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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Coming Campaign and the Negro Historical Society State House Eighteenth The Race Throughout the Nation Should Take a Firm Stand for Equality at the Ballot Box. The year 1916 is the presidential year and it is the duty of the colored voters of this country to exercise the elective franchise, or attempt to do so, whether they live in Kansas or Louisiana. The law providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people will give the voters a stronger hold on rights as an elector than ever before. The candidates for United States Senator, if defeated by fraudulent votes, will take the matter up with Congress, and we hope that if colored voters in this country will attempt to exercise the franchise with the understanding that if he is intimidated by not being allowed to register or cast his ballot without being molested or intimidated, he can protest to Congress and have the fraudulent incumbent ousted from office and also the managers of the election board convicted and imprisoned. It is the duty of the colored man to know his rights and then try to demand and live up to them. There is no reason why he should not exercise all the rights and benefits under the constitution that any other man enjoys without being intimidated before, and the only way to bring this about is by standing up and protesting against evildoers. We hope to see colored men, whether they are in the Republican, Democratic or any other party, stand up and demand their party rights. In so doing they will benefit the colored race in general. We are sorry to see that lynching has started out in Georgia and the colored people still stand idly by and allow it to go on without protest. We are proud of the fact that the colored people of Muskogee, Okla., stood up like men and women and drove the would be lynchers to the woods. Colored people of Oklahoma deserve great credit for this one act alone, which will go a long way towards building up the moral and financial condition in Oklahoma. --- ABILENE, KAN. Rev. J. C. Rogers filled his rostrum at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and delivered an interesting sermon. Rev. Gaines of Junction City preached in the evening; theme, "What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?" Mr. Amos Tyler returned from Nicodemus Friday. Mrs. H. Wharten and children departed for their home in Nicodemus Wednesday. Mrs. C. Bridget returned from Nicodemus Sunday. Mr. Howard Mommon returned from Kansas City Sunday. Rev. R Cox of Salina stopped over for a visit with friends here on his way home from Osage City. Miss Dorthula Simpson is on the sick list. Mrs. May Paris and son Caleb of Lawrence are visiting relatives in this city. Miss Rosetta Warder departed Wednesday to attend school at the Topcka Industrial and Educational Institute. Mr. S. Hampton went to Kansas City Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs. M. Collins entertained Mrs. Mary Paris and son Caleb one day last week. Others present were Mrs. Baskerville, Mrs. II. Bell and Mr. C. G. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bell served a dinner in honor of Mrs. Mary Paris and son Caleb. Other guests were Mrs. M. Collins, Mrs. Jennie Bell, Mr. S. Collins, Mr. James Collins, Mr. C. Scott and Mrs. M. Baskerville. Miss Helen Harrison gave a taffy pulling Friday evening. Those present were: Misses Lena Smith, Laura Smith, Dorotha Simpson and Bettie Tyler and Mossa, John Smith, Henry Warder, Harry Tyler and several others. They had a pleasant time and departed for their homes after luncheon was served. Mrs. Mary Paris and son Caleb left for their home in Lawrence Monday. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS A joint meeting was held at No. 1300 Quincy street, December 30, to install officer of Dunbar Lodge No. 7, U. B. F., and Silver Star Temple No. 16. The meeting was opened by Master of Ceremonies G. A. Digbee, followed by song. Invocation by Rev. Dr. Robert Graham. The following program was given: "A True U. B. F," W. E. Bacon. "A True S. M. T," Mrs. Herman. "How to Make Our Order a Success," P. C. Thomas. Address by Sister Howard on "Principles of the Order." Address, "What the Juveniles of Today Will be Tomorrow," Mrs. Priscilla Eagleson. The Juveniles sang a song, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again; after which the following officers were installed: W. P., Mrs. P. C. Thomas; V. W. P. Mrs. E. Brown; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Ida Stewart; Assistant Financial Secretary, Mrs. Georgia Hunter; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Cora Ross; Treasurer, Mrs. Fannie Burns; Chaplain, Mrs. Emma Buckner; Joshua, Mrs. Priscilla Eagleson; Senior Mar., Mrs. Oglesby; Junior Mar., Mrs. Mary Woods; Zela, Chanie Jenkins; Palate, Mrs. Spaulding; Inside Doorkeeper, Fannie Barber; Outside Doorkeeper, Emma Fisher; Worthy Matron of the Juveniles, Mrs. Priscilla Eagleson. Carrie Crockett, Recording Sec. H. T. Martin, W. M.; James Eagleson, D. M.; T. H. Hicks, Secretary; G. A. Bigbee, Assistant Secretary; Thomas Vauhn, Treasurer; James Temple, Inner Sentinel; James Ramsey, Outer Sentinel; Darney Toliver, Sup.; Isaac Northington, Sup.; Peter Davis, Mars; Robert Graham, Mars; S. H. Howard, Trustee; W. W. King, Trustee; W. E. Bacon, Chaplain and Chairman Sick Committee. Closing song by audience. Benediction by Rev. R. Graham, after which ice cream and cake were served. The Committee on Arrangements consisted of: For the U. B. F.—W. E. Bacon, G. A. Bigbee and S. Hord. For the S. M. T.—Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Williams. The Close of a "Grandm" Page Pioneer, Passes to a Higher Life. Mrs. Ellen Page was born in Port Royal, Robinson county, Tennessee, in 1837. Her maiden name was Ellen Forte. She had four brothers and two sisters. She was married fifty-six years ago to John D. Page, at Port Royal, Tenn. As a result of this union thirteen children were born, ten of whom are living. About thirty-five years ago she came with her husband and family to Kansas and settled in Topeka, where she has lived ever since. Early in her married life she professed a hope in Christ, joining the Baptist church, to which faith she has clung with exceptional regularity and fidelity. She was a member of the Benevolent lodge for about 30 years. Born a slave, she came to believe in the highest freedom. Born in ignorance and superstition, she encouraged and fostered hearing among her children, seeing that they all received a liberal education. Surrounded by prejudice and hatred, she emerged loved and respected by humble, and though a woman unlisted in the arts and sciences, she was pronounced by a learned man --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JAN. 7, 1916. to be a genuine philosopher. Her reasoning faculty was most acute, her judgment profound and concise, her language simple and direct. In appearance, distinguished, her facial expression angelic. Wherever she went a halo of glory adorned her head and she scattered the sweet perfume of peace in her pathway. It seems that the God of Heaven had rewarded her thousands of noble acts of sacrifice by a long, gentle, sweet, helpful life of happiness and love. She saw every child grow to maturity. She saw them all succeed, and some distinguish themselves. Finally, she loved God with all her soul and strength. She was a remarkable woman, and an unusual mother, a tender wife, a peaceful neighbor, a powerful Christian. Her thoughts; were as pure as the driven snow and her life was one of lofty spiritual grandeur. None knew her but to love her. Her life was a clear mirror, from which was reflected the ideal wife, mother, church member, neighbor and citizen. Beloved by white and colored, and adored by all who met her. She leaves a husband, seven sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren to mourn their loses. The funeral was held from the Second Baptist church Wednesday, December 29, 1915. Rev. Henry, pastor, assisted by Dr. C. G. Flahback, conducted the services. Interment was in Mount Auburn cemetery. The following children from out of the city were present: Mr. Wm. Page and Mr. and Mrs. Tillery of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. John Pegg, Omaha, Neb.; Mr. Richard Page and Prof. and Mrs. G. A. Page, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and and Mrs. Joseph Page, Eskridge, Kan.; grandson, Mr. Emmett Page, Eskridge, and Miss Ollie Henderson, Kansas City. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement in the loss of our dear wife and mother; also, for the many beautiful floral offerings. J. D. PAGE AND FAMILY. MISS ERA HAWKINS MAKING GOOD. Topcka Girl Makes an Enviable Record as an Educator. It has always been the policy of the Plaindealer to give credit where credit is justly due, and these lines about Miss Era Hawkins, teacher in the public schools of Council Grove, are but giving credit where it is justly due. Miss Hawkins graduated from the Emporia State Normal with high honors and her success and rank as an educator stand second to none in the state. She comes from one of the oldest and most highl) respected families in Kansas, is a good, upright, Christian young lady who is doing great work for the uplift and advancement of the race. We wish her continued success. MAY GO TO CONGRESS. Otis L. Denton Will Be Candidate for Republican Nomination in the sixth. Otia L. Benton of Oberlin, who is widely known over the state and who has been a familiar figure at sessions of the Grand Lodge of the A. O. U. W., is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixth district. Brother Benton, who has held every office in Oberlin Lodge No. 236 several times, was the representative of the lodge to the recent session of the grand lodge at Hutchinson. He is an enthusiastic, hard working member of the order. While the Kansas Workman never dabbles in politics, it can say that if Brother Benton nominated and elected the people of the Sixth district will be proud of their representative in Congress.—Kansas Workman, December, 1915. PITTSBURG, KAN. Mra' Ellen King of Oklahoma is visiting her children. She is accompanied by her step-daughter, Miss Lizzie King. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fails are on the sick list. Mrs. Willeta Carter and little daughter are both sick. We are glad to state that Mrs. Destrice Hunter is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Donnie Smith and Mrs. Mack Darls are sick. Mrs. Belle Alexander has moved to this city to keep house for her two brothers, Lee and Willie. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Marshall spent Christmas in Baxter Springs and attended the Masonic social. While there they were guests of Mrs. Mary Clay and family. Last Sunday we had a soul-stirring time at Mt. Hebron Baptist church. Mrs. Hallie White returned home on the 3rd from a holiday visit in Oklahoma and reports a fine time. We are glad to know our editor is better and hope he will soon be our again. Mt. Hebron Baptist church had a memorial service on the 1st for Booker T. Washington, and the M. E. church held their memorial service on the 2nd. SPRINGFIELD, NO. Mr. Richard Enyard, who has been suffering for many months with dropsy, passed away December 27, 1915, at the age of 58 years. Although he was very poorly at times, his death was unexpected at that time. Since his connection with the Gibson Chapel church about three years ago he has been a faithful member, holding the offices of trustee, treasurer and sexton at the time of his death. His widow, Mrs. Josie Enyard, was faithful and attentive and did all within her power during his long illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from Gibson Chapel, Rev Ralph officiating. Undertaker W. P. Campbell had charge of the arrangements. The deceased's widow, mother, step-father, sister and brothers have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Mr. John Charles Gray, who came her with his mother, Mrs. Susie Wilson, from Chicago, Ill., to regain his health, died December 24. Funeral services were held from the Benton Avenue A. M. E. church, Rev. R. J. Robinson officiating. Mrs. Wilson has the heartfelt sympathy of all in the loss of her beloved son, who was just in his prime. Mr. Landon W Smith departed for Kansas University, Lawrence, Kan., after spending a very pleasant vacation with relatives and friends, Sunday night. Miss Bentrice Hardy and Miss Helen Wallace were up from their schools and enjoyed the Christmas festivities with folks and friends. After enjoying very pleasantly the yuletide pleasures, Miss Ethyle Layton returned to Jefferson City to resume her course at Lincoln Institute, which she hopes to successfully complete in February, 1916. In the south part of the city, Mrs. Eliza Christopher, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Logan Patterson and little Miss Joan Davis are reported on the sick list. Those recovering from severe attacks of la grippie, fever, whooping cough, etc., are Mrs. Ed Wilburn, Mrs. James Biewer and children, Mrs. Lucinda Blakey, Mrs. Charles Smiley, Mrs. Charles Ellison and others. The members and friends of Gibson Chapel C. P. church are enjoying steam heat since their new furnace has been installed. Rev A. E. Rankin, pastor The members and friends of Benton Avenue A. M. E. church enjoyed and were greatly benefited by a soul-stirring sermon delivered by Rev R. J. Robinson, pastor, Christmas morning. The theme of his sublime sermon was "Christ Our Christmas Guest." On Christmas day Miss Edwina Helen Smith of 1005 Sherman street was a charming hostess to her club, the "L. H.," and other lady and gentlemen friends. The afternoon was most delightfully spent in games, "500" being the favorite pastime. A prize contest was held, in which Miss Thelma Gray won first and Miss Blanche Patternon won second. The L. H. club did not contest. In the evening Miss Smith and a number of her guests enjoyed the play "When Dreams Come True" at the Landers Theater. Thursday, December 30, Miss Doris Blanche Cooper, assisted by Miss Geneva Jacquenlen Vickers, was hostess to a course dinner party. Covers were laid for fourteen, who greatly enjoyed the feast. Games and music were indulged in until a late hour. All departed dolaring the Misses Cooper and Vickers ideal hostesses. The hospitable home of Miss Bentrice Hardy was a beautiful scene of the season's festivities on the evening of December 30, the occasion being a reception in honor of her guests, who enjoyed the evening until a late hour, when the season's daintiest refreshments were served. After partaking of the delicious viands, automobiles drew up and all bade their fair hostess good night. Miss Edythe M. Young was a fascinating hostess to her club, the L. H., and a number of gentlemen and lady friends Friday afternoon, from 2 till 6 o'clock. The afternoon was quickly spent in games, music and contests. Six guests tied for first prize, which was won by Mr. Herbert V. Smith through a lucky draw. The second prize was contested between Miss Golden Wallace and Miss Manzanetta Vickers, the latter winning by a successful draw. At a late hour Miss E. M. Young, assisted by Miss Lena Young and Miss Vale McAdams, served a delicious course lunchon to her delighted guests of the afternoon. The beautiful home of Miss Carrie M. Foster, 2134 North Benton avenue, which was beautifully decorated in Christmas foliage, was the scene of a midnight supper Friday night, December 31, and to bid the old year farewell and to welcome the new year in. The table was beautiful in its appointments of vari-shaded candles, cut glass, and silverware. Those who found their place cards and partook of this bountifully and delicately prepared five course supper were: The Misses Ethyle B. Layton, Beatrice Hardy, — Hatten of Topeka, Kan, Doris Blanche Cooper, Carrie M. Forbes, Mesars. James Andrews, Jr., Ernest Curtis, Julius Johnson, Ellia Massey, Wendell P. Campbell. After further indulgence in the New Year festivities, taxis were called and all were conveyed safely to their respective abodes. On the afternoon of Saturday, January 1, New Year's day, Miss Ethyle Bernice Layton was a charming hostess to the L, II, club and other lady and gentlemen friends, which made a large assembly of royal guests. The afternoon passed too quickly in the pleasant diversion of games, music, interesting conversation, etc. The season's most appetizing vials were served. Departing at a late hour, many repaired to Lander's Theater, where they witnessed Virginia Brooks' great play, "Little Lost Slater." The lovely home of Mrs. U. Grant Hardrick, on Dollison avenue, was a scene of beauty when a number of gentlemen were hosts at a royal reception on New Year's evening. The evening was spent in music and other pleasant amusements until a late hour, when refreshments of the most tempting and delicious flavor were served. All who attended greatly enjoyed this, the first evening of the year. Little Allene Reed is very ill with pneumonia. We are sorry to note the death of Mr. Haalam Lenore. He has been ill and suffering for many years. Miss Mabel Banks, who spent Christmas at her home in Pretts Prairie, and Miss Josie Montgomery, who was her guest, returned home last Saturday. They report a very pleasant vacation. Mrs. H. W. Ball of Kansas City, Kan. spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Squire Johnson, and family. Miss Maude Young and little Dorothy of Salina spent Christmas with their aunt, Mrs. Squire Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright entertained Saturday, December 25, at one o'clock with a three course dinner in honor of Mr. Arthur B Fox, who spent his vacation in Winfield with friends. Covers were laid for the following guests: Misses Awildo Brown, Dorothy North, Edna Hagan, Beatrice Wright, Mossers. Arthur Fox, Clarence Foist and Price $1.50 Per Year. Mr. Milton Chinneth of Wishita, Kan., spent Sunday with friends in Winfield. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright and family. Mrs. Frank Montgomery, who has been quite sick with la grippe; is much improved. Edward Cooper, who has been ill during the past week, is able to resume his studies in school. ATCHISON, KAN. The union Christmas tree, which was held at Zion Baptist church, was a decided success and everyone reports a very pleasant time. Much credit is due Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson for its success. Mrs. Louis Dale delightfully entertained Wednesday afternoon, December 29, for Mrs. Eugene Last and Mrs. Frank Copeland of Emporia and Mrs. Richard Nunn of Denver, Col., who is visiting her mother, Mrs. Robert Cousin. Music and games were the pleasures, of the evening, after which the guests were served with the daffies of the session. Mrs. Martha Hoy entertained on January 2 for her daughter, Miss Evadna. The guests, about eight in number, enjoyed the afternoon. Miss Hoy left the same evening for St. Louis to resume her duties as teacher in the public school. Miss Harriet. Simmons is seriously ill at the home of her brother, Mr. Joseph Harper, on Spring street. Mrs. Perry Allen and daughter spent last week in Kansas City visiting relatives. They report a very pleasant time. Mrs. Louis Pointer and Mrs. Henry Halm spent the week-end the guests of Mrs. Louis Dale, on Spring street. Mrs. R. Myers of Chicago is in the city the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Claggett. Mrs. Robert Cousin is ill at her home on Spring street. One of the most beautiful parties of the Christmas season was given at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor when the Tourists' Reading Club and the Shamrock Crochet Club kept open house Saturday afternoon from 2 till 5 o'clock. The house was beautifully decorated in the Christmas colors of red and Green, while an Edison machine furnished music during the afternoon. About sixty ladies called to extend New Year's greetings. Mrs. Hixon and Mr. and Mrs. Washington of St. Joseph spent Sunday in the city the guests' of Mrs. P. Moore, who entertained a few guests in their honor. They returned to St. Joseph that evening. Mrs. Alfred Porter of Kansas City, Kan., is in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Flora Dysart. Miss Sarah Birch of St. Joseph and Mrs. Riley Whitney of Des Moines, Ia., are at the sick bed of Mrs. James Bradley of North Eighth street. The Shamrock Crochet club will meet Monday, January 10, with Mrs. J. D. Colbert. WEIR. KAN. Master George Adams of Crown- burg visited his cousins, Masters Willie and Frank Watkins, New Year's day. Teachers' meeting at the home of Miss Mabel Watkins Tuesday night. The St. John Baptist church had a Tree of Paradise at Hargis Hall New Year's night. The Weir Concert Band is im- proving finely. Mrs. Frances Harris is on the sick list. The B. W. C. Club gave a big musical comedy January 1st at Baker's hall. They had a large crowd and a grand success. The U. B. F and S. M. T. lodge and temple gave a public installation January 3 at Baker's hall. The new officers of Excelsior Temple No. 9 are: Laura Lee Banks, W. P.; Ellen Lee, V. W. P.; Ella Young, W. S.; Anna Greer, W. T. The new officers of Queen Esther Temple No. 21 are: Lizzie Phillips, W. P.; Lillie Davis, V. W. P.; Mabel Watkins, W. S.; Sarah Hall, W. T.; Mary Benford, W. J.; Brinnie Robertson, W. C.; Ella Berger, W. Calip. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Christian is numbered among the sick. Little Minnie Watkins has been very sick, but is some better now. Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Serbe. BOKASHA, OKLA. The volatile season seemingly had a damnable effect on some poor white folks, as they went about lynching Negroes with the same glee that small boys get out of throwing snowballs. Georgia led in the prison and barbarous practice, about a dozen Negroes having been lynched and valuable Negro lodge property was destroyed by fire, all the work of that Negro-hating bunch. Down here in the "land of prejudice" an attempt was made to pull off a lynching "stunt" in Muskegan, but the officials and a few good white people, displayed a little manhood, and coupled with the presence of 200 well armed Negroes, who took positions near the fall, and sent the mob and officers an ultimatum that if the two Negroes held in jail were lynched there would be a hot time in the old town talt night, hence the Negroes wore sayed. The public must judge what influences the presence of 200 well armed, determined Negroes had on the bloodthirsty bunch, as the two colored prisoners were spirited away to McAlester. When officials make up their minds that a Negro is worth saving from infuriated mobs, the mobs will go out of business. In fact, when a Negro is lynched by a mob, we figure it down that the officials are more responsible for the more than the mob. Leaving the work of the mob, we will dive into the work of the colored people and their progress in Oklahoma, and we hope to record their achievements, and by giving the world the bright side of the black man, inspire the race to greater effects. To our friends in Oklahoma, who so often inquired, "Who will all Booker Wahhington's shoes?" we now give them the information: Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Down here in Oklahoma, all of us who know that fearless editor, Nick Chiles, are praying for his complete recovery, as all admire the way he widens his pen in defense of Negro manhood and Negro womanhood. While a few Negro newspapers are mingling, "We want a thousand new renders," your scrube has rescribed his resolution, which goes as follows: "Five thousand new subscribers in Oklahoma in 1916." We have pitched the campaign here at Chickamauga, after hobnobbing in Texas (on the quiet), and bless your soul, we are so glad we have a few hundred miles between us and the Lone Star State. We are getting 'on,' and from now on many names and much money will come to Topoaks. There are many signs of Negro progress down here, and even sometimes the colored man makes such a wonderful showing that the white newspapers tuck their prejudices under their arms and stingily make mention of some Negro. For instance, the article below will give you an idea of our get-up-and-push down here: "J. J. Cleveland, an old Negro living in the southern part of Pottawatomie county, is probably the prime-winning corn grower of the state this year. He has twenty acres of corn that will make 125 bushels to the acre. This old Negro has been breeding his own corn seed for the past several years. The kind of corn he raises has four and five good ears to the stalk. He was born in slavery in Georgia." There is a movement on foot among the race in Oklahoma to give to the world the Red Moon Investment Company and the Crescent Insurance Company, and judging by the coterie of men identified with those companies and the purposes for which they were organized, success is a foregone conclusion. By special agreement your scribe is to visit El Reno to secure data, cuts, etc., for an elaborate write-up of said organizations. We always say "God bless Negro effort," and in this case we say it twice. This is one move that the entire race should push, and push hard. We are fino-combing Chickasha for new readers this week, and commencing in our next issue we will tell about the folks here who join the number. Expect a brisk account of this town, as colored folks here love The Plaindealer. We already have a nice new bunch to send in. --- Through privations, ancrising and managing, Mrs. Caledonia Abercromby, a stirring widow, owns some of the best land in Oklahoma. Then, too, she has not, neglected adnearing her children, as they take care of her children' s educational things. Missen Courtney and Gertrude having bright lights, and contribute articles to some of America's leading magazines. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Caldwell, is an expert manicurist, etc. We found Mrs. Abernathy an interesting woman and was much inspired by meeting her. she has a good home in the white section of Lawton, and owns 100 acres of rich farm land at Junction. This family owns four lots and the race has no better folks. There are five daughters and three sons, and they are all useful citizens, doing their part in building up a race. For eighteen years Mrs. Abernathy has a widow, and must be given credit for raising an excellent family and acquiring such valuable property. A daughter, Mrs. J. I. Recce, has nine interesting children and owns property in Lawton. Two of the sons are railroad men, and one is an expert chauffeur and was manager of the electrical garage in Dallas, Texas. Another daughter, Mrs. Mary Gird, resides at Phillipsburg, Mont. --- Rev. J. L. Little is a deep-dyed Baptist minister who never misses an opportunity to fire a shot at the devil. He owns some good property at Waurika. His two-story place, as well as his other cottage, are used as rooming houses, where the best of the race stop. He keeps a "full house" at all times because his place is an ideal one. His wife is a nice woman and makes all feel at home. They are race builders and encourage Negro enterprise with their influence and money. These good people are Maindealer readers. CHICKASHA NOTES. (By Jessie Hadley-Clark.) Your local reporter has been confined to the sick room for three weeks, and is preparing this letter while i n bed The Masonic annual baquet was the social feature of the Yuletime season. The swell affair was held in Dreamland hall, on the night of December 27. Mrs. L. S. Brown is a visitor in Muskogee this week. Through Mrs. Cora Dickerson, the members and friends of the First Baptist church of Chickasaw, presented Rev. D. D. Jones, the popular pastor, with a $30 overcoat as a Christmas remembrance. Mrs Dickerson led out in this worthy move, and the people rallied to her support. Rev. Jones is a man that all love, and we are glad that he was so nicely remembered. A reception was tendered Miss Haynes of Fort Worth, Texas, and Miss Mayne Wurren of Sioux City, Iowa, during the holidays, at Rex hall, and it was an enjoyable affair. Messrs. Bert Wilson and Smith were the gentlemen who managed the reception Mrs. Elizabeth Drake of Topeka visited relatives here during the holidays Rev. W. M. Tucker, pastor of the Christian church, is conducting a revival, assisted by Rev Thomas, an eminent prelate of Ardmore. The meeting is growing in interest and much good is expected to come out of it. Miss Dollie Thompson, one of our teachers, was a visitor to Oklahoma City last week. Miss Jones, one of the popular city teachers, spent the holidays under the parental roof at Guthrie. La gripe is prevalent here and many of our people are on the sick list Dr. Bullock, the popular colored physician, allowed Cupid to jase him prior to Christmas, the bride being Miss Fletcher Mae Warden. The baptial knot was tied by Rev Stockbridge of the C. M. R. church Dr. and Mrs. Bullock have the good wishes of their many friends. Mrs Harriet Hillard, an old and highly respected citizen, was buried from the Baptist church Sunday. A nine-pound bouncing boy put in his appearance at the home of Rev. and Mrs W M Tucker on Christmas day. He will make his home with them from now on. The Second Baptist church, Rev. D. Hill, pastor, is conducting a series of meetings. The A. M. E. church, under the leadership of Rev Smith, will hold a rally Sunday and cordial invitation is extended to all. The Church of God has conducted a week's meeting, and two have united with the church. Rev. Harris was assisted by the state evangelist, Rev. J. I. Henderson. Chickasha has more than 2,000 Negroes and this would be an All local news for the paper should be given to M. H. Williams at 1023 South First street, or telephone 316. The Plaindealer will print all news about the race, and the paper will be on sale at his store. A cloud of sadness was cast over Chickasaw, Okla., Friday, December 31, 1915, when the death angel summoned Mru. Harvett Hillard, an old and highly respected colored lady. This good lady was a devout member of the Baptist church, from where the funeral occurred Sunday evening, January 2, Rev. D. D. Jones, officializing, assisted by Revo. Stockbridge, Smith and Hill. The church was literally packed, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral was under the auspices of the Court of Calanthe, of which Mrs. Hillard was a member. Rev Jones' sermon was very touching, and the Calanthes held their burial services at the grave. A long funeral procession followed the remains to their last resting place. Decreased left ten children—three sons and seven daughters, and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her demise. WKWOKA. KLA. Miss Flerrena F. McGee, teacher in the Douglass school of Muskogee, Okla., paid an extended visit to the home of her sucker, Mrs. J. R. Coffey of this city. Her many friends were glad to see her in the city again. Lawyer Scott Brown of Muskogee was in the city for a few days during the holidays and visited at the home of Principal J. R. Coffey. After completing his legal business here and at Holdenville, he returned, in company with Miss Flerrena McGee, to has home well pleased with his Christmas trip and the success of the business side of the trip. Mins Exzetta Jones was called home to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. Dr. H. R. Bennett. Miss Jones will return to Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark., in a few days. Mrs. Bennett, wife of Dr. H. R. Bennett, after a short illness, died Monday, December 27th, leaving a large number of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. The church and the several societies to which she belonged paid splendid respects to her in the funeral services at the C. M. I. church, conducted by Rees, Tus and H. H. Brown. The Christmas services at the respective churches were appropriate and useful. Principal J. R. Coffey delivered lectures Friday night and Saturday night at the M. E. and C. M. E. churches, respectively, on "The Origin and Gift Offering of Christmas." Both services were well attended, and the younger people especially got full Christmas value. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY ON SLAVIERY ENDING The colored people of Boston celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the Thirteenth Amendment, which removed recognition of slavery from the United States Constitution, with a mass meeting in Pancail Hall, following exercises at the statues of two anti-slavery men—Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner last week, under the auspices of the Massachusetts brach of the National Independent Equal Rights League and the Citizens' Auxiliary, William D. Brigham, secretary of the Wendell Phillips Association, speaking at the mass meeting, called upon his white brother to see that "real justice is done the Negro." "The Thirteenth Amendment," he said, "is very brief, consummating practically of only three lines. "Norther slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States, or any other place subject to their jurisdiction." "This amendment recognized dark skinned people as human beings Daniel Webster said: 'That is property which the law declares to be property,' but he did not say what law nor whose law William H. Seward said in a speech which he made March 11, 1850: 'There is a higher law than the Constitution.'" "No one can rightly appreciate the tremendous progress of the colored race in this country unless in passing he alludes to the depths of wrong and oppression from which the accent has been made. Today the colored race in this country have $700,000,000 worth of property and 80,000,000 acres of farmland and the STANDS UP FOR THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT One, at least, of the avowed candidates for the Republican nomination for the presidency is squarely on record favoring the right of the Negro to the ballot touchsafted him by the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution. On April 18, 1903, Hon. Henry D. Estabrook of New York, who is favorably mentioned for the nomination, addressed a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, which was published on the editorial page of the Sun in its issue of April 20, 1903, d'accessing the Fifteenth Amendment and the Negro's right to the franchise. In his letter Mr. Estabrook said in part: "The problem as put by a certain element of the South is: How to eliminate the Negro vote? Thus stated it enlistes neither my sympathy nor tolerance. No the Negro, as such, ought not to be denied a voice in a government of which, by virtue of numbers and usefulness, he is so conspicuous a part. The Fifteenth Amendment was not a mistake. I am Christian enough to believe that it was divinely ordained. Repeal that amendment and you block from our flag a star of hope, and leave millions of people orphaned of country and worse than slaves, for they would have neither the ballot for defense nor the protection of an owner's self-interest in his property. . . . In a country like ours, dedicated to personal liberty, and self-government, the denial of political rights must be based on just and fundamental distinctions. . . . So long as certain elements of the South cling to the hallucination that the worst of white men are better than the best of black men, so long will the South suffer, and deserve to suffer; for it is a false conceit, a wicked conceit, an obsolete conceit, and freedom in its march will not turn backward." Georgia Holds First Rank With Eighteen of Sixty-Nine. Montgomery, Ala.—Lynchings in the United States in 1915 numbered 69, as recorded at Tuskegee Institute and announced today. This was 17 more than in 1914. Georgia led the states with 18 lynchings. Mississippi was second with 9. Fifty-five persons lynched were Negroes and 14 whites. The year before 49 were Negroes and 3 whites. Three women were 1915 mob victims. In four instances, according to the Tuskegee records, innocent persons were put to death by mobs as proved by later events. Lynching by states is given as follows: Alabama, 9; Arkansas, 5; Florida, 5; Georgia, 18; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 9; Missouri, 2; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 2; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 5; Virginia, 1 Richmond, Va.—Alexander Forward, secretary to Governor Stuart, denied tonight that there had been a lynching in Virginia in 1915 Mr. Forward said reports of the lynching of a looter during the Hopewell fire) had been investigated and found without foundation. LONE STAR STATE BAR Negro Lawyers in Texas Issue an Address to the Raedt --- San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 27. The third annual session of the Lone Star State Bar Association, an organization of Negro lawyers in Texas, was held today in the Thirty-seventh district court room. Attorney M. H. Broyle, of Hourton providing. Following the discussion of several interesting papers, the passing of resolutions and the transaction of other business, the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: M. H. Broyle. Houston president; A. S. Wells, Dallas, vice president; J. G. Winkerley. San Antonio, secretary; R. A. Campbell, San Antonio, treasurer. The holy unanimously issued the following address and adjourned to meetin Waco, November 32, 1916. To the Colored People of Texas: As the representatives of the race at the bar of the courts of the Commonwealth of Texas, we beg to assure you that your prospects for justice, equity and a "square deal" at the bar are far less gloomy than has heretofore been depicted to you by designing inferiors of other nationalities, and mercenary, gratuitous, hypocritical advisers of our own race—that class of persons who would have you understand that every action at law, civil or criminal, must be the law of other nationalities are more wicked than those of your own; that the judges and the juries constitute a wicked institution; that all cases are decided by wicked influence, and not determined by the law and the facts and that, therefore, when you are in court you must employ counsel from some other more wicked nationality in order to win. We urge you to have more respect for and more confidence in yourselves, and consequently, more faith in counsel of your own nationality, whom we hasten to assure you are entirely capable and have a high sense of honor as such men. We regret that the free people of the Commonwealth of Texas ever saw fit to make the paynet of a poll tax the prerequisite to the right to vote. However, since they did so conceive and made it a requirement, and since there is no discrimination as against the race per se, we most sincerely urge that every male member, not otherwise disqualified, pay your poll tax before February 1st, because the poll tax gives you the ballot, and the ballot is your sword in this government. Without the ballot, you are like a soldier on the field of carnage unarmed. We believe in the equality of men and women—the freedom of both We, therefore, declare that the right of suffrage should be extended to woman. We are not clannish, but we realize that self-preservation is the first law of nature, and that social conditions make us regard our kind as ourselves. We, therefore, believe that the best interests of all the individuals of all the organized bodies of the race would be best subserved by the employment of counsel of our own race. We therefore urge that in the interest of self-preservation, in the interest of race unity and consequent strength in the interest of your own children, who are entitled to your encouragement, in the interest of posterity, you insist that your leaders not continue blind to these most vital virtues to race uplift. We regret that in many communities of the state there seems to be discrimination respecting jury service. But we beg to assure you that the practice has not been established for the purpose of taking undue advantage of litigants or defendants of the race, but is largely due to existing social conditions, which are entitled to respect. Because of being in a position to understand this situation better than the average layman, we wish to assure you again that the courts are honorable and the juries are fair, and that your case is as safe in the hands of counsel of your own race as with counsel of other nationalities, if the law and the facts are with them and they have the ability to handle them. Pledging you our best services, and assuring you of our abiding faith, we beg to be, yours for race uplift. THE LONE STAR STATE RAR ASSOCIATION. By, H. M. Broyles, R. A. Campbell, L. W. Greenley, A. S. Wells, R. D. Evans, Committee, J. G. Wimberly, Secretary. EL RENO, OKLA. Mrs. Ellison entertained her club at her home Tuesday evening. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion Mrs. Luke Hoskins presided at the punch bowl and refreshments were served by Mrs. John Carroll and Mrs. West. Two dozen couples were present. Various games were played and toasts and speeches were made. Solos were rendered by Misses Della Young and Ethel Haley and Mrs. Mahin. Mrs. Smith has moved from Enid to El Reno. Mr. John Carroll has been out to Watonga on a hunting trip. He reports that shooting is good. Mrs. Ella Nicholson and Mrs. John Taylor have been on the sick list for the past ten days, but are now improving. Mrs. Brown of Colorado Springs is visiting her brother, Mr. James Moore, 800 North Admiral street. Mrs. Vera Green of Oklahoma City is visiting her brother, Mr. George Green, on West Pennsylvania street. Mrs. Bertha Nicholson has gone to Geary for a visit Mrs. Bryant has returned home after an extended visit in Slater and Kansas City, Mo. LINCOLN, NER. At the annual meeting of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, the records showed a most excellent year's work under the pastorate of Dr. Bluford Hillman. There have been thirty-five additions to the church and Christian harmony has prevailed throughout the year. The church has erected and furnished a handsome two story barnmen this year, which is a credit to any denomination. The financial standing of the church is grand, having raised from all sources $2,000 the past year. The Sunday school is in a prosperous condition and raised during the year $228. The Gideen Band raised $218.40 and the Sewing Circle raised $195.96. Much credit is due Dr. B. Hillman and his faithful wife for their untiring Christian labor in this field. On account of the efficient work done by the different officers, all of the officers of both church and Sanday school were re-elected for the ensuing year. The Baptist Sunday school held its Christmas tree and program on Friday evening. The little ones acquitted themselves with due credit, and star boxes of candy were given all present. One of the most novel features of the decorations was the scenic background, representing Bethlehem, the angel announcement and the wise men following the star. Mr. V. B. Bowdry, Mr. Zack Johnson and Mr. Willis Monoley were ordained Jeansons at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Mrs. Clara Bowdry, who underwent an operation at the Central Hospital, is home again. Mrs. Alice Grant and Mrs. Major Moore were on the sick list. The Sewing Circle gave a cafeteria lunch at the parsonage, which proved very successful. Class No. 2 of the Baptist Sunday school gave a party for class No. G for their valor in holding the pennant banner for finance all this year. Watch meeting was held at the Baptist church and the Spirit was wonderfully manifested. PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Columbus, Ohio The publishers of the memorial edition of Dr. Booker T. Washington's Life have appointed Ralph W. Tyler, former Auditor of the Navy, general agent for the book to appoint local agents in various cities and towns throughout the country, and to assume charge and responsibility for their work. This work is the only authentic story of the life of the late Dr. Washington. It was written by Dr. Washington himself, and in addition contains a 61-page supplement by Albon L. Holsey. This is the only history of the life of Dr. Washington which has the approval of Mrs. Washington and of Mr. Emmsett J. Scott, for eighteen years the Doctor's secretary. Mr. Tyler has already established an office at Columbus, Ohio, with a force of assistants, and is appointing agents throughout the country. The book, with touching pathos, refers to the early struggles of the author, and covers his whole life to the time of his death. The book is selling rapidly, and some agents are able to make from $10 to $25 per day handling it. CLAREMORE OKLA. The people of Claremore seemed to enjoy Christmas very much. Dr. Wm. Lee went to Jackson, Tenn., to visit his mother and other relatives. Miss Nellie Ray, one of the school teachers of the city, visited her mother in Springfield, Mo. Prof. J. E. West is in from Wybark, where he is teaching. His family enjoys his visits. Prof. J. T. A. West was in from Boyanton visiting relatives. He recommends a very good school. Miss Mabel Vaughn, one of our teachers, is visiting in Quindare, Kansas. Mrs. Betty Cobb, who has been sick for about two weeks, is reported somewhat better. A young man sustained a bad cut about the face from a刮伤 in the hands of a young woman, Sunday night. We are having some winter here. Rev. Richard, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, left Monday to visit his father in Arkansas. Miss Altonia Pritechett and Mr. Brooks are on the sick list. SANTA BARBARA, CAL. Mr. Richard Gaines, Mr. Charles N. Jackson of Chicago and Mr. W. H. Washington of Topoka, Kan., motored down from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Christmas day and returned the next day, making the trip of 216 miles. The boys report having a delightful trip over the mountains and enjoying the beautiful California sunshine. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4066 East—Home phone 4158 East. This is the place to buy first class coupon, frills, less cream and more chocolate. --- 777-OFFICIAL-322 Taborian Directory SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1814 Buchanan Street, Topeka Kansas. DT. KMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka Kansas SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Lincoln Nebr. 1811 KMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRI LENO MURREY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kans. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 1608 W. 31st St, Omaha, Neb. DR. RUSSIE HALL, S. Q M. 400 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taorman Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mentor, W. C. Curtus, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month We are waiting for the temples Porsons, Kans. Silver. Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street Dtr. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR R. P. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R. For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8-J. B. Brown, P. P. 1186 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Arctium Temple No. 1—Meets first Thursday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A. M. Harrold, D. G. M.; res. Apt. 1, The Nathan, cot. Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No. 1—Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Diving Star Temple No. 4—Meets first and third Monday nights. Sir D. W. Gooden, C. M., 2211 Cummings St. Humphrey Temple No. 6—Meets second Monday in each month. Sir W. M Jackson, C. M., 2611 Burdette St. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89—Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr. Hattie Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91—Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, H. P., 1211 Missouri Ave. St. Maria Tabernacle No. 42—Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 Dodge St. (Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35—Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., for Twenty-fifth and R Sts, south side. Amelia Levels Tabernacle No. 19 —Meets second Thursday night. Dtr. Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No. 16—Meets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severo, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty- ninth St., south side Carnation Tent No. 27—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Old Fellows Hall. Dtr. Jennie Sellers, Q. M., 2320 North Twenty- eighth Ave. NOTES. Carnation Tent No. 27 gave a New Year's party which was well attended, the little ones having a fine time. Sir M. C. Johnson, G. P. P., is out again after a serious illness. Sir Charles Shelton, P. P. P., is still very sick. Sir Fred Earley, P. C M., is also very sick. Miss Ethel Henderson spent the holidays out of the city. Miss Pauline Ball spent Christmas in Bunceton, Mo., waiting her aunt. Mrs. Lucinda Thomas and daughter, Miss Augusta, left Saturday morning for a few days in Kansas City, Mo. While there they will be the guests of her husband's daughters. The Happy Hour Club played St. Nicholas to ninety-six children Christmas eve afternoon at the Masonic hall, from four to six o'clock. Each child received a number of toys, candies, nuts, popcorn and clothing from the Christmas tree. Everything was donated by the good merchants of the city, and this affair was the greatest treat to the children that has ever been given here. This is one of the --- OMAHA DIRECTORY LEXINGTON, MO. ```markdown ``` NOTES. many good things that the Happy Hour Club ladies have done. The weather being so disagreeable, kept many children and their parents from the tree, for which we are very sorry, as it was a wonderful sight to see. Miss Jeanetta Woodson spent the holidays in Kansas City, Mo., visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Woodson, and her sisters. Zion A. M. E. church has begun its revival meetings, which started Sunday night with the pastor, Rev. W. B. Brooks, in charge. He will have an evangelist, Mrs. Wade, to assist him. She will be here Wednesday night. We are sorry to hear of the illness of our editor, Mr. Nick Chiles. We hope for him a speedy recovery. LAWRENCE, KAN. Mrs. Sallie Harney and Mrs. Mattie Johnson attended a reunion during the holidays at the home of their sister, Mrs. Patton, in Des Moines, Ia. The sisters had not met for forty-eight years. Rev. Albert Broune of Kansas City, Kan., spent Sunday in Lawrence visiting his many friends. Mr. John Whittaker, a student at K. U., has returned from his home in Oklahoma City. Mr. Russell La May has returned from his home in Kansas City, where he spent the holidays. Misses Ada and Evelita Wheatley of St. Joseph, Mo., spent the holidays here, guests of their sister, Mrs. Johnson Smothers, Twelfth and New Jersey avenue. Mr. Lorenzo Countee has returned from his home in Kansas City, Mo., where he spent the holidays. Mr. Theodore Copeland has returned from Kansas City, where he spent the week end. Misses Louise Craig and Pearl Bell have returned from Kansas City, where they spent vacation. Miss Stella Brown has returned from Kansas City to resume study at K U. Mr. H. Franklin Bradley has returned from his home in Kansas City, where he spent the holidays. Miss Beatrice Harvey delightfully entertained Jan. 3d in honor of the Misses Ada and Evetta Wheatly of Stunt Joseph, Mo. About thirty guests were present and spent the evening in games and music. At the close of the evening, a delicious two course luncheon was served. The guests declared Mrs. Henry an ideal entertainer. Misses Mable and Ethel Escoe, of Muskogee, Okla., have returned to their home after visiting their many friends here. The popular contest at the Ninth Street Baptist church given by the Sunday school closed January 2d. The highest number of votes for the most popular married woman were awarded; Mrs. Nellie Salisbury, second, Mrs. G. N. Jackson; third, Mrs. Alice Thompson. Highest for the most popular young woman: First, Miss Beatrice Harvey; second, Miss Ruth Pennell; third, Miss Helene Clark. Miss Ruth Clark, who has been very ill with la grippe, is rapidly improving. Miss Blanche Patterson has the distinction of winning the five dollar prize given by the English teachers of the senior classes of the L. H. S. for the best Christmas story. Miss Patterson was the only colored student that entered. Miss Mignon Johnson spent the holidays in Topeka, the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Daisy Stonestreet. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stonestreet, of Topeka, spent a few days in the city, the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nealy Henson. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, Mrs. R. I. King and Mrs. Addie White, attended the Interstate at Hutchinson. Miss Gladys Anderson attended the Interstate at Hutchinson. Her paper on "Preparedness" was the only one presented on the subject at the convention. Miss Anderson is a southmore at Kansas University and out of a class of 1,200 students—colored and white, won the scholarship from K. U. Miss Roba Martin has returned from her home in Garnett and will resume her studies in K. U. Miss, Predia Jackson, of Topeka, has returned to resume her studies in the University The most brilliant social event of the holidays was the dinner whist party given by Messrs. Robert Jackson Leonard Sayles at the home of the latter, 609 Vermont. Covers were laid for eight and an elaborate dinner of nine courses was served. The Dutch dining room was beautifully decorated with maroon streamers while the table decorations consisted of carnations, ferns and silken-headed candles. After dinner was whist and dining with plenty of good music to liven the occasion. Miss Alena Smith captured the ladies' prize at whist and --- Mr. Roy Gillum won the prize for gentlemen. At a very late hour the guests departed after voting the party to have been an unequalled success. Those present were: Misses Alena Smith, Catherin Grant, Mrs. Leona Jordan, and Mrs. Elgin Woody. The gentlemen were: Messrs Roy Gillum, Elgin Woody, Leonard Sayles and Robert Jackson. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Mrs. John Davis was hostess for a juvenile party at her home Tuesday. Mrs. C. N. Williams, of-Chanute, Kansas, was the guest of honor. Every minute was enjoyed by forty ladies who responded to the invitation. Contests and games were indulged in to a late hour. Sandwiches, coffee, pickles and sake were served by the Misses Mae Davis and Wilda Venters. One of the most enjoyable events of the holidays was the reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clark, of Anderson, S. C., at the home of Prof. and Mrs. W. P. Cowan on W. Flint avenue Tuesday. The home was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations; ferns and cut flowers were in abundance. In the receiving line with the guest of honor were: Prof. and Mrs. Cowan, Misson Davis, Venters, Mr. J. T. Williams. Music was furnished by the Home orchestra in the front hall behind the screen. The dining hall was in the hands of Mrs. T. H. Finley, assisted by Meadames Barker, Venters, Williams, Hadley, Hill, Martin and Knave. The menu consisted of turkey, cranberry sauce, fruit salad with waffles, hot biscuits, ripe olives, mixed pickles, giblet gravy, butter balls, ice cream, angel-food and devil-food cake, coffee, chocolate and mints. About sixty responded to toasts and all enjoyed a nice time. Mr. Elwood Williamson left Sunday for Pittsburgh to enter school after spending the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. W W. Williamson entertained at dinner; Mrs. A. Rider, Mrs. B. Thompson, Mrs. Cary Fox of Menton, Texas, Mrs. Fred Douglass of Coffeyville. Mrs. J, W. Fagan accompanied the Reverend to Lenapah, where he is in charge of the Baptist church. A number of nice presents were received from friends. Mrs. Childers, of Blue Jacket, was in the city Saturday. Miss Bessie Hill arrived from Jefferson City, Mo., Saturday and is the guest of the Venters. Mrs. Joe Davis is much improved and her many friends are glad to see her out. Mrs. James Davis took suddenly ill Friday but is much better at this writing. Miss Lola McIntosh, of Muskogee, came down from Oswego, Kansas, Saturday and will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Madden of Lightening Creek. Byron Elms, of Oswego, Kansas, was in the city visiting his mother Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Douglass, of Coffeyville, Kansas, returned to her home Thursday. Misses Eva M. Venters, Sadie B. Davis, Alice A. Walton and J. D. Davis were among friends in Muskogee New Years. Mrs. Thomas left for Wagoner on Friday. Mrs. Nettie Johnson and sons, Clarence and Lois, who have been visiting relatives, left Fidday for Chanute Roy H. A. Hubbard left Friday for Tahlequah, Redland and Weber Park to hold his quarterly meetings. Sam Vann of Ketchum, was in the city Saturday. The new school building will be turned over to the teachers January 10th and the following program will be rendered at 2 o'clock p.m.: Song—"Drifting to Dreamland." Invocation—Rev R. L. Green. "Actions"—T. James Fulney. "This Country of Ours"—OMF Venters or Perry Hardrick. "The Uses of Books" Mable Venters. Song "Welcome Pretty Primrose." Address—Tom W Smith, County Superintendent Kaufmann's Market, —Home Made Sausage and Lard a Specialty—Presh Fish Dally. Home Phone West 322. 582 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS While every coat is not on sale at 1/4-price, yet all are reduced —every one is 1/4 or more. In the 1/2-price sale are all odd coats all small lots and all one-of-a-kind. $10.00 coats ... $ 5.00 $25.00 coats ... $12.50 12.00 coats ... 6.25 27.50 coats ... 13.75 15.00 coats ... 7.50 30.00 coats ... 15.00 17.00 coats ... 8.75 32.50 coats ... 16.25 20.00 coats ... 10.00 35.00 coats ... 17.50 32.50 coats ... 11 25 40.00 coats ... 20.00 Taking the lot as a whole, there are most all styles, all colors and all materials—every coat in stock is materially reduced, and many of them are 1/4-price. All suits----1/2-price Every suit in the name as the styles, yet the $10.00 su 12.50 su 15.00 su 18.75 su 19.75 su 25.00 su No matter w you will undou is on sale at ex Every suit in stock is included—the advance Spring models just the same as the others. And while there are not all sizes in all styles, yet there is an excellent line of sizes. $10.00 suits ... $5.00 $30.00 suits ... $15.00 12.50 suits ... 6.25 35.00 suits ... 17.50 15.00 suits ... 7.50 40.00 suits ... 20.00 18.75 suits ... 9.38 45.00 suits ... 22.50 19.75 suits ... 9.88 50.00 suits ... 25.00 25.00 suits ... 12.50. 65.00 suits ... 32.50 No matter what style, what color or what material you want, you will undoubtedly find it here. Every suit in our entire stock is on sale at almost 1/4 the plainly-marked, regular price. All furs----1/3-off In spite of excellent line the Coney to Sable $12.50 fur 15.00 fur 25.00 fur 50.00 fur 75.00 fur $35.00 fur 60.00 fur 75.00 fur We will break or the scarf so every coat are In spite of the very heavy selling last week, there is still an excellent line to choose from. Included are furs of all kinds from Conay to Sable; sets, scarfs, muffs and coats. $12.50 fur sets.....$ 8.37 $100.00 fur sets.....$ 66.67 15.00 fur sets.....10.00 150.00 fur sets.....100.00 25.00 fur sets.....16.67 200.00 fur sets.....123.33 50.00 fur sets.....33.88 300.00 fur sets.....200.00 75.00 fur sets.....50.00 500.00 fur sets.....333.33 $25.00 fur coats.....$23.88 $100.00 fur coats.....$ 66.67 50.00 fur coats.....33.33 200.00 fur coats.....133.00 75.00 fur coats.....50.00 300.00 fur coats.....200.00 We will break any set (except children's) and sell either the muff or the scarf separately. Every set, every muff, every scarf and every coat are now on sale at 1-3 off. All dresses reduced The most of a few are 1/2-pr es and dancing fons, etc. The blouse effects, braid and butt ISSUES A PLENTY. The most of them are $ \frac{1}{4} $ off, a great many are 1-3 off and quite a few are $ \frac{1}{2} $ price. There are street, afternoon and evening dresses and dancing frocks of taffetas, messalines, velvets, serges, chiffons, etc. The styles are all new; plain tailored dresses, Russian blouse effects, and high and low neck models trimmed with fur, braid and buttons. Every dress in stock is reduced— $ \frac{1}{4} $ or more. Senator Weeks Points Out Democratic Lack of Efficiency. Washington, Dec.—(Special)—Senator John W. Weeks, of Massachusetts, does not agree with the recent assertion by President Wilson that the Republican party will have no issue, with the exception of the tariff, upon which to make its campaign for the presidency. On the contrary, Senator Weeks insists that he values furnished the Republicans by the present administration are soample and evident that it is a more matter of choice as to which shall be featured by the Republican campaign orators. "In the first place, I believe that the Mexican issue is one of these upon which the coming campaign will be waged and won by the Republican party," said Senator Weeks today; "Certainly the present Administration's inefficient handling of the situation ever since it came into power is rich in vulnerability. In the Democratic platform for 1912 there appeared the unequivocal statement that American property should be protected throughout the world and on our borders. No great bodies of water separate us from Mexico. It is our next door neighbor, and if American lives were ever to be protected by their government, certainly those going no further abroad than across an imaginary line to the south of us should have had that protection, but they have not had it, and that is why I say the Mexican question is to be one of the leading campaign issues. "I also feel assured that the American people will be quick to grasp the fact that there is a considerable campaign issue in the failure of the Democrats to reduce the cost of living. This was one of the campaign slogans of the Democracy in 1912—the high cost of living—and they told the country that if put into power they would enact a truff law, for revenue only, that would automatically reduce the cost of food and other necessities of life. They were put into power, they enacted the Underwood-Simmons law, and the cost of living immediately started on an upward march that has Coats at $ \frac{1}{2} $ -price coat is not on sale at 1/4-price, yet 1/4 or more. In the 1/4-price sale are all one-of-a-kind. cats ..... $ 5.00 $25.00 coats oats ..... 6.25 27.50 coats oats ..... 7.50 30.00 coats oats ..... 8.75 32.50 coats oats ..... 10.00 35.00 coats oats ..... 11.25 40.00 coats lot as a whole, there are most all als—every coat in stock is material are 1/4-price. is stock is included—the advance Sp he others. And while there are no more is an excellent line of sizes. suits .. . $5.00 $30.00 suits .. nies .. . 6.25 35.00 suits .. aits .. . 7.50 40.00 suits .. aits .. . 9.38 45.00 suits .. aies .. . 9.88 50.00 suits .. aies .. . 12.50. 65.00 suits .. what style, what color or what ma ubtadly find it here. Every suit in mostly ½ the plainly-marked, regular the very heavy selling last week, to choose from. Included are furs or sets, scarfs, muffs and coats. sets.....$ 8.37 $100.00 fur sets sets.....10.00 150.00 fur sets sets.....16.67 200.00 fur sets sets.....33.88 300.00 fur sets sets.....50.00 500.00 fur sets coats.....$23.88 $100.00 fur coat coats.....33.33 200.00 fur coat coats.....50.00 300.00 fur coat ask any set (except children's) and sell separately. Every set, every muff, now on sale at 1-3 off. of them are 1/4 off, a great many are on price. There are street, afternoon and frocks of taffetas, messalines, velvet styles are all new; plain tailored or and high and low neck models tris- tions. Every dress in stock is reduc- never stopped. If the Democrats considered the high cost of living a worthy campaign issue in 1912, it is clear that the Republicans can now raise the same cry, and with even greater justification. The response, I feel assured, will be nation-wide. "I am glad the President concedes us one issue, the tariff. So much is included in that one issue that it really should be divided into a number of issues. In the first place, the Republican principle of protection is an issue distinct and apart and stands for nation-wide commercial growth and prosperity. In the second place the tariff represents the only reasonable, effective means for rehabilitating our slagging Treasury, and certainly the Government's present financial distress is another issue that must figure prominently in the coming campaign, together with the extravagance of appropriations which has helped to bring it on. The President has urged additional special taxes in an effort to ignore the possibilities of the tariff as a sensible remedy for the plight in which we find ourselves. Needless to say, these taxes will not be popular, and it is plain the tariff—or more particularly, the strange substitutes now being urged by the Administration for raising revenue—is to be a very decided issue in the campaign and perhaps it is a hopeful sign that the Administration is willing to admit this fact." VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK. COLORADO. Well, Colorado is now on the dry hat and in the Cripple Creek district there are nearly fifty saloons with only ten colored men working in them, but most of them have other jobs in view or will go where they can again wear the white uniform. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones entertained on Tuesday evening at their home at cards in honor of Mr. Laurence Cotwell. Many guests were in attendance. At dainty lunch was served, after which the guests departed having had a most enjoyable time Mrs. Allen Harrell, of Victor, had a narrow escape of being seriously injured on Tuesday evening at her home, by the explosion of a can of "pork and beans she was preparing for dinner. The following were visiting in Cripple Creek last week; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Harrell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Harris, Mrs. Geo. W. Cotwell and Mr. Lawrence Cotwell. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hill's beautiful home at 357 Warren street, at Cripple Creek was the scene of a most delightful watch party on New Year's eve in honor of Mr. Laurence Cotwell, who will leave soon resume his studies at Colorado Agricultural College. About forty guests were in attendance. Dancing and cards formed the amusements. Mrs. Wm. Jones and Mr. John' Kimberling carried off the honors in the card games. A dainty luncheon was served. The people that were over from Victor set the clock back and when someone looked at his watch it was way past car time, so everyone decided to stay, as the Victor folks could not catch a car till morning, so the party started over anew. At daylight the many guests departed after voting Mr. and Mrs. Hill many thanks. Mr. and Mrs Choutua, old timers in Cripple Creek, will leave in a few days for Lawrence, Kan., where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Wm. H. Diggs, who has been sick for the past month, is able to be out. Handy Chapel held watch meeting services at the church on Friday evening. Quite a number were out to celebrate that old fashioned custom. Miss Mae Smith has just returned from visiting Atlantic City, N. J., Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, Pa., Columbus, O., and St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Elvira Nowlin departed this life Saturday, January 1, 1916, at the age of 105 years, she was a young woman when the "stars fell" and was probably the oldest woman of her color in the city. Missen Fay Nowlin and Beesie Williams of Denison, Texas, and Chicago, Ill., were called to the city owing to the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Elvira Nowlin. Quite a deal of sickness and deaths in our city. Mrs. Mamie Tate is in the city from Chicago, Ill., called here by the illness of her father, Robert Moore. PARSONS, KAN. --- ```markdown ``` --- NICK CHILES . . . Editor and Owner THEO: BAUGHMAN . . Traveling Agent ADVERTISING RATES, PER MONTH, $200 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Flaindaler, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. Wheat the attention of The Flaindaler is called to any misstatement of facts in its columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheer- fully be made. Unigned communications, except from our regular correspond- ents, will not be published. There is lots of land to be had in this country, some of which can be homesteaded, some can be bought at reasonable prices, and our advice to our race is to get hold of this land, and if you cannot farm it, get someone else to farm it for you. This is the age of combinations, and it is the duty of men and women of the different localities to incorporate and buy land and settle it with people who can work it, and thereby find something profitable for the idle hands to do. There are a few white friends of the race who are doing what they can to help bring about a better feeling between the races. The great struggle is left to the race itself to bring about the desired condition of progress. Of course we have a mean, low, bloody, black-hearted class of white citizens in Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas who seem duty bound to oppress the colored man on all hands. This class of persons has got to be run down and killed out and eradicated before the American people can enjoy the rights and privileges of citizens of other countries. AN APOLOGY. The unersigned owes the Rev. W. W. Russell an apology, and we hereby take this method of squaring ourselves with the reverend gentleman. Some weeks ago we printed some business cards for Rev. Russell, and during that week we made local mention of several of our patrons who had ordered printing, and we failed therein to mention Rev. Russell. He now gives us to understand that that is the reason he did not call for his cards. We are sorry that the error was made, but if Rev. Russell had called for his cards at the appointed time, probably we would not have overlooked the mention of his name, and now, since we have been threatened by the reverend gentleman to be put in the hands of the undertaker, we hasten to make this apology. Very respectfully, JOHN M. DORSEY. COFFEYVILLE. KAN. Mrs. Herbert Mayberry of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting her mother, Mrs. O. Hailey. Miss Frances Hailey, who is a student at the State Normal at Pittsburg, Kan., visited home folks during the holidays. Mrs. Corn Crouch of Kansas City, Kan., is visiting her aunts, Misses Lydia and Fannie Counce, during the holidays. Mr. Robert Cain of Pittsburg, Kan., visited his sister, Mrs. J. B. Hunnigan, during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Bell of Muskogee, Oklahoma, spent the holidays here, the guest of Miss Lennie Dawson. Mr. Hughes of Kansas City, Mo., spent the holidays in our city. Dr. Stevens, our dentist, has returned home after spending the holidays in Kansas City visiting his parents. Miss Ruby White visited her grandmother in Cherryvale during part of the holidays. Mrs. Ella Cartwright visited the Rev. R. A. Cartwright of Parsons New Year's day. Mrs Silas Jones is reported on the sick list, but at this writing is somewhat better Mr. Dennis Hunnigan is able to walk around in the house after being bedfast for two weeks or more. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. D. C. Morris, Jr., visited in McAlester and Muskogee, Okla., during the holidays. Mrs. S. Yancy spent the holidays visiting different points in Missouri. One of the grandest events of the holiday season was the party pulled off by the Bachelor Boys' Club, at the colored Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday evening, December 29, there being about 100 invited guests. A three piece orchestra furnished music for this grand occasion. Out of town guests were ```markdown ``` Mrs. Edith Mayberry of Dee Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Cora Crouch of Kansas City, Kan.; Mr. Bell of Muskogee, Okla.; Mr. Dave Morrison of Bartlesville, Okla.; Miss Cora Morrison of Chetopa, Kan.; Mr. Carl Jones of Parsons, Kan.; Mr. Robert Cain of Pittsburg, Kan.; Mr. John Porter of Omaha, Neh. CARBONDALE KAN. The A. M. E. Sunday school had its Christmas tree on Christmas night. All the children received presents for their faithful attendance during the year. The out of town visitors were Miss Bessie Richardson, Miss Abbie Foster and New Blye. The children rendered a beautiful program and afterward were favored with a talk by Rev. Blye. Mrs. Rev. Terrol and daughter of Topeka visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster during the holidays. Misa Abble Foster and Miss Bessie Richardson of Topeka visited Mr. and Mrs. William Foster Christmas day. Howard and Edward Foster returned to K. U. after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster. Mrs. Kanse Freeman accompanied Mrs. Caroline Winn to Kansas City, being called there on account of the illness of Mrs. Winn's brother, Mr. E. Love. The members of the Second Baptist church enjoyed a fine Christmas. On Christmas the pastor, Rev. Blye, preached an able sermon. Deacon Evers, Mrs. Signorn and little daughter of Tecumseh spent Sunday in Carbondale. On Jaunary 1 Blind Boone played in this city and had a fine audience. ST. JOSEPH, MO. What was known to be the grandest social affair ever held in this city among the colored people was the second annual dinner and dance given by the Bachelor Eoy on Wednesday evening, December 29, at the Masonic Temple, Second and Louis streets. The hall was beautifully decorated in red and white and illuminated with hundreds of colored lights. Artistically was everything arranged that it made one feel as if he were in a summer flower garden. During the intermission of twenty minutes a delightful two-course buffet lunchcon was served, while the guests were entertained by Williams' Saxophone Orchestra. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Essex Allen, Mrs. and Mrs. A. D. Harts, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hensen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Laurie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. J. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cook, Mr. Alonzo Allen, Miss Ethel Clark, Mr. James Gordon, Miss Blanche De Boe, Miss Dorothy Watkins, Mr. Vincent Holt, Mr. Samuel Brewer, Miss Frances Fields, Mr. Vincent Holt, Miss Evetta Wheatley, Mr. Edward Poils, Miss Leonetta Moore, Mr. Walter Young, Mrs. Beatrice Swinney, Mr. Clicord Laur, Miss Elsie Allen, Dr. R. R. Brushears, Miss Tenie Burns, Mr Lester Banty, Miss Genevieve Wilson, Mr. Joshua Jackson, Miss Blanche Morrison, Mr. Cofey, Miss Ruth Endcott, Mr. Roy Beachum, Mrs. Fagan, Miss Anna Lewis, Mr Henry Wiley, Miss Jessie Wilkerson WINFIELD, KAN. Miss Ruth Lee was invited to Arkansas City to read a paper on "Greeting the New Year." She is a good entertainer and pleased the audience very much. Miss Lillian Franklin left for Hutchinson last Friday, where she will visit friends for a week or two. Mrs. Rosa Works left last Sunday for a week's visit in Hutchinson and Kingman. Arthur B. Fox, after a week's visit with friends in Winfield, left for his home in Parsons, Kan. He will spend a few days at home before returning to the Normal at Pittsburg. Chas. T. Wood and H. G. Holden, who spent Christmas in Hutchinson, Kingman and Pretty Prairie, returned home last Sunday and have resumed their school work at Southwestern. A grand rally, which showed work and effort on someone's part. was held Sunday evening, January 2, at the Benton Avenue A. M. E. church, Rev. R. J. Robinson, pastor, when $441.06 was netted. This splendid work was accomplished under the direction of three excellent captains—Mrs. Ellen Pickett, Mrs. W. H. McAdams and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster, and the work continues. A splendid program was also rendered. We regret to state that Mr. McKinley Christopher is very ill at this writing. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Christopher, is on the slek list. Mr. Burl Bond sustained a very painful fracture of the collar bone. Mr. Jesse Chamberlain and Mrs. Taylor Smith spent their Christmas holidays in St. Louis as guests of Mrs. Smith's sister. Mrs. William Bruce was summoned home from Kansas City to attend the funeral of her stepfather, Mr. Richard Enyard. Also Miss Thelma Bruce was called, accompanied by Mrs. Maggie Bryant of Kansas City, also a step-daughter of Mr. Enyard. Miss Edyth Osborn spent Christmas with parents and friends in St. Louis, returning in time to resume her school work. Miss Ida Androws has resumed her work of teaching, having spent a most pleasant Christmas. Quinoleum Is Queen ```markdown ``` "Yes, I use Quinoleum, and like it fine." JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the Hair and Face. What we manufacture— HAIR PREPARATIONS. Quinoleum Hair Grower . . . 30c Quinoleum Hair Tonic . . . 50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo . . . 25c FACE PREPARATIONS. Quinoleum Face Bleach . . . 25c Quinoleum Face Cream . . . 25c Quinoleum Camphor Ice . . . 25c Dillard's Little Liver Pills . . . 25c A liberal sample of our new preparations, a fragrantly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety face powder in pink and flesh colors (brown) sent free with any order. Bell Phone 1752 Bell Phone West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Ks QUINOLEUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Val Fitzs ...BEER... Telephone 40. Drydale, Missouri The Countr Club Saloon Telephonu 521. Pamou 'Country Club' on tap- Choice Wines and Liquors. DRYDALLE, MISSOUDI. PERSUADE YOUR COO. TO SERVE Barquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, su make red blood and isfy the appetite and Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Mrs. Lark Hart was called from Pittsburg, Kan., to the bedside of her aunt, Sarah Dirady, who is very sick. Mrs. L. M. Hapken has been very ill, but is better at present. Mrs. Lizzie Poynter was called to Joplin by the illness of her daughter. Mrs. Vina Owens has been on the sick list, but is better now. Mrs. Josephine Price, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M. Gross, returned to her home in Salina. While here they took a trip to Wichita and had a very pleasant visit. Mrs. U. S. Rickman, who met with an accident in Hutchinson two weeks ago, is improving. Mr. Wm. Pinkard and family spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Alabama and returned New Year's day. Mr. J. B. Williams spent the holidays in Galveston and other points in Texas. Mrs. Sim Wagoner is able to be up and about the house after an attack of the grip. Among those who attended the Interstate Literary at Mutchinson were Mrs. Chas. W. French, Mr. Heberd Stoward and Mr. C. J. Gross. The quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, conducted by Presiding Elder Brooks, were a success. The weather was fine and they had a good crowd. Mrs. Walter Patterson of Marion is visiting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Brown. Mrs. C. Ridley is among the sick. She was reported some better today. The Dubois Literary Society rendered an amancipation program at the C. M. E. church last Monday night. There were some very interesting papers and the program as a whole was very good. Mrs. R. C. Collins is on the sick list. Mrs. Will Bell and Mrs. George E. Payne will leave this week for a short visit in Colorado. LAINED. KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Crooms spent Christmas in Sterling, the guests of her mother and sister. Mrs. Edna Harrison spent a few days in Hu'chinson visiting her mother and attended the Interstate. Misses Georgia and Edna Walker were the guests of Mrs. J. H. McLean. Mr. W. V. Smith, Mr. Sumner Newsome and Miss Clara Newsome attended the Interstate. Mrs. Rucker of Great Bend spent a few days in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Mary House of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox. Lev Jones is visiting a few days at home. He attended the Interstate and returned to Western University after the holidays. Mrs. Eva Phelps is spending the holidays with relatives. Mrs. House and grandchildren, Theron and Willur Fox, are spending a few days in the country the guests of Mrs. W. M. Smith. BOOKER T. 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MEadow- Gold Butter COMPANY, TOPEKA KANS. of Mrs. Lula Hill last week. The house was decorated in keeping with the season. Delightful refreshments were served With regret we add Mr. Charles Cornlins, Mrs. Rosa Isaac and Mrs. Sallie Hern to the sick list. Prof. A C Lewis of Slater, Mo., transacted business in the city last week Miss Ella Washington, who is teaching at Boyd, Mo., spent the holidays with her mother and sisters here. She was accompanied home by two of her pupils, Miss Viola Mae Brown and Miss Elmoise Conley. PAOLA, KAN. Both churches observed Christmas with trees and programs. The rally given at the A. M. E. church for the improvement of the church was a decided success. They raised $102. The Osawatomie Glee Club gave a concert at the A. M. E. church nically under the directorship of Miss Ethel Turner. The cantata "Clinderella," given by Miss Daisy Peak, at the Baptist church last Thursday showed much preparation on the part of the participants. The B. Y. P. U. gave a concert at the Baptist church Tuesday evening. The school room of John E. Lowry observed Christmas with a program by the pupils. He also had a tree, which was laden with many useful things for the pupils. Mr. H. P. Owens of Kansas City, who is an advocate of the "back to the farm" movement, gave a few remarks. A play was given by Miss Daley N. Peake at the Second Baptist church. Saturday, December 25, and it was enjoyed by all. Little Ethel Estelle Shelby, who will attack of la gripppe, in out again. Zola B. Lowry, who has been sick for the past seven months, is improving rapidly at this writing. We all wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Linnie Dillard, one of our most popular young ladies, and Mr. Washington Cato were united in marriage at the home of the bride at 6 p. m. New Year's day. Rev. W. Jackson officiated. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and a delightful repast was served. The newly-weds will make their home in Laola and we all wish they may spend many happy years together. Clyde Taylor, who is attending K. U., spent the holidays at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Taylor. Mr. John Cartwright of Olathe spent a few days in Paola during the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Samuel Dallard. Miss Alma V. Porter, one of the primary teachers of Okmulgee, Okla., spent the holidays with Miss Zola B Lowry. She surprised her many friends by marrying Mr. Ernest Flynn of Okmulgee while here. Mrs. Bert Greer and Mrs. Clara Simons and her daughter Sibyl of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas. Mr. Charlie Vantree of Edwardsville, Ill., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Vantree Misses Prince Stanley, Clara Turner Nomi and Leora Lewis of Osawatomie stopped off in Paola Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dillard entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Washington Cato. The house was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being red and green. A nice three course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard are fine entertainers. Mr. and Mrs. J. O English, Ernestine and Ozie English entertained for a few of their friends last Thursday evening. Whist was the order of the evening. A good time was reported Mr. Clyde Taylor entertained with a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Flvnn of Okmulgee, Okla. We wish the editor and office staff a happy New Year. AN OVERLAND TRIP THROUGH OLD HOME STATE Waukomis, Okla., Dec. 31, 1915 Hon. Nick Chiles, Editor of the Plaindealer, Topeka, Kan.; Friend Chiles—As you have repeatedly asked me to write an article for your paper, permit me, as a first attempt, to write up my trip through youra and my old home state in company with W. J. Hardy and son. We left Enid, my county seat, at up m., and run to Caldwell, Kan., where we met my brother in-law, H. H. McNeill, of the C. R. I. & P. R. H. We put up at Mrs. Chandler, and were comfortably cared for in her elegant home. From there we mutored to Wellington, Kan., where we stopped at Mrs. Davis', and took a brief survey of the city, Saw an old friend, Ed Thompson, and taking in he and Mr. T. M. Jackson, we were off for Wichita. There we seemed truly at home, meeting many old friends, among whom were Joseph De Bann, pusher at the new union station; S. S. Jones, with whom I spent the night and was royally entertained by the entire family; Mit Jones and family, W B. Lloyd and wife, Samuel Moore, Ed McNeill and wife, and hers. Mears, Wm. Howard and Hobart Jones, both expert chauffeurs, made the stay more pleasant to showin us the sights of the beautiful city. We left for Brookville and Salina, my home. At Brookville we visited my brother and wife, both of whom were up to their cars in work, but joined in to make our trip an enjoyable one. They are doing fine, and she has more turkeys than also saw our old neighbors, Ben and Willis Rice and Mrs. Green and son. In Salina we met many friends, among them Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hine, whose home is a veritable store; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. De Priest, Messrs. Ollie Green, Ed Brown, Mills Hunt and W. Shobe. Mr. Shobe joined us and piloted us through to Kansas City via the Golden Belt route. We arrived in Topeka about 8 p.m., where we had dinner. Mr. Shobe directed us through the business section and mented out the important places of business owned by colored people. In this city I met many relatives by marriage—Walter Jones, a drug clerk; Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney Gaines, Mrs. Gaines, who took me out to see his lovely home, and Prof. and Mrs. M. W. Freeman. We visited the Plaindealer office, the editor and his corps of assistants. Among the many friends, old and new, whom I met were Mrs. Mary M. Young, her brother and sister; dion. Elisha Scott, a promising attorney; Mr. and Mrs. Prevard; ex-Prof. Cunningham, a tenorial artist, and last but not least, Mr. Wesley Page, with whom I spent the night talking over the old times in Oklahoma during her early territorial days. Mr. Page is one of the leading stockmen of Kansas and I had the pleasure of visiting his lovely home in Wabauasee county and taking Thanksgiving dinner with him and his family. Hon. Scott accompanied us to Kansas City. We had lunchon at the Dolmonico unsafe, and from there went to the office of Stewart & Smith, real estate dealers, who took me to meet the Hon. Nelson Crews, grand master of the Masonle order of the state of Missouri. I had long desired to meet Hon. Mr. Crews, not only because I had read of him so often in the daily press, but because he is the head of the order in the state where I joined over forty years ago—King Solomon No. 49, Clarksville, Mo. I also visited the Y. M. C. A., the finest building of the sort it has ever been my pleasure to see. I also met Mr. J. G. Groves, the potato king, in his office, and later in his fine home, and the hospitality received there from him and his wife I shall ever remember While I am well acquainted in Kansas City, I did not meet many of my friends, time was so brief. Among those whom I did meet were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gamble, Mr and Mrs. Tilford Dav's. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill, Prof. and Mrs. Portec, whom I have known since childhood: my cousins, Chas. Lewis and family and Mrs. Ella Mitchell; Messrs, I. B. Blackburn, Clarence Dean, Wm. Dean, and lastly, my old friends Jones & Gleed, in the undertaking and livery business. I was glad to meet them as I did and in the way they so often meet friends, by fitting them out for their final sleep. Mr Jones took me out over the city in his auto showing me both the main places of business and amusement. I also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Jones and we had a long conversation over the early days of Enid, Okla., where Mr. and Mrs. Jones spent a part of their honeymoon, at a time when drinking water sold as high as beer, and jack rabbits, prairie dogs and coyotes were no rarity, Wishing you all a prosperous New Year, I am, very truly yours, OTTER CREEK, FLA. Mrs. Carrie Martin is again on the sick list. Mrs. George W. Elliott and her three weeks old baby are doing nicely. Steve Holmes went hunting during the holidays and returned with three large turkeys. Mrs. George Elliott received her diploma from the American College of Dressmaking as a first class dressmaker. She made 100 per cent. The Christmas tree at the A M E. church on Tuesday night, December 28, was quite a success. Mr. J H Brooks read a paper on the story of the Christmas tree. The welcoming address was made by R J Pardom. Santa Claus delivered presents. Lee Graham, a well known young man, died Sunday, January 2, from pneumonia. Big Salary Paid to honest men and women; steady work year round; make from $50 to $125.00 per month. No experience necessary; deputies wanted for every county in the state of Kansas. Write for big folder and terms. J. H. BRANSON. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of THE HOTEL SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO Shevreport, La. SHAWPOO DRIER COMPANY MAIL SEND MU Address Minne A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S hove it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will d straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also omit not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, b is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. Best on the market. Price per box. Box. Alcohol Hice. 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The New Era ```markdown ``` The New Era Millin The J. E. Baker The J. E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY, —::— KANSAS. The Colored People of Garrett they are politely and promptly they enter our store. We rent between white and black people business and want it. There ple of all colors in every col who pay their bills promptly to be settled every week or more. Those who do not pay promptly to run accounts with, w or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker M MONET FOR AMBITION "THE SLAUGHTER" Scalp Diseases a speciality Braids M 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 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. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM These Pictures will be changed weekly showing Practical Knots of our Treatment. # We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hake by the pound; Electric Combs, 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. Wigs for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Cycle Switches 28s Each; 24 Inch 69s Each. MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. 4100 POSTAL PAID MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to advertise. BOY'S CROWNING GLARY. And every baby can dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and stimulate its growth. The Alamogordo Cand can be but takes its heat from the burning bar which makes. We advise the use of Boy's Hair Pomade Huster, price $10. Liberal terms to agents' signature today. NY. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the Great Houses of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 676 Quincy St. Phone 52 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 ling Company! er Mer. Co. Garden City all know that amply waited upon when we make no distinction be- ople. We appreciate your here are good and bad peo- community. Those who actly we run accounts with, month as the case may be. amply as agreed, we de- n, whether they be white Mercantile Co. BITIOUS WOMEN BATER SYSTEM" da Made to Order Manicuring "LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER" I am the ONLY Hair Culturer that holds a Certificate of Predicacy 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 Facinating and Lucrative Field open to Negro Women. The demand for Skilled Operatives with "Guaranteed Preparations" is unlimited. OUR GRADUATES ARE FURNISHED WITH DIPLOMA AND OUTFIT. Don't Delay, Write for Fuller Particulars PHONE BELL, BOMONT 1958 Mrs. E. Slaughter-Gamble Oxford College of Hair Culture 4046 WEST BELLS PLACE MISS LOUIS, MISSOURI. WILL PAY YOU TO INVEST JAIL THE OXFORD SYSTEM. We lead the world in growing hair and beautifying the skin. Like thousands more towns to be tak- ing. Will you help me? We will teach you to treat and teach them to grow hair and beautify the $15.00 Home Training Course Iv learn from $15.00 to $25.00 per week home. Diploma given. Write today to our Home Training Department. Don't wait! Be ready for the opening season. Kind folks, take advantage of this opportunity. Let the OXFORD SYS-TEAM protect you. Write for the history of OXFORD! Read it; compare it with all others. You will be convinced that OXFORD is unexcelled in quality. OXFORD COLLEGE. OF HAIR CULTURE. W. L. MAJORS, President. 446 W. Belle Place St. Louis, Mo Farms.... Q For Negroes! Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? Ican sell you a farm in Logan county, Kans. PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine sell, best climate. If you mean businesses, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —— Kansas. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1914-16 So. 11th St. MAHA. NEBERASKA. F. F. Long,.... 115 So. Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIES For Parties and Church Festivals. BROOKFIELD, :: MISSOURI. SPECIAL NOTICE! By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. VINITA, OKLA. Mrs. G. N. Williams of Chanute, Kan., spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Miss Wilda Johnson, Masters Louis and Clarence Williams came home to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cowan entertained in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clark of Ansonia, R. G. Mr. Clark is a brother were invited and a very pleasant was spent. Mr. Frazier Martin came down from Blue Jacket in his auto and took Messrs. Al and O! Moore, Misses Josephine Lynch and Wilda Johnson and little Vernell Moore back to spend Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have a lovely home and Mrs. Martin is an ideal hostess. Everyone left declaring they had spent a merry Christmas. Mrs. Altha Moore entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs. Chester Williams of Chanute, Kan. A turkey dinner was served. The dining room was decorated with Christmas bells and at the plate of each guest was a present from Mrs. Moore. Those present were: Mrs. John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. O. Moore, Masters Lois and Clarence Williams and Alford Davis. Everyone departed declaring Mrs. Moore an ideal hostess. Mr. Hubart Hill came up from Muskogee to spend Christmas with friends. He has been away for seven years. We all welcome him home and wish for him a merry Christmas and a happy New Year Miss Georgia Suddath is spending the holidays with her brother, L. B. Suddath, and family. Mr. Pudy Bradley spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Ahce Martin. Mrs. Flossie Moore entertained at breakfast in honor of Mrs. C. N. Williams of Chanule, Kan. Miss Clarn N. Williams left for Muskogee to spend the week. Masters Lawrence and Charlie Davis have gone to Parsons, Kan. Miss Mabel Hardrick will be able to attend school, after a few weeks of illness. The Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. H F. Watson and Mrs. Ryan, and everything was served that goes to make a Christmas dinner. Several ladies could not attend on account of sickness, but all present enjoyed themselves and ate until the goose was consumed. Mrs. John Davis entertained with a "kid" party in honor of Mrs. C. N. Williams. Everyone came dressed as a "kid." Red stick candy was served all during the evening Miss Alice Martin won first prize for pinning the stocking over the fireplace for Santa, and Mrs. Lee Williams was second. MO.—KANSAS CITY.—KAN. Mrs. J. C. Ray, 325 Troup avenue, K. C. K., is visiting friends in St. Louis, Mo., and reports a delightful time. Mrs. F. C. Trent, 211 Greeley avenue, K. C. K., entertained with a house party during the holidays in honor of her daughter, Miss Gladys Trent, who was home from the State Normal at Emporia, Kan. She also entertained the Clippers Club Saturday at her home. A delightful time was had by all present. Mrs. L. R. Taylor, 1143 Grandview boulevard, K. C. K., went to Toopka on business recently. Mrs. S. M. McDonald, 142 South Eighteenth street, K. C. K., was called to Topek recently to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Brashear Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Grant of Des Moines, Iowa, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ousley, 116 Edgerton street, K. C. K. Several social functions were given in their honor. Mrs. Anna Curtaindell of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ray, 325 Troup avenue, K. C. K. She was highly entertained while here. Mrs. R. Fullbright of Higginsville, Mo., was in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Fullbright, 2109 North Third street, K. C. K. Mrs. Horace Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kan., is out again after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. N. G. Fullbright, 2109 N. Third St., K. C. K., entertained fifteen guests Sunday with a four-course dinner. Dr. J. R. Crossland and Mr. Caron of St. Joe and Dr. Goodlow attended the funeral of Dr. Ollie Gains in K. C. K. The funeral of Mr. Wine, the shoemaker, of the city, was held at the C. M. E. church, K C K., under the auspices of the Musonic lodge. The funeral sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. M. I. Warfield. Decreased leaves a wife and children. He was the brother of Mrs. Cordelia Taylor, 1236 Armstrong avenue, K. C. K. Prof. J. R. E. Lee is bringing things to pass in bringing the educational, business and citizenship together. The first mass meeting of the kind was held a few Sundays ago in the Auditorium of Lincoln high school, K. C. Mo., where Mr Trigg, editor of the Kansas City Star, delivered the principal address, followed by several other prominent Negroes. Plans are being ar ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR CROWN it remuers dandruff and stops of the scalp and takes out nark and makes the hair grow lo- t and beautiful. Send stamp for Pumphlot. St. JOSEPH, -- MISSOON 10c Per Box. Agents Ware. Business League, which meets in K. C. Mo. In August, 1916. Reserved seats were given all the business and professional people. In the near future another meeting of the kind will be held. The funeral of Mr. Clark, better known as "Jennie" Clark, who has bought and sold junk and iron for many years, was held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic order. He leaves to mourn his death a son and a daughter. The funeral of Dr. Ollie N. Goins was held from the M. E. church Monday afternoon, at which time the pastor, Rev. T. S. McMorris, paid a high tribute to his memory. He was born in Fulton, Mo., in 1880. Attended the public school there until he removed with his parents to Kansas City, Kan., where he spent three years in the public schools. After spending six years at George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., he decided to take up dentistry as his life profession, and finished that course of study at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., in 1907. He settled in Coffeyville, Kan., where he had a successful business and won many friends. He left Coffeyville in January, 1914, removing to St. Joseph, Mo., where he built an excellent practice and won many friends, which was proven by the many resolutions and floral tributes, and the number of persons from abroad that attended his funeral. His funeral was held under the auspices of the Medical Association of Doctors and Dentists of Missouri and Kansas. He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Goins, 1502 N. Ninth street, K. C. K., and the nephew of Andrew Wilson, 940 New Jersey avenue, K. C. K. Dr Carrion, president of the Medical Association of the State of Missouri, made brief remarks, and Dr. J. R. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo., delivered a fine address. The funeral of Mr. Geo. Jordan, 1117 North Teeth street, K. C. K., was held Sunday afternoon, December 26, from the First Baptist church, K. C. K., under the auspices of Emanuel Commandery, Knights Templar, and Green Pasture Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of K. C. Mo., which showed the high esteem in which he was held by the large number that turned out and marched in the snow and mist of rain. Mr. Willis G. Mosely, head of the Commandery of Missouri and Jurisdiction, attended. Deceased was a devout Christian man, having held the office of deacon, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his death a daughter, Miss May; his wife, sister, and a host of other relatives and friends. Floral tributes and involutions were many and beautiful. The many friends of Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plain dealer, hope for his recovery soon Prof. Gaitha Page, principal of Attucks school was called to Topeka by the death of his mother the Plunderer extends sympathy Emancipation Day was observed at Lincoln high school, K. C. Howe Years day A fine program was rendered and a large audience n't up of the business, professional and educational people of the Two Cities, attended Attorney Callaway and Dr. Dobb'e had charge of the program Prof. J. R. E. Lo's bringing about great progress. A large number attended the baptizing Christmas morning at St. Stephens Baptist church. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hurst, baptized 19 Mrs. J. J Collins, 1042 Freeman avenue, K. C. K., entertained the Adelphia Art Club New Year's afternoon from 2:00 until 5:30 p. m. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion and the hostess was assisted in receiving by a nun bar of the club ladies. It was one of the swellest events of the season. A dainty lunch was served. Mrs. S. H. Thompson entertained he Alpha Art Club and friends of her home New Year's day and evening. A large crowd of beautifully gowned ladies attended. The house was decorated in palms, ferns and cut flowers. Music and games were the chief features. Refreshments were served, and this was one of the grandest affairs of the season. Mrs. George Williams was called to Topeka by the illness of her father, Editor Nick Chiles of the Plaindealer. Miss Emu P. Washington, K. C. K. representative of the Phindealer, who has been sick with la gripe, and was threatened with pneumonia for the last seven weeks, is better and has resumed her business duties. HIAWATHA, KAN. Christmas here came and went with its usual round of entertainments and merrymaking and exchange of gifts. Appropriate exercises for the season, with Christmas tree, were held at the A. M. D. Church Thursday evening and at the Second Baptist church Friday evening. Christmas night Mr. John Hughes presented the play "Dr. Green From New Orleans" at the Armory, for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. In spite of many drawbacks, the performance was considered a success, in which Mr. Hughes displayed his usual theatrical skill. A very impressive funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church for Mr. William Miller, who passed away in the afternoon of December 21st. Rev. Ritchie delivered a timely discourse and Rev. Harper offered prayer. Brother Miller left behind a wife and a little daughter two years old, a mother and a father, besides brothers and sisters and other relatives to mourn his death. Mrs. Miller has returned to Illinois to live with her parents. Mrs. Marie Graves is in Kansas City visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Rutherford, whose little girl was reported slick. Mr. Both Swinney left Thursday morning on one of his flying trips to Nebraska to get a load of mules ready for the market. Mr. Swinney is carrying on a lively trade in the stock business. Mrs. Robert Swinney entertained Thursday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Simms of Missouri. Later in the evening Rev. and Mrs. Harper dropped in and were served with a sumptuous repast. The A. M. E. cottage prayer meeting in having marked success, Mrs. Maggie Robison is quite sick at the home of her mother, Mrs. N. Banks. Mr. and Mrs. George Walthal entertained at Christmas dinner the following: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Greene and family, Mr. Ed Walthal, Miss Gladys Walthal, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson of Platte City, Mo. Mrs. Robert Mayes of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Edna Greene of Topeka. All the dainties of the season were served, and as Mrs. Walthal has no superior in the culinary art nor as an entertainer, all present enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Bettie Stockton is seriously ill and confined to her bed at her home on Pottawatomi street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sims of Maysville, Mo., spent Christmas week at Hiawatha visiting their many friends. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N Johnson. Mrs M. J. Smith and children have returned from an extended visit with Mrs. Smith's parents at Kansas City. EDWARDSVILLE, KAN A concert entitled "The Milk Mud" Convention" will be given at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Saturday night. Mrs. Maggie Laffey attends a party in Bonner Springs Kau Sat in day night. Miss Minnie Webster of the Lafayette high school has gone to Kansas City, Mo., to attend school the balance of the term. Miss Gertrude Horsey returned to Kansas City yesterday after spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. Effa Austin. Quite a number of the girls and boys spent the day with Mrs. Lillian Lewla in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday Mr. Wm. Shannon and Mr. A thur Chest of Bonner Springs, Her visited Mr. Lenard Dennet' Sundz afternoon. Mr. T. H. 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NTED Atlanta, Ga. 1000 Minnesota Ave. Both Phones West 345. e k b Dandruff Itching Seah Kingworm Ticker Falling Out Buckling Off Do You Want52 Weeksof RealJoy? THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER'S Growing Family $1.50 pays the bill Do You Owe us? Please "Pay Off," We Need the Money BAST 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. 2017 South Hancock St., Topeka, Kansas PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madi. St. Special Discourse. Phone 959 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even ing. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office 7: Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. 189 Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 4 DR. PHADDEUS P. MARTY Physician and Surgeon. Phone 3608. 822 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. TEL. 174 Hes.—734 Blux OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Av. over Gigler Drug Store, across from Throo Hotel. Calls answered Night an Day.—Bes. 1535 Van Beren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 832 Kansas Av. Phone 147 Dr. Grayson "The Great Hindoo Herb Blood Tonic will cure—Kidney, Liver, Lungs and Rheumatism troubles. It will purify your blood and build your system up completely. It is a woman's friend, and will give vigor to weak men. This Great Hindoo Blood Tonic will be sent to any address on receipt of $1.00, and 15c for postage. Agents Wanted. DR. L. B. GRAYSON, The Great Hindu Specialist Topeka, Kan. 4 PRESENT LET SENT PRESS LONDON RIEGER'S Monogram WHISKEY Express Prepaid 8 Full Quarts RIEGER'S Monogram $5 Private Stack 4 Full Quarts RIEGER'S Monogram $3 Extra Flight FREE two sample bottles, gold tipped glass and cork- screw with every order over 250,000 custo- rers have proven this whiskey best ever di- tilled. For smooth- ness and mellowness of flavor it cannot be equaled. Send remi- tance with order Money refunded if not perfectly subfactory. L. RIEGER & CO. Farrington Street KANSAS CITY, MG. No. 1511 Genesee Street, Kansas City), Mo. The Kansas City, Mo. branch is located at No. 1922 Main St, near the new Union Station. CHANUTE, KAN. Both churches held watch meetings last Friday night. 4r. J Jordan of South Steuben last Thursday even h. of failure. Mr. Jordan to that day as usual and to appear the fatal blow struck him. He was buried Friday aftern moon. A wife and son mourn his loa. Mrs. Simmons is seriously ill at her home on South Malcolm street. Mr. Lonnie Hale is confined to B. had with in grippe. Mr. C. Gatton is off of the road and he required his own point in the A. & S. F. sound house. The Busy Life Club was entertained Friday night by Mr. H. Bradley at his residence on South Malcolm street. Then Join EMPORIA, KAN. IIo. James Wicks of Emporia died in Ottawa, Kan. December 26 at the home of his daughter, Dora Richerson, where he went to live when his health failed He was a prosperous farmer of this place and was one of the faithful members of the Second Christian church. He leaves three daughters and three sons—Mrs. Dora Richerson of Ottawa, Kan.; Mrs. Sudie Green of Coffeyville, Kan.; Mrs. Carrie Duncan of Colorado Springs, Col.; Mr. Charles Wicks of Los Angeles, Cal.; Measrs. Ed and Roy Wicks of San Pedro, Cal. Two sisters and a brother live in the South. Deceased will be missed by his many friends, who loved him. He was 71 years of age. ae = = == =