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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR DR. WASHINGTON! The Topeka Business League and the Topeka Industrial Institute Honor the Memory of the Great Educator and Leader. Seventeenth Year. No. 49. Dr. Biddle, Superint MEMORIAL SENI FOR DR. WA The Topeka Business Topeka Industrial In the Memory of Educator and The Booker T. Washington Memorial services were held at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy, last Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Business men's League and Ministerial Alliance. The church was crowded to overflowing. Invocation by Bev. G. W. Henry, followed by several selections by the Industrial Institute Chorus. The addresses made were appropriate and showed that the speakers were highly in touch with the great work that has been carried on by Dr. Washington. Rev. Olden spoke on Washington as a business man; Rev. F. J. Peck spoke on Washington as an educator; Father George W. Walker, Washington as a benefactor; Rev. C. G. Fishbear, Washington as a leader. The tribute paid Dr. Washington by these men was highly commendable and it cannot be denied that Dr. Washington has succeeded in each of the various forms of life as was spoken by these gentlemen. Mrs. J. M. Wright sang a beautiful solo. Mr. J. M. Wright, Deputy County Clerk of Shawnee County and a life member of the National Business League, also one of the trustees of the Topeka Inudstrial Institute, who attended the funeral, gave a descriptive statement of the funeral as held at Tuskegee. He and Dr. H. T. Keeling were the only representatives from Kansas in the funeral and said there was about eight or ten thousand people present and that Dr. Washington was buried on the grounds in a fine metallic casket and the body laid to rest in a cement vault. Over three carloads of flowers were sent from all parts of the country and friends from England and Scotland cabled orders for flowers, which were also sent. Mr. Wright says the occasion was very solemn and the South realized that it had lost a great man. This was the greatest funeral held since that of Editor Grady of the Atlanta Constitution some years ago. After singing "Lead, Kindly Light," benediction was pronounced by Rev. Cox. The meeting was a splendid success from every point, and much credit is due Mr. K. K. Pinkston, who has been a member of the executive committee of the local League for more than three years. FLAG AT HALF·MAST. Topeka Institute Mourned With Tuskegee. The Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, the colored State Agricultural and Mechanical School, est of the city, is wrapped in gloom on account of the death of Dr. Washington. Principal William R. Carter received a telegram from Secretary Emmett J. Scott announcing the death of Dr. Washington. This was followed by a second telegram from the Alumni Association. Immediate announcement was made and the flag was placed at half-mast. The Trustees of the Institute took official action and sent John M. Wright, a trustee of Topeka Institute, as a representative of the institution to attend the funeral. Principal Carter has been seriously ill for some time and was unable to attend the funeral. --- Services commemorative of the life and works of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington were held at the Institute Wednesday morning and the same hour that the funeral services were being held at Tuskegee. The plantation melodies of the south were always favorite with Dr. Washington. The musical numbers rendered were the melodies that especially appealed to him. The addresses were made by Tuskegee graduates and former teachers at Tuskegee. Pictures of Dr. Washington were draped in the colors of Hemp'ton, Tuskegee and Topeka In- stitutes. The following program was rendered: Plantation Melody, "Roll, Jordan, Roll" ..... Chorus "My Brother's Took His Flight and Gone" ..... Chorus Dr. Washington Seen by the Tuskegee Student ...... .....Prof. Richard Cunningham The National Influence of Dr. Christian ... Chorus Owing to the illness of Principal Carter, Assistant Principal Freeman had charge of the exercises. The Topeka Institute has been for a long time a special favorite of Dr. Washington's and he has been instrumental in securing many gifts to the work. In addition to Prof. Carter, four of the faculty are graduates of Tuskegee and four former teachers of Tuskegee are employed. .DOUGLASS RECITAL Leading Negro Violinist, Topeka The Musical Department of the Industrial and Educational Institute was instrumental in bringing to Topeka Joseph H. Douglass, the leading Negro concert violinist. Mr. Douglass appeared in recital at the Industrial Institute Friday evening and the following program was rer- dered: Violin: (a) Gypsy Song ..Coleridge Taylor (b) Minuette .....' Beethoven (c) Scene from the Carina...Hubay Mr. Douglass. Music .....Ladies' Glee Club Violin: (a) Deep River...Coleridge Taylor (b) Liebesleid, Vienna Waltz.. Kreisler (c) Swanee River .....J. Douglass Wieniawski Mazurka Cadenza, The Birds .....J. Douglass Mr. Douglass. Piano Solo .....Miss Moore Violin. (a) Serenade .....A. D'Ambrosio (b) Liebesfreud .....Kreisler (c) Humoreske .....Dvorak (d) Zigeunwelsen .....Sarasate Mr. Douglass. Mr. Douglass is the grandson of the late Frederick Douglass, and is the only Negro vollinist who has made records for the Edison Graphophone Company. Many persons from the city-attended the recital and were very much pleased with the program. During their visit Mr. and Mrs. Douglass were recipients of many social attentions. Immediately following the program they attended a reception by all the teachers and employees in the Domestic Science Department. On Saturday afternoon thy were guests of Prof. and Mrs. O. W. Ferguson at luncheon. On Saturday evening Principal and Mrs. Carter entertained them. Arrangements have already been made for a return engagement with Mr. Douglass next year. FARMERS' CONFERENCE Sunflower State Agricultural Association to Meet. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association, an organization composed of the leading farmers throughout the state of Kansas, will hold its annual Farmers' Conference at the Topaka Industrial and Mechanical Institute, Wednesday and Thursday, December 8th and 9th. I very helpful program has been TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING NOV. 26 1915. arranged. There will be inspiring addresses, common sense talks, poultry show, exhibit of farm products and live stock. Negroes expert in agriculture from different sections of the country will be present. As usual the institution will entrain all persons in attendance upon the Conference. The officers of the Association are: William R. Carter, President. J. C. Carson, Vice President. Mrs. M. Bolin, Second Vice President. G. P. Ganaway, Third Vice President. Mrs. Ida M. Woods, Director of Women's Department. Arthur Emery, Secretary. All farmers and their families and all persons who are agriculturally inclined are invited to come and be present throughout the sessions. For further information concerning the premium list write William R. Carter, Industrial Institute, Topeka, Kansas. --- COFFEYVILLE, KANS. COPPEVILLE, KANS. The members of the A. M. E. Church gave a surprise party last Friday night on their pastor, Rev. R. S. Evertt. About 48 were present and this was one of the largest gatherings of the kind that the pastor ever witnessed. The Cleaner's club met at the home of Mrs. Allie Buckner on 4th and Linden avenue Tuesday night. The meeting was a success. The ladeis of the A. M. E. church served Thanksgiving dinner at Morris Hall on South Walnut street. BIG SALARY PAID to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $125.00 per month. No experience necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Write for Big folder and terms. J. H. Brandon, Deputy Supreme Grand Master, for Kansas territorial Jurisdiction. 641 North Wichita St., Wichita, Kansas. One of the prettiest church weddings that ever occurred in Junction City circles occurred on Nov. 15th at the Church of God in East Third street, when Miss Travis K. Blantyre became the bride of Mr. Walter R. Allen of Greenville, S. C. Promptly at eight o'clock the soft peals of Mendelaohn's wedding march rendered by Mrs Nelly Steele at the piano announced the arrival of the bridal party and Mr. Strovest J. Blantyre as best man entered followed by the groom, Mr. Walter Allen. The bride entered on the arm of her father, preceded by Kite Miss Ernell Wicks as flower maid, who was charmingly dressed in white lace, carrying a basket of beautiful white flowers, which she strewed upon the white pathway to the altar. The bride was followed by Miss Helen Jones, who was maid of honor. After the assembling of the wedding party at the altar Mrs. Lorene Heard sang "O Promise Me," in a very touching manner. After which the ceremony was performed by Rev. Housley. The ceremony was very impressive. At its conclusion Rev. Housley turned and with much gratitude presented Mr. and Mrs. Allen to Mr. and Mrs. Blantyre, the bride's mother and father. The bride was charmingly dressed in a gown of white satin, elaborately trimmed in white fur, and lace, a white bridal veil caught up with lilies of the valley draped bout her face dropped gracefully to the long white train. She carried a large bridal bouquet of white roses and forms, tied with white robbons reaching to the bottom of her gown. The maid of honor was most beautifully gowned in lavender, trepe de chine trimmed in lace and fur. She wore a wreath of lilies of the valley, carrying a large bouquet of lavender chrysanthemums tied with white chiffon. The groom and best man were dressed in the conventional black. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and palms. The bridal party and guests retired at once to the home of the bride. After congratulation the guests enjoyed an elegant luncheon. The decoration in the dining room being autumn leaves and palms. The bride is one of Junction City's most prominent young ladies, who has spent most of her days in school. The groom is a member of the U. S. M. S. S. D. of Fort Riley. They have the best wishes of all for their happiness and success. Many beautiful and costly prevents were receivd. SRRINGFIELD. MO. The members of Benton Avenue A. M. E. Church, Rev. R. J. Robinson, pastor, are working like bea to make successful the rally which will be consummated Jan. 2. With a cheerful willingness they have divided themselves into a $12.00 band, a $7.00 band and a $4.00, each member of the three bands being pledged to give either twelve, seven or four dollars. Th Union Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. R. J. Robinson at the Pitts Chapel M. E. Church. The Ministers' Alliance has decided to observe Sunday, Dec. 6, as "Go to Church Day," and these propose to tag everybody in the city for this occasion. The motto is "Arouse, Arise, Advance." Can they count on you? YALE. KANS. Miss E. Beaston and her nephew, Master Tecumseh Dewberry, were in Radley on Tuesday visiting the Misses Mann. Mr. Jno. Lewis is slowly mending. Mr. William Weaver, who sustained severe injuries while firing shots in Mine No. 13, we are pleased to say is on the mend. Mrs. Jennie Hamilton was in Yale Tuesday visiting her brother, Weaver. Mrs. H. White was in Yale Tuesday visiting the S. M. T. Lodge. Night school, which has opened in Yale. Prof. Reece instructing, is waite-a success with a large attendance. Prof. Reece is a learned man quite fitted for the occasion. WINFIELD, KANS. Mrs. J. W. Wood of Parsons, Kans., has been visiting her many friends in Winfield this week. She will leave in a few days for Independence, where she will visit for a few days before returning home. The revival meeting at the A. M. E. church conducted, by Dr. H. Franklin Bray and his gospel team, is a great success. Twenty-one have joined the church. Dr. Bray will go from here to Arkansas City, where they will fight the devil for a few days. Mr. Ulysses Bowen of St. John was a visitor in the city Sunday. Mr. Isaac Butler of Hutchinson stopped in the city last week en route to Oklahoma. Rev. C. R. Bruster, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, was in Hutchinson last Sunday attending the Preachers' and Deacons' Union. Fred Cotton, who has been visiting in Iola and Kansas City, returned home last Saturday to spend the winter. Mr. Jesse Banks is quite sick with fever at his home on East Eighth avenue. We trust he will soon recover. Miss Carrie Franklin had the misfortune of falling and breaking her arm last Sunday evening. We are pleased to learn that she is doing nicely, but it will be quite a while before she can use her arm again. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, state missionary was a welcome visitor in Winfield last week. BROOKSVILLE OKLA. McKnight-Drooks Nuptials. One of the prettiest weddings that have occurred in Brooksville for some time was that of Mr. Wm. Brooks to Miss Jaunita McKnight on the 18th inst. The contracting parties being popular, brought many to the city. Long before the appointed hour Mt. Hermon A. M. E. Church was crowded to its utmost and the incoming trains brought in more guests. Dr. J. E. Toombs of Guthrie, Okla., officiated. The bride wore a white satin messaline suit, silver spangled net, while the groom wore an attire fitted for the occasion. Miss Eva Williams of Shawnee, played one of Felix Mendelssohn's sweet marches, and the bridal party entered four abreast, led by two flower girls. The bride was attended by her brother and the groom by his mother. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Dr. J. E. Toombe, presiding elder of the Guthrie District, held his quarterly at the Mt. Hermon A. M. E. church on the 20th. Rev. Bordu and wife were in town Saturday and Sunday. The Reverend filled his station at the Baptist church. Rev. Bruce and wife have moved to Oklahoma City to reside, where he is pastoring. Rev. Rowel, the newly-appointed pastor of the A. M. E. church has arrived with his family to take charge of his work here. Messrs. Carr, Watson and Provo of Shawnee, Okla., were in the city on the 18th in attendance upon the McKnight-Brooks wedding. There will be seven marriages in the city before the advent of the new year, if Madame Rumor's report is correct. Hon. W. O. Bryant, the telephone exchange promoter, was in the city this week on business. Mrs. Moore, mother of Mrs. Oscar Bolden, of Whitowright, Texas, is in the city visiting her daughter. The Young Men's Club also prepared a luncheon for that night. Dr. R. A. Ransom of Gainetsville, Texas, was in the city on the 18th visiting. Subscribe for the Plaindealer, where you get all the news. Mrs. Brockaway, State Missionary, lectured here this week at the Baptist church to a crowded house. Her talk was practical, sound and wholesome and will do much good. She raised $15.75. WINFIELD, KANS. Mr. W. M. Fowler has purchased a nice four-room house on Menior street. This is another step in the right direction and is one of the things that will help solve the race problem. We trust more of our people will buy homes. Judge G. H. Buckman died recently. He was one of the best lawyers in this part of the country and was a good friend of the colored people and always did what he could for them. He was a personal friend of the writer and always gave him good advice and a kind word. We have lost one of our best friends. Mrs. G.L. Phoenix of Emporia and her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Eskridge, were called to Winfield last Thursday on account of the death of their daughter and sister at the State School. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott are new readers of the Plaindealer. Mr. Elliott is employed at the State School as a farmer. He is energetic and they are good citizens and own a nice home on South Menior street. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fowler have moved to Winfield from Galesburg, Illinois. They will make this their future home and we are glad to welcome them to our good city. Mr. Thon. Cottom is one of the best cement mechanics in this part of the country. He is kept busy doing work for many of the big people of the city and they say he is a first-class worker and a gentleman. Our friend Will Wright is one of the best plumbers in the city. He is employed by the McGregor Hardware Co., and has more work than he can do. All who have work should call on him or his firm. Rev. J. Franklin Bray of lufutchinson is holding revival meetings at the A. M. E. church in this city. He is assisted by his wife, Mrs. Brey, Mrs. Boyden and her daughter, Miss Fannie Boyden. The meeting is a great success in every particular. There have been nine conversions and there are chances for more before the week is gone. Rev. Bray preached some of the best sermons that have ever been delivered in this city. The singing by Mrs. Boyden and her daughter is simply fine and sweet enough to make any one join the church. We trust much good will be done. Winfield will soon have another wedding. Mr. Roy Williams will soon be married to a Wichita girl. Price $1.60 Per Year. These are very popular young people and have the respect of all who know them. They will make their home in Winfield. The city of Winfield was sorrowstricken last Monday to hear of the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. We feel that we have lost one of the greatest men of the race, but we are glad to know that thg great school which he founded will be a monument to him for ages to come. Mrs. Thos. B. Downey and daughter, Mrs. Thos. Cochran, returned from Chandler, Okla., last Sunday evening. LINCOLN. NEB. The A. M. E. church has a new furnace. Sunday November 28, is rally Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Each member is expected to give $2.00. Messrs. P. Murray, A. L. Williams and R. H. Young are reported on the slicklist at this writing. We hear that Rev. C. R. Runyon has a charge at Leavenworth, Kan., with more than two hundred members. Since he and his wife have moved there the members and friends gave them a surprise party which was the biggest surprise party they have ever had since the Rev. has been in the ministry. Mrs. Mollie Scott is reported quite sick at her home 323 South Twentieth street. She is a new subscriber of the Plaindealer. Rev. J. S. Paine, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached two splendid sermons Sunday, Nov. 21. WEIR KANS. Service was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday by Rev. Wm. Waskins; at night by Rev. A. Dillard. Teachers' meeting Tuesday night at the home of Miss Mabel Waskins. The lesson was discussed and the following program was rendered: Song ..... By Teachers Prayer ..... Rev. A. Dillard Quotations ..... Psalm XXIII Paper—The Sunday School and Its Benefits ..... Mabel Waskins Response ..... Miss Elnora Carpenter Paper—The Best Method of Rev. J. W. Johnson, pastor of Ward's Chapel A. M. E. Church, held service in Cherokee Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright November 20th, a fine baby boy. Mother and baby are resting fine. Master Leander Christian was accidentally shot in the leg Saturday night. Mr. Waymond Christian was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Helen Hobbs is on the sick list. Mr. Earl Carson was in Parsons Sunday. Rev. D. A. Jefferson of Coffeyville passed through Weir and preached on the 23rd. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark on the 18th a girl. Mother and baby are doing well. Ward's Chapel A. M. E. Church has bought the white Calvary Baptist Church on West Main street and will hold their first services there on the 28th. Since the West school building burned down on the 18th the School Board rented the new A. M. E. church building to hold school the remainder of the school term. The St. John baptist has voted to tear down the old church and build up new in a different style. Several have subscribed $5 and $60. R. C. Chatman is chairman of the building committee. Mr. Johnny Breer's wife was taken sick on the 11th, but is better at this writing. Rev. J. W. Johnson went to appointment at Cherokee on the 21st and his place was filled by Rev. A. Dillard. Mr. A. K. Phillips' son has come to make his home with his father. Mr. Mawether's mother, who spent the last two weeks with her son and daughter here, returned to Kansas City, Mo., on the 23rd. COFFEYVILLE. KANS. Rev. J. S. King, pastor of the Mt. Canaan Church, has resigned his pastorate. He has been a devoted pastor and we are grieved to give him up. We sincerely pray that God will bless him in the field where he may find work. --- Progress of the Race in the Sunflower State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. The line is one of the largest and best selected in Springfield. The Quality and Price will please you. It's no seat to fit your feet. If you want Real Shoes see us. HOME OF SWELL GOODS at Living Prices. Stock is Complete—What You Need we have it. Polite clerks who find pleasure in showing you goods. The colored citizens are invited to visit our store and look our our stock over. Our motto: "Cheaper Than the Cheapest." IMPORIA. KAN. Since mailing you our last batch of notes about Emporia, between thirty and fifty new families have joined our reading circle and this is truly a Haidealer town. Many compliments have been paid the editor and the paper, and they were from sincere hearts, because they were accompanied by money. Emporia has three or four colored men who feed from the city trough, receiving nice salaries. Among this number is A. J. Armstead, who is a policeman on the night watch and who is an efficient officer. We called at his home, and must say that Policeman Armstead is the kind of a man for the position he fills. Many of the colored students at the State Normal are given employment by the leading whites, thereby assisting them greatly in their efforts to secure an education. There is some class to Emporia, and the feeding between the races is indeed amicable. Mrs. D. F. Tipton, one of our excellent ladies, owns a magnificent two-story residence at 719 Congress street, Emporia. Her son, Mr. Clarence Tipton is a moving contractor and is employed by some of the loading whites of that town. These are among the leading people and stand for something. They are among Rev. Morrow's strong members and we wish more of our race could measure up to the standard of the Tipton's. This family owns several valuable pieces of property in Emporia. Mr. E. M. Collier, who owns a two story residence, an excellent home, is a successful teamster, owning some good teams. Your scribe visited this home and found Sister Collier busy doing some carpenter work. These people are among the progressive colored citizens of Emporia. A family at Emporia who are doing things are the Lamptons. They have a forty acre farm four miles south of town, one of the best in the county. Mrs. Mary Lampton is an old Plaindealer friend, and her son, Mr. Robert Lampton, manages the farm. There is another son, Mr. William Lampton, who is an expert cement worker, and his work can be seen all over the city. Mrs. Emma Ervin is a daughter who resides at Emporia. We called on Rev. J. J. Jackson, who is pastor of the Church of God and Saints of Christ at Emporia. Aside from administering spiritual food this good man, like the Savior, is an expert carpenter. In consation with Brother Jackson we soon found that he is a man full of push and a friend to Negro enterprise. Mr. M. Murray, janitor at the Royal Theater, is one of our men who owns a two-story residence at Emporia. His home is a good one and he has an interesting family. He is a former Texan, but has been in Emporia since 1879. He is a member of the Baptist church and is one of the strong men at Emporia. The scrube dropped in to see Mrs. R. A. Allen, at 901 East Street, Emporia, one of the Maindealer's lifelong friends, who owns a good home in which she conducts a rooming house. Mrs. Allen is a Christian lady who believes in race building, being a member of St. James Baptist church. This excellent lady, after attending the Baptist National Convention, spent two months visiting Chicago, Bloomington, Kansas City and other places. This lady helps with both her praises and money. Give us more Mrs. Allens. One of the representative colored families at Emporia is that of Mr. Charles W. Douglass, whose home is one of the best in that city. He and his good wife are devout Christians, one belonging to the Baptist church and the other being connected with the A. M. E. church. They are Plaindealer friends and worthy folks, indeed. One of the live men of Emporia who is doing things is Mr. Bert Rich, a former Topeka man. He looks after the garbage work of his city and has about one dozen teams on the Santa Fe doing grading work. His home is a good one. He also owns a rental house and eight valuable vacant lots. Mr. Rich wields much influence politically, being a deep-dyed Republican. One of the thrifty families at Emporia is that of Mr. Henry Smith. He is employed at the Palace Clothing Co. and Thomas' Loan Aassociation, and at spare times does janitor work. The scribe called at the Smith residence, 1125 Cottonwood street and found a new cottage of six rooms, and all modern improvements. The lady of the house, Mrs. Smith, is rare entertainer. These good people have an excellent daughter, Miss Edna, a student at the State Normal. The race needs more such people. Mr. E. Washington, who at one time resided in Topeka and learned painting and paper hanging with Mr. John Rodgers, is doing well at Emporia. He is kept busy, as his work is above criticism. Mr. Washington owns a good home, and stands among the best men in that city. Mr. Washington is an expert painter and paper hanger. He worships at the A. M. E. church. Your traveling man stopped by on his rounds to see Mrs. A. McMillan at 1122 Cottonwood street. These good people have just renovated and beautified their home, which is one of the best in the city. Come to K.C. at Our Expense! Jones' Christmas Fairyland Exploits this year the Broadest Variety of Gift Things ever assembled under one roof in the Southwest. Toys without number as well as everything for Gifts for Men, and Women, Boys and Girls. Everything to wear—Everything to make home more home-like We Pay Your Railroad Fare to Kansas City and Back Home. To put out of town people on an equal basis with city folks, we refund railroad fares up to 5% of your purchasers JONES STORE Kansas City's Profit- Sharing Store. They spent fully $500 on improvements. Mr. McMillan is employed in the boiler room of the Santa Fe. He and his good wife are members of the Christian church. Miss Marjorie, a daughter, graduated from the musical department of the State Normal and is now playing at the Gem Theater and taking high school work. Mr. O. Flowers, a colored citizen of Emporia, owns a good home and is a teamster. Mrs. Flowers and her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Holt, subscribed for this paper. They are members of the Baptist church. The scribe called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Harrison, 1110 Cottonwood street. They own a good home and are among the older citizens, and full of push. They have educated three children and are firm believers in Negro enterprise. These folks are members of the Baptist church. Mrs. Susan Garrett, a widow lady at 906 Sylvan street, owns a good home. She is one of Rev. Morrow's members and one of the race's best women. Our ld time Texas friend, Mr. Brooks, is employed at the city nall and the folks there say he is the best man they ever had. Brooks is all right. There are many go-ahead folks of our race whom we could not see, but on our return to Emporia we hope to see all we missed at this time. The scribe, after a through canvas of Newton, will go after the race in that live town—Wichita, Kansas. Look for the elaborate, illustrated write-up of one of the best towns in Kansas. One of our new readers is Mr. R. A. Mills, the colored groceryman at 27 State street, Emporia. This young man has opened up a creditable place, stocked with staple and fancy groceries, and our race should see to it that he is liberally patronized. We must quit talking enterprise so much and encourage Negroes who venture into the business world with our money. Let every colored family spend something at the colored store. EDITORIAL The Plaindealer not only hopes to be a medium through which the public may glean the doings of the race, but one of its sacred objects is to inspire the Negro youth to do something, have something, and make himself felt in the affairs of the country. On all occasions it preaches Negro manhood and Negro womanhood, something we must have before we can have a strong race. Every Negro who succeeds helps to give the race some standing. Do your part toward helping the man of our race who is trying to do something. Our people should read the advertising columns in Negro newspapers, and, when they trade, remember the merchants who are liberal enough to use the Negro paper as an advertising medium. Our people can help wonderfully in making our newspapers strong by helping those who help us. There will be another write-up of Emporia in next week's paper and those we fail to mention this week will appear then. Watch for it. Our friends at Newton, Kan., will be visited by our road man, Theo. Baughman. Be ready to meet him. Promises don't help us to run this paper. J. B. The above is the likeness of that eminent young educator, Prof. H. V. Wallace, principal of the Carthage, Mo., colored city schools. He is a ripe scholar, accomplishing a great work for the race. J. B. PROF. LON McNEIL The above cut is that of one of the race's prepared men, one who takes front rank in the educational world. For thirteen years he has been at work in the school room, and he is one of our best teachers. At present he is in Eufaula, at Brown's Chapel, one of the best schools in the county. He is a Texan, and for years he was a valet for Congressman Joseph D. Sayers of Texas, and while at Washington had an opportunity to acquire much valuable information that has served to help him as a leader. He has an excellent home presided over by a cultured and refined wife, who is an expert dressmaker. We called at this home and found Prof. McNeil's library one of the best owned by the race. For several years he served as a railroad mail clerk and at present has two brothers in the service. The McNeil family are true doers. At present he is Assistant Grand Secretary of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Oklahoma, and also occupies a similar position with the Masons. VINITA, OKLA. Mrs. W. H. Venters surprised her husband Sunday by serving dinner to a number of his friends, in honor of his fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. Mr. J. L. Davis had the bait and kept him decoyed until it was time to serve, anj, too, it was a capital surprise. We know the hostess as to her culinary art, and all who were present enjoyed the afternoon. Misses Mabel and Inez Venters acted as waiters and are upto date. Rev. Tucker of Lightning was in the city Saturday. A. Venters and A. Bald were in the woods Monday searching for meat. J. D. Davis, Mesdames N. L. Green and J. Hardrick were in the city over Sunday. They report school work to be excellent in districts 15, 6 and 21. J. Martin of Blue Jacket was in the city Tuesday. H. Martin of Ketchum was in the city Friday. Mrs. N. E. Edmonds of Danville left for her home Wednesday after an extended visit with relatives. She was accompanied home by her father, who will spend the winter with her A. Davis of Kelso was among the merchants Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williamson of Hulwee were in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Adams of Welch were attending court Tuesday. R. Curls of Chelsea was in the city Tuesday. Prof. Swain of Ketchum visited friends in the city Tuesday. J. Madden of Lightning spent Wednesday with his daughter, Mrs. A. Rider. E. A. Hubbard, pressing elder of the Fort Gibson district, was in the city Friday. Frank Moss of Blue Creek was in the city Friday. Nat Owens has been very sick but is convalescent. Mr. Bowlden and son and Rev. Fillows were in from Lightning Friday to attend court. Rev. Fagan returned Friday from Lenapah. Prof. W. P. Cowans arrived Saturday for a visit over Sunday with his family, returning to Bragge Sunday. Juanita Andrews of White Oak was in the city over Sunday. CHETOPA, KAN. Messrs. Dan Coleman, Will Murray, Jeff McDavis and W. Horton, "Katy" foreman, went to Kansas City last week to adjust some matters pertaining to the railroad company. Mrs. Obie Roberts of Pittsburg spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dial, our policeman. Miss Inez Horton is only able to sit up a little. The Little Flock church had a business meeting last Friday night in order to call a pastor. The Bethlehem church also had a similar meeting. Mrs. Jake Johnson and daughters are visiting relatives in New Franklin. Mr. U. R. Smith was home last week and returned to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Rev. Jackson and Prof. A. J. Holder are transacting some legal business connected with the new organization, the Mosales. Mesdames S. Frizzel and P. H. Bassett spent the day nutting on Timber Hill just Thursday. Boys, if you are not in school don't loaf. Let someone to allow you to sweep for a few cechs an hour, or wash windows or rake yards. It may enable you to get better positions. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. Henry Halm was visiting in Kansas City last week. Rev. Runyon of Bethel A. M. E. church, who has been conducting a series of meetings the past week, was assisted by Rev. Rowland Harper of Hiawatha. All of the teachers attended the meeting of the Kansas State Teachers' Association in Topeka Just week. Misses Blanche Miller, Myrtle Johnson and Minna Haworth stopped over in Lawrence Saturday to see the game between K. U. and Nebraska University and to visit friends. Misses Elizabeth Turner and Munice Diemer visited friends in Kansas City Saturday and Sunday. Bolden Townsend, who was injured a few weeks ago, was able to be in school again Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. Rowland Harper and little son of Hiawatha are visiting Mrs. Harper's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Runyan. Claudius Love, who has been ill for the last week, is much improved. BETHEL, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn had as their guests Sunday Mrs. Ide Mae Smith of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Pearl Guilford, George Cox and son of Kansas City, Kan. Miss Thelma Turner, with her cousin, Robert Beverly of Kansas City, visited her brothers, Theodore and Dennis Turner, at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Lucy Mack, one day last week. Mrs. Ellen Bailey is visiting her mother at Topeka this week. Mr. Charles Faulkner of Kansas City was the guest of friends here Monday. Mr. Wade Scott is preparing to build a new barn on his farm. We are pleased to see so many of the people making improvements this fall. Rev Houston of Kansas City preached for the Oak Ridge Baptist church congregation Sunday. Among those who attended the church services at Horanif, from Bethel, Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Walker and family, Mrs. Pernina Thompson, Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, Mrs. Joale Rogers, Misses Frances Scott and Matilda Porter, and Mr. Thos. Goodwin. Rev. Enyard and his people conducted an all-day meeting, beginning with Sunday school. Two souls renewed their covenant with the church and there were two conversions. TROY, KAN. Services at the A. M. E church were well attended Sunday morning. Rev. Woods preached a very interesting sermon on "Prayer." The Women's Mite Missionary Society rendered a very fine program in the afternoon at 3:20. The program consisted of songs, reading of papers by Mrs. Mary Schumache, a solo by Mrs. Mabel Gaston, paper by Mrs. Pearl Sportsman, instrumental solo by Mrs. Hannah Martin, song by the choir, an address on "Missions" by Mrs. M. Brown. The closing remarks were by Rev. Woods, the pastor, who spoke encouragingly of the great missionary work that was being done by the noble women of Troy and the great A. M. E. church. A collection of $17 was taken-up for home missions. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Dora Lee Thursday, November 4. A lunch was served. The amount of $3.70 was cleared. Mrs. Mary Schumache went to St. Joseph, Mo., Thursday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Tillie Webster, who entertained the Women's Mite Missionary Society of Ebenezer A. M. E. church. The Mite Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. W. Gaston November 9th. A three-cent lunch was served and the amount cleared was 96 cents. The Crazy-Crazy offner to be given by Rev. Woods for the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving day and night, promises to be the greatest ever given. Mrs. Woods will give a night gown drill at night. Mrs. C. A. Woods has been somewhat indisposed, but at this writing she is able to be up. Mrs. Louisa Holland continues to be very sick at her home and her recovery is doubtful. The trustees of the A. M. B. church are making preparation for a cement floor in the basement of their church at once. Mr. George Lair and family are having some repairing done on the home. When completed it will make it comfortable. Mr. Jim Butler, who has been sick is able to be up again. Mrs. Dora Lee was very much indisposed, but at this wrtling she is able to be out again. The amount of money raised at the A. M. E. church Sunday was $1983. The members of the church are active, zealous and loyal. The church is moving on nicely. Mrs. Mollie Brown, the influential worker of the A. M. E. church, is an unliring worker and is the district steward. She is also president of the Mite Missionary Society. The New Era Milling Co., | as ARKANSAS 'Y, K | | . <r ~ ‘ ie. of the Celebrated a Brn t } | Sui eme . eee 64; ey) The Best Flour for family | ¢ Be \, use. Insist on your dealer PRN 5 BURLAN Dale Othe Ox Mug facet tas BS } * ” and “X. T.C.” Ning} of Manufactured by | The New Era Milling Company! | a TE LS Se eT ere re ee v TheJ.E. ‘aker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY, —::-— KANSAS. The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction be- tween white and black people. We appreciate your business and want jt. There are good and bad peo- ple of all colors in every community, ‘hose who who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Thoze who do not pay promptly as agreed, we. de- cline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. "he |. FE. Baker Mercantile Co. a SUVARR be WASHINGIUN, Dy ®. B. Perking, Holden, Me. Back im the dark days of slavery, ‘Whee we dared not own our soals, A Negre genius then was born To lecd his race as a Moses bold. { Me led them to the promised land, And baught them how the tool to we, Procep and example led them to en- jew Great Imdustries by thom em- ployed. ‘We see tim om the horizon rise, Lake phe guiding star of the East, ‘The hwadble birth from which he rose Gave him tenacity with which to nel. Mulienw of souls of revereace wd loge See tee deeds of an unselfish heart, ‘That never wearied of sacrificing Pleeing the fallen where be stood. : { His life was like the busy bee, Untirag efforts, as we have seen, Usshackling the minds of = race now tree As Lizegln unshackled the body {n “ginty-three.” Once ja a century such a genius will rise, Thowgh many were the clouds in his oky. Two Washingtons America’s history ean place, Fathor of his country and Leader of bis race. Both mace were born to lead, One was white, the other dlack; But in that beautiful kingdom we read ‘That God will crown them both “ue Blay his memory be, like the ever- grecn, Pure aud spotless as can be, And on the final resurrection day May we find him in the heaventy Kiates. No mertal hands a monument can uid, The mamy deeds his noble traits can fil, Yot he sleepeth in the silent tomb, But his aame will be marching eoons| BAYETTE. KAN. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Ibggs delight- fully emtertained the choir at an in- formal reception after practice hour Tuesday evening at the parsonage. After em hour of pleasant social chat the following menu was perved: fried chicken, salmon salad, potatu chips, aweet pickles, olives, white bread, cake, vanilla ice cream, salted nuts, Friday morning © disastrous fire destreged the William Barnes prop- erty occupied by Mr. Henry Petty and Me, Carson Seals, also the home of Mra. Hattie Barnes near by. Mrs. Barnes lost all of the contents of her hare. Mr. Will Hayden, formerly of this city, mow of St. Charles, Mo., is vis- iting friends and relatives here this week, Rev. L. M. Curtis, student of West- era College, Macon City, Mo., preach- ed at the Baptist church Sunday. Mr, Hyter Wright is making some very eubetantial repairs on his resi- deuce this week. Dr. FL E. Johnson and mother, of Jefferson City, attended the funeral of thetr aunt and sister here Jast week, The teacherd and advanced pr- Pils of Lincoln School organized s Dunbar Literary Society in the school. The object of the onganiza- tion is to encourage the reading of good literature. The Society meets each Friday afternoon, The follow- Ing officers were elected for a term of #ix months: President, Miss Wil- lia Estill; vice president, Miss In- dig Taylor; secretary, Twymon Graves; assistant secretary, Miss Su- san Ann White; treasurer, Chas. W. Lewis; editor, Lincoln Optic, Rush Estill; assistante, Miss Emma feaae and Miss Edna Douglass; pro- gram committce: Miss Myra Pulliam, Mr, Claude Williams, Isaiah Picrce, Miss Josie Calloway; jibrarian, Jas. Woods; assistant, Laura Pankey; ushers, Bremen White and Burnham Cooper. —— 1 — WEIR, KANS. The members of the A. M. E church have started out to buy « new chureh. The B. W. C. Club met at the home of Miss H. Stewart Wednesday night, Regular business was carried on aft- er which a threo-course luncheon was served. Next meeting at Miss Mary Young’s. Elncra Cxrson, president; Mabel Watkins, reporter. Mr, J. H. Stewart celebrated his annual birth- day Monday night, November 165. Music was furnished by the Con- cert Band, There will be a big time in Weir Thanksgiving at the A. M. E. church. “Lost.” What became of week be- fore last news? | Services were ncld by Rev. Mrs. ‘Johnson Sunday at the A. M. E. church, A splendid sermon was preached. Quite a number of people went to a band concert at Pittsburg Mon- day night, The high school of Weir was burn- ed down Monday about 10 o'clock, but no lives were lost. St. John Baptist was accidentally burned in the social given Tuesday night at the A. M. E. church. Stewardesses met at the ‘home of Mrs. Josie Lueas Friday night. Choir practice Friday night at the home of Miss M. Young. Mrs. P. B. Goodin Ss house clean- ing. JUNCTION CITY. KANS. | Rev. J. A. Broadnax filled his pul- pit at the usual hour at Ward's ‘Chapel 1A. M. E. Church. The sub- ject of his discourse at 11 a. m. was, “Christianity Affords the Best Rem- ‘edy for Human Ignorance.” Preach- ing at 7:30, subject, “Christian Life Is Action.” The A. M. E. Church is growing again tc its old land- mark. It is prosperous and flour- ‘ishing under ¢he leadership of the ‘beloved pastor, Rev. J. A. Broadnax. | The Mite Missionary Society met |with Mrs, Grant Smith Wednesday ‘afternoon at 3 p, m. The subject was beautifully opened by Mrs. ‘Chas. Devy. Subject: “How to Be Strong.” Much spiritual manifesta- tion was chown by all present. Miss Rosella Earp entertained the Ladies’ Progressive Reading and Art Club at her home on East Eleventh street, Thursday, November 11. The afternoon was a most enjoyable one, as Miss Earp is an ideal entertainer. Mrs. Myrtle Ransom and son were guests in the city last week, the guests of her father, Sergt. Wm. Wilkes. * Mrs. Lenora Cloud of Ft. Riley was very ill, but her condition {s better as jast reported. gee ee CW ee cee a er re nee ee ‘le play af Manhetten Friday even- ing, November 1%. Mr. Coleman was assisted by Mr. Thompson, solist and planist, also Mr. Jackson. This was his first emtectainment and Mr. Cole. man and company made an intelli- gent display. Those who attended the play from Junction City were: Misses Katherine Thumas, Mollie Al- dridge, Mesdaines Crownwell and Walker and small son; Misses Crownwell, Seaborn and Mason. Miss Floreace Baker, who {s at- tending K, &. A. C, at Manhattan, was the guest of Miss Josephine Smith several days, of last week. The marriage of Mise Travis Rosemoad Blantyre, daughter of Mr. and Mre. A. W. Blantyre of 705 West Fourteenth street, to Mr. Walter 3. Alles was solemnized at The Church ef God, East Third, Monday evealng at 8 p.m The bride appeared at her very prettiest in white eatin trimmed in fur, and carried the bridal bouquet of roses. The groom looked bis best in full drees of conventional black. Miss Helen Jones, aunt of the bride, was sweetness herself as maid of honor. Mr, Stevem Blantyre, brother of the bride, was best aan. Little Ernell Wikes Smith as flower girl was perfection iteelf, as Christ said, “Little childron shall lead them.’ Her part was above reproach, Rev. W. H. Housely officiated. The .e- ception was held at the bride's home, 705 West Fourteenth street, | at 9 o'clock to 12, The house was beautifully decorated and the doors were throwm open to ¢he many home guests and visiting friends and relatives, of Manhattan, Wa- mego and Oklahoma. Light re- freshmenta were served in abun- dance, The Eat Light has changed hands again. Miss Frances Hooks is in charge and is making good. Corp. aud Mrs. Ashton Bowman entertained at dinner Sunday, No- vember 14, Mr, and Mra. Archie McElroy and Mr. ond Mra, N. D. Aldridge. The dinner showed the work of one versed in domestic sci- ence, a cempliment to Mrs. Bow- man. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crews are making improvements on their property on West Thirteenth atreet, also refurnishing their home. A beautiful surrey also is a splendid addition. HOLDEN. MO. The sudden change in the weath- er caught many asleep as to busl- ness. Rev. A. M. Somerville, the pasto? of the M. E. church, was here for services today. The Reverend says that he is connected with “The Band of Holiness” meeting at Se- dalia, Mo. and that the Negroes are very enthusiastic about the meetings; every night in the weck the tabernacle is crowded to utmost capacity, The meeting is taking wp much {mportant study from the Bible. (Don't use “today,” “tomorrow,” “yesterday,” otc, in writing. Uee dates.) Rev. B. S. Wright came In today (Sunday) to hold meeting at the Baptist churcb, Baptizing to be at pond west of town. Rew Wright will preach at 2) a. m. Mr. B. T. Duvall of Kansas City, Mo., visited his father and mother, Mr, and Mrs. Miles Smith, on South Vine stret of this city, spending three days and enjoying a good old- fashioned hunt, returning to Kan- sas City Saturday. Mr. Beb Jones of Warrensburg, Mo., is now in our city “looking aft- er the interesta of Baker and Ham- mond's mules,” Mr. Charles Pratt attended lodge meeting Saturday might past at Warrensburg, Mo, He reporte a splendid meeting. Mr Willlam Allen of Centerview, Mo., one of Johnson county's pros-| perous business men, died at bis home in the above named eity, Mr. Allen was well known here at Holden and had a host of friends. News of his death came as a Ein of surprise to Holden, as we all thought him improving. Friends. from Holden will attend the foneral | Sunday. Funeral services were. conducted by Rev. Mavis of Kansas City, Mo, at the Centerview M, E. Church, ‘There was a great con- course of people in attendance. To the bereaved widow we extend our sympathles, Rev. B. S. Wright conducted bap-, Hem at the pond west of town, Mics, Barba Dodd being the candidate to be immersed, Mrs. Win. Duncan ef Chilhowe, Mfo., was jn town Saturday on buai- nese, | Mr. Jesse Smith was in Kansas City last week. | Little Lorene Smith is holding lown the head of fourth rade! spelling class in the public school. | Bertram Carmichael was on sick; iat Friday and had to stay out o choo! in the afterroon. 1 . La) = oh 2 . tf Ks) - () my | te i ——— ft) ey ric <a " AY en A r Gn Re Se \ nh) A [aie ‘ < 4 BN eT a ~y \\N ~ s A ol\R 1? mae | \" eae % IN Pe y | ‘sh iy mM \ } i, a ne ay eae ps uot] . f Usd ~~every one! ; This is a sweeping clearance sale—just in time so you can have your new sult for Thanksgiving. And it’s a radical clear. ance, too—every suit is included All $15.00 suite oo... ccc ccce eens se 0 $10.00 . AH 20.00 sults .......ceeccceeeuee LB? AH 25.00 suits ......cccceeeeeeess 16.67 All 30.00 sults oo... cceceseeee ees 20,00 AML 40,00 sults v6... ...cceee ee eees 26,67 All + 50,00 smits 0... ...cceceeeeees 33,93 AN 60,00 suits .....c ccc cess ee ee es 40.00 AN 75.00 suits 0... .. cece cece ween s 0,00 Every one in this season's suit—some of them have not been here a week, yet—the season's very latest and most auth. entie styles. Choore any suit you wish and in making out the sales eheek the saleswoman will deduct a third from the plainly marked, regular price, (Apparel sestion—Third floor.) Tics Cera ilis Geaye 4 — RZ aaa Mm. B. B. Tully and her nice and nephew have gone to Lathroy to assist Prof. B, B. Tolly, We regret very much to lore two ot! of school. Master Stanley Smith han beer in the mines tthe pust few days, he says, helping his father. Children, take advantage ef the free sehooling and get all the edv- cation you can Holdes's business distsict was visited by a very disastrous fire last week, Damage about 922,000. Of sourse eur white friends carried ia- surance. Let more of us read the Plainl dealer; even the children beve are delighted to read it Readmg keepe us informed and to read a good ¢ol- ored paper like the Plaindcaler grves us renewed energy and thoughts for the brain. Many great men have climbed to the top by reading good printed matter, As a race we do not read enough, We pay 5 eenta per copy for the paper and we re- ceive a hundred times that mueb and more. Mr, John Combs’ house is near- {ng eompletion. Soon he can look upon it with the pride of his heart. Get land, got land; that’s what we need. Mr, Albert Williams weat to Har- risonville Sundey. Mesdames Fannie Tyeman of Warrensburg and Jsella Robert- son of Des Moines, }a., were the guests of Mra. Hahpah Jacobs for 19 days. Mrs, Hastings returned to Kansas City and will meve to Blackturn, Mo. Rev. B. S. Wright will hold meet- ing all the week at the Baptist Bap- tist charch. Mrs, Nannie Simmons is up at this writing. Diss Annie Brown’s sister from Warrensburg, Mo, was ve visit Saturday. WARRENSBURG, KANS. Mra. Rachel Harrison is serious- ly i] at her home on West Gay street, Mm. G. F Armstrong returned to Kansas City Sunday. Rev, J. M. Harris waa called to the bedside of hie mother. Mra. Marfe Andarson leaves Tues- day for Evansville, Ind. Mrs, Ofollle Hendrix emtertalned at dinner Sunday Missea Margaret Lane, Frances Brown and Myrtle Nelson. Mes, Dolty Stewns, the G. M. A. C. ef the Heroines of Jericho was ia the city making her annua visit. [While in the eity she wa the guest or Mrs. Richard John- sen, Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson have purchased a forty-nere farm about five miles north of Warrencturg. Ren S. P. Johnson wap agreen- bly surpnsed by friends Jact Tues- day aight. Miss Carne fV, Simpson, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ben Simpson, sold nearly fifty dollars’ worth of shoats last week. Little Madeline Diggs is again in | Sahoo! afer two weeks’ illness. Mra, Benna Miller entertained at an opossum dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mra, John Edwards, Miss Margaret L. Lane and Mies Myrtle Neleon were week-end gucets of Mrs, Bem Simpeon. The Pnocilla Art Clob waa en- tertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Rebecea Ewing *nd daughter, Mrs, Walte*Grant, at the residence of Mes. Ewing. After spending an hour im crocheting, the following refreshments were served: chicken patticn garneshed with parsley, fruit sulad served on nasturtrum leaf, hot rolls and butter, cherry jer, Prinee of Wales and ribbon cokes. Rev. Harge, Mr. Elise Joekpom and Mrs, Anna Huff were wuesia cf the club. Next meet ing with Miss Myrtle Brown. . Mr. Ben Simpsom and family made a flying trip to Kansas City last week 40 do Christmas shopping. The Mission Society of the Bap- tist church presented the drama, “Iiecause J love You,” Saturday night under the management of Mrs, Marna Anierson, it was a de- cided suceens, Mr, Harvey of Centerview cert Suturday »n Warrenburg. Mr, Har vey is a reader of the Plajndealer and ia pleased with the paper, Mr. and Mrs, Grant Gold were en- tertained at supper Tuesday by Mra, Jsatella Johnson, MIAWATHA, NOTES. Rev, Smith is conducting a series of meetings. Rev, J. L. Washington, the young evangelimt, is assisting the pastor. ‘Two alde sermons yere preached by Rev, Washington Sunday morn- ing and evening. Sunday morning subject was, “The Great Wrestling Match.” Sunday night subject was, “The Gambler's Bible” He preach el to a fall house ard all who were preacnt enjoyed the speaker, its sermon will never be Sorgottes. Miss Octavian Maney, who has been sick for four months, ds able to be up again. Wire, Counter Alleu is eu the sick list, Mrs. Jane Willers is very alek. Mrs. Henry Bibbs hae retaned from » two-month visit in Bea- tocky, Mrs. Melvin Smith is visiting her parents in Kansas City. (Mrs. George Newland visited in Hiawatha a few days last week, Mrs. Allee B. Cheek is new work- ing at the Moreland Hotel, being the second cok. Mr. and Mra, Joe Robinson have moved to Fairview. = Mrs, Carle Alexander and Mrs. Limue Roberson visited a few days last week in Troy. —f--— PLEASANTON, KANS, Rey, and Mrs. Scott held revival here thie week and had quite a aue- cead. Mra. Scott is a nice speaker and the colored people of this place enjoyed her speaking. Granville, Willle ard Earl Aracld went to Kansas City Saturday morning. Messrs. Mond and Joha MeNear ef Fulton came up Friday evening to attend the Wm. McCabe's Georgia Troubadoure show. Misses Cordella St. Clair aud Daisy Smith and Floyd Fine weat ‘to Independence, Kans., Saturday. Master Roy Arnold went te Ft. Scott Saturday, The Wm. McCabe's Georgia Trou- badours show was here Friday and Saturday night. Mra, Ada McNear of Fulton came up Saturday evening to attend the show, ——75§—— WELLESVILLE, MO, Mrs. Kate Anderson and daughter, Mrs Dotée Williams, of Sedalie, are visiting parents here. Miss Minnie Beauchamp returned home Monday after being enter- tained by Prof. Williams and wife. Miss Evelyn, the handsome daugh- ter of Mr, and Mra, Jesse Word, was the guest of Mrs. Sallie Anu King Ruffin Saturday night. Sammy Bird returned home Sat- urday. Mrs. Bird will return home thia week, Mr. John Given returned to Come Cty Serday. Daren rr ee a mesg OM = Fe * ~ vs - Z ~co : Bunday school every Suniey| ‘The Busy B Club met Fridey|and that’s all, Tle new doctor's| Sr, and Mrs, Perkin, Anderson Sejemianen The Topeka Plaindeater) ring at the MM. Br charch. evening at the Methodist church to| [den wan to fave the ellisens to] have ietumed ("thelr heme at] DOUALA + = ae | Mesting was held Sunday night] reorganize. raise and pledge a atipulation per Galnosrills Texas, after several (poodle MANS Pacha BE CK CRITI, .....0.,B4itor end Owner/ at the Bro, Baptist Church, attend- —*-— month, this fs where the hitch|dsys’ vielt with thelr sick father, ome Ci lete Without mk ion BAVUUMAN,..0Treceheg Agent] ance poor, Christians, there's a BROOKSVILLE, OKLA. came, "and thus broke in two. The a ar & 7 *}] be Hi te Que e lun anne | work for us all. ‘The Plaindealer is now town talk.| doctor failed to remember Booker . estnvtt has pur. Th Bed ae UCR EROS saue eum. ‘The club rendered a lovely pre-| The citizens are beginning to open|T. Washington's saying that ‘‘'God| chased two lots from Simmons & e Wonder Davenport a, Wat Feet ere teeees: tax | stam Friday at Mrs. A. C. Ver-| thelr eyes. hae promised ug water, but we must] West and will soon erect a cot- ‘You cannot tell thet @ bed ts eoncesled f 1i ee ‘| Ron's, Roll called and was answer-/ The members of St. Baptist/ must dig the well and furnisah the| tage. % In this handsome plece of furniture. = shoe Monta. +» Led by poetical quotations. After| Church have exchanged thelr tot} bucket.” He ie gone. Monday, the 25th, was Ringling morass |S vallalag Rates Per Month $2.00| quite @ few comments from club | with T. B. Bolden, where they will] Mrs. E. McKnight, a Plaindesler| circus day in Shawnee and quite s Stone. Atenttenes & Per Inch members, unfirlished business was| rect thelr new stone church, friend, is vialting in Kingfisher and| number of Brooksville people went ere eeS is —_ transacted and the fancy work was] The mass meeting called by Wr. other points. up to take It in, yomciotmiage |S speared at the Postoffice at lopeka e- enjoyed for a short space. Brooks to voice the sentiment and} N. 0. Bryant, the telephone pro-| Rev. J. H, Brown, pastor of the/] ¢ einnnd os « Second Class Mail Matter. The churches united and gave a| devise some olans by which to re-| moter was here on the 19th inst] A. M. E. church, preached his|} stedrecmtns moment's votin, iRewory ore § | Thankogiving supper at the Bap-|tain the new doctor, was well at-| looking after the Brookville ex- farewell seream on the 24th to an thovseurs Oey rom, ; .| Hat church. A large time was had.| tended, and as usuat they resoluted, | change. appreciative congregation. He left ‘movement cose CHIEF JUSTICE MAMMY'S BS-/ "i cie Choteau. of Crippte| on the 25th for Guthrie, the seat of |] sitranairenpottete an Old Negro Woman. Weshington, Oct, 30—The large heartedness for which Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court is known in Washington, this morning caused him to act as es- cort for an aged Negro “mammy” of the “befo de war” type. Laden with a basket which scemed filled with vegetables of every kind grown in ‘America, the tiny old black woman waited at Fifteenth street near the Treasury for a car. Some one jos- tled her and spilled the farm prod- uoe on the pavement just as Chief Justice White emerged from a shop at the corner, ‘The Chief Justice saw her plight and recovered the rolling apples and potaocs with celerity, He then hitched the basket on his arm and waited for the right car. When it arrived he gallantly helped the old women aboard and lifted the backet replying kindly to her profuse thanka wm We note from the Washington Diapatch that Chicf Justice White was courteous enough to assist an old colored tady in picking up some of her vegetables that had fallen from her basket, and also assisting her toher car, The white press sent it out as a dispatch, making it a great honor, especially since he was a white man and being a justice of the supreme court and she being a colored woman, that it was some- thing great. Now thts was no more than right and any gentleman would have done the kame thing, be he white or colored. When it comes to good breeding, gentlemen do not hesitate to wait upon a lady if it fs necessary. From the article one would infer that had she been a col- ored tady born since the war and the same thing happened it would prob- ably not have been proper for tne press always put great stress upon the Negto before the war, because they think that he is submissive and does not demand personal respect as a colored person who is educated, refined and cultured; and demands and gives the sume respect from one person us woll as another, Yet we are glad that Justice White did this as it will be an object lesson to that class of white people who be- lieve that because they are white, they are God's chosen people, and no other race has the right to enjoy its blessings st all. JETMORE KANS. Mr. and Mrs, Cyrus Young vis- ited im our community, the guests of Mra. Geo. Bradshaw, Sr, ‘The revival meeting at the church ts very inspiring. Rev. Thomas of St. John, Kans, is preaching some soul-stirring sermons, Mr. and Mrs, James Board have purchased ground west of town and are erecting a new house, ‘The schoot under the management of Miss Carrie L. Burney rendered a Thanksgiving program. Mr, and Mrs. Sam Wood of Gar- field Kans., are sowing wheat in this vicijity. Mr, and Mrs, Carey Gull are add. ing a new room to thelr home. Rev. Lee, Rev. Thomas of St John, Kans. and Mr, Lawson Reid spent Friday north of town in the Valley settlement, Mr, and Myre, Ernest Bradshaw's house was burned to the ground Friday morning. ‘They have thé sympathy of the entire community They are the parents of a larg family, and winter coming on make: it quite sad. HARRISONVILLE, MO, Mr, Alf Newman has been down and ovt for quite a while but is slightly convulescing, Prof, I. Turner has been indis- posed for a week or two and fame ily left for home today and his brother is filling the vacancy. Mr. James Gilllum is on the ine disposed list, The Ladies of the Improvement Club met at the Baptist church Sun- day to organize Sunday school. Mr. John Brown jis very poorly at this writing. Sunday Rev, A. M, Somerville was to fill the pulpit but failed to materiaize. Wonder why some preachers don't keep thelr appointments? barn tt bee v dos btm AE ates want Sunday school every Suniey morning at the M. B, church, Meeting was held Sunday night at the Bro. Baptist Church, attend- ance poor, Christians, there’s « work for us all. ‘The club rendered a lovely pre- gtam Friday at Mrs. A. C. Ver non’s, Roll called and was answer- ed by poetical quotations. After quite @ few comments from club members, unfinished business was transacted and the fancy work was enjoyed for a short space. The churches united and gave a ‘Thanksgiving supper at the Bap- Gat church. A large Ome was had. Mra. Belle Choteau of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is here on @ busi- ness trip and to see relatives and friends. Every one was glad to give her a friendly greeting after such a long absence. Mrs. Chas. Smith of Kansas City came in to spend Thanksgiving with her mother and home folks. ‘Mrs, Cora Richer came in from Leavenworth, Kans. to epend Thanksgiving with home folks and relatives. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANS, Mrs. Cynthia Moore, wife of Mr, Robert Moore, who resides on @ farm about two miles out of town, died at the Central Hospital in Joplin, Mo., where she underwent a surgical operation, ‘Ihe deceased hod been ill for some time and seemed to be conscious of the fact that her work here upon earth was fast coming to a close. She left a bright and glorious testimony, tell- Jing her smaller children what sha desired them to do. She also told her many friends to meet her in heaven. The funeral was held Wednesday, November 17, at 2:20 p m. at the Mountt Olive Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Lavender, pas- tor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating. He gave a touching tribute to the life of the deceased. She also leaves a faith- dul husband, ten children, one sia- er and a host of friends to mourn ter departure. Mr. Harvey B. Smith, aged 29 years, the only son of Mrs, Scena Smith, died in Kansas City, Mo., ‘Wednesday morning November 17, nt the hospital, following an oper- ution for uppendicttis. The de- ceased was reared here in this town “and to know him was to love him. ‘was of a kind and amiable dispo- sition; he was known here and else- where as “Doc” Smith. He always ‘ud a smile for every one he met sand seemed in all of his actions to look on the sunny eide of life, Dur- ‘ing his illndsa hie mother was vsalled to his bedside, and thee were the words he said to her: “God has certainly been a good God, he has let me live here ¢hese twen- ty-uine years ant now I have got to die, do not yrieve after me.” The funeral service was held Friday, November 19, at 2:00 p. m. at the Mt. Olive Buptist Church, Rew J. B. McDonald officiating. The de- ‘ceased leaves a devoted mother, two Joving: sisters and a host of rela- tives and friends to mourn his loss. CHANUTE, KANS. Prof. Payne of Kanas City, met ‘the Band boys Monday night. Mr, William Washington drove to Erie Tuesday, Rev. Dr, Barrett lectured Wednes- day night at the Methodist church to u large and enthusiastic crowd. The little daughter of Mr. and Mr. Robt. Gaston has been very ill for the past week, but fs reported Detter at this writing. Mr. Green Gaston spent Sunday in Independence, Ceci] Hale and Olver Bradley spent Sunday in Iola, Mr, and Mrs. Klizer visited in Lawrence the 13th and 14th. Mr, Kizer also attended the big game between K, U, and Nebraska. ‘The 14th was quarterly meeting Sunday at the Methodist church. Rev, Smath, presiding elder, wag on hand, Mr, Benjamin Hors sold two loads of corn last week, Rev, Dr. Barnett lectured Mon. day night at the white Methodist church under the auspices of the Woman's Vederation Club, The lee- ture was preceded by a concert by the colored binl. The Doctor's subject was “The Life of Dr, Wash: ington.” Mr. Jackson returned Saturday after spending a week In Oklahoma, Me. Ben Hoss sold 350 bushels of corn Jast week from his ten acren. He is very proud and expects to do better next summer, We wish him success, Rev. F. I, Ilammonds has accept- ed a church at Atchison, Kans. Rev, Uammonds is a very able minister and will be missed very much, We Wish him -n abundance of success with his new church. 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Chestnvtt has pur. chased two lots from Simmons & West and will soon erect a cot- tage. ‘ Monday, the 25th, was Ringling clreus day in Shawnee and quite a number of Brooksville people went up to take it in, Rev. J. H, Brown, pastor of the A. M, E. church, preached his farewell sermon on the 24th to an appreciative congregation. He left on the 25th for Guthrie, the seat of the annual conference, The matrimonial bees are swarm- Ing plentifully around Brooksville, and from all indicutions of their sounds there will he several hives here during the Christmas holl- days. Mr, and Mrs. O. C, McCord made a flying trip to Shuwnee Monday. The new residence of Mra, Me- Knight has been compelted and is ready for occupancy, Mr. Wm. Brooks is erecting a bungalow and when completed it will be one of the prettiest resi- dences in the town. Mr. T. H. House, our dry goods merchant, is preparing to build a six room house in town. Rev. King preached for Rev. Brown Sunday night to a crowded house, Mrs. J. D. Provo spent several days in Oklahoma City, where her husband is pastoring. ‘There is a kind of contagious dis- case entered this town and sur- rounding neighborhood, known as “trigger-lip,” which generaly fol- lows that class of Negroes who leave the town and carry all the business of the Negroes to the white inan. There is nothing s0 damning to our race as that class of Negroes, who consist of cooks and white folks’ Negroes, that tell all the business of thelr churches and other matters to ‘Miss Sue” and the “Cap'n.” Please cut it out. Cc. H Millines, C, H. Herrod, J. MeMikel, Dr. J, H. Brown and L. S. Simmons read the Plaindcaler, We have some who borrow the a- per from the boy just long enough to read the news, and then hand it back to him. Old Lady Gossiper has made her rounds the past week and wanta to know where tnis Negro came from. It’s all right, Old Lady. Watch for the boy and get the Plajndealer. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vint St, Kansas City, Mo. 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Mr. Guy Douglass received the news last week of the death of his brother in Tennessee. Mr. Rolla Hickmean, who is now located at Abilene, spent several days with home folks. Mr. Nat Singletary, a wealthy real estate man of Kansas City, was in Topeka on business last week. Mrs. Mary Warren, 433 East Euclid avenue, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Cloud, in Frankfort, Kans. Mrs. Simon E. Saunders of Independence, Kans., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. G. B. Lupin, 841 N. Tyler street. --- Don't for get the great Chorus of One Hundred Voices in concert at the Auditorium Tuesday night, November 30. Mrs. Lula Bradley of the New Model Cafe visited her daughter, Mrs. Anna Braggs of Omaha, on Thanksgiving. ```markdown ``` Mrs. C. G. Fishback and her sister, Miss Katie L. Woodson, are visiting the Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Fishback of Wichita. ```markdown ``` Little Etoa Miller, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, who has been quite ill with typhoid fever, is improving. 英语 Miss Alberta Campbell spent Thanksgiving with her grandparents at Independence, Kans., and will remain for a week's visit. ```markdown ``` Mr. S. A. Bondurant of Denver, Colo... was the guest of Mr. Harvey Scott last week. They were pleasant callers at this office on Saturday. --- Mr. Harry Jarrett of Kansas City, who has been in the city about three months suffering from rheumatism, spent last week in Kansas City, returning Tuesday. ```markdown ``` The Young Matrons' Study Club met at the home of Mrs. John Kelly on Western avenue last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Pauntroy was a pleasant caller. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Gordon on Washington street. --- HOMES CHEAP.—Ideal location; you can buy at your own terms. Every man should own his home in these days. Go and see Ed Bass or phone hom, 3000, 809 East Fifteenth street. He will fit you out and give you a chance. ```markdown ``` Judge Wm. Helm of Wichita, Kane., was in the city this week on legal business. While here he was the guest of Prof. Wm. R. Carter at the Western Tuskegee. He was a pleasant caller at this office on Monday. --- Mrs. S. F. Malone of 825 Center street, assisted by Mrs. Charley Dandridge, entertained at an elaborate dinner Sunday, Nov. 21, in honor of Mrs. King of Chicago, Ill. Those present were Mrs. L. Spaulding, Mrs. P. C. Thomas, Rev. and Mrs. W, W. Ewing. ```markdown ``` Mrs. J. H. Anderson of 710 Hancock street and Mrs. Ella Kowan of 21 N. Jefferson street, left here last Thursday afternoon, making an extended trip visiting relatives in Kansas City, St. Louis, Mo., Nashville, Wartrace and Jackson, Tenn., and other points in the South. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Webster of 1329 Van Buren street entertained at Thanksgiving dinner November 25, Rev. C. G. Fishback, Rev. G. W. Henry, Rev. Hart, Dr. J. Louis Ransom, Mr. Harry Ferguson and Mr. Dan H. Winston. An elaborate menu consisting of creamed potatoe, cottage, beans, ham baked turkey, goose, chicken pie, salads, cranberry sauce, celery, custards, sherbet, cake and fruit was served. The guests were outspoke in praise of Mrs. Webster's skill and hospitality. We are inseserting in this week's Plaindealer an ad of Mrs. James H. Branson, 641 North Wichita street, Wichita, Kans., who is to act as general agent for the Improved Order of Craftmen and Princesses of Honor. Parties wishing information will write her at the above number. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Agnes Campbell, of Guthrie, Okla., arrived here this week to spend Thanksgiving with her son, Mr. RL L. Campbell, the popular tonsorial artist, and family, at 227 North Chandler street. The Campbell household was a scene of joy and happiness, and who wouldn't be happy when mother pays a visit? --- We hereby tender our thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted during the illness and at the death of our beloved father and brother, Reuben Davis and Bert Davis, and also for the many floral offerings Wilford Davis, ```markdown ``` The Topeka public was very highly entertained during the week by the Gospel Jubilee Singers from Austin, Texas. They are all stars in their line. Rev. A. Moore is manager; Miss A. Moore, contralto; Miss Dora Allen, soprano; Miss Mielen Smith, tenor; Miss Mineola Murphy, baritone. They sang Monday night at Shiloh Tuesday night at Lane Chapel, and Wednesday night at the Third Baptist Church, and at each engagement there was a pleased audience. Their songs are all original and while some are comic, some are of a nature to move one to tears. --- We are in receipt of an announcement of the marriage of Mr. John Wesley Duncan to Miss Margaret W. Thomas, both of New York City. Miss Thomas is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. C. Thomas. Mr. Duncan is a South Carolinian by birth, was born at Greenville and we remember him as a baby His father, Mr. John Duncan, Sr., was a thrifty, industrious man of Greenville, S. C., and was a hard worker who started out without a dollar and left several thousand dollars to his widow. The Paindealer wishes Mr. and Mrs. Duncan a happy voyage through life. ```markdown ``` The Pastor's Aid Society of the Shiloh Baptist Church met at the home of the President, Mrs. Essie Clark, Wednesday afternoon. After the report of the committee on church attendance and community work, a Thanksgiving program was rendered, as follows: Instrumental solo, Mrs. Mary Cabell. A paper on Thanksgiving was read by Mrs. Eiza Slaughter, showing the origin and purpose of Thanksgiving. The paper was discussed at some length by the ladies present. After the program was over a beautiful lunch was served and the society adjourned to meet at the parsonage Wednesday, December 1st, at 3 p. m. --- The Sewing Circle of the Third Baptist Church was royally entertained at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew Friday, Nov. 19, at 1823 Western avenue. There were many present. A nice program was rendered. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. W. W. Ewing, subject, "Woman," which was discussed by several ladies. Mrs. E. Graves pleased in her usual way by rendering a vocal solo which was indeed a treat. An instrumental solo was rendered by Miss Evelyn Thomas. The C. M. E. Sewing Circle of which Mrs. Minnie Roberts is president, adjourned their session and met with us. ```markdown ``` Messrs. John Clark, W. Jas. Hardy and W. H. Hardy or Oklahoma, in the vicinity of Unid, who are wealthy farmers, and also Mr. W. W. Shobe of Salina, Kans., were in Topeka last Saturday night and Sunday en route to Kansas City, Tulsa and several other places, and are making the trip in a seven-passenger Buick. They came by Salina and picked up Mr. Shobe, thence to Topeka and Kunas City, and will return by Eskridge to visit Mr. Wesley Page, one of Mr. Clark's old friends and associates in the early days of Oklahoma. Mr. Clark is one of the wealthy farmers of Oklahoma and was married to Miss McNeal of this city. Mr. Hardy and son who own the machine are wealthy farmers and own several hundred acres of land, having gone to Oklahoma in the early days and are prospering and doing well. The East Hill Art and Social Club net October 27th at the residence of Mrs. Bell. An interesting paper was read by the president, Mrs Auykendall, concerning the "Club Woman of Today." The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Evans. BEST CUT FLOWERS—PRICES THE LOWEST. Why Don't You Try Bass' Greenhouse? Best Cut Flowers and Best Prices. Why don't you try Bass' Greenhouses for Potted Plants and Cut Flowers at first cost and save 50 cents on the dollar? Phone 3000 809 East Fifteenth Street. --- The Gospel Jubilee Singers delighted a large crowd at the Third Baptist church in song and recital Wednesday night. These singers are artists in their line and are splendid entertainers. Their songs are their own and they sing them in their own sweet way. After the concert the ladies of the church served refreshments and a royal good time was enjoyed by all present. ```markdown ``` The county authorities are to be commended for drawing the net tight around the white Negro haters who have been invigorating young colored girls into their rooms at the State Hospital west of town. Three of them have been bound over to the district court and two are in jail awaiting trial. Superintendent Biddle should resign from this office for being derelict in performing his duty. He has been there long enough and when men do things as have been done without his knowledge it goes to show he has not the men under his control. If he does not resign, Gov. Capper should ask him to do so. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Guy Douglass, 621 Locust street, were very pleasant host and hostess at a Thanksgiving dinner. The affair was in the nature of a family reunion and a formal announcement of the marriage of their sister, Miss Alice Cantrell, to Mr. Amos Abbott of Eskridge, which occurred Nov. 1. Both the bride and groom are well known in Topeka and are highly respected. At 2 o'clock the guests were ushered into the dining room, where ham and cabbage, corn bread, roast goose, baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, celery, lettuce, cranberry sauce, coffee, pumpkin and apple pie—all the best ever—met the gaze of the guests, and from the start it was evident that as an artist in culinary Mrs. Douglass is an expert. Those who enjoyed this feast and extended congratulations to the bride and groom were Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Cantrell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Abbott; Mrs. Ollie Miller, Mr. Harry Jarrett, little Miss Dorothy Howard and Mr. John M. Dorsey. Later in the afternoon delicious ice cream and two kinds of cake were served, and all departed wishing the bride and groom success and happiness in life, and declaring the host and hostess ideal entertainers. --- The following deaths have been reported by Stonestreet & Son for the past two weeks: Lola Riley, aged 1 year, West Curtis street, North Topeka. Stella Stephenson, aged 10, also sister, Pearl E. Stephenson, aged 17; both died of typhoid fever. They were the daughters of Mr. John Stephenson of 1215 North Jefferson street. Cleveland Murphy, aged 20, who died from a gunshot wound at Kansas City. His funeral was held from Brown Chapel Sunday, Nov. 21. Rebecca Templeton, aged 49, of North Topeka. Mrs. Sara Brown, 68 years old, of 225 Jefferson street. Mrs. Mary E. Clinkscale, aged 63 years, and was born in Kentucky. She leaves one daughter and a husband to mourn her loss. She was a member of Knights of Tabor and several other lodges, also of Second Baptist Church, where the funeral was held; interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She was one of Topcka's oldest and highly respected citizens. Mrs. Luella Russell, aged 55 wife of J. W. Russell, died at her home on 21st and Topeka avenue, last Tuesday night, very suddenly. While she had not been well for several years, her death was quite a shock. Berdice her husband, three daughters, one son, two sisters and brothers. One brother, Capt. Hawkins, is in the Philippine Islands, late 23rd Kansas. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She was one of Topeka's highly respected citizens. (First Published in The Topeki Plaindealer, Friday, Nov. 25, 1915.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, County, Kansas. In the matter of the Estate of Sarah J. Brown, late of Shawnee ate of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1915, he undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor-Administrator of the estate of Sarah J. Brown, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Friday, Nov. 19, 1818.) In the Court of Topeka, Shuwae E. Souders, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas, to E. Souders Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled action by E. E. Blazier as plaintiff in which action said plaintiff seeks to recover the sum of $48.45 and cost of suit: That a writ of garnishment was duly issued in said action on Oct. 28, 1915, and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, as garnishee; That it appears from the answer of said garnishee that it has money and credit in its hands belonging to said defendant in the sum of $14 09 and you are hereby notified that unless you be and appear before said Court on the 11th day of December, 1915, judgment will be taken against you prayed for in said action and said money in the hands of said garnishee will be ordered taken into court to satisfy said judgment and the costs of this action. E. E. BLAZER. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of Nov., 1915. DOUGLASS A. GRAMAM, Clerk of the Court of Topaska. NOTICE. The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold its 25th annual session in Hutchinson, Kansas, December 28, 29, and 30, 1915. There will be a meeting in T peka of the Executive Committee on December 8th at which time the literary program will be arranged. All program numbers and all membership fees must be in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary on or before Dec. 1st. New societies are admitted on the payment of $1.50. Societies enrolled at the last session are required to pay only $1.00. The oratorical, original music, original poetry and declamation contests will be held on the night of December 30th. It being a quarter of a century since the organization of the Association, an effort is being made to make the event worthy of the occasion; and to this end, the co-operation of the citizens, and all literary societies within the jurisdiction of the Association are earnestly requested to do more than usual in contributing to the program, and to the occasion generally. Persons dearing accommodations for this session can obtain the same by writing Mrs. Kate Wickliff, 325 E. West St., or Mrs. R. B. Pekerson, 405 13th St. West, Mutchinson, Kans., Committee on Homes, 405 Thirteenth St. West, Mutch-For any further information, address the undersigned, MRS. ELLA M. GUY, Cor. Secretary. 410 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. Exchanges please copy. The East Hill Club met with Mrs. Evans Nov. 10. Mrs. Evans served the ladies to a delicious luncheon of two courses. A paper was read by Mrs. Harris, subject, "Charity," which was well received. The club voted that each member should bring provisions for a Thanksgiving offering for the benefit of the colored Orphan's Home. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Martin. Rev, Geo. W. Harts of Flagstaff, Ariz., who has been very sick at St. Louis, Mo., arrived in the city yesterday and will be here about a week. He will preach Sunday in the morning for Rev. Henry at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. ```markdown ``` When hungry and tired and in want of something good to eat or a good place to eat and go to bed, call at the New Model Cafe 927 Kanaas Avenue. Phone 1504. Mrs. Lula Bradley, Prop.—Adv. The saddest funeral held in Topeka for several years was the doule funeral held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytle, 1717 Harrison, the funeral of Mrs. Lytle's father and brother. Mr. Reuben Davis was born in Davidson county, Tennessee, and was past 63 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Kansas in 1884. He leaves to mourn his loss five children: Mrs. Charles Lytle, Mrs. Carrie Hughes of Kansas City, Finis, Wilford and James Davis. He was an upright Christian gentleman, a good citizen and made many friends. At the same time was the funeral of his son, Bert Davis, who died in Kansas City the same week. He was born 'n Topeka and was 29 years of age. He had been complaining for about four months. He was a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church, Kansas City. Rev. G. D. Olden officiated. There was a great throng present at this funeral of father and son, as both had many friends. This is the second double funeral held in Topeka for many years among colored people. Fred M. Stonecreet, the undertaker, had charge of the funeral; had a white hearse for the son and a black hearse for the father. Interment was made in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T. 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Liscolm Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H.P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRT. LENO MURMILY, C. R. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, Kans, 513 N. Main, F. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month We are waiting for the temples, Parsone, 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. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON DR. J. M JAMISON—327 Madi St. Special diseases. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. ..Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even ing. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m to 12 w. 2 p.m to 5:30 p.m 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 72 Kannas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 18h Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Phone 2608. 932 Krause Ave Residence: 1026 Buchanan St Residence Phone 3008 R. 2 Tel. 774 Ren.—774 Ring OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. P. Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Ave, over Gilbert Drug Store, across from Throx Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Ren. 1535 Van Buren St DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 20d Rancho Av. Phone 1623 Phone 1422 IBthwh ite. 4..5t akeS,Fc Mrs. C. G. Fishback and Miss Minnie Woodson of Topeka, Kans- are in the city the guests of Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Fishback. Mrs. Ernest Moore was hostess to the Alsble Club Tuesday af- ternoon at her home on Wabash avenue. Misses Hazel Crouch, Lilliam Jones and Isis Brooks, Messrs. Meb- bart Jones, Hardy, of Kingfisher, Okla., and Will Howard motured to Newton, Kans., Tuesday night and were guests of Mr. Carl Gross and Mr. Wayman Anderson. The Jubilee Singers appeared in a concert Monday night at the A- M E. church. Miss Alvah Hines left Saturday for her home in Independence, Kans. The Dunbar Lyceum opened Thursday night at the New Hope Baptist Church with a memorial program to Booker T. Washington. Mrs. C. W. Garrett left Thursday for her home in Kansas City. Mo., after several weeks' visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Melvina Bettis. Rev. Walter Brannom is on the sick list this week. Messrs. Watt Morris, J. Augustus Smith and Fred Mosley were the dinner guests of Mr. Bernard Brooks Sunday. Mrs. O. Taylor entertained Monday night at her home on North Water street, with progressive whist to honor Miss Viola Landrum of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Harold Jackson and Miss Indita Hurris were quietly married Sunday by Rev. W. Brannom. "A Fatal Blow," a drama, was presented by members of the Odd Fellows Lodge Thanksgiving night at Phiharmony Hall. Measures, Watt Morris, Will Howard, Carl Gross and Wayman Anderson were hosts to several friends in Newton, Friday night. Misses Lilian Jones, Isis Brooks and Hazel Crouch were guests from Wichita. The Bloomington Baptist Church has been carrying on revival meetings. Rev. N. J. Stokes from Pratt, Kans., conducted these meetings. He has done a splendid work for his Master. He delivered a message to the sinner man every night last week. There were twelve additions to the church; eight of these were candidates for baptism. He did a wonderful work for the Master and for the Bloomington church. Mrs. Matte Lewis was a dinner guest of Mr. D. P. Kizer Sunday. Miss Henrietta Washington has been home ill for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Georgia from Lawrence visited their son, Mr. James Georgia, Sunday. Misses Emily Kizer and Gies Clayborne took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis Thursday. The Bloomington school rendered a Thanksgiving program Wednesday, November 24. ABILENE KANS Mrs. C. Bridget went to Salina Saturday, accompanied by her niece, little Emma ... jams, who will go from there to her home in Nicodemus, Kans. Mr. Henry Warder returned from Kanaana City Friday. Mrs. M. Gibson attended the S. H. D. Board at Ellsworth last week. Mr. M. Boylston of Nicodemus Sunday to attend some business the coming week. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church and pastor, Rev. J. C. Rogers is holding a series of meetings. A number of Abilenians who are working in Salina, were here Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Miss Laura Smith departed for St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday. ```markdown ``` --- Oxford College of Hair Culture 244 WEST BELLE PLACE MONT LOUIS. --- MISSOURI. WILL PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE OXFORD SYSTEM. We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. One thousand more towns to be taken. Will you help us? We will teach you to treat and teach others to grow hair and beautify the 1 $15.00 Home Training Course Free! Slam from $15.00 to $25.00 per week— at home. 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Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIES For Parties and Church Festivala. BROOKFIELD, :: MISSOURI SPECIAL NOTICE ! By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with fixtures at 310 Kansas Av. Cheap Inquire of W. E. Stewart. 320 Kansas Av. or Phone 1137 and worship with us. . Pastor, Rev. L. D. Stevens, B. D. 1017 South Hancock St., Topeka, Kansas By Wm. C. Harris. What is known the world over as the famous Cripple Creek District is composed of eight or ten towns, the most important being Cripple Creek, the county seat, and Victor, where all the largest mines are situated. The population ranges from 15,000 to 18,000, of which about 125 are Negroes, their occupations being divided as follows: Barber shop porters, 6; janitors, 6; clubs (white), 8; dressmakers, 2; teamsters, 4; shining parlors, 2; saloon and bar porters, 10; mine, 1; private famihes, 4; hairdresser, 1. To the casual observer the term "minig camp" has a very significant meaning, but this district is composed of some of the most upto-date towns to be found in Colorado. The whites and colored people mingle together and very little prejudice is noticeable. All of the public business houses solicit the trade of our people. RELIGION. At the present time the district boasts of only one church, namely, Handy Chapel A. M. E. At the last season of the district conference the Rev. Pool was sent here to officiate, succeeding the Rev. W. E. Washington. Services are held both morning and evening on Sunday and prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. About two years ago the members decided to buy a new parsonage and a four-room bungalow was the result of their efforts. Although the congregation is small, Handy Chapel has always been able to meet her obligations, for when money is needed dinners and socials are given to raise the required amount. Both white and black vie with each other in an attempt to make the venues a success, and the result is that the required amount is always obtained. Rev. J. C. Carter, formerly in charge of the church, but now employed at the Delta dry goods store, assists Rev. Pool with his church work. BUSINESS ENTERPRISES OF THE NEGRO. Messers. Sam Waddy, W. II. Black and Harry Robinson are the owners of the Star Club, which is the only colored club in the district. They run it along the most modern ideas. These gentlemen are all very well known to the people of the district and they number their patrons by scores. Mr. Dave Hill, who is one of the district's most enterprising colored men, owns the finest shining parlors in Cripple Creek. Mr. Fred Smith is in charge of the same and he reports business as being very good, which speaks volumes, considering that he has a white competitor. In Victor, Mr. Geo. Cotwell has the only shining pastor in town, and this summer his son Laurence, who is a student at Colorado Agricultural College, has had charge of the business. He also reports business as being very good. But as Laurence is known by almost everyone in Victor, it is not surprising that he keeps busy. He was raised in Victor and until entering college here. Two of the district's cateresses have been thinking of opening a home bakery in Victor, but outside work seems to keep them very busy. There seems no doubt that they would be successful, as several whites have suggested the proposition and promised them their support, so why not try it, Mrs. Cotwell and Mrs. Wagner? Of the thirty-six saloons in the district only ten employ colored help. The Bartenders' Union is very strong here. No objection is ever offered to hiring colored help, as the trade demand that the colored men shall serve them. A very interesting incident happened here not long ago when a cafe party waited two hours for service, while the waiter went all over town to get the order filled and finally went to a house where they keep a night man who is a colored man and he filled the order for them. Mr. Wm. H. Bryant ("Sonny") is the first and only man of color to work at the mines in the district. He is employed by the Portland M. & M. Co. as janitor, and draws the regular eight hour pay. He is an old timer in the district and is well liked by all. The Elks Clubs in Victor and Cripple Creek are rated among the finest in the state and they employ nothing but colored help. At Victor Mr. Wm. H. Diggs is in charge Mr. Diggs is an old timer in the district. He owns a fine ranch and has the finest saddle horse in the district. Mr. Diggs is single and the chances are that he would get married if the right lady should meet him. He is assisted by Mr. Henry Hudson, another old timer in the district. The Cripple Creek Elks Club is in charge of Mr. Dave Hill and Mr. Malcolm Scott. Both are enterpiring men and full of business and are willing to do what they can for the race. Both own their own homes. The Cripple Creek Club is in charge of Mr. Hal Clay and Mr. Jas. Canty. Both are well thought of by all. Both have been at the club for several years and own their own homes. Mr. J. C. Carter has been a trusted employee of the Delta Dry Goods Store for several years. He owns his home. He also finds time to do a little carpenter work and to assist with all church work. Mr. Arthur Waddy is in charge of the National Hotel bar, the largest of its kind in the district. Mr. J. H. D. Chambers is an old timer here and owns his own home. Mr. Chambers has charge of several office buildings in the down-town district. He employs two men and two women to assist him in his work. Mr. Chambers is a great church man, and owns one of the finest homes in the district. Mr. John Kimberling divides his time between the First National Bank and riding fast horses. There is a difference of opinion as to which occupation he is most skilled in. Mr. Allen Harrell is employed at the Fourth Street barber shop in Victor. Mr. Chas. Brown is the popular porter at Bilhe Brown's shop in Victor. He spends most of his extra time exploring the mountains around town, of which there are several. Mr. Robert Wagner has charge of several office buildings in Victor. He also is an old timer and highly respected by all. He owns a fine home in Colorado Springs. Mr. Edward Owens is another old timer in the district who is making good. He has been driving a team for one firm for the last 15 years. Oftentimes he is left in charge of the business for months at a time. Mr. Wm. C. Harris, newspaper correspondent extraordinary, is in charge of the Victor Club. Mr. Harris is given unlimited authority and assumes the duties of assistant secretary of the club. If a vote were taken as to the busiest man in Victor he would be sure to get the prize. Mr. Harris's the district agent for most of the Negro papers and is jobber for all Negro novelies that he can find. CHANUTE, KAN. Messrs. William Washington, Chester Williams and Harvey Martin motored to Iola Thursday night for the dance. Mr. Robert Gaston has been indisposed for the past week. Roy Johnson has decided to get on the Santa Fe's pay roll again. On Saturday, Nov. 13, Mrs. Mollie Cox, G. W. C. of the Sunflower Grand Court, organized Sunlight Court No. 27 in Chanute, with a thriving membership of intelligent and enthusiastic women. Another milestone has been set up in Chanutean history. Mr. Oliver Bradley spent Sunday in Iola. Mr. Barret of New York City was in the city for the purpose of establishing a Negro paper. We wish him success in his undertaking. Rev. Smith, presiding elder, is here looking after the interests of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Wm. Washington has been on the sick list for the past week. Mr. N. H. Campbell returned Monday from Kansas City and Topeka. Mr. Charles Field has disposed of his horse and is the possessor of a new Ford. Miss Lucy Brigham was in the city Monday. A large crowd of ladies spent Sunday in Iola with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McColough. Rev. Fairfax of Parsons preached two soul stirring sermons at the Baptist church on the 7th. LINCOLN, NER. Miss Nondua Scott of Beatrice was the guest of Miss Bernice Hawkins for the week-end, November 12. She was entertained Friday evening by Miss Hawkins, Sunday morning for breakfast by Mrs Bedell and Sunday afternoon at dinner by Mrs. J. W. Cooley. Mr. Jim Murray of Minneapolis visited his folks last week. He was enttained by the Missen Hawkins. The Rosebud Society is looking forward to a grand Thanksgiving, having an excellent entertainment and dinner in view. Mrs. Isabelle Hickman was found dead on November 7 on the porch at her home, 706 North Fifteenth street. Rev. J. C. C. Owens preached the funeral sermon. Magnolia Court No. 10, H. of J., of which order the deceased was a member, held their services at the grave. The family has the sympathy of the community. Rev. J. S. Paine preached two splendid sermons Sunday. There were two additions to the church at the evening service, Miss Sadie Mason and Mr. Ulysses Hickman. Sunday, November 7, was quarterly meeting Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J C C. Owens preached two splendid sermons. Quarterly conference was held Monday night. On Tuesday night Rev. Owens visited Lebanon Lodge A. F. & A. M. Messrs. L. Holmes, I. Hale and D. C Nichols are out on a camping and hunting trip. We hope the wagon will not break down with the game before they return IOLA, KAN The first quarterly meeting of the First A. M. E. church was held last Sunday. Presiding Elder Smith preached two powerful sermons and the choir rendered some very sweet music. The services all day were very good, both spiritually and financially. The Lord met with us there and poured out his blessing upon us. The musical and sacred program given by the Ladies' Mission Circle of the Second Baptist church last Sunday night was indeed a grand affair and a neat little sum was realized for mission work. Mendames W. O. Flippins, G. R. Richardson and E. Weston deserve much praise for rendering such an excellent program. The Old Folks' concert given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church on last Friday night ta the G. A. R. hall was a grand success and a neat sum was realized for the church and the ladies are feeling proud over the success they had. Rev. J. W. Gordon, pastor of the Second Baptist church returned home last week from St. Joseph and Richmond, Mo. At St. Joseph, Mo., Rev. Gordon assisted Rev. J. H. Brooks in a ten night meeting. There was much good done while he was there in bringing souls to Christ. Fifteen additions were made to the church. Mrs. J. W. Gordon G. W. I. of the Sunflower Grand Court, will leave on the 16th for Wichita to attend a meeting of the Grand Board of the Court of Calanthe. The A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches will serve dinner on Thanksgiving day, the Baptists at G. A. R. hall and the Methodists at their hall on North Buckeye street. Rev. J. W. Gordon was called to Richmond last Monday to attend a funeral. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Flippins entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Gordon and Rev. T. B. Gardner of Warrensburg, Mo., at 6 o'clock dinner on last Sunday. Mrs. Flippins is indeed an ideal hostess. Mr. Robert Allstock, who has been quite sick for the past two months, is convalescing. Mrs. Earl Campbell, who has been visiting in Garnett for the past two months, has returned home. Miss Maggie Walls spent last Sunday in Burlington the guest of her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Walls. Mesdames W. O. Flippins, M. Saterfeld, E. Weston and J. W. Gordon, Dencon C. W. Hickerson and Prof. G. R. Richardson and others will attend the district board meeting at Fort Scot on the 18th inst. On last Wednesday evening after the regular prayer meeting, which was unusually largely attended, at the Second Baptist church, and after Rev. Gordon had shaken hands and bid the members and friend good night, and gone to his beautiful and comfortable home and was sitting by the fire and had almost fallen into dreamland, and Mrs. Gordon feeling somewhat indoors had retired early in the evening, when about 10 o'clock there were heard voices of singing led by Mrs. Lily Jones, Mrs. G. R. Richardson and Mrs. Flippins with their strong and sweet soprano voices, and Brother T. H. McColors, with his bass voice, and G. R Richardson following close with his tenor voice, and a whole host of others singing that old familiar song, "We Are All Here, Do Thyself No Harm," and brought the pastor and wife many good things to gladden their hearts and the dining room table groaned with the heavy burden that was placed upon it. At a late hour the ladies also served ice cream and cake. It was quite a surprise to the pastor and wife. After a few remarks of appreciation by the pastor inviting the merry crowd to return again on next Wednesday night the guests departed at a late hour feeling that they had discharged their duty toward their pastor and his wife. The funeral of Miss Buena Sander, who died October 9 at her home on North Cottonwood street, was held from the Methodist church, of which she was a member, on Tuesday afternoon, October 12, Rev. Watson officiating. She was a faithful Christian. The deceased leaves a mother, sister, brother and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her demise. Peace be to her ashes. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mrs. Hattie Davis returned home Saturday from Kansas City, Mo., where she had spent the week visiting with Mr. R. C. Davis and family. Mrs. T. Bolton and Mrs. V. Bolton were in Topeka shopping Wednesday. Mr. Spence Simpson of Alma spent Sunday here. Mrs. H. Oliver entertained Mr. and Mrs. M. Wallace and Mrs. E. Anderson at a dainty supper Saturday night. Mr. Lincoln Gray of Wabaunsee made a business trip here and spent the evening with Richard Wallace. Mrs. M. Stanley went to Topeka on business Tuesday. Mr. George Helm spent Saturday and Sunday in Wabaunsee. James Officer of Paxico was in Town Monday. There will be a rally at the Christian church November 29, to which everyone is invited. HOLDEN, MO. Rev. B. S. Wright has been holding a series of meetings at the Baptist church of I' den this week and the meetings were attended fairly well. Messrs. M. E. Daniels, Samuel Winston and Thos. Younger of Kansas City were the guests of Messrs. Jesse Smith and Charles Pratt. They had an enjoyable time in the line of hunting and have returned to their homes. Mrs. Isabella Suttington of Warrensburg is in our city visiting her niece, Mrs. Dora Fisher, who has been on the sick list this week. Mrs. Eva Taylor is in Kansas City visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Ewing. Mrs. Louisa Green of Windsor, Mo., is visiting her son, Edward Green of this city. Holden is having a deal of rain and the farmers say that it was badly needed. Mr. Bob Jones is in town attending meeting. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Trussie Smothers stopped over in Lawrence enroute to Kansas City after attending the meeting of the State Teachers' Association. She brought with her five young ladies to spend the week-end—Miss Emma Z. Pendleton, Miss Beulah Burke, Miss Sarnh Chinn, Miss Minnie Jackson and Miss Sadie Buster. All the young ladies are engaged in school work. Sunday afternoon at 1:30 Miss Trussie Smothers entertained her house guests, Mrs. G. Henson, Mrs. U. C. Brown and Mrs. J. E. Smothers, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilburn, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Tompkins and Mr. King with a seven course lunch-eon. Miss J. E. Smothers entertained Miss Trussie Smothers' house guests with cards Saturday evening. Mr. George Byrd, with his usual cordiality, entertained the house guests of Miss Trussie Smothers by taking them through his tannery. He also made the time pass very pleasantly by having his car at the ladies' disposal. Mr. Brisco of Blackwater was hauling wood to town this week. Memorial services for Dr. Booker T Washington were held at the Lincoln school Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. When Booker Washington died the world lost one of its greatest leaders. Rev. Wm. Duncan and wife are in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Turner and family from Chilhowe are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunely. Mrs. Emily Eckles of Muskogee, Okla., who attended the funeral of her brother-in-law at Centerview, stopped over in Holden awhile to visit her life long friends, Mrs. Frances Ewing, and will depart for Oklahoma Saturday evening. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWTH It removes dandruff and stops ting of the scalp and takes out kink and makes the hair grow soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet ST. JOSEPH, ::- MISSOUAK Mine Per Box. Agents Wanted Mr. John Henry Sawyers of Centerview, Mo., was a visitor in Holden Sunday as the guest of Mrs. Laura Hunley. Mr. Richard Hill is on the sick list. Mr. G. W. Ralph of Warronsburg, Mo., has come to our city to take the position of chef in the Talmage hotel. Mr. Sherman Brown will leave for Osborne, Mo., to visit a few days, and from there will go to Chadron, Dawes county, Neb. The Masons gave a social at their hall Saturday night. PAOLA KAN. Mr. John Lowry and Miss Beisy Peak were in attendance at the Teachers' Association in Topeka on the 11th and 12th. The funeral of Mr. Frank Means was held from the Second Baptist church Sunday, Nov. 14th, Rev. Street of Topeka preaching the sermon. The A. M. E. church of this city has been newly papered and painted inside, which shows that the members and friends of the church believe in progressiveness. Mrs. Ferne Ellison Brooks has been elected superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school. Miss Hertha Caidwell left recently for an indefinite stay in Lawrence, Neb. The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilholt was an extraordinary scene, with its lovely cut flowers and pink and white decorations, Wednesday evening, November 10th, when their charming daughter, Miss Neall, became the wife of Clarence Davis, of Hillsdale, in the presence of fifty relatives and friends. Promptly at 8 o'clock the bride, accompanied by her father, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Leona Davis, descended the stairs, where they were met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Fred Wilholt. The wedding party proceeded to the spacious living room, and stood under an arch of white, where the solemn rites of marriage were read by Rev. Wm. Jackson, of this city. Immediately after the congratulations and food wishes from the guests, they repaired to the dining room and a delicious two-coruse supper was served. The young couple received many beautiful and useful presents. They will make their home in Hillsdale, where their home was in readiness for housekeeping. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Clay have returned from St. Louis, Mo., where Rev. Clay has for two weeks been engaged in assisting the Rev. J. K. Parker, D. D., pastor of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, in conducting a very successful revival meeting which resulted in many souls being added to the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 87 conversions, and 102 otherwise, making a total of about 189 additions. The Pleasant Green Baptist Church is one of the leading churches in the great northwest, having a membership of about five thousand. The Rev. Clay and wife were highly entertained by the pastor, Rev. J. K. Parker, and his host of loyal members and their friends. Mrs. J. W. Clay received many beautiful presents from members and friends of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, which has one of the greatest preachers of the age. Having returned, Rev. J. W. Clay will now turn his attention to the repairing of the King Solomon Baptist Church, which plans he has already outlined and hopes to entertain the Kaw Valley District Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention next spring, 1916. FURS AND HIDES WANTED.... ~, << — Se Are you © trapper or dcal- > . = er in furs and hides? We ees - 2 eee are always fa the market we = eS for all kinds of hides and wy gat » argos _- furs the year around at SES oe RS ey highest market values. We Pe 4 SES fa! absolutely guarantee satis- eS Pe 7<4 B 4 eres faction. Ship us your goods e pis ~ £ ig aS and {f our returns are not a i> a — satisfactory will return wee | your goods and pay all ex- a) 2 press charges both ways Wene, phone or wire us for prices before selling elsewhere. > s : ’ Saint Joseph Hide and Fur Co, Bis North Third Street, St. Joseph, Mo. ey VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, party and then charged the family COLO. t far the nviletas that thew nracentad Mrs. Arthur Waddy is sojourning in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Alien darrell is visiting .te1 parnts in Colorado Springs. Mr, Earl McGhee was a usincss visitor in Victor last week. Mr. Williams of Colorado Springs fis vietmy Mr. and Mrs, Dave Hill of Ciipple Creek, The Literary Society of Mandy Chaop.i gave nu splendid program on Wednesday evening. A large crowd war in atondune, They are ate yanging to have «a memorial rere fice on next Wednesday night. Mr. Geo Cotwell was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. JC, Canty on Sunday evening. Mrs. Maud Hudgins is visiting wih friends in Denver ond other valley points. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Waddy depart- ed this week for o visit with friends and relatives. They will stop off at points in Tennessee to visit his peo- ple and from there they will go to Shreveport, La., to visit with her people. They expect to be gone several months. Mr. Henry Hudson is taking care of Mr, Waddy’s business while the latter is away. | Mrs, J. C, Carter has returned | from a visit to Missouri where ne went several months ago. She re- ports having a grand time Mrs. Hopkins, who was injured Jast week, is somewhat better now. Mr, Harris surprised himself and friends by going to church last Sun- day evening. Mr. Harris works on a night shift and cannot very well get out to church mwch Bome of the people of Cripple Creek have invented a new way to give a pound party. Last week they surprised a family with a pound RE M E A I 3 PRICES. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY LAMB HINDQUARTERS, Saturday... ...ss00e.tee.. L2C Farey Chuck, Pork Loin Roast, ‘ palin IB oeteseesees a a ee eet... VBL Ze te 1, Breakfast Bacon, Bee ec ccceseeree LOC | Mgaefast Bacon 174 out No. 1 Calif. Hams, Pure Lard, Ib ...ceseseeek2e pitmeked, shoulders) Wb. 12% | No, 10 can Pure Lard... .$1.20 No. 1 sliced’ Hums, Ib....22c No. 5 can Lard .......---60¢. 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SMITH, President The Smith Sales (’o,, Box 608, Phoenix, Ariz A gee ehh wo ; Sw wt ehh wt party and then charged the family for the articles that they presented. Some stunt, I claim. Mrs. Cotwell is expected home very soon, Quite a number were out to serv- fees last Sunday at Handy Chapel. | LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Booker T. Washingtgon Memorial at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, November 21, 1915, at 9:00 p. m. Program, Organ voluntary sscecccecseneee seveveceees Mrs, Beatrice Parker Invocation ., ..Rev. C. R. Runyon Music s.secessseeeee Bethel Choir Reading ........6++Beasie Watson Looker T. Washington—A Biog- taphy ..eeeee Mr S. T Sones Vocal Solo.....Miss Eunice Deimer Symposium—My Impression of Booker T. Washington— 1. Dr. C. M. Moates, 2, Rev. J. D, Ifunt 3. Hon. D. A, Jones 4. Rew J, W. Hayes Music .ssssesseeeeseeBethel Choir Rooker T. Washington—A Eulo- BY cecccccccevveseseeTs We Bell Benediction .....Rev. C. R. 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After bis Geach i examine jerery papre of his f could Gnd, er | pectally, Ole selentiic writings, think log to publish them. Among nn earile batch written tery svon after te grad gated to mediine ft found a uarratiy which ae 2 prad on Interested we tn ftenrely tlere it ta: “We all know that many thluge exte of wbhkb tbe hump mind bar not ye nny comeption é go further thar this, | believe tht anything of whict the mind cup conceive, however im probable, may exist. “Rome seara wgo a certala noted au thor wrote rtory~"The Strange Can of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'- suggest oR that two different: pereonalitics wight ezine tn the sume man f be flere that the dus will come woen it will be demonstrated to the world that some. If oot all, of us ure cow pore of tory thin one belug indeed 1 vot only beilete ty Lknow tt if pen ik me why | know $, thie te my re ply: “Luere wos sume thing ubout Jenule Mateh that impreswed me the dest thin (met her, She wae what gost per sone would call odd) Perbagn une res wou for ins becoming hiterested ta ter wae that | was a rerent gradiate of a medicll cullege nud Nad tiken a pont araduate course un the phyetulogy ot aycbical couditions Ht seemed to uv that Mise Match was abuurtual—not that ber bods wie atnermat, but the spirit within it) For Jam net vo giten to materiaticm ae te belicve that our apirittal and physical parts are one, “Whether Jennie Latch mistook my selentife tutesest tu bee for love L don't know, but «be cume to Jook apon me us a luver I did not cither en courage or disvouruge ber in thie 2} mrailtted the relationship between oe to drift on without detinition. One thing t noticed which | sef down to a certain Bickleness or apparent Ockle ness Cupsequent upon thé physics mukeup of women. [| would’go to see ber, say, on Suturday night, av eventny Uusually dodged my patients if § could do eo witbuut injury to them She would receive nie kindly and be @ de ligbtful companion | would visit her the following Wednesday and she would look at me as though ebe wos- dered why f tnd called During the firat visit she would be a girl, during | the secund a woman. During the Gret | would seem to be a proper compan fon for Her—that is, a person of shout the samé age During the second shé made me feel that | was a boy af tempting to entertain a woman who had learned wisdom “My observations Indicated to me that Jenole Unteh embodied two personall tee, Aly deductions were not dased alune on auch differences ae 1 bave de wribed. There was another und far more important symptom {| became convinced that Jennle sometimes loved me and sometimes did cot ove me Not only thiv—| came to sunpect that there were times when she loved some one else a “On the theory that she embodied two perevns it seemed tu mw tbat Jennie No } might love me and that Jennie No. 2 might tove another, {t was not conducite ty iore, or. ratber, cumfort. to be interested In une whose other self jored sume other person, Never theless, | found myself growing fond of Jennie, My theory did net admit of Jealousy becuune | bad po ufection for Jenole No 2. Yet. singulariy PHOURD. | wan Jenious of ber lover, ft buppuse if was on account Of the two ypiritual persuuniiies ovrupying the same body Xleotinvally expressed, By jealousy should be represented by No, 1 (Jeunle vf the feud) plos sero Jennie No 2, to whom | wae indir. ferent), the product being une-baif, “Nevertheleus | was to love, and one rvening while thinking the matter over t occurred te me that | could study by case better an Jeunle's—1 refer to Jennie Nu te faoce thin as we were Ou the tmpulxe of the moment | went 10 ber house for the purpose of mak Ing a declaration “bh eaw the moment rhe entered the room that she wile her ober self, “LE once beant a women aay that if e nn bus made up bla wind tu a pro pus! nothing that #be cap say or do WIN stop bite & had gone ¢o Jenole's uve TO Propoxe to her, aod somebow | could not renint the lmpelling force tasked her ty be my wife Sbe best Ated, then refured ine, telling ine that ‘he loved another “L bud begun this affair witb purely wientific mores ere was an end @ it, based on human reasons § | left fie bouse feeling that for me the bot HER “LOVE” RETURNED WHEN came a6 MADE HIM : SELF FAMOUS, t But Now, Despite Her Pleas, He Does Not use Why He Should Take Her Back—His Concise Explana tlon of His Reasons. They nad been deesly tn love when they married. That was ten years ago. Much had happened in ten years, and in their case they had dritted apart At first thcre were little scraps, mended with a kise and a few loving words. By degrees the rift be came larger, She wanted the com- forts, 1£ not the luxuries of life, and told him many times of the motor cars and theater bores she could have had if she had married Tom, Dick or Harry instead of him. Once be used to weave stories of a tomorrow, bul to morrow never came, and finally the friction became too tnuch for him. “You are never i .sfied,” he sald after one of their quarrels, accordion, to a New York letter to the Cincin natl Enquirer. “You have no belle: in me Perbaps 1 don’t amount tc much. We don't get on, You remait here and I'll Gnd a place for myscl! TN let you have enough to keep you going—$25 a week.” Bhe agreed to this joyfully, and In: few daya he removed to a furnishe room not many blocks away, Eac — week she received an envelope wil the stipulated amount in it. Other wise they Ived as strangers. ‘fhe man had only left h(msel enough out of his salary to keep him self olive, There was no overplus fo: amusements, and his chief recreatior waa reading at the public library, One evening, having finished hi< evenlog paper, be took up a pencil anc began to draw on the edge. He hav’ a sense of humor and was making 1 comle picture of something ho hav just read. He was fond of drawini and had given rouch time to it befor his marriage. Then he took a sheet o° paper and drew several comi sketches, and they amused him s« much that just for fun be sent on to a comic paper, Jt was accepted and the editor asked for more, Hic kept,on drawing, and In three years had attained a reputation under the name of “Scorn.” Meanwhile bls wif: lived on in the old house, perfectly rontente: and only alightly curlout when her allowance was gradually fu preased. When one day the envelope contained Afty dollars she decided to go alter him. She called at the place where he had been employed when they parted and asked to see him. The nlerk grinned. , “He lett over a year ago." She rushed to the house where be pad roomed. "He left over a year Ago,” she was informed. Still the fifty lollars arrived regularly. In California lives a thin man who @ something of a cynic. His reputa- fon as a comic artist is established snd money comes easily to him, Once a pretty woman asked him why he Ived alone, “I have a wife,” he told ber. “I Jeft rer because she didn't betleve In me. -am never going back to her. It hurts 1) man to be tled a bundle of pessim sm in petticoata” “And did sha Jove you?” thé pretty woman asked, “T hardly think so” Once his agente wrote to him that be wanted to know where he lived. “Tell her,” he wrote, “that I am tn he Town of Tomorrow.” And she understood. Want Market Commiselon. California women are anxious to es- tablish a national marketing commis sion as suggested by the United Blates delegate to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. According to this plan, the president of the United States will appoint Lhe national mar- president of an infventia chamber of keting commission, consisting of the coromerce, the mayor of three of the largest cities in the United Btates, three members of the leading mail order and department atures, a leading railroad man, & parcel post man, & leacing banker, a leading workingman, éwo congressmen, a senator, making fourteen in all, and in addition to this fitteen farmers from various sections of the United States, making (wenty- aloe members of the commission. There would also be state commis alons, appointed by the goverpors, and 80 on down to township commissions There would be places In each town and city for sales, and farm produce would be put on sale at different hours io the week. Barrie Puzzies Gaby Deslya ud Aliss Gaby Deslys comments on Sir eft | James Barrie, in whose frst venture ot | in musical burlesque the Parisienne J} is about to appear, makes piquant ‘| reading. The lady complains that Sir nd | James is “strange author.” Appar be | ently, “he not like me to know what ir} %e means. When he jook glad then } ith | snew I doing it all wrong, but if he ng | look triste, then | know I doing 1t th. ! gight.* Moreover, Mile. Deslys com- me plains, and this ia really @ grave ja at dictment, that she does not know em , whether the author likes ber dresses ar | or not, and that be fs of opinion that she should do her bair with “nice it pd tle round bump at back.” oe A Gentle Hint, be “Siz, does your boy call bla dog 8 | Romet” v “No; why do you ask that?” bis “Ob, merely that + noticed be i'w j Seems to like to make it bowL” *: “ae Sas mee Bae It's Supreme For 6 6: 99 ' Bread, tT. 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