who are fired with the spirit to do, and are doing. The few readers who had read the paper had told their neighbors about it and your scribe has no kick make about dear old Plattsburg. Miss Ada Clark, the popular assistant teacher in the colored city school at Plattsburg, Mo., after a two month' sojourn on the Pacific slope, visiting the San Diego exposition and the Paama exposition, returned home recently to the delight of her numerous friends at Plattsburg, and this excellent young woman is doing her entire duty in the school room. We visited the industrial department of Washington school at Plattsburg and were indeed astonished at the numerous articles made by the students, such as baskets, clay modeling, etc., which reflect credit and speaks in thundering tones for the instruction being imparted to our youths. The building is a splendid one, modern in every respect, equipped with every apparatus to be found in a first class building, as everything is in tip-top shape. The hope of the race at Plattsburg is flattering indeed, as there are many children of the race there, and in the hands of such able educators as Prof. Black, we must expect great things. The school takes front rank as an educational institution, and we are always glad to see such men as Prof. Black at the head of our schools. While Plattsburg is a hotbed of Democracy, the white citizens believe the best thing for the colored man is to educate him and have provided an excellent school building, etc. Prof. C. W. Black, the efficient principal of the colored city school at Plattsburg, Mo., is the product of Natchez College, Natchez, Miss., and has been a teacher seventeen years and has served in his present position for seven years. During this time eighteen graduates have been turned out by this able man. The colored school building, a two-story brick, is worth $5,000. He is able assisted by Miss Ada Clark of Plattsburg. The enrollment is 78 and real school work is being done. The scribe dropped into Plattsburg, Mo., and about the first place he visited was that of Mr. W. T. Sidney, the general merchandise man. His stock is Items of Interest In Regard to Progress of Our People, one of the best, consisting of dry goods, groceries, cigars, tobacco, etc., representing an outlay of $700. He owns the building and also a nice home. He is ably assisted by his son, a promising oung man. Rev. Sidney is a devout A. M. E. and for years has served in the capacity of a local preacher. The young Negro will make no mistake in imitating Mr. Sidney. Mr. W. M. Smith is the oldest Negro business man of Plattsburg, Mo., having been in business fifteen years. He carries a nice line of groceries, a cafe and tonsorial parlor. Mr. Smith owns his own business house and is one of the live wires at Plattsburg. Besides his residence and business house Mr. Smith has other valuable property. He is a doer and believes in pushing. Mrs. Mattie Evans, en excellent little widow who is an expert seamstress and who pleases her patrons, is one of the doing ones of the race. She makes her home with Mrs. Amanda Young, who owns a good ome. Mrs Evans owns a ice farm of 22 acres and is full f trift. She is recognized as a seamstress of note and is a devout member of the Baptist church. LEXINGTON, MO. The educational interests of the race at Lexington, Mo., have been entrusted in the hands of capable men and women, and we are able to boast of excellent schools. There are two school buildings—Douglas High School and School No. 2, Geo. H. Green School. The buildings are brick and are easily worth $25,000. The principal is Geo. H. Green, a Lincoln Institute graduate, who attended several other well established institutions of learning. He has served for more than thirty years, and has endeared himself to all, and is truly a leader and has done untold good for our race. He owns eight desirable rental houses at Lexington, and four houses in Macon. This property is all in desirable localities and very valuable. Prof. Green's life is doing an untold good for our race. In company with Rev. Williams we visited Douglas High school and there found an enrollment of 200. There are six teachers employed—Misses Paulin Ball, Cordella Hayden, Nannie E. Walker, Ethel Henderson and Eva Hunter. Since Prof. Green assumed the principalship more than 40 graduates have been turned out, and some of them are leading men and women of the state and doing their part in making the world better. All the improvements, etc, have been made since Prof.. Green accepted the head of the school, and our race is indeed fortunate in having such a man as principal. He is a member of the A. M. E. church, but helps to run them all, and makes himself useful in every move for good. An effort is being made to install the trades department, and sewing, draughting, etc., are being executed, and complete seamstresses are being finished up at Douglas School. The domestic science department is by no means being overlooked and thorough preparation is made in this department. Agriculture and mining are taught the boys, so they may become proficient laborers when they leave the school, as mining and farming are the leading pursuits followed by the race at Lexington. After tolling for a number of years to get a foothold, Mr. J. M. Freeman is now recognized as one of our foremost mechanics, and has his hands full contracting and building. He has a $1500 residence and other valuable property. This man is a useful citizen and takes a part in the A. M. E. church, being one of the singers in the choir. Such men as Mr. Freeman are the kind the young Negro should shape his life after. The scribe called at the brick residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, while at Lexington, and must say that it is certainly "white folkish," and we found a very pleasing little lady in the person of Mrs. Walker. The head of the home is a "house man" of his city, and the people keep him busy. The residence is easily one of the best and is worth $3,000. Such homes are a credit to our people. They are deep-dyed A. M. E's. The A. M. E. forces are exceptionally strong at Lexington, Mo., and the leader is also a strong man in the person of Rev. W. B. Brooks. The building is a magnificent two story brick, erected in 1870, and is worth $10,000 and has a seating capacity of 400. There are 230 active members and some of the best colored citizens of Lexington are members. The church also has a parsonage in which Rev. Brooks resides. Thirty-nine years is a long time to preach, but that is what this God-sent man has done. He hasn't been made bishop, but his conference has given him everything in its reach. He has an accomplished daughter in the person of Miss Helen, who finished at Quindaro and who recently captured the scholarship in the College of Music of Chicago. Dr. Brooks has a brilliant record and we regret that more of our men do not measure up to his standard. Mrs. Elizabeth C Payton, an excellent widow and a pillar in the Baptist church, owns a two-story brick residence and another good house and lot. She is an industrious woman and her Godly walks make for her many friends. On our visit to Lexington we were not able to mention all the good homes, etc., but Rev. R. W. Williams, the able Baptist divine, will take hold where ye scribe left off. Encourage him. Lexington, Mo., has one colored physician in the person of Dr. J. D. Ball, who has practiced medicine for twenty years and has seemingly incurable cures have given him frontrank as a physician. One of the redeeming things about Dr. Ball is that he's a man and his life is an open book, and those who know him love him. No one questions his ability as a physician, because when they turned him loose at Meharra Medical College they sent him out fully prepared, and he has lived up to the reputation of that well known school. This gentle man has demonstrated that one properly prepared and who will stick to his bush, will succeed. His home is a palatial one, one of the best in that city. A daughter is one of the popular teachers in the city school of Lexington and is a leader in society circles. Dr. Ball is a solid man, belonging to the class that are wielding so much influence to help make of our people a race. The Christian church of Lexington, Mo., is ably pastored by Rev. J. Newby, a strong man in the Gospel. The church is a neat one and has an active membership who believe in doing things. The pastor, when we found him, was busy helping to improve the church. Rev. Newby, whose headquarters are at Kansas City, has been pastoring 12 years and is a safe leader. One of the valuable residences owned by the race is the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Parker. We visited this palatial home and found an excellent housewife and an accomplished daughter, Miss Cora Edna. They also own another valuable piece of property and are truly representative people. Mr. Parker is a miner, and the family worship at the Baptist church. Lexington has no better people. One of the good colored residences at Lexington is that owned by Mr. and Mrs. Workcuff. Mrs. Maggie Workcuff, the lady of the house, is very entertaining, and her husband is a miner. Mr. John Johnson, janitor at the postoffice at Lexington, owns a good home and will read the Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hawkins own a good home and are fixing to erect a $1500 6-room bungalow. Mr. Hawkins is a miner. Among those who enrolled as yearly readers of the Plaindealer at Lexington was Miss Rosa B. Carter. She is a well read young woman. One of the teachers who lend dignity to the Douglass High School at Lexington is Miss Ethel Henderson. She is not only entertaining, but a ripe scholar indeed. Mr. J. B. Epps, a firm believer in Negro enterprise, is one of Lexington's citizens who enrolled as a reader of the Plaindealer. Mr. C. W. Holmes, a young man of the race who is a miner at Lexington and a true Plaindealer, owns one of the swell colored homes in his town. A Plaindealer friend at Lexington who appreciates the paper is Miss Pearl Ockers. She believes the way to make the paper strong is to put money behind it. Mrs. Lucinda Thomas, who is a great worker among our women at Lexington, owns a good home. Her accomplished daughter, Miss Hazel Smith, a graduate of George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., is bookkeeper for Hardrick's grocery store at Springfield. Mr. Thomas has been employed by Mr. Moorehead for 30 years. Mr. W. M. Shelby is one of our friends at Lexington, Mo., and will have the paper in his home hereafter. A great many of our people own good homes at Lexington, Mo. Those who didn't enrol as regular subscribers will find the paper on sale by the Rev. R. W. Williams, the Baptist minister, each week. Buy a copy. CHANUTE, KAN. Mrs. Dixon is able to be up and around after a serious operation. We are trusting she will be out within a few days. Mrs. Gaston visited in Thayer three days this week. The "Busy B" Club of the Methodist church gave a sacred concert last Sunday. Mr. Henry Bradley is planning on going to Boston to see the world's series. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kizer. Mrs. Tivis has returned after spending two weeks touring in Oklahoma. Both churches are being well attended and the collections are above par. Mr. Will Brown gave a dance at the K. of P. hall Monday night. The ladies of the Methodist church gave an ice cream social Monday night. While cranking a Ford car Tuesday night Mr. Frank broke his arm in two places. Sells-Floto and Buffalo Bill's circus was here the 2nd, but they failed to have the colored sideshow band. Quite a number of young people attended the fair in Iola last week. Next.Sunday is Rally day at the Baptist church. Mr. Ellis Dixon has reported to work again after laying off two weeks on account of the illness of Mrs. Dixon. Mr. N. Danafor has returned to work at the First National Bank. Mr. Will Campbell has been on the sick list for the past week. We are just beginning to have our summer. While it is warm let us prepare for winter. HUTCHINSON. KAN. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Last Tuesday from 3 to 7 the beautiful home of Mrs. Alex Perkinson was open to our informal introductory of Mrs. M. D. Jones of North Topeka, who has recently returned from a trip around the world. The home was artistically decorated in the state's natural flower, Mrs. A. H. Brown stood in the receiving line, Mrs. Ben Butler entertained the ladies with a solo, Mrs. Kate Wickliffe read "Encouragement," from Dunbar, and Mrs. E. Morris furnished music for the afternoon. The following ladies were present: Mrs. Blanton, Mrs. G. Burbridge, Mrs. W. Perkins, Mrs. E. A. Shackleford, Mrs. C. Divers, Mrs. Galloway, Mrs. T. McCalep, Mrs. P. Perkinson, Mrs. F. Cunningham, Mrs. D. Wheeler, Mrs. W. M. Owens, Mrs. J. Pope, Mrs. L. Walker, Mrs. J. Gardner, Mrs W. C. Madison, Mrs. J. Johnson, Mrs.' G. Powers, Mrs. G. Hoagan, Mrs. E. Harris, Mrs. G. Brady, Mrs. Rhoten, Mrs. E. Owens, accepted the hospitality of the hostess and all departed declaring Mrs. Perkinson an ideal entertainer and that they were many years wiser after going with Madam Jones along her travels abroad. At a late hour light refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brown entertained in honor of Mrs. M. D. Jones of Topeka Sunday at a three course dinner. The centerpiece was artistically deco- rated with garden flowers. Those present: Mrs. M. D. Jones, Mrs. A. Perkinson, Mrs. Rhoten and son, Rev. J. E. Allen and wife, Mr. and Mrs. P. Perkinson and son. All departed with words of praise for the hostess and Madam Jones. Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Smith entertained at a 5 o'clock tea in honor of Mrs. M. D. Jones of Topeka. The out of town guests were Mrs. M. C. Rhoten and Corporal H. Willison, from Junction City. Mrs. Jones lectured in Great Bend on Sunday night, and from there she will go to Wichita to lecture at Rev. Fishback's church, and from there to the national convention at Chicago. PITTSBURG, KAN. Miss Lela Crouch entertained last Thursday evening with a surprise dinner party in honor of Miss Ruth Hamilton. The color scheme was carried out with red and white flowers in the center of the table. Tiny red and white streamers extended from the boquet in the center of the table to the placards at each place. A lovely four course dinner was served. After dinner the evening was spent in cards, games and dancing. Miss Hamilton was presented with a beautiful bouquet of red and white flowers. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Miss Crouch an ideal hostess. Miss Hamilton is a popular young lady of the community who left September 10th for Kanas City to become a trained nurse. Those present were: Misses Ruth Hamilton, Lulu Dues, Beatrix Dismuke, Adym Gyles, Roumania Williams, Lela Crouch, Messrs. Ray Cole, George Dismuke, Edward King, Albert Crouch, Amiel Pierce, and Preston Smith of Topeka. Mrs. Emma Gyles is suffering from a sprained arm. Mr. Ray Minifield and Mr. Peniel Johnson of Oswego are in the city to attend the Normal. McALESTER, OKLA. Mr. P. R. Crutchfield will leave September 12th for Quindaro, Kan., where he will attend Western University. He has our best wishes. The city school opened Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Miss Eliza Keeler, one of our town girls, is a member of the faculty. She was raised here, and the best class of people of both races are wishing her unbounded success. Mr. Herbert Leslie, superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school, is still ill at his home on Ninth street. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Miss Marie Reeves is visiting friends in Eufayla. Miss Eunice Thompson has returned to her post of duty, having been re-elected a teacher in the city school. Mrs. Dimple Miller and her daughters, May and Golden, of Anderson, were over Monday to the ball game. Mrs. Anna J. Edwards will leave on the 12th for Degan, where she will open school on the 13th. This will be Mrs. Edwards' eighth term. Mrs. M. C. Robinson and Miss W. E. Austin are doing well with the Oxford hair treatments. Mrs. Lulu Alexander and her daughters, Misses Beulah and Thressle, were over from Krebr to see the ladies' ball game. Mrs. Ruth Moore is doing nice work in the Pora treatments. Miss Austin, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Robinson are trying to convince the town that bad hair cannot prevail. SAVANNAH MO. Miss Ethel Powell returned home Sunday from Lawrence Kan., Miss Josephine Clay accompanying her home. Tuesday evening Mrs. J. D. Powell chaperoned a line party to St. Joseph to the Crystal Theater, complimentary to Miss Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hayes and son Kenneth were in town shopping Saturday. Mr. Hayes is one of our most prosperous farmers. Mrs. Stone of St. Joseph was visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. T. Gray, from Friday until Monday. A slumber party was given at the hbme of Misses Ethel and Helen Powell Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Josephine Clark. Thursday morning a four course breakfast was served. Covers were laid for sixteen. The out of town guests were Misses Hallie Wilson and Ruth Sportsman of St. Joe, Mo., and Miss Josephine Clark of Lawrence, Kansas. The Charity Club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Sarah Warner. A very profitable meeting was held, after which a delicious lunch was served. The visitors were Mrs. William Sportsman and daughter and Miss Wilson of St. Joe, and Miss Clark. Friday evening Miss Georgia Powell gave a six o'clock dinner for Miss Clark. Covers were laid for fourteen. The guests spent the evening in games and music, departing at a late hour declaring Miss Powell a charming hostess. On Sunday morning Mrs. Adaline Warren gave a fourcourse breakfast for the out of town guests. They declared Mrs. Warren to be one of "the only cooks." The Surprise club of the Baptist Church in St. Joe gave an excursion to Savannah Monday afternoon. There was quite a crowd and all seemed to have a delightful time. Mr. John Clark of Lawrence, Kan.; was the guest of Mr. Lewis Powell Monday, and on Tuesday his sister Josephine returned home with him. CHERRYVALE. KAN. Mrs. Celia Taylor Knox has gone to Emporia to make her home with a friend. Miss Jewel Fowler has returned to her home at Brickton after visiting a few days with her sister, Mrs. Pauline Blane, and family. Misses Nannie and Bertha Robinson have returned home after visiting their brother Frank, and wife, who live near Wichita, Kan. Mr. Moses Johnson is quite ill at his home on West Third street. A party was given Friday night at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Green in honor of Miss Ruby White, who returned Sunday to her home in Coffeyville after visiting for several days with her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Ellis. Mrs. Anna Doxey of Chicago is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Wheaton, and family. Eva Spencer Smith, home finder for orphan children, lectured at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Tom Shephard is on the sick list. Prospects for work are good here. They are anticipating a great deal of paving here in the next thirty days. BETHEL, KAN. Mr. Iva Turner of Denver was the guest of Mrs. Lucy Mack last week. Miss Marie Crockett, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is some better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Scott and the Misses Scott' attended the wedding of Miss Ella D. Wyatt and Mr. Walter Johnson in Kansas City Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss Wyatt is a sister of Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Edna Lee of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Mae Crosby of St. Louis visited at the home of Mrs. Geo. Dunn last week. Miss Edmonia Walden of Kansas City, Mo., who has been the guest of friends here for the past two weeks, has returned home. Mrs. Mary Graves, who has been confined to her home as the result of a collision of her buggy with a motor car, is able to be out again. School begins Monday. Mrs. Allen Ellis of Kansas City, who has filled the position with much credit to herself and to the satisfaction of the board of education and the patrons of the school, will be our teacher again this year. Rev. David Thomas,' of Edwardsville preached his farewell sermon at the Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Enyard of Kansas City were the guests of friends here a short while Saturday, en route to Hornifl, where he filled his appointment at Zion A. M. E. church. Ste * ’ % % yo af ka - &, a3 “ si, i88 ‘ a eres sas a aibded Sct we ot Saab: odinced . oa tetas abucttin = 1 dW, 7 x ¢""" HE OLDEST BANK IN PAWNSE: COUNTY. ‘Z Capital‘and Surplus + $60,000.00. MOFFETT BROTHERS’ | : e National Bank,.# LARNED, —::— KANSAS. DIRECTORS: —John Lindas, W. W. Charles, H. T, Taylor, A. A— Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffett. | No, 3363,-——— | CAPITAL, - - $100,000. e e First National Bank 7 Great Bend MHansas. é GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, it. L, Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, W. Torrey, 0. B. Chapman, _F, V. Russell, F.H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. Y. Brinkman. ) The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS, (6 oe “Bian BEA a y { My Sz woe -— The Best Flour for family 4 ( 4 al XL use. Insist on your dealer g wl giving you the best—that . 1 a is“POLAR BEAR.” Oth- S s ag SNORALL and "Ke. G2 ° ey : i Manufactured by The New Era Milling Company! ee The J. E. Baker Mer. Co.# GARDEN CITY, —::— KANSAS. 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 be- tween white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad peo- ple 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 de- cline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. . The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. ORATION BY BILL. Porter Wrote Speech For San- ta Fe Passenger Man. W. J. “Bill” Curtis, district passenger agent of the Santa Fe railway, is booked to deliv- er the principal address at a coming dedication cf a new Kansas depot. Now Mr. Cur- ttis’'s experience in oratory is somewhat limited and for quite a while he was at a loss to know exactly the proper thing to say. , One day he was riding on Santa Fe train No. 5 and he was thinking of the coming speech. He did not have a thing to say and the time of his notable address was not far distant. The Pullman por- ter noted his reticent mood and inquired of the passenger agent his difficulties. Then Mr. Cur- tis went into the details of his troubles and how he was billed to face a large audience on the same platform with Santa Fe officials who are real spell- binders. The colored porter told him not to worry and that he would fix him out. So when he got to the end of his run, Denver, he sat down and wrote Bill a letter. Through the carelessness of the mail clerk here, or some other cause, the letter reached another man _in the passenger department. Be. Heving that the epistle was too excellent to languish unob- served in’ the confines of Bill's desk, the other railroad man decided to make the letter pub- lie, It follows; Porter's Letter. “Enclosed you will find the address as requested to be in- flicted on the good people of ——. And if after delivering this adress, you are fertu-{ nate enough to escape ajive an] you are able to sit up and take nourishment, ‘write andj ‘et me know the outcome. Yot will alsc find a brief pen pic ture of what I think the das af dedication will be. “On a balmy afternoon old Sol was shedding his tender rays on man, beast and insect. All nature was calm and collec- tively serene. Even the little birds, who crowded every tree vine and bush were hushed with patient expectation. The many thousands of citizens, al! decked out in gala attire, were here assembled for today the new depot was to be dedicated. Hence alt the hushed and pa- tient expectation. In the back- grcund, in a setting of green fields and luxuriant vegetation, was parked many thousands of Fords, thereby denoting just the opposite of the saying that Prosperity follows the flag, for the Ford inevitably followa pros- perity. “Just at this moment, bang- bang! bang! three shots rang out on the balmy afternoon air and the hushed and expectant stillness was torn asunder. The band strikes up that painful dit- ty entitled, “Hail the Conquer- ing Hero Comes,” and then Hon. Bill Curtis floats on the scene. His noble visage en- mantled by that famous smile that made the Santa Fe famous and caused so many clubs, ban- kers associations and chambers of commerce to take the Santa I"e all the way to the two fairs for one fare. Amidst the thun- derous cheers, the wailing of crying babies and barking of canine citizens, the Hon, Bill mounts the rostrum, bowing right and Ieft and taking a drink from the usual white pitcher, he spake thusly; “Ladies, gentlemen and cit- zens cf this embryonic met- ropolis, to be known to future reneraticng as——_—, it Is with nuch pleasuxe and gratification hat I rise to address you this ‘lorfous ufternoun, and [ consid. esa gl ee ee ee tis om natein having heen’. chosen * deliver this address commemora ting the dedication of this’ mag. nificent depot, made possible out of the bigness of heart of the great Santa Fe system. (cheer). Ladles, gentlemen and citizens you also should be proud to be here this afternoon at the dedi. eation of this marvelous work of architectual beauty and building ingenuity, for we are not only dedicating this beautiful, sta- tion to this generation, but also to prosperity. Just think how Brous your children, grand-chil- dren’ and great grand-children will be when they stand in awed admiration and view this testi- mony of the efforts of you stur- dy pioneers. In dedicating this depot I would not have properly discharged my duty, if in my remarks this afternoon I did not take the occasion to thank you one and all, whose combined ef. forts have made this station possible. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and also on behalf of the Santa Fe. As I stand here and look over this vast assemblage of brave men and fair women, I cannot find words to express myself, Peo- ple of ————you have one of the greatest cities in the country. Where, oh where will you’ find such verdant fields, embracing acres and acres of corn, wheat and the many other bountiful products of the farm. In other parts of the state the people have been less fortunate on zc+ count of the many rains and high waters of the spring and summer. But, you, worthy pecple of ———-, truly dwell in a realm of the blessed, which may be attested to by the fields, as far as the eye can see, stacked with grain and the thousands of. farms bursting nd overflowing with corn and hay, fruits of the tireless ener- gy, industry, and labor of the fairest sons and daughters of Kansas.” . “P. S. I think this should be good for at least six months in the hospital, even if you get away with it.” The eloquent porter is B. Watson, better known as Ben, whose home is in Chicago and who runs between Chicago and Renver on Santa Fe No, 5. and lc. 6. LINCOLN. NEB. Mrs. Crysolia Runyon Har. per and young son, Roland Runyon, of Beatrice are visit. ing her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C.;R. Runyon, Mrs Blanche Johnson and daughter, Miss Dorothy, and Mrs. Estes of Superior, Wis., re visiting relatives in the elty. Mrs. Lena Curtis cf Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her cous- in, Mrs, H. M, Williams. Rey. C. R. Runyon, pastor of the A. M. Ey church, is quite busy getting his dollar money and winding up his year's work. We hope he will be successful in raising his amount, as he is a faithful pas- tor. Rev. C. W. Ross and wife, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., united with the A. M. E. church, Rev. J. C, Caldwell, D.D., of Nashville, Tenn., general secre- tary of Allen Christian Endeav- or Scciety of the A. M. E. church, will speak at the A. M. E. church, Ninth and C streets, Monday, September 13, at 8:30 p.m, Mrs. Luther Allen has re- turned from a visit with rela- tives in Oklahoma. Mrs. L. B. Thomas and sons Wendell and Herschell have re- turned from a_ visit to their mother and grandmother in Kansas City. The Reporter has been sick all spring and summer and has failed to visit the subscribers of the Plaindealer, but he is able to be out now and will visit the delinquent subscribers, All who owe please be ready, » ARKANSAS CITY, KANS, Sunday, Aug. 29, was quar- terly meeting at St, James A. M. E, church and Rev. J. H. Dantels of Winfield assisted Rev. Everett in place of Rev. Brocks. Mrs, W. O. Logan entertain- ed at ten o'clock breakfast in honor of Mrs, Crawford Wil- Yams of Icla, Those present— Mrs, Smothers, Hart, Muckroy, Hailstock, Work, Drumgould, Williams, Logan and Taylor, The hostess was assisted by Mrs, Hattie King, Mies Georgia Drumgould and Miss Helen Logan. <All declared Mrs, Lo- fan an‘ideal hosbban J1/1h Nts" Mrv, Allen Brown and dadgh. ter, Miss Leona, and niece, Miss Burgess, of Winfield were re- cent visitors in the city, guests of Mrs. Williams and West. Mrs. Archie Brown of Win- field attended the last quarterly Meeting at St. James, Mr. Wm. Logan is the own- er of a mother o’possom and eight babes, which he secured cut on the ranch. Mrs. Wm, Blackwell and lit tle daughter, Henrietta, have returned from a visit at Guth- rie, Oklahoma, Mrs. Chas. Brown and Miss Aileen haye returned from a visit with relatives in Okla- homa and report a nice trip. Miss Helen West visited re- cently at Ashton, guest of the Misses Work. | Mrs, J. M. Boganey of N. Summitt street, and Mrs, E. A. Mitchell, who have been in- disposed, are convalescent. Mr, and Mrs. John Chandler of Caldwell were recent visitors with relatives and friends., Mr. Jim Johnson and Mr. Ed Mackey, the blind men, who travel as a minstrel, visited friends here recently. James Johnson was reared in this city and is well known, wees BREW SEY of AEE ee AS qe Hae CST 3 = - = Dry Goods Company, | @ = : 6 Hutchinson Kansas. | , 8 “The Store of Service.” | IEE vie ~~. | ee i eesti - Me icc Sitec hm ~ tpt Om all Sal a ee AC ee i NF cn \ an oy es ES a Saas sia Tt Fog tee Ee CIC TF Fs Fa SS EE bears CACHE GI ITT (tm QT MLE fos fe aS aa 1 rT a Wt, un ee Fe il tcl FA MESSE cP ILL ° na Te EE mr eT xh Oe Heyer oe TY c 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. CARBONDALE, KANS. Prof. W. R. Carter and son of Topeka were recent visitors 'n cur midst, guests of Mr. und Mrs. McAdoo, looking after the interest of the T, I. I. County Attorney W. L. Say- ars and wife of Graham county ind Mrs, J. D. Barker of To- pega, and her daughter, Mrs. 3. E, Carey of Russell Springs were guests of Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo not long since, .» KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. . The B. and C, held its coro- nation on Labor Day and the following program whs ren- dered: Music; invocation, Rev. D. A. Holmes; music; reading, Mrs. H, Dwiggans; inst. solo, Miss M. Ferd; poem, “Liber- ty;" vocal solo, Mrs. D, A. Holmes; coronation of queen; remarks by officers; closing music; benediction, Rev. J. R. Ransom.—Mrs. L. Williams, shairman of committee. Mrs, Shelton on Freeman, ind Mrs. Gehring on Walker, wko were cn the sick list are zonvalescent, Mrs, Lulu Summers, Mrs. Lydia Ellis and others gave a jne reception recently on Miss Smith of Leavenworth and oth- er ladies visiting in the city. It was given at the pretty modern home of Mrs. Sum- merg on N. 6th St. Over 150 ladies were served the delica- cies of the season. Mr. Duncan, the fine blind musician, who died Aug. 30, was buried from the Pleasant Green Baptist, Rev. Geo, Mc- Neal officiating, The daughter of Mrs. Woods on State , died Aug. 31. She was brought here from Chica- go, very ill. Rev. and Mrs. Holmes vis- ited out of the city several days recently. The Excelsior club cf the Metropolitan Baptist church has nice dinners every Wednes- day at the church. Rev. Davis of Quindaro, Ks., preached two good sermons at the Metropolitan church dur- ing the absence of Rev. Holmes and raised over $30. Prof, Greeg, one of the fa- vorite teachers at Western U.. hes returned after an extended ip. The A, M. E, church had its cornerstone laying on Aug. 29, and Prof, E, J, Hawkins, of Ft. Scott, grand master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F, and A. M., and other Ma- sons of prominence, had charge of the ceremonies, In the af- ernoon at the service the Ma- sons gave $70, ‘There was a rally also and over $200 was raised. A large crowd was in ittendance, 7 Mr, and Mrs, Allsbrcok are isiting in Texas, ’ - fes|KANSASE2s| WaPo | LON ! Oo | ee | come | by ¢ ae 4 ° Hutchinson Sept., 18-25. By the State Board: of Agriculture. For the 15th time the Management invites the people to support this great Instituticn of progress by exhibiting and by their presence. It is the peo- ple’s fair and dedicated to their social and commer. cial dsvelopment. @ 17 General Departments-- $40,000.00 in Prizes. Great in Show Cattle, Horses, Swine, Sheep, Tractors, Farm Machinery, Silos, Fine Arts and in- dustrial Exhibits. ¢ Seven Great Races Daily —Fine Free Attractions Day and Night— Automobile Racing Friday and Saturday, by the mest Daring Dirt Tract Drivers in the World, Horse Show Four Nights —Musie by Concert and Military Bands— * Patterson’s Carnival and Animal Shows, See the Fair during’ the first days while every- thing is out for Judgment, beginning at 9:30 9. m. Great Program every day—Something Doing every minute, Special Trains, Special Equipment on all railroads, “Let's Go.” Send fer Information or Prize Catalogue, H. S. Thompson, A. L. Sponster, President, Secretary, BROOKFIELD, MO. Mrs. Ella Ewing has return- ed home after a visit with her son in Chicago, Ill, Mra, Isabel Bartlet has re- turned home from Omaha.Neb., where she went as delegate ta the grand lodge. Mr. Ernest Edwards of Kan- sas City, Mo,, fs visiting his cousin here, The U. I. F, and S. M. T. had an entertainment at their hall last Thursday night, The funeral of Mrs. Pearl Douglass, wife of Mr. F. K. Douglass, one of our popular mail carriers and best citizens, was held August 27, 1915, Friday morning, when a fitting and high tribute was paid to the memory of the deceased, who was loved and liked by all who knew her. Prince Hall Grand Court of Kansas and Mary Madeline Court of Kansas City, Kan., held a brief service at the home at 10 o'clock. Many resolutions and addresses were read. The remains were laid in a beautiful plush casket with silver handles, lined inside with white, and around her robe pansles were laid and in her hand, and she lay at the home in state three days, where hundreds of relatives and friends viewed the remains for the last time. Mrs. Mollie Williams, M.A.M., Grand Matron State of Kansas and Mrs. Nellie Wilson, M.A.M., Mary Madeline Court, Kansas City, Kan., conducted the services, assisted by Rev. D. A. Holmes, W. J. After this service the funeral cortege was escorted to the Episcopal church, on Stewart avenue, Kansas City, Kan., where she was an active Christian worker in all departments of the church. The beautiful Episcopal service was read by Father R. H. Mize of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Let us think of Pearl as a flower—a flower of peace, harmony, usefulness and sunshine, achieving success with all the work in her care. The choi rsang very sweetly. Professional men, business men and women, girls and boys, from far and near, of all walks of life, came and paid the last tribute of respect. She was a member of her church choir, and Sunday school teacher. She organized and was president of the Story Hour for the children of her Sunday school. She was president of the Yates Y. W. C. A., president of Mothers' Club, Stowe grade school. She served two years with pride as grand secretary of Prince Hall Grand Court K. of P. of the State of Kansas, and at the time of her death was grand senior matron, and was the people's choice for M. A. M. grand matron, highest honor the court could confer upon her, which only failed by her being called by death. She served two years as M. A. M. Mary Madeline Court, Kansas City, Kan., and was loved by all who knew her, as she was always pleasant and full of sunshine at home or abroad. She was vice president Matron's Council Court. A lovely flower has gone. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons—Freddie Jr., age 13 years, and Elias, 11 years—one sister, one brother and other relatives, and hosts of friends. Funeral director, Nathan Thatcher. Gone but not forgotten. Your beautiful life will ever be remembered and cherished in our hearts. She is not dead, but just fell asleep in Jesus' arms. Rest on and reap thy reward. EVA P. WASHINGTON. Miss Mattle Scott of Mexico, Mo.. visited her relatives, Mrs. P. Bradford. E. Laslev Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mr. B. S. Stovall, while passing through enroute to Wichita to teach her school there. Misses Catherine Reeves and Mildred McKnight, two of Topeka's popular debutantes, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thomas of their pretty home on N. Eighth street. Prof. Gregg. a popular teacher at Western University, was in our city recently. The A. M. E church is evacuating for a foundation to make their church larger. A basement will be fixed with modern apparatus. church has not yet ceased work on their new church. 'It will have the largest seating capacity of any auditorium for colored people in the city, a choir robing room, minister's study, large cemented basement, modern furnace with fan heating system, electricity and gas and lavatories, and a glass baptistry (pool), when completed. They raised over $76 at their ordinary Sunday collection. At the real close of the A. M. E. Metropolitan Carnival last Friday night Mrs. Lyle of the A. M. E. church had the most money and was given the title of queen. Miss L. Sewall was behind only about $10, due to one male solicitor not bringing in the $10 which he collected. He says he will bring it later. The churches worked peaceably, but the majority did not costume and attend as they should. They came out ahead and not in debt. Metropolitan has already had several invitations to join with three or more Baptist churches next year in a carnival. The Eighth Street Baptist, First Baptist and Pleasant Green Baptist churches ended their carnival at the First Baptist church last Monday night. Miss I. Miller of Pleasant Green church brought $75, which was the most money, and was given the title of carnival queen. Miss Orpheus Scott of Eighth Street brought $66,75, and Mrs. Ethel King brought in $35. A reception will be given later at Eighth Street Baptist church for carnival helpers. Rev. McNeal's church also received the $10 prize for the most popular baby. This carnival took in over $1000. Rev. D. Over of Pueblo, Col., visited relatives in this city while returning from the Baptist National Convention at Chicago. Rev. Bowren, Rev. D. Jackson and Rev. McNeal were given $100 each when they left for the national convention at Chicago. Mrs. Lulu Kennedy, the estimable wife of Prof. Kennedy of Western University, visited Mrs. M. C. Matthews at 925 Washington boulevard recently. Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Neely invited a large number to attend the musical recital of Miss Ella Ngely, their daughter, at their residence on Nebraska avenue, last Saturday afternoon. Prof. Reynolds and his bride from 'Ohio were tendered a very fine reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Branch' last Thursday night. Mr. Merritt of Chicago is taking a few weeks' recreation off the road. We are glad to know that Mr. Lyle, who was somewhat indisposed, is able to be out again. Mr. McCoy, on Virginia avenue, departed this life Tuesday at 1 a.m. Mrs. Goodman, on N. Third street, died the first part of the week. Little Vivian Carroll is not much better. Mrs. Mai Porter has returned from a pleasant visit in Oklahoma. Sergeant Griffin is having a fine house of stone and brick built on State street. Mrs. B. Carroll entertained with a lovely three-course dinner for Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick last Sunday. Prof. N. Clark Smith and wife and Mrs. Lulu Kennedy called on Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayborne recently. Rev. J. R. Richard-on contemplates a trip to San Francisco. They say: "Women presidents and some of these Baptist churches can certainly give successful carnivals." Blind Boone will give a fine concert at M. & O. hall September 29 for the benefit of the Metropolitan church. Dr. John F. Williams attended the Grand Lodge of Pythlans at Topeka this week. Rev. D. A. Holmes is an ardent worker and quick church builder. He has enthused people so they have rallied under him something almost miraculously Since November 30, 1914, he has caused his members to pay about $1,000 for brick, raised about $2,000 in three rallies: raised his yearly salary, which is $1,080, and has raised an average of $50 to $80 a Sunday at ordinary collec- eight thousand dollars or more raised in eleven months, as we haven't the clerk's exact figures. They have not gone in debt yet. He likes this location better than any place he has been, and says the people have rallied to his call so loyally. May he and his congregation continue their good and fine work. Judge I. F. Bradley has returned from Chicago. An entertainment was given Wednesday night, Sept. 8, by the ladies of the Silver Leaf Club, at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradford, who resided in this city for several years, have moved to Chanute. Miss Elsie Carter of Emporia, niece of Prof. and Mrs. Green, who has been visiting with them for two weeks, has gone to Chandler, Okla., to take charge of a school. She visited with friends in Parsons Thursday. Miss Helen Parker visited in Independence Saturday. The Eastern Star ladies gave an entertainment Saturday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Rogers. Mr. Ress Reed made a short call this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith. We were glad to shake the hand of Rev. C. R. Brewster, but we were sorry that it was on such a sad occasion. Mr. Moses Johnson died at his home on West Third street Saturday afternoon at about 1:30 o'clock, after a short illness. The deceased was born in Cooper County, Mo., June 25th, 1849. Mr. Johnson and family moved from Louisburg, Kun., to this city eleven years ago united with the Baptist church, of which he has since been a faithful Christian worker, and we feel his demise as a great loss to us, as we lose our church treasurer and a faithful one of the deacon board. He leaves a widow, one sister, two brothers and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his demise. "Why do we mourn departed friend. Or shake at death's alarm? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to His arms:' Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Monday afternoon and were largely attended. Rev. C. R. Brewster, former pastor, conducted the services. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Francis Johnson of Rosedale, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Jones of Argentine, Kan., nieces of the deceased, and his son in law, Mr. Thomas Ratcliff of Hennessey, Okla. A host of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Fairview cemetery. The bereaved have our most earnest and sincere sympathy. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAS. Some wheat is still being threshed in this vicinity. Mrs. Lincoln Knox of Independence, Mo., was a recent visitor in this city, guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Banks. Quite a crowd came down recently from Pratt to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Banks in a surprise on their daughter, Miss Mabel, just prior to her departure for her school at Langston University. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bert James, Misses Jessie and Leona Williams, Miss Gossip, Miss Reita Dandridge of Tepeka, Miss Jaunita Williams, Miss Poy and daughter, Vera, and Mr. John Groves of Edwardsville, and Roy Green. They all came in cars. Mr. John Floyd of Kingman stopped over in the city recently as guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Banks. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams of Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore of Glasgow, Mo., were visitors in the city, travelling by automobile. The African prince made a good talk here recently. ENID. OKLA. Rev. Lewis of the A. M. E. church is conducting a gloorious revival. He is doing a great work along this line. He is serving his second term here as pastor of the A. M. E. church. There plenic, with good speaking, September 8, at the Lincoln school house park. Pete Oden, one of the old timers of Enid, is back from Kansas City, Mo., and other cities of the east. Oden was raised in Topeka and still calls charge of her school. Enid does not afford a better surgeon. Miss Alice Holt has taken Miss Alice Holt BAXTER SPRINGS, KAN. Mrs. Bertha Greene of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Vina Owens, also her friend, Mrs. Beatrice Machison, for a week or ten days. Mrs. Ruby Brown of Tulsa is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Owen. Mrs. Mattie Lockheart of Pittsburg, Kan., is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Dowdy. WANTED-Colored men and women to sell office specialties to banks, schools, colleges, etc. Big commissions to hustlers. Send 25c for samples. Nothing but first class people need apply. Write the Kansas Specialty Co., 106 Ave. E West, Hutchinson, Kan., dept. Qq. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary Beacham, Plaintiff, vs. No. 29,667. Frank Beacham, Defendant. The State of Kansas, to the above-named defendant, Frank Beacham, Greeting: You are hereby notified that suit has been filed against you, petition for which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, on the 7th day of September, 1915. That said suit is instituted to procure a divorce from you, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 23rd day of October, 1915, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you accordingly. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. BOWER, Clerk of the District Court. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 3608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. Lawyer 217 West Fifth Street Telephone 1394 - Topka, Kans PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madia St. Special Diseases. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 609 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. ...Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m.; 2:00 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 evening. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS. Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 72 Kansas Ave.-Tl. 3987. Res. 189 Monroe St.-Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. Phone 3608. 932 E. Carson Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phon: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring 3 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon. Office: 334, Kansas Av. over Gibberl's Drug Store, across from Throo Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Res. 1535 Van Buren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give ... Satisfaction. . . 828 Kansas Av. Phone 1421 ting, burning and hypodermic injections. Quickest, most scientific, certain, powerful painless remedy ever sold. Most effective remedy for PROSTATITIS and OLD SORES. In tubes, $1.00, postpaid. Money back if it fails. No cpium, cocaine or de derivatives. DR. KEELEY REMEDY CO. Pratt, Kansas. 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, Dr. J. Mays, former pastor of Mount Zion Baptist church, preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning. Manile Grant of Omaha is visiting her sister, Mrs. Burks. The Gideon band will give a grand emancipation proclamation entertainment on the 22d at Mount Zion Baptist church. Mrs. Martha Turner visited friends here during fair week. Mr. Andrew Mosley is visiting his brother, Mr. Mosley. Mrs. Lizzie Hale is able to be out again after being confined to her home for the past six months. The Mount Zion Baptist Sunday school is doing nicely under the control of the superintendent, Mrs. Lulu B. Moore. The four auxiliaries of the Mount Zion Baptist churh presented a swell suit to their pastor. Miss L. C. Dixon of Bliss. Neb., was visiting Mrs. Johnn and other friends during fair week. Mrs. Estelle Ousley has been the guest of Mrs. Estelle Graham. Mrs. Ousley is from Kansas City, Kan. Several dinners and parties were given in her honor while in the city. Mr. Charley Ousley came down Sunday to spend the day with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Graham. Mr. Theo. Baughman, traveling agent for the Plain-dealer, was in our city in the interest of the paper. He is one of our greatest race defenders. Miss Bates of Higginsville, Mo., is the guest of her uncle, Mr. Tony Bates. Mrs. Estella Ousley returned to Kansas City, Kan., Monday evening. Mr. Wm. Meadows and Miss Anna Britt came up from Higginsville Sunday morning. Mr. Meadows returned Sunday night. Miss Britt is the guest PILES ting, burning and hypodermic scientific, certain, powerful p Most effective remedy for PR In tubes, $1.00, postpaid. Mo opium, cocaine or de derivative DR. KEELEY REMEDY CO., WESTERN MACON, WESTERN COLLEGE will reception of students, MON 1915, at MACON, MISSOU ADVANT Students will find at W and comfortable home, thor petent teachers, good discip For further particulars, J. H. GA WESTERN COLLEGE, A Correction. Cwing to a mistake in the naming of a place on the printed bills of the U. B. F. and S M. T. Grand Lodge, which convenes at Coffeyville, Kan. Sept. 21-24, 1915. Also, those delegates and visitors expecting to attend the grand lodge and temple should notify Rev S. M. Graves, 108 E New street, or Dr. Chas. P. Washington, 15 E. Third St., Coffeyville, Kan. VINITA, OKLA. Miss Sallie Black of Texas is in the city on business. She is an old schoolmate of Mrs. L. B. Sudduth, Mrs. Joseph Davis and many others. A letter from Mrs. L: I. Ryan, who is visiting her mother in Mason, Tenn., said she was having a nice time as well as meeting many friends. Prof. Finley is back with us again. Miss Wilda Johnson has returned to Chanute, Kan., after a ten weeks visit with her parents. Miss Octavia Martin and Miss Vera Davis spent Sunday with Miss Alice Martin. A revival is being held at the A. M. E. church by the pastors and members of the different churches. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hawkins of Parsons spent Friday and Saturday here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Catherine James of Magginville spent a few days in our city. We were present at the Second Baptist Sunday school, and the accomplished superintendent, in the person of Deacon G. W. Holmes, has a firm grip on his work and he makes things very interesting for all who attend. A great rally is to take place at the Baptist church the fourth Sunday in September, and Rev. Williams is very desirous of a success. One of our accomplished young ladies, Miss Rebecca Walker,, h,as gone to Honontla, where she will teach: We wish her success. Mrs. Hudson and little son Harold are expected home soon from Leavenworth, Kan., where Mrs. Hudson was called by the death of her uncle. Mrs. M. Colley has returned from Lawrence, Kan., and reports an ejoyable trip. Mrs. Arline Brown is home from Omaha, Neb., after a month's visit and reports an enjoyable trip. Miss Allie Foreman, who has been traveling with the Dixie Jubilee Company, has returned home to spend the winter with her father. Misses Goldie Talbot and Ollie Hancock have returned to Lincoln Institute, where they are in their senior year. If you want a fall suit made, see Mrs. S. A. Robinson, N. 24th street, and if you desire dressmaking and drafting patterns, call and see her. Rev. W. B. Brooks of the A. M. E. church was called to Waverly, Mo., to assist Rev. Jackson in a rally. Mother Hawkins and Brother Walker Porter are on the sick list and we wish them a speedy recovery. The Oak Grove Baptist church had a rally and basket dinner, and from all reports they had an enjoyable day. CURED TO STAY CURED Itching, Bleeding, Internal and Protruding Piles, no matter how long standing. Avoid cut- COLLEGE... N, MISSOURI. will open its doors for the MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, MISURI. NTAGES. Western College a pleasant morough instruction by com- pipline and Christian Culture. address the President, GARNETT, MACON, MO. F. P. Byron. C. G. Coe, Byron & Coe, No. 2 So. James St. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ..Meat Market.. Home Phone Main 1742. Bell Phone Main 6128. KANSAS CITY,——KANSAS 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 Funny 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 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East. This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call.—Adv. 7 - is : : s Sag alte of ‘ teas Le es * aM + a“, : ery (Ee cabs teeth san eae deen octet VE ae hed iibentde oF see od, nbiecnd sud capt we CoB Sat. SR 68 ctu w whe » cota: ‘f i So * y City Hi ppen sine gs is) iiss Huth Nidiey leit lues- day for Manhattan to enter the agricultural college. ” ioe Mra, A. L. Davison of Em: Beis, ‘is in the cily, guest of irs. Charles Slaughter, —— FOR RENT: Four room cottage to nice colored couple, —Phone 2284 Black.—Adv, —o— Mrs. Hattie Waters spent last week visiting in Kansas City, guest of Mrs, Letitia Newman. —o Mr, George Parker of Salina is spending a few days in the city, guest of Miss Ruth Scott. : -—o . Mr. ard Mrs. Felain Webb of Leavenworth are here visit- ing with Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Russell, —— Mrs. Russell, wife of Dr, W. R. Russell, the popular dentist is quite ill at her home on the North Side. —o— , Mr, Harold Monroe returned Sunday from Kansas City after a very pleasant visit with Mr, , Sherman Scruggs. —— ~ Mr. Henry Elligan of Atch- ison was a visitor in the city yesterday and today attending big free fair. on. Mrs. Nora Garrett spent a few days in Kansas City, Mo., visiting friends. She reports a very puleasant time. _ > Mrs. Greenway has returned from a three weeks’ visit at Omaha, Neb.. with her daugh- ter, Mrs, John Knott, —— Misseq Anna and Fay Alford left last Sunday for Detroit, Mich., where they will make their home with their brother. — Miss Katherine Reeves and Miss Mildred McKnight left last Sunday for Lawrence and Kansas City on a visit with friends. Miss Lillian A. Hardwick of Leavenworth spent Wednesday and, yesterday in the city, the guest of Mrs. J, Pace, 716, Fillmore street. ~~ Mr. and Mrs, James Mothel on E. 17th St., very royally entertained Rev. Jas. Arthur Hamlett and Rev. N.-L. Smith at dinner last Sunday. —o— Mr. Robert Chester Dean, a popular druggist of Washing- ton.-D. C,, will sojourn in this city this winter at the home of Mrs. S. R. McLean. —o Mira Effie Tyler was hostess to a linen showen yesterday af- terncon complimentary to Miss Jeseie Lamberaon, whose mar- riage to Mr. Alonzo Tyler will take place this month. ee Mrs. Anna, Williams was a very pleasant caller at this of- fice Wednesday and paid for a year’s subscription to The To- peka Plaindealer for Pearly Rose Tabernacle, Knights of Tabor. —— Misses Emma Ellene and Wil. ia A. Cooper have returned) from a visit at the Panama exposition at San Francisco andj: San Diego and report a pleasant} rip in the land of setting sun. | —o— The Poinsettia Art club met). ast week with Mrs. John| Spalding, 1810 Fillmore street, nd was royally entertained. The next meeting will be with Mrs, Lila Greer, 1934 Van 2uren xtreet_ ye eee on ae 8ti* i ee ee Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmak- ing, class from to 18 and 1 to 4 O'clock each Tuseday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 8608, 50 cents a lessons bring your own goods and make your own dress. —— ~ Miss Edith Garrett has re- turned from a week's visit at Kansas City with friends. She reports a pleasant time. On Saturday evening, Sept. 11, she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap at six o'cloc{c dinner, After dinner the evening was spent in playing whist. — Messrs, John Hughes, Quin- cy Ballew, Paul Maxey and Ed Lennear drove in from _Hiawa- tha Thursday in the Hughes car, but had a nasty trip on account of the muddy rpads, They took in the fair and got well paid for heir troubles. They paid this office a visit, and being from the home town of our stenographer, were more than welcome. — Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Mollie Mae Aldridge, of Junction City, to Mr. Emmerson C. Seabron of Ashville, N, C. Miss Aldridge is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Aldridge, one of the leading families of Junction Cy. She is an industrious, intelli- gent, highly cultured lady and her many friends wish her abundant happiness. , —— Mr. Benj. Menefee and his estimable family of Eskridge came over Wednesday to attend the fair and while here they purchased a seven passenger Lozier car, which is a beauty ‘pot, in which they returned home. Mr. Menefee.is a very prosperous and wealthy farmer of Eskridge, and while in the city visited this office and left the cash for a year’s subscrip- tion for The Plaindealer. —o ATTENTION, LADIES! T have a fine line of colored people’s hair. Any shade in Switches and Pompadours for 26c each. I also have g won- derful Hair Grower, guaranteed to beautify and grow the hair. Prevents dandruff and falling of the hair if used as directed. Price 16¢ and 25c. Straightening Combs $1.00.—MRS, A.C, Mc- CLELLAND TODD.—Adv. — ” This office is in receipt of a box of fine cigars made by Maj. S. B. Brocks of Clearview, Ok. These cigars are sent all over the country by parcel post and as good as any 10c cigar we've smoked, and he is selling them at wholesale and retail with as many sales gs any good five cent cigar. “El Castro” ia the name of the factory. The Plaindeal- er wishes him success as he isa man who is trying to accom- plish ‘something tangible in this world cf ours. Mrs. S. F. Malone return- ed Tuesday from Chicago, Il. where she attended the Na-|. tional Baptist convention and } Negro Exposition. She and] Mrs. Julia’ Dandridge were| ruests while there of Mrs. Chas. L. White, 6430 Eber- |, 1ardt, who royally entertained], them. They were also most |; leasantly entertained by Mrs, |. Nina T. Tivis, 6440 Eberhardt} ind Mrs. J, H. King-Payne, al; ‘ormer Topekan, both of whom xerted themselyes to make it}, leasant for the Topeka ladies. |° Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Dand- idge have nothing but the ery highest praise for the ter of the Estate ot Julia Brown, deceased, | Notice of Final Settlement. Creditors and all other per- sons interested in the afcrestid 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 set- tlement of sald estate and for an order of the Court finding ane adiudging who rre the heirs o Julia Brown, deceased. FRED ROUNDTREE, .. Adm@nistrafor, (First Published in The To. neka Plaindenler, Friday, Sep-, tember Sd, 1915.) f{inental Cc Geam win Bull, . s or Faricy Designs.. Dainty and b: +. pyu Loerywhere. : RF “REAMFRY CO., t supike, 4 , “ansas, Tea LN es Sacred’ to«thé. mextoty’ of Mra, *Mary Jordan, whe''de. parted this life a few days since,’ She was born ‘in Wash- irigton; D. C., In 1815. She was the mother of fifteen chil- drén, two of whom survive her —Mrs. Sarah McDowell and Mr, Ahdrew Jordan, She re- sided in Washington for many years, moving to Williamson county, Tennessee, and in 1878 she came to Kansas. She was a faithful member of the Cath- olic church for twenty years, until her health failed her: Besides her two children she leaves seventy-two grand'ichil dren and great grand children to mourn her demise. The de- ceased was a metnber of the Catholic) church for twenty- five years, having joined the church through the love and influence of Mrs, Jennie Smith. The Centenarian. (“Another Soul.) . Another soul passed o’er Its voyage long and sad— Spent in yoke for others; But God at last made glad By freeing it from bondage. Here on earth below, For many years of service To its Savior now ‘twill go. He will meet it at the portal; He will give it rest at last; Welcome it to peace in heaven All its earthly sorrows past— God will bless this willing worker, God will care for its tired soul God will care for its tired soul, Goa will take its heavy bur- len— Her feet through Paradise will stroll—A Friend, 9-7}?15, THE STATE CHURCH INDUSTRIAL FAIR: The State Church Industrial Fair closed its seventh annual session Saturday, Sept. 4th,.in one of its most successful and interesting sessions. ,The Fair was held with the Central Bap- tist church. Rev. H. W. White pastor. There are five counties connected with the Fair and the five towns are Manhattan, Atchison, Rosedale, Coffeyville and Topeka. There were quite a number of delegates from the other places with agricultural and art exhibits. The object of the Fair is to teach industrial- ism to keep the girls and boys from idleness; to keep them off the streets, the boy: and girls being employed by the Fair af- ter school hours or any other idle time and are paid ten cents per heur for their labor. There were exhibits of cab- bage, potatoes, gray crowder and black-eyed peas, butter- beans, beets, corn and other products raised by the children, The ladies had on_ exhibition many beautiful designs of art work, quilts, ete. There were many distinguished visitors in attendance—Dr. W. M. Mare ‘in of Saint Mark A.-M. E. church, Dr. E. C, W..'Cox of Asbury M. E. church, Mrs. A. A. Weatherly of Lansing, Mrs. Howard, Dr. Wood and many others, who gave encouraging remarks on the teaghing and training of children, and of the noble work being done by Rev. H, W. White in lifting up fall- en humanity. At Coffeyville the boys raised a hog that weighed 175 pounds and put it on the market and sold it, and by these means it will teach the future genera- ion how to be industrious and make an honest living. Rev. White, the organizer, x ROO HOUSE 510. 3 M HO . For Rent. 3 Lots, Barn, Well and Cistern. Between 23rd and 24th on Adams street, Highland Park. W. E. SEGUINE, 413 Kansas Ave.. (Unstairs.) | Phones: Office—1179 R1, Res.—1179 R2. ; 2024 4b Sr waa tae tr fae 00 970 8 Bae eB NaN 20 Br Da Dn 3NE*© 28 an Da Mae SIGE LD 90 JOE DOE DOLL EE actual training line, hand and mind, put his thoughts’ {n action and in September 1908, organized the State Church In- dustrial Fair and the results are being materialized today: « This organization has given ald to the Old Folks’ Home at Lawrence, ‘and in future time will help ‘other state affairs, REV. H. W. WHITE, Pres. MISS ALTA JONES, Sec’y. PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER, R. A. M. Frince Halil Grand Chapter Roya? Arch Masons convened in its thirty-seventh annual session as guests of Mount Zion Chapter No. 17, Wichita, Kansas, Monday, August 23rd, 1916, at 9 a. m., with Most Ex- cellent Grand' High Priest C. A. Long presiding. The Grand Chapter work was very impressively and truly portrayed. The morning session was pretty well taken up with ap- pointment of committees and listening to the annual address of the Grand High Priest and reports of Treasurer and Sec- retary.. Late in the afternoon, when other routine and special business had been satisfactor- ily disposed of, the annual election of officers was an- nounced as the next order of business, and resulted as fol- lows: Most Excellent Grand High Priest—C, A, Long, Kansas City, Kan. Hight Excellent Deputy Grand High Priest—R. E. Brown, Lawrence. Right Excellent Grand King —C. E. Lett, Emporia Right Excellent Grand Scribe =A. J. Bishop, Kansas City, Kan. Right Excellent Grand Treasurer—F, M. Stonestreet, Topeka. Right Excellent Grand Sec- retary—B. F. Payne, Topeka. Right Excellent Grand Mas- ten Third Veil—Chas. W. Por- ter. Atchison. Right Excellent Grand Mas- ter Second Veil—D. F. Mal- lary, Topeka. Right Excellent Grand Mas- ten First Veil—J. R. Ross, fola. Right Excellent Grand Prin- cipal Sojourner—Thos. Brown, Atchison. ‘ “Right Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain—S. W. High, Topeka. » Right Excellent Grand Chaplain—L. W. Whitehead, Right Excellent Grand Lees turer, W. C. Brown, Lawrence, Right Excellent Grand Cap- tain of Host—B. E. Crawford, Emporia. Right Excellent Grand Sen- tine] and Chairman Committee ot Foreign Correspondence— H. 1, Monroe, Topeka. i cin Rev, Jas. A. Hamlett of. Jackson, Tenn., editor of the Christian Index, who spent several days in the city the Seen TS oo oN, "Ss | gq The wis | Churches\,” St. John A. M. E. Churels:s (By'‘the Staff.) 97 Excellent services were held at St. John last Sunday, itibe- ing quarterly meeting, andithe presiding elder, Rev. H. “W. King wae piceene and delivered the 11 o'clock sermon. Herse- lected for his text St. Luke 2: 4, subjt., “No room for Christ” and preached a clear cut radi. cal sermon. Emphasis was‘on fact that Christ wag poor!and that heaven alone annouhced His coming. He then asked: “What nation wants Christ to- day,” “Has the world grown better since His coming?” and the silent audience drank in the truths as they issued from the mouth of the speaker and sank deep into their hearts. He also implored all to take Christ into their hearts and to open the doors of their homes to Him, and to live such lives as will be missed when we are gone. At the clase of the sermon the choir sang “No Room in the Inn,” led by Mr. Beck, Then the anxious listeners were fav- ored with a vocal solo by Miss Mamie Elliott of Emporia, a graduate of K. U. The Sewing Circle met at the church Wednesday afternoon. The Junior Stewardesses met with Mrs. Bertha Smith last week and were royally enter- tained, The afternoon services were well attended, The Rev. Mr. Miller of the; Presbyterian church, preached, his subject being "The Divinity of Christ,” and his discourse was indeed a very interesting one. * About ten local ministers were present at this service. A large ‘num- ber tock communion. The col- lection was good. Mrs. Northington and Mrs. Gentry, two active members of St. John, are on the sick list. The annual conference will be held in Kansas City next week Pastcr Brown will leave early Wednesday morning. We trust that each member will do, his or her duty in regard to doMar money. i The annual report for ‘the year will be read Tuesday eve. The Christian Endeavor' les- son last Sunday was very pYke- tical, the subject “Friendship” making it very interesting.” , The evening ‘services were véll attended and Rev. King preached another grand sermon from James 6:16, subject “(Tha effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” He exhorted those present to walk with God, and let their sarthly life be divinely reckon- ad, and like, Moses and David if old. to hear God's voice in verything. WOMEN’S NATIONAL + BAPTIST CONVENTION! Scenes of this National Body As Viewed by Mra. M. D. Jones of N. Topeka. The fifteenth anniversary of the Colored Women's National eer +e eee DO ‘Of (the grandest gatherings in: the history of the organizations” ‘The convention* was organised at Richmond, Va., in 1900, at he: Third St. A. M. E. church, ih the ladies took up the on- ward , upward mirch under. a banner inscribed: “The, World: For Christ.” Ever since thet time the women have worked with the same officers, that ex: cellent and grand woman, Mrs, S. W. Layton, of Philadelphia, as prezident;,Mra. S. C. d. Bryant of Georgia, vice presi- dent; Mre. V. W. Broughtoa of Tennessee, secretary. Our treasurer died and her place was filled by Mrs. M. V. Pare rish of Kentucky, and Miss’N. H. Burroughs of Washington, D. C., is corresponding secre- tary, a woman who has no equal, one who has labored hara to make this convention what it Is today, and by her untiring efforts she has established a training school for girls and women to be trained in the mis; slonary work and in ali depart+ ments of life. The convention in Chicago was a grand success, the best meeting we have ever held. Harmony and peace prevailed throughout the session and the spirit of the Lord dwelt within t e walls, Every report was received without question and, every minute was adopted with.’ out objection, Our corresponding secretary's report «howed a great improve- ment in the finances of the several states composing the convention, The women who were in the convention at the organization were asked by the correspond- ing secretary to bring up $15— a dollar for each year of its ex- istence, and the writer was one of these who had been blessed by Divine Providence to bring up this $15, and when each one presented her gift she told how thankful she was to be permit- ted to live to see the fifteenth anniversary, after which each o“c we? presented with a gold pin, and were honored guests at’ grand banquet which was pre- pared for those who laid the foundation of our National Baptist Women’s convention, Our noble Kansas state pres. ident, Mr:. Emma Gaines, and her secretary, Mrs. I. B. Fra- zier, wore also invited guests ut this banquet. Our consecration service was ‘eld Thursday morning and wag as solemn as a funeral. Our offering was given without a song or a word. We sat im prayer while thousands of chain makers throughout the United State: sat in prayer in_ their homes. A song was sung and the spirit of the Lord over- shadowed the church and we all had a glorious time. : We are sorry to say that the men did not have that spirit of peace ard harmony in thelr af. | fairs and the Associated: Press gave out all the bad parts, and none of the good. We are praying that peace and hare mony will yet be theirs. Notes and Personals. Mrs. Cornelia Beach of To- peka, led the. prayer service on Friday morning and we had a glcrious song and prayer ser- vice. Mrs. Georgian Roberson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garrett of this city, served an excellent dinner at her lovely nome, 5053 Waba:h Ave. Frie lay, Sept. 10, for Rev. C. G. Mishbeck, Mrs. M. D. 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Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-sseeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Buy Your Lodge Supplies THE LOVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow- Gold Butter ntal Creamery Company, Topeka ompany, Topeka, Kans. Call on Rev. S. M. Sidney, Mr. Caphas Ross and Mr. Wm. Sidney returned from Wichita, where they attended the Grand Lodge of Masons. They reported a fine time. Mrs. A T. Booker has returned from a visit in Coffeyville and Wichita. Miss Hurst and Mr. Will Howard of Wichita were honored guests at an evening party which was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Booker Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in conversation, music and games, after which the hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon. All departed voting Mr. and Mrs. Booker ideal entertainers. Rev. Williams, the blind minister, preached two able sermons at the A. M. E. church and First Baptist church Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hardman are the proud parents of a 7-pound baby girl, born to them September 1st. All doing well. The Eastern Star Chapter and Masonic Lodge are preparing for a big Emancipation celebration September 22, to which everyone is cordially invited. Program will appear in these columns later. Quite a few young people of Great Bend attended the picnic at Kinsley last Thursday. The ball game resulted in favor of Great Bend, 9 to 3, against Kinsley. There are lots of strange colored people moving to Great Bend this autumn. We are glad to have them come. Church services were well attended at the First Baptist church Sunday. In the afternoon Queen Esther Circle held a rally, at which a neat little sum was realized. The Household of Ruth gave an entertainment the 31st of August which was well attended. Miss Hurst and Mr. William Howard returned to Wichita Monday morning after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Booker. Mrs. Emma Douglas and Mr. Walter Perry were down from Larned Sunday. Esther Chapter No. 34, O. E. S., held a very interesting meeting Monday evening with a goodly number present. Two new members will be added to this noble fraternity soon. Rev. J. H. Raimey expects to leave soon for the National Baptist Convention at Chicago. Mrs. Artie Greenlee is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Edward Rucker, Jr. Mr. Ramond Bocker came to Great Bend, bringing with him his bride, for a visit with relatives and friends. Their many friends extend congratulations. Mr. W. H. Bowser has gone to Kansas City, Mo., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Riley Gardiner and Mrs. Mary Brown attended Esther Chapter No. 34, from the south side. We are glad to report Mrs. G. P. Henderson, who is ill at St. Rose hospital, better. Anyone wishing the Plain dealer, see Mrs. J. J. Wells, Great Bend. VINITA, OKLA Mrs. R. L. Greene left Sunday for Russell Creek to commence school Monday. R. Curles of Chelsea was in the city Saturday. B. Jones of Chetopa was in the city Saturday. Miss Lucine Henry is visiting her aunt at Grand River. Mrs. Georgia Murray will remove to Chetopa Tuesday. Mrs. Janie Thomas and her granddaughter, Evelyn, left Tuesday for Los Angeles, their new home. Miss Juanita of Arkansas City was in the city Tuesday locking after matters. Miss Alice A. Walton of Canon City arrived Saturday to take charge of her school. Miss Haydee Finley arrived Sunday from Fort Scott, where she spent the summer with her aunt, Mrs. H. A. Bassett. The social at the Rider Hall Saturday evening was a success. Mr. Altha Moore is moving his home, and it is something nice, too. Robert Hubbard of Lightning was in the city Tuesday. Roy Jackson of Pittsburg spent a few days in the city, being the guest of A. Venters. Rev. C. J. Jenings left Sunday for Bartlesville. Lawrence and Richard Davi returned from Chanute Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Sudduth is convalescent after a week's illness. Mr. Davy of Wagoner passed through the city Saturday enroute to Prior to take charge of his school. Mr. Rogers of Lightning was in the city Tuesday. Rev. A. H. Hawkins held services at Blue Jacket Sunday. Mr. Martin of Blue Jacket was in the city Tuesday. Rev. Blakemore of Chetopa passed through from Chelsea enroute home. GODFREY. ILL. A large crowd was in attendance from nearby towns at the basket meeting Sunday at Bethel Chapel. At 11 a. m. Rev. C. Nailen preached a splendid sermon, from Prov. 8:10. At 3 p.m. Rev. Johnson of the Upper Alton Baptist Church delivered the message from Daniel 5:10, which was very spiritual. Rev. J. W. Tiff, pastor in charge, preached the closing sermon of the day. Mrs. Jane Green and Mr. and Mrs. Verdel Day, from Alton, spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Green and attended the basket meeting. Mrs. Joseph Hannon visited her sister, Mrs. Hattie Stigger, n Chicago, and reports a very pleasant time.. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hawkins and left a baby, September 5. Mr. Joe Miller and family and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Kansas City, Mo., motored out to the basket meeting last Sunday in Mr. Miller's new car. All spent a very pleasant time. Mrs. Brown of Kansas City renewing acquaintances after 35 years absence from Rocky Fork Mrs. Melissa Baker and Miss L. M. Freeman continue on the sick list. GALLATIN, MO. Rev. J. R. Miner returned Saturday evening from the Mt. Zion District Association meeting. He reports a large delegation and a splendid session. Rev. Miner was elected corresponding secretary of the association and we are indeed proud that he was thus honored. He is a prepared man, a graduate of Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., efficient, conscientious, affable and deserving of all honors that may be conferred upon him. Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Miller have returned from a three months stay at Hollister, Mo., where they have had charge of the Y. M. C. A. culinary department. They report a very pleasant summer. Rev. Burbridge of Chillicothe, Mo., spent two days in Gallatin last week attending the A. M. E. meeting. Rev. L. II. Harris visited in St. Joseph last week. Mr. Wright of Chillicothe, Mo., was the guest of Miss Leona Butts last week. Rev. John Harris of Maryville spent last Monday with home folks and friends. He was on his way to the association at Armstrong, Mo. Mrs. Minnie Moore has returned to her home in Missouri City after several days visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Mr. Robert Ramsey and family of Carlow attended the county fair last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Mackey was another fair visitor. We are always glad to exchange greetings with these good people. Mr. and Mrs. Green Magill, Mrs. Pryor and Mrs. Smith of Hamilton, Mo., were up attending the fair last week. Mrs. Halile McCarty of Chillicothe, Mo., is the guest of her mother. Her husband came up on Wednesday. Miss Alberta Preston of Centerville, Iowa, is visiting Gallatin friends. Mrs. Zana Vivian is visiting in Kansas City. Mr. Charles Goodhart of St. Joseph, Mo., spent Sunday with Gallatin relatives. Dr. Hanna of Trenton, Mo., was a week-end guest of Miss Verbie Cowens. Misses Georgie Beal and Marquerite Mitchard of Chillicothe, Mo., were Gallatin visitors Saturday. While here they were the guests of Miss Verbie Cowens. Miss Juanita Brown is visit. ```markdown ``` SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. Heating Bar THE MAGIC IS WILLING SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY MAIL SEND ME Address Wurms A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S Dove it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do strainbush the earliest head of hair. It will also aim not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, it is heated on our Alkohol Heater, or any other heater Best on the market. Price per box, 80c. 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When last heard of he was camping in the mountains near Grand Junction, Col. Word from him will be very much appreciated. The Ballinger Bros., thrifty young farmers of Carlow, Mo., were in town last week visiting friends and attending the fair. Mr. George Ballinger has purchased a new buggy and is ready to take the young ladies riding. Mr. John Ballinger is a Phaindealer admirer and sends in a three months subscription. HOLTON, KAN. The Willing Workers' Club was organized for the purpose Letters States always my aim. We sell Creole Hair Goods, Wigs, Paits, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations, Hair in bulk, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs, toilet articles. ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etc., in this country. We show in larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Switchen 26c Each; 24 Inch 50c Each. 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Last Monday evening at the meeting of the club the old pulpit was taken from its place with a word of blessing from each one present that had been benefited by words spoken from it. Reporters and correspondents writing for The Plaindealer will please use one side of the paper; do not use "today" or "tomorrow" or "next week," but give dates in plain figures. Think of the time when the paper is published and not of the time when you are writing in mentioning facts and others can understand as well as you. 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. FOR SALE:—Good Restaurant and Rooming House. Must sell on account of poor health. Nannie Holmes, 409 Merchant St., Oswego, Kansas. VICTORIA # Oxford College of Hair Culture GARLAND BELLS PLACE, GRANT LOVEL, MISSOURI. WE WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OLFCORD SYSTEM. We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. One thousand more terms to be taken—WILL you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach others to grow hair and beautify them. I $25.00 Home Training Course Free! darn from $15.00 to $25.00 per week at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYSTEM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality. W. L. MAJORS, President. 4246 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Farms.... Q For Negroes! Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, ——: Kansas. WHO KNOWS HER? I am making inquiry about my daughter, whose name was Alice Davis. Her father Charley Davis took her from me when she was six years old and left me at Osage City, Kansas, nearly 40 years ago; left me with two children, taking my oldest girl, Alice. Charley Davis was a mulatto, with Roman nose and I have not heard from him or the girl from that day to this. I am a widow, left alone and would like to find my daughter. My name is Cecilia Ann Davis and you will find me by writing to the Plaindealer. WM. GRIZZARD has opened a buffet on 18th St. between Highland and Woodland avenues, Kansas City, Missouri, where he will serve fine drinks to the public. This is the first time that a colored man was ever permitted to open a drinking place in this district.—Adv. THE DIAMOND BOTTING WORKS Phone 3178. Baughman Bros. & Legge, 2201 Lincoln St., TOPEKA, KAS When in Salt Lake City and want a place to eat and rest, stop at Lee Nard Jackson 140 N 4th St. West Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 6 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kannas avenue, Phone 2608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. There are so many of us who, as we go through life, are ready to condemn the other fellow, just because we do not think that he is living up to every idea that he promulgates. The theory of "preaching and practicing", is a very good one, and while it is a policy that should be encouraged, there are many persons who have valuable thoughts which at the time they are not able to put into action, but if given to the world may prove beneficial to hundreds of others. So often we may say that this one, or somebody else, is not practicing the things he is trying to get others to see, when in fact there are many times when we are not competent to sit in judgment on the other fellow and criticise his work. It would be a mighty slow world if everyone with a thought worth while would wait till they were able to put them into execution before giving them out so others might profit by them. It does not seem right that anyone with thoughts worth while should attempt to keep them locked in his mind, when the world is waiting for and needs every noble thought we can give. The power of thought is that of the right conception; evil thoughts undermine the character of thousands of men and women each year, who otherwise would be valuable assets to society, because evil thoughts continually practiced will in time burst in, action that is irremediable. It pays to look well to our thoughts, keeping our minds clean always, for if impure thought continually practiced will wreck a character, better characteristics may be encouraged by keeping our minds constantly on good things. There is no doubt but that too many people confuse the terms "good talkers" and "good thinkers." We should learn to discriminate between the two, and while there must be an exchange of ideas, which helps to develop the faculty of expression, there is no need of a vast amount of talk in which most of the people indulge. On the other hand there is great force and virtue in silence, which gives us more time for thought, and then again it forms and expresses character. The cream of thought has been given to the world by those persons who were relatively silent. They speak when they have something to say, and the greatest of them talk but very little. It would help a great many of us to study the value of silence, and develop our own thinking power, instead of increasing our talking capacity. Wanting time sometimes means a waste of time, for every day, besides the prescribed time for sleep, there is ample time for work, eating, reading, sociability, and time for helping someone else, if our time is not wasted. So many of us do not have time for recreation, because we are giving too much time to work. Others of us do not have time for outside helpfulness unless we can get a mortgage on the other fellow's soul, because we overdo the business of recreation. There is time enough every day for the things that need to be done today, and the great hindrance to so many of us is that we spend too much time in idle gossip and in handling the things that do not do us any good. Many times we find ourselves out of kelter and unable to keep in line with the things that contribute to the progress of the community in which we live, because so many of us are determined that we shall keep ahead of everyone else. There is always someone in the community who insists that he is able to keep step with everybody and with everything that is going on around him. Such persons are always straddle of the fence, having, as it were, a face and a different story for everyone they meet, unconscious of the fact that they can fool nobody only themselves, and that sooner or later the cover will be drawn and their hypocrisy exposed. We can only keep step by keeping in line with the right things, among our neighbors and in our homes, by carrying our share of each burden. We should keep in step with all progress that is being made, endeavoring to work in harmony with others, keeping in line with all uplift. We should not draw back, but shoulder our part of the load, and march on with those who are seeking the best of things. Keeping step is what counts—things move along much smoother if you stick to the marching step. We would be somewhat unfortunate if we chose our friends exclusively from the flower garden varieties, for however charming and gracious they may be, their friendship is not lasting. For the best part we must do without them the greater part of the year, and one month that is a dream and fragrance of beauty cannot make up for the eleven months that are barren and desolate. The friends on whom we can depend through the four seasons are the ones that are best worth having. Whether or not they have the charms and graces of others, they have the characteristic which in friendship is the highest recommendation—the quality of steadfastness. DENNIS S. THOMPSON. Chicago, Ill., Sept. 9, 1915. Mr. Nick. Chiles. Toneka: Mr. Nick, Chiles, Topeka: Dear Sir:—The Oxford College of Hair Culture has been s yyy. e etaoln etaoln etaoin a wonderful success. Mr. Major's scientific lectures have attracted thousands of both races. Mrs Mary Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., vice president of the N. A. of-C., W. C. of America, after visiting the Oxford College, became an interested agent and demonstrator of the Oxford system. Mr. Majors arrived in Chicago in a six passenger car and will tour to Detroit, Mich.; Buffalo, N. Y.; New York City, and back to Chicago by the way of Kansas City, Mo. Girls should apply for the Oxford agency. Miss Jenna Riley, class of '15, Garden City High School, left on No. 6 Monday morning for Emporia, where she will continue her studies at the State Normal. A host of friends bade her farewell at the depot. Rev. G. W. Harts inspired the populace of this city, both in lecture and sermon, during his recent visit here. The death of Mr. John Carter on the 2nd inst. was a shock to all. Interment was at their old home at Sweet Springs, Mo. The deceased was a brother of Mr. Wilson Carter, one of the pioneer citizens of this place. School has begun and the streets throng with children. The pupils are so fortunate in Garden City that no two would accept the $25 each offered if they would matriculate at the Topeka Industrial and Enducational Institute. COLUMBIA, MO. Miss Edna Schweich is home on visit after spending the summer at the California expositions and on the Pacific coast. She will leave for her school at Wichita, Kan., this week. Miss Blanche Morrison left Tuesday evening for St. Joseph, Mo., where she has been teaching for several years. Miss Mary Lamme left for Madison, Ill., to take up her school, where she is principal. Mrs. Lizzie Richardson left for her home in Denver, Col., after spending three weeks in her old home town. J. W. ("Blind") Boone has purchased a new Cole six, and is now buzzing around these fine days. Mr. J. W. Boone, in his new Cole six, Miss Edna Schweich, Mrs. Ruby Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pazar and Sergeant Turner motored over to Rocheport Wednesday evening to attend the Wonderland Floating Palace. All report a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Corine Estell returned from Moberly, where she has been visiting her mother for the past three weeks. A surprise party given in honor of Miss Ruth Coats, at the home of Miss Ethel Cochran, on Allen street, was a source of pleasure to all the young folks present. Prof. Geo. Neal of Madison, Mo., visited in Columbia this week. The entertainment given at the K. of P. hall by Mesdames Bannister and Williams was very much of a success. A large crowd was present and had a most enjoyable time. Mr. Chas. Sanderson of Lake Bluff, Ill., is visiting his mother and friends after being away from Columbia for 15 years. J. W. (Blind) Boone, Master Edward Schweich, Prof. R. L. Logan, John Williams and Harvey Pazar motored to Sedalia and Warrensburg Sunday. Messrs, Harold Yeager and Alfonso Pullins left Saturday night for St. Louis, where they will attend Sumner High School. Fred Douglass School will open September 13th, better equipped and with more conveniences to handle the students than ever before. Miss Exie Lee Kelley left Sunday for Manhattan, Kan., to resume her course in domestic science. Emmett Maxwell is erecting a beautiful 8-room house on Garth avenue. Mrs. Emma Ballenger of Chicago is here, having come to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Cornetta Carter. Dr. O. O. Moore has just purchased a new car. Success to cur young M. D. Mrs. Chas. Granderson entertained at 9 o'clock breakfast Sunday morning. Quite an clab orate breakfast was served and all report Mrs. Granderson a delightful hostess. Mr. Wash Davis and Mr. Jackman are on the sick list. We wish them a speedy recovery. Mr. Paul Givens of Kansas City is here visiting with his mother. Mrs. Lucille Merritt has returned from Chicago,where she has been attending the Negro Exposition. She reports a pleasant visit. Her mother has on exhibit the famous Missouri hams and is selling them as fast as they can be shipped to her. Mrs. Jas. Bryant entertained a number of ladies at Sunday dinner. Mrs. Bryant is a charming hostess and everyone is always glad to return to her home. Rev. Redd and Mrs. A. M. Schweich left Monday for Chicago to attend the National Baptist Convention. Mr. Jack Waters attended the picnic at Stevens Station last week. Mr. Waters reports an enjoyable and exciting time. Ask him. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. One of the grandest concerts ever given our city was given recently at Mt. Emery Baptist Church, a number of children taking part. All did well. It was given under the direction of Mrs. C. M. Sharp for the benefit of the junior choir robes. Mrs. Sharp is the best concert giver of our city. Mrs. Thomas Mounts left recently for Louisiana, Mo., to visit her mother. She was accompanied by her daughter, Dorothy. Miss Bessie Payton of South West street attended the Bowling Green, Mo., fair and also visited in New London, Mo. She was accompanied home by her daughter Margaret. Rev. DeWitt, moderator, attended the association meeting at East St. Louis; also, Rev. Bolden. A very pleasant party was given rencently in honor of Eddie and Ina Johnson of Bloomington, Ill. About twenty-six were present. All had a delightful time. The party was given at the home of Miss Genevieve Halthman. Mrs. Katie Parker and Mrs. Ed Harmon were Chicago visitors recently. Mr. W. M. Briscoe, the West State street barber, was a Chicago visitor recently. Refreshments for the party given for Eddie and Ina Johnson were served by Miss Hattie Saunders of Madison, Wis. Mr. J. H. Conway and little niece of Peroia, Ill., were recent visitors of his daughter, Mrs. F. Muse of 500 South Clay avenue. Among the excursionists to Chicago were Mesdames Ida Guthrie. Mary Spencer, Mary Reed, Raymond, R. Champ, Timberlick, M. Morrison, O. Hyatt, Leon Jones, Martha Edwards, Misses M. Divers and Emma Early, and Mrs. Mattle Carpenter, Pete Weldy, Mrs. C. H. Freeman and Mrs. S. Douglas, Miss Bessie Johnson, Miss B. Pane and Messrs. F. Mallory, John King and W. M. Johnson. A trio was rendered recently at the Literary at Mt. Emery Baptist Church by Louise Bell, pianist; Grace Shaw, pianist, and James Yates, violinist. All did well. Miss Minnie Taylor visited her mother in Hannibal, Mo., and also her brother in Chicago, and Mrs. Nellie Robinson. Mrs. George Coffman has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Edwards, at Carrolton, Ill. Miss Nellie Early of 719 N Cox street has been on the sick list. Funeral services were held August 25 at the Second Baptist Church for Mrs. Nellie Blue. Rev. DeWitt officiated. Music was furnished by the choir. Flowers were in charge of Mesdames G. Mosely, L. Lafayette, Fannie Mackay and Hattie Wilburn. The pallbearers were Walter Blue, Albert Moore, John Shaw, Henry Wilburn, Rev. Mackay and Willis Allen. Burial took place in East cemetery. Miss Irene Campbell is slowly improving from her illness. Mrs. Bell Parish and Miss Bevie Ross are improving. Mrs. W. H. Triplett royally entertained recently in honor of Miss E. Triplett of Canada. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Chautauqua at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church was in full blast last week. Rev. C. G. Fishback, Dr. Geo. Olden of Topeka and Rev. Wilson of Red Bird, Okla., preached some soul stirring sermons. A neat sum—about $98—was realized. Mr. Woods and Mr. Fox, two talented young men of Parsons, Kan., rendered some excellent music two evenings during the Chautauqua. Some of the out of town visitors this week were Mrs. Mabel Hopkins of Parsons, Kan.; Mrs. Green of Maltenben, Mo., and Mr. Foreman, of Foreman, Okla. The A. M. E. orchestra rendered some beautiful pieces Friday night during the Chau tauqua. Mr. Elweard Williamson, Mr. Clyde Cole and Mr. Vewter Pierce are visiting a few days in Vinita, Okla. Miss Cristel Wilson has returned from Clinton, Mo., and reports a fine time. Rev. J.T. Elias, Miss Esther Elias and Mrs. Joe Pierce left Monday to attend the national convention, which convenes in Chicago. Mrs. Sarah White and Mrs. Hallie White Sundayed in Yale. Mr. Spice Cunningham has returned from Canton, Washington. Mrs. Maggie Crawford is on the sick list. Visit the Auditorium on Sunday evenings and refresh yourself. Read the Plaindealer and keep up with the times. GARDEN CITY, KAN. The Cattlemen's Carnival begun and the good old town is alive. The future progress and prosperity of this city were never better assured than now. The great obstacle to its irrigation, which has heretofore stood in the way of the farmers and cattlemen has been almost entirely removed by the multiplicity of irrigation plants. And as moisture has an affinity for moisture, the increase of irrigation seems to bring about a corresponding increase of rainfall. Messrs. Phillips and Bryant are in town looking after life insurance. Mr. Wm. Martin of St. John united with the church Sunday night, the 26th ult. Miss Whitman, one of the school teachers of Wichita, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and the Lucas family. Mr. W. B. Green and family and his brother, J. W. Green have have returned from Clay Center. Rev. G. W. Harts of Pasadena, Cal., is in the city and will favor us with sermons and lectures. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROW It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, :- MISSOURI, 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maize, barley, oats, corn almost any thing planted grows and does wall. Wheat yields from 25 to bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small trunks or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. I will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King for further information, R. F. D. I, Bue N. Plains, Kansas. Browder's Cafe, JAMES R. BROWDER, Prep. —First Class Meals at All Hours— Choice of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection. 1205* Kansas Avenue. GREAT BEND. :-: KANSAS When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2, Bietka So. of Union Station.] —CAFE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4444. 1914-16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA. NEBRAKEE. Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 17d. 15 Wall St. FT. SCOTT, MA. Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth—the greatest germasiter that's known. The diseased germs are buoy taming down the tissues of the body. Owner to Claremore, Okla., and baths in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Oddy Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA. WHEN IN Kansas City, Mo., AND WANT GENUINE Barbecued Meat, Call on HENRY PERRY, the Barbecue King at 19th and Vine Sta.. —Who is endowed with the gift to cook meat. Baughman Brothers, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Manufacturers of High Grade —SODA WATER— Tel. 3648. 328rd and Lincoln St. MAPLE HILL, KAN. School has begun with a large attendance. There was baptizing here last Sunday. Those that attended the lecture of Dr. Ransom of Topeka at Paxico were Mrs. Birdie Gian, Mrs. Thomas Bolton and daughter, Miss Velmer. Mrs. Elmer Douglas of Paxico spent Sunday evening here shaking hands with old friends. Ned Scoot and family of Paxico spent Sunday here with Marion Wallace and family. Mrs. Harriet Oliver went to Kansas City Sunday evening with her grand children, Middleton and Elizabeth Lambright, who have been visiting her. Mrs. Lilliam James returned home Friday from Wabaunsee, where she had spent the week visiting friends. Ira Davis of Paxico spent last Sunday evening here. Miss Mabel Oliver of Paxico is here with us for awhile. Mrs. Bettie Farrar and son Green and children of Topeka Sundayed her with Ed Farrar and family. NOWATA, OKLA. The L. A. W. C. Art Club met Thursday of last week with Mrs Joe Pierce as hostess. Owing to the illness of the president, Mrs. W. M. O'Neal, the vice president, Mrs. Joseph Pierce presided. After the business was finished the hostess served a delicious luncheon and everyone departed declaring Mrs. Pierce an ideal hostess. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. E. G. Wolfe, with Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Chas. Mocre as hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Newton of Fort Gibson spent Friday and Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wolfe. Mrs. Joe Pierce and Mrs. E. G. Wolf spit Tuesday in Coffeyville, Ken. Mr. A. W. Turk, representing the Tulsa Star, spent Sunday in Coffeyville. Saturday night at the Iron Mountain depot, at 9:30, Calvin Hughes shot Lonnie Sheppard, who died a few moments later. Hughes gave himself up to the officers. Mr. Grant Wolfe is contemplating selling a large bunch of hogs soon. Uncle Tuck Sanders of Big Creek is here as the guest of Mr. James Askins. Mrs. James Blunt, after a visit of four months in Fort Smith, returned home Saturday. Hon. Robet L. Fortune of Wilberton, Okla., was here on business last week. Mrs. Anna Hughes of California, who has been here visiting her mother, Mrs. Lulu Jones Bean, has left for Kansas City. Delmas (roomer and Sylvester Foreman are making hay while the sun shines. JETMORE. KAN. Mrs. C. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Lee. The threachers have been busy in this county for the past few weeks. Mrs. Elliott Harris of Hutchinson is again shaking hands with old friends. She is the guest of Mrs. E. H. Lee. Mrs. George Bradshaw was called to Hutchinson on account of the illness of her mother. While she was there Mother Freeman passed away. The entire community mourns her loss and extend sympathy to the family. To know her was to love her. The beautiful country home of Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Lee was the scene last Tuesday evening of a wedding. The contracting parties were Miss Ethyl Gross, niece of Mrs. Lee, and Mr. J. Edward Bradshaw, the second son of Mr. George Bradshaw. The house was beautifully decorated in yellow and white. Just before the ceremony Mrs. Lossen Reed sang "Dreams." The couple, unattended, entered to the strains of the wedding march from "Lohengrin," played by Miss Gaddene Moore. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. H. Lee under a large wedding bell. The bride was one of St Jooseph, Mo.'n, most popular teachers. The groom is a prosperous young man and the entire community predicts and wishes for them a most happy voyage on life's sea. OLATHE, KAN. Mr. Herbert Hudson, after visiting his mother, Mrs. Geo. W. Williams, for three weeks, returned to his home at Denison, Texas, taking his sister Helen for an indefinite stay. While there she will attend Anderson school. Attorney and Mrs. Sears of Topeka motored through Olathe and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sturgeon. Mrs. Barker and daughter, Mrs. Carey, who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Sears, were visitors of Mrs. George Williams, 437 N. Chestnut street, and also were the guests of honor at one of the late parties of the season, given by Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hayes. One of the swellest parties of the season was given by Mr. Albert Lewis at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams in honor of Mr. Herber Hudson and Mr. Theo. Fountain of Washington, D. C. The dining room was beautifully decorated with asters and daloids. The evening was spent in music and games. Those present were: Misses Ferbys, Holmes, Adams, Ethel Moore, Lewis, Messrs. Lewis, Herber Hudson, Walter McCollough, R. Bruce, I. Bruce, O. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Williams were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis and son William, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cross and Mr. and Mrs. George Williams motored to Kansas City and were guests of Mr. and Mrs.-Ed Young, 2525 Michigan avenue, Kansas, City, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lulls, 329 Troupe avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Wm. Lewis and company motored to Kansas City to meet her mother, Mrs. Cora Williams of Abilene, Kas., who will visit with her for an indefinite time. Mr. and Mrs. James Botts entertained out at their beautiful suburban home in honor of Miss Amelia Davis of Kansas City. Mo., Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Haves and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams, at a lovely fried chiken dinner, at which were served fried chicken, peas, corn, sliced tomatoes, green peppers, mashed potatoes, spaghetti and custard pie. The dining room was beautifully decorated with asters and honeysuckles. Each guest left feeling fine and hope to be invited out to that beautiful home again. GARDEN CITY KAN. It locks as though Garden City will have a new set of pastors in the near future. Some say that "change is the spice of life." If they mean greenback change, they're right. Mrs. F. H. Pennington, Frankie and the Cartey family have returned from Sweet Springs, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Washington gave a social at their residence on Eighth street, from which a hand-some sum is realized for the church, last saturday, the 14th. Miss Pearl Wearing is visiting her brother and his family, Prof. C. R. Price of West Fulton street. The pastor of the A. M. E. church is planning to leave for the seat of the Kansas Annual Conference, Kansas City, Kan., on the 21st. There is talk of the city buying out the Garden City Telephone. Light and Manufacturing Company and have only one light company in the city. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Knights of Pythias gave a grand entertainment at Broadus Hall Tuesday evening. An excellent program was rendered. Lawyer C. P. Blakemore of Wichita, delivered an address which was fitting. A number enjoyed the affair. Mr. C. H. Jones of Colorado Springs was a pleasant visitor in the city. The Forum met Sunday afternoon and rendered a good program, after which officers were elected for the next three months, and the sessions in the future promise to be interesting. Mr. R. Neely of Wichita will remain in the city indefinitely. The Civic League met Thursday and the usual amount of interest was displayed. All members are requested to be present and assist with some new movements. Miss Bertha Plummer, who visited in Kansas City, has returned and reports a very excellent trip. Misses Naomi and Capitola Stemmons visited in Kansas City and Lawrence and report an ideal time. .Rev H. Huston, a well known Baptist minister, died after a long illness. He was well respected in the community and leaves a host of friends to mourn his demise. Funeral services were held from the Second Baptist church. Floral offerings were many and beautiful. Sunday was the regular monthly communion day at Bethel A. M. E. church and a special program was rendered. A large crowd was present. Messrs. Adriel and Gus Underwood of Wichita were pleasant visitors. INDEPENDENCE. KAN. Rev. C. Teal and wife are enjoying a pleasant visit in Chicago and are also attending the National Baptist Convention. Mrs. Fields of Coffeyville, Kan., spent a few days in our city the guest of her son, Mr. Ira Fields. Mr. James Peoples of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting relatives and friends. We welcome him to our city, as he is an industrious young man, having finished the barber and painting trades. The 35th anniversary of the A. M. E. church was a successful celebration. After rendering a fine night program, the class leaders brought in the sum of $58.53. Mr. Clinton is visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. Pettigrew. The Montgomery High School opens this year with an enrollment of 500, among whom are fourteen colored pupils. Miss Ida Vanderford, graduate of the class of 1915, re-entered this fall to take a post graduate course. Miss Vanderford is the first colored girl to ever graduate from the M. C. H. S. Miss Alva Fine is visiting relatives in Wichita. Rev. J. J. Cable, retired pastor and ex-district superintendent of the M. E. church, purchased a beautiful five passenger Reo automobile some few months ago. He was the first one of our people to own a car here. Rev. Cable and wife are very prosperous citizens, owning a beautiful modern home, also a 160 acre farm in Pratt county, and have a bank account that is not surpassed by many of our race. We hope many of our people will follow the example of Rev. and Mrs. Cable. Mr. Jordan Washington, who has been in the employ of Mr. A. A. Stich, ex-mayor of this city, for a number of years was rewarded for his faithfulness by Mr. and Mrs. Stich presenting him with the deed to an 8-room modern home, Mr. Washington has lived here for a number of years. All who know him speak well of him. He is also among the leading citizens of the town. He was indeed proud when he received the deed. Many of his friends, both white and colored, were congratulating him on receiving such a splendid present. A number of people are planning to attend the fair at Coffeyville. Mrs. James Smith of Kansas City and mbther were visiting here. Rev. and Mrs. Stradford are visiting in Chicago. The members of the Baptist church are contemplating building in the near future. COFFEYVILLE. KANS. Mrs. John A. Lewis, wife of John A. Lewis, died at 503 East Sixth street, Coffeyville, Kan., August 29, at 9:30 a.m. She had been suffering from cancer for more than a year at Claremore, Okla., where her husband was in business for about four years. They went to Claremore in 1910 and have made that place their home since that time. She was one of the many loving daughters of George and Jane Hubbard, and leaves a host of loving friends to mourn her death. Interment was at Coffeyville August 31, and the remains were followed to their final resting place by a large number of relatives and friends from Parsons, Pittsburg and Claremore. She had been the faithful wife of John A. Lewis for more than twenty years. students attending K. U. this semester are Miss Naomi Scott, Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Jenie Boswell, Salina; Misses Martin, Messrs. Russell La May, Percy Young, Albert Brown and Albert Neely, all of Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Willie Wright has gone to Minncapolis, Minn., where he will attend school this fall. Mr. Budd Logan has gone to Lincoln, Neb., where he will attend the University of Nebraska. Miss Myrtle Turner, of Topeka spent Sunday here, the guest of Miss Ruth Pennell. Misses Mildred McKnight and Katherine Reeves of Topeka spent a couple of days in Lawrence, guests of Miss Ruth Pennell. Mr. Harold Monroe spent Sunday in Lawrence visiting friends. The following had a kodaking party at the University heights: Misses Myrtle Turner, Katherine Reeves, Mildred McKnight, all of Topeka; Esterine Copeland and Ruth Pennell, Messrs. Percy Young. Willie Wright, Franklin Bradley, Earl Young and Harold Monroe of Topcka. Refreshments were enjoyed at the "Blue Goose." Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Jackson and Mrs. Wm. Holloway are attending the national convention in Chicago. The Misses Ada Andrews, Mildred McKnight, Katherine Reeves, Ruth Clark, Esterine Copeland, Hazel Crave, Ruth Pennell and their company had a "hiking party" Monday morning from 9:30 to 12. An elaborate dinner was enjoyed later. Fourteen were in the party. Sunday, Sept. 5, was a great day for the members of the A. M. E. church of Sterling. Sunday was their rally day, and a rally it was. Everybody came out, friends, members, and in fact the whole community was interested in it. The leadership of Rev. Nathaniel H. Jeltz has been a big benefaction to the A. M. E. church and the community and with the hardy co-operation of the members with this young, aggressive and progressive pastors the church has been roused from a deep sleep to the pitch of action that places them in the front rank. In the big rally Sunday they raised $750 in all, $300 in cash J. and the remalnder in subscriptions in the form of bankable notes, covering the total indebtedness of the church, that is, the new church which they recently bought. Where has this been bettered in the Wichita district? A handful of members, a young pastor, in a small town like Sterling, and raise $450 in one day. Much credit is to be given to Rev. A. E. Henry of the M. E. church of Sterling, who preached the sermon in the afternoon. Rey. A. H. Brooks, presiding elder of the district, also assisted in the meeting. Bruce-Davis Nuptials. The marriage of Miss Erma Blanche Bruce to Prof. Carrington Lewis Davis was solemnized September 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal church, Leavenworth, Kan. Miss Erma is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce of Leavenworth. She is a highly cultured lady, a graduate of Leavenworth High School and of Michigan University at Ann Arbor., and was a teacher of French and German in the Baltimore High School. There were several visitors from different parts of Kansas and Missouri and other sections of the country to attend the wedding. Mr. Davis is one of the leading young men of the east, is a graduate of Harvard and a post graduate of Columbia University of New York City, and is now at the head of the department of languages in the Baltimore colored high school. They will be at home after October 10 at Baltimore, Md. They have the best wishes of their many friends. Prof. B. K. Bruce, father of the bride, is one of Kansas' leading citizens, not only principal of one of the leading schools, but he is also instructor in a private institution of his own for the advancement of military officers stationed at Fort Leavenworth for the U. S. government. He was the candidate of the Republican party of Kansas for auditor of the state and would have been elected had it not been for aidal wave of Populism. He was one of the best orators of all the nominees on the Republican ticket for that year and the other part of the ticket was a burden to him. He is highly esteemed by everyone. Good Eatables The Jitney Cafe serves good things to eat, Here are fresh foods in a place clean and neat. Every patron will get satisfaction complete. Jitney Cafe is cozy and small, It's large well cooked orders please 'em all. The finest of short orders, all times of day, Nice meats will be found at the Mitney Cafe. Excellent sandwiches at your command. You find here the pure foods suiting demand. Chill and coffee served good and hot All the good foods that hit the right spot. Follow the wise ones who come every day. Economy in prices at The Jitney Cafe. NORBORNE, MO.. A few weeks ago, while our city was quietly slumbering, we were disturbed by the advent of George Daughman in the heart of the Plaindealer. Our fares were not very favorable until he explained that he was not responsible for his ride then we began to sit up and take notice and in the place our subscription and accepted the agency at this point, to solicit subscriptions either by the week or by the year. We want all the families in Nothorne to subscribe and keep posted on the doings of that much despised but grand race of ours, so that you will be able to protect your own interests in a friendly argument with other races. Mr. Editor, give us your best along that line. Mrs. Henry Peeler and two daughters, Mattie and Sallie, left last week for Rocheport, Mo.. on a visit to Mrs. Clara McKee, who is a niece of Mrs. Peeler. Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Judge) Walker are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten-pound son left by the stork. Mother and son doing nicely, but there is absolutely no hope for the Judge'a recovery. School began September 6th with the same overcrowded condition and only the one teacher. This condition can be remedied by making compliant to the board of education and a step will be made in that direction soon, so be ready to subscribe your name. Mrs. Gertrude Peeler was called to Brunswick on account of the death of Mrs. Moorehead's babv. due to summer complaint. Mrs. Peeler is a sister of Mrs. Moorehead. J. R. Alexander has moved into the Marshall property and Jesse Kinslow moved into the house vacated by Mr. Alexander. To show to what extent thrift exists among Norborne people, we proudly boast that there are very few of us who do not own our own homes, and what few renters we have occupy. property owned by colored people. 777-OFFICIAL-888 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 322 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1219 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C. G. R., Lincoln Nebr. We visited the Carnation Temple, presided over by Mrs. Jennie Sellars, who is queen mother. This is an auxiliary of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor and has 125 members, and it was certainly a pleasure for us to visit these young people. We were never received any better by grown people than by these juveniles. They have a fine set of officers and following are the names of some of them. They are bright and intelligent and know the work. Mrs. Sellars deserves great credit. Minnie Wheeler, C. M. Daughter Cellery, E. M. A. M. Herald, F. T. Daughter Chest. Arminta Wilds, Secretary. Frank Turner, C. H. W. H. Dudley, V. Myrtle Dixton, P. C. M. Resolutions. Nowata, Okla., Sept. 10, '15. Whereas, The All Wise Father in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from earth Mr. Ben Foreman, whose family is much grieved, and among that family being one of the Daughters, Sister Maggie Foreman; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by Lily Grove Tabernacle No. 69, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to all those who are touched with this grief, and especially to the wife, the united sympathy of our Tabernacle. We would say to the family in this hour that we wish to help them in the courage that is necessary to endure the sorrow, and that we wish to strengthen them in faith in the providence of the Father, who knoweth best. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given the family and a copy be spread on the face of the minutes. Dtr. Viola Stiner, H. P. Dtr. Maggie Grubbs, V. P. Committee on Resclutions. Dtr. Mamie Borders, C. R. Dudley.. Theatre! 1. CHAS. T. PHELPS, Proprietor. High Class Motion Pictures. Change'of Service Each Day. 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