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THE BAPTISTS VS. DR. R. H. BOYD Great Religious Body Must Harmonize or Publishing House Will Pass Into the Hands of the Whites. THE Historical Society State House Seventeenth Year. In.Casting Around THE BAPTISTS DR. Great Religious Body or Publishing House the Hands of t It is the duty of the Plaindealer as the Watchman on the Wall for the interests of the race to call to the attention of the public as well as the interests in any matter that will upbuild or destroy the union of any concern or anything pertaining to the race or to the public in general. We regret the dissension among the Baptists at their late national, convention recently held in Chicago. This was an uncalled for matter and should have been adjusted in a Christian and business-like way years ago. And we must say that if men want to pose as Christian leaders and retain a national reputation as such, they must act as Christian gentlemen along all lines pertaining to the public interests as well as their personal interests. Now, in reference to the Baptist Publishing House and Rev. Boyd, we want to give him and his staff credit for building up this great concern and want to see him in charge as long as he does his duty honestly, consciciously and in an upright manner; but we think Rev. Boyd owes it to the Baptist denomination of this country especially and to the colored race at large, to keep this concern within the confines of the Baptist denomination, for the reason that the Baptists have backed his concern and made it what it is. Had they not, Rev. Boyd would not be enjoying the reputation of the successful business that he is now carrying on at Nashville. It is his duty to bring about peace and harmony, even if he should have to sacrifice a few dollars. We are reliably informed that it is not the intention of the rank and file of the Baptist denomination to wrong Rev. Boyd out of one cent, but they will be glad to place him on a good salary and pay him whatever money is justly due him from the concern which was advanced by him from time to time that the business might be placed on a solid foundation. Now, there is no use of breaking up this business on account of a little stubbornness and bull-headedness on both sides, and they should give in to a Christian feeling and business like Christian people. Mr. Boyd may be legally entitled to the plant, but he is not morally entitled to it, for the reason that the Baptists of this country have backed it up and have been led to believe that they owned it; that is, the rank and file of the church, the people who pay the bill, the small people—women who wash and the men who work in the ditch, those who must work hard for a living—are the ones who have been impressed with the belief that the concern belonged to the Baptist National Convention; and Mr. Boyd has gone up and down over this country parading this fact. We have heard him tell the people that it belonged to the Baptists, and now he should be as good as his word and turn the publishing house over to the Baptists, let them pay him a salary and reimburse him and carry it on to success, and if they do not get together and law this matter out there will be nothing left but a few hard-headed fool Negroes, penniless and friendless, and the white man will have all the money. We are sorry that the president of the convention did not see to this several years ago and place Mr. Boyd on a salary and eliminate all this trouble. Mr. Boyd knows deep down in his heart and soul that this concern belongs to the Baptists, and at the same time Mr. Morris knows deep down in his soul that Mr. Boyd built up this great publishing house and is entitled to a great compensation by retaining him as manager with a decent salary and appointing a committee to arbitrate the difference and reimburse Mr. Boyd. Now, the Plaindealer wants to see this great Baptist Publishing House carried on to success, for it is the largest concern in the world owned by colored people. If it is allowed to be broken up it will retard the progress of the colored people fifty years, and nobody will be responsible but Boyd and Morris and their coteries of followers, who seem to be bent on rule or ruin. For God's sake, men, do not retard the progress of your race. If you do, you will be looked upon as a Benedict Arnold and a Judas Iscariot. VERNON-LANDOR. Sister of Dr. W. T. Vernon Becomes Bride of Mr. Edward T. Landor. Quindaro, Oct. 1.—There is beauty in simplicity and truly was it found in the marriage of Miss Essie Jean Vernon, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Vernon and sister of Dr. W. T. Vernon, ex-registrar of the U. S. treasury, to Mr. Edward T. Landor of this city, which was solemnized at the home of the bride's family in Quindaro, on Friday, Oct. 1st at 8:34 p. m. The marriage ceremony was read by Dr. W. T. Vernon, assisted by Rev. T. F. Jones, pastor of Allen Chapel, Quindaro, Kansas, the ring ceremony being used. The house and porches were beautifully decorated, a profusion of flowers being used to carry out the color scheme of yellow and white. Promptly at 8:30 to the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march, the party, led by Dr. Vernon, came down the steps following the white canvass which marked the aisle leading to the parlor where the ceremony was performed. Miss Effie E. Grant, teacher of voice at the University sang with much feeling. "Oh Promise Me." The bride's dress was of the latest design being a creation of white crepe with a yoke of lace over chiffon beautifully set with rosebud trimmings. She carried a bouquet of brides roses. The matron of honor, Mrs. Minnie Lewis Robinson, a classmate of the bride, was beautifully gowned in a creation of pink chiffon and shadow lace, carrying an arm boquet of pink roses. The aged father and mother of the bride viewed the ceremony from a large settee just opposite the bridal party. The house was filled with friends and admirers of the happy pair, who thronged about them showering them with congratulations and good wishes. A reception followed where the guests were served with choice dainties. The wives of the teachers and the senior class assisted in the serving. The bridal cake which was heart TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCT. 8 1915. shape decorated with yellow roses corresponding with the color scheme, was given by the matron of honor. A number of guests from the Twin Cities were present. The following presents were received: Coffee percolator, Miss Mattis Mae Lawrence; chest of Colonial silver of twenty pieces, faculty and officials of Western University; May onnaise set with cut-glass knife rest, freshman class of Western University; bath towels, young ladies of senior Sunday school class; silver teaspoons, Mrs. Felix Landor Washington and Mrs. Rosa Landor Green, of Los Angles, Call.; bag set with crochet insertion, Mrs. Katherine Bishop; bath towels, Mrs. M. A. Lewis; hand painted plates, Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Danks, and Mrs. Scales; hand painted salt and pepper shake, Miss K. T. Davis; hand painted salt and pepper shake, toothpick holder and tray, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Woods and Rev. and Mrs. Mosby, Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen's GreatSchool Lincoln Institute is the Pride of the West. On visiting Jefferson City and falling to visit Lincoln Institute, one not only misses a rare treat but has not really seen the best thing for Negroes under the shadow of the dome of Missouri"s capitol. Here we met Dr. B. F. Allen, president of this noted institution. He has long been recognized as one of the country's foremost educators, and, the manner in which he has elevated Lincoln Institute places Dr. Allen in the forefront of the educators of his race. He has proven to the people of Missouri that he is a real educator, and at the last General 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN DR. B. F. ALLEN. Assembly the state appropriated $100,000 to be used in building up a "Greater Lincoln Institute." No state in the union has ever appropriated as much money at one time for the exclusive advancement of Negro education, and it is through the magnificent showing made by Dr. Allen that this appropriation was received. We were conducted through the various departments and found everything moving as regularly as the pendulum of a clock. Dr. Allen has surrounded himself with a corps of men and women who are real edu- --- cators, and they represent thirty of the country's leading and best colleges. There is no friction at Lincoln Institute; everybody is laboring to one end—"Go forward." The campus is an ideal one, nice, clean and well kept. There are lots of improvements being made in and around the institution, among which is the installation of a modern heating plant. President Allen is far dittent from all other men holding such an exalted position. He does not conduct business from behind his desk in the office, but issues orders and sees to it personally that they are executed. President Allen outstripped all educators of his race when he delivered his famous lecture, "The Spirit of Modern Education," before the Boston Literary Society and several other literary and educational societies. It is one of the finest and most highly instructive lectures that ever fell from the lips of a man and from a literary standpoint it is one of the classics of the present age. President Allen towers far above all others and The Plaindealer joins the great army of men and women throughout the nation who are lauding President Allen and Lincoln Institute. Mr. Jesse Emmons, of Kansas City, visited his mother, Mrs. Robert Allen recently. Mrs. D Hollins, of Osawatomie, was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Lapaley, last week. Mr. Glenn White, of Butler, Mo., visited his cousin, Mrs. G. W. Lowry on the 22d ult. Mrs. G. W. Lowry and daughter, Miss Zola, were in Kansas City and Holliday on business October 2d. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson McPinson—were shopping and seeing the sights in Kansas City Monday Oct. 4. Mrs. Russell Allen, Mrs. Thompson and daughter, and Mrs. Holtell of Hiawatha, were ALLEN. visiting their uncle, Mr. Aaron Peak, Sept. 22d. Mrs. K. P. Bond is visiting relatives and friends in Garnett this week. She will soon join her husband at Winfield. Rev. K. P. Bond, who was the pastor of the A. M. E. church here for the past two years, was assigned to Winfield by the conference which convened in Kansas City, and Rev. S. Robinson of Olathe, was sent to Paola. Rev. H. M. Davis, of Paola, who was pastor in charge of the A. M. E. church at La Cygne, was sent to Nicodemus --- The Closing of Madison School Board of Education Throws a Stone in Path of Blacks. this year. The farm product show pulled off Sept. 30 and Oct. 1st, was a great success. Friday, Oct. 1, all the school children of the county and city were in line of march and they certainly presented a beautiful spectacle. Mr. Jeter English, recived prize on peaches. He raises some fine peaches. PLEASANTON. KANSAS. Mrs. J. E. Neaves came up from Fort Scott Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. She returned home Tuesday accompanied by her son, Master Roy, who for a few weeks had been visiting his grandparents. Mrs. Sylvia Coffer came down from LaCygne Wednesday to attend the stock show. Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs. Robert White gave a party in honor of their guests, Mrs. Lloyd Kinley, Miss Zenobia Handy and Miss Ada Mackay, of Butler, Mo. Light refreshments were served and all report a fine time. The guests present were, Mr. Mearl Smith, Misses Daisy Smith, Essie and Evangeline Lacey, Marie Smith, Elizabeth Carter, Eleanor and Elvira-White, Cordela St. Clair and Eva Morton. We want to see the colored There was a large delegation of colored people who called upon the school board last Monday evening to protest against the closing of Madison School without notifying the parents of the children or anyone connected with the school. The superintendent, Mr. Wilson, broke his promise and pledge to the people. The colored people are indignant over this outrage and it is the duty of the school board to reopen this school. It is an outrage to have these children carted over the town like a cage of monkeys. No white people would stand for a moment to have their children carried past many schools in order to get them to a certain school. Kansas has a civil rights law which prohibits segregation of any kind, but the colored people have gone along and accepted segregation in order to be on friendly terms with a few prejudiced whites, who have now begun to make this segregation obnoxious, and we will now be forced to apply the civil rights law. Dr. Ransom, one of the speakers, called the attention of the school board to the social condition and to the influence which the teachers had in the community, Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor of the C. M. E. church, spoke on the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. He was forceful in his demands and asked Supt. Wilson if he would permit himself to be called "Brother" on this proposition, to which the superintendent nodded assent. Now, said Rev. Smith, if they recognized the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, there would not be this discrimination, as the Christian religion ought to teach them better. Of course the editor of the Plaindealer referred to Kansas as the haven, of the downtrodden and oppressed people of both races, and that it was never intended to be anything but a refuge for the poor and downtrodden, white or Black; and that the best blood of the Price $1.50 Per Year. Republican Leaders people of Pleasanton get busy and subscribe for the Phi-dealer. At present, our subscription books show that they are behind the procession so far as subscribing for this great moral guide and Christian educator is concerned. Let Bob White and Mearl Smith get busy and see if they can't put Pleasanton on record.—Manager. Mr. John McNear, of Fulton and Mr. McKinley McNear, of Mapleton, came up from Fulton Sunday to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Newton and little son, are making their home with Mrs. Newton's father, Rev. A. J. King. Mrs. Lloyd Kinley. Miss Zonobia Handy and Miss Add Mackay came over from Butler, Mo. Wednesday to visit friends. They returned home Sunday. Quite a number of people are in Mound City attending the Linn County fair. Mrs. C. T. Smith, who for a few weeks had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greene Wilson at LaCygne, arrived home Tuesday. Mr. Mearl Smith, who had been working during the past two months at Carthage, Mr. returntd home Sunday. ing of ison School ation Throws a th of Blacks. nation was spilled that Kansas should remain loyal to the Union and the cause of right. The Mexicans are permitted to go to any school they choose but here they are closing up a whole school building on the pretense that there are not enough colored children to keep one teacher. The prejudiced white people of this town segregated the colored children in some of the grades in this town and set aside a few colored schools, and now because they claim there are not enough children to maintain this school, there is no reason why it should not be kept open for those that live in that district and the full corps of teachers should be kept to receive all children in that community, for the reason that it was not the choice of the colored people to have these separate buildings in Topkha. Some of the schools are mixed and we see no reason why all of them should not be mixed, with mixed teachers, if, qualified. The time has come when people must stand on their merits and not color. The closing of Madison school is almost like death in a family to the people in that community, as it had been the custom of the Mothers' League of that district to help foster and keep up the contest among the children that enlivened things in a way that was helpful. A victrola had been purchased at a cost of over $100 and they had adorned the school wails with the pictures of prominent men of the race; in fact, were doing much to help the people of that community, and the closing of the school to those children of that district is a burning disgrace. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. A grand farewell reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods and son on Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, by the stewardess of St. James A. M. E. church. Covers were laid for two hundred and a two course luncheon was served. The ladies of the stewardess board presented Rev. Woods with a purse of $15. It was a grand affair in every respect. SEDALIA. MO. After four years in business as an undertaker, Mr. W. M. Alexander, a thrifty colored citizen of Sedalia, Mo., has demonstrated that if you'll do your work as good as anyone else, you can succeed. We called at his parlors and found them modern and stocked with caskets, etc., of every description. He has everything to make an up-to-date undertaking establishment. His home is a modern one, and he is one of the race's representative colored citizens. He is a success in business because he is a business man and treats the public right. Mr. W. A. Clark, a man of four race at Sedalia, is in the grocery business, his stock being worth fully $1,000. He has been in business four years, and by nursing some and treating all right, is, succeeding.. We found Mr. Clark full of business push, and the race needs more men like him. Dr. J. M. Harris, one of the colored physicians of Sedalia, has followed his profession for 28 years, having finished at Mearry and University of Vermont. His literary touches were received at the State School of Alabama. We have very few men who measure up to Dr. Harris. He is one of the city physicians of Sedalia, the only colored man ever to occupy such a position in the history of Sedalia. Dr. Harris is a solid man, owning city property and a farm. Two of his sons are physicians, Dr. E. A. Harris being a popular physician at Springfield, Mo. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The colored man in this city has taken new hope and is buying property, building homes and embarking in business. The empleasantness which occurred in Springfield about a dozen years ago opened his eyes and he is making solid progress. There are good churches, ably restored, and society among our people is far ahead of the majority of places. A strong womanhood makes a strong race; and our best workers here organized themselves together to make Negro womanhood all that may be expected of them. Negro homes are exceptionally well kept and we have scores of refined, cultured women in them. One blessing, the white saloons bar the Negro from drinking in them, with the exception of one, and God hasten the day when this man, too, will say, "Negroes not wanted in this saloon." Our local representative at Springfield, Mrs. B. B. Cooper, 30 S. Grant street, served upper to a few guests during the scribe's visit to that city. The table was laden with everything one could desire and many compliments were paid that excellent lady upon the day she had prepared for all. The Cooper residence is a palatial one, furnished in excellent style, and these good people do not leave anything undone to make it pleasant for all. Games and music were the features of the evening. Those present were; Mrs. Pearl Clark, Mrs. Clark of Kansas City, Mrs. Compkins, Delia Smith, Julia Wilburn, Vida Wilburn, Misses Geneva Vickers, Edwina Smith, Doris Cooper; Messrs. Theo. Baughman, Topeka Plaindealer; Captain Campbell of Colorado, W. P. Campbell, Mr. Compkins, Wm. Smith, Prof. C. I. Wilburn, H. V. Smith, Ed Wilburn and Master Herbert Smith. An enjoyable time was had. Mr. John T. Cooper is recognized as one of the best chefs in the country and is employed at one of the leading white places in Springfield. Mrs. Cooper will hereafter have write-ups and the paper will be sold each week. See her or a copy. One of the commendable enterprises of the race at Springfield, Mo., is the grocery store owned and operated by Mr. Ed Wilburn at 909 S. Grant street. He owns the business house he is in and carries a nice stock representing an outlay of $1,000. The Wilburn residence is a nice one and it is one of the two-ahead families. A son, Prof. C. H. Wilburn, teaches the Douglass school in his city, and another son, Prof. Homer Wilburn, is teaching in Kansas City, Kan.; and still another, Everett, is a U. S. railway mail clerk. His daughter, Miss Ethel, is an experienced teacher, having spent several years in the city of Muskogee. At present she is in Chicago spending some time visiting. The scribe addressed the Ladies' Literary and Musical Club at the residence of Mrs. D. S. Smith, Friday evening. The affair was high class and the program and refreshments were hugely enjoyed. Mr. C. F. Austin has opened up a grocery store at 815 Minor street, Springfield, and is doing nicely. We visited his store and found it stocked with staple and fancy groceries. It is a neatly kept place and the race should see to it that the enterprise is made a success. The phone is 4564. The biggest thing among our people at Springfield is Hardrick Brus.' grocery store, which is undoubtedly the largest grocery business in that city and its patrons are among the wealthiest white people. More than sixteen colored persons are employed as clerks, stenographers, porters, delivery men, etc. The place of business is located at 220 McDaniel avenue and is conducted in a magnificent brick building. This firm has been going 33 years, but last year Mr. Bert Hardrick died, leaving Mr. James Hardrick the sole proprietor. The stock has been carefully selected, representing an outlay of possibly $25,000. Mr. Hardrick is a practical business man, and his success has not been achieved by guesswork, but by strictly business methods and possessing the happy faculty of knowing how to treat the public right. Too, this firm is perfectly reliable and keeps their word to the letter. It is modern and is one of the largest conducted by Afro-Americans in America. There are four delivery wagons and one automobile truck, all operated by colored men. There are three young women employed. The chief clerk is Miss Aleda Johnson. Her assistant is Miss H. B. Smith, and the checking clerk is Mrs. Beulah Walker Day, a saleslady. The men clerks are Mr. H. B. Hardwick, Mr. Stemmons, Jas. Abenathy, Mr. Henry Herndon, Mr. J. E. Herndon, Abe Jarrett, Eugene Mitchell, Allen Jackson, Cecil Delds, Ralph Tendell and Frank Parks. The working force are courteous and each one does his part jam up. The Hardrick residence is a beautiful two-story brick in a secluded white distrill. It is a double residence, furnished with the latest furniture and is an imposing sight indeed. This palatial home is presided over by a very cultured woman and those who visit same are always made to feel at home. Men like Mr. Hardrick are accomplishing much to give the Negro race some standing, and the young men of the race should strive, to be men like him; as he's not only a credit to his own race, but the human family feels proud of him. Mr. Ed Drew, a business man, owns a brick business house, in in which he conducts a pool parlor and tonscriial parlor. He is a man of his word and is making good. The De Lux theater is strictly a colored play house at 605 North Jefferson street, Springfield, Mo. The proprietor, Mr. H. M. Fletcher has spent considerable money to give the race a first-class place where the best along that line can be seen. The motion pictures will be up-to-date and high-class vaudeville will be conducted in such a way that the most fastidious may attend without being embarrassed. The owner is an ex-railroad mail clerk and was one of your Uncle Samuel's efficient men. He is an educated man and we found him full of business. Perhaps one of the best men of our race in Missouri is Mr. John Haywood, of Springfield, Missouri, who very successfully conducts a $10,000 tonsorial parlor at 221 South street. It is a magnificent parlor—eight chairs of the latest make hydraulic chairs, etc. There are bath rooms and money has not been spared to make it one of the swellest places in the United States. The proprietor is a man among men and is easily worth $100,000. He is a great benefactor to not only his own race, but in him the white race One of the palatial homes of the race at Springfield is that of Mail Carrier W. M. Smith, who has been with Uncle Samuel for 26 years. He is the only colored carrier in his city, and has managed wisely, and owns three good rental houses. He is a self-made man and has the confidence and respect of all. He affiliates with the Presbyterian church and encourages One of the palatial homes of the race at Springfield is that of Mail Carrier W. M. Smith, who has been with Uncle Samuel for 26 years. He is the only colored carrier in his city, and has managed wisely, and owns three good rental houses. He is a self-made man and has the confidence and respect of all. He affiliates with the Presbyterian church and encourages every move which means race elevation. Miss Edwina Smith is one of Springfield's popular teachers and a very cultured lady. A son is a student at the University of Kansas. This is one of our good families and they stand for everything which means race elevation. Miss Smith and her brother both finished at Lincoln Institute. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN HON. W. M. SMITH, For 26 Years Mail Carrier the City of Springfield Mo. Has an Interesting Family and Owns Some Valuable Property —A Man Worth While. For 26 Years Mail Carrier the City of Springfield Mo. Has an Interesting Family and Owns Some Valuable Property —A Man Worth While. ```markdown ``` MRS. W. M. An Excellent Christin Lady and Eastern Star o An Excellent Christin Lady and a Leading Member of the Eastern Star of Missouri. find a true friend. The scribe was shown all through the parlor, turkish bath rooms, etc., and really did not know there were so many things connected with a barber shop. Not a single detail has been overlooked to make the place modern. We found Mr. Haywood a courteous gentleman, and some things he showed us about the baths, etc., we understood, and there were many we did not. He has five expert barbers in the persons of Messrs. Will Gaynor, Otis Freeman, Henry Ford, Louis Farris and G. M. Banks. There is one bath attendant in the person of Mr. Job Greer. The porter is Herman Abanathy. Eight people are employed. Mr. Haywood's home is a palatial one, costing $7,000. His wife is an excellent one, is truly the making of her husband. She is strictly a business woman, and some financier. Mr. Haywood owns some very valuable city property, and has been very successful in real estate deals. He is a strong member of the A. M. E. Church. Your scribe called at the offices of Dr. E. A. Harris, at 325 1-2 Booneville street, and found them equipped with modern furniture, apparatus, etc., and this gifted colored physician kept busy. Since his graduation from Meharry Medical College, class of 1908, he has been making rapid strides and is recognized as one of the race's foremost men. Dr. Harris is a native of Missouri, and his father, Dr. Harris of Sedalia, is also one of the race's leading physicians. The people of Springfield have implicit faith in him, and his services has a lovely two-story residence and his wife is indeed a cultured woman. He looks after his precature in an automobile, and we are indeed glad to claim him as a friend of our paper. Such men help to give the race some standing. About the time we arrived at Springfield this eminent man had performed some operations were thought to be an impossibility. Being an unselfish Christian gentleman, he is winning friends among both races; in fact, he enjoyys a large practice among the white citizens. The scribe called at the undertaking establishment of Mr. W. P. Campbell, located at 869 Washington avenue. He owns his business house, which is stocked with everything that goes to make a first class underaking business. For several years he has been in business and by strict application to business he has built up a nice trade. Mr. Campbell is a comparatively young man, but full of business. The Campbells own a good home, as well as threet excellent rental houses. The elder Campbell is clerk in charge of the parcel post terminal, a position that pays well. He receives a salary of $1500 per year. He is one of the solid men of the town and has the confidence and respect of all. The Campbell undertaking establishment is the only colored undertaking company in the city. The owner is a graduate embalmer and knows the ins and outs of his profession. For a long time Mr. Campbell was connected with W. C. Gordon of St. Louis. One of the suprises of our life came at Springfield when we met Rev. A. E. Rankin, the efficient pastor of the Gibson Chapel, Presbyterian Church, a structure worth $12,000. It is modern, with a seating capacity of 400. The church has a membership of 125, and we found it full of hope. Rev. Rankin is a prepared man, having secured his education at Auburn Seminary, New York. His literary training was secured at Lincoln University, of Pennsylvania. We first met this excellent young man at Crockett, Texas, where he built a modern church and where he won the hearts of the people. On our arrival at Springfield we found him busy renovating and beautifying the church at that place. Rev. Rankin says he can not preach in a bad church. Such men at the head of our churches are compelled to uplift our race. He is not only a ripe scholar, but a clean man, and we predict for him a brilliant success at Springfield. As soon as he can, he purposes to take up institutional church work, with religious, social philanthropic and industrial work. Rev. W. H. Young, one of the strong young Baptist ministers, is pastor of the Washington Avenu: Baptist Church at Springfield. This edifice is worth $10,000 and the parsonage $5,000. There are 350 members, among them some of the best people of that city. Rev. Young is the product of Western College, Macon, and is wielding much influence for good. He is a safe leader and is striving to do as the Master would have him do. For 20 years Rev. Young has been pastoring, and we are glad to say he is the kind of a man in our pulpits who are helping to make the black man better. Mrs. Young is a cultured lady and graduated from the business department of Wilberforce University, and is an expert stenographer. The People's Drug Store at Springfield is one of the best conducted drug stores in the state of Missouri. It is a large place, stocked with everything to be found in a first class pharmacy, the stock representing an outlay of $4,000. The proprietors are Dr. O. U. Brown and Mrs. Pearl Clark, one of the race's cultured women, a teacher of years' experience. Her husband is Dr. J. Burnett Clark, a graduate from Washburn Medical College of Topeka, class of 1909. He was a city physician of Kansas City, Mo., a position he held for a year, having won the position in competitive examination. He has been practicing at Springfield for a year, enjoying a lucrative practice. The phrmacist is Mr. James A. Gair, an excellent young man. The owners, Dr. Brown and Mrs. Clark, have gone to considerable expense to give the race a creditable place, and we are glad our people are liberal with their patronage. Dr. Brown is the product of Meharry Medical College, class of 1908, and is rapidly winning his way into the front as one of the leading dentists. His work is above criticism and he is kept busy. The whites are liberal with this drug store and many are seen there quite often doing their trading. Mr. Harry W. Rolling, a young man of the race at Springfield, has embarked in the grocery business and carries a stock in which more than $1,000 is invested. We visited the store and found it a well regulated place. His chief clerk is Mrs. Rollin, who is ably assisting her husband. These good people own some valuable property—a residence and a rental house. Both were students at Lincoln school of Springfield and are among our best people. They are staunch members of the A. M. E. Church and real doers along race elevation lines. Lincoln school, a two-story brick, ten-rooms, is what the race have ta Springfield. It is of compressed brick. The principal, Prof. W. H. McAdams, has been at the head of the school thirty years. He is assisted by eleven other teachers in the persons of Misses Marie Andrews, Mabel Andrews, Groser Corneal, Clara Nuttall, Ada Fullbright. Edith Young, Doris Cooper, Edith Osborn. This is one of the leading schools of Missouri and the faculty is an exceptionally strong one. The manual training department is under the supervision of Prof. Bustill, and the domestic science department is ably leaked after by Miss Edith Osborne. The scribe called at the school and found real school work being accomplished, and there were 323 bright boys and girls enrolled. Prof. McAdams is a man with experience and, has been a conspicuous figure in helping to make the race better. He was one of the first men to graduate from Lincoln Institute and is a scholar of recognized ability. There are two substitutes—Misses Edwinna Smith and Geneca Vickers. The school has just opened and from the way things look the year will be a prosperous one. Harmony prevails and the teachers are on their toes, doing their full duty. The domestic and art departments are doing an untold good for the race, as Miss Osborne is an expert along said lines. The school is equipped with everything; there being six sewing machines, etc. We were much impressed with what we saw. The kitchen is one of the neatest we have visited. The manual training department is in a separate brick building, and the boys are taught everything to be found in such a department.. Miss Marie Andrews, who spends her summers in Chicago University, is one of the race's excellent young women. She owns some valuable property and is liked by all. Mr. A. B. Freeman, a man of our race, has a five table pool parlor and three chair temporal parlor at Springfield. He is succeeding because he treats the public right. He has an excellent home presided over by a courteous wife. Aside from a good home, Mr. Freeman has some other valuable rental property. He has been in business thirty years and is one of the race's strong men. He has his son, Mr. R. B. Freeman, Mr. George Franklin and Mr. Joe Stinson, all high class temporal artists, who assist him. This family read the Plain-dealer, and believe in the race doing something. The Methodist Episcopal church at Springfield is a beautiful stone and brick structure, worth $15,000, lighted by gas and electricity. The pews are modern, and it is a church that is a church. That able man, Rev. J. H. McAllester, is pastor. This gentleman is not only a gospel preacher, but a deep thinker and a safe leader. He has been administering spiritual food for 25 years and no man in the church has accomplished more. He received his academic course at Rust University and graduated from Gammon Theological Seminary, class of 1892. He is a firm believer in education. Many a young man and woman has been encouraged to attend school by him, and at present a son, Rev. Edward L., is preparing for the ministry at Gammon, and another son, Le Roy, is a student of George R. Smith, who will finish his college course this session. The race is sadly in need of Christian gentlemen of Rev. McAllester's caliber. He allowed your scribee to say a word about our paper, and is a race lover. He served for six years as superintendent of Sedalia district and left the same in a prosperous condition, and the parishioners—sinners and all—regretted to see him leave. His good wife attended both Rust University, of Holly Springs, and Clark University, of Atlanta. She is the main spoke in the Reverend's wheel, and is an ideal Christian woman. Mr. Ed McCracken is one of the colored painters of Springfield who is kept busy, being used largely by the white people. He is one of the old citizens of that town, and his people worship at the M. E. church. Mrs. W. S. Moss, an excellent lady of Springfield, recently quit the walks of men and went to her final reward. She was a devout member of the A. M. E. church and a consistent Christian. We called at the Moss residence and met Miss Lottie, a very pleasing little lady, who is now housekeeper for her papa. Mr. W. S. Moss is employed by the Frisco railroad as porter, having been with the company for fifteen years. Miss Moss is the product of St. Joe high school and is a popular teacher. The People's Cash Grocery, located at 1012 Earl street, Springfield, Mo., is a creditable enterprise owned and operated by the race. Mr. Job A. Thompson is the proprietor and his pleasing wife is manager. They carry a nice stock of groceries, etc., and in connection with the store they conduct an up-to-date meat market. This is under he supervision of Mr. J. H. Crittenden. This enterprise should be encouraged by the race. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson own a modern residence and are live wires at Springfield. We called at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bruce while at Springfield and found them in a good home. Mr. Bruce has been employed by the Frisco railroad for 28 years and is one of the trusty employees. He and his good wife are among the leading people of Springfield. The Vernon Avenue school at Springfield, Mo., is ably principaled by Prof. W. S. Crosby, an educator of note, having spent fifteen years in the school room. He was educated at Amherst University and is a linguist—speaking seven different languages. We called at his residence and found him a pleasing gentleman—a man who is able to do much for the race. He is improving and renovating his home. Such men as Prof. Crosby help to make his race. The scribe was at the funeral of Mr. Lawrence Hogan, which occurred from Cumberland Presbyterian church, Springfield, Mo., recently. The church was crowded to overflowing and we were impressed with the manner in which Mr. W. P. Campbell, the popular undertaker, conducted this funeral. It must be given to Mr. Campbell, as no a single detail was left undone, and every thing went off with clock-like precision. The scribe has traveled extensively and has witnessed many funerals, but none has impressed him as much as the one THE OLDEST BANK IN Capital and Surplus MOFFE'T B National LARNED, —: DIRECT —John Lindas, W. W. Charl Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark No. 33 CAPITAL, First Nation Great Bend, Kansas. GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chus. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Br The New Era Millin DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. Russell, F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Brinkman. Polar Bear The New Era Mill The J. E. Bake The J.E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. The Colored People of Garden City all know they are politely and promptly waited upon they enter our store. We make no distinction tween white and black people. We appreciate business and want it. There are good and bad ple of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts to be settled every week or month as the case in Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we cline to run accounts with, whether they be or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are peltely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. --- at Springfield, and to see a young colored man, in such a dignified manner, conduct a funeral, should cause the race to use him solely, in fact there's no excuse for the Negroes using any one but Mr. W. P. Campbell, our colored undertaker there. He is a thoroughly prepared undertaker and licensed embalmer, and has a stock from which even the most fastidious may select what they want and since Undertaker Campbell must depend solely on our race he should attend every colored funeral in his city. His manner of conducting funerals is above criticism, and dispells all doubt that he doesn't know his chosen profession from a to z. Being a member of the race he puts his sympathy into what he is doing and to see him directing a funeral is an imposing scene, and when one takes time to study Negro history, etc., it should be the means of causing the Negro race to concentrate its entire support to Negro underakers. Young Campbell is not only a recognized undertaker but a cultured, Christian gentleman, a member of the oldest and highly esteemed families of our race, a young man of whom all may be proud, and you will always find him doing his duty to the race, church and society, and lives a life that any young men may imitate, and should receive the entire support of the race not only of Springfield, but all surrounding neighborhoods. If we are to ever be a race, we must have more Campbells, and then we must do our duty to them. His place is modern, and his stock complete, and his service excels the white undertaker when it comes to our race, and we hope from now on he'll receive every colored funeral in his city. His father, for thirty years has been in United States railway mail service and is an ideal Christian gentleman, who has IN PAWNEE COUNTY. $60,000.00. BROTHERS' Bank, KANSAS. ACTORS: Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Krouch, A. H. Moffett. 3363.—— $100,000. onal Bank LECTORS: Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, napman, F. V. Russell, ck, Chas. V. Brinkman. Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by Milling Company! Mer Mer. Co. Garden City all know that promptly waited upon when we make no distinction be- people. We appreciate your there are good and bad peo- community. Those who notify we run accounts with, one month as the case may be, promptly as agreed, we de- th, whether they be white Mr Mercantile Co. trained his son to follow in his foot-steps, and there's no earthly excuse for the race not using Mr. Campbell. The scribe finds special pleasure in meeting such young men and if he can do no more than say "God bless you!" he'll certainly be race-loving enough to do that. The scribe had the pleasure of spending a few hours in the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster, located at 2134 Benton avenue, Springfield, Mo. It is one of our best homes, and these people know how to make one welcome; the Foster home is furnished in the latest style, and their family is one of the foremost, both in religious and social circles. Mr. Foster is one of the old and trusted employees of the Pullman company, having been in service twenty-eight years, and at present he's running between Springfield and Wichita, Kansas. His accomplished daughter, Miss Carrie, secured THE NEW YORKER JOHN H. HARRIS DR. E. A. HARRIS, Springfield, Missouri a leading physician and a strong Christian gentleman. The race has in this man a true exponent Your scribe called at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jarrett, located at 613 Waver street, Springfield, Mo. It is an ideal home and these good people are doing their part in the solution of the race problem. Mr. Jarrett is a contractor and plasterer, and some of the best workmanship in that city has been done by this gentleman. His wife is not only an expert seamstress, but a woman of many attainments. She is identified with every move which means the betterment on our people. She is of a literary turn of mind and is a poetess of note, her productions being praised by all who read them. She is an authority on sewing, some of her patrons being among the best whites of this city. She is also a dealer in high-class dresses, etc. The scribe was fortunate in being a visitor to this well regulated home. Sims' barbershop at 215 W. Phelps street, Springfield, Mo., is a three-chair place, owned by Mr. Wm. Sims. This gentleman has been in business eight years, and by doing work right has built up a nice trade. Sims' hall is a place where a great many social functions are held, and is better known as Sims' Dancing Academy. Mrs. Nettie Turner is conducting a rooming house, 611 N. Jefferson street, Springfield, Mo. Her rooms are clean and well kept, and everything done to make one feel at home. One of The Plaindealer's white subscribers at Springfield, Mo., is the McDaniel National Bank. This strong financial institution buys the paper for their janitor, Mr. Elza Wilburn, a man of our race employed at the bank. We found the young McDaniel to be a broad-guaged young white man. One of the representative families at Springfield, Mo., is that of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson. They own a good home and have three cultured daughters, Miss Alda M., is the head bookkeeper at Hardrick's store, and a young woman of many attainments, and by her sweet disposition has won many friends. Another daughter, her education at Wichita, and is recognised as one of our accomplished young women, being the organist of the A. M. E. church, a position which she has held for several years. This young woman is also a vocalist of note, and is a sweet singer. She recently arranged and supervised the rendition of "India," to a large and enthusiastic audience. Each one sung and played his part well, and many compliments were paid Miss Foster. She has an excellent mother, who belongs to that school of cultured women, who believes in a strong womanhood. There's a son, Mr. Albon Langston J. Foster, who'll graduate from Wilberforce University, where he's a student, this year. The Foster family is a credit to our race, and we wish we could boast of more such people. Miss Carrie is a stenographer and bookkeeper and is making preparations to take civil service examination. BAYAN of Negro manhood. His home is a modern one, and his wife is a cultured woman. We wish we had more men like Dr. Harris. Mrs. H. M. Fletcher, the wife of Mr. Fletcher, the owner of Dulux theatre. This lady is a ripe scholar and a proficient musician. She attended school at Walden University, finishing with the class of 1908 and spent several years in the school room as a teacher. Mrs. Susie C. Carroll, is the third daughter and like her sisters, is not only one of the race's highest women but a musician of note. This and family are friends of The philodealer, and they are among the leaders when it comes to doing things to help the race. The Climax Pool Hall, located at 527 Robinson street, Springfield, Mc., is a business place of the race that is frequented by large numbers of our people. It is a brick building, and is owned by Mr. Ed Drew, a solid man of the race and who has been a reader of The Plaindealer for ten years. It is a three table place and the tables are the best money can buy. Every convenience has been provided for the patrons, and the best of order is maintained. A smoke house is also operated in connection with the parlor, where a complete line of imported and domestic cigars, tobacco, etc., is sold. The Climax tonsorial parlors are managed by Mr. Alfred Emerson, an expert tonsorial artist. This excellent place of business is owned and operated by Mr. Ed Drew and Mr. R. Anderson, men full of push. Nick Chiles is not only the most fearless editor we have, but is a factor in employing and stimulating youth of our race to be somebody. We are sure the old man's heart would beat much faster if he could hear the many good things some of the race say about him in many parts of the world the scribe visits. Nick and the Plaindealer are making history for the race, and every reading Negro family should be readers of the paper. We must learn to place value on men of Mr. Chiles' stripe. The slogan of the Negro race --- "THE CLIMAX:" EDITORIALS. sound be: "Down with lives and dens of vices!" The officer who tolerates them is not only failing to discharge his duties, but is really an enemy to the colored race. We need a clean citizenship and crime-breeding dens should not be allowed to exist. We recently asked an aged man of our race why he did not buy a home. He replied that he was too old. However, he was not too old to pay rent. If you can not buy in the city limits, go out of them. Don't be homeless. --- The "carrying-on" at the Baptist National Convention at Chicago, at which a large squad of policemen were necessary to keep the delegates from raising h—l and pulling off a sureenough fight, was a depronable affair as well as a regrettable one, not in keeping with civilization, and we are quite sure the capers, of the big folks did not help the cause of religion and the scenes did not look good to us. Ambassadors of the Savior, when they allow the devil to get into them so strong that they desire to make a rough house out of a religious gathering of such magnitude, should turn the affairs over to others. We do not mean to underestimate the Missouri Negro's business tact, but there is plenty of room in this state for a general revival along business lines. There are many towns in which we are working where no effort at business is made, and some look with contempt on the fellow who attempts to tell them that Negroes conducting business enterprises are essential to the race progress and that we should start at once to do some mercantile "stunt." Let us have a commercial shake-up and make the way for some Negro boy or Negro girl. The sidewalk warming habit has overtaken not a few colored men in Missouri, and in many towns we have noticed groups of our men sitting on the streets discussing hard times, etc. Go home and patch up the holes in the house and make ready for Mr. Winter, who is just around the corner. Spend some of your time in looking for a job, as there is nothing in the world to the loafing habit. In fact, the colored man is too far behind to be a loafer. Prof. Inman Page, after 17 years at the head of Langston College, Langston, Oklhoma, has been let out. He made a good president, and the new man will have to hustle to measure up to Mr. Page's record. * * * The scribe spoke twice at the Rev. Higgs' church, once at the Baptist Sunday school, and addressed the city school while at Fayette. He preached Plaindealer and Negro advancement, and the folks will read the paper hereafter. GREAT BEND, KANSAS. Mrs. Ella Rosemond, of Salina, visited in the city for a few days. We are always glad to see Mrs. Rosemond. The masque social given by the Household of Ruth at the Masonic hall was quite a success. Mrs. Wesley Levels of Emporia, Miss Priscilla Martin were awarded the first prize for the most beautiful costumes. Mr. Will Hamilton was awarded first prize for the most comical costume. Mrs. Wesley Levels, who is visiting relatives and friends in the city, will leave in a few days for her home in Emporia. A letter from Saint Joseph, Mo., states that Miss Myrtle Johnson is making good with her school. Esther Chapter No. 34, O. E. S., will hold their memorial services at the First Baptist church, Sunday, Oct. 10th. Mrs. J. J. Wells spent the day in Kinsley and Larned Wednesday on business. Mr. Henry Brown is ill at the St. Rose hospital. We hope for his speedy recovery. Rev. J. R. Ramsey, pastor of the A. M. E. church will remain in Great Bend another year. The marriage of Mrs. McGill to Mr. Anderson was solemnized at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moore on Stone street last E. G. Cassidy Merc. Co. (Distributers.) SEDALIA, -:--- MISSOURI. Wholesale.... Liquor Dealer MAIL ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY. Wholesale.... Liquor Dealer MAIL ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY. Send for Price List. EAST LEAVENWORTH, MO. Monday afternoon. We extend congratulations. Mr. Green Stephen met with a very serious accident on last Wednesday while oiling in the Walnut creek mills. He fell and broke a rib. At this writing he is improving. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. The box supper Saturday evening was well attended. A number of Paxico friends were down. The church cleared the neat sum of $15. Miss Gertrude Officer, of Paxico, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. Helm and other friends, returned home Sunday. Mrs. John Bradley, of Omaha is here visiting her son, Mr. James Bluford. Mr. and Mrs. James Deprice Sundayed with Marion Walker and family. Mrs. Shelby Oliver returned home Saturday from Paxico, where she had been taking care of her daughter, Mrs. L. Bradley. Mrs. Spencer Simpson and daughters, Miss Effie and Miss Gertrude Sundayed here. Mrs. Hattle Davis, Mr. Pintas Wallace and Mr. Clarence James Sundayed in Topela. WEWOKA. OKLA Mrs. Dr. J. J. Chandler and daughter Troy left last week to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Wm. McCombs, at Eudora, Miss. Miss Flerrena McGee is greatly missed in town, at Sunday school and church, but she had to go to her work in one of the city schools of Muskegee. Miss Maggie Bee Coffey closed her summer school last week and left Saturday night for Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. Rev. R. Campbell, pastor of the M. E. church, is on the sick list. An informal meeting of the patrons and friends of Douglass school was largely and enthusiastically attended at the school Wednesday afternoon. Addresses were made by Lawyer Corbett, Principal Coffey and others. As the harvest time is coming in, the business houses and the money centers are taking on a lively aspect. A new drug store is expected to open up in town soon, making two owned and controlled by the colored peeple here. This will give a larger ranger for the five colored physicians and other colored people in and around town. We are sorry to note that all the several summer schools in the county which are controlled by colored directors are being allowed to run only two-thirds as much time as the colored schools controlled by white authorities. There is an educational wave on in the state and county, and it is hoped that the colored management will come up to the mark. 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WRIGHT, Notary Public. {Cemmnission expires Oct, 21, 1917.) CHETOPA, KAN. Mrs. Craven of Pittsburg visited Mrs. Fusel Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. U. R. Smith received the sad intelligence: of the death of their uncle, W. G. Smith, of Sedalia (blind musician), orgahist at the M. E. church. All acquaintances here extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones. Prof. J. E. Finley came up and shipped his household goeds to Vinita, where he, his mother and little son Jamie will keep house. Messrs. P, H. Bassett and B. A. Deal attended the Grand Session of the U. B. F. at Coffeyville. U. R. Smith, after spending a week at home, returned to Okiahoma Sunday. The fair will be held October 18 to 16, inclusivee. LINCOLN. NEBRASKA. Rey. W. T. Vernon will speak at the A. M. E. church, corner of C and Ninth streets Thurs- day evening, Oct. 7th, Rey. C. R. Runyon has been assigned the pastorate of the church at Leavenworth, Kan- sas. We hope him success and God's speed at his new charge, ‘as he is a faithful and honest worker in the cause, Rev. Payne, of Lawrence, Kansas has been assigned the pastorate of the A. M. E. church at this place. The Naomi club will give a regular entertainment at the Masonic hall Friday evening, Oct, 8th. « Mis3 Nellie Craig, of Kansas City, is visiting L. Dawson, The Sewing circle and the Gideon band had a_ splendid meeting last week. There will be a good domestic fair at Mount Zion Baptist church, lasting five nights, be- ginning Oct. 25 and ending on the 29th. Mrs. Ed Doney Sharply, of Nashville, Tenn. is visiting Mra, L. K, Robinson. Rev. E. W. Niles, wife and baby were in the city and he de- livered some lectures on “Race Ideals.” The mystic tea program was very good on Sept. 30. Mrs. E. T. Turner is visiting her husband in Fremont and from there they are going to Omsha to set his mother. Mr. C. Porter, has returned from a trip to Hastings., LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Deccing nf Prof W. CG. Smith Beha | MR CO Ie er te re a SA Prof. Walter , Granderson ‘Smith, the blind musician at Sedalia, Mo., died Sept. 24th in his fiftieth year. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grander- gon and Malenda Smith, Prof. Smith was well known in Se- dalla and almost over the en- tire state of Missouri? He was a cultured, Christian gentleman ‘and a member of Taylor Chapel M. E. church at Sedalia for 30 years. ‘There were ncne whe did more in helping the cause of humanity than he, when we consider the circumstances un- der which he had to labor. He was a great Bible studént and was able to read in his own writings and expound the word of God in a most logical and in. tellive:t manner, Home and mother were dear to him, His life was one of usefulness and doing service both to God and man, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Mrs. Mollie,Pace, of Topeka, returned home Saturday, after jspendingta-week visiting he dang Mrs. Susie Bampeon , wh White, of Excel sior Sp Mo., is visitin friends fh the city. ‘* The ngmbers of the Indepen dent Bafftist shureh eros wav ‘4 Burprise party on an Mra. Jopeph Chase Tuesday night. » and Mrs. Chase were thi recipient of a beauti: ful silyed fruit aish. Olivia’ Scott has returned home after a two weeks’ atay with Mrs, Sampson. Mr. Claude B. Lewis, of Kan- sas City, Mo., spent a very de- lightful week of his vacation in Leavenworth, the guest of his sister, Mrs. John W. Chase, who entertained in his honor with several fishing partics in which 165 fish were caught. On Thursday night a grand sur- prise party was given for him. Those attending were: Misses Lillian Strather, Genevieve Wil- son, Isabelle Brown, Fay Dawson, Maggie Allen, Estella Gant, of Kansas City, Ida Penn, of Oakland, Calif., Lillian Bard- well of Kewanee, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George Jordan, Mra. Ella Dawgon, Mrs. Luella Allen, Mr, and. BFS. Thos. E. Bragg; Mes- sera, Harry Winston, Solomon Smith,, James Sanders, Luther Perry,.of Chicago, Charles Lew-, 8, Kansas City, Bennie Chinn of | ‘on, Ill. The house was peautitully decorated with ferns and carnations. A six course jupper was served. The table ind dining room decorations were white and pink roses. [The hostess, Mra. John W. chase, was assisted by Miss Maggie Allen and Mrs. Thomas 2 Beagg. ‘The evening was 1 great success. Miss Ida Penn of Oakland, Calif., entertained vith her lovely music. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Prof, Jackson and wife, who had been spending their honey- moon in Chicago, have now gone to New Orleans, La., where he will be dean over the science department. Mrs. Jackson was formerly Miss Hattie M. Smith, of Lexington and a teacher at the George R. Smith college for four years, Many Lexington friends wish them success. Mr. Rockey Saunders, one of the old, citizens of Lexington, departed this life Sept. 28th. Mrs, Ella Saunders and Mrs. Gleati Lytle, the wife and daughter of the deceased, wish to turn thanks to the many friends who rendered them as- sistance during the illness and after the demise of their loved one, Services were well attended at Zion A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. A geod ‘musical program was rendered by the choir at the evening service, Rev. Brooks closed his years’ work with a suc- cessful rally. Prof, Fullbright, of Higgins- ville, was in the city and spent Sunday with his friends. | Miss Rebeca Walker, teacher at Houstonia, was in Lexing- ton visiting relatives. She re- turned to resume her work cn Sunday evening. | Mrs. Laura Williams has re- turned home from a_ visit in Oklahoma, and reports an en- joyable trip. CHICAGO NOTES. Miss Cora Edua Parker, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gecrge Parker is plan- ning’an extensive trip in the near future. A, very impressive funeral was héld from the Second Bap- tist church, Oct. 2d. The death of one of the old citizens, Bro. Pone Gardner, He was a mem. ber of that church and was highly respected by all who knew him, | WICHITA, KANSAS. | Toussaint L’Overture school of Wichita, is being rapidly ad- vanced in domestic science through its competent Instruc- tor, Miss Gecrgia Penny, who !s throwing a new light upon this important training with fullness and accuracy, and as Job in his time, Miss Penny fs making the path that will shine after her, Having a large num- ber of advancing students un- der dictation is being generally accepted as good and sufficient preof of her splendid progress, and Is attracting much atten- tion throughout the entire country, But to further the progress and encouragement of valuable training, rests largely 'n the hands of parenta that so aften through over-sight neglect their daughter’s chief asset. MAKE YOUR OWN':~> — LIQUORS AT HOME. Q, Oct. .8, 1015.—Bs ‘< eeS of concenttationg’ at Sebed’ w copcmirated, extract’ STi duced & concentrated th which enyone can easily and quickly ta thelr own bome, any Lic: vor, or Cordial at a saving of over Afty per cent of the Liguee Rains Prices, A. tow ee the work requiring no spparatas, no boiling, mo experience whatever. While the Liquor raking at home idea is now and atartling im {ts pos- sibilities, ts logalits bas been care- fully investiga' by the lanes authorities and his method has found to soon amt the Laws in erally respeati new method will % welcomed by thousands of people Mving In districts where it fs now even bm ible to obtain Whis- key for medicinal Purposes, Any- one can now save the heavy ex- penses, high licenses and enormous profits of the saloon keeper and No uor dealers and can have in hi home at any time a pure, nourish. ing liquor at a very low cost, Tt is indeed a rematkable discov. ery and he jas already received housands of letters of praise. Any- ne can try a full quart of his fav. rite Liquor free by writing to M. W. Prickett, 1514 Tniiversal Bidg., “ineinnati, ©, and ask for hia book et, “Secrets of Making Liquor at Tome,” sent to anyone sending their ame and address, GARDEN CITY, KAN. Thia will probably be the last article from this city by the present correspondent, ‘as he will take up his abode at St, John, Stafford county, Kansas, soon, Rev. J. W. Krisel is the new A. M.,E. minister to this city. He comes well recommended y the people whom‘he last served. Mrs. T. L. McGee died the 26th ult. Rev. J. R. Ramey conducted the funeral obsequies cn the 27th at the Second Bap- ists church. Interment was in the Garden City cemetery. Mr. and Mrs, John Hart are both reported to be on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Price are rejoicing over the arrival of an_8-pound boy: a Empty houses are a very scarce article in thia city, so that rent is soaring, WINFIELD. KAN. wames Nichols, ray North, Oscar Brown and ClaudeBrown went to Oxford to attend the Anti-Horsethief Association, Miss Jennit North left last Sunday for Kansas City, after spending two weeks with hex parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. forth, Miss Inez Franklin went to Arkansas City last Saturdr, morning tq meet her mother, Mrs .Catrie Franklin, who has been visiting at Geuda Springs. Rev. K. P, Bond has __ been sent to the A. M. E. church of this city. Rev. Rebt. Dan- tels was sent to Wellington as pastor of the A. M. E. church of that city. Fay North went to Wichita, where he has accepted a pesi- tion in a hotel. Leon Nichols left last Mon- day for Wichita, Emporia and Marion to visit friends. He will be gone about two weeks. Mr. James Slaughter left for Los Angles, Calif., last Sunday morning. He will be gone about a month, Mr. E. Oshands Jeft last Wed- nesday for Boley, Okla. His brother's family is sick and he may be gone two or three months, Mre, Belle Mack, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again, HUTCHINSON. KANSAS. ine lovely home of Drs. Lee Walker presented a beautiful appearance when she enter- tained Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5 at an informal party of thirty-five ladies honoring Mrs. W. M. Lofton, of LaJunta, Col., who has been her guest for the past week, Valses of choice cut flowers formed the decorations throughout the house, A pro- gram of reading, vocal and in- strumental music was fur- nished- from the list of talented guests, Delicious refreshments were served and all who were fortunate to enjoy this hospi- tality, declared themselves as having spent a delightful time. The entertainment commit- tee of the Peoples’ Forum gave an entertainment Tuesday eve- ning in the basement of the Bethel A. M. E. church, which was quite a success in every de- tail. The proceeds will be used to assist In caring for the In- terstate Literary Society which convenes here during he com- ing holidays. : Rev. P. D. Davis, formerly of Fort Scott, has assumed the pastorate of Bethel A. M. E, ey SPECTAL NOTICE! ,v | By order of the National Beret Goncesttion assembled "Chicago, Ill, you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday Schoo! literature, mer- chandise, etc, to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Bey, St, Nash- ville, Tenn. inning now, make out Ata? orders in accord+ ance wi this instruction. Send him your order for liter- ature, etc, for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B."HUDSON See. PHYSICIANS AND BURGEON* OR J. M, JAMISON—327 Mon. 3t, Special diseases, Phone 959, | DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kanfas Ave. Phone 4265. » Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m 2:00 to 6:00 p. m.; 7:80 to 9:00 even ing. Sundays by request, WPICE HOURS: Pam wwe 2p m. to 6:80 p m. 7 p. m. te 8:30 p. mw. winday by Appointment DR, M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, io Answered at Night. Office 72 Kansas Ave—Ti. 8987, Res. 137 Monroe 8t—Tel. 8987 R. 2. ere neues We re HORA De, EAD DEUS e MARTIN ysiclan and Surgeon, , Phene 3608, R32 Ks asar Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanas St. Resideree Phone: 8606 R. 2. a Tel. 774 Res —734 Ring 3 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Av., over Gibler Drug Store, across from Throo | Hotel, Calls answered Night ap | Day—Res. 1885 Van Buren St. 1 DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give +o» Satisfaction... . B32 Kansas Av. Phone 142 church. Mrs. Lillian Crawford, 0! Leavenworth, who’ was called {o the city on account of the jdeath of her stepson, has retur- ned home with her little daugh: ter, Ethel. Attorney E. P, Blakemore, of Wichita, was in the city on le- gal business one day this week. Mrs. W. M. Loftcn, after vis. iting in the city, Lawrence and other places, left for her home at LaJunta, Colo., one day this week. Mrs, T. M. Reeves and daugh- ter, Irene, of Pueblo, Cclo., have returned to the city. Rev. C. A. Morgan, who had been in Minnesota for some time, is in the city again. Mrs. M. C. Rhoten, of Jun- ction City, is visking her par- ents and friends. - Miss Viola Warren and Mr. Johnny Harold were quietly married to the surprise of their friends, who wish them much success. _ Mr. Charles Divers, who for ‘a number of years has been a resident of this city, and being well known, died after one year’s continued illness. He ‘was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church and was of much ser- vice in musical circles. The fu- neral was held from his home in charge of Rev, Ramey, of Great Bend and Rev. P. D. Davis. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, He leaves to mourn his demise, a mother, Mrs. Addie Lee, an uncle, a loving wife and a host of friends. Miss Marie Warren, who vis- ited several weeks in Kansas City, has returned and reports 8 pleasant time. Miss Elsie Scott, of Saint John, will remain in the city in- definitely. Miss Edith Payne, of Topeka, sell spend the winter in this city. FAYETTE, MISSOURI. Lincoln schcol hag just com- pleted one month. The teach- ers report work done by the pu- vils as being very satisfactory, all things considered. The fol- lowing pupils are on the honor roll for:the month, having at- tended every day without being tardy and perfect in deport BEAUTY AT LES BEST) t * ve sf Beauty achit its utmost when all its attributes eem- bine in the personallty of a charming woman, 3 However faultless the fotm and features,‘the hair tha, skin and complexion must be perfect before the ‘harmeny is complete. ’ aaa USE MAJORS’. OXFORD 7 Hl p ‘THE KIND THAT. KEEPS o> i The greatest college today is the MAJORS’ OXFeRD COLLEGE—Science-of Art, and Treatment of Hala, Sealp. and Complexion. « Heed Course taught successfully by mail. Regular course— | Twenty-five dollars, Agents everywhere. W. L. MAJORS, Prés., 4246 W. 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Lewis, Myra Pulliam, 'Ardelia Rowden, Bereman White, Claude Williams, Mar- vin Tolson, Nora Bush, Cecil Isaac, Nellie Nepper, Arther ‘Payne, Beulah Warden, Anna Williams, John Williams, Tom Douglass, Marguret Miller. Rev. L. W. Harris, moder- ator of the Mount Zion Baptist Association, was in the city on Wednesday. He delightfully addressed the school children in the afternoon. At night he de- livered an address at the Bap- tist church in the interest of Western college at Macon City, Mo. Pledges to the amount of $25 were secured, Mr. Hampton Morrison, liv- ing in Saint Louis, died there Saturday morning. His re- mains were brought to Fayette, his home,* and buried: Wednes- day afternoon, We extend our sympathy to the bereaved rel- atives. Miss, Ethe] Tolson is out af- ter some weeks illness. Mrs. Anna Toley, of Boon- ville, Mo., ig in the city attend- ing to business for the 8. M. T. fraternity. . The Knights of Pythias gave & delightful entertainment to the public, Tuesday evening at their castle hall, All report a Pleasant time. They are look- ing forward to the visit from the Chancellor Commander A. W. Lloyd on Thursday night. Mr, Jack Frost, of Borealiis, was In the city Wednesday . Whites Are Charged With Death Of Voodoo Little Rock, Ark.—Three more white men have been ars rested charged with being im- plicated in the murder of Agus Neeley, Negro “voodoo doctor”, on a plantation southeast of Little Rock, The men are Will Hare, Jim Burkett and Earl Price and none is older than 25. Hare and Burkett are charged with having waited, with hors- es for the men who killed the Negro and took several hun- dred dollars from his elothing. Ashley Ward, Andrew Holmes and Buck Fisher, all white, re- cently were given life senten- ces in the penitentiary for the murder of the Negro. Price, who testified at their trials, is ‘held on a charge of perjury. Me et * 7 oiynt tcf i , at tr ee ORT” i a ay “8 Senet = “a AR s of Oe wate ee Sh: ee = : ee Neen “ ‘The Poinsetta Embroidery| The Young Matrons’ {Study} eerie meee yo anid: 3. Ta 4 a Club met at the residence of| club entertained at’ the home . SIX KUUM MOUSE $10. Lincoln aie * i City, ’appenings [antes aes RE moda be tool For Rent, ox coun uvuse 310, | mS | days in. the city, this: week. ; Mrs. Nick Chiles ix quite ill vot her home, 914 Buchanan, . bee Or ared te the Couakry Club, het mo' e Coun! winter home, . ” —— Hon. H. I. Monroe attended , the Baptist state convention at +, Lawrence this week. —o— * Mr. William Boome, of Kan- sas City, was a business visitor in the clty yesterday. ~ —o— Mrs. Esther Bennett has gone to Omaha, Neb. where she will be the guest of her - brother, Mrs. John Allen is very ill at her home on Second and Adams streets, We wish her a speedy recovery. a cy — h Rev. E. H. Upshaw was the speaker at the evening service sat the Third Baptist church last Sunday, te Mrs. George Hague left last week for Kansas City to join her husband, where they will make their future home. q " Mrs. James Johnson return- ed from an extended trip in Il- Yinois. While away she was guest at many social functions, — FURNISHED ROOMS—Every- thing modern and convenient at moderate prices.—Mrs. A. C. Todd, 18156 Van Buren, Phone, 2457 White. —— Mrs. Emma Bradley, daugh- ter of Mrs. Raymond Luscoe, is very ill at the home of her mother and is under the care of Dr. Martin. -o— Mrs. George Hale entertain- ed the Sewing Circle at Mrs. William Eagleson’s, Fiftetnth and Monroe, Friday. A good time is reported. —— Rev. F. Jesse Peck, new pas- tor of St. John A. M. E. church, ‘Preached an excellent sermon a very large and apprecia- tive audience Sunday, Oct. 3. — Rev. W. W. Ewing, pastor of the Third Baptist church, and Mrs. Ewing left Tuesday after- noon for Lawrence to attend the Bantist State Convention, in session there this week. — Mra, Henrletta Martin, dressmak- ing, clas from to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone ROB. SN cents a lesson; bring your own goals and make your own dress, —— Mrs, Emma_ Gaines, presi- dent of the Womans’ Home and Foreign Mission society of Kan- sas, attended the state meeting, at Lawrence this week and was}, re-elected for another year. —— LOST—Two very valuable], men to city, state, and nation,| who answer to the names of], “Paul’ and gen respec-| tively, Scme valuable mail is}. held at this office for the for-/, mer. ah Rev. C. G. Fishback returned Thursday, Sept, 80, from New York, where he went after at- 1 tending the National Baptist Convention at Chicago. He left}' Tuesday for Lawrence, Kan., ta|' attend the State Convtntion. |! — 1 Miss La Rue Fleming of Hor-|] ton, Kan., was in the city last | week to attend the Lamberson-.! Tvler wedding and *was the aes fs ‘ATTENTION, LADIES! T have a fine hine of colored people’s hair. Any shade “in Switches ard Pompadours for 4.26e erch T tea have _ won- -derfial Hatr Grower, guerentacd to heautify and grow the hair, Prevents dandruff and falling of tho hatr if nsed as directed. Pricer 189 ond 25¢ Straightening Combs $1.00,—MRS, A.C, Me- CLELLAND TODD.—Adv. Z . \ a ‘ . ‘The Poinsetta Embroidery Club met at the residence uf Mrs. Lila Greer, 1984‘Van' ren street. A dainty lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet_October 14 with Mrs. Emma “ Buckner, 727 Lincoin streeet, * + —_ At thé eclty B. Y. P. U. Sun- day afternoon at Shiloh Bap- ae church, a arorsal feature ct @ program a paper by Mr. John M. Dorsey on “That asy Road to Heaveh,” for open discussion. All are in- vited to attend. —— The Pages and Menifees of Eskridge, Kan. were in town with their families in their fine autos last Sunday and attended the services at St, John A. M. E. church. They are among the wealthiest families in Wa- baunsee county, —o— A whist party was given by Mrs, Cleo Ware Gentry in honor of Miss Ruth Scott, who leaves soon for Chicago. Three prizes were awarded, the first going to the guest of honor, the sec- ond to Miss Era McAdoo, and the booby prize to Miss Corinne Sneed. . —_ Mra, A. M. Woody of Phoe- nix, Ariz, formerly of Topeka, is visiting her son, Mr: William Woody, and Mra. Brown of 1706 Topeka avenue, and her granddaughter, Mrs. A. Kelly, and Mr. Kelly. She will be glad to meet her friends at the Brown home. —o— Rev. G. C. Harris of Cald- well, Kan., was a pleasant caller at this office on Tuesday. Rev. Harris is pastor of the Baptist church at Wellington, Kan. His wife is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Woods, and met with a severe accident, having run a nail in her foot. ~ Rev. I. L. Talley, septa and daughter Alice, of Chl cothe, BMfo., were pleasant call- ers at this office on Wednes- day. Mr. Carl Talley and Miss Alice are attending the T. I. E.1. Rev. Talley was enroute to Lawrence, Kan., to attend the State Baptist Convenion. —— Mr. and Mrs, Ole have re- turned from Richmond, Va., where they visited several months. Mr. Ole was secretary of the Negro Fair which was held last August. They are lcoking well and report a nice lime. Their many friends in Topeka were glad to welecme them here. —— The Young Matrons’ Study Club met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs, A. Clark, on Jefferson street. Three new members were taken into the club, namely, Mrs. George Gil- bert Walker, Mrs. Elmer Gor- don and Mrs. Earl Beck. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Chas. Lytle Wednesday, Octo- ber 13. Mrs. Warner Tyler and Miss Otto Beasley will leave one day this week for Salina, Kan., where they will make their fu- jure home, as Rey. Tyler has|. been assigned to the A. M. E. church of that town. We are} sorry to lose this family from Topeka, and Miss Beasley will) e greatly missed by her many |: riends. We wish them success|: n their new home, oO ; Rey. J. R. Ransom and mem-|' ers of his church and also the ‘hurch of Argentine, Kan., de-| eo. Of is CMUSEI BH Bis vile church of Argentine, Kan., de- serve much credit for the fine manner and courteous treat- ment given the visitors to the Kansas Conference at Kansas City a few days ago. The vis- itors were well fed, well housed end highly entertained. Rev. Ransom is a prince when It comes to entertaining and look- ing after his church. _— Miss Bessie Cave, forelady at the X-Rays Democrat, is enjoy- ing a well earned vacation this week with friends in Kansas City. Miss Cave has worked on the X-Rays for three years without an intermission—holi- days included and richly de- serves a few days away from the smell of printer’s ink and the hum of presses. Miss Cave is one of the best lady prin- ‘ara in the business. She is a srlend'd job printer, preayman and make-up as a.casual glance at the tasty arrangement of the X-Rays loudly tells, Mrs, Jones vncther high-class Indy tuna. rraphical rrehitect is “anhhing” for Miss Caye,this week. 9 wiz The Young Matrons’ (Study club entertamed at’ the home of Mrs, ‘Jy. Preston Smith on duesday of last week, at a luncheon and handkerchilet shower,comphmentary to Mrs. Sherman Langford, .who left the last of he week o join her husband in Colorado, where they expect to make thelr fu- ture home. —_e Bishop Jeaac Lane .of the Colored Methodist Church, who presided over Kansas: somé welve or sixteen years, has now retired and is living at Jackson, Tenn., in the same county in which he was born some eighty-two years ago. He will be at Lane chapel Tues- day mht, October 12. He is in perfect health and fs as strong weve:. Th2 public is request- ad to be present Tuesday night o hear this gospel preacher and Christian gentleman. Four- teenth and Van Buren.—N. L. Smith, Pastor. —— The trial of Rev. L. K. Wood- son for white slavery, in the satel court of Shawnee jeoun y during the past week, sulted in a hung jury-—nine atand.ng for conviction and three for acquittal. He* was vaurged w:th enticing Mrs. Ed Frye from her home on Elev- enth street to a place on Quincy street in the city of Topeka for immoral purposes. He is now incarcerated in the county jail, his bondsmen having given him up. This, we hope, will be a jesson to other men who prac- tice this kind of business, as the law of Kansas is very strenuous on these matters, for if a man is found guilty of such acts he can be convicted for white slavery and sent to the penitentiary. oe Mrs, Bramlette of Nashville, Tenn., Is visiting her sister, Mrs, Jas. S. Street. Mrs. Bram- lette has heen visiting her son and friends in Little Rock,Ark., and Hct Springs. On her re- turn home she will visit rela- tives and friends in St. Louis. During her stay in Topeka Mrs. Bramlette has teen the honor fuest at numerous social func- tions. | On last Sunday Mrs. Scott Thompscn, assisted by her daughter,Mrs. Willa Smith, entertained at dinner for Mrs. Bramiette.. Other entertain- ments in her honor were: Mrs. Mrs. Chase Pillows, at 6 o'clock dinner; tn Wednesday Mrs. A.! Huggins gave a tea; on Thurs- day Mrs. E. Jordan entertained at dinner. —o— Miss Eva Garret Beach gave a surprise party for her grand- mother,Mrs. Elizabeth Holland, Thursday evening, Sept 30, in honor of her 68th birthday. Many friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finney and at 8:16 they went to the home of Mr, Frank Beach. It was a complete sur- prise to the rest of the famliy. Afterwards refreshments were served and the rest of the even- ing was spent in telling tales of cng ugo. The chief fun-makers were Mrs. Cornelias Beach and Mr. Richard Slaughter. Many useful presents were received oy the hostess-and all departed jeclaring they had spent a most enjoyable evening. Miss va Garret Beach was also as- sisted in the planning by Mrs. Albert Larkins and Mrs. Mabe: slaughter, and was assisted in erving by Mrs. J. W. Finney ind Mr. Richard A. Slaughter. —o— Miss Claudelia Jackson ac-) hc acer ar tac erent" yaar cya ? 3 UM HOUSE SIU. “ For Kent. et Well and Cistern. Between 23rd and ‘24th -dri Adams street, Highland Park. Ww. Ey SEGUINE, 413 Kansas Ave., (Upstairs.) Phones: Office—1179 Ri. Res.—1179: n, SF FEB OO Sie Bi Te Seer eee ty ae a A a See a TEE ORIGINAL WILLIAMS’ JUBi EE SINGERS Mm —_—_—_—_—_ AUDITORIUM, FRIDAY, OCT. 15TH. + Favorites of two continents, 130 concerts in London, Eng. Toured Europe. World's Greatest Harmonizing Octet. Twelve years of unprecedented success. Third engagement in Topeka. Auspices Brotherhood of Pot- win Presbyterian Church... Vrices Zoc to 76c. Chart orens at Wolcott’s Wednesday, October 12. Upshaw-Brock Nuptials. Theo marriage of Miss Ada Upshaw and Prof. James Brock was solemnized Friday even- ing, October 1, at eight p. m,, at the residence of the bride in Seabrook. The wedding was simple but beautiful. It was a ring ceremony, read by Prof. Carter. The bride was unat- tendered. She wore a dress of white chiffon over shadow lace and silk messaline. Her only ornament was a necklace, the gift of the groom. The house was artistically decorated with tlowers of the season. Just before the cere- tony Miss Tressa Penman sang “Because,” after which Miss Zenola Jackson played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. Only relatives and a fefw in- timate friends witnessed the ceremony, ’ Mrs, Brock is one of our most highly respected young ladies. She is a graduate of Washburn College and was one of the most competent teachers in the public schools. She is also-a-member of the M. E. R. Cs2*« Prof, Brock was formerly at.the head of the department of psychology and tailoring in T. U. 1. I. and is at present the manager of the Topeka Panta- torium. Prof. Brock is consid- ne ao, a aetaes : REV. S. B. BUTLER. | One of the most influential members and pastors of the Baptist organizaton in Kansas is the Rev. S, B. Butler of Wich- ita, Kan, pastor of Calvary church. He is a bright young ‘man, full of push ond energy, and has few equals io the pul. pit. He has done great work for his church and for the up- building of the people of Wich- ita, He is a thorough business miniser, an honest, upright, intelligent gentleman. He com- pleted his education at Western ‘college, Macon, Mo., from which institution he graduated and entered the ministry. He has been located at Wichita, at this one church, for five years. When he took charge of the church it was atout $8,000 in lebt, and he has succeeded in ‘Imost freeing it of debt. They re now preparing to ded’cate ning evean on the Great Sune y ‘ cemt, yea oo hed wy chs’ eles 2 ane op le rors ty tat eterno Wer tye 8 e grte hee mee © £ . 4 crenntze the church and ered the McCormack of our race and is a member of one of the finest quartets in Kan- sas. He is also a Knight Temp- lar. Both arg members of Shi- oh church and active in all Jnristian pursuits, The Leide was the recipient of many beautiful and service- able g:tts, Mr. and Mrs. Brock are at home to their many friends at the Upshaws’ beau- tiful suburban home. We wish them long and continued suc- cess upen the sea of matri- mory. Mrs. Mary Ann Hedge, of To- peka, Kansas, mother of Miss Anna Hedge of Pasadena, reached this city last Friday morning. Mrs. Hedge has been a rheumatic sufferer for many months and comes to Califofr- nia in search of better health. —tLos Angeles (Cali.) Eagle. The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary Club met Praay Oc- tober 1, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Carney,, 1041 Grand ave- nue. An interesting paper was read by Mrs. A. Booker on “New Ideas in Needlework.” After a brief business seszion a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, The club adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Izene Smith, 1161 Lane street. place it upon u business basis, kefore coming to Wichita he spent six years at Palmyra, Mo., at which place he erected a stone church ut a cost of sev- era) hundred dollars and paid for it. The people, not only at Wichta, ,but of Kansas, who know Rev, Butler have learned to love him. He is a young man and is bound to reach the top round of the ladder in_ the course of a few years. He is associated 1...8 his father, who has a fine family grocery store und market at Wicnita which is much needed at that place. He is encourag ng young men of the 12ce along business lines and hus stud ed this business to show wht can be done by push and energy. The Reverend is marred and has a beautiful, in- tellignt and cultured wife whcse company he enjoys, Rev Buller his heen caller * e* .veral places and there Jy always a demand for nim wher-ver he preachts. Hi roe - he Scriptu: wan FF, nt things fur vr 1 ' Lincoln 2°23" “Don't whine about your leek. _ coperrani. Thre we wie" “can convince the world that ‘he is worthy of ruceess.” Your bank aceount Tndertlkings, “and. they can be turned into profit- able account every day, —THE— | Geiman-Ame'ican. STATE BANK. Mrs. Anna Howard, G. V- Princess over the Kansas Jur- Isdiction of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. Lodge, returned from. Coffeyville last Friday, where she had been attending the Grand Lodge. She reports that ‘the Grand Temple and Grand ‘Lodge held one ot the best ses- ‘sious since this jurisdiction has ‘bcen organized, and that there. have been seven new temples. and five new lodges added te» iis, Jastedietion. ape nara louse opent ‘morning with Mrs. A. Tayler, Grand Queen, and remafning arehd officers, | Wednesday morning the Grand Temple was. Spened by the Grand. Princess, iré; S. Parks, assieted by the- Grahd Vice Princess, Mrs, An-~ na Howard. The Grand Lodge was opened Tuesday moraing by Rev. Geo. McNeal, G. M., and Dr. O. Miller, D. G MM, irom Wichitia. There were about 200 delegates in all. Mre.. Wotford of Manhattan aceom— panied Mrs, Anna Howard home from Coffeyville and re- mained as her guest until Tues— day. * ‘from owichtiia, ihere were about 200 delegates in all. Mre.. Wotford of Manhattan aceom— panied Mrs, Anna Howard home from Coffeyville and re- mained as her guest until Tues— day. : Mrs. R. C. Cannon has _ re- turned from Chicago, where she has been visiting her sort, John Warner. —o— Mrs. Sadie Madris Bridges is ill at her home, 1022 Wash- ington street, and is under the care of Dr. 0. A. Taylor, —— Mr. and Mrs. Matt White- law of Kansas City, Mo., are the proud parents of a big bouncing boy. Matt is all smiles, Little Dean Edward Nelson is able to be in schoo! again after undergoing a succesaful operation xt Stormont hospital three weeks ago. ps Miss Alice Smith of North ‘Topeka has returned from Kansas City, Mo., where she hee been visting her sister, ne Matt Whitelaw, and fam- uy. iy os Our collector, Mrs. Willa Smith, will call on every sub- scriber on the West side within the next ten days. Be prepared to pay some or all of your sab- eription. —o— Mrs. Harriet Fulton, colored, 8 years old, died Thursday at her home, 1021 Hancock street. Tha funeral will be held Sun- day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Third Baptist church, on the corner of Eleventh and Weshing‘on street. Bur'a} will take. place in Ritchie cemetery. —o— Mr. Elmer Simpson left om aaday te Meridiaa, Miss, where as accep! a - on as instruetor of muster a Methedist echool at that nlace. For ‘ha last ten years Mr. Simpson has been organist for the choir of the Mt. Olive church, of which he Is 1 mem- ber. =o The coming ot Williams Ju- bilee Singers, October 15, will be hailed with great joy by the music Icving people of Topeka, The Williams company is the pr'de of two continents and is not a stranger to Topeka peo~ nie. They will appear at the Auditorium on the date men- tioned. —o— The young people of the Mt. Dive M, E. church very roy- ly entertained at the beautt- ful home cf Miss Key t Wiley, 1235 Van Buren street, Mone day evening, complimentary o Mr. Eimer Simpson, who left Tuesday morning for Meridian, ‘Miss, Quite a number ware resent and many usefu) gifts were presented the honor ruest. The evening was spent n music, beth vocal and instru nentel, ta late hour all de= Une «, we A; . . ‘ gooom ats, « «% ae “vs ER " “RTE fimo: Baam'a Own hdes Pabented 02% HK SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB > * Petantad Aprttt, 1614 $> vacemeneonethnarens etre tet, ne we s WN ius THE OLD RaLiASLE Ls 4 2 4 ime. Baum's Hair Emporium . encivas 6 = 8th Ave. @ New York City ‘bia ee ° EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, M0— H arris F lats 624 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean Reds and all other conveniences. THE BEST MEALS SERVED! Only the patronage of the best people solicited. Terms reasonable. ——(MISS) CLAY ANNA HARRIS, Manager.— H. C. HARVEY, Proprietor. ® Whitlock Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 216 KAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. “BPRINGFIBLD; s MIS6OURE. + Sete (Special from the Ptaindeale, Seribe.) aseV, Se Ue MANSIONN, & FTES byterian minister, left recently for Paducah, Ky. | Mrs. Lacy Williams, who at tended the National Baptis convention at Chicago, has re turned home, to the delight o! her many friends. There’s rejoicing in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harris ovet the arrival of a little lady weighing ten pounds, who has taken up her permanent resi. dence with them. Dr. Cohron, an eminent Kap. tist minister, electrified a large audience at the Washingtor Street Baptist church last Wed. nesday evening by delivering an eloquent address. He was at his best and his hearers re- ceived a treat. Mr. Lawrence Hogan, a well- liked young man, died here last week after an illness of several months. Me was held in high esteem by all. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church, solemnized by the Rev. E._A. Rankin. Mr. Marcellus Rice, a youny man, who died here suddenly a fow days.ago, was buried under the quspices of the Knights of Pythias. Rev. Rankin cfici- ated. His mother, who sur- vives him, has been very sick but is much improved. The Presbyterian church is being renovated and otherwise improved. | The M. E. church and its friends enjoyed a “trip around the world” this week. It was not only an_ enjoyable affair, but a profitable one. These good people will pull off a rally this month, The Ladies Literary and Mu- sical club was entertained in royal style by Mrs. D. S. Smith on Jast Friday evening. It was one of them long to be remem- bered occasions. One of the swell affairs to be be held in our city occurred last Friday night under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, It was the drama, “India.” All those who had parts rendered them with credit to themselves. An overflowing crowd was present and all stamped their approval on the entertainment. Such af- fairs are elevating. A neat sum was realized for the church. Your scribe has decided to put the paper in every reading Negro home in Springfield. The race is asked to co-operate. Phone Mrs. Cooper, 1551 W your news or if you desire the paper. Capt. Tom Campbell, who has seen service in this country and abroad, is visiting home folks and pushing the interest of the Woodmen of the World. He’s a2 native of Springfield, and is held in high esteem by all. The, Plaindealer has many friends in Springfield and by the assistance of them we hope to roll up a large list of readers, A lovely afternoon was spent with Mrs. Delia A. Smith, 1005 Sherman street, Friday after- noon, as hostess. A large num- ber was in attendance. An in- eresting atudy was that of Mrs. Elia Wheeler Wilcox, as author. A good progrgm was rendered »y the Smithsonian division. An eloquent and interesting ad- iress was made by Honorable Mr. Thee. Baughman, of To- peka, Kansas, The address which was very beneficial, was frequently interrupted by out- bursts of applause, The hostess awarded three prizes; a lovely towel vith hand-made lace to Mrs, Pearl Thomason for the best number on program, a lovely cup and saucer to Mrs. Pear] Clark for answering the ai mi in a aaen. agus o oe we Trolley To Kansas City Oxz of the most delightful fides in the State of Kansas i, on the WRCULEY LINE between Kansas City ang Leavenworth, Kas. This foaa runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you try tz door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Bolc‘ers’ Home, Fy, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-sceing places. Cary leave Kansae City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p, 1, except Satur- Gay nights last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 &. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car feave, at 12 o'clock midnight, . . The Kansas Cily-Westemn Railway Co J . Buy Your Lodge Supplies From the -- By Negro Firm -- ] Regalia HE | OVE Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri Se : ee : J] gaumnpay cacti, an yz ay ema KY ce aN a i ££ FAN. (a iA — ‘jaan ane tr rN A, i Nota ae eae / ‘i ae A ON Gc aa ree AS Z i 2 _ Y on th . a i “i Ah, therés Sweetness, Madam Just onc tulng required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter, Try it It’s the butter that's going into hundreds of thou- zands of homes all over the country. Don't tink that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter amy be too higt priced. Meadow-Gold Butter mever “soars” like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can a@/ways get it when you want it and you can a/ways Ouy itata reasonable price. Made only 4rom pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day, i = “ aS = [Greta Zontinental Creamery Company, Topeka, Kans. waFS, VATE, Of AANSAS: UX, after paying her” son, Dr. \¥. Burnett Clark and wife a vis- it and making many new friends in the city,’departed for her home Monday night. M Mrs. Nettie Davis very de aghtfully entertained her club, “The Pleasant Hour” Friday afternoon. Mrs, Nettie Dillard, president, Dr. E. A. Harris, assisted by uther physicians has successful- ly performed an operation upon Mrs, Myrtle Spencer, Mrs. Mary omith, Mrs. Lucinda Blakey and others, within the last wee! or so. All patients are recover- ing. , Beautiful and impressive ser- vices were held over Mr. Law- rence Mack Hogan Monday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock at Gibson Chapel, C. P. church. Mr. Ho- gan after an illness of sixteen weeks passed into a more peace- ful and deeper sleep Friday, morning, Oct. ist at the age of twenty-two years five months and eight days. When it seems he was just entering upon a long, useful and beautiful life, he was cut down like a tender bud. Mr. Hogan was loved and veld in high esteem by all who knew him. He was unassum- ing, modest and kind to all with whum.he came in contact. His untimely death {s deeply lamen- ted by the whole community, but our loss is heaven's gain. For the first few weeks, his illness was not regarded as ser- fous but as time wore, to the surprise and grief cf everyone he grew worse until all hopes of recovery were lost. Mr. Hogan became reconciled to his con- dition and passed to that city where there is no sorrow or tears in full triumph of faith, and the knowledge of a beauti- ful life beyond. The choir ren- dered sweet music, Rev. Rank- in, pastor, delivered an eloquent eulogy. A touching prayer was delivered by Rev. Harvey of the A. M. E. church. Rich, beau- tiful solos were sung by Rev. W.H. Young of the Baptist church; Rev. Rice, and solos and chcrus by Miss Palestine Wilburn and choir. The floral girls and casket were laden with boquets and designs of sweet scented roses, carnations, lilies, ferns, etc. The casket was carefully and tenderly bourn by young men, associates of the departed. In life it seems that ill was done-that possibly could be done by the parents, sisters, family and neighbors to restore the ycung man to health. He leaves a mother, father, four sisters, one brother, a host of ‘elatives and friends to lament 1is_ untimely departure. The seautiful and perfect arrange- nent of the funeral services vere under the direction of Mr. V. P. Campbell, undertaker. PARSONS, KAN. The Jewel Art Club met with Mrs. Goodlow Monday after- noon. The Gleaners Ulub met with Mrs. Gilstrap Wednesday after- noon. Mrs. Albert Ray was hostess 10 the Pansy Art Club Thurs- jay, Roy West, a well known col- ored man of Parsons, who was assaulted last week by Police- man Williamsen, is able to be out, Charles Giles, a well known colored man, while fussing over some lady, shot and dan- gerously wounded Wm Adair, colored. While resisting arrest he wounded Policeman John Burroughs and taxi driver Bruce Williams. Giles was re- moved to Oswego, Kan. Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., and wife left last Monday night for Kansas City to attend confer- ence. All are in hopes Rev. Green will be returned to Par- sons,, The funeral of Fate Fisher, who died last Monday evening, was held Friday afternoon at Mount Pleasant church, Why should we murmur and complain When Jesus calls His own? It is but His command and word To take us home to Him. We wish to thank our friends for their kindness and beauti- ful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our hus- band and brother. MRS. F, FISHER. MRS. HOPKINS. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. Mra. M. A. Smith of Guth- rie, Okla,, Is visiting her_sis- ter, Mrs, I. S, Medlock, Mrs. Smith was highly entertained ee eB ETS YF remote evga se temp att Catalogue of the Free! Free! 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Three ea Licensed Embalmera in attendance, N ik 636 Quiney St. — ‘Phone 33 by Mrs. W. A. Bradford Wed-| Mo., guests of Mr, Foster Mur- nesday evening, September 22.|phy. A dainty three-course lunch} Mr. Bert Holbert and family was served. Those present were|were very pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Tard, Miss Fan-|September 25 by thirty-one ef are Counce and Mra. I. S. Med- their friends. Everyone pres-- lock. ent enjoyed themselves with — music, dancing and games,” ., VINITA, OKLA. ’ Rev. J. W. Tiff. pastor” af D1 B.own and wife of Blue achet attended the fair Wed- iesday. a. Rider received second . se on fetereta, | *John Wallace of Big Cabin was in the city Sunday. A. Davis was in the city Sun- lay from Kelso, . Prof. Ford of Muskogee itopped over Monday to visit She schools, Misses Lucine, Vertela and Cora Henry returned Friday fiom Grand River. Art Lynch of Ketchum was in the city Monday. L. B. Sudduth left for Cow- eta Sunday to attend the fu- nreal of his parents. He was ac- companied by his cousin, Cra- mer Sudduth., J. B. Jones and W. Powell of Chetopa were in the city last Thursday. J. Davis, who has been suf- fering from throat trouble, left for Welch Thursday to resume his schoo! duties. W. Davis of Chetopa was in the. city Sunday visiting rela- ves. GODFRBY, ILL. L. F. Finnie, C. G. M., of Cairo, Illinois, leetured at the A. M, E. ehurch in Upper Al- ton September 28. Mr, Reason Kean, from West ‘Alton, Mo., attended the live stock sale on the farm of Mr. K. S. North. The little son of Benjamin Matlock overturned a heavy fron wheel upon himself and was very badly hurt, but at this writing he is doing nicely. |" Ma, John Montgomery and family have moved to Altcn to ‘make their future home. ' Mrs. Joe Green spent two ‘days in St. Louis, Mo.,the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Nellie Murphy, who is recovering ‘steadily and is now out of dan- ger. Mr. Joe Thompson of Wood- river was the guest of Mr. Chas. Young and family a few davs ago, Messrs. Baker Price and T. Perry spent a day in St, Louis, Moy guests of Mr, Foster Mur- phy. - Mr. Bert Holbert and family were very pleasantly surprised September 25 by thirty-one ef their friends. Everyone pres-. ent enjoyed themselves with music, dancing and games,” ., / Rev. J. W. Tiff, pastor” of Bethe} chapel, preached his last sermon for this conference year on the 26th, and went to Danville to attend the annual conference, which convened om the 29th. CHERRYVALE PASTOR CHARGED WITH CRIME Cherrryvale, Kan., Oct. 3. To the Topeka Pilaindealer, Topeka, Kan.: I wish to call your attention to a fact in regard to one of the recent happenings takiag plese here, and as I know the | laindealer is for’ clean polities as well as clean religions pria- ciples, I ask you to write up ‘this subject: | The Bethlehem __ Baptist church called, several months ago, one Joe Bramblit, from Missouri, as their pastor, and the said Joe came and took the church; so a few weeks age this same pastor did forget his Christian duty and turned aside by going and doing his best to ravish one of the sis-- ters of his flock. Se the, church met last week and tap ed Rev. Joe Bramblit off. Se I- believe that the thing all churches ought to do is $o pur- Nish all such deeds of false preachers, And not only that, I think such acts should be pur a stop to by stopping them from preaching and censured by all the good people of our race. Brethren, we must eall a halt on these pulpit vampires, T learn that since he has been stopped here he hag opened a ten days’ meeeting in Wichite, Kan. Yours for success, & D. H. HILL. dirthcay Dinner at Neely, Kan, A birthday dinner was given in honor of Mr. John Mathews September 26. Those present were as followa: Mr, and Mra, Louis Rell, Mr. Lon King and family, Mr, and Mrs. Silas Nor.’ ris and family, Mr. Willie Gi eons of Reno, Miss Nora Blass of Leavenworth, Mr. John Chase, and Mr. Fred Carpenter of Ackerland, Kan. Mr, Math ews recelyed many presenta, 4408 WEST BELLE PLACE SAINT LOUIS, ——— MISSOURI WILL PAY YOU TO INVEST GATE THE OXFORD SYSTEM We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. One thousand more towns to be tak Will you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach horses to grow hair and beautify the T $25.00 Home Training Course Free Limited from $15.00 to $25.00 per week— at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYS-TEM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unencelled in quality. OXFORD COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE, W. L. MAJORS, President. 448 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Farms.... 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. THE NOBLER RACE? Patterson, New Jersey.—While 300 persons cheered him and prayed for him, a Negro boy swam out from a bank of the swollen Passiac river this afternoon into the rushing current until he was within a few feet of the eighty-foot drop of Great Falls and certain death tied a rope about the limp body of Josephine Dermico, and held fast to her until willing hands pulled the unconscious girl and her rescuer to safety. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N. J.—Asserting that a number of white bathers made no attempt to save a young Negro from drowning in Clapit Creek this afternoon, the Negro population of this place is indignant tonight. 'The drownded Negro was Harold Young, 19, of 135 West 132nd street, New York City. Several Negro men and women who were on the beach at the time say there were a number of white bathers near by when Young sank, but that none of them went to his aid despite his cries for help. These two items printed as above under the caption "The Nobler Race?" appear in a recent issue of "The Evening Post," New York's fairest and most liberal minded daily news paper. The noble-hearted Villard meant to drive home a much needed lesson by printing these news items together. Do you grasp his meaning? Editor. FRANK'S BODY SAVED FROM THE MOB BY NEGROES Marietta, Ga.—When Judge Newton A. Morris made his plea to the mob, asking that the body of Leo Frank, who was taken from the state prison at Milledgeville and brought to this town and lynched, be not mutilated, the only men he could find in the crowd of more than 5,000 who had the courage to support his request and take an active part in the rescuing of the body were two Negroes. The Associated Press, after telling of the cutting down of the body, told the story as follows: "At that instant the man who had voted 'no' ran forward and began kicking the body. "Again and again, as a man grinds the head of a snake under his heel, did the man in his awful frenzy drive his heel into the face of Leo Frank, grinding the black hair of the dead man into the black dirt. "Stop him! For God's sake stop him! cried Judge Morr's as he ran up to the man and begged him to stop. "A Negro ran up to Judge Morris. 'Here I am, Judge,' he said. 'Here's the wagon.' "Judge Morris gave orders and the Negro and another opened the back of the wagon and pulled out an undertaker's basket and started with it toward he body." "Bring the body on, men', shouted Judge Morris; 'bring it on'. "But none of them would pick it up, and Judge Morris, beckoning to the Negroes, wedged in and worked his way toward the body until the Negroes finally got hold of it and started toward the undertaker's wagon." GALLATIN. MO. Messrs. Geo. McGaugh, Robert Walker, Lloyd Marshall, Charley Butts, Robert Cowens, D. R. Maberry, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McGaugh, Mesdames Corrine Sales, Cassie Brooks, Ethel Monroe, Blanche Smith, Mary Cowens and Misses Hazel Cowens, Theo and Bonnie Monroe went to Cameron, Mo., Wednesday to attend the Ringling show. Misses Hattie and Juanita Brown and Mrs. White of Kansas City are the guests of Mrs. Belle Lewis. Mr. Wright of . Chillicothe was the guest of Miss Leona Butts last week. Mr. Thomas ("Pert") Elders is visiting in Chillicothe, Mo. Rev. L. H. Harris preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. He left Tuesday night for St. Joseph to attend conference. The Old Folks' Concert given at the A. M. E. Church Saturday night was a decided success. Miss Lucy Preston and brother Alfonso of Centerville, Ia., passed through Gallatin last week enroute to Hamilton, Mo., to attend the funeral of then uncle, Mr. George Dunn. Messrs. Don and Coastan Cranshaw left Friday for Western College, Macon, Mo. Mrs. Edna Warren is very sick at this writing. Mt. Olive was blessed with good services all day Sunday. Pastor Miner preached inspiring sermons both morning and evening. Sunday School Quarterly Review was quite interesting. The Sunflower Drill given at Mt. Olive Tuesday night was quite a success. LEXINGTON, MO. The A. M. E. Zion Church held its quarterly meeting services Sunday. Rev. Smith of the M. E. Church assisted Rev. W. H?. Brooks, pastor, in his services Sunday afternoon. Rev. Smith preached an excellent sermon and all who heard it enjoyed it. Dr. Peck, the presiding elder, was absent on account of the rush that comes just before conference. Mr. Richard Gates of Kansas City, Mo., came down Sunday morning and spent the day with his uncle, Mr. Moses Saunders, who is very ill at his home on North Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Mary Hinch of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her son, Mr. William Haywood, and other friends. Miss Henrietta Hayden of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Pearl Arkers. Mrs. Alice Marshall of Kansas City, Mo., was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Clara Hawking, who is very ill. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dreammaker, clars from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 clock each Tuesday Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. Phone 608 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. REV. OLIVER WINSTON D. D. IS NO MORE. We are sorry to note the death of our cousin and school mate, Rev. O. W. Chiles who was a prominent character in the ministerial service of Mississippi. He and his father attended the general conference at Kansas City in 1912 and they have both, since passed away, his father having died in 1913. He leaves several sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss. He was a hard worker in the cause of Christianity, was a school teacher for some time in South Carolina and was always upright, conscientious young man. He never offended anyone and we do not believe he had an enemy in all of Mississippi. D. A. Butler in the Western Christian Recorder, says—By this you may know that the last that was mortal of Rev. O. W. Chiles, D. D. has been laid to rest. He was the second child of nine children of Julia and Nathaniel Chiles. Was born in Abbeyville, South Carolina, Feb. 27 1865. He was converted in early youth studied at Allen University, South Carolina. He entered the ministry in 1886 ordained deacon in 1883, ordained elder in 1889 by Bishop Ward and Disney respectively. His entire Ministerial career was in the bounds of the Mississippi Conference—the Mother Conference of the state. His pastorate covered from the Missions to the most prominent to the bounds of the Conference. At the time of his death he was serving the 25th year as Secretary of his Conference. Seventeen years of his ministerial life were spent as Presiding Elder; ten years over the Port Gibson District, five over the Natchez and two over the Brookhaven District. He has been for more than twelve years an active trustee of Campbell College, serving in different capacities on the board. He has been a member of every General Conference since 1896. Saturday morning, August 28th, at 4 o'clock his soul departed and was wafted to climes of immortality. His funeral was attended by Bishop J. M. Conner assisted by the Presiding Elders and ministers of the various Conferences of the state. The last words over the servant of God by Bishop Conner were touching and were of that triteness which gives stimulus and encouragement for laborers to serve on in the Master's vine-yard. He leaves a devoted wife four loving daughters, one son, and many relatives together with numberless friends to mourn his departure. As a minister of the gospel he has shown forth the years of star major magnitude in the galaxy of his comrades. He was a preacher of Righteousness of the persuasive type. He knew his Bible went out from it with its truth to he people. A CLEVER KANSAS CITY AUTHOR. Chas Stewart, Noted Journalist Writes of Mr. Shackelfords New Book. "Lillian Simmons" is the title of a novel from the pen of Otis M. Shackleford, A. B., of Kansas Cit, Mo., with illustrations by William Hamilton, and published by the Burton Publishing company, Kansas City, Mo. The book is neatly bound in cloth, and contains 210 pages. It deals with the race question, taking perhaps a different phase of the question. It is a heated contest between two young men, one representing the North and the other the South. It is enacted in a town in the North, while the colored people who have lived in the North find themselves confronting race prejudice and attribute it to an influx of Negroes from the South, and declare that they must rid themselves of the class. A fight is precipitated between two young men. The young man from the North in his vituperations of the South raises the blood of the young Southerner, who is a college graduate, and seeking to get a foothold. Great crowds mother ground to witness the fight Billian Simmons, the sister of one of the participants, is attracted by the crowd on her way to the public library. She parts them and carries her brother home. The story is well told. An indignation meeting is called, the Southernor is to be ordered out of town. The writer here has Lillian Simmons to play an important part, and in after years, becomes the wife of the Southernor. The North and the South are in this way put together, and it is shown that it matters not whether a Negro is in the North or South, he is a Negro and as such they must unite and in so doing will accomplish more. The book is worth a place in the homes of our people, and should be read by the young men and women of the race. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. While in Jefferson City, Mo. one day last week we had the honor and pleasure of meeting Col. Alexander Slater, leading Negro Democrat of Missouri, and utility man at the State Department. Mr. Slater is one of the best known colored men in the country and has more good, warm personal friends in Jefferson City and over the state than any man of his race 1930 in grand old Missouri Mr. Slater is a pleasing, dignified gentleman—one of those fellows a person takes to right off the reel. He is a power among his people in politics and always stands loyal to his party, and at the opening of the next campaign he will lead many of them under the banner of Democracy. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 3.—The North Missouri Annual Conference has now passed into history, and it is said to have been the greatest session in the history of that body, and the ministers and visitors left loud in heir praises of the people of St. Joseph. Each session was well attended. There was a short executive session Saturday morning, but none of the preachers were marked. The election of delegates to the General Conference was a lively contest. All were elected on the first ballot, however. Those elected were Revs. P. C. Crews, M. S. Bryant, N. C. Buren and J. W. Cross. It is considered a strong delegation. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Rev. J. C. Caldwell, of Nashville, Tenn., for the episcopacy. This was considered honoring a worthy young man. Dr. Caldwell has done great work among the young people. On Saturday night Charles Stewart of Chicago delivered a lecture, using as his subject "Uncle Ned and His Son." It was freighted with wit, humor, logic and common sense fron, start to finish. In his line Dr. Stewart is an artist. He is often called the "funny man." He ranks with the great humorists of today and knows how to entertain an audience. Sunday morning Rev. E. R. Vaughn, D. D., mean of the theological department of Western University, preached the ordination sermon. "Watchfulness" was the theme. The sermon was strong. Then followed in the afternoon the memorial services. Rev. J. Frank McDonald preached the sermon. Kansas Conference was represented by Dr. J. R. Ransom, who is being pushed for the Rev. R. C. Ransom delivered several strong addresses. The Allen Christian Endeavor League as well as the Sunday School were conducted by Secretary J. C. Caldwell, D. D. Sunday night, after a sermon by Rev. J. W. Cross, Bishop Parks assigned the ministers as follows: Hannibal district—R. L. Beal, presiding elder; Hannibal, C. W. Newton; Palmyra, A. L. Fox; Louisiana, E. Thomas; Kirksville, W. R. Richardson; Paris, A. J. Jackson; Clarksville, E. Pittman; Shelbina, G. A. Alexander; Frankford, B.C. Anderson; Canton, C. V. Page; Edina, C. M. Reed; Ellsberry, to be supplied; Memphis, to be supplied; Rensaler, C. M. Tony. Columbia district—P. C. Crews, presiding elder; Columbia, G. M. Tillman; Roanoke, F Price; Mexico, G. W. Leach; Stephens, J. Meadows; Wentzville, E. T. Taylor; Keytzville, William Wilkins; Glasgrow, S. L. Brook; SalisburyJ.H.Ward; Centralia, P. A. Crockett; Brunswick, G. W. Berry; Tibbetts, William F. Hamilton; Hillsdale, J. H. Smith; St. Charles, William Alexander; Marthasville, to be supplied; Huntsville, E. D. Abbott; Moberly, J. K. Ponder. St. Joseph district — M. S. Bryant, presiding elder; St. Joseph, N. C. Buren; Platt City, R. Long; Carrollton, J. R. Carter; Lathrop, J. R. Carter; Hardin, S. E. Boone; Richmond, B. R. Monroe; Liberty, C. S. Bowman; Chillicothe, S. D. Lovell; Oak Ridge, to be supplied; Macon, G. W. Cross; Maryville, J. D. Wells; Utica, R. H. Longdon; Gallatin, L. H. Harris; Marceline, to be supplied; Norborne, J. Siler; Savannah, W. M. Jackson; Trenton, L. P. Bryant; Lexington Junction, Spencer Robinson; D. M. Mason and F. P. Greenlee transferred to the Southwest Missouri Conference. Then followed an address by Mrs. H. B. Parks of Chicago, who declared that the future of the Negro race in America depended upon the action of the young Negroes of America. "Let us throw out the life line to our young men who are destroying the race. Save them and you save the race." Edward T. Taylor was ordained an elder, and Bishop Parks baptized a number of babies during the morning service. The closing sermon was preached last night by Rev. J. W. Cross. Rev. N. C. Buren was returned to Ebenezer for another year. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hatcher, entertained a number of their friends Sunday evening. Mrs. Hattie Carson, of Kanats City, visited her mother, Mrs. Rhoda Spruell, at "Hillcrest" the first of the week. Mrs. Al Rogers, spent Sunday at Kansas City, with friends. Mrs. Josephine Coran, was in Kansas City, Saturday on business. Rev. J. W. Gillespie, of Pleasanton, spent the latter part of the week here with friends, and went to Horanif Sunday where he preached at Zion A. M. E. church. Mrs. Stella Walker, spent Saturday in Argentine, where she was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Rose Turner. Rev. E. D. Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo., preached for the congregation at Oak Ridge Baptist church Sunday evening. Mr. Riley Coran, was the guest of friends at Kansas City Sunday. Francis Wood was home from K. U. over Sunday. Mrs. J. Grant Mason, and daughters, Misses Gaynelle and Jennie V., together with Miss Inez V. Page, of Kansas City, Mo., visited friends here Sunday. The ladies of Bethel have organized a Bible class, with a view of working up interest in Bible study. Meetings are to be held each week at the homes of the members. The Misses Crockett, have purchased a home on the North side. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Turner, of Kansas City, visited friends in this place Saturday. Mr. Jos. Crockett, of Kansas City, was the guest of Mr. Virgil Jones Sunday. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops iting of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pampblet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPII, :- MISSOURI 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted ...T. K. KING.... General Farming and Stock' Raising. "Back to the Farm" LOOK! STOP! READ! Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaffir corn, maize, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grows and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to 50 bushels to the acre. This land can be bought at the right price in small tractors or large ones, with small payment. Titles are good and terms are easy. It will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and waiting for you. Write T. K. King day further information, R. F. D. I., Ben W. Plains, Kansas. Browder's Cafe, JAMES R. BROWDER, Prop. —First Class Meals at All Houses Choice of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection. 1205 Kansas Avenue, GREAT BEND, ---: KANEAM When in Omaha THE : PATTON : HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. (2 Blocks Be, of Union Stations.) —CAFM IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014 16-18 South 11th St. OMARA. NEBRAKER Konantz Undertaking FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 177. 15 Wall St. FT. nCOTT, MA Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the coalf—the greatest germsister that's known. The diseased germs are busy testing down the tissues of the body. Come to Claremore, Okla., and bath in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Caddy 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 St. Who is endowed with the gift to cook meat. FOR SALE:—Good Restaurant and Rooming House. Must sell on account of poor health.—Nannie Holmes, 409 Merchant St., Oswego, Kansas. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with features at 310 Kansas Av. Cheap Inquire of W. E. Stewart, 310 Kansas Av. or Phone 1137. Brg ee Atk Stn ora Ll ey PG BESMIP RET EM? Ff A EINE OPFICIAU |" 0 ane ere ZF Iwo years ago the people o Sedzw.ck, county chose wisels and well, when they electec Hci. i, F. Sarver sheriff of tha county. He is one of the fair est and squarest men in Kansa: aad places duty above every: thing. He believes in the stric! ensorcement of all laws with. out, Sons of fever. Lf me Secgwick county are a chip since Sheriff Sarver took the ottice of sheriff. ‘It was he that atarted the crusade against the violstors of the prohibitory Jays, ard today bootleggers and “nnd tigers” are a thing of the rast. One may spring up mow ard then, only to be put out of commission by the ever watchtfu! sherff. Mr. Sarver is a clean, upright gentleman, jovial, and a friend of anything thst {s honorable, fair and ju t. Ee is a friend of human- ity and will go out of his way to contribute to the uplift and advancement of mankind. Mr. Sarver {3 serving his first term an she-!f of Sedgwick county and he has made gocd with the people, and when he goes bes fore them next year his nomi+ nation 711 election will almost be una~'~:ous. He has been par- ticularly kind to the cclored people sd hai given the race recogn'tion by appointing Mr. Giles, > o!d and highly respect- ed citi--n, as jailer. No better selectic~ could have been made for the place. The colored peo- ple are delighted over the aop- pointment of Mr. Giles, and they all feel grateful to Sheriff Sarver for thus recognizing the race. ¢ WEIR. KAN. Mra. J. J. Woods and Mrs. Watson of Galena arrived in the city on the 22nd to visit Mrs, W. F. King. The old settlers had their re- ‘ution on the 22nd, as usual, at Trylor’s grove. A great many visitors were present and a Jolly good time was had. They closed that night at Baker's Hall, The delegates to the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F.& S. M. ‘T., which met at Coffeyville, Ihave retuned and report a fine mession. All the old officers “were ze-clected except both “the GrandSecretaries. The next -meeting will be held in Leav- venworth, Mr. Henry Wells had his leg ‘broken on the 23rd, just above tthe ankle, The accident was «caused by a fall of coal in J. R. Crowe's mine No. 18. Mr. Jerry Bordes, who has ‘been sick for the past month with yellow jaundice, is still! unable to be at work. Mr, Henry Carby is very sick and unable to be at work. Whe junior chcir of St. -John’s went to New Hope, at Pittsburg, in the afternoon to sing. Mr. George Callia, who has been sick, is able to be out. Mrs. Reona Hopkins of Bir- mingham, Ala., arrived here on the 2nd to visit her son, Mr. John Greer, whom she had not seen for twenty-three years. Rev. J. W. Johnson, the new A, M. E. pastor, arrived on the 2nd to take charge of his new work. Mrs. Belle Dailey had her leg broken on the 5th by an elec- tric car and she is now at the residence of J. H. Stewart, and ashe will be compelled to remain some time. Mr. J. H. Gunner and fam. ily removed to Radley on the -4th of this month. ' |, ST. JOHN, KAN. A high day in Zion for Beth- «! A. M. E. church. She hails her new pastor with joy and delight and the members and Jriends vie with one another in atoing him honor, Splendid services all day, with ideal weather, Monday night the various of- ficials of the church came to- eethcr In a bedy and perfected arrangements for the pastor's removal to his new field of la- bor, This §s a portion of the great wheat belt and the peo- ple are happy, prosperous and enterprising. Rev, Thomas, the pastor of the Baptist church, is engaged in running a meeting at Dodge “City, He and the new A. M, E pastor are natives of the same state, namely, Virginia, * A very prosperous yea seems to be the outlcok fol }oth churches. Mrs. Hill still remains quite feeble. Mr. W. W. Mason and fam- ily are delighted with their lo- cation in St. John, and Mother Callie Lewis is the picture of heblth and gets around as if she were “‘sweet sixteen.” ° ABILENE, KAN. | } Miss Hattie Lewis Geparted foe her home in Concordia Fri- lay. Mrs. J. Washington depart- ed | for her home in Oakley Sat- urday. Mrs. Minnie Douglas, S, H. D., President of the Children’s Band, was here Saturday and Sunday looking after the or- fanization of the Children’s Band, Messrs. Emmett Williams and Howard Mommon went to Salina Monday. Miss Ethel Hampton return- ed frfom Denver, Colo., Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. R. Travis went .o Salina Sunday. Little Jimmie Mommon has returned from Nicodemus. Rev. J. C. Rogers preached two interesting sermons from: his pulpit at the Mt. Zion Bap- tist church Sunday, his themes) be.ng, in the morning, “Pleas- ure in Sin,"and in the evening ‘yvesus’ Resignation.” INDEPENDENCE, KAN. | We are all enjoying these fine days of sunshine. Work is now progressing nicely. Mr. O. W. Reddins has com- menced making sorghum. Nec- essary repairs caused a few days’ delay after he had start- ed, but the delay will not be great. Mr. George Briggans has in- stalled a telephone, which will be very convenient for the members of the family. Mr. David McFarland -was taken suddenly ill again, but we are glad to note that he has greatly improved. Mrs. J. Goodwyn and Mrs. M. Fitz and daughter, Miss Ora Mae, of Coffeyville were week- end guests in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roberts and Mrs. Goodwyn of Coffey- ville were dinner guests of Mr. end Mrs, Arthur Treece Sun- jay. | Mrs. Henry Hudscn of Shaw- nee, Okla., was the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs, Arthur Treece, Saturday. | Mr. and Mrs. BM. C. Wesley, Mr. and Mra. S, Coleman and ‘son Vernon, Mrs. Etta Brooks, Miss Lou and Mr. Clarence Me- Farland and Mr. Jerry Maddox of Coffeyville were entertained at the Reddins home Sunday. Mrs. Dixon and_ daughter Iva and Mr. Jordan Knox were pleasant callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Reddins friday evening, Messrs. Clarence Briggans and Cnarles Wesley were visit- ing at Sandy Ridge Sunday. Mr, Earl Berry and Mr. Mar- ion Briggans were visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Wat- son of Dearing, Sunday. WICHITA. KAN. Mr, Frazier Bell of Salina, Kan., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Carter and Mr. Les- ter Taylor, Mr, Frank Wilkins has re- turned from Texas. Rev. C. A. Williams was again assigned to St. Paul's A. M, E. church, He has pastored at this church four years. Mrs, Carrie Bettis Smith has gone to Winfield,Kan., to attend Southwestern College. Messrs. George Slaughter, Scott, Watts, “Billie” Beil and Lawson were visitors in the city last week, Mrs. Lula Miller and daugh- ter Bessie of Newton, Kan., and Mr. Faulton of Kansas City were the guests of Mrs, Ed- ward Landrum last week. An informal dance was given in honcr of Mrs. Mossie Wil. |liams Friday night at the homs of Miss Hazel Croutch. ign. jteen guests enjoyed the even: ng. Mr, and Mrs, T. IL Fines have opened a cafe in the Lloyd building on West Elm street. Misses Lottie and Euly Ad ums of Pratt, Kan., are guests yee their brother and sister, Mr land Mrs. G. Adams, on North ‘Santa Fe, | Mr. and Mra, Percy Carte! gave a line party to the Prin |}cess theater Thursday night te honor Mr. Frazier Weli of Sa lina, Kan, Their guests wer Miss Lillian Jones, Miss Isi Rrookx. Mr. Lester Tayler anc Mr. Bell. { Mrs, Joe Bowler was hostes ito the Alsbie Club Tuesday s}night at her home on Wabas! i = 2 > , . ‘ ° ee § , Y , 4 > gh. Pres eek. 3 bac ee 7 er : aoe A Phe * Dead Mee eee ae Se “ae Ba rah a: a : 3 i " Nie: Be Nts AS be: Gant: Fs 7 Sheriff Sarver. the Man Who Made Sedgwick County Dry avenue. Twelve members were present and a profitable meet- ing was had. Misses Anna Smith and Pearl Rhodes were guests. Next meeting at the heme of Mra. J. T. Chinneth, Many visitors are expected here this week to attend’ the Fall Exposition. Balloon and auto racees, opening of the Speedway, and Richards & Pringle’s Minstrels. Miss Stella Turner returned Saturday from Chicago after several week's visit with friend. at Mrs. E. Garrison of Leaven- worth, Kan., is the guest of Mrs: Edward Landrum. °‘ Attorney E, P. Blakemore went to Emporia Friday! on legal business Mr: Will Howard entertained several friends Eriday night with a “stag” party at his home on Eagle street. -Mrs, Benton Harris is ill at her home on Ohio avenue. VINITA. OKLA. Misses Eva M. Venters, Alice A. Walton and Clara N._ Wil- liams spént Sunday with the Williamson family at Hulwee. The old school building was purchased by the Bridgeman Bros. and was removed from the school site the first of the week. The new building will be under way of construction at once and will be ready for occupancy by December. _R. Curls of Chelsea was a visitor Wednesday, M. A. Sorrell of Gold Coast, -Africa, a co-worker of Chie Sam, ,arrived in the city Tues- day. He praises the -country much, H. Martin and N. Moore of Ketchum were in the city last Thursday. Mesdames A. Flemmings, L. Wicliff and C. J. Jennings left Wednesday for Muskogee to attend the Collate Association. Lelia Bunch returned Mon- day from Tulsa, where she has been visiting her sister, J. B. Jones of Chetopa was in the city Thursday, Messrs. Foster and Fields of Ketchum were in the city Sat- urday, Eugene Lucas of Eufaula nassed through the city Satur- day enroute home from Joplin. Rey. Smith of Blue Jacket was in the city Saturday, Mrs, Lizzie Ray of Dunlap, Kan., came down Saturday for a visit with relatives. Prof. W. P. Cowan spent Sunday with his family, return: ing to Braggs in the evening. Lewis Bean was in Big Cabin Saturday, ’ Prof, Garcia of Elliott has }'ecepted the school on Big | Creek, Mr. Eckles of Kansas City Kan., was in the city Monday | Vernal Hicks returned tc | Parsons Sunday, | B.D, Peoples of Hnayden‘wa: a visitor Saturday. C. G. Tutt of District No. 16 was in the city Saturday. Mis. Jas. Hardrick, Mrs. R. L. Green and J. Davis spent Sunday in the city with home folks. Rev. C. J. Jennings left for Bartlesville Friday. John Wallace, of Big Cabin, was in the city Sunday. I, Williamson of Verdock spent Sunday with relatives in the city. BARTLESVILLE. OKLA. __ Mrs. Clara Turner lest Satur- ay morning for Oklahoma City for 9 week's visit with her pa: rents. ‘ Mrs, Henry Randclph of Tulsa was visiting her husband Saturday and Sunday, Miss Lillian Daniels of We- leetha, Okla., stopped over for @ short visit with her aunt, Mrs. E. H. Manning, enroute to school at Quindaro. . Mr. Chas. Davis has just re- turned from a short v.sit to Ardmore,, Okls. Mr. I. H. Everett has left the tewn for a short while, Rev. R. M. Perrin, presiding elder of Tulsa district, held his last quarterly conference in Bartlesville, at which time he raised $100, Mr. C. H. Reaves of Dewey, Okla., attended church Sunday night in Bartlesville, We are glad to say that Mr. Wm. James is progressing with his grocery store. Mrs. Ollie Wise of Coffey- ville, Kan., was visiting her sister, Mrs. Lulu Henderson, Sunday. CHERRYVALE, KAN. Work is nicntiful in Cherry: | WWOPK 18 plentisul Ih Unersye vale, at present. The paving on Liberty street has begun under the manage- ment of Contractors Green & McCullen of Independence,Kan. Preaching at Bethlehem Bap- tist church Monday and Tucs- day nights. Subject Monday night, “Prayer Meeting or Hell.” Madame Jones of Chicago is 'n this city dressing hair, and she is a-first class hair dresser. All she asks is a trial. Mer ad- dress while in tawn is 601 E Elghth street. Her prices are reasonable, Rev. I. H. MeQuerter _de- fivered two able sermons Sun- day at the Baptist church anc had a full house. . The ladies of the Home Mia. \ion Circle gave an entertain. ment at the Baptist Hall Sat urday night. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Knoy went to Independence Sunday to visit the Intter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Washing ton, and other relatives. Mr, Will Jones has made hi: children a present of a nic piano. . Mrs. Maggie ‘Bradley of Par sons, ,visited with her parents, ‘Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton, and other relatives last Thurs- jay. Mr. Lewis Smith, who has for a number ot years sold tunches' on the street from his lunch wagen, was struck by an uutomobile Sunday ‘evening and seriously injured, The wagon and its contents also were badly demolished. His many friends and patrons wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Willie Smith and her nephew, Master Frank Smith, have returned from KAnsas City after visiting there a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Lothlen. Mr. Joseph Johnson went to Pittsburg Sunday. Mrs. Edna Kelough was thrown from her wagon Satur- day afternoon, but we are glad v »y that she was fortunate rough to escape injury. iis. Eleanor Batel of Inde- enuence was in the city Sun- ‘ss visiting her parents, Mr. md Mrs. Samuel Richardson, and other relatives. Rev. J. W. Lavender, who is pastcring a church at Sedan, was in the city Monday en- .oute to his home-at Baxter Springs. “No Real Black,” Says Prof. CEC EE Te ees i ae Berkley, Cal.—Professor Wa- terman asserts that anthro- vologists have found that there are no really black men; that the skin of the darkest Negro :s only chocolate brown, when gauged by color cards. He also points out that there are no no~mal human beings that are truly white except albinos. So-called white men are really a saffron brown. The greater pigmentatiua of the darker skins is in reality an advantage as it means that the individual ’s less subject to skin diseases, and is practically immune to tropical diseases and sunburn. —Bulletin. Colored “Doc” Gets Berth. York, Pa-—Dr, George W. Bowles was appointed speciai health officer at a meeting of the city council “at city hall a few days ago. He Is invested with full authority under the city health department to di- rect and superintend the clean- city campaign under the aus- pices of the asspciated char- ities. At/the conclusion of his work Dr. Bowles is expected to make a report covering sewer- age; housing. paving and gen- eral sanitation conditions.— Cleveland (0.) Advocate, ._oe_—_. Colored Men Lunch With Bryan, Los Angeles, Cal.—Mayor Charles E. Sebastian, recently elected mavor of Los Angles, Cal,, named four prominent cit- izens of the’ race, along with Gites reseecnalalive “eliiaias, igs: to recelve mad. lunch. with *¥ liam Jennings Bryan on his fe, cent visit to the “City of Ax. gels.” Following is a list “of citizens named: Rev, E. W., Kinchen, pastor of Wesley chapel; Rev. J. D. Gordon, pas- tor of Friendship Baptist church; Prof. T. A. Greene, secretary of the Y. M. C. A, and Noah D. Thompson, a former Chicagoan. The new* mayor of Los Angeles is a thorough westerner and pays ‘no attention to color or creed, when looking for men and wo-, men to aid him in performing his duties as chief executive of the metropolis of the Pacific coast, TT1—OF FICIAL-—333 hector Taborian Bie Jurisdiction of Kansas ECC ECT SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas, DT. EMMA GAIN®S, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas, ’ SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C, G. 8. 321 Dakota Strect, Leavenorth, Kansas, SIR WILLIAM CORE C, G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, Cy G. R., Lincoln Nebr.’ The strongest Taborian Tab- ernacle of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction is the one located at Butte, Mont., Emma Gaines Tabernacle. They have $260 in the treasury and nine mem- ers. Good Eatables The Jitney Cafe serves good ~ things to eat, a Here are fresh foods in a place clean and neat, Every patron will get satisfac- tion complete. Jitney Cafe is cozy and small, It’s large well cooked orders pleases 'em all. The finest of short orders, all times of day, . Nice meats will be found at the Jitney Cafe. / Excellent sandwiches at your. command, You find here the pure foods suiting demand. .- Chili and coffee served good and hot : All the good foods that hit the right spot. Follow the wise cnes wHo come every day, Economy in prices at The Jit- ney Cafe, Shine parlor in connection. CLAUD GUILFORD, Prop., Sterling, Kan. | AF H's Combination | «Store... : 1162 Buchanan St We carry a fine Sinw of Cigars and Tobacco, Iee Cream, AH Kinde of Soft Drinks—Milk Depot in Connee~ tion. We have a Nice Line of Fan- cy Groceries. ‘ . WM. GREEN, Prop. ~ ee MY CANDY 6HOP, 12th and Vine ‘Bt, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone*4213 East. ‘This is the place to buy first class eandies, fruit, fee eream and soda | water, Give this place a eall—-Adv 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 61287 KANSAS CITY, —:;— KANSAS Mrs, Henrietta Martin, dresamak- Ing, ‘class from 9 to 12 and 2 to @ o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phong 8608- 50 cents aw Jesson; bring your own goods and make your own drese, ne, AJP, TONE WILSON, jr % Lawyer * 2)7 West Fitth Street Telephones 3394 — Topeks, Kana, SE saithey SESE 3 Na {Ss 1 ft pa ed Fr 7