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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Ask Yourself What You Accomplished the Past Year, Then Start the New Year With a Determination to do More Notes Gleaned in Other Cities Seventeenth Year. No. 52. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Seabron-Aldridge Nuptials. One of the prettiest military weddings ever witnessed in social circles here occurred in Junction City on November 25, Thanksgiving evening, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Aldridge, 714 West Tenth street, when Miss Mollie Mae Aldridge was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Emerson C. Seabron of Ashville, North Carolina, at eight o'clock. Mendelssohn's wedding march, played in music's sweetest and softest melody by Miss Ruth Williams. Mr. Walter Davis sang to a solemn and hushed audience of two hundred, "Oh, Promise Me." After the solo the bridal party came in to those most touching strains of Mendelssohn. Eight little ribbon bearers preceded the bridal party and arranged themselves in a semi-circle, awaiting the approach of the bridal party, holding to streamers of white ribbon. Mr. Roy Coleman, as best man, entered with the groom, Mr. Seabron. The bride then entered on the arm of her father, preceded by little Ernell Wilks Smith, as flower girl, dressed in pure white, corresponding to the costumes of the little ribbon bearers. The maid of honor, Miss Virgul Knox of Emporia, Kan, preceded the flower girl. Miss Knox was becoming attired in yellow satin covered with nun's veiling and beads and carried a handsome bouquet of fall flowers, large yellow chrysanthemums. The bride appeared as sweet simplicity itself, dressed in pure white satin trimmed in nun's veiling and fur. Her bridal veil, reaching the floor, covered her face, which remained covered until the groom claimed his first deserved kiss. The bride also carried a lovely bunch of white chrysanthemums tied with white ribbon and knotted, which reached the bottom of her dress. The groom and best man were attired in military style, the United States uniform with the green cord thrown across the shoulders. Rev. J. A. Broadnax officiated, and his matrimonial ceremony was so well performed and thorough that only God can break it aound. The Aldridge home is large and spacious and each room was splendidly decorated in red, white and blue, and flags covered the walls as a background. The bridal party stood under "Old Glory" with a single large white bell in the center. Every room was decorated to perfection itself under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McElroy, Mrs. Chas. Dade, Corporal and Mrs. Bowman. A dainty three-course luncheon was served to the waiting crowd of two hundred. Mr. and Mrs. Seabron received from cut glass, china, silver and linen, to a rattler and doll baby. Many were the presents, both costly and numerous, from friends all over the country. The bride, Mollie Mae Aldridge, is one of Junction City's most esteemed and cultured young women, respected by both white and colored, and was a teacher in Oklahoma for five years. The groom, Mr. E. Seabron, is an enegetic, worthy young all. The young couple have the best wishes of friends over the country. They left Monday for the West and will be at home to their friends after December 8th, at 714 West Tench street. The out of town guests were as follows; Kansas City, Miss Minnie Lou Tucker; Emporia, Kun., Miss Virgil Knox and Mr. Archie Knox; Salina, Kun., Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson and daughter Mae, and Mrs. Sarah Henderson; Parsons, Kan. Miss Lillian Payne; Manhattan, Kan., Mrs. Prof. Freeman, Miss C. Alexander, Mrs. Dawson, Miss Robert Brown, Miss Alberta Smith; Leavenworth, Miss Jones; Hutchinson, Miss Perkinson; Clay Center, Mrs. Ramsey and three children; Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stroade. LOUISIANA, MO. Rev. L. R. Grant, pastor of Wesley chapel, had a college night December 21 for George R. Smith College and a very elaborate program was rendered under the auspices of Mrs. Ida B. Goin, which was very nicely arranged. Mr. Mackey, one of Uncle Sam's boys, made the principal address. There was collected $5 or $6 in money and about a barrel of preserved fruit. Mrs. C. P. Covington, superintendent of the Nitah Street church, had her Sunday school rally December 19th. The following were the speakers; Prof. Matthew Cocksfield, Hon. C. P. Covington, Rev. L. R. Grant and Dr. I. E. Moore. We are indeed glad to see the president of the Excelsior Alliance, Rev. Howell, up again. We all mourn the death of Aunt Harriet Clark, who passed away on December 17th, at the age of 101 years. Rev. R. E. Gillum, superintendent of the Mexico district, preached for Rev. L. R. Grant Friday night, December 17. The sermon was very logical. Prof. and Mrs. Warren Scott are spending the holidays at home with their parents and friends. Miss Christina Irvin, who is a senior student at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, is here spending the holidays with parents and friends. If you like the Topeka Plaindualer, which stands for decency and race progress, please give Dr. Moore your subscription, $1.50 per year, as I must collect from you that I have had trial copies coming to. We hope Miss Palestine Hobb will have a speedy recovery. The members of the Sixth Street church have put on new steam since they have gotten their new pastor. May they continue. --- LA JUNTA, COL. One of the pleasant affairs of the week was a party given by Mrs. Willis Jones at her beautiful coun- tory home in South La Junta, in honor of her sister, Mrs. J. H. McCormick, of Garden City, Kan. Those present were: Mrs. John Marshall, Mrs. Harry Badgett, Mrs. Winchester, Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Scott, I. McCracken of Newton, Kan. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Lofton, Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Renda, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Baleman. After a delicious two course lunch was served all departed declaring Mrs. Jones an ideal hostess. Mrs. J. H McCormick of Garden City, Kan., was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Willis Jones Mrs. McCraken of Newton, Kan., was here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ray. Mr. and Mrs. Ray are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Grant have gone to Missouri to spend the holidays. Mrs. W. E. Williamson and little daughter spent Christmas with her sister in Hutchinson. Mr. Willis Jones spent Christmas in Kansas. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Williams and Mr. Clarence Maddux were the queen's of Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Shinner at Christmas dinner. EL RENO, OKLA. Just to let you know that the beautiful city of love, which is El Reno, is still on the map, and having not seen its name in print for a while, I thought I would let you know as Daniel Webster once said, "Thank God, we are still in the land of the living. Sorry Baptist church has been holding a religious revival all the week under the auspices of the Rev. Road, pastor, lately of Kansas City. The meeting, which was quite a success was brought to a close Christmas eve. At the final meeting there was a triangular debate; subject TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 31, 1915 Which Is the Greatest Temptation to Man, Money or Women?" The accession of the judges was unanimously in favor of the fair sex. Mount Moriah and the A. M. E. church held a Christmas tree, which was a success. Miss Frankie Parks is at home spending the holidays. Mt. Moriah gave a concert Thursday night which was largely attended. Mr. James Moore and Mr. John Carroll, head porters at the Rock island office, are happy because it is Christmas time and they have been very lucky in collecting souvenirs in the shape of money tips. HAMILTON, MO. Rev. Swader, our pastor, was with us on the second Lord's day in November. We had a glorious time praising God. The Sunday school program under the management of the superintendent, Rev. Reynolds, was quite a success and $4.10 was realized for the school. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Emma Mason, rendered suitable music for the occasion. Rev. Anderson of the A. M. E. church was present and expressed himself as well pleased with the program. He has been rallying his people to raise money to move his family from Kansas to the parsonage at Cameron, Mo. He succeeded in raising quite a neat sum. He visited Lincoln school on two occasions and expressed himself as being highly pleased with the work being done there by Prof. Reynolds. He is a graduate of Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, and is a scholar and a gentleman. Our pastor, Rev. Swader, failed to be with us on the second Lord's day in December, he being ill with the grip. Rev. Reynolds supplied for him that day. He is still ill at this writing. We hope for him a speedy recovery and that he will be able to be with us on the second Lord's day in January. Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Parksville, Mo., stopped over on their way from Chicago and visited relatives here. Mrs. Bottice Campbell is spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Bettie Johnson, Mr. Campbell is working in the mines at Higginsville, Mo. Mr. I. Johnson is working in the mines at Des Moines, Iowa Mr. Julius Butts and Mrs. Jane Sales were married on the 19th, Rev. Anderson officiating. The Sunday school had a cross beautifully trimmed, and the church trimmed to match, on Thursday evening, and Santa remembered the children with Loxes of candy, etc. As each child came forward to receive his or her gift they recited a quotation from the Bible, which was quite impressive, as many were upon the birth of our Savior. The choir again rendered suitable music for the occasion. Misses Lucile, Beatrice and Mabel Harris and Misses Ruth and Bertha Pryor and Mrs. Hade Pryor left for Kansas City Friday morning to spend the holidays. John Owens of St. Joseph was visiting his mother and shaking hands with old friends a few days ago. Lincoln school is now enjoying a holiday vacation, to commence work again January 3. The pupils certainly enjoy the basket ball and hats. GODFREY, ILL. Miss Clara Evans returned from Terre Haute, Ind., where she visited her sister, Mrs. Wm Myers, and on December 20 she was married to Mr. Doney Peres of Alton. Lincoln Freeman and sister, Miss L. M. Freeman, spent Sunday, the 19th, in Jerseyville, the guests of Miss Evans. Mrs. Florence Giocene Cannon continues to improve, we are glad to report. A pound party was given for Rev. G. Grant, pastor of the Baptist church, on the 22nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hawkins. Mrs. F. D. Wyche of Bloomington visited with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Freeman, and was the dinner guest of Mrs. George Hindman Myers on the 21st. Mrs. Wyche left on the 23rd to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Hougland, in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Blanche Bell has returned from Fort Scott, Kansas, where she visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Myers, and reports having had a fine visit. We are very sorry to learn that Ilon, and Mrs. Nick Chiles, our old friends, are numbered among the sick. We wish for them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Holbert and daughter Della spent the 22nd in St. Louis. LOUISIANA, MO. Mr. Arthur Crow of Clarksville, Mo., the Ice and Coal man of his city, was united in matrimony to Miss Mabel Cox, who is a school teacher of public school at Clarksville, Mo., by the Rev. W. M. Daniel at the home of the pastor, December 23. Mr. C. R. Roberson of Clarksville was in the city last week. Mr. W. G. McPike recently of Minneapolis was a caller at the office of Dr. Moore last week. Rev. Jas. L. Washignton, who was at one time known as the "Boy Preacher," is in the city and preached Sunday last for Rev. W. C. Howell. He is also representing the S. K. Garvin Reality Co. While in the city he is in office with Dr. I. E. Moore. This young man is a graduate of Ottawa University in theology. We wish for him much success. He has sold five or six lots of to city of Nowata, Okla., to people of Vandalia and also expects to close several deals here son. We are all watching Rev. Howell, we think he will get off soon. Te Baptist church gave a program under the auspices of the D. Y. P. U. The program was very nicely arranged with the president of the Ministerial Alliance appearing twice with his favorite selections The three churches under Rev. Howell, Lomas and Grant each had their Christmas tree. The children wereq all well pleased. There wereq a few counted goals handed out. The Dunbar Jubilee entertainment under the directorship of Dr. Moore assisted by Mrs. Ida B. Goins, was quite a success. The program was as follows: Chorus—"Dar's a Jubilee," led by Mrs. Ida B. Goins. In location, by Rev. L. R. Grant. Biography on Paul Laurence Dunbar—By Mrs Goins. Who u. "Haliclujah," led by Miss Ella Hawkins. Reading—"The Colored Soldier," Mrs. E. Franklin Instrumental Solo—"Swanee River," ou. King Davis. Reading—"Kentucky Watermelon," M. Chas. King. Solo—"When the Corn Pone's Hot," Miss Signor Nelson. b. Miss Dora Scott. Chorus—"Roll, Jordan, Roll," led Remarks—D), I. E. Moore Instrumental selection, Miss Maud Nelson. Miss Emma Gary of Parsons, Kun, was also a participant but was call-home on account of the death of her grandfather, which we regret. The Tulip Social Club gave an entertainment December 22, in honor of Miss C. S. Nevels of Bruce, Industrial School; Misses Maud, Mabel and Sygnor Nelson, Misses C. Brom, A. Tucker and C. Irvin, who are students of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., Miss Hannah Anderson of St. Louis, Miss Robt. Cole of Omaha, Neb., Mr. Fred Williams, Mr. and Miss. Walton of Parsons, Kann, Mrs. Duy Hurches of Clarksville, Miss Hella Cimmerman, Mrs. Lucy Tolbert and Verne Coleman. Misses Maud, Mabel and Sygnor Nelson had a number of friends at their home last week to a tea given in honor of Mrs. Beverly of Des Moines and Miss Neveles. Mrs. Tobe Scott of Jacksonville, Ill. spent the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hennison The Christmas tree at Clarksville at Rev Daniels' church, December 28 was quite an elaborate affair. We have at Clarksville a colored embalmer in the person of Mr. Robertson. We wish him success. EVANSVILLE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Jas. T. Roberts, Secretary. Leaves Large Sum to Colored Y. M. C. A. Major A. J. Rosencranz, Evansville's greatest philanthropist, has made Christmas presents aggregating a valuation of $34,000 to three Evansville institutions. Of this sum given by Major Rosencranz, the Y. M. C. A. for colored young men will receive $10,000 worth of property, and $1,000 cash for improvements. The Kindergarten work among coated people will receive four lots and a building at the corner of Gum and Elliott streets valued at $5,000. A special committee appointed by the Central Young Men's Christian Association several weeks ago requested Logan H. Stewart to recommend to them requirements necessary for furthering the work of the Y. M. C. A. efforts among Negroes. Mr. Stewart was greatly assisted in forming these recommendations by Mr. J. D. Cox, chairman of the Board of Management for the colored branch Y. M. C. A. and by the Secretary, Chas. L. Brown. Some of the recommendations submitted by Mr. Stewart were that the leading Negroes of the city pledge $300 for up-keep and the maintenance of the Y. M. C. A. building and grounds to be paid in quarterly payments; that the Central Association guarantee the payment of the salary for a general secretary; that an assistant secretary be employed, and that certain alterations in the building be made to more properly manage the boys' department. The recommendations submitted were adopted by the central board without alteration; the leading Negroes of the city have pledged the $300 necessary for up-keep and maintenance and one-fourth of the pledge is in the hands of the secretary, and now through the generous gift of Maj. Rosencranz, the money is on hand to equip the boys' department, and the institution is free of all indebtedness. Logan H. Stewart has recently been made a member of the Evansville Chamber of Commerce. This recognition comes to Mr. Stewart without his previous solicitation. H. FRANKLIN BRAY EVANGELISTIC CO. IN COFFEYVILLE During the twelve days of meetings conducted by Rev. H. Franklin Bray, D. D., 54 souls were taken in the fold of God. The sermons by Dr. Bray were clear, forceful and indicative of much thought and research, as well as a marvelous knowledge of human nature and motives. He is able assisted in this work by Mrs. Bray and a well prepared company who have dedicated their time, talent and influence to the service. They have been in the work only seven weeks, and in that short time report the following figures: Persons attending meetings, 9,494; converts and persons joining chudches, 124; money raised by the company, $16189; places visited, Emporia, Winfield, Arkansas City and Coffeville. Especially glorious was the conversion of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, aged citizens. The entire church rejoiced when he came forward and said: "I want to tell the whole world how sweet the name of Jesus sounds." Mr. Bowen, a member of the company tools with indefatigable zeal in the saving of souls fairly radiates good will and sunny thoughts. We have a splendid example of Christian training in the daughter, Have Bowen, whose lovely soprano voice when raised in gospel hymns appeals to the hardest heart and brings many a contrite sinner to the mercy seat. We welcomed them when they came, for it was indeed well that they have come, and now that they are about to depart we can but say, in wishing them Godspeed: "It is no small task which is yours to do." To go down in the depths and find the soul Of erring man and raise it from the god, Up to its rightful heritage with God Oh, to that task be true. "Oh, many hear but few obey the call of duty in your armor dight, Determined minds to struggle for the right, No earthly sin or vice can e'er apall The soldier born of Christ. God bless you all" EVA A. JESSIE. Price Per Year. WLSTEEN UNIVERSITY SHOWS PROGRESS. The work at Quindaro under Pres. H. T. Kualing, is still on the upward road. The enrollment to date shows the largest in the history of the school at the close of the Christmas holidays. The high standard of the work done by the students is now being recognized and appreciated in all parts of the country. The graduates are doing well and are being sought after in several southern states. The commercial department ranks next to hat of Howard University. A course in banking was recently installed and several graduates from the department returned to complete the course. Joseph W. Rollins of Topeka returned from his position in the south to take up this work and is now connected with the Student's Bank. Myrtle Brown of the 1915 class also returned and is assistant cashier of the bank. Several hundred dollars were handled last year through the bank, which does business with a national bank as depository. The Military Department under Capt. Smith, is recognized by the state and is now ready for the first visit of the Adjutant General, who will make an inspection some time in January. The companies are all uniformed, equipped and officers commissioned. The Literary Department has recently been strengthened by the addition of Dr. J. B. St. Felix Isaes, who comes as a ripe scholar and pulpitcer, and who is also instructor in Theological subjects and Latin. The Theological Department is an important factor in the university. The class numbers fourteen, some of whom will complete the three-year course in June. The Music Department is getting splendid results in its work. The faculty of which scored a marked achievement at Topeka in the rendition of the musical affair last month under the auspices of the A. M. K. church. Rev. F. Jenne Peck, pastor. We are in receipt of many expressions from music critics of both races who witnessed the artistic talent of Prof. Jackson, Misses Douglass and Grant. President Kealing who has started on his sixth year as the head of the institution, feels very much pleased at the outlook and hopes that the next legislature will be liberal in its appropriation for Western University and its work. A REPLY. Salina, Kan., Dec. 30, 1915. To the Editor of the Plaindealer: Deer Sir—Concerning an article in the Ellsworth news which was in your issue of December 17, I noticed that Salina came in for her share of criticism, concerning the A. M. E. church pastor, etc. Being a member of the A. M. E. church for several years and a citizen of Salina for 37 years, I feel it a duty I owe the church and the people of Salina to set the readers of the Plaindealer right on the question concerning one Rev. Tyler who was sent from conference last September to pastor Salina and Ellsworth. The resignation of Rev. Tyler was brought about by his not knowing the law of the church, thereby doing things contrary to the church law. To resign was the best thing for him to do. It saved his having to appear at conference next September with a charge of maladministration against him. Salina was never known to send a good, straightforward, Christian minister to his death, but often the other fellow has brought on his own death in Salina. It is strange that Ellsworth felt so badly about Rev. Tyler resigning from them when he was only in Ellsworth twice. He should have been with them more—probably they would have known him better. Our presiding elder, Rev. Brooks, gets his quarterly assessments in Salina, and that is all that is necessary. It is hard to tell by writing who have God in them, or even on the outside of them, but if you go in the community where they live, their lives and their standing in that community will tell what they are. Christianity is measured by deeds, not words. MRS. S. DE PRIEST. Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. ANADARKO. OKLA. and a daughter in the The scrabe met Mr. R. E. Bullett, a thrifty citizen of Oklahoma, residing near Anadarko, where he owns 160 acres of rich land, and his farm is stocked with good animals and his home is a two-story eight-room residence, and one of the best in that section of the state. This property is very desirable, as Mr. Bullett has not overlooked a single detail in beautifying his property. His orchard of apples, peaches and small fruits is also very valuable, furnishing all kinds of fruit. He is a teacher of years standing, having finished Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and is a ripe scholar. Mr. Bullett has taught both in Kansas and Oklahoma, and prior to going to Oklahoma he was a detective on the metropolitan force in Kansas City, Kan. He has recently been appointed the head of the agricultural department of Langston University, Langston, Okla. We have very few men in the class of Prof. Bullett, and he is a teacher who has exercised good judgment and owns some of this world's goods. Upon reaching Anadarko we looked up our young friend, Mr. John Shaw, who is one of the loading colored banners men in the United States. Since our last visit to Anadarko, Mr. Shaw has allowed Cupid to issue him, and he is a very much married man. His home is furnished in an equivial style, and we were not very long in finding out that his wife is a queen in same, being a cultured woman and blest with a sweet disposition, she readily makes friends with all, and Mr. Shaw made no mistake in choosing her as a helpmate. The scribe made this palatial home his "resting place," and he carried away some very pleasing recollections of the welcome he found therein. He visited the mammoth furniture store of Mr. Shaw, and since our last peep at the stock, many new designs of up-to-the-present furniture, rugs, etc., have been added, and in every way this progressive store keeps abreast with the times. Each floor is packed with what the public wants, and judging from the stream of people who visit the same, the goods are what they want and the prices are right. In this store more than $10,000 has been invested. Mr. Shaw is blessed with the services of Mr. Thos. Watkins, who has been manager for seven years, and through his wise management this is one of the largest and best patronized furniture stores in Oklahoma. From the furniture store we went across the street to the Shaw hardware and crockery store, where one will find every conceivable thing in that time. You will find stores from the cheapest to the highest price on the market. In this store Mr. Ed Watkins and Mr. Harry Shaeffer, two white clerks, are employed. Two warecouses are used to store goods, etc., and in connection with the stores and warehouses there is a workshop where all kinds of repair work is done. These stores are as good as any in Anadarko or any other town, and in Mr. Shaw the race has a great business man. His excellent wife is a graduate of Howe Institute, Memphis, Tenn., and she knows how to make one feel at home. The colored school at Anadarko is indeed a live one now, having as principal that cultured woman, Mrs. Polly S. Baucom, who has spent considerable time in the school room. She has truly been a factor in the uplift of our people, and is still dolag yeoman service for our folks. She is grand secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star of Oklahoma and is making an exceptionally strong official. The scribe had the pleasure of visiting her school, and as a principal she is bringing things about. The building, a two-story brick, is neatly kept and the deportment of the children is above criticism. There are 56 students, and Mrs. Baucom is assisted by Prof. W. A. Dobson, a young man with a bright future. Under this accomplished woman the educational interests of the race are in safe hands. Mr. Baucom, her husband, is janitor at the Anadarko National and First State banks, and is a man of much influence. They own a good home and are among the real doers. Mrs. C. C. Clark is conducting a restaurant at Anadarko, in which the public can secure the best of everything to eat. Her place is located near the colored school, and if you desire something good to eat call on her. Two of her daughter, Mrs. M. L. Lewis and Miss Mary M. Harper, are teachers. There is place in the Wellington high school and a daughter in the Anadarko high school. Mrs. Clark is a thrifty woman and a dashing widow. Rev. A. W. Dobson, a minister in the Congregational church, who was one of the first men of our race to settle at Anadarko, and who organized the first church and Sunday school for the race at that place is still pastoring the Congregational church in that city. He has filled the pulpit of this church for fourteen years. Rev. Dobson has been a great factor in race elevation and has educated four sons- Dr. R. A Dobson of Sioux City, Ja.; I. W. Dobson, a cooper, of Toledo, O.; Prof. W. A. Dobson, a teacher in the Anadarko colored school, and A. E. Dobson, who recently passed the civil service examination for the mail service. By judging the above you will see he is a firm believer in education. Rev. Dobson has not been asleep along the line of securing some of this world's goods, and besides a good home owns several valuable pieces of land. In conver- A. MADAM FOLLY S. BAUCOM, Popular principal of the Anadarko colored high school, grand secretary of the O. E. S. of Oklahoma, and unceasing worker against ignorance. Mrs. Biucom is truly a pleasing little woman and is a recognized leader among our women. sation with this eminent man, he said: "The Negro has made rapid progress; that the world will never see the colored man's equal along all lines, all things considered. Pull long, pull strong, and pull together—we'll win." He claims that the church of today is far ahead of a few years ago—in fact, we are progressing along all lines. This man is one of the race's sages, who has delved down into literature, theology and race history, and is one who understands the human family. In 1858 he was drilling, preparatory to the great civil war. When a report came that John Brown had been hanged at Harper's Perry it was a great shock to the country, but it was the starting point to emancipate the Negro. Rev. Dobson remembered clearly when Henry Ward Beecher, the great theological giant, fought with all his soul and energy in the great Plymouth church for this race of ours. It was Rev. Dobson's great pleasure, a few weeks ago, to visit this church while a delegate to the National Council, which met at New Haven, Conn. He also attended the church of which Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis is now pastor. After morning service, Rev. Dobson was carried by General H. C. King to the Beecher lecture room and had the pleasure of reviewing his sayings. He also saw his pulpit and chairs used in the '60s. His pulpit of that day was a large mahogany table, the most striking feature being the spot on which Mr. Beecher stood a little slave girl seat to him from Virginia by a friend, the price being $900, and, while embracing the Negro girl, raised $11600, with which he purchased the child's freedom, and the remainder of the money was used in educating the Negro girl in a college. After remaining in the study until 2 o'clock, Rev. Dobson visited the tomb at 3 o'clock, where he spent one hour in meditation, etc. He also visited the grave of President Grant. KINGFISHER, OKLA. There is always a warm welcome for the Plaindealer's travelling man at Kingfisher, Okla., and the colored citizens are liberal in their encouragement to our journal. There are three good churches, magnificent schools, and in fact the race is a stirring set. The race has a very accomplished colored physician in that town in the person of Dr. D. M. Moore, who is succeeding. This young man enjoys a very --- large practice and is demonstrating his real worth. Mrs. M. F. Molloway owns a good suburban home, located on five acres of good land. She also owns some business property on Roberts street. This little lady is not only a successful teacher, but is a shrewd business woman and a Plaindealer friend. Mrs. Mary Belle Porter, who is a teacher, is also one of our new subscribers. Not a few of our people are employed by various white citizens, and all in all the race is moving on to success. The Maindealer is a much talked of newspaper in that town and we have many warm friends. One of the good residences at Kingfisher in that of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Curtus. Mr. Curtus is the chief chef at the Kingfisher Hotel, the leading white hotel in that city. He has been there four years and has made good His wife is his assistant cook, and since they have been there they have bought a 100 more farm, five lots, and two houses. They have good teams and farm as a side issue. These people are prepared to live, and we need more of the Curtis kind. The hope of our race depends largely on the younger people. Then it is very necessary that our boys and girls should be thoroughly trained. Too much care cannot be exercised in selecting teachers for our various schools. Excellent judgment has been exercised along educational lines at Kingfisher, as one of the best schools in the state located there, and that brilliant scholar, Prof. M. J. Johnson, is serving as principal to the satisfaction of all; in fact, there are very few men who rank ahead of this educator 188 in a schoolman with long years of experience and has surrounded himself with teachers who are doing their whole duly. The building is a two-story brick and the enrollment of this, Douglas high school, is 140. Our teachers are employed: Prof. Johnson, principal; Miss Alfa Hutchison, Mrs. M. I Holloway and Miss Ada Barnett. These teachers are truly interested in the uplift of the race, and toil in the school and out to bring up the standard of Negro citizenship. Your service was extended every courtesy and was indeed impressed at the way the young idea is taught how to shoot at Kingfisher. There are very few men in the two who have don'r one in the mat real albaeer of the race and the country than Attorney Dan 7 PROF F. R. PARKINS The above cut is of one of the race's leading educators in the state of Missouri, and principal of the Holden, Mo., colored city school. This man is the originator of the "Pen-American Trans - Beautonia" and is styled "Missouri's" Famous Parade Manager." He is a live wire in the educational and moral uplift of our race. He is one who will help the Plaindale during 1916. W. Lewis, who has successfully practiced law for 29 years and is one of Blackstone's best versed apostles. For a number of years Squire Lewis filled the position of judge of the county and probate court of Criffenden county, Arkansas, and discharged the duties of the office with credit, and for two years served as clerk of the county and probate court of Kingfisher county the only man of the race to hold such a position. Since his arrival at Kingfisher twenty-four years ago Judge Lewis has made himself felt in the affairs of the county. He has a good residence, five lots, and is just completing a two-story brick business house which he will use as his law office. The building will be used for store, lodge and office purposes. It is a lovely building, centrally located. This man has seen to it that his children received a liberal education. Prof. D. M. Lewis is principal of the Chickasha colored high school; Prof. L. A. Lewis is principal of the colored school at Wansmaker; Daniel W. Lewis, Jr. is manager of Mrs. Williamson rocery store, and a daughter, Miss Sthyle L. Lewis, in teacher of the primary grade in the city school at Dover. This is a family of doers, and all are making themselves felt in the splift of the race. Judge Lewis is a ripe scholar and is imbued with the spirit of do, and his life is one that the young Negro can will afford to imitate. Rev. A. W. Lewis, that old stalwart African Methodist Episcopal minister, had just assumed control at Kingfisher, but judging by his past career his administration will be a success. The church building is worth $1500 and there is a membership of 75 true soldiers of the Sarior. In Rev. Lewis the race has a safe leader and the church will take on new life. The Missionary Society, of which Mrs. F. A. Hurra is president and Mrs. Mattie A. Patterson is secretary, is a live organization and leads much stimulus to the church. Their meetings are always looked forward to with pleasure, as they are interesting. The outlook for the church established by Bishop Allen is indeed bright at Kingfisher. For thirty five long years Rev Lewis has pointed men and women to the throne of grace and he is no amateur when it comes to feeding spiritual food. A half dozen churches have been erected by him and more than one thousand persons have been accepted into the church through his preaching One of the deacons of the Second Baptist church at Kingfisher in Pr W M. King, one of our thrifty men. He will from now on read the Plaindealer. Mr. King is a firm believer in Negro enterprise and figures that the proper way to make them successful is to put some money into them. One of the landmarks in the colored business world at Kingfisher L. Mr. N Neckley who at 224 Roberts street conducts a grocery store, in which he keeps a complete stock representing an outlay of $1,000. In connection with the store he also operates a two-chair tonic salon. Mr. Neckley has been in business for about twenty years. He believes in treating the public r. He own good property and believes in lighting ignorance. The scribe dropped, o. o. Mr. Thomas Wells, who is a history maker at Kingfisher. His property is some of the best in town. He conducts a safe and grocery but his "long suit" is preparing plants of different varieties, which are used by principals' aid of the people of that town, as well as in adjacent communities. He is also on matrons and his own off duty blue ribbons for his excellent tomato. In fact, no one can compete with him when it comes to plants. He is associated with him his son and the term is known as Wells & Son. This man and his wife and nine children are members of P. L. grim's Rest Baptist church. They are not members in music only, but true members. The Farmers' Supply Grocery Store at Kingfisher is a Neooro enterprise that is wisely managed by that excellent widow, Mrs. M. R. Williamson, and is a store that reflects credit on us as a race. The stock has been selected with care, representing an outlay of more than £1000. Her building is a two-story one, the lower floor being used as a grocery store and the second floor as a rooming house. This is a valuable piece of property, and when this little woman's husband went to his final reward she assumed the management, and is making good. She has a son who is in school, and her daughter, Mrs. Briele Hubert, is employed by one of the finest white drug stores in the city. Mrs. Williamson is assisted with her duties in the store by Mr. Daniel W. Lewis. The race is liberal in its encouragement and Mrs. Williamson is doing well indeed. Mr. Wm. Floyd, one of the best pooled shoe men in the state of Oklahoma, and who for years was an extensive shoe dealer at Kingfisher, is still in business, and his workmanship is still causing people to carry their work to him. Mr. Floyd belongs to that class of men who believe in doing something in the material advancement of the country and may be counted on when it comes to race building. Mr. Isaac Curry, engineer and wash-man at the Star stream laundry at Kingfisher, a among the new readers we secured. He knows his job, and by delivering the goods he is able to hold his position with this white arm. A young man, Mr. J. M. Yarbrough, while we were at Kingfisher met the serge and gave him $1.50. His father, Mr. John Yarbrough, owns 320 acres of land and is one of our leading farmers. Mr. Logan A. Jackson, a young colored man at Kingfisher, who own property, has branched out into the commission business and is buying chickens, etc., going and coming. That is the kind of spirit to have, and more of our men should do like Mr. Jackson—"do or die." Mr. Wm. Miles, one of the successful farmers of the race at King-Fisher, and who owns his property, enrolled as a reader while we were it that place. He claims that every Negro in the United States should read the Plaindealer. Your scribe visited the Rev. J. E. Doephars, the eminent Baptist divi- sion, who is recognized as one of the leading ministers in the tuc- tle and who by his eloquence has won many souls for the Master's kingdom. Rev. Douglas has woken the title of B. D., and Boulder College of Colorado, made no blunder in be- towing this honor on that eminent man. A dozen years he has been firing at the devil from the pulpit and for seven years he has been teach- ing, getting his pay from the government. Bro. Douglas has traveled extensively and is one of our best posted men. He is called by many churches, as the people recognize his ability, but his most recent call, from Mt. Zion Baptist church, west of Dennenness, a chir- with 200 members, is in one of the wealthiest colored communities in Oklahoma, the race owning thousands of acres of land. He is our friend and will assist our agen- tive Piccola Ratliff, in that country. The world needs more men like this apostle of the Savior. Rev. Douglas is also the pastor of the Holy Rise Baptist church a Kingfisher, with a membership of about 100. This church is a doing one, prays the pastor and carries out every obligation to the pastor and everybody else. It is one colored church that is free of debt. The property is insured for $1000 and the membership are a live bunch. Mr. J. E. Harris, who for a ten years has served your Uncle Uncle as a rural route mail cur- rentor, is still serving government, giving general sat- tion to the patrons on his route. He is a good residence, two rental houses and several lots. He recent-ly assumed control of the business formerly conducted by Mrs. M. V. Miller, in which he is conducting an up-to-date rooming house, cafe, confectionery, etc. Mr. Harris has renovated the place and is now pre-pared to serve the best of everything. Mr. Harris is the product of the Kingfisher colored high school and is a man full of thrift and will succeed. He is affected by the abil- lishment of the motor roads and is serving temporarily, maintaining the establishment of a per- manent route. He hopes the highest profession and most of our race in the state of Oklahoma is Dr. D. M. Moore, who maintains offices in three towns—Kingfisher Hennessey and El Reno. Howewith patients come from all parts of Oklahoma and Kansas. This is due to the fact that Dr. Moore has convinced the public by his medical skill that he has very few equals, regardless of color. He has made a wonderful record since graduating in 1912 from Flint and the University of Western Tennessee. It is not guesswork with this pill-roller, for he knows medicine and he has been very successful in the practice of the same. The scribe has had occasion to visit the different towns in which Dr. Moore practices and has heard the people express themselves in commendable terms of his worth as a citizen and as a physician. He is not only a good physician, but a broad-minded citizen and is found in that crowd who believe in doing things. ```markdown ``` LAWTON, OKLA. Lawton colored folks are tightening up their "galluses" and going after things with a vim, and our people are opening up stores, buying property, etc., and we expect the future will find our folks taking a hand in the material advancement of the country. Too, we have scores of good friends who love Mr. Chiles and the Plaindealer. About 50 colored families are located in Lawton View addition and about 40 families in Gore addition, besides which there are many colored folks scattered all over town. We secured the services of Mr. M. I. Jones, the rho man, 100 D avenue, as our reporter. See him with your news and money. Real history makers at Lawtor are Deacon W. M. D. Scott and his good wife. Aside from their three houses and six lots in Lawton they own 280 acres of improved farm land. They were early settlers in Oklahoma and have implicit faith in the future of the state. They own five oil lots at Muskogree and two at Taft. At Springfield, Tenn., these thrifty people also own a good farm of 114 acres. They are God-fearing people, and believe the only way is in which the Negro will make it is by living right, buying property, etc. Sister Scott is a Plaindealer woman and preacher. about the paper from every hilltop. Prof. A. A. Williams, who is comfortably located on 162 1-2 acres of good land at Elgin, Ohio., organized the first colored school at Lanton and served as its first teacher. He was an early settler and by thrift and practicing economy is one of our best fixed men in the "land of promise." He is one among the thousands who believe that the Tepeka Plumdealer is the strongest Negro newspapers published and will read it hereafter. Dr. P. S. Gothlings, the only colored physician at Lawton, who has made good in his chosen profession, is a leader who does not believe that Negro enterprise can live on hot air. He enjoys a large practice, his patients being among people reading for hundreds of miles around Lawton. This eminent man is a prepared man and the people are using him, having implicit faith in him. If the race had more men in his class we would ave more enterpriser and they would succeed. Lawton now boasts of an up-to-date cornet band, of which that veteran musician, Prof. Theo. S. Parker is teacher Since the organization of the band, July 14, 1915, rapid progress has been made and it is declined to take front rank as a musical organization. Prof. Parker is recognized, as one of the 1. PROF THEO. S. PARKFR. One of the race's foremost musicians, who plays every instrument in the band. As an instructor he is at the head of his class and his band at Lawton is making good. His musical ability cannot be questioned and we are proud of such a man. country's best instructors. Below we give the roster of the band: Sole B flat cornet, John Lilly; sole B flat cornet, Mack Brown; first B flat cornet, Harzul K. Kyles; second B flat cornet, Foster Smith; also, E. F Gordon; trambones, Geo. Williams, Ruth Coney, Dove Lally; tuba, James Snowden; snare drum, Felix Loving; bass drum, E. Kyles. There are two colored churchex at Lawton. The Baptist Rock has recently called Rev. Reeves, a soul-stirring preacher. The building is of alone, and when completed will not fully $5000. The A. M. B. church is a frame building, and the congregation is now ably pastored by Rev. B F. Rooks, a "son of thunder" and a man who is known for his Christian worth. Spiritually the race is in safe hands. The colored school at Lawton, under the able principalship of Prof. E. H. Cromley, one of our educational giants, is one of the best in Oklahoma. The building is a neat one having cost $1500, and there are 83 chldren enrolled. This young man has demonstrated his true worth and the pitrons of the school love him. His assistant, Miss Mia Victoria Sharp, is a cultured woman and is at home in the school room. These people are doing their entire duty and our colored boys and girls are in safe hands. It is a pleasure to visit this excellent school and note the work being accomplished. The Barton & Russell rooming house is one of the respectable places at Lawton, Mrs. Rilla Russell and Mrs. Leander Barton, sisters, have opened up at 31 B avenue, where the public will be treated right. They will serve short orders at all hours. Mrs. Barton is an expert hair worker and knows the trade from A to Z, and those who desire the best along that line should call on or write her other work is hand-made and as a workman she has few equis. Our old and reliable friend, Mr. J. J. B. Woods, who owns a modern 2-chair place at No. 8 D avenue, in Lawton, is still making good. His shop is the "White Swan," and it is a white swan, too, as the chairs, fixtures, etc., are pure white, making a beautiful place. Ande from himself, Mr. G. W. Chambers, one of the race's expert tonorial artists, is employed. Mr. Woods is not only a good workman, but has studied aB the fine points, and Woods' Tonic is styled among the best on the market. He also owns Woods' Cleaning and Pressing Establishment, operated in connection with the shop. This wide-awake man is also proprietor of Woods' rooming house, and his rooms are always filled. The place is equipped with electric lights, bath and all modern fixtures, and the genial proprietor sees to it that you get "a run for your money." M. W Ray's restaurant, at 28 C avenue, Lawton, is the leading place for the race in the Southwest. Regular meals and short orders can be secured at any old time, and you get food that is cooked right. His lunch counter is a feature of the place, and you can select what you want. His chef is the original II. Byrd, and the polite little waitress in Miss Oertrude Bailey. Mr. Ray sees that his customers get their money a worth. When at Lawton drop in and see him. The "Mistletoe" barber shop, at 22 G avenue, Lawton, is a neatly kept place, two chairs, and real barber work is done. The proprietor, Mr. H. C. Price, has fixed up a swell place for the race, and has the distinction of being the oldest Negro business man in Lawton, having been a business twelve years. He also owns a good home, and has been busy since striking Lawton helping in the material advancement of the town. He is a Mason, Oda Fellow and K. of P., and is one of the oldest members in the Baptist church there, serving as the first trustee of that church. Price is a race lover that believes in encouraging with his money Negro enterprise. His tonnorial artist is Mr. W. G. Graves. When a man is really making good and helping in the material advancement of the country, we believe he should be encouraged. Mr. E. Kyle, a practical tailor, is conducting one of the representative places at Lawton. He not only operates a tailoring business, but also hawy, where old hats are made new. It is not only a cleaning and pressing house, but an up-to-data clothes may be secured. He is assisted by Miss "Baby" Cook, who is some sewer, too, and is the stenographer. Mr. Kyle has been in business six years, which is sufficient proof that this young man is delivering the goods. He is connected with the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias and is identified with every worthy move for race advancement. It is always a pleasure for us to note when some man of our race embarks in business, and it is with special pleasure we make mention of the second-hand clothing place of Mr. M. I.. Jones, at Lawton. In connection with this place he is operating a tailoring business and an up-to-date shoemaking and repairing business. Such men as Mr. Jones, who are prepared to do first class work, will always succeed, and the kind of business enterprises referred to above reflect credit on us as a race. Mr. Jones is ably assisted by his good wife. We met Mr. M. C. James, a deacon in the Baptist church at Lawton, who is conducting a rooming house at 22 C avenue. He feeds well and his beds are all right. As a side issue he conducts a meat market. A new and commendable Negro enterprise to open its doors since our last visit to Lawton is the Gordon Cash Grocery, owned and conducted by Mr. E. F Gordon, and the pretty part about it is that the magnificent two-story building the store occupies is also owned by this gentleman. The stock has been well selected, containing everything to be found in a first class place of this kind. More than $1000 has been invested and the race is rallying to the store, making it a success. Aside from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, another man is employed, and the delivery wagon of the store can be seen going to all parts of the city. Your scribe looked the store over and found it a classy one. The entire first floor is occupied by the store, and in connection with the same Mr. Gordon conducts a feed store. The second floor of the building is used by the different secret organizations of the city. In fact, it is the only colored hall in Lawton. This man has for years been a live one around Lawton, doing more than his part in helping to make us a race there, and we predict for him success. The scribe has a special interest in his good wife, as he has known her since childhood, and can say without fear of contradiction that the race has few women who stand ahead of this good woman. She received her educational training at Samuel Houston College. The Gordon's own a good home and are the parents of two sweet children. They are also real estate dealers and have made good along this line. The Clean Kitchen Cafe, located at 28 D avenue, Lawton, is owned and operated by Mr. Jim McCreven, one of the race's expert chefs, who mixes up that "bring me back" cooking. In fact, this is one of the are ip- and cial got 1930 1830 MUL EMANUEL REED. The above is the cut of one of the race's business men at Chickashap he owns some valuable property and is a stirring man. best places for the race at Lawton to eat. In connection with the same Mr. McCroven is conducting a rooming place and you will not regret patronizing him. paid for the paper to be sent to her daughter near Gathrie. This good woman owns 53 acres of good land and a good house at El Rene. Her daughter also owns a farm of 58 EL BENO, OKLA. Prof. J. F. Ellison is being maintained by the school board at El Reno, Okla., because he is doing his Juty. This young educator has demonstrated beyond a doubt that he is a school man, and the educational interests of the race at El Reno i-nt v-d ts h- e h n of n y n- . d, s n y . M s t o e t h e t e s THE FIRST WEDDING OF THE MARRIED GIRL AND THE MAN THE FIRST WEDDING OF THE MARRIAGE OF JOHN AND MARY BROWN MR. AND MRS. HENRY BLACKNALL. The above cut is that of two of Chickasha's leading who are doing their best in building up the race. The home furnished in excellent style, and Mrs. Blacknall is one. Mr. Blacknall is a business man, conducting a n which you can secure all the leading brands of cigars. He also dispenses all soft drinks. His place is frequent in the race. His wife is connected with the Christian chu to wipe out ignorance. We are glad to claim these people but is that of two of Chickasha's leading their best in building up the race. The man in excellent style, and Mrs. Blacknall in Blacknall is a business man, conducting a firm secure all the leading brands of cigars, uses all soft drinks. His place is frequent wife is connected with the Christian churc orance. We are glad to claim these people The above cut is that of two of Chickasha's leading people and who are doing their best in building up the race. They own a good home furnished in excellent style, and Mrs. Blacknall is a queen in name. Mr. Blacknall is a business man, conducting a Smoke House, in which you can secure all the leading brands of cigars, tobaccos, etc. He also dispenses all soft drinks. His place is frequented by many on the race. It's wife is connected with the Christian church and works to wipe out ignorance. We are glad to claim these people as our friends could not be in better hands. He was surrounded himself with classy teachers who are progressive and have the real interest of the race at work. His better half, Mrs. Elliott is one of the teachers, and Mrs. T. West is another lady who is helping to make the school what it should be. Miss Willis Mae Parks, a graduate of the school, is also one of the strong teachers. We have a good building and Prof Ellison has things under excellent control. I am visiting Booker Washington school will be greatly inspired. These educators are thoroughly trained and we wish all our schools ofuen people to instruct our children. Mr. J. H. Laws, a man of the race, is conducting a cafe and soft drink business at Et Reno. In conversation with him he stated that he was doing very well. Mrs. Dora McClinton is able assisting Mr. Laws. The public will receive a square deal at this, the Cash On Sale. Mrs. A. J. Joseph, who has put El Reno on the map by making pies, ```markdown ``` paid for the paper to be sent to her daughter near Guthrie. This good woman owns 53 acres of good land and a good house at El Rene. Her daughter also owns a farm of 58 acres. The A. M. E. church at El Rano is ably pastored by Rev. R. D. Shumport. He has a nice building with a membership of about 50. This man is not only a gospel preacher, but is an expert tailor, and when he is not administering spiritual food he is doing high class tailor- J. O. C. E. J. Chickasha's leading people and rising up the race. They own a good and Mrs. Blacknall is a queen in less man, conducting a Smoke House, ing brands of cigars, tobacco, etc. His place is frequented by many or with the Christian church and works to claim these people as our friends ng. Rev. Shumpert is doing well. Mr. J. S. West, a man of our race, is conducting a second-hand store at El Itemo. He is also an expert tailor and is doing nicely. This gentleman is blessed with an excellent husband, his wife being one of our teachers. These folks own good property and are identified very much which means race in the scribe visited Mr. principal part of the The Wheeler Tonsorial Parlor, at 10 N. Admiral street, El Reno, is wood and operated by Mr. Will Wheeler. By doing classy barber work he enjoys a nice patronage. In him when you need barber work of the right kind. The Nicholson brothers are controlling the only colored grocery store at El Reno. They have a ```markdown ``` January White Sales Undermuslins Linens Lingerie Towels Corsets Cottons Blouses Beddings Mills Saves Co stock representing an investment of $1000. They carry a little of everything and enjoy a nice trade. These men are among the progressive citizens and own valuable property—an fact it is some of the best in that town. See them for your groceries. We called at their store, and Messrs. Israel and John Nicholson informed us that the race was rallying to them. We wore lucky indeed in securing these wide-awake business men to handle the Plain-dealer. They will contribute weekly write-ups and will have the paper on sale. If you have a nown item give it to them, or if you desire a copy of the paper, call on them. ATCHISON, KAN. The Sunflower Art Club met with Mrs. Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kourney street, in a regular Christmas party. On the beautifully decorated Christmas tree was a present for each member. The club also presented their president, Mrs. Lydia Jackson, with a remembrance. The house was beautifully decorated in the Christmas colors. A musical program was rendered, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Eugene Lett and Mrs. Alma Copeland and daughter of Emperia are visiting in the city the guests of Mrs. Charles Porter and Mrs. Lewis Dale. Mr. Jensie J. Carson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carson, died Sunday, December 26, at the home of his parents, 901 N street. Besides his parents he leaves three sisters, one brother and a heir of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. Rev. H. W. White filled the pulpit at St. Paul Baptist church, corner of Tenth street and Kansas avenue, last Sunday. There was a most excellent musical program rendered at Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday, under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Gray and Ebenezer choir, and Mrs. Gray deserves much credit for the success of the program Mrs. Richard Nunn of Denver, Col., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Robert Cousin, of Spring street. The Carnation Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Roy Harpor in a very beautiful Christmas party. The principal feature of the afternoon was the exchange of presents from a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Each person present received a present. After rendering a musical program a nice luncheon was served. At a late hour the guests departed after having enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon. The weather for Christmas was ideal and everyone seemed to have the Christmas spirit. All of the churches had Christmas trees for the Sunday schools and all report a very pleasant time. The Sunflower Art Club will meet Monday, January 2, with Mrs John Kelly, for Mrs. Ira Hickey. Mrs. Amanda Croons of Hutchinson, Kan., is in the city the guest of her sisters and was entertained with a six o'clock supper at the home of her niece, Mrs. Caroline Shocks, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Croons was formerly Mrs. Amanda McDowell of this city. No 63 Masonic Lodge had a reception for their wives at True Eleven hall Monday night. Mr. Andrew Johnson will spend New Year's day visiting in Leavenworth. The Carnation Art Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Harvey Frye. Invitations are being issued by the Shamrock Crochet Club and the Tourist Reading Club for an "open house" New Year's day at the home of Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor. A very delightful party was given Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 to 5 o'clock, when Miss Hattie Ingram extended her hospitality for the visiting guest. About twenty-four persons received invitations. The Christmas colors were very beautiful as decorations. Games and music were the principal features of the evening, after which a two-course luncheon was served, and everyone departed declaring Miss Ingram an ideal hostess. The cradle roll babies were given a very pretty Christmas tree and program at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cornelia Pettin gave a Christmas tree at her home Tuesday for the children of the family who are her nieces and nephews. The Shamrock Crochet Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. A. J. Barnett January 3. The funeral obsequies of the late Mr. Allsbrook were held at the Met- ropolitan Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p. m., Rev. D. A. Holmes officiating. He was a devout Christian and a member of the choir. His vacant choir chair was decorated with white and hollotropo silk by Mesdames C. Meeks and M. C. Matthews. Resolutions were read from the choir and all church auxiliaries. The pastor preached a beautiful sermon and the choir sang sweetly. Widow's Son Lodge A. F. & A. M. turned out in a body. A large crowd turned out to witness the last and rites over this good man. He leaves a wife, threes children, a father, sister, brother and other relatives and friends who deplore his transition. The Christmas assembly of Summer night school was held Wednesday evening. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. Adams; chorus; piano solo, composed by Mr. Chas. Lee of the Spanish class; address on Christmas, Dr. Jesse, teacher of Spanish class; vocal solo, Mrs. Holmes; address, Prof. Morgan; chorus; benediction, Rev. Holmes. Then Santa Claus came and a Christmas token was given each pupil. The night school enrollment is 600 pupils. Mrs. Simmons spent Christmas with Mrs. Ann Jackson at Leavenworth. Mrs. McKinney of Glenwood, Col., is visiting Mrs. H. Shelton, on Freeman avenue. The laths are being put on the new Metropolitan church. Their collection last Sunday was over fifty dollars. Miss Harriet Walton visited Leavenworth during the holidays. The pupils of the Spanish class of Summer night school gave their teacer, Dr. Joime, a gold sob chain as a token of their esteem. Mr. John Moore, head mail carrier, made the presentation. Dr. Davis and Mrs. Tullie of Africa made extemporaneous talks. Kaufmann's Market. Home Made Sausage and Lard a Specialty-Fresh Fish Daily. Home Phone West 328. 522 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The Topea Plains NICK CHILES... Editor and Owner WHOO. BAUGHMAN... Traveling Agent SUBS Year $1,000 Months 01 Months 50 Portland Kaleen Per Month $2,000 4234 AL 100 Second ! We further urge each and every Negro to wake up to the situation and prepare himself for future usefulness to himself and his race. We are advocating the cause of the Negro at all times. Consequently we enjoy and insist upon the help and assistance of our fellow men. In making your New Year's resolutions kindly resolve to be a subscriber to the Paundines, for on year if no more. It helps the race The Topeka Plaind er welcome the opportunity to extend our greetings and sincere good wishes to it thousands of readers and supporters. We wish you much happiness and increased prosperity for the coming year of 1916. Beginning the new year, it shall be the policy of this journal to give the readers a good, clean sheet, alive with such matter that will be uplifting to the masses and inspiring to the rising generation of this race variety. We shall also continue our efforts in demanding equal justice at all times and in all places. The Trustees of Tuskegee, realizing the great moral worth and integrity of Major Moton, saw fit to select him as the head of that institution. We feel that with his long years of experience in educational work, his vast knowledge of America's leading financiers and supporters of Negro education, the work and usefulness will not in the least be hampered, but will move on successfully The Mutual Association for the advancement of Colored People will soon issue its annual report cover in the year's work. We look forward to this with pleasure and only wish that the work of that organization might be more strongly felt by the masses of whites in this country. While we do not at all times agree with the editor of its mouthpiece, The Crisis, we do heartily endorse the work of the society and wish it well. The work of solving the many complicated problems of the race cannot be fostered singly by any one individual, but through the concerted effort of every agency common to the masses will we in any sense bring about the desired result to which all our efforts are directed, namely—advancement and achievement. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS The funeral of Mr. Jordan was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, Rev. Bowren officiating. He was a consisten member of that church and also a member of the K. C., Mo., Knights Templar and Masonic Fraternity. These lodges turned out in a body, escorted by the Knights Templar Band. Many floral offerings were received. Deceased leaves a wife, daughter and other relatives and friends, who regret his transition. Mrs. Sara Russell of 943 Washington boulevard made a flying trip to Leavenworth and spent one of the holidays with Mrs. N. Walton, her sister. Mrs. F. Smith of Lawrence visited her sick mother and returned home after she seemed better We regret that Mrs. Graves at Tenth and Jersey is quite sick. Mr. Sykes, the faithful superintendent of the Metropolitan Sunday School, and his teachers had nice exercises and a Christmas tree last Friday evening. Misa Mae McClelland, Mr. J. Truman and other teachers of the A. M. E. Sunday school did not have their Christmas tree for the children till Tuesday night. The lights and heat detained them. The exercises were nice. Sergeant Prioleau, Chaplain of U. S. Army, and his wife and daughters, also Mr. and Mrs. bond of Chicago, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stafford, their parents, during the holidays. Sumner High day school had an assembly and enjoyed moving pictures, graffonola music, etc. The largest division of the night school Spanish class will start on Articulo Definido Priomera Conjugacion with the new year. Mesdames Ellis, M. C. Matthews and D. Curtright attended the Com- munity Christmas tree at Union Station Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. they say its myriad electric lights made it look like a fairy tree. The illuminated flag was grand and the Christmas Carols, New Year's cengs sung by the large chorus of that city and by the school children of all school was inspiring. The band also rendered music for the thousands of spectators. The A. M. B. choir under Prof. N. C. Smith rendered the cantata, the "Holy Child," at the church Sunday night. Mr. Countee of Kansas City, Mo. a fine tenor, got up the cantata Eternal Light" for the Metropolitan Church January 6th Our citizens hope our editor, Mr Nick Chiles, will soon get well. JOLA, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Finley of 307 North State street set Christmas dinner for the members of their family and friends. The house was beautifully decorated in Christmas colors and potted flowers. Christmas games with music and card playing made the program. Miss Henrietta Esmond left Tuesday after a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Esmond. Mr. John M. Esmond is confined to his bed with la gripe. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin of Ft. Scott are in the city visiting Mrs. Martin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fields, 201 South Chestnut. OLATHE, KANS. A very excellent Christmas program was rendered by the pupils of Lincoln School Thursday afternoon. Prof. and Mrs. Porter deserve much credit for the way they had their pupils trained for this entertainment. Each pupil received presents of candy, nuts, etc. The Progressive Literary Society gave their annual Christmas play, entitled "Christmas at the Cross-Roads," Christmas night at Cosgrove's Hall. It was well attended and was very successful. The A. M. E. Sunday school had a "Christmas Ladder" Christmas Even night at their church. The Second Baptist church had a Christmas tree and a plumd program was rendered by the school. Miss Olivia Porter of Oswero, Kansas, is visiting her brother, Prof P. G Porter and Mr. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Wm Caldwell and son, Amos of Carrollton Mo., are visiting their son, Lawrence Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell Miss Frederica Matson of Kansas City spent Christmas day with her mother, Mrs. Amelia Martin. Mrs. A Martin and Mrs. Chas. Coleman have been very sick but are much improved. Mrs. Lallin Caldwell is very sick with Igripppe. Messrs. Pountans, Albert and Leroy Brown visited in Kansas City Christmas day. The Carnation Culture Club held a very pleasant meeting with Mrs. F. H. Hays Monday, the 217h, after the usual routine of business, dainty refreshments were served by the club. Miss Olivia Porter was the guest of the club. Frederick Harold Douglas, the 7months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Douglas, died Sunday evening of whooping cough. The funeral was held Tuesday evening from the family home in North Olathe, Interment in Olathe Cemetery. Messrs. Oscar and Jesse McCullough of Kansas City attended the funeral of their little nephew, Frederick Harold Douglas, Tuesday. Arthur Jenkins is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno Jeknins, in Kansas City, this week. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends who assisted us with their sympathy and help during the death and burial of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Louise Watkins, who died December 20. We wish to thank the friends of both Kansas City, Mo., and Lawrence, Kan., for their beautiful floral offering. Special mention: Queen Household of Ruth, Indies, and Society of Centennial M. H. Church, the Dean Drug Co., and Mrs. M. W. Wooden and Tyler and Tabernacle Club of Lawrence. We also wish to thank Rev K. Davis for his assistance at the funeral, and Mrs. Ida Wallace, Chief High Priestess of St. Marie Tabernacle, who so nobly took care of the whole family at her home in Lawrence till the funeral. Again we say, thank you all and God bless you. RICHARD WATKINS, husband; Edgar V. Watkins, son; Mattle P. Garner, Effie Brinn, Bessie Scott Jackson, Blanche H. Shotridge and Eva Watkins, daughters; A. V. Watkins and G. L. Watkins, grandchildren. Mrs Louise Watkins, formerly of Lawrence, Kana., beloved wife of Richard Watkins, died December 20, at the home of her daughter, Mrs W. T. Garner, in Kansas City, Mo Mrs. Watkins had been in ill health for about three months, but with all care she had could not save her, the Lord called her and she responded Her funeral was held in Lawrence, Kana., December 23, under the St. Marie Tabernacle at the St. Paul M. E. Church, of which she was member. Rev. R Davis of the Centennial M. H. Church of Kansas City, Mo., assisted Rev. Henderson with the funeral. She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband and five children, three in Kansas City, Mo.—Mrs M. P. Garner, B. S. Shotridge, and Mr. H. V. Watkins and Eiffie Brown of Chicago, Ill., and Bessie Scott Jackson of St. Louis, Mo. LAWRENCE, KANS. The St. Maris Tabernacle of Lawrence is progressing nicely. We have a good membership. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. We have been fortunate in having our chain broke but once this year when God called Dt. Loua Watkins from labor to rest. We have a few sick daughters on our list -Dt. 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The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. al Agent Extra for Postage Oklahoma City, Oklahoma St. Joseph, Mo. --- Mrs. Amanda King is still confined at her home with rheumatism. Miss Cleo Geraldyne Morgan is very ill from an attack of tonsillitis. Mr. Harry Charles Jarrett spent last Monday and Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Lillian B Patton, a student in high school, is making good, her parents are very proud of her. Mrs. Harry Pace of Kansas City, Mo., is here visiting her relatives and friends during the holidays. Officer Sam Jones, who was detained at home a few days last week, is back on his "beat" again. Miss Helen Porter left Topeka Wednesday for Kansas City, where she will be the guest of Miss Helen Brown. The Shamrock Club will hold open doors New Year's day at the residence of Mrs. Jack Pace, 712 Fillmore street. Mrs. Maude Scott of Omaha, Neb., spent a day in the city, the guest of Mrs. Scott Davis and Mr. Anthony Scott. Don't forget the City II. Y. P. U. rally the second Sunday in January at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets. Miss America Mason, who is attending State Normal at Emporia, is spending the holidays with her mother and friends. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., spent Christmas with Mr. Thomas' parents, Mt. and Mrs. P. C. Thomas. --- Miss Estella Jones, daughter of Patrolman and Mrs. Kim Jones, is confined at home. 1015 Washington, with an attack of la prappe. + + The East Hill Club was entertained December 22 by Mrs. Martin. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. Taylor, January 5. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Malone have returned to the home in Kansas City after a short visit with Mr. Malone's mother, Mrs. S. P. Malone. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Hattie Bradshaw, aged 28, died Saturday at her home. Eigh- tenth and Madison streets. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. John A. M. B. church. Mrs. Mary Burford of Kansas City, who spent Christmas with Mrs. S. F. Malone, left Monday night for Oklahoua, where she will spend the remainder of the holidays. ```markdown ``` Mr. Evelot Nicholson and Mr. Earl Jirtley spent Christmas in Paxico visiting Leslie Officer. While there they went hunting and killed a large number of rabbits—72—of which 12 were jack rabbits. ```markdown ``` The marriage of Rev. James Alexander and Mrs. Mary Young was announced last week. Both are upright Christian citizens and have a host of friends who wish them great joy and success in the voyage of life. --- The East Hill Club was royally entertained by Mrs. T. Gurden on Tuesday. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Landen were visitors. After business was discussed the club adjourned declaring Mrs. Gurden an ideal hostess. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greer entertained eight guests Christmas by serving a most elaborate dinner with all the delicacies of the season. Two of the guests were Miss Capitolia Frye and Mr. Charles McCutcheon of Kansas City. Their most distinguished guest was Rev. G. F. McK. Miller. ```markdown ``` MISS LUCILE MORGAN WEDS. The following news item is taken from the local column of a Memphis, Tenn., paper: "Mr. Tom C. Reeves of Hooks Bros.' Studio was happily united in marriage to Miss Lucile Gladys Morgan of Topeka, Kan., at the studio, 146 Beale avenue, under the Fadlight, Tuesday night, by Rev. J. J. Toen." Miss Reeves is the daughter of Mr. R. J. Morgan of this city and is a refined, cultured young woman of ability, and has a host of friends in this city who wish for her joyous journey on the matrimonial sea. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, aged 56, died Monday morning at the State Hospital. Her home was at Leavenworth. Rvv. J. M. Rivers of Jackson, Tenn., is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Porter and Mr. and Mrs. John Odell. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Chas. Dandridge and sons are pending the holidays with relatives and friends at Pratt, Kan. Mr. Dandridge went down Tuesday an will remain until Sunday. ```markdown ``` Mr. George W. Hamilton, a student at the State Normal, Emporia, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hamilton, on West Tenth avenue. --- Mr. Pickering McDonald of St Joseph, Mo., visited last week in the city with his brother, Mr. Kenyon McDonald, and the two spent Christmas with their parents at Alma. Mrs. Rosa Lee Williams, Most Worthy Princess of Patterson Temple No. 28, was the recipient of a large, handsome, hand-painted vase given to her by the members of the temple for her loyalty to them. --- 炭炭 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 Kanning Avenue. Phone 1504. Mrs. Lula Bradley, Prop.--Adv. --- The Shamrock Club met at the residence of Mrs. Vance Tuesday, December 21. After the business of the club the ladies were royally entertained by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Pace, 712 Fillmore street. 共道 Miss Edith Jarrett spent Thursday, December 23, visiting Miss Gertrude Officer of Paxico, Kan., and left there Friday afternoon for Kansas City, Mo, where she spent a couple of days. She reports a nice Christmas visit. ```markdown ``` The howpie Art Club was entertained by Mrs Milie Wheeler of Shorey December 16. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. A twocourse luncheon was served, and all responded to roll call with quotations from the Bible. --- At the election of officers for the B. Y. P. U. of the Third Baptist church 17. Sunday for the ensuing year the following were chosen. Miss. W. W. Ewing, president; Mr. Young, vice president; Miss Wilbine Woods, secretary; Miss Evalyn Thompson, assistant secretary; Miss Reta Dandridge, treasurer, and Miss Evalyn Thomas, organist. --- prof J. A. Holder, who is principal of the colored school at Chetopa, Kan., was in the city last Friday for a few hours enroute to Marion to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, other relatives and friends. Prof. Holder paid for a year's subscription to the Plaindealer. He is a progressive young man and is rapidly forging to the front as an educator. May success ever crown his efforts. 渊 历 考 Mr. and Mrs. James Haley entertained for Christmas a general family reunion at their home on North Jefferson street. The following relatives were present: Mr. and Mrs. Buckner of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Williams of Perry, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. C. Ridley of Salma, Kan.; Mr. Andrew of Topeka. All enjoyed themselves and departed for their respective homes on Wednesday. 聚焦 A birthday party was given December 16 at the home of Mrs. Henry Taylor, 702 Hancock, for Miss Pauline Bell. Miss Bell received a number of beautiful presents. Those present were: Misses Pauline Bell, Edith Jarrett, Vivian Simms, Frances Carpenter, Reita Dandridge, Rena Johnson, Gertrude Chiles, Hester Thompson, Messrs. Albert Pottinger, Escott Nicholson, Earl Jarrett, William Bell and William Cowans (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, December 24, 1915.) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the Matter 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 Probate Court sitting at the Court. House in the City of Topeka, Shawna County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are his heirs of Charles W. Bradshaw, deceased H. J. MONROE Administrator. CROSSED OVER. The funeral of little Thelma Ruth Ashworth, who died December 16, was held from Mt. Olive M. E. church Sunday, December 19. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., December 17, 1904, and died in Topeka, Kansas, December 16, 1915, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Diana Scott, with whom she had lived since she was five weeks old. She was sick ten weeks and was a very patient little sufferer, never complaining and always cheerful. She was conscious until the end came at 7:30 Thursday evening. Rev. I. H. Terrill, pastor of Mt. Olive M. E. church, and Rev. C. G. Fishback, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, officiated at the funeral, each speaking in the highest way of her life, even though she had only lived with us a short time. She was a member of the Sunday school, and was baptized by Rev. J. S. Burton when four months old. Mrs. J. M. Wright sang a solo, "Flee as a Bird to the Mountains." Resolutions were read from the Sunday school and Pansy Blossom Tent No. 37, of which she was a member for seven years. The resolutions were read by little Hortense Taylor, daughter of Mr. John B. Taylor. She spoke of her lodge work and her faithfulness as a little tent member. A paper was read from the Daughters of Liberty No. 1, of which she was a member for six years, she being the youngest member and regarded by the other members as the baby of a large family. The lodge was organized in 1879 and had never before lost one of its children. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, several being sent from Kansas City. One of the most beautiful designs was from the Buchanan school teachers and room 3, of which she was a pupil. She was a very bright child and was in the BA grade, attending school only two weeks this term. In the death of little Thelma the Sunday school, the school and community and the lodges and the home have lost a bright little light that has gone out to shine no more in this world, but to shine in the resurrection morning. Interment was in Mt. Auburn cemetery. CARD OF THANKS: Wishing to thank the friends and the members of Pansy Blossom No. 70 and the Daughters of Liberty No. 1 for their kindness during the illness and death of our dear one, Thelma Ruth Ashworth. BY THE FAMILY Prof Wm. E. Guy, principal of Lincoln School, Leavenworth, and W. E. Guy, Jr., of Coffeyville spent the Christmas season with their parents and grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Guy, 512 Western avenue --- IS HE SICK OR DEAD? IS HE SICK OR DEAD? Starting a new year, we desire a clean slate. Several weeks ago Rev. W. W. Russell left a "rush" order for business cards in this office—wanted the job at once. We obeyed his orders and haven't laid eyes on the gentleman since. If he is sick or deal, we will be obliged to any one for the information. 图 1-1 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON before death wrote its own life book 150 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made. One Agent sells 31 first day with circular. An other 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, net quickly. Mullkin Jenkins Co., Washington, D.C. --- Mrs. L. M. Rodgers of Minneapolis, Minn., arrived here several days ago for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Mary Cubbell, Mrs. Rodgers is a Topeka girl who was married several weeks ago to Mr. Rodgers, a prosperous young man of that city. She is one of our best and most highly respected young ladies, comes from a good family, and a host of warm friends among both races are pleased to have her with us once more, and also to note that she is prosperous and happy. ```markdown ``` Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Ewing, 727 East Tenth avenue, had compassion on John M. Dorsey of this office on Christmas day and invited him to dinner, and it sure was some dinner, too. On the festal board was to be found in the things that go to make for happiness and stability, such as roast pork, string beans, mashed potatoes, corn bread, roast duck and baked chicken with dressing, cranberry sauce. Southern brown sweet potatoes, giblet gravy, coffee, sweet potato custard, layer cake, etc. It was a feast and was highly enjoyed. Rev. and Mrs. Ewing are both adepts in the culinary art and proved royal entertainers. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vim St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phon 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East This is the place to buy first class candles, fruit, ice cream and sod. water. Give this place a call—Adv Prof. Fred Roundtree, Judge J. H. Guy and Mr. Elisha Scott left this week for Hutchinson, where they represent Topeka organizations at the Inter State Literary Society. Mr. Scott will appear on the pro- gram. ```markdown ``` Miss Eulah Ridley gave a Christmas dinner in honor of Miss Bertha Sellers, Miss Lizzie Owens and Miss Elizabeth Pennington. On leaving each lady congratulated Miss Ridley on knowing just how to prepare a Christmas dinner. ```markdown ``` The following out of town people attended the funeral of little Thelma Ashworth Sunday, December 19: Her aunts, Mrs. N. B Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Lulu Guidon of Spring Valley, Ill.; Mrs. Emma West of Paxico, Kan.; Mr. Ned Scott, Paxico; Mr. Marion Wallace and daughter of Maple Hill, Kun., and her brother, Jarel Ashworth of Kansas City, Mo. OUT OF DANGER. Editor Plaindealer Coming Back on the Job. As we go to press we are glad to announce that Hon. Nick Chiles, editor and owner of the paper, is doing nicely and in a few days will occupy his chair on the job and while he will not be able to perform any labor, the force will be delighted to hear his voice telling us what we haven't done in the way of getting out this great moral guide and Christian educator. 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 Kansas PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON DR J. M. JAMISON—427 Madi St. Special diseases Phone 959 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM. Physician and Surgeon. 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265 Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 every Sunday by request OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday by Appointment DR. M. L. 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This Great Hindoo Blood Tonic will be sent to any address on receipt of $1 Agents wanted." DR. L. R. GRAYSON, Topeka, Kas Hon. Paul Jones has been detained at home this week by an attack of la gripe. --- Miss Bessie Haynes has been on the sick list during the past week, but is able to be out again. Miss Geneva Bulger of Louisville, Ky., a former Topeka girl, is visiting in the city for several weeks, guets of Mrs Clay Odell. Mr. and Mrs. Gen. D. Raimey spent Christmas at Great Bend with Mr. Raimey's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Raimey, and report a very plea and visit. * * * Mr. John M. Dorsey of this office was the recipient of a very fine cake for Christmas, the gift of his sister, Mrs. M. A Knives of St. Joseph, Mo. WANTED—Intelligent, energetic colored men and women to handle big paying proposition, $5 to $10 per day; no experience required. Write at once to Ralph W Tyler, Columbus, O. Word has been received from J. Franklin Bates at Kansas City that he is feeling fine and that he will soon be back in Topeka, frankly admitting that there is no place like dear old Topeka." Letters and expressions are being received daily at this office from all parts of the country from our readers expressing regret at the illness of the editor, and we take this occasion to think each and every one for the many kind words. Fire Chief Hankin has announced the appointment of the following men as members in No. 1. L. B. Hucketon, R. H. Thompson, C. H. Bledsoe, Samuel McCormick, W. F. Gentry and "Jack" T. Johnson. 中 HERMAN BRYANT, age 25, died Wednesday at his home, 120 North Harrison street. The body will be taken to Perry, Kansas, where he fame al will be held tomorrow ton. Inherent in Perry Cemetery. He leaves a wife, a baby and a mother to mourn his demise. He had been ill or more than a year + + We now with much regret the closing of the Albahtan Dony Saving Bank and its branch institutions, which have been recognized as the leading financial institutions among our people, which was established by the late Dr. Pettiford of Birmingham. We trust the affairs will soon be straightened up and the bank resume business. ```markdown ``` Mr Ira Smith, foreman of this office, believed $5 worth that the name of Hon A. D. Griffin would be sent to the Senate by President Wilson for appointment as recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia on or before December 31, and for his faith in Griff's "bull" the editor will sport a fine new hat when he is able to get out again among the boys. --- Mr. George K. Williams, registrar of Western University, has been in the city for the past week on account of the serious illness of his father-in-law, Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of the The Plaindealer, and during his stay Mr. Williams has been looking after the business end of this office, and the force would like to see him a permanent attaché of The Plaindealer staff. --- This office is in receipt of a report from the H. F. Brry Evangelistic company which just closed he union revival at Coffeyville with flattering results. The records show conversations to the churches concerned number 124; attendance at the meetings, 9,197; and menus raised, $164.89. We wish the company success in this great work of unity and soul-saving. In the near future the company will hold a revival in this city. Gordon Cash Co S. F. GORDON --A COMPLET Staple and Fancy Grocer Hay Feed, Etc. PHONE 900-FREE DELIVERY Mr. Geo. W. Holder, an attache of the State House force, spent Christmas with his parents at Marlon. As fraternities, sororities, etc., in the public schools are a violation of the law, the bunch of high school girls who are now taxing the county a great expense in trying to force the school board to relstate them might find consolation in the fact that the school board has not yet instituted criminal proceedings against them, which, by the way, would be the proper thing to do, since these girls are so anxious to be in court. 梦 哭 哭 Mr. W. M. Martin, of Dawson, N. M., was in the city yesterday on business and was a very pleasant visitor at this office. Mr. Martin is a former Topekan, at one time being a partner with Prof. J. F. Brook in the Topeka Pentatorium, a cleaning, dyeing and repairing establishment, life is on route to Brooklyn, N. Y., via Kansas City, Mo., and Minneapolis, Minn.-Mr. Martin is now a traveling salesman for a line of gents' furnishing, taking orders for and making garments to order including overcoats, suits and hats. His partner in the business is Mr. J. J. Lentsch, and these two young men are making success in their line. If appearance cuts any ice in the matter, Mr. Martin has far well since leaving Topeka, nearly three years ago. --- Dr. S. H. Thompson, Surgeon-in-Chief of Douglass Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city this week attending the meeting of the organization of hospitals. Dr. Thompson stands in the front rank of the medical profession in the state being a member of a number of medical organizations. He is also Grand Chancellor of the K. of P. of Kansas under whose guidance and direction the order is rapidly gaining ground and increasing in membership. Douglass Hospital being the only hospitals in the state owned and controlled by our people, he comes as the only Negro representative to this meeting, the purpose being to raise the standard of hospitals throughout the state in conformance with the National body. While in the city he made a hurried cut on the editor and rejoiced to find him sitting up and feeling much better. Lt. The Plaindealer tell you the law of the law that happens in the broad land of ours. 777—OFFICIAL—333 Sabotian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR PRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EVMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kansas SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T. 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas D1 SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES, C G R., Llacola Nebr. D11 LMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. D1F LENO MURPHY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, C. Tope- ka, Kansas SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 1008 W. 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M. 106 Horton St. Ft Scott, Kans. Laboran Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mission; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month. We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans. Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street. For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No. 8—J. B. Brown. P. P. 1236 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Read The Topeka Plaindealer. Grocery... J. Proprietor THE LINE OF— ries. Country Produce, nt Right Prices 12 AVE., A, LAWTON, OKLA. Lee-Warren Milling Co., SALINA, KANSAS, "AMERICAN EAGLE" FLOUR, Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO., TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Whitlock Bros. Market. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 816 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the GROILLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car, leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday eight; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car move, at 12 o'clock midnight The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. "M. L. Lare's Sweetness, Madam" Jur. requirer to convince you of the desire of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. He will treat giving into hundreds of thousands of hears all over the country. Don't trust that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soat" 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 CREAMBRY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. KANSAS CITY, KAN. returning home Sunday evening. A very quiet yet charming wedding was that which took place Saturday night, December 25, at nine o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Nuttall, 619 New Jersey, when their daughter, De Alma, became the bride of Mr. Cnauncey Taylor. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens, mistletoe and bells. The ceremony was performed before members of the two families and a few friends. Rev. D. A. Holmes performed the ceremony. Before the ceremony Mrs. D. A. Holmes sang "O Promise Me," after which she played the wedding march. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a dainty gown of pale pink silk. Many valuable presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are now at home 619 New Jersey. BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Hughes of Topaka spent Christmas at the home of their daughter, Mrs. T. V. Brown, returning home Sunday evening. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Enyard of Kansas City, were the guests of friends here Christmas day. Mrs. Mary Graves entertained with an elaborate dinner in their honor, at which a number of friends were present Mrs. Josie Rogers spent Christmas with friends at Kansas City. Mrs. Wade Scott and Miss Annahel Scott are on the sick list A very enjoyable event was a "storm" part) given on Mr. and Mrs. George Porter Christmas evening, which occasion was a continual round of merriment, after which a sumptuous repast was partaken of which was heartily relished by all. The following were present: Rev. and Mrs. Enyard; Mr and Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, Mr. Mary Graver and Mrs. Perima Thompson. At the Oak Ridge Baptist Church dinner was served Christmas Eve by the ladies of the mission circle, after which a literary program of great merit presented by the children of the Sunday school was given. The Christmas tree given by the school contained presents for each child of the community, besides very many other presents for the friends. Addresses were made by Reva. Bnyard and Houston of Kaua City, and the entertainment was a success socially and financially. The committees were: For the Mission Circle, Mrs. Artie Porter, Annie McLain, Mary Graves, Pernina Thompson, Miss Hildora Scott; Literary Program, under direction of Mrs Goo. Dunn; Christmas Tree, Dennis S. Thompson, Mrs. J. V. Brown, Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson. Mrs. Lucy Mack, who has been on the sick list for two weeks past, is some better. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Dunn spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Iaulkner in Kansas City. Mr. Leonard Bailey visited his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sophronia Sims, at Topeka, Christmas. Mrs. Pernina Thompson attended a family reunion at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Filiza Bettis, in Edwardville, Sunday. ABILINE, KANS. Mrs. Letta White of Kansas City is spending Christmas holidays with relatives. A number of young people of Salina spent Sunday here. Mr. Kenneth Mason and sister, Lottie, were guests of Miss Helen Morrison Sunday. Miss Rosetta Warder of the Tapeka Industrial and Educational Institute is spending Christmas at home. The following persons are reported on the sick list: Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs. T. Tyler, Mr. S. Hampton, Mr. A. Woods, Mr. M. Gibson and Mr. A. White and Mr. H. bell. Mr. Geo. Meckling of Manhattan spent a few days with his children Christmas and departed Sunday accompanied by his little son, Howard, for his home Mr. Loyd Smith spent a few days with his mother Sunday. Rev. J. Rogers filled his rostrum at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday. Miss Amelia Holford departed for her home in Alma Wednesday. VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK COLO. Mr. Malcolm Scott reports most of his family as being on the sick list at the present time. We hope for the speedy recovery. didily Chapel has lovely Christmas. Five to which crowd is in attendance. Most beautiful tokens of Yolande were exchanged in honor of the dear Savor was born. Mr and Mrs. Allen Hartell spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Hartell's parents in Colorado Springs. They returned home on Monday. Mrs. Glo. W. Cotwell entertained at a Christmas tree in honor of her many friends on Christmas morning at her beautiful home at 492 South Second street, Victor. Quite a number were in attendance and many beautiful tokens of Yuletide were exchanged. The Christmas tree is an annual event with Mrs. Cotwell and family. M. Lawrence Cotwell, who is a student at his Colo. Aggies School, will leave soon to attend school at Fort Collins, Colo. Mr. Cotwell is one of the most enterprising young men of the district and many things are expected of him, as he is taking Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers entertained at a nine-course dinner on his stairs the following guests: Mrs. Wm. Morris, Mrs. Fred Hoppe, Mr. Carl McGee and Mr. Fleming, at their beautiful home on Crystal avenue. That mysterious letter writer is again at his old tricks, writing letters and not signing their names. I only wish to say to them that they should be more careful, as the goblins might get them if they still persist in writing more letters, so look out. I (Wm. C. Harris) wish to thank his paper for the kindness they have shown me in the past, and I wish to think them for through their paper. I was fortunate enough to get letter from a friend of mine that did not hear from for several years. In his letter to me he states that it was through thecolled papers that he found out where I was. So if this was the cause of my finding some friend of mine it may be of greater use to you, so I would say to you that if they do not happen to have your name on their list of subscribers you should write them at once. What they have done for me they will do for you. Mrs. J. C. Canty, Mrs. Dave Hill, Mrs. J. W. Kimberling, Mrs. Wm. Jones and daughter were the guests of Mrs. Geo. Cotwell on Christmas morning for breakfast and the Christmas tree. 'This paper joins me in extending o their many subscribers and friends a Happy New Year and many of them. Company F and the B. W. C. Club gave a rally Sunday. Rev. J. W. Johnson preached a soul-stirring sermon. The rally was a success. There was a tacky concert given at Hargis Hall Christmas night by the members of St. John Baptist Church. The F. C. B. and G. Club gave a Christmas party which was enjoyed by the young people. Please don't forget the big music, show New Year's, January 1st, 1916, given by the B. W. Club You will miss half of your life if you miss this play, "The Family Jar." Please don't forget the time and place, January 1st, at Baker's Hall. Come one, come all, laugh the new year in. Mrs. Mildred Watkins is on the sick list with the grup. Miss Hannah Watkins celebrated her 18th birthday December 23rd at the home of Mr. B Winters. The house was decorated with colors, red and green. Music was furnished by Miss Carson and Mr. Young. Quite a number were present. The evening was spent in music and games and at a late hour all departed, wishing Miss Watkins many more happy birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Oliver visited Korona during the Christmas holidays. Master Johnnie Watkins of Kansas City is visiting his father and sister. Mr. Arthur and Elnaora Dues, Mr. John Pierce and Mr. and Mrs. Amiel Plarce were in Weir Christmas night. WINFIELD. KANS. Mrs. Will Brown is spending the Christmas holidays with friends in Independence. Mrs. Rosa Works left last Tuesday for Hutchinson to attend the Interstate. She will also visit in other points in western Kansas. Archie Brown went to Topeka last Sunday. He has accepted a position in the Capital City. Mias Myra Franklin left for Kansas City last Saturday where she will stay indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant of Coffeyville are spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Grant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Douglass. They are also visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thompson in Wellington, Kans. Miss Josie Montgomery and Miss Mabel Banks went to Pretty Prairie Inst Sunday to spend Christmas. This in Miss Banks' home. They will also attend the Inter State at Hutchinson. Arthur D. Fox of Parsons, Kans., is visiting old friends in Winfield; in fact, his best girl lives here. Mr Fox is attending State Normal at Pittsburg Kans. H G Holden and Chis. T. Weed left last Monday for Hutchinson to attend the Inter State. They also ate Christmas dinner at the Banks home ta Pretty Prairie. Mr. Clurence Lewis was in Wichita on Masonic business. He is now one of those High Up Masons. WARRINSBURG, MO. Mrs. Hattie Washington returned to Sedalia last week after a two weeks illness caused by an accident in a runaway Mrs. Bert Brown of Lawrence, Kan., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mollie Hendrix. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Brown leave Friday for Des Moines, Iowa, to spend the holidays with their son, Henry Brown. Mrs. Mollie Hendrix spent Christmas in Holden with relatives. The following are on the sick list: Luther Johnson, Mrs. Elsie Crockett, Mrs. Mollie Lillard, and Sam Hendricks The K. of P. fair was quite a success. Merdames C. M. Boyd, Bob Cooper and John Miller spent the week in Sedalia. They report a splendid time. Mother Phrayer organized a Bible class here last week. The class will meet with Mrs. C. M. Boyd the first and fourth Sundays in each month. Mrs. Jordan Liggins of Oklahoma visited in this city last week. While here she was the guest of her broter, Mr. Caleb Duncan, and Mrs. Ed Collins. Big Salary Paid to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $125.00 per month. No experience necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Write for big folder and terms. Deputy Supreme Grand Master, Kanu 641 N Wichita St Wichita Kae Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of VIA 4000 SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF DAIR IS A LABYRINE here it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also other not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. Best on the market. Price for box, 50c. Alcohol fl. Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Stonestreet Undertakers and Fr THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $20 SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE NONE GREEN Address all letters to Mam. Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to indemnities. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF DAIR IS A LABY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can bare it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Almondium Camb can not failure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayed Hair Formula kept on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $80. Liberal terms to agents. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIEF COMPANY. MINNAPOLIS MINNESOTA The New Era ARKANSAS CITY, KANS Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for famil use. Insist on your deale giving you the best—tha is "POLAR BEAR." Oth er excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C. Manufactured by the J.E. ake the J. E. aker Mer. Co. (GARDEN (TT). KANSAS. The Colored People of Ga they are politely and prompt they enter our store. We tween white and black people business and want it. The ple of all colors in every who pay their bills prompt to be settled every week or m Those who do not pay pro cine to run accounts with, or colored, rich or poor. he J. F Baker MONITOR AMB "THE SLAUGHT Scalp Diseases a speciality Braids The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. M. Three Pictures will be changed weekly showing factual limits of our Treatment. 5001 LAWTON AVENUE ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Cobra, Etc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Wrigs for Catalogue. IT IS FREEMI 20 Inch Creole Switches 284 Each; 24 Inch 50s Each. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER FILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $20 POSTAGE PAID MONEY BY POST OFFICE HONEY GREEN press all letters to Main Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to endorse. IT'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and amalgamate its growth. The Alumalum Camb co. but takes its heat from the heating bus which after. We advise the use of Hayd'r Farnada heater, price $20. Literal terms to agents return today. NY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA et & Son, funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance 636. Quincy St. Phone 82 Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by ing Company! er Mer. Co. Garden City all know that promptly waited upon when we make no distinction be- people. We appreciate your there are good and bad peo- community. Those who notly we run accounts with, month as the case may be. promptly as agreed, we deh, whether they be white r Mercantile Co. BITIOUS WOMEN ENTER SYSTEM" Kids Made to Order Manicuring "LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER" Guaranteed to Grow Hair in 6 Treatments or Money Refunded I am the ONLY Heir Culturist that holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Anatomy of Hair in Saint Louis. Our Parlors are the Most Complete Largest Number of Patrons in the City. System taught; Rates the Cheapest; Success Guaranteed; Pupils solicited; Agents Wanted. This work offers the Most Fucinating and Lurrative Field open to Negro Women. The demand for Skilled Operatives with "Guaranteed Preparations" is unlimited. OUR GRADUATES ARE FURNISHED WITH DIPLOMA AND OUTITT. Don't Delay, Write for Fuller Particulars PHONE: BELL, DOMONT 1958 Mrs. E. Slaughter-Gamble SAINT LOUIS, MISSOUR? Manicuring adn (Oe A . ‘ % ¥ . * . 4 y and Mrs, Willie Webster spent, gorrers SEARA ee Briggeas Thureday evening at 8:30] SERRE Une ee | i” Christmas with Mr. and Mra. W. J.! § iJ " Befeiire as at their home, December 36. e 9 A J 1 I Bennett. a Og <9 " Misses Eva and Myrtle Briggane Ma rtin Ss Laundry n owe s . Mr. Willie Ross 6f St. Joreph, Mon! figeavsn'g entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brig-(# Po cs +... Supply Visited friends here Sunday. Teta 2 ps B 6|gans and Messrs. Earl and Roy ~ aa 0 al \| ie Mr, and Mre. Peter Price are} ft $27 +] Berry and Clarence McFarland at 1008 Minncaota Ave. somewhat better at this writing. aay : ra 12 o'clock dinner Christmas day. Deth Phones Wert 345. 6 WEST BELIZE There wes a Christmas trec at the ety . -* * AMEE LODE ee PiGebent,|Picassnt Til Baptist Charch Priday| [3% SS NOLEN, Mo. . First Class in All Its Departsments. ——— night. a 3 dae _ UE TAY (TOU, TO INVESTI-| Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves and son| aN f Molden was the recipient of u 12 WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK. YOUR CLOTHRS ARE AL- ware GxreRD ats Curtis of Kansas City, Mo. spent] pee aa inch snow Friday. ‘This made if WAYS WHITE AND CLEAN. Frompt Sermre te All Calle, : We lead the world In growing hede | Christmas with his parents, Mr. and és ates be. seam Vike real Christmas time. * ‘ v8 beactifying the skin, Mrs, Rebert Groves, * , ee <a, Lno'n School clored Thuradas ety Use Seft Water and No Bleaching Material to Destrey ie paved, ere towne te be (ak- eid oe : svening, for Christmas. ‘The each the Clothing. Our Prices Are Reasenable, : Wi ust 2 Z : Fe alli’ trech fou tu treat and teach VINITA, OKLA. = ar had a b'g number of the pupils a 1008 SUNNESOTA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAB, wheres te prow halt and beautify the — oe his home Thursday night, treating now Niky stienudh ad temadeattia cnmadie Shale dx _ ss Tehem to Santa Clausism. After thee | 7 %:xae ak ieee: taper mesacon anor per sac sacar acoee ne spe 0 We sae gaa AE ENE I : c i ed Ze a a bay Py ‘ tn Lm oe . be Pete AT p Pee Soaks Smee a) i oe wae a Bere Seu “> ES cae 9 45 Paes fy Bu +a and f Pa Rane shia) Pee eee ar ; 7 BS 8h oe abies tee AS TEER ae Basi ie tee ba * SV 2a 24 vy 4 ay RS 6,00 ome Training Oourse Feeet Mare from $15.00 to 2h00 per week — « bome. Diploma given, Write touay to our llome Trasning Separtment, Don't wait! Re reads Nae the opening aeanon, Kind fulks, take advantage of this vaoortunity Tet the ONFORD SYS ‘MAM protect you Write for the hetory of OXPORD! evead Mt: compare it with all others, Aja will be cowvinesd that OX PORN ‘= wnexeeDed in quality, OXFORD COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE, W, L, MAJORS, President, 4a W Retle Placr St, Loum, Mo e ree E QQLIyis.... Qo bor Nearoc- Colored Men, why not buy a form aa land where a pan is a man— «here ONE crop vill pay for your farm? ican tell sou a farm in Loe gen county, Kans, PRICES FROM 210 to {20 per ncre—easy terms, fine wall, best alinate. If you mean busi- sens, write i S. E. CAREY, Attozney at Law, @ussell Spr'nge, —:— Kanaus. WIEN IN OMATIA THE YP \rroy HOTEL, (2 Blocks So of Union Sation.) NP. PATTON, Prop. —CAPE IN CONNECTION.— Meals at All Hours, Phone Douglas 4445. 1014416 So, Ith St, OMAILA, -—— NEBRASK A. ae F. F. Long..... 115 So. Main St. Wholesale and Reta —BREAD, CAKES AND PIES— For Parties and Church Fostivals. RBROOKFIELD, -:- MISSOURI. a SPECIAL NOTICE! By order of the Nationa Baptist Conventin assembleo in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders fot Sunday School literature, mer. chandise, etc., to S. 2, Harns Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nash: ville, Tenn. Beginning now make out your orders in accord- ance with this instruction. Send him your order for liter- ature, ete., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON See. — BDWARDSVILLF, KANS. @en Shephard preached ut the A M. E. church Sunday. Mr, Albert Hayden of St. Joseph, Mo., spent Christmas with his moth- er, Mra. Marin Hayden. Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Austin vis- Sted friends in Kanras City Sun- day. Milas Meggie Thompson and Mr, Elmer Lapsley were quietly married ‘Thursday afternoon, if Mz, T. H. Goodin of Botble, Kane, and Mrs. Willie Webster spent Christmas with Mr. and Mra. W. J. Bennett, Mr. Willie Ross 6f st. Jozeph, Mo. Visited friends here Sunday. Mr, and Mre, Peter Price are somewhat better at this writing. ‘There wes a Christmas tree at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves and son Curtis of Kansas City, Mo., spent Christimas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Rebert Groves. ——— VINITA, OKLA. oil, Stroud of Ceatraia was in the eity Tharsday to meet his brother from Springfield. Mra. Carrie Fox of Gezcr, Texas, arrived Friday for a visit with her father, Eltis Warren, Verual dlicks came yown from Parsoms Friday to spend holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hicks, Mrs. Nettie Williams of Chanute is visiting her percats, Mr. and Mrs, A. D. Johnson. Mrs, ‘Celia Daniele left Friday evenlag for an extendod visit in Che- eotah with her sister, Mrs. Julius Johnson. \Algie Ball left Tuesday for a ter days” vasit with bis mother In Nav asota, Tex. William Barker relurned to Okla- homa City Wednesday ufter an ex: lemded visit with parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker. Adama Davis of Kelso was in the eity Thursday. T. James Finley xpent Christmat with hi aunt in Chetopa, Arthur Henry came down from lola Tucsday for a visit with his fa. ther, Dan Henry. Wilda Johnson and Iwis and Clar. ence Williams eaume down Tuesda\ for holiday visit with relatives. McKinley Binks 98 cut aguin sft: er a xevere ilness Mrs. Georgia Douglas of Coffey: her pirents, Mr. and Mra. A. Rider. Wavicr Martin of Blue Jacket was in the city Friday enjoying his new cur. Mra. Moses Weber arrivey Irida) from Cofteyy ile. Te A. Garett was in the erty “il day from By Creck «n route to Rl- hott. MasterHerbert Hill sisted friends in the cHy Chrietmas, from Musho- gee. White Oak Thursday visiting Miss Arntrong family of Welch Frda}. Mi-x Juinita Andrews was in from White Ooh Thurrday visiting Miss Alice Martine Mrs Mentes, Wilda Johnson and Joseph ne Deck séeited Mr. and Mrs. 3. Martin of Blue Jacket Mriday, Mis. GW, White of Pittsharg passed through the city Saturday en tuute to McAlester Mrs. Pa‘e Martin viited in Kelso Saturday. Rev, Moore of Nowata spent rev- eral days in the city. W. W. Williamson and wife of lIu'we were in the city Saturday, Miss Mamie Borders of Nowata enme Saturday and js the gucst of Misa Alma Hill, Mr, and Mrs. Clark of Anderson, S C., arrived Friday for an ex- tended wsit with Prof. W. P. Cowan. Mins Clara N. Walliams left Sun- day for a visit In ssuskogee. Rey, A. E. Hultard left Saturday for Wrgoner to hold his quarterly rervices, Lawrence and Charles Davis left Sunday for a visit fn Chetopa | A pirty was given Tuesday even- ing at the home of Prof, W. P. Cow- ‘an an honor of his gucste, Mr, and Mra, Clark of Anderson, $. C. At de- Yghtful time was spent. Mr. and Mra. Buck Leadman serv- «i Saturday to a namter of their friend», All report an enjoyable re- past COFFEYVILLE, KANS, Rev, King of the Mt, Ganaan Bap tit Church was called to Joplin Mo, to preach o funeral. Oscar Home hay arrived again ir Coffeyville to eperd the winter aft. or an extended trip throughout Okla: homa, Texas and alabama, Mrs. Carrie Fox of Louisville Texas, the sister of Mr. Cal Warren, spent Christmas with him. Mra, Nettie Freeman of Coody's Blu, Okla., the mother of Mrs, Mary Warren, spent the Christmas holi- daya with her and family, Mr. S. W, Jones was in Independ- ence ex business last week. The Christmas exercises at ull the churches were well patronized. Miss Pear) Martin arrived honn after a pleasant visit with her sis- ters in Joplin and Pittsburg. Hi, Franklin Bray and co-workers are carrying on a revival at the A. M. E. Church, Misa Lala Henderson of Bartle- ville, Oklabome, was a recent visitor to our alty, Ps Ee ae ee a Se ee eS ea mi _ seas le Yo. | ey ea cg iy rs a a ‘ys 09 ‘ye, ‘ s og. oo 7 d’s Me. Bear 1 euimoves dat trulf and stops « ag of the «alp ava taken ous ‘ih and amkes the hair grow wit sud beautiful, Send stamp fur Pamphlet MME. M. BEARD, aly s, 16th St, SL JOSEPH, +: MISSH Sie Ver Box. Agetta Vas ther and brother te Wichita and Newton, Kans The remains ef @arl Tahaferro of Omaha, Neb. arrived late Saturday evening over the Katy and his body was lald to rest Sunday afternoon in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Dennia Hamnigan ix seriously ii at his home en Senta Fo street, We all hope for his speedy recovery. 5 : 4 q a ee ss ; : | i oF 7 a. ie Uonrget “ pet eth “4 ie , ae } a a ° <r Sgr her en * “ oe, tes Ka a reek a er i ae % ee « a Pa hia * ae . C MADAM A A, FULLER The above cut ix that of that ex- cellent proprietress of “Fuller's Mats” at S34 Weet Main St. Wich- ita, Kin, one of the best sleeping plae 8 for the race in Wichiiz. Mus, Maller strive. qo please all, and ha rot spared money to rinks her tue’s comfortable, She has reno- vated and mtproved her plarc, and toyoredan ew ae = INDEPENDENCE, KANS, Leghorn Vicinity, Moat of us had a merry Christ- mts. Santa remembereg all of us, It war rather cold Christznas, but we were thankful to have ro beutiful a2 BROW. The Christmas tree at Mr. and Mys. A. J. Treoce proved a auocess. The program was pronounced excel- Ien*, Jt war attended by a good au: dence, The old people as well as th: childrcn seemed to be filled with hvppiness, Indeed, it was a merry Chr'stmas Ive. Mra. Grant MeIar- land wis present ul the tree. She reterned on the last car to her home at Independence. My. Clarerce Briggans, an inidus- triaus young man of this vicinity, and Wax Sadie Wilson were united in marriage Fridiy morning, December 24, at the home of the bride at Se- dan, Kans. Myre. Briggans is the datghte of Mr. und Mra, J. G, Wil- son of Sedan and is very promuent ty socia} und musical affairs, Nr. Diigsans is a promising young man, cand waw ish to eytend ovr cougrat- ulationa and best wishes for success und happiness Mr, G. W. Driggans and daughters Eva and Myrtle and Mr, Pavid Me- Farland attended the marriage of Mr, C. W. Briggans ond Miss Sadie Wilson at Sedan, We regret that they mined their tram and had to take a round-about. They arrived at Scdin at 6:00, whereas they should have arrived a 1:56 p.m Mr ang Mra, A, M. Collink were bereft of their Ittle dasgtte? Qual, aged one yeur otal fie rieeth Thuratiy, Daerber 2} She hal been ill for some time with bron-hint pneumonia. ‘The funeral wor held at the home, Burial was in the Rob- bins Cometery Christmas day. Their feiemdg extend their sympathy to Mr, and Mra. Collins in their sad hour of tereavement. Mr, Dewey Robinson of Ochelata- Okla., was the guest at the Wesley bone over Christnss. Mr. and Mrs, M. C. Wesley have announced the marriage of thelr denahter Parthentsa. te Me. J. J. a re Oe I ee RES Se ae in? And Towel Martin’s Laundr SATE S. LOMOOry + Supply 1008 Minncsota Ave. Deth Phenes Wert 345. First Class in All Its Departsments. WE GUARANTER OUR WORK. YOUR CLOTHRS ARE AL- WAYS WHITE AND CLEAN. Frompt Sermee te Al) Calle, We Use Seft Water and No Bleaching Material to Destrey the Clething. Our Prices Are Reasenable, 1008 MINNESOTA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANBAB. misses ELVA ang Myre Sriggant entertained Mr, and Mrs, C. W. Brig- gans and Messrs, Earl and Roy Berry and Clarence McFarland at 12 o'clock dinner Christmas day. ~*® NOLDEN, MO. Molden was the recipient of u 12 inch snow Friday. ‘This made il seam like real Christmas time. Lno'n Shoot clored Thuradas svening, for Christmas. The leach ar had n bg number of the pupils a’ his home Thursday night, treating them to Santa Clausism. After the treat music and rengs were jadalged {a and all had a merry time, The youngsters were in a jolly meed, the boys came from the Nerih Enc ainging, “This is the way to apell it this is the way to tell it—Nerth end,” and rounded up with schoo yell “Hurrsh for the purple, Murrah for the white; We are from Helden, And we are all right.” Mr. W. L. Ewing, Mise MC Ewing and her friend, Mra. Mary Hodprs. were the geeste of Mra, Fannie Ewing. Mother and Father were both delirhted to sec thes children home. Mr. Ewing had ¢ ‘urkey donner for her children anc a few intimite friends, Sirs, ROOM. Perkins, Mise M. CG Ewing and Mra. Modges were call ers at Mr. and Nra, Weary Jaeobr Saturdiy night and alre eated er the late bride and greom, Mr. and Mrs. Fasley. Mr, F. 1 Hunley was heree from Exeelefor Sponge Owing te the deep snow Friday n'ght the concert al the Baptist church was put off, Mr. Wm. Steete, presitent of the Toemene’ Cemmrreinl Hostrd, died Wednesday nght, Mr. Steele had many warm friends among the col ored people and had been a grent benefactor of the rie and will t+ mised fog his benevolence und kind- ness to our race He wis buned Sunday by *he order ef Odd Fellows and Masons, Mr. Prank Nichol. of Sedalia, Mo. the puest of rims frends of Hol den “1 Maggie Nuhole und chil. bey of Sedahn are the guests of Mo Why Taylor. “4s. © Berry nad busbane woe wing her brother in War- en nue Wednescry. Mr Rehard Spm: and Mr, David Iotimaa wore at the funeral of Mr Ste ds Me We Wilken qatte sick with aethmi, Mre Virbara Dodgy ia still very sw with threat troulte, Rrown': Minsirets Rave come yn for the hahiliye, gruesta ef Mr and Mee Menry Uncobs Mr. Wo. Jacobs ef Kansas City, who warls for the Vam Sheae tin sheet metal works, was heres tu ree his family. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs saude a pleas- ant call on the cracker, F. W Per- kins and wife, und had an enjoy- able tire, and left for bome, Prof. Perkina received n beautifel present from hittle Chrintepher Ja- cobs Christmas day, a mee milk fhe, Mrs. Emily Ramsey of Jefferson City, daughter of Mz. Jeha Combe, was home on a writ Christraas week. Mr. Percy Nicholas, sister and ‘ro her were visitors here Christman dev They will retum to Kansas City, Mo. Mr, and Mrs, Hendraks of War- rensiurg an| Mrs. Brown of law- rence were visitors nt the home of their father, MMr, Hurrison Jucobn, Sunday. Ne a ee : COAL AND... | The J. R. 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