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hee, _ —e . fi : >» 9 r a : Price $1.50 Per Year. Righies’* SAS, FRIDAY MORNING JAN. 7, 1916. al “e 7 = 7 4 arm @.eaa — = ear 88 ata § . gae@e@ aateck ££. we... th ..£.. Coming Campaign and the Negro The Roce Throughout Haz Wale ary Tae + the Nation Should ans time and dtparted for the Take a Firm Stand ““sica Mary Tatis and son Cais for Equality at the we their home in Lawrenc Ballot Box. saueatiariane oe OFFICER: ‘The year 1916 is the preaidential your and it is the duty of the col- ored woters of this country to exer- cise the elective franchise, or at- tempt 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 elec- tor than cover before. The candi- dates for United States Senator, if defeated by fraudulent votes, will take the matter up with Congress, aad we hope that if colored voters in this country will attempt to ex: ercise the franchise with the under- standing that if he is Intimidated hy not being allowed yo register ot cast his ballot without being mo- lested or intimidated, he can pro: test to Congress and have the fraudulent incumbent ousted from office and also the managers of the election board convicted and im. prisoned. It Is the duty of the cot- ored man to know his rights and then try to demand and live up to them. ‘There is no reayon 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 thix about is by standing up and protesting against evildoers. We hope to see colored mer, whether they are In the Re- publican, Democratic or uny other party, stand up and demand their party nghts. In so doing they will benenit the colored race in general. We are sorry to see that lynching has started ont in Georgia and the colored people still stand idly by ang allow it to go on without pro- test. We are proud of the fact that the colored people of Muskogee. Obla, stood up hke men and women and drove the would be lynchers to the woods. Colored people of Okla- homa deserve great credit for this one act alone, which will go a long way towards building up the moral and financial condtion in Okxla- oma. ABILENE. KAN. Rev. J, Cy Rogers filled his ros- trum at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and delivered an intere#'ing sermon. Rev. Gaines of Junction City preacheg in the even- ing; theme, “What Witt Thou Have Me to Do?" Mr. Amos Tyler returned from Nieodemas Friday. Mix, H, Wharten and children departed for their home in Nicode- mus Wednesday. *Oirs, C, Bndget ieturned from Nicodemus Sunday, Mr. | Howard =Momnon 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 het. Mrs. May Purla and non Caleb of Lawrence are visiting relatives in this city. Miss Roretta Warder departed Wednesday to attend school ut the Topcka Industrial and Educational Inctitute, Mr, S. Hampton went to Kansas City Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs M. Collins entertained Mra, Mary Paris and son Caleb one day lant week, Others present were Mrs, Baskerville, Mrs. II. Bell and Mr. C, G. Svott. Mr. and Mrs. H1, Bell served o dinner in honor of Mra, Mary Paris and ron Caleb, Other guests were Mrs, M, Collins, Mra, Jennie Bell, Mr. 8. Collins, Mr, James Collins, Mr. C, Scott ard “Mra M Duss kerville, _Mins Helen Harrison gave 2 taffy pulling Friday evening, Those pres ent, were: Misses Lena Smih, Lau- ra Smith, Dorthela Simpeon’ pnd pela Tyleciand Mescra, Joho Builth, Henry Warder, Harry Tyler and several others. ‘They had « pleas ap: time end 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 40, 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. Invoca- tl by Rev. Dr. Robert Graham. ‘The following program was given: “A True U. B. F,” W. B. Bacon. “A True S. M. T,” Mra, Herman. “How to Make Our Order u Buc- cess,” P. C, Thomas. tAddress by Sister dicward 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 Agein, after which the folowing officers were installed; W. P., Mrs. P. C. Thomas; V, W. P, Mrs. E. Brown; Financial Sec- retary, Mra, Ida Stewart; Assistant Financial Secretary, Mrs. Georgia Hunter; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Cora Ross; Treasurer, Mrs, Fannie Burns; Chaplain, Mra. Emma Buck- ner; Joshua, Mrs. Priscilla Eagle- son; Senior Mar. Mrs. Oglesby; Junior Mar., Mrs. Mary Woods; Zela, Chanic Jenkins; Pilate, Mrs. Spaulding; Inside Doorkeeper, Fan- nie Berber; Outside Doorkeeper, Emma Fisher; Worthy “Matron of the Juveniles, Mrs, Priscilla Eagle- son. Silver Star Temple No. 16: Carrie Crockett, Recording Sec H. T. Martin, W. M.; James Eagleson, D, M.; T. H. Hicks, Sec- retary; G. A. Bigbce, Assistant Secretary; Thomas Vauhn, Treasur- er; Jamex Temple, Inner Sentinel; James Ramsey, Outer Sentinel; Darney Toliver, Sup.; Isaac North- ington, Sup; Peter Davis, Mars; Robert Graham, Mars; S. if. How- aid, Trustee ;W. W. King, Trustee; W. E. Bacen, Chaplain and Chair- man Sick Committee. Closing song vy audience, Bene- diction 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, Bigbce and S. Hord. For the 5S, M, T.—iita. Howard, Mrs, Jenkins and Mrs. Williams. . The Close of a Useful Life “Grandmv’ Page Pio neer, 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 bzothers and two sisters, She was tarried fiftycela years ago to John D. Page, at Port Royal, Tenn. As a risult of this union thirteen children were born, yen of whom are hving. About thirty-five years ago she came with ner husband and family to Kansas and settled in Topeka, where she has lived ever since, Esrly in her married life she pro- fessed a hope in Christ, joining the Baptist church, to which faith she has cleng with exceptional regularity and fiedity). She was a member of the Benevolent lodge for about 30 years. Rorn a slave, she came to believe in the highest freedom, Born in Ig- norance and superstitution, she ea- couraged and fostered learing among her children, seeing that they all received a liberal educution. Surrounded by prejudice und hatred, she emerged loved and respected by hymble, and though » woman uniet- tefed in the arts and aclences,-she ) pronounced by @ learned man, bey Fo heronperey ia One aged to be & genuine philosopher, * Her reasoning faculty was most! acute, her jadgment profound sad concise, her language simple and dis Tect, In appearance, distinguished, her facial expression angellé.. Wherever she wont a halo of gloty adorned her heaj and she scattered the sweet perfume of peace in her pathway. It seems that the God vf Heaven had rewarded her thousands of noble acts of sacrifice by = long, gentle, sweet, helpful Ife of happl ness and love. She saw every child grow to maturity, She saw them all succeed, and some distls« guish themselves. Finally, abe loved God with all her soul and strength. She was a remarkable woman, and an unusual mother, a tender wife, « peaceful neighbor, a ‘powér- ful Christian. Her thoughts, were as pure as the driven scow and her life was one of lofty spiritual gran- deur, None knew her but to lova ‘her. er life wes a clear mirror, from which was refiected the ideal wife, mother, church member, neigh- bor and citizen. Beloved by white and colored, and adored by all who met her, She leaves a husband, aeven sons, three qaughtera, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren to mourn thelr loes. The funeral was held from the Sevond Baptist church Wednesday, December 29, 1915. Rev, Henry, pastor, assisted by Dr. C. G. Fish- back, conducted the services. In- terment was in Mount Auburn eem- etery. The following children from out of the city were present: Mr. Wm. Page and Mr, and Mrs. Tillery of Chicago, TL; Mrs, John Pegg, Omaha, Neb; Mr, Richard Page and Pref. ond Mra. G. A. Page, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr, und and Mrs. Joseph iige, Eskridge, Kan.; grandson, Mr Emmett Page, Eskridge, and Misa Othe Henderson, Kansas City. CARD OF THANKS. We desire tu thank the many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement in che loss of otr dear wife and mother; alse, for the many beautiful floral offer- ings. J. D, PAGE AND FAMILY. * MISS ERA HAWKINS MAKING GOOD. Topeka Girl Makes an Enviable Rec- ord as an Educator, It has always been the policy of the Plaindealer yo 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 Norma! with high honora and her success and rank as an educator stand second to none in ‘he state. She comes from one of the oldese and most highly respected families in Kansas, is a good, up- right, Christian young lady who Is doing great work for the uplift and advancement of the race. We wish her continued success, me MAY GO TO CONGRESS. Oliv I. Benton Will Be Candidate for Republican Nomination in the sixth, Otla L. Benton of Oberlin, who i wilely known over the state and sho haa been a familar figure at se sions of he Grand lodge of the 4, OG. U, Wa Ie candidate for the Republican nommnntion for Congress ‘n the Siath district. Brother Ben- fon, who has held evers office in Oberlin Lodge No, 236 neveral times, was the repivsenta'tye of the lodge to the recent seation of the grand lodge at Hutehinson. He is n enthusiastic, hard working mem- ber of the order, While the Kansas Workman nev rp qzboles in politics, it can say that If Brother Benton w nominated and elected the people of the Sixth district will be proud of their representative in Congress.— Kansas Workman, December, 1915, eee PITTSBURG, KAN. Mrs? Ellen King of Oklahoma is visiting her children.’ She fs ace companied by her step-daugther, Wine Ligsle King, 7 | Mr. and OQfrs. Starkey are slick stone gere See 5 « 3 with la grippe. | Afe, D, Alexander is very sick tithls writing, . Mr, and Mra, Thomas Fails are onthe sick list. Mrs, Willeta Carter and littl adghter are both sick. ‘Wd are glad to state that Mrs. | wtrice Hunter is on the road te ‘bvery. i Mrs. Donnie Smith and Mrs. Mack Davis are sick. , Mrs. Belle Alexander has moved to this city to keep house for her two borthers, Lee and Willie. | Me. and Mrs, A. L, Marshall spent Christmas in Baxter Springs and attended the (Masonic pocial | Waste there they were guests of Mra. Mary Clay and family. Latt Sanday we had o soul-stir ring time at Mt. Hebron Baptia' church. Mrs, Hallie White returned hom on the Grd from @ holiday visit i: Oklahoma and reposts a fine time. We are glad to know our edito ig better and hope he will soon & ov again. |, Mt. Hebron Baptist, church hed | memorial service on the ist fo Booker T. Washington, and the M E. ehurch held their memorial serv lee on the 2nd. SPRINGFIELD, M0. teen suffering for many months with dropsy, passed away Decembe! 27; 1915, at the age of 58 yenre. Although he waa very poolr at times, his death was unexpected 0! that time. Since his connection with the Gibson Chapel church about three years azo he has beer a faitful member, holding the of: fices of trustee, treasurer and sex: ton at the time of hi« death ‘Wis widow, Mrs. Josie Enyard, was faith ful ung attentive and dig all withir her power dunng his long illness. The funera) wie held Wednesday afternoon from Gibson Chapel, Rev ae officiating. Undertaker W P.tenpbell hid charge of the ar rangiments. The deceased's widow mother, step-father, sister ang bro- jsbets have the” heartfelt sympathy fof the community, | Mr. John Charles Gray, who came her with his mother, Mrn, Susie “Wilson, from Chicage, IIL, to re- gain his health, died December 24. Funeral services were held from the Menton Avenue A, M. FE, chureh, Rev. R. J. Robinson officiating. Mrs, Wilson has the heartfelt sym- pathy of all In the lasa of her be- fownd son, who was just in his prime, Mr, Landon W Smith departed for Kansas University, Lawrence, Kan. after spending a very plens- fant vacation with relatives and ftlenda, Sunday night. ‘Miss Beatrice Hardy and Miss Helen Wallace were up from their schools and snjoyed the Christmas festivities with folks and friends. ‘After enjoding very pleasantly the yuletide pleasures, Misx Ethyle Lay- ton returned to Jefferson City to resume her course at Lincoln Instl- tute, which she hopes to successfully complete in February, 1916, In the south part of the city, Mrs. Eliza Christopher, Mr, MeKinley, Mr, Logan Patterson ang Ittle Miss Jean Pavik are reported on the sick list. Those recovering from pevere ate tuckw of la gmppe, fever, whoop- ing cough, ete., aro Mr« Ed Wstburn, Mrz, James Brewer and children, Mrs, Lucinda Blakey, Mrs. Charles Smiley, Mrs. Charles Ellison and others, ‘The members and friends of Gib- son Chapel C, P. church are enjoy- ing seam heat xince their new fur nce han been installed. Rev A. E Ttankin, pastor The members and friends of Bene ton Avenue A. M, E. church en- joyed and were greatly benefited by, a rovlestirring sermon delivered bY ev RK, Je Robinson, pastor, Chnst+ max morning. The theme of his sublime Kermon wan “Christ Our Christmas Guest.” On Christmas duy Miss Edwina Helen Smith of 1005 Sherman street} was a charming hostess to her rub, the “L, Hy," and other lady ind gentlemen friends, The after- roon was mort delightfully spent n gamer, “500” being the favorite’ naatime. A prize contest was held,| in which Miss Thelma Gray won! Aye’ and Miss Blanche Patterson, won necond. The L. HI. club did not ontest. In the evening Miss Smith wane * “ik 3a. the play “When Dreams Come True” at the Landers Theater. | ‘Thursday, December 30, Misa Deris Blanche Cooper, sasiated ty Miss Geneva Jecquenien Vickers, was hostess to @ course dinner| party. Covers were laid for four- teen, who greatly enjoyed the feast. Games and music were indulged Jn ntll a late hour, All departed de- elaying the Missea Cooper ang Vick- ‘ers ideal hostesses. ‘The hospitable home of Miss Be- striee Hardy was a beautiful scene of the season's’ festivities on the evening of December $0, the ccca- aton being a reception in honor of her guests, who enjoyed the rene ing until a Inte hour, when the peason’s daintiest refreshments were served. After partaking of the de- lichous viands, automobiles drew up and all bade their fair hostess geod night, Misa Edythe M. Young was a fascinating boatens to her club, the L. H., and a number of gentlemen and Indy griends Friday afternoon, from 2 tN 6 o'clock, The after- oon was quickly spent in games, music and contests, Six guesta tled for firat prize, which was won by Mr. Herbert V. Smith through a loeky draw. The second prize was contested between Miss Golden Wal- lace and Miss Manzanetta Vickers, the latter winning by a successful daw. At a lete hour Miss E. M. Young, asiisted by Miss Lena Young und Misa Vale McAdams, xerved a delicious course luncheon to her delighted guests of the after- noon. Ihe beautiful home of Miss Carrie M. Foster, 2134 North Benton ave- nue, which was beautifully decora’ ted in Christmas foliage, was the scene of a midnight supper Friday night, December ‘1, and to bid the old year farewell and to welcome the new year in, The table was Deautiful in its appointments of vari-shaded candler, eut glass, and silverware. Those who found their place cards and partook of this bountifull) and delicately prepared five course supper were: The Misses Ethyle BR. Layton, Beatrice Hardy, — Hatten of Topeka, Kan, Doris Blanche Cooper, Carrie M. Forbes, Messrs. James Andrews, Jr, Er- nest. Curtis, Jutius Johnson, Ellis Massey, Wendell P. Campbell. After further indulgence in the New Year festivities, taxix were called and all were conveyed aafely to thelr re- spective abodes. On the afternoon of Saturday, January 1, New Year's day, Miss Ethyle Bernice Layton was a charm- ing hostess to the L, H. club and other lady and gentlemen friends, whieh made o large assembly of royal guests, The afternoon passed too quickly in the pleasant diversion of games, music, interesting con- versation, elc, The season’s most appetizing viands were served. De- parting at a late hour, many re- paired to Lander’s Theater, where they witnessed Virginia Brooks’ great play, “Little Lost Sister.” The lovely home of Mrs. U. Grant Hordrick, on Dollison avenue, was a onene of beauty when a ‘number of gentlemen were hosts] Jat a royal reception on New Year's! evening. The evening was spent in music and other pleasant amuse- ‘ments until a late hour, when re- freshments 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 all with’ pneumonia. We ure sorry to note phe death of | Mr. Haslam Lenore, He has been itl und suffering for many years. Miss Mabel Banks, who spent Chritmus at her home in Pretty Prairie, and Miss Josie Montgomery, | who wus her guest, returned home| lust Saturday, They report a very| pleasant vacation, Mra. H. W. Ball of Kansas City,! Kan, spent Christmas wXh ter! e pee Mee Te eel MR eg ce Beene Bee! Charles Wood. Mr. Milton Chinneth of Wiehits, Kan., spent Sunday wth friends in Winfield. While in the city he wus the guest of Mr. and Mrs W. A. ‘Wright ang family, Mre. Frank Montgomery, who has been quite alck with la grippe; fa much improved. Edward Cooper, who has been ill during the past week, ia able to re- sume his studies in school, —-——_ + ATCHISON, KAN. _ “kbs union Corsiumas tre, Same was held at Zion Baptist elrereh, |wae @ decided success and everyone reports a very pleasant time, Mach credig ig due Rev, ang Mra, J, W. Wilson for its success, Mrs. Louis Date delightuflly en- tertsined Wednesday afternoon, De- cember 29, for Mrs. Eugene Latt and Mrs, Frank Copeland of Em- porla and Mrs. Richard Nom of Denver, Col, who is visiting ber mother, Mrs, Robert Cousin, Music and games were the pleasares,,of the evening, after which tho gnests were served with the daintles of the penyon, Mra, Martha Hoy enterteined on January Z for her daughter, Miss Evadna, The guests, about eight in number, enjoyed the afternoon. Wiss Hoy teft the same evening fer St. Louis to resume her duties as teacher In the public school. Miss IWarrie. Simmons is serious- ly ill at the home of ber brother, Mr, Joseph Harper, on Spring street, eee Mrs. Perry Allen and daughter spent last week in Kansas City wis- iting relatives. They report a very pleasant time. Mrs. Louis Pointer and Mrs. Heary Halm spent the wek-end the guests of ‘Mrs, Louig Dale, on Spring street. Mrs. R. Myers of Chicago is In ‘he elty‘the? gues; of her daughter, Mra, Alexander Claggett. Mrs, Robert Cousin is ill at her home on Spring street. One of the mout beautiful parties of the Chridimas 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 Sat- urday afternoon from 2 Ul! & o'clock. The house was beautifally 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 qreet- nigs. ] Mrs. Hixon and Mr, and Mrs, Washington of St. Joseph , apent Sunday in the city the pests” 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., ia in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Flora Dysart. Miss Sarah Birch of Bt. 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 mest Monday, January * 10, with Mrs. J. D. Colbert. WEIR. KAN. | Master George Adams of Crowe- burg visited his cousins, Masters | walle ond Frank Watkins, New Years 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, Francea Harria ix on the sick Trot. | The B, W. C. Club gave a big musical comedy January 1st at Boher'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 installa- tion January 3 at Baker's hall. The rew officers of Excelsior Temple No, 9 are; Luura Lee Banks, W. P. Ellen Lee, V. W. P.; Ella Young, W S.; Anna Greer, W. T. The new officers of Queen Esther Tem- ple No. 21 are: Lizzie Phillips, W. P,; Lillie Davis, V. W. Piz Mabel Watkins, W. S.; Sarah Hall, W. T.3 Mary Benford, W, J,; Brinnie Rob- erson, W, C.; Ella Berger, W, Calip. Me, and Mrs, Frank Johnson ‘ook dinner with Mr, and Mrs. A, Carson Sunday, Mes. Sallis Christian is numbered among the sick, Little Minnie Watkins hes been wer? sick, but 1s some better now. Oe a Ped le EPP TY! 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. fs Lb gapte es 4 Re: aes toe . ® ; yar SERB An” A RG? ee : “eo WEERERAARIME KEES BAST ERD SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1844 Buchanan Street, Topeka Kensas. DT. HMMA GAINES, C. G, P., 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas SIR AW. HOPKING, GC. G. &., 3ZL Dakota Street, Leavenorth, Kanass. SIR WIJMAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeks, Kaasas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G &., Liseoln Nebr. IMT KMMA BLACKWELL, HP 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRI LNG MURMILY, 0, & v2 Nh Western avenue, N. Tepe ka, Kaas. SIR GM. JONNSON, G. Pe Pa 1608 @. Jet St, Omaha, Neb. DR, BABSIE HALL, 8S. QM. 40G Uferton St, Ft, Scott, Kans. ete Tanran Temple No. 11, Wichita, S13. N 4, De. F, 0. Muller, Chiet Mentor, W. GC. Curts, Chief Scribe, meet tievt and third Thursday even: ings of exch month ane We ace waiting fur the temples Parsons, Kans. Silver . Leaf Tabernacle No. 1¢ meets the first amd third Wedoes- days of each month, 1112 Main atreet Dir. KATHERINE SHARESPEAR K.P, Dtr. JOsi£ BOOKER, C. R. Fee Taborian Directery. Gotien Link Ne. 8—J. B. Brown, P. P. i486 Nerth Washington, Wich- ita, Kins, Meets first Tuesday of each menth. OMAHA DIRECTORY Aruiaum Temple No. 1—Meet first Thursday in each month, 8 Sixteenth and Cummings, Sir A M. Herrold, DG. “Mi; rex, Apt. 1 The Nathan, cor, Willis Ave. Ligh! of the West Palatium No, | —Merws second Tuesday night. Si C. B Kitchen, 2. 1, 2614 North Seven eenth strect, Evening Star Temple No 4— Neets first and third Monday nights Sir DW. Gooden, C, M2211 Cum: mings St. Humphrey Temple No, b~ Meets secon! Monday im each month. Sts W. M Jackson, (. M., 2613 Bur, dette St. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No, R— Meet. third Thursday afternoon, Dtr. Mattie Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Getden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91— Meets first and third Thursdays. Iitr. Lenora Gray, H. P, 1211 Mis: souri Ave. St. Mana Tabernacle No, 42— Meets second and fourth Thursdays. ptr, Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 Tiodge St. (Golden, Rule Tabernacle No. 35— Meels first and third Thurndays at Labor Temple. Dr, Ida Riddles, H. P., tor Twenty-fifth and R Sts, seuth vide. Amelia Levels Tabernacle No. 19 —Merta second Thursday night. Dtr, Rachel Harrold, H. P.. The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No, 16-—-Meeta seco.d Saturday afternoon. Ptr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N, Twenty- sixth St, south side Carmation Tent No, 27-—Meets frst and third Saturday afternoons at Ofd Fellows Hall. Dtr. Jennie Sellers, Q, M., 2320 North Twent)- eeghth Ave, NOTES. Camation Tent No, 27 gave @ New Year's party which was well attended, the little ones having & fine ‘fine. Sir Me C. Johmon, G. BP. Po. 8 out sgain after a serious siness, Bir Charles Shelton, P Vi. Ss wtill vsvy sick. Sir Fred Earley, PL COM bs also very sich, LEXINGTON, MO. Miss Ethel Henderson spent the hrolidsys out of the city. Musas Pauline Rall spent Christmas in Bunceton, Mo, waiting her sunt, Mrs, Lucinda Thomaa and daugh- ter, Wiss Augusta, left Saturday morning for a few days in Kansas Gity, Mo, While there they will be the yrassts of her hushand™s duugh- ters. The Happy Hour Club played St, Nicholas to ninety-six children Christmas eve afternoon ut the Masonic hall, from four w six o'elwk. Each child received a aember of toys, candies, nuts, pop- torn and clothing from the Christe mas trie, Everything wea donited vy the good merebants of the city, aad this affair was the greatest trest to the ehildren that has eyer bean given here. This Is one of fhe i a O rowyew 10 ol a a, many goog things that the Happy Hour Club ladies have done. The weather being so disagroeable, kept many ehildren and their parents from the tree, for which we are very sorry, as it was a wonderful sight to nee, Mise Jeanctta Woodson apent the holidays in Kansas City, Mo., visit- ‘ng her mother, Mrs, Martha Wood- von, ang her sisters, | Zion A. M, F. ehurch hae begun ita revival mectings, which started Sunday night with the pastor, Rev, W. B, Brooks, in charge. He will have an evangelist, Mrs. Wade, to arcist him. She will be kere Wed- -edday night. | We are sorry to hear of the ill- ‘ness of our editor, Mr. Nick Chiles, We hope for him a spredy recom ery. ! Ma | LAWRENCE, KAN, Mrs. Salhe Haracy and = Mrs. Mattie Johnzon attended g reunion luring the holidaya at the home of their sister, Mrs. Watton, In Dea Moines, fa. The sisters had not met "or forty-eightt years Rev. Albert Broune of Kaneas City, Kan., opent Sunday in Law- rence wisiting his many friends, Mr. John Whittaker, a student at K. U., has returned from his Some in Oklahoma City, Me Russell La Bfay has returned from his home in Kansas City,where he spent the holidays. Misaes Ada and Evotta Wheatley of St. Joseph, Mo,, spent the holl- days here, guests of their sister, Mrs. Johnson Smothers, Twelfth and New Jersey avenue, Mr. Lorenzo Countee has returned from: his home in Kanaas City, Mo., where he spent the holidays Mr. Theodore Copeland has retur- ned from Kansas City, where he spent the week end. Misses Loulse Craig ang Vearl Bell have returned from Kanans City, where they spent vacation. Miss Stella Brown has returned from Kansas City to resume study wk U, Mr, HE. Franktin Bradley has re- turned from his home in Kansas City, where he spent the holidays, Misa Beatrice Harvey delighttat- ly entertained Jan, 3d in honor of the Misses «Ada and [setta: Wheatly of Sunt Joseph, Mo. About thirty quests were present and spent the uven'ng in gtmes and music. At the eoe of the evening, a delicious two courre luncheon was served. The gucsts declareg Mrs. Henry an ideal entertainer, Mixaex Mable and Ethel Excoe, of Muskogee, Okla, have returned to their home after visiting their many friends here. The populir contest at the Ninth Street Baptist church given by the Sunday school closed January 2d. The hichest number of votes for the mast popular married woman were awirded: Mrs, Nellie Salisbury, second, Mrs G, N. Jackson; third, Mrs. Alice Thompson. Highest for he most popular young woman: “rst. Miss Beatrice Harvey; sec- ond, Miss Ruth Pennell; third, Miss Helene Clark. Mise Ruth Clark, who has been very 1} with la grippe, is rapidly im- proving. ! Mis» Blanche Patterson has the distinction of winning the five dol- lar prize ven by the English teachers of the senior classes of the I. HH. S. for the best Christmas ory. Msn Patterson was the only co'ored student that entered. Miss Mignon Johnson spent the holidays in Topeka, the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Patsy Stonestreet. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stonestreet, of Topekn. spent u few days in the ety, the wrests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Nealy Henson. De F.1D G. Harvey, Mra RL. King ang Mrs, Addie White, atten- fed the Interstate at Hutchinson, Misa Gladys Anderson attended the Interstate at Hutchinson, Her pa- ner on “Prepirednek” was the only 1% presented on the subject at the senvention, Miss Anderson is a #o- nhmore at Kansus University and mt ef a clasa of 1,200 students— rlored ang white, won the scholar. ship from K. U, Miss Roba Martin has returned from her home in Garnett and will rerxume her studies in K. U, Movs, Fredia Jackson, of Topeka, tas returned to resume her studica n the University The most brilliant vocial event of he holidays was the dinner whist mirty given by Mersre, Robert Jack- en sng Tronurd Sayles at the home f the fatter, 609 Vermont, Cowrs vere lald for eight and an elaborate Ae 1 Mr, Roy Gillum won the prise for gentlernen. At a very late hour the guesta departed after vilfng the par- ty to have been an unequalled suc- cess. Those present were: Misses Alena Smith, Catherin Great, Mrs, Leoma Jordan, sag Mra, Elgin Woody. The gentlemen were: Mes- sts Roy Gillam, Elgie Woody, Lean- ard Sayles and Robert Jackson. ceence: «flees VINITA, OKLAHOMA, Mrs. John Davia was hostess for a juvenile party at her home Tues- dsy. Mrs. C, N, Willlams, of -Cha- nute, Kansas, wae tha guest of hon- or. Hvery teinste was enjoyeg by forty tadies whe responded to the {nvitation, Coatests and games were indulged in te a late hour. Sandwiches, coffee, pickles aud eake were served by the Misses Mae Davis and Wilda Venters. ‘One of the racet enjoyable eveats of the holidays was the reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Clark, of Anderson, S. (., at the home of Prof. ant Mrs. W oP. Cowan on We Flint avenue Tuesday, The home wan beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations; ferns aad cut flowers were in abundance. In the receiving line with the geest of hon- or were: Prof. and Mrs. Cowan, Missoa Dawa, Venters, Mr, J. T. Wil- liams. Music was furstahed by the Home orchestra fa the frout hall Be- hind the screen, The dinning hall was in the haads of Mrs, T. H. Fin- ley, assiateg by Mesdames Barker, Venters, Williams, Hedley, Hill,Mar- fin and Knave. The menu consis- ted of turkey, cranberry anuce, fruit salag with waffles, hot biscuits, ripe olives, mixed pickles, giblet gravy, butter balls, ice cream, angel-food and devil-food cake, coffee, choco- late and mints. About sixty respon- ded to toasts and all enjoyed a nice time. Mr, Elwood Williamson left Sun- day for Pittshurg to enter school af- ter spending the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs, W W. Williamson entertained at dinner: Mrs, A. Ri- der, Mrs. B. Thompson, Mrs. Cary Fox of fenton, Texas, Mra. Fred Douglass of Coffeyville. Mra. J, W. Fagan accompanied the Reverend to Lenapah, where he is in chive of the Baptist church, A number of nice presents wee re- ecived from friends, Min, Childers, of Blue Jacket, was in the city Saturday. Miss Bessie Hill arrived from Jef- ferson City, Mo. Saturday and is the guest of the Venters. Mra, Joe Davis is much improved and her many friends are plad to see her out, Mrs. Jamen Davia took suddenly i Friday but is much better at this writing Missy Lota MeIntovh, of Muskogee, ctme down from Oswego, Kansas, Saturday and wht 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, At J, Roberts of Chetopa, was the guest of Mrs, Jane Finley Thursday while en route to Musko- er Mrs. Fred Douglass, of Coffeyville, Kanaas, returned to her home Thurs- dave Misex Eva M, Venters, Sadie B, Davis, Alice A, Walton and J. D. Davis were among friends in Mus- kovee New Years. Mrs, Thomas left for Waponer on Friday, Mrs. Nettie Johnaon ang sons, Clarence and Lois, who tnve been visitinie relatives, left Filday for Chanute Rew EH. A. Hubbard left Friday for Tahlequah, Redland und Weber Fallx to hold his quarterly meetings. Sam Vann of Ketchum, was in the eve Saturday, ‘The new school building will be turned over te the teachern January 1th and the following program will], be rendereg at 2 o'clock p. m,: Song—"Drifting to Dreamland.” |, Taverntion—Rev R, L. Green. “Actions"—T, James Filney, ; “This Country of Oure"—ONt Venters or Perry Wirdrick, j “The Unex of Booka" .Mable | | Venters. “The Future of Our Countrs’-- |. Kaufman's Market, .Good Meats.. Madge a. ‘ pe C 2-pri oats at 2-price While every eoat is not on sale at !4-price, yet all are reduced —very ene is 4 or more. In the 4,-price sale are all odd coats all amall etn and all enc-of-a-kind. 910.00 coats ......$ 5.00 $25.00 conta .....$12,50 32.06 eoate ....., 6.25 27.50 coats ..... 13,75 15.06 coats ...... 7.50 30,00 coats ..... 15,00 17.00 eonts ...... 8.75 82.50 coats ..... 16.25 20,00 eoate ......10.00 35.00 coats ..... 17,50 32.00 coats ......11 28 40.00 coatw ......20,00 Tahing the lt as a whole, there are most all styles, all colora und all materiak—every coal in stock is materially reduced, ard many of them are '4-price. . 1 . All sults=--2-price Bvery suit ia stock is included—the advance Spring models just the same as the others. And while there are not all eizes in alt styles, yet there is an excellent Jine of sizes. 910.00 suits .. . $5.00 $30.00 suits ....$15.60 . 12.50 amits .... 6.25 35.00 suite .... 17.50 ‘ 15.00 suits .. . 7.50 40.00 suits . .. 20.00 . 18.75 smite .... 9.38 46.00 suits ..., 22,50 19.75 suite .... 9,88 60.00 suite .... 26.00 25.00 suits .....12.50. 65.00 suits .... 32.50 Ne matter what etyle, what color or what material you want, you will undouwtedly find it here. Every suit in our entire stock jg ou sale at exnetly 14, the plainly-marked, regular price, 1 All fursessbeoff In spite of tke very heavy selling last week, there fs still an exeelient line te choose from. Included are furs of all kinds from Coney to Sable; sets, scarfs, muffs and coats, $1260 fur som......8 897 $100.00 fur sets.....$ 66.67 180 fur som...... 10.00 180.00 fur sets..... 100.00 25,00 for sets...... 1667 200.00 fur sets..... 1283.33 5000 fur nebs...... 33.88 200.00 fur nets..... 200.00 7500 for sets...... 60.00 50000 fur sets..... 383.33 £55 00 fur ceate.....$28.68 3100.00 fur coats....§ 66.67 600@ fur comts..,, 23.33 20000 fur coats.... 133.00 7500 Cur coate..... 60,00 300,00 fur conts.... 200.00 We will break any set (except children’s) and sell cither the muff or the scarf separately. Every sect, every muff, every scarf and every ceat are now on sale at 1-3 off. %% All dresses reduced The naost of them are 4 off, a great many are 1-3 off and quite u few ure %-price. There are street, afternoon and evening dress- «x and danctag frocks of taffetas, messalines, velvets, serges, chif- fons, ele. The styles are all new; plain tailored dresses, Russian blouse effects, und high and low neck models trimmed with fur, braid and buttons, Every dress in stock is reduced—'4 or more, PELL RIAL II ET IsSUES A PLENTY. Senator Weeks Points Uut Vemocratic Lack of Elticiency. Washington, Dec,— (Special) —Sen- itur Juhn W. Weeks, of Maasacho- setle, dows not agree with the re cent assertion by Presideat Wilses shat the Republican party will have no issue, with the excepten ef the tanff, upon which to make ty cam- paign for the presidency, On the contrary, Senator Weeks insists that he Shttes furnished the Republicans ay the present udministration are se ample and evident that it is a mere matter of choice as to which shalt be featured by the Republican cam- paign orator, “In the first place, 1 beheve that the Mexican isnue is one ef these pon which the coming campaiga will he waged ang won by the Be- publican party,” said Senater Weeks today; “Certainly the present Ad- manstration'n ineMficent handbag af the nituution ever sime at cume fnto power ix rich in vulnerubility. In the Demerratic platform for 1912 there appearnl the unequivocal Malement that Aonerian property should be protected throughout the world and on our borders. No great ladies of water separate us from Mexico, It is our next door neigh bor, and if American hives were ever tw he protected by thar gowerament, rertamly hone ging no further avroad than acron an imaginary line ta the south of ux should heave hag that protection, It they have! not had it, and that in why | say she Mexuun question is te be one af the leading campaign ssawea. “} also fee] nnsured that the American people will be quick 40 yrasp the fact that there is a com- udernble campaign imue in the fait-| ure of the [lemucrats to reduce the rost of living, This was one of the campaign slogann of the Democracy in 1912—‘the high cost ef living’ —and thes told the coustry that if put Into power they would emact a ruff? luw, for revenue only, that would automatically reduce the cost of food and other necessanes of life. They were put ints power, ghey an- weted the Underwood-Simmoas lew, ind the cout of living isamediataly! tarteg on an upward mareh thay baal | ake stopped If the Democrats considered the high cost of living & worthy campaiga issue in 1912, i is clear that the Republicans cal now raise the same cry, and wit! even greater justification. The ye spensc, [ fee) assured, will be na mon-wide. “1 am glad the President concedes us one isaue, the tariff, So much ie included in that one isaue that it really should be divided inte a num- ber of issues. In the first place, the Republican principle of protec: tien ia an issue qistinct and opart and stands for nation-wide commer- vial growth and prosperity. In the second place the tariff represents the enly reasonable, effective means for rehabilitating our staggering Treas- ury, and certainly the Government's present financial distress is another issue that muat figure prominently im the coming campaign, together with the extravagance of appropri- ations which bas helped to bing it es. The Presideat has urged addi- Yeas! special taxes im an effort to ignore the possibilities of the tariff usa sensible remedy for the phght in whuh we fiad ourselves, Need- Jessy to say, there taxes will not be popular, and > is plain the tariff—or maore particularly, the strange sub- rtitutes now being urged by the Ad- ministration for rainng revenue— in to be w very decided issue in the campaign and perhaps it 18 a hope- ful sign that the Administration iz willing to admit thin fact.” m VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO, Well, Colorado is now on the dry het and in the Cripple Creek dis- triet ghere are nearly fifty raloons | with only ten colored men working ja them, but most of them have | other jobs in mew or will go where, hey can again wear the white uni- lorm, Mr, and Mrs, William Jones en-' ertained on Tuesday evening ut; heir home at cards fn honor of Mr, wusence Cotwell. Many guests | were in attendance. As dainty lunch wax served, after which the gueste) leparted having bsd a mont sntoy-| ible time Mrs. Allen Herrell, of Victor, had! 1 marrow excupe of being seriously | ajureq on Tuesday evening at her, ome, by the explosion of a ean of pork any Leans rbe was preparing oy dinner, The following were visiting in Cripple Creek last woek; Mr, and Mrs. Allen Harrell, Mr. and Qfrs, Robert Wagner, Mr. amd Mrs. Wm: C. Harns, Mrs. Geo, W. Cotwell and Mr, Lawrence Cotwell. Mr, and Mrs, Dave Hill's beauti- ful home at 357 Warren street, at |Cripple Creek was the scene of a most delightful watch party on New Year's eve in honor ef Mr, Laurence Cotwell, who will leave soon resume hie studica at Coloraée Agricultaral College. About forty gvests were in attendance. Daneing and cards formeg the arausements. Mre. Wm. Jones and Mr, John’ Kimborling car: ried off the honors ia the card games. A daimy luacheon was rerved The people that were over from Victor sct the clock back and when someane looked at his watch it was way past oar “ime, so every- one gecided to stay, as the Victor folks could sot catch s car till morning, 30 the party started owr anew, At daylight the many guests departed after voting Mr, ang Mrs. Hill many thanks, Mr, and Mre Choutua, old timers in Cripple Creek, will leave in a few days for Lawreece, 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 ut the church on Friday evening, Quite a namber were out to celebrate that old fashioned cus. tom. a PARSONS, KAN, | Misa Mae Smith has just returned ‘from visiting Atisntie City, N. J, Washington, 2. C., Philadelphia, |Pa, Columbus, Q., and St, Louis, Mo, Mrs. Elvira Nowlin departed this life Satunay, January 1, 1916, at the age of 196 years, fhe was a young woman when the “stars fell” and waa probubly the oldest woman of her color in the city Misses Fay Nowlin and Bessie Willams of Denison, Texas, aad Chicago, IN., were called to the eity owing to the denth of thelr grand- mother, Mra, Elvira Nowlin Quite a deal of sickness and deaths in our city, Mra, Mamie Tate is in the eity fron Chicago, It, called bere by the ilimess of her father, Robert Moore, Se F ee 6 TBE Dep tems r ve merry ae sa Ea! OR OOS R RIG * K ‘ ve we we, .* * « ee ay Pee TT The lopeks Plandemer BSTABLISUKD 38 160, NICK CMTLES . « . . Wditor and Owner TARO: BAUGHMAN . . Traveling Agent BUBECRIFTION RATES. Ome Year seceresescassesessens ee $ LBW Big Medths secssccessseasteee sete $l DU Taree MOMS viccsecmssessaeceted 00 —$ $$ ADYPATISING RATES, PER MONTH, $200 PER INCL Rutered at the Mortoffce at Topeha, Kansas, as Second Class Mei! Matter. Adérees ait communications to The ‘Topeka Platadcaler, 1120 Kansas Avenue, ‘Topeka, Kenran Money vent by Express, Poetefice Money Order or Hegiatercd Let- ter at oer risk} otherwive at Che risk of the sreder. Whed' the attention of The Piaindraler fu caUed lo any wisstatement of facts ip ite celwmas, or to eay error concerning any man ot thing, sorrection will cheer. fully be made. Unsigned communice- toss, except frem our regular corre: npondenta, will wet be publisked. (There te lots of land to be had fr this comntry, some of which can be homesteaded, some can be bought at reasonable prices, and our advice to our rece is to get bold of this land, and If you cannot farm it, get some- one else to farm ft for you, This is the age of combinations, and it is the duty of men and women of the different localities to incorpor- ate and buy land and settle it with peaple who can work it, and there- by 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, Missiasippi, Louisiana and Texas who seem quty bound to oppress the coloreg man on all hands, This class of persons has got to be run down snd killed out and eradicated before ¢he American people can ne- joy the righta and privileges of citi- rens of other countries, ci a AN APOLOGY. The unersigned owes the Rev. W. W. Russell an spology, and we hereby take thie method of squaring ourself with the reverend gentle- man. Some weeks ago we printed some business cards for Rev. Rus- sell, and during that week we made local mention of several of our pa- trons who had ordered printing, and we failed therein to mention Rev. Russell. He now gives us to under- stand 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, prob- ably we would not have overlooked the mention of his name, and now, since we have been threatened by the reverend getleman 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 1 student at the State Normal at Pittsburg, Kan., visited home folks during the holidays, Mrs. Cora Crouch of Kansas City, Kan, is visiting her aunts, Misses Lydia and Fannie Counce, during the holidays, Mr. Robert Cain of Pittsburg Kan, visited Ing sister, Mrs. J. 3, Hunnigan, during the Christmas holidays, Mr, Bell of Muskogee, Oklahoma spent the holidays here, the guest of Biss Lenme Dawson, Mr. Hughes of Kansas City, Mo. spent the holidays in our city, Dr, Stevens, our qentist, has re turned home after spending the holidays in Kansas City vieiting his parents. Miss Ruby White visited he grandmother in Cherryvale during part of the holidays. Mrs. Ella Cartwright yisited the Rev, R, A. Cartwright of Parrons New Year's day, Mra Silas Jones in reported or the sick list, but at this writing i: somewhat beter Mr, Dennis Hunnigan is able to walk around in the house after Le. ing bedfart for two weeks or more. We hope for him a speedy recov. ery. Mrs. D. C. Morris, Jr., visited fr MeAlester and Muskogee, Okla. dering the holidays, Mre, 8. Yancy spent “he holidays visiting different points in Missouri ‘One of the grandest events of the holiday season was the party pulle o@ by the Bachelor Boys’ Club, a the colored O43 Fellows hall on Wednesday evening, December 29 there elng about 100 Invited guests, ‘A three piece orcbestrs feralsheg mmale’ for this grand , vo esalon. Out of town gussta ware Mrs. Edith Mayberry of Des Moines, Ia; Mrs, Cora Crouch of Kansas City, Kan.; Mr. Bell of Moskoges, Okla; Mr. Dave Morrison of Bar- tlesville, Okla.; Misa Cora Morrises of Chetopa, Kan.; Mr. Cari Jones of Parsons, Kan.; Mr. Robert Cain of Pitteburg, Kan.; Mr. John Porter of Omaha, Neb. ee CARBONDALE, KAN. The A. M, E. Sunday schoo} haé Its Christmas tree on Christmas night. All the children received presents for their faithful attend. ance during the year. The out ot town visitors were Miss Bessle Richardson, Miss Abbie Foster and Tien Blye, The children rendered a@ beautifal program and afterward were favored with a talk by Rev. Blye. Mra, Rev. Terrol and daughter of Topeka visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster duzing the holidays. Misa Abbie Foster and ‘Miss Bes- sie Richardson of Topeka visited ‘Mr. and Mrs. William Foster Christ- man day. Howard and Edward Foster re- turned to K. U. after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Foster. Mrs. Kanse Freeman accompe- nieq Mrs. Caroline Winn to Kansas City, being called there on account of the illness of Mrs. Winn's bro- ther, Mr. E. Love, . The members of the Second Bap- tist church enjoyed a fine Christ- mas. On Christmas the pastor, Rev. Blye, preached an able sermon. Deacon Evers, Mra. Signorn and little daughter of Tecumseh spent Sunday in Carbondate. On Jaanary 1 Blind Boone played in this city and had a fine andi ence. ST. JOSEPH, MO. What was known to be the grandest social affair ever held im this city among the cy’orel people was the second annual dinner and dance given by the Bachelor Boye on Wednesday evening, December 29, at the Masonic Temple, Second and Louis streets. The hall was Iwautifully decorated in red and white und illuminated with hun- dreds of colored lights. Artistically was everything arranged that it made one feel as if he were in a summer flower garden. During the intermiasion of twen- ty minutes a delightful two-course buffet luncheon was served, while the guests were entertained by Wil- liams’ Saxophone Orchestra. Those present were: Mr. and Mr. Essex Allen, Mrs. and Mrs, A. D. Harts, Mr. and Mrs, A. D. But- ler, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hensen, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Cleveland, Br. and Mrs, B, W. Hill, Mr, and Mira, James Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Laurie, Mr. and Mfrs. C. Harper, Mr. and Mra. J, Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cook, Mr, Alonzo A len, Miss Ethel Clark, Mr, James Gordon, Miss Blanche De Boe, Miss Dorothy Watkins, Mr. Vincent Holt, Mr. Samucl Brewer, Mies Frances Fields, Mr. Vincent Holt, Miss Evet- ta Wheatley, Mr, Edward [Po"ts, Miss Leonetta Moore, Mr Walter Young, Mes. Beatuce Swinnry, Mr. Clicord Tar, Miss Elsie Allen, Dr. R. R. Brashears, Miss Tenie Burna,| Mr Lester Bunty, Miss Gonevieve Wilson, Mr. Joshua Jackson, Miay. Blanche Morrison, Mr. Cofey, Miss Ruth Endirott, Mr. Roy Meachim, Mrs. Fagan, Mins Anna Lewis, Mr Nenry Wiley, Mixa Jessie Wailkor- son Out of town yrucsts were: Dr W Wruce, Miss Alberta Wells, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Ethel Clark, Kanras City, Mo.; Mr, Henry Wiley, Atchison; Miss Genevieve Wilson, Kansas City, Mo.; Mra. Fagan, Kan- sas City, Mo.; Mrs. Arthur Winn, Kansas City, Mo; Mr. and Mrs. J. J, Allen, Kansas City, Mo. WINFIELD, KAN, Miss Ruth Lee was invited to Ar- kansas City to roul # paper on “Greeting the New Year." She is @ good enteraincy und pleased the audience very auch. Miss Lithon Franklin left for Mutchingon last Friday, where +he will visit friends for a weck or two. Mrs. Rosa Works left last Sun- doy for a week's vlelt in Iutchinsom and Kingman, Arthur B. Fox, after a week's visit with friends In Winfield, foft for his home in Parsons, Kan, He will spend a few gsys at home be- fore returning to the Norma) at Pittsburg, Chas. T, Wood and H. G, Holden, who spen® Christmas in Hutchinson, Kingman and Pretty [rairie, _re- turned home last Sunday and bave resumed their school work at South- western, * ,4 grand rally, which showed work and effort on someone's part, PERSUADE YOUR COG: WO SERVE a uae aL Banquet as or, Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and delicious; meke red blood and hard muscles, sat. isfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. was bold Sanday evening, Jancary 2, at the Renton Avenue A. M. E. church, Rev, R. J, Robinson, pastor, when $441.06 was netted. This Tread work was accomplished un- der the direction of three excellent captains—Mrs, Ellen Pickett, Mrs, W. H, McAdams and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster, and the work continues, A, eplendid program was also rep- dered, We regret to state that Mr, Me- Kinley Christopher is very il! at this writing. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Christopher, is on the siek list. Mr. Burl Bond sustained a very painful fracture of the collar bone. Mr. Jessa Chamberiein ant Mra. Taylor Smith spent their Christmas holidays in St. Louls as guests of Mrs. Smith's aister, Mrs. William Bruce was aum- moned home from Kansas City to attend the funeral of her step- father, Mr. Richard Enyard. Also Miss Thelma Bruce was called, ac- companied by Mra. Maggie Bryant of Kansas City, aluo a step-daughter of Mr. Enyard. 'Misa Edyth Osborn spent’ Christ- mas with parents and friends in St. Louie, returning in time to resume her school work. Mise Ida Andrews has reanedl her work of teaching, baving spent, a most pleasent Christmas. Quinoleum Is Queen i 1 G ia f i fi oO ; a. ' , | i . i ih ; } “Yes 1 use Quinoleum, and like it fine." | JVSP FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, Ourw are the finest made prepara: tions for the Mair and Face, What | we mantfacture— HAIR PREPARATIONS, Quinoleum Hair Grower + + 506 Quinoleum Hair Tone... « 50 Quinoleum Horr Shampoo . . . . 25¢ TACK PREPARATIONS. * Quinoleum I'ace Bleach + ie Be Quinoleum Fare Creain . a « 25¢e Qu noleum Camphor Tee. » Be Dillard's Little Pier Pils. . Ie A liberal aample of our new prep- arations, a frogeintly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety face powder in pink and flesh colors (brewn) gent free with any order, Bell Phone West 1757, 26th and Parkway. Kansas City,Ks QUINOLEUM M \NUTACTURING COMPANY. mt Val Fs a seeks E ER... Telephone 40. Drydale, -: Missoc ri The Counir, Club Saloon Telophonu 521, Vamou- ‘Country Club” on tap— Chane Wines and Laquois, DRYDALE, MISSOUDI. WAXTER SPRINGS, KAN, Mrs, Lark Wart was calleg fron Pittsburg, Kan, to the bedside ot ther aunt, Sarah Dirady, who fe very ratck. | Mrs, L. M, Hapken has been very HI, but is better at present, Mrs. Lizzie Poynter was called tc Joplin by the illness of her daugh: ter. Mrs. Vina Owens has been on the ick list, but is better now, ——t——— s NEWTON, KAN. Mrs, Josephine Price, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M. Gross, returned to her home in Ss- Nite, While here they took a trip Is Wichita and had a very pleasant weit. 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 return- ed New Year's day, Mr. J, B. Williams rpent the holidays in Galveston and other points in Texas. Mrs. Sim Wagoner js uble to be up and about the house after an at- tack of the grip. ‘Among those wha attended the In- terstate Literary at Mlutchinson wore Mrs. Chas. W. French, Mr. Heberd Steward 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 goog crowd. Mrs. Walter Patterson of Marion fg visiting at the home of Mrs, Geo. Brown. Mrs. C, Ridley is among the sick. She was reported some better today. ‘The Dubois Literary Seciety ren- dereg an emancipation program at the C. M. E. church last Monday night. There were some very in- teresting papers and the program as a whole was very good. Mrs. R. C. Collins 13 en the sick list. Mrs, Will Bell and Mrs, George E. Payne wil] leave this week for a short visit in Colorado, LAHNED, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Crooms spent Christmas in Sterling, the guests o! 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. Me- Lean, 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 rela- tives. Mrs. Mary House of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her son and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox. ‘Lev Jones is visiting a few days at home, He attended the Interstate ang returned to Western University after the holidays. Mrs. Eva Phelps is spending the holidays with retutives. Mrs, House and = srrandchildren, Theron and Wiibur Fox, are spend- ing a few days in the country the guests of Mrs, W. M. Smith, - « BOOKER T. WASHINGTON be- fore deith wrote h’s own life book 459 pager, eeilirg price $1.25. $100 a month easily made One Agent sells 31 first day with cireular. An other makes $575 in one hour, a million coples wll be sold Agents wanted everywhere Outfit free, postage 15 cents, Anybody can tell. We pay Express, act. quickly, Mul- likin Jenkins Co, Washington, D.C. AAE ATC AT LiVING Saturday.................§ZC Faney Chuck, Pork Loin Itoast, pant rr Vey ie ee gacage 12 Boil, reakfast Daeon, Bhd eee ceeseseess POC] ape Be AZ 1.5 No. 1 Calif. Hams, ‘ Pure Lard, lb, sicces sescooncel {smoked shoulders) 1b. ......12¢ No 10 can Pure Lard.ssssses$le No. 1 Hamma, Wosssee covevenselOe pret Fee gs teeta rr OA TB sesscecene ‘No. 1 Sliced Hama, tb.....5+44+22e Shoulder Roast, To. .......,, 424 Pork Chops, 2 Ibe. for..+s4+005425¢ Veal Roast . . pecesccccceveeel B® Pork Butt Roast sesseesseseseedSe!Pamb Blow, Ib. oceccccccccccwe | Country Cured Bacon, lb.,...,,16c!Mendow Gold Butter, th. ..0.5..3 Dry Salt Bide Pork, lb......+...14¢! Parkdale Procers Butter ...0...2 Dry Salt Jowls, Wessesseresess10e Plain Wrapped Butter 1.610.043 Compound, Ib. .secssesessseesestde Cream Cheese, Ib, sessssccveee ed Sirloin Steaks, sd. seseccoeceeeslGC Butterine.ccescseeel2%, 18, 22, 2 Chuck Steak, Mo. sescsssecsenl23ee Select Oystere, qt, sesssesetenedt Round Steak, tb. ..cssceesesseedbe Choice Mince Meat, ° Ibe... .40.2! Spare Ribs, Ib. ssseseeeveceeee ele] All Kinds of Bulk Pickles, All Our Meats Government Inspected. e White House Meat Market 423 Kansas Avenue. FURS AND HIDES WANTED.... vera a Are you © trapper er deal ae Se er in fins and hidse? We Shire are always in the market EES : fer all kinds of ides and Ae Sa pik furs the year andund at Ad Bear iener Com aa Ns. highest market values. We NTO S Shs sees ae ah absclotely guasanine sntis- Pept ER REY faction. Shis ws your goods Lis ue SAG. eRe? and if eur reterm are net ath Re 3 ae Satisfactory wik return SQ j 4 yeur geeds and pay all ex- & ‘Ss press charges beth ways °¢, Vrite, phone or wire us for prices before selling elsewhere. Saint Joseph Hide and Fur Co., 4#3 North Third Street, St. Joseph, Mo. It’s Supreme For e e Bread, Cake, Biscuits mF ro) 66h Geos [oe -H” Flour Attention Bazaar and Church . Dinner Committees. x Alice Kimbrough 1s at your qrposal te bake Hy elicious cakes and teseuits for all year church ase dinnera, Bazaars and club entertainments fur nishing her valuable time, lard, baking powder, and f the I-II Flour, gratos, besides plenty of fine nap- ~ OO king und nent dovhes without ene ceat of cost ALICE KIMBROUGH, to you. 1708 Mich. Just call her up and make an appointment, The Bell Phone Mast 4(6-X. bills are footed by the s es The [smert Milling Company, Kansas City, U.S. A. ae REV. GEO. MeNEAL FORREST B. ANDERSON Bell Phone West 823 McNeal & Anderson Real Estate Agents. C9 Pr..positions to Select From 499 Minn, Ave. - + Kansas City, Kas. | EE SSS ° ° The East India Hair Grower Wil Promote a Full tS Growth of Mair, Will Alse 1 + ice Tome Restore the Streugth, Vie Lok oa tality and the Beauty of . hie a a # oie the Hair, fe CERT fs Oe I Your Mair Is Dry and LF aR Ly we , Wiry, Tey Ri dba! iF ap % i 1 Rae cer) wsrisomauincnonen FP, 4 co is « * Be ag § ey atty Ao te bothered with ae 4 “s you ate ite Re sae d . a falling air, Dandruft, Sree aR) Malang Stalp, or any Hair ER ec ae re =] Trouble, we wunt you to as Pr iS woe] trys Jar of East India - 4 Bes Ba ' .%] Hair Grower, The rem- ~* ae aa edy contains medecal prep: ‘ spite. i U ns Re erties that go to the roets * 9 = Bae, TT ye ate of the Hair, stimulate the a. 4 diet a ie Pea, skin, helping nature de We Af ee Sait. FEST Aon tei/ ite work. Leaves the baie VA Mone 8 ea es 37 sett and silky, Perfumed ae TREES “be es rete with a balm of a thousand cba St 5 iN flowern, The best knows AN eh as wR remedy ‘for {feavy and ae can Beautsfol Black Egubrows, . Nao eae also restores Gray Hair te ee t Ste Nataral Colee, 5. ,D. LYONS, General Agent” “ 4. 2, 7 a bates, Geat'bg: Dail 69° Conte 16 Conte Raton Soh Restage \-4, 25,°1¢ Pork Loin Itoast, eared ae 12 ri ‘as! PIB st seeeeesere DA Dee Pure Lard, lh, wicees sesseeeesd 2 No. 10 can Pure Lard.sssseee $1.20 Fresh Pig Hams .escsessveeee eld Fresh Pork Shoulders ...+.0002.12¢ Shoulder Roast, To. ..ssssseeI2Ke Veal Roast .. cicesscsesereeel Bho Lamb Btow, Ib. ssesssesseenees 88 Mendow Gold Butter, tb. ....,...85¢ Parkdale Process Butter ...6...27¢ Plain Wrapped Butter .........38¢ Cream Cheese, Ib, wecssseevaeeeQ0e Butterine..eceeseesl2%, 18, 22, 23¢ Select Oystere, qt. cesecosecenfOe Choice Mince Meat, ° Ibe... ...28¢ All Kinds of Bulk Pickles, ve ny SERPS mee a Eee si Rteld Awa PES G Fe TEE RARE PEAS RI ag Hoe ene re ee Sem TE 7 eee oe City Happenings Mrs, L. D. Stevens, on Hencock street, is on the sick list with grip. aa _ Mr, Carter Murphy, on Chandler street, is detained at home from the effects of an injured knee, uae Mr. and Mrs. Gist of Denver, Colo., are In the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs, Willism Stewart. 5 asm Mrs, Brantford and Mra. Angel- ine Williams were pleasant callers at this office Tuesday afternoon. uae Miss Pear] Level! has returned from Wichita where she spent the Christmas holidays and she reports m yery pleasant visit. / 2am The" little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graves, on Chandler street, who has been seriously sick, fa somewhat improved, «em Mrs. M, L. Ross, 1331 Monroe street, wha has been detained at home by an attcak of la grippe, Is able to be up and around again. me Mr. Guy Douglass spent Friday and Saturday of last week with his son in Kansas City, returning home| Sunday well pleased with his trip. ame Mrs, Fannie Mady of Lexington, Me,, in visiting in the city, guest of her brother, Mr. Will Akers, ZH her cousin, Mrs, Kate Bradford, at 1011 Kansas avenue. me Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Hardy, at their home, 1200 Washington street, entertained a number of friends at dinner New Years, and it was a feast fit for kings and queens, nm Officer Sam Joncas has purchased the property at 1900 Topeka ave- ne, and, with his family, has oc- cupied the property and are cozily domiciled in their new quarters, er Rev. G, H. Mogan of Hutchinson, Kans, lately of Nashville, Tenn, | was a visitor in the city this week. He is impressed with the Sunflower state and contemplates locating in this section of the world. | ane The Young Matrons’ Study club was royally entertzined on Wednes-| day afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs, Karl Spear, 820 Mfor-| ris avenue, and 2 royal good time | was enjoyed hy u'l present. nae Mrs, Henry Lu.onberry of i land Park, very royally entertained at dinner on Friday of last wech for Miss Essie Ho'man, who is now teaching at Taft, Ohla., and who spent the Xmas holidays with her parents, Mr, ang Mrs. J. J. dlolman, on the North Side. ee Mr. Kenneth Meson of Junction City was in the city this week, the guest of M'es Ruth King. He made The Plaindealer office a fraternal call and inepeeted our plant. Ile in a pleasing young min and we cor- dially invite him to call again should he vint our beau'iful city. ; eee . Mr. and Mis. A. BP. Smith waen| tained at a six o'clock dinner oni Wednesday of Inet week and the | following yuests \ere present: Rev. F. J, Peck, Rev JT. Smith, Dr. J. L, Ransom and Mr, and Mrs, L. Wy Bech, and all declared that the host and hostess were reyal entertainers. we : Mr, Nick Wii,ht, the popula East Side prover hicd himself to Kingman, Kunsan, on Tuceday of Inst week, end there took unto him-! self a bride, the f1 unite Indy bee! ing Miss Minnie Moyd of that city. The hippy coup'e have the best withes of a host cf friends both in! this city and ut Kingman for a long | andj piosperous journey on hfe's sen,! eK | Mr, Thos, Kennedy, the amiable Mra, Angeline Wiliams has re- turned from a very pleasant visit at Wichita with her son, Rev. C. A, Willizms, prrtor of the A. M. EL church, This is Rev. Williams’ fifth year‘at Wichita, and he han fuet complett @ fine new building, which fa wceredit to the city of Wichita andato the race at large. Two of ourrtownsmen, Mr, 8, P. Hawkins, the contractor, and‘Mr, Chas. Me- Nady, the brickmason,. bad 9, very leapertant' part in the, eoratruction aii thd ‘nm ionblieenh waiter 717 212, Sliss Francea Carpenter is quite sick. ame Mr. S. W. Pasker is ill at hie home on Buchanan street. am Mr. Harry Wells spent New Years in Kansas City with friende, mm Rey, J. J. Jennings, on Hancock St., is ‘numbered among the sick. a We are glad to say that Mr, An- drew Jordan is able to be out after & severe illness, aan Rev. G. W. Henry has resigned the pastorate of the Second Baptist church, having accepted a charge at Pueblo, Col. une Miss Effie E. Lyons, who is at- tending the K. S. A. C. at Matte hattan, was the guest of Miss Janie Wright during the holidays, 2mm Miss Esste Holman, who spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. J. J. Hol- man, left last Saturday for Taft, Okla, where she is teaching. nan Mra, M. D. Jones, one of our most popular ladies, left Monday for Ft Riley, Kannus, where rhe goes to reside, There are many in Topeka who regret to see her leave. am When hungry and t'red and in wunt of something good to cat oro good place to eat and go to bed, cal} at the New Model Cafe, 323 Kan sas Avonue, Phone 1504. Mra. Lule Bradley, Prop.—Adv. xe WANTED—Intelligent, energetic colored men and women to handle big paying proposition, $5 to $10 per day; no experience required, Write at ome to Ralph W. Tyler, Coluntbus, 0, nee Miss Anna Brown, who js attend- ing the State Normal at Pittsburg, rpent New Yeara with her mother, Mrs, Vina Bush, on Washington St. Miss Brown tought school for one month at Chapman, but seeing an excellent opportunity to add to her storehouse of knowledge, the took advantages offered and will atrive to master the course of rtudy as prescribed by the faculty, Ree Mi, and Mre. CE, Johnson, at thein home 701 College avenue, ably assisted by their accomplished daughter, Miss Edna, very royally entertained at New Years dinner Mr. and Mrs, Frank Wilson and Mr, John M, Dorsey at dinner, and it sure Was fome dinner, too—bacon and cabbage, mashed potatoes, cqrn bread and hot biscuits, giblet gravy, roart chicken with dressing, on died sweet potataes, coffee, prune pudding with whipped cream, ete. It was the opinion of the guests thet us hoxt and hostesses Mr, and Mrs. Johnson ard daughter are n At class all to ghemrelyen. nm The East Side Literary society, recently organized at the Third Bap- ist church, will hold its next meet- ing next Tuesday evening, Jan. 11, when officers will be installed ond 1 splendid program rendered, the fentuie heing o debate: “Resolved, Thit the Perpetuation of the Chris- ian Rebgion Depend» More Upon the Woman Than Man.” Messrs. John Kelly and George Wicks will lefend the affirmative, and Merers, Jas, WW. Ware and Woo. Bacon will lank after the negitive —Clannce Lardy, Ties, Maury Woods, Sec. ws Mr Percy Smeh and Mins Alice sm'th paws a wateh paity at their wine on last Friday evening in com- hment to Mise Maul Hickum of Kansta City, Mol The house was reautifnily decorated in Christmas olere, Limousines calla at 12:15 o take the gucsts home, Thore in (First pub’ished in’ the ‘Topeka Plaindvale:, December 21, 135) In the Probate Court of Shawnec County, Kansus, In the Satter of the Estate of Charles W, Bradshaw, Deccased, NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Creditorn and all other persone interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 24tt day of January, 1916, } shall apply to the Probate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka Stawneo County, Kansas, for a ful and fival settlement of said estate and for an order of the Court find as ae at whq are the beirr iW. Bradabay, deconsed gg yg tg Reareererng TEAL b ati WAL Balled BaP UN GYR te, ph OE La hy eh te a Mise Mary” Davie Is seriously ith “ seer —K Mra. M. B. Pitts {s seriously sick at her home, ‘ uae Mrs. Tennie Thompson is num- bered among the sick. aon Rev, C, G, Fisback is able to be out again ufter a recent fIlness: ane Rew F. Jesse Peck, who has been quite sick, is improving. aus Mrs. John Odell entertained the Charity Club at her home last Tuesday. aon Master Jean Martin is il! at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Martin. = mt Miss Edna Joknson, 701 College avenue, fs detained at home by ap attack of la grippe. mae Little Corinne Shields, who has been Iindisposed for the past three weeks, 1s able to go to school again. mae ‘Miss Cleo Geraldyne Morgan, who hes been quite ill from an attack ‘of tonsilitis, is able to be out again. a ane | Mrs. Lewis Crabb is quite ill at her home on Bast Seventeenth ‘street, Her many friends wish her @ speedy recovery. can Mrs. Ethel Lee of Lawrence was in the city yesterday having her eye treated by the specialists, Drs. McGhee and Williams, =m Mrs. Fannie Mady, who spent several days in the city, left yester- day for her home Lexington, Mo., much pleased with her visit. aan Miss Edna A. Greene, the stenog- rapher in this office, has returned from her home in Miawatha, Kan., where she spent the holidays, nam Rev. J. F. Peck, pastor of St. John A, M. E. church, has paid the last note of the church exten- sion .dobt, the sum being $650 mm Mrs, Earl W. Beck will be hostess to the Junior Stewardess Board of St. John’s A. M. E, church, at her home, 1504 Tyler street, on Friday afternoon, Mrs, Lottie Barnes has returned from nn extended pleasure trp and reports a delightful time. She vis- ited San Francisco, Los Angeles, Albuquemue, N M., und pots In Texas, eH Mrs. T. P, Martin entertained the St. Stmon Guild at her home on Buchanan street Jast Monday after- noon, Mrs, Ferguson of Carter's industrial school gave a talk to the ladies on education, TABORIAN, Mrs, Emma Gaines is ill at her home on Buchanan street. As we go to press the sad intel- ligence has come to us of the death of Mrs. Anna Core, wife of Mr. Wm. Core, Chief Grand Treasurer of the Knightx of Tabor, Death was caused by pneumonia, —+—— DEATH'S TOLL, Mes. Cyntha Ann Chambers, aged TM dvd last Friday night at hem home, 1020 Washington street. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Brown Chapel A, MW, E. church, Rv. T OW. Greere, Sry officiating Mis Chambers was the mother of “Hr basience Gills a whos home hoops ed away. Mmik Stanford, «gel 75, dhed a? he home, 116 North Madison street, on Fridty of last wech, ‘The funer- 3] was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’cloek from Canwell’s chapel, and burnal was ut M& Auburn, Miss Mugiie Page, axel 54, ded last Saturday at her home at Nine- teenth ang Topcha avenue, from an altik of pneumonia. ‘The funers.! way Jeld Tuesday afternoon fror Lane Chap) CoM, Bs ehuvas, Rev a Polly dresee lh his boty chilling i death Andrew Wouddl jinttor fo the Offier block, was found lyn across his bed at $.20 o”clock lis Saturday morning by Mr, A. 2D Rouer ang Mr. U. $. Thomas, whe have suites in the Imulding, Death wis due to heart divesse The funerat was held Monday at * Nelock from the Central Baptir thureh, Nor’h Topcka, Rev. I, W White officiating. Burial was ct Mount Auburn cemetery, Rochelle Digzs died at Purson~ Kansas, last Saturday and the bod, wax brought to Topeka, and the fu- eral was held Tuesday afternoon it Shiloh Baptist church, Rew C. G ishbeck officiating. Services were n, charge of Pansy Bloysem Ten* Yo. 37, 1, O. T. and the Wester” musem Juvenile Ne. 4, 5, M .T. ; ae ‘Mr. Arthur G. Gaston of Ft. Riley, Kan., spent New Year's in’ Topeka visiting friends. aan “Mrs. S. F. Malone, city welfare worket, was in Salina last Sandsy, taking'with her a child to be placed In a home thete. She returned Monday morning. ame | Mrs. Charles A. Gunated, the eldest daughter of Mrs, Fannie Cun- ningham, and Mr. Gunated spent the holidays with their mother. Mr, Gunsted retarney to Salina Sunday evenitg and is wife will probably join him soon, ® ae | Mr and Mrs, Wm. Gaines were deligtfully surprised by o kitchen shower, given by a number of their friends at their home, 1917 Harri- ‘on street, on Thursday evening. They were the recipients of many ‘useful artictes, fl ane Dr. and Mrs. T. I. Martin, 1026 Buchanan, entertained at an elab- orate Christmas dinner the follow: ing gueste: Col. and Mrs. John M. Brown, Mrs. Chesta Denn, ang the ‘Misdes Moore and Carney, Mrs. Hazelwood of Topeka Industrial In stitute and Mrs, Henrietta Martin. . ane | Mra, Earl W. Beek entertained with a three-course dinner on Mon- day, complimentary to Miss Carsic Fleming, The other yueste were Misses Minnie Jones and Katherine Barker and Mre, G. G. Walker. The guests were all former co-eds al. the Kaness State Normal, Emporis. ean Mr, Dennis Ray, the veteran me- chanic, who makes harness for the French Harness Company, journeyed to Garnett New Year's day, where he dined and talked over old times with home folks, Mr. Ray seldom “gets out,” but when he does, he always gets the genuine joy out of the thing, wae {Mr. ond Mrs, Nathaniel Smith and httle daughter Della May spent the Ciristmas holidays with ‘their brotheasand sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charle# E. aoe as Clay street. This being little Matloy’s first time to meet his little cousin, he made tt very pleasant for her in the way of playing. auR Mrs. (eo. W, Wright of Oklnhoma City, OF's., is the pleasant guest of her son George Wright, Jr., and her dauz'ter, Miss Janie Wright, at 92% College ayente, Mrs, Wright lived here many years ago and her host of friends welcomed her home again, She visited her ron, Fred Wright, und other relatives in Kan- sas City New Year'x ga}. mM x Mrs, J II. Anderson of 710 Han- cock atrect and Mrs. Ella Cowans of Twenty-first and Jefferson have returned home after making an ex- tended v.sit in the South, stopping in St. Louis, Mo; Nashville, Tenn., and Watrice, Tenn. While :n Wat- race thes visited the purents of Mrs. Ella Cowans, Mr. and = Mre George Singleton, Mr, Singleton ix A yety wealthy farmer, nme | Misa Linnie May = Cunningham yay an informal reception at her home on Clay strect, Martin & Denn's Phe, from 3 tilt 5 o'clock, Sunday afternoon for a few of her friends yo meet Miss Bhazieth Wile fiams of Sulina, who kas bron the hours yucst of Mr. ond Mrs Vrank: HE. Jordan during the haliliva, ‘The following stests were fava ed: The! Misses Save] Lacey Bhale ho Bae ker Atbe ts Campbell Papinetta’ Tras il, Muarite Crockett, Vargitine Cimpboll, Reatriee Cro vett, Hester Thon psen, Bd th Durrett, Ruth Bare ber and Clara Joyce The roams wire appropriately deeerated for the yulctide, and the maryive quniny Mr, Cicero Smith of hae a City Vo, hag been spending the week vr deePy with big wt. tre Luts Srith, new Ci nkeate 93 Seat hin teen in the ety for the past fourteen morthy. qurire th alines nant daath of hv mo'ler M+. Mo! Me Clinkeetie Me. und Mie Sent! fe now pack'ne up and wt move fo Manens City, Meo where Bt Salth ta emp'oyed in the rervier 0” the Pullrrn Co, H> is tle older norter In the service out of Kaneu City, having been in the servicer ‘wentyentne sears, They will leave tomorrow, accompanied by Mrs Smith's father, Mr, Esrex Clink. sealr, who will make his home with them, dividirg his time with hi sister at Trenton, Mo, %r, Smith in a former resident nf Parrene Kan,, the homp of Mr. Jthn Sf D-reey: of this office, and there war ipwarm greeting yirby wher Mrs Smith called on ovr force, Baht ar /PeP Wee DLE UY Lae pelt dire Org tied es aa ees, Cae ph TR he IT WAS MUTUAL IN THIS CASE ‘¢ 70 AGREE TO DISAGREE. | ‘The decree of divorce of Henry Ole and J. M. Ole was granted De cember 18th by Judge George He Whitcomb, the complaint being In- compatibility. The givieion of all property, investments, furniture, stock and other interesta wae equal; and made out of court. Mr. and Mrs. Ole owned valuable property besides other interests outside of this city, and were considered well| fixed. Mr. Ole emphatically denies the report of money being sent to parties In New Jersey. He says there is no truth in that statement, and other fulse reposts, whn'ever, oe MRS. PACE A ROYAL HOSTESS. , Open House New Year's Day was! a Scene of Beauty, | Mrs. Mollie Pace, 716 Fillmore street, and the Shamrock Art Club, held open doors New Year's day and it proved one of the most pleasing events in the history of Topeko’s social circles, It was ao happy throng that came and went through- out the afternoon, and the welcome was royal indeed, ar Mrs. Pace [a a lady thet never does things by halves. The houve was claborately decorated, the club colors—green and purple—predominating, and the numerous cut flowers, potted plante, ete, were most beautifil to gaze upon. The occasion brought out more costly gowns than have as- sembled under one roof in a long time. It was the official opening of the social scagon, and fashion reign- ed supreme. The luncheon was rerved in two courses and was keen- ly relished by the callers, who dined at a richly decorated table. It was un eceasion of real joy and pleas: ure, and all declare Mrs, I'uce 8 royal hostess, —x«——— CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. H. W. White, Pastor. he hohdays were of no small in- terest 10 the members of the Cen- tral Baptist church. On Christmas eve good old St, Nicholas made his appearance well londed with gifts and put them on the pretty evere green tree {hat was so betutifutly decodated that it put the merry Christmas cheer into all wha were present, nnd, most of all, that at. tracted the attention of the lttle folks was a small Santa Claus hid- a in the doughs of the tree, After Sunta hid disposed of all his bundles the house was called to oF der and the pifts were distributed to the owners. Onc noteworthy gift was a beautiful tailored smt pre- sented to the partor by the members for his noble and urdent work. He also received many other presents. The children were given resents according to their faithful attend- ance at Sunday xchont during the year, Those who attended regu- larly received large candy walking canes and those who did not attend ko regularly received smaller ones, Everyone went home feeling that they had been well remembered by Santa Claus, Christmas merning the — xunrixe praver meeting wax led ty Miss. Florence Griffie und Miss Ata wy oy, were glad that we by all; ro much so thit we coula cuine into the houre of the Lord A Christray dinner 71a served A Tay at the ele, Vrelay mipht theo orimiess ate semblal at the burch wal satehed th old year out ated the new year woby prying and yovuge proe to God for bin blexings during tha past pwelve months, The Tubes of the Carnation Art Club entertained thar hurhonds and friends Wedneaday even'ns from & tll 12 at the home of Vr. and Mrs. Poy Wahaing, 124 Quincy street. The rooms were dicorated in the club colors and some fine worn wus disptayed ty arena, After oa socin) hour of music and exchange cf Christin pre ents on address wae by the president of the City Vetsnton, Mre, A, Ro darhson, whieh war revpundat yo by the ar sdont of the cus Mie WR | Rlerts fier whl a dingy two ovret Vuncheon wis well apprect eV ty all with many coma! nente of the scanon fren tha nant > ete te “op preert wore: ont Mre A, B. duchson, Mr ont Mr 19 })} Ramey, Mr and Mrs, P, A. Weddirpton, Mr. and Mrs, F. M. rruiss, Mr. and Mrs. JW. Wile jars. Were, J, (. Mitchtll of St. joe, Mrs. I, C. Hollis, Mra, Roxie Harris, Mra, M. A. Johnson, Mrs. W OR Roterts, Mrx, James Lewis, ire, Julia Kells Alex, Emma No- an, ond Mr. C, HH. Yarban of Den- vr, Col, wae Miss Mignon Johnson of Law: ence spent the Christmas holideys n the city, the gacst of ber cousin, {rs. Wildur, Btonestre ¢, a Read The Topeks Plaindealer. eee Mr, and Mra, Wilbur Stonestree® were visitors in Lawrence last week, 28 Mr. Harris of Exoporia spent the week-end the guest of Misa Kathe ryn Barker, wun ‘Mr, Louis Dolphin ang brother were the holiday guests of Mr. aad Mrs. Crockett and Miss Lillian Jens kins. ame Mrs, M. W. Freeman has hoste esa to an informal party compli+ mentary to the lady teachers of Tes peka Industrial Yostitate. eam Mise Cassie Flemaing, wlio was the holiday guest of Mrs. Preston Smith, has returned to Emporia, where she Is, attending the State” Normal, unm Mrs, G. W.: Burna was hostess at’ a dinner on Friday of tast week, | complimentary to Rev. J. M. Rivers of Jackson, Tenn, Covers were laid for ten, a Mr. J. D, Gist of Denver, Cols Miss Henrict'a Stewart and Mise Annabelle Sawyer were pleasant callers at thia office on Thoradey, afternoon, Jos. W. Rollinz, who is taking course in banking at Wertern Unie versity, spent the holidays with his mother and brother. Mr. Rollins is looking fine. ame Miss Faye Staughter has left for Emporia to resume her work at the State Normal, after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mre. Emory Slaughter. =a Miss Minnie Jones, who pent the holidays with her parents, Me. ang Mrs. G, W. Jones, has ree turned to Emporia to resume her work at the State Normal, am Remember the great rally of the City B. Y. P, U, Sunday at the Sees ond Baptist church, Third and Quinry streets. This organization is doing a great work and needs fivancial encourngement, ea Nre Clennie Hell, one of the pop- nlir members and workers of the ‘Third Baptist church, was happily united in marriage December 23 to Mr. Grant Lucas, formerly of Eske ridge, and an upright Christian, and the couple have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and plosperous journey on Jife’s sea, ake t Mr. John M, Dorsey will rcad paper on “That Enty Roal to "hepyen" at the meeting of the B, Ye PU. at the Third Baptist church fenday evenmg, ‘This paper cree ated great interest some time agd it Shitoh, and in expected to nrouse grcuterinterew, as the various pont in the paper hive been ag aigncd to persons who will look MR. CLIFTON MEAUX, FIREMAN 30 YEARS, WILL TAKE REST. Will Try to Resin Lost Health—+ Fifth Fireman to Be Retind (ouble pleasure and regret were monyhd in what the first day of the «w% Year brougl, te Mr, Catton Stauy, 405 Madison strect, firemag ~ 40 statlon, As his last .et of hold year Chef Hanlon ~izned, gan hifere ravinght, a paper tha ‘cn Bir, Meaux fromm active rvica + ald d bis natas to the all of sulucd firemen, ‘Te, Mr de ax 18 ae 4 a dig ong of thirty +. 8 of acthye and faithful serve * the “:and there was a planing in hnow.ng that his work had beem well done and was appreciated. Bur when the news was brought to Mr. Miaua ag he lay in his bed uot Saturday morning a keen regreé shulowed his eyes, becume he had an at his last fire Pleasure came sialy 10 him later im the day whew he was able to rive and walk a Hecke or two in the balmy air out of denrse It was the firel time he had teen out uf his house since he collapsed at the fire in the Kaw Packase plant \n North Topeka Novembir 2b Mr. Meaux joined the fire departs ment as a hosemun at station No, 6 Aprit 20, 1886, and has served im various capacities continuously since ind §f he had remained on duty tlt April 20, this year, he would have served for <hirty years, Mr, Meaux ie affheted with artes ial sclerosis and is unable to withe stand the exertion of fire fightings Prysicians say that he has a chance © regain his strength if he does nog ave to unduly tax himself. In the future, as w retired fireman) ir, Meaux will receive $40.00 pet ponth, The money is pald from thé ireman's relief fund, Mr, Meaag s the fifth man to be retired, the thera being E. E. Babcock, J, Reed icCarter, Edwerd Counclly and eorge Syeed. ts --- Lee-Warren Milling Co., Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. Whitlock Br 216 EAST I One of the Best Places in the REMEMBER 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVENUE Trolley To One of the most delightful rides ROLLEY LINE between Kansas and runs through beautiful and by the door of the State Pentent Military Home, Ft. Leavenworth prisons and many other important Cars leave Kansas City every to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas night; last car leaves at 12 Cars leave Leavenworth, Kansas up to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday at 12 o'clock midnight The Kansas City-W Ah, there's Sw Just one thing requires deliciousness of Meadow. It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over. Don't think that the taste Meadow-C may be too high priced never "soars" like some when you settle down to you can always get it w can always buy it at a rea from pasteurized cream. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY DOCK BROS. MAINE 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. Best Places in the City to Do Your REMEMBER THE NUMBER. DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA Key To Kansas City most delightful rides in the State of Kansas between Kansas City and Leavenworth, beautiful and picturesque country. The State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kasa, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal any other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour at car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. at car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. 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It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Prisoners' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. 'Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam' Just on thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. 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Miss Ada Baskette stopped over in the city a few hours earoute to her home in Armstrong, Mo., to enjoy holiday vacation Miss Lisette Isaac is spending the Christmas holidays in St Louis, Mo. FAYETTE, MO. os. Market DOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. E. WICHITA, KANSAS Kansas City lies in the State of Kansas in on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you diary at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military night-seeing places. hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satar- o'clock midnight. as, every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam To convince you of the low-Gold Butter. Try it, ing into hundreds of thou- the country. city, fine-flavored Gold Butter M. Meadow-Gold' Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. 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. 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By order of the National Baptist Convention assembled in Chicago, Ill., you are hereby directed to send all orders for Sunday School literature, merchandise, etc., to S. P. Harris, Secretary, 409 Gay St., Nashville, Tenn. Beginning now, make out your orders in accordance with this instruction. Send him your order for literature, etc., for the October quarter. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. R. B. HUDSON Sec. 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 ‘ oss 1% ou nye ee ee Sy Se SeY Shs ma ly RT 4 q eRe Teer ee rae Pein re 5 4 oe AOE os eye i A _ b rat i . Cam x is r — Pe ee ye Ee oy alt heey eT ne : een a vs Te One oF oe Eek Wor aA . x me aa nn Do YouWant52 Weeks of Real Joy? THE | “TOPEKA PLAINDEALER’S Growing Family - $1.50 pays ihe bill Office beara: 9:30 to 19;80; 8 te @ DR. FHADDEUS P. MARTI Physicion nad Sorgeon. Phene 3608. $32 Koneas Ave. Residence: 1626 Buchanas St. , Reaideeco Phone: 3606 B. 2. eee Te. i1¢ tea—7H Ring . OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. P * = Physician and Surgeon Olice: $34 Kansas Av. over Givier Drug Stpre, acrose from Throo Hotel. Calls anewered Night aa , Day—Rea. 1625 Van Beren St. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL, ee an “ 3 F . en EY a Ee os rf Ry Pee |. 8 fd te DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give . » Satiefecton.. . . S32 Kansas Av. Phone 14? Dr. Grayson Says: “The Great Hindoo derb Blood Ton- 3c will cure—Kidney, Liver, Lungs and Wheumatlsm troubles. It will purify your blood and build your system up completely, It is a wo- man’s friend, and will give vigor to weak men. This Great Hindoo Blood Tonic will be sent to any address on rece’pt of $1.00, and 15 for postage. Agtnta Wanted. DR. L. B GRAYSON, The Great Hindu Specialist Topeka, Kan. F RIEGER’ es! ced a } Monogram 3 pug WHISKEY MD Express Prepaid FAW! Full Quarts AAR) Kiever’s Mossgract ae \ parkep mie aa ; ae aii 4 Fall Quarts , Rieger's Mersgracs IY eee ns pe mH ce i ee " (s . i Sey ee cio ers have proven tH a shiskey besteverd! NW iFh) co tilled. es armooth: pess and mellowne: f of flavor St cannot b freee Sat equaled ¢bend ree ee oe 3 Pa Pigieorn & €O. eran Ce ania. we, Ne ght2 Genesre Street, Kansas City, Mo. The Kunsa City, Mo, branch ts Jocated at No, 1922 Main St, near thy new Union Station, ee CHANUTE, KAN. ~ Both churches held watch meet- Sregs sant Friday night. fy, J dordan“of South Steuben ed cedtete fast Thursday even: = + seh, oe fulure, Mee Sore tea te By ah day as usual ond te te dpe’ tho fata) blow struck hin, He was buried Friday after: no.n, A wife and son mourn his * Jost, Mrs. Simmons is seriously 1) at her }ome on South Matcoim street. Mr, [onme Hale $s confined to 3 oped tth fn erippe. "y, G. Ga ton $4 off of the pra gid be acimed hia ort jaorit 1 . te a oe & 3. pound hove she busy Bee Clu wae enter: Asined Friday night dy Mr. HI Tiradley at his residence on Soutt Mrivolm street. ‘AT Mre N,- H. > Campbell, has accept etiam} Mole, te he oe ed ene aturted to work the Ist. Mr. Jackson Kouns was in Tule ard Independence this weeh Mr. Minas Campbell tm sulfecing wth theumatinm of the back. Sti Joseph Newton Jomed the K. of 1 lodge last Tyesdas night, Mi. Samuel Mix returned from Kunode City last Thursday, Berry Campbell — returned Wed. Reeday from Fort Scott. Mr. J. Hightower is suffering with 14 grippe. Mis. FE. Crith and ron Lioyd re tuned Monday from Ottawa, Mra Harry Newton spent Nev Year's in fndependene with he! sinter, Mra. Gates, Postmaster Lapham was th speaker ut the Sunday afternool meeting at the Social [natitute, Mr, Oliver Bradley spent Sunda {in lola. Mra, Williams spent Sunday wit! Mr, and Mrs, McCormack. A new Baptist church has bee organized end ia located on Nort! Santa Fe, Rev. Fitzpatrick {s it | pastor, lv tteary. Foster, has .ecgaated. Bp sition at the Owl Pharm.c). J. S. Hale has been confined to hia bed for the past week with Ia grippe. Mi ges Beulah Gaston and Lacy Bigham spent Christmas in Kan- waa Lily. A debute was held at the Social Economie Society Saturday night, The rubject was, “Resolved, that the public school has too mand text books.” Mra. Beeman returned Friday to Neosho Fall» after spending a week with her #loter, Mra, Washington, J and family. |] Mrs. Chester Williams and soni spent Christmas in Vinita, Okla | The social given atthe K, of P. hall by the ladies of First church on Saturday night was a succesa. | Poth churches held Christma: programa, 1) Jackson Kouns, Walter Burtor and Miss Georgia Foster spen \| Crlstmas in Emporia. | Mr, Green Gaston is running 0 sjthe road again, | Mr, Simmons, chef at the Ori | ental .potel,, is suffering with. pnes THOT Little Norman Coodseal has been Indisposed the past week with la gripe. Mis. KR, MeColough of Independ- pnoe os visiting air, and Mrs. J. Campbell of North Steuben, The Masome banquet was largely attended and everybody waa well satisfied. The Baptist chuch has a pastor since the first of the year, ‘Mr, Will Campbell is suffering with la grippe, Berry Campbell spent Christmas with his brothers and = sisters ir Fort Scott, Bfr, Olver Bradley visited in Kansas City during the holidays. Mr. W. Washington drove to Fre donia last Tuerday night. Mr. Fay Bradley ia visiting rela tives and friends in Muskoges Oklahoma, Mre. M. T Perkins of Parson arrived Saturday night to spend th week-end with her aslster, Mrs. F Goodseal, The Biles Aid not forget the peo people’) ch beskrt, contained dressed chicken, Mr, N. WW. Campbell spent Chiist- maa in Topeka. aoe EMPORIA, “RAD. Ito, James Wicks of Exmporia died in Ottawa, Kan, December 26, at the home of his daughter, Vora Ruherson, where he went to live when his health failed He was a pronperous farmer of this piace and was one of the faithful members of the Second Christian church. He leaves three daughters and three sons—Nirs. Dora Richerson of Otta- wa, Kan.; Mra. Sudie Green of Cof- feyville, Kan.; Mrs. Carrie Duncan of Colorado Springs, Col.; Mr. Charles Wicks of Los Angeles, Cal; Messrs, Ed and Roy Wicks of San Pedro, Cal. Two sisters and a bro- ther ve in the South, Deceased will be missed by his many friends, whe lowd him. He was 71 yeara of age. Let The Pisindealer teli you th pawn of jhe rece that happens’ is z 2 QD 3 o eo 4 2% = zg °@ a. Ss }O = =e S x 2 tn a e 5 mg 17 QQ - @O +5 @ 27S 2S H mees aes ag = (BS 23 (ah ee @ tah Ge § 2Gatsg & rze 33 6 3 Sseé iz > O5 a2 - ao os <x. 5 Rs “4 é df z 3 | vec aeae tots? day tavb ahaa ae = = == =