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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The call to arms for the 1916 campaign has been scounded and just now the g. o. p. is looking their favorite sons over with the view of finding suitable standard bearers in the districts that were swept by the Democrats two years ago. The Republicans will offer the best material in the party—men who are willing to make any sacrifice for their respective districts, the state and nation. Just now our attention has been directed to Hon. Otis L. Benton, of the Sixth district, who resides in Oberlin, and is beyond all doubt the choice of the Republicans of that district to lead the party to success. There is no truer, braver Republican in all Kansas than Mr. Benton, and his nomination will bring about the success for which every loyal man and woman in the party has so earnestly prayed. Mr. Benton is a man whose Republicanism cannot be questioned and his honesty and integrity are far above all criticism. He is a sturdy, sober-minded business man, a deep thinker, and thoroughly familiar with not only the wants and needs of his district, but the state and nation, and if sent to Congress the people's interests will come before all else. Mr. Benton has reached the stage in life where he can render the people invaluable service, and now that he has given over to the pleading of friends to answer the call of his party, there should be no hesitation about rallying to his support. The Oberlin Times, Mr. Benton's home paper, pays him this fine and deserving tribute. It says: "It was President Garfield who said that 'The sweetest flowers that bloom clamber over the walls of party politics.' The time was when party lines were drawn closely in United States senatorial and congressional contests. In recent years the voters out on the farms have come to regard government as the most important business in this country, and men who seek membership in Congress are measured by their record for useful service in the community where they live and are best known. Decatur county is a community that will, in the election next year, set a standard for efficiency. Its voters without much regard to party will support a man for Congress whose useful life and services to his fellowmen in developing this fine community, are kniwn far beyond the borders of Kansas. It is a splendid tribute to a man's business genius, and to his public spirit and helpfulness as a citizen, to be assured of the support of men and women of all shades of politics. Otis L. Benton, who, next year, will be elected as the memoir of Congress from the Sixth District, is, and always has been, a Republican without prefix or affix, and without the shadow of turning, has been assured by many of his Democratic friends in Decatur county, of their loyal support. This is because the voters out here in Decatur county—men and women—put public spirit and community service above the sordid ties of partisanship. For this is a community where the voters weigh men by the scales of human kindness, public service, and usefulness in the development of a new country. The cordial and active support of Mr. Benton for Congress by his Decatur county home folks is due to several causes. These all may be summed up in his countless service and helpful kindnesses to his neighbors, who through a period of more than thirty years successfully fought the battle of life on the prairies, at last winning a victory that is emphasized in Decatur county's improved farms and comfortable homes. These farmers and their wives and children who have passed through all the trying ordeals incident to the settlement of a new country, will tell you, if you ask them, that Otis L. Benton has been to Decatur county and to northwestern Kansas, its most useful citizen. When crop failures come and the settlers saw Little ahead, Mr. Benton was the one man to offer them not only words of encouragement, but substantial aid. For three years he bought and furnished the settlers seed wheat, and while doing this, loaned them money to tide them over, renewing notes from year to year, until they could pay them from the products grown on the farm. Mr. Benton's life story could be written in many chapters, and every one of them would tell of his countless benefactions to the splendid men and women who came with him a third of a century ago, to transform this prairie wilderness into a garden of beauty. In his helpfulness and usefulness to the courageous people who came here to conquer and to develop this region into a community of happy homes, Mr. Benton has been foremost in every public enterprise. He has given freely to churches of M. OTIS L. BENTON, Our Choice for Congress. all denominations and he has demanded always the best in public schools, regarding these institutions as the very foundation of Kansas' high civilization. And that is not all that can be said of Olsa L. Benton. When others faltered, he stood resolutely for the enforcement of the prohibitory liquor lay. A teetotaler. His record on that question is one that must appeal to the heart side and home side of every man and woman in the Sixth district who believes in sobriety and right living. Too, through all the years Mr. Benton has fought for the right of women to veot in Kansas and the nation. If his splendid record as a citizen was known to the other counties of the district as it is known by his neighbors here his election to Congress would be by an overwhelming majority. Color no Bar to Brain and Ability Fine Ability of Samuel E Carey Fittingly Recognized in a White Community. The following article appeared in the Lucas Independent of last week, from the pen of Judge Ruppenthal, judge of the Logan county district court, before whom the case referred to was tried: "Last week I sat through the trial of a man charged with assault with intent to rape a high school girl. He was a white man. The girl was a white girl. The witnesses, the jurors, the judge, all the attorneys on both sides, except the county attorney, were white. The county attorney is accounted as of the Negro race. When I saw the zeal and vigor of the prosecution, the earnest argument of the county attorney, I wished that the whole South could take in such spectacles, that TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 24, 1915 the Dixons and Vardamans and other sowers of race hatred, those who contend that the Negro is hardly human, could know and appreciate such scenes as this in the Logan county court." The attorney referred to in the above case is none other than our own Samuel E. Carey, who is well known in Topeka, having resided here many years, where he graduated from the Washburn School of Law. During his school days white and black predicted that "Sam," as his close friends dubbed him, would make good at his chosen profession, and all are pleased to note that they sized him up just right. Mr. Carey is one of the brightest lawyers in the state, and as a proof that color is no bar to brain, he was elected county attorney two years ago by an overwhelming majority, and there are not twenty Negro voters in his county. The Plaindealer feels proud of such men as young Carey, and we hope to see him go still higher. Plaindealer Man Still Lingers in the Shadow of Danger. As we go to press, today (Friday) the condition of Editor Chiles is slightly improved. He took his bed Friday of last week and has suffered intensely since that time, and even at this writing visitors are not permitted to enter his room. Dr. O. A. Taylor, the attending physician, has succeeded in breaking up the pneumonia, since which time Jaundice has set in. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. In the district court Saturday, December 18th, Thomas Mitchell was given a judgment against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company in the sum of $2,175 and costs of the suit, for injuries received while in the employ of the company December 4, 1914. First Sergeant Jason J. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson will entertain with a box party at the Orpheum Theater immediately after Christmas dinner, December 25, in honor of First Sergeants George Lyman and George Henderson and their wives. The Athenaeum gave a "mystic" luncheon at Masonic Hall last Friday. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Rev. J. C. C. Owens delivered an excellent discourse at the morning and evening services and Rev. John W. McGee of the C. M. E. church preached the sacramental sermon at three o'clock. Mrs. Maxwell was able to attend services Sunday. Miss Geraldine Jones, who has been attending school at Manhattan, is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents. Everyone was pleased to see her Sunday. Miss O. J. Martin left Saturday for Garnett, Kan., to spend the Christmas vacation with her parents. Mrs. Bowers is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Millie Madison is ill. Rev. Runyan is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Tolliver is on the sick list. Coffeyville, Kan., Dec. 19, 1915. Following is the report of Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24: Our meetings are the first and third Wednesdays in each month. Wednesday, December 15 we had our last meeting in the year, and we had a real nice meeting. We feel that as a lodge we have done excellently for the past year in the way of building up our lodge by membership as well as financially. We have had only one death this year. We are clear of debt and hope to remain so, but we have members on the sick list now. We have the strongest lodge, financially and in membership, in this city and we hope to hold our banner next year, but we know it will be a hard fight. However, we are strong as well as brave. Those on the sick list are: Dt. Frankle Robinson, Sir N. N. Gilbert and Sir Dennis Dunnigan, who is indeed very low with a backset of pn. mon'a. We hope for his recovery, also the others. Dt. A. Garner, Vice Queen Mother of the Tent, reports they are doing fine, as in their last meeting of the year they took in seven members, having now a membership of forty, and have seven more for next meeting. Visitors are welcome to our meetings, first and third Wednesdays at 2:30 o'clock, Morris' hall, South Vanut street. H. P. M. V. FITZ. DT, ETHEL WARREN, Reporter, 1 513 E. Third Street. ENID, OKLA. Sad news came to us Wednesday morning that dear old Grantima J. Buster was dead. She passed away Tucaday night about 12 o'clock. Tuesday she was feeling well and happy and ate a hearty supper and went to bed, but became suddenly ill and died as stated.] She was born in 1811, and was a member of the A. M. E. church for 50 years. Rev. L. J. Johnson conducted services at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Bady. The body was taken to Weatherford, Oklahoma for interment. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Mrs. Eliza Martin of Tulaa was the guest of Mrs. C. Allen. She formerly lived here. Mrs. Opal Pennie, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. C. Graves, has returned to her home in Wichita, Kan. She had a pleasant stay here. There is a great deal of sickness in the city. Mrs. Stella Mathis, who has been ill for some time, is able to be up and around the house. Miss Gertrude Stevens is on the sick list. Miss Grace Jones has gone to Wichita to spend her vacation. Miss Sallie Floyd has gone to Guthrie to spend the holidays. Mrs. Paulina Carrington is visiting her parents in Kansas City, Kan. The members of the A. M. E. church gave a stocking entertainment last Monday. A nice sum was realized. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Fly Hayes, the presiding elder, 'r in the city on his first quarterly visit. The members of the Grayson chapel Baptist church gave an entertainment in honor of Rev. Humphrey, the pastor. Rev. Humphrey and others are preparing for a nice Christmas tree Saturday night. CHERRYVALE, KAN. Rew Jefferson of Coffeyville, Kan., has been called to the pastorate of B. B. church. Mrs. A. W. Walker returned home Saturday night after a short visit in Topeka with her daughter, Mrs. Caroline Duncan. Mr. Clarence Sanders and Miss Bessie Teal were married Tuesday night at the home of the bride. They will live at Wichita, Kan. Misses Helen Parker and Mabel Cooper are drilling the children for Christmas exercises. Mrs. Maggie Robinson made a business trip to Chanute Saturday. Mr. A. Wheaton, one of our colored farmers, has moved back to town again. Mr. W. M. Neal has laid the foundation for his new home. George Williams of Great Bend is visiting his grandfather, Rev. A. W. Walker. D. M. Williamson of Boley, Okla. died Sunday morning at the home of his slater, Miss Nellie Williamson, on East Seventh street. CROWEBURG, KAN. Mr. Jake Galloway is much better at this writing. Quite a number of people are down with the grip, among them Mrs. R. B. Hampton, Mrs. L. A. Hunt, Miss Margaret McDaniel and others. Mr. Raymonj E. Lewis is visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. N. M. Lowery, at Leavenworth, Kan. Marion Scott is visiting his foster mother, Mrs. Wm. Smith, at Hamilton, Mo. Rev. J. G. Cooper preached for Rev. Elias Sunday morning in Pittsburg. Rev. McGee of Girard preached in his stead for the St. John Baptist church of Croweburg Sunday morning. Rev. Cash Bates preached in Weir City for Rev. Prentis Sunday morning. There will be a Christmas tree at the St. John Baptist church Christmas eve and a program will be rendered by the little folks. Mr. Major Jones was badly burned in No. 14 Shedden mine last week. Mrs. Mary Anderson spent Sunday in Girard visiting. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Those on the sick list are Miss Dicle Boat and Lee Bradley. Both are better at the present writing. Richard Wallace was a McFarland caller Sunday. Miss Velma Bolton and Miss Rosa Scoot were in Topeka shopping Saturday. Arthur Simpson, who has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. M. Stanley and Mrs. M. Wallace, for a week went to his home in Emporia Saturday. Ira Davis of Paxico Sundayed here. The surprise party given on Arthur Simpson, at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. Wallace, Tuesday night, was quite a surprise to him. Those present were: Miss Lillian James, Mr. Windie Oliver, Miss Rosa Scoot, Miss Mabel Oliver, Mr. Alwayn Smith, Mr. Pryntos Wallace, Mrs. Anna Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson and Mr. Richard Wallace. The evening was spent with instrumental and vocal music. At a late hour a dainty two course lunch was served. There will be a Christmas tree and lunch at the Christian church Christmas eve. Mrs. Marion Wallace and daughter, Miss Gladys Wallace, attended the funeral of Miss Thelma Asworth, the granddaughter of Mrs. Dinah Scoot. PRATT, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Banday and daughter Margaret will spend Christmas in Hutcheson, the guests of Mrs. Elmer Kennedy. Mr. B. F. Bradford left Monday for a two weeks vacation in Texas. Mr. Ray Waller will spend the holidays in Hutchinson. A very interesting program will be rendered at the Second Baptist church Friday evening under the leadership of Mrs. N. J. Stokes. Miss Azalia Bright, who underwent an operation at the Prairie hospital, is improving and her many friends hope to see her out again soon. Mr. John Pickett will leave for his home in Monroe City, Mo., Wednesday. Messrs. T. W. Ganaway, Frank Fleming's and E. K. Martin motored to Wichita last week, retruning home Friday morning. Mr. Baker, who has purchased some lots in the west part of town, is erecting a residence which he expects to occupy soon. Mrs. Fannie James, who has been indisposed at her home on South Sixth street, is much improved. PITTSBURG ,KAN. The home of Dr. H. H. T. Geeder was thronged Thursday night, December 17, with the Canta'a members, who gave them a surprist party. As that was Mrs. Geeder's 29th birthday anniversary, Mrs. N. Wright presented her with a sterling silver mesh bag, given by the members of the canta'a chorus. Mrs. Wright made a few remarks which were short and sweet, and very impressive. At 10:30 Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Dismuke acted as waitresses and served a three course luncheon, which was enjoyed by all. They departed at a late hour, wishing Mrs. Geeder Price $1 50 Per Year. many more happy birthdays. Miss Bertha Glass of Vian, Ohio is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. K. Scott in this city. The contata given in the city and auditorium by the A. M. E. church choir, consisting of forty voices, was a great success. Those who took the leading parts were: Miss Jackson, Mrs. Bowling, Dr. Bass, Miss Fletcher and Miss Giles. Miss Leota Fletcher and Mr. Shearman Cain, both of this city, were quietly married at Girard, Kais Saturday, December 18. The child is a Christian girl, church worker society leader and a splendid singer. They have a great many friends who wish them joy and success in their married life. CARTHAGE, MO. The grandest lecture the Negroes here have heard for some time was given by Dr. B. F. Brooks, pastor of the First M. E. church, at the fourth Parent-Teachers' Associates meeting, on "The Man of Tomorrow." Profs. R. W. Penn and H. W. Wallace gave Mesdames Ralph Timon, Amanda Ross, Archie Brown Frank Motley, H. V. Wallace and Misses F. L. Robbins and Marie Wallace a real "sporty" outing a few days ago when they hired a bus and went on a jack rabbit hike. Several rabbits were caught and much exciting fun was had. Mr. Andrew Patterson has moved his barber shop and shoe shop a few doors south on Main street into a much better building. With the additional improvement in the way of more furniture, the change is pleasingly accepted. Mrs. Ralph Timon, last week, and Mrs. Ada Brown, this week, elaborately entertained Arch Brown's social club Mr. Joseph Mayden, mail clerk, of Springfield, Mo., was in the city this week. Nelson King, a pupil of Lincoln school, has made a hydrometer for the school. The superintendent, S. H. Wood, sent to Lincoln thirty volumes, and Mrs. C. W. Newton (white) one volume for the library. Mr. G. W. Patterson last Friday fell and sprained his leg. It is hoped he will soon be out again. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Signer of Joplin, Mo., had the Carthage teachers and Marie Wallace over for six o'clock dinner last Sunday. Tonight a large crowd listened to the following, program, at which time Mrs. Mae-Caesar Porter of St. Louis proved herself to be a real pleasing singer. We trust she will soon return: Prayer by Rev. C. C. Choice. "Spring's Awakening," Mrs. Porter; "Wake Up." Remarks—Prof. H. V. Wallace. "He Met Oler on the Stairs," Mrs. Porter. Reading—Mrs. Archie Brown. "Daddy's Sweetheart," Mrs. Porter. Selection by Baptist choir. "Childhood Scenes in Pickaninny Days," Mrs. Porter. Remarks—Rev. C. C. Choice. "Creole Love Song," Mrs. Porter. YALE KAN. Mr. John Lewis still remains on the sick list and is reported a little better. Mrs. A. Cooper of Pittsburg was visiting her people and friends here Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. N. Hudson made a flying trip to Croweburg and Franklin Thursday and reported having a nice time. Mr. Walter Moore's sister, from Colorado is here visiting him and will stay for Christmas. Rev Eatmon, pastor of the A. M. E. church here, and Rev. Ford, pastor of Mt. Hebron, preached Sunday and left for their homes in the afternoon. Both churches are making preparations for their Christmas trees Friday night. The night school here is having quite a success and it is expected to continue for three months. The Sheridan Coal Co. mine No. 3 broke down and was laid out for nine days, causing the men quite a downfall for Christmas time. = a Jas eS o _» Se ee =e ‘ + ‘ ed ss Hs ahs & cs a * rites es ee cn neem en ee en nance ee RE ENS RON ide an oan ROR BRN CE ts “ ‘ . i oe <_ . will appear, and the paper will be} home is a good one, furnished in] zen. His home fa a good one, and| night while at Wellington. Ife ia Progress of the Race sold on the atreets, giving some| tice style. Mr. Washam ia em:|\rs. Ware Is one of those pleae|a young man who is making gved, Negro boy a chance to pick up al ployed by the Oktshoma State Bank,| ant women who know how to treat | being employed by Hon. George \ in Our Sister State few pennies, and aso primary| where he has worked for five years.| people. They alto hare some good|Blunter, mayor of the city and pres é ¥ I teaching Im business. They have “ sasublere Mee 0+ cree in Douglass addition, This} Ident of the Hunter Milling Com: ce z Oe He Penny of Boynton an irs. | family have the respect of all aod|pany, Tils makes cleven yeara x By THEO BAUGHMAN, Special Sersbe. Nellie Yancy of Chicago, The Wash-/are real doers when it comes to|/Major Blackwell has been with tha 7 f oxtanciviz as exiticism. er home is| [ “Suny” @ &¥gal7= ] {ams know how to treat people and| Negro enterprise, They are friends|excellent white centleman. and br q The seribe visited the colore: nschoA at Maid, Okls., and was in j deed impressed with what met hit jrere. A peep at the echool wil “comvince off that it le a strong in- , stttetlon, 3 The Washington colored school al > Mei, Oke, is a two story brick ; am$ an able coterle of educators arc } emiptoyed, that eminent educator, | Pref, Menry Backstrom, being prin- eal. The building is worth $2, 046 and there ls an enroliment of 100 stedents, and school work of the best Kind is being carried on, the Negro child being given every op- poytenity. Prof. Backstrom has wpeat thirty years in the school roam and {s a recognized educntod. We. hails from Meridian Academy amd has proven that he is the kind ef m man to be at the head of our educational institutions. His life should be a great stimulus to young men and young women of our race. He fs a pafe loader, and not enly: tolls in the school room, but every: | whore and at all times to uplift the! race. His achool is one in the! front rank, and by delivering the, geods the board always appoints hire without hestinncy, His oppo- sition welts in front of his true worth. A echool man, a Christian worker and a wafe leader. Hic owns a modern horse at Guthrie, Okla. Mra. Backstrom is a woman of rare attainments, She is truly a help: mect and the success of her exccl- lent husband fo due largely to her. They bare an accomplished daugh:| ter,, Mrs. Dr. Jones, who is also » teacher. Dr. Jones ia a physician who ia fast winning his own way! ite the front ranks of his profes: pitm. Ye seribe was indecd pleased with the yist to Washington school,’ sad just co long as we have men. ke Backstrom at the head of ed-| peational inatitutions the Negro race will make rdpid progress in Sghting Ignorance, The first and second grades at Washington colored school of Enid we under the care of that accomp- ished young woman, Miss Sallie V. loyd, who has been teaching a]: lexea years. She is a graudate}: ema the Guthrie high school andj wpemt several years at Emporia Mate Normal, and is one of our} ' weny prepared young women. She|! eameasea many attainments and is], . tewe race builder, Possessing a}: loaslag personality and being a]: wepared young woman, she js do-|: me untold good for our feople. | kate from being a leading eluca- | er, whe ig an unceasing church worker, Such women are a credit | © oer race, ‘The scribe, while at the Washing: | aa eeeeol building, visited each | ‘oom. The sccond and third grades | we taught by Miss Grace Jones, a | yong cultured Indy who Is making | peel im the school room, her work | Se ee ee yn nueKwonrn f J. T. DUCKWORTH The Owl Drug Store,” “seni PURE DRUGS, NOVELTIES, ETC. PRESCRIPTIONS x N CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. See us for what you need z along our line. “THE BEST FOS TIF MONEY.” zg 1 BOONEVILLE ST, 4 SPRINGFIELD, MO. *% (SERIE DRS FP HE 90 FRE SE 9 2S GRC SR De eee SAAS RESETS AN NNER EAD RNP AMM ERA ENN ARAAE COS SAA4S ° ones 1680. T.H. Garlick & Son, ace cones ss. w.SANITARY MEAT MARKET... CHOICEST OF MEATS. Up to-Now Service. Prompt De- livery. 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I!er home {s In that progroasive city, Wichita Kan, and she Is one of the gems to go out from that town, doing hes part im shaping the liws of boys and girls for future uscfulenss. Miss Jones attended and finished Kingfisher high school and Lang- ston University. Her room $s neatly | keat and she has her children under excellent cuntrol, Such women are the kind who make school teaching what it should be, and the rac should feel proud of thia polished wemaa, Toe fourth and fifth grades aot Washington school at Enid are tought by that ripe scholar, Miss Gertrude H, Stevens. She has been teaching the young Idea how to shoot for eleven years, and hails from Parenport, Iowa. high school, and her finishing touches were re ecived at Langston College, She apples herself and is one of our foremost women teachers, and her work fa the school room is above criticism Such poliched women are great factors In hely ing to wipe out ignorance, Such excellent charac+ ters are the ones that our girls should imitate, ‘The race at Enid, Okla, is obout to experience a business awaken- ing, a3 a move was recently launch- ed toorganire a Colored Commercial Club, a thieg that every town where there te a colored population should have, he leading spirit in the mivemest seems to be Judge L. D. Hanks, the Negro attorney there, who hua been a practitioner for many years, and who is an unceas ing worker for Negro advancement. Another notable thing is a well equipped musical organization—a. [5-pleee trass band, the leader be- ing Prof. J. Waddle, who has spent (5 years in this country and Can- ida teaching bands. The Enid band, omposed largely of boys, and only wo months old, rendered a pro- sram during the scribe’s visit, to a! arge and appreciative audience, vhich reflected credit on the boys. t ia destined to be u good band. {Aside from a small grocery store, . barber shop, a few restaurents, te, the race is not doing very nuch along business lines, There are many good homes, well ept, and the leaders are toiling to nake the colored citizenship all that ne could expect. Our people are mployed by the railroads, in shops, it depots, etc. and not a few find jomething to do in hotels, ete. All ad & warm welcome for the Plain-} ealer’s pen pusher, Educationally, religfously, ete., ve are doing very well, but there Is] oom for great improvement along M lines. As our citizenship grows ur people are growing slong the|| ines of endeavor, The Iaindealer s the largest circulated Negro jouspaper that govs to thnt towr, ind from mow on weekly Ictters| will appear, and the paper will be old on the streets, giving some Nogro boy a chance to pick up a few pennies, and aso a primary teaching Im business. «me Se, SRE “ue we rar sere ae ae YG gms ae Be eee SEAN 8 ue Zea | ree 4 wing eT ee yet A rey f y9 rea foft f yctozucmeunt A ne G * f ES aS Rat eas NEES ed Set euagee | MISS SALLIE V, FLOYD, One of the teachers in the Enid, ‘Ohla, colored city school and one of the race’s accomplished’ young women, She js an unceasing worker for race elevation, AM Mr. N. G. Glover fs a new ae- quisition to the colored citlzenship at Enid This gentleman hails from Hot Springs, Ark., and is a recognized bath house man and massetr, and has charge of the Enid Springs bath house, a very re: sponsible position, lis broad ox: perience is why he holdg this job and hia patrons are all whites, and some of them are among the best people there. wR eee Tear re ee eae be ae a Bs coer ta Mee’: RR atts eae * ie ae 2S: als idee Te ane = RCs, er sues Mop 8 Teg ho 5 - Pars ian ena BS, a v4 ae Leena REV. W. L. HUMAIREY, The popular Baptist minister al Enid, Okla, ‘This God sent man is doing much for the race and will hereafter aet a» agent in his town for the Plaindeder. Such mon ute great factors in race elevation. wwe One of our stiunch friends a’ Enid 13 Mra, Lyuia Marie McYall an excellent httle widew and one of the atrons women in the Huptist church, Sh» ia industrious and un excelleat cons ‘rsutionalist. She heeps nbreatst with the times and knows how to be pleasant. Oar old friend, Mr, Robert May tor, ut Enid, who Ig a full fledged race man and who is employed at the Garfield County Bank, has re- cently been promoted, He now col Jecta alt moneys, such as drafts, fete, and some days he handics as much ax $30,000, He has won the respect and confidence of the bank officials and they have increused friend Aiayter's salary, This gen- tleman is painstaking employe and hi» promotion is due to the fact that he does hia whole duty, Such ‘men aa Mr, Hayter are the ones ‘whom the young Negro ean afford ‘to imitate. He is a strong church ‘man and a musician of note. In ‘fact he takes a part in every move which means race elevation, Wis wife owns 80 acree of good farm land pear Dover, Mr. C, E. Gravea one of our true friends at Enid, Is employed as fire: man at four different places in his city, He owns a 40-acre tract of land, aad is a thrifty citizen, Mr. Gravea and his family are readers of the Plaindealer and believe in paying for st. Mr. A. Burns, a tonsorial artist of years atanding, and on old Texas hoy, Is doing a thriving business at Enid, in hia barber shop at 212 N, Main xtreet. He halls from the capital of Texas—Austin—an be- longs to that class in the rice who hetleve in doing things, “He fs a harver for your whiskers,” and fe ine a knight of the ravor and strop tht tat ee the gant people are ‘ealin (hele patronage, Me Tins awne the only shop for cole ored trade at Enid, Your serihe found quarters st the valatial home of Mr, ond Mra H. FP, Washam, whp are among the leaders of the raco,at Enid, Their eee OR os fw 7 home Is a good one, furnished ir aice style. Mr. Washam is em: ployed by the Oklahoma State Bank, where he has worked for five years. they have two daughters—Mrs. O, He Penny of Boynton and Mrs, Neltic Yancy of Chicago. Tho Wash- ams know how to treat people and have num*rous friendé, These folks own the fittle blue hen which for three years has been laying freak cges. There are three doze eggs, und on them there are soldiers, Mas ter on ass making His advent Into Jervanlom, the shepherd and the sherp, and many other things which ar «tartling. Tlousands of people have visited the Washam residence and have Joohet at the eggs with astonishment. The scribe wasn't satisfied until he beheld the won- dere These eggs are worth go ings mits ta see. ‘the Oxford Motel, the leading place at Enid, has for a chef Mr. Warner Page, a colored man who Is 1ccogn zeal as one of the best Re aN Es eS, of rant naa a Oy ES ee Ey a. si eed ws 3 ana het RAINE is Yer : Hero URC Se 2 ae ah Poutegt Y Re tang raeth “Ae ae ACh Ae hee Ato) aaa Baty Sy Aa alas, Np PROF, HENRY BACKSTROM, Popular principal of the Enid Orla, colored city school, un ex- perienced teacher who is Joing great work for the race. A writeup of his school, etc, appears elsewhere in the Plaindealer, . aa along his line. He has followed his trade for fifteen years and he knows coohing from A to Z. Mr. Page {s a Christlan gentleman and believes in the colored man doing something, His wife is a forme: Topeh girl. One of the older colored citizens who enrolled a8 a subscriber at Enid Is Mrs, Mary Hardwell, Ske and her good husband own their home and are gold people, Mr, Hardwell Is yn ex-solcier and the government now tikes care of him. After 85 years blundering through the world he recently accepted Jesus Christ as hia Sasior, this good man being con verted in a revival held at Enid by Rev, Humphrey, that God sent gos pel ptewcher, ‘These people, though hey belong to the old school, aro anxious to <ce the Negro race do somethiny, hence they enro'led as reuders. SE TRS : re & pre % “ee s 2 ae ha Bag mars 1. i t &, , ae eles we : it aH ba Nae ET TS Re ree ue eyed i ent + fee el et, i Y Pao ae C2 4 res ae p Kev. L, J, JONSON, Popular A. M, BG. divine at Enid, Okla, and o successful business man, He has accomplised and sti) ig accomplishing a great woik fo the race. He is a digmfied Chris tlan gentleman, any ‘The Rice residence is one of the best at Enid, furnished In excel lent style, and that sweet disposes ttle woman, Mra, Rice, makes al feel welcome, Mr, Rice is janite. ut the Enid National Bank, a posi: «on he has held for sewn years, These people stand for something and belong to that claxs who are etuiwing to make jhe world better, They worship at Grayeon Chapel, Baptist church, They do not be Neve In talking so much about the Master, but they believe tn doing Ils will. They owd other good property In Still Plant addition and La Ohlphoma addition, Such foks are helping to bu.ld a race, A thrifty man at Enid‘fe Mr. J, A. Ware, who Is employed by the Chimber of Commerce und is algo _Nilor at the Galta flats, He Js ‘dentified with the A. M, By shurch and fe @ repreacnative eit. ss ee ‘wh... ae. Seu ee ee Mrs. Ware ts one of those plear |ant women who know how to treat people. They alto have some good property in Douglass addition. This family have the respect of all and are real doers when it comes to Negro enterprise, They are friends of the Plaindealer and encourage it with mouth and money. Mrs. Maria Ross of Enid ts 120 yends old. She 1s perhaps the old st colosed woman living in the world, The Baptist flock at Enid aro fed (spiritually) by that Christian gen tleman, Rev. We L, Humphrey, who Is serving Grayson Chapel for the econd time jn his Ife, Rev, Hum vatey has near 100 members and he church edifice is a good one, alued at $2000. Some of the best colored people ot Enid arc mem yrs of that church, and with such lender os Dr. Humphrey our race vill make good Me is a preacher sith the Holy Ghost, and in a re nt revival several,men and women tc‘epted Christ, among the converts eit a man 83 years old, Just ifere your sciihe visited the city she citizens, regardless of denomi- uation, gave him and his good wife \ surprise party, at which numer: wus presents wero given these ‘ood people. These fo'ks are held in high esteem by all and are ac- complishing an untold good for our folks. Rev. Humphrey has been preaching @ dozen yeats and has a long career of good deeds. Me is a Southerner, hailing from Tennes- sce, where he léft a good name be- hind him, He and Sister Humphrey ure friends to the Plaindealer. Rev. Mumphrey will scrve as our agent. One of the leading families of Enid is that of Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Ifelt, who are firm believers in reo ligion and education. In fact, they believe in the Golden Rule. One aughter, Miss Alice, is the product of Quindaro College, and ts a very bright girl indeed, Two years she has served the race‘as a teacher, giving general satisfaction in the school room. ‘There {s another daughter, Miss Izetta, who recently finished the eighth grade in her city school, Mr. Holt is employed by the city as a scavenger, a position he has held for ten years. The family, with the exception of Mr. Holt, attends the Baptist church. He goes to the church that Richard Allen established, These people are centified with every move that means race promofion and we are sorry that all our people do not measure up to them. A race man who holds a good po- sition with the Rock Island a8 depot norter at Enid is our old friend, Mr. S. Young, who has been with the sompany ten yeara, We has one of the best homes in that town, also several other lots. He Is a man who don’t fiqure that the only thing necessary to keep Negro enterprise alive is hot air, but financial assist anee. Mr. Young is not only ine fustrious, but by being economical he is able to b ast of a bank ac rount. It would pay all of our men to pattern after Mr. Young, Mr, Ellis Harris is one of the’ thrifty men of our race at Enid. The scribe called on this gentleman and found him a man with broad views. He has lived ot Enid for veveral years and has the confidence vf all, Mis good wife is a mem- yer of the Baptist church. That old Roman, Rev, L. J, John- ion, who {s able to look back over 1 long life of brilliant achieve- nents, is now the popular pastor of he A, M, E, church at Enid. With} he exception of bishop, he has oc-}, vupied almost all the positions in he church, and as a pastor he hes], ery few equals, ‘The church has}, iirendy taken on new life, After]: erving as presiding elder the re-|; yuired time, the bishop wisely as-| ‘igned to him his present charge. |, Tis home is one of the best In Okla- ‘oma, and the queen tn that home|, night while et Wellington. He ie ‘a young man who {a making gved, being employed by Hon. Gcorge R. Elunter, mayor of the elty and pres Ident of the Hunter Milling Com: pany, Tuls makes cleven years Major Blackwell has been with thia excellent white gentleman, and by faithfulness yo his duties he has ston the respect and confidence ef dis employer. This young mas— and he js a young man, being ony 34 years old—owns sixteen rental houns, worth npppoximately $26,~ 000. Six of hls tenants are whiter. ‘Me $8 a money Jender, having more than 150 persons in Kansas and Oklahoma whom he hie assisted. Mr. Backwell struck Wellingtes, ‘April 10, 1905 with $8 nnd today ke is one of the bert fixed cel- ored men in Kanaas., Though be has worked hard, this young mam has specelated wisely and {s a credit to our race, He {s well read aed is o Christlan gentleman, being a ‘mersber of the Baptist church ame w Mason, What he has done other young men can do and we hope ¢hat ‘Blackwell's life will inspire others ‘of the race to tike hops, Iie haa studied law sixteen years, has a complete sul of taw books, and wae o traveling ovangelip for some time. He has two farms in Okla- homa, 120 aerts nm tore tract and 80 acres in the other, He wis born at Raleigh, N. C., November 18, 1881, . A BUNCH OF RACE BUILDERS — i Men and Women Who Own Lead and Are Making Good. The Scribe Visita One of the Bas Plactn in the Land of Promise. (By Theo, Baaghman.) Uennerpey, Okla, can boast of very cordial relationship betweem the best Negroes and the beat white people, and every man goer for whatever bis intrinsic value on- titles him to—anc ‘the black maa ze- ceives fair play. He receives eredit and courtesics in proportion to his real worth. Im fact, the whites are ready and willing ye encourage the Nogro with substantial help, The ‘religious end has got been negleet- ed, and with an approcimate pop- julation of 409 colored people there are five colored churches, and the majority of the race own homes, and ae n rule are Goddfearing and are regular cherch-going people. Commercially, we are able to boast of two eslored yroteries, owned and operated by Mr, Edward Johnson and Mr, I. S, Nicholson, respectively. Doth carry neat stocks nnd are im their own build- mgs. ‘There are three restaurants, the two gentlemen above mentioned aad Mr, Nathaniel M. Phillips being the proprietors, Professionallyjwe have Dr. Moore, who 1s the practielmg physician at Hennessey From a secret society vicwpeiat, there are the Masons and Od? Fel- lows, with their aurixliuriee The: Odd Fellows owe a $1000 meeting place, Mr. W. S. Priee, a thrifty eel ored farmer owniag 160 acres ef land, has been elected ty the stock~ holders as general manager of the Farmers' Union gin, _ practleslly- owned by whites. Hennessey {s surrounded by many substantial colored farmers, and be- low we give the aames of some ef them and the number of acres of land they own. All of these people. have improved farms and are firm believrs in Negro education, ete.: Mr, Robert Tutt, a retired farmer who now lives in the city In a mod- ern home, who owas 915 acres of tand, ond three houses and lots in town. About the only thing this good man and his excellent wite €o now is to look after their large property interests and their ex- tensive Ivana, The success of these people is due largely to Mrs, Tutt, who is one of the race’s’ shrewdest businces women, She was formerly Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Oklahoma, a posi- Hon she filled with much distinction, The Tatts are the heaviest property owners of the race in the county. Mr, Samuel Hampton Ia another successful farmer who lords over more than 200 actes of rich soil,well cultivated, and he is {n that clase ef op to-now tillers of the soil, Be- low we mention men and women who, like Mr, Hampton, are bring~ ine things nhout: Morery. Handys, 650 acres; ‘Pay- orn, 840 neres; Coles, 160 acres; Sidney Anderson, 160 acres; Meaes Robb, 160 acres; Mra. J, M1. Hnvden, BO acres and heavy property Inter- pats in Topeka; widow of Ty J, Rat: Mf, 640 acres; F. W. Derritt, 160 serea; Ienry Smith, 160 acres; Ear? Cravath, 160 acres, owns valaable: tity property, and is a tonsoria? s-tiet ot Hennessey; C, Mi. Niche le, 160 acres; A, S. Nixon, 160 seren. f{Qentiane’dt am nama theasct --- Mass In All Its Departments. ENTER OUR WORK. YOUR CLOTHES ARE AL- AND CLEAN. Prompt Service to All Calls. Get Water and No Bleaching Material to Destroy Our Prices Are Reasonable. MINNESOTA AVE, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. R. Crowe COAL AND... MINING COMP'Y Miners and Shippers. AND WEIR CITY COALS—Capacity 100 cars daily. —Weir City, Kansas, Scammon, Kansas, and , Kansas. DING, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI d-Made Human Creole Hair WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK. YOUR CLOTHES ARE ALWAYS WHITE AND CLEAN. Prompt Service to All Calls. We Use Soft Water and No Bleaching Material to Destroy the Clothing. Our Prices Are Reasonable. 1008 MINNESOTA AVE, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The J.R. crowe COAL AND .. MINING COMP'Y Miners and Shippers. HEROKEE AND WEIR CITY COALS—Capacity 100 cars daily. 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Everybody is Using It Her-Tru-Line he colored people's best and most popu- lar hair grower and hair dressing combined Dandruff Splitting Ends Itching Scalp Coarse Kingworm Harsh Titter Stubborn or Falling Out Stubborn Breaking Off Kinky Hair NONE of these can exist while using HER TRU LINE. Send us 10c for a Trial Box. It's fine. Soft Hair Style. odor pleases TED. Atlanta, Ga. 1003 Minnesota Ave. Both Laones West 345. Handruff Itching Scalp Ringworm Titter Falling Out Breaking Off Bunch of (Concluded from page two.) There are several others, and all of them have managed wisely. One of the men of the race who is entitled to more than passing notice at Ilennessey is Mr. J. II. Clark. He and his wife own two farms in Garfield county of 320 acres; one farm near Brookville, Kansas, 160 acres, and large property interests at Salina, Kan. They are among our best fixed people in the state. JOHN H. HARRIS Hennessey, Okla., one of the race's best fixed men, owning near 1,000 acres of rich farm land. He is a great benefactor to the race. Write-up about him appears elsewhere. ```markdown ``` The colored man at Hennessey lives in a moral atmosphere that must be commended by all and along this line our folks are entitled to much more than passing praise. They are always glad to meet a fellow who is striving to do something in the uplift of the race. It is a pleasure to meet folks who are cultured and who are ready to give a stranger a genuine welcome in their home, and that is what you get from Prof. F. F. Bailey and his good wife. The Bailey home is one of the best colored residences at Hennessey, furnished in elegant style. For 22 years Prof. Bailey has been in the school room, and 16 years as principal of the Hennessey colored school, and in that length of time he has turned out fully 20 graduates. The enrollment at present is 80, and there are four teachers—Prof. E. H. Hall, Miss L. M. Tuckett and Miss Alberta Douglass. The building is a four room brick costing $3000. The scribe visited the same and must say the Negro boy and Negro girl are getting all that is coming to them, as there is a full four year high school course, and the students come from all parts of the county as well as from adjacent counties, causing dollars to circulate there. The people far and near realize the excellent educational facilities Hennessey affords and are sending their children to Prof. Bailey. Prof. Bailey is the product of Topeka public school and is what one may style a self-made man, but is making a showing that would reflect credit on any man. Mrs. Bailey, who is a graduate of Salina city schools, is also a sister of Aldermann De Priest of Chicago, the only colored man to hold that position. Prof. Bailey has been grand secretary of the Masons of Oklahoma for twelve years, a position he has filled with credit and dignity. This eminent educator is one who reads, admires and pays for the Plaindealer, and besides handing us some money reached our heart through the stomach route and we did eat. 1930 One of the race's gifted women who has been honored by some of America's leading citizens. She possesses much business ability and is a lovable character. Write-up about her appears in Plaindealer. Commencing Monday A sweeping clearance of women's apparel Bi; Solar Paid to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $125.00 per month. No experience necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Write for big folder and terms. J. H. BRANSON. Deputy Supreme Grand Master, Kane 11 N Wichita St Wichita, Kas. The scribe always swells up with glide to touch up the doing Negro, and in Mr. William Harris, our eachbone sorter tickles us when we mention his name. He formerly conducted a grocery store in North Topka, but now owns a 160-acre farm with a brick residence. Then, for good measure, owns one of the most commodious homes at Hennessey. There is another substantial farmer who owns 160 acres of land, Mr. Ladd, who makes a specialty of raising blooded stock. The cotton king is Mr. John Wilson, who has received several premiums for bringing the first bale of cotton to town. He has 240 acres of land and is a live wire. The corn king is Rev. Tom Thompson, who has 80 acres and produces the best corn crop, rains or shine, and has porkers galore. Our people are setting the pace in and around Hennessey and if the colored man elsewhere desires the same spirit of do and get he should visit that town. The scribe visited the "Balck Jack" community and visited acres of good farms. He was a guest at the home of that excellent widow, Mrs. Rattif. In Garfield county, adjacent to Hennessey, there are also some thrifty farmers—men who are making money, buying property, educating their children. Among them are; James West, 240 acres; Cloris Stewart, 240 acres; W. J Hardy, 320 acres; Wra, Sam, 160 acres; Wilson Kennedy, 340 acres. These men own good stock, bank accounts, and are prepared to live. Mr. Lee Stewart, another man or the race in the Garfield community, owns 160 acres and Sandy Allen has about 100 acres, and he is a contractor and builder and has built some of the best buildings in the county. Details in Sunday Capital ```markdown ``` The scribe visited the Tutt residence and in conversation with that excellent lady, Mrs. Tutt, gleaned many things of interest. She has numerous badges of honor and a letter sent her by President McKinley, as well as letters from other noted men and women of America. These people have been great benefactors to the race, and many a colored farmer has secured a farm and otherwise been helped through Mr. and Mrs. Tutt. They are well read persons and are rare entertainers, and by wise business methods and economical living are among the best fixed people in our race. Negro enterprise has in these people true friends who are willing to do their part by any worthy enterprise. ATCHISON, KAN The Metropolitan Jubilee Singers, formerly the Burton Jubilee Singers, will appear in the A. M. E. church at Eighth and Atchison streets Monday, December 20th, in a larger and better concert than when they visited here a few weeks ago. The company has been reorganized, restaining all of their best talent and adding a few more, until now the company promises a better concert than before. The Sunflower Art Club held their Christmas party Monday, December 20th, at the residence of Mrs. William Cook on Kearney street. Each member is expected to bring a friend and the club members are looking forward to a very pleasant time. Rev. H. W. White filled the pulpit at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday, December 12. Mr. Henry Ousley and daughter, Miss Otie Ousley, sent a beautiful bunch of cut flowers to Ebenezer Church Sunday morning, sacred to the memory of Mrs. Ellen Ousley, deceased one year, December 12, 1915, wife and mother of Mr. and Miss Ousley. Mrs. Charley Shaw of M. street, is very seriously all with double pneumonia and her sister, Mrs. Emma Rogers of Kansas City, has been sent for. Memorial exercises for the late Booker T. Washington were held in the A. M. E. church Sunday, December 12, under the auspices of Allen's Christian Endeavor of which Mrs. N. S. Parrott is president. A most excellent program was rendered. Mr. J. D. Colbert invited a few C friends and very pleasantly surprised his wife who was busy with her sewing when the guests, who had met at the home of Mrs. Kate Mandy, arrived. The occasion for the gathering was Mrs. Colbert's birthday. The Shamrock Crochet Club was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. J. C. George. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor. Mrs King, the aged mother of Mrs. Ben Jackson, who has been seriously ill with asthma and grip, is slowly improving. Mrs. P. Richie is very seriously ill at her home on South Teeth street. Anna, little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor, has recovered and is out again after a week's illness. Mrs. Wm. Young, who has been a grip sufferer for a week, is out again. Mrs. Minnie Crump and Mrs. John Black are on the sick list. Mrs. W. W. Caldwell very pleasantly entertained the Mite Missionary Society at her home on U street. The public schools of the city will close Friday for a two week vacation. Call 2364 if you have news for the paper. The collector will call on you the first of the new year. Please be ready with at least a part of what you owe. The Tourist Reading Club met with Mrs. George Kerford and held memorial services for the late Booker Washington. The meeting was very pleasant. There were also three names presented for membership. After the election of a delegate to the Interstate Literary Society the club adjourned to meet in an open meeting with Mrs. Jerry Taylor. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Barnes of Port Riley entertained Wednesday at a seven o'clock dinner. A six-course menu was served and the evening was spent in discussing religious doctrines. The Country Club Saloon The Country Club Saloon Telephone 521, Famous "Country Club" on tap Choice Wines and Liquors. DRYDALR, MISSOUDI. fp = F nines oa “The Topeka Plaindeater Establishes “pe ears HOE ORMME,........F4itor ond Ownet WHwO. BAUGAMAN,,...Troccling Apent ne BUBSCRIPTIUN aaaps : fare Yeat.ccoereces eesvees LOU pnts MOMBeveeeerg ceseees LOO Nove Yonthasssrcesserssseeee 60 —_———— 4 Aveatioiog Ratee Per Month $2.00 ” Per Inen pec Jescred at the Postoffice at Topeka as _" Becond Class Mail Matter, ' MERRY CHRISTMAS, | « The Plaindealer wishes to extenc to each and all a heppy, prosperous Christmas. Here in this land o} plenty there {s no reason that al ahould not be made happy, and we believe that ample provisions have Been made to make glad the hearts of ghore upon whom misfortune has laid her unwelcome hands, . « Christmas is the happiest day of all the year, It is a day of joy bes and gift-giving; the one day that pauper and prince, friend and foe, all smile and greet cach other cordially, The spirit of forgive neas predominates the bitter feeling pf yesterday, only to return on the morrow, but this day of days, every: body is drunk with the feeling of goodfellowship. ‘Truly it must be Christ's birthday, and we belfeve that om this day his spirit walks among men. Again wo wish all o merry Christmas. —s-——- SPRINGFIELD, MO. Rev. Henry H, Froctor, 1. Do & noted divine of national reputation, who has traveled extensively in for- elgn countries, and who is at the present time pastor of one of the greatest churches of the country— ‘the First Congregational church, corner Houston street and Court- land avenue, Atlanta, Go, has just closed a great union, revival meet: ‘ing in this city. It was through the instrumentality of the Rev, A. E. Rankin that this noted and most wonderful disciple of God wes se- cured. It was only for one brief week that his services could be se- cured, yet much powerful good was accompliabed, Thirty-three or more souls were saved, and not only the churches hut ghe community at large received such an inspiration and encouragement and uplifting for good that it shall never be forgot: ten. Dr. Proctor was only permit ted to go upon making the solemn promise that he would soon return. The people of Springfield are anx fiously awaiting his return with ex tended arms, « ‘Rov. R. J. Robinson of the A. M. E. church very recently visited his members in the northeastern rural district, He was atcompanied and directed by Mrs, Mary Foster, one of his members. Rev, W. I. Young departed Thursday mht to attend the fu eral services of his father, Rev. N. H., Young of Poplar Bliff, Mo. Madam Lucas of Kansas City will give a vocal recital at Pitt's Chapel Mf, E, chureh Thursday evening. Misses Ethyle Juckson, Effie Oli ver, Agnes Hogan, Hazell Bedell and Ruth Perry vtry recently roy ally entertained in honor of Miss Carohne Turner at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. Ed Perry, on Minor street, Music and games were the diversions of the evening. Pink ice versions of the evening. Pink sce cream and cake were served to about forty guests, Mrs. Christine Scott of Memphis, Tenn, will be house guest of Mrs. William Roberson of 714 Minor street. She wil] visit for a week during the Christmas holiduys, Miss Reba Watson will spend the festival week with “re, William Roberson. We hope that these la dies’ visits may be very pleasant ones, Misa Gussie Lenore has been on the sick list for nbout a week, but fg now improving, we are glad tc note, Mr, Baalam Lenore ix still con fined to his bed and is very low. Mrs, Mary L. Williams anc daughters entertained he Mortor sisters of Kansas City with a ver) elaborate course dinner, Ofrs, Lydia McElhaney, Miss Myr tle Morton, Miss Everetta Mortor and Mrs, Georgia Abernathy | Kansas City attended the funers of their mother, Mrs, Lucy Whit sell, Mra, Kittle Coker, u relative also attended, Mrs Whitsell wa buried from the Pitts Chapel M. E church, Rev. A. J. McAllister of ficiating, The services were ru and impressive, The bereaved one hase the heartfe't sympathy of th community, Miss Parthenla Robinson has re turned home after 4 five month visit in St, Louis, Sedalia, Swee Springs and Marshall, Mo, Mr, Robert Taylor of Hughes ville, Mo., visited Miss Partheni Robinson and left Wednesday fo baascn” vad | airs. Wm, Robingon of 417 Mino aireet has been somewhat indis posed for the last two weeks will pehe gees Lute Beatrice, the granddavgh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Robin [ore ep ot @ uahyghttul evening fr enter.aining her little friends De cember 4, the occasion being he birthday, Many beautiful and use ful presents were received. Miss Georgia Mac Robinson en’ tertaimed in honor of her 18th birchday at the’ home of her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs, Win, Robin abn, Decuemucr 7th, The roums were Deautifully decorated in colors of giecn and red and cupids, Many handsome and useful gifts were re: ceived, The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Stenton was a most ainiabie hosless to her club, the Ladics’ reasant our Embroidery Club, A large number wero present and a enero} peasant and prohtable afternoon was spent. Mra. Stenton ‘served stmptuously un clegant ‘three course menu, ‘The neat mect> ing of the club will be wah Mrs. ‘Auce Cuok a4 hustess on Weaver ‘ntrect. ‘This meeting will occur in Christinas week and the main fea ture will be an exchange of gifts from the members to euch other, euch member giving and receiving fourteen gifts. This club certainly, has the Christmas spirit, and may it prove a delgihiful evening and one to be long remembered. . Mr. Grant) Haywood still con finuea on the sick list, but we trust he may soon be out. | Mr, Landon William Smith is home from Kansas University to spend his Christmas with relatives and friends, Mr, Smith js looking: fine and reports his time profitably and busily spent, Miss Ethyle Bernice Layton re turned from Lincoln Institute, Jef- ferson City, Sunday morning, to spend the Christmas festivities with’ relatives and friends, Miss Layton will complete her coure, the normal, ahout February. We hope for her unlimited success. A number of young laches and gentlemen greeted Miss Layton ond spent Sunday afternoon enjoying her hospitality and company. Miss Doris B. Cooper was host- ess to her club Saturday afternoon, December 11, and Miss Geneva Vick era was hostess to the same club, the L. H, club, December 18. Both afternoons were leasantly snd profitably spent. Messrs, Ernest Curtis and Landon W, Smith of Kansas University were pleasant visitors at Miss Vickers’. ‘Mra, Harry Necley was a delgiht ful hostess to her club, the Ladies’ Musical and Literary Club, Frida? afternoon, December 17. Thi’ club: opened with Mrs, DS, Smith, the view preadent, in the chair. ‘The: president, Mix, Maggie Bostic, had gone to Si, Lous to attend a wed | ding. Prayer was offered by Mis, Mary Foster The minutes of] previous meeting were read by the! seertary, Mrs. Priseilla Bruce Roll call was responded to with quota tions of Christ or Christmas, which were very good, The president left with the vice president ywo prizes to be awarded for the first and second, best quotations, Mrs 1D. s. Smith winning first prize, beautiful xtring of beads, The second te_ aulted in u draw between Mesdames| Foxter, Bruce, MaAlfams, Vackers,_ Hardrick and Cooper, Mrs. J, S. Hardrich won, by a lucky draw, a lovely purse, Smithsonian diversion tendered a good progrum, Mrs. ida V, McAdams, captain, und Mra Lon Vickers, eritie pro tem, tender ed n good repor!, Mrs, Neeley was assisted in serving a very elaiorate ‘three course menu by her sister, Mra, Janie Hogan, and Miss Ruth Verry Misa Agnes Hogan for the jafternoon presided at ghe piano. The [visitors present were Mro. 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H | l | Sores be WS Y, Yu 7 a Guue 1 believe Edlih’s Bance I Manager—You have the villain bive | Ge sie—veny 20? ri ch, jussie—W ny 0? sfinwreat—1 tought We w48 woe] gggatenea fg au her Binh Manager—No, the audience will de --—K—— ‘ wost of that. Read The Topeka Plaindealer, Start the Year by Subscribing For The Plaindealer CHICK ABHA, OKLA. ‘The scribe yisited the.ubove town, where thero’s much activity among our people. Good school, with strong teachers, six colored churches, many good homes, and scveral in business, Among the alfrring men is Mr. Eman: uel Recd, who s anong ths heav- rest property owners In that place. He has a 20 room place equipped with all modern conveilenccs and where the public receives a run for its money, ‘They have recently ren: ovated, added hot snd cold baths. The place jx-castly worth $10,000. Mrs. Reed is one of our courteous women who, by her swect disposi: tion, makes all feel at home. Mr, Reed owns a five-table billiard par: Jor which ts patronized by many of the race. Ills Smoke house contains all the leading brands of cigars, to- Daccos, cold drinks, ete. He also owns that business house and the one next to the billiard hall. These good people have three interesting children—two boys and a girl. They ate friends to Negro entrprise and believe in co-operating with any one who is helping the race. They have a son who fa a student at Tillotson College, Austin, Tex. Mrs, Susie E, Cartepis still In the boarding house and rooming house business at G02 South Sccond street, Chickasha, Okla., where she {s: en: foying a nice ‘trade, because she treats all right. She feeds well and her rooms, 16 in all, are neatly kept. In connection to her eat-ng house she fs carrying a neat stock of groceries. Mr. Carter owns the Elite Tonsorial Parlor and Smoke House, where he also enjoys a nice trade. These are the heaviest prop: erty ownera amonb the race and TOO COMFORTABLE true racolovere. For years Mrs. Carter hus helped our people anc you will always find her doing he part towards deserving Negrg en terprise. The Farmers’ Cafe at Chickesha Okla., of which Mes. G. A. Jones \s proprietress, is still doing a thriving business and the reason {s casy: this good lady treats the public right. In connectlon “with her res taurant, Mrs, Jones carries o stock of candies, fruits, nuts, tobaccos, cig: ars, cle. Mr. and Mrs. Jones own a good hom and are Plaindealer friends, It was our pleasure to, mect Mr. Jack Jackson, a property owner at Chickasha, during our recent visit. He Is emplayed by he Rock Island, position he has held for 14 years. He has a nice home and is a man well liked. He {s entertalsing bis niece, Miss Lettie Jackson, a popu: lar young lady of Tulsa, Okla, These people will read the Plaindealer hereafter. | The scribe found quarters while at Chickasha at that good home of Mr, and Mrs, Julius Fletcher and these people are truly entertainers ‘They have a good, comfortable home one of the best colored homes there: Mr. Fletcher is foreman of the Roch Island Coal Chute gang. By giv ing general staisfaction he hes held his position fur a dozen years. Mrs: Fletcher is convalescing from a se rious illness. ‘These are truly goo people. It was a pleasure indeed to vis it that strong race man while we were in Chickasha, Okla, in the per: 80n of Hon, L. W. Chnstian, who fo1 30 years has been a cotton grader and who Js recognized as onc of th ON THE ROAD WISE country’d experts ‘on cotton, (k owns some valuable residence and business property at Chickashs, and through the summer condncte busi: ness, but during cotton season Is a cotton grader. Sle is a Shriner, 33rd degree Mason, U. B. F., Knight of ythias, and fs one of the leading men fn the ranks of these orders and counsellor-at law, has located at Chickasha, Okla, Mr, Fortune hat practiced law for four years and will practice in supreme and superior courts, This gentleman was Dep- uty U. S. Marshall of the Indian Territory for 17 years. ‘le should suceced a Chickasha. ‘The acribe will work* this town thoroughly after the holidays. Among the good homes the trav- cling agent visited at Chcikasha, ‘Okla, Is that of Mr. and Mrs, J. T. King. ‘ir. K'ng ts Grand Lecturer of the State of Oklahoma for the K. of BP, Grand Lodge and fs making wood. He in truant officer of the Lincoln Schools of this city. He and his good wife are members of the Baptist church and are useful ‘tizens, These good people ate renl live wires around that town. and Is considered one of the ‘est posted Masons in the United States Bro. Christian is a member of the Baptist church and 1a what you may style as an {deat citizen; he belicver In the Plaindealer and talks the pa- per wherever he gues. We found in him a wellversed man, ang you can't help from being inspired by talking with him, One of our excellent families at Chickasha, Okla., are Mr, and Mrs. Ed Williams, who reside on R. 4, in a good home, located on 80 acres of rich land. ‘The Williames are truly prepared to live and on their Yarm they have cattle, horscs, mules, hogs, turkeys, chickens and every- thing but children, Mr. Williams, ‘besides his 8Q acres, controls 500 acres. The success of this man is due largely, to his manager, Mrs. Williams, who is a pleasing lady. They have a good bank account and Bre among our best fixed peope. Mr. Ernest Walliams, a son, has reached his manhood and is a student at Langston, He {s a promising young man. Hon. Robt, L, Fortune, attorney Bt Big Sete Re ae } wv - gee Sa Cg or a a” . a >. cae bene as c . ao 7 1214S, Firat St. Chickasha, Okla. The above ix the likeness of a true race man and {4 a race builder. He will use the Plaindealer from now on and the reading public will have an opportunity of reading some jot his articles, He ls a man of much literary taste. ‘The First Baptist Church of Chick asha is a good brick, pastored by Rev. D. D. Jones, who has a live membership of more than 300, This }good man ave the senbe every op- portunity to introduce the Plaindeal er during his recent visit to Chicke- sha. Though young in the ministry, Rev. Jones is doing # great work. Broad minded men will always make good, and great things may be ex- pected of this Christian gentleman. Mr. W. 0. Harris, a practical shoe maker at 618 South Second street, Chickasha, Okla, {8 conducting a nice place of business and is kept busy because he does work right. Mr. Harris has followed his trade for five years and is doing nicely. Rew 'Harris is the pastor of the Church of Goa and is able to claim many of the race as friends. He has a nent Uttle church with a membership of about 45. He js a progressive young man, ang has a bright future, | Lincoln Schools at Chickasha Okla, has an enrollment of 400, and seven teachers are used, the princi pal. Prof, D. M, Lewin, making eight all told, Thete are three build. ings—-a two story brick (four rooms) and two frame Wilding. This is one of the ptagrersive schools in Oklahoma and the new _ principal jservad che Tigh School at Kingfisher as teacher for 14 years, He is a ripe | schol and hix wurrounded himselt with good teachers. His firet assit lant js Miss Dollie Thompson, Mrs Grace Dorsey, ‘iss Fostine Austin Sten 1 S Daniel, Miss Thesdosia Joner, Mre, C. Lancy, Mise Uronts Collins, The schoo! hus taken on new life and Prof. Lewls Is bringing One of the commendable features of the Lincoln school fs the moon: light school {navgurated atnce Prof. Lewis assumed the principelship. ‘There are 125 students, ‘ranging in ages from 25 to 80, and we are glad to say @ great work is being ac- complished, regardless of the old srying: “You can’t learn an old dog new tricks.” Prof. Lewis has the co operation of all the teachers un- der himp and these educators are doing this work free. The old time students are taught from the first to the ‘eighth grade, in fact, from the chart class. All seemed to be fully enthused ond are taking hold of the night sehool with a vim. Prof, Lewis haa revolutionized the school work since he reached Chick: asha and already the school board fe figuring on uilding a two-story brick, $0120, to be used for man- nual training, domestic sclence and art departments. In fact, the plans have been made and the building wilt be ready for next year’s school work, He is a ripe scholar, bay ing recelved his final touches at the State Normal at Emporia, and he Is not only @ school-keeper but a sure enough teacher. Another feature of Prof, Lewis’ that {s meeting the approval of all ts that he toils in the church and other fields, helping to build a race. His seven teachers are imbued yith the same spirit, and Chickasha now has a school which js a credit to our race. HOMES. A large number of our people own homes, from the humble cot- tage to the palatial residence. Among some of the best homes we may mention the fololwing: Mra. Leahle Bobo, Mr. Dallas Redd, James Brinson, James Boyd, Ollie Thompson, Perry Daniel, J. Hunt, Mr. Ferguson, John Dickerson, Silas Adams, Rev. I, H. Hawkins, Oliver Thompson, Mrs. Hilliary Williams, Dr. Thompson, Ed Dorsey and scores of others. COLORED LABORERS. Our men find employment slong many lines, but the oil mill em- ployes a larger number than any other enterprise, about thirty in all working there. The compress, freight house, round hovse,etc., are looked after by Negro laborers. Chickasha is surrounded by many sucecusful colored farmers, among them Ed Williams, Solomon Me: Afee, Mr. Jackson, James Devold, ‘Ntrs, Toles, Shed Taylor, Ben Dorsey and ohers. SECRET SOCIETIES, Every mn, woman, and two- thirds of the children are “Joiners” and there are fifteen Negro <ecret ‘societies at Chickisha, and the only hall ewneg by any of them is that of the Odd Fellows, a two-story fraine building, Tut, gee, you cer- tainly run up on grips and signs. FEELING BETWEEN RACES, Chickasha his never had any race trovble and there is a good feeling between the races. * BHYSICIANS, There are four colored phyritians and Dr, Thompson posably stands at the head. They are: Dr. T. We Thompson, Dr J, A, W. Bullock, considered the pest surgeon in town, white or colored; Dr, Lindsay and Dr. Martin, The two first men- tloned physicians are the oldest ani are making good. There are good groceries owned by teh race at Chickasha—Rev, H. H. Wilthams and “Mr, James Boyd. There are several others on a small seale, There are several tonsoriul parlors, pool halls, tailor shops, restaurants, etc., owned and con- ducted by the race, Qne of the Palndealer’. true frends at Chickasha is Mrs. Cora R. Dickerson, whose husband is em- ployed at the Rock Island depot as porter, ‘These people own a good home and are progressive. They ere the first people to marry in Chickasha, white or colored, Mra. Dickerson js identified with the (iret pnbiiened in the Topeka [eta- dealer. Friday, Ie J, 103%) BTATK OF KANSAS, SHAWNER COUNTY, 88 In the matter of the Estate of Jobo Calvin, lote of Shawnee County, Kaos, acta geen eet eee Notice Is hereby given that on the 27th day of November, A. 1 3015, the undere signed was br the I*robate Court of Nbaw- ner County, Kansas, duly nppototed Ad- minbtrator of the eatatte of Yoke (alvin, fate of Sbawore Counts, deciuwid Ali partles Joterested tn sald eatate will take trtlon fotenraed 8 call cutets al, ke J. la HARRISON, 4dmfalatrator, .Gaod Meats.. —Home Made Saursge and Lard a— Speciaiy—Freeh Tish Daily, Meme Phone West 322, 532 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS --- Mr. Crabb is on the sick list. Mr. Ed Wright was in Kansas City one day this week. Hon. Paul Jones was a Kansas City. visitor this week. Mrs. Vina Bush, on Washington street; is on the sick list. Mr. H. I. Monroe was a recent visitor in southern Kansas. Miss Muttie Bradshaw has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. A. B. Cheek of Hiawatha was a visitor in the city last week. Miss Ida Taylor is confined to her home, 928 College, on account of illness. Dr. J. Louis Ransom was called to Eudora last week on professional business. Mrs. Pinkston, wife of Patrolman K. K. Pinkston, is on the sick list this week and is reported seriously ill. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of Kansas City district, arrived here one day this week to spend the holidays. Robert E. Bell, the artist, and his family left last week for Kansas City,where they will malke their future home. Hon. A. D. Griffin is in the city assisting in caring for his friend and coworker, Mr. Nick Chiles, who is seriously ill. --- Miss Thelma Geraldyne Wilkerson will spend the holidays with relatives and friends in St. Joseph, Mo., and Wathena, Kans. 肥渊渊 Mrs. Cyrene Gaines has returned from Kansas City, where she had been taking vital statistics of colored babies for the state. ```markdown ``` Dr. T. P. Martin was a busy man one night last week when an ax and a pistol wrought severe damages to three person living on the East Side. *** The City B. Y. P. U. will conduct a rally at its next meeting, the second Sunday in January, at the Second Baptist Church, 3rd and Quincy streets. ```markdown ``` Mr. John D. Graham, an attache of the Palace Clothing store, who has been confined at home for the past three months, is again at his post of duty. ```markdown ``` Mr. Samuel Blackwell, one of Topeka' hustling young men, has been appointed to a position in the Custodian service at the post office by Posmaster Rigby. ```markdown ``` If the report of Mrs. S. F. Malone, the efficient city welfare worker, is any indication of work accomplished, that lady has certainly been one busy soul in Topeka. --- The B. Y. P. U. of the third Baptist church is growing in interest at each meeting. The lesson is thoroughly discussed and much useful knowledge is being disseminated. ```markdown ``` It is reported that the city police will shortly lose one of its efficient patrolmen, in the person of Officer Jack Johnson, who is scheduled to enter the fire department service. Little Morgan diarris, who had been suffering from an attack of la gripe, has forgotten his ailments, and is now awaiting the coming of Santa with the rest of he kids. Mr. Nick Wright, the East Side grocer, has purchased the property of Mr. R. E. Bell on 11th St., and will continue the grocery business conducted by Mr. Bell near 11th and Washington streets. News comes to us that our former townman, Mr. W. W. Plumb, has been transferred, from Seattle, Wash., to San Francisco, Calif. He is in the U. S. Custodian service. He will reside in Oakland. ```markdown ``` The ladies of the Alpha Ariel Circle will entertain a number of friends New Year's day at the home of Mrs. Taylor Reed, 1410 Western avenue, for sweet charity's sake. A silver offering is expected. The hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Use HAIR VIM, New Hair Dressing, 25c. Mr. W. B. Ware of Chicago, who was called here to attend the funeral of his daughter, Miss Grace Ware, left Tucaday for his home after spending several days with his brothers, Messrs. Fred and Walter Ware. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Nancy B. Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo., was called to the bedside of her niece, Thelma Ash worth, who was seriously ill and who died Thursday night of last week. --- Mrs. W. W. Ewing, wife of Rev. Ewing of the Third Baptist church, is expecting her mother and sister from Van Buren, Ark., to spend the Christmas holidays with her, 727 E. Tenth avenue. ```markdown ``` Washington School had charge of the Apex Theatre Tuesday afternoon and evening. The proceeds will be used to assist in establishing a cooking department. The Apex people are always in line for anything that means advancement, and always respond to every call. ```markdown ``` Mr. Harry O. Abbott, manager of the Apex, will open a coffee house at 308 Kansas avenue. Mr. Abbott has secured the services of a first-class chef—a man that has all parts of that thing called "cooking" and the service will be first-class in every respect. The Pastor's Aid Society of Shiloh Baptist Church met last Wednesday with Miss Lizzie Johnson on Lincoln street. After the program an elegant lunch was served. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. Cleo Gentry, 1196 Lane street, on Wednesday. ```markdown ``` The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs is sending Christmas cards to all the "shut ins" whose names were handed in by the local club women. Anyone with names call committee—Mrs. Birdie Scott Taylor, Miss Izene Smith and Mrs. Earl Brown. ```markdown ``` Miss Edna A. Green, our efficient stenograhper, will depart today for her home in Hiawatha, where she will eat Christmas turkey with ma and pa and her brothers and sisters. Miss Edna's visit will be one of real joy and happiness, as she was heavy laden with gifts for the family. 图解米 At the funeral of little Miss Thelma Ashworth, Miss Hortense Tyler of the Juvenile department of the Tabernacle read a resolution for the Tent Home. It was well written and adly presented and touched the hearts of all present. Little Miss Tyler is one of the most talented readers in Topeka. --- Just now the attorney general's office is waging war on the Topeka loan sharks (high binders), a thing that should have been done years ago. These blood-suckers have grown rich off the sweat of the brow of the unfortunate wage earner, and we commend his move and hope that they will receive their just deserts. ```markdown ``` Washington School is making strenuous efforts to install all necessary equipment for a domestic science department and to that end gave the public a great show at the Apex Theatre Tuesday evening and of the many who saw the show all were loud in their praise of Manager Abbott for the excellent pictures shown. A neat sum of money was melted to the school fund. ```markdown ``` Rev. Floyd Grant Snelson, former pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church, who is now pastoring one of the largest churches in Chicago, spent two days in the city last week the guest of Mr. Nick Chiles and family. Rev. Snelson was en route home from Los Angeles, Calif., where he had been called to attend the funeral of his aged mother. While here he delivered an able sermon at St. John. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, December 24, 1915.) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the Master of the Estate of Charles W. Bradshaw, Deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 24th day of January 1916, I shall apply to the Drobot Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Charles W. Bradshaw, deceased H. L. MONKEE, Administrator When hungry and tired and in want of something good to eat or a good place to eat and go to bed, call at the New Model Cafe, 323 Kansas Avenue. Phone 1504. Mrs. Lula Bradley, Prop.—Adv. The Dumas Art Club was royally entertained by Mrs. P. Tolbert at her home in Highland Park, President, Mrs. James White, presiding. Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Nancy Matley Smith and Master Matley Smith were pleasant visitors. A dainty two course luncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet the first Friday in January, 1916, with Birdie Scott Taylor, 1153 Lane street. --- There will be a warm time at the Third Baptist church, Eleventh and Washington, next Tuesday night, when some of Topeka's giants in debate will lock horns over the subject: "Resolved, That a wife has no right to dictate to or dominate over the husband in ruling the home." Mr. George Hicks, Mrs. Ella Graves and Mr. W. E. Bacon will espouse the affirmative, while Mr. J. H. Hare, Mr. John Kelly and Mrs. Christine Fox will take the negative. A grand time is an appreciated. You are invited. Refreshments will be served. --- Mr. Pearl Mack returned from a ten days' hunting trip at Platsburg, Mo., and reports a fine time. In a trip composed of Otis Atchison, one of the best rabbit shots in the town; Erskie Green, who never misses while they are sitting; Leo Briggs, another sure shot, and Chas. Dixon, another good shot, they bagged about thirty rabbits and some other game. If you want to meet some real hunters and have some sport go over to the Missouri town and look up Otis Atchison, champion rabbit shot of the town. --- George Hamilton, a Topeka youth, is actively engaged in trying to organize a club of all the colored students in the Kansas State Normal at Emporia. There are about sixty colored students in the Normal this year, showing quite an increase over former years. George is well known at the Normal, having completed his secondary course there. He is now working for his life diploma, which he will receive in June. George's smilling face may be seen at any time of day in the library. At chapel time he may be seen behind the screen pumping the pipe organ. He is respected by all his teachers. Having special ability as a reader, he is the only male member of the fundamental expression class. BOOKER T. WASILINGTON before death wrote his own life book 450 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made. One Agent sells 31 first day with circular. Another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold. Agents wanted everywhere. Outfit free, postage 15 cents. Anybody can sell. We pay Express, act quickly. Mullikin Jenkins Co, Washington, D.C. Be it known, that Mr. C. M. Johnson of Omaha, Neb., is a legal and duly authorized official of the Fraternal Order of Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem (incorporated), having been elected a supreme grand organizer at last session in Kansas City, Kan., August 25, 1915, and is also a regularly commissioned supreme grand deputy at large. He has full authority to organize and set up subordinate numbers in all the departments of the order in any state or territory in the world. We solicit for him a cordial reception and a patient hearing of thee laims of our order upon your consideration wherever he may go and seek recognition and favor for our society. (Signed) HARRY R. GRAHAM, Supreme Grand King. Headquarters at Kansas City, Mo., dated November, 1915. UMBRELLA SIGNS. To place your umbrella in a rack indicates that it is above to change owners; an umbrella carried over a woman, the man getting nothing but the drappings of the num, signifies courtship; when the man has the umbrella and the woman the shippings, it indicates marriage; to carry "at an angle under the arm signifies that an eye is to be lost by the man who follows you; to put a cotton umbrella by the side of a silk one one means "exchamber is no robbery"; to lend an umbrella may be interpreted, "I am a fool"; to always have an umbrella signifies perfect memory. The Rev. G. W. Henry, for the last seven years pastor of the Secc on Baptist church, Third and Quincy street, announced last night at a meeting of the elders of the church that he had accepted a call to a church in Pueblo, Col. He handed in his resignation and will take up his new duties after January F. He is leaving the largest Negro congregation and one of the wealthiest in Topeka to assume the duties of the largest Negro church in Colorado. He came to Topeka several years ago from Madison, Ind., and his first efforts were extended in securing the new $22,000 church that he is about to desert. It is free from debt except for $1,000, and there is a fine parsonage beside it. The membership of the Second Baptist church was only 200 when the Rev. M. Henry came to Topeka. He leaves the church with a congregation of more than 300, and all of the branches of the work are in fine condition. The opportunity for greater work and an increase in salary are given by him as reasons for the change. The Carnation Art Club but last week at the home of Mrs. Annie Johnson, 1328 Van Buren. A very successful meeting was held. After the business a two course luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hollies, on Grand avenue.. --- The Carnation Art Club met on Wednesday with Mrs. Mollies on Grand avenue. A large number of the members were present. After the business of the club lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. E. Weddington, 617 College avenue. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Marjan Wallace and daughter, Miss Gladys, of Maple Hill, attended the funeral of little Thelma Ashworth, which was held Sunday at the Mt. Olive M. E. church. ```markdown ``` Misses Thelma Bolton and Rosa Scoot of Maple Hill were Topeka visitors last Saturday. EAST HILL M. B CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. All are cordially invited to come and worship with us. Pastor, Rev. L. D. Stevens, B. D. 917 South Hancock St., Topeka Tenn. PHYSICIANS AND NURGEO Dr. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special Inquiries Phone 910 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM. Physician and Surgeon. 409 Kanana Ave. Phone 4265 Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m; 7:30 to 9:00 evening. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m to 12 m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS. Physician and Surgeon. Calls Answered at Night. Office 77 Kanana Ave.—Tl. 3887. Res. 187 Monroe St.—Tel. 3887 R. 2. OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m to 12 m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Sunday by Appointment DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon. Phone 3608. 892 Kanana Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan 91 Residence Phone 3608 R. 2 Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Av. over Gilber Drug Store, across from Throat Hotel. Calls answered Night Day.-Rem. 1635 Van Buren St DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 72 Kansas Av Phone 147 ELWOOD, KAN. The A. M. E. Sunday school will give a program Friday night. A huge Christmas tree twinkling with tiny electric bulbs and gay hued decorators will stand in a corner to be loaded with gifts for your friends. After the program refresh- ments will be served by the Ready Helpers. Mrs. Stewart of Wathena Kansas., will furnish the music for the program. Vrs. Emmeline Belcher, who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, remains very poorly. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lamaster were called to St. Joseph Wednes day on account of the and bereavement of his sister, Mrs. Ora Jill' whose husband was shot and killed by robbers last Tuesday night as he was returning home from work. The family have our heartfelt sympathy Quite a number of Ellwood people are planning to spend the holiday out of town. Among them are Miss Chloe Pylos, who will go to her home in Atchison, and Mr. and Mrs M. A. McCurry, who will visit his sister, Miss Leona McCurry, and their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hughes, in Hastings, Neb., and also Mrs. McCurry's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mr. Walter Wilkinson, of Fairbury, Neb. Mr. Charlie Douglas has been on the sick list for about a week but is now recovering. The doctor was hastily summoned last Friday for Russell, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt Gorman. He is now much better. Mrs. Hattian Bolden, Mrs. Lulu Brown, Mrs. Chloe Tyles, Mr. Lincoln Gorman, Mr. Fred Forles, Mr. Allen Walker and Mr. Mersche Walker attended the Lyceum Theatre, St Joseph, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gio. Crittenden wer visiting in Oregon, Mo., last week Mr. J. Duncan and son Louis ro return I home from Highland, Kans Saturday, where they have been "shucking" corn for the past six weeks. Miss Eva Johnson, one of the teachers here, has stopped driving from her home in Wathena, Kans., since the cold weather and is now boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker. VINITA, OKLA. N. Moore of Ketchum was doing business in the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kuykendall were in the city Monday from Prior Creek. All of the teachers have been suffering with the grip, but are much improved. Several school children are not yet in school. Parents, do not fall into the clutches of the law. J. D. Davis and Mrs. James Hardrick were in the city over Sunday. Mrs. W. W. Williamson of Hollee visited Mrs. A Rider Sunday. H. Martin of Ketchum was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Belie Davis is convalescent. A Rider returned Saturday from his farm in Lightning. D. Woodey of Lightning was in the city Saturday. Mr and Mrs Buck Leadman served dinner to a number of their friends Saturday. S I Johnson of Croweburg, Kan. was a visitor Saturday onroute to Dawson to work in the mines. The social given by the Methodist church Tuesday was quite a success. The Christmas trees will be on Friday night, December 21. The First Baptist church will have its tree at Rider's hall. A number are expecting to be in Chetopa during the holidays. HOLTON, KAN. Misses Gladys Martin and Elizabeth May have returned home from Manhattan to spend Christmas vacation. Mrs. January is on the sick list. Mrs. Sophia Handy is confined to her bed with the grip. Mrs. Florence Bruce of Great Bend, Kan., is here and will spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Martin. Rev. January has completed the hassement of the church and has put in cement steps for the church and also has made other improvements for the church, and has raised the money and paid off all the church's debts. He is paid out since September $192 and the church will has a few dollars in the bank. The members feel that Rev. January is the right man in the right place. The memorial services for Booke Washington were held at the church December 5 and a splendid program was tendered. Mr. Gutfield May is on the sick list. Rev. January returned last week from Atchison, where he attended the first quarterly board meeting of the Northeast district MAJ. MOTON SUCCEEDS BOOK T. WASHINGTON. Maj. Moton, Commandant of Cadets of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., has been elected by the Trustees of Tuskegee Institute to succeed Dr. Booker T. Washington as Principal of that institution. Maj. Moton, who is a graduate of Hampton, has also been a member of its faculty for twenty five years. Hia recognized ability and his experience in instructing young people along industrial lines make him the best prepared man to take up and carry forward the work of the Wizard of Tuskegee. 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. LUMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORD C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DF SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C G R., Lincoln Nebr. DR. EMMA BLACAWELL, M.P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRT LENO MURPHY, C. B. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Tope- k, Kansas. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P., 1608 W 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M. 416 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taliban Temple No. 11, Wichita, and N. M. Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Minute; W. C. Curtin, Chief Serbo, meet most and third Thursday even- ings of each month. We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans. Silver Leaf Talebrocade No. 16 meets the first and third Wednes- days of each month, 1112 Main street. Do. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, M. P. Golden Link No., N—J. B. Brown, d. P. 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kansas. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Price are both very all at this writing. Mr. James Smith of Kansas City, Mo. visited friends and relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Maudie Anderson and son of Kansas City, Mo. visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennett Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mr. W. J. Bennett, who has been indisposed for a few days with the grip, is able to be out again. Mr. W. I. Jordan returned Tuesday from Buhl, Idaho, to spend the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Effa Austin. Mr. Edward McCowan visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bennett Sunday afternoon. OTTER CREEK, FLA. The stork visited the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Elliott and left with them a fine baby boy. Mrs. Carrie Martin has recovered from a severe illness. Mr. John Martin, a well known young man, will 'save the first of the year for Salisbury, where he will attend college. NEWTON, KAN. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Pavne, a daughter Mother and child doing nicely. W C Downing and J. M. Gross attended the fall reunion of Emitha Temple No. 30. Mr. Luther Simmons was a candidate. They had a nice time. Mr W H. Palge and Mr. C. D. Anderson were among the tonsorialists who went to Wichita last week for examination. Rev. J. E. Tumor, pastor of the C. M. I. church, with the assistance of the young folks, gave a sacred concert in horo. of the late Booker T. Washington. Many good things were said of that great and good man, and those were papers read by Miss Laura Smith, Mrs. C. W. French. Mrs. Mahel Morrow, Mrs. J. E. Tumor and Mr. C. J Gross. Miss Lucile Downing rendered a piano solo and Mr Lloyd Rickman gave a cernet solo. MG TT TE AN REOPEN SIRT NIE A Teak eee sols ere CROOK CeCe a TR ES rt sakes eemyicesr micceati mae a tane a ge e r E aOR . . BS c = . oe ‘ . 7 . e tenn . s esas’ beg ® wig aig Me wasp bed. Sass ne whe We oi) acaba aR CTU bin. ee mac nde Ay ated «ds lds AL Dene e ned fee dale ee A teed Sati eat cab ietieie wa 7. et ee ‘Wh. kar. e e Lee-Warren Milling »., : SALINA, = «tt! | KAN* AS, “AMERICAN EAGLE” FLOUR, | Manufactured Especially for the Highest Glass of Family Trade, , DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO. 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It takes you by tha door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas. the National { to's erv Home, Ft, Leavenworth, ang both the Feieral and Military ; sgtsora and many other Important sight-seeing places, i Cary leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. fe 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 pm. except Satur- day clgbty last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Carg leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour en the half from 6:30 & m. te 10:30 p. m. except Saturday ang Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight, The Kansas Cily-Western Railway Co. fe ET SLE TITS ——— et & Se s ‘= come gs E> zany Aa Z a ‘ B Pa v # 2 Sse E i Fe me eX tet S 1 ee? RNB I 14 mens alet A 5 Loe | Ine syeeg ris nc ae ta EES A ae a Cea = TINEA: pete zgideas rep apts bse] bad treat agar By te Si Re aaa aoe oem pe ke OR ms pear tet hd Be WS lneeg ee ema dianieninneyl ts ps Blnsetle Corwen, a Bi i A Ucres Qvcetness, Madam’ Y Juric ss tee requir, Tio convince you of the del). 4... of Meaiow-Gold Butter. ‘Try it Its e+ ontter that’s going into hundreds of thou- sath o° homes all over the country. Dow. chink that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may Ls too high priced, Mcadow-Gold Butter never “soars” like some butters, You will find wher you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you cat a/vays buy itata reasonable price. Made only -froiu pasteurized cream, Send us your order to-day, ee \ Soe meer) ae EN ga ed i (2s Gold ; SS pers. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, IANS. GREAT BEND, KAN, | amoant rilad, $24017, which was ‘The rally given at the A, M. Ey sehureh Jest Sunday, the Sth, was cqpaite a stecess, Rev, Ramsey had whe med rs divided {nto two clubs, Mr, Jerse) Fancher being captain of ‘Olub No, 1 and Mr, Jacob Brown of Blub No, 2, Mr, Fancher, with his wife, second captain, and Mrs, Olive Robinson, tecrctary, worked aid wth their corps of workers and raised $72.17, But they had to work hard to beat Club No, 2, Mr, Brown, captain of Club No. 2, with his wife, accond captain, and Mra. Blanche Robinson, seerctiry, also worked hard with thelr corps of geod workers to keep from being reaten, They ralsed $87.70, Total amosnt rilad, $14017, which was quite a surpriso to all, “This was a trustce rally,” sald Rev, Ramsey, “and J am well pleased with it” - = 8 LEGHORN, KAN, Mrs. Watson of Dearing still re: mans very $l. Her granddaugh- tir, Miss Eva Briggans, fs with her, Mr, an} Mrs, George Briggans were waiting her mother Sunday, Miss Ada Jlollins, Eugene ol Mng and Ciifforg Boyd of Independ- neo visited Mr, and Mrs. Orlando MeTarlend and family Sunday, The many people of this siclnity who hare been suffering with the grip are recovering, Mr. Jay Oiolfins, who was taken very {ll while at the home of his mous Mra. O. McFarland, has sufficiently recovered to go'to its sunt a Andependence, Thea young peop aro tchea.sing for that Gardtte gorge a whe wit Y ven at the resilience of Mr. dh tia. Ae Je ‘ireece. tha yun, gespe ac trying to make tub Jour 8 progiam tie best they have eves had, and wih the mghi amuunt o. psactice they walt be sure to succeed, eae Sone PARSONS, KAN. Iv, P.sice fs contempating car rying on revival meetings at the iw Hope church after the boli. days. she Bown & Bradley Grocery Sure will be the successor tu the ane Food Geoery, at 2101 Comming ayunucs ‘the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church hed special mecting last Friday nght and Rev, Johnson Brown's 41: sass to preach was one of the sub- ‘Jeciy under discussion, Murs. Mary Arch has returned home after a short visit In Mis souri, geme of the Negros have quit at- tcnumg the Mcke.odeon since the arlae appeured sn the Plaindcaier, ane aly officers ale deaiing with oui of the best cooled men, as Wen us tue district court. We have one sess to our number now, s.nce death came und took away one of our dear old ladus, Mis. Uinah Womach, who {assed away list Sunday afternoon alter a short filness and was lalg to rest on Tuesday, We all regret her death, Mas Florence Aritua Dovoty, wno! Is atending the State Normat at Empoia, is home to spend the holi- days She says she likes the school work and that she {s holding her own in the work. Mra. Zea Redick of Omaha, Neb. was called here on account of the jeath of her father, Mr. Zach Boat- wright, who died at the Sedalia hospital, Mr, S. O. Clayton, the famous bass singer, is somewhat indisposed at this wrtting. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. ‘There will be a grand Christmas party given at Bakes's Hall by the F.C. B. & G, Club Docember 25th. Comv and have a good time. The B. W. Club gave an enter: tainment fonday night and had a very good success. Look out for Now Year for there wil be big musicals and plays giveo by tho B. W. Club at Baker Ifall, Vase don't furgot tne time, Jan uary 1, 1916, Service was held Sunday by Rev, Wm, Watkins at 11:30 a, m. and by Res. A, Dillard at 7:30 p.m. Company D gave o supper in Rad- ky, Kans, Saturday and had a good success, Mrs. Rubecca Smith fs still on the sick list. Mrs, Bessie James was here on busincss Monday, December 14. Company F gave a supper Satur- day night. ‘Leachers’ moeting Tuesday night at Rev, Katmon's. . Rev, Sparkman preachd at St. John Baptist Church Sunday night. Mra, Nannie Harris visited her mother jn Pittsburg Sunday. VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, coLoO. Mr. Conway (Punch) Bass, one of the old timers in the district, whc has been sick for some time, depart ed this life on Saturday, December }4th, Mr, Bass had been employed fat the Doctor Bar in Cripple Creek for several years before taking ill and was well thought of by all whe hucw him, The funeral was from the ‘lhompson & Claypool's Chapel. ile Rev, J, C. Carter, a friend of ong standing, officiated, aovisted by the Rey. Pool, Mra, E, Smithy and Mrs, I. Stevens rendised several ‘ulus and queta, Mrs, Snithy saag “Ho Wiil Take Care of Me,” which was tn accordance with the last wahts of the deceased. Mr, Basa ‘aver a wife and a host of friends io mutrn ha domise, This paper seine me unt extending to tie bereay- Gl wife our yin-ere sympathy, Mrs, John Chimbers, Mrs, Hal Clay and little Wal Clay ure report | ed as being Indisposed at yhis writ- Inge. Mrs, Vred Hophing, wha was fn died by a street ear some tine ago, s pom what bettr at the present time, Quite a number of Victor peop'e were In Cripple Creek to attend the funeral of Mt. Conway Bcd on Mon day, December 6th, | Remember that the first of the year is not far off and we would de well to start the new year by square ing vp our old debts. And paying wp your debts, please do not forget the paper, as this paper cannot live on promises, . ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, We ore having fine weather here ind everybody is buay preparing for Christmas, Mrs Kathryn B, Levell, Misa Peart Smith and lttle Francis B, Grimes Kwa all been on the sick Ist, but + ‘etter at tls writing. Mrs. Birdie Gaston went to Wiehite Jast week and accompanied her grandmother from Texas to Ells- worth, where ahe expects to visit her laughter, Mrs. Ciizg Smith. Mrs. Birdie Gaston and her sister, ‘*iss Lila Smith, were on the sick ist, but are out now. \ proug of tha young ladies of Elsworth spent Saturday Im Salina shopping. Revs, Samuel MeKay, Nelson So well and Mr, John Porter of Rus- | ty erme down and were Initiated {nto the York Lodge of Masoary of Eltsworth, a young thriving lodge of Western Kansas. Rev, Robert Cox, pastor of the Second Baptist church, preached quo wonderful sermons here Sunday, Mrs .Kathryn B, Levell was eatled to Strong City a few days ago eno very Rad occasion. Urv, and Mrs, J. R. Frazier reesiv~ | ed word that their daughter, Mrs. Joase Truzter, of Kansas City, was in the hospital with a broken leg as the resuit of a fall in a cellar, We hore for her speedy recovery, Mr, Pred Smith and Miss Dolde Caipenter spent Sunday in the eoun iry. also Mr, Granger Brooks, Mr, Frank Taylor is out at Gor- ham, Kansas with a railroad grad ing gong. "the A. M. E. church has installed lectric lights in their church and mttd by the Christian Endeavor .cague, which shows and proves to he world that they are living in the nodern and progressive age aud also proves that we should fix up the 1ouse of God, Rev, Knight of the A. M. BE. ehurch vill preach here Sunday. WINFIELD, KANS. In memory of the late Booker T. Washington, memorial services were helg Sunday at the Second Baptist Church, Both old and yowag par ticipated in the program, whieh made it a day of Inspiration and led all to believe that “The men who served thelr God most served their eowstry hest.” Morning's Exercizen, Scripture Reading—Rev. Brewtrer Prayer—Wm. Harris. Booker T. Washington an Uplift er of Humanity—Frank Mentgom- ery. Instrumental Solo—Mabel Beaks. Booker T. Washington Ameng Ilis Tcople—Wm. Garris. Vocal Solo—Josie Montgomery, Booker T. Washington's Straggle Through Slavery—Dan Fleming. Afternoon Exereizes, Dr. Washington as an Educator— Hemer Holden. , Instrumental Solo—Maltle Camp- bell. | ‘Fhe Work of Booker T Washing ton—Edward Cooper. a Instrumental Solo—Alma Cottom Urening Exercises, Song, “America"—Congregatios. Scripture Reading—Rev. Downey, Prayer—Frank Montgomery Song, “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder"—Congregation. Openngi Address—Rev. Lee. Paper—“The Early Life of Book: er T. Washington—Mrs, Walton. Instrumental Solo—Mabel Banks. Paper, “De. Washington's Straggle for an Education"—Lela Baldwis, Vocil Solo—Mra. A. Monroe. Reading, ‘The Sands of Time"— Mrs, &. Keys. Paper, “Dr. Washington as the World Knew 3Him"—Ruth Lee An original Poem dedicated to Dr. Rooker T. Washington—Mixs Pearl Harding, Instrumental Solo—Charies Wood. Puper—Mrs, J. R, Broyn, Song, “Don't Grieve After Me," an old fashioned melody that Was sang at Dr, Washington's funeral. Sang by the congregation, (Miss Myra Franklin waa the gra- cious hosters Monday afternoon, honoring her sister, Mins Lorena [ranklin of Kansas City, Mo. The. nflernoon was devoted to soclal con versation, At 5 o'clock reirom| mors were serveil to the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franklin en: ‘ituinet cight guests Thinksgiv ing ut 9 o'ctock Lreahfast in honor of thelr daughter, iMiss Torena Iranklin Mrs, Anna Johnson and Misa elle Tumnders enterta ned Tuesday even ing for Miss Lorena Frankin, Eight suests were asked to spend the evening with the guest of honor. Misses Lorena Franklin, Awilda Brown, Mrs, Roy Williama, Lillian ranklin and Gertrude Nichols were rucsts ut an exceptionally pretty six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening given by Mre, Lucy Nichols. Leon Nichola is working fa the “ity as there ja not much to be done on the farm at present, Rev Brooks, Presiding Elder of this district, came to Winficld last Tuesday on business, : © : ict i ' 1 Catulogue of the free! Free! 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By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. FAYETTE, MO. The teachers and patrons of Howard county held a meeting at the school building last Saturday. The object of the meeting was to promote education among the people and stimulate greater effort among the teachers. The following teachers in the county were present; W. B. Perkins, L. F. Payne, Lucinda Johnson, Bertha Enyart, Samuel Richardson, Varona Savage, Lillie Payne, Anna Leonard, Magdalene Lewis, Chas. White, Andrew Cravens, A. R. Chinn, P. M. Cason. Teachers visiting from other counties were C. G. Williams, A. T. Walker, N. C. Bruce, I. Cato and A. C. Moelin. Each one present contributed something to the interest of the meeting. Prof. N. C. Bruce addressed the teachers at the evening session on "Industrial Education." The Needlecraft Club was delightfully entertained by Miss Edna Hill and Mrs. Blanche Withers Monday. Miss Pearl Russell conducted a sacred concert at the Baptist church Sunday evening, to the delight of all present. Prof. A. G. Moolin, principal of Douglass High School, Hannibal, Mo., delivered a splendid address at St. Paul M. E. church Sunday morning. The members of the Baptist church here are as busy as bees planning for their rally and their new incoming pastor. Prof Wm. White gave two interesting entertainments with his moving picture machine, Thursday and Friday evenings, at the Baptist church. Prof A T. Walker, teacher at Bartlett Agricultural College, Dalton, Mo., worshiped at St. Paul M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Merchant is out of the city this week on business. A CORRECTION. Pittt, Kansas. Hon. Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kan.: Permit me space in your valuable paper to say I noticed in your issue of December 10th that the Second Baptist church here raised $5.05 on Thanksgiving day. I don't know who the informer was, but I do know that the fact about our Thanksgiving dinner and program was that it was the greatest success in the history of the Second Baptist church upon an occasion of this kind. Door proceeds from the program were $8.20. Total amount made the entire day was $52.95. Indeed, it was a holiday long to be remembered by us. My work was never in a more prosperous condition. No debts on the church, coal gotten, and we have a neat sum in the treasury. Last Sunday was a great day in Zion. The Lord is wonderfully blessing the work. N. J. STOKES, Pastor. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Rev R. D. Shupmert, pastor of the A. M. E. church at El Reno, stopped over in the city a few hours Monday enroute to Temple, Okla. Rev Wm. Tueker arrived home Saturday from Okmulgee, where he conducted a twelve days meeting with twenty-two additions. He will leave for Pauls' Valley Wednesday, the 15th, where he will conduct an other ten days meeting. Rev Tueker is an evangelist of the front rank Bible school work of the colored Christian church in Oklahoma. Mr. Wm. Hill of this city and Miss Sergeia Phoenix of Dallas, Texas, were united in the holy honds of matrimony last week. Rev. Grisby, presiding elder of the district, delivered a splendid sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Medlock has been called to Paul's Valley to attend the funeral of her grandfather. Mr. Frank Kitrell has returned from Oklahoma City. Miss Faunie Dickerson has returned to her home in Oklahoma City. HOLDEN, MO. Mr. Sherman Brown was in Odessa, Mo, on business Saturday. Mrs. Annie Brown visited Mrs. Hannah Jacobs the past Saturday and Sunday. Mr. John Marlan was called to the bedside of his wife, near. Independence. He returned Tuesday and reports that she is better. Little Henry George Mathews, while playing across the sidewalk Wednesday, was knocked face down on the walk by two large boys playing. The accident could not have been averted as the large boys were upon him before they could stop. The teacher picked him up, bathed his face and sent him home. Later we learn that he had several cuts on the face, but he is doing very well and expects to be out soon. Jessie Hickman is laid up with a brained ankle. Mr. A. Thomas and Mr. John H. Sawyers and sister were up from Centerview, Mo., the sister continuing her journey through to Kansas Mo. Brt Thurston and Thomas Edwards of Kansas City are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Brown, out in the country. "rs. Ethel Mathews, of the Brown's Minstrels, is visiting the Browns in the country. She will leave Tuesday to join the company in Iowa. Rev. B. S. Wright preached to a large congregation Sunday night at the Baptist church and left for some Monday noon. Mr. Wm. Wilson is quite sick with asthma. We hope he will be up soon. Miss Jennle Sawyers and brother of Centerview, Mo., were at the Mission Circle meeting at the home of Mrs. Belle Hunley Friday night. The rain came up and caught a number of our citizens at the Mission Circle Friday night. Though all were having a good time, many did to stay then until midnight before they could go home. Mrs. Edward Greene was in from the country shopping Friday. Mr. Wm. Wilson is up and around after a spell of sickness. Holden children are busy looking for Santa Claus to come down the chimney. Little Christopher Jacobs is on the sick list. Mrs. Burbary Dodd is sick and has been for the past week. Mr. Daniel Easly and Mrs. Emma Dodd of this city were united in holy wedlock Monday night at the home of the bride. These two citizens enjoy the respect and esteem of Holden as some of our most popular citizens. Ye reporter and their many friends wish them a life of happiness, seasoned with the smiles of love and prosperity. wa- our the sed ner act and ut- the oc- am the it m- ore on we ry. in ly of oo, rs ne he g il y, n er h d M. B. MR. M. G. BLACKWELL, Wellington, Kans. The above cut is that of one of the races best his fortune, valued at more than $50,000, in a exemplary young man, honest to the core, and a write-up of Mr. Blackwell appears elsewhere i The above cut is that of one of the races best fixed men. He's made his fortune, valued at more than $50,000, in a dozen years; he is an exemplary young man, honest to the core, and a credit to our race. A write-up of Mr. Blackwell appears elsewhere in the Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner on Dec. 8th the following guests: Rev. S. A. Williams, Mrs. Mollie Glaspie, Mrs. Mary Patterson, Mrs. Belle Hughes, Mr. Guy Edwards and Mrs. Jessie Pendleton. A most delightful time was had and Mrs. Wilson is indeed an ideal hostess. Adah Chapter No. 3 O. E. S. held its annual election of officers on Thursday evening, December 9th. The following officers were elected: Miss Ida Clayborne, W. M.; Miss Inez White, A. M.; Wm. Sims, W. P.; Mrs. Laura Wiley, Treasurer; Mrs. Jessie Pendleton, Secretary; Mrs. Hannah Brown, Conductress; Mrs. Lizzie Gross, A. Cend.; Mrs. Eliza White, Warder; Mr. W. Foster, Sen-tincl. The chapter is taking on new zeal and much good is expected to be accomplished during the next year. Mrs. A. R. Lewis entertained the Busy Bee Art Club on last Thursday afternoon. A two-course luncheon was served. On Sunday afternoon Pastor S. A. Williams and a number of his members called on Mrs. R Napier, one of the older members of the church, and administered the Lord's Supper to her. A good spiritual meeting was had. A good service was held at the Third Church on Sunday. Miss Evelyn Rogers read a paper on Punctuality, Sunday morning, which was the end on Sunday night Miss Elie Lewis read a paper on Politeness which was also grand. A good crowd attended all the services. Pastor Williams preached in the morn- OTTAWA, KANS. The Junior Mits Missionary Society of the A. M. B. church held a sater in the basement of the church December 8 and 9 and raised $15.25, which they gave to the trustees to be applied on the furnace. Three of the B. & M. employees are sick and unable to take out their runs—Mr. Adam Loving, Mr. Jasper Wright and Mr. Abney. Quite a number of persons are reported on the sick list at this writing, among them Mrs. James Dean, Mrs. Adam Loving and littleighter Charlotte, Mrs. Mollie Scott, Miss Vashti Knight and Mrs. Niley. Mr. Charles Coil was run down by an automobile Sunday, December 12, and two bones of his left leg below the knee were broken. Miss Vanshil Knight is seriously ill with typhoid fever at Central hospital. Mrs. B. Vole and Mrs. D. Belle were on the sick list this week. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School is preparing for a Christmas program. Everett Wharton of Nicodemus is visiting her relatives. Rev. J. C Rogers filled his rostrum at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday and preached two very interesting sermons. THE NEW YORK TIMES ing on Sanctification. The whole church was taken off their feet in the way he explained it and we all believe that we can be sanctified and live, with a complete change of the heart and a good mind to think of good things. We agree with Pastor W. Fins. We only wished that more could have heard it. Sunday night his text was: "I have opened my mouth and I can't go back." The church was well filled all day. Mr. S. J. Lewis, the president of the B. Y. P. U. and also one of Ottawa's best Negro mechanics, is now in White Cloud in the blacksmithing business. Prof. T. Simpson's Unique Cleaning Parlor is doing a fine business and Mr. Bud Wilson's blacksmith shop is also doing fine business. There was a good crowd at the A. M. H church on last Friday night to hear the musical recital given by Mrs Mae Caesar Porter of Kansas City, Kansas. She was assisted by Mrs. Charles Williams, who sang a solo, and Miss Faye Wilson Rev. B. R. Ross's wife was on also, Miss Freda Wilson accompanied her on the piano. K * NSAS CITY, KANS. The beautiful sacred cantata Queen Esther, was enacted by talent mostly from K. G., Mo., Tuesday night at Sumner High School for the benefit of the Metropolitan Church Mrs C Lester, as querna, Mr. A. W. Fox as king, Dr. T. A. Fletcher as Haman and Mrs. F. Payne as Zerah did well, but Mr. E. R. Robinson as Mordecal did fine, Dr. Murray as High Priest looked fine, Dr. A. F Radford did well and Mr. John Sto- LINCOLN, NEB ABILING, KANSAS. will as beggar, sang well. All did well and many had nice costumes, the Queen's, Zercsh's and the Proph stesses' were especially beautiful. Miss Harriet Walton led many chooses. The choruses were good. A large, appreciative audience was present. Mr. E. R. Rolinson and Dr. A. F. Radford were the promoters, Miss Randolph the pianist Mr. M. Williams the violinist and Prof. Porter the musical director. Mrs. Brazil of Oklahoma City is visiting Mrs. J. J. Lewis, her sister Mrs. E. Moody, of Mason City, Iowa, is visiting her parents at 941 Washington Boulevard. Mrs. Curtright of Iconia, Okla. is visiting her son, Mr. G. Curtright, at 925 Washington Boulevard. Mrs. Emma Gaines' daughter, of Topeka, is taking the State Census of children and stopping at 915 Everett. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Davis Clark, widow of the late Rev. G. C Clark, was held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Iransom officiating Queen Esther Court turned out in a body, and many beautiful flowers were received. Decreased was a consistent Christian and leaves a daughter and other relatives and friends who regret her demise. Dr. Ollie Goings who was practicing in St. Joe, died and was buried from the Ninth street M. E. church, Rev. McMorris officiating. He was a fine young man and we sympathize with his parents and relatives. We regret to hear that Rev. Smith, at one time pastor of the Ninth Street church, has lost his mind. Mrs. Fannie Smith of Lawrence is here visiting her sick mother, Mrs. B. J. Frye. Mrs. Lottie Williams has been quite sick. Mrs. Marie Wilson is better. Mrs. Dwigging is ill. Mr. Charles Long brought a mammoth pumpkin and squash from California to his mother. The pumpkin is six or seven feet in circumference. LANGSTON, OKLA. Moses Reed was born in Clay county, Missouri, March 16, 1841 Thence he ran away to Leavenworth, Kan., and united with Company P, Eighty third Regiment of Colored Volunteers. After serving his country faithfully for three years he was honorably discharged September 7, 1863. He was married to Miss Sarnah Holland, Oskaloosa, Kan., December 19, 1877. He was a faithful member of the A. M. E church for more than fifty years Friday morning, at about 7:30, calling his family about him, he gave his last advice, telling Osle and Wallis how they must take care of mother, and that he had tried to be a good father and was ready for heaven. He departed thus life December 11, 1915, at 5:55 o'clock a.m., aged 71 years, 8 months and 25 days, having a widow, three sons, two daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. I voice the sentiment of this community, both white and black, when I say that he was one of our most useful, punctual and esteemed citizens. Very respectfully. LUTHIER L. HENDERSON, PH. R. JETMORE, KAN. Mrs. Elliott Harris of Hutchinson, Kan., was shaking hands with us a few days last week. Mr. Noah Reed is quite ill at his home. The Sunday school program for Christmas is under the management of Misses Carrie Burney and Stella Bradshaw. It will be one of interest. Mr. and Mrs. James Board have moved into their new home. The young people will render a program Sunday evening, December 26, under the leadership of Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw. Some of the young people are preparing to attend the Interstate at Hutchinson. OSAWATOMIE KAN. Miss Nettle Dryden visited with friends in Kansas City recently. She spent Thanksgiving with her cousin, Mrs. J. W. Mills, and family, of Butler, Mo., and from there went to Boley, Okla., where she spent two weeks the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Armstrong, returning home December 15. JETMORE, KAN. HOMES CHEAP - Ideal for you can buy at your own ten Every man should own his home these days. Go and see Ed Bass o phone hom, 8000. 8009 East teenth street. He will fit you and give you a chance. 10 Mme Beards WONDERFUL HAIR GROWTH It removes dandruff and stops itin- ing of the scalp and takes out salt kink and makes the hair grow lively soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet 319 S. 10th St. ST. JOSEPH, MISSGLOBE Sue Per Box. Agence 1994 WARRINSBURG, 110. The Modern Priscilla Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. George Davis Saturday afternoon Mrs. Georgia Barnette of Evansville,Ind., was introduced to the club and made some very interesting remarks. After the usual hour of work a delicious two course luncheon was served. The guests departed declaring Mrs. Davis an ideal hostess. Next meeting with Mrs. S. Hendrick. Miss Georgia Barnette of Evansville, Ind., accompanied her aunt, Mrs Marie Anderson, home from that city. She will be here for an indefinite stay. The Masons gave an elegant supper at their temple on time, Saturday night. All who attended report a very pleasant time. The K. of P. lodge and Court of Calanthe elected the following officers for the ensuing term: John Hyter C. C.; Edmund Brown, M. of W; John Brown, V. C.; N. A. Lallard, prelate; R. R. Bonddun, K of R and S.; J W. Cooper, M. of R; F J Crockett, M. of R.; W. Lindsay, M at A. Court of Calanthe: Mamie Cooper, W. C.; Elsie Crockett, W. Inix; R. W. Hams, W L.; J. Will Cooper, M. R. of D; Myrtle Brown, W R. of Actt.; C. Thomas, W Res. of D.; Mary Lindsay, W O.; M. Bowlett, W S D; Mary Warnick, W S. D.; H Halley, W Con.; L. Davis, W Asst Con.; Matilda Hyter, W H.; S Rolling, W P.; M. Bendrucks, M. Lillard and M. Davis, trustees; M. Davis and M. Lindsay, grand representatives. Grand Chancellor Lloyd was a welcome visitor at the Warrensburg office of the Topeca Plaindealer, 410 West Market street. While in the city Mr. Lloyd was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Brown, or West Market street. illion. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor K. of P. of Missouri, delivered an address to a large audience at Warrensburg under the auspices of Warrensburg Lodge No. 46, K. of P., and Satellite Court No. 15. Mr. Lloyd has been on a touring tour of Southwest Missouri and the Ozarks. It was surprising to him to note the great decrease in the Negro population in Rolla, Lebanon, Neosho, Cutler, Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill. In his opinion our people are making a sad mistake in migrating to the larger cities. Among the strong points made by Chancellor Lloyd in his address to the brotherhood and sisterhood here was that he believed there was no better place to discuss important issues for the advancement and uplift of the race than the lodge room. Our Negro men should be interested in public questions and the lodge room is the appropriate place to discuss them. His advice to the young people was timely. Mr. Lloyd was at his best and his encouraging and instructive words will be long remembered by the people of Warrensburg. While here Mr. Lloyd expressed his highest admiration for the Plaidealr and its editor, and was very glad to find the Plaidealer in the majority of homes in all the towns visited by him in the Ozarks. The Grand Chancellor also visited the Howard school and was greatly pleased with the work that was being carried on. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4218 East. This is the nice place to find the candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call--Adv Let The Plaindealer tell you the news of the race that happens in this broad land of corn. WINFIELD, KAN. Mrs. Frank Montgomery is quite sick with the grip. We trust she will soon be out again. Thos. Rhodes and M. Keys were in Wichita last Friday attending a meeting of high Masons. H. G. Holden will attend the Interstate at Hutchinson. Arthur B. Fox, a former Winfield boy, who is attending the State Normal School at Pittsburg, will spend Christmas in Winfield the guest of Chas. Wood. Miss Edna Hogan will spend Christmas with friends in Chanute, Kaa. Miss Josse Montgomery will visit at the home of Miss Mabel Banks during the Christmas holidays. She will also attend the Interstate Literary Society at Hutchinson. Edward Cooper received a large fruit cake from his mother in Harrisonburg, La. Miss Mabel Banks will spend Christmas with her parents at Pretty Prairie. She will also attend the Interstate Literary Society at Hutchinson. Ron. C. It. Bruster, who has been quite sick, is much improved and was able to preach a good sermon last Sunday. ARBONDALE, KAN. The A. M. E. Sunday school is making great preparations for its Christmas tree. Howard K. and Edward S. Foster returned from the University of Kansas last Friday noon. They will spend the holidays at home on the farm with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster and friends. The grammar department of the Camponale school gave a program and box suppl for the benefit of the piano fund. The proceeds of this entertainment were $30. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster were called to Chicago on account of the death of their son, Mr. W. II. Foster. It will be remembered that he was the son of Luiu Odell Foster, fir t wife of Wm. Foster. OTTAWA, KAN. The choir of the the Third Baptist church i going to give two plays, one Christmas night representing the Star of Bethlehem, and the Torchbeasts. The little folks are also giving a play entitled "The Crowning of Ymas." There was a good crowd out at church all day Sunday. Pastor Williams preached two soul stirring sermons. Miss Maud Mace read a paper at the morning service; subject, "Church Pride." It was a fine one and was discussed ten minutes by Mr. Thomas Simpson. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder King presided. The Mission Cree met at the residence of Mrs. M. 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These Women are Success Extend to You MAS OXE RD COLLEGE ONE of the most interesting meetings ever held in Hair and Beauty work was held in Chicago in which some of our foremost women were present, Group 1—Reception given in honor of Chicago Oxford Agents. Group 2—Oxford Agents just before taking a tour over the city. Group 3—Booth at Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee in Chicago, Aug. 22, 1915, in which Pres. Majors is demonstrating his new machine with the assistance of Mrs. Mary Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., who is one of the most prominent women of our race, being Vice-President of N. A. of C. W. C. and also general traveling agent of the Oxford College. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Major's Oxford College of Hair Culture, --- 4246 West Belle Place of his daughter, Mrs. S. Richardson. The children have been summoned. Mrs. Ellen Webster is very ill. Her daughter is here from Chanute. Mrs. E. Crith is here from Chanute visiting her mother, Mrs. Webster. Adah Chapter No. 3 will give a drill on the night of the 27th at the Masonic Hall. Pastor Williams will spend Xmas with his wife at Pittsburg, Kan. She is a teacher in the public school there. PITTSBCRG, KAN. One of the latest events of the season was the cantata rendered Friday night at the city auditorium by the Bethel A. M. E. church choir, assisted by the best talent in the city. There were 35 voices in the cantata. Mrs. H. T. Geeder was directress and Miss Opalen Bradley pianist. Pittsburg boasts the best bass singer in the state of Kansas in the person of Dr. L. N. Biss. As we sat and listened to the sweet voices of the singers our souls were made to rejoice. Much praise is due to Mrs. Geeder and Miss Bradley, for they labored hard and earnestly to make the cantata a success. Mrs. L. E. Beasley spent the week-end with her mother in Girard. A surprise party was given on Mrs. II. T. Geeder in honor of her birthday. The party was headed by Mrs. M. Boylling and Miss Viola Jackson. About twenty-five persons were present and all had a jolly frood time. Mrs. Geeder was presented with a beautiful handbag and expressed her thanks to all for their kindness. Miss Esther Elias and Miss Mattie Bensley are the only colored students in the business classes at the State Normal and are gaining fame a shorthand writers. Among the students going home for Christmas are Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Kansas City, Mr. Fox, Miss Bradley and Miss Woods. Mrs. H. T. Geeder will leave Thursday for Nashville, Tenn., to spend her Xmas at home. Mrs. II. Hopkins is the president of the Baptist Aid Society, and she makes it pleasant for everybody, and especially strangers. When in Pittsburg be sure to visit the Aid. they are doing a great work. The A. M. E. church is doing a great work under the pastorate of R v. Warren. When in Pittsburg, if you are ill call on either of our colored doctors, for we have two of the best doctors in the United States in the persons of Dr. II. T. Geeder and Dr. I. N. Hass, FAYETTE, MO. Mrs. Mattle Bottoms of Arm strong, Mo., and Mrs. Nora Wilisms of Higbee, Mo., attended a musicale here Saturday evening. The rally at the Baptist church Sunday was a grand success. The amount raised was $275. This is highly complimentary to that church Val Blatz ...BEER... Drydale; Missouri L. MAJORS who has broken the world's record in Hair and Beauty Culture has through his SYSTEM inspired many women to enter this line of work. This picture shows a few of the many hundred successful agents in all parts of the country who are making independent livings through the use of MAJORS OXFORD SYSTEM of HAIR CULTCRE. You can do as well—don't delay, write today. Miss Callie E. Gammage, Ittabena, Miss. Miss Julia F. Scott, Birmingham, Ala. Miss Peoria Black, Joplin, Mo. Mrs. Bessie Reeves, Boynton, Okla. Mrs. Mary C. Jordan, Bowling Green, Ky. Miss Muriel Hall Tampa, Fla. Mrs. R G. Berry, Texarkana, Tex. Mrs. Amelia Cyrus, Avondale, Ala. Mrs. I. B McCruthchcon, Langston, Okla. Mrs. Percy Hunt, Leavenworth, Kans. Mme. Field Voting, New York City. Miss Ruth Reed, Chattanooga, Tenn. Miss Valeria M. Childers, Erin, Tenn. Saint Louis, Missouri when we consider that this effort was made without the assistance of a pastor. Such loyal devotion to the church and its interests is praiseworthy. Miss Laura Jackson, representing Western College, Macon, Mo., was in the city in the interests of that school. Rev. V. S. Cooper of Centerville, Iowa, was here and preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Lincoln school is busy with examinati ons this week. Mr. Jack Rains, who has spent the summer at the Soldiers' Home, Lexington, Mo., is at home visiting his family. A high class entertainment was given at the Baptist church last Saturday evening by Miss Mary Pearl Russell, Macon, Mo.; Miss Juanita Richardson, Mr. Isham Richardson and Mr. Leroy Richardson of Armstrong, Mo. The entertainment consisted of readings, orations, and vocal and, instrumental selectios. Rev. Wm. Harrolson of Nowata, Okla., who was recently called as pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist church, delivered two able sermons here Sunday, the 19th. Rev. J. W. Lavender was at his field in Sedan, Kan., Sunday, December 19. Rev. Wm. Harrolson was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Poynter Sunday. Mrs. Edna Conner, who has been seriously ill, is able to be up again. The Mt. Olive Baptist church is progressing nicely under their shepherd. Rev. Wm. Harrolson. Rev. W. Harrolson was the guest of Rev. J. W. Lavender Monday. EATS AT LIVING PRICES SPE JALS FOR SATURDAY LAMB HINDQUARTERS, Saturday. 12c Chuck, coast, lb 10c Boul, 3 lbs. 25c Calif. Hams, Pork Loin Roast, lb. Breakfast Bacon, lb. 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