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meee ‘tiie eel! . . = wre eae — ra 7 . : | eK i EA L E R Res, | p = “we Ww = ) le Bs Sey, ' 7 4 cea | -__ oo Orel 7 Seventeenth Year. Nu TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING OCT. 29 1915. - Price $1.50 Per Year. SL + The Mexicans Should Keep Quiet a Few Minutes; the President Is too Busy With Matrimonial Affairs to Notice Them So = mip — eee ee z where we met our friend Hookef, and the best service to be found any] auxillaries of the church are made! atand. Dr. Whittaker is the fits s OBSER \ ] ED B Y who conducts the leeding barber] place in the atate. up of feithfol, upright Christian wo-| of doctor we want to see all eve shop and found him still on the §od.| Fre. N, C. Blatr is manufacturing] ™en who can be counted on to do] the country, one who will push el = Pa : . . Mr. H. N. Gray, who Is head chef], heir tonie and meeting with great | their whole duty. This same spirit} ored enterprises and help mak oo at the Saddlerock Cafe, is ane’ ef] success, Her son, Mr. Morton con-| characterize the men who are of-| business for he people. By dota : THE EDI | OR the best in the country, @ fine| ducts 9 clothes cleaning and press-| Acials of the church, this we can have places for our fe - young man full of push Ee establishment at her residence.| Mr. William Shakespeare te em-| dies and enjoy themselves wither At Wichita Ye Scribe Met Sena- fp ‘tor Weeks, a Presidential a Possibility. Stops in Other Kansas Towns Shows the Colored People tare Making Com- 6 mendable Progress. ever at Winfield, Arkansas City and Inlependence en route to Coffeyville and Parsons, Kans. during the past two weeks, also spent a few hours at Paola. At Wichita we made the trip to see Senator Weeks of Mas- sachuectts who Is a candidate for president. We met and conversed with him and heard him make two speeches and we are favorably im- preased that if he is nominated and elected president of these United States he will make a good officia: and come as near dispensing with patronage and transacting the busi- ness imposed upon hiin fair and in. partial as any candidate that we Lnow who is now before the Repul- licans for nomination. He is well versed upon conditions of the Amer- fcan people and knows thelr wants and needs. (ile does not give Pres- ident Wilson any credit for prevent- ing’ war between this country and any other nation for the reason that the United States has never wanted to go to war with anyone while Mexico has destroyed millions of dollars.cf American property and murdered severs! hundred citizens President Wilson has never seen any reason why he, should intervene, dis- turb or protect Its citizens, yet he could go over to the litle republic of Hayti where a few colored people oceepy and took a naval ship and subdued them, and then took pos-, session of their country. They are powerlers and have no way of measuring arms with a government ke thie, There were several Republican representativs from over the state and ether states who met and coun- selted with Mr, Weeks and assured hia the'r support for prealdent, While Kansas has its next delegation te the National Convontion they will have Senator Weeks in mind. A gloom hangs over, the city of Wichita and especially among the celered people on ateount of Ex Lieut. W. A, Bettis, late of the 23rd Kanaaa and now detective on police ferce'of Wichita. It was a coward- ly’ ect committed by a colored man, a low bred ruffian, Mr, Bettis is one among the best officers on the ferce and some of the people of Wichita think it was a put up Job to have him put out of the way on account of his activeness in per- ferming his duty and bringing crrminats to justice. de Is now confined in the St. Francis hospital under the care of physicians who are trying to restore his broken Hee to its original place. ‘The colored people of Wichita needs a few leaders in the commer- cial world as well as in the political arena. ‘There are some improve- meats going on at all times but not aa much a6 should be. In a busl- pone world. lewis and Taylor are conducting » successful second hand store at 521 N. Main St .and are doing » rood Lusiness and it is growing rap- aly. They are working hard and pringing things to pass, As they 1re duing other colored men could lo wt other towns and cities, Wich- ta has # few colored grocerics and onfectioneries that are doing well wo one drug store, The colored eople of the city are much elated wer the dry goods and combina- ion store opened by Mru. J, Hi. Van ez, wife of the state missionary, 8 $12 N. Main, She opened this}: calness on a smal! capita} and what] he's doing, others could do jn other! : owns. This is the hind of busi- eas we like to see our people en- ee, eee geet fe ett a Re ne eS Mr. H. Walker conducts a nice confectionery and grocery at 957 Meade. Miss Isis Brooks, our correspon- dent and agent for the Plaindealer, and all persons having news, sub- seriptions or other matter for this affice, will do well to see her, of sall at her residence, 1012 Ohio St. Mr. E. F. Thomas, head waiter 2 Hotel Easton, is a young man, ‘ull of push and Is fast forging his ay to the front. He was formerly £ Clinton, Mo., and understands is business and is succeeding. At the Court House, the colored aeople have two janitors, also a Icputy sheriff and jailer, a fire Jepartment and threo or four men on the police force. They also have colored men working on the streets but no teamsters on public. work; ‘and we see no reason why there should not be two or three colored teamsters on the streets. George Crouch, janitor at the court house came to Fort Scott, in 1874, then to Wichita where “he has resided for the past twenty years; has a wife and eight children, owns @ fine piece of property, an eight room house and he Is a highly res- pected citizen, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Fine have opened a fine cafe and Junch coun- ter, at 108 W. Elm St. Mrs. Fine is one of the finest catevess in this state. They are succeeding and have a nice first class place; every- thing is served up at reasonable prices, and once you eat a meal there you are always a cuatomer, Mr, and Mrs. Aaron Fuller have opened a first class rooming house, known as “Fullers Flats” at 527 N, Main; everything modern, first class rooms well fitted, everything neat and tidy. Mr. J. E. Lewis who was recently elected secretary of U. B. F. has ta- ken charge of the booke and is now assisting in pushing the order. eee At Winfield, Jumea Nichols has opened a first clasa barber shop and has a pool hall known as the Equality Barber Shop, fife is in the main portion of the business sec- tion of the city and his business ia carried on in u first class manner as Mr. Nichols ig a thorough race man, a widower, and has lived thirty-two summars, He Is intelli- gent and dignified and full of busi- ness and owns a home and if things keep up with h'm he wit! have a large bank gecount. We wore the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery and fam- lly. Mr. Montgomery {a our corres- pondent and is one of the biggest hearted, all round gentitmen in thix country, full of race pride, pub- lic #pirlted and is always willing to rush anything that ia mucitious and helpful to the race. The young people of Winfield have organized a literary sqclety and are planning to make it one of the best in the southwest, They are active and full of vim. Mr. Holden he president is a christian upright young man, full of push and en- rgy and we look forward to the ime when Mr. Holden will enter ha ministry, and we are sure he will make one of the best in the sountry, as the pulpit needs such}; nen as he. Mr, Jerre Miles, who works for! he plasterers, is a progressive! hristian gentleman and makes || isiends wherever be goes. 1 eee WS CEE = KE Ue eS OER Se caer ee CE a ce where we met our friend Hooke, who conducts the leeding barber shop and found him atill on the §obd. Mr. H. N. Gray, who Is head che? at the Saddlerock Cafe, is ane’ of the best in the country, a fine young man full of push and energy, owns @ good farm and other prop- erty. Ofe fs a single man so this is a chance for some good young woman to make the balance of ber life happy, if she would gst, Mr. Gray to se that way. 5 We met Mr. John Hockett of Hea- ly, Kans. formerly of Wichita. £2» has recently homesteaded and owns 160 acres of land and has a past In wheat and he said he was never So happy as when he left the strevt of Wichite, where be was forced te look for work each day, aaid-he found thet a bad proprositiony’ ~ wee ac + At Independence, we inet Mr. 0. W. Reddins. Mr, Reddins was bora in Texas and brought to Kansas by his parents when eleven years old, he now has one hundred acres tf wheat, forty acres of kaffir-corn and twenty acres in sorghum. He fs known as the sorghum king of Kansas; he manufactures and ships sorghum all over the country. He only recently purchased another farm and lives four and one half miles from town, He has a wife and five chifiren who are industri- ous and art aiding him in carrying on his great work. He owns horses mules, cattle, hogs and grows from five to six hundred chickens each year, in fact he is a man who moves and does things, os We also met T. W. Deloy, who is chef at the Dooth Hotel; he owns a nice five room house and enjoys the company of hie wife. die ja one of the leading citizens, ia progrea- sive and is moving along nicely. Mr. E. BE. Johnson who is employ-. ed by the Millers, who are the rich- eat family in Independence, owns | four houses and tots, and is a single man and this ls anothor chance for some young lady ta. de bappy. We passéd"on and stopped at Chorryvalle for an hour, and vis- ited our old friend, Robinson, He has one of the best grocery stores in Kanras, and is doing a good business and has most of the color- ed and a large portion of white irae. Evorybody likes to trade with him, as he carries a completo line of goods and in courteous in his business deslings. +4¢ Parsons, which is hoadquarten. of the M. K. & T., we found several colored men employed-as porters und in the raltroad yards, on the track and oné colored track foreman In the person of Mr. McMurry, who is mak- ‘ing good. Parsons ix a good town ind there are lots of colored people. Jowever, there [a lots of room for improvement alorg business lines that can be made as they ought to have three or four good grocery stores, when they have but one and t is combined with a confectionéfy; also one restaurant, one physician, Dr. Smith, who is making good and paving all the practice he can attend, Mrs. J. Henderson, 513 S, Second treet conducts one of the best mil- inery stores among colored people n the West, She started a short while ago in the front room of her ouse, hut her business has grown 0 that she has been able to erect # ce concrete building on one of her ots and has a display of fine mil- inery and enjoys a large trade mong both white and colored peo- le—mostly white, Miss Cozetta Parris, formerly of Saint Paul, and Iso a sister of Frank A, Harris, a ormer Topeka printer, ts assisting er in the work, Miss Harris js an ccomplihed young lady and Is fast |, i i RN ea ae and the best service to be found any place in the atate, # Mrs. N. C. Blair is manufacturing a hair tonic and meeting with great success, Her son, Mr. Morton con- ducts @ clothes cleaning and press- ing establishment at her residence. Mrs, Aritha Dorsey Clayton con- ducts a» beauty parlor and gives in- structions alone that line and is do ing a fine business, and is considered ope of the best in the state. She has turned out several students, Bhe hae three sweet little children who are of great pleasure and hap- piness to the household and espect- ally to “Grandmother” Dorsey, whe dglighte in pleasing her grand. children, She is now nearly eighty years’ ef age and almost as active as the grendchildren. She enjoys good health and in very reserve and in- talligent, and it is pleasing to heat her tell of early day adventures of the American people, both colored and white. Mra, Dorsey is a Vir ginian by birth and was taken to Texas when a child. She has three children living: Mra. Knave, of &t. Joseph, Mo.; John M. Dorsey of The Plaindealer and Mrs. Aritha Clay- ton of Parsons, where she makes her home. Parsons can proudly boast of some very fine musical talent both instru: mental and vocal. Miss Bessie Le- MISS VICTORY NUESTFIELD, a Popular Tencter of Chetopa. ola Eades, daughter of Mrs. Amelia J, Watley, 2213 Corning, 13 a young singer, has a fine soprano voice and hag but few equals, She attended Rangeton Univ isity, where she took voice culture and hws als> taken everal private lessons. She traveled with Prof. Page's Jubilee singers, m a tour though parts of Texas tad Oklahoma, and was known te coon af the finest singers in the country, ‘There jubilee singers were che best advertisement the school ver had. Miss Eades Is now willing © uceept a position with a good ‘oncelt company of first-class repu- at‘on, and whoever obtains her ser- vices can make no mistuke, She is now chorister at Mount Pleasant: Baptist church, also instructor in mu sic and [a succeeding nicely. Since seing out of school she has sung in veveral places in ‘Texas and Okla- homa by special invitation and has. een highiy con phimnted Ly the critics of euch state, Rev. Pierce, formerly of Cherokee, pastor of New Hope Buptist church fs doing fine and just recently took charge of the chuich. He is well liked hy the people and the members are rallying to his support. We visited the A. M. E, church, Brown Chapel, of Which Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., is pastor, This is his second year and we must say that we never enjoyed a better sermon than thst preached by him on Sun- day evening. ile has a good congre- gation, made up of intelligent pro- gressive, Christian people who are working hard to advance the cause of Christianity and the church. They have a good cholr and we must say that Mr. Simeon Oliver Clay- ton is one of the finert singera we have ever heaid in a church choir, His voice thrilla and electrifier his auditors and he is worth hundreds of dollars a month to any church, and we would that all churches in the country could have his services. It would be worth thouxands of dollars in the advance of Christlunity among the race if we could have him visit the different chuiches and sing. Rev. Green Iv preparing to build an ndd tien to bis chunh which will peuutify umd adorn the efty of Pare rons, rot only wil] it be w credit to he colored but to the white people ag. well) The church is locned Jn the entra! part of the city and is the est situated colored church tn the tate of Kanras, ev. Greene ‘s ortunate in having a wife who is a ighly cultured Christlan lady and]: . good church worker, She too is! joing her duty slong that Jine and aI : jolng much good for Parsons. The]; eUaiiaries OF ENO CHUFCH are Macc up of fsithfol, upright Christian wo- men who can be counted on to do their whole duty. This same) spirit characterize the men who are of- Aciale of the church, Mr. William Shakespeare is em- ployed at one of the biggest fur- niture houses of that town and is do- ‘ng well. Mr. Pearle Tipton, the house mov- er, la making money, having all the work he can take care of. He has recently purchased an automobils to use in his line of work. ‘The public schools of Parsons are doing nicely under the direction.of Prof. E. A. Clarke, who has been Principal of Douglass school for a number of years, The school has a large enrollment and it was Prof. Clarke who suggested the name of this school in honor of Frederick, Douglass, but the school board ia trying to have it appear that the school was named for Stephen A. Douglas but this Is wrong and should be repudiated as it is to hon or Frederick Douglas one of the most noted coMted men of the time. Miss Julia Barclay one of the teachers of this school, whose home is at Marblerock, Iowa is one of the best teachera of the grades that she handles, of any teacher in the state. For a number of years she tqught a mixed school in Iowa. , She is highly educated and accom- plixhed young lady and has made swany frrends since being at Par-' wns, She makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Daniels, 1422 our Aw. Mr. Danicts has lived nete for thirty two years, is a plas- terer and owns 4 beautiful home, all modern und up to-date. Mr. and Mis, Daniels are among the app est people of Parsons and have been arairied for the past quarter of a century. Miss Victoria Nestficld, a teacher of the schouls ut Chetopa, is wer- ving her fourth year. She ls w high- ty accomplished young lady, owns a home and has money in the bank. ‘the Woman who {a coining mons ey Is Mrs. Dickerson who is a chris- tian healer, She has visits from all nationalities, rich and poor and she has performed wonders and made muny a sou) happy who came to her in sorrow and woe. She has 4 host of friends and they say that she anowers every question put to her. ace At Coffeyville, Kans, the color ed people seem to be moving along nicely, but of course there is room for improvement, Muny ppple uc building homes or improving their old ones und there are three govs churches. The residence property does not compure with the church- ts, so the people are building let- ter homes. The &. and M. Drug store owred by Eugleson and Morzs is doing a fine businesx, The story is loca- ted ut 705 Union Ave. Mr, Eagle- son 18 one of the finest pharmacist on the state hawng «served in the Santa Fe hospital of Topeka for a number of years and as a pill rol- ier, he has few equals. He is courteous, polite and full of busi-| nesa und is making his drug store pay. Mr. Morris is another young | man who owns good farm land and other property and recently bought a Cole automobile from Walter Johnson, the famous base ball pitcher of Y/sshington, D. C., whose home is at Coffeyville. The ma- chine ix a 55 horsq power and is one of the best in Coffeyville. We jad the pleasure of riding over the main thoroughfare at a sixty mile gait, but we had to eall him down on speed un we did hot care to leave the carty at that time. He is making} noney and we hope great things of | him in the future, Dr, Whittaker deserven mach | redt for the support he ix giving y. asanc, Ur. Whittaker is the kind of doctor wa want to see all ever’: the country, one who will push eal. ored enterprises and help make? business for he people. By deiag' this we can have places for our fae dics and enjoy themselves witheet being insulted or going to a white place and being refused. = Mr. and Mre. A, D. Grant are a happy young couple who are enjey- ing life. Mr. Grant a chef amd do- ing well. Mr. Claude Skinner, who owns « nice homé and employed at the Cesg- don Bank, Is a newly married wae’ and he and wife are enjoying iis: They have a baby six monthe eld, &° fine boy who le the very Image of its" father. me Miss Alice Goods. conducts & dag, rooming house at 505 Union avense., Mr. N. B. Anderson, proprister of the Almetta club has a barber shag, cigar store and pool room im een‘ nection, He is doing well and owns | good property and is a. progrenaizy , man, fast coming to thg..trogt, de honest and upright and has,e, begs of friends. ~ Ps ‘We are proud to say that Atteapay M. D. L, Cox has made goot and iy one of the most progressive and ad: tive Jawyers in Kansas. He came to Coffeyville a few years ago fall of push and determination with pleaty of education and diplomacy where he Proved to the people thet he was honest and straight in his dealings and by this method has won his way up to the front; has built = aice brick office at 1103 Walnut streett* nicely furnished with rolled top desk, large library, private consutation room and his property {3 all paid fer.” He enjoys quite a white practice es well as colored. He also owns a beautiful bungalow on East ¥ifth utreet with m two hundred foot treat nice lawn, garden, poultry yard and+ in all Is‘a beautiful place. His wife,, Mrs. Nellie Cox, is teaching a rwral school in the suburbs of Coffeyville, She is a highly accomplished lady and belongs to a great many circles whichare doing much for the uplift, of the race, Mr. Cox is from Bare, badoe British West Indies and has only lived in this country twelte years, but has made each year count. for itself. . We met our friend, Mrs. Vina Cal- houn and daughter and son, Mes, Cathoun Is South Carolinian by birth and came to Coffeyville some. years ago from Missouri. She owns 1 home at 1706 Atlantic and ip om industrious hard-working Christian, jady, : Rev. Everett, pastor of the A. M. E. church, who just recently moved 10 the town is doing well. ‘ Mr, Dickson, the tailor on Soeth Walnut street iz one of the moat successful in the state and has been n that Tocation for sive years. Re s working hard ard giving the peo- ple value received, We met our old friend, C. Wilker; son, who has returned from Mot ~ Springs, Ark. where he had been © recuperate. He is one of the ‘ity’s old substantial land marks, wns good property and has moves n the bank. He has made a host of riends as everybody in Coffeyville nd parta of Oklahoma know and ike him and ask him for information is he is one of the oldest inhkabi- ants on South Walnut street. Mr. Sherman Wickware is eur orrespondent and is authorized to, ollect subscriptions and all perpoas’s aving any business for The Topeka -laindealer will see him and either , rnd news matter to him or leave.it’ t E. & M. Drug store, Our frlend. Dennis Hunigan ia still mployed at the Palace Clothing Co. le was recently married to one of he wenlihicst ladics of that city, he was formerly a Miss Claggett nd owns oil fands in Oklahoma... ir, Hunnigan is a young man full of usiness and we expect great things A Be a (Concluded on Page Eight.) "@e ss The Negro’s Better | SS ’ + Side in Life Work. « By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Serie, Rece Up and Doing in Kansas and Missouri. ‘The odecational interest of the Pate at Pittsburg, is in safe hands, as, Pref, A. W. Wright and his co- workers ere recognised educators, whe ere bringing things about. The building is a magnificient four- reem beilding, moderniy ec.uipped and the tore and girls of the race ‘ere given every opportunity. It is a three-story with large basement, office, etc, and Ig an ideal schoo! ballding velued at $20,000. When separated schools were inaugurated at Pittsburg, the trustees kept faith and gave us one of the best Gaildings in Kenge for colored school pur- peces, amd put some excellent teach- ora im charge. Prof. Wright has as hie qnaistants, Misa Bertha Williams, Dies Viele Meson, and Mrs. Tirances Witieme. Gkcellent work is being sosomplished, and the enrollment {s 15, The jenlter is Mr. H. Hopkins, whe is a representative man and a property owner at Pittsburg. Prof. Wright is » student of the a Z PROF. A. N, WRIGHT, Principsl) ing good. Cdered Schools at Pittsburg,| Numerous colored men are am —Mikie Brilliant Educator Has] ployed in the coal mines at Pitts Mighteen Years Experience in the}: {arg and surrounding camps. The: Sheol Room, and is one of the| receive good salaries. The scrib Reeds Solid Men, received many courtesies and am *” * in the lime-light a2 “some talker. Sate Normal and has been teaching] We argumented our list with som eightom gears. new readera and really colected Mise Bertha Williams, an excellent! few conta from old readers. The col little tedy assistant principal, is a!ored citizenship of Pittsburg, al product of Fort Scott city schools | things considered, compares favor ped alse attended the State Normal! able with that of any other town at Pittsburg. [it is a Plaindester town, and fron Miss Viola Jackson finished at | now on we hope to have a crispy let Western University and is a ripe ter in each {asue and have the pape ashdlar. Jon sale. Let the race get behind Th Mra. Frances Williams, who hails Plaindeater and make it a pouseholé frem Springfield, and attended the word. . Nermal at Pittsburg. These people ‘The Band. make @ strong faculty. We found Payne's Military Band, of Pitts: eR BRIE ES 3. T. DUCKWORTH The Owl Drug Store, * "vers. PURE DRUGS, NOVELTIES, ETC. PRESCRIPTIONS QARKFULLY COMPOUNDED. See us for what you need #erg our ling, “THE BEST FOS THE MONEY.” Wi BOONRVILLE sT., SPRINGFIELD, MO. uO TSOIRORDOARR SSE 2030322830202 2 SA BE Qn 0. T. H. Garlick & Son, ace cnenars «SANITARY MEAT MARKET... CHOMCEST OF MEATS. Up-to-Now Service, Prompt De- livery. We Sell Only the Best. T. H. GARLICK & SON, SPRINGFIELD, MO. A Get Your Waavarc ; shoes at WEAVEI’S “SroRe. | q The line is one of the largest and best se- : lected in Springfield. The Quality and % Price will please you. It’snofeatto fit your & feet. If you want Real Shoes see us. ‘ WEAVER’S Fgaiac® Springfield, Mo § Re re en ne AN ERR TEESE TE en ect eee el é the race, She is a Nathan Clothing Co., fizc.rzi g 0., reat deal of tims a ee fll Ande frome the pe they own a halt bloc Springfield, Missouri. Pituaarg ew which HOME OF SWELL GOODS at Living Prices. Stock i Com-+ {| reatal houses, They plete—What You Me. senuo + Polite clerks who fiad stect modern flats Pleasure in showing you sole, ‘The colored cllisene—are ta- ff business houses and vited to visit our store and lock our our stock over, Our mot: will be used as livi to: “Cheaper Than the Cheapest.” They are around penple know it, Nathon Clothing Co Springfield. M Miss Bertha Will | natscEnRERERNORNNRERENNOS Depcesuuoseesaeaaes | pringteid. Mo. Ber ite lady toad ~ * te fe a recegnise’ mvs Z ent ie citings ofa ME ached = see el RE ae eae aN e e ; 2 = -« POTTSSURG. KANSAS. Prof. Wright is a wide-awake man, broad in his views, and ripe as a scholar, He is giving satisfaction, and dispells all doubts about a col- ored man being at the head of omr schools, His wife is an excellent little lady, and these are a eredit to our race. ‘There's an old saying: “fhe mill will never grind with the water that has past,” and old acquaintances who knew Nick Chiles, in early days, are doing him no good, unless they send him some coin to furnish water for the mill today. Editor Chiles, naturally has made some enemies, but he's won more friends, and the mafority of our people love to praise his name. Your scribe is sacrifcing to put The Plaindesler in every nook and corner, and while he finds himself up against it quite often, he's making some progress, and we can, trathijully elaim more aubscrib- ers than any other Negro newspaper im the West. At Neosho recently, after our life-long friend, Ren H. H. Curtis had preached an excellent ser- mon, we preached a Plaindesler ser- mon and we have many new friends there, There's a modrn school, un- der the management of that scholar- the able management of that echolar- ly man, Prof. E. F. Heyden, who has been teaching twenty-threa years. We beat the bushes hard at Joplin, and our list is much larger than {t| used to be. After dropping in on the Carthage schools, and orating to the children of that mugnificient cob ored school there, we finally landed at Pittsburg, a Kansas town with a good bunch of colored citizens, with three churches and about a doen. secret societies. A great many of our people find employment with white firms. In the High school, there are about twenty-five bright young men end women of our race, who ere students and whe are mak- ing good. Numerous colored men are cmn- ployed in the coal mines at Pitts- {arg and surrounding camps. They receive good salaries. The scribe received many courtesies and ame in the lime-light az “some talker.” We argumented our list with some new readera and really colected a few cents from old readers. The col- pred citizenship of Pittsburg, all hings considered, compares faror- able with that of any other town, it is a Plaindealer town, and from. now on we hope to have a crispy let- er in each issue and have the paper n sale. Let the race get behind The Plaindealer and make it a household word, . ‘The Band. Payne's Military Band, of Pitts- ext, musical -organizations, In eithé the states of Kansas or Missour it’s ten years old, and play classie @ well as other measic, and we recent ty had the pleasure of hearing thi excellent bead render a, program which was sbove criticism, Th leader ig that able instructor, Lev W. Payne, of Kansas City. fe he some of the best men im Pittsburg and below we 'gire the names of th men and the instruments they play Prof. L. W. Payne, director; Ber Reddick, assistant director and sec retary; Will Caldwell, president; J H, Beasley, manager; Frank Arm strong, librarian; Robert Armstrong treasurer; cornets, Bert Reddick, 801 Sparkman, Arthur Jackson, Frank Anderson; clarionets, Sid Gilmore; solo alto, George Baker; Tutt and Leard, altos; Sam Galloway, Henry Galloway and Fox, Jess Godley, trom- bones; Will Caldwell, Cornelius Singleton and Jim Galloway; bari- tone, Neal Pierce and Prof. A. N. Wright; tubas, Robert Armstrong and Joe Cyirtis; drums, J. H. Beas- ley, entre and traps and Will Thomp, son, basse, The above men are rep- representative citizens, owning and buying homes, and with the excep- tion of three of the men, all are mar- tied. They recently perfected the organization of an orchestra of six mmbers., A Colored Business Man, A business man of worth and a renuine hustler, is Mr. W. W. Calds well, who conducts @ grocery store, afe and rooming house in which he as several thovaand dollars invested “in fact the public knows that Mr, Saldwell is around Pittsburg. He as a two-story building; the first loor being used as a grocery store, old drink stand and cafe and you et service. The upper floor is used 8 & sleeping apartment, in which here are = dozen, well kept rooms; anitary in every respect. The suc- ess of Caldwell is due to the fact hat he treats the public right, there- y enjoying a nice trade. Several of he race are employed by Mr. Cald- rell. He owns a modern home, one f the valuable places of Pitt: §irg. aldwell is @ landscape gardner and be public, regardless of color, have onfidence in him. Gfe hae three uisinesa houses under his charge, in vhich there is @ tonsorial parlor, a ailorshop and a poo! hall, Dr. H. T. Geeder, one of our prac:] icing physicians at Pittsburg, has een following hie chosen profession ince 1904, having graduated from Meharry Medical college that year. fe’s practiced medicine in the state f Tennessee, Florida and Kansas, nd is looked upon as one of the ading men. He ia a Christian gen- leman, and has acquired some valu- ble property at Pittsburg. Dr. Gee- er’s residence is the best colored ome at Pittsburg. He has suc- essfully performed one hundred ma- yr surgical operations since he lo ated at Pittsburg, and as a surgeon e has few equals in either race. le is physician for Katy Coal Co., fo. 2 of Radley, and looks after all 1¢ miners employed. Very few men ave been as successful as Dr. Gee- er, and we, on visiting his offices ere soon made to believe that he's ily versed in medicine, Mrs. Gee- rr is w tausician of mote, and a very easing little woman. Reputable places conducted by the]. ee, property managed, will succeed, id that’s the kind that Mr. H, rowan conducts, The White Line]: otel, 125 W. Third street, Pitts-|' ing, is ome of the best regulated || ting houses and sleeping places for) it people In the state of Kansas. | he proprieter and his excellent wife e te it that their guests receive] e best of everything. It is a clean], ace beth in morals, ete, and the| | at of the race can stop there with-| : it being embarrassed. See Mr.| | rown when you are in Pittsburg.| | ———— ee f tact the rack kas’ very tow" who on: Jexeatt her, She is not only’ verse: in letters, but {s away.up'in mpusle By her sweat disposition, she read!: ly makes friends of all whom. she comes in contact, She's cultured and the public, soon finds it out, We wish more of our ged smeasured to this peed Uttle lady. = sone of the staunch men at Pits borg, is Mr: GW. Gummey, miner He owns « good home, and one whe believes in encouraging Negro enter- prise with his money. He formerly resided in North Carelias, but has been in Pittaburg Aftees years. He ia a sopporter of The Piaindealer. Several of our men are in the transfer business, and doing nicely. It was our good .tek to visit the homes of Deacon aad Mrs. J. W. Pierce, which is an ideal one far- nished in exquaite style, and pre- sided over by a Christian lady. This is cozy and one of the best homes at Pittsburg. These good people have three interesting children, John and Amiel and Miss Viewter. Descon Pierce for six years has been em- ployed by the First Netional Bank of Pittsburg. This is ene of the best families at that towa, There are two Masonic grand e@ieers in the family. Mr. J. W. Pieree is Grand, Senior Warden of Prinee Hall Grand. Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Mrs, Pierce is Grand Chaplain of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, 0. B. 8. This is an honor seldom enjeyed by one family. The scribe called on Mr. Starling James at Pittsburg and received a warm welcome. Thi young man is the product of Lincola Institute, class class ,1914 and fa full ef push. His pleasing wife atttnded the State Normal at Pittsburg. These young people recently adjusted the matri- menial yoke, and the way we see it, they are going to make it. Mr. James is a miner, at present, but will, in the near future, enlist as one of your Uncle Samvel’s mail clerks. We are always glad te meet such cul- tured people, Mr. W. M. Oates is in the tonsorial business at Pittsburg, and conducts » two-chair place. (fe is an expert barber, and by doing his work right, enjoys a nice trade. He owns his business house, and is a man whose word is his bond. His good wife is not only an intelligent, pleasant lady but one of the best cooks in Kansas, This husband and wife belong to the ld school and go eut of their way 0 make it pleasant fer all. They have reared an Interesting family, und have been in business thirty-five years. They have numerous friends hroughout the ceuatry and are mong The Plaindesler's staunch riends. Messrs Roberts and Wallace, men f the race own and eperate a three able pool hall ‘at 209 East Third trtet, Pittsburg. Mr, motets is mployed in 2 white tonsorial shop ind his partner, Wallace conducts a estaurant, assisted by his wife. Mes, Lillie Smith is in the rooming ouse business at Pittsburg, her use is located at Erle and Third treets,, She has @ two-story house| nd sees to it that the public gets] he best service, Mrs. Smith is the] aughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oates. f The A. M. E. chores at Pittsburg] 3 a magnificient bailding worth| 2,500, and is ably pastortd by Ren . W. Warren, who Is w gr: (uate of | | aul Quinn College, Texas, clase of| 903. He is @ fluent speaker, and| | pent ten years pastering in Kaness.| here are 109 mersbers, among the! | est people of Pittsburg. Rev. War- en, ig om able man, and a safe wader. One of the best hemes at Pitts- urg, ja that of Mr, and Mra. J.D. lavender. Jt fa a alz-room cottace.| 5 spent ten years pastering in Kansas. There are 109 mersbers, among the best people of Pittsburg. Rev. War- ren, io am able man, and a safe leader. One of the best hemes at Pitts- burg, is that of Mr, and Mrs. J, D. Alexander, It is a siz-room cottage, furnished in excellent style, and pre- sided over by a very pleasant lady. Mr, Alexander is a kila burner at the brick plant, and these people stand for something in thelr town. Proctor Bros. are conducting an up-to-date taijloring Business 1202% N. Broadway, Pittsbarg. They cut and make clothes and their cleaning and pressing department cannot be excelled. Four expert workmen are employed, and they do the best along thelr line, Thene young men, Messrs A. B. and W. G. are builders and thelr strongest resemmendation !s thelr wort. They ate truly repre- sentative business mex, but the real boss is Mra. A. B. Prector, ‘We ealled at the goed home of Mr. and Mrs, John Bolling at 405 West Forest street, Pittelyerg, and must say that its one of the best homes in that elty, Thie gentleman owns a seven-acre truck farm near the city, Wiis wife is an expert hatr yorker, and deals in all kiads of hair goods, astle from an expert hein dresser, Mrs. Bollieg is & manicur- ist and beautifyer, and ker work stands above critisism, and if you need anything along her ling, see her. Mr, Boling is also a caterer and aetves some of the leading-whites In her elty, She’ fs am expert in the troe pease, and you will be satis- Ged wih ber wok. a F Ther verte ealled ‘at ths. rieldgns of Mrs. Bllsx Goodwin .who is on: of thé progressive women of Pitts borg. (ite home is a good one, He aon Is a student in the High school and Mrs. Goodwin is a staunch mem ber of the Baptist church, Her ex. callent daughter, Mise Nellie, 1s ons of the’elerks in the Ramsey store so ee white firma in tha! ty. 7 Dr. L. N. Bass, who finished his medical education at Meharry Medi cal College, fe enjoying @ nice prac: tlee at Pittsburg, where he's” bean alnee his graduation in 1913, His lterary training was secured at Wal- den University, Nashville, Tenn., where be graduated In 1909. This young man {fs » Southerner, hailing from dear old Tennessee, and since | mere boy has been looked on as a hustler, and he’s no snide when it comes to medicine. The scribe cal- led at his offices and fcgand Dr. Bass a courteous young man who is destined to accomplish @ great good for our race, Mr. M. Hurt, a progressive busi- ness man at Pittsburg, owns and op- erates a three table pool hall, and the best of order gs maintained. This gentleman has been in business eight years and by atriet business methods has Iilt up a nice trade. His place is frequented by large numbers of our people, and every- body gets a square deel, at Hurt’s pool hall. Such men as this gentle- man are factora in race elevation. The following colored atedents are enrolled in the Pittsburg High school: Misses Sara Cobb, Lorena Mann, Katheryn Dewberry, Dora Crockett; Messra Clyde Cole, Edward William-| on, Amiel Pierce, Ralph Cole, Thos. Early; Jack Craft, Printes Goodwin; Misses Adyn Gyles, Veona Pyle, Lo- renin Dewberry, Irene Briggs, Thel- om Slaughter, Anna Cain, Etta Mae james, Viola Heath, Clara Efamilton, Romania Williams and Mr. Maseo Wiliams, The 11th anniversary of Sahara chapter, No. 28, O. &. 5S. was ap- yropriately observed at the reai- lence- of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pierce, 26 W. Sixth street, Pittsburg. The, ollowing program was rendered: Song—“Blest Be the Ties That 3ind.” Invocation—J. W. Pieree. Song—Chapter. Welcome Address—Mrs. Cera Red- lick, N. M. Selection—Mise Bertha Williama Response to Weleome Address— irs. Pearl Dismuke, History of the Chapter—Mrs. 8. Pierce. Song—"Look and Live.” Remarks—Mr, Theo. Baughman, of the Topeka Plaindealer, which were f much interest, highly instructive nd will bear fruit for much good. ‘Those present were: Mr, and Mrs. ert Reddick, Mr. and Mra. Nea! ‘ierce, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, Mr. nd Mrs, (H. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs, f. Dismuke, Mr. and Mra. N. A. Vright, Mr. and Mrs. J. J, McCore aick, of Butler, Mo.; Mrs. Thomas iamuks, Mrs. Hellie White, Mrs. arah White, Miss Bertha Williams, lise Nellie Goodwin, Mrs. Laura jobby. After the program, refresh- enta of the season were served and I went home declaring Mrs, J. W. lerce an ideal hostess. The repeating of » sad story by. ir, Theo, Banghmas planted a eprig}. f encouragements in each one's} eart, The affair was a swell one, |, nd some of the eream ef soclety| ni . we prenene se | WAITERS AT JOPLIN, MO. i Perhaps more of the race find em- ployment as waiters 94 Joplin,. Mo., than at anything else, and smong these young men yor'l find men who are progressive and ready to do their part in building a race. The Waiters Relief Association of which Mr. C. W. Cuther, an excellent young man, Is president and is destined to do much for the race engaged slong that line. This young man hes been a walter for sizteen years, and has held positions in some of the leading places of the country, and at present he holds a position with the Connor, but while your scribe was there, he left for North Carolina, where he was called on account of the serlous ‘illness cf his foster mother, Mrs. Phylie Trexler, and will be absent about two weeks. Through Mr. Cuther, we found out that the following men are employed at the Hotel Connor; Messre A. G. Tutt, A. T. Braxton, A. Walton, G. Taylor, P, W. Kennedy, J. F, Sullivan, H. C. Slaoghter, A. Benderson, captain; Fred Freeman, Fred Cannon, Jim Askew,-—— Carroll, Calvin Harris, Jerry Rattles, W. M. Carter, Jack Jordan, C. W. Cuther, George Ed- wards, —~ Evans, There sre a few more whose names we couldn't se cure. These men are @ set of in- talligent waiters, and fifty per cent of them have excellent wives. They Keep abreast with the tince, and Mr. Matthews, the white » head waiter, haa nn exenllcst” coterie of cslerad ARIE, Soke GOT Ts ee onaet’ wen he Wha) va tat Se Rt SER EE tre Wee Mre-David t. Ward, wheee’ wide, Is weitiog in Bt. Lois, Mo, be thé pop- ular shipping clerk at the Pittsburg Liquor Company's house at Joplin. Mr, Ward's family has 308 aeres_at, Melton, Ark. This gentleman fe’an experienced mixclogist aad By his. Jovial spirit kas won sassy, telende, His wife writes that she te stays some waell Seon fo St Beate, “ good people” read Winlndveter, Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Bet, whe realde at $10 Kentucky ayeume, J¢p- lin, Mo, are friends of Megas exter-_ prise, Mrs. Ratliff is caspleyed.at the Hotel Endicott, and ie vepromen—~ tative of the Great Eastera @asealty company. Mrs, Ratliff he an exeel+ lent lady, and herves the Revd at the M. E. church, Mrs, Iola Anthony, a widew, has opened a rooming house at S28 Ken- tucky atreet, Joplin, Me Ske elo serves meals, and her eeching oan't. be excelled. See her if you want a clean bed or something good te eat. 332 NEOSHO, MISSOURI Leading Peopts, Your scribe loaded hieusel wp fa a jitney and stayed with ® unt he reached Neosho, Mo, After ‘wabder- ing around a Dit, found bmwelf in the home of Letter Calne ¥. M. Clendenon, who in a comgelilire ox: amination with’ thirty-five others ranked second, and for sevem years has been serving the gevermucnt as carrier, Prior to this he spent fear~ een years in the school neem teath~ ing the young idea hew te shect. His record at an eduester stends ubove criticism and his alias mater, Salina University, never tumed’eut 1 bright student. This young man iso attended Emporia Newel sad ook special work. Im anv exami. tation at Jefferson City, be was ouc- essful in securing = certifeete, Bia ome fs an ideal one, wert® about 3,500 presided over by » oultured wife, who is @ product ef Bimesta Ia- titute. These people have twe supet joys and the race needs weve Eras ike Mr. and Mrs. Clendetien, iy ‘Iso own other valuable spogy ind are factors in ‘upliftieg lard of Negro citizenship, Your eribe is able to praise mm ES coking, as we were a guest at Weir food «home while in the elty of prings. CARTHAGE, MISSOURI. ‘One of the neatest scnee! baildings for the race is at CartBage, Me. It Ia modern and cost @10000 The principal is that excellent young ed- ucator, Prof. H. O. Walines, The scribe visited same and bad = ebance ‘to inspect the work belag aeceni- plished, and must say that we must tip our hat to Prof. Wallace and his school. He's ably assisted by his ac- complished wife. The enrollment is 188, and we found a crowd of bright boys and girls. This able eduen- tor is the product of Lineeta Incti- tute, class 1903, and his wife, who also finished at the above sebecl, class 1903, fs one of the race's teight wo- men. This school maintains a man- ual training department im which eur boys and girls are given a @oreugh training. Prof. R, W. Pea, the teacher of this department, finished at the Pittsburg Normal The do- mestic science department hes as its bead, Miss Freda Robbing, This gifted little woman is alse fem Lin- coln Institute. The four teachers employed eat Carthage, taba rank as educators ant the eahed! te a credit to us as a race. Pret. and Mrs. Wallace owns a er ern home worth $2,000, and se people are sserificing tals Mves te help make a race. Thale tefleesce for good fe being felt om epeny hand, Mrs. Wallace is the daughter ef At- torney and Mrs. W. R. Andwrven, of Montgomery, one of the peee’s lead- ing farsilies. This exceDems imati- tution of learning is known ag Zdn- coln school, in which manuel train- ing is the hobby. Train the Negre boy’s hand and he'll make 3 is the polity of Prof. Wallace and his ee- workers. The mance! teaiing and damestic science and art depart- ments are newly equipped and our y liths are given cvery advantage. The building has six rooms, and edeh one contains everything te be Cound In an up-to-date achoul, There is o Teachers and Parents osgenisntion which affiliates with the slate exga- nisation, and which is dalng wach | to make this one ef the best sdheels in Missourl. The campus is a bebge ome, just in frost of the eliy’ park, giving the children an ides! play ground, The decorum of the saheo! ts above par and the board made ne mistake in employing the seberie- of teachers, Que of the live wires apeund @ar- thage is Mr. Fred Blair whe le the obliging porter > Frake’s barber. * shop. Mr, Blair is a waking eax elyclopedia and you must not mls meeting him when you vit @ar thage,. He's scuve Iustles and od omer: bods knows Bieiy. Ec the The agency of The Tepee Plainmaker and will sell it on the streets each week. We'll give weekly writings. Also Mr. Blair your newn. One of the progressive colored men at Gardening, in Mr. Andrew W. Patterson, an expert shoemaker and toner serial artist. He conducts a place at 100 F. Main and owns a good home at 612 F. Orchard. His home is furnished with everything, and his cellar has every conceivable thing good to eat in it. He repairs shoes, etc., and enjoys a nice patronage. He has invented a finishing machine, which is used in his place, and makes him an inventor of note. During his life time Mr. Patterson has invented several things, one a machine for cleaning are. His concentrating machine for ore is quite a thing. This is truly a race man, and we found him a very interesting gentleman. There are two secret societies at Carthage-Missons and Odd Fellows. Carthage—Masons and Odd Fellows. Wesley Chapl, M. E. church, is the leading church among our people at Carthage, Mo. It is a lovely brick valued at $2,500, and is ably pastured by Rev. E. F. Pate, who is the product of George R. Smith College at Sedalia. The membership consists of eighty active parrons, and this good man is doing a great work. Rev. Pate in seven years has brought things about. He is blessed with a good wife, and he's a safe leader. There's two other churches—the A. M. E. and the Baptist. The Baptist own a nice brick building worth $2,500 and is without a pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Albtrt Gibson, own a swell home at 719 East Sixth street, Carthage, Mo. Mr. Gibson is a professional house cleaner, and they are members of the M. E. church. They are among the leaders of the race in that city. One of the good colored homes at Carthage is that of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ross. This gentleman is a stone man, and is an expert at making tombstones, etc. THE OLDEST BANK IN Capital and Surplus MOFFEIT B National LARNED, DIRECT —John Lindas, W. W. Chan Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark No. 38 CAPITAL, First Nation Great Bend —John Lindas, W. W. Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Doerr, J. B. Brown, Mark Krouch, A. H. Moffett. GREAT BEND, KANSAS DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. B. The New Era Millin DIRECTORS: Chas. E. Lobdell, R. L. Hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, W. Torrey, O. B. Chapman, F. V. Russell, F. H. Miller, Peter Black, Chas. V. Brinkman. Polar Bear The New Era Mill The J. E. Bake 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 who pay their bills promptly The New Era Milling Company! The J.E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY. KANSAS. The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction 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. Mrs. Lydia Young spent Wednesday in Kansas City, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jenkins. Mrs. Frank Miller, of Paola, passed through Olathe Friday on route for Holiday, to visit her daughter, Miss Minnie Bradford, who is teaching there. Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell and brothers, Bennie and John Henry Pratt, spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss. Nellie Johnson, of Kansas City, Sundayed with her father, Mr. W. H. Johnson and sisters, Mrs. A. Tonoda and Mrs. Hunter Wright. Mrs. Laura Allen is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lolis returned from their wedding trip Saturday. They are home to friends in East Olathe. Mrs. America Martin and daughter, Miss Frederica, spent Saturday and Sunday in the country visiting Mrs. EB Adams and family. Mrs. William Jackson and niece Miss Jackson, were Sunday visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beacham entertained the following for Sunday dinner, Bew. and Mrs. William Jackson, Mr. A. Levols and Miss Jackson, of Kansas City. Miss Lida Crump was a Kansas City visitor-Friday. The C. M. E. Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Will Jonqs. Mr. Howard Stetmer, who had been working for Sam Woods, of Garfield, left for Kansas City one day this week. The Baptist Mission Circle met Friday afternoon with a good attendance. Mrs. Rhoda Calmore and children, of California, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Lydia Perry. Mrs. Louvenia Fox, left Tuesday to visit friends near El Dorado. IN PAWNEE COUNTY. $60,000.00. BROTHERS' Bank, KANSAS. TORS: Charles, H. T. Taylor, A. A. Krouch, A. H. Moffett. 363.—— $100,000. National Bank Kansas. TORS: hamilton, E. J. Everleigh, pman, F. V. Russell, k, 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! er Mer. Co. KANSAS. Garden City all know that emptly waited upon when make no distinction be- le. We appreciate your are good and bad peo- community. Those who Nov. Thomas of St. John, district missionary, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chan. Fox at dinner Sunday. Ulysis McLean is on the sick list. We hope for his speedy recovery. Leo Jones left Sunday for Western University, where he has been attending school for the past two years. Mr. W. N. Smith has returned from Illinois. Read and pay for the Topaka Plaindealer. Rev. R. S. Everett, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church, Twelfth and Maple streets is now at home in the parsonage, 1112 Maple. Rev Everett has a wife and five children. He came here from Arkansas City. Mrs. Minnie Carr Slaughter died Sunday, Oct. 24 in Bartleeville, Okla. Her remains were brought to Coffeyville Monday for interment. Mr. H. T. S. Johnson, the district superintendent of the M. E. church was in the city the latter part of the week and Sunday. Rev T. E. Pierce stopped off in Coffeyville en route from Sedan to Parsons. He visited his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Dodd. Mr. Garfield Blackburn attended the Minister and Deacons Union at Sedan. Miss Edwina Pierce is visiting her father in Parsons. Mr. D.C. Mouris, of the E. & M. Drug company, was a visitor in Kansas City one day last week. Mr. Cy Esters, of Baxter Springs, is visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Remfro. He is on route home from Sedan. Mr. Byron Martin has accepted a position at the E. & M. Drug company. Mr. Frank White, of Baxter Springs, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Remfro. Mr. George Smith is able to be up and around after being confined to his bed for over a month. Mr. George Wright and Mrs. Ernestine Beasley were quietly married Sunday, Oct. 24th by Rev. Garner. Mr. Samuel Edward, our popular tonsorial artist is remodeling his residence on East Seventh street. A party of young people chaperoned, by Mrs. J. E. Gilbert, left the home of Mrs. J. H. Dawson, 120 E. New street Sunday morning at 4 o'clock for a hike to Mrs. Smith's, nine miles East of the city. The party consisted of the following: Missgs Ida Hunnigan, Lennie and Ida Mae Dawson; Messrs Prince and Boyd Shith and Percy Dawson. All report a delightful time. The enrollment of the colored public schools is over five hundred. A night school was organized by Prof. W. A. Easter, and is progressing nicely. There are a number in attendance already, and the organization has a promising lecture. The organizer is demonstrating his interest in the community by practically donating his services. Miss Louis Vincent, one of the teachers in the public schools is reported sick and Rev. J. D. Rice is substituting in her place. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder, of the Fifth Episcopal district, held his first quarterly meeting for this conference year in Campbell's Chapel, and it was very successful, both spiritually and financially. The Sunflower Art club which was to have met Oct. 25th with Mrs. Jerry Shackelford was postponed on account of the death of Mr. Junior Nelson, of Kansas City, who is a nephew of Mrs. Shackelford. Mrs. Luzetta Holloway, who had been very seriously ill for nearly three months, is very low at this writing. The Shamrock Art club met Wednesday Oct. 27th with their president, Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor, at her residence on Atchison street. The next meeting will be held Nov. 3d with Mrs. J. A. George. Rev. D. L. W. Hill, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church., has started a series of meetings at the church and the pastor with his members are looking forward to a great success. Mr. Albqrt Walker an old and highly respected citizen is very seriously ill of pneumonia. The Carnation Art club met Monday the 25th with Mrs. Peddicord. The next meeting will be on Nov. 2d with Mrs. Myrtle Mosley, 307 Riley street. Mr. and Mrs. Emanual Handy are getting settled in their new home which they recently purchased. Mrs. John Clark, who has been ill for sometime, is able to be out again. Mrs. Claian Caldwell is in the city having been called on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs Lusetta Holloway. Mr. Junior Nelson of Kansas City formerly of this city, died Oct. 22d in Kansas City and his remains were brought to Atchison for burial. Mrs. J. D. Colbert is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Hannah Nelson and Mrs. Lena Moore, mother and sister of Junior Nelson, are here to attend the funeral which will be held from the residence of his uncle, Henry Ousley, Wednesday, Oct 27th. Mr. and Mrs. George Ross have gone to homekeeping at 701 Washington street. Any one having news for The Topeka Plaindealer will please call 2264. LARNED, KANSAS Sloan, A. D. Griffin spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. Alex Jones. Miss Clara Newsome left Sunday morning for Colorado Springs. Mr. Bud Fife went to Garfield on business. Mr. W. V. Smith has returned from a visit to Illinois. Mrs. Hassie Gray, of Wichita, was visiting in the city Sunday. Mr. Lee Williams spent Sunday in Great Bend. Mrs. Nancy Towns, who suffered a stroke of paralysis is better at this writing. Mrs. Mable Reeves, who has been visiting in Hutchinson, returned to her home Saturday. Miss Sallie Hockings entertained Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Anderson at 6 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Lula Bird, who is visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. John Caro, is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. The Rev. R. H. Thomas preached at the Second Baptist church in this city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Smith visited Mrs. Smith's mother on Sunday evening. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church held their first quarterly meeting on Sunday. Presiding Elder Smith was present and held splendid services all day The members of the Shiloh Baptist church are contemplating on remodeling their church on Hansom street. Miss Grace Brown is very ill at her home on Ivy street. Rev. H. H. Jones is pastoring the A. M. E. church. He comes to us from the Missouri conference. We wish Rev Jones much success in his new field. Mr. Rufus Maxie is very ill. We hope for his speedy recovery. Mime. Lillian Hawkina Jones, Colorado, gave a recital at the Taborian hall, Oct. 25th under the auspices of the Shiloh Baptist church choir. It was a success. Mrs. Minnie Doyle and Miss Beut- h Maxie, of Kansas City, Mo, Mrs. Stella Abbington and Mrs. Sara Toliver, of Texas were called home sud- denly on account of the serious illi- ness of their father, Mr. R. Maxie. Miss Eva Wilkerson entertained the Idle Pleasure club at her home 1403 East Oak street on Friday even- ning. All reported having a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smalley, of S. Little, are busy entertaining a baby boy, born Oct. 21st, 1915. Mrs. Richard Curtis of East Oak street, is reported ill. Dr. A. L. Hawkins is a busy man these days, as there is a great deal of sickness. Dr. J. W. Brown has purchased an automobile and of course being the only colored physician in the city to possess a car, all of the girls are smiling at him and longing for a joy ride. Mr. Bill Ball makes a high score at playing hide-and-go-seek. Bill is an old hand at the business and proved Sunday that he does all things well. Mrs. Susie Jones and Mrs. W. L. Fox visited in Hutchinson last week. Miss Agnes McCrutchen and brother of Wabaunsee, Sundayed with Jesse James and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Pinchem, Mrs. Ella Shignaw and Mrs. Mary Dillingham, of Wamego, Sundayed here with relatives. The social Saturday night was well attended and a neat sum was realized. Marion Wallace and family, Sundayed with Mr. C. C. Officer and family at Paxico. Mesdames M. Stanley and M. Wallace went to Strong City Tuesday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Will Robinson. Miss Annie Metler is able to be up again. We are glad to see her out again. Mrs. M. Wallace en route home from Strong City, stopped at Emporia between trains and visited her brother, Arthur Simpson and Mrs. B. F. Mayo. ELWOOD. KANSAS Rev. Malone was assisted in his first quarterly meeting here Sunday by Rev. N. C. Buren, of Saint Joseph, Mo., who delivered the sermon at 8 o'clock and administered holy commendation. Presiding Elder J. C. C. Owens preached Monday night and held quarterly conference. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Walker Sunday, Oct. 10th a girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker, Wednesday, Oct. 13, a boy. Mrs. Cecil Turner and sister, Mrs. Maggie Davis of Saint Joseph, Mo., were Elwood visitors Friday. Mrs. Turner came to bid her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Brown good-bye before starting for Denver, Colo., where she will visit her uncle and family for an indednite time. Miss Chloe Pyles was on the sick list last Friday and a substitute was sent from the High school. We are glad to note that she was able to be present at her post Monday morning. Jaunita and Eiffle Davis, of Saint Joseph, Mo., are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Brown, this week. Rev. John Gorman preached for Rev. Malone Sunday morning. An appreciative audience greeted the speaker and all enjoyed the text, "Stand up and Be a Man." Rev Holly, of Saint Joseph, Mo., was present and preached for the Baptist Sunday afternoon. Rev Malone filled his own pulpit Sunday night. The young people enjoyed an old fashioned "taffy pull" Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. McCurry in honor of Miss Leona Walker. Miss Cora Guthrie also entertained for her home Saturday evening. Mrs. Stewart, of Wathena, attended church here all day Sunday also Miss Anna White of Burr Oak. Rev. Holly and family of Saint Joseph, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Walker, Sunday. Correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper only. Otherwise, we will not attempt to handle your news letters. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. Allen League was reorganized Sunday evening. Miss Chloe Pyles is organist for the choir which will meet every Friday evening. We are glad to see the prayer meeting so well attended. WIER CITY, KANSAS. Mr. Jerry Borders, who had een ill for the past six weeks, departed this life on the 20th. The deceased was past fifty, but not a member of any church. He leaves a wife, two sisters and two brothers, a father and many warm friends to mourn his demise. The funeral was held from the Baptist church on the 22d conducted by Rev. F. H. Printice, the pastor. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, state missionary, was with us all day on the 24th and preached two able sermons. Rev. A. Fairfax preached at night. The A. M. E. church is progressing fine under the pastorate of Rev. J. W. Johnson, their new minister. His wife seems to be a great help to him in his work. There was what might be termed a get-together-meeting of parents and teachers at the Central school building on the night of the 21st. Music was furnished by Jackson's Little Dixie Band. A splendid program was rendered. Such meetings are a great help both to parents and teachers and we hope to see them more often. The Electric Coal company, elected officers as follows on the 23d: D. L. Borders, president-treasurer; T. S. Berry, vice-president-secretary; Ed. Wilson, general manager. They have commence shipping coal and will load from five to six flats a week besides the custom coal. Mr. Fred Harris has opened a pool hall on West Main street. Tab Carter has opened up a nice restaurant and seems to be doing fine. Mr. Walls, whose leg was broken last month was able to be on the streets with the aid of crutches. Miss Helen Hobbs, manager of the Jackson five and ten cent store, seems to be doing fine and building up a nice trade. She was assisted during the opening by Miss Pearl Dillard. The H. W. Club gave a surprise party on Miss Elnora Carson Monday evening. The time was spent in music and games, after which a three course luncheon was served. All departed and went to a church social given by the stewardess. Miss Elnora Carson, who went to visit her sister in Hutchinson returned Thursday. Court Grocery House (Under New Management.) F. C. DONEY, Prep. Prices and Services Our Hobby. Phone Douglas 2044. WICHITA, KANSAS. Flagstaff Bottled BEER "THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF THE BREWERS ART." E. G. Cassidy Merc. Co., (Distributera.) SEDALIA, --- MISSIONAL F. F. Long..... 113 Sq. Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIE For Parties and Church Festivals. BROOKFIELD, :: MEMORIAM. LIVELY & STUART Meat - Market. 120 So. Main St. BROOKFIELD, MD. Dealers in Good Things to Not. Everything First Class. Tel. 154. A. M. E. teachers' meeting Tuesday night. Mr. Giloward is on the sick list. Mr. John Lewis who had been on the sick list is improving. Mrs. II. White, Mrs. Laura Gobb, Mrs. S. White and Mrs. Wiley Cain were in Yale Thursday, the guests of Bro. Lewis. Mrs. Minnie Dismuke, of Choreoe, attended the S. M. T. lodge here and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Crawford and husband, were visiting her parents one day this week. Mrs. B. F. Dewberry was in Pittsburgh Saturday visiting her sister, Mrs. L. G. Cooper, 1103 S. Bay. Saturday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster, Anna and Oscar Foster, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Kiner in Douglas county and returned on Sunday evening. They report a delightful visit. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. William Foster and Mrs. Fisher, of Omaha, Nebr., visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott at Topeka. Mrs. Jennie Fisher, of Omaha, Nebr., visited Mr. and Mrs. William Foster last week. Mrs. William Foster, received a long distance phone call from Kansas City telling her of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Alice Smith. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. Better send in your subscription today or see our Townman, Mr. Montgomery, new superintendent, of The Plaindealer's circulation department when he visits home folks Sunday. Quite a few people of this place attended the funeral of Mrs. White which occurred at Bonner Springs Wednesday. We are pleased to say that potato harvest is about over. Mrs. Julia Price, who had been ill is much better at this writing. Miss Parthenia Webster is attending Sumner High school at Kansas City, Kansas. The ladies of the Pleasant Mill Baptist church are preparing to render a concert Halloween night. Mr. C. A. Austin has been working at Leavenworth for the past two weeks. Miss Ethel Young spent Tuesday in Kansas City with friends. We are glad to have Miss Jessie Smith with us again. Rev. H. Sheppard preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. Both services were well attended. Mrs. Robert Groves and daughter, Bertha; Mrs. Sarah Divers, Lopelia Divers, Miss Maggie Moore, Mrs. W. J. Bennett, and Mrs. Jones, all shipped in Kansas City on Saturday. Mrs. Henrietta Martin, dressmaking, class from 9 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. ARUP eR Es SAK YEAS VIA Cote os DES & NAR te oy Rvarter” 7h on FYE Sout Zk yer DEEN. 3) SAE Sees eee City Happenings SATA R EER EERE EEEEE , Mr, Ed. Bass je quite Ul at, the! hhome of his mother, th and College, _ « 28 Mrs...Av, Burns of Lawrence was the “guest ‘of Mrs. Ellen Huddlesoh Garing the week. *. ‘ Rae , The Ladies’ Shamrock elub_ will meet with Mrs. Atkinson on East 15th Gt, November &. ane Mre. 8. E. Glover of Kansas City fa visiting her daughter, Mrs. Earl Beck for a short time. * aur Captain Robinson, of the Wichita Fire Department, and wife, are the gugsts “of Captain Knott ,of No. 3 Station, and wife, a ae =m Miss Bessie Smith, who has been vigting her aunt, Mrs. M. Matley, Jef, this morning for her home at Edwardsville, Kansas. « ane QOME WANTED for a little baby boy about four or five months old. For information call or write Mrs. 8, °F, Malone, “827 Center street. mi une Please do not forget that Cling- ing ‘Rose Tabernacle will give a masquerade drill on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 25 at Metropolitan hall. BEE ‘Mr. 8. P. Hawking, the contractor, is’ fast completing the A.M. E. chureh at Wichita. It is to be a beautiful brick edifice and one of the beat churches in Kansas. ann WHEN IN WICHITA and hungry and want something good to eat, with first class service, stop at the _ Fine's Cafe and Lunch Room, 108 West Elm Street.—Adv. aan Mra. Mabel Peck, wife of Rev. F Jesse Peck, arrived from Los An. geles, Calif., last week and they are now at home at the parsonage of St. Joba A. M, E. church. unm Mre. Nattic West of Emporia spent Sunday in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mra. C. C. Crock- ett., Wer little daughter is making an extended visit here. a amm Mra. R, Williams met with a» 2e- vere accident recently, being quite badly injured by the street car. She is confined to her bed at her home, Tenth and College avenue. fury aan Rey. 1. W. H, Terrell, of Mount Olive M. E. church, favored us with an order of cards, for raising funds to liquidate the indebtedness of that church, 12th and Buchanan, sm Through the courtesy of Mr. Har- ry Mitchell this office turned out programs and tickets for a Thanks. giving dinner and entertainment at Metropolitan hall Nov. 25th. uae FOR RENT—Four room House— lots, barn, well-and cistern—-W. E SEGUINE, 413 Kansas Ave, (up stairs.) Phones—Office 1179 Ri 2 Residence, 1179 R2. mm We are thankfut to Miss Louis Allon for an order, of cards announce: ing the opening of the Eagle Cafe at B04 Center street, which is a wel appolated place for a lunch or 1 square meal. . asm Mra. 3. H. Randolph (nee Mis: Evlyn: Baker) of Kanses City, wh spent two weeks in the city, gues ‘ef Mra. Martha Barker, and Mr. anc Mre. Wm. Frazier, left yesterday morning for her home. : em FOR RENT—Three room modert setone house—electrie lighted, ic ‘box, six parior chairs, show case ‘and in good location. Ten dollar per month. See J, E, DOUGLASS 1170 Buchanan street. - uae Mites .Aurorn Morton of Wichits aMine -Aurora Morton of Wichita atapped over in the city enroute heme from Chicago, where she was a delegate to the exposition and had eharge of the china department. She was the guest of Mrs. Clay Odell. ue umm FOR RENT—Fine Room—Modern Sn every way, Five dollars per month. ‘Three room house, good location, for $450 per month and a good four room house—close in $5 per month. See GUSS ANDDRSON, 1433 Chan- dier street, =m The Sewing Circle of Shiloh Bap- fist churca held their last moeting at the home of Mrs. Ed Connelly. , Thera was a large attendance and ‘q@ite an interesting mecting. Mra, Coreato, the sew president, under- stands how to preside, After a shert program and the general rou: tine of business a Juncheon was served, after which all left, saying Mra Cennelly was an Ideal hostess, Phe next meeting wil) be at the heme of Mrs. H. I, Monroe, | Mr. and Mra. N. D. Aldridge of Junction City, announce~the ap» proaching marriage of thelr daugh- ter, Miss Mollie Mae, to Mr. Emer- son C. Seabron on Now 25, a€ thelr home, 714 W. Tenth St. aa Ralph, son of Mrs. 8. F. Malone, left last Saturday for Baltimore, Md., where he goes to enter Morgan college to finish bis literary train- ing. fe fs an industrious young man and has a host of friends here who wish him onbounded success. nae Mrs. L. B. Choteau of Cripple Greek, Colo., ia the guest of Mrs. Ellen Huddleson and will also visit with Mr. and Mrs. Burns of Law- rence, and with friends at Kansas City before returning to the West. aa Mrs, Henrietta Martin, dressmak- ng, class from 9 ¢o 12 and 1 to 4 Velock each Tuesday, Wednesday and friday, 682 Kansas avenue, Phone 1608. 60 eents » lesson; bring your we goods and make your own dress aan Through the courtesy of Hop. H. I. Monroe this office has turned out a two-color order of printing for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P,, of Kansae, being a proclamation by Dr, S. H. Thompson of Kansas City, grand chancellor. | aan ‘ Mrs. Ada Harris, with Miss Julia ‘Prince of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting ‘her brother, Mr. W. H. Jackson and wife, 129 N, Van Buren St, They are here in interest of, the United Knights and Daughters of Africa, of which Mr. Fields is head organizer. ane ‘Through the kindnegs of Mr. J. D. Barker, the popular postman, we were favored with an order of print: ing for St. John A. M. E. church. Mr, Barker {a presiding elder of Mission District for the Mock Con- ference to be held soon at St. John. = am The Pastor's Ald society of the Shiloh Baptist church met with Mrs. Eliza Slaughter, 1409 Quincy street, Wednesday afternoon. The bostess served a light lancheon. The next meeting will be with the president, Mrs. L, C. Clark, 1414 Western ave- nue, Wednesday, N6v. 3, 2:30 p. m. ane Mr. Thomas Williams of Musko- gee, Okla. and Mr. William Grayson of Okmulgee, Okla., who have beer the guests of Mr. Floyd E. Martin, left last Friday for their homes, re- porting a grand time while in the city, and say that when My. Martin visits Oklahoma, that he wil} be most royally entertained. ann Mra, Jane Willis, 1166 Lane St, who for tht past three weeks had been quite ill, ia slowly improving. Mrs. Willis is one of Topeka’s old. est and most highly respected cit- izens, and a host of friends will be delighted to learn that she will soon be among them again, ua Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, one of To- peka’s most noble and beat women as a church worker and in charity circles, left recently for Chicago, Ml. where she will spend the winter with her children, Mrs. Jennie Thompson Mrs. Sadie Spalding~and Mr. Geo. Slaughter, She stopped over in Kansas City and was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Fox. sup Mr, and Mrs. J. A, Cooper gave s birthday party last Saturday in hon: or of their niece, Miss Ethel Jen. kins. A: very pleasant time was hac | from ® o'clock till the wee hours of morning. Those present were the Missest Leola McLean, Dorothy Mc: Lean, Lilliun Jenkins, ‘Edna Mar. shall, Edna White, Lavana Peter- zon, Bertha Lane, Lillian Austin, Alpha Jews, Ina Martin, Beulah Lane, Inez Itightower, Ruth Mar- shall, Mesars. Robert Bolin, Rufus bo ht cr nc ld De PoP Mr, Hayden Edmonds called on The Plaindealer Jatt Monday and pald $3 on hia subscription, which was.for a year in advance. Mr, Ed- monds is one of Topeka's substantial citizens who has been employed at the State Journal for a number of years and is highly respected and \ked by everybody that knows him, and especially by Mr McLennan and the Journal force. He owns a beau- Uful home on Van Buren street, has an industrious wife and family, The only daughter, Mrs. Blanche Black- well, and husband, own « nico home on Western avenue, and are rapidly forging to the front. We wish that Topeka hed a thousand men who are as solid and highly respected, and with the manhood and courage as Mr, Hayden Edmonds. THE PROPLE'S DRG STORE.” } The People’s Drug Store at 4 Kansas, which was owned by the Masonic fraternity, has been sold to Mrs. Dr. Chester A. Deane, former ly of Washington, D. C, ‘The people # Topeka should be proud of this addition in the business, as well.as social life of Topeka. Dr. Deane fe a woman foll of push and vim and has had experience in operating two drug stores prior to thia one. She ts a first class pharmacist and holds a certificate from Brown University, also from the Rhode Island School ‘of Pharmacy, located at Providence R. 1, She contemplates making this one of the best drug stores in the city, and If the citizens will rally to her support, as well as the doctors, we will have a drug store second to none, where peoplo can go and pur- chase drugs at reasonable prices and have a place that they can call thelr own. This place will be conducted along business lines and will not cater to loafing or loitering and long conversations over the telephone. Everybody will be treated nice and right and in return she will expect the same. So many of our people make a nuisance of businesses con- ducted by our race by laying or sit- ting on counters, in the way of peo: ple who want to spend money. It Ia the duty of customers to purchase what they want and walk out after an exchange of courtesies, There is no reason why they should protong their stay. Dr. Deane has the righ! idea of business and we hope her success, She has a daughter who it attending Sumner school. WANTON DESERTION. Mrs. 8. F. Malone and the Crit- tenton Home management have a peculiar case on hand. A woman at Winfield had bought a ticket for Kansas City and was waiting at the depot for the train, when another rather heavy-set colored woman, who was close kin to black, came in the waiting room and asked the other worfian to look after her baby for a few moments, .The second woman departed and the baby was left in possession of the lady bound ‘for Kanaue City. She was frantl with fright when her train rolled into Winfield and the unnatura’ mother had not returned, so she brought the infant as far as Topeka, not being able to pacify the wild and ceaseless yelling of the young: ter, The woman asked aid of the police, who called Mrs. Matone, the efficient welfare worker. The of- ficials’ tried to solve the mystery, ‘but all they could do was to verify the woman's statement. The woman and the baby are at the Florence Crittenton Home, the former on the verge of distraction over the capers of the mother in her wanton deser- tion of the helpless babe. ‘can, Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sunday saw a very unique occa: sion at’ the Calvary Presbyterian church when a very intresting pro- gram was rendered in honor of the Rev. G. F. McK. Miller, B. D., its now pastor, The edifice wan taste: fully and beautifully decorated with flowers of various hues and was nearly filled with its members and friends and well wishers from the other denominations of the city. Mrs, John M. Wright of the Epis copal church sang a very appropri- ate song to the occasion and brought many pleasant compliments from the delighted audi.ncs. Dr, M. L Ros, Attorney Elisha Scott, Prof N. Sawyer, Revs. Father Walker N. L. Smith, and C. E. Craggett all represented their respective profes- sions admirably and spoke in glow- ing terms as to the future of the Rev, McK. Miller, Mr, G. A. Bigbee, in behalf of the ladies of the church, prtserted a beautiful boquet to the pastor in a +O. g and time'y speech. The Rev Mr. Mek, Miller, in a few well choren words, pald a glowing trib- ute to the representatives of the various profexsions and paid high compliments to the ladies who had expressed themselves so beautifully in the boquet presented, Mr. Geo. W. Hagan presided with dignity that suited the occasion. Rev, N. I. Smith pronounced the benediction, and all went away feel- tng well pleastd. Mr, and Mrs. B. Toliver of 1184 Buchanan, own their home and are among the happiest and most pros- perous people In the city, Mr, Tol- iver is employed by the c'ty. Th) were married about three years ago and thelr honeymoon is still on, while they are advancing in age, and they are preparing for a rainy day. Mrs, Toliver Is a member of the Eastern.Star, and he {s a mem ber of the U. B. F., and both arc members of Lane Chapel and nre holding up thelr part in everything tn which they are identified. ——— S.Mr. James Thompecn” te” serfens- ly Ml at bis home. We hope'for him & speedy recovery. aan Mr. Benjamin Menifee and Mr. Wesley Page and their families of Eskridge, hans., motored to Topeka this weck on a shopping trip. uae Mr. James Cobb of Hiawatha, Kans., is In the city vir'ting his brother, Mr. W. M. The yeoe, and family on 1519 Monte atreet. aan Mrs. Neal Smith, one of tht very wealthy ladies of Okmulgee, Okla, was in the elty last Sunday to ac- company her son, Mr. Thos. Herod, who had been the guest of Mr, F. FE. Martin, back home, and while in the c’ty was the guert alro of Mr, Martin, Mr. Herod attended tho T. 1. 1. ‘They reported a nice time. rm Prof. Jackson of Western Univer- ality his been engaged to train one hundred volees for a big chorus to eppeir about Thanksgiving. He was in towa last Wednesday evening and started out with about seventy- five volces. He is much encouraged on the great start made and we predict great succesn tor this chorus as it is the first time an attempt of this knid was ever made in Topeka, and we hope all will rally to its support, the purpose of which is to pay off the indebtedness of St. John A.M. E. church. Rew Peck is mak- Ing great efforts and ia meeting wit) encouragement everywhere. The more he preaches the stronger he grows In the minds of the people. aan NOTICE TO AGENTS:—We tak this method of calling our agents attention to the fact that it taker some money to run @ newspaper While we do not charge for the news that they acnd in from tim to time, it is not unreasonable fo1 us to expect that our agents to sen in some moncy for subscriptions anc for the sale of papers. Do no make your articles too long—writ as little ax possible about one thing but write about as many things a possible, Write on one side of th paper only. At times we have t re-write much of our correspond: ents’ news, os many will persist 1 saying “today,” “tomorrow,” an always write with regard to th me they are writing and not witl |rtgard to the TIME THE PAPE! {1S PUBLISHED! And we wis that some our writers would kee a epellirg bonk or dictionary clos by when they get to that poin J when Engtish doea not convey th thought desired, but resort to th French side. We want to let atl o our agenta have a chanct at the ba! but those who send in the “dough [wit have the firat eboice. | Miss MARTHA JOHNSON DBAD! | Former Topeka Girl Dice by Her Owns Hand in Seattle Word was recelved in Topeka one day this week telling of the sad end- ing of the life of Miss Martha John- son, daughter of the late Rew Peter Johnson, who for many years was pastor of the Third Baptist Church, which Is located “across the ereek,” where she and her twin sister May were born and reared. She was a very beautiful girl, about 24 years of age, and her untimely and tragic end {s deeply depazed by a large cirele of friends and former seigh- bors in this city, The only cause that can be assigned for ber rash act ia ill health, over which she brooded until she became temporari- ly ineane, She wrote her sister a letter in which she stated that she Intended ending her own life, and requested that her remains be ere- mated and sent to Topeka for inter- ment beside her mother, fatbes and two bothers, Two days after re- ceiving the fetter her sister receiv. ed o message from the eovoner of Seattle, naying that rhe had been found dead in her apartmente. The request of the crceased will be complied with, The Plaindealer ex- tends sympathy to these bereaved. A WORD FROM REV. BROWN. Former Pastor of Saint John Writes From Califorala. .,.. Oakland Calif., Oct, 20, ‘15. Editor Plaindealer; It is with no small degree of pleasure that I pen a, few jines informing my friends of our safe arrival here last Saturday, after a most pleasant trip of four ‘nights and three days serosa the Western plaine and mountains with- out the least shadow of acclien: The scenery of California being par excellent. ‘We spent last Friday visiting with We snent last Friday visiting with frienss and relatives in Loo Angeles and Passdena. My two brothers in Los Angles st the time, Ren Bro. Craw, estimable wife and hie moth- er, who are now taking charge of our nagnificert church in Los Angeles. ey, Dr. Nelson, our old friend, pre- elding "alder, and severm others, left nothing undone tn the effort te make it pleasant for us. We were also met in Los Angeles by wife's cousin, Mr. Sherman Overr,.who took the family out to Pasadena, ten miles, where “Aunt” Elica Overr is happily domiciled with John, Fred, Eva, Sherman, and others of the family, I, with others, thought they had made some great mistake in leav- ing the middle West and migrating to the Western coast, but when I saw them in their western glory for just a‘few hours, I made up my mind that after all, they had had an eye to business. Our fellow towns- man, Mr. Wm. Soloman, has held ‘the same position in a wholesale gro- cery at $80.00 per month ever since he first came west. The rest of the voy3 have similar lucrative jobs. Sherman and wife are given a splen- did home as domestics, aggregating a monthly check of $18000. I shall not take the time to mention in de tall the position of John, Fred, Wm. Jenkins, Miss Annie Hedge and sev: eral o.hers from home, but suffice at to say, with no exaggeration, that all are enjoying like aplendid po- sitiona and really doing well and tvs ing comtortaby, Mother Hedge ts with Annie and getting much better. Our old friend and brother, Rev. Dr. Dyctt, is pastoring our church In Pasadena. He hasbeen in poor health but now much better. He and bis good wife enjoy the utmost confi- dence and respect of the citizens of Panadena. During the iliness of Dr. Dyett they paid him hie salary and stood by him until he was on his fect again. They have a beau: tiful church property, love thelr pas: tor, and are «doing well. Coming to Ookland last Saturday, we found the people here anxious: ly awaiting our arrival, having neat- ly prepared a modern house for our parsonage, and after dinner at Bro J. A. Wild's, one of the wealthy col- orad citizens of the town, and trus. iee of our church, we were invited to accupy this ready prepared hore, I do not know when I have enjoyeu a more cordial welcome and beer better prepared for, We have beer agreeably surprised In every respect We were surprined to find the beau tiful modern and comfortable churc property that we found here; we {were surprised to find such splendid: | ly fixed and classy set of people. W: '| have been hearing good things of th | peaple out here on the coast, alway: 1 being left under the impression tha '] of course they should not be expect | ed to be abreast with the middle wes }and eastern people along the lin }of matters social, intellectual, finan Hclal, ete. But my! we never were 5 | mistaken. Whele there are not s many of our people here, quite ¢ number are in business, having con siderable white patronage, severa ll places of trust, working side b side with whiter, and hardly per | ceive any sign of color prejudice Everything very nearly here is ope io our people. You ean epend al | the money you want to and almos anywhere you want to. The school ‘ate of the best in the world and n "Jines drawn from kindergarten t | college. ‘There is a large number © fore gners here, but the news tha | we have received back east that the J are cu thug all the colored people uu of their old accustomed jobs, { | largely overdrawn, The black ma There, generally speaking,, still hold | firs, place in the estimation of th ,Jweathy whites for safe and trust |} worthy domestics, I really belie | that this is go'ng to remain targel, Jno, Qur people here, as in othe | places, however, are looking highe ,jand growing more and more inde }| pendent and engaging in business fo Jthemsedives and such vocatios a | make them their,own bosses. }} I cannot write of San Francisc | serosa the Bay yet, but I find this t Jhe a great railway focus, when '} many of our people in that voca Teton meet. Much can be done t ee ee” © tealiy: Kellar worthy domestics. I really believe that this {s go'ng to remain largely no, Our people here, as in other places, however, are looking higher and growing more and more inde- pendent and engaging in business for themsedives and such vocatios as make them theirown bosses. I cannot write of San Francisco across the Bay yet, but I find thia to be a great railwny focus, where many of our people in that voca- tion meet. Much can be done to improv: upon some situations here, ‘This is aleo a great gatewsy to the islands and countries on the other ‘side of the globe and a constantly bury place. The climate is some- thing simply superb- The rainy season wall soon be on, which coo- responds to ovr w'nter, and J under- stand when that passes in the spring you have nothing but one continuous refreshing breeze und healthful at- mosphere. The southern part about San Diego and Los Angeles is much warmer than the nourthern part, about San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento; snd each great divi- sion boasts of Sts advantages, beauty and superiority over the other, just about as the north and sovtlr in the east and middle west ‘boast the one over the other for ‘heir ‘severa: greatnesses and advantages, Tos Angeles boasts of her mild wirin aid ever pleasant climate, with florescent gardens and wav- ing orange groves; while Oakland and San Francisco reflect with pride upon the'r ever temperate, refresh- ing, summer-resort climate,,with a rich farmig couatry flanking them: 1in"the’ béetigrocnd’ pad aia mame ad vales of arbérescent besutge. 7's While I am living In- the necth, Tam going to believe it Is the best; should I ever live in the southern: part, 1 think [vam going to belleve, it the best. The fact of the matter is, It Ys hard to decide, both detag exquisitely fine, We. were given a great ovation here last Sabbath and the signs of the Umes point to succes: bows | ever, this remains to be seen, You may rest assured that we shall leave no stones unturned In the effort to take care of our alde of the propest. tion, We feel the same will be true of our friend Dr. Craw in the soath- ern part at Los Angeles, With gratitude and best wishes for all, I am, M Yours for the uplift of humamity, J. M. BROWN. « —xX— 4 BONDING CO, PAYS MONEY! EMBEZZLED BY JENNINGS. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F, & A.M. Receives » Cheek for the, , Amount Misapproprigted 4 Former Custodian. or The bonding company pald ever to Prof. Fred Roundtree, of Topeka, the $1°647.00 for Frank Jennings, ded faulter of the Masonic endowment dopartment, of which he waa euse todian, Much credit is due Gramd- master E. J. Hawkins and Prof. Roundtree for.the good service tem dered in getting this money ead also convicting Jennings. The mera bers should feel grateful to thesd ‘two Master Masons and grand efft+ cers for their untiring and esase- ‘less work and the net results. Let all of those wise owls and Solommnt- acs who said nothing would be doaé go away back and sit down, Mech credit in due Past Grand Master C. i. M. Coliins for the assistance giv- en in this ease to bring all paeties to time. He told them the bond was good and to sit steady and quit rock? ing the host, His words have come true as is always the easd when pe speaks, «od Now, let us be nierciful, Jennings {s to be pitied. He had « soe tebe killed not tong since and he le aff im down and out, suffering from.‘é severe case of kidney trouble add unable to do anything. Let him bd paroled. No one can gain anything by keeping him in prison. Lat the past be forgotten, Always rcenetit- ber he was one of ours and is te this day, save and except a violatéén. Don’t kick; don’t knock on pim bé- cause he is down. Remember you may be in a like condition semis day. — uM The Knights of Tabor Baod is progressing nicely. xa! ame Mrs. M. A. Johnson, 1328 Va Bue ren street, has been elected by the Knights and Daughters of Taber a» their official Reporter for the Wo- peka Plaindealer, All Keehn ore Teovphters and Queen Mothers of the Tents, please give all thelr news te Mra. Johnson. c= PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON: OK. J. M, JAMISON—827 Madsen, St. Spocial diseases. Phone 959,, 4 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, ’’ , 409 Kan®as Ave, ae Phone 4265. + Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. mg 2:00 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 wreme ing. Sundays by request. _—_— YFFICE sUURS. i dam to l2 a ty t fp on todo ym, | Tp m ‘oWR0 pm tu unday by Apvoimtinent 74 DR. M. L. ROSS, 2 Physician and Surgeos, Calls Anawered at Night. Office: 788 Kansas Ave—TI. 3987. Res. 1903 Monroe St—Tel. 3987 R. 2° (twee nours: 9:80 vo 10:3U; Bt DR, THADDEUS g MARTIN, clan ani iu) = | ye pkece 3606. #88 Kensae Ave hae Residence; 1026 Buchanan St? Residence Phone: 8608 R. 2. Tel 774 Res—TH Riig 2. OLIVER aes TAYLOR, wD, an jurgece, Office: Be Kansas Av. over Gthler'a Drug Etore, across from Threw Hotel. Calls avawered Night'asd Day—Res. 1535 Van Baren St. ——— ———$$__—_— DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, DE TIST. ' All Work Gusrasteed te Give + + « Batisfaction.. ., 920 Wanses Av. Pies 1488. - Lee-Warren Milling Co., SALINA, KANSAS, "AMERICAN EAGLE" FLOUR, Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO., TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. 624 N. Main Street-First Class Place for Colored Trade-Clean THE BEST MEALS SERVED! best people solicited. Terms ANNA HARRIS, Manager. ck Bros. Ma s. Market, Whitlock Bros. Market. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WOLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night, last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Buy Your Lodge Supplies From the --Bg Negro Firm -- THE LOVE Regalia Company GEO. W. K. LOVE, President. 2418 Flora Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Butter Rev. DeMess filled his pulpit at the A. M. E.'church Sunday. Miss Letta White returned to Kansas City to resume her studies in a nurse training school. She was accompanied by Mrs. F. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gray and Miss Hallie Hampton took an auto trip to Salina Sunday. Mr. Obidiah Gray has purchased a new motorcycle. Read and pay for The Topeka Plaindealer if you want to keep posted on the deeds of our people in the city, state and nation. JUNCTION CITY, KAS. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, of the A. M. E. church, held his first quarterly meeting for the conference year Sunday, with Presiding Elder King officiating. Rev Broadnax is preparing to make marked improvements upon the church this year by adding a basement and also a new structure. The Bishop Parks, Mite Missionary society met with Mrs. A. J. Asbury on West Tenth street, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Asbury gave a splendid opening on the subject, "Overcome." Mrs. L. McElroy will entertain the society Wednesday afternoon, Oct 27th. and Art club with Mrs. Hattie Griffin as president, a most efficient woman literally, met at Mrs. James Devine's on West Ninth street on Thursday evening Oct. 28th. The program rendered was enjoyed by all. Ten cent lunches were served for the benefit of the Second Baptist church. Mr. George Robinson, an old vereran, is still ill at his home on W. Eleventh street. Prof. Crawford, a travelling tragedian, gave a very interesting performance at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. Mrs. M. C. Rhoton, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perkinson, of Hutchinson, returned home last week. Mrs. Sergeant Dorsey, of Fort Riley, who underwent a slight operation upon her throat, is able to be out again. Miss Katherine Thomas of Sedalis, Mo., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Louis Crews on West Thirteenth St. She will remain all winter. Mrs. Charles Dade entertained the members of the Mite Missionary society and their guests at a Halloween party at her residence on W. Thirteenth street, Saturday-evening. A most enjoyable time was had and many hearts made glad by the fortune teller. Costumes of ancient days and the repast was that of 76. Both old and young were in attendance and the evening was one of great delight. Mrs. Katherine Finch, who had been detained at her home on account of illness, is able to be out among her friends again. Miss N. Lawton and Mr. John Lawton, of Clay Center, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Steel for several weeks. A beautiful home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. D. Chinn Monday Oct. 11th. His daughter, Miss Loretta, was united in marriage to Mr. Jerome Grey, of this city, the Rev. Gains, pastor of the Second Baptist church officiating. The bride was sweet simplicity herself, beautifully gowned in white satin and carrying a brides bouquet of white roses. The groom looked his best in full-dress of conventional black. Miss Ruth Rollins acted as maid of honor and Mr. Loring Asbury was best man. Many beautiful presents were the tokens of esteem showed by Miss Chinn's popularity. The many friends of the young couple extend sincere congratulations. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Miss Georgia Adams and Rev. Ridgeway, of Nowata, were quietly married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents on West Brown. The bride is a fine and accomplished lady and is loved by all who know her. We wish a long and happy union to the coupe. Miss Lottie Brown was in Chelsea Sunday. Mrs. Fagan left Tuesday for Kansas City, where her mother is reported to be quite ill. Rev. Fagan has returned from the State Baptist Association that was held in Okmulgee. J. B. Jones was a visitor from Chetopa, Kansas. Messrs Sam Van, Art Lynch and T. Moore, were in from Ketchum Saturday. Mrs. N. E. Edmonds returned from Chetopa, Kansas Friday, where she had been visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Victory Edmonds. in Tulsa Sunday, the latter being ordained elder. Mrs. W. W. Williamson, of Hulwee, was in the city Sunday. R. Curls passed through the city Tuesday en route to Tulsa from Chetopa, Kansas. Arthur Adams, of Dallas, brother of Mr. Adams, visited his brother several days while en route to Joplin, Mo. Mesdames Eiliza Johnson, W. H. Venters, F. M. Johnson, Margarette Williams and E. Hudley attended the conference held in Tulsa returning Monday. A. Rider was unable to save more than fifteen acres of his ninety-acre crop of wheat and is now having his granary made rat-proof in order not to lose a grain. The Home Mission society of the First Baptist church will meet at Mrs. Venters' this week, the fifth Sunday will be their rally day. Come out. Dr. L. I. Ryan performed an operation on Mr. Brown, of Ketchum Wednesday. The case was a difficult one and too was a delicate one. The patient is recovering nicely. Work on the new building for the Negro schools is on in full blast. CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA Rev. H. H. Williams and Rev. J. L. Orange spent Sunday in Anadarko. Mr. Leonard Clark left Wednesday for Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. T. W. Thompson has returned home after several weeks visit in Arkansas. Mr. Ben Warren spent several days last week in Oklahoma City. The rally at the First Baptist church has been quite a success. The W. H. M., circle of the First Baptist church has been represented this year at the National Convention at Chicago, the District Association at Colbert and at the State Convention at Okmulgee. Mrs. Bessie Kitrell has been indisposed this week. Mrs. Clarkston returned to Guthrie, Okla., last Tuesday night. She was here to attend her uncle's funeral, Mr. James Buchanan. The Magnolia Art club met with Mrs. Henry Bowser Thursday afternoon. The club has planned to have a Halloween social at the Masonic hall Oct. 29th. The many friends of Great Bend were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Sophia Fox Ruffins, of Pueblo, Colo., which occurred Wednesday morning at the home of her mother where she had been in poor health for a long time at Bogue, Kansas. Her brother, Mr. Hayes Fox left for that place Tuesday. Rev. Russell has been on the sick list. Mrs. Edith Hawkins and Mr. Frank Lewis have both returned from St. Rose hospital where they were confined. The Brotherhood of the First Baptist church meets each Sabbath afternoon. Rev. Alfred Miller is president. Mrs. Rhoda Calmore and three children of Pasadena, Calif., are visiting relatives and friends in Larned and Great Bend. TROY, KANSAS. Rev. C. A. Woods, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church is succeeding nicely. He has had one accession to the church. His first quarterly meeting was held Sunday, and was a success both spiritually and financially. Presiding Elder J. C. C. Owens held quarterly conference Tuesday night and was highly pleased with the reports. Mrs. Louisa Holland, one of the stewardesses of the A. M. E. church is quite ill. Not much hope is held out for her recovery. Mrs. Katie Lytle, also a member of the stewardesses board is quite ill. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Lou Holmes bagged ten ducks with his new automatic gun Wednesday morning. Master Millard Woods had the misfortune to dislocate his arm Friday morning while getting ready for school. Rev. Payne, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached two good sermons Sunday. The Reverend is quite a singer and the church is always well filled at each service. The Rev. C. R. Runyon came and packed his things and he and his wife left for their new home at Leavenworth, Kansas Saturday night. Each of them leave many friends here and we really hate to see them leave. Master Millard Woods celebrated his eleventh birthday with a party at his home, 650 South 20th street Friday, Oct 22d. The house was decorated with black gats and THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S.A. POSTAGE PAID — SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE HOME SHOP Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curled head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alumalium Comb cannot failure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating jar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade Beet on the market. Price per box, $5. Alcohol Heater, price $5. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIPR COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. Colored Men Wanted to Prepare as Sleep ing Car Porters and Train Porters. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Positions pay from $50 to $80 per month—Southern, Northern and Eastern Roads. Age limit, 20 to 35 years. Railroad passes from your home to your position and uniforms arranged for if necessary. A ```markdown ``` witches and there were ghosts walking about and a gypsy to tell fortunes. He received many beautiful and serviceable presents. Each guests departed expressing himself as having had a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Miller returned to Omaha after a pleasant trip with relatives and friends in the city. ... Prof. S. H. Buchanan, of Wyanwood, Oklahoma, delivered a splendid lecture at Mount Zion Baptist Sunday school Sunday morning. The entertainment given by the Saint Anice Tabernacle No. 92 was a grand success. Rev. Hillman preached two good, common sense sermons Sunday at the Baptist church and was greeted each time by an appreciative audience. Mr. Kelly has accepted the position of teaching class No.4 at the Baptist Sunday school. NOWATA, OKLA. Mr. Elwood Lett, formerly of Vinita, died Wednesday after a long illness. The funeral services was held at Macedonia Baptist church on Thursday, Rev. Jesse Rowe officiating. Burial in Brown's cemetery. Mr. II. A. Ridgeway went to Vinita Tuesday. Mr. John McCoy went to Dewey and Independence last week. Mr. Neal Stiner made a trip to Tulsa Friday. Prof. Nelson Grubba expects to leave for Washington, D. C. soon to adjust some Freedman matters. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bouldin have as their guest this week, Miss Nancy E. Atkins of Oklahoma City. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. - 'Phone 52 Fored Men to Prepare as Sleep- Car Porters and Brain Porters. ANCE NECESSARY! Positions pay 10 per month—Southern, Northern lands. Age limit, 20 to 35 years. from your home to your position changed for if necessary. Railway... INDIANAPOLIS, IND. row escape of losing one of his hands last week. Mr. John Claggett, of Goffeyville, was here Friday. Mr. Dennis Hunnigan and wife of Coffeyville was down visiting relatives last week. Mrs. Upshaw and Mrs. Adkins, who have been on the sick list are improving. Mr. Bob DeLozier will be in his new home after Thanksgiving on N. Oak street. CHANUTE, KANSAS Mr. Kizer was in Needada for two weeks installing a heating plant for a nursery. Mr. H. Taylor spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mr. Henry Bradley returned Monday from an extended trip through the East. Mr. Chester Williams states that the tonsorial business is getting better. Prof. Payne met the band boys Monday night. Mr. John Dixon, manager of the Smoke house states that every-evening he is rushed from 7 to 11 o'clock. Samuel Mix is able to be out once more after being confined to his room for three days. Floyd Baughman and Green Gaston spent Wednesday night in Thayer. Mr. Kizer was in Neodasha on Thursday on business. The Baptist church had three sermons on last Sunday. Mrs. Brigham gave a dance last Friday night. Mrs. William Washington was indiposed two days last week. 100 $25.00 Home Training Course Free! Barn from $15.00 to $25.00 per week— at home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYSM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality. W. L. MAJORS, President, 4848 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo. Q For Negroes! Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine soil, best climate. If you mean business, write Russell Springs, :— Kansas. Real Human Creole Hair HAND MADE BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE COLORED WOMEN'S HAIR This Comb is SOLID BRASS EXTRA MCAW BACK 69 Cent Shows all latest styles in colored Ladies' Hair and Toilet Articles. The above is but four of the many new designs we are now making up. We are positively the largest man- ufacturers and importers of natural creole hair, and we guarantee every article sold, or money refunded. Don't be misled in the buying of hair, as many of our small competitors are off- fering cheap and inferior hair, which will not stand washing and combing. Buy the best quality hair at manufactu- rers' prices, also hair nets and toilet articles. We have been doing business for years and we have not had a dissatis- tied customer. BOO! TWO CENT'S BYAMP TO DAY FOR AGENTS WANTED. HUMANIA HAIR Co. Dept. F. 23 Duane St. New York City 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. Sand him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. Majors Breaks Record In Chicago Mr. W. L. Majors, president of the Oxford College of Hair Culture, and one of the foremost Negro inventors, and a very progressive young man, returned from Chicago a few days ago, where he had an interesting exhibit at the Half Century Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee celebration, was interviewed by a Clarion reporter and was given the following facts concerning his trip and the wonderful success that he had with his exhibit. Clippings and letters were shown to indicate the trend of the public opinion of his exhibit. From the time that President Majors landed in Chicago with his big touring car and high grade preparations, he was kept busy until the last moments of his stay. Innumerable invitations were extended to him by the elite of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. George Porter, a well known druggist of 31st and State St., in company with Misses Katherine Manly and Lillian Martin, with President Majors, made a flying trip to Fort Sheridan, pleasure bent. Madam Anita Pattie Brown, Chicago's famous singer, and several other ladies, made a tour to Evanston, Ill. Mme. Brown expressed herself as being highly pleased with the results obtained from the use of Oxford preparations. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, the famous lecturer and social worker, accompanied by her talented daughter Miss Sarah Mae Talbert, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, with Miss Helen Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Waring with President Majors, were extended a special invitation to dine at Evanston, Ill., on September 12th. Mrs. Waring, who was a member of this party, is one of Chicago's best known women, being a member of the Illinois Commission, a lecturer of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and has been in the employ of the Chicago Board of Education for the past twelve years. She has become especially interested in Major's Oxford System. President Majors also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Wm. Fox, of Pittsburg, Pa., a great friend of Mrs. Talbert, who has declared that she will spread the Oxford System throughout her section of the country. On the day leaving Chicago, President Majors called a meeting of all of his new agents at the residence of Mrs. Lula Kieth, 5118 Wabash Avenue, and organized an Oxford Club to foster the spirit of co-operation between the agents. Some very prominent women were present. A delightful luncheon was served the guests and a picture of the assembly was made. Mrs. Talbert made a very interesting talk on "Why it is necessary for our women to care for the scalp, hair and complexion." She also spoke of the advantages of the Oxford System in general. A brief but interesting talk was made by Mrs. James Hale Porter. After the meeting, which was declared by those present to have been one of the most interesting that they had ever had the pleasure of attending in this kind of work. The Club adjourned and took a joy ride throughout the city. Those present were: Madam E. Johnson, James Hale Porter, Nellie P. Osborne, Mayme Johnson, Leora S. Smith-Cole, Elizabeth F. Fries, Lillian Guy, Allen Parker, Rose Carrol, Eloise Lewis, Mary Crawford, and Miss Artius missile Hill, of Chicago; Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, of Buffalo, N. Y., and Mrs. Ella Nelson, of Zion City, Ill. On the day of departure a special invitation was extended to President Majors by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hale Porter to be their guest at dinner. No pains were spared in making this banquet be long remembered. Mr. Porter, who is Chief Field Agent of the Half Century Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee, made this statement to President Majors; "Missouri only sent us grease factories, but you cleaned up, and I will give you my entire time you wih it." Mr. and Mrs. Porter deserve very great credit for the part they played in making this the greatest exposition in the history of the Negro race. When Mr. Majors arrived home he found his place swamped with orders and several of his guitors there to take a general review of their work. This course is very necessary if the agent wants to keep stride with all the latest scientific discoveries that Mr. Majors is constantly making. Among the prominent ones at the College were Mrs. Anna Portorfield Meeks, of Birmingham, Ala., Vice President of the Local Oxford Club. Mrs. Meeks has an extensive trade among the whites Jews of her city; as well as among many members of her own race. Miss Anna B. Spans, of Tuskalos, Ala., is also here to go over her work and take an advance course. CHIEF SAM'S DELEGATES SENT HOME M. A. Sorrel, Secretary of movement returns to his family and says the ship will never return. Ship sold after being seized by British government. The delegates broke Friends and relatives send for delegates after they are robbed entirely. The Daily Oklahomaan of Wednesday, the 6th, published the following: "New York, Oct. 5th—With the arrival here Tuesday night of the steamer Norseman from Liver-Pool with 18 Americans on board, forming what is left of the crew of the British steamer Liberia, a dramatic chapter was written into a colonization scheme headed by Alfred Chief Sam, said to be Chief of an African tribe, to transport Negroes from Texas and Oklahoma to the west coast of Africa. The capture by the British authorities of the colonization ship and the adventures of the Liberia's sailors. The project as described by Sam was to enable Negroes to go to West Africa, join in a colony, and live in comparative luxury. Before the Liberia sailed on its first trip Sam widely announced his plan. The Liberia, financed it was said by Negroes, left Portland, Me., in May and after stopping at Norfork, Va., proceeded to Galveston, Texas, where it was reported to have taken on 40 Negroes and started on its voyage to the west coast of Africa. At Anamabu on the African coast the Liberia was seized by British authorities as the owner was a British subject. While there the crew was stricken with fever and removed to a hospital. After their recovery they were discharged. They then went to Liverpool whence they were sent home as consular passengers. Most of the delegates will return to their form the homes at once, yet they did not think they would ever see America again when they followed their alleged chief. Before we go further, let us inform you of a part of the Secretary of the African movement speech after his return last week enroute to Texas to see his family: "The ship is leased out (that is given back to its former owners after saving Sam from the penitentiary while in America) and will never return. Every man who has a family ought to be with them and I am on my way to mine." Sorrell wired Liddell upon his arrival in New York, that he would be in Weleetka in a few days. Liddell told some of his friends he did not know what Sorrell's business here at this time meant and he left Weleetka for parts unknown when Sorrell arrived. Sorrell left the next day for Texas after he could not find Liddell. We advised the followers sometime ago to quit paying money into the scheme and now it appears when Chief Sorrell appears Liddell hikes from his presence. All of the delegates will return just as soon as they receive the money sent them by relatives. Only about 10 or 12 are left now. The delegates will now tell how they suffered and how Sam robbed them. Write me if you want information of its failure etc. of its failure, etc.-Geo. W. Perry, Former Editor of The Boley (Okla.) Progress. Townsend of Denver in the Limelight. Hon. W. B. Townsend, formerly of Kansas, now residing at Denver, Colorado, is making a great stand in the interest of the rarce in that city, as the following will attest: AN ORDINANCE An ordinance to prohibit certain kinds of shows and theatrical plays in the city and county of Denver, and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict therewith, and to fix the punishment for violation of the same. Be it enacted by the City Council for the City and County of Denver, that from and after the passage of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, company, combination, corporation or corporations to advertise, publish, produce, exhibit, or cause to be advertised, produced or exhibited, at any time or place, in the City and County of Denver, any theatrical play, act, picture, show, lithograph, drama, photo drama, drawing, sketch, or historical production, which is contrary to good order and the public welfare, and which tends to reflect reproach upon any race, or incites race hatred, race riot, and which stirs up race prejudice, tends to disclose the public peace, or that shall represent or purport to represent any hanging, lynching, or burning of any human being, incited by race hatred. Any person or persons, company, combination, corporation or corporatings violating this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a mindmeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum of not less than two hundred dollars ($200), nor more than three hundred dollars ($300) for the first violation thereof, and for the second violation and every violation thereafter shall be fined in the sum of not less than five hundred dollars ($500), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); and said violator or violators shall be confined in the city jail until said fine is paid. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repeated. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUORS AT HOME. Cincinnati, O. Oct. 29, 1915.—By a new method of concentration an expert distiller of this city has produced a concentrated extract with which anyone can easily and quickly make, in their own home, any Liquor, Whiskey or Cordial at a saving of over fifty per cent of the Liquor Dealers Prices. A few minutes does the work requiring no apparatus, no boiling, no experience whatever. While the Liquor making at home idea is new and startling in its possibilities, its legality has been carefully investigated by the highest authorities and his method has been found to conform with the Laws in equity respect. This new method will be welcomed by thousands of people living in districts where it is now even impossible to obtain Whiskey for medicinal purposes. Anyone can now save the heavy expenses, high licenses and enormous profits of the saloon keeper and liquor dealers and can have in his home at any time a pure, nourishing liquor at a very low cost. It is indeed a remarkable discovery and he has already received thousands of letters of praise. Anyone can try a full quart of his favorite Liquor free by writing to M. W. Prickett, 1614 Universal Bldg., Cincinnati, O., and ask for his booklet, "Secreta of Making Liquor at Home," sent to anyone sending their name and address. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The palatial home of Dr. E. A. Harris superbly located at 1015 E. Center street, which is one of the most elaborate ones in the city, was a delightful scene of beauty and jollification when an elaborate function was held in honor of the late arrival, the little daughter, Miss Elizabeth Catherine. Most everything that could be secured by the magnanimity of the "daddy" for the celebration of his little queen. Those who were fortunate enough to be present at this affair, and who will never forget the final social affair of Miss Elizabeth Catherine, were: Capt. Thomas Campbell, Denver; W. P. Campbell; William W. Smith, Prof. L. H. Bustile, Mr. Ernest Curtis and Mr. Harrison Thomason. Euclid Chapter No. 23, O. E. S., is arranging for an interesting and elaborate musical and literary program combined with an enjoyable reception. Watch for the date and the program which will appear in The Plaindealer. Mr. Harry Ross is under the care of Dr. E. A. Harris. Mrs. Lucy Hall was taken suddenly ill but is reported better at this writing. Mendames Lucinda Blahey, Mary Smith, patients of Dr. Harris, who recently underwent aerious operations are recovering nicely. Mr. Jackson Roen is a most wonderful and scientific gardener. His store houses are Allied with abundance to show for his season's labor. Mrs. Lizzie Howard Lighthouse is very poorly at this writing. Mr. Thomas Quinn, one of the most highly respected residents of the city, who had been failing in health for the past two years, but who was confined to his bed for about one week, when the Naviour with a host of arch angles visited the bed-chamber of Bro. Quinn, proclaiming "well done thou good and faithful servant, thou has been faithful over a few things, now I will make the ruler over many." From boyhood up K. & R. GROCERY, ARE OPFFERING SPECIAL PRICES THE NEXT TWEEE WEEKS ON ALL THEIR LINES. GIVE US A CALL. honored by all who knew him. Impressive services were held at the Pitts Chapel M. E. church, the Rev. McAllister, officiating, ably assisted by Rev. Rankin. Mr. Crittendon, a former comrade in arms, and Capt. Thomas Campbell, his namesake, whose eloquent and touching remarks stirred the very souls of all. Flowers, flowers in profusion and all descriptions were piled upon the casket. Eureka Lodge, Mr. James Anderson, master, of which Mr. Quinn had long been a member had care of the body. Hundreds of friends viewed the remains. A large procession followed the beloved deceased to its last resting place. Mr. Quinn leaves a beloved wife, four daughters, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Too much cannot be said in speaking of the noble and honorable life of Bro. Quinn. Life leaves foot-prints on the sands of time, which cannot be effaced. It can be well said in the truest sense, the wife has lost a husband, the daughters a father, the church a member, the lodge a brother, and the community a citizen. Death but steals away. Giving us little warning; But in some fairer clime bidding us good morning. as good morning. Mrs Emily Rice, who had been ill for sometime, passed into the great beyond Saturday about 3 o'clock p.m. Funeral was held Monday afternoon Oct. 25th from the C. P. church. Rev. Rankin, ably officiated. The death of Mrs. Rice followed close upon that of her son, Mr. Marcellus Rice. Mr. James Andrews, Jr., accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Emma Andrews, will enjoy a delightful visit with her son, Mr. Emmell Andrews of Chicago. En route they will visit in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chamberlain are now cozily domiciled at their new residence, 1102 Sherman, phone 5393. Mrs. Robert Danforth is somewhat indisposed. The Pleasant Hour Art club held a very pleasant session at the delightful home of Mrs. Dallas Lenore, Oct. 22d. Mrs. Lenore was a most amable hostess. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in club business, embroidery work and a guessing contest in which Mrs. Charles Ellison was the successful competitor, winning a lovely creamer and sugar bowl. An appetizing three course menu was served to Mrs. Tom Marley and Mrs. Carr and members. The Ladies Aid Society of the C. P. church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Hall, Summitt avenue. These women are engaged in a much needed work. A drug store party under the direction of Mrs. William Bruce and others was a very delightful affair held in honor of Mrs. George W. Allen, wife of Rev. Allen, who has the pastorate at Neveda. There were about twenty-five who enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Fred Williams was hostess to the Ladies Musical and Literary club Friday afternoon, Oct. 22d. A large number was present who enjoyed the good things, their hostess, who is an ideal entertainer, had arranged for them. The president, Mrs. Bostic called the club to order, Mrs. D. S. Smith at piano. The Perseverance division, Mrs. P. Clark, captain, supplied a good program. An animal contest which was sealously contested was won by Miss Clara Nuttall. The prize for the best quotation which was an original one was won by Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett; a lovely hand-painted plate. Miss Nuttall receiving as a prize, a lovely waiter. Miss Elizabeth Catharine, a very sweet and distinguished little visitor, was introduced to all present and even though being handled by many inexperienced hands from non-service was very sweet and patient, never complaining once. A rare and delicious course menu, as the hostess said her time elime came but once a year and all her guests should have their share. So the visitors who were Mesdames Thornton, Roberts, Harris, Tinny, Thomason, Hanks; Misses Clara Nuttall, Grazia Corneal and members enjoyed the refreshments with Mrs. Neltne Hall. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames Nellie Hall and Ida V. McAdams. Mrs. Anika Canifax and daughter, Mrs. Nettle Davis was surprised by four of their very intimate friends and relativer Saturday evening Oct. 24; Mrs. Luela Robbins, Mrs. Emma Bateman, Mrs. Alix Bedell, Mrs. Mary Persley, all of this city. A very delightful dinner was served by Mrs. Davis assisted by Mrs. William Dillard. The evening was spent in a delightful manner, L. a party gatherers at the home of Mrs. Lucy Howard on Grand avenue to have prayer with her very sick daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Howard Lighthouse. The party left feeling that much good had Loen accomplish. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp and takes out the kink and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, :: MISSOURB 50¢ Per Box. Agents Wanted. ...T. K. KING... General Farming and Stock Raising. "Back to the Farm" Fine Western Kansas land for wheat, kaflir corn, maize, barley, oats, corn, almost any thing planted grove and does well. Wheat yields from 25 to bushels to the acre. This hand can be bought at the right price in small tracts or large ones, with small payments. Titles are good and terms are easy. It will be glad to hear from you in regard to this land, while it is cheap and wa- ting for you. Write T. H. King for further information, R. F. D. I, Ben Flaime, Kansas. Browder's Cafe, JAMES R. BROWDELL, Pro- —First Class Meals at All Hours— Choice of Meats Served in this Cafe—Ice Cream, Soft Drinks of All Kinds—Private Dining Room in Connection. When in Omake THE: PATTON: HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Moors. Phone Douglas 4468. 1014-16-18 South 11th St. OMAHA, : : NEBRAHAM Konantz Undertaking and Carriage Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. GEO. A. KONANTZ, Mgr. Telephone 174. 15 Wall St. PT. SCOTT, BA Great Radium ...Water... God's Gift to Suffering Humanity Flowing from the bowels of the earth —the greatest germmaster that'll know. The diseased germs are heavy tearing down the tissues of the body. Ours to Claramore, Okla., and bathe in the "Fountain of Health." Stop at Olddy Bath House Hotel. Rates reasonable. CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA Wholesale.... Liquor Dealer MAIL ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY. Wholesale.... Liquor Dealer MAIL ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY. J. H. Conradt & Co. —(Warehouse, Drydale, Mo.)— Send for Price Bid. EAST LEAVENWORTH, MO. FOR SALE:—Good Restaurant and Rooming House. Must sell on account of poor health. —Nannie Holmes, 409 Merchant St., Oswego, Kansas. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with pictures at 310 Kansas Av. Chester Inquire of W. E. Stewart, Kansas Av. or Phone H37. (Continued from Page One.) Mr. W. B. Love conducts a nice grocery store and is doing nicely. Mr. Fred Douglass, formerly of Kansas City, is conducting a barber shop and pool hall and cigar store. He is one of Montgomery county's leading politicians. At Fort Scott we stopped over and found our time honored friend, Dr. B. A. McLemore and also Dr. Hawking doing nicely. Miss Eula Drake, 124 Ransome, phone 1812, is our correspondent and is authorized to collect and solicit subscriptions and all persons having business for The Plaindealer will call her up and give news to her. Fort Scott is rallying after the great flood which destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property. Everybody seems to be working and getting along nicely and everything is moving along as though there had been no flood. The colored people have one or two grocery stores. The brick and stone masons, contractors and plasterers are doing well. The colored people of the town have one restaurant and a barber shop. One business that the people of Fort Scott can be proud of is the young veterinary surgeon in the person of Dr. J. W. Brown. He has all the latest appliances for handling sick animals and knows his business. He is succeeding and has recently bought an automobile so he can hurry when called. Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins, grand master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Kansas and jurisdiction, and also principal of the leading school of Fort Scott, is doing fine and his many friends say this school was never in better condition than at present and the children show it in their deportment on the streets and at their work, in home, in Sunday school and church. Prof. Hawkins is certainly an educator, and is assisted by Prof. Watson, who recently took a trip to the West, visiting at Yellow Stone Park, Portland, Frisco and Grand Canyon, of Arizona. Grand Master Hawkins says the fraternity is growing and that there is nothing that has happened that has marred the workings in its internal affairs. The order is one of Kansas' bright and shining lights and stands high. Mrs. Susie Daniels is one of Fort Scott's most progressive ladies, a hard worker, is an honest, upright, Christian lady and has been employed by Mr. Mack Howard and family for a number of years at a good salary for the reason that she merits this as she is honest and industrious. She is a widow and has one son and daughter in High school who will graduate soon. She is a fine, intelligent young lady whose future looks bright. While Mrs. Daniels is a widow, we would not hesitate to say that if some bright man who is full of push and vim would make himself known, he might win her. She formerly lived in Topeka and was one of the leading citizens. It was a source of pleasure to visit the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Sexton, who are the parents of Miss Nora Sexton, one of the popular teachers of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Nettle B. Sims, who is matron at Western University. Mrs. Sexton and family enjoy the company and pleasure more than anything else on earth, of her mother, Mrs. Mona Scott, who is ninety-one years of age and is hearty and healthy. She was born in Alabama and when a girl of twelve was taken to Illinois until she was forty when she removed to Fort Scott where she has lived almost forty years. She homesteaded awhile in Colorado. She is happy and intelligent and highly cultured and has a wonderful mem- Do You Need a Permanent Income? If we send you cashout it would you show it to your friend and neighbor and let us see how it fits in the world. Checking men has a day free a little more time. It writes us, saying what exactly you must work in on a big money order or a blank to pay your cost of purchases in which you are to take orders. It puts some money in your pocket, and then shows you how to pay your payment, how to buy a powder, soap, with which it retails it so that our idea is still out in the market. A man that one work up a dozen in business, he will direct the money to someone who you make hard of what the people like. You are not taking any charge, as the bill is for mortgages, where what you need; and if you do it not to be a good after getting money return it as much as your money, bond (note) receiving your utility. BREWSTER SUPPLY CO., NASHVILLE, Tenn. NOTE—If we can safely recommend The Brewster Brew Co. we lend it if roughly reasonable and on your behalf. MISS FREDA ROBBINS, Teacher, Carthage, Missouri. her talk. She is the mother of servory and it is a source of pleasure to talk to her of days gone by and any one could sit for hours and listen to en children and survives all except Mrs. Sexton, who is seventy-one years old. Mr. Sexton has recently been retired upon a pension by the Frisco railroad. He is an old soldier having served in the Civil war. He is active, hale and hearty. Mrs. F. Funkhouser, one of Fort Scotts industrious widows, owns several good pieces of property; she will visit her daughter and relatives in California next April. She has not given up hope that there are some good men left. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. R. H. Curtis, who is employed at the Frisco depot. He says The Plaindealer has done thousands of dollars worth of good; that sometime ago an advertisement appeared in this paper for a husband. He answered and says that he never was so happy in his life, said he would not take any amount of money for the results obtained. His wife is a fine housekeeper, good cook and has a loving disposition and he says she greets him with smiles and kisses and that the Lord has certainly pleased him. The Plaindealer is certainly proud of the fact that we have been the instigation of several murriages through its advertising columns and all have proven to ... A. N. Thompson is running a fine restaurant and lunch counter and also a pool hall and is doing a fine business. We were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Flem Miller who are among the leading citizens, and own their residence besides other good property in Fort Scott. Mr. and Mrs. M. Myers are among the progressive people. He has been employed in the railroad service for a number of years and has a host of friends and stands high in the community. --- We stopped over at Paola and found our old friend, Mr. Robert Allen, who conducts a barber shop and pool hall doing a fine business. He is a substantial race man. Mr. Robert Shelby is still in the grain business, buying and selling. He enjoys the company of his wife. There is considerable work going on at Paola and we are proud to see that the street curbing is being put in by colored men. Mr. P. II. Strother, foreman of the work, is to be commended for the good service that he is performing in putting down this curbing. Much credit is due Hon. Thos. Kelly, ex-state treasurer, who has this big contract and is giving work to colored men. He is one of the staunch Republicans and business men and is always found doing good things for our race and any favors that can be shown should be given men of this type. Our correspondent, Prof. Lowry, is of the substantial citizens. He is doing fine and is assisted by Mina Daisy N. Peak in the public schools. Mr. R. Cooper and family are among the substantial citizens of Paola and are doing fine. EMPORIA Dr. Bray's Evangelistic Co. is in battle against sin. They are looking forward to a great slaughter of evil in Emporia. Thus far there have been five additions to the Baptist church of which Rev. C. P. Morrow a pastor. Dr. Bray, the evangelist, pleaches soul-stirring sermons each night, makes them so plain that a child can understand him. He is a wonderful man and a power in the pulpit. His subject for Wednesday, October 27, was "The Unpardonable Sin." Come out and hear him; if you miss hearing him you will miss a blessing. Service begins at 7:30 each night. The mayor of the city, the city commissioners and pastors of the white and colored churches will associate with Dr. Bray in his special services Sunday afternoon. TOKYO PROF. R. W. PENN, Promluent Educator Carthage, Mo. JOHN H. HARRIS MR. C, W. CUTHER, a popular hotel man of Joplin, Mo., action of that town. He stands for head of the Walters' Relief Associ- something. JOHN H. HARRIS MRS. II. V. WALLACE, the accomplished wife of Prof. Wallace, of the Carthage, (Mo) colored city schools. She is a cultured woman and one of our best teachers. Good Eatables Laboratories and teams to send in their list of presiding officers, time and place of meeting, street address of presiding officers and as soon as we receive this data will make a roster of the lodge. Please send them in at once and we will be glad to insert same. N. Topeka, Kanz. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 is setting along incely with 67 members meeting every first and third Thursday. We were honored with the presence of our noble Chief Grand Mentor, Rev. Frank Wilson, yesterday. He gave us a grand and noble talk. Parsona, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street. Dtr. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, H. P. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R. For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8—J. B.-Brown, P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. OTHER, ation of that town. He stands for something. Every patron will get satisfaction complete. Jitney Cafe is cozy and small It's large well cooked orders pleases 'em all. The finest of short orders, all times of day, Nice meats will be found at the Jitney Cafe. Excellent sandwiches at your command, You find here the pure foods suiting demand. Chili and coffee served good and hot All the good foods that hit the right spot. Follow the wise ones who come every day, Economy in prices at The Jitney Cafe. Shine parlor in connection. CLAUD GUILFORD, Prup., Sterling, Kan. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 1866 East—Home phone 4218 East This is the place to buy first place candies, fruit, ice cream and pot water. Give this place a call—give ```markdown ``` --- Girl and Grandmother Little Mabel—Say, mamma, what did you buy Willie for a birthday pres ent? Her Mother—A wagon and some sol diers. Little Mabel—Well, mamma, what did you buy me 'cause it ain't my birth day? TIME TO MOVE ON A Agent-I'd like to sell you this au tumobile clock, air. It's guaranteed not to lose time. Mr. Krusty-Well, you're losing time trying to sell it to me. THE CAUSE A Mike—Phwat's come over Cascy? He's bettin' every man he comes across that he'll live longer than him? Pat—Didn't you hear about it? Sure, he bought two life preservers last week A woman is shouting at a man in a chair. The Landlady—I'll just give you three days to pay your board! The Boarder—All right; suppose you make it Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Fourth of July. A Miss Roach—Oh, Mr. Humbug, see the lovely engagement ring Mr. Honcybug gave me. A Particular Cook. "How about the new cook!" "She says she wants three nights out a week, beefsteak at every meal and a room with southern exposure." "Has she any references!" "Has all she has in preferences." Reporters and correspondents writing for The Plaindale will please use one side of the paper do not use "today" or "tomorrow" or "next week." but give dates in plain figures. Think of the time when the paper is published and not of the time when you are writing in mentioning facts and others can understand as well as you. GREEN'S Combination ...Store... 1162 Buchanan St We carry a fine line of Cigars and Tobacco, Ice Cream, All kinds of Soft Drinks—Milk Depot in Connection. We have a Nice Line of Fancy Groceries. WM. GREEN, Prop. F. P. Byron. C. G. Ooa, Byron & Coe, No. 2 So. James St. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ..Meat Market.. Home Phone Main 1748. Bell Phone Main 6128. KANSAS CITY, —:— KANSAS Dudley.. Theatre! ```markdown ``` CHAS. T. PHELPS, Proprietor. High Class Motion Pictures. Change of Service Each Day. REELS EACH DAY Admission 5c and 10c. Phelps' Sample Room, 109 N. Second St. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS. HIGH CLASS CIGARS. ```markdown ``` See us for Good Job Printing X