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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Now That Gov. Capper Has White-washed Dr. Biddle,it's Time for the State Board to Get Busy and Fire Biddle METHODIST MUST MUZZLE GRAFTERS Bishops Remain too Long in One District--People Should Be Freed from One Man Rule. Eighteenth Year. No. 7. Now That Gov. Capp METHODIST MUZZLE GR Bishops Remain to District--People Freed from One The General Conference of the A. M., E. church will convene in Philadelphia next May. This is one of the largest organizations of colored people in the United States that is controlled soley by members of that race. The National Bapist Convention was also one of the largest bodies being controlled by colored people. From the action of the National Baptist Convention at Chicago last year, we are forced to say that if they keep up such fights, the white man's oft repeated statement that the colored men are not capable of self-government or conducting their own business in a peaceful and business like manner will be proven true. It seems that when we near the stage of perfection there is always someone near to cast a monkey-wrench into the wheels of the smooth running machine that required years of hard, patient toil to set upon the road to perfection and success. We want to sound a note of warning to the General Conference of the A. M. E. church which will convene in Philadelphia, to eter clear of the breakers, and keep in the middle of the stream and legislate for the best interest of the denomination and cut out bigotry, grafting and self-conceit and work for what you are praying for and success will perch herself at the mast-head of our grand old ship. From the action of the last General Conference at Kansas City, Mo., and from a report issued financial department of which Mr. John R. Hawkins is the financial secretary, we will say that they will have to depart from this kind of business if they wish to succeed and have the people follow. There is too much money being paid into the General Conference fund to be so little use of, to think of lending it out to conference "heelers and tricksters," when they had better take the surplus money and put in a fund to take care of disabled ministers and also build churches and put money into the Church Extension fund. There is not a colored church connected with the A. M. E. denomination that first has to go to some white man and pay from 10 to 15 per cent interest to get money with which to build. We can not see why it is that a Christian organization has to pay a usury rate of interest to erect a church in which to worship. It seems that most of the colored churches are doomed to follow in this path of graft and robbery by a set of men who know nothing but themselves and their immediate surroudsings. If the bishops and general officers of the church would get together and discuss the financial interests of the members of this great church and place before the delegates of the Conference the need and want of the different churches in the connection and follow some plan to raise money to erect and repair churches without having their congregations robbed from January to January for years and years without any let-up, they would be carrying out the mission for which they claim they were sent. The report shows that at Kansas City, there was $8,000 loaned to the delegates to the General Conference who gave their notes for the amount named. This is an abominable shame and disgrace and should never have been allowed. These delegates were advanced money by their respective annual conferences to pay their board and traveling expenses to and from the Conference and to take the hard-earned cash sent by the working classes to the Conference and loan it out to these delegates is more than we can understand. This practice should be stopped and if, the officers of the General Conference TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 18, 1916 put an end to this grafting; the people will be compelled to look to other churches for refuge. There is another generation coming on who will not stand for such outrages. Following are some of the districts that borrowed money: First District—New Jersey Conference, $50. Third District—West Virginia Conference, $80. Seventh District—South Carolina Conference, $699.52. Eighth District—Mississippi and Louisiana Conference, $1,887.75. Ninth District—Tennessee and a portion of Alabama Conference, $631.00. Tenth District—Central Texas Conference, $300. Eleventh District—Florida Conference, $1,225. Twelfth District—Arkansas Conference, $580. Note on books, sustentation fund: Tenth District—$170; Seventh District, $324.55, making a total of $8,354.57. This same Conference recommended an appropriation for the "Ministers' Home" which is located at Colorado Springs, Colo., and an excellent piece of property—worth several thousand dollars. This property was given by a philanthropist for a preachers' home. There was some money exchanged for the difference when the church traded the property for another place. The late Bishop Grant accepted this donation and the General Conference paid several hundred dollars to perfect the deal. The council met and decided that owing to a revertible clause in the deed, they would not appropriate money to support the Home, notwithstanding, it is open and being used by the ministers and the General Conference has paid out money on this Home. The excuse about a revertible clause is all moon-shine and we are glad this clause is in the deed and was put there to make such fellows who refuse to carry out laws of the General Conference do their duty or the property will revert back to the original owners. As a rule, a great number of our people who claim to be Christians and honest men and women are compelled to have a law to force them to do right. We are surprised that H. B. Parks, who is president o the Financial Board and also bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District in which the Home is located, would allow such a motion to be entertained less more be passed to keep the inmates of this Home out of money allowed and appropriated by the General Conference at Kansas City, but we must say that we are not altogether surprised at the action of Bishop Parks when from what we have seen of him, know that he is not in full accord with the working people of his district from the lax of attention and support he gives them. We hope the Conference will change the Bishop as four years is long enough for any bishop to preside over any one district. Bishop Parks has presided in the Fifth District for about six years and we think that is sufficient enough for him. The majority of the members of the district would like a change and if he is returned there will be a great falling off of numbers in the A. M. E. church. We find that he is too expensive a bishop to preside over a class of people who are struggling to buy homes and work hard for a living to be called upon not only to support the church and pastor, but pay out large sums of money for the bishop for his travelling and incidental expenses. We find that he is given $150 from the Financial Department for his expenses and has been allowed $75 from each comm The image contains two black-and-white photographs side by side. The left photo shows a close-up of a bird's head, possibly a dove, with its beak slightly open. The right photo depicts a bat, likely a foxbat, with its wings spread wide and its tail curled. Both images are set against a dark background. MR. AND MRS. FORTUNE J. WEAVER and $30 for booklets, stamps and stationery and his salary is $2,500 a year or $208 per month. His duty is to travel and visit churches and other organizations connected with the church, and for which each individual church pays his expenses. Now in 1915 he held three conference in the radius of seventy-five miles, two of them being within two miles of each other and received these expenses from each conference. They do not take underconsideration the distance, if it's one mile or five hundred, he takes the money just the same and we never hear of him paying any money into the fund for the worn out ministers, but he seems to take it all himself. Now this is only a starter as we could mention where donations have been made and accepted by him and should not have been. We dare say that he receives from all sources each year, including his $2,500 salary, not less than four or five thousand dollars. Now this is being done by building up a machine in the various conferences where ministers will jump up and move that these bills be allowed and such motions are always carried as each minister is afraid of not receiving good appointment. No one ever dares kick against a bishop receiving money when it should be left in the treasury for the poor ministers. We note that at most of the annual conferences, the return of the bishop is asked by each respective conference. This is nothing more than a political game, hatched up by a few of the bishops on their work because each has built up a well oiled machine, and the shekels are rolling in thick and fast from the poor, misguided members who have not had their eyes opened and their ears are deaf to the familiar crack of the bishop's whip, which the preachers obey like "ring horses" in a circus. Yes, four years is sufficient for a bishop in any district. Let him move to another district and probably he will find one where the people are alive to the situation. The Episcopal committee that places the bishops is a machine made up by bishops, who fully understand what they are to do before the meeting is held. The asking for the return of a bishop is all bosh, and not the will of the majority of successful ministers nor of the good-paying members of the congregations, but comes from a lot of vampires and grafters and self-opinished political bounce steerers, who try to make themselves famous by running the General Conference and dictating its policies. Now let the members of the A. M. E. church who pay the freight, send a representative to Philadelphia who will say to them that they want a change—new laws enacted that will eliminate grafting and useless officials, as there are entirely too many "general officers," newspaper grafts and other "high-binding" schemes to jar the people loose from their hard-earned cash, and for which they receive nothing in return. This is only a starter. NICK CHILES, Editor THE NOBLE SIR KNIGHTS AND THEIR FAITHFULNESS. We wish to thank the Chief Mentor and Sir Knights of Washington Temple No. 26 and Downs Temple No. 24 for the kindness and sympathy to us during the sickness of our husband and father, Rev. Chas. Ferguson. We thank them for their beautiful condolence and floral offerings. We could thank the Sir Knights in short but we feel as though we cannot praise them enough, and we want to sing their praises far and near, to let the world know that they are true and noble men, worthy of their advocacy and true to their obligations. During the three years sickness of Rev. Ferguson, they never grew impatient, but stood by him like noblemen (which they are) and waited upon him without a mumbling word and aided him in every way. Each Sir Knight that visited his bed-side tried in every way to relieve the burden from his wife, and never once thought that they were too high to stoop to do the least thing. Sir Knight Payne, chairman of the sick committee, is worthy of the position that he holds, for he has it at heart and is afraid that he cannot do enough for the sick and suffering in his care, and is constantly at their bed-side, and when he comes he brings sunshine with him. He will spend hours at the bed-side of a sick Knight talking and trying to comfort and cheer him. May God bless such noble men. Sympathy is the great panacea for all our woes. It produces magic effects. Like a life-preserver it keeps us from sinking amidst the blisterous waves of life's stormy ocean. It is a soothing, healing balm to the bleeding heart. It lights up the dark gloom of despair, and renders life not only tolerable, but even desirable. If there is a man who is not connected, with any order, and wants care and comfort when sick, and want your wife and children properly taken care of and want someone to help him bear his burdens when the way seems so dark, then look to God in heaven and the Sir Knights here below, they will bring you out victorious. There are some men who do not believe in secret organizations, say they are no good. All the Sir Knights is asking for is a chance, and they will show to the world they are true to their vows. Rev. Charles Ferguson loved Washington Temple No. 25 and Downs Temple No. 24, of Kansas City, Kansas and they loved him. We pray God's blessings upon the Chief Grand Mentor, all officers and members of Washington Temple No. 25 and Downs Temple No. 24. May God help them to continue in their good work, and let their motto be, "True to Our Obligation." It is not death to die; To leave this weary road, And'mdst the brotherhood on high To be at home with God. MRS. ANGELINE FERGUSON, IRENE FERGUSON RUCKER. H. I. MONROE FOR COUNTY CLERKI Mr. H. I. Monroe, deputy county assessor has announced himself as a candidate for county clerk. Mr. Monroe is now deputy assessor, and has held this position for the past three or four years. He is a young man who is capable, competent and efficient for the duties of that office for the reason that he served as deputy county clerk under Doc Newman and when Mr. Newman resigned, his father-in-law M. Snattinger was appointed by the board of county commissioners to fill out the unexpired term and under Mr. Snattingtr, Mr. Monroe served and run the office himself for which he was highly, commended by the commissioners and those who came in contact with the office. He is also an assistant at tax-paying time in [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit] the county treasurer's office. He is popular with his race and citizens of Topeka, having lived here for the past thirty-five years, has worked hard; starting from the ground and educating himself. He is one of the officers of Shiloh Baptist church, president of the Masonic Building association, grand-keeper of record and seal in the K. P. order, member of the Odd Fellows, and also served as one of the financial secretaries of the National Baptist Convention at the past three sessions, and is drill master of Cyrene Commandary, No. 3. He is a strong Republican and an orator and has been sent out several times to make speeches for the Republican party and we now believe the time has arrived that the party should reward Mr. Monroe for his services, and which have always been subject to the call of the party. SEND DR. TAYLOR TO NATIONAL CONVENTION. The colored Republicans of Kansas think they ought to be represented at the National Convention in Chicago, and out of twenty delegates, the colored people are entitled to at least one. The First district is strongly Republican and has the largest number of colored voters of any district in the state and therefore the party can afford to send one colored delegate from this Price $1.50, Per Year. district. Now some white Republican can afford to stop aside and sacrifice a little of his party pride as well as his own conceit and let the colored people be represented. The colored people of the First district have decided that Dr. Taylor of Topeka is the man whom they want as a delegate to the National Convention. It is the duty of the Republicans of Shawnee county to pass resolutions, at their convention endorsing Dr. Taylor as a delegate. He has the unanimous support of the people of his district. OBSERVED BY THE EDITOR Mrs. W. IF. Scales, of Kansas City, Kansas,' has sold her restaurant and is now residing at her home, 824 New Jersey. (with cuts).....Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Weaver are two of Kansas City's leading business people. Mr. Weaver is president of the Afro-American Employment Agency and Real Estate company and has the largest concern of any colored man in the United States. He employs several people and we wish we had more people like this couple in the business world. Mr. Weaver conducts a floral parlor and laundry agency and also a fruit stand at 1510 East Eighteenth street. --- We visited the Kansas state penitentiary a few days ago and must say that Warden Codding has entered on his second term at this institution, having succeeded Warden Bothin.. Mr. Codding has become to be one among the best authorities on prison reform in the country. He has taken hold of the institution and starting out to make some changes that will be better for the fortunities confined within those walls. His plan will be perfected within the next six months and when once in operation it will be an opportunity for prisoners to prove their good qualities. Rev. J. B. Ransom, pastor of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas, has returned from the Bishop's Council, which met at Nashville, Tenn. He also went to Atlanta, Ga., from Chicago, where he accompanied Bishop and Mrs. Parks with the remains of their daughter, Miss Rath, which was taken to Atlanta for interment. Rev. Ransom says he visited his old home and the house where he was born and the different churches around Murphyaboro and Chattanooga, and that everybody was glad to see him and that he met many old friends both white and colored who welcomed him to his old home and made it very pleasant for him. The Plaindealer is in sympathy with the great undertaking of Mr. Henry Ford, of the Ford manufacturing company, Detroit, Mich., who is spending his money to bring about peace, to the warring nations of Europe. Mr. Ford should be commended for this great undertaking and his name will go down in history as one of the greatest benefactors of mankind and the Christian world will greatly reverence his name. We have no doubt that his work will accomplish the desired end. Mr. Ford is a Christian gentleman who is doing more to make the world better than any other human being that ever lived. Mr. H. P. Ewing, of Kansas City, Mo., deserves great credit for the work he is doing for he upbuilding of the race. He is now preparing to get some capitalists to invest money in land so that he can sell it out in tracts on easy payments and at the same time will instruct the people who buy how to farm this land, see to it that they put in the proper farm product that will pay on the market. He was in Independence, Mo., a few days ago and in conversation with the mayor and several other influential business men of that place and interested them in purchasing a tract near Independence. Mr. Ewing is on the right road and we will say that more of our people should get to the farm where they can make a comfortable living growing hogs, chickens and garden truss. Mr. Ewing is a man who understands farming and there is no better in the country than he. --- --- We remained at Oklahoma City entirely too long, and weather or no weather, we're on our way, and from now on our financial reports will be in keeping with this kind a worthy journal like ours is entitled to. We have had numerous hardships since Christmas, but there's an old saying: "A bad beginning makes a good ending." Just about the time the weather man called off some of his "bad stuff," our voice went back on us, however, we are greasing it with kerosene and other lubercating oils and we hope to rid it of the "screaking" and get into the game right. Like the Arab, "we folded our tent and quietly stole away." The Black Dispatch, one of the Oklahoma City papers, touching on the scribe's ill-fated sale: "Hon. Theo. Baughman, veteran scribe of The Topeka Plainseller is suffering from a severe cold contracted at Shawnee this week. Mr. Baughman is at present engaged in writing some very able and illuminating articles relating to the Negro's progress in the state of Oklahoma. Such men as lfr. Baughman are an inspiration to the younger generations." That's this old timer's sacred object, "help the younger generations."—the bunch from which the solution of the race problem: must come. O, that I could do more for the black boy. We are priobd that the men engaged in the same profession, realize that we are doing some good, and we hope to do more as time goes by. We've never had much time to waste on the long-faced Negro who figures that the race can't make good; let us decide on doing something, then do it. "Sorrow may be knocking at the door, but it won't come in if it sees Joy playing the fiddle." A great many of our failures are due to the fact that we start in business with "cold feet," and half way expect to fail, and as a rule we got just what we expect—failure. A tight heart, a determination to succeed, backed up by tall hustling brings success, and we hope the race will forget such a thing as sorrow, failures, etc., and not stop until we have succeeded. A newspaper recently quoted an Oklahoma judge as saying that he never had a chance to pass sentence on a fellow who says his prepers. This is an undeniable truth, and the person who follows the custom of praying—just as he did when that old,ainted mother compelled him—will nine times out of ten, steer clear of the breakers. It is a great thing to pray, and the Negro who lives on the knee-route doesn't catch near as much—as that doesn't care, don't pray colored brother. "Prayer is the key that unlocks the doors of heaven." The colored lawyers of Oklahoma convened in their annual session during last week, and carried out a well prepared program. The Negro attorneys of the state are a progressive set, and as a rule, are brilliant men, and their presence in Oklahoma City were hailed with joy by all. They are not divorce-getters but true disciples of Blackstone. In their sessions they touch on vital questions concerning the race, and adopted plans that will make themselves felt among them. We noticed such capable men as Lawyers Wallace, Barbour, Stewart, Saddler, Peters, Wiggins, Ocorbett, Brown, Hawkins, Jones, and several other able men. They have been successful, at the practice of law, and stand out boldly as race leaders. The Colored Teachers Association of Oklahoma has gone into history, and the pedagogues, about 500 all told, have baked it back to their respective fields of labor, inspired to do more work along the lines of race building than ever before. At the opening, when that able Negro educator, Prof. Inman E. Page, was escorted to the nocturn, an ovation was accorded them. State Superintendent R. H. Wilson addressed the Association and received a very warm welcome indeed. He appealed for practical education—the kind that will make the Negro boy self-sustaining, and praised the Negro race for co-operating with him along educational lines. City Superintendent Buchman, and Miss Chandler of the A. and M. College at Stallwater, also electrified the teachers. There were scores of good things said during the sessions, and that August body soon fit to thrust the honor of president upon Prof. Fiat, of Okmulgee. It must be said, for the 500 or more Negro teachers who attended, that they were an intelligent set, well dressed, and a bunch that may race wouldn't be ashamed of. While the "good times" was very much in evidence, the majority of the teachers seemingly, attended for the good they hope to derive from such a meeting. It was a powerful army against ignorance and through these able men and women we hope to see the Negro boy and girl in Oklahoma receive such training that will enable them to do a great work in building a race. The Association was a success from every viewpoint. The lawyers, the teachers, and all had a cordial welcome for The Topeka Plaindealer man, and we ran across so many who throught Nick Chiles it and then some. Your scribe really believes we have made many new friends here, and on his return, in the future, under more favorable conditions he'll make in many new readers. He will, from now on, invade every nook and corner of Oklahoma, in the search of data for his write-ups and above everything else—the almighty dollar. The "promise food" we've been handing you with amazing regularity, is at an end, and you are to get the real stuff from now on. We are going to make Watonga,, Goary, Wewokn, Lima, Brookville and Lima this week and all towns where there are colored folks from time to time, and will not let up until Negro homes read Negro Newspapers. SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. (Special by Theo. Baughman.) The scribe "swept down" on Shawnee, Okla., with the same ferociousness the Germans did Belgium and Servia, and while we were not as successful as them, we had enough success to please us. Thumb-sucking Negroes, regardless as to where you find them, are never taken very seriously by sane-thinking folks. The race at Shawnee do not belong to that class, but are up and doing—trying to bring things about, devoting their efforts along lines that will add materially in history-making for the colored race. Yea, at this town you find a progressive citizenship; imbued with the spirit to do. There are a few good churches, and the educational interests of the race is efficiently looked after by Prof. N. J. Caesar. Since your scribe's last visit to Shawnee, a magnificent $10,000, two-story brick school edifice has been given the race. The Dunbar school, eight rooms, is a thing of beauty, and the teaching force is second to none. There are a few nice homes owned by the race, and the black man is employed along various lines. Too, our folks believe in education, as about 200 students are attending Durbar. The Plaindealer man dropped into the colored school, and received every courtesy. Prof. Caesar is doing yoeman service to polish the Negro boy and girl for future usefulness. The magnificent building, recently completed is a structure that's a credit indeed. The able principal has been at the head of same a dozen years, and his efficiency has enriched the position for him; he's a graduate of Langston College as well as the State Normal of Kansas Emporia, and as an eductor, has few equals. Men of Prof. Caesar's calibre are the kind that the race should have at the head of our schools. Miss Lucy Carey, a daughter of Kentucky, and who finished from Howard University, Washington, D. C., fills the roll as first assistant and the 7th and 8th grades, under her able supervision are all one could expect. The next teacher in line is, Miss Bessie Strong, a home girl, having graduated from the school which she's now teaching, and is an undergraduate of Langston College. The 4th, 5th and 6th grades are ably cared for by Miss Long, and she's destined to become one of the race's greatest teachers. We next met Miss Joe Zora Peach, of Columbia, Mo., a very pleasing little lady, who graduated from Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. Prof. Caesar has her in charge of the 2d and 3d grades, and informed us that he truly had a "peach" at the head of those grades. Miss Mayme Elliott of Emporia, Kansas has the primary department. As a teacher, she has convinced the most skeptic that she knows the "teaching game." It didn't take long for the scribe to ascertain that Dunbar is one of our best schools, and everything moving along with clock-like precision. Prof. Caesar is a credit to our race, and we found him abreast of the times. He informed us that domes the science and manual training will be added the coming year. ```markdown ``` MRS. ADA B. WORTHAM The above cut is that of one of our progressive women, G. W. C. of the Court of Calanthe of the state of Oklahoma, and who is serving in a very acceptable manner. She is representing the Poro System of scalp and hair treatment and can be found at 323 E. Second street, where a cordial invitation of the race to tham is an e goods and an thing along l She has as a that excellent Redis. These well as work ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a pocket square. The background is black. The man's face is partially visible, with his eyes looking slightly to the right. The suit is dark, and the tie is white with a pattern of small dots. The pocket square is white with a pattern of small dots. The man's hair is dark. The image is oval-shaped. MR. W. H. HALLIDAY The above cut is that of one of the race's popular business men at Oklahoma City. He owns the swelliest that of one of the business men at Okla-owns the swelliest tonsorial parlor that city. He hires wife and a good The above cut is that of one of the tonsorial parlor for white trade in race's popular business men at Okla- that city. He has an accomplished homa City. He owns the sweltest wife and a good home. THE FIRST WEEK OF THE NEW YEAR THE T. H. TRAYLOR BUILDING This magnificent brick building has been The Plaindealer scribe's headquarters for thirty days, during the very bad weather. This is the home of the Springvale Oil and Gas company and while we were there, had a chance to look over the books and note the great volume of business these men are doing. Just before we left favorable reports about the wells were received. One thing, the write-up we gave brought thousands of letters, stock. These are has a reliable coarse all represent one need be aff with them. Dri over-time and a tity is expected are anxious to int where. Your sorc to them forters in their exec That very cultured lady, Mrs. Arizona Carr, who has beyond all doubt, convinced all that the prepared colored woman, can succeed made it very pleasant for your old, clumsy, scribes. The palatial "Carr dial invitation is extended the ladies of the race to visit her. Mrs. Wortham is an extensive dealer in hair goods and any one who needs anything along her line should see her. She has as an associate in business that excellent little lady, Mrs. Ozella Redis. These ladies are experts as well as workers for race elevation. ALLIDAY tonsorial parlor for white trade in that city. He has an accomplished wife and a good home. sands of letters, and many buyers of stock. These are all worthy men and has a reliable concern. The officilas are all representative men and no one need be afraid to do business with them. Drillers are working over-time and a flow of paying quality is expected daily. These men are anxious to interest the race everywhere. Your scribe is indeed thankful to them for allowing him quarters in their excellent office. Flats" were at our disposal, and both this lady and her excellent mother, tried to demonstrate to us that our welcome was no piecemeal affair, but genuine. Sister Taylor Is some cook, too. Carr's Beauty Parlor is perhaps the swellest owned by the race, it being strictly modern, and believe us, Miss Acy" is an expert of the first magnitude. Her patrons are among the cream of the white race, and they treat her with every courtesy. She's one of our prepared women, possessing rare attainments; she's not only one of the best along her line in America, but she's truly cultured, being an artist at art, music, etc., and when your scribe was shown the many beautiful pieces of art work, his eyes sparkled as they would at a watermelon eating. She rendered several vocal as well as instrumental selections for us and for some time we truly believed we amounted to something. Several whites have tried to operate a similar business at Shawnee, but as often as they tried, have failed, and there's a good reason. Mrs. Carr travels extensively each year, and is always a conspicuous figure at the National Negro Business League. The race could well stand for more well-road, polished women like her. She thinks Editor Nick Chiles the greatest living Negro editor, and was lavish in her praises of his manhood and stand for the race. There are Negroes, who at one time during their lives, made barrels of money, but didn't have horse-sense enough to save it or invest it wisely. When an Afro-American succeeds, and then exercises wise judgment, plants his earnings wisely, we believe in doffing our hats to such characters. Perhaps Mr. George Ollison, a Topeka Plaindealer reader, is making as much money as any colored man in the state of Oklahoma, and just as soon as George's sack gets too heavy, he steps out, buys a piece of land and erects a modern cottage on it. He's proprietor of a rooming house, cafe, dance hall, tonsorial parlor and tailor shop. His barbershop is ably looked after by Mr. L. Henry, whom many think the best barber in Shawnee. You take it from us, Ollison is ruking in the coin. His figures 1 that the sun can't shine in his door every day, but while thirsts are coming his way, "he's making hay while the sun shines," and putting his money into real estate. A few years ago when Mr. Ollison shook Texas dirt from his heels, he was just George, but he's now rated among our best fixed men. Besides a juicy bank account, he has real estate holdings easily worth $10,000. There's not a town in the state of Oklahoma where The Plaindealer is liked more than Shawnee, and among the army of admirers is Mr. S. Robinson, who is engaged in the cafe business at 305 E. Bentley St. His success, to a very large extent, is due to Sister Robinson's cooking, as she is truly some cook. They are true race-lovers, and are friends of The Plaindealer. Bro. Robinson remarked: "Who could keep from admiring Editor Chiles!" In a two-story building—very good property, indeed, Mr. S. F. Scales is doing business. In one portion of the first floor he has a grocery store, while the other part as been converted in sleeping apartments. The second floor is used as a hall. Scales is a thrifty man, and said if he was able to support several white newspapers, he would certainly support The Plaindealer, until he was too poor to buy any kind. He's some race man. The Plaindealer has no truer apostle than Hon. Henry C. Provo, a progressive business man at Shawnee. He's a fellow who injects business methods into what he is doing, and when he's with you, you can get his money, and he'll pull off his coat, roll up his sleeves and work for you. Mr. Provo is conducting an exclusive hotel for the best people, and in connection with same, operates a swell cafet His chefs are experts, and he serves the best at at all times, as good enough doesn't please Mr. Provo. Too, he has lavishly spent money to make his rooms modern, and all in all, the Provo place is one of the best regulated in Oklahoma. He's a congenial fellow, and lines up with his friends right or wrong. If you ever visit his town, you'll know he's there. The scribe was shown through the hotel of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Yarbough, which has recently been remodeled, enlarged, etc., and found thirty-five well furnished rooms. This is truly a first-class place, and these people go out of the way to make it pleasant for their guests. Money has been spent to make it the leading place for the race in Oklahoma and our people are appreciating same by stopping with Mr. nd Mrs. Yarbough. They run a bring back place; if you stop once, you'll go back. There's another business man at Shawnee who always has a smile and money for us, in the person of Mr. Ben Franklin, a young Afro-Ameri- can, who hails from Texas, having at one time, claimed Austin, Texas as his home. Since wandering into the "Promise Land" he's . making good as a barber, and conducts a two-chair place and does work right. Mr. B. J. Childs, at 702 Vincent street, Shawnee, is "saying nothing but sawing wood," and making good in the tonorial business. He has a neat, three-chair shop, the furniture all up-to-now, and the public likes to visit same, because the congenial proprietor convinces all that its no trouble to be pleasant. He has spent his money to give the race a swell place, and we are glad he is making good. In connection with the shop, he conducts a restaurant, where the public is fed when they desire a good meal. The scribe is dated to visit the town again in a few days and give it a thorough working, also complete his write-up. We must give it to Shawnee colored folks when it comes to our journal. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Miss Marion Brown, of Kansas City, has returned to Lawrence and enrolled for second semester at the University. Miss Ruth Clark, who had been confined to her home at 10th and Mass. Ave., is rapidly improving. The "Sunshine Maids" delightfully entertained with a Valentine entertainment Friday, Feb. 11 at the residence of Miss Bertie Ellis. The house was artistically decorated in club colors—yellow and white, which was carried out to perfection. Music was furnished in the parlor while merry games were played in the dining room and in the "den" merry guests participated in the merriment. The Sunshine Maids have just recently organized and its success is due to the competent officers and members and the big sister, Miss Bertie Ellis. The guests departed at a late hour declaring the affair unsurpassed. Tau Eta Beta, members and friends have issued verbal invitations for their dances Friday evening, Feb. 18th at Armory hall. Mr. I. F. Bradley, jr., attended the Kewpie dance in Topeka Friday evening, Feb. 11. He reports a splendid time. Miss Hazel Crane left Saturday for her home in Desoto an account of the serious illness or her mother. The basket ball girls of Lawrence High, delightfully entertained 80 of their friends Saturday evening, Feb. 12 at the Manual Training High school with a leap year dance and whist party. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated in their colors—red and white. Punch was served by Miss Lois Johnson and at 11:45 limousines called for the guests, who were declaring the hostesses ideal entertainers. The Theta Iota Beta girls entertained with a line party to Bowersock's theatre Tuesday evening to witness the production of "Hamlet." The Ser Leone club met Tuesday with Mrs. R. L. King. Quotations in general, Miss Jennie Boswell; current topics, Mrs. G. N. Jacksom; visitors, Misses Reba Martin and Jennie Boswell. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Maria Henson, Ninth and Alabama. Revival services started at the Ninth street Baptist church conducted by Rev. T. K. Parker, of Saint Louis, Mo. Mrs. G. Hagan has issued invitations for a surprise party Feb. 15th in honor of her daughter, Miss Minnie's birthday. Rho Mega Boys have issued invitations for their dance Friday evening Feb. 25 at Armory hall. Miss Ednah McNutt royally entertained a number of her friends at her home Feb. 16th with a progressive whist party. About fifty guests were present and at the close of the evening a dainty lunch was served in two courses. Mr. Theo. Copeland spent the week end in Kansas City where he has a large class in music. Mr. Albert Densmore and Cooper Stenson, of Colorado Springs, Cole, spent a few days in Lawrence en route to Minneapolis, Minn., where they will attend the University. DO YOU KNOW-- The very worst case between two K. U. Students? What four Theta Iota Beta girls are wearing diamond rings? What leap year proposal has met with sudden death? Somebody did a golden deed; Somebody proved a friend in need; Somebody sang a beautiful song; Somebody smiled the whole day long; Somebody thought, "Tis sweet to live." Somebody said, "I'm glad to give" Somebody fought a valiant fight; Somebody lived to shield the right. WAS IT YOU? Sete TO BUY A FARM. The Sunflower State Agricultural Amociation to Purchase Land. The Board of Directors of the Sunflower State Agricultural asso- elation held its quarterly meeting last Thursday at the residence of Hon. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville ‘The attendance was unusually large ard a very rouying meeting was held. A general review of the year's work was given and Directors are enthusiastic over the outlook for ‘urefulness that awaits the organl- zation, Several county organi- zations were reported. The plan is to organize the farmers in every county in the state, It was decided that the state be organized into four districts and thet quarterly meet- ings be held In the different sections, Plans were inaugurateg for consid- erable more extension work to be done. The principal work of the Board was to definitely decide to purchase land for an experiment station. Two committees were appointed, one consisting of A. G, Alexander, of Bogue, Sherman Coffey, Blaine and J. G. Groves, Edwardaville, to: pecure a tract of land in northwes- tern Kansas. T. W. Gannaway, of Pratt, H. W, Buckner, Cullison and J. BPatterson, Ness City, were ap- pointeg to make investigations of, land corditions in southwestern Kansas . These committees are to) repor, to the Board at the Apri meeting. Owing to the large amount of, work planned, it is necessary that, a campaign be made for the col- lection of annual dues, , All mem- bers of the Assoclation are reques- ted to send in their dues as early) as practicable. The: hospitality of Hon. J. G. Groves will be remembered by the, Directors. Mr. Groves may be the “potato king,” but Mrs. Groves is the queen of the house and certain-{. ly knows how to make her guests feel at home. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. SESATUSSTY TROCUNE Serves Wen held at Bethel A. M. E, churcl Sudaay with Presiding Elder A. H Brooks in charge It was a succes spiritually and financially. Following are the newly electec officers of the Eastern Star: Ma. tron, Mrs. S. T. Owens; patron, Mr W. M. Brown; associate matron, Mrs, 3. J. Plummer; conductress Mrs. B. Cunningham; associate con: ductress, Mrs. Hf. Broadus; treas- urer, BMrs. K. Gothard; secretary Mrs. S. Collis; werder, Mrs. Jer: ty Taylor, Mise Ethel White and Mr. G. Stewart were quietly married, Wed- nesday evening at the home of the bride, Both are progressive young people and have the well wishes of ab. Mr. L. L, Collins of Kansas City is a visitor in the city. Mr. Maurice Jones, of Wichita, spent Sunday in the elty. Mr, Gus Underwood, who spent several weeks in Chicago, is visit- ing In the city en route to Wichita. Mr. Jon Morgan, of Lawrence, is wsiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morgan, ‘The Peoples’ Civic League met ‘Thursday evening and the principal topic of the evening was in refer- ence to the formation of a colored town, backed by a number of promi. nent Western people. The location of the town is to be near Dodge City. The Santa Fe has offered as- sistance and the project seems to be suceassful, The Sunday forum continues to be interesting. The orchestra fur.) nished music for the afternoon and the program is always dispersed with something new. The follow-| ing officers were elected for the next three months; President, Mr, W. B, Brooks; vice-president, Mr. Olaude Lewis; secretary, Mrs. W. E. Owens; treasurer, Mrs, Me- Cleary; pianist, Miss Mable Plum- mer; Chaplain, Mr. B. Butler; chair- man executive board, Dr, G. W. Al-|. ison; chairman committee on cure ent literature, Mr. Bob Walker, : Blind Boone will appear in con-|' ert at the First Methodist church] t March 13th, « Mra, Doc Browne is suffering] { rom a stroke of paralysis, t Mrs. Josephine Walthals is very]! It at thie writing. Revival meetings which have been|d n progress at the A. M. E. church] h are been brought to a succesefullc lone. o JETMORE, KANSAS, We are glad to seo our pastor, Rev, E. H. Lee, looking so well. : Bom to Mr, and Bis, Cyrus Young, a son. Quite a fow took in the show, Toenday vening., ‘ Mi and Shee Letom ead ond Miss Goldene Moore were pleasant visitors in the (Valley Settlement, Sunday, Sadness has again entered the home of Mr. Emest Bradshaw, this time in the form of death, taking his infant gon, Richard. The little fellow after an illness of two weeks passed away. The entire communi- ty extends sympathy, Sunday was a glorious day, and a large crowd attended church, The services were very impressive. Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw was made clerk and Misa Stella Bradshaw was made treasurer. Mr, Jim Marris, of Trinidad, Col, fs again with us, We hope that hs has come to sta), —s7—_— COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. | Colorado has yet some very cold weather, and quite a deal of snow. Rev. P. D. Skinner, of Coffeyville, Kansas, was in the city a few days ago and carrieg‘on a two weeks re- vival in which there were a num- ber of conversions, Rev. Skinner proved to be a very able speaker, Mr. C. W. Steenson, a promi- nent farmer, of Dover, Okla. is in tne city visiting. He has been very sick with pneumonia) but is rapidly recovering, He will remain here several weeks longer with his daughter, Mrs, Lizzie Brown. Miss Viola Stevenson and Miss Green were here also, but have re- turned to their home in Oklshoma. We wish that many other such young ladies from Oklahoma and other states would constitute our Btate, ‘Mr, Sevenson and daughter, Miss Viola, Miss Greer and brother, came to Colorado several weeks ago and located on some land near Trinidad, which Is some of the best soit in! Colorado. Mrs, L. M. Brown has succeeded in making entry on some property in the state. We deeply regret! when her time comes to take her, leparture; | CARTHAGE, MISSOURI. At the end of the first semester at Lincoln school, the work was re- viewed and test given and it was found in the 9th grade, Marie Wal- lace won first honor and George Patterson second; Eighth grade, Raymond Bossell ang Earl Huffman first and Willie Lewis, second; Sev- enth grade, Oliver Scott, first and Edythe Smith second; Sixth grade, Hubert Brown, first and Nellie Ver- non, second; Fifth grade, Clara Tittington, first and Eunice Pyles, second; Fourth grade, Ray Cable, first and ‘Velma Jackson, second; Third grade, Millie Brown, first and Geneva Davis, second; Second grade Anna Leng Fields, first and Ralph Hunter, second; First grade “A,” Margaret Guitarey, first ond Rich- ard Bossell, second; First grade “BY Addie Velma Webb, first and Ray Bossell, decond, The spirit of the Parent-Teachers meeting has heen so well enjoyed that the inclement weather did not, stop the January and February meetings, Forty-six and one-half dollars has been invested fn maga- zines ang books. Aside from the address by the principal speaker, work will be taken from the Child- welfare Magazine at the January meetings. Prof, HL V. Wallace was the principal speaker. A few amendments to the constitution and resolutions were adopted. At the February meeting about thirty min-|. utes were given to songs and), prayers, after which Prof. Ralph] Penn ang Miss Freda Robbins read}! and discussed some work from the! Child Welfare (fagazina, Revt |. Choice, Rev. Lee Brown, Mr. C. B.|' Mason and Prof. H. V. Wallace}: made interesting short talks. s At the January public rhetoricals| | he audience was for the fifth time]: nuch pleased with the work of the|] upils. The principal speaker, Miss| irmilda MoReynolds (white) gave] \ | splendid lecture on “Civics.” The/t eachera are preparing an ercellent rogram for the 22d of Feb, at |\ yhich time Rev. A. J. Vanwagner white) will be the principal speak-| \ r d At the dedication of the $75,000 a»per county, alms house, Prof, H.|« « Wallace was chosen to represent] R ne Negroes of the county, His ad-/S ress was 60 excellent that extracts ‘oln it were published in the coun-| w r papera and given at public meet-|C zs. v Most of the people of Carthage/ th pend on gas for fuel, the pressure} th ia been so low and the homes 80 Id from the several weeks of rain,| th ow and sleet that many have been| w: ) the sick Ist, however all are | wi out O. K, now, Those who have| fle ffered most are; Mr. and Mrs.|be fam Iserabel, Mrs, Amanda Ross,| an rs, A. Cane, Mrs, Harriett Woo-| th », Rev, Hari Pate and wife, Mrs. | ra tie Clark, Mr, Lewis Shannon, Mr.| fr d Mrs, Frank Wyatt and Mr, G.! » Patterson, ght Visitors ja the, city Goring. she) a Pest few weeks; Mrs, Meille Brown, Springfield; Mrs, Frances Williams, teecher, Pittdburg, Kan- sas, with the Iserabells during thelr iliness, the former a sister, the lat. ter a niece; Mrs, Ethel Bowl, Tul. sa, Okla, visiting her mother; Rew J. H, Harris, superintendent of the Sedalia District, his three sermons well enjoyed by the few who heard him, also his lecture at Lincoln school and at night Monday at the M. E. church, subject, “Caught, in His Gwn Trap;” Misa M. Fuel, Sop- lin, in the Interest of her book on “The Life of Blind Boone;” Miss Dalsy Price, teacher, Mt. Vernon, was in the city shopping; Rev. B, F. Batesman, Mt, Vernon, spent two days visiting the church, school and a few old friends, A few years ago Rev. Bateaman was pastor of the M, E. church here. Many were glad to see him, Mr. Ralph Tinnon has been chosen manager of the base ball team. He and Capt. Guy Harbon have been pulling off a series of dances which are growing very popular. The pro- ceeds are for the benefit of the team, fr, Arch Brown's social club was given by him a ledger in which to keep a record of the most impor- tant proceedings since the effort to go on record at the homes of Prof, Wallace, Messra Arch and Add Brown and Frank Matley, greater} interest has been taken, The Sanford company featuring| “Strawberry Pete,” a Negro troupe of twelve, played at the Delphus a week. The large audiences which gathered every night were well, Pleased. Under the direction of Rev. C. C. Choice and the Teachers of Lin- coln school, Abraham Lincoln's birthday was celebrated at the Bap- tist church, The speakers were: Messrs Granville Webb, G. W. Pat- terson, Rew. N. C. Givand, of Ne- vada and Rev. Hailey, local pastor. Readings: Miss Freda Robbins, teacher and Rev. Choice. Aside from choruses by the pupils of Lin- coln school, the following vocal s0- los: Rev. C. C. Cholee, Prof. R. W. Penn and Mrs. H. V. Wallace, The band boys enlivened the occas sion with several selections, Mes- ers William McPhil and Lloyd Knoley deserve much credit for the Nay they are handling the boys. Misses Maggie Waite, Nellie Burne nd Viola Jackson, teachers of Jop- in and several others came over or the celebration. WINFIELD, KANSAS. } Aiss Josie Montgomery celebra: {ted her eighteenth birthday Satur day, Feb. 12, Fifteen guests wer Jinvited to enjoy the evening wit) her, The time was spent in musi Jand games, after which a deliciou one course luncheon was served The center piece was a white birthday cake, lighted with candles. The house was decorated with hearts and cupids, She received many beautiful presents, Miss Montgomery is proud of the date of her birth as it is on Lincoln's birthday. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Elliott, who have been quite il, at their home on South Menor atrbet, are reported to be much Improved, Mr, Henry Johnsori, who has made his home.in California for the past three years, was brought to Arkan- sas City Thureday in a very bad condition, He is at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Charley Brown and at present is reported somewhat im- proved, We trust that he will soon he out again. Mr, Claude Brown and Mrs. Belle Mack, were quietly married, Wednesday evening at the home of Nr. and Mrs, Frank Tate on West Thirteenth street. Mr, and Mrs. Brown will be at home to their many friends on South Menor St. Both parties are vers popwlar in Winfielg and the people of this city wich them much happincas all through life. Mrs. Carrie Franklin went to Wichita Sunday to visit friends, Mr H. Butler, who has been in Winfield visiting friends left Mon- fay for his home in Iutchinson, Miss Albertha Lewis, of Wichita, who has been visiting Mr, and Mra,} toy Williams, returned to her home| sunday evening, Mr, and Mra,. Alonzo Monroe,|, vho have been living in Kansas “ity, Mo. will arrive in Winfield |) Wednesday morning and will make}, his city their home, We welcome! hem back again. 4 The musical program given by] } he Bachelors’ club Friday evening a8 a grand succesa, The program| as one of the best given in Win- eld for a tong time, The club has/¢ cen organized for about two years|« nd the entertainments given dy} 3 ese young men are a credit to the ce and they are growing in favor!» ‘om the whole community, c Mr, and Mrs, Clsude Brown were! ven @ very pleasant, nyiaiers Bat day evening, About twenty-ive . j Cd ct a) >) Successors to . The Mills Dry Goods Co. SEE Regular $1.00 @B corsets 69 cts. You never bought a cor- Sioux City stere' and pay- set at a dollar thag ft any off ing spet cash, we were better, that had any more ni able te buy them at pme- style or that gave better tically a third ese then service than one of these regular, “Special 69¢? corsets will. ‘They are good, atylink These corsets are from up-to-date models, styling a large Eastern factory for all typos of figures, aid that makes nothing but sisen, Bagulhe Bhatt call! dollar corsets. By com- Bets On sce bining our order with our ll sale i ! 69: Watch thie money-saving coun- ter in the Basement. New Frode are coming in every day—little things on which you can save; for inatance: Standard 6-cord machine thread; all “sizes, in white and black; full 200-yard spools— 48 ake ae ise c Ik thread, 100-yard spools; stan- dard test silk thread, full 100-yd, spools In white, black and all colors; guaranteed ailk thread for hand of machine—per — & SPOOL -seesseseeresssererere VC 10e crochet cotten; standard qual ity, full yardage and full preage all sizes from 3 to 80, in white, ecru, pink, light and dark blue, lavender, ete—and guaranteed absolutely fast color, 0o—per IPT esseesseeseerseed Ue2O Up to 25¢ tooth brushes; a variety of styles and snepet with bone or celiulold handies and the. best of bristles— 10. ) CHOICE seseseessosseseenees LUC 30e shoe trees; they protong the fe of your shoes, keep them in shape and thus add to 5 Your comfort sesseersceeers OC Good pins; the |’ medium’ " iength with needle points—on 8 Bae vescsesacase 2 papers OC «on salein the Bargain Basemeht, of their friends went to their home and made candy, played games and had a good time in general, and on departing, each one wished them much happiness all through their married life. ———— | INAWATHA, KANSAS. . Miss Lottie Suggs was the gues’ of honor at a surprise birthday par ty given by her mother thls week During the evening music was fur nished by Miss Octavia Maxey, Paul and Sam Maxey, A two course luncheon was served. Those present were; Misses Lottie Suggs, Octavia Maxey, Elizabeth Henry, Rachel Greene and Grace Young, and Paul and Sam Maxey, Harold Green, Floyq Walthall, Charley and Willie Suggs, Quincy Ballew and Tom Shepherd. he following Lincoln Day pro- gram was rendered at the Second ‘Baptist church Friday night: Song—“America.” Invocation—Rew Smith. Song—“Nesrer My God to Thee.” Opening Address—Rev. Smith, Song—‘Just Before the Battle Mother.” Paper, “lincoln as a Statesman” —Miss Blanche Lennear. Reading—“Lincoln in Memoriam.” —Mrs, Ella Baker, *Gettyslurg Address"—Miss Ra- chel Greene, Song—‘Marching Through Geor- gia.” Paper, “Lincoln as an Emancipa-| tor"’—Mrs. Minnie Miller, Reading, “Lincoln on the Fron- er"—Oirs Willlam Cobbs, Paper, “Booker T. Washington's Struggle for an Education"—Mr, fenry Greene. Song—“Battle Hymn of the Re public.” Paper, “Booker T, Washington's fiew on Education"—Mrs, Rhetta ilexander, Reuding, “Booker T. Washinton's tlonta Address”— Miss Ovtavia faxey, Song—“Columbia the Gem of the ean,” At the close of the program, re-1] reahments were served by thelr Shine” elub under the auspices of| s irs, Amelia Maxey, ’ Mr, Henry Greene hae not been|s ble to work but one day since/t hristmas on account of an attack} | rheumatiem, ’ t Mrs. Jeasle Bailey {9 suffering| § Notions. | Mrs, Etta Greer, who recently has to undergo an operation is inaproy fing. Mrs. Charias Ballew is ablo te be out after beiig confined to hal home with la grippe. Mr, Otis Washington, of Camex on, Mo., is the new barber at the Graves tonsorial parlors, Rev. R. E. Harper ts om the sick list. Teachers meeting of the Second Baptist Sunday achool, met Tues. day night with Misses Stayme and Rachel Greene, Mrs, Beasle Barbee, of Marshall, Mo., is speading the winter hore with her aunt, Mrs. Lena, Ross. Rew Anderson, of Horton, waa in the clty one day last week. —s»—— REY, JOHNSON RETIRES FROM NEWSPAPER WORK. caer Very Sue Sey ere Editor ‘Plaindealer; By thle yee may know of me. On the lst of last May, The Taft News ceased tc be published on account of my health, as you know of my con- dition while I lived in Topeka, but thank God 1 mil be restored to health in & week now; after which I will be able to physically to go “on the war path’ again, some- where—not in Oklahoma. In all probability I will go into my church work, which I deem le « accondary factor in the upbuilding of a race, as compared to the Negro troubles in the United States, But being forced as IT am to go into church: work or go out of public life, let The Pinindealer come to me, aleo I am sorry to say that the way for the race in the United Stace is darkened by he Sgnorance ef the monied Negroce—not ty white peo-| ple so rouch as hae been supposed. May The Piaindealer live forever and all its workers prosper. (REY.) E. JOHNSON, Editor Taft News. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. The Ald soclety of Mt, Hebror Baptle, church held its regula meeting Friday afternoon, Feb, 11 at the home of Mrs, Elisa Goodwis, with Mr, John Eamend as host and & most enjoyable evening was spent there being over twenty present. Miss Susie Weekly read a very in- teresting paper on her trip to the South, which was very moch en- coe Re Men's Men's Sc handkerchiefs; plain white soft-fAnished ones with narrow hems, each ...0 fe20 10c black cotten socks; closely knit and very durable; all * BIXEE vesceceseeee @ pale, 25c Guaranteed socks; if si 1 ae not last for ik months” you get Rew onea, free—bex 0. Of ssesereeresee 6 pairs COC Men's 12% and 15¢ hose su; porters with good, me ‘lasties all colors—on sale 9. Codey wiesececercrerecccceses oF Up to 25¢ dress shirts; cont style of good quality percale in neat striped and small figure patterns; Mais fot on tale. wervsseceoe012 OC 50c work shirts of best quality blue chambray; full cut and will made a finished all BSC vecsvevecescerene 39c Up to $3 50 hats;*derbies ani soft Tate; plenty of all sizea $1 00 —your choice ......004 ° Men’e overalls; all size walste ies M1 lengtha: of best ualit; we deni wth “wide a culder” iitrape and plenty of roomy pe:kets; ranteed— euety pele rusretest— | 95 ing was ppent im masia and conver- sation, The lvemse was beautifully decorated in yimk asd white, One feature of the \evening was a guess ing contest of which Mrs. Hallie White wom thé? peise. There was also a Valentine bex ané everyone Present received a Valentine. At m late hour, daintyy three ceurse lunch was served by tise heet, after which all departed te meet Feb. 18th at. the home ef Mra. Flerence Durham. —Lethia Hopkind:, president; Mabel Cole, reporter. Miss Opaling Biradiey hag returneg to her school weit after being cal- led home to Pardoue by the recent death of her grandfather. One of the griindest entortain- ments of the seasau was the Valen tine and leap year party given by’ the “Royal Entertainers” Monday, night, Feb, 14, at the heme'ef Mrs, Emma Isaac. This thelng leap year, the yousg ladies met at the home of Mise Lelia Crouch And yea’ in a bench to the various hemes of the young mea arriving at; the heme of Mrs, Inasc at 8:30 ..tw. The house, was beautifully decorated with the club colora—red amd white. The te- ble was especially attractive with a large vase of white csranilens in he center, ang twelve streamers of red baby ribbon extending te twelve roarts on the table underneath which were the fomtuses of the roumg men guests. The evening rae spent in music, games and con- eration, and at a late hour dainty uncheta waa served by the young adies, Thoso present were: Mflsa- « Lelila Crouch, Uebel Cele, Della olema.n, Opaline Bradley, Euthor las, Beatrice Diemake, Yeomla ylea, Adam Gyles, Orysaal ee, nora Dues, Roemama Williama; fesers Ray Cele, Chariio Canaer, tyde Cole, Willie Alemunder, Ray nnifield, Huley Maxwell, of Fert’ cotts Arthur Dues, Rey Jackseu, dwar King, Elwearé Willlameen, N departed at a late heer declare x the: “Royal Batertainers” {dedl tesa 2s. Kautnann's Markel, Good Meats. --- When the attention of The Maindeser is called to any misstatement of facts in its columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unused communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. All obituaries under ten lines we charge for at the rate of 10 cents per line; all over ten lines, 5c per line. The same change applies to weddings and all long articles pertaining to church or social affairs. Where it takes one column for an article we charge 5c per line. We do not publish any long articles about any one person or thing unless they are paid for, and our correspondents are hereby notified to send their news in short squibs. Anyone that desires long space, the correspondents are instructed to collect from according to the above rule. Six or seven words to the line. The Republicans of the Second district will select two delegates and two alternates to the national convention to be held in Chicago June 7. Great pressure is being brought to bear to send Mr. C. H. Tucker, chairman of the Republican county central committee of Douglass county. Mr. Tucker is a lifelong Republican, and is in favor of an uninstructed delegation; is an honest, upright and conscientious business gentleman, and is no office-seeker or trickster. He can always be relied upon to do the right thing at the right time. He is cashier of the Watkins National Bank of Lawrence, one of the strongest banking institutions in the West, and has been connected with this bank for a number of years and has resided in Lawrence for almost half a century. The Republican party can do no better than send him as a delegate to the convention. Queen Esther Temple No. 21, S. M. T. gave a grand leap year masque entertainment Tuesday night at Baker's hall. Quite a number of visitors were present and enjoyed themselves to the nighest. The Stewardess met at the home of Mrs. P. B. Goodwin Friday. Roll call, all members present responded with a verse. After the routine of business, lunch was served. Adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. W. M. Watkins—Mary Carson, chairman; P. B. Goodin, secretary. Mrs. Hattie Courans, of Kansas City, visited her brother and father, Mr. W. M. Watkins and Mr. John Watkins, three days. The B. W. C. club met Wednesday at the home of Miss Dillard. Mrs. Nancy Carson has been on the sick list. The B. W. C. club gave an entertainment Saturday night at the home of Miss Mary Young. A rally was given Sunday at the A. M. E.; church for the benefit of the pastor. Teachers meeting at Mr. Lewis Steward's Tuesday. Rev. J. W. Johnson filled the pulpit at Mineral, Sunday. Rev. A. Dillard preached at 11 a. m., and Rev. W. M. Watkins filled the pulpit at 7:30 p. m. PARTNER WANTED—If you care to learn a professional trade and can invest $260.00 or $300.00 as half interest in the Hat Making, cleaning and blocking, Felt, Straw and Panamas, write me at once. I have had twenty-one years experience in the large cities East, can furnish best references throughout the U. S. as a Hatter. Cleaning and pressing his connection. Willing to locate in Kansas or Oklahoma. Partner must be capable of taking care of cash books, etc. I can secure orders enough at present to work one or more months steady. Other business also in connection. Address, care of TATE'S DRY CLEANING WORKS, 857 Pearl St., Springfield, Md. EAST HILL, M. B. CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to come and worship with us. Boas, French Plumes, Pom Pons and Fancy Feathers Made From Old Plumes. S. F. GORDON, Proprietor —A COMPLETE LINE OF— and Fancy Groceries, Country Hay Feed, Etc., at Right Prices —FREE DELIVERY .12 AVE., A. LAWY Sought 1,000... Country Producer Right Prices AVE., A, LAWTON, OKLA Staple and Fancy Groceries, Country Produce, Hay Feed, Etc., at Right Prices PHONE 906-FREE DELIVERY .12 AVE., A, LAWTON, OKLA. Electric Irons .Before Prices Advance will sell these regular $3.50 Irons for $2.50 and the supply lasts. The manufacturers have paid the price of irons and when our supply will be forced to increase the price. GET YOUR NOW. The Topeka Edison Co es Advanced s for $2.50 as long facturers have ad- our supply is sold price. GET YOUR son Co., . Before Prices Advanced We will sell these regular $3.50 Irons for $2.50 as long as the supply lasts. The manufacturers have advanced the price of irons and when our supply is sold we will be forced to increase the price. GET YOUR IRON NOW. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR I-H" FLOUR R FOR OUR "I-H" FLOUR If you want Good Bread, Good Cake, Good Biscuits Try It and You Will Buy It Ismert Milling Co., is growing daily because the people what they want. There is no need of flour on the market. We recommend R to all Cooks, and especially to the it and You Will Use No O Ismert-HinckeMilling Kansas City, U.S. A. California is no winter all times you can enjoy sea, the mountains, the golf s, the motor highways and the rosea ought to visit the old missions, oceanside resorts, su t, Lowe, and Universal City. or "California Outings" and our other illustrated booklets nia tours. All Buy It g daily because it There is no better recommend "I-H" fully to the Negro se No Other. MillingCo. S. A. The Ismert Milling Co., is growing daily because it gives the people what they want. There is no better brand of flour on the market. We recommend "I-H" FLOUR to all Cooks, and especially to the Negro Cooks. Use it and You Will Use No Other. The Ismert-HinckeMilling Co. Kansas City, U. S. A. THE BEACH Santa Fe At all times you can enjoy the sea, the mountains, the golf links, the motor highways and the roses. and the roses. inside resorts, summit instructed booklets of the You ought to visit the old missions, oceanside resorts, summit of Mt. Lowe, and Universal City. Ask for "California Outings" and our other illustrated booklets of the California tours. T. L. KING, C. P. & T. A., Topcka. ndealer SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. The Washington Avenue Baptist church, Rev W. H. Young, pastor, with the well known minister and evangelist, Dr. J. L. Cohron, of St. Louis, in the pulpit, is engaged in a revival service by which much good is being accomplished and many souls being added to the cause of Christ. And still the good work continues. Pitt's Chapel, M. E. church, Rev J. H. McAllister, pastor. Morning and evening services at 11:00 and 7:30 o'clock. Preaching morning and evening Feb. 13th by President W. S. Davage, of George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. We were very fortunate in having such a race man, one of our ablest leaders in the city. Of the many distinguished personages whom we have been able to hear, President Davage is one of the very best and the well representative and appreciative audiences of Sunday gave testimony of the fact. The young ladies organized a gymnasium club Thursday evening at Gibson chapel. For the past three weeks Mrs. Vincent F. J. Foster has been more or less indisposed, but is feeling some better at present. We regret that Mr. McKinley Christopher does not improve. Mrs. Janie, Brewer entertained Mrs. Wyatt and family Thursday. We regret that Mr. and Mrs. James Davis are preparing to return to Kansas City as their future residence. Miss Louisa Allen, the eldest daughter of Mr. Andrew Allen, who has been sick for sometime and for whom for the last few weeks no hopes for her recovery have been entertained, closed her eyes in that deeper sleep and passed into the great beyond Monday morning at 6:00 o'clock, Feb. 14, 1916. It is sad that one so young must die. The funeral services will be held, Wednesday, Feb. 16th. Mr. Allen lost his wife a number of years ago, leaving three daughters and one son to his care. Last year Mr. Allen lost his only son. Little Anna and Catherine are his two surviving daughters. Mrs. Anna Stephens, the children's aunt has been like a mother unto the children. Mr. Allen and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all. Mr. Lewis Farris has become a yearly subscriber of The Plaindealer. Some of the weekly readers of The Plaindealer are: Mrs Emma Williams, Mr. Eugene Danforth, Mrs. Sophronia S. Day, Mrs. Nettie Davis, Mrs. Lucinda Blakey, Mrs. Mary Barker, Mrs. Cora Ellison, Mrs. Minnie Thomas, Mrs. Birdie Anderson, Mrs. Etta Jarrett, Mrs. Janie Brewer, Miss Emma Parks, Mrs. Bettie Adams, Mrs. Laura Roberson, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Janie Hogan, Mrs. Anna Perry, Mr. C. L. M. Cooper, of Chicago and others. Rev. J. S. Dorsey is gaining strength and getting along nicely after a long illness, but his wife is confined to her bed. Mrs. Matilda, Allen, after such a long and trying illness is steadily recovering. Mrs. Harriet Kelly does not improve as rapidly as she should. President M. S. Davage, of Sedalia, was here in the interest of the Freedman's Aid society, of the church. Parents and friends are cordially invited to spend one hour with the students of Douglass school on February 22d, Washington's birthday, and enjoy a splendid program, arranged to assist financially in the Douglass School Lend a Hand club. Admission not under .02 and not over $2.—Prof. C. H. Wilburn, teacher. It was very unfortunate that Mr. James Duffy fell from his wheel and dislocated his shoulder. Mr. William Smith is recovering nicely and hopes to soon be at his post of duty. Mrs. Clara Barker was a delightful hostess Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, the occasion being a birthday party in honor of her husband, Mr. Shelbin Barker. About twenty-five guests assembled to do honor to the honoree, who received many lovely and useful gifts in the way of silk hose, handkerchiefs, eth. Mrs. Barker assisted by Miss Catherine Dean and Miss Nancy Trout, served a very delicious three-course menu. About 1:30 a. m., all departed, wishing Mr. Barker many happy returns of the day. A lovely, large gathering assembled at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barker, Grand avenue, Friday afternoon, February 11. It was the regular meeting of the P. Hour Embroidery club. Aside from the routine of business and a general pleasant time the prize of the guessing contest was won by Mrs. Nettle Davis. The hostess held a little game with something that REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for Colored $50 down and $8 to $10 per month and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO. 200 Propositions to Select from— Than it is to Rent." "Three with pals 50 year on when I begin with Bartelsen." GARDEN In Bulk and the VEGETABLE seeds vines, shrubs berry plant garden. Bartelsen' seeds is for upwards of 50 years. O with lowest prices for grain packet, together with Pl seeds in quantities. Famous Collo of 5 Packe and FREE 28s G BARTELDES SEED CO. 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Oklahoma City General Agent 10 Centa Extra for Postage Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. S. D. LYONS, General Agent Price Sent by Mail 50 Cents—10 Cents Extra for Postage 314 East Second Street. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. could be eaten in it, and out of the numerous guesses, Mrs. Davis guesed sorghum molasses and won. At a late hour, Mrs. Barker sumptiously served Mrs. Adah Patterson, a visitor and members. Made Here at Home For You. Kansas City Kansas City BakingPowder (THE YELLOW CAN) Monday, Valentine Day was stingingly observed by many especially school pupils, who as well as the teachers returned home laden with beautiful remembrances. The custom has somewhat changed from years ago, when unsightly, hideous cartoons took predominence. But today the more picturesque post cards and lovely artistic valentines bearing sweet messages of love and friendship take the day. 10c,25c and 80c a can No food will be as light, sweet and digestible, entirely free from all tartaric acids, none but the best materials used and carefully selected with care greatest care. Is guaranteed by the Kansas City Baking company under the pure food and drug act of June 30, 1906. The Pleasant Hour club celebrated Saint Valentine's Day with a reception on Monday evening, February 14 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, who will depart in a few days for their new home in Kansas City. This function was held at the delightful home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook. About thirty guests were present. Games and other pleasant diversions occupied the time. So well and swiftly did the time speed that the hands on the face of the time-piece was nearing 1 o'clock p.m. Music and refreshments added to the enjoyments of those present and the affair passed into the records of the club as one of the most enjoyable. S. G. Mullin & Co., whose ad. can be found elsewhere in this paper, is one of the finest men in the city to deal with. He wants your trade and he or his most capable and efficient assistant will treat you right. Better drop in and see them. Let The Plaindealer tell you the news of the race that happens in this broad land of ours. Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair Is Dry and Wiry, Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Made Here at Home For You. YOUR GROCER SELLS IT. A. C. Mottall, R. P. TE CORRE pet BRN Se RT tee EA ee RRR ERE ET RGR? ES RN RG OLR RE re PC City Happenings Ofrs, Diana Scott is Indleposed _ this week. : ume Mr. D. D. Hope ts recovering from his recent illness, amm Best chili in town at Abbott's cafe 306 Kansas avenue. am Visit the Oden-Jackson muaical Stedio at 413 Kansas avenue. umm Misa Ethel ben of Lawrence, wes a Topeka visitor yesterday. mm Mr. Peter Davis, who had been IN for the past week {s able to be wp. mmm Mr. A, McAdoo, of Carbondale, was a visitor In the city Wednes- day on business, aan Misa Bielonee Minor, of Kansas City, was the guest of Miss Viola Boot last week. Pr Mra, Leva Jordan and Mrs, Dr. Perry, of Kansas City, were guests Mr, asd Mrs, John M, Wright last week, nm Misa Mary Thomas, of Kansas City, Kanses was the week end weest of Mrs, J. Johnson on Lin- coin street. <i m Mr, and Mre, Charles C, Lytle, 1710 Harrison strect are the happy parents of a bouncing baby boy bom Monday. am Wf you want your children to know migic, better send them to the OdenJackson studio, 413 Kan- sas avenue, . mm AMr, and Mrs. D, L, Mason, of Minneapolis, Minn, are the guests Sf the former's mother on Twelfth and Washington atreets. . m Mr. L. M. Singleton, field igent ef the Poro Mair College, Saint Lecis, Mo, was an agreeabie cal- ley at this office one day thir week. umm ‘Te Young Matrons’ Study club was entertained by Mrs. Frank Wileom, Feb. 9th and a very inter- esting program was rendered. ae Mias Ellen Page entertained the S. 8. S. club last Thursday, Ofes- dames"G. W Hamilton, T. P, Mer- tin and Miss Cora Bennett were guests. nem The Child’s Welfare club met with Mes, Hester Hardiman, 1417 Jackson street. ‘The club sdjour- ned to meet with Mrs. Carrie Bent- ley om the 2ith. mm he Oriental Art club met at the] home of Miss Effie Tyler, 1191 Lincoln strect. The next meeting wil be with Mrs, Susan Tellis on Washington strapt. aM Rem Poter Rucker, who had been|| quite ill at his home, 629 N. Tyler, fg greatly improved In, health. He) enjoys a chat with old, friends and fg delighteg when they call. unm Mos, James Moore has suffered|' very severely from a fall on the]! ice which happened,several days ego. At this writing she is doing aa well as could be expected. ; nam ‘The S. 3. 8. club are to have al’ Martha Washington tea, Feb. 22d|' at B. & O. Hall and the proceeds will be given to charity, Hours 3 to 11:00 p, m, ang all are invited. umn Mrs. Earl Beck entertained the/ 7 mambers of the Young Natrony Study club, Wednesday, Feb. 16th at ber home on Tyler street. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. !) The club adjourned to meet with ne. €nc0t&sa CGhiacka Gad. A Bishop Albert J. Johnson of South Africa, will preach at St, John on Beadzy, Feb. 27th and will lecture om “Africa,” Monday evening fol- lowing.! Rey, F. Jdsse Peck will be giad to have as many as possible te hear him Sunday and alec, the Jeeture. Bishop Johnson ia one of the leding bishops of the A. BI, E. church and has served eight years fa Africa, He is a well educated pright, Christian gentleman and should! now be given one of the Eplecopal districts in the states. He has done his work in Africa, now let perme others go and‘ suffer the hard: meet ee with thelr fellow man Furnished rooms with moderz conveniences, 1816 Van Boren &t. Yoye man Miss Jesale Oden, teacher of voles and Miss Zenola Jackon, teacher of planoforte. Btudio 'ét8\Kankas ave- nue, Better call upon them and enroll in their classes. They have a kindergarten for the tots ranging from four to ten years. aun The funeral of Miss Viola Moody, daughter of Mr. and Mre. W. H. Moody, ae Kansea avenue, who died last day in San Francisco, Calif., will be held at 2 o'clock to- morrow from Conwell’a chapel. Buria] will be in Mt, Auburn ceme- tery. uae ‘We have an application from a man who desires a wife. He has 300 acres of land, fourteen head of horses and twenty-one head of cat- tle and is In good shape. He wanta a wife that is about thirty-five or forty years of age and says he will make her a good husband. Address The Plaindealer for information. uae | Mrs. R, V. Ridley and daughter, Miss Eula, attended the funeral of her brother, Rev. Charles Ferguson at Kansas City. The funeral was held a¢ Mount Zion Baptist church of which he was pastor. Rev, Fer- muson was a resident of Kansas City for thirty-five years and over two thousand people attended his funeral, am The marriage of Miss Leetta Robinson, of Valley Falls, to Mr. William Moore, of Denver, Colo, occurred at high noon Wednesday at the residence of Rev. and Mra, F. Daniels, , 616 Branner street, Rev. Daniels, an uncle of the bride, officiating. Only intimate friends and relatives were present. A most delicious repast was served and corgratulationa exterided the hap- py couple, ame ‘The Monday Evening Reading club was delightfully entertained Monday night at the home of Miss Kerlah Wims, An interestnig pro-| gram was rendered, The main fea- ture of the program was a splendid address, commemorating the birth- day of Lincoln, given by Miss Okel- lan Gront, After the program, a delicious two-course lunch was ser- ved by the hostess, It is the unani- mous opinion of all present that MisS Wima is an ideal hostess. NOTICE TO BAPTISTS. The executive board of the Kaw Valley District Baptist Association will convene March 8, 1916, with the Second Baptist church of Argentine, Rev. J, S. Bowles, pastor., REV. G. N. JACKSON, Pres. H. I. MONROE, Secretary. ———_—. | NOTICE ‘ To the Executive Board of the Kaneas Branch of the Woman's! Mite Missionary Society. The executive board will meet at the home of Sister Pauline Wood- folk, 823 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan., March 23, 1916. We hope all members will be able to at- tend. Each one is asked to bring or send in a motto, watchword, and a subject for a paper, so we can ar- Tange our program for the conven- tien, which meets in Junction City Bext July, "Praying that the Lord will bless ‘our meeting and that we may have a glorious year for missions, I am, Yours for missions, MRS. T, W, GREENE, JR, State President. Parsons, Kansas, ——_—_ TABDORIAN ROSTER FOR DIET. NO. 14, TOPEKA, KAN, Sir Wm, Buffington, D. D. G. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93— Meots first and third Thursdays. Mra. Emma Blackwell, H. P., 92¢ ‘North Topeka avenue, Pearly Rose Tabernacle No, 77— Meets first and third Wedensdays. aa Anna Willams, H, P., 1187 Lane street. Cllnging Roee Tabernacle No. 27 —Meets second and fourth Fridays. Mra. N. Buffington, HH. P., 1047 College avenue. Golden Eagle Tabernacle No. 31— Meets firet and third Wednesdays. Miss Marie Spradiey, If. P., 1488 Lane street. Magdalene Tabernacle No. = Meets aecond and fourth Thuredays. Mrs. Frances Hardiman, H, P., 1801 South Kansas avenve. Palatium No. $—Meets second Thursday evening. Sir R. Taylor, Ch. Prince, Golden avenue. Pride of Topeka Temple No, 16— Meeta second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm., Buffington, C, M, 1047 College avenue. . $ (Tibs roster will be completed. in seticie Be neat Lassie)’ ft ca'at 5 Ri ooh A» 81 Hot chile and short orders “#1 all houra at wbbott's' New Cafe 308 Kansas avenue. ane Miss Jesste Oden, one of Ameri- ca’a sweetest singers, makes a specialty of coaching solokta She is ably asnisted by Miss Zenole Jackson, teacher of pianoforte and finishet artist in instrumental mu- akc, Their studio is located at 418 Kansas avenue. ‘ aa The Ne Plus Ultra Art and Lit- erary club met Feb. 11th with Mrs. M. Clark on Lane street, vter & brict business session, the club was served by the hostese with a deliclous two course luncheon, after which the’ club adjourned to meet with Mrs, A. wfeGill on the 18th inst., 1934 Topeka avenue, ann NOTICE, Mi. L, Jackson has been removed from the office of Grand Master of the Mosale Templars of Kansas and is succeeded by G. D. Bryson, 611, State street, Kansas City, Kansas. ‘All business inquiries should be ad- dressed to G. D, Bryson or J. A, Holder, G. S., Chetopa, Kansas. G. D, BRYSON, G, M., J. A. HOLDER, G. S. je THEATRE THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. \Monday—“The Broken Coin,” Frances Ford and Grace Cunard. “Thele Last Performance,” Than. houser drama, “Kiddus, Kids and Kiddo," Beav- ty comedy, Tieeday, 10c-—Comtng pouitively “The Battle of Gettysburg,” special five part military play, historically correct. Wednesday—“A Prince of Yester. day,” Rialto special. “Foolish Fat Flors,” Falstaff eomedy. Thuirsday—"The Cactus Blossom,” Mustang Western. “The Mender,” American drama. “Jerry’s Refenge," Geo. Ovey comedy. “The Diamond From the Sky.” Friday—"The Wrath of Haddan Towers,* special Clipper feature, “Settled out of Court,” Beauty comedy. Saturday—“The Law of Success,” Reliance drama, “Leave is to Cissy," Casino com- edy. “See America First," Gaumont Travel Girl. ee ee eee, mena ea en RC oT The Executive Board of the Smokey Hill Baptist Association will convene with the Second Bap- tist church at Manhattan, March 3, 2 and 3. All churches please take due notice and govern ourselves accordingly. ROBERT COX, Moderator. The Oriental Art club met Thura day afternoon of last week at the home of Mias Id4 Taylor on College avenue, The club was called to or der by the president, Mrs. R. S. Sims and after the regular routine of business a dainty luncheon wa: served. The club adjourned t meet on the 17th with Miss Effie Tyler on Lincoln street. om Mr, and Mrs, Iske Lacey were in the city a few days last week the guest of their mother. At pres: ent they are stopping. In Kansas City, where Mfr, Lacey is training a bear and two baby lyons for hie show. They were agreeable callers at this office and report having had @ prosperous season, and thet they will “hit the road” az soon as the new animals get far enough ad- vanced with their training, ane In the various caucue meetings helg last night several colored men were selected ag delegates to the Republican county convention to be held next week and among these we metion B, F, Payne, M. W. Overton, Geo, W, Charles, Spencer Hall, Geo, W. Smith, Ed Ransom, John M. Wright, Dr. O, wW, Tay: jor,Aaron Greeny U. A. Graham, A, G, Hagan, N. Sawyer and Eli- tha Scott; and alternates selected were ay follows; Thomas Wims, Dan Roach, Clarence Bradshaw, R. a, Frazier, Fred Ware, Rufus <nott, Henry Edmonds, W. I. Jaml-: on, Arthur Charles, A. Hardy, Hol- y Searcie, Dr, J. L, Ransom, Sam ‘ones, B. G, Willlams and George V, Jackson, Val Blatz.2 wwBEE Ru ci ‘eeicaeas Extra Special Offer ae. a a Rie Ek = a es | ed Ps £0 i ‘A Ree Bs BAY eS x Og ai oul | ie . iy £ | we» ol '% # ae Ne staat I . z ade ben ae Ot a box of straightning at ieee with every straightning combe-Prlce,..P l -00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MAS. A.C, MCCLELLAND TODD, Phone 2457 White. 1318 VanBuren S&, Get your noon lunch at Abbott's New Cafe, 308 Kansas avenue, cee A four course dinner was served at 1720 Fillore, Sunday, at which were seated: Thomas Harvey, Wil- Ham Jones, Glenn Beck, Roy Har- ris, and Orville Austin. The follow. ing subjects were discussed: The ‘Praises of the Negro," by William Jones; “Faults of the Negro,” by ‘Thomas Harvey; “Betterment of the Negro,” by Orville Austin. All of the subjects were discussed by ‘Roy Harris; Glenn Beck acted as master of ceremonies. ume Te people of Topeka are very proud that Rev. F. Jesse Peck was fortunate in securing the ser- vices of Miss Mary G. Evans, one of the finest evangelists ang pulpit orators that ever visited St. John church. ‘She Is a young woman of great force and a logical speaker and Christian worker. She has no superiors as an evangelist and goes about it in a quiet, and effective way. which wins souls to Christ. The church is being crowded every night and there have been several people added to the church during the first ten days of her stay in To- peka, She is the wonder of the twentieth century and has the mag- netic power of an angel. She is a young woman who has consecrated her life to this work, and has been preaching since she was fourteen years of age. The number of mem: bers that have Leen added to the hurch through her cannot be meas- ured in dollars and sense, RICHARD HARRISON COMING 4 — Every year the faculty of the In: dustrial and Educational, Institute secures a number of the leading ar- tists of the race to appear before its student body. The third series of entertainments will be held Wod- nesday evening, February 23rd, when Richard B. Harrison, the lead ing dramatist, recites. It is to be an evening of tragedy, drama and humors Selectiona from the Mer- chant of Venice, Damon and Pythi- as, Macbeth and popular selections from Dunber will be rendered, Mr. Harrison has no equal as a dramatist and impersonator. He is of manly presence, a fine woice and quick, literary insight. He has ap- peared before the largest white and colored audiences of the covntry, His appearance in Topeka is always hailed with delight. A) Topeka au- dience will do well to hear him on February 28d at the Industrial In- atitute. Vijsre 4) | es pio 9 PALMER’S SKIN [es WH5HITENER Hes Doh Bree Skew Ss We Good for Pimples ond Rough Skis Cet the Original sad Genuine Made Only by JACOBS’ PHARMACY a ATLANTA, GA. . Miss Georgia Hall, the popular and efficient trained nuree, was cal- led to Omaha, Nebr, one day this week to take charge of a special case. Miss Hall graduated two years ago from the nurse training department of the general hospital In Kansas City, Mo. and is sald to be one of the best that ever left thag institution, and the fact of her being frequently called to other cities speake volumes for her skill. Miss Georgia Is a daughter of Mr. ang Mra. Albert Mall and a gradu- ate of the Topeka High school. aan The City B. Y. P. U, held a very Interesting session with the East Hill Baptist church last Sun- day and there was an excellent attendance. The next meetng will be with Shiloh, March 12, at which time there will be a debate on the subject; “The Church of Yester- day and the Church of Today,” which promises much interest. This organization Is doing real work. During the holidays cach of the five churches represented, furnished four good dinners to needy persona in that special community, pald for by the City B. Y. P. U. aay The Lincoln Day club held their annual celebration at the Second Baptlat church Saturday evening. Prof, William R. Carter acted as president, being introduced by Mr. Freq Roundtree, chairman of the executive committee. Attorney T. W. Bell, of Leavenworth, president, was not present, nor did he send an excuse explaining hia absence, It is strange to us wh) so many col- ored men are eagcr to lead an or- ganization and there is always a great contest for these positions and after they get them, they are lax in their duties and almost kill the organization, If it waz impos- sible for Sfr, Bell to be in attend- ance, he should have shown the or- ganization enough respect to at least dropped them a letter or tele- grapheg the fact. A great many of the people were discouraged at the showing made by the club, The program was good but there was no banquet ang this ts the first time in the history of the club that they have failed to serve a banquet. H. 1. MONROE, CANDIDATE FOR ‘ County Clerk. Vas at one time Deputy County Clerk during the administration of Dr. Newman and M. Snattinger, For many years a friend of thiu paper. —————— Dr. Grayson Says: “The Great Hindoo Herb Blood Ton ‘te will cure—Kidney, Liver, Lungs and Rheumatism troubles, It wil purify your blood and build you 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 op receipt of $1.00, and 15¢ for postage Agents Wanted. DR. L, B- GRAYSON, The Great Hindu Specialist Topeka, Kan. HALL’S Cash Grocery. 1307 E. FIRST ST, Cheapest and Best Place in the Cit) to Purchase Everything in the ‘Way of Groceries Phone Walnut 3193 Oklahoma City {First published in the Topeks Piaindesler January 28, 1016.) In the District Court of Shawne County, Kansas. Mary A. Haynes, Plaintiff, ve. Thomas A. Haynes, Defendant, PDBLICATION NOTICE. ‘The State of Kansas to Thomas A. Haynes, Defendant; You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce in, the District Court of Shawnee Coznty, Kansas, in the above entitled cause, and that the petition in sald suit was on the 25th day of January, 1916, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the above named county and state, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 11th day of March, 1916, the statements contained in sald petition will be taken as true and fudgment rendered againat you for a divorce and such other relief as is prayed for therein, JAMISON & JAMISON. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attest: C. W. BOWEN, (Seal) Clerk District Court. ' If yeu sre ie constant, ryader ef Too, Plaindenter you will, begwise y _PHYSICIANS AND SURGBONS: . ee OR. J. M. SAMIBON-822 Madison. 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Ico eream snd sod wae ethic eo rall— Ath Pe aun ve ay The, Plaind: a ne yRedes hey Plaindealer, ¥ meen di 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 ride WROLLEY LINE between Kansas road runs through beautiful and by the door of the State Penitentiary Rolliere' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, prisons and many other important Cars leave Kansas City every to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas day night; last car leaves at 12 Cars leave Leavenworth, Kansas m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-W "Ah, there's Swee Just one thing required deliciousness of Meadow It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over the Don't think that the taste Meadow-G may be too high priced never "soars" like some when you settle down to you can always get it wh can always buy it at a real from pasteurized cream. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY tlock Bros. M. 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. the Best Places in the City to Do REMEMBER THE NUMBER ST DOUGLAS AVE. Olley To Kansas of the most delightful rides in the State Y LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth through beautiful and picturesque countryside of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the F. and many other important sight-seeing places in Kansas City every hour on the even m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m.; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight; leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday at 12 o'clock midnight. Kansas City-Western F a, there's Sweetness, the thing required to convince business of Meadow-Gold Butter that's going into humble homes all over the country, think that the tasty, fine-flavored. Meadow-Gold Butter too high priced. Meadow-Gold oars" like some butters. You settle down to using it always get it when you want it buy it at a reasonable price, enriched cream. Send us your order. MENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO, TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Whitlock Bros. Market. 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the FROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the 'National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. except Saturday 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 one 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. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Cream Butter CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. CHICKASILA, OKLAHOMA. Mr. J. Shaw, of Anadarko, motered to the city Sunday. The members of the L. G. C. society entertained at a Valentine party Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fletcher, 1028 S. First street. Miss Luella Clark is visiting in Ardmore. Boyd introduced the members. Mr. and Mrs. DeBious were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanson, Sunday. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. Caldwell Bennett, who had been on the sick list for sometime, departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 2d, 1916. He leaves a wife, one Some of the teachers who attended the State Convention in Oklahoma City last week were: Mrs. Dorsey and Mrs. Daniels; Misses Collins, Jones, Thompson, Austin and Prof. Lewis. Prof. Porter of Broken Bow, spent several hours in the city Saturday en route home. Misses Evan and Hamilton were hostesses at a Japanese tea, Friday night at the home of Mrs. Littles. The annual Valentine banquet was held Monday night at the Rexall hall with Mrs. Joe Hayden as hostess. os. Market DOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. WICHITA, KANSAS Kansas City Sales in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you at Lansing, Kas., the 'National and both the Federal and Military sight-seeing places. Hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur-o'clock midnight. Hour 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 Snow-Gold Butter. Try it. Ing into hundreds of thou-the country. Y, fine-flavored Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. Boyd Introduced the members. Boyd introduced the members. Mr. and Mrs. DeBious were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanson, Sunday. Mr. Caldwell Bennett, who had been on the sick list for sometime, departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 2d, 1916. He leaves a wife, one daughter and a host of friends to mourn his demise. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. Rev. Ford officiated at the funeral. Mrs. Josie Buckner, of Denver, Colo., spent a few weeks with her brother, Mr. Walter Moore. She departed on the 2d for her nome. Miss Esther Beaton, spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. M. G Cooper in Pittsburg. Mrs. Bertie Atkins, who had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Janie Hunter, left Tuesday for Kansas City. Miss Clara Gypson, of Chanute, was summoned to the bedside of her father. Mrs. Caldwell PAOLA, KANSAS. Miss Zola B. Lowry died in this city at the home of her mother, Mrs. G. W. Lowry, 705 E. Piankishaw street, Feb. 8th. She had been in failing health for several months, and since the death of her father, Prof. G. W. Lowry, Nov. 1st, her condition was much more aggravated, caused by grief, and this contributed very much to her death. She and her father were almost inseparable companions, and his demise seemed to be the breaking of all her hopes and dreams. Miss Lowry was born in Paola, Aug. 14, 1892. She graduated in the Paola High school in 1910, following which she attended the State Normal at Emporia. She held a state certificate and was just within reach of a life certificate when she was taken sick. She taught two years at Holliday, Kansas. Last year at the same place she had to resign because of her poor health. She was a member of the A. M. E. church a number of years, and was choir organist for several years, and was active in church and Sunday school work. Only 23 last Aug. The world was before her. Miss Lowry was a credit to her race and an honor to her family and her demise is deeply lamented, not only by the colored people of this city, but those of every other blood, honored and respected this young girl, who had made such remarkable success. Her example was always inspiring and her work will endure among the young people of her circle. She was always a dutiful daughter; kind and loving, and her death is a great shock to her family and many friends. She leaves her mother and brother, Mr. John Lowry, who is principal of the Paola colored schools (succeeding his father) who held the place so many years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from te A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Kansas City, Kansas. Interment was made in Paola cemetery beside her father. The mourning is general that one so beloved and useful should be called away when just nearing her prime. VINITA. OKLAHOMA. Meesra Elliott and Sturgen of Muskogee, arrived Sunday to enter their bird-dogs in the all age stakes. Mr. Pruett, of Tennessee, professional dog trainer of Mr. Evans, arrived Saturday with thirteen dogs to enter the races; some valued as much as $8,000. John LaFielio, of Pittsburg, has set up a cleaning and pressing establishment in the Gill-Coley building. Will Fullbright, of Springfield, Mo., arrived Friday to participate in the bird-dog tournament. Mrs. Berry Thompson was called to Oswego, Friday owing to the illness of her daughter. Mrs. W. W. Williams, of Hulwe was in the city Sunday. Rev. Fagans held services in Lenapah, Sunday. J. D. Davis was down from Welch, Sunday. Miss Osie L. Reed was taking a horse-back ride Friday evening. PAOLA. KANSAS. The Lincoln Day program that was held in the A. M. E. church Sunday, Feb. 13th was a complete success. Mr. A. Peak, master of ceremonies called the house to order at 4 p. m. and the following program was rendered by the citizens and members of both churches: Song—"America." Invocation—Mr. A. Strother. Song by the Congregation. Opening Address—Mr. A. Peak. Reading, "Emancipation Proclamation"—Miss Ethel Payton. Trio—Mr. and Mrs. Carl Webb and Mrs. Hobbs. "Life of Lincoln"—Rev. S. Robinson. "Lincoln's Favorite Poem"—Mrs. Amanda Taylor. Trio—Mr. and Mrs. C. Webb and Mrs. Hobbs. Address, "Lincoln the Emancipator"—Mr. R. M. Shelbv. Poem, "Memories of Lincoln—Miss N. Peak. Closing Remarks—Capt. Collins. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. E. Williams and daughter, Miss Lizzie, were guests of Mrs. Simpson and family, Sunday. Miss Letta White departed for Hutchinson, Monday. Rev. DeMoss, of the A. M. E. church, filled his pulpit Sunday evening and delivered an able sermon. Miss Dorthulea Simpson gave a taffy "pull" Friday evening. Little Howard and Helen Meckling departed for Manhattan, their home, Sunday. The Children's Band gave a taffy "pull" Tuesday at the home of Mrs. A. B.1. White. They report a joy- NEGRO FAIR AND CONFERENCE CLOSES. The annual Missouri and Western States Negro Fair and Conference, closed a splendid three days session Saturday, Feb. 12th—Lincoln's birthday—at the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial school, which originated these yearly meetings for Country Life Colored people of these Western states. The Conference is growing in favor and great usefulness to the communities where these colored people live as well as to the state at large. Many counties of Missouri had land-owning Negro farmers and their wives present at this session, also representatives from the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Oklahoma were present. Negroes are being stirred up to work out their own salvation on the farms and back on the land. Col. Bass of Mexico, Mo., President William R. Carter, of Topeka and Kansas Farmer's Association former Judge W. K. James, Saint Joseph, Mo., president of the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial School Board of Trustees, Prof. A. R. Chinn, of Glasgow, Mo., and local white men of Chariton county, Missouri made stirring and helpful talks. The school's farmers and country women's exhibits were highly praised by all. The feature of this conference was a great address by Hon. Fred D. Gardner, of Saint Louis County, Missouri, who is the author of the Gardner Land Banks Credit Movement which is sweeping the entire state, and seems to be truly the greatest blessing ever came in sight of and for the Missouri farmers. This speech and the man behind it carried representative and thoughtful colored men present from all over the state as no Democrat has ever carried them. They expressed themselves as Gardner men, come what may. Those who won blue ribbon premiums for their exhibits were: The Bartlett Agricultural Industrial school for the largest and best white corn exhibit and for 100 per cent gemminated and growing corn—Boone County White. Also first prize in cooking, laundry work, sewing needle art work won by the Bartlett school girls. The best pair of curried and harness horses won by H. Drew of the school. The farmers and their wives winnings were as follows: Carding, spinning and knitting, Mrs Reuben Dameron, Chariton county; best yellow corn exhibit, Isaac Drew, Cooper county; best white corn, Lafe Rucker, Randolph county; best beets, Ellis Allen, Chariton county; best sorghum samples, Joe Harrison, Randolph county; Mrs. Edmond Squires, Carrol county, best pop corn, also best bed quilt and best turnips and best apples; Reuben Dameron, school girls' blue ribbon on needle art work; Mrs. Sam Lewis, first on crediting. Principal N. C. Bruce kept the farmers to practical subjects of fewer acres, better cultivation, purer seed, better home influences, cleaner premises and more intelligent care of stock. Special emphasis were laid on good, quiet behavior of children and less aping and straining after dress and style, more careful heed to the thorough training of colored girls and boys to useful work in kitchens and on farms and in barn-yard work. The new farm agent sent by the Federal Government for Missouri "black belt" counties, Prof. E. M. Parrish, recently of Tuskegee, Ala., farm station, was present and lined up the colored farmers for individual and co-operative larger crop yields this year. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI Saint John M. E. church will enter into a series of meetings Sunday, Feb. 12th. The evangelist, Mrs. A. Armatrong will assist the pastor, Rev. Smith, with his meetings! She is an excellent speaker. Mr. Henry Bowen, who had been in the state hospital In St. Joseph, died, Sunday morning and was brought home for burial. His funeral was held from the Second Baptist church of which he was a member. He was laid to rest at Oak Grove. We extend our greatest sympathy to his bereaved family, He leaves a mother, father, three sisters, six brothers, one daughter and a wife. Mr. and Mrs. Austin, of Kansas City, came down Saturday to attend her brother's funeral, Mr. Henry Bowen. Mrs. Francis Bowen and daughter, Miss Mildred, of Saint Louis, attended the funeral of Mr. Henry Bowen. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE MAIN THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stime not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, b is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. Best on the market. Price per box, $8c. Alcohol He Writes for literature. 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The New Era ```markdown ``` The New Era Millin The J.E. Baker The J.E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY, -::- KANSAS. The Colored People of Gare they are politely and prompt they enter our store. We r between white and black people business and want it. There ple of all colors in every col who pay their bills promptly to be settled every week or more Those who do not pay prom cline to run accounts with, w or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker MONEY FOR AMBIT "THE SLAUGHTER Scalp Diseases a speciality Braids M The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods. Raw Hals by the pound; Electric Combs, etc. in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREES! P. O. Box 298. 20 Inch Creole Switches 35¢ Each; 24 Inch 50¢ Each. THE MANC SHAMPOO URDER HAIR DRAFTHTENER MILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAYD MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Mask Shampoo Driver Co. minneapolis. Must not to individually. DY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and estimate its growth. The Alamalism Comb can est, but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Bair Pomada Heater, price 88¢. Liberal terms to agents agreement today. ANY. 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Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, —:— Kansas ana WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks So. of Unton Sation.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. —CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St. OMAHA, —— NEBRASKA F. F. Long,..... 118 So, Main St. Wholesale and Retail BREAD, CAKES AND PIES— For Parties and Church Festivals, BROOKFIELD, -:- MISSOURL CNT EE LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Mrs, Lizzie Tolliver is stil] very i ‘There was quite a large crowd at the Lincoln program and Valentine social at Lincoln school Friday, Feb. lth. The following program was rendered: Song—America. Lite of Lincoln—Raymond Wil- eon, Charlie Gilbert, Helen Allen, Dennis Moxee and Anna Perry, all of third grade. Song, “Anvil Chorus—Pupils of Seventh and Eighth grades. The Qlock Dramatization—Cry's- tal Graham, Dorothy Englisb, De- ‘loros Allen, Floyd Clark, Richard Busey, Frederick belfenry, all of firs, grade. Song, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”—Pupils of Sev- enth and Eighth Grades. Recitation, “Lincoln"—Leroy Pat- ton (2d grade.) Debate, “Resolved that the boys of today have a better opportunity than the boys of Abraham Lincoln's day”—affirmative, Arthur Collins, Bolden Townsend, Leonard Gray; megative, Bessie Watson, Ruth Clarke, Audray Curtis, The judges, Mrs. W. BR. Carter, Rev.,C. R. Runyon ang S. T. Jones, tnanimous- ly decided in favor of the girls in spite of the fact that the boys did well In every respect and deserve much credit, Flag Drill—Pupils of Grade 4. Psntomime of National Airs— Maude Dudley, Tivian Taylor, Bes- ste Watson, Ruth Clark and Thel- ma Halm. it Reception Committee irs. Hen- Ty Halm, Miss Blanche Miller, Mrs. B. Washington, Mra. E. Scales, Mrs. Aldon Baker; assisted by Mis- Bes Naomi Haworth, Beatrice Fieldé, Edith Nowlin and Jerome Self. The following program urranged by Mrs. Gertrude Marsh was given Sunday afternoon Feb. 18th at the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school. tSong—“Jesus is Calling Today.” | Ldncotn'a Gettysburg Address— Clarke House. Piano Solo—D. C. Lowery. Paper, “What Good Am I,’-— Sergeant M. W. Sacler. The paper read by Sergeant Sad- ler was writttn by a layman of Bethel A. M. E, church in Nash- ville, Tenn. The paper was written for the benefit of the educated class of our race—the teachers, lawyers, doctors, business men university graduates and high echool students, who as a rule do not attend Sunday school and who could help so much If they would, Do not be so ready to criticlse those who are engaged in the work because they may not know as much as you, but are de ing the best*they can, and Instead of criticising, dome to Sunday school and take a active part. Help build up the Sunday school by your presence. GARNETT, KASSAS. Mrs, Viola Douglass was up from Yola and spent Sunday with Mrs. Bessi eTolson ang family. Mrs. K, P. Bond went to Paola on the early morning train Friday to attend the funeral of Mias Zols Lowry. | The ladies of the Second Baptist church gave a Valentine social anc supper at the parsonage, Mondaj night), Misa Velva Rogers entertained ¢ bunch of young folks at her home Sunday evening. Miss Zola Manley, president of the Christian Endeavor League pre- pared a beautiful program, Sunday being the sixteenth snniversary o! the A. M. E. church league, The program was nicely carried out anc each participant addeq glory their individual talents, —_—_»—_—_. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Rev. B. C. Duke preached here Sunday, Ned Scoot, of Paxico, attended church here Sunday. Windle Oliver is in Kansas City working. Miss Velmer Bolton Sundayed in Paxico, Clayton Wallace Sundayed in Paxico. The missionary program at the church Sundsy efening was quite @ success, (Atvay end Glenn Smith were in cousin, Mrs, Shelby Oliver Sundayed in Alma, the guest of Mrs. Jennie Coodpasture. mw ees wee or Me. Beard’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROWR) It removes dandruff! and stop itching of the acalp, and takes th Ink out and makes the halr gro long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 619 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, -:- MISSOU" 50c Per Box: Agents Wanted. TH OFFICIAL 338 Taboan Directory SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchasan Street, Topeka Kansas. OT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka Kansas, SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. 8., 821 Dakota Street, Leavenorth | Kansas, SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. or. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G, R., Liscola Nebr. | DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H.P 926 N. Topeka Ave. DkT. LENO MURPHY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Tope- ska, Kans, | SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G, P. P., 1608 W. Silst St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M. 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. ote Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513. N. M, Dr. F, O. Miller, Chied Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday even- ings of each month. mam We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans, Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 1¢ meets the first and third Wednes- days of each month, 1112 Maip street. Dtr. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, mP. Der. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R- For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8—J. B. Brown, P, P., 1886 North Washington, Wich- ita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. mM Arcanum Temple No, 1—Meets first Thuraday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A, M. Harrold, D. G. M,; res., Apt. 1, The Nathan, cor, Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No, 3 —Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B, Kitchen, P, P. 2624 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No, 89— Meets third ‘Thursday afternoon. Dtr, Hattle Kitchen, H. P. 2614 ‘North Seventeenth St. ) Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. $1— jeeeets first’ and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, M. P., 1211 Mis- sourl Ave. St. Maria Tabernacle No, 42— Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr, Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 ‘Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabertlacle No. 35— Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple, Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., cor Twenty-fifth and R Sts, south side. Amelia Levels Tabernacle No. 19 Meets second Thursday night. Dtr, Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No, 46—Meets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N, Twenty- sixth St. south afde. Carnation Tent No, 27—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Odd Fellows Hall. Dtr, Jennie Sellers, Q. 3, 2320 North Twenty- eighth Ave, am Mt, Nebo Temple No. 7, Wichita, meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. 8S, 8. Washington, C. M., 1129 N. Santa Fe, COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAB, Miss Casele Tayler ond Mra, Mil- dred Harding entertained with 2 party given in honor; of Biss Rose Givens, of Wetleetka, Okla., Friday night a¢ the home of Mrs. Mildrec Harding. The gueste were: Misa Lydia Johneon, Miss Era Hawkins Mr, Harry Harden, Mr. Leroy John: aon, Mr. Harrison Ogilesvie, Mr. Daniel Harding, Mr. Henry Goode. The evening was delightfully epent in music and games. A two courne funcheon was servel. Miag Rose Givens and “irs. Isa- dore Moore, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Mildred Harding, Mrs. Moore's sisters Mr. Floyd ,Thomas of Denver Colo, is visiting his sister, Mise Ina Thomas. Mr, and Mrs, Eugene Kibble are the parents of a baby boy, born Feb, 11th. : Mr. John Ragland, of Rock Creel spent Sunday night with Mr. anc Mrs. Daniel Harding. ‘Miss Rose Givens and Misa Lydis Johneon were visitors in Dunta; Sundar. BREAKS WORLD'S RECORD. Special to The Plaindeater, Meridian, Miss.—Mrs. Rena Scales of this place, died Dec, 12, 1916, at an age close to the century mark. She was loved by all who knew her. She lived a consistent Christian life. She was spry up to the mo- ment of her death. The morning of her death she ate a hearty break- fast, enjoyed a good dinner and in the evening started to church ser- vice, but died on the way. Her son, Rew. A. M. Gaines, had spent some ‘time during the day entertaining her !s Bible rending.and in prayer, She was twice married, and leaves a host of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to ‘mourn her demise, in round numbers 157, world’s record, She was a membe! of the A. M. E, church, and five of her sons were ministers of the gve- pel. Except for one son who lives a Pittsburg, Pa., all the children tive In Alabama and Masiseippl. Rev. It, R. Gaines, P. E., lives at Sel: ma., Ala., Rev. T. R. Gaines, Bes semer, Ala., Rev. E. DP. Gaines, N. Birmingham, Als., Rev. G. W. Gaines, Pittsburgh, Pa., Rev. S. M. Gaines, Mobile, Ala., Prof. T. W. Scales, D. D. Scales and P. A® Scales, teacher and farmer. Al this host of relatives enjoy the bles sing of an editcation. The remains were shipped to Coatopa, Ala., and interred by the side of her husband She js greatly issed in Meridian CROWBERG, KANSAS. | Mr. Georgia Richie is on the }mend. Mr. Major Robinson Is getting along nicely. Mrs. ‘Harrie, Smith is on the sick list. Misa Sarah Galloway, of Girard, is visiting Miss Myrtle Gray. Mr. A. E, Tindrel visiteg Girard Sunday on important business, A committee from the K. of P's, and Court of Calanthe are making arrangementa for their annual ser- mon in March. The Mission Circle met with Mrs, W. 3B. Slaughter, Wednesday. An enjoyable time was had. Cake and cream were served. . Rev, Brown and wife of Girard, visited the St. John Baptist church Sunday night. Rev. Brown de- livered a wonderful sermon, The little daughfer of Mr, and Mrs, Jackson died Feb, 11 at 3 p, m. At this writing no arrange- ments have been made for the fu- neral. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr. Lewis Dale, who has been seriously il] is improving. fhe Swflower Art club met with Mrs. Fred Jackson. After dusinese light refreshments were served The next meeting will be held witt Mrs, William Cook. Mr. and Mrs, Henry McDaniel are the proud parenta of a baby girl Mother and babe are doing nicely: Dr. W. W. Caldwell was the atten- ding physician. The members of Saint Paul Bap- tist church had an entertainment and program, at the residence of Mrs, Gracen on L atreet, Much credit Is given Mrs. Gracen, as she Instructed the children who took part and gave the entertainment for the benefit of the church. Rev. Hi. W. White, pastor of the church was present and gave a short talk about the rearing or training of children, ‘The many friends of Rev. J, W Wilson ate glad to sea him on the streets again after an absence of nearly two months, being detained at home through illness, ‘Tho funeral services of Mr, Chas. Stockton was held Sunday from Zion Baptis, church, Sunday, Feb 13, the Rev. J, W. 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Lodge Supplies from + the Bip Negro Firm. . . = . The Love Regalia Co, GEO. W. H. LOVE, Pres. 2418 Flora Ave, «KANSAS CITY, MO, Geo, W. Kerford, died at the res! dence of, his daughter, Monday morning, Feb. 14th at 10:00 o'clock of appoplexy; aged 59 years. Mr Smith was a native of Virginia and same to Kansas with his family & number of years ago. Funeral ser vices were held from Ebenerer Bap tist church, Wednesday, Feb, 16th Rev. W. H. Hill officiated. Those on the sick list are: Mre Anna Majors, Mra. Emma Johnson Mr. Charley Shaw, Mr. James Evers, Mrs. J, Allon Mrs. Sarah Bayleas. The meeting of the Tourists read- ing club was postponed on account of the illness and death in the fam ly of Mre. Geo. W. Kerford, one of the members. The meeting will be held Feb. 26th at the residence of the president, Birs. J, F. C. Tay: Tor, | Ofrs, William Porter is not feel ‘Ing so well at this writing, but it I1 hoped that she will be able to b out Boon. She is at the residenc of her brother, Mr. John Kelly, ot North Second strect. The Caranation Art club met witl Miss Minnie Jobrson on N. Sevent street. After business light re freshments were served. The Sewing Circles of the A. M E. church {s being entertained b Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor at the par sonage. tHE SOFT COAL ANNIVERSARY Cold Weather Brought Oct Wedding Celebration Invitations. ee Columbus Dispatch “We all am goin’ to celebrate our soft coal wed-. ding anniversary eocn, and we wants you to be sure and come and see us.” s This was the word passed out by 4 Nepro on the second coldeat morne ing of the winter. “Soft coal anniversary 1” one of his friends asked. “How long have yeu been married to celebrate jhie event?” “Eighteen months,” came back the reply. “Why thet isn’t ony anniversary period.” “It’s goin’ to be one for me and Minnfe. 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His many friends are sorry to lose him as he was very pleasant and congenial. The new firm will be known as Klopfer and Webb. Mr. Klopfer, the senior member of the firm has been connected with the Gem grocery for a number of years and is one of the shrewdest buyers in the business. He has very few equals when it comes to buying goods for that large and growing firm. He is also an artist in the displaying of goods and makes freinds with everybody. He is also interested in several hundred acres of farm land, and visited Virginia last year with the intention of purchasing several thousand acres of land for dairy purposes, but not liking the country, returned to Kansas to continue business in the Gem grocery. He also owns other valuable property. Mr. E. W. Webb comes highly recommended from Fort Scott, where he had been engaged in the grocery business several years. He is an expert grocer and comes to Topeka to make friends. The people of Ft. Scott speak highly of him as being a good, upright conscientious business man and no mistake will be made in trading with him. LINCOLN DAY The Kansas Lincoln, Day Club held its eighteenth annual meeting on Feb. 12th past. There were in representative Negroes from all parts of the state. The Kansas Lincoln Day club is an institution. It has wrought wonderful work in the past for the economic and political good of the race in this state. It should be to Kansas what the Appomiatox club is to the race in Chicago. It was the indorsement of this club at its annual banquet on Lincoln Day, of Dr. W. T. Vernon (one of its former presidents) that aided materially in his appointment as registrar of the treasury at Washington. As effective as the work of the Lincoln Day club has been in the past, it is planned to make it still more effective in the future. With this end in view a new organization has been perfected, retaining however, a number of the, old guard, yet infusing into some of the vigorous, assertive and efficient young blood of the state. A state-wide campaign is soon to be conducted and, an effort made to reach every thinking Negro in the state. County organizations will be organized and they in turn will co-operate with the parent body in Topeka and the interests of the race will be vigilantly guarded in more ways than one at this strategic point, Topeka. It is the avowed purpose of the Kansas Lincoln Day club to insist that the race be not forgotten politically, that segregation, discriminations and race antipathy cease its insidious encroachment upon "Free Kansas." That Kansas be indeed what the early martyrs of this state fought, bled and won that it could be—a state free in word and deed—where the spirit of righteousness and John Brown, would ever permeate the atmosphere. Resolutions were drawn up endorsing and supporting the administration of that fearless advocate of human liberty, Governor Arthur Capper. Resolutions were also drawn commending the actions of the State Board of Censors in refusing the right of that infamous film, "The Birth of a Nation," to be exhibited in Kansas. At the banquet, addresses were made by Prof. Fred Roundtree, Hon. I F. Bradley, Prof. R. E. Malone, Rev. B. F. Foster, Prof. W. R. Cartor, W. E. Nelson, J. H. Guy, Prof. N. Sawyer and others. The Violin solo by Master Lathean Johnson, who will undoubtedly be a fine violinist, was well rendered, and showed all the ear marks of a master artist. He responded to an encore. Miss Ruby McKnight accompanied the young artist. The following officers were elected for the ensuing ear: President—I. F. Bradley, Kansas City. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of February, A. D. 1916, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kasnas, duly appointed administrator, with will annexed, of the estate of Maggie Page, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Administrator, with the Will Annexed. The Golden Rule Hat Shop A Complete Line of- Hats and Millinery The finest and most up-to-date line in the state—My prices are ar ranged so as to fit every purse. Call and see me. MRS. LYDIA BUCHANAN. Proprietress 200 N. Walnut Oklahoma City The Watkins National Bank The Watkins National Bank CAPITAL, $100,000. SURPLUS. $100,000. J. B. Watkins, President C. A. Hill, Vice President. C. H. Tucker, Cashier W. E. Hazen, Asst. Cashier D. C. Asher, Asst. Cashier KANSAS Remarkable Institution In Small Mexican City That Has Sphere of Usefulness. The so-called "thieves" market" in San Luis Potosl is one of the most curious and characteristic institutions of the little Mexican city. Here are found tools and implements, knives and pistols, bottles, hinges, valves, chains, bridles, razors, religious books from the old Barcelona press, cheap jewelry, doorknobs, and, in fact, any sort of nonperishable merchandise. The name of the market is not discreditable to either the proprietors of the various stalls nor their customers, but it is probably correct in its implication that thieves sell here their small plunder. It is said that some of the proprietors deal in more valuable goods, such as antique pieces of brasswork, china and silver, precious stones and metals, but these are not offered to the public. The pawnshops turn over to this market cheap articles in hardware and jewelry, and American goods are often seen, particularly cheap watches, buttons and safety razors. The market prevents waste in that every sort of second hand article may be bought and used again. Teaching Children to Think. Miss Margaret Maguire, principal of the Washington school of Philadelphia, who has gained a deserved reputation for her work among the children of immigrants, scored a point in her address at the summer school of State college when she insisted that the great need of the day was to teach children to think rather than to fill their little minds with a mass of unrelated information. She held up Louis Pasteur as a model to her one thousand teacher-auditors and said that he was taught to think and to digest information in his youth. It would be a great gain for humanity if this truth could be brought home to all educators, and especially to those who have charge of the elementary schools. The tendency of the day is to "cover ground." The teacher who graduates the largest class gains the most distinction. The idea is all wrong. 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