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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER NOTES FROM OTHER PENS Facts and Fancies as Pictured by Our Staff Writers. THE NEGRO AND CIVILIZATION (By J. E. Moore, M. D., Louisiana, Missouri.) When I scan the history of the Negro race from 1619, when the first twenty Negro slaves were landed at Jamestown, Va., to 1865, when four million Negro slaves were set free, I find the eegro ably representing us in the Revolutionary war, the I find the Negro ably representing and the Spanish-American war. I have concluded that the day is not far distant when we will stop and take time, with coolness, calmness, and consider the age in which we are living, and awake from our lethargy and bestir ourselves and unite our forces, socially, financially and religiously, and strike a blow; not physically, not with artillery, shotgun, gunboat, submarine, nor with harsh words, but with intellect, grace, grit, and greenbacks, so that we may be able to demand and get that protection and liberty allowed a citizen of the U. S. A. Not that I do not believe in preparedness for war, but I feel that our civil rights must be gained by the power wielded or inculcated in the school room and from the pulpit. I would have you recall the sayings of Franklin during the Revolutionary times, when he said: "In unity there is strength." Why is it that we can not awake to this an important fact? Why is it that we are yet divided and some are yet dividing? Can we not see the modern effect of unity in the present war? Do you not believe that had it not been for the military unity of Germany she would not have been able to have battled with all of the powers of Europe so long? We also find in the history of tn Civil war that the Union soldiers were not so successful until unity was brought about and Grant was made general superior. I would like to call your attention to some of the causes if our division: First—The inability to know when we have a good teacher. Second—Jealousy—That is, jealous of one another's progress. Third—The inability to think for oneself. It is pitiful that that we are burdened with so many drones who do not attempt to think for themselves. Fourth—The lack of principle. I would not have you to construe me to mean that none of us possess those principles or qualities that designate pure men and women, but I do mean that the rabble crowd is in the majority, and until we can bring them within the gates of intellectuality or outnumber them with pure men and women we will still be looked upon as a weak race that is easily bought and sold. Does this sow progression? Nay, but rather retrogression. Then let us realize the age in which we are living and stop allowing a few wko consider themselves our leaders herding us together and selling us to the highest bidder. Men, open your eyes and think for yourselves. . The members of the Sixth Street Methodist church had a sermon preached by their new pastor, Rev. Thomas, whose first subject was "Love." He started fine—how will he end? The Turtle Social Club gave their initial outing at Grassy Creek, October 19. The following members were present; Samuel Alexandria, president; Miss Daisy Washington, secretary; Mrs. George Doniz, treasurer; and Misses Myrtle Reed, Burdett Scott, Katie Whittier, Mabel Holmes. Honorary guests, Mrs. Jessie Vaugh and Dr. I. E. Moors. Mrs.Jessie Vaugh of Quincy, Ill., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Moore. Mrs. Sarah Scott, wife of Prof. Warren Scott, who is now teaching at Vandalia, was here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Covington, last week. Mr. Samuel Alexander of Grand Junction, Col., is selling the pure Mexican tamales. We hope he will stick. Rev. L. R. Grant of the Ninth Street Methodist Episcopal church, preached a sermon on the subject, "The World's Great Universe." We do hope for this great spiritual therapeutist Gods power and blessing. The Baptist church has just closed a railroad rally in which they raised $400. Miss. Willie Davis, conductor, and Mrs. Cora Dunkers, agent of C. & A., won the prize of $20 in gold. This church is pastored by Rev. W. C. Howewll, a graduate of Arkansas Baptist College. We bid him Godspeed. His sermon "I Thuoght" was very logical. Prof. Edward Damons resigned the principalship of Lincoln High school. We are indeed sorry the Professor did not find things as he would have. them—Virgil, geometry, algebra are very perplexing. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. The marriage of James Johnson and Miss Florence White took place Thursday evening at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Jennie White, 320 Kickapoo street. There were a large number of guests present and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson received many handsome presents. Rev. Runyan of Bethel A. M. E. church officiated. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Davis announce the engagement of their daughter, Louemma, to Rev. John Wesley McGee of Richmond., Mo. The wedding is to take place November 22 at high noon, at the home of the bride's parents, 214 Michigan avenue. Mr. McGee is the pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, on South Fifth street. Mrs. Runyan was welcomed Sunday by members of Bethel A. M. E. church. VICTOR, COLORADO Rev. Carter assisted Rev. Pool on Sunday at Handy Chapel. The attendance was quite large. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hill, Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Harrell spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Harrris. Mr. Henry Hudson has moved to Victor, where he has taken a position with the Victor Elks' Home. Mr. Hudson was connected with the Cripple Creek Elks' Home before moving to Victor. Mr. Chas. Brown has lowered Mr. Wm. C. Harris' record as a walker. Brown walked so far on last Sunday that he was lost when he started back to town. Mr. Harris claims that Mr. Brown did not have to go very far to get lost, as he has only been here a short time. Anyyway, Mr. Brown got back to town. Rev. Pool of Handy Chapel held a meeting last week for the purpose of organizing the different auxiliaries and boards, as follows: Stewards—Ben Payne, chairman; Earl McGee. Stewardesses—Mrs. Mamie Hopkins, Mrs. John H. D. Chambers, Mrs. A. B. Broadus, Mrs. P. A. Morris, Mrs. H. C. Clay, Mrs. M. Wnters, Mrs. Essie Smithhey. Class Leader—Mrs. Ben. Payne. Auxiliary No. 1—Mrs. J. C. Canty, president; Mrs. E. W. Cotwell, Mrs. Robt. Wagner, Mrs. Wm. C. Harris. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCT. 22 1915. Trustees—John H. D. Chambers, Hal Clay, A. B. Broadus. Organist—Miss Sarah Bell Carter. Services every Sunday at 11:30 and 7:30; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. Pool is doing a great work at Handy Chapel. He seems to be the right man in the right place. We hope for him Godspeed and a successful year. Mrs. Hazell Howell departed last week for Colorado Springs, where she met her mother and brother, and from there she went to points in Missouri. Mr. George L. Craig departed for Colorado Springs, where he expects to engage in the poultry business. Mrs. Wm. C. Harris is indisposed. We would like very much to hear from the Coleridge-Taylor Symphony Orchestra. For a sketch of our people in the Cripple Creek district, see the Topeka Plaindealer of October 30. Order your extra copies now to send away. The street car conductor certainly misses Mr. L. Cotwell, as he used to go to Cripple Creek nearly every night. Why he has quit I will tell you next week, so watch for the answer. Mrs. Lena Weston of Colorado Springs spent several days in the district visiting her brothers, Messrs. Sam and Arthur Waddy, and friends she departs for Seattle, Wash, where she will make her home. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parker of Omaha, Neb. were the guests of Mrs. Fred Hopkins last week. Miss Daisy Boydson is able to be up and around. Rev. Carter and Mr. Fleming were business visitors in Victor last week demonstrating a new stove burner that saves labor and fuel. Mr. Lawrence Cotwell, the brilliant halfback of the Victor High School alumni team, played a beautiful game last Saturday afternoon when the alumni team defeated the Iligh School 40 to 0. Mr. Cotwell is the only Negro who has been on the Victor High School team for the past six years. Mr. Bryant went hunting last Saturday, but did not bring anything back. He claims that the rabbits in Kansas are like snails, compared with these rabbits in Colorado, when it comes to running and jumping. Rev. Pool and Mr. George Cotwell and Lawrence Cotwell were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Clay entertained at a social evening in honor of Mrs. Hazel Howell. Mr. Clay's sister, who departed for Liberty, Mo., on last Tuesday. WINFIELD, KAN. Miss Belle Mack is quite sick at her home on Reed street. We trust she will soon be out again. Rev. J. IL Van Leu, state missionary, was in Winfield last Monday and preached at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. Rev. C. R. Bruster preached Sunday and Rev. Harris filled the purpit at the Second Baptist church of this city. Mr. Leon Michaels is back from a visit with friends and relatives in Emporia and other points in Kansas. Mrs. J. Buffington and her sister, Miss Lowe, of Lenapah, Okla., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown. They will stay two or three weeks. A party was given by Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Daniels at the home of Mrs. Alpha Smith last Monday night for the young people identified with the A. M. E. church. A dainty two course lunch was served and enjoyed by all. The guests departed at a late hour declarig the host and hostess ideal entertainers. Mrs. John W. Nichols gave a four o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Buffington and sister of Lenapah, Okla., which was enjoyed by seventeen ladies. The afternoon was spent in conversation and music. The guests departed for their various homes declaring Mrs. Nichols an ideal hostess and wishing for another like afternoon. Mrs. Wilber Nichols will be hostess at a breakfast at Hiatt's Park Sunday morning, the 24th, honoring Mrs. Buffington and sister of Lenapah, Okla. [Name] Wichita last Thursday and Friday and reports a grand time. Miss Myra Franklin visited friends and attended the fair in Wichita all last week. Mr. Chas. T. Woods, a former Winfield boy, is organizing an orchestra while attending Southwestern College this season. Being a Winfield product, all are proud of him and wish we had more like him. Mrs. Jessie Banks is on the sick list, but she is now convalescing, which all will be glad to hear. Mr. W. A. Wright has just returned from the Fred House ranch, near Grenola, and leaves for the Chilocco Indian schools for several weeks' work. Mr. Wright is a plumber and holds a nice position with the McGregor Hardware company. Mrs. Alice Divers of Hutchinson, Kan., is here visiting her mother and brothers until the first of January, when she leaves for California for the rest of the winter, for the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Nichols had as their dinner guests last Sunday the Rev. and Mrs. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols, Mrs. Frank Harper and daughters of Arkansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Verlette Hayden, and was assisted by Miss Gertrude Nichols.. A weinie roast was given at the country home of Mr. Tuck Peden the night of 19th. About 55 people attended and report ng rand time, hating to leave on the last car for Dr. A K. Lawrence Dr. A. K. Lawrence, of Wichita, is making good from every angle of the square. White and back declare him to be one of the best physicians in the West, and to prove their confidence in him. Dr. Lawrence was appointed deputy county physician, a position which he is now filling with honor and credit to his city, state and race. Dr. Lawrence is the only man of his race who is filling a like position in the West. He is a young man, full of get-up-and-get, and stands high as a physician and citizen. Socially, he is one of the most sociable and genial men we ever met. He has a smile and a kind word for everybody and everybody is his friend. Dr. Lawrence is highly educated, having graduated from the high school at Columbus and also the Ohio State University in 1897, and the Ohio Medical University in 1907. He was hospital steward with the Ninth Ohio Vol. Infantry during the Spanish-American war and in 1900 and 1903, he was a druggist in Kansas City. He settled in Wichita in 1907 where he has since resided and built up a practice equal to that of any man in the state according to the length of time he has been in that city. Dr. Lawrence is a fine surgeon and is oftimes called in consultation with some of the state's leading physicians. He is a ripe scholar and has just reached the point in life where he is not only valuable to himself and race but to the city, state and country in which he lives. He is a God-send and a Quarterly meeting was held at Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday. A soul-stirring sermon was preached by Rev. Warren of Pittsburg. The B. W. B. Club met at the home of Miss M. Young, Wednesday night. Rev. Wm. Watkins has been on the sick list, but has improved. The Stewardesses met at the home of Mrs. E. Young Friday night and a two course luncheon was served, after which all departed until the next meeting, at the home of Mrs. Mary Stewart. Master Willie Watkins paid a visit to his cousin in Crowburg last Sunday. The A. M. E. choir is improving nicely. A surprise was given on the A. M. E. pastor and wife Saturday night. Rev. Wm. Watkins accidentally got his finger mashed off in Larson Bros.' mines. Rev. J. W. Johnson says he is well pleased with his appointment. The presiding elder preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. Prayer meeting Thursday night at Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church. The A. M. E. church choir meets every Friday night. Those who have news to send to the Plaindealer, see Miss Mabel Watking. e Making Good blessing to mankind. Dr. Lawrence has never turned a man down, his heart is as large as his body, and he contributes liberally of his time, talent and money to aid and assist unfortunates in the fight to help themselves. Wichita and her people are justly proud of Dr. A. K. Lawrence. Hon. A. D. Griffin stopped over between trains in our city. He was on his way to the western part of the state. Mrs. George De George of Tulsa, Okla., a,nd, Miss Corynye L. Hogan of Parsons, Kan., are visiting with their relatives,-Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French and Ray Hogan. Mrs. Samuel Ridley and daughter, Miss Louise., have returned from a trip to California and report a very pleasant time. Mrs. I. Slaughter and family had as dinner guests Sunday Mrs. De George of Tulsa, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French and Mr. Ray Hogan. Lawyer E. P. Blakemore of Wichita passed through the city enroute from Emporla to his home, having been in the latter city on legal business. Mrs. Jackson Roach and Mrs. W. T. Bell entertained at dinner Wednesday evening. Mrs. George De George of Tulsa, Okla., Miss Coryne Mogan of Parsons and Mrs. Chas. W. French. Mr. W. T. Belle returned Price $1 50 Per Year. A. P. TONE WILSON WINS NOTED BERGIN RAPE CASE! Proves in District Court That he is Some Criminal Lawyer—Too For two days during the week, a pretty legal battle was staged in the Shawnee county district court, with A. P. Tone Wilson, Jr., defending and County Attorneys Atchison and Garver prosecuting. The case was State of Kansas vs. Doc Bergin, who was charged with committing rape on his 13-year-old step-daughter. The case attracted wide attention and no stone was left unturned by THE NEW YORK TIMES HON. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr. One of the State's Best Criminal Lawyers. the prosecution to land their man behind the bars. Bergin laid in the county jail sixty days, when in some way he got wise to the fact that Wilson was a cracking good lawyer and he secured his services. Mr. Wilson furnished bonds for his client and when the case came to trial before a jury in Judge Whitcomb's court one day this week, Bergin, whom everyone could see the penitentiary doors yawning for, was acquitted, and it took the jury just one hour and a half to do the job. Wilson demonstrated that he is a keen, bright lawyer and game to the core, when he handled the case single handed and alone, pitted against Atchison and Garver, two of the shrewdest lawyers and most vigorous prosecutors that ever faced the Shawne county bar. This is not only the biggest case that has been tried at the present term of the district court, but the first time we can recall when Judge Atchison has failed to put his man over. Wilson has a style that is peculiar to him only when trying a law suit. To some, lawyers or course, it seems odd, but when the time comes he knows just how and when to put on the fire works. His argument before the jury was strong, convincing and every sentence went straight home. Truly, it was a great, big victory and The Plaindealer congratulates this splendid young attorney. Aside from practicing law, Mr. Wilson owns and edits The X-Rays Democrat, the only Democratic newspaper published in Topeka. Mexico and other western points, where he had been for the past three weeks. Little Billie and the madame were overjoyed at his return. Mr. C. Jones is very ill at his home on West Seventh street. Mrs. Wm. Pinkard very pleasantly entertained Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. De George of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss Coryn Hogan of Parsons. The evening was very pleasantly spent in whist, music and dancing. A very enjoyable time was had by all present. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, and all departed at a late hour having voted Mrs. Pinkard a right royal hostess. The Excelsior Art and Study Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Simms Tuesday afternoon. Called to order by the president, Mrs. J. M. Gross. The Scripture lesson was read by the chaplain. Roll call was answered by miscellaneous quotations. After the usual routine of business, the hostess served a dainty lunchon. Adjourned to meet Tuesday with Mrs. Gillmore Bell at Wellington, Kan. Guests present were Mrs. De George of Tulsa and Miss Coryne Hogan of Parsons, Kansas. Negro Progress In Stald Missouri By THEO. BAUGHMAN. Special Scribe. Things Extraordinary About Our Race at Joplin. The scribe invaded Joplin with a hope burning in his heart to add a large number of readers, and by pushing he accomplished his purpose. The colored population of this go-ahead Missouri town will not exceed 1,000 souls, however, among our folks there are some who are helping to make history for the race. There are four churches—modern ones, the gift of that philanthropist, Hon. Thomas Connor, who has quit the walks of men. Each church cost $5000 and this broad-minded white man gave the entire sum—$15,000. His name will always be revered and held in high esteem by the colored people, whom he helped so much. Educationally, the race is not lagging one bit. The building is a lovely brick, a much better structure than you find in the average Missouri town, and the faculty is very strong. The principal, Prof. F. L. Clark, is serving his first year, but being an experienced educator, we predict for him a successful session. He is blessed with able teachers or assistants in the persons of Miss Weite, Miss Burris and Miss Jackson. Each of these teachers have been tried in the fire and found to be pure gold. The enrollment consists of 150 bright boys and girls, the hope of our race. Real school work is being accomplished, and our people should feel elated over the school, and co-operate with the instructors in making it all that the race hope for. The "grip and sign" crowd are at Joplin, and there are several secret organizations in this city and if there's anyone in the world who believes in secret societies it is Uncle Eph's boys. We regret however, that none of the Negro orders own their own halls. There quite a few good homes owned by the race but our people are not given very much to commercialism. There are about thirty colored men employed at the hotels, and possibly thirty more will be put to work during the winter. There are quite a few colored men who run into Joplin as peters, clerks, etc. Below will be found notes touching the race: One of the best conducted rooming houses at Joplin, Mo., is that of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Reedy at 305 East Seventh street. The beds are clean, and all modern conveniences are enjoyed by the guests. The cooking of Mrs. Reedy is like that "Mars" turns out, and the accommodation at this place is a drawing card for the house. Mr. Reedy is an expert tailor, holding a position with one of the leading white establishments of Joplin. His wife is one of the race's best musicians, and a very pleasing woman indeed. They are friends of The Plaindealer and The Owl Drug Store, J. T. DUCKWORTH Proprietor. PURE DRUGS, NOVELTIES, ETC. PRESCRIPTIONS OAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. See us for what you need along our line. "THE BEST FOS THE MONEY." 601 BOONEVILLE ST., SPRINGFIELD, MO. T. H. Garlick & Son, Phones 735—1680. 410 E. Commercial St. ...SANITARY MEAT MARKET... CHOICEST OF MEATS. Up-to-Now Service. Prompt Delivery. We Sell Only the Best. T. H. GARLICK & SON, SPRINGFIELD, MO. Get Your Shoes at Weaver's SHOE STORE. The line is one of the largest and best selected in Springfield. The Quality and Price will please you. It's no feat to fit your feet. If you want Real Shoes see us. WEAVER'S East Side Square Springfield, Mo. Nathan Clothing Co., Springfield, Missouri. HOME OF SWELL GOODS at Living Prices. Stock is Complete. When You Need we have it. Polite clerks who and pleasure in showing you goods. The colored citizens are invited to visit our store and look our our stock over. Our motto: "Cheaper Than the Cheapest." Nathan Clothing Co. Springfield, Mo. ```markdown ``` don't feed the paper on promises, but help us with their cash. The scribe found quarters with the Reedys, and is able to speak for this place. The world loves a doer, and a man who has accomplished as much as Mr. Fred Romare, of Joplin, Mo. comes in for a great amount of it. His store is the largest of the kind in America owned by a colored man. The scribe visited same, a large, two-story brick, and each floor was packed with modern wagons, buggles, and harness of every conceivable kind. The stock represents an investment of $20,000. He handles the beab of everything, and his harness, which are made there in the store, has won for him a name that few men can boast. He has been in business thirteen years and his showing is startling. He employees three white expert workmen and Mr. Romare is not only an expert harness maker, but a shrewd business man—one of the best in the country and by strict application to business, enjoys a patronage seldom enjoyed by anyone. His home is an ideal one and Mrs. Romare is a cultured woman, who is a great helper to her excellent husband. The scribe was conducted through the store by Mr. Romare and was somewhat lifted off his feet at what his eyes met. Such men as this man help to build a race. Dr. C. G. Cummings and wife, of Baltimore, Md., who spent about six weeks at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Romare, the harness king, returned to their home last week. These people are among the leaders of the race, and are recognized for their ability. Dr. Cummings being one of America's leading ministers. He delivered a lecture at the M. E. church the night before he left which made a profound impression on all who were fortunate enough to hear him. He graduated from Drew College, being the only colored man in that class. Rev. Cummings is a fluent speaker, a deep thinker, and one of the race's ripe scholars. At present he is serving as superintendent of the Washington. D. C., district conference of the M. E. church, where he is accomplishing a great good for the Master and his race. Mrs. Cummings seems like a sister to Mr. Romare, as they were children together and are life-long friends, and the visit of the Cummings was indeed a pleasure. Many social functions were given in their honor, and they carry back many pleasant thoughts of Joplin and her people. Lincoln School and Teachers. This magnificent two-story brick is worth $20,000. It is a four room building, properly equipped. Prof. F. L. Clark, the principal, is serving his first term, and will make good. For fourteen years he's taught the young idea how to shoot. He is one of the bright graduates of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and has spent his life in helping in the moral uplift of the race. He is a safe leader, and an educator who will hold his own. Miss Nellie B. Burris, a very pleasing little lady, finished at Lincoln Institute, and is assistant principal. Her mother at one time was a teacher in the city schools of Joplin and made good, and her accomplished daughter is following in her footsteps. Miss Burris is a ripe scholar and goes after her work like a veteran. The third teacher is Miss Maggie J. Waite, one of Joplin's foremost society girls, who also secured her education at Lincoln Institute. Her father is perhaps the best fixed colored man in Joplin, owning a solid block of rental houses. The Waite home is a good one, and Miss Waite is a credit to our race. As a teacher, has a very few superiors and the board made no mistake in securing her services. Mias Willeen Jackson, claims Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., as the school from which she graduated. She has control of the primary department, and her work in the Joplin school for the past few years has demonstrated that she is one of our best primary teachers. She is recognized as a woman of culture and is well versed in music. Her father is Rev. J. Will Jackson, an able minister in the M. E. church. The Jackson family are real doers, and true fighters of ignorance. Miss Jackson is a true exponent of Negro womanhood and is doing or part in building a race. The scribe visited the schools and after careful inspection, is convinced that the 159 boys and girls of our race are getting all that's coming to them. The scribe called at the rooming house of Mrs. Irene Everett at 711 Wall street, Joplin, Mo., and found a place equipped with modern furniture and everything up-to-date. The proprietress is a pleasing little lady, and doesn't allow money to stand in its way of making her rooms comfortable and her guests are given the best for their money. Mrs. Everett has been in business seven years, and has built up a large trade. She is a reader of The Plaindealer and has been for years. She is a Kansas, however, there's enough Missouri in her to show you, if you doubt about her rooms. Mrs. Everett's little daughter, Sara Mine is a sweet singer as well as a sweet little girl. We called at the real estate office of that stirring man, Rev. J. N. Brownlee, located at 521½ Virginia avenue, Joplin Mo., and found this man doing a fine business and his patrons are among both races. His business card reads: "Real Estate, Loans and Insurance," and by strict application to business is able to boast of a patronage that few men in a similar business, enjoy. He treats the public right and the public sees to it that Rev. Brownlee secures his part of the business. For years he has been an exponent of the gospel, and is an evangelist of the Southwest Missouri A. M. E. conference. He has been preaching thirty-five years and has done more than his part along that line. Too, for eighteen years he was a teacher, and many a boy or girl of the race have been inspired by this Christian gentleman. Your scribe was indeed pleased at the business-like methods of Rev. Brownlee, and wish we had more men of his caliber. He is a liberal spirited man and many of the poor and poor churches are benefitted by his liberality. In fact he is imbued with a spirit to help the needy, regardless of color or condition. Your road man called at the residence of Mrs. Mary J. Stover, an excellent lady of the race, who owns some valuable property—four houses all told. Mr. Stover, her husband, is head janitor at the Keystone hotel, a position he has held for eight years. These good people are devout Christians, members of the A. M. E. church and have the time to help any move which means race elevation. The M. E. church, of which Rev W. J. DeBoe, is pastor, is one of the wide-awake churches of Missouri. It has a membership of thirty active members. Since Rev DeBoe assumed charge he's built two rooms and otherwise renovated the parsonage in fact it is modern in every respect. This is the only improvement ever made on the property since Mr. Conner gave the same magnificent property. The church has been gone over, painted, etc., and Rev DeBoe has not been there six months yet. He has been pastoring twenty-five years, built four churches, the one at Fayette costing $1400. In fact he has a record as a church builder. He is a strong man, and his record is one that any man might be proud. Rev.DeBoe is a revivalist, and has preached in all the principal towns in Missouri and has educated five children, all who are helping to make history for the race. We found Bro. DeBoe and his good wife excellent people, who know how to treat strangers. The "White Wave" is one of the swellest places in the state of Missouri, and while it is conducted strictly for white trade, the race feels proud that one of us owns and operates such a magnificent tonsorial parlor. The proprietor, Mr. Sherman Lindley, a progressive business man, has spent $2500, and his patrons are among the best white people in that town. It is a four chair outfit; modern in every respect. The chairs, furniture, etc., are pure white, and the tonsorial artists are in that A No. 1 class. They are Messrs. Sherman Lindley, the main squeeze, John Jackson, Bert Lindley, Paul Eddlesman; and and the foot artist is John Bass. This shop operates a Turkish bath department which is under that able man, Prof. M. M. Tomblin, who is a physical culture instructor with a national reputation, having been employed by some of the leading places in this country. He is an authority along this line, and what he doesn't know about Turkish bath, physical culture, etc., isn't worth while. The Plaindealer must tip her hat to Tomlin, because wherever he's gone, he has made good. Mr. Lindley has surrounded himself with able workmen and his place enjoys a nice patronage. His shop is the only place of the kind owned and operated by colored for white trade, and take it from us, it's some shop, with some class to it. One of the good homes owned by the race at Joplin, Mo., is that of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Holt. This gentleman, is a progressive spirit, and is the efficient janitor at the Central school, a position he has held for fourteen years. He is blessed with an industrious wife, who knows how to make it pleasant for all. They are staunch members of the M. E. church, and do not shirk their duty when it comes to helping the race. The scribe found in them an excellent couple. There's a man at 116 Joplin street, Joplin, Mo., who has sacrificed his life for race elevation, is Rev. H. H. Curtis, who is conducting a three chair tonsorial parlor, and delivering the goods. He, for twenty-four years, expounded the gospel, and has done yoeman service for our race, Rev. Curtis has a record that is crowded with many achievements. He is a well versed man, and has been with The Plaindealer since it hatched. He has been an active character in both Kansas and Missouri, and his life is one that any young man may imitate. He is a polished Christian gentleman, and we are glad to cliam him as a friend. Rev. Curtis served Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Kansas and jurisdiction, as Grand Secretary for thirteen successive years, and has many good, warm personal friends in every nook and corner of the Sunflower State. Mr. S. M. Trimble is an expert tailor at 116 Joplin street, Joplin, Mo., and is succeeding. He is a workman worthy of hire, and the class of work he turns out meets the approval of the public. Mr. Trimble makes a specialty of dry cleaning, in fact, he's an around tailor. Mr. N. T. Green, a representative colored citizen of Joplin, Mo., is a letter carrier in that city, and one of your Uncle Samuel's trusty men. He has been in the service for years, and is a competent employe. His home at 1309 Furniss street is one of the best owned by the race at Joplin, being a six room cottage, modernly equipped; and presided over by an excellent woman. Mrs. Green is one of the leading women of the race, and recently organized our women in a club for the purpose of toning up womanhood. She is a firm believer in the race, and thinks it necessary to have a strong womanhood. While her husband is a devout Baptist, she receives her spiritual food at the A. M. E. church. They stand for everything which means the uplift of the black man. The scribe dropped in to see Dr. J. T. Williams, a Plaindealer friend, who maintains modern offices at 107th Main street, Joplin, Mo. This eminent Negro physician finished at Meharry Medical college, class 1908 and since his graduation has practiced at Joplin, where he's up a lucrative practice. Dr. Williams is one physician who believes in studying, as that is the only means for a man to keep abreast with the times. His record is one that ins him many patients and the people have implicit confidence in Dr. Williams. Such men are great factors in helping to make us a strong race. The People's Cafe, located at 109 Main street, Joplin, Mo., is owned and operated by Mr. J. W. Brown, an experienced hotel man. By serving the best of everything, his place is well patronized. Both races are served, and everyone who visits the People's Cafe, praises the good old home cooking. If you want something good to eat, call at their place. One of the best colored homes owned by the race at Joplin, Mo., is the one of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Houston's, 516 N. Main street. It is a palatial brick, fully worth $5,000. It is modern, and was built by Mr. Houston, he being an expert contractor and builder. He is kept busy having been connected with one firm for sixteen years. These people are members of the Baptist church and leaders in society, Mr. Houston being worshipful master of the Masonic lodge. These good people own several rental houses and vacant property of Neosho, Mo. They are true lenders, and we were impressed with the beautiful Houston home. The "Turf Bar," at 123 Main street, is owned and operated by Mr. George Lindsey, a go-ahead young man of the race. He has been at the head for three years and by serving the best, and treating the public right, enjoys a large trade. Mr. Lindsey also enjoys a nice mail order business, as his stock is complete. The best of order is maintained, and you get a square deal for your money. Mr. invites the public to make his place headquarters. He handles all the leading brands of whiskies, wines, etc., and sells Budweiser, Falstaff, Middle West. Drop in the "Turf" and spend a pleasant evening. One of the swellest colored homes at Joplin is that of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young, former citizens of Topeka. It is a two story residence worth $2,000, neatly furnished, and Mrs. Young is a queen in same. Mr. Young has been janitor at the Miners' Bank for ten years. These people are leaders of the race, and stand for something in their town. The scribe called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson at 428 Grand, Joplin, Mo. They own their home, and Mr. Pierson has been employed by the Ramsey Dry Goods store for more than seven years. His good wife is a strong member of the Baptist church. ```markdown ``` REV. A. J. JONES, Joplin, Mo. The above likeness is that of the popular Baptist minister at Joplin—a true race man. One of the race builders at Joplin, Mo., is that wide-awake Baptist minister, Rev A. J. Jones, whose life has been spent in the Master's vineyard. He's a self-made man, but is a true gospel preacher, having been an untiring worker for the salvation of men, and making the Negro race better all his life. We called at the parsonage, which is furnished in excellent style, presided over by a cultured woman. Sister Jones is also a staunch worker for the race. Rev Jones has preached for ten years, and having the Lord with him has accomplished much. His membership at Joplin is 250 and his church is alive. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Davis own a good home at Joplin, Mo. It is neatly furnished, and Mr. Davis has been employed for thirteen years at Aldridge's building as janitor. He and his good wife are devout members of the A. M. E. church. When Mr. Davis struck town fourteen years ago, he was penniless, but today he has a home worth $2,000 and twelve lots in the Oak Grove district. Mr. J. W. Webb, a man of our race is employed by the Jenkins Music company, at Joplin, Mo., a position he has held for six years. His excellent wife is a member of the M. E. church and these good people are leaders in church and society circles. Your scribe called at the palatial residence of Mrs. L. W. Wilson, a dashing widow, who owns a modern home, one of the best in Joplin. This excellent woman is a cateress, serving the homes of the leading white people of Joplin. Aside from the homes she resides in, Mrs. Wil- son owns another $5,000 place occupied by white tenants. This thrifty little lady receives her spiritual food at the M. E. church. The race needs more such women. One of the progressive families at Joplin is Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFadden, who reside in their own home at 1105 Jackson street in a strictly white section. Mr. McFadden is a professional home cleaner and he and his wife serves God at the Baptist church. Mr. Frank Caldwell, a progressive colored citizen of Joplin, Mo., is elevator man and jainlitor at the Miners' Bank, a position he has held for three years. His wife is a sweet disposed little woman and you get a warm welcome at the Caldwell home. They are among the strong members of the Baptist church, and are readers of The Plaindealer. We called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Steward, 515% West Thirteenth street, Joplin, Mo. Mr. Steward is conducting a lunch counter at 901 Main street, where he enjoys a nice trade. A son, Eugene, a graduate of the city schools, is now a student at Lincoln Institute. These are excellent people and friends to The Plaindealer. Among those who enrolled as subscribers while we were at Joplin, were Mrs. Martha Smith, whose husband has been employed at the First National Bank of that place for nine years. They are home owners, and believe the only way Margo enterprise can live is by putting money into it. BAUGHMAN'S NOTES. The effort of the white folks down in Louisiana to eliminate the colored man from Republican politics is in keeping with the tactics of Southerners, and which is responsible for the poor showing the grand old party has been making. A few white upstarts recently met in a white hotel, which barred colored men, and perfected a state executive committee, etc., and called themselves Republicans. These chaps should know that the Republican party is a "party by the people, of the people and for the people," and where any man, regardless of color, is denied the privilege of participation in the party, then it is not a Republican party. Those who claim to affiliate with the Republican party should profit by past experiences, and if we are to have a "get together" and hope for success, you can not hand the colored man a "lemon." The average Southern white man thinks that the only thing which will make him a great man is to "pick on the Negro." Cut it out and let the party march on to victory. A strong womanhood is the making of any race and it is just as essential to the Negro race's success as it is to that of any other race, and our women can not be too strong. Cultured, virtuous women are the making of a race, and we pray that every influence that can be brought to bear will manifest itself to our women, that each of them will strive to reach that stage of perfection, and, ere long, that true Negro wooanhood will be so apparent that the world will doff its hat to them. --- Speaker Champ Clark, a favorite son of Missouri, recently assisted a jailer's wife in dispersing a mob who had gathered for the purpose of lynching a Negro. Mr. Clark carried his son along to help in upholding the dignity of the law. If the best white people put their feet down on lynchng it will be a thing of the past. We doff our hat to Representative Clark and the brave little white woman who displayed enough "spunk" to hold at bay a bloodthirsty bunch bent on murder. The Oklahoma "grandfather clause," that Chief Justice White put to sleep, not only caused the colored man much trouble, but also some who attempted to enforce h. A recent dispatch from Denver, Col., contained the following: "The United States circuit court of appeals today affirmed the conviction of Frank Guinn and J. J. Beal, election officers of Kingfisher county, Oklahoma, for conspiracy to oppress Negroes by the enforcement of the Oklahoma 'grandfather clause,' Guinn and Beal appealed from the federal district court of Oklahoma on the ground that the acts for which they were convicted were done in obedience to the state law." Thank God it is dead, and may such uncalled for prejudice sleep on forever! There are six colored churches at Springfield, Mo. All the banks at Springfield, Mo. employ colored porters. There are fully one dozen banking institutions there. The colored Masons of Springfield, Mo. own a two-story brick building worth $20,000. The U. B. F. also own a two-story frame building valued at $7,000. The government employs three colored janitors, one carrier and one postal clerk in Springfield, Mo. FAYETTE, MISSOURI. Rev. G. W. Dickinson of Ardmore, Okla., and Rev. J. D. Holley of El Reno, Okla., were very acceptable guests in our city last SAINT PAUL M. E. CHURCH The above church is one of the best in Missouri. It cost $14,000. Sunday. Both delivered highly intellectual sermons at the Baptist church. Prof. A. R. Chinn, Grand Chief Mentor of the Knights of Tabor, visited the local lodge here Saturday evening. Mrs. Mollie Turner has gone to Macon City to be with her daughter. THE OLDEST BANK IN Capital and Surplus MOFFEIT B National LARNED, DIRECT —John Lindas, W. W. Char Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark No. 33 CAPITAL, First Nation arch is one of the and is ably pasted It cost $14,000 friend, Dr. Higgard delivered highly in- n at the Baptist inn, Grand Chief knights of Tabor, lodge here Satur- erner has gone to with her daugh- which they spent ing with Mr. and son. YALE, Mr. R. Howard Mrs. Maples a were injured on HALDEST BANK IN PAWNEE CO and Surplus - $60 OFFEIT BROTHER National Bank LARNED, —:— KANSAS DIRECTORS: Landas, W. W. Charles, H. T. Taylor J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. No. 3363. TAL, - $100 t National B Great Bend Kansas. GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Br The New Era Millin DIRECTORS: Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. Key, O. B. Chapman, F. V. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Brin 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 GARDEN CITY. The Colored People of Ga they are politely and prom they enter our store. We tween white and black people business and want it. The ple of all colors in every c New Era Milling Com- J. E. Baker Mer. C GARDEN CITY, KANSAS founded People of Garden City all i politely and promptly waited u our store. We make no disti tate and black people. We appre and want it. There are good and colors in every community. The J. E. Baker Mer. Co. The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. is ably pastored by our good friend, Dr. Higgs which they spent a delightful evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. T. YALE, KAN. Mr. R. Howard is very sick. Mrs. Maples and Mrs. Walk are injured on the Missouri R. PAWNEE COUNTY. $60,000.00. ROTHERS' Bank, KANSAS. ORS: s, H. T. Taylor, A. A.—Krouch, A. H. Moffett. 63. $100,000. nal Bank ORS: Hilton, E. J. Everleigh, man, F. V. Russell, 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 ing Company! r Mer. Co. :--- KANSAS. den City all know that totly waited upon when make no distinction be along him. The revival which has been going on here for some time was not very successful, there being but one convert. Mrs. L. Murdock, who has been visiting in Pittsburgh, has returned and reports having a fine time. Miss Mattle Johnson and Mrs. Galloway were visiting friends in Yale Sunday. Rev. Eatman of Weir City is pastor of the Yale A. M. E. church this year. Wm. Bonwell is moving to Radley, Kan. Mrs. N. Hudson is cleaning house this week and has papered five rooms. Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Burnatt of Dunkirk were visiting friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kincholo of Franklin spent Sunday with Mrs. N. Hudson. Mrs. N. Hudson visited with her daughter in Franklin. Mr. Hudson made a flying trip to Pittsburg Thursday. CHERRYVALE, KANS. Under the management of the present mayor, Mr. Cook, Cherry-vale has become one of the busiest cities in southwestern Kansas. When he was elected mayor the city was dead—no work, no one would even stop here, the hotels were poverty stricken, tansients passed on through to Parsons, Independence, Coffeyville, etc. But now, since we have a live wire for mayor, the tide has changed. We are now paving the streets, connecting with sewers, preparing for more paving. Two brick plants are running full blast and the Commercial Club is extending invitations to laborers each day. He is the only mayor that has kept his promise in this city for eighteen years. His promise was this: "Boys, if I am elected mayor of this city there will be a clean town and plenty of work." And we took him on this proposition, and we are satisfied. He has no prejudices. He is "color blind." If you are man he is your friend, regardless of your color. We should be proud of this man and strive to keep such men as this in the lead. He was the people's choice and the vote cast showed it-900 to 300. The Roberson Bros. grocery at Cherryvale has proved a complete success for the past two years. It has been under the management of A. M. Roberson, who has beyond a doubt proven his qualifications as a business man. The business is advancing nicely and shows a steady increase. They have both Negro and white customers and are enjoying a fine business. This store is up-to-date and is now preparing to add to the stock a meat market which will also be a credit to the city. They have just received a fine cash register, for which they paid $120. This shows progress. GODFREY, ILL. The Second Annual Institute was held at Bethel Chapel, A. M. E. Church, October 10, 1915. The session was well attended. There were many enthusiastic Sunday school workers present from neighboring towns, who took an active part in the meeting. New J. T. Clower and H. P. Hart (white) ably assisted the superintendent, M. A. Hindman Myers, and District Supt. Prof. A. Y. King of Collinsville, Ill. The Sewing Circle of the Union Baptist Church, Alton, gave their annual picnic October 16 in the grove of Mr. Philip Hawkins. It was quite a success. Miss Louise Hindman Myers has returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. T. H. Harris left for Chicago October 17 on a business trip. Miss Clara B. Evans left October 17 for Terre Haute, Ind., to visit her sister, Mrs. Wm. Myers. Walter Green has gone on a tour of cities in Missouri and will make an extended trip. Ed Green was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Snoddy, a few days last week. He is a porter on a Pullman car running from St. Louis to San Francisco. Lincoln Freeman and his sister, Miss L. B. Freeman, spent Saturday in Jerseyville, guests of friends. Rev. G. Mason was called to Normal October 10 on account of the death of three of his relatives. Mrs. Nella Keen of West Alton, Mo., was the guest of Geo. Hindman Myers and family October 10. K. S. North is recovering from blood poison in one of his feet. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Matlock entertained Sunday evening at a three course dinner, Miss Louise Myers and Meadames Matlock and Hindman Myers. --- HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. A grand rally was held at the C. M. E. church Sunday and all of the lodges of the city turned out and assisted in the contribution contest. The Masons and Eastern Stars won. An excellent sermon was preached by Rev. Allen. Next Sunday Rev. Wilson will preach his farewell sermon. Hann's Jubilee Company gave an entertainment here Tuesday at Convention Hall to a large audience, which enjoyed the singing from start to finish. Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Jelts were in the city Sunday from Sterling. The Forum met Sunday afternoon and all were well entertained by music by the Sunflower orchestra. The weather being very pleasant, a large crowd was out. Mr. B. H. Neeley went to Wichita for a short stay. Rev. P. D. Davis, who was formerly assigned to Bethel A. M. E. church, refused the pastorate, much to the sorrow of his congregation, who were highly pleased with him. Rev. Pettigrew, formerly of Independence, assigned in his place and has the well wishes of all. An entertainment will be given Tuesday evening, October 26th, in the basement of the church, by the Forum. Rev. H. F. Bray was in the city for a couple of days on business. BROOKSVILLE OKLA. the farmers are looking blue—rain, rain, and the cotton harvest is slowly progressing. Just thirty bales have been picked up to date, compared with three hundred on the same date last year. The remains of Miss Sallie Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Williams, were shipped here for burial from Amarillo, Texas. Miss Williams succumbed to an operation for acute appendicitis. She was a member of Mt. Hermon A. M. E. church, under whose auspices she was buried. Dr. J. H. Brown conducted the services, assisted by Rev. King and other ministers. Mr. Walter West, our mason and mechanic, has arrived home after several weeks at Lima and Seminole, where he had contracts for large jobs. Dr. E. B. Brooks of Shawnee has been called to Brookville twice during the week to attend the families of Mrs. Jeffries and M. L. Provo. All are doing nicely at this writing. Dr. J. H. Brown, D. D., pastor of Mt. Harmon A. M. E. church, is back in the city after spending several days in El Reno and Oklahoma City visiting his wife and daughter. Rev. Bordus, pastor of St. John Baptist church, has arrived in the city and is preparing to erect his new church. The Reverend has been wrestling with chills and fever but is able to be at his post of duty. Prof. Featherston, brother of Rev. Featherston, is here from Pauls Valley visiting friends and relatives. Dr. A. J. Whitley of North Carolina, our new physician, is kept quite busy nowadays attending the sick. The doctor seems to be getting all the practice he can attend to. Brookville is on another boom. There are several new dwellings in course of construction. Mrs. L. S. Simmons has been confined to her bed for several days, but is convalescent. Brookville should be highly elated, or discouraged, one of the two, as it has seventeen preachers in the radius of three miles, and applications pending for half as many more. This should be an ideal place for Christianity, but —(?) The birthday entertainment given in honor of Mr. West was an enjoyable affair. Notwithstanding the pouring down of rain, about twenty guests assembled and passed a pleasant evening. Mr. W. M. Brooks made a flying trip to Oklahoma City and other towns. Rev. T. J. King conducted services at Tecumseh last Sunday. *Brooksville is like all other exclusive Negro towns—she allows too many grip-sack leaders to come in her midst and sow the seed of malice and dissension and inculcate sectional strife, which enters into the business, the lodges and other industries of the town, thereby retarding its progress. We can never build successful Negro towns until we learn to turn a deaf ear to the so-called leader, who has never made a success of anything in life, and cling together. Prof. N. J. Caesar of Shawnee spent a few hours in the city this "Old Echo" Redman, manager of the Plaindealer at Brookville, is going to give you some good news in our next issue. The names of all the Plaindealer readers of Brookville will appear and new ones added. If you want to keep in touch with the outside world and see what the enterprising Negroes are doing, road more. If you desire to cut out so much gossip about your neighbor, read the Plaindealer and boycott "Old Lady Goosiper." Miss Vallie Millines is back in the city from attending the fair in Oklahoma City. The following persons have been on the sick list this week: Mrs. C. H. Millines, M. L. Provo, Mrs. Harriet West, Mrs. Lela Irvin, J. E. Falkner and Mrs. Lizzie Tate. The Ivy Leaf Social Club is preparing to pull off its annual banquet. Mrs. T. J. Pettis entertained last Saturday at dinner in honor of the visitors. Mrs. Noah Reed was hostess last Saturday evening to the visitors. Rev. Owen Freeman worshipped with us last Sunday. Mr. Noah Reed left Saturday for a short visit in Hutchinson, Kan. Mrs. Sam Woods, Mrs. Shephard and Mrs. Nathan Woods, after a most pleasant visit in our community, left Monday for their homes. Mr. Samuels, Mrs. E. H. Lee and Mrs. Smith of Coffeyville, Kan. were pleasant visitors at the Grabb home last Tuesday. Mrs. Smith of Coffeyville, Kan. and Mrs. Hardison of Kansas City, Mo. left Thursday for their homes after a most royal time in our community. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bradshaw entertained the several visitors at dinner last Sunday. Monday evening the young people entertained at the home of Mr.Ralph Bradshaw in honor of Mrs. Hardison of Kansas City, Mo. The evening was spent in games and music. A light lunch was served. At a late hour the guests departed declaring that a royal time had been had. ATCHISON, KAN. Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Moates and Prof. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce of Leavenworth motored to Atchison Sunday and spent the afternoon with Mrs. Geo. W. Kerford, on S. Fourth street. Sunflower Art Club met Monday, the 18th, at the residence of Mrs. Clyde Brigge. The next meeting will be on the 25th, with Mrs. Jerry Shackleford, on North Seventh. Ebernezer Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev. H. W. Hill. The entire week is being devoted to consecration meetings. Prof. Crawford, who is said to have made three visits to Africa, lectured at the A. M. E. church October 18 and in Mt. Olive church on the 19th. The Carnation Art Club met October 19 with their president, Mrs. Roy Harper, on North Eighth street. Next meeting will be held October 25 with Miss Agnes McDowell. Cumpbell's Chapel A. M. E. Church Missionary Society met with their president, Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor, at the parsonage, it being the first meeting in this conference year, and Mrs. Taylor was re-elected president. She is a very earnest worker and it was through her efforts, assisted by her helpers, that the society was able to make a very excellent report. The club spirit seems to be very much alive this year and the ladies hope that by working together they may be able to do much good. A number of ladies met Monday, October 18, at the residence of Mrs. J. C. George and organized a new club to be known as the "Shamrock Crochet Club," elected for its president Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor. The ladies were very well pleased with the meeting and are hoping to accomplish much good. The club organized with fourteen members. If you have any news for this paper please call 2364. The Georgia Baptist, published at Agusta, Georgia, for thirty years THE CHOICEST PRODUC OF THE BREWERS ART. E. G. Cassidy Merc. Co., (Distributers.) F. F. Long..... 115 So. Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIES For Parties and Church Festival. BROOKFIELD, :: MISSOURL LIVELY & STUART Meat - Market. 120 St. Main St. BROOKFIELD, MO. Dealers in Good Things to Mat. Everything First Class. Tel. 154. by the late William J. Whitt, is soon to be revived with Dr. O. T. Walker as editor. R. D. Beiton & Son, colored contractors and builders of Camden, South Carolina, have just completed the erection of the Carnegie Library building in their city. The Boston (Mass.) Chronicle, a new publication of that city, is conducting a successful beauty contest to increase its subscription list. The Reliance of the same city has suspended. --- The Nushville Negro Boosters Club will hold their second annual Booster Week from October 17th to 23d. The purpose of the Booster Week is to encourage more colored people to patronize colored business enterprises. At the last meeting of the National Baptist Convention, which was held in Chicago, September 6th to 11th, an automobile was presented to Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. This was the gift of admiring friends in all parts of the country. Te Star of Ethiopia, a historical pageant, written by Dr. W. H. B. DuBois of New York city, was presented to large audiences at Washington, D. C., on the evenings of October 11th, 13th and 15th. ... N. C. Bruce, principal of the Bartlett Agricultural School of Dalton, Mo., has been awarded a gold medal at the Panama Exposition as first prize for the largest yield of corn per acre in his state. "Are We Making Good?" is the title of a very interesting article written by Mrs. Booker T. Washington for the Independent of October 4th. The article deals with club work among the colored women of the United States. William E. Buck of Galveston, Texas, a colored representative of the American National Insurance Company, has been awarded a free trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition for writing the most insurance in his district. At the recent El Paso County Fair, held at Callahan, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hopkins were awarded first prize for the best eats, hay and potatoes exhibited. They were the only colored people to enter the contests. Thomas J. Pillow is regularly employed as demonstrator for the Western Motor Car Company of Los Angeles, Cal. His picture was shown in the last issue of "Motor" showing him with a group of representatives sent out by the California Automobile Club to mark the western end of the transcontinental highway. The Royal Life Insurance Company of Chicago, Ili., has inaugurated a department for colored people with Frank L. Gillespie of Chicago as superintendent. In addition to giving him this responsible position the owners of the company presented him with a gold watch as a token of appreciation for his long and faithful service with them. BROWN CHILES. ..... Editor SHEO, BAUGMAN, Traveling Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$1.50 Two Months.....1.00 Three Months.....80 Advertising Rate Per Month $2.00 Per Inch Featured at the Postoffice at Topeka Second Class Mail Matter There is great wonder there are not more boys in the reform school and in the penitentiary than there are, for there are more cranks in the country who never had chick nor child who are trying to tell other people how to raise their children; not only that, but they have a way of having parents arrested for using the strap or gad on obstrepercus and wayward children. We believe in the divine injunction: Spare the rod and spoil the child. Many of the hundreds of boys now in the institution north of the city would be at home with their parents if these meddlesome busy-bodies had not put fear into the hearts of parents and teachers to correct children at a time when an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Never a boy has come out of one of these penal institutions that ever made man. They get the training that makes of them fit subjects for the penitentiary or the hangman's noose. The time now is when people of good common sense should put these men and women who have no children of their own out of business, and take up the old way of raising children. When the old way was practiced there were no reform schools, and boys were made to work instead of galivanting up and down the streets night and day, getting into all sort of mischief, knowing full well that their parents dare not punish them. Give us the old way. A new bank known as the Savannah Savings and Real Estate Corporation has been opened at Savannah, Georgia. MO—KANSAS CITY,—KAN. Mrs. Nannie Phillips, 827 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan., entertained at her home in honor of the Supreme Grand Chancellor, K. of P., E. and W., Mr. Ashley Hawkins of Baltimore, Md., and Supreme Grand Secretary Beneficiary Department, Mr. George Gordon of Chelsea, Mass., Monday at an elaborate four course dinner. Mrs. M. G. Brookins, 1816 Woodland avenue, Kansas City, Mo. made a flying visit with friends at White Oak Grove, Mo., and while there was the guest of Mrs. Martha Murray. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cross of Macon, brother-in-law and sister of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Ray, 325 Troup avenue, Kansas City, Kan. spem last week in this city as their guests, enroute home from St. Joseph, Mo., where they attended conference. Mrs. M. A. Milligan, 1111 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kan., has returned home from Denver, Col. and the West and reports a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Brown of Bethel, Kan., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kan., Sunday for dinner. Rev. D. A. Holmes and his reborn and friends are progressing nicely with their new church building, erected at Ninth and Washington boulevard, Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Willis Mosley, 2118 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., our popular mail carrier, has returned home after a delightful trip to California and the West. The funeral of Mr. David Doyle, 2732 Highland avenue., Kansas City, Mo., was held from Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Mo., Sunday afternoon. A high tribute was paid to his memory. He was an Odd Fellow, a member of No. 66, Patriarchs, and of the church and the Sunday school. He was one of our beat citizens, highly respected by all who knew him. The opening of the new C. M. E. church at Eighth street and Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kan., with a two weeks program was a grand success. Rev. M. I. Warfield is pastor. Misses Ruby Hill, Eva Grant and Gladys Trent write from Emporia, Kan., that they are getting along nicely at the State Normal school. Mr. Donna J. Hurt, 2120 Walnut boulevard, Kansas City, Kan., is ill at his home and under the care of Dr. S. H. Thompson. Mrs. N. B. Milligan, who has spent the past several weeks in the mountain resorts of Colorado, has No Home Complete Without One The Wonder Davenport Bed You cannot tell that a bed is concealed in this handsome piece of furniture. Three pieces of furniture for the price of one. A furniture davenport by day, a coder wardrobe for your clothing, a comfortable bed at night. Turn your par- lor or living room into a bed room in a moment's period. No worry over crowding when the unexpected guest arrives. Davenport, space and work. One easy movement converts same automatically from Davenport into bed. So simple a child can operate same. Has code wardrobe for extra bedding and good clothing, roomy and dust proof. 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Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., returned home Tuesday after a pleasant trip to Oklahoma City. Mr. Immanuel Jackson, 310 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kan., is seriously ill at his home. Mrs. I. F. Bradley, 400 Haskell avenue, Kansas City, Kan., returned home from Lawrence, Kan., Thursday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davis, 915 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan. are remodeling their home and when finished it will be one of the most beautiful homes in the city. Mrs. W. D. Holmes, 442 Boswell street Kansas City, Kan., has returned home after a delightful visit at Hutchinson, Kan. Our night school, with Prof. J. P. King as principal, and his assistants, is doing a great work, having enrolled 500 pupils to date. Mrs. Nannie Phillips, 827 Free- man avenue, Kansas City, Kan., attended the funeral of Mrs. White at Among our colored attorneys, E. A. Shackleford, 516 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kan., has, become very popular in the twin cities. Mrs. A. J. Starnes, 2006 North Sixth street, Kansas City, Kan., has as her guest her sister, from Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. Henry Milligan of Hearne, Texas, is visiting in Kansas City, Kan., the guest of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Milligan. PAOLA,. KANSAS. Mrs. Sarah Means, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Peak, for several weeks, returned to her home in Chicago October 15. She was accompanied as far as Kansas City by her daughter. Miss Allien Strother of the Domestic Science department of our schools has made the reporter happy by furnishing him some excellent dishes of food prepared by herself. Members and friends of the A. M. E. church tendered Rev. and Mrs. Robinson a genuine surprise October 6. These friends brought many good things and enjoyed the acquaintance of the new pastor and his wife very much. The Daisy Art Club tendered a farewell reception to Mrs. K. P. Bond at the home of Mrs. R. M. Shelby, Saturday, October 9. A delightful luncheon was served and a royal time was enjoyed by all present. Each member presented Mrs. Bond with a gift as a token of remembrance and esteem of the members of the club. All the colored children in the schools above the third grade are now taking manual training for boys and sewing and cooking for the girls. G. H. "Wo'cher allus on Fifth avenue for lowery too low down fer you!" "Naw, de cigar stumps here is longer." COFFEYVILLE, KAN. The I. S. I. Art Club met at the home of Miss Dawson on October 13. After roll call officers were elected for the ensuing year, as follows: Mrs. J. A. Dodd, president; Mrs. F. J. Jenkins, secretary; Mrs. S. Woods, treasurer; Mrs. Morris, art instructor. After the election of officers a dainty repast was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. A. Dodd. Mrs. Bertha Roberts is on the sick list. The C. M. E. church is giving a carnival and series of programs to aid-them in their rally. Mrs. R. A. Cartwright and son Arthur of Parsons, Kan., were visitors in our city last week. Dr. Whittaker has moved into his new office over the Kansas Land Co. Mr. George Davis of Joplin, Mo., was a visitor in our city on the 10th. Mr. Jerry Maddox went to Independence Sunday. Editor Nick Chiles was in Coffeyville attending to business and interests of the Maindealer. We are always proud to see Mr. Chiles. Mr. Frank Eagleson of the E. and M. Drug Co. was a visitor in Independence last week. Crockett Morris and Frank Jenkins motored to Joplin last week. Mrs. Lena Bankhead and sister, Myrtle Ward, returned to their home after a month's visit with their parents. Mrs. Ollie Nash is seriously ill at her home. Those wishing to buy the Plaindealer, call for Wickware or phone your order to 135. Mr. Daniel Miller of Joplin is again back in Coffeyville to make his home. LATEST STYLES IN COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. 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Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from to 12 and 1 to 4 o'clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 8608. 50 cents a lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress. --- The Young Matrons' Study Club met at the home of Mrs. M. L. Rose last Wednesday afternoon. --- A revival meeting is in progress at the Third Baptist church and quite an interest is being manifested. --- Miss Ruth Ridley, who is attending W. S. A. C.. at Manhattan, spent the week-end visiting her parents and friends. 图 1.1 Miss King, Miss Knox and Mr. Fred Wright of Kansas City, Mo. were guests of Mr. George Wright and sister Sunday. Mrs. Jeslie Brice and Mrs. Laura Williams left Tuesday in response to a telegram notifying them of the death of their brother, Walter Baldb of Urbana, Ill. 图 The Carnation Art Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Roberts, 1141 Quincy street, next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 oclock. All members requested to be present. --- The Pastor's Aid Society met at Mrs. C. E. Clark's, 1415 Western avenue, and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Charles Slaughter, 1409 Quincy street, Wednesday, Oct. 27. --- The funeral of Mrs. Anna Phelan, who died last week, was held Sunday afternoon from Mt. Olive M. E. church, under auspices of the S. M. T., and was very largely attended. FOR RENT—Three room modern stone house—electric lighted, ice box, six parlor chairs, show cases and in good location. Ten dollars per month. See J. E. DOUGLASS, 1170 Buchanan street. --- On Wednesday evening there was a surprise luncheon given at the home of Mrs. W. E.. Stewart, 329 Liberty street, in honor of her fifty-second birthday anniversary and a royal good time was enjoyed. --- Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 clock each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 832 Kansas avenue, Phone 8608. 50 cents - lesson; bring your own goods and make your own dress # Mrs. Charles Grinsted, the eldest daughter of Mrs. Fannie Cunningham, of Clay street, has gone to Salina, where she will join Mr. Grinsted. She and her husband will spend the winter there and return in the spring. --- Mr. George Hicks, a prosperous farmer of Hennessy, Okla., is in the city in the interest of his wife's property. He was a pleasant caller at this office on Tuesday and paid his subscription for a year in advance. # Mrs. Rae Morgan Harris was winner of the five dollar gold piece offered as first prize to the one selling the highest number of tickets for Lane Chapel Fair. Mrs. Harris was successful in selling one hundred and sixteen tickets. ```markdown ``` The Rose of Sharon met with Mrs. Huddleson last Thursday, at her home, 212 East Crane. Quite a number of members were present, and one visitor, Mrs. Wade. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. Weddington, Wednesday, the 21st, at her home on College avenue. --- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foster of Kansas City, Mo., announce the engagement of their niece, Helen Geraldine, to Mr. James H. Dodd, formerly of Chicago. Mr. Dodd is a brother of Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw of Topeka. The marriage is to take place in January. --- The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Literary Club met with Mrs. Elnora Smith October 15, at the home of Mrs. G. Thompson. Mrs. A. Booker was elected as the club's new chapain. After a brief business session the club was served with dainty luncheon by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet October 29 at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Jones, 1169 North Jefferson street. ```markdown ``` Williams Jubilee Singers, which is a company of eight, gave a splendid and successful concert at the Auditorium on last Friday. While in the city Mr. and Mrs. Williams were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Reed; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison; Mr. Crabbe, Mr. Johnson, Mendames Green and Merrill were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G W. Guy. The company left Sunday for Wichita,'Kan. In memory of our beloved husband and father, George Lycurgus Brower, who died one year ago, Oct. 20, 1914. "Though a year, it seems but yesterday, Since you, our beloved one, went away; Your work was ended, to God you've gone, Our hearts are sad, but 'His will be done.'" Mrs. Lena L. Brewer. Keren, Almeda and and John Brewer. Mrs. Guustava Brewer Gray. WILLIAM G. BROOKS IS DEAD. William G. Brooks, well known on the North side., died Monday evening at the home of his nephew, 1026 North Quincy street. Mr. Brooks, who was more than 70 years of age, was for 43 years employed at the Thomas Page Mills, in North Topeka. For years he took an active interest in politics and religion, and held numerous street meetings. He gained a reputation as a speaker and was known as the "Colored Orator." The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from St. John A. M. E. church and was largely attended. Clar. De Radcliffe, the only Negro graduate from Michigan Conservatory of Music; Mme. Caesar Porter, prima donna and character singer; James W. Toomy, saxophone, ocarina specialties; Mme. Alma Boone, saxophonist and reader. This will be the company's first time to appear in this city. We ask the good citizens of Topeka to come and hear them. Nothing has been here to equal them. Clar. De Radcliffe pianist, composer, reader and singer. Now, let each citizen of Topeka be a committee of one and come out and judge for yourselves. They will appear in this city Monday evening, October 25, 1915, on Fourteenth and Van Buren, at Lane Chapel, Admission, 25 cents; children, 15 cents. Tickets on sale at Plaindealer, C. W. Beck Grocery and the People's Drug Store, and Mrs. Essie Clark, the milliner, 1414 Western avenue. Let the citizens of Topeka come and encourage this company, because they are worthy. N. L. SMITH, Pastor.. A. WELCOME VISITOR. Miss Willa L. Smith Agreeably Surprises Home Folks. The Plaindealer force was very agreeably surprised one day this week when our friend and former co-worker, Miss Willa L. Smith glided across the editorial carpet with the hand of true friendship extended and her plump, round face wreathed in smiles. We had never dreamed that our former circulation manager was even thinking of paying a visit to this neck o' the woods, and her plan to surprise us was all that she intended it to be. For several years Miss Smith has been residing in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she was compelled to go and remain for the benefit of her shattered health. "O, I just dropped in to remain a few days with my sister and see my old time friends. You know, Kansas will not permit her sons and daughters to remain away too long and hearing the call I just could not resist, so I just bundled up and hit the trail for the dearest spot on earth—Kansas." Miss Smith looked the picture of health, and her flushed cheeks told the story that she has "come back" and is once more her former self. She is an enthusiastic advocate of women's rights and predicts a victory for national suffrage. Politically she is a "Bull Moose" and a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt, and talked freely regarding the political future of her state. Miss Smith is one of the best known ladies in the country and traveled extensively while in charge of the circulation department of The Plaindealer. She placed this paper in over one thousand Southern homes—in fact it was Miss Smith's excellent work that made The Plaindealer known. She is the best newspaper woman of her race, and her retirement leaves a chair in this office that cannot be filled. Miss Smith is a daughter of the late Preston and Cynthia Smith and a sister of Mrs. Minnie Chiles, whom she will visit during her brief stay. We trust that Miss Smith's visit will be one of joy and pleasure, and we are not going to spare any pains in assisting to make it so. You are behind the times if you fail to keep posted by constant and general reading of The Plaindealer. --- Dr. T. W, Kirk, the foot specialist, accommodated us this week with an order for 1000 business cards, which we appreciate. Ben Hill was in Kansas City one day this week where he was called to attend the funeral of his brother- in-law, who was killed by the care. Mrs. Ray Morgan Harris won first prize in the ticket selling contest at the Lane Chapel fair which will close tonight. She received five dollars in gold. --- Messrs. Jack Johnson and Eddie Wright were in Kansas City one evening last week, where they went to witness the boxing bout between McVey and the Joplin Ghost. ```markdown ``` Several city and county officials were in Leavenworth last week on cases in the federal court and among these were Patrolman K. K. Pinkston and Deputy Sheriff J. J. Holman. --- This office turned out this week a printing order of cards and labels for Mrs. Acquilla Coleman, 528 Potk street, the skin specialist and hairdressing artist, for which we are thankful. --- The Sewing circle of Lane Chapel met Friday of last week with Mrs. Jerry Ellis on East Seventeenth street, and adjourned to meet today with Mrs. North at Nineteenth and Van Buren streets. --- Prof. W. H. Jackson left us an order for printing this week for tickets for a big Thanksgiving dinner at Metropolitan hall by Pride of Topeka Temple and Clinging Rose Tabernacle, I. O. T. --- Mr. Chas. P. Williams, manager of the Williams World Famous Jubilee Singers, was a pleasant visitor at this office last Saturday and favored us with an order of printing, for which we are grateful. --- Mr. Davis, father of Mrs. Charles C. Lytle, whose leg was amputated a few days ago on account of blood-poison having set in, is still alive at this writing and it is earnestly hoped that the chl gentleman will pull through. --- FOR RENT—Fine Room—Modern in every way. Five dollars per month. Three room house, good location, for $4.50 per month and a good four room house—close in $5 per month. See GUSS ANDERSON, 1433 Chandler street. # When' the Richards and Pringle's Minstrels were in the city a few days ago, Mr. P. G. Lowery, bandmaster and cornet soloist, left an order at this office for cards. The order was forwarded to Mr. Lowery and he writes the office that he is well pleased with the job and will hereafter be a booster for The Topeka Plaindealer printing. The show is making fine success and all of his boys are well and happy. --- Miss Eva McAdoo entertained a few of her friends at a line party at the Hip theater Friday of last week, complimentary to Miss Ruth Scott, who left Thursday for Chicago, her future home. Those who enjoyed the affair we.c: " is Ruth Scott, Ruby McKnight, Goldle Duke, Corinne Knott., Viola Scott, Corinne Sneed, Ruth Haynes, Lela Graham, Mrs. Cleo Ware Gentry, and Mrs. Celia Pool-Thompson. ```markdown ``` We are thankful to Rev. C. E. Craggett of the Second Christian church for an order of programs and tickets for the Fall Festival at that church, commencing October 27 and continuing until and including the 29th. There will be a special program each evening and a grand affair is expected. Rev. Craggett is an industrious young minister of the gospel and under his leadership the Second Christian church is forging to the front. Don't miss this great Fall Festival next week. 图 2-20 Miss Delenia Stoner, of Topeka now attending the State Normal at Emporia, was agreeably surprised by the visit of her schoolmate, Mr. Charles J. Edwards of St. Paul, Minn. It had been eleven years since they had heard of each other. He was enroute to San Francisco Cal. Miss Stoner entertained at Mrs. Taylor's cafe in his honor on Tuesday evening. Among the guests were Misses Minnie Jones Leola Payne, Fay Slaughter, Sadie Phillips, Ines Simmons, Bertha Ritchey, Bessie Floyd; Messrs Frank Staley, Ed Staley, "David Stanford," "Doe" Crawford, Willard Helm, William Harris and J. Helm back for an order of printing announcing the great Sunday school rally at Shiloh tomorrow. FOR RENT—Four room House—3 lots, barn, well and clistern—W. E. SEGUINE, 413 Kansas Ave., (up- stairs.) Phone—Office 1179 R 1. Residence, 1179 R2. ```markdown ``` Mr. W. V. Smith, an enterprising citizen of Larned, Kan., was in the city last week on business. He made this office a pleasant call and left cash for his subscription to this paper. 图 1 Mr. Montgomery, our new superintendent, spent Sunday in Carbon-dale with his wife and baby. He is making good on the job. He will call on a number of our city subscribers during the next week. Kindly be ready to pay a part, if not all of your account. --- Frank Bates, biotype creature and jolly good fellow, who was forced to throw up his job on this paper on account of failing health, writes us that he is feeling fine as a fiddle, and will shortly be back on the works. He sends regards to all inquiring friends, an says "tell the boys I'm a long ways from being down for the fatal countt of ten." The Plaindealer is pained to announce the death of Mrs. Eliza Vaughn, which occurred on the 16th at her home, 1049 Boswell avenue. She had been confined to her bed for about four years, and while her passing had been expected for some time, yet it came as a shock to her many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Vaughn was one of those plain, frank old ladies who believe in doing right at any cost. She placed her duty to her God, home and neighbors above all else and was loved, honored respected by all who knew her. She was a devoted Christian mother and loved her children whom she toiled hard to raise, the father having passed away when they were too small to assist in caring for themselves. She was a native of Tennessee and came to Topeka many years ago where she reared her family. She was sixty-eight years of age. The funeral was held from the Shiloh Baptist church under the auspices of the Daughters of Liberty, of which organization she was an honored member, and the burial was in Mount Auburn cemetery beside a son who preceded her several years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Mattie Hardison, Lizzie and William Vaughn, all of whom reside in this city. May angels guard her soul. With the Great Religious Workers. Mrs. Bray in charge of Womens' Extension work in the evangelistic campaigns conducted by Dr. Bray. The Evangelistic company consists of seven spirit baptized men and wo- ```markdown ``` MRS. H. FRANKLIN BRAY. men. Dr. Bray will meet the ministers of all denominations at the Y. M. C. A. in Topeka Monday morning for the purpose of perfecting plans for a union revival. Let all attend. BEATRICE NEBRASKA: A number of friends gathered at the parsonage Monday evening and gave Rev. and Mrs. Dent a pound party. They were not aware of the fact until they heard approaching foot-steps on the front porch. Rev. and Mrs. Dent were the recipients of many things in the line of cats. Mrs. I. J. Gordon entertained the D. S. P. at her home Tuesday evening Oct 11. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Gordon after which the secretary, Mrs. Scott read the minutes of the previous meeting. Business was then opened before the club, after which an impromptu program was rendered. All things considered, it was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the present social season. GREAT BEND, KANSAS. Mrs Rhoda Davie, M.S. Malinda one return from the visit in the Past. They reported a good time. "Don't whine about your lack of opportunity. There are opportunities for everyone who can convince the world that he is worthy of success." Your bank account gives you pride in your undertakings, and they can be turned into profitable account every day. THE German-American STATE BANK. Hann's Jubilee singers rendered a fine program at the Elite last Friday. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson. Mrs. Nina Fox is still on the sick list. Mrs. Edith Hawkins is ill at St. Rose hospital. Mrs. G. P. Hendeyson will leave St. Rose hospital Tuesday. Esther Chapter, O. E. S., held memorial services at the First Baptist church on Sunday, Oct. 10th. The many friends were very much pained when the sad news came that Mr. James Buchanan had passed away at St. Rose hospital Tuesday, Oct. 12th at 11:30 a.m. Death was due to tetanus or lock-jaw, the results of a finger badly torn the cogs of a corn grinder. He came to town, had the finger dressed which gave him little trouble. Six days later he was taken to the hospital where death ensued. James Buchanan was born in Tennessee, January, 1845. At the time of his death he was nearly seventy-one years of age. He came to Kansas in the early 80's. For many years he had been a prosperous farmer. His first wife and two daughters died several years ago. Later he was married to Mrs. Luella Brown, of Topeka, June 23d, 1915. The union being severed by death before quite four months. The sorrowing wife has the sympathy of this community; she being faithful in caring for him in his illness. Mrs. Buchanan comes highly recommended by Topeka's most prominent people and we were glad to welcome her in our community. Mr. Buchanan will be greatly missed by his church, lodge and his large circle of friends. He was a member of the organization board of the A. M. E. church of Great Bend. Funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church conducted by Rev. Ramsey, who paid a beautiful and glowing tribute to the deceased and his devoted wife who cared for him so earnestly till the end came. Our loss is heaven's gain. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buchanan and daughter came from Garden City to attend the funeral of their uncle. Mrs. Clarkston was here from Oklahoma to attend the funeral of of Mr. Buchanan. Mrs. H. J. McDonald entertained at luncheon Sunday. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 M. St. Special diseases. Phone 959 DR. J. 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Phone 162 The following editorial appeared in the Star of Zion, a religious organ published at Ashville, North Carolina: Recently in the heart of this city, at an early hour of the night, only four blocks from the police station, a highly respected colored minister a leader among his people, with his wife and a friend, was set upon by three half-drunken white men. One of them seized the wife of the minister and hurled her around; but before he could do more, her husband, with the aid of some white gentlemen who came to the rescue, put them to flight. The police being summoned, caught the ruffians, and they were tried the next morning before the recorder. All were charged with assault, and one was fined $15, and the other two, 5 each with cost. The colored minister, who is the editor of one of their church papers, naturally feels aggrieved over the lightness of this punishment, and we, for one, sympathize with him. The relation between the races in Charlotte has always been one of the most friendly character all due to the influence of their leaders. That there are bad Negroes among them, no one denies; yet we doubt whether you can find better ones than can also be found here. These men pay taxes, are good citizens, and are a valuable asset to any city. They have a right to protection, and if a Negro, attacking a white woman at night, would be fined $15, then our colored friends have no ground of complaint; but they, as well as we, have an idea that the Negro would be dealt with differently. Justice should be blind to difference between white and black. We of the South justly claim that we can work out the Negro problem far better than the North; but we shall never succeed, until white and black receive the same treatment at the hands of the law, and punishment for crime be graded according to the offense, and not according to the color. The fourth quarterly conference has gone into history. Rev. Dr. Jacobs, presiding elder, was pleased with the success of the church this conference year. Lane Chapel paid him in full and is now ready for the annual conference which will convene at Richmond, Mo., Nov. 3d. The Lane Chapel fair is now in progress. Large crowds are attending nightly and it promises to be a great success. Dudley.. Theatre! 1 MME. BAUM'S Hair Goods Are the Best Made.** Real Hand Made Human Creole Hair Latest Styles always my style. We sell Creole Hair Goods, Wigs, Paita, Braids, Puffs, and Transformations. Hair is bulk, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs, toilet articles. We guarantee them to COMB and WASH and for the CRIMP to remain THE OLD RELIABLE MME. BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM 486—8th Ave. NEW YORK CITY. Send 2c stamp today for Catalogue. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. 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Young, who had been visiting her parents and relatives at her home in Xenia, Ohio, met her husband, Rev. W. H. Young, who has been attending the Baptist convention at St. Louis. She will accompany Rev. Young to Jacksonville, ill, where he will assist Rev. Scrubb in a revival meeting. Of all social affairs of recent date, the one which occurred last Thursday evening, Oct. 14, when Mr. Ernest Curatis, 907 St. Louis St., was the most delightful and interesting host. He was assisted in serving an exquisite and elaborate six course dinner by his aunt, Mrs. Thomason and Mr. Thomason. Beautiful place cards were found by the Misses Beulah Day, Edythe Osborn, Carrie M. Foster, Doris B. Cooper; Messrs Johnson, Hobart Moss, Harrison Thomason, and the host, Ernest Curtis. The dinner hours, in which toasts, addresses, jokes, etc., were 'intermingled with the following course dinner was a most enjoyable and enviable scene: First course—grape fruit; second course—creams of tomato soup and wafers; third course—boiled fresh mackerel with tomato sauce, French fried potatoes, French pens, brown bread; fourth course—Asparagus salad and wafers; fifth course—angel food cake and whipped cream; sixth course—demitasse and cheese wafers. After dinner, games were indulged in for a pleasant diversion. The succeeding pleasure, the host, Mr. Curtis held in store for his guests was a visit to the DuLux theatre. Autos were called into service at this juncture. But the climax and joy of the evening was reached when the party after enjoying the theater also partaking of refreshments at the DuLux upon the gracious solicitation of the host, and also visiting the People's drug store and there being served to all the delicacies of the season by the prompt and skillful service of the attendants by the magnanimous request of Mr. Curtis, the host, then the party being chaperoned by Mrs. V. J. Foster, followed these pleasures up by an automobile drive throughout the city. Never such a succession of such elaborate pleasures has been extended by any host or hostess. Mr. Curtis' guests were lost for words to express their appreciation for such unstinted joy, such unlimited pleasure and surprises their host had arranged specially. Such expressions as "This is life; "Mr. Curtis is a royal entertainer," etc., were heard very frequently. After crowding all that possibly could be crowded into one evening, Mr. Curtis being laden with compliments, congratulations upon his success as being the king of hosts, instructed his chauffeur to see that each one of the guests reached home safely. The Rev. T. A. Harvey for the last two years, pastor of the Benton avenue A. M. E. church, has returned form Kansas City, where he attended a district conference of the A. M. E. church and was assigned to a pastorate in San Diego, California. About Wednesday, Oct. 20, Rev. Harvey, wife and little son will leave for Sa_n Diego, where he will become pastor of the First A. M. E. church. En route they will stop over in Sedalia and spend a day or so with Mrs Harvey's relatives. Rev. R. J. Robinson, who was pastor of the A. M. E. church in Joplin, has been assigned to succeed Dr. Harvey in this city. During his attendance on the Kansas City conference, Rev. Harvey was honored by being elected a delegate to the general conference of the A. M. E. church to be held in Philadelphia next may. He anticipates attending the conference. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Thomason were host and hostess to a delightful luncheon which was served in a most dainty style, the menu being excellently prepared solely by the host. They were assisted in serving by Mr. Ernest Curtis. Mr. Thomason is pronounced one of the very best chefs of the country. Coveres were laid for Mrs. Roberts, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Tinny, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Thomas Vaughan, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Rankin Tomason, Mrs. Jas. Hardrick. Mr. and Mrs. Thomason served by Mr. Curtis, the following three course menu: Wafers—lobster au gratin, French fried potatoes, hot biscuits, threaded lettuce, pomenta dressing—angel food cake, cream—assorted nuts—demitasse. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster were host and hostess to an enjoyable farewell dinner tendered Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Harvey, ere they depart for San Diego, Call., also Capt. Thomas Campbell, who will depart in a few days for Denver, Colo., also welcoming to the present pastor, Rev. R. J. Robinson, who was also special guest. The table was beautiful in its appointments of various At 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14, Flag Day was fittingly observed at Lincoln High school. The following splendid program was rendered. An appreciative and representative number was present, who greatly enjoyed the exercises: Invocation, Rev. J. H. McAllister; remarks, Principal McAdams; song, America; paper, History of Our Flag, Miss E. V. Osborn; paper, Why the Negro Should Be Proud of Our Flag, Thelma Gray; song, Columbia the Lord of the Ocean; Lesson of the Flag; raising flag; Pledge and Salute, by an old soldier, Mr. George Crittendon. An address of eloquence which held all visitors and students in rapt attention was in the most lofty manner delivered by Capt. Thomas Campbell, of Denver, Colorado, subject—The Flag and the Man, which was so nobly handled by one who had experienced. Song, Star Spangled Banner, concluded the afternoon's exercises. Miss Edwina H. Smith was the honored guest of Miss Edythe M. Young, who entertained with a delightful drive Monday afternoon. Notices about amusements, or anything for which money is charged, is advertising pure and simple, and that is just what The Topeka Plaindealer and all other newspapers are selling. It's our stock in trade, and when we pass it out and receive nothing in return just because Mr. A or Mr. B is a good fellow and conducts a fine enterprise, it increases his cash receipts, while we are drawing nearer to the poor house. We have to hire mechanics, buy paper, ink, oil, gas, electricity, etc., and when we fail to pay off on the first of each month, there's something doing. Correspondents, agents, etc., please impress these facts upon your mind, that boosting someones business for nothing will not pay these bills take due notice and govern their pens and well ment enthusiasm accordingly.—Manager of The Topeka Plaindealer. Gibson Chapel, C. P. church is undergoing a siege of repairing, which has long been needed. Excellent work is being accomplished by the pastor, Rev. A. E. Rankin, members and friends. Mrs. Hayes, of Saint Louis, who had spent several months with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Baker, returned to her home. Mrs. Charles Ellison on Friday evening entertained with a party in honor of Mrs. Hayes ere her departure for Saint Louis. All present enjoyed the social function immensely, declaring Mrs. Ellison an ideal hostess. On Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 16, from 4 to 5 o'clock at the beautiful residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Clark, Washington avenue, an elegant reception was held in honor of Mrs. T. A. Harvey, who will depart for San Diego, Cali., and Mrs. Thos Vaughan, of Chicago, who has for the past two weeks been house guen of her sister, Mrs. James Hardrick of Dolleson Place. Mrs. Vaughan will also depart on the following evening for Columbia, to pay her mother a visit ere she returns home. The afternoon was a delightful, spring like one, and about thirty-five ladies were in attendance, wher greatly enjoyed the very timely and beautifully arranged reception. The guests owe the pleasure of again meeting the ladies and saying goodbyes to the members of the A. M. E. church, who left nothing undone to make this social function complete. Dainty refreshments were served to all. Those in the receiving line as well as those who so graciously served are due many pretty compliments. Mrs. Vaughan and Mrs. Harvey very graciously invited all the ladies to pay them a visit at their respective homes. OLATHE, KANSAS. Thursday night, October 7, the Masonic Lodge and O. E. S. Chapter gave a first class musical program at their hall. This was inleed a successful entertainment. Mrs. Chas. Coleman, Miss Crump and Rev. Jackson attended the Baptist State Convention in Lawrence. They report an excellent session. Miss Gray of Lawrence, Kan., is at the Deaf and Dumb Institute this week sewing. "At the Village Post Office," a musical play given by the Second Baptist Sunday School and Apostolic Aid Society Friday night in the Masonic hall was a decided success. Miss Minnie Bradford of Holiday attended the Johnson County Teachers' Association in Olathe Saturday. A literary society was organized last Thursday night at the A. M. E. Church. The following officers were elected: President, Prof. P. G. Porter; vice president, Mrs. Bar- THE MAGC SHAMPOO DRILL AND HAIR STRAKEMENT MAILED DAILY WHILE IN U.S. 400 POSTAGE PAID SEND HONEY BY POST OFFICE MOREY DURER Address all letters to Meek Shampoo Drink Co. Minneapolis, Mn. not to individuals. 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The citizens of Lexington will lose one of their substantial citizens who will make Sioux City, Iowa, his future home, in the person Mr. W. M. Bershers and wife. We wish them a happy and pleasant change. Rev. Rozzell and Rev. S. Denney, with their good people, were present at the Mayflower Baptist Church, Sunday, October 17th. Rev. R. W. Williams conducted the meeting and many of the people of Lexington were present and a delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. W. H. Smith, wife of Rev. W. H. Smith, is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Pearl Clark, a resident of Lerington, is in the hair work and has been for five years. If you want your hair treated call and see Mrs. Clark. All work is guaranteed to be perfectly satisfactory. Mrs. F. T. Bolton was in attendance at the State Convention which met at St. Louis and reported a great session. Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mr. Virgil Johnson were called to Kansas City to the bedside of Mrs. Douglas, who has been in the hospital for some time, after undergoing an operation. The scribe was out and visited school No. 2, and found Miss Glover Hawkins, the teacher, instilling the principles of education into the minds of the young children, and the little children are learning very fast. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Mr. Henry Harris of Excelsior Springs, Mo., spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Indiana Perry. ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Etec, in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufactures in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Crooked Switch 256 Each; 24 Inch 568 Each. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR STRAINEMENT MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. 400 POSTAGE PAID AND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY DROP address all letters to Mack Shampoo Dairy Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. ADTS CROWNING GLORY—And every hair was will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb content, but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomadeool Heater, price $10. Liberal terms to agents literature today. PANY. MINNEAPOLI, MINNESOTA eet & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. - 'Phone 52 We regret very much that our beloved pastor and wife, Rev. H. E. Green and Mrs. Green, have been moved from us this year. They did a great work while I a our midst, and left a host of warm friends, and while here won the highest respect of all. They were succeeded by Rev. McAllister of Coffeyville, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Perry are the happy parents of a girl, born October 19. Mr. Jerry Freeman of Lexington spent Sunday in Higginsville. Messrs. Isadore Workeuff, Leslie Gilmore and Wm. Meadows metored to Lexington Sunday. Mrs. C. V. Brown, who has been ill, is reported convulsive. Mastur Henry Haynes and sister Susan are unable to attend school on account of illness. We hope for their speedy recovery and to see them in our midst soon. Hon. W. T. Vernor, ex-registrar U. S. treasure, delivered an elequent address to a large and appreciative audience at St. James A. M. E. church October 4. Miss Anna M. Britt entertained Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Green, Prof. and Mrs. W. R. Fulbright at a delicious luncheon Monday evening in honor of Dr. Vernon. Mrs. Mollie Garner, formerly of this city, who now lives in Leavenworth, Kan., is the guest of her brothers, Mesars. John and George Frazier. Hon. A. W. Lloyd of St. Louis, Mo., spent a few hours in the city enroute to Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. W. R. Fulbright, who has been visiting in Oklahoma, returned from an extended visit last week. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cross spent Monday in the city, guests of Mrs. Amis Franklin. Rev. Cross had some improvement work done on his place while here. Died, in this city, Saturday, October 16, Mr. Charles Taylor. He was the stepfather of Mrs. Isaiah Benton. He was a very prosperous farmer in Oklahoma until he lost his health. He was an ideal Christian gentleman, loved by all who knew him. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Benton and her bereaved family. Prof. W. R. Fulbright, principal of Douglas school, is making a wonderful improvement in our school system. He is meeting with great success because he has the cooperation of every parent as well as his assistants, Miss Anna M. Britt of room No. 2 and Mrs. Dora Johnson of room No. 1. ```markdown ``` $25.00 Home Training Course Free! Born from $15.00 to $25.00 per week — house. Diploma gives. 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- SEM 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. W. L. MAJORS, President W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Q For Negroes! Colored Man, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Can 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. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Franklin entertained Saturday evening, Oct. 16 in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. The rooms were decorated with white chrysanthemums and ferns. An arch was made of flowers for the couple to sit under and one for the punch bowl. The following program was rendered: Vocal solo—One Fleeting Hour, Prof. A. J. Scales. Address—Rev. C. Lane. Vocal solo—My Heart, Miss E. L. Franklin. The marriage ceremony, revised to suit the occasion was performed by Rev. W. Brown, assisted by Rev. Brown of Anadarko. Vocal solo—A Perfect Day, Mrs. T. M. Wright. Refreshments were served at a late hour to the guests. The cake deserves special mention. It was white with silver and white rose decoration. The Reverend and his good wife were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. NOWATA, OKLA. During the Nowata County fair here last week, Mr. Charles Moore was awarded eight first prizes and seven second prizes on chickens and a variety of vegetables. This is something out of the ordinary in Oklahoma. Rev. A. Moore and orphan singers of Austin, Texas, entertained a large crowd at the First Baptist church Thursday night. Mr. Gray Keys left for Muskogee Friday. Mrs. Myrtle Porter, of Tulsa, was here last week. Mrs. Cinda Lee was in Parsons last week. Mr. James Askins is with the Riley Dispensing company. Mr. George Campbell is out again after being sick for several weeks. Mr. Dalmas Groemer has returned to teaching the season with Goll- ECHOES FROM THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES. (By Dennis S. Thompson.) There are so many times when many of us, feel that men and women, in public life, do not measure up to such a standard as we have expected, and are ready to shower upon them unjust criticisms, and begin a tirade against them in order to curtail their usefulness. This spirit is a spirit however, that should not be encouraged; in passing judgment upon others there is always one question that should be considered, the question of what we would do, and how we would act, if we were in the other fellow's shoes. While we must encourage, and hope for the best, in our public men and women, if we should come upon one which we feel is not up to the proper standard, we should find, first, what their weakness is, and then, endeavor to help them. If it were possible for us to know the inner life of every person that we meet and come in contact with daily, I have often thought what a different people we would be, and how much better the world would be. If we could peep into the hearts of the great throngs that promenade the streets each day, if we could only see their inner lives bared—the disconcertedness of their daily lot, the broken ambitions, the anguish, and with what good grace they face the present life, so narrowed from the range of youthful dreams. How loyal they as, to the day's work, so shrunken from early hopes, with what resignation they adopt themselves to imperfect companionships; under the hard surface life of those we meet, and mingle with daily, lies the human heart. When we are able to see that heart, I have no doubt we will all be better creatures, and be fair enough in our considerations, to judge justly, to speak more kindly, and to help bridge over and strengthen the defects in the lives of our fellowmen. In the realm of business, it is just the same, as $i_n$ the case of the individual. Every man who engages in business will have more or less opposition; it is opposition that gives him a boost, and enables him to succeed, and the man who has no opposition will not have any business in a short while. But there is an opposition that hurts, if persistently practiced. There are some people who for instance may subscribe for a newspaper, and probably may read for a year or more, and then become dissatisfied with the policy of the paper, and order it discontinued without paying for it, insensible of the fact that hundreds of others, are doing the same thing, and that it requires money to buy grease, to make the machinery run smoothly. It is a thing not always done intentionally, but in many cases, an oversight on the part of the individual. So many of us are careless about retaining friends; sometimes we lose them through being inattentive, and then again through our failure to be pleasant and agreeable, which cost so little, but which serve as hooks to grapple and hold our friends. Of times we discard our old friends for new ones, and at other times take needless offense at imaginary rebuffs, severing the most sacred ties. Too often we become vexed at trifling things, and turn our backs on our trust friends. At times we are incapable of permanent endeavorment, and flit from friendship to friendship, but find no repose for our hearts in any. But when we have made friends and taken them into our lives, we should appreciate and cherish them as the costliest jewels. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mrs. Pernila Thompson is some-what indisposed this week. what indisposed this week. New and Mrs. Houston, of Kansas City, visited friends here Sunday, Rev. Houston occupied the pulpit at the Oak Ridge Baptist church, in the forenoon. At night Rev. Thurston of Kansas City, preached. The Sunday school was reorganized with R. W. Coran, as superintendent. Mrs Susan Hocker and sister, Mrs. Grant of Sinal, was the guests of Mrs. Pernina Thompson, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dunn, announce the birth of a son, Oct. 16. Mother and habe are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson, have begun work on their new residence. CHANUTE, KANSAS. Mrs. Glover is indisposed at this writing. The Baptist church was without a pastor Sunday. sending out invitations for a banquet to be given on the evening of Oct. 31st. Mrs. Fred Goodseal has been in disposed for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Tivis gave a dance Friday night at the Knights of Pythias hall. Mr. Henry Bradley is still in Boston. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Mr. Beason is again in the city. Several attended the fall fair in Chetopa last week. B. Jones of Chetopa was in the city Friday. Ventere and Williams declared vengeance on rats Wednesday. They made a nice haul of eleven, and they were some rats. Dr. L. L. Ryan was called to Ketchum again Monday. E. Warren is again helping Mr. Leadman with his street work. Rev R. L. Green left Tuesday to attend the conference at Tulsa. A good report was sent up from the Methodist church.. The Religious Congress held at the Methodist church Sunday night was fine and all were well pleased. Dr. L. I. Ryan was called to Ketchum Tuesday to the Blyse home. Mrs. Lizzie Ray of Dunlap, who has been visiting relatives, left Thursday for Omaha for a visit with her daughters. A. Rider came in from is farm Saturday. Rev C. J. Jennings left for Bartlesville Friday. Mesdames Ollie Hamilton and Larry Williams of Radley, Kan., passed through the city Sunday from McAlester. Mrs. N. E. Edmonds of Danville, who is visiting relatives in the city, went to Chetopa Saturday for a visit with her mother-in-law. Mrs. R. L. Green was in the city over Sunday with her husband, reporting everything in good shape in District No. 6. J. Davis was in from Welch to spend Sunday with his mother. He states that school work in District No. 16 is very good. Mrs. James Hardrick was in from District No. 21 to spend Sunday with her husband. Everyting moving nicely, is the report. Rev. Conley and Mrs. Muldrew were quietly married Thursday evening.. We hope for them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. Both are highly respected by all. Mr. Clark, a subject of Great Britain, was in the city a few days the latter part of the week enroute to Coffeyville. He belongs to the Brotherhood of Locomotive England. WEWOKA, OKLA. The County Court is in session now for a season and the docket is crowded with cases concerning the colored people more or less. But it is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Our brilliant young Negro attorney, C. E. Corbett, is showing his ability and wonderful energy. He cleared three of his five clients this week in the criminal cases he defended and disposed of the other two according to his wishes; and, in every case, the opposing attorney or attorneys were white. It means much to get Negroes to patronize a Ngero lawyer in this part of the country in a small town like this, but Mr. Corbett is making them see who will really and conscientiousy take interest in their causes. There is plenty of work here for Mr. Corbett and our people are beginning to pile it upon him. Mrs. J. J. Chandler returned this week from Mississippi, where she paid an extended visit to Eudora West Point and other places in the state among friends and relatives whom she had not seen for several years. She reports a splendid trip, but does not like the old state as well as Oklahoma. Miss Elizabeth Walker, having been sick for two weeks at Philander Smith College, Little, Rock., Ark. returned home Friday night in company with her mother for a week or two, or until she regains sufficient strength to compete with her Normal freshmen classmates in those fascinating questions in Latin, algebra, etc., that are so pleasing alike to both students and teachers at the college. Miss Walker's many friends hope she will soon be able to take her place in the class. Mrs. J. R. Coffey closed the summer term of her school with appropriate exercises. The occasion was a splendid showing for the children as well as the teacher. The school seems to be the best small school in the county in all respects. The children seem to come out of good homes and they were sealously interested in their book work. Many of the children were neither tardy nor absent during the whole term. Probably no other school in the county made such a record. The schools of the county are requested to use November 14 as Education Day, and, where convenient, have an educational sermon preached on that Sunday. The plans for Douglass school have been under consideration to the extent that nothing more is left to be done till the arrival of the hour for the final services. Rev. H. F. S. Johnson, the Negro surgeon of Muskogee, Okla., will preach at this place on that occasion, and will tell the town what education has done, is doing, and will do in the church, the home, and state for all times, countries and peoples. Everybody should hear this great philosopher. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Rev. Henderson and L. S. Brown attended the preachers' convention at Muskogroe last week. Rev. H. H. Williams, Rev. T. J. Orange and Mrs. Jessie Clark were visitors at the First Baptist church in Anadarko Sunday. Mrs. Ruth Graves is still on the sick list. The A. M. E. church convention will be held here next week. Rev. Wm. Tucker of the Christian church spoke at the C. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at the Pastors' Rally. Rev. Knowles of Anadarke is in the city. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday. Mrs. Mittle Stanley of Topeka spent Saturday and Sunday visiting her son, Martin Stanley, and other friends. Mrs. Thomas Bolten and daughter, Miss Valmer, attended the three-day fair at the church in Paxico. Miss Gertrude Simpson left Wednesday for Strong City on account of the illnes of her sister, Mrs. Will Robinson. Richard Wallace spent Saturday and Sunday in Paxico and attended the fair, reporting a fine time. STERLING, KAN. On the evening of October 12, 1915, at the home of Mr. I. N. White, more than twenty guests were present at a birthday party given in honor of Mrs. Lummie Adams, who has made her home in this vicinity for more than a year. Mrs. Adams says this event was the first of its kind to occur in all the past twenty-five years of her life and it was made so very pleasant by her many warm friends that she said; "I really think I must have two in one year." Green and yellow were the color scheme, and Panic was the interesting game of the evening, Mr. Claud White winning first prize and Miss Cora Bradshaw second. Since Mrs. Adams had been so highly and royally entertained so often, she felt it her duty to entertain as best she could this bunch of broad-hearted citizens of this city, and was everly proud to have the opportunity to return a part of many past pleasures. The evening was spent in games and conversation, and at a late hour a bountiful four course lunch was served, after which the hostess put many beautiful and useful presents on exhibition, with many cheerful "thank you's" to the surrounding crowd. The hostess was loyally and faithfully assisted by Mrs. Alonzo Williams and Mrs. Mattle White. The house was beautifully decorated with silax, marigolds, cosmos, coxcombs, nasturtiums and sweet alyssums. The crowd of twenty guests departed wishing Mrs. Adams many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Mrs., Rev. O. H. White, Mrs. Sara Stewart, Mrs. Mattle White and husLand, Mrs. Mary Coleman and husband, Mrs. Polly Bland and husband, Misses Letha Stewart, Cora Bradshaw, Leona Fyche, Menara. Claud White of Wichita, Curl Kerns, Donald Kerns, Frank Williams, Robert Lowry and Henry Jackson. One of the most up-to-date and good time house parties of the season was that which was given by Mrs. Della Bland and Miss Fyche at the home of Mrs. D. Bland, on Saturday evening, October 16. The dining table was beautifully decorated with two large bouquets of nasturtiums, and at serving time each of the guests was requested to find their places at table. Cards bearing their names were at each of the twelve places, and immediately a dainty three course luncheon was served. The hostesses were assisted by Mrs. Pearl Klowa, a sister of Mrs. Bland. The evening was spent in various games, while Miss Grace Gulliford and others furnished piano music at different times. Mr. Klowa rendered some charming mandolin solos which were enjoyed by all. Five out of town guests were present and nearly thirty attended. All departed at a late hour after having a "acrumpulous" good time of old. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. F. L. Bennett and daughter Dorothy left Monday for Chicago, ill., for a two weeks' visit with friends. Mr. Turner Brannon and Miss Jessie Miller were quietly married last week by Rev. Walter Brannon. Mr. Nick Chiles and Mr. A. D. Griffin were in the city last week. Mrs. Corinna Battis Smith returned from Winfield, Kan., Tuesday night. Burrell Neeley of Hutchinson is in the city. The Williams Jubilee Singers arrived in the city Saturday night and a quartet composed of the men of the company gave a number at the A. M. E. church and at the Calvary Baptist church Sunday night. They appeared at the Central Christian Church Monday and Tuesday evenings. Mrs. Gitora Foster is visiting with friends in St. Louis, Mo. The "Just a Few" Club, composed of Messrs. Prince Edwards, Will Howard and Sam Oliver, entertained with an evening party Friday night, October 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chinneth, 530 N. Waco avenue. The rooms were artistically decorated in the club colors, yellow and white. The evening was upent informally. By special request Mrs. Corinne Bettis-Smith gave two readings and Miss Anna Smith gave two vocal numbers. At a late hour a delicious lunch consisting of sandwiches, fruit, salad, ice cream, cake and coffee was served to the following guests: Misses Alva Fines of Independence, Kan., Pearl Rhodes, Anna Smith, Lauren Edwards, Harriet Chinneth, Isis Brooks, and Mesdames D. Johnston, Fay Anderson, Lizzie Humphrey, Myrtle Letcher, Irene Garrett, Frank Bynum, Marie Fines, Corinne Smith, Edward Reeves, Eliza Vernon, Ella Chinneth; Messrs. Roy Huff, Sylvester Wells, Bland Brown, Fay Anderson, Leater Taylor, Milton Chinneth, Clayton Dudley and Edward Reeves. WEIR, KAN. Rev. J. W. Johnson, the new A. M. E. pastor, returned here on the 13th, bringing his wife with him. They have no children. Rev. F. H. Prentice, pastor of St. John's church, who went to Alabama on the 6th of September to visit his mother and father, returned on the 14th, looking fine, and says he had a pleasant visit. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, held his first quarterly meeting here on the 17th, and while here the members of the church surprised their new pastor on the 15th. The party was led to the parsonage by Mrs. Mary Eastman. "There Is Rest for the Weary" was sung, after which all had a pleasant time. Donations ranging from a 25c sack of sugar to a 50-lb. sack of flour were presented-the pastor. Mrs. Ida Rolfe left here on the 16th for Kansas City to visit her mother and sister. Jerry Borders is on the sick list. SPECIAL NOTICE! By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. 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