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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. Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. MIDD, OKLAHOMA. The scribe visited the colored school at Maid, Okla., and was indeed impressed with what met his gaze. A peep at the school will convince all that it is a strong institution. being above criticism in that progressive Kan., and she is one to go out from that to part in shaping the and girls for future Miss Jones attended The Washington colored school at Hull, Okla., is a two story brick and an able coterie of educators are employed, that eminent educator, Prof. Henry Backstrom, being principal. The building is worth $2,000 and there is an enrollment of 100 students, and school work of the best kind is being carried on, the Negro child being given every opportunity. Prof. Backstrom has spent thirty years in the school room and is a recognized educator. He hails from Meridian Academy and has proven that he is the kind of a 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 is a safe leader, and not only tolls in the school room, but everywhere and at all times to uplift the race. His school is one in the front rank, and by delivering the goods the board always appoints him without hesitancy. His opposition melts in front of his true worth. A school man, a Christian worker and a safe leader. He owns a modern home at Guthrie, Okla. Mrs. Backstrom is a woman of rare attainments. She is truly a helpmeet and the success of her excellent husband is due largely to her. They have an accomplished daughter, Mrs. Dr. Jones, who is also a teacher. Dr. Jones is a physician who is fast winning his own way into the front ranks of his profession. Ye scribe was indeed pleased with the visit to Washington school, and just so long as we have men like Backstrom at the head of educational institutions the Negro race will make rapid progress in fighting ignorance. The first and second grades at Washington colored school at Enid are under the care of that accomplished young woman, Miss Sallie V. Floyd, who has been teaching a dozen years. She is a graudate from the Guthrie high school and spent several years at Emporia State Normal, and is one of our many prepared young women. She possesses many attainments and is a true race builder. Possessing a pleasing personality and being a prepared young woman, she is doing untold good for our people. Antile from being a leading educator, she is an unceasing church worker. Such women are a credit to our race. The scribe, while at the Washington school building, visited each room. 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The enclosed closers are a vital to visit our store and look our shoes or our not to "Choser than the Chose." Nathan Clothing Co., Springfield, being above criticism. Her home is in that progressive city, Wichita, Kan, and she is one of the gems to go out from that town, doing her part in shaping the lives of boys and girls for future usefulness. Miss Jones attended and finished Kingfisher high school and Langston University. Her room is neatly kept and she has her children under excellent control. Such women are the kind who make school teaching what it should be, and the race should feel proud of this polished woman. The fourth and fifth grades at Washington school at Unid are taught by that ripe scholar, Miss Gertrude II. Stevens. She has been teaching the young idea how to shoot for eleven years, and hails from Davenport, Iowa, high school, and her finishing touches were received at Langston College. She applies herself and is one of our foremost women teachers, and her work in the school room is above criticism. Such polished women are great factors in helping to wipe out ignorance. Such excellent characters are the ones that our girls should imitate. The race at Enid, Okla, is about to experience a business awakening, as a move was recently launched to organise a Colored Commercial Club, a thing that every town where there is a colored population should have. The leading spirit in the movement seems to be Judge L. D. Banks, the Negro attorney there, who has been a practitioner for many years, and who is an unceasing worker for Negro advancement. Another notable thing is a well equipped musical organization—a 15-piece brass band, the leader being Prof. J. Wuddle, who has spent 45 years in this country and Canada teaching bands. The Enid band, composed largely of boys, and only two months old, rendered a program during the scribe's visit, to a large and appreciative audience, which reflected credit on the boys. It is destined to be a good band. (Aside from a small grocery store, a barber shop, a few restaurants, etc., the race is not doing very much along business lines. There are many good homes, well kept, and the leaders are toiling to make the colored citizenship all that one could expect. Our people are employed by the railroads, in shops, at depots, etc., and not a few find something to do in hotels, etc. All had a warm welcome for the Plaindealer's pen pusher. Educationally, religiously, etc., we are doing very well, but there is room for great improvement along all lines. As our citizenship grows our people are growing along the lines of endeavor. The Paindealer is the largest circulated Negro newspaper that goes to that town, and from now on weekly letters will appear, and the paper will be sold on the streets, giving some Negro boy a chance to pick up a few pennies, and aso a primary teaching in business. A. MISS SALLIE V. FLOYD, One of the teachers in the Unid. Okla, colored city school and one of the race's accomplished young women. She is an unceasing worker for race elevation. ```markdown ``` Mr. N. G. Glover is a new acquisition to the colored citizenship at Enid This gentleman hails from Hot Springs, Ark., and is a recognized bath house man and masseur, and has charge of the Enid Springs bath house, a very responsible position. His broad experience is why he holds this job and his patrons are all whites, and some of them are among the best people there. THE NEW YORK TIMES REV. W. L. HUM, HREY, The popular Baptist minister at Enid, Okla. This God sent man is doing much for the race and will hereafter act as agent in his town for the Plaindealer. Such men are great factors in race elevation. ```markdown ``` One of our stunch friends at Enid is Mrs. Lyola Marie McPall an excellent little widow and one of the strong women in the Baptist church. She is industrious and an excellent conversationalist. She keeps abreast with the times and knows how to be pleasant. Our old friend, Mr. Robert Hayter, at Enid, who is a full fledged race man and who is employed at the Garfield County Bank, has recently been promoted. He now collects all moneys, such as drafts, etc., and some days he handles as much as $30,000. He has won the respect and confidence of the bank officials and they have increased friend Hayter's salary. This gentleman is a painstaking employee and his promotion is due to the fact that he does his whole duty. Such men as Mr. Hayter are the ones whom the young Negro can 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. His wife owns 80 acres of good farm land near Dover. Mr. C. E. Graves one of our true friends at Enid, is employed as fireman at four different places in his city. He owns a 40-acre tract of land, and is a thrifty citizen. Mr. Graves and his family are readers of the Plaindealer and believe in paying for it. Mr. A. Burns, a tonsorial artist of years standing, and an old Texas boy, is doing a thriving business at Enid, in his barber shop at 212 N. Main street. He halls from the capital of Texas—Austin—an belongs to that class in the race who believe in doing things. "He is a barber for your whiskers," and being a knight of the parlor and atrop that believes the goods people are ideal in their patronage. Mr. Burns owns the only shop for colored trade at Enid. Yourcribe found quarters at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Washam, who are among the leaders of the race at Enid. Their home is a good one, furnished in nice style. Mr. Washam is employed by the Oklahoma State Bank, where he has worked for five years. They have two daughters—Mrs. O. H. Penny of Boynton and Mrs. Nellie Yancy of Chicago. The Washams know how to treat people and have numerous friends. These folks own the little blue hen which for three years has been laying freak eggs. There are three dozen eggs, and on them there are soldiers, Master on ass making Illis advent into ferrugalen, the shepherd and the sheep, and many other things which are startling. Thousands of people have visited the Washam residence and have looked at the eggs with astonishment. The scribe wasn't satisfied until he behold the wonders. These eggs are worth going mills to see. The Oxford Hotel, the leading place at Enid, has for a chef Mr. Warner Page, a colored man who is recognized as one of the best J PROF. HENRY BACKSTROM, Popular principal of the Enid, Oklahoma, colored city school, an experienced teacher who is loing great work for the race. A write-up of his school, etc., appears elsewhere in the Plaindealer. --- along his line. He has followed his trade for fifteen years and he knows cooking from A to Z. Mr. Page is a Christian gentleman and believes in the colored man doing something. His wife is a former Toneku girl. One of the older colored citizens who enrolled as a subscriber at Enid is Mrs. Mary Hardwell. She and her good husband own their home and are sold people. Mr. Hardwell is an ex-soldier and the government now takes care of him. After 85 years blundering through the world he recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, this good man being converted in a revival held at Enid by Rev. Humphrey, that God sent gospel preacher. These people, though they belong to the old school, are anxious to see the Negro race do something, hence they enrolled as readers. J. B. Rev. L. J. JOHNSON. Popular A. M. E. divine at Enid Okla, and a successful business man. He has accomplished and still is accomplishing a great work for the race. He is a dignified Christian gentleman. ```markdown ``` The Rice residence is one of the best at Enid, furnished in excellent style, and that sweet disposed little woman, Mrs. Rice, makes al feel welcome. Mr. Rice is janito at the Enid National Bank, a position he has held for seven years. These people stand for something and belong to that class who are stifling to make the world better. They worship at Grayeon Chapel, Baptist church. They do not believe in talking so much about the Master, but they believe in doingills will. They own other good property in Still Plant addition and East Oklahoma addition. Such foeks are helping to build a race. A thrifty man at Enidle Mr. J. A. Ware, who is employed by the Chamber of Commerce and is also monitor at the Galta flate. He is identified with the A. M. E. church and is a representative citi- son. His home is a good one, and Mrs. Ware is one of those pleasant women who know how to treat people. They also have some good property in Douglas 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 is 120 years old. She is perhaps the oldest coloured woman living in the world. The Baptist flock at Enid are fed (spiritually) by that Christian gentleman, Rev. W. L. Humphrey, who is serving Grayson Chapel for the second time in his life. Rev. Humphrey has near 100 members and the church edifice is a good one, valued at $2000. Some of the best colored people at Enid are members of that church, and with such a leader as Dr. Humphrey our race will make good. He is a preacher with the Holy Ghost, and in a recent revival several, men and women accepted Christ, among the converts citing a man 85 years old. Just before your sacrifice visited the city the citizens, regardless of denomination, gave him and his good wife a surprise party, at which numerous presents were given these good people. These fools are held in high esteem by all and are accomplishing an untold good for our folks. Rev. Humphrey has been preaching a dozen years and has a long career of good deeds. He is a Southerner, hailing from Tennessee, where he left a good name behind him. He and Sister Humphrey are friends to the Plaindealer. Rev. Humphrey will serve as our agent. One of the leading families of Enid is that of Mr. and Mrs. Goo. Holt, who are firm believers in religion and education. In fact, they believe in the Golden Rule. One daughter, Miss Alice, is the product of Quindar College, and is a very bright girl indeed. Two years she has served the race as a teacher, giving general satisfaction in the school room. There is 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 identified with every move that means race promotion and we are sorry that all our people do not measure up to them. A race man who holds a good position with the Rock Island as depot porter at Enid is our old friend, Mr. S. Young, who has been with the company ten years. He has one of the best homes in that town, also several other lots. He is a man who don't figure that the only thing necessary to keep Negro enterprise alive is hot air, but financial assistance. Mr. Young is not only industrious, but by being economical he is able to bast of a bank account. 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 at Enid for several years and has the confidence of all. His good wife is a member of the Baptist church. That old Roman, Rev. L. J. Johnson, who is able to look back over a long life of brilliant achievements, is now the popular pastor of the A. M. E. church at Enid. With the exception of bishop, he has occupied almost all the positions in the church, and as a pastor he has very few equals. The church has already taken on new life. After serving as presiding elder the required time, the bishop wisely assigned to him his present charge. His home is one of the best in Oklahoma, and the queen in that home is one of the race's best educated women and is still teaching in the city school at Perry. Rev. Johnson is not only a successful preacher, but a business man. In the face of the white man's prejudice, he is conducting a tonsorial parlor for white trade and is liberally encouraged, because he and his barbers are expert workmen and cultured men, doing their work better than the other fellow. Mixing religion and business is one of Rev. Johnson's hobbies, contending that the colored man must be strong in both. He is a safe leader, a fluent speaker, a deep reasoner, a leading churchman. Being a prepared man and blessed with the assistance of such a noble woman as Mrs. Johnson, there is nothing to keep him from welding a great influence for bettering the condition of the colored race. A LAST LOOK AT KANSAS. night while at Wellington. He is a young man who is making good, being employed by Hon. George M. Hunter, mayor of the city and president of the Hunter Milling Company. This makes eleven years Major Blackwell has been with this excellent white gentleman, and by faithfulness to his duties he has won the respect and confidence of his employer. This young man—and he is a young man, being only 34 years old—owns sixteen rental houses, worth approximately $25,000. Six of his tenants are white. He is a money lender, having more than 150 persons in Kansas and Oklahoma whom he has assisted. Mr. Backwell struck Wellington April 10, 1905 with $8 and today he is one of the best fixed colored men in Kansas. Though he has worked hard, this young man has specialized wisely and is a credit to our race. He is well read and is a Christian gentleman, being a member of the Baptist church and a Mason. What he has done other young men can do and we hope that Blackwell's life will inspire others of the race to take hope. He has studied law sixteen years, has a complete set of law books, and was a traveling evangelist for some time. He has two farms in Oklahoma, 120 acres in one tract and 80 acres in the other. He was born at Raleigh, N. C., November 10, 1881. A BUNCH OF RACE BUILDERS Men and Women Who Own Land Men and Women Who Own Land and Are Making Good. The Scribe Visits One of the Best Places in the Land of Promise. (By Theo. Baughman.) Hennessey, Okla., can boast of very cordial relationship between the best Negroes and the best white people, and every man goes for whatever his intrinsic value titles him to—and the black man receives fair play. He receives credit and courtesies in proportion to his real worth. In fact, the whites are ready and willing to encourage the Negro with substantial help. The religious end has not been neglected, and with an approximate population of 400 colored people there are five colored churches, and the majority of the race own homes, and as a rule are Godfearing and are regular church-going people. Commercially, we are able to boast of two colored groceries, owned and operated by Mr. Edward Johnson and Mr. I. S. Nicholson, respectively. Doth carry neat stocks and are in their own buildings. There are three restaurants, the two gentlemen above mentioned and Mr. Nathaniel M. Phillips being the proprietors. Professionally we have Dr. Moore, who is the practising physician at Hermesey. From a secret society viewpoint, there are the Masons and Odd Fellows, with their auxiliary. The Old Fellows own a $1000 meeting place. Mr. W. S. Price, a thrifty colored farmer owning 160 acres of land, has been elected by the stockholders as general manager of the Farmers' Union gin, practically owned by whites. Hennessey is surrounded by many substantial colored farmers, and below we give the names of some of them and the number of acres of land they own. All of these people have improved farms and are firm believers in Negro education, etc. Mr. Robert Tutt, a retired farmer who now lives in the city in a modern home, who owns 915 acres of land, and three houses and lots in town. About the only thing this good man and his excellent wife do now is to look after their large property interests and their extensive loans. The success of these people is due largely to Mrs. Tutt, who is one of the race's shrewdest business women. She was formerly Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Oklahoma, a position she filled with much distinction. The Tutts are the heaviest property owners of the race in the county. Mr. Samuel Hampton is another successful farmer who lords over more than 200 acres of rich soil, well cultivated, and he is in that class of up-to-now tillers of the soil. Below we mention men and women who, like Mr. Hampton, are bringing things about: Moers. Handys. 650 acres; Taylor. 340 acres; Coles. 160 acres; Sidney Anderson. 160 acres; Moes Robb. 160 acres; Mrs. J. M. Hnvden. 80 acres and heavy property interests in Topeka; widow of T. J. Ratchiff. 640 acres; E. W. 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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. MERRY CHRISTMAS. The Plaindealer wishes to extend to each and all a happy, prosperous Christmas. Here in this land of plenty there is no reason that all should not be made happy, and we believe that ample provisions have been made to make glad the hearts of those upon whom misfortune has laid her unwelcome hands. Christmas is the happiest day of all the year. It is a day of joybells and gift-giving; the one day that pauper and prince, friend and foe, all smile and greet each other cordially. The spirit of forgiveness predominates the bitter feeling of yesterday, only to return on the morrow, but this day of days, everybody is drunk with the feeling of goodfellowship. Truly it must be Christ's birthday, and we believe that on this day his spirit walks among men. Again we wish all a merry Christmas. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Rev. Henry H. Proctor, D. D., a noted divine of national reputation, who has traveled extensively in foreign 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 Courtland avenue, Atlanta, Ga, has just closed a great union revival meeting in this city. It was through the instrumentality of the Rev. A. E. Rankin that this noted and most wonderful disciple of God was secured. It was only for one brief week that his services could be secured, yet much powerful good was accomplished. Thirty-three or more souls were saved, and not only the churches but the community at large received such an inspiration and encouragement and uplifting for good that it shall never be forgotten. Dr. Proctor was only permitted to go upon making the solemn promise that he would soon return. The people of Springfield are anxiously awaiting his return with extended arms. Rev. R. J. Robinson of the A. M. E. church very recently visited his members in the northeastern rural district. He was accompanied and directed by Mrs. Mary Foster, one of his members. Rev. W. H. Young departed Thursday night to attend the funeral services of his father, Rev. N. H., Young of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Madam Lucas of Kansas City will give a vocal recital at Pitt's Chapel W. E. Church Thursday evening. Misses Ethyle Jackson, Effie Oliver, Agnes Hogan, Hazell Bedell and Ruth Perry vry recently royally entertained in honor of Miss Caroline 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 ice 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 will visit for a week during the Christmas holidays. Miss Roba Watson will spend the festival week with Mrs. William Roberson. We hope that these ladies' visits may be very pleasant ones. Miss Gussie Lenore has been on the sick list for about a week, but is now improving, we are glad to note. Mr. Baalam Lenore is still confined to his bed and is very low. Mrs. Mary L. Williams and daughters entertained the Morton sisters of Kansas City with a very elaborate course dinner. Mrs. Lydia McElhaney, Miss Myrtle Morton, Miss Everetta Morton and Mrs. Georgia Abernathy of Kansas City attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Lucy Whitell. Mrs. Kittle Coker, a relative, also attended. Mrs Whitsell was buried from the Pitts Chapel M. K church, Rev. A. J. McAllister of fascinating. The services were sad and impressive. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Miss Parthenia Robinson has returned home after a five months' visit in St. Louis, Sedalia, Sweet Springs and Marshall, Mo. Mr. Robert Taylor of Hughesville, Mo., visited Miss Parthenia Robinson and left Wednesday for home. Mrs. Wm. Robinson of 417 Minor street has been somewhat indisposed for the last two weeks with the girl. Little Beatrice, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, up at a delightful evening in entertaining her little friends December 4, the occasion being her birthday. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Miss Georgia Mac Robinson entertained in honor of her 18th birthday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, December 7th. The rooms were beautifully decorated in colors of green and red and cupids. Many handsome and useful gifts were received. The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Stenton was a most uniable hostess to her club, the Ladies' Pleasant Hour Embroidered Club. A large number were present and a general pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Stenton served sumptuously an elegant three course menu. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Anne Cook as hostess on Weaver street. This meeting will occur in Christmas week and the main feature will be an exchange of gifts from the members to each other, each member giving and receiving fourteen gifts. This club certainly has the Christmas spirit, and may it prove a deligihiful evening and one to be long remembered. Mr. Grant Haywood still continues 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 is looking fine and reports his time profitably and busily spent. Miss Ethyle Bernice Layton returned from Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Sunday morning, to spend the Christmas festivities with relatives and friends. Miss Layton will complete her course, the normal, about February. We hope for her unlimited success. A number of young ladies and gentlemen greeted Miss Layton and spent Sunday afternoon enjoying her hospitality and company. Miss Doris B. Cooper was hostess to her club Saturday afternoon, December 11, and Miss Geneva Vickers was hostess to the same club, the L. H. club, December 18. Both afternoons were pleasantly and profitably spent. Messrs. Ernest Curtus and Landon W. Smith of Kansas University were pleasant visitors at Miss Vickers'. Mrs. Harry Neeley was a delightful hostess to her club, the Ladies' Musical and Literary Club, Friday afternoon, December 17. The club opened with Mrs. D. S. Smith, the vice president, in the chair. The president, Mrs. Maggie Bostic, had gone to St. Louis to attend a wedding. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Mary Foster. The minutes of previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Priscilla Bruce Roll call was responded to with quotations of Christ or Christmas, which were very good. The president left with the vice president two prizes to be awarded for the first and second best quotations, Mrs. D. S. Smith winning first prize, a beautiful string of beads. The second result in a draw between Mesdames Foster, Bruce, McAdams, Vockers, Hardrick and Cooper. Mrs. J. S. Hardrick won, by a lucky draw, a lovely purse. Smithsonian diversion tendered a good program. Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, captain, and Mrs. Lon Vickers, critic pro tem, tendered a good report. Mrs. Neeley was assisted in serving a very elaborate three course menu by her sister, Mrs. Janie Hogan, and Miss Ruth Perry. Miss Agnes Hogan for the afternoon presided at the piano. The visitors present were Mrs. Reed and Miss Lydia McElhaney of Kansas City and Mrs. Edwina Smith, who rendered a very beautiful instrumental solo. Having spent an interesting meeting, at a late hour the club adjourned. While in the city Rev. H H. Proctor, D. D. preached about twelve sermons, and at the close on Friday, December 17, gave an address entitled "The Black Man's Burden," which was a masterpiece. Rev J. S. Dorsey is recovering nicely, but is not yet strong enough to be about Mrs. J. S. Dorsey superintended the buthering of a 500 pound hog. The closing exercises of the schools were witnessed by many visitors, who spent the afternoon of Friday, December 17. visiting the high school and grade schools, enjoying the various programs, etc. which had been especially aranged. Now may Santa Claus not overlook anyone, not even a teacher, for pupils and teacher have all in bored faithfully and must be re-sterbed by dear old Santa. 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They have recently renovated, added hot and cold baths. The place is easily worth $10,000. Mrs. Reed is one of our courteous women who, by her sweet disposition, makes all feel at home. Mr. Reed owns a five-table billiard parlor which is patronized by many of the race. His smoke house contains all the leading brands of cigars, tobacco, cold drinks, etc. 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 are friends to Negro enterprise and believe in co-operating with any one who is helping the race. They have a son who is a student at Tillotson College, Austin, Tex. Mrs. Susie E. Carter is still in the boarding house and rooming house business at 602 South Second street, Chickasha, Okla., where she is enjoying 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 is carrying a neat stock of groceries. Mrs. Carter owns the Elite Tonsorial Parlor and Smoke House, where he also enjoys a nice trade. These are the heaviest property owners among the race and TOO COMFORTABLE "I don't believe I'll take that gown, after all." "Why not?" "It feels too comfortable on me to be stylish." BAD PLAY Anne Jorra The Plaindealer true race lovers. For years Mrs. Carter has helped our people and you will always find her doing her part towards deserving Negro enterprise. The Farmers' Cafe at Chickasaw, Okla., of which Mrs. G. A. Jones is proprietress, is still doing a thriving business and the reason is easy: this good lady treats the public right. In connection with her restaurant, Mrs. Jones carries a stock of candies, fruits, nuts, tobacco, cigars, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Jones own a good hom and are Plaindealer friends. It was our pleasure to meet Mr. Jack Jackson, a property owner at Chickasha, during our recent visit. He is employed by he Rock Island, a position he has held for 14 years. He has a nice home and is a man well liked. He is entertaining his niece, Miss Lettie Jackson, a popular young lady of Tulsa, Okla. These people will read the Plaindealer hercafter. 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 Rock Island Coal Chute gang. By giving general staisfaction he has held his position for a dozen years. Mrs. Fletcher is convalescing from a serious illness. These are truly good people. It was a pleasure indeed to visit that strong race man while we were in Chickasha, Okla., in the person of Hon. L. W. Christian, who for 30 years has been a cotton grader, and who is recognized as one of the ON THE ROAD STAGE ENTR PHIL JORGE Fb Grade I believe Edith's dance singing) country's experts on cotton. He owns some valuable residence and business property at Chickasha, and through the summer conducts business, but during cotton season is a cotton grader. He is a Shriner, 33rd degree Mason, U. B. F., Knight of Sythias, and is one of the leading men in the ranks of these orders, and counselor-at-law, has located at Chickasha, Okla. Mr. Fortune has practiced law for four years and will practice in supreme and superior courts. This gentleman was Deputy U. S. Marshall of the Indian Territory for 17 years. He should succeed a Chickasha. The scribe will work this town thoroughly after the holidays. Among the good homes the traveling agent visited at Chcikasha, Okla., is that of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. King. Mr. King is Grand Lecturer of the State of Oklahoma for the K. of P. Grand Lodge and is making good. He is 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 are real like wires around that town. and is considered one of the best posted Masons in the United States Bro. Christian is a member of the Baptist church and is what you may style as an ideal citizen; he believes in the Plaindealer and talks the paper wherever he goes. We found in him a well versed man, and 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 Williams are truly prepared to live and on their farm they have cattle, horses, mules, hogs, turkeys, chickens and everything but children. Mr. Williams, besides his 80 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 are among our best fixed people. Mr. Ernest Williams, a son, has reached his manhood and is a student at Langston. He is a promising young man. Hon. Robt. L. Fortune, attorney JOHN H. BURKE J. T. KING, G. L. 1214 S. First St., Chickasha, Okla. The above is the likeness of a true race man and is a race builder. He will use the Plaindealer from now on and the reading public will have an opportunity of reading some of his articles. He is a man of much literary taste. The First Baptist Church of Chick usha is a good brick, pastored by Rev. D. D. Jones, who has a live membership of more than 300. This good man gave the scribe every opportunity to introduce the Plaindeal er during his recent visit to Chickasha. Though young in the ministry, Rev. Jones is doing a great work. Broad minded men will always make good, and great things may be expected of this Christian gentleman. Mr. W. O. Harris, a practical shoe maker at 618 South Second street, Chickasha, Okla., is 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. Rev. Harris is the pastor of the Church of Gou and is able to claim many of the race as friends. He has a neat little church with a membership of about 45. He is a progressive young man, and has a bright future. Lincoln Schools at Chickasha, Okla., has an enrollment of 400, and seven teachers are used, the principal, Prof. D. M. Lewis, making eight all told. There are three buildings—one two story brick (four rooms) and two frame buildings. This is one of the progressive schools in Oklahoma and the new principal served the High School at Kingfisher as teacher for 14 years. He is a ripe scholar and has surrounded himself with good teachers. His first assitant is Miss Dollie Thompson, Mrs. Grace Dorsey, Miss Fostine Austin, Mrs. I. D. Daniel, Miss Theodosia Jones, Mrs. C. Lancy, Miss Uronia Collins. The school has taken on new life and Prof. Lewis is bringing things about. We need more high class educators in our schoolrooms. One of the commendable features of the Lincoln school is the moonlight school inaugurated since Prof. Lewis assumed the principalship. There are 125 students, ranging in ages from 25 to 80, and we are glad to say a great work is being accomplished, regardless of the old saying: "You can't learn an old dog new tricks." Prof. Lewis has the cooperation of all the teachers under him 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 and are taking hold of the night school with a vim. Prof. Lewis has revolutionized the school work since he reached Chickasha and already the school board is figuring on building a two-story brick, 30 x 120, to be used for manual training, domestic science and art departments. In fact, the plans have been made and the building will be ready for next year's school work. He is a ripe scholar, having received his final touches at the State Normal at Emporia, and he is not only a school-keeper but a sure enough teacher. Another feature of Prof. Lewis' that is meeting the approval of all is that he toils in the church and other fields, helping to build a race. His seven teachers are imbued with the same spirit, and Chickasha now has a school which is a credit to our race. A large number of our people own homes, from the humble cottage to the palatial residence. Among some of the best homes we may mention the following: Mrs. Leahie 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, Ec Dorsey and scores of others. Our men find employment along many lines, but the oil mill employs a larger number than any other enterprise, about thirty in all working there. The compress, freight house, round house, etc., are looked after by Negro laborers. Chickasha is surrounded by many successful colored farmers, among them Ed Williams, Solomon McAfee, Mr. Jackson, James Devold, Mrs. Toley, Shed Taylor, Ben Dorsey and others. Every man, woman, and two-thirds of the children are "joiners" and there are fifteen Negro secret societies at Chickasha, and the only hall owned by any of them is that of the Odd Fellows, a two-story frame building. But, gee, you certainly run up on grips and signs. FEELING BETWEEN RACES. Chickasha has never had any race trouble and there is a good feeling between the races. PHYSICIANS. There are four colored physicians and Dr. Thompson possibly stands at the head. They are: Dr. T. W. Thompson, Dr J. A. W. Bullock, considered the best surgeon in town, white or colored; Dr. Lindsay and Dr. Martin. The two first mentioned physicians are the oldest and are making good. There are good groceries owned by teh race at Chickasha—Rev. H. H. Williams and Mr. James Boyd. There are several others on a small scale. There are several tonorial parlors, pool halls, tailor shops, restaurants, etc., owned and conducted by the race. One of the Palndealer's true friends at Chickasha is Mrs. Cora R. Dickerson, whose husband is employed at the Rock Island depot as porter. These people own a good home and are progressive. They were the first people to marry in Chickasha, white or colored. Mrs. Dickerson is identified with the First Baptist church and Mr. Dickerson is a Christian gentleman. They have six interesting children and are among our leading people. (First published in the Topeka Pistadealer, Friday, Dec. 1, 1916) STATE OF KANSAS, BILAWNEN COUNTY, 88 In the mayor's estate of John Calvin, late of Nahwane County, Kansas, NOTICE OF AUCTIONMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of November, A. D 1015, the undersigned was by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Adjuvant Agent of the Probate Court of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. L. HARRINON, 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. Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHAPTER ASK YOUR G BUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO ASK YOUR GROCER FOR DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO. TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Harris Flats Beds and all other convenience Only the patronage of the reasonable. — (MISS) CLAY H. C. HARVEY, Proprietor Whitlock Brothers 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVENUE One of the Best Places in the REMEMBER TROLLEY LINE between Kansas roads through beautiful and ply by the door of the State Penitentiary Home, Ft. 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Car leave Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights; the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. A. there's Sweetness, Madam Just as we require to convince you of the delicacy of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's no matter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEI GREAT BEND, KAN. amount raised, $14017 quite a surprise to all CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. The rally given at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, the 5th, was quite a success. Rev. Ramsey had the members divided into two clubs, Mr. Jarsel Fancher being captain of Club No. 1 and Mr. Jacob Brown of Club No. 2. Mr. Fancher, with his wife, second captain, and Mrs. Olive Robinson, secretary, worked hard with their corps of workers and raised $72.17. But they had to work hard to boat Club No. 2. Mr. Brown, captain of Club No. 2, with his wife, second captain, and Mrs. Blanche Robinson, secretary, also worked hard with their corps of good workers to keep from being beaten. They raised $87.70. Total MASE WHOLESALE CO. TOPEKA. GROCER FOR IT. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. 621 N. Main Street—First Class Place for Colored Trade—Clean os. Market, DOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing.— THE NUMBER. E. WICHITA, KANSAS. Kansas City ides in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military at sight-seeing places. hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur- o'clock midnight. as every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday night, the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam to convince you of the New-Gold Butter. Try it. ing into hundreds of thou- the country. ty, fine-flavored Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. amount riled, $14017, which was quite a surprise to all. "This was a trustee rally," said Rev. Ramsey, "and I am well pleased with it." LEGHORN, KAN. Mrs. Walson of Dearing still remnns very ill. Her granddaughter. Miss Eva Briggans, is with her. Mr. and Mrs. George Briggans were visiting her mother Sunday. Miss Ada Hollins, Eugene Holins and Clifford Boyd of Independence visited Mr. and Mrs. Orlando McHarland and family Sunday. The many people of this vicinity who have been suffering with the grip are recovering. Mr. Jay Holmins, who was taken very ill while at the home of his mother Mrs. O. McFarland, has sufficiently recovered to go to his home at independence. The young people are rehearing so that Christmas is in which will be given at the residence of Mr. D. Davis. A. J. Treecs, the young people are trying to make their program the best they have ever had, and with the right amount of practice they will be sure to succeed. PARSONS. KAN. Rev. Price is contemplating carrying on revival meetings at the New Hope church after the holidays. The Bowen & Bradley Grocery Store will be the successor to the Pure Food Grocery, at 2101 Corning avenue. The Mt. Pleasant Baptist church held a special meeting last Friday night and Rev. Johnson Brown's license to preach was one of the subjects under discussion. Mrs. Mary Arch has returned home after a short visit in Missouri. Some of the Negros have quit attending the Mckeenodeon since the article appeared in the Plainlander. The city officers are dealing with some of the best colored men, as well as the district court. We have one less to our number now, since death came and took away one of our dear old ladies, Mrs. Dinah Womachy, who passed away last Sunday afternoon after a short illness and was laid to rest on Tuesday. We all regret her death. Miss Florence Arima Dusay, who is attending the State Normal at Emporia, is home to spend the holidays. She says she likes the school work and that she is holding her own in the work. Mrs. Zen Redick of Omaha, Neb. was called here on account of the death of her father, Mr. Zach Boatwright, who died at the Sedalia hospital. Mr. S. O. Clayton, the famous bass singer, is somewhat indisposed at this writing. WEIR CITY, KANSAS There will be a grand Christmas party given at Baker's Hall by the F. C. B. & G. Club December 25th. Come and have a good time. The B. W. Club gave an entertainment Monday night and had a very good success. Look out for Now Year for there will be big musicals and plays given by the B. W. Club at Baker Hall. Please don't forget the time, January 1, 1916. Service was held Sunday by Rev. Wm. Watkins at 11:30 a. m. and by Rev. A. Dillard at 7:30 p. m. Company D gave a supper in Radley, Kans. Saturday and had a good success. Mrs. Rebecca Smith is still on the sick list. Mrs. Bessie James was here on business Monday, December 14. Company F gave a supper Saturday night. Teachers' meeting Tuesday night at Rev. Patmon's. Rev. Sparkman preached at St. John Baptist Church Sunday night. Mrs. Nunnie Harris visited her mother in Pittsburg Sunday. VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK. COLO. Mr. Conway (Punch) Bass, one of the old timers in the district, who has been sick for some time, departed this life on Saturday, December 4th. Mr. Bass had been employed at the Doctor Bar in Cripple Creek for several years before taking ill and was well thought of by all who knew him. The funeral was from the Thompson & Claypool's Chapel. The Rev. J. C. Carter, a friend of long standing, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Pool. Mrs. E. Smithy and Mrs. L. Stevens rendered several copies and quets. Mrs. Smithy sang "He Will Take Care of Me," which was in accordance with the last wishes of the deceased. Mr. Bass leaves a wife and a host of friends in mourn his misse. This paper joins me in extending to the bereaved wife our sincere sympathy. Mrs. John Chimbers, Mrs. Hal Clay and little Hal Clay are reported as being indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Fred Hopkins, who was in charge by a street car some time ago, now what better at the present time. Quite a number of Victor people's were in Cripple Creek to attend the funeral of Mr. Conway Buss on Monday, December 6th. Remember that the first of the year is not far off and we would do well to start the new year by squaring up our old debts. And paying up your debts, please do not forget the paper, as this paper cannot live on promises. ELLSWORTH, KANSAS. We are having fine weather here and everybody is busy preparing for Christmas. Mrs Kathryn B. Levell, Miss Pearl Smith and little Francis R. Grimes have all been on the sick list, but letter at this writing. Mrs. Birdie Gaston went to Wichita last week and accompanied her grandmother from Texas to Ellsworth, where she expects to visit her laughter, Mrs. Elizz Smith. Mrs. Birdie Gaston and her sister, Miss Ella Smith, were on the sick list, but are out now. A group of the young ladies of Ellsworth spent Saturday in Salina shopping. Revs. Samuel McKay, Nelson So well and Mr. John Porter of Russell came down and were initiated into the York Lodge of Masonry of Ellsworth, a young thriving lodge of Western Kansas. Rev. Robert Cox, pastor of the Second Baptist church, preached two wonderful sermons here Sunday. Mrs. Kathryn B. Levelt was called to Strong City a few days ago on a very sad occasion. Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Frazier received word that their daughter, Mrs. Joose Frazier, of Kansas City, was in the hospital with a broken leg as the result of a fall in a cellar. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. Fred Smith and Miss Dolde Cippenter spent Sunday in the country, also Mr. Granger Brooks. Mr. Frank Taylor is out at Gorham, Kansas with a railroad grading gang. The A. M. E. church has installed electric lights in their church and paid by the Christian Endeavor League, which shows and proves to the world that they are living in the modern and progressive age and also proves that we should fix up the house of God. Rev. Knight of the A. M. E. church will preach here Sunday. WINFIELD, KANS. In memory of the late Booker T. Washington, memorial services were held Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Both old and young participated in the program, which made it a day of inspiration and led all to believe that "The men who served their God most served their country best." Morning's Evercizen. Scripture Reading—Rev. Brewtner. Prnyer—Wm. Harris. Booker T. Washington an Uplifter of Humanity—Frank Montgomery. Instrumental Solo—Mabel Banks. Booker T. Washington Among His People—Wm. Harris. Vocal Solo—Josie Montgomery. Booker T. Washington's Struggle Through Slavery-Dan Fleming. Afternoon Exercises. Dr. Washington as an Educator— Herm Holden. Instrumental Solo—Mattle Campbell. The Work of Booker T Washington—Edward Cooper. Instrumental Solo—Alma Cottom Evening Exercises. Song, "America"—Congregation. 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, "Dr. Washington's Struggle for an Education"—Lela Baldwin. Vocal Solo—Mrs. A. Monroe. Reading, "The Sands of Time"—Mrs. S. Keys. Paper, "Dr. Washington as the World Knew Him"—Ruth Lee. An original Poem dedicated to Dr. Booker T. Washington—Miss Pearl Harding. Instrumental Solo—Charles Wood. Paper—Mrs. J. R. Broyn. Song, "Don't Grieve After Me," an old fashioned melody that was sung at Dr. Washington's funeral. Sung by the congregation. Miss Myra Franklin was the gracious hostess Monday afternoon, honoring her sister, Miss Lorena Franklin of Kansas City, Mo. The afternoon was devoted to social conversation. At 5 o'clock refreshmen were served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franklin en- tained eight guests Thanksgiving at 9 o'clock breakfast in honor of their daughter, Miss Lorena Franklin Mrs. Anna Johnson and Miss Belle Sunders entertained Tuesday evening for Miss Lorena Franklin. Eight guests were asked to spend the evening with the guest of honor. Misses Lorena Franklin, Amilda Brown, Mrs. Roy Williams, Illian Franklin and Gertrude Nichols were guests at an exceptionally pretty six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening given by Mrs. Lucy Nichols. Leon Nichols is working in the city as there is not much to be done on the farm at present. Rev Brooks, Presiding Elder of this district, came to Winfield last Tuesday on business. free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of LARRAGAN SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. MAIL SEND MU Address A BEAUTIFUL READ OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if our will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the curliest head of hair. 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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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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. 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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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