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THE TOPEKA St. John Chorus Was a Classic Under the Direction of Prof. Jackson One Hundred and Seventy-five Males and Females Demonstrate That Blacks Can Sing Opera. Seventeenth Year. No.49. About the Weakest St. John Che Was Under the Direction of One Hundred and Seven and Females Demon Blacks Can Sin One of the grandest events ever held in Topeka along chorus lines, was the one held at the auditorium for the benefit of St. John A. M. E. Church last Tuesday evening under the auspices Betaoi shrdlyu cmfwyp the direction of Prof. R. G. Jackson, music director of Western University of Kansas. Rev. F. Jesse Peck, the pastor, who was recently sent to this church by the conference held at Kansas City, Kas., last October, came to Topeka with the determination that something must be done to revive St. John and put her where she was in her early days. He said he believed the members of the church wanted to build the audito- M. PROF. R. G. JACKSON rum and that if proper work was started he behaved he could accomplish it in the next year or two. He then secured the services of Prof. Jackson, who volunteered such service free. The intention was to start a chorus of fifty voices, but so enthused were the people, especially the young folks of Topeka, at the great effort being made and so eager to get instruction from Prof. Jackson, that it increased to 175 and could have been 300 if they had had the time. Rev. Peck labored day and nhgt and in a very short length of time everything was on foot and moving in regular apple pie order. He succeeded in getting an orchestra of fifteen pieces to assist in the concert and also secured the services of some of the best singers in the West, namely: Miss Effie Grant, instructor of vocal music at Western University; Mrs. J. M. Wright who has sung before thousands of people when she traveled, and Mr. Incomby, a fine bass singer; Miss Jessie Oden, who is a sweet singer and one of the leading singers in the Catholic choir of this city, and Miss Beulah Douglass, one of the finest pianists and instructor of music at W. U. and also Miss Zenola Jackson of this city, who is a fine pianist. Mr. H. G. Brown is director of St. John's Symphony Orchestra. The chorus presented a fine program to an audience of over 1500 people, both white and colored. Rev. Peck is to be congratulated upon the success of this undertaking, from which nearly $300 worth of tickets were sold, the money to be used for the building of the auditorium of St. John A. M. E. Church. This undertaking was completed in less than forty days after the time he arrived in Topeka. Life is one of the foremost ministers of the A. M. E. Church and is a pulpit orator, a polished gentleman, a man who is well versed in the Bible and is also a thoroughly trained business man, who can lead his congregation and when they once learn him they find him to be a true, upright, clean Christian minister whose reputation has been of the very best and who has made god everywhere he has served in this capacity. He built Aden Chapel at Kansas City, Mo. where he pastored over ten years. It was he who brought Bucker T. Washington to Kansas City to a chorus there at the Convention Hall which netted over $2,000 and was turned over to Douglas Hospital, Kansas City, Kans. This was the largest undertaking ever carried out on a colored mater in the West on, where else and the late Bishop Grant and him the very highest compliment that any bishop could pay a minister under his jurisdiction. Rev. Peck served seven years in California, five at Los Angeles, and two at Oakland. He took the church at Los Angeles where there were but four hundred members and raised the membership to 1100 and it has one of the finest choirs on the Pacific Coast. Rev. Peck is a man who brings things to pass and makes things count in the community wherein he resides. Notwithstanding he has only been in Topeka a very few days, he has won the plaudits of both races and all denominations. His wife is a fine, polished, industrious woman and is a great church worker and a help to her husband. She is fine, diplomatic and makes friends with members of the church and the more they see of her the better they grow to like her, and her husband. They are now living in the hearts of the people of Topeka. The young people have already seen the good results of this great chorus and he instruction and help it has given them and they are now at a loss for the want of some place to meet and socialize and greet each other to such an extent that it makes life enjoyable for the younger set. Rev. Peck is already being besieged to start something else to try to keep the young mind busy. Prof. Jackson is a marvel of the twentieth century and is a man well worth two or three hundred dollars per month for what he knows about music and the training of voices. To P. REV. F. JESSE PECK peka boasts of having the second or third largest pipe organ in the United States and which cost $18,300 and has been installed for the past ten years; and this is the first time that the people ever heard this organ played and so many different notes brought out as were by Prof Jackson. It made the audience imagine that they were in the pearly gates of Jerusalem, the tones were so sweet and beautiful. There has been many people tried to play this organ and some of the finest musicians in the west, but it was given to Prof. Jackson as being the first man to bring out all that was in the organ; notes of the flute, chimes, cornet, snorkling bird and in fact sounds of every instrument known in the history of the musical world. The opposite race is now preparing to invite Prof. Jackson to Topka to play for several thousand at some future day. Too much praise cannot be given the chorus which was led by Miss Jessie Inez Oden and also to the Sunflower Jubilee Singers, which is composed of Meursa, Ware, Brock, Bradshaw and Core and Miss Oden. They were encored TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY; MORNING NOV.-26, 1915. several times. Miss Effie Grant sang "Swanee River," being accompanied on the organ by Prof. Jackson. The audience went wild and enceded, but the strain was too much and she did not respond. Mrs. Wright and Mr. Llembby sang "O Moment That I Bless," which was beautiful and was enceded. Prof. Jackson spoke on the song, "Brown Skin Baby Mine" and told that it was composed by a colored man, as were several songs that were sung by the chorus. This song was led by Mrs. Maud Gentry, who is one of the leading singers of St. John's choir and has a very sweet voice. Rev. Peck is looking forward in the near future to have Prof. Jackson bring something else here that will be equally as good. The people wish him continued success. "H. O. A." Objects Prominent Business Man Dislikes Journal Critic's Review of Big Chorus. There are times when it is a mighty trying thing to be beneath a black skin. In crime it generally means conviction upon suspicion and without trial. In creditable and ambitious effort it often means that one must be subjected to mocking and cowardly ridicule by another who though with a white skin, is decidedly inferior in intellect, principle and attainment to the one so subjected. A disgusting instance of this was shown in the criticism of the St. John Chorus, by some narrow-minded, small calibre reporter for the evening paper, while he said a number of favorable things (and he was compelled to by the splendid rendition of the various numbers), the concert to the man was like a dose of loose quinine. There are many "little white fellows" who hate to see a Negro do a creditable thing outside of menial labors. A Southern paper's editorial upon the late Dr. Booker T. Washington closed with this statement: "Excessive mental labors and easy living perhaps beat the Negro down much quicker than it would have a white man." Such a sentiment, it can be readily seen, pervades this criticism of the finest musical effort ever made by the colored people of Topeka. The first statement says: "One hundred and fifty African voices"—an attempted slur at the very outset, as though our three hundred years upon this continent does not make us American citizens as much so as the English, French, German or Russian descendants. The bulk of the article is very good. But it is to be regretted that the author spoiled it all by dragging in his own racial prejudices and displaying his own smallness and narrowness and jealousy over the fact that the so-called inferior" race had made a truly superior effort. A glaring display of his ignorance of the black musician's prowess was shown in the remark that Miss Grant showed much training and aptness in reaching the high standards of the white man's music." Why shouldn't she? A gifted singer, a thorough scholar, a graduate of Yale's music school, an unusually successful instructor and knowing more of "the white man's music" than the vast majority of white men themselves know. He probably doesn't know that many of the "white man's" most beloved songs were written by colored composers—Burleigh, Coleridge Taylor and others. And he goes on to say that the ushers were gentlemanly as though this were an unusual thing for colored men. He doesn't know much about us, this "compliment" also evidences. He doesn't even know that the colored porter is the chief source of comforts and conveniences of the Pullman sleepers (probably having never ridden on a Pullman), much less does he know of the great mass of thrifty, courteous, manly colored men in all the other walks of life. And finally he adds that the ushers seated the white people in separate sections, a flagrant misstatement of the facts. We are not so inconsistent as to practice the thing we so utterly resent, when the tables are turned. No effort was made toward any sort of discrimination. All persons were given the privi- lege of choosing the scents that met their fancies. We do not feel that there was any intent upon the part of the paper to in any way belittle so magnificent an effort as was this grand chorus. But we do feel that the article was more than saturated with prejudice and that it was beyond the power of its little author to give a just opinion of the concert. We are not touchy, but we do feel that we should have our just de serts. We get all that is coming to us and more when one of our number brings discredit upon himself. He is the culprit, but we are made to bear the burden. Why not when the reverse is true, give us at least that that is due us? Why not give it to us without giving us an "uppercut" at the same time? H. O. A. AS TO THAT $68,000,000 Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 18, 1916. Mr. Nick Chiles, Touka, Kan: My Dear Mr. Chiles, Editor Topea Planddeaker: Your kind favor reached me this morning, and in reply I will say: The suit filed by the plaintiffs in the case under discussion purposes to have the court declare a lien on the money accredited to the Civil War Tax Fund as designated in the Treasury Department at the time of its receipt; and the grounds as you have seen, are, that the cotton designated as having been raised, or produced, for the years of 1859 to 1861, was the result of toll of the plaintiffs, who were dominated during those years by involuntary servitude. Of course, these people at that time—1859 to 1861—could not make any claim for such labor in the way of compensation. I would kindly ask you to read my speech at Baltimore last October 15th, and you will see very distinctly the grounds relied upon. Now, as to the method of distribution. Should the court ultimately render a decree for us, it will be according to the prayer of our bill filed. We, in that bill, ask that the money be prorated among those who make claim to the interest shown to have been obtained in favor of the respective plaintiffs in equal undivided shares. And thus you see that the judgment of the court will be the basis of distribution. This matter will not be the subject of congressional activity until after the court renders its decree and then, of course, Congress will have to make an appropriation to satisfy the terms of the decree of the court, just as it has to do when the Court of Claims makes an order covering any claim adjudicated by it. But it will not be in the nature of an item of general appropriation for departmental or other general government necessity. But, as the money can not be extracted from the treasury without congressional assent, this assent is merely a formal authority for the treasurer to pay out the money. In other words, even though as we say, the government has no interest in the money, yet it is in the treasury and it can not be gotten out, under the terms of the constitution, without the assent of Congress, hence this formal appropriation will be asked by the Treasury Department under the terms of the decree sought. Therefore, every claimant must be enrolled, so that he may be known as such claimant just, as you have said, as the rule obtained with the enrollment of the Indian claims. Any aid given us in this trying ordain will not be overlooked by the claimants. I appreciate the fact that this content is one of the greatest moment and one which must in the very nature of things, be fought it by because it means a settlement of some very salient propositions, and we do not expect a termination of this question in the District of Columbia courts, for the magnitude of the issues is evidently aimed toward the Supreme Court of the United States. I do not say this as any prejudgment of the actions which the courts of the District of Columbia may take in the matter, but I mean that the issues are so important that should the courts decide in our favor, the defendant will appeal; and we might be expected to do likewise should we receive the adverse judgment of the honorable courts. And I wish to specially disclaim any lack of courtesy toward the courts under discussion at this moment. discussion at this moment. These plaintiffs and their chief counsel are being made the subject of some very unkind and unfair characterization by the defendant and some of his official associates in this matter, and, as you know, the tremendous power and authority of that department foretell the enormity of the contest, unequal in many respects, and these plaintiffs and counsel are exposed to all the withering assaults from sources of power and influence. But we are destitute of any means of communication to the courts other than through our own medium, hence we stand determined and oblivious as to the power and authority, the activity of which we may in the order of things natural, invite against our struggle for a right which we honestly believe we are justified in. I hope to hear from you at any time, and regard me as feeling honored by your kind consideration. Very truly, CORNELIUS J. JONES. A Step Forward The Plaindealer wishes to compliment Mr. Frank McLennan, editor and owner of the Topeka State Journal on the enlarging of his publication to an eight column paper. This shows that he is keeping pace with the growth of Topeka and will always be found in front ranks pulling and helping to advance every thing that is good for Topeka and Kansas. His paper is not only a Topeka but a Kansas journal for molding sentiment all over the state M. MR. F. P. MAC LENNAN and is bringing things to pass. Mr. McLennan is to be complimented upon the hard work and effort put forth to make this paper not only a financial success but a paper with a moral suasion and uphift for the betterment of mankind. This paper can be considered along with the churches and ministers for molding sentiment whereby the smallest human being can profit, if they heed the lesson taught and exemplified by Mr. McLennan and his great Topaka Journal. Truly, Mr. MacLennan has built a great newspaper, and the one wish of The Maidenleader is to see him made governor of the state he has labored so faithfully to keep in the forefront of all others. It would be a fitting tribute to one who is in everyway deserving, and just as he has advanced and placed the Journal in the front rank of American daily newspapers, he would advance the business interest of Kansas in the same way. Here's hoping Mr. Mac HUGGINSVILLE MO. The Negrens met at the St. Paul Baptist Church Friday light, Nov. 20th, and held memorial service in honor of Prof. Booker T. Washington. The church was filled to its utmost capacity by the best and most elite citizens. The following program was rendered: Price $1 50 Per Year. Rev. Winston, St. Louis Thirty Years' Acquaintance With Washinton, Nov. H. H. McAlister Finale—"Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Mrs. Mamie Ralph of Warren- burg, Mo., spent Thanksgiving in the city with her grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Lee. Mrs. Rosetta Blackwell of Coffey- ville, Kans., spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coleman. Memorial services of Dooker T. Washington were held at the Baptist church Friday, Nov. 26. A very excellent program was rendered. Misses Alberta Smith and Mary B. Johnson spent the week end in Warrenburg, Mo. Flora Jackson and Virgil Johnson of Lexington spent Friday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Jesse James. Mrs. P. M. Smilie of Chicago and Dr. L. E. Britt of Omaha were the guests of honor at a whist party given by the Y. M. S. C. at the residence of Mrs Annis Britt Friday, November 26. The evening was spent in music and games. Those from out of town were: Misses Pauline Ball and Ethel Henderson, Austin Hancock, Walter Henderson of Lexington, Mo., and Miss Lura Henderson of Marshall, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams entertained to dinner Thanksgiving Prof. and Mrs. W. R. Fulbright and Rev. and Mrs. H. MdAlister. Mr. C. L. Jackson entertained with a slug party in honor of Dr. Britt. Those present were: Messrs. David Gordon, William Lyle, Jas. Henderson, Edward Burns, Richard Britt. At a late hour Mrs. Jackson served a sumptuous luncheon. Mrs. P. M. Smiley left Tuesday morning for Lexington to visit her uncle, Mr. John Johnson before her return to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Perry left Saturday morning for Excelsior Springs, Mo., to be the guests of their brother, Mr. Henry Harris. Miss Gussie Bly of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hattie Bly. Mr and Mrs. Jas. Henderson entertained to dinner Sunday, Dr. Brit. Mrs. Smillie and Mr. Jas. Perry. LAWRENCE KANS Miss Louise Craig, a student at K. U., spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City, Kansas., guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thompson. Miss Reba Martin spent November 25 at her home in Garnett, Kan. Mission Flora Barker and Myrtle Turner of Topeka spent November 25 in Lawrence, guests of Miss Ruth Pennell. Miss Edna Johnson of Topeka spent November 25 in Lawrence, the guest of Miss Esterine Copeland. Mr. C. McAllister, a student of Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas, spent Nov. 25 in Lawrence, guest of Miss Mayne Potter. Messrs. Albert Pottinger, Harold Munroe, Eugene Richardson, Orville Austin and Columbus Ilagan spent Nov. 25 in Lawrence attending the Topka-Lawrence football game. Miss Zetella Brown has returned from her home in Kansas City, Kansas, where she spent the holidays. Mr. Franklin Bradley has returned from Kansas City, where he spent the vacation. Miss Corrinene Snedel and Mr. Ralph Ogulsvie of Topeka spent Nov. 25 here attending the Topka-Lawrence football game. The annual Thanksgiving scimage between the Topeka Y. M. C. A. and Lawrence Athletics here on Nov. 25 resulted in the score of 23 to 7 in favor of Lawrence. On account of the inclemency of the weather the crowd was small. Messrs. Tommy Lewis, Earl Danforth, Glenn Beck, Clinton Duke and Chauncey Jackson attended the Topeka-Lawrence game Nov. 25. Miss Ala Anderson spent the week end in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Elgin Woody and Miss Lucile Patterson attended the dance in Topeka Friday evening. Mr. Russell LaMay spent Thanksgiving at his home in Kansas City, Kans. Mr. John Whitaker spent Nov. 25 in Topeka visiting friends. Miss Helen Clarke spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City, Kans Mr. Albert Pottinger of Topeka spent Nov. 25 here, guest of Miss Ruth Dennell. 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." WICHITA, KANS. Wichita, Kan., is a true Plaindealer town, but we did not give it a fine coch working, nor is the report below as complete as we had hoped to make it. Our excellent little correspondent, Miss Isis Smith, will take up where we left off. She will have papers on sale each week. Give her your local happenings. We hope to make Wichita a conspicuous town in the Plaindealer column. The colored man will not go hungry for spiritual food in Wichita, and the ministers are exceptionally strong men, true disciples of the Master. The church edifices are good ones, and below we mention the churches and their pastors. Calvary Baptist church, Rev S. B. Butler, pastor. A. M. E. church (new), Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor. Tubernacle Baptist church, Rev. Walso Brannon, pastor. Fifteenth Street M. E. church, Rev. Darina, pastor. New Hope Baptist church, Rev. B. T. Fishback, pastor. North End Baptist church, Rev. Bramlett, pastor. The Gold missionary work is looked after by Rev. J. H. Van Leu. The race is not lagging along this line. --- The Grand school has for its principal Mies Gertrude Owens, a former Topeka girl, and the Eighth Street school has for a teacher Mims Frances Rowles. These teachers are doing nicely. The colored Masons own a three story brick building at Wichita, worth $15,000. The membership is a large one, composed of some of the best men in that city. This is the only building owned by a secret organization in that progressive town. There are numerous other secret societies at Wichita, consisting of good men and women. We are abreast with the times along this particular line, and most anyone can hand you the grip. There is a colored fire company at Wichita, and the fire house is a modern two story brick located at Eighteenth and Topeka avenue. There are four colored firemen and they are paid by the city. They are, Measra, Walt Robinson, C. A. Mover, Syl Anderson and Frank Hill. For years this company has been a part of the city fire fighters, and deliver the goods. It is a thing of beauty and a source of pleasure. Mr. Winfield Burke, a young colored man who formerly resided at Strong City, is an elevator man at the Federal building at Wichita. He is the only colored man who took the competitive examination for elevator man, and led all. There were three whitos in the examination, and Mr. Burke's record should inspire other young men. He reads the Maindealer and is destined to take front rank. Let all young Negroes attempt to make good. HOMES. There are 9,000 colored people at Wichita, and a great many own modern homes, and among the best are L. P. Blakemore, I. J. Porter, J. T. Chinneth, J. Crouch, Sam Joace, Will Whitted, T. H. Cox, J. E. Lewis, and scores of others that would reflect credit on the race. There are also many clubs that are doing much to help the race. Many of our people are holding good positions, and all in all, we are going some. The educational interests of the race at Wichita will never suffer so long as they are in the hands of such able educators as are working in the schools there. There are two excellent school buildings—as good as you find anywhere—and real school work is accomplished. Prof. F. C. West has won his spurs as an educator, and has surrounded himself with a coterie of teachers who are in a class to themselves. The enrollment at Toussaint L'ouverture school is 350 students. Domestic science, manual training, etc., are the features at this school, and through the courtesy of the able principal we were allowed to visit all the departments. There are 17 teachers, and their work is above criticism. Prof. West is the able principal and his first assistant is Miss Georgia Penny; Miss Schweich, Miss Groomer, Miss Scott, Miss Whitman, Miss Rowles, Miss Frierson, Prof Bolla, Prof. Barnes, Miss Hurst, Miss Smith constitute the remainder of the faculty. The building is a three story structure and is equipped with modern school apparatus, and the colored boys and colored girls are given every opportunity. The building cost $10,000, and not a single detail has been omitted to make it an up to now school. The principal, Prof. West, is a graduate of Kansas University, and he is among the brightest scholars that well known institution has ever turned out. This educator specialized in law, but decided to teach, and has demonstrated that he is an educator worth while. The scribe visited the school when the annual Thanksgiving dinner was being served, giving the girls an opportunity to know how to cook and serve such a dinner. Miss Penny is teacher of the domestic science and art department. The industrial department is under the able management of Prof. E. M. Barnes. There is a strong Parent Teacher Associa- Santa Claus Last Call Come to Jones' Christmas Store AT OUR EXPENSE Over a Million Dollar Stock of merchandise suitable for Christmas Gift giving is here on display offering suggestions and savings. We cordially invite out-of-town people to visit Jones' in Kansas City and enjoy doing their Christmas Buying here where every Christmas Merchandise thought finds expression, and where prices are down to lowest known cost. Jones' refunds round-trip railroad fares on the basis of 5% of purchases. We give and redeem Surety Coupons, which means additional savings of 2½ to 5 per cent. THE JONES STORE CO Kansas City's Profit-Sharing Store The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building, but no identifiable features or text can be discerned. tion with a membership of 100, of which Mrs. Ida Frazier is president. The organization meets once each month and discusses topics of interest to the school work. In fact, they co-operate to make the school work all one could desire. A night The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building, possibly a house or a commercial structure, with a sloped roof and multiple windows. The image is cropped to focus on the roof and a portion of the facade. school is also operated and there is an enrollment of 38 men and women. Prof West does not take to that old saying: "You can't learn an old dog new tricks." He is pushing this feature, thereby helping the older men and women of the race. The only colored detective doing active duty at Wichita is Mr. Jos. Coulter, and he is making an exceptionally good officer. His wife is Mrs. Ht. Coulter, a former Touphan, who owns the Victoria Hotel, a valuable piece of property—a two story brick. "This magnificent place is located in the third book on North Main street, and is the only property owned by the race in that section. This gifted woman is a politician of note, and very few people in that city wield more influence than Mrs. Coulter. For yours she has been popular in politics, and always brings the bacon home." She is a shrewd business woman and her advice is always sought in matters pertaining to the welfare of that progressive city. Mr. and Mrs. Coulter are people who believe that Negro enterprise can not survive on "hot air." There are several colored men employed by the city in different capacities. One of our women at Wichita who is full of business is Mrs. M. Webber, who is proprietress of the Ideal Eating House, 609 N. Main street. Her strongest recommendation is her home cooking. She has been in business about two years and is doing nicely. Mrs. Webber is a member of the A. M. E. church and is a credit to our race. There are very few people in Kansas who are doing more than TOUISSAINT L' OUVERTURE SCHOOL. The magnificent building at Wichita, Kan., known as Toussaint L' Ouverture. School. There is another excellent building, and we are making it along educational lines. the Chinneths at Wichita. At 216 N. Main street Mr. J. T. Chinneth is conducting a tonsorial parlor for white trade, and judging by the patronage he enjoys, this gentleman is a success. His place is a neatly kept shop and his workmen are artists. His home, the only residence owned by the race on Waco avenue, is an ideal one presided over by a very pleasing woman, as Mrs. Chinneth is an ideal housewife. She is a leading spirit in church and society circles, and we regret that more of our women do not possess her pleasing personality. There are two excellent children—son, Milton, and a daughter, Harriet. Little Miss Chinneth is the youngest Sunday school organist in the state of Kansas. The Chinneths own valuable property and are factors in the material advancement of the race. We called on Rev W. M. Paxton, whose wife is an expert seamstress. This good man recently gave to the world a volume entitled "Twentieth Century Rule"—a book that should be in every home. It deals with the live issues touching the race, and every man and woman who hopes to be something should have one of these books. It will be quite an addition to any library, and we advise that each member of the race send Rev. W. M. Paxton, 1331 Ohio street, Wichita, Kansas, for a copy. This reverend gentleman has spent four years in preparing the above book and we --- should show our appreciation by having a copy of the same. It is illustrated with catchy cartoons, the thought of the author. If we are to ever be a race we must have some literature of our own, and we say God bless Rev. Paxton's effort. The Van Leu Dry Goods and Notion Store, located at 612 N. Main street, Wichita, is a creditable enterprise conducted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Van Leu. They carry a complete stock and make special effort to please the public. The scribe visited the store and found Miss. Van Leu a very pleasing lady and some business woman. Her husband has been general mission y of the Kansas Baptist State Convention for nine'even years. He is a strong man and doing a great work. M. J. W. Bennett, a veteran musical artist, who is "a barber or your whiskers," is one of the old at the business, and is conducting a two chair shop at 507 N. Main street. Wichita. He is ably assigned by Mr. James Harris, who is also at class. This is a well patronized place, because they have [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. DR. F. O. MILLER, Assistant City Health Officer of Wichita, Kan. what the public wants. In the same building Mr. J. A. Jackson is conducting a tailoring business and doing nicely. Messrs. R. H. Taylor and J. E. Lewis, business men of the race at Wich ta. are conducting a large new and second hand furniture business at 537 N. Main street. They carry every conceivable thing and have more than $2,000 invested. Both of these men are property owners and are nurturing to help build a race. They have interesting families, and by treating the public right are making good in the furniture business. The Fine Tea and Lunch Room located at 108 West Elm street, Wichita, is one of the swellest places of the race in that city. The dining hall is spacious and well kept, and the service is above criticism. You get home cooking—the kind that "mar" used to cook. Everything that the market affords can be secured at Mrs. Fine'a, as she is never too busy to give everyone the very best attention. The scribe can recommend this place, and advises the public to visit Mrs. Fine's lunch room. The Frederick Douglass school THE EDITOR HION, FRED C. HELM, The popular colored attorney of Wichita, Kansas—a true friend to the Plaindealer and a man who is making it. building is a lovely brick, three stories, and equipped with modern apparatus for school work. It is principaled by that scholarly gentleman, Prof. F. L. Barnett, a ripe scholar indeed. In fact, the race has very few men more capable to do school work than Prof. Barnett. Prior to invading the school room, this gentleman was a "pill roller" 1930 MR. G. W CURTIS. The printer at Wichita, Kansas. He is arranging to equip a modern office He I a live wire around Wichita, and will assist our agent, Miss Woods. Such men are a credit to our race and win a success as a physician, and we are confident that succons will crown me efforts in the school room. The vere visited the primary department of Frederick Douglas school and found that accomplished little lady, Miss Laura Edwards, doing her entire duty, and we were much impressed at the management of this room. The tots are trained along all lines, and no mistake has been made by the board in entrusting the primary department to this cultured little woman. She is the product of Guthrie (Okla.) high school, and also finished at Emporia. She is one of the foremost podagogues in Kansas. Miss Pearl Rhodes, a Topeka high school girl and also a graduate of the Kansas State Normal, doing yeoman service in the Douglas school, having in charge the fifth and sixth grades, where she is doing more than her part for the race, and her school work is in that Al class. The race has very few THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Col. Edwards is doing Yewman service in the Uniform Rank of the K. of P. of Kansas—America's greatest horse starter. women who excel this young woman, and we are indeed pleased to speak of her, as she possesses all the qualities that go to make a great woman. Miss Pansy Cox, teacher of the third and fourth grades at Doglass school, is a home girl, having finished the Wichita high school, and holds a first grade state certificate. She is making good in the school room; in fact, she was called to do school work. She is cultured, and, being a pleasing little woman, has won many friends. Her mother is Supreme Lecturer of the Court of Galanth of the United States and a woman full of push. The race needs more women like the Coxes. The leading place for the race at Wichita is the Fuller Flats, located at 35 N. Main street. The rooms are large and have been furnished in modern style, and stopping at the Fuller Flats is "kinder like" being at home. Mts. A. A. Fuller, the courteous hostess, goes out of her way to make it comfortable for her guests, and doesn't believe good enough pleases, but sees to it that you get all that you are entitled to. We wish all of our sleeping apartments came up to the Fuller Flats. When you are at Wichita, make this place your home. At 628 N. Main street, Wichita, Mr C. L. Kinner, an expert chef, who has hustled the pots for forty years, and who has cooked in the leading hotels of the country, is in business. Sixteen years he has been in business for himself, and is doing nicely. He owns two lots and a house, and is a Christian gentleman. The race is able to boast of a Y. M. C. A, organization at Wichita, with headquarters in the colored Masonic building. The secretary is Rev. W. Brannon, a cultured Christian gentleman. His salary is paid by the white branch of the organization. The organization has many volumes of valuable books at the disposal of the race, and equipment for gymnasium work; in fact everything to make it a complete organization. There is a membership of 140, consisting of some of the best people in the city. Rev Brannon is making the organization a success. Mrs. A. F. Tremble, who conducts a mininery and sewing parlor at 611 North Main street, Wichita, is one of the busy women of our race. She is an expert hat maker, and some of the best hats worn in Wichita are made by Mrs. Tremble. She is an expert seamstress and is kept busy. However, she is never too busy to lend her assistance to the church and society, and is always found doing her part in the bottommost of the race. The scribe visited her apartments and found her with her hands full. Let us have more such women. One Negro who is making good in the medical world is Dr. Grant G. Brown, who maintains a modern office at 601 N. Main street. This man has been a pill roller for sixteen years and has made his way to the front rank in his chosen profession. He had no favors brought to him on a silver platter, but has scuffled from boyhood, and today is one of our leading physicians. He occupied his early training at Atchison, and his finishing touches were received at Kansas University and Howard University. He also served as interne at Freedman Hospital. In his home town, Atchison, he served as the regular county health officer, having received his appointment from the county commissioners. After practicing five years in his home town, he located at Wichita, where he has built up a iterative practice, and the people have implicit confidence in his ability as a physician. He is president of the men's Bible class of New hope Baptist church. There are thirteen of the race who are employed at the Hotel Hiatus at Wichita. This place is one of the finest hostelries in the state and we are indeed glad that our people are given employment in this up to date hotel. The head waiter in Mr. E. F. Thomas, and the captain is Mr. Percy Carter, and the following are waiters: Morris, Al Henderson, L. S. Taylor, O. T. Taylor, E. Duke, O. B. Brown, Robert Brown, Ford Clark, Prank Willing, Bossie Sneed, Nester Martin. The above named gentlemen are all experienced hotel men. One of the men we secured as a subcaster is Mr. W. Spears who owns some property at Wichita. He is a laborer, and as a side issue raised hogs for the market. He is a plasterer, and has an interesting family. Quartermaster Sergeant J. C. Coffee of Imperial Company (Uniform Rank) Knights of Pythias, is a heavy property owner at Wichita, Judas of the Uniform Rank, trustee of New Hope Baptist church, and in fact this good man is a live wire about Wichita. He is never too busy to lend a helping hand to any move which means race elevation. In fact, he works a little overtime in helping to build a race. The only colored dentist at Wickra is Dr. Charles R. Price, and he is a home product. His office is equipped with apparatus that you would see in dental parlors of any race, and what we mean, it is strictly modern. He has knocked out that old saying that "a prophet is not without honor in his own country," but this brilliant young man is delivering the goods and the people are using him. We are proud of him. Dr. Frank O'Hara Miller, who has been practicing medicine in Kansas since 1908, by performing curces that were almost incurable, and doing his duty at all times, has built up one of the largest practices of any physician in the state. He is the first and only Negro to be appointed assistant city health officer of Wichita, a position he is filling with credit. This is indeed an honor, and Dr. Miller is delivering the goods. He is a perpared man, brave it is no trouble for him to succeed. His literary training was secured at Ferguson Academy, Abberville, S. C. From there he must to A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. Biddle University at Charlotte, N. C., was the next institution of learning that he entered, graduating with the title of A. B. He is one of the brightest scholars ever to leave that institution. He spent three years in the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated from the medical department of the State University of Kentucky. Dr. Miller served five years as assistant surgeon in the United States army, seeing service in the Spanish-American war. At the conclusion of the war he resumed practice in Kentucky, where he succeeded. Through the solicitation of Editor Nick Ouiles he located in Kansas, where he is a factor not only in the medical world, but in one religious and educational worlds. He owns a modern home, one of the most in Wichita, and also owns other good property. Mrs. Miller is one of the women of the race who scatter sunshine. The many friends of Mr. William M. Bettis, city detective of Wichita, two indeed glad to know he is on the road to recovery. He has been in the hospital for about 50 days, wafering from a gunshot wound. His man is an efficient officer and was a lieutenant in the United States army, Twenty-third Kansas. He has many friends, and yourcribe rejoices with others in his restoration to health. His daughter, Mrs. Corinne Bettis Smith, is an excellent little woman and a dramatic reader of note. In fact, she has few equals when it comes to cliting. Charles Bettis, a son, is a machinist employed by the Century garage. This is one of the old, representative families, who have helped the race to make a showing in that city. A widow who is entitled to much praise is Mrs. Mary Carr, who has bought and paid for an excellent cottage on Ohio avenue. She is one of our sweet dispositioned little women, full of push, and by stirring early and late owns one of the nearest little places in Wichita. It is furnished in excellent style. There are two children—Miss Isis Brooks, a very accomplished little lady and our correspondent in that city. She is an adept at office work and also possesses a very sweet disposition. Miss Brooks will push the paper for all it is worth from now on and we ask the co-operation of all the people in that city. The son, Bernard, is a very likely young man and is employed by the Hub Clothing Co. This family is indeed a representative one, and all who desire the Plaindealer should see Miss Brooks. Mr. P. J. Coleman has an up to date pocket billiard and tonsorial parlor at 533 North Main street, Wichita, Kansas, and enjoys a nice trade. He has a two chair shop, about a half dozen modern pool tables, and his "smoke house" is stocked with the leading brands of imported and domestic cigars. He owns two valuable pieces of property and is a liberal minded man, being a frequent donor to the Y. M. C. A. In fact, we have very few men who are as liberal as Mr. Coleman when it comes to worthy enterprises. Life is succeeding because he is a business man and knows how to treat the public. This gentleman and his excellent wife have been indisposed, but we are glad to state that they are now convalescing. Mr. Coleman believes the proper way to encourage Negro enterprise is not to talk them to death, but help them financially. We are glad to class him as one of our friends. Mr. Coleman recently renovated and otherwise improved his billiard room to the extent of $200. He is determined to give the race the best. His tables have been recovered, varnished, etc., and his place is one of the best to be found anywhere. In fact there are few in the state that excel it. Such business men are compelled to succeed. One of the prettiest pieces of suburban property at Wichita is that of that progressive young business man, Mr. J. R. Johnston. In fact, his home is an ideal place presided over by a pleasing lady. This home is the center of many social functions. The Imperial barber shop, at 610 North Main street, is one of the swellest places for the race in that live city. There are four up to date chairs and the barbers are experts. The place is lighted with gas and electricity, and the shop has a complete electrical massage outfit. The Imperal bath rooms is the only colored bath house in the city. Mr. Johnston has not overlooked a single detail to give the race a modern place, and we are glad the race appreciate his progressiveness and interest in our people by giving him their patronage. Jill "smoke house" department has all kinds of cigars, etc. Mr. Johnston has the following torsorial artists with him: Messrs. E. R. Richardson, E. Murrell and Wm. McAdoo. The Johnston residence is located at 2521 Shelton avenue and this beautiful place has been recently renovated and otherwise improved. Jolly crowds of select society people frequent this palatial home and the latch string is always on the outside of the gate, and a hearty welcome meets all. The Butler Grocery Company, at 601 North Main street, Wichita, is a creditable Negro enterprise that carries a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, and in which four of the race find employment. More than $1000 has been invested and it is located in a brick building owned by a member of the race—Mrs. M. A. Lloyd. The manager of this enterprise is that wide-awake educator, Prof. E. M. Barnes, and the president is Mr. G. F. Butler, the vencable father of Rev. S. B. Butler. We were informed by the manager that the store enjoyed a nice trade. We hope the race will be inspired and more of us get busy along business lines. Mr. Barnes is a graduate of Tuskegee and is fired with the spirit of doing. The B. & K. pocket billiard parlor, located at 632 N. Main street, Wichita, is owned and operated by Mr. "Bud" Helms. It is a six table place and is patronized by some of our best people. In connection with the billiard parlor Mr. Helms has a "smoke house" and a bath room. He invites the public to visit him. On the upper floor this gentleman has fitted up rooms, where you can secure a good place to sleep. The original and world-wide "Black Prince" (Prince Edwards), the best knightown horse starter in the world, is headquartering at Wichita at the present time, where he is a leader both in social and secret society circles, taking a leading part in every move which means the elevation of the race. Prince is perhaps one of the best men of our race, and is assistant adjutant general, with the rank of colonel, of the Uniform Rank department of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas, and through his influence there are seven well equipped Uniform Rank companies in Kansas, more than the order has ever had before. "Black Prince" belongs to all the lodges and is in a class to himself. Very few men can boast of as many friends as this gentleman. His services have been secured for next year to start horses in the state of Colorado. Hon. E. P. Blakemore is a jurist at Wichita, who is making good as a lawyer. He is an apostle of Blackstone and knows law from "A to Z." He has made himself felt in Kansas. Walden University claims this brilliant man as a son, Lawyer Blakemore having finished with the class of 1903. At present he is Grand Attorney for the K. of P.'s of Kansas and local attorney for the Wichita street railway and the Arkansas Valley interurban railway, and discharging his duties with credit to himself and the race. He has had his shingle to the breeze for thirteen years and is winning laurels as a legal light. The Blakemore residence is the best colored home in that city, and these people are true workers for the betterment of our race. Dr. J. H. Farmer is one of Wichita's popular colored physicians, and a man well versed in medicine. He graduated from Meharry Medical College, class of 1902, and has successfully practiced his profession since then. Dr. Farmer is not only one of our best posted men, but a jolly fellow, well met, and by doing his work right, people seek his services. His practice is very large from the fact that he is producing results. He is plain "like an old shoe," but he is a leader in the medical world and very few men are in his class. Dr. Farmer is a friend of Negro enterprise. He wears the honor of being a physician for the street railway company and is a consulting surgeon, and many of the other physicians often consult this eminent man. This good man is a Southerner and belongs to the old school. He knows it, and is not afraid to speak out in the meeting. The town of Wichita has had the honor of entertaining First Lieutenant J. E. Green of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Infantry. This gentleman has been in the service of your Uncle Samuel for sixteen years, having enlisted as a private at Nashville, Tenn. This gentleman is an exceptionally well read and having almost traversed the world—in fact, has been around the world. At present Lieutenant Green is assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, with his company, where they have been for nearly three years. In conversation with him, we gleaned the information that there are about 8,000 colored men in the United States army. There are three colored line officers. He was of the opinion that the army is a great thing for the Negro, it teaching him cleanliness, respect for authority, and it improves him along all lines, teaches him confidence in himself, etc. A certain resident of Wichita has been wearing a smile that won't come off since the army man visited that town. Ion. F. C. Helm is a colored attorney who is "bringing the bacon home"; in fact, he enjoys one of the largest practices of any colored attorney in Kansas. He is a son of Mills Stores Co ```markdown ``` Spot-cash purchase of blankets direct from the mill At the close of his selling season a prominent blanket manufacturer had quite a lot of blankets left. We made him a very low, spot-cash offer for the entire lot and he accepted it. The blankets are here and on sale in the Bargain Basement—better blankets and at lower prices than we have had the pleasure of offering before this winter...on sale in the Bargain Basement $1.25 cotton blankets—98c These are the regular double bed size and come in grey and tan with attractive colored borders and silk-stitched ends—$1.25 blankets for.....98c $1.50 cotton blankets—$1.19 Full width, extra long, tan color cotton blankets of good weight and with a long, soft, warm nap—regular $1.50 a pair blankets for.....$1.19 $$6.50 all-wool blankets—$1.98 Extra large, extra heavy, strictly all-wool blankets in large blue, brown and grey plaid patterns with silk-stitched borders—$4.98 $6.50 values... 50c baby blankets—35c Soft, fleece, warm blankets; juvenile patterns in white for cribe and go-carts—35c $2.50 wool-nap blankets—$1.98 Heavy weight, full size, closely woven, wool-nap finish, cotton blankets; grey, pink, brown and tan plaid patterns— $2.50 blankets.....$1.98 $5.00 wool blankets—$3.39 Large size, good weight, all-wool blankets in handsome blue, tan, pink and prey plaid patterns;regular $5.00 wool blankets.....$3.39 Big Satar. Paid to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $12500 per month. No expere- nence necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Wife for big folder and terms. J. H. UKA. SUN., Deputy Supreme Grand Master, Kan- tertory and Jurisdiction. Blackstone, and by delivering the goods the people are using him, his brilliant young attorney in the product of Washburn Law School, Opeka, Kan. Since leaving there he has reflected credit on that well known institution. We called at his office and found him a very busy man, he having his hands full of legal business. A MAN WITH A BACKBONE. dillon. Thomas C. Wilson, judge of the district court of Sedgwick county, Kansas, division No. 1, is an able jurist and one of the leading legal lights of America. He has served as judge for more than a dozen years, and his career on the bench is one that any man might feel proud of. His opinions on legal questions are always eminently correct and his decisions are very seldom reversed by the higher courts. In fact, we have very few men who are in this eminent jurist's class. He is a deep dyed Republican of the old school, and believes the platform of the Republican party large enough to hold men regardless of color. We are glad, inderd, to say that he belongs to that class of Republicans like Lincoln and others of his caliber. In his decisions he has always favored our race and our people have no truer friend. Judge Wilson inspires for the nomination of the Republican party for Congress from the Seventh district of Kansas, and we hope he will secure it, as there is no stronger man in the district, and such men are the ones who should grace the halls of Congress, and Judge Wilson may rest assured of the undivided support of the colored wing of the Republican party. This gentleman's action is the jitney case at Wichita recently cemented the colored man's friendship for Mr. Wilson, and while the 溪流溪 (In the Bargain Basement.) colored man who sued the jitney people didn't win his case, Judge Wilson in giving his instructions to the jury knocked into a cocked hat the prejudicial tendencies along that line, and that on no occasion must the civil rights law be violated. God be praised. And if we had more men like Judge Wilson, with backbones, the colored man would be treated as a man. Below we reproduce an article from the Wichita Beacon touching the jitney case in that city: COLORD PERSONS MAY USE JITNEYS. The jitney drivers of Wichita, who have had rather hard sledding during the last few months with legal battles in the district and supreme courts, have met with another obstacle. They must haul colored people or lay themselves liable to criminal prosecution and civil action for damages. Judge Thomas C. Wilson put that interpretation on the Kansas statute's in the trial of R. I. Butler's suit for $2500 damages against J. C. Van Meter, owner of a jitney. In his instruction to the jury Judge Wilson called attention to the civil rights bill, which provides that no vehicle engaged in regular public transportation shall deny passage to a person because of his race, color or previous condition of servitude. WHAT THE LAW PROVIDES. Kansas laws, based on the civil rights bill, provide a fine and jail sentence for those denying transportation in a public conveyance to persons on account of their color. Another law stipulates that refusal of transportation because of color is ground for damages. Although Buller lost his suit, Judge Wilson's instructions aroused many jittery drivers to a fear of additional damage suits and possibly criminal actions against them. Drivers who had never been able to see waiting colored persons stopped when hailed by such persons yesterday. In the Butler case the complaining witness and three friends testified that Joe Snoeberger, driver for J. C. Van Meter, denied them passage because of their color. Snoeberger denied this and declared he did not hail the party because he was making a special call. OSAWATOMIN, KANS. Miss Mabel Brown of Kansas City $$6.50 all-wool blankets—$1.98 Extra large, extra heavy, strictly all-wool blankets in large blue, brown and grey plaid patterns with silk-stitched borders—$4.98 $6.50 values.......$4.98 50c baby blankets—$5c Soft baby blankets—35c Soft, fleecy, warm blankets; juvenile pinks and blues with pretty juvenile patterns in white for cribs and go-carts— 100 values.....35c $2.50 bath robe blankets—$1.79 Get one now and make a bath or lounging robe for Christmas; attractive Indian patterns in bright colors—regular $250 robe blankets.....$1.97 $1.50 comforts—$1.19 Full size, good, heavy cotton battis covered with odd pieces of silk olives; "truzy comforts" the manufacturer calls them— regular $150 comforts.....$1.19 spent several days visiting Miss Blanche S'anley last week. 'The ladies' Sewing Club met with Mrs. Jefferson Ross on Mill street, Thursday evening. Miss Blancho Stanley is ill at her home on Mill street at this writing. Miss Anno Coker, nurse at State Hospital, spent her half day with the Misses Stanley Thursday evening. Miss Georgia Taylor spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Minnie Vane. Sunday will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. The Household of Ruth met Tuesday afternoon at their hall. William Davis and family, who have been prosperous farmers in this town for years, moved to Colorado Springs Saturday. They will be greatly missed by their many friends. PAUSONS, KANB Last Sunday, November 7, ended the one week's fair at the A. M. H. church with a grand success. The one week's bazaar in the basement and the concerts every night were all good. The Cleaners Club took first place, the Trustees Hollys second and the Jitney Girls third, making a grand total of $214.16, which paid the last debt of the church. Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., of Tepeka was in the city November 11 and preached a soul-stirring sermon and one soul was added to the church. He was the guest of his son, Rev. T. W. Green, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. (Hogan, Mr. Robert Moore and Mr. John Pierce attended the corner-stone laying in Independence, November 14, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of Independence and report the lodge as having made a striking appearance and report having a good time. Mr. Harry Hogan is visiting in Tulsa and Taft, Okla., the guest of his sister, Mrs. Dee George. Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., is spending a few days in Iola on business. Mrs. John Dotson has returned home after an extended trip to Arkansas, visiting her mother. Miss Addie Booker of Chicago, Ill., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Booker. It seems that fate is against the colored people. Mr. W. B. Arch, Chas. Russell, Mrs. Grace Russell, Mr Sandy Roberts and Mr. John Dawson have all been convicted in this term of court. The Topeka Plaindealer SUBLIMILIED NICK CHILLS, .....Editor and Owner THRO BRAUGHMAN, .....Traveling Agent SUBSCRIPTION SALE: Annual ..... $4.00 Month ..... 1.00 Months ..... A0 Advertising Rates Per Month $2.00 Per Inch atted at the Postoffice at Topeka second Class Mail Matter TO LAW FOR NEGRO PUPILS. Kansas Supreme Court Appointed Topeka, Nov. 27.-G. H. Lamb of Yatam Center, former state minister, was named by the supreme court today as a commissioner to take the testimony in the Negro school row at Galena. Some time ago the Galena board of education established separate schools for white and Negro children. The Negro children refused to attend the separate school and were threatened with punishment as truants. An application for a writ of mandamus to compel the board to allow the Negro to attend any of the city schools was brought in the supreme court. The attorneys for both sides appeared today and asked for a commissioner to take the evidence. When Senator Lamb was appointed each side was ordered to put up $100 to pay the expense of the commissioner and stenographer; and to pay their own costs. The above clipping is the report of the action of the Supreme Court concerning the row at Galena, Kansas, in regard to the white and colored children attending the same school. The Supreme Court has passed on similar cases and under their former decisions in other cases the citizens of Galena have no right to separate or segregate children of any race from attending the public schools. It is an outrage that colored people are compelled to put up money to defend their rights in the courts of Kansas for educational purposes. It is the duty of the Supreme Court to take the bull by the horn and decide cases upon their merits and not on color and previous condition of servitude. Citizens of Kansas would be better off and the Supreme Court also. There is no reason why there should be separate schools anywhere in Kansas. There is no difference between man and man, whether he is Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Negro or white, especially when it comes to public affairs, every man should be dealt with alike. As soon as we can get a Supreme Court in Kansas and in the nation which will write an opinion that all laws upon the statute books that an attempt to separate or segregate people on account of their color and wealth and height or color of their hair MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUORS AT HOME. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 3, 1915.—By a new method of concentration an expert distiller of this city has produced a concentrated extract with which anyone can easily and quickly make in their own home any Liquor, Whiskey or Cordial at a saving of over fifty per cent of the Liquor Dealers' Prices. A few minutes does the work, requiring no apparatus, no bottling, no experience whatsoever. While the Liquor making at home idea is new and starting in its possibilities, its legality has been carefully investigated by the highest authorities and found to conform with the laws in every respect. This new method will be welcomed by thousands of people living in districts where it is not now even possible to obtain Whiskey for medicinal purposes. Anyone can now save the heavy expenses, big incentives and enormous profits of the saloon keeper and liquor dealers and can have in his home at any time a pure, nonmish ing liquor at a very low cost. It is indeed a remarkable discovery and he has already received thousands of letters of praise. Anyone can try a quart of his favorite Liquor free by writing to M.W. Prickett, 1511 Universal Bldg., Cincinnati, O., and ask for his booklet, "Secrets of Making Liquors at Home," sent to anyone sending their name and address. COPPEVILLE, KAN. Mrs. R. C. Cartwright visited her two sons in Colfellowle Thanksgiving, returning home Sunday afternoon. The At M. E. church members served dinner at Morris hall and report a success. ```markdown ``` at the A. M. E. church Sunday night, November 28. The series of programs given at Sardus First Baptist church was a success. Miss Vincent, one of our city teachers in Coffeyville, visited her parents in Kansas City during the Thanksgiving vacation. Misses Ruby White, Lena Dawson, Ida Mae Dawson, Ida Hunnigan and Lillie Hunnigan visited Miss Lottie Cartwright on Thanksgiving at her home in Parsons. Mrs. Harvey Green of 1223 Dayton street, Muskogee, Okla., one of the coworkers of the B. B. Memorial C. M. E. church stopped over in Coffeyville on her way to Chelopa, Kau., and visited Rev. S. M. Graves and wife. Mr. Dennis Junnigan was a visitor in Nowata looking after his farm. The Chiparrone given on Thursday night, November 25, by the M. E. church was well patronized. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grant entertained about 25 of their friends at their very home on East Fifth St. Puddy evening. The evening was spent a paying progressive whist accompanied with sweet strains of malt. After everybody had become fatigued a delicious supper was served by the hostess. Mrs. Lola Brooks, who has been visiting her parents at McAlester, Okla., returned last week. She spoke favorably of her trip. Mr. Arthur Cartwright was a visitor from Parsons Thanksgiving. Mrs. D. Gordon Rice, wife of Rev. J. D. Rice, has been all but is reported to be better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Esters of Baxter Springs visited Mr. and Mrs. Renfro Thanksgiving. The resignation of Rev J S King as pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist church is now in the hands of the church, to take effect in ninety days. Rev King was loved by all the churches. 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A proudly crowd attendd throuh out the day and a good time was had. The dinner receipts were good. Rev. 31. Clayborn, the district mayor, preached for Rev. V. Bain. Sunday night. A good crowd was out. Mrs. Shammin Armstong of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. Steve Garnett. Miss Nina Brown of Parkville, Mo. was here visiting her friend, Miss Maude Mace. Miss Elsie Lewis and Miss Margaret Clayborne spent Thanksgiving in Lawrence with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clayborne. Rev. James Wilson and daughter spent Thanksgiving in Osawatomie, Kan. The Third Baptist church is moving on to success. There is no reason why it should not, with such leader and teacher as Pastor S. A Williams. WEIR, KAN. Services were held in the new A. M. E. church Sunday, November s. following was the program. Preaching—Rev. J. W. Johnson at 11 a. m. Song by the choir. Duet—"He Known Us All." G. Dulland and W. Carron. Freuening by Rev. J. W. Warren at 4:00 p. m. Song by the choir. Paper—"Self Adjustment," Miss Pearl Dulard. "History of A. M. E. Church," Wm. Watkins. Preaching by Rev. Ed Eatmon, 7:00 p. m. Song by the choir. Paper—"The Mission of Methodism to Back Ward Race," Miss Mabel Watkins. Lecture—"The Benefit of Church and Members," Mary Stewart. Scripture reading, the 23d Psalm, Wm. Watkins. Amount reported raised, $18.11. Company B gave an entertainment Monday night. Mr. Evans and wife and Mr. Turner of Mineral, Kan., were in Wear Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Lee Grant was a visitor from Pittsburg Sunday. Quite a number of people from Pittsburg attended the Thanksgiving entertainment at Baker's Hall. Mrs. Mary Benford was a visitor here Sunday. Regiment "G." the B. W. Club, met at the home of Miss Mary Young Wednesday night. The regular routine of business was carried out, after which a luncheon was served. All departed until next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, December 8. Elmora Carson, president; Mabel Watkins, reporter. Mr. Heubert Wilson was a visitor here Sunday. Rev. Prentice went out of town Sunday. Company D will give a cake outing Saturday night. The lucky number wins the prize. Teachers' meeting Tuesday night at Rev. A. Dillard. Companies C and E will have a rally Sunday, December 5, at 1:30 p.m. Preaching by Rev. Mrs. J. W. Johnson. Mrs. Lula Washington was a visitor out of town Sunday. Mrs. P Johnson, Mrs. Smith and daughters were visitors from Cherokee Sunday. Miss Elnora Carson is on the s'k list. In the matter of 1h Estate of John Calvin late of Shannon County Kansas NOTICE OF APPEALMENT Nation is hereby given that on the 27th day of November N. D. 1915, the under sign was on the Probate Court of Nawasee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of John Calvin, late of Nawasee County, downward. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. L. HARRISON. 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Prof. Tulbright and Mr. Iadore Workcuff of Higginville, Mo, spent the city and attended 09. Mrs. Margie Workcuff and Miss Edna Parker were called to Topeka, Kins, on account of the death of their aunt. Mrs. Lucinda Johnson Douglass is not any better at this writing, which we regret. Mrs. A. Rider left Tuesday for an extended visit with Mrs. C. A. Lacey of Kanaas City. Mr. Givin was in the city Satu day from District Nine, and reports that school work is good. J. Bolden and son, Floyd, attended court Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. N. Owens are spending some time on Grand River. Albertus and Truman Fleming are with their uncle, Jackson Wickliffe, on Grand River. S. B. Stradford of Tulsa spent several days in the city in the interest of the Tulsa Star. J. T. Williams and Mr. James were out hunting Tuesday. From previous pick-ups we all know the former's ability as a marksman, yet he reports killing mine squirrels, two prairie chickens, seven qualls, and took one clean shot at a fawn, striking it in all four feet and the left eye. We suppose Mr. James was along merely to carry the game. Mr. and Mrs. A. Davis of Kelso are jubilant over a new-comer into the family. A goodly number attended the school rally last week. Interesting talks and papers were delivered by H. I. Watson, Rev. R. L. Greene, A. Rider, S. Adams and Mrs. Kate Davis. H F. Watson, Dr. L. D. Ryan and S. B. Stradford visited the schools Friday and made addresses to the pupils. Mrs. James Hawkins came down from Blue Jacket to visit over Sunday with the family. Father Birthright is yet confined to his bed. Byron Elms returned Monday after an extended visit in Missouri and Kansas. A marriage license was issued Thursday to Clifton Bean and Miss Minnie Todd. S. Adams reported Thursday that J. T. Williams and himself, acting as Nimiots, were out on the Thompson farm and actually saw two squirrels up three trees. The relating of this event happened at choir practice and it was all the members could do to keep the choir leader from preferring charges against their Christian character. WEWOKA, OKLA. Among the recent visitors to Douglass School was Prof. L. J. Winstead of Blanton school; Mrs. Emma Z. Chandler of Lima school, and Rev. Dr. H. T. S. Johnson, district superintendent of the Muskogee District of the M. E. Church. It is very gratifying to be favored with visits by people of such standing in the school work and church work in the state. People with such minds, having time to think of our school and call to see us, contribute much to the welfare and pleasure of those immediately connected with the school. A few of the better regulated rural schools of this county are opening their winter terms this week. All should open and more would open but for a lack of understanding and co-operation among those immediately in charge. A partial list of the teachers who prepared to open this week shows the following: Profs. T. J. Kidd, E. L. Coffey, L. J. Winstead, D. W. Lee, Jas. Wattlington and Mrs. J. R. Coffey. The "Educational Sermon" and other services given by and for the Douglas school last Sunday at the M. E. church was a decided success and is classed as one of the most pronounced events that have ever taken place in this town. Besides its being the first function of its kind to be acted here, the sermon preached by Dr. H. T. S. Johnson of Muskogee and the remarks made by Lawyer Corbett, Prof. L. J. Wintstead and Principal J. R. Coffey wrote speeches of very excellent grade. Before this, no sermon has ever been preached here equal to the one on this occasion. Dr. Johnson is able to prepare, and he prepared, a wonderful sermon. The talks by the other mentioned genetlemen were appropriate and very interesting. A few more services of that nature, aided by the good ladies and gentlemen who furnished the sweet and new music, will soon turn this town into a channel far better than it has been in for the past few years. Other schools are preparing for similar programs. This is C. M. E. conference week for Wowoka, and all the church folks are active. The work of this conference is bound to make a lasting impression on the people's here of all tastes. We must thank the Presiding Elder and others in charge for granting us the good fortune to enjoy the fine things connected with the conference. The highest average attained by any pupil of the school for the second month of the present term of Douglas was the 95 per cent by little Annie Coffey, Fred L. McGree was next. The third month is finding several boys and girls in the race for the honors next time. The lecture for the "Educational Rally" next Saturday night will be delivered by Prof. Jas Seay of Earlsboro. The programs for the county teachers' association are out and they show that the teachers are going to place the schools of the county on a high plane. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Dr. and Mrs. Dowdell Davis and children were in our city last week attending the funeral of their little niece, Vivian Carroll. Mrs. Tolbert of Pine Bluff, Miss, visiting her brother, Mr. McKislick on Everett. She will remain about a month. Rew and Mrs. Phillip Brown are doing nicely in their church work in South Park. Mrs. J. W. Smith on Washington Boulevard has been sick, but is better. Mr. C. A. Long on Everett avenue is quite sick. Miss Janie Green, after visiting Topka, went by Emporia to visit her sister, Leoma, who is attending State Normal. Mrs. Brady, mother of our fine carpenter, is here from Nankville, Penn, stopping with her son on N. Eleventh street. Mrs. Tucker on North Eighth street has diphtheria. Mrs. Emma Scott Word of St. Louis, Mo, passed through the city en route to Atchison to see her sick brother. Little Morris Ewing, 13 years old, was accidentally shot. His funeral took place from the Metroploitan Church. Rev. Ransom officiated as a member of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Charles Long, Jr., is in California. Mrs. Nicey Taylor is very ill. Messrs. Alexander, O. B. Johnson and S. T. Thomas have vaudeville shows in the large hall on State avenue. Mesdames S. H. Randolph and L. T. Green are among the recent enrollers in the Spanish class at Sumner High School. Memorial exercises for the late Hon. Booker T. Washington were held at Sumner High School Wednesday at 10 A. M. with the following program; (1) Music; (2) Paper, "Hir. Life," Miss E. Link; (3) Remarks, Miss Davis of Tuskegee, class 1910; (4) Remarks, Mr. Dyson, a schoolmate; (5) Remarks, Rev. McMorris, class of 1881; (6) Music, Gloe Club; (7) Address, Prof. M. E. Pearson; (8) Vocal Solo, "Seasons Lake Today," Prof. Reynolds; (8) Remarks, "Underground R. R." Mrs. D. Meyer; (10) Funeral March, played by Miss E. Neely; (11) Remarks, Prof. Marques; (12) Benediction, Rev. McMorris, Dr. S. H. Thompson acted as Master of Ceremonies. The Sumner High School held its program at 9 a.m. The portrait of Dr. Washington was draped in black as was the building Over 1,000 people attended both of these programs. The night program was conducted by Prof. King. Some of its features were: (1) An original poem, "Our Great Leader," composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews; (2) Eulogy by Prof. Lee of Lincoln High School; and (3) Washington's Funeral March, composed by Prof. N. Clark Smith and rendered by him; (4) Music by Prof. Reynolds' famous chorus, etc. Mrs. Meyers' eulogy on Mr. Washington was very impressive. Both programs were fine. The funeral of little Vivian Carroll was held at the Metropolitan Church Saturday, Rev. Ransom officiating. It was the most beautiful, impressive and largest child's funeral ever held here. The casket was of white embroidered velvet in the form of a couch. She had active pallbearers from the lodge and honorary pallbearers of her schoolmates, holding white silk ribbons attached to the casket. She had eleven flower girls and there were four carriages full of flowers. The Duty Dee Temple of S. M. T. had charge of the body and they did well. Good resolutions were read by Mrs. E. Smith, D. Campbell, Willa Dwiggins, but little Frances Boldock's resolutions from the lodge were fine and road especially fine. The Juvenile choir, under Miss M. McClelland, with Miss Bertha Green as accompanist did well. At one time there was not a dry eye in the church. The remains were. Interrel in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery. The multitude of friends here extend great sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll of Kansas City, Mo., attended the funeral. 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B. HUDSON Sec. FOR SALE:—One ten table Pocket Billiard hall with fixtures at 310 Kansas Av. Cheap Inquire of W. E. Stewart, 329 Kansas Av. or Phone 1137. EAST HILL M. B. CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. P. K. R. H. at 8:30 p. m. Fastor, Rev. L. D. Stevens, B. D. 1017 South Hancock St., Topeka, Kansas. We beg to announce the return of Madam Hattle Lucas to her already celebrated Concert Work. The Madam has sustained several sad bereavements recently, but which she has already shouldered bravely as the Heroine of an actual drama with its touching events and deep pathos. Her mother, daughter and husband passed away in quick succession. The constant care she exercised for her mother could not have been more beautiful or heroic, but it is only characteristic of the devoted daughter and singer that she is. Madam Lucas opened her concert engagements during the third week in November. She expects to go North about the last of December. However, Kansas Citians express the wish that she may be heard in recital here before she leaves. Parties or communications may reach Madam Lucas at 1229 Michigan avenue. Bell phone E. 3048W. MISSOURI COLORED PEOPLE MEMORIALIZE Memorial exercises of Dr. Booker r. T. Washington were held at Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial Institute, Dalton, Mo, Wednesday morning, 10 o'clock, November 17th, 1915, at Domestic Arts Chapel. Services began with the reading of the Scriptures by the Principal of the institution. The farmers from all the neighboring vicinities, as well as a great portion of the citizens of Dalton, came to the Booker T. Washington funeral services, who died in the heights of his efforts and attempts to render service to his race as well as to all humanity. All seemed one in mourning the sad loss of the Negroes' greatest leader, and expressed, with one accord, their untold sorrow at such a calamity that has befallen the Negro race, by the death of this great man. After the reading of the Scriptures, the music teacher, Miss Maud Nelson, rendered a very appropriate instrumental selection, which was followed by prayer by Principal N. C. Bruce. Then the beautiful hymn "Lead, Kindly Light" was sung. The principal's introductory remarks concerning the life of this Negro leader were timely and to the point. Among other things, he spoke of Dr. Washington's lowly life and its gradual rise until he dined with the President of the United States and with the Queen of England. The lowly life of this great man, in its beginnings, as described by Mr. Washington himself, was read by a student of this school, Hutchings Drew. Then one of Dr. Washington's favorite melodies was sung by the congregation. Washington, it was brought out, from birth until he had reached the age of 13 years, was really and truly a barefoot boy. Thus the "Barefoot Boy" poem written by Writtier, was read by Miss Seina Neville, Lomestic Science Teacher. The colored district school of Dalton—the Phyllis Wheatley School—over which Miss Onetta Carr presides, came in a body at this juncture and joined in memorializing Booker Washington's great life. Prof. Chas. E. Smith of the B. A. & I. School spoke very timely concerning Prof. Washington's inetellectual and educational value to the Negro race, as well as to the world. Then Principal Bruce, principal of Burtlett Agricultural & Industrial Institute, delivered one of his best talks, concerning the sadness of all Americans and especially the American Negroes, at the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Among other things, Principal Bruce said; "Dr. Washington was great in life and will be greater still, now that he is dead." The Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial School, together with the Phyllis Wheatley School of Dalton, and citizens of this community, drafted and adopted some timely and appropriate resolutions to be sent to Tuskegee, as a recognition of the fact that this entire community mourns with all Americans, the loss of so great a man. The following are excerpts from the remarsha of Principal Bruce; "Today with sad, sorrowing hearts, ten millions of us here in America are deprived of our most capable and immediate leader. We have to do now what has often been sung, 'cast all our cares on God,' and pray him to send us another captain. Dr. Booker T. Washington lies dead and his Tuskegee Institute and immediate friends there are burying him at this hour; still he lives in all our hearts and in the memory of all civilized peoples, the world over. We here in this community have been following his wise precepts and good example in our economic effort to live together decently, work constantly and wisely, and to behave ourselves so mannerly as to deserve the respect of all our right minded neighbors. 'flow well this institution and our entire people of this community have exemplified the Booker T. Washington principles may be shown by the fact that all who know us give us the good name of attending strictly to our work of leading clean, quiet and upright lives, and of excelling in results. "The Hampton-Tuskegee spirit has been moving on among men and will continue to grow more and more. Booker T. Washington was great in life and will be greater now that he is dead. "To-day every critic, all evil speakers, all who despised and opposed Booker T. Washington in life, are now silent and weeping with us, as true followers, who are full of praise for his life, his struggles, his heroic, mainly and dogged stand by his guns for his heart-felt and soul-filled belief in work and in making one's self somebody worth while, and in honoring, loving and praising his home white people, in advising his race never to cherish hatred and prejudice against any other race and to always "drop down your buckets where you are", and work and work and produce crops and such results that will merit approval by any who had the least sense of justice and feeling for humanity—these were his teachings." "I have all along studied and appreciated his wisdom, even before he was so wely known. I had parallel views and was trained in the same rock bottom school. Today the entire nation mourns the loss of a man, Negro though he was. Special trainer have brought thousands of the best white men and women, from North, South, West and East, who are viewing the dead body of one of the world's greatest men—a Negro—a man whom all the world acknowledges to be a man. Thousands are weeping around his open grave. We, with overflowing hearts, tear-stained faces, ten millions of my race, are sorrowing today. Our darkness and gloom for the present is inconsolable, but we trust in God. Leaders are born, not artificially made. There was no voice so universally heard and respected, as that of our leader, Booker T. Washington, now fallen asleep. In our national sorrow, as a race, some will turn to and think of that grand man, Warren Logan; of that brilliant and loyal private secretary, Emmett J. Scott; of that wise organizer and diplomat, Prof. John R. Lee, of Kansas City; and Major R. L. Morton of Hampton Institute, Va., yet the names of all these good men, upon one of whose shoulders the mantle of the prophet, teacher, preacher and workman, Dr. Booker T. Washington, may fall, sound good. But God has His man who will become our man and leader at His will. Till then we say to all: 'Be still, sad heart, and cease repining; our fate is the common fate of all; into each life some rain must fall, but behind the dark clouds the sun is still shining.' "We know that we shall live again, that he lives now, and his life will live evermore. His truth was deep seated in his mystic frame, and we yield all blessings to His name, who embodied them in a tale and carried them into lowly doors. Peace to his memory. Let us all follow his great example." The following resolutions were heartily adopted: Whereas, It has peased God in His alwise providence to call from labor to reward our recognized leader and one of our most beloved, most esteemed, most dutiful and most serviceable members of the race. Dr. Bocker T. Washington; and, Whereas, Although he has taken his chamber in the "silent hall of death," the work that he has accomplished while he was with us shall live an ideal to us and to millions yet unborn, as a vivid picture of a workman who did and taught others to do common things in an uncommon way; and, When as not only has Tuskegee Institute lost its founder, developer and present chieftain, for which every college and university in the nation, regardless of race, is today mourning with our race, the nation, yet, even the world, in a common and irrepairable loss; and, Whereas, Dr. Booker T. Washington has played well his part in the great theater, of life and has passed beyond the bar; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial School, and Phyllis Wheatley Colored District school of Dalton, together with the citizens of this community here assembled, paying our sinceres and hearty and loyal respects to his great memory, do join with the nation today in extending to the bereaved family, to Turkegee Institute, Ala., to the trustees, officers and students, our deepest sympathy and pray God to comfort them and us and to enable us to see that he doeth all things well. Resolved further, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Jooker T. Washington, to the officers of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., to the public press, and a copy be placed on our permanent files. A. T. WALKER, Chmn. S. E. CHAMBERS, MRS. NEEL SHEFARD, ELLIS ALLEN, WM. B. BRUCE. ARR. JENSAS CITY, KAN. Mr. Edward Keenp of Wichita spent Sunday in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. D. H. Dumgould returned Thursday evening from Wichita, where she had been to attend the meeting of the Board of Control of Sunflower Grand Court of Calanthe, she being G. S. E. B. Mrs. W O Logan was very sick, is reported to be on the mend. Mrs. Emma Mitchell and daughter, Miss Alice, of Chicago, are visiting Mrs. Mitchell parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Carpenter Mesdam Hart, King, Smothers and West were hostesses at a very beautiful one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. Bell's Smothers, Friday, November 19. About twenty ladies were present. Two channers were given on Thanksgiving day, one by each of the churches. Mrs. E. W. Robbins is suffering with asthma. Mr. Tucker gave a free dinner for a political club at the A. M. E. church and served seventen turkeys and all the delicacies that go with them. Mrs. Lyle was chair man of the committee, and Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Davis and others of other churches assisted in serving the dinner. They say he also wave a fine donation to the church. This was gained through a political club of ladies. Mr. T. S. Booker has been in quite awhile off of his run to El Paso, Texas, on account of sickness. He is some butter. The Rural Art Club had a fine needing at the home of Mrs. Anna Garner. Mr. II gg, on Washington boulevard, remains quite sick with asthma. Mr. and Mrs. Woodson of Kansas City, Mo., were entertained at six o'clock dinner by Mrs. Curtfight, their mother, at 925 Washington boulevard Tuesday. They will go to California soon. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Avery and Miss B. Rhodes were also guests at the dinner. Mrs. Lee Gurner Hartzell was a pleasant caller in our city. The A. M. H. church will have a dinner at Mrs. J. R. Ransom's for the Mite Missionary Society on Christmas The Metropolitan Sewing Circle had a fine meeting at Mrs. Lee's, on Walker avenue. An excellent luncheon was served. Prof. King says the Spanish class at Summer High Night school still has a good attendance. Two of its members composed original features for the Washington memorial, the funeral march, by Prof. N. C. Smith, and the original poem, by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. It is said both were a credit to the race. The Metropolitan church has most of its outside painting finished. The front is decorated with a white cross and a golden crown, also golden letters, which look fine. The ordinary collection last Sunday was $11025. In two weeks over $200 has been raised in ordinary collections. Mr and Mrs Matt Carroll and family wish to thank all friends who assisted them in any way whatever in their recent bereavement. Also thank all for the many beautiful flowers received. Mines J. Saunders, Mural Turner G. Lankford, M. Minor Johnson, J. Giteon, M. Wilson, Minnie Jackson, L. Harlan, M. Thomas, Muhon Jackon, Prof. Buster, Prof. Reynolds, Prof. King, Prof. Mojques, Prof. Neely, Prof. Lawr, Prof. Hodge, Prof. Moyhany, A. Montgomery and Prof. Thompson are among the most courteous of our teachers of this city. They say Row D. A. Holmes is one of the greatest financial leaders to be found. PAYEME, MO. What came near being a serious fire Sunday morning was averted by the prompt and concerted action of the neighbors. The scene of the fire was the house occupied by Mr. William Bush and family. Miss India Taylor and Mrs. Anna Hawthorne visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Fisher in the country Sunday. Mrs. Dolly Stevens, Most Ancient Grand Matron of the Court of Heron's of Jericho of Missouri and indiction made her annual visit to the Court here Saturday evening. Her visit was the course of much inspiration. At the close of the business the ladies served lunch in the hall. Mr. Lewis Hughes, one of the oldest and most respected citizens in this community, died and was buried here Wednesda. Editor Logan of the Professional World, Columbia, Mo., was in the city Tuesday. NOTES OF THE TWIN KANSAS CITIES. Allen Chapel and Ebenezer A. M. B. churches held memorial services for Hon. Booker T. Washington. A free program was tendered and a high wage was paid to his mem- ory. A crowd attended. The public schools held memorial services for Hon. Booker T. Washington Wednesday, November 17, at Lincoln High school, Kansas City Mo. Special music was rendered Prof. H. T. Keeling of W. U. and Rev. J. R. Ransom of Kansas city. Kin. have returned home from Tuskegee, Ala., when they attended the funeral of Hon. Booker T. Washington. Western University and Summer High School, K. C. K., held memorial services for Hon. Booker T. Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 17. A fine program was rendered and Rev. T. S. McMarris delivered a splendid address, as he had known Dr. Washington a number of years. The funeral of Mr. Lewis Woods of Kansas City, Mo., was held from Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, of which he was a member. He was in owner of the Rising Sun and Kansas City Sun for several years until all health caused him to give up the work McKenley Lodge, K. of L., Kansas City, Mo., had charge of the burial. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Wm. Thomas, pastor of the church. Miss Lottie Fleming and Mr. W. W. C. Stewart of Kansas City, Mo., were quietly married Sunday at 10:30 a.m., November 14, by Rev. J. W. Hurst, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Brown, 609 1-2 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo., where they are permanently located. A wedding breakfast was served and the home was beautifully decorated. Prof. A. M. Wilson, 1801 East Tenth street, Kansas City, Mo. principal of Penn school, 41 Penn street, is making rapid progress in work and has one of the best small schools in the city. The board of education is so well pleased that he will get a promotion as soon as there is a vacancy. He has a larger night than day school, and is nibly assisted 13 that queen of cooks. Mrs. T. W. H Williams, who has won much fame in her work, and one of the finest Thanksgiving dinners was served by the domestic science department at the school Tuesday night, November 23. All the dainalties of the season were served in grand style. Your representative regretted she could not be present, as she had a special invitation. Mrs. Ed Lyles, 810 Nebraska aven. K. C. K., recently returned home from a pleasant visit to Richmond, Mo. and reports a pleasant time. Mrs. Tilford Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard, K. C. K., attent to Culanthe Grand Court board meeting held at Wichita. Before returning home she will spend some time visiting at Hennessey, Okla. Miss Alice Shores, teacher at Lincoln grade school, Kansas City, Mo. assigned and left for the east. Mrs. J. M. Irvine, 825 Decman Avenue, K. C. K., is making rapid progress in sowing at night school. Miss Tallie Warder and cousin of Moore, Kim, returned home after a pleasant visit with her brother Mr. Virgil Warder, and family, 832 Oakland avenue, K. C. F. Mr. Harry White 832 Greely vence K. C. K., at his home We hope for him a worthy recovery. A house at First and Oakland vence K. K., burned to the work of the week leading to death. person. Mrs. Howard and Lie purl and Mr. Sidney Smith. C. R. and John Butler of K. C. I. to Lauenworth last week, and were married, and are now at home at 834 Oakland ave. K. C. K. A reception was tendered by the Highth Street Baptist church in honor of Dr. Radford and bride, and Mr. Parker and bride. A large number were present and dainty refreshments were served. Rev D. B. Jackson 722 Free penn avenue, K. C. K., ill and Rev. J. R. Williams of Westport. Mo., is conducting a revival at his church. Mrs. A. F. Wilson, 940 New Jersey avenue, K. C. K., president of the Adelphia Art Club, entertained J.K. M Beard's It removes dandruff and sting of the scalp and takes in kink and makes the hair grow soft and beautiful Send stamp for Pamphle MME. M. BEARD 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSEPH, MISS Sue Per Hok Agents W. The club beautifully at her home. After the routine business, dinner lunch was served Mrs J. B. Ferguson, 346 Bow-land avenue, B. C. I., has returned home after a pleasant visit to Nebraska City, Neb. LEAVINWORTH, KANS. Memorial execuces were held at Bathol A. M. E. Church for our great and noble lord, Boober T. Washington. Mrs. B. Thomas I convalescent at thus writing Mr. and Mrs. Otis Johnson are the proud parents of a fine daughter. Mrs. Amanda Jones is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. F. Wilson. Summer School has the distinction of having the best moving picture machine in the State. We are sorry to say that Otis Johnson, Jr., is still confined to his bed. Mrs. M. L. Wilson and Mrs. Amanda Jones spent the week in Oklahoma visiting relatives. Mrs. Joseph Howes is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Kate Jackson spent Thanksgiving with her father and brothers. Mrs. Hubt is at the bedside of her sick daughter, a is Mrs. L. Hines. The Colored Cree League delivered a large number of baskets to the poor Thanksgiving. The First Baptist Church is getting along nicely on their new building. The Macoma Hall on Shawnee street has been treated to a coat of paint and looks fine. Of the six bunks in Lozenworth, four have colored porters. Mr. Lenn Coy of Okmulgee, Okla, formerly an Olathe ordinance, spent a few days of last week in Olathe shaking hands with old friends. Rev. Wm. Jackson and Miss Lido Crump attended the executive board meeting of the Neosho Valley District at Fort Scott, Thursday and Friday. Messrs. Wm. and Albert Tenod visited their father at the Sokkora Home in Leavenworth Sunday. The Apostolic Aid Society held memorial services for Booker T. Washington Monday night the following program was rendered: Singing Congregation. Life of Booker T. Washington—Harry Walker Buckner T. Washington as an Educator - Mrs. Coleman. Dr. Washington a Leader-Harry L. Baker. Strong--Congratulation. Address-"Booker T. Washington." Prof. P. G. Porter Solem "My Home Is Three," Rev. J. W. Allen. The Progressive Literary Society of the A. H. H. church gave a grand entertainment Thanksgiving. BEATRICE, NER Mrs Mary Botts of Meadville, Mo. is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs John Cusmon. Miss Mabel Scott spent Thanksgiving in Lincoln with Miss Zola Bedell and other friends. Mr. A Newton entertained the teachers of St. Paul A. M. B. Sunday school at her home Nov. 19. Mr and Mrs. Robert Scott entertained Mr and Mrs. John Cooley and daughter, Miss Tilda, and son, Courtney. Miss Barnice Hawkins and Mr. Robert Moore of Lincoln at a turkey dinner. Thanksgiving. 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SSR ER OSigeecere ss: /Kan, was called bere on account uf the serous illness of his sister tn luw, Mrs. Lucinda Johnson Douglas, tle left for his home fucaday wight after spending 2 week wilh her. | Mrs. Matwe Colley and Mrs. Leu- ise Jones gave a reception in honor of Mia Juanita Redus of Oklahoma. Mis. dongs is the mother of Mrs. fudus ‘The home of Mrs. Jones was bevutifully decorated and was open for the reception in the after noun from 2 to § o'clock and at night trem 8 to 12 o'clock. The young bride reecived many beautaful pres- I ats, Everyone attending the re- cota cerred a present, The fea- tues ct the evening wore whist and dancing. ‘The hostess served he cream and assorted cakes. All eft wt a late hour declaring the hostesses were excellent entertain- tsa Miss \ilie B. Freeman left last fuesdty morning for Omaha, Neb, to jase a musical recital, On her return home she will stop at Inde- pendence, Mo., und visit her aunt, Mis. Mertha Boldridge, for a few days. Mis Seanita Redug left Saturday wht to: her home in Oklahoma, afi r spending three weeks with her mother, Mrs, Louise Jonex, and uther qciatives and friend», Mrs. Rodis ix a young bride, Misy Mattie Hawkins of Kansas City, Mo, is the house guest of Mrs. ‘ortrude Ball. ‘ ‘ertrude Wall entertained [ts Motte Hawkins with 1 house varty ‘Tuesday night Pief and Mrs. Malone of St. tout and Mrs, Wilson of Quincy, {i}, wore in the city last week, the guests of Mr, and Mrs, Chas, Cov: neten Together they motored to Vardala te see Prof. and Mes. Scatt Mra. Seott came back with the party. Mv and Mrs, George Davis enter: unined a few of their friends last week at a whist) party given al ther home, ‘The following were tresents: Miss Bessie Anderson, Mis: ) Mendle Reid, Mr, George Johnsor ad De LT. Moore. | Prof, Houston of Elsherry was ir the eity Sunday ‘the Excelsior Ministerial ANE ace held union services ut the Sth etreet church Thankagiving after which dinner was served a’ "oN 4) Street church, First Bap Land in th basement of the Sixt Sreef church The stork has wilsted Mr anc Mre Saul Combs and left a fin hoy. The Knight« «f Pythias of Bow ; fing Green held a memorlal servic Snuday for the deceased Booker 7 Washington. The program was @' follows; Song by congregation, in soeation by Mr. Page, song by th xchool choruu; biography of Dr Booker I, Washington, by Miss M. Stone; paper on the earty life of Lr. Washington, by Captain Norten; “the Great Charater ot Dr, Wash- ington,” by ©, 2%, Covington, Esq 3 “Washington us a Diplomat,’ by wrof. We S. Wrhoit; “Lhe Negro of a New Century,’ by Dr ll. E. Moore; benediction, by Rev. ‘Talley. vrof, Stone was master of ceremo- mes. Winle in Bowlng Grecn Hon. Cuvingtua and br, Moore were shown some of the jndustrial ue- coinp.tshnients of pupils of the pub ne shools wno ate under the tu- telage of Piof, stone, “the Hooker Washington of his community. ‘Prof, Stone has been principal of ‘the high school for more than twelve years. He ‘is ripe in eaperience and hus the good will of the school ‘beard, parents and the better class of white people to bak him in hia adventures. Ilon. Covington and Dr. Mocre ate dinner with Captain ad Mrs, Norton, which was very elaborately prepared. Mrs. Damel, wife of Rev, Wm. Daniel, is now the chef of the Grand Central Hotel. She was at one time chef of the white school of Mex. She is a couk with ao good reputation. Rev. Daniel preached for tev. fhowell Sunday, His sermon was very timely. Mrs, Saily Dixon of Burlington was in the city last wech attending ‘the funeral of her brother, Mr. Wil- fie Brie, YALE, KAN. Miss Lorena Mann of Radley, Kan., was in Yale on Thanksgiving visiting her cousins, the Misses Dewberry. Miss Clara Gamble of Crowe- burg was in Yale Sundsy visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary McGhee, Mr, Abruham Gaines is on the rick bist. Mr, John lewis, who has been sick for some time, is on the mena. Mr, Caldwell Bennett ia still on the alek list. Mrs, Grayson, who has had a re- leon illness, ig about again, | Mrs, Nora Redd and Mrs, Ada Langston, from Chapman, were in Yale Sunday visiting their mother, Mrs. Florence Felton, Night school, which was organ- ized In Yale some months since, we nre proud to say with a good at tendance, is progressing nicely, Va | £3! A tz Ae wD E E R... Ory dale, e atesaarl DSSS SF ET OT SHOES The shoe shown here fs one of the many styles we vin furnish you at $2.45. It is one of fashion’s latest creations and is the same shoe you have been shown all season at from $3.00 to $4.00. 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