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The Topeka Plaindealer The Colored Republicans of Kansas Deserve a Delegate to the National Convention---Men and Women, Get Busy Eighteenth Year. No. 9 The Colored Republic KANSAS IS KIND TO HER White and Black are Cau The Same Roof Witho nation---Superinten a Fine Gentle KANSAS IS KIND TO HER ORPHANS White and Black are Cared for Under The Same Roof Without Discrimination---Superintendent Willis a Fine Gentleman. We have lived in Kansas for the past thirty years and we have visited several institutions controlled by this great state, but this is our first time to visit the State Orphan Home, located at Atchison, and like the Queen of Sheba, must say the half has never been told. When we arrived at the institution and met the superintendent, Mr. Ed. C. Willis, then after being shown through by the state agent, Mr. Robert V. Maloney, who travels over the state looking after the interests of the institution and the children who are placed in homes as well as those to be brought to the Home, and after we returned to the office, we said to myself that surely our eyes had failed us or else we were close to Paradise. If anyone had told us that there was such an institution in the United States where all races are permitted to enter and no prejudice shown by either the superintendent or employees, we would not have believed it. Mr. Willis is a big-hearted Christian gentleman and it does not seem that he is identified with the white race in America but with that small portion of that race that has entered the pearly gates. We say this for the reason that everywhere we go through institutions and into the by-ways and hedges, we meet nothing but prejudice and plenty of it by the white race against the colored people who are striving to do the best they know how, to get along in these United States. Mr. Willis is a Vermonter by birth and before he came to be connected with this institution, was for 29 years a resident of Newton, and served there as superintendent of public instruction for four terms and as superintendent of the public schools of that town for nine years and was admitted to the bar December 14, 1894. He has made a success of every undertaking. In this Home there are two hundred inmates of which twelve are colored, eleven boys and one girl. The children are divided into families with a lady at the head of each group or family of ten or twenty children and she takes great delight in her family in seeing that they are well cared for and properly trained. Everything is neat and first-class; the rooms and beds and all equipments are up-to-date, sanitary and in good condition. The children are well clothed, housed and fed. There is a rule to employ some of the boys and girls after they are grown and do not care to go to secure them positions such as driving, farming, cooking, laundering or anything that the institution may have for them to do and look after them until they are grown, while at the same time homes are being sought for the little ones at all times and any responsible family can secure a boy or girl if they desire and make application. Of these two hundred children, we believe each one is bright and cheerful and we saw not a sick or puny child, but all seemed to be hale, healthy and hardy and their behavior cannot be excelled. There is no difference shown toward the twelve colored children and they would not know themselves that they are colored in so far as the treatment is concerned by the employees of the Home. The children are seated promiscuously in the families to which they belong and each one seemed to move about without any fear of molestation or feeling that they were inferior or looked down upon as an outcast. There are about three or four colored boys ranging from three to five years and what pleased us most was that one of the little boys is deformed somewhat in one of his limbs and the superintendent is preparing to place the deformed we saw entering a white man lead- ing a little colored child by one member in a place. As we stood in the dining room hand and a white child by the other to the table and he seated them in one of the families. He did this as graciously as though they were both white. Now this discipline is counted for from the fact that Mr. Willis, the superintendent and head of the department says that he is employed by the great state of Kansas to see that justice and good discipline and order is maintained in that institution and the only way to maintain such order is to see that everybody is treated the same irrespective of color or previous condition and the employees seem to love to do their duty towards these unfortunate children. We talked to several of the ladies who are heads of families and we watched them in their work in the school room and other places around the institution and it seemed that they were delighted to do what they could to make the children feel at home and are good to them as though they were parents. Mr. Willis was absent for a short time during Gov. Hodges' administration and a woman was appointed as superintendent of the Home, who proved a failure and had to follow Mr. Willis who had made such an excellent officer that his woman who had no experience could not begin to give satisfaction and we are told by some of the employees that when Mr. Willis was rturned by Gov. Capper, the children rushed to him and cried and hugged him, they were so glad to have him returned. We have reached the conclusion that if the races were educated together there would be far less prejudice in this country and that within less than a century you would not hear of discriminating on the account of color or previous condition. Mr. Willis has our hearty support and we wish him a long life and continued success and that he will forever be retained as long as he lives as superintendent of the Orphan Home. We believe that when the Saviour said, "Suffer little children to come unto me," he had in mind such men as Mr. Willis that would be kind and painstaking with them. Republicans at Atchison! Republicans at Atchison! The Republicans of the First district held their convention to select two delegates and two alternates to the national convention to be held in Chicago June 7. For the first time in the history of this district, or any district, a colored man was elected as an alternate to the national convention. Mr. Charles Porter, of Atchison county, was placed in nomination by the Hon. T. W. Bell of Leavenworth and the motion was seconded by Dr. Moates of Leavenworth. Mr. Bell made a strong speech in nominating Mr. Porter by calling the white representatives' attention to the fact that the colored people had never been recognized in such capacity; in fact, not along any lines to speak of, and colored people had always been loyal to the party, and for God's sake, give them some recognition so that they could go home and tell their constituency that the old party had awakened to the importance of doing something for the elevation of the colored man. Dr. Moates, in a strong speech, said that they had been before the committee on resolutions and asked that something be put in the platform that would show to the world that the Republicans of the First district of Kansas were against the outrages and segregation acts that TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 10, 1916 are being perpetrated upon the colored people of this country, and also to thank the state superintendent of public instruction, W. D. Ross, for the manly stand he has taken against "The Birth of a Nation." Afterwards the chairman of the delegation from Doniphan county withdrew the name of Mr. John Berry, who had been placed in nomination for alternate, and Mr. J. J. Baker of that county made the motion that the election of Mr. Porter be made unanimous. Much credit is due these two gentlemen from Doniphan county for giving their support to Mr. Porter, for if they had not he would not have been elected. While all this was going on the ralbit delegation of colored citizens from Shawnee county sat idly by and said nothing. This was one of the greatest opportunities to nominate a colored man for delegate to the national convention ever presented, and had the arrangements been carried out as planned ten days prior to this and the gentleman mentioned for the place had shown up, we would have a representative from the First district. Much credit is due Messrs. Bell and Moates, and we must say that the colored people of Kansas can bet that these men will stand up for the rights of their race in any assembly of white men without fear or favor. What they did at this convention should be done in other assemblies. At the meeting of the state convention in Topeka March 21 all efforts should be made to send one of these men as delegagte to the national convention. They deserve the support of the colored people of the state for the manly stand they took at Atchison. While the Shawnee county delegation was composed of nine colored men, they were afraid to make a break to do anything that would further the interests of their own race, knowing all the time that the white politicians never do anything that will push or promote the interests of colored voters when it comes to giving offices or places to which some salary is attached, and not even as delegates or alternates to the national convention. We hope the Shawnee county colored people will get out of the habit of sending rabbit delegates to represent them at any organized body where it calls for manhood and nerve. The colored people of the state are to be congratulated for having Mr. Charles Porter to represent them at the national convention. Mr. Porter is a native Kansan, having been born in Atchison in 1872. His father was an old soldier and served three years in the civil war, and when Mr. Porter arose to thank the convention, he gave them to understand that they had honored the son of an old soldier, as well as sending an old soldier along with him as an associate and alternate. Mr. Porter has been employed by the S. R. Washer Grain and Elevator Company for more than eighteen years and has been foreman for ten years. He is a progressive young man, a thirty-second degree Mason and one of the most active Masons of Kansas, and is grand treasurer of Knights Templar. He has a host of friends and has always been active in Atchison county politics. He owns a nice bungalow at 601 South Tenth street, where he enjoys the company of his beautiful wife. Mr. Porter had represented Atchison county in conventions for the past twenty years. He was also proud to mention that his aged mother still lives, and he loves and reverences her, and says that she gives him great inspiration to go forward and do good. Mr. A. Washer, who was chairman of the convention, spoke in the highest terms regarding the qualifications and honesty of Mr. Porter as a gentlemen and said that he had been in his employ for a number of years and that the convention had paid him a just honor in electing him as alternate to the convention. Mr. Washer is a dignified, upright, Christian gentleman and one of Kansas' most substantial grain men. He was one of the speakers at the Kansas Day Club meeting, is a staunch and active Republican, is highly respected by everybody who knows him, and makes friends with all whom he Prof. Marquess, President of Langston University! Able Kansas Educator Will Head Oklahoma State School for Negroes. meets. We would not be surprised at some later day to see him representing Kansas, either in the halls of Congress at Washington or as governor of this great state. He is a big hearted, whole souled gentleman and if nominated for office would have very little opposition. Ex-Postmaster Casey was selected as a delegate. He is well versed in the game of politics, and was never known to be defeated since he entered the arena. Hon. Ira K. Wells, attorney at law, of Seneca, was also elected as a delegate to the national convention. He is a staunch Republican and an honorable, upright gentleman. Rev. J. R. Ransom Should Be Made a Bishop. The African Methodist church has developed into one of the strongest institutions in the world, and we believe the next general conference will deal kindly with the men who have grown gray in the service and contributed the best days of their lives to bring about this magnificent growth and high state of perfection. Only a few of these veterans are left, and as one gazes over the vast body it is only here and there that you find a head DEV. J. R. RANSOM. streaked with gray. Among these grand men may be found our friend and former townsman, Rev. Jefferson R. Ransom. He has battled for years to uphold the banner of African Methodism, contributing liberally of his time and money. He is a man that places the A. M. E. church above all else, and devotes all of his energies to its growth and development As a pastor, presiding elder and lecturer he has made good, and now that he has reached a place where he can be of still greater service to the church, it would be a magnificent testimonial for services rendered to make him a bishop. At present Rev. Ransom is pastor of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kan., where he has accomplished wonders during the past four years. News has been received that Prof. J. M. Marquess, principal of Sumner high school at Kansas City, Kan., has been elected president of Langston University, at Langston, Okla., at a salary of $2,500 a year. While Kansas City and Kansas are sorry to lose such a valuable educator, gentleman and scholar as Prof. Marquess, they must at the same time congratulate him upon securing such an honorable position, without his solicitation, and Oklahoma city congratulate herself upon securing such a man, who is capable and efficient in every way to maange this institution and put her in the foremost ranks with similar schools in other portions of the country. Prof. Marquess has the ability and the experience and will bring every department of the university up to the highest standard. He is long on agriculture, mechanics, science and art, and everything that goes to educate the young people for the responsible positions in the various walks of life. He believes in educating the boy and girl so that when they go out in the world seeking employment they will be MR. ED WRIGHT SPREADS JOY FOR HIS FRIENDS His Forty-third Birthday Celebrated in a Blaze of Glory. Friday evening, March 3, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright, 121 North Van Buren street, entertained about forty of their friends at one of the grandest affairs ever held in Topeka. The occasion was in honor of Mr. Wright's forty-third birthday, and his friends, both colored and white, paid him a glowing tribute. The doors of Mr. Wright's comfortable and well appointed home were thrown wide open, and from early in the evening till the wee hours of morn, mirth, music and laughter reigned supreme. It was an evening of real joy and everybody was happy, as they knew that their big-hearted host and hostess had turned the house over to the invaders with instructions to let the joy bells chime as never before. They told them to be at home and let nothing mar their joy and pleasure. Mr. Wright is a gentleman that lives to get all of the pleasure there is in life, and to make those about him happy, and he is in the height of his glory when entertaining his friends. Cards, dancing and conversation were the features of the evening. The climax was reached when the guests were called to partake of the luncheon, "feast" we should have said, for it certainly was. A long table reaching across the room groaned under the weight of good things, and there was nothing one could mention that was not on the table in abundance. "Eat, drink and be merry" was the cheerful command of the happy host, and the guests took him at his word. We have often heard "old-timers" talk of roasted pig, but we can go them one better. We gazed upon a whole hog, roasted brown as a berry, and we have never partaken of anything finer. Mr. John Lawson, a private car chef on the Santa Fe, acted as master of ceremonies and prepared the feast with his own hands, and we must confess that he is some chef. Each guest was given a white chrysanthemum, and their wraps, etc., were looked after by Mr. Wright's bosom friend, Mr. James Slaughter. Mr. Wright was born in Edyfield, Tenn., near Nashville, and came to Kansas with his parents when a small boy, where he has since resided and made a host of good, warm friends among both races. At the close of the festivities a number of the guests toasted to the health of the host, and all departed wishing him many more birthdays. thoroughly qualified for the positions which they have prepared themselves for. Prof. Marquess has a family to which he is devoted; a brilliant, industrious and loving wife who has many friends in Kansas City who will regret to see their removal. Prof. Marquess was the first principal of Sumner high school and he has placed it in a class along with schools in Chicago, New York and other educational centers, who recognize the diplomas borne by students from this school as much as from any white school in Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri or elsewhere. Oklahoma has certainly moved up several notches in securing this educator, and it can be assured that he will surround himself with a competent corps of educators whose ability can not be questioned, and that no favoritism will be shown, and only those given positions who can deliver the goods. Prof. Marquesa is a member and officer of the First A. M. E. church of Kansas City, Kan., and grand secretary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Kansas Juridiction. Price $1.50 Per Year. We are proud to note the fact that Major Charles Young of the U. S. army, who had been on detached service in Liberia, has been recalled to take command of this second squadron of the Tenth cavalry at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. Below is a clipping concerning him: Boston, Mass., Feb. 20.—Major Charles Young, U. S. A., who has been United States military attache to the republic of Liberia, Africa, has been recalled to the United States to command the second squadron of the Tenth cavalry, Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. Major Young, who is of African descent, was Tuesday night awarded the Shingar medal, which is annually given the American citizen of African descent for the highest achievement in any field of endeavor during the preceding year. The award was made at a meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, by a committee comprising Bishop Hurst, of Baltimore, as chairman; former President Tuff, President John Hope of Moorhouse College, Odwald G. Villard of New York and Dr. James H. Dillard of Virginia. In presenting the medal, Gov. McCall referred to Major Young's work in the African republic, where he trained a constabulary force and built roads to the interior. The Governor expressed a belief that Negroes should be admitted to civil strivice on an equal plane with white persons. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Forum met Sunday afternoon and a large crowd was in attendance. A very interesting and inspiring lecture was given by Mr. C. Briggs. Music was furnished by the Imperial orchestra. The topic for general discussion was, "As a Man Thinketh," and brought out lively comment by a number. The other numbers on the program were well rendered. The entertainment which was to have been given Thursday evening by the Knights of Pythias was postponed indefinitely on account of the inclement weather. Mrs. P. D. Davis was called out of the city on account of the illness of relatives. Mrs. J. Jackson has been very ill for some time. Miss Faye Bowen of St. John was a visitor in the city. Miss Edna Thomas of St. Joseph, daughter of Rev. P. D. Davis, is visiting in the city. Mr. George Powers, an old resident of the city, died at his home on East Second street after a long illness. The funeral services were held from the home last Thursday afternoon. Rev. Allen officiating. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. Powers was a consistent Christian, was quiet and affable in his manner and will be greatly missed in the community. He leaves to mourn his demise a devoted wife, a daughter, a son and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment was at East Side. Rev. J. C. Rogers was a pleasant visitor in the city. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kennedy have sold their cafe and moved to the country, taking charge of a farm. Mrs. Josephine Walthals continues on the sick list. Mr. Harvey James left Thursday for Pratt. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Mrs. Tillie Parker Moss is visiting friends and relatives in Lexington. Bishop Johnson preached at the A. M. E. church, Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, last Sunday. He is an able speaker. The Progressive Art Club met at the residence Mrs. Jacobs, 2065 N. Third street, Wednesday evening, March 1. They had as their guests of honor Mrs. Tillie Parker Moss and Mrs. Maud Brooks. After the business was transacted an elegant luncheon was served. All left declaring Mrs. Jacobs an ideal hostess. Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. BAUGHMAN'S NOTES. Just about the time your scribe gets to going good, old man crimp steps in; only the past week he has spewed-out snow, ice, etc., on us, but we, in some way, manage to get ours. ☆ ☆ ☆ The den of vice does not help the Negro, but pulls him down. The positive dance halls, and places of dobauchery in Oklahoma must be cleaned out, and crime will be lessened. --- The death of Prof. Sharp, killed at Muskegee some days ago, removes from among us a real doer, and one of our best fixed men. We notice that Editor Smitherman, of Tulsa, has been made an officer of that city. This was a wise thing to do. We wish him success. --- In our next issue we will have an elaborate write-up of Sapulpa. There will be many interesting things, as well as cuts of the people of that progressive town. Our popular agent, Miss Gertrude O. Underwood will have sale papers, and will contribute weekly write-ups of the doings about town. Leave your notes and money for The Topeka Plaindealer at Hutton's store. The floods in Arkansas and Louisiana have played havoc, and the most hard hit fellow is the Negro. Thousands upon thousands of the Negro race were made homeless by the ravages of the water, and according to reports these unfortunate beings were not only forced to witness the falling away of their humble homes and all, but were even compelled to experience the pangs of hunger. As a rule, Negroes in the majority of the Southern towns are forced to live according to the white man's segregated ideas, in low places, near rivers, etc., and when the floods come he falls an easy prey to them. Our sympathy goes out to the poor colored folks of the states mentioned above. . . . Dear old Georgia came in with another lynching last week, and it goes without saying the victim was a Negro. There have been twenty lynchings in that God-forsaken state in the brief space of two months. In the face of the flagrant disregard of the law, where Negroes have been put to death, this great United States of America should never say a word when Mexico or some other country hangs a few Americans. The Turks haven't very much on this country when it comes to barbarism. Unless we adopt Editor Chiles' method, we must console ourselves by the "wait and watch" policy, which seems only to add fuel to the mob's fury. 'Alderman DePriest of Chicago, got in the limelight again last week, when an investigation of graft was on in his city. This brilliant Afro-American seems to possess the happy faculty of knowing how to turn up something most any old time the feeling comes over him. He has many relatives down here in Oklahoma and the race in these parts are always glad to note his showing in the Windy City. --- In a great many places down here, you will find little clilques—Negroes fighting each other. The sad part of it is, the scrappers are always among the supposed intelligent colored folks. Cut is out, and pull together for race advancement. We are too weak to scrap, and we hope this old ancient method of trying to kill each other off, will be cut out once forever. The scribe is on his way to your town to write it up and get some money for The Plaindealer. Put aside a dollar or so, for him, so when he reaches your town, you will hand him something besides excuses. Bear this in mind. You have the registration law; study it, and comply with it to the letter. Let the leaders get busy and educate the masses up along this line. Then too, if necessary, carry it on to the Supreme court again. To the square inch Luther, Okla., is doing as much as any town of its size on the map, and the colored man seemingly, is imbued with the spirit to do things. There are many valuable farms owned by our race, and commercially, our showing is a commendable one. Along all lines the colored man is making himself felt, and your scribe must give it to them. The first, and most imposing sight that caught us, is the magnificent Armstrong general merchandise store; its a race enterprise, and we have a few that excel it in any old place. The proprietor, has more than demonstrated that he is made out of the metal from which first-class business men come. The store is 25x120, stone and the first floor is literally packed with dry goods, groceries, tinware, boots, shoes, hats, etc., representing an out-lay of $20,000. There are eight clerks; all colored, namely: Mr. J. T. Armstrong, proprietor; Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. C. C. Russell, Prof. I. M. Lott, Mr. L. H. Woods, A. Armstrong, Miss May Armstrong, Mrs. Britton, and these people are kept on the jump at all times. The customers are not confined to the race, as a large number who trade at the store are white. Nine years ago Mr. Armstrong opened business on a very small scale, but today his business is the most representative colored store in the state of Oklahoma. This wideawake man has 320 acres of good farm land, a good residence and other city property—one of his lots is on Main street on which he will, in the near future erect a $3000 business house. He is a devout member of the A. M. H. Zion church and a staunch Mason, and Mrs. Armstrong is a cultured woman, having attended Langston, and Mr. Armstrong is the product of Tuckegee, and he is putting Tueskegee ideas into what he is doing. The colored school is a beautiful brick building, recently completed and cost $5000. It has as its principal that excellent educator, Prof. [Image of a man in a suit with a mustache and a serious expression]. The above cut is that of one of the race's foremost attorneys, a barrister of recognized ability, "Judge" Saddler maintains offices and enjoys a large practice at Guthrie. He is a ripe scholar, an eloquent speaker and a firm believer in the colored man making history. He is one of the men who is striving to educate the race, and may be depended upon when it comes to Negro education. "Judge" Saddler is one of the Springvale Oil and Gas company promoters. I. Monroe Lott, assisted by his wife, who like her husband, is a very brilliant woman. There are three rooms, all modern, and the school is a credit to the race. The educational interest of the race is in safe hands. Mr. D. W. Williams, a business man at Luther, is still conducting a grocery, cold drink business and cafe. This good man tries to keep what the public wants, and serves it right. He employs several of our people, and helping in the solution of the race problem. If we had more men like Mr. Williams we would have a better race. One of the representative stores owned by the race is located at Luther, Okla., it is owned by Mr. J. F. Moore, who is ably assisted by his good wife. The store house is also owned by a colored man. The stock has been well selected, and there's fully $1000 invested. These good people are toiling to help in the solution of the race problem. Mr. and Mrs. Moore also own 80 acres of good farm land. A successful farmer at Luther, is Mr. R. L. Harrison, who cultivates 120 acres of his own land. He has good stock and knows the ins and outs of farming hence he is a success. His name is good for what he wants and he is able to boast of a lucy bank account. Dr. J. A. Cox, a graduate physician and pharmacist, is still in business, conducting one of the best drug stores in Oklahoma, representing an out-lay of $3000. This brilliant man is the product of Meharry Medical college, and one of the race's best scholars. His store is well stocked and the store is a credit to our race. He owns a good home, one of the best at Luther, and ```markdown ``` MRS. L. L. SAWNER The polished wife of Hon. G. W. F. Sawner, and principal of the Chandler, Okla., High school. This lady is easily one of the foremost women in America, and a natural leader. Her early school days were spent in Richmond, Ind., and later her parents moved to Kansas, where she continued her studies in Southwestern college, Winston, Kansas, the Wellington, Kansas High school and finished at Arkansas City, Kansas, High school. While in this school, Mrs. Sawner was a classmate of ex-Governor Francis, of Oklahoma. Considerable time has been spent by this lady in Chicago University and other leading American institutions of learning, and she is looked upon as one of the foremost educators of the race. Every opportunity was given this cultured woman, and today she is a great factor in fighting ignorance. Her efforts for race betterment are not only confined to the school world, but she is a conspicuous figure in so- MRS. C. A. TALLIAFERRO—The Order of Eastern Star of Oklah women of our race. in Dr. Cox we have a man who is wielding much influence in race elevation. We are glad to claim him as one of our friends. An old time Topeka Plaincalef admirer, Mr. H. Stevens, who at one time resided at Dunlap, Kansas, met the scribe during his visit to Luther, and gave him some financial assistance. This good man owns 240 acres of improved farm land, some of the best in the state of Oklahoma. He has eight good horses and mules, and plenty of thickens, etc., in fact this good man is in a position to live. He is a representative man, and puts value on his word. In the twenty-two years Mr. Stevens resided in Oklahoma—Pawnee and Logan counties he has acquired $10,000 worth of property, a record that any man might feel proud of. He belongs to that bunch of race lovers, who are willing to spend their money to advance same. He is a member of the Masonic and K. of P. Lodges and worthy patron of the O. E. S., an ciety and other circles which have for an object, the betterment of humanity. Her culture manifests itself on all occasions, and one of her foremost objects is, to scatter sunshine in the path of her fellow-belings. To visit the magnificent Sawner residence you get a chance to see the genuine hospitality that this gifted woman has for all. She has traveled extensively, and is up with the times. In her home town she has organized a large class of Bible students, who take a thorough course in studying the Book of Books, and after completing the required course of study, diplomas are granted graduates, which is convincing proof of their fitness to teach the Bible. This, no doubt is one among the greatest things she has ever done. Her home life is an ideal one, and sorrow never lurks near her. She candidly makes friends of all as her pleasing personality captivates all who come in contact with her. have cut is that of the head of the oma, and one of the cultured chickens, etc., in fact this good man is in a position to live. He is a representative man, and puts value on his word. In the twenty-two years Mr. Stevens resided in Oklahoma—Pawnee and Logan counties, he has acquired $10,000 worth of property, a record that any man might feel proud of. He belongs to that bunch of race lovers, who are willing to spend their money to advance same. He is a member of the Masonic and K. of P. Lodges and worthy patron of the O. E. S., and a member of the Baptist church, and preaches sometimes when the real preachers are not around. Mr. W. S. Key, a truly business man of the race at Luther, Okla., still has his doors open, and conducting a general merchandise store. He is operating in his own building and is enjoing a nice patronage. He has as clerk, Mr. Thomas Harris. By keeping a complete stock, and treating all right, he is liberally encouraged. He has 160 acres of rich farm land, and is truly a worthy man. Mr. S. M. Smith, a colored farmer at Luther, is able to boast of owning 260 acres of fertile farm land and as a farmer he is a decided success. This good man makes a study of farming and is succeeding. If all of our men would adopt Mr. Smith's method of farming and managing, we would soon be able to boast of a great race. He lives a life that any young man could afford to emulate. One hundred and sixty acres of farm land, on which he is doing well, is what Mr. T. M. Clapton owns at Luther. He belongs to that thrifty bunch of colored farmers who believes in getting everything out of the soil that is in it. Mr. Clanten also conducts a neat grocery store on his farm which is liberally patronized. Mr. S. Howard, a thrifty business man, is still in the grocery and cafe business at Luther, Okla. Mr. Howard also conducts a meat market and is letting all know he is a live wire at Luther. He is full of business, and makes a special effort to please the public. Several are employed in his place of business, waiting on the crowds who patronize him. He is not a talker, but a doer, and he never misses an opportunity to speak a good word for The Plaindealer. The scribe called at the good home of Prof. H. C. Jones at Luther, Oklahoma, and as usual, found a warm welcome. He and his excellent wife are both teachers and doing more than their part in building the race. They are experienced teachers, giving general satisfaction. Mrs. Jones is a graduate of Langston College, and her husband finished at the Arkansas Baptist College. They are true friends of the Plaindaleer. Both of those people have progressive schools and the people like them. Rev. R. M. Campbell, who is a veteran Baptist minister at Luther, owns 210 acres of land and does not coincide with that crowd who believe only in looking after a home not made with hands. He is a good liver and a widower, and informed the scribe that he is not opposed to the opposite sex, and is willing to see them any old time and discuss matrimony, etc. He is ripe in experience and one of our solid men. A successful farmer at Luther, is Mr. L. J. Gilbert, who owns 120 acres of farm land, a good home and other valuable city property. His wife is conducting a cafe and millinery. She has as a partner, Miss Lillie Brown. These good women are doing nicely. The Plaindealer man called and found Mrs. Gilbert busy serving her many patrons. Mr. C. J. Yeldell is numbered among the well-to-do farmers at Luther. His farm consists of 160 acres, and he is prepared for living. He has good stock, and as a farmer, he is not excelled by anyone. It was the pleasure of the scribe to meet him while at Luther. We met Farmer N. Bridgett, one of our successful colored farmers while at Luther, Okla., and he enrolled as one of our readers. He has 160 acres of land and is making a showing as a farmer. It would not hurt the race to have more men like Mr. Bridgett. Mr. James Celestine is among our successful farmers who owns 160 acres at Luther. He is making good as a farmer; this gentleman lives so everybody has a good word for him. The barber shop—a two chair place—the shoe shop, in which three workmen are employed and a tailoring establishment are the things that Mr. J. F. Moore conducts at Luther, in connection with his grocery store. This good man and his wife own one of the valuable pieces of property at Luther. More energetic men and women like the Moores are needed to do great work for the race. Mr. J. S. Andrews is a successful blacksmith at Luther, and his shop is a busy place. He employs two other colored blacksmiths and is rapidly building up a large trade. He owns a good home and sports an automobile. He has been in business six years, and is an expert workman. Such men as Mr. Andrews are a credit to us, as a race, and he is mixing business into what he is doing. CHANDLER, OKLAHOMA After mixing with these good people for one-half day and noting their thrift, and being inspired by the way they are trying to make history, we loaded ourselves on the train for Chandler. We were met at the station by Hon. G. W. F. Sawner and escorted to his palatial home, where he and his good wife made it very pleasant for your scribe. Mr. Sawner at one time practiced law, taught school, and is now a successful cotton buyer. He owns several good farms, as well as many rent houses, and in him we have a true representative man. In conversation with Mr. G. W. F. Sawner, the cotton buyer, he informed us that he just closed the season at Boley, Okla., and all things considered had a fairly good year. He said the cotton crop was very short—a third less than last year, but a bale of cotton, including the seed, brought twice as much money as a bale did last year. The crop amounted to about 700,000 in the state of Oklahoma, and that Boley handled 1600 against 6000 last year. Mr. Sawner is an expert on cotton, and his showing since dealing in the fleecy staple, has been wonderful. That the acreage of cotton will be greatly increased during the coming season, but this will be against the farmer and in favor of the buyer. The Lincoln hotel at Chandler, of which Mr. H. C. Glover, is proprietor, is perhaps the largest colored hotel in Oklahoma. Its a brick 75x140, two-story. The first floor you'll find a tonsorial parlor, owned by Mr. Glover, and managed by Mr. Sam Hudson; Frank Evans, Aaron Austin, barbers. These men are all good workmen. There is a grocery store also owned by Mr. Glover and in which there is a nice stock. The dining room is a large spacious one, in which you can get regular meals and short orders. The upper floor is used as a sleeping apartment and there are thirty-six well furnished rooms. There are two baths on this floor, and everything is up-to-now. This building is worth $3000 if its worth a cent. Mr. Glover owns another hotel, known as the Elliott rooming house, and there are fifteen rooms in same. Mr. Glover belongs to that progressive class of the race, and recently purchased the bottling works of the town, and is now making all the high-class soda water, etc. There are now four men of the race at work in this place, and it is the only bottling works in Chandler. Mr. Glover is also a thrifty farmer, and has 160 acres of good farm land. He is a live wire in the business world. Mr. Whit. Ellis, a business man at Chandler, owns a business house in which he conducts a cafe, in which you can get what you want to eat, and it will be cooked right. This man is one of the early settlers and making good. He has paid for his property, and has the confidence of both races. This man is a Plaindealer friend and for years has been reading the paper. Mr. W. F. Mason, who for eight years has followed the tailoring business, has opened up a neat place at Chandler, Okla., where he is doing first-class work. Mr. Mason is a native son of Oklahoma, and attended Langston University. He belongs to that class of young men who are striving to build a race. From an insignificent country school, Mrs. L. L. Sawner, the lady principal of Chandler, Okla., who for fourteen years have toiled in this school, has brought it up to one of the leading colored High schools in the state. When she first started there were only thirty children, but today there are more than two hundred, four teachers, and a school building worth $10,000. There are twenty-four teachers actively engaged in the work who received their training in this school under this lady, and ten boys and girls have graduated from same. The little frame shack was destroyed by fire about eight years ago, and it was supplanted by the magnificent stone, four room and a basement. This High school was developed by Mrs. Sawner, and it takes front rank as an educational institution. This school is known as Douglas High school, and has as principal, Mrs. Sawner, who teaches all the high school branches; the next teacher is Miss Frances Harrold, who finished the High school of Neosha Falls, Kansas, and the State Normal of Emporia, Kansas. This little lady is a realous student, and has the happy faculty of knowing how to impart to others. This lady is a teacher of ten years standing, and is a competent teacher indeed. Another member of the faculty who is wielding much influence for good in the school is that popular little teacher, Miss Elsie Carter, a daughter of the Sunflower State, having completed both the city schools of Emporia as well as the State Normal of Kansas, and Mrs. Sawner informed us that Miss Carter had a bright future as an educator. The domestic science department, which is all that could be desired, is under the able management of that excel- THE FIRST WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP EXCELSIOR CLUB LIBRARY, GUTHTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Great credit must be given that tone up Negro womanhood, a excellent woman, Mrs. J. C. Horton who is the founder of the above library, and who has made it one of the best in the country for the race. She has spent her life in helping to leat little woman, Miss Gonzaler Porter, whose early educational training was secured at Omaha, Nehr. Later Miss Porter attended Howard University, and in the year of 1912, the graduated from Fisk University. Aside from being an expert in a domestic science teacher, Miss Porter is also a graduate tailor and knows the end and outs tailoring. The scribe, in his rounds, visited this school and was much impressed with the same and the clock-like precision the way things are carried out. The children are neat in appearance and the department of them is above criticism. Such schools are a credit to the race and two much praise cannot be given Mrs. Sawner. The Superintendent acknowledges that this is one of the best disciplined schools he knows of among both races. The scribe, who found quarters at Hon. and Mrs. G. W. F. Sawner's was made to feel at home, and in their high-class automobile, had a glimpse at Chandler, Davenport and much of the surrounding country. The pleasant time your poor, old newspaper man experienced at this palatial home, and in company with these good people, will hang around him for many moons to come. In the auto party were: Mr. and Mrs. Sawner, the faculty of Douglass school and yours in the Lord. Perhaps we have few men who has done more than Mr. Sawner for the advancement of the race, and is now president of the Springvale Oil and Gas company, and a man who does things. --- The services at the Mount Olive Baptist church were very interesting on Feb. 27th. Rev. William Harrolson, our most able divine graced the rostum and as usual, delivered an able sermon, which was not only instructive, but greatly enjoyed by his hearers. Our correspondents will please note this fact and govern themselves accordingly: It is the purpose of The Plaindealer to give ALL the news as near as possible, and we ask our scribes not to devote all of their space to one church or club, but treat on all happenings in as brief a manner as possible and at the same time tell a correct story. In cases where this rule is not observed, the notes will not appear in these columns.—Manager. --- LEAVENWORTIL KANSAS Through force of circumstances, Mr. B. H. Nowlin, 921 Pottawatomie street was compelled to leave school when he had completed the third grade, so he never experienced the pleasure of being awarded a diploma until the other day when he received one from the International Correspondence schools of Scranton, Pa., for having completed the building foreman's course. For the past year and a half he has devoted not less than fourteen hours of spare time each week to the studying of his lessons. He completed the course with an average grade of 94 per cent. His instructors have complimented him very highly on his good work. What Mr. Nowlin has accomplished in the face of hardships should be an inspiration to others who have had to leave school at an early age. By taking advantage of the opportunity of acquiring knowledge, Mr. Nowlin now holds a good position as the result of his efforts and his desire for success. Mrs. Lizzie Tolliver is still on the sick list The Lincoln school Parent and Teacher's association met Friday --- evening, Feb. 25. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. A. W. Hopkins; Vice-president, Mrs. L. V. Hulm; recording secretary, Mrs. H. Latang; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Leona Hill; treasurer, Mrs. B. J. Washington; director, Prof. W. E. Guy; executive board, Mr. Carl Cohn, Mrs. A. H. Walton, Rev. J. D. Hunter. An interesting program was rendered, which time and space prevents our publishing same. The next meeting will be Friday, March 10th at Morris school auditorium, at which time Prof. J. R. E. Lee of the Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., will deliver an address. Mr. James Cone attended the lec Mr. James Cone attended the lecture at the Shubert theatre Sunday. Bethel Sunday school is growing. Another program will be rendered the second Sunday in March. Mrs. Gertrude March has arranged to have a program on the second Sunday of each month. Correspondents will please take notice and write on one side of paper only.—Manager. Mrs. W. B. Carter entertained the Eastern Star club Wednesday at her residence, 318 Dakota street. A. M. E. CHURCH, PAOLA, KAN The A. M. E. church at this place has purchased an individual communion set, containing thirty-six glasses, silver plated, which was presented to the church by Sister Louise Hersey, Sunday morning, March 5th, our second quarterly meeting. For more than a month Mrs. Hersey has solicited and collected donations, until her efforts were crowned with success, and in the presence of Presiding Elder H. W. King; the pastor, Rev. S. Robinson, and staunch members of the church who voice every good deed done by its members, she had the distinguished honor of presenting this beautiful set. The quarterly meeting was a very successful one along all lines. Presiding Elder King preached three wonderful sermons. Amount raised, $25.82. We paid the presiding elder his full assessment and sent him on his way rejoicing. WHITE CLOUD, KAN. Rev Thomas will conduct the regular services Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Breckinridge and daughter Hattie and Mrs. Mattie Stanley were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Johnson Sunday. Miss Nelle Shoemake of Troy is visiting at the home of Mrs. Jack Botts. The literary meetings are getting more interesting, the result being a larger attendance each time. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Botts visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Todd. Mrs. Amos Stillman is still on the sick list. Mrs. Lulu Foster, who has been ill with pneumonia, is now thought to be recovering. Little Louis Stillman, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is able to be up and about the house. Mrs. Minnie McWilliams and family are moving to the country for the summer. Mrs. Louis Stillman of Kansas City is quite poorly at the honour of her father-in-law, Mr. Amos Stillman. Mrs. Clinta Todd has been indoors the greater part of the winter, being troubled quite a bit with neuralgia. PITTSBURG. KANSAS The Aid Society of Mount Hebron Baptist church is progressing nicely tone up Negro womanhood, and we find special pleasure in presenting the above cut. We know of no move in Oklahoma that is doing more for the race than this one. under the leadership of its most excellent pricedent, Mrs. Lethia Hopkins. The annual report of the treasurer was read Sunday, and besides contributing liberally to the church and charity, they have a balance on hand of $50. Sunday was a high day in Zion at Mount Hebron Baptist church and interesting services were held throughout the day. The Lord's supper was administered and three were added to the church. Mr. Herbert D. Alexander, a porter on the Frisco, spent a few hours in the city Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Alexander. The Aid Society of Mount Hebebron Baptist church met Frilay afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Hester on West Forest avenue, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all present. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. J. D. Alexander with Mr. Foreman as host. Mrs. Jesse Kidd, of Joplin, Mo. who is visiting in Chicago, is expected in the city to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Emma Isane. The people of Pittsburg were greatly shocked Sunday evening when the news spread over the city that Mr. George Hamilton had been seriously injured. He died Monday, after being brought home from Mount Carmel hospital. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Dowing, Feb. 28th, a girl. Mother and baby are doing well. Rev. Moore, of Nowata, arrived Friday. Lucine Henry has been very sick but is convalescent. We hope that she will be able to enter her classes soon. Prince Phillips, of Sapulpa, was the guest of Mr. Elliis Warren, Sunday. Boyd Webber is in the city from Nowata, and will remain with his parents. Mrs. Lillie Adams passed through the city Saturday from Oklahoma City, on route to Blue Jacket to see her sick mother, Mrs. Minnie Childers. Prof. Swain, of Pensacola, was in the city Saturday. A. Rider will be found at the Cobb hotel. W. W. Williamson, of Hulwee, will move the last of the week to Iola, Kansas. J. D. Davis came down from District No. 15. Friday to spend Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Belle Davis. He reports that school is progressing nicely. Mrs. Emma Hardrick was in the city over Sunday with her hubby, Mr. James Hardrick. She is getting along nicely in District No. 21. Dr. W. E. Sudduth, of Coweta, arrived Tuesday and contemplates making Vinita his home again. Mr. Ross, of Neosho Falls, arrived Tuesday for a visit of several days with friends and relatives. Mr. Orr, of Ketchum, was in the city Saturday and reported that his family is much better. Rev. Thomas left Friday for Wagover and expects to return Sunday. He has been called to Nowata to take the Baptist church. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Smith, Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Harper, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Walthal, Tuesday. Mr. John Gamble, the wealthy farmer, has moved to the city, leaving the farm for the boys to look after. Mr. Milton Kenney, of Seneca, is now residing in Hiawatha. Pelletier's SHOWSMEN TO THE MILLS DRY GOODS CO. Shoes! Shoes!! SHOES!!! Manufacturer's surplus stocks spot-cash bought at radically reduced prices Dependable, serviceable shoes of all kinds; shoes for women, for men, for girls, for boys. Hundreds and hundreds of pairs. Plenty in all sizes in most of the lots: This is the largest lot and one of the best va of all. Women's lace style shoes of patent, cloth tops and Cuban heels; all sizes from 35- Women's regular $3.00 shoes $1. for This is the largest lot and one of the best values of all. Woman's face style shoes of patent, with cloth tops and Cuban heels; all sizes from 2 to 5%—Women's regular $3.00 shoes $1.69 for ..... one of the best values shoes of patent, with all sizes from 2 to shoes $1.69 that would sell regu- however, the most of ses. Not all sizes; but tatted—on $1.00 95 black velvet shoes; the met soles and stylish regular $4 $1.95 Children's vicit out and plenty of dren's regular $2 for this great sale MISSES' $2.50 S Misses shoes of every pair guaran plenty of all sizes misses' regular $2 MISSES' SHOES This is a most or dull leather sh all sizes up to 2- YOUTHS' $2.50 Youths' button best dull calfskin, 11½ to 2—youths' for There are shoes in this lot that would sell me larly for as high as $7.00; however, the most them are $3.00 and $3.60 shoes. Not all sizes; rare bargains if you can be fitted—on sale tomorrow..... $1. There are shoes in this lot that would sell regularly for as high as $7.00; however, the most of them are $1.00 and $3.50 shoes. Not all sizes; but rare bargains if you can be fitted—on $1.00 rale tomorrow. Women's Spring weight, black velvet shoes; the lace Gypische style, with street soles and stylish heels—neat, stylish, dressy; regular $4 $1.95 shoes here at Pelleteri's for..... Women's Spring weight, black velvet shoes; lace Gypsie style, with street soles and st. heels—neat, stylish, dressy; regular $1 shoes here at Pelletier's for..... $1. WOMEN'S $3.00 AND $3.50 SHOES—$1.95 In this lot are all styles and all leathers; ton and lace with light weight soles and Cu Louis or low English heels; and there is a line of sizes, too—Women's regular $1.00 and $3.50 shoes for..... In this lot are all styles and all leathers; button and lace with light weight soles and Cuban-Louis or low English heels; and there is a good line of sizes, too—Women's regular $1.95 $3.00 and $3.50 shoes for. INFANTS' 75c SHOES—59c Infants' vici kid shoes, with soft kid uppers and genuine hand-turned soles—infants regular 59c MEN'S WORK SHOP Men's mule skins hellows tongue—plicated at our ver MEN'S $3.00 SHOP Men's work and tanned and elk lea pair guaranteed, men's regular $3. Infants' vici kid shoes, with soft kid uppers genuine hand-turned soles—infants regular 75c shoes in this great sale... Infants' vici kid shoes, with soft kid uppers and genuine hand-turned soles—infants regular The shoes in this great sale... 59c BOYS' $3.00 SHOES—$2.15 Boys' blucher lace or button style shoes of dull or ivory calf; solid leather with Goodyear welt sole; sizes 2½ to 6—boys' regular $3 shoes specially priced for this great sale $2.15 (Men's women's and children's shoes in the Bargain Boys' blucher lace or button style shoes of or ivory calf; solid leather with Goodyear sole; sizes 2½ to 6—boys' regular $3 shoes specially priced for this great sale $2. (Men's women's and children Boys' blucher lace or button style shoes of dull latter with the famous "Flexo' or ivory calf; solid leather with Goodyear welt sizes in all styles—men's re- sale; sizes 2½ to 6—boys' regular $3 shoes specially priced for th shoes specially priced for this great sale $2.15 great sale. (Men's women's and children's shoes in the Bargain Basement) old friends here over Sunday. He expects to return to Omaha, Nebr., Wednesday. He has been with his father, Mr. William Ray, Sr., since December, who has been very sick, but is reported some better at this writing. Miss Lydia Johnson is somewhat improved in health at this writing. Rev I. B. Chiles preached an excellent sermon Sunday. His text was, "A Prayer in Hell." Rev, Thomas Harding and family, of Rock Creek, were in Sunday to attend the funeral of their daughter's baby. Mrs. Nancy Dotch, of Rock Creek, was in town Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Henry Dill, of Kansas City, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Roxie Merritt. Miss Ina Thomas left last week for Ottawa, where she expects to make her home. Mrs. Bertha Allen is suffering form an attack of pneumonia. Rev. J. H. Lee is much improved in health, and was able to attend services one night last week. His wife is almost in a normal condition again. Rev. S. Crawford conducted a six days meeting in Harrisonville last week, which assisted in breaking the ice for a large revival meeting in a few days. Mrs. Lucy Gillium returned Saturday after a six months' stay in Chicago. Master Willie Lee has been quite ill—bordering on pneumonia, but is able to sit up at this writing. Miss Florence Lee has had several serious attacks of facial pneumonia the past week. Mr. A. C Vernon left Tuesday for Kansas City, where he has a job. Miss Beulah Vernon came down from Kansas City and spent Sunday with home folks. She returned Sunday night. Mr. J. R. Elliott is suffering from la grippe. Prof. C. P. Turner was called home Friday to consult about the future operation of his brother. Master Carl Richle is visiting his grandma for a few days. Miss Fannie Elliott is indisposed. The C. W. I. club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. John Lee. Sr. A literary program was THE STORE OF CUORTISY AND SERVICE WOMEN'S $3.00 SHOES-$1.65 WOMEN'S SHOES $1.60 WOMEN'S $4.00 SHOES----$1.95 INFANTS' 75c SHOES-59c BOYS* $3.00 SHOES-$2.15 Little Naoma Baker is very ill with pneumonia. Mr. H. C. Greene resumed his position as chef at the Mattox Cafe, and Mr. Harold Greene is greatly improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Nickleson, of Kansas City, have moved to Iliawatha. Mrs. Fannie Lumb, of Flatt City, Ms., has come to Iliawatha to reside. Mr. Clarence Hughes and Mr. Fleming, of Horton, were guests of Honor of Musses Mayne Greene and Octavia Maxey, Sunday. The services at the A. M. E. church were very well attended as was also the case at the Second Baptist church. The Mothers department of the Second Baptist church, will render an excellent program Sunday, March 12th. Everybody is invited to attend. Miss Ellen Greene read an excellent paper before the Second Baptist Sunday school. A musical program will be the feature at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. The Knights of Tabor lodge in Hiawatha is establishing itself, and we hope that it will be of real service to Mankind. --- COUNCIL, GROVE, KANSAS. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. William Kibble died Saturday morning and was buried Sunday at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. W. H. Merritt and Miss Era Hawkins, were visitors at Americus, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moore. They dined with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lacy Sunday, and returned that evening. Miss Lillie Rice, returned Sunday after visiting her sister, Miss Clara Rice at Emporia since March 2d. Mr. Roy Garrett, of Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding, of Hill Crest Farm, were guests for dinner of Miss Catherine Taylor of Lillewild Farm. Miss Ern Hawkins will give a box social Friday night, March 10th at the A. M. E. church of which she hopes to make a great success. The ladies are to bring boxes which will be auctioned off and the ladies are to treat the gentlemen to ice cream and cake. The Sunday school children and pupils of the public schools will render a program. Ms. William Ray Jr. is visiting Mr. William Ray, jr., is visiting CHILDREN'S $2.00 SHOES-$1.49 Children's viol kid shoes; solid leather throughout and plenty of all sizes from 8½ to 11—children's regular $2.00 shoes priced for this great sale..... $1.49 MISSES' $2.50 SHOES—$1.69 Misses shoes of patent, dull leather or viol kid; every pair guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction; plenty of all sizes from 11½ to 2—misses' regular $2.50 shoes on sale..... $1.69 MISSES' SHOES—$1.13 This is a most exceptional value; misses' patent or dull leather shoes, with cloth tops; all sizes up to 2—on sale..... $1.13 YOUTHS' $2.50 SHOES—$1.85 Youths' button or blucher lace style shoes of best dull calfskin, with Goodyear welt soles; sizes 11½ to 2—youths' $2.50 shoes for..... $1.85 Men's mule skin shoes, with full double soles and bellows tongue—shoes that cannot be duplicated at our very low price of.....1.95 MEN'S $3.00 SHOES—$2.45 Men's work and dress shoes of guamotal, chrome tanned and elk leathers, with solid oak poles; every pair guaranteed, and plenty of all sizes—2.45 men's regular $3.00 shoes on sale..... MEN'S $3 50 SHOES—$2 98 Men's dress shoes; button, blucher or English lace style of gunmetal, ivory calf or vicid hat, the latter with the famous "Flexo" soles; plenty of all sizes in all styles—men's regular $3.80 dress shoes specially priced for this great sale 2.98 HARRISONVILLE, MO. kid shoes; solid leather through- of all sizes from 8% to 11—child 2.00 shoes priced $1.49 sale.....$1.49 SHOES—$1.69 of patent, dull leather or vici kid; anteed to give perfect satisfaction; from 11% to 2—$1.69 $2.50 shoes on sale.....$1.13 at exceptional value; missen' patent shoes, with cloth tops; $1.13 2-on sale.....$1.13 SHOES—$1.85 on or blucher lace style shoes of on, with Goodyear welt sales; sizes 's $2.50 shoes $1.85 SHOES—$1.95 in shoes, with full double soles and shoes that cannot be du- very low price of.....1.95 d dress shoes of guametal, chrome feathers, with solid oak soles; every and plenty of all sizes— 3.00 shoes on sale.....2.45 HOES—$2.98 shoes; button, blucher or English ametal, ivory calf or viol mid, the famous "Flexo" soles; plenty of all es—men's regular $3.80 dress priced for this.....2.98 (in Basement) the feature of the evening. Miss Winnafred A. Davidson held the attention of the club throughout with some of her happy, pleasing recitals and especially when she presents, "I Cannot Turn the Key" and "My Boy Outside." Miss Annie B. Jacobs was also at home and handled "Lincoln's Carvee" in a versatile manner. The president treated the members to a variety of spicy clippings. After the program, Mrs. Lee showed herself a delightful hostess by serving a most elegant two-course luncheon, which consisted of chicken salad on lettuce leaves; salmon loaf, bread and Sutter sandwiches, pickled spring boots and delicious coffee. Miss Florence Lee displayed a deal of art in building the club cake in orange and white and her carmel cake and cream were exquisite. STERLING. KAN. Mr. Gus Stewart and wife, Mrs. Ethel White Stewart, were in our city over Sunday. They were accompanied by Miss Myrtle White, the bride's sister. It being their first trip to the grooms' home since they were married, a very pleasant visit was enjoyed. They are at home in Hutchinson. On the 17th of March there will be a box supper at the home of Mrs. Alonzo Williams for the benefit of the Forum. All are welcome. The Blind Boone Concert Co. appeared at the opera house on the 8th. On account of illness and bad weather on the 2nd the meeting of the Booker Washington Club was potsponed. We look for a good meeting on the 9th. Those on the sick list are: Miss Letha Stewart, Mrs. Chas. Coleman and Mrs. Lumraie Adams. All are recovering nicely from la grippe. We are certainly enjoying some beautiful weather at present. Miss Beasley, who has been employed at the Sterling hospital, has resigned. MY CANDY SHOP, 12th and Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone 4866 East—Home phone 4213 East This is the place to buy first class candies, fruit, ice cream and soda water. Give this place a call—Adv Read The Plaindealer continually. ... renee ee ee en nee I ET IT RE SIR ETS TENE REE - See ; gro’s toll. 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RAVEMMAN « . ‘Traveling Ageat| leaders everywhere to see to i; that Bischargns in $|U"EC oUF People to talse gardens, e a state Exch e ———SUnechIPTION EATER |Our people get the kind of educa: l24HOURS culdivete orchards, ralse all kinds of : ang One Teer sceetese sans 160 }tion that will make them honest, ine Teternnrunie 9 | Poultry, ralse the best available Be ete Ip dustrious, and law-abiding citizens, re fa) breeds of hogs, cattle and horses, 400 Minnesot® Ave., Kansas City, Kas. oe ee | “We unhesitatingly go on record mir tfettes providing an abundance of food and ADVERTISING "RATES, FEE MONTU.|tayoring the following improve PIGTATREAS | feedstett, and thereby avold paying] We soliclt the best houses for Colored people—Pay us $25 to ee | ments: [high prices for what may be easily and ¥ ell AW $8 to $1 per month for three or four years, Masered at the Tostettice, at ureotts| | “To fmprove and beautify our tne ae lw of feereesilon be: raised at home, well give you a house. Boneas, ae - “_ [homes, establish and foster better!" agitated in in uls, Mo.,! For the man whose meat hangs eee oir nese rattle ttae aaeae "Byerue| Churches and schools, and counten- ny pe ealet thas ae Tag 16 but In another’s smokehouse, whose corn GOOD FARMS IN OKLA, COLO., MO, KANS.,, AND IOWA Topene, Kanses. Money cent by Bzpress,/ance only that leadership that shows} ‘ne fruit of evil mi politicians} is in another's crib, and who by go- 200 Propositions to Select from—“It’; fig paths Moar Order ot Hegtstered Le tits mental, moral and spiritual ad-| and demagogues whose hixhest am-fing in debt eats up his crop before] Than it is eS Rent.” m—It's Cheaper to Buy the sender, equacy for substantial progress. bition seems to be to ena! and pro-|he makes it; ia not a free citizen, Whee ibe attention @f The Fisiadeser| “We condemn the illegal sale of|™Mulgate such laws as will tend tol put is beimg gradually cruckfied $1] mmm Fa Called te aay leita areas of facts !5] sniritous liquors, and we pledge our|Tob the Negro of every vestige of/the gallng chains of slavery. te coterans, ote aby error ein cheers manhood and ferce him to abandon ty sag men ee inibes soerection wil coer oupnere te the omieets of the law 3 all self-respect et thi ie fe tae corre-| give information and otherwise ai 2 as atsoever things mean substan:, Hees, aiSin Lot be publisted. Ih, belnping to the courte of dustice| We challenge tho right and jus-|<in) raco progress’) whatsoever Kianfarw & UW AaRk , All obituaries under ten lines we charge for at the rate of 10 cents pee line; all ever ten lines, 5c per line. The seme charge applies to weddings amd all long articles per- taining te church or secial affairs, Where it takes one celumn for an article we charge Se per line. We do not publi any long articles about ang one person er thing un- less they are pald fer, and our cor- respondents are hereby notified to send their news in short squibs. Anyone that desires long space, the correspondents are instructed to collect from accerding to the above tule. &tx oc scren words to the line, ih BENTON HITS PACKERS, Otis L. Benton, prominent banker ef Oberlin, made a short talk be- fore the meeting adjourned. Mr. Benton said in part: “The five stock industry is the greatest resource of our state and should be protected in the most per- fect manner, The farmer and his boys and girls who raise the cattle and the cern to feed them are enti- tlad to « free and open market st the packing house centers for the products of the sol, The great work and the duty of the Kansas Cattlemen's Association is to ure every vmcans at their command to see to it that our farmers, one and all receive a square deal, When the cattle feeder is forced to accept a price for his finished product that causes serious loss, and he is un- able to send his children to college, unable to give them the comforts of life to which they are entitled, it is an imposition upon this great pro- ducing class, our very best pro- ple, the emall farmer, that should be remedied im a prompt and no uncer- tain manner. “In my judgment a publicity cam- paign should be inaugurated. If the 12,000 eligible to membership in this state were invited to join this association and become active mem- bers at $2 annual dues, the next time the president and secretary of thia association go to Chicago for a conference, the packers will sit up and take notice. “I wae greatly pleased at the an- nual address of President Tod. He is a men who calla a spade a spade, and I should like to have his ad- dress published broadcast and read by every farmer and cattleman in our beloved state of Kansas” Mr, Benton mado a motion to have President Tod's address given wide publicity, which carried unanl- mousty.—Wichita Daily Stockman, February 9, 1916, THNNESSHE FARMERS HOLD ‘A PROFITABLE MEETING Jacksen, Tenan., Feb, 29,—Al the Lane College Farmers’ Confer. ence held bere last week, Prof, G, H. Porter presented the following decharation of principles which was enthusiastically adopted by the con: ference: “We note with much satisfaction the continued progress and rapid strides 50 raany of our people are making along aH lines of human en: deavor; aad we can see the hand of providence as the purpose of God upfolds itself in the development ot airate bong oppressed and despised. ‘We rejoice in the many signal vic- tories which we, as freemen, have won in the brief semi-century of ous race history. “Starting with practically nothing just fitty years ago, today we own more than $710,000,000 worth of Property iv the South; 267,000 Ne- groes own their own farma and these feems represent an aggregate of more thar 2.000000 acrex of average soils, While we rejoice in the opportusities that have come tc us with emancipation, we recognize that complete freedom can come tc us only as we gain the knowledge that will fit us to grasp and use these opportunities well, “We recognize that in apite of the pregress that has been made, toc many of our people are atill mortgage-slaves; too many are still prey te the sharks that plan t build their fortunes from the Ne The $.6. Adams Stamp and Stationery Co., Gives large or small orders thesame care and attention. We've made the auto tags for the State of Kansas four successive years. Save money by getting figures on things in our line before looking elsewhere. | 5. 6 Adams Stamp and | Stationery Co., St. Louis, Mo. Boas, French Plumes, Pom Pons ard Fancy Feathers Made From Old Plumes. H ats TncHOnNS. Cleaned and ee SULANS..... . «.e-Blocked, y AN EARLY INQUIRY WILL BE APPRECIATED. The Woillard Hat and Feather Shop. 1021 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Write for information Home Phone Main 6681. Bell Phone Maia 312. Gordon Cash Grocery S. F. GORDON, Proprietor —A COMPLETE LINE 0F— Staple and Fancy Groceries, Country Produce, Hay Feed, Etc., at Right Prices | PHONE 906-—-FREE DELIVERY 12 AVE., A, LAWTON, OKLA. Mention to the Grocer That Hereafter You Want The Flour Of the Hour Comes from better wheat. Milled better. “Cooks up” better. Taste better. And cettainly is better from every standpoint. 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Kansas City, U.S. A. gro’s toll, There io too much pov: erty—too much ignorance— and tot much crime among our people. “We, therefore, urge upon our leaders everywhere to see to i; that our people get the kind of educa: tion that will make them honest, in- dustrious, and law-abiding citizens, “We unhesitatingly go on record favoring the following improve ments: “To [mprove and beautify our homes, establish and foster better churches and achools, and counten- ance only that leadership that shows its mental, moral and spiritual ad- equacy for substantial progress. “We condemn the illegal sale of spiritous liquora, and we pledge our suppore to the officers of the law to give information and otherwise aid in bringing to the courts of justice: any and all persons we may know | to be guilty of said crime. “We register our protest apatiat reermeme, ante 4 om Cate rataneeuity 5 OR MRR nacre nt ek Siem, Minin cS as. | Wee < Py Ss aed te kato ta ae Boe tei enes| 39 i Sot eergutce are SP Ee ONES, inecaeas ier They aura wet nay Te tats the feet hate EAS Beresinvewens bid ni B ocsiprery cioaus a cult okies. Don't let some fake Kini Remover foo ‘you, You really can't straighten jour tur wnt ie nice and Jong. That's whut EXELENTO QUININE POMADS - doen, removes. jeeis the Root: of thefiais, end erakes Ie srow fone, ect andailky, After using 1 = few times vou eentell the dilference, and afters ltue while It wilt bono protty and Jong that you cans it up any way you want to, 3f Exelento don't do as wo elatro, we will fivezeu your money beels. Try = box, 266 7 mailon receipt of stamps or coin, AGENTS WANTED EVERYWEERS. Writefer particulars. Esclests Medicine Con. Atlante, Ce, Rolleves CATARRH of ss BLADDER SU ALO ceo the proposed law of segregation be ing agitated in Salnt Louls, Mo. and we Insist that such a law is bu the fruit of evil minded politician and demagogues whose highest ani bition seems to be to ena! and pro mulgate such laws as will tend t rob the Negro of every vestige o! manhood and ferce him to abandor all self-respect. We challenge the right and jus: tice in the present managerial prac tices of our government In spending thousands of dollars annuall to in. crease the efficiency of the south ern farmers, not one dollar of which {s directed to ald the Negro farmer who has been the burden bearer— the real producer—in this southland for almost three hundred ycara, We deplore the fact that moboc- racy in recent yeara haa been on the increase, instead, as we had hoped, on the wane, and while we commend our government in sending marines to Mexico in the interest of humanity and cabling her protests across the waters to guard the rghis of Americans in belligerent territory, we suggest that our own government would he more consist- ent in the eyes of the world and more nearly just in the right of God whom she claims to serve, if rhe would adopt some plan, concentrate her efforts and bestir herself to give humane protection to the wronged, humble, defenselers Negroes living in her own borders, We endorse county fairs and pledge our influence and personal efforts to make these essential or- ganizations educational, inspiration- al and helpful to our several com:- munities. The home fs the unit of civiliza- tion. In more emphatic terms we urge our people to ralse gardens, cultivate orchards, ralee all kinds of poultry, ralae the best available breeds of hogs, cattle and horses, providing an abundance of food and feedstuff, and thereby avoid paying high prices for what may be easily raised at home, For the man whose meat hangs In another’s smokehouse, whose corn fs In another's erib, and who by go- ing in debt eats up his crop before he makes it, {a not a free citizen, but Js being gradually crucified in the gallng chains of slavery. Finally: Whatsoever things mean substan- tial race progresa’y whatsoever things tend toward a higher finan- cial, intellectual, moral and spiritual plane of tiving; whatsoever things are good; whatsocwr things are noble; whatsoever things are true; whatsoever things are Just, Te it known that Lane College Farmers’ Conference stands for those things. 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The old ham boiling In the water and the grease, And the corn bread baking in the oven beneath The chickens outside cackling in the barn But nothing wont suit like o ham- ibone form, When you boil the old Ham done, When ou put it in a pot and boil it done, Its the sweetest meat under the sun, When you put it in a pit and bar- beeue it right Its all meats for appetite. Pork chop Is good for a morning change, But a Hambone {s better for a longer Tange; Turkey is good on a certain day, But a Hambone ia better to stick and stay When you boll the old Ham done. Preachers like chicken but confess, That a Ham boiled done beats a tough chicken dress Dont care nothing about pork and peans, Just give me the Ham with the fat and the leans When you boil the old Ham done. 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Hot cup of coffee and a Ham boiled done Lays close to the ribs from sun to bur Dont care whether I got bread or not Just give me the Ham right out of the pot, Dont care nothing about the pork chop greasy Just give me the Ham, I’m living easy Dont care nothing about cranberry sauce, Just give me the Ham at any cost. | S$ “Robinson, Paola, Kamsas. | Made Here at Home : For You. e Kansas City e BakingPowder (THE YELLOW CAN) 10c, 25c and 80c a can YOUR GROCER SELLS IT. No food will be as light, sweet and digestible, entirely free from all tar- tarle acids, none but the best mate- rials used and carefully selected with core greatest care, Is guaranteed by the Kansas City Baking cobpany under the pure food and qrug act of June 30, 1906. "Buttered side down again, Dick Bustle." ```markdown ``` Mr. Cannon at 1017 Washington street is quite ill. Best chill in town at Abbott's cafe 308 Kansas avenue. Mrs. James Johnson is suffering from an attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. Idella Wade, 2004 Kansas Ave, is suffering from a sprained ankle. ```markdown ``` We would like for all of our Topeka subscribers to prepare ta meet Mrs. Smith our collector when she calls. ```markdown ``` FOR RENT OR SALE-4 room house, between 21st and 22d on Jefferson St., Pierce's Add. Call 4849 K1. --- Mrs. Jason Smith, of North Topeka, is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smith, 140 Emmett street. --- Miss Emma Ellene Cooper, one of the popular teachers at Monroe school has been absent from her post of duty on account of illness. --- All persons writing this office for information and expecting a reply, are requested to enclose postage stamp, or there is nothing doing in the reply line. ```markdown ``` Mr. D. C. Phillips, of North Topeka, was an agreeable caller at this office one day this week and made us happy by squaring up for his subscription. Let others follow Bro. Phillips' excellent example. ```markdown ``` The young ladies' Bible class of Shiloh Baptist church have changed their meeting night from Tuesday o Wednesday of each week. The class is progressing nicely under the able and efficient leadership of Miss Gertrude Solomon. --- Miss Mary and Mr. Fred Todd, of Leavenworth are spending a few days in the city the guests of their sister and brother, Mrs. Charles Caldwell and Mr. William Todd. They were pleasant callers at this office one day this week. ```markdown ``` Rev. Charles Stewart, correspondent of the Associated Press and lecturer, was in Topcka Wednesday and lectured at Shiloh Baptist to women only in the afternoon and to a large audience at night. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. John M. Wright. ```markdown ``` We neglected to mention the hospitality extended the visitors who went to Carbondale last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Epp Love. We must say that the colored citizens of that place are very generous and kind and always love to make it pleasant for visitors. --- Spring is opening up and we have it from a very reliable source that our esteemed friend, Col. John M. Brown, who resides near the Reform school on his own nice, big, well stocked farm, is preparing to outstrip all former efforts. Long ways from South America? ```markdown ``` Attorney Paul Jones is handling a civil suit against the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, a fraternal insurance order for Dr. W. E. Jackson. While Mr. Jones does not work at the "trade" very often because he does not like it, he is some lawyer and can deliver the goods. --- Rev. E. C. Morris, who was elected president of one of the factions of the National Baptist Convention, has consented to withdraw if by so doing it will cement the differences and bring peace to the Convention. It now remains for the Boyd faction to act. --- The Parent-Teachers league of Pierce's addition is progressing nicely. The chief aim at present is to obtain pictures for the school and Prof. Carter has promised the gift of a Booker T. Washington picture. Mrs. White read a paper on "Character Building," which was hearly received. --- Mr. N. C. Aldridge, formerly of Junction City, is now a resident of Emporia, Lyon county, R. R. 4. We were surprised to note that he had moved from Junction City where he lived for so many years and stood so highly in the community. He is a progressive citizen and we commend him to the citizens of Lyon county. He and his wife are industrious and fine people and as such will always be found. --- FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Closing out square pianos and organs, ice boxes, wardrobes, beds, springs, etc. Make an offer. Also a large iron frame for awning cheap. 116 E. 6th, upstairs. --- Mr. Harry Abbott, the efficient manager of the Apex Theater, called at this office one day this week and left a job of printing for the Y. M. C. A., of which he is an officer. Mr. Abbott is an enterprising young man and recently opened a cafe at 308 Kansas avenue. --- WANTED—A SHOEMAKER A fine opportunity for a man who knows his business as a shoemaker and one who can repair and mend shoes. Write James A. Counts, 118 West Seventh St., Junction City, Kan. Mr. Colored Man, if you can deliver the goods now is your opportunity.—Adv. --- The Jolly Twelve Crochet club met at the home of Mrs. Fred Douglas, Saturday afternoon and elected officers: Mrs. Clark, president; Mrs. Oliver, secretary; Mrs. Douglas, treasurer; Mrs. Cowan, chaplain; Mrs. Mayhew, reporter. They will meet with Mrs. Clark, Saturday, March 11, at 1402 Tyler stict. 展 讲 讲 Mrs. S. F. Malone, city welfare worker has just completed another successful month and submitted a report of sixty-five cases handled. She was kept very busy during the past month, but feels highly elated over what she has accomplished. Mrs. Malone says there is a great improvement in most of her cases especially among the girls. ```markdown ``` Mr. Charles Wolff, president of the Wolffe Packing Co., and wife are spending a few weeks in California. Mr. Wolff is one of the leading packers of America and has built his business up to such enormous porportions that cre many moons they will have to seek more ground upon which to build. He has many good, warm friends who admire his great ability. ```markdown ``` The Internos Club was entertained by Mrs. Eagleson and Winifred Buckner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Eagleson, 1430 Monroe street. The club received a vtry interesting talk from each member. The evening was very pleasantly spent.—Miss Stuart, President; Miss Jenkins, Secretary; Miss Pennem, Treasurer; F. E. Martin, Rtorder. --- The Young Matrons' Study club were royally entertained at the comfortable home of Mrs. Thomas Bright in North Topeka, Wednesday afternoon, and all who were so fortunate as to 'e present are delighted to have been there. After the routine of business, the hostess served an appetizing luncheon which was keenly relished. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Fred. Buckner, 1421 Quincy street. --- The funeral of Bro. Franklin Glass, March 8th. A number of members from the above named lodge attended, among whom were: Mr. J. F. Brock, acting W. M.; Mr. W. E. Bacon, acting S. W.; T. F. Bright, acting J. W.; Mr. J. M. Johnson, Chaplain and Mr. Samuel Hanks, Tyler, and many other friends of the family, namely, Mr. H. Hunter, W. Benning, Mrs. W. McClain, Mrs. Jack Face and Mrs. C. C. Daniels. --- Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, left one day this week for points in the East. Rev. Fishback is field secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, an upright Christian gentleman, and one of the most prominent and influential ministers of the Baptist church. He has labored long and accomplished much for the furtherance of the gospel and betterment of mankind. He is now working to bring about peace and harmony for the National Baptist Convention. --- Mrs. H. Bradshaw, 723 Locust street, proved a charming hostess to the Shamnock Art club Tuesday afternoon at her well appointed home. She was ably assisted by her daughter, Miss Mattle, who proved her skill in domestic science by preparing and serving a luncheon that was so palatable and good that the ladies declared that Miss Mattle could prepare all future spreads were it in their power to have her do so. The meeting was very interesting indeed and the afternoon was pleasantly and profitably spent. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Cooper, on Filmore street. ```markdown ``` Furnished rooms with modern conveniences, 1815 Van Buren St. A pretty home wedding was solemnized one evening last week at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. R. Hightower, 932 Spruce street, when the Rev. C. G. Fishback, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church pronounced the words that united Miss Mary Taylor and Mr. Thomas Allen in holy wedlock. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the immediate families of the contracting parties being present. The house was decorated with care and taste for the occasion and in keeping with the delicious spread that followed. The bride was born and reared in Topekn, and educated in the public schools, and is well and favorably known, coming as she does from one of the best families in the state. She is quiet, modest and unassuming and in every way qualified to preside over a home. She has been well raised and her mother taught her to preside with all the efficiency and graces of a queen in drawing room or kitchen. Mrs. Allen knows how to do things and will make a splendid wife. The groom is also a native Topekan having resided here all of his life. He is a laundryman by profession and for years has held a reliable position at the "U-V" one of the largest laundries in the state. He is honest, upright and industrious and will make an ideal husband. Mr. and Mrs. Allen immediately went to housekeeping in their own home, 932 College avenue, where they will be pleased to meet and greet their friends. The Plaindealer joins in wishing the happy youngsters a pleasant voyage through life. ```markdown ``` BOOKER T. WASHINGTON left to the world two masterpieces, Tuskegee Institute and his Autobiography, "Washington's Own Story of His Life and Work," of which we are the publishers. The Authentic Edition, 512 pages, 48 illustrations, bound in cloth, $1.25, postpaid. Money back if not O. K. AGENTS WANTED everywhere. Profits $10 per day. Large sample book and portrait, 12x16 inches suitable for framing, FREE. Send 12c to cover postage. Best terms and Best service. Write nearest office.-J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Vfg. Publishers, Atlanta, Ga. Dept. 27; Naperville, Ill., Dept. 27. Let The Plaindealer tell you the news of the race that happens is this broad land of ours. (First Published in The Topchia Plaindealer, Feb. 25, 1916. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 89. In the matter of the Estate of Richard Orr, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of February, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrate of Shawnee County, deceased. tor of the estate of Richard Orr, All praties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. E. RIDLEY, Administrator. PARTNER WANTED-If you care to learn a professional trade and can invest $250.00 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 in 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 ATE'S DRY CLEANING WORKS 857 Pearl St., Springfield, Md. NOTICE To the Executive Board of the Kansas Branch of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. The executive board will meet at the home of Sister Pauline Woodfolk, 823 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan., March 23, 1916. We hope all members will be able to attend. Each one is asked to bring or send in a motto, watchword, and a subject for a paper, so we can arrange our program for the convention, which meets in Junction City next July. Praying that the Lord will bless our meeting and that we may have a glorious year for missions, I am, You're for missions. MRS. T. W. GREENE. JR. State President. Parsons, Kansas. A. a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. Under the auspices of Mr. John M. Dorsey, chairman of the social committee of the B. Y. P. U. and choir of the Third Baptist church, the following program will be rendered, Thursday night, March 16: Opening Song...By the Congregaton Invocation ..... Rev. W. W. Ewing Piano Solo...Miss Rita Dandridge Recital.....Miss Rebecca Jackson Vocal Solo.....Miss Lottle Dunn Paper.....Miss Willene Wood Instrumental Solo..... Miss Evalyn Thomas Vocal Solo.....Mr. J. C. Clemmons Recital.....Mr. John M. Dosey Vocal Solo.....Miss Minncola Murphey Instrumental Solo.....Miss Minnie Hoe Vocal Solo.....Mr. Floyd Ewing Closing Song.....By the Choir In connection with the program will be a "Popular Lady Contest." Come out and enjoy a rare treat. Admission 10c and 5c. The Indies of the Junior Stewardess Board of St. John A. M. E. church will have what is known as "Pew Day," Sunday afternoon, March 12, 1916. An excellent program will be rendered by some of the best talent in the city, after which an offering of ten cents will be taken for the benefit of this department. All are invited to come and bring their friends.—Mrs. Bertha Smith, president; Mrs. Calla Pace, secretary. of Eckridge, who was a member of Euclid Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., of Topeka, was held in Eckridge, NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS IN ST. LOUIS, MO., ALTON AND GODFREY, ILL—Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of The Plaindealer will be in your city during this next week collecting subscriptions and soliciting new business for the paper. Please read and govern yourselves accordingly. A. B. H. I. MUNROE CANDIDATE FOR County Clerk. Was at one time Deputy County Clerk during the administration of Dr. Newman and M. Snatbunger. For many years a friend of this paper. Dr. Grayson Says: "The Great Hindoo Herb Blood Tonic will cure—Kidney, Liver, Lung and Rheumatism troubles. It will purify your blood and build your system up completely. It is a woman's friend, and will give vigor to weak men. This Great Hindoo Blood Tonic will be sent to any address or receipt of $1.00 per bottle, and 15c extra for postage. Editor Nick Chiles left Thursday for St. Louis, Mo. Mr. George Harris of East Hill is ill with la grippe. Mrs. Lizzle Wear, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving. Mrs. Rosa Jackson, who has been sick for the past six weeks, is improving slowly. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` The Oriental Art Club will meet with Mrs. M. Young Alexander, 816 Clay, on Thursday, March 16. --- Mrs. II. L. Edmonds, on Lane street, who has been on the sick list all winter, is now rapidly improving. --- Miss Ole Murphy is the new collector for The Plaindealer. Please be ready to pay your subscription when she calls. ```markdown ``` Miss Mattle L. Bradshaw attended the executive board meeting of the Kaw Valley District Baptist Young People's Union at Argentine last week. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Cleveland Murphy, Thirteenth and Chandler, is the mother of a bouncing leap year baby boy, born February 29. The father was murdered by Kansas City police a few months ago. --- The City B. Y. P. U. will meet Sunday at 2:30 p. m. with Shiloh. The feature of the meeting will be a debate on "The Church of Yesterday and the Church of Today." You are invited. . Sunday, March 10, Mr. John M. Dorssey will read a paper on "The Two Great Commandments" at the B. Y. P. U. of the Third Baptist church. This paper promises as much, if not more, interest, as "The Christian's Duty" or "That Easy Road to Heaven." These papers have aroused much thought and caused much study. ```markdown ``` The Child Welfare Club held a delightful and interesting meeting. Mrs. T. P. Martin gave a very instructive talk on "The Care of Babies." For the afternoon of March 16 the club has arranged for a baby examination at St. John A. M. E. church. Some of our leading doctors will assist. Mothers of babies are invited. ```markdown ``` An interesting program was rendered at Shiloh B. Y. P. U., Sunday evening, a special feature of which were the two selections by the Boys' Glee club, which is composed of some of the leading young men, and best singers of the Topeka High school, and ranks in a class with the other musical organizations of that institution. After the program Miss Ruby McKnight on behalf of the Union presented the pastor, Rev C. G. Fishback with a book of fifty street, car tickets as a token of appreciation from the young people. HALL'S Cash Grocery. 1307 E. FIRST ST., Cheapest and Best Place in the City to Purchase Everything in the Way of Groceries Phone Walnut 3193 Oklahoma City (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer January 28, 1916.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary A. Haynes, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas A. Haynes, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION 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 County, Kansas, in the above entitled cause, and that the petition in said suit was on the 25th day of January, 1916, filed in the office of the Clark 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 said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against 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. Hot chile and short orders at all hours at Abbott's New Cafe, 308 Kansas avenue. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. Made to your measure unit and fit to your order from the finest cloth. You will buy a better suit, will not rent a cent, supply you your space a time to dress. It is easy and pleas- able. You can make $5 to $10 a Day by wearing our well-lined shirt and skirt. You can wear a longer shirt, more stretch. Write guide for neww clothes, an up-to-date tape lug, include press & how to start. All Free! Even if you be no agent, get the offer on a suit for your Just to advertise on. We were a good hurricane survivor. We have a good Paragon Tailoring Co. Dept 333 INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. A. Pease have purchased a beautiful new "Overland" car. Mrs. Ira Fields is up and around again after many weeks illness. The formal opening of the Mule Street Baptist church will be held the second Sunday in March. Mr. H. Staten left Wednesday for his home in Cripple Creek, Colo. Miss Lillian Adams was called to Joplin, Mo., last week on account of the death of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. A. Garland and little son, are preparing to go to Nebraska to make their future home. Mrs. G. Barker, of Kansas City, came home Sunday to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. R. Pruitt. Mrs. W. Plinkes has as her house guests, Mrs. W. Everett and Miss L. Jones of Bartlesville, Okla. Mrs. I. Montgomery, of Tulsa, is visiting relatives and friends in the city this week. Miss Ollie Garrett is having her voice trained by one of the leading artists of Independence. Miss Garrett has a beautiful soprano voice, and expects to enter the theatrical profession. We are all sorrow to learn of the death of Mrs. Dora Walker, which occurred Friday evening at her home, 1305 West Cottonwood street. She is survived by her husband and one small child, her mother, Mrs. Nancy Wilson and two sisters, all of whom reside in this city. PHYSICIANS AND BURGEONS. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special diseases. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon. 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265 ..Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. ...3 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 every ing. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office 72 Kansas Ave.-Tl. 3987. Res. 1988 Monroe St.-Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 2 to 6 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 832 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 R. 2. Tel. 774 Res.—774 Ring R. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office: 834 Kansas Av., over Gibberd Drug Store, across from Threed Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day—Res. 1585 Van Buren St. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Give ... Satisfaction. ... 532 Kansas Av. Phone 1422 Mrs. L. B. Corbett L. Z. Young THE ROYAL PALACE Wewoka. - Oklahoma We carry a complete line of goods, notions, etc, and our prices are "cheaper than the cheapest." A complete line of ready-made garments, up-to-date hats, etc. The tailoring department is prepared to do high class work for both ladies and men. Call and look over our stock YOUNG & CORBETT, Proprietors --- Lee-Warren Milling Co., Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. Whcitlok Br 216 EAST I one of the Best Places in the REMEMBER EAST DOUGLAS AVE Trolley To One of the most delightful ride TROLLEY LINE between Kansas road runs through beautiful and by the door of the State Penitentiary Coldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, prisons and many other important Cars leave Kansas City every 20 to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas day eight; last car leaves at 12 Cars leaves Leavenworth, Kansas m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-W Ah, there's Swe Just one thing required deliciousness of Meadow It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over 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 when can always buy it at a rear from pasteurized cream. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY Nok Bros. Ma- 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. Best Places in the City to Do Your REMEMBER THE NUMBER. DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA Key To Kansas most delightful rides in the State of Kans- ME between Kansas City and Leavenworth high beautiful and picturesque country. the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal any other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour at car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the h p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights o'clock midnight. Kansas City-Western Railway Here's Sweetness, Ma- ing required to convince you of Meadow-Gold Butter that's going into hundred times all over the country. that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter high priced. Meadow-Gold "like some butters. You settle down to using it regular always get it when you want it buy it at a reasonable price. M ed cream. Send us your order to CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPE DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO, TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Whcitlok Bros. Market, 216 EAST DOUGLASS AVE. one of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing. REMEMBER THE NUMBER. EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WOLLEY 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 persons and many other important sight-seeing places. Car₃ 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. Car₄ 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. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. PAOLA, KANSAS. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder King preached two very able sermons. This has been a successful quarter. for Oklahoma City and Muskogee. Rev. W. M. Tucker has returned home from Okmulgee. Mrs. Elvira Byrd left Tuesday evening for Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Ann Hadley is still on the sick list Mrs. Rosa Goins, of Stapleton, Nebr., and sister, Mrs. Mayne Newton, of Kansas City, spent last week with their aunt, Mrs. Albert Adams and their grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Robinson. Mrs. Goins has taken up a claim near Tyron, Nebr. Mrs. Emma Lowry, who has been suffering from rheumatism for the past three weeks is improving. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. English, one of our young married couples, have purchased a home on Mulberry street in the west part of the city. Mrs. Neely Robinson, who underwent an operation recently is improving. We wish her a speedy recovery Rev. J. S. Henderson and wife and Mrs. L. S. Brown left Tuesday os. Market DOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. E. WICHITA, KANSAS Kansas City Males in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military at sight-seeing places. Hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. except Satur- o'clock midnight. Hours, every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam To convince you of the low-Gold Butter. Try it, ing into hundreds of thou- the country. City, fine-flavored Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. for Oklahoma City and Muskogee. Rev. W. M. Tucker has returned home from Okmuglee. Mrs. Elvira Byrd left Tuesday evening for Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Ann Hadley is still on the sick list The L. H. Club's meetings are held Wednesday and Friday evenings. Invitations are out for a spring hall at Dreamland Hull, Thursday night, under the auspices of Messrs. Ernest Moore and Clarence Jones. Mrs. Shannon departed into the higher life Thursday night at her home on South Shepard street. Remains were shipped to Texas for burial. Mrs. M. Hill was hostess to the Ladies' Aid of the Christian church Friday afternoon. Twenty-one members and five visitors were present. After business was over a dainty repast was served, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Henry Blackmall's, on Dakota avenue. Rev. II. II. Williams and Walter Harris spent Sunday in Anadarko. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Fred Alvis, of 1007 Sherman street, assisted by Mrs., Fred Tillman, delightfully entertained Saturday afternoon, March 4, from 2 till 5 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. India Butler of Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Alvis' invited guests were principally the pastors of the city and their wives, namely: Rev. W. H. Young and wife, Rev. A. E. Rankin and wife, Rev. J. H. McAllister and wife, Rev. J. S. Dorsey and wife, including Miss Clara Nuttall and a few others. The afternoon was all too quickly spent in pleasant conversation, guessing games, etc. Miss Clara Nuttall was the successful competitor, winning a lovely hand-painted plate. At the close of the afternoon dainty refreshments were served and Mrs. Alvis was complimented by all present as being an ideal entertainer. After the elapse of several meetings during the very inclement weather the L. II. Club will convene at the residence of Miss Edwina H. Smith, 1005 Sherman street, Saturday afternoon, March 11. Miss Geneva Q. Vicekris, president; Miss Edyth M. Young, secretary; Miss Edwina H. Smith, treasurer; Miss Doris D. Cooper, musician. The second grade pupils of Lincoln high school, under the instruction of their very amiable and efficient teacher, Miss Edyth M. Young, have been engaged in an eight weeks spelling contest. Esther Boxkillion, Luvenin Higgs, Mary Agnes Irvin were awarded prizes as the champion spellers among the girls. Bradfield Farris alone won the prize over the boys as the champion speller. We regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bagley lost their little son, William Moner Bagley, who was just two weeks old. Devotional exercises are held on the first Friday in every month by the high school students. The Woman's Musical and Literary club, after the postponement of about three meetings, resumed its regular meetings and work March 3 at the hospitable and lovely home of Mrs. Chas. Long, on Rogers avenue. The president, Mrs. Maggie Bostic, called the club to order. Roll call was answered with quotations from Tennyson, the hostess, Mrs. Fannie Long, receiving honor for the best quotation. Short and appreciated talks were made by Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett, Mrs. Henry Bedell, Mrs. Harry Thornton and Mrs. India Butler of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Pearl Thomason, and all were highly pleased to meet Mrs. M. E. Dorsey, who has been kept away from the club for over a year on account of illness and death in her family. After other business had been disposed of the hostess, to the surprise of everyone, served one of the very best menus that the club can boast of—turkey and dressing, fruit salad, hot biscuit, butter, cake, cream, club colors in candy, and cafe noir. Those assisting Mrs. Long in serving were her sister, Mrs. Hazel Brooks, Matilda and Lena Looney, and Master Wendell Chas. Long was very active. The club's visitors were Mesdames. India Butler, Levella Robbins, Pearl Thomason, Leon Thornton and Miss Grazia S. Corneal. Miss Corneal and Mrs. Butler rendered some choice musical selections which delighted everyone. Mrs. Malinda Vickers was secretary pro tem. IA good report from the critic, Mrs. Bedell, was received. After an enjoyably spent afternoon, which included a splendid talk from Mrs. M. E. Dorsey, the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Gatewood. Study, Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Mr. Chas. A. Williams, instructor at Greenfield, Mo., was a pleasant week-end visitor. His friends and several of his classmates of Lincoln Institute were pleased to greet him. Mrs. Charles Nunley of the Past-night Place was a most pleasing hostess at dinner Sunday, March 5. Those who greatly enjoyed a most sumptuous dinner which had been so perfectly prepared were: Mendames Grant Haywood, John Blake), Allen Nearguard and little Miss Lizzie Bell Nearguard. Mr. C. H. Williams was house guest of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cooper while in the city. Mrs. Myrtle McCulah of 1121 Boulevard is very ill at this writing, we regret to state. Miss Adah M. Fullbright was somewhat indlapsed one day last week, but is now able to be at her post of duty. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hardrick of Dollison Place on Friday evening, March 3, entertained the evangelist, Mrs. A. J. Wade, Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Robinson. The revival services at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Robinson, pastor, closed Monday evening, March 6. with a packed house. During Evangelist Wade's forcible sermons seven souls were saved. The M. E. members and pastor, Rev. J. H. McAllister, are engaged in a revival service, assisted by the evangelist, Dr. C. Ellis Winston. We are praying that much good may be accomplished. Mr. Charcls Smiley of Grand avenue is grading and beautifying his lawn. [Mrs. Sophronia N. Day departed Friday evening, March 3, to join her husband in Tampa, Fla. Miss Edwina H. Smith was a pleasing hostess to a delicious course dinner Sunday, March 5. Covers were laid for Mr. Chas. H. Williams of Greenfield, guest of honor; Miss Edyth M. Young, Miss Geneva Q. Wickers, Miss Doris B. Cooper and Mr. Wm. Smith. The delicious dinner was wholesome and greatly enjoyed. As one of the pleasant features of the afternoon Miss Young, as photographer, took pictures of all present, separately, in groups of two and three, and collectively. Miss Edwina being such a delightful entertainer, it was late when all departed. Mr. Herbert Smith is reported on the sick list with tonsilitis. Miss Edna Franklin sustained very painful injuries when she and Miss Florence Steel, who were out driving, were run down by an automobile. Miss Steel escaped unhurt. Mrs. R. L. Patterson, accompanied by Misses Matilde Looney and Vashti Weaver, enjoyed a pleasant afternoon stroll. Mr. Midget Solomon Patterson, aged 21, and Miss Marie Looney, aged 20, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock Thursday evening, March 2. We trust how happy and prosperous the newlyweds may be journeying through life together. They are at home to their friends at 31 Boulevard. On Monday, March 6, at the residence of Mr. Fred Williams, 803 Summit street, an elaborate course dinner was given in honor of Mrs. India Butler of Wichita, Kan., formerly one of Springfield's most accomplished teachers and home girls. Mrs. Williams, who excels as an entertainer, assisted by her niece, Miss Palestine Wilburn, had left nothing undone to make this one of the most elaborate featured affairs of the season. The dining room was beautifully decorated with pink and white carnations, while the fragrance from sweet scented hyacinth filled the other apartments. Mr. Fred Williams presided at the pianola, furnishing sweet music. The twelve ladies who were the guests of honor—Mrs. Rev. Butler, Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett, Mrs. Mayme Hardrick, Mrs. Pearl Thomasm. Mrs. Janie Hogan, Mrs. M. E. Dorsey, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Mrs. Rosslee Thompson, Mrs. Amanda Higgs, Mrs. Harry Thornton, Mrs. Rev. Young—and the hostess, Mrs. Lucy Williams, arrayed in their very beautiful gowns, seated at the table amidst flowers and music, made a picturesque scene. Miss Polantine Wilburn, alone and in her accomplished manner, served the following courses of this one o'clock luncheon: Fruit cocktail, tomato boulion, fried chicken, cream potatoes, nut salad, hot biscuit and butter, pickles, usparagus tips on lettuce leaves with wafers, marshmallow pudding and strawberry ice cream, angel-food cake, cafe noir, after-dinner mints and candied ginger. This extremely dainty and elegant course menu was intermingled with toasts, different selections, etc., among which an original poem by Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett was highly appreciated and loudly applauded, and of the many good toasts offered that of Mrs. Rev. Butler, which was given in honor of the hostess, Mrs. Lucy Williams, was the choice. LAWRENCE, KAN. One of the hottest contested series of whist ever staged in Lawrence took place at the home of Mr. Fred Mack. It was there that Mr. Edgar Salisbury and Mr. Pat Anderson snatched the championship from Mr. Fred Mack and Mr. Chuck Coleman. It was a ten game series and Salisbury and Anderson won, 6 to 4, crowning the evening by making the last game a "Boston." Anderson and Salisbury are now defending themselves against all comers. The fast L. A. C. basket ball five took the measure of Eudora high school, 32 to 5. Owing to the clever work of the L. A. C. guards and the unerring aim with which the Lawrence forwards shoot their goals, Eudora was no match for them. WANTED-An experienced girl to work in beauty parlor, to do manicuring, massaging, shampooing, Must come well recommended—Mme. Arisona Carr, 209 N. Broadway, Shawnee, Okla. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of MARSHAL'S HOTEL SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. 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BLWOOD, KAN. Rev. E. J. Malone returned from Highland Saturday, where he again assisted Rev. J. W. Thomas in a revival meeting. The meetings seem to be a success, as there were five conversions last week and eight additions. Rev. Gorman again filled the pulpit at Horton Sunday for Rev. McTasal, who is improving slowly. The district Steward, Mr. Wyatt Hughes, will give an entertainment at his residence Saturday night. All are cordially invited to attend. Rev. Richardson of Horton preached at the Baptist church Monday night, March G. Mr. Ambrose Walker is much better and able to walk from room to room. Mr. Sidney Smith is very ill at this writing and there is very little hope of his recovery. Those entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs. John Gorman were Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Hughes,Misses Helen and Louise Ghosby, Irene Malone, and Mrs. Thomas Holt and children. Mr. Stoke Smith met with a painful accident last Monday when a scaffold holding about fifteen hundred pounds broke and caught his ankle in the fall. Mr. Bert Davis and sons Essex and Bert are confined indoors with mumps. Mr. Robert Gorman spent Sunday in St. Joseph, Mo., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Parker. Mr. Geo. Davis, Sr., Mr. T. Holt and Mrs. Ethel Kinneson attended services at Wathena Sunday. Miss Eva Miller and Mr. Rogers of Highland were Elwood visitors Sunday. Also Mrs. Martin King of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Lulu Brown and sons Roland and Leonard attended services THE NEW YORKER at the Baptist church in South St. Joseph Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ore Jaques spent Sunday in St. Joseph, the guests of Mr. Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McCurry were the dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie Walker and daughter Leona in St. Joseph Sunday. Miss Edna Walker entertained seven of her girl schoolmates from two till four o'clock Sunday in honor of her fifteenth birthday anniversary. A delicious two course luncheon was served and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Those present were Misses Wilma Brown, Naomi Smith, Edna Malone, Lucille Brown, Alberta Davis, Lucille Robinson, Ada Monroe and Edna Walker. Miss Mintle Wilkinson, Miss Leona Walker and Mrs. M. A. McCurry attended Hugh McNutt's band concert at the auditorium in St. Joseph, Mo.. Sunday afternoon. The trustees gave an entertainment last Saturday night at the church. Miss Chloe Pyles spent Sunday in St. Joseph the guest of Miss Myrtle Johnson, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Goodson. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Some of the Home Mission sisters of the First Baptist church were out fishing last week, but didn't have much luck. Mrs. Rosa D. DeRadumie, president of the Home Mission Society of the First Baptist church, is planning a fishing party for herself and her Willing Worker girls. Little George Downey underwent a serious operation at the Methodist hospital. Mrs. Lillie Pearson and sister, Mrs. Margaret Avery, are here from El Paso, Texas, at the bedside of their father, Mr. Alexander. Rev. J. W. Buchanan of Kansas City, Mo., spent the week-end with relatives and friends. Rev. T. L. Pestors is here from Iowa at the bedside of his sick father. Dr. H. W. Conrad is in Kentucky visiting his sick sister. Mrs. Henry Downey is still on the sick list. Her condition is very serious. Miss Lemona Willis spent the week-end visiting relatives and friends in Oklahoma City. Former President I. E. Page spent Sunday in Guthrie on business. Miss Roberson of Langston is in Guthrie on a pleasure trip. The First Baptist church is organizing a young men's glee club. Little Helen Blake is on the sick list this week. Miss Eva Franklin has returned from her visit in Whiting, Kan. Mr. Clifford Johnson is editor for the literary society of the First Baptist church. Mr. W. M. Greenwell of Salt Lake City, Utah, is visiting with his brother, Prof. Ed Greenwell. Read The Plaindealer. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWTH It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp, and takes the kink out and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. ST. JOSEPH, -- MISSO 50c l'er Box Agents Wanted. 777-OFFICIAL-333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T. 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H.P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DKT. LENO MURPHY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Tope ka, Kans. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 1608 W. 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month ```markdown ``` We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 1112 Main street. Dtr. KATHERINE SIIAKESPEAR, H. P. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R. For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8—J. B. Brown, P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. --- OMAIIA DIRECTORY. Arcanum Temple No. 1—Meets first Thursday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A. M. Harrold, D. G. M.; res. Apt. 1, The Nathan, cor. Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No. 1—Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89—Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr. Hattie Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 94—Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, H. P., 1211 Missouri Ave. St. Marla Tabernacle No. 42—Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35—Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., 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. Sarch Severe, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty-sixth St., south side. Carnation Tent No. 27—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Odd Fellows Hall. Dtr. Jennie Sellers, Q. M., 2320 North Twenty-eighth Ave. --- Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7, Wichita, meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. S. S. Washington, C. M., 1129 N. Santa Fe. TABORIAN ROSTER FOR DIST. NO. 14, TOPEKA, KAN. Sir Wm. Buffington, D. D. G. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93—Meets first and third Thursdays. Mrs. Emma Blackwell, H. P., 926 North Topeka avenue. Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77—Meets first and third Wednesdays. Mrs. Anna Williams, H. P., 1157 Lane street. Clinging Rose Tabernacle No. 27—Meets second and fourth Fridays. Mrs. N. Buffington, H. P., 1047 College avenue. Golden Eagle Tabernacle No. 31—Meets first and third Wednesdays. Miss Mumie Spradley, H. P., 1438 Lane street. Mugdalene Tabernacle No. Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Mrs. Frances Hardiman, H. P., 1801 South Kansas avenue. Palatium No. 3-Meets second Thursday evening. Sir R. Taylor, Ch. Prince, Golden avenue. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16- Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M., 1047 College avenue. (Tthis roster will be completed in next issue.) The concert band gave a grand masquerade Lull at Baker's hall February 29. Quite a number from Pittsburg and Cherokee were present and enjoyed themselves to the highest. Rev. Johnson went to Cherokee Sunday to attend services. Th Busy Workers' Club met Wednesday night at the home of Miss H. Stewart. The general routine of business was carried out and at a late hour a dainty luncheon was served, after which adjournment was taken to meet March 15 at the home of Miss Mary Young.—Henryetta Stewart, President; Mabel Wutkins, Reporter. The funeral services of Mrs. Emma Gunter of Radley, Kan., were held here Sunday, March 5, conducted by Rev. Tanner of Cherokee and Rev. Prentice, pastor of St. John Baptist church. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church and also a sister in the Court of Calanthe and the Eastern Star. She leaves to mourn her loss a mother, father, four brothers, three sisters, a husband and four children, and a host of friends. Silas Smith and wife arrived here from Alabama on the 1st and will make this their home. Mrs. Smith has an aunt and two cousins here—Mrs. Briny Roberson, Mrs. Janie Kimble and Sim Smith. The Electric Coal Co. is doing fine, loading from one to two flats a day. Mr. Ernest Burns will open a restaurant just west of the Frisco main track, on Main street. George Jackson was granted a divorce from Carrie Jackson on the 6th. Rev. Ed Eastman seems to have been at his best on the night of the 5th, at the A. M. E. church. Preparations are being made to remodel Sq. John Baptist church, and during February $141 was raised for that purpose and placed in the bank. GUTKRIE, OKLA. Deacon Sam Jordan left for his farm, southeast of here, Monday. When you want any information on flowers of any kind, see Mr. Brown, the florist. Many visitors are in town this week attending court. The pastor of the First Baptist church is very popular. He has married as many couples and preached as many funerals as any other pastor in the city. Choir practice Friday night was a hummer. Some of the choir girls can read music and newspapers and sing all at the same time. True and Tried Section of the B. Y. P. U. rendered a nice program Sunday, March 5. All of the sections except Old Reliable made reports. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jordan, Mr. Z, D. Smith, Mr. Benjamin Brown, Miss Naomi Perpeaner and little Helen Blake drove to Langston Sundav. All say they had a nice time. Litltle Helen Blake filled the hearts of those who heard her with joy. She certainly is some speaker. Rev. Blake preached a wonderful sermon. His text was: "With God I can do all things." Mrs. Lillie Pearson and sister Marie are here from El Paso, Tex., visiting their father. The Pleasant Hour Literary Society of the First Baptist church rendered a fine program on the night of the 25th ult. M. George Downey has been confined to his bed for some time and is still in a critical condition. Mrs. Harry Downey, who has been sick for several weeks, doesn't any peer to be improving any at this writing. Prof. Geo. W. Carry, principal of the Favor high school, was the instigator of Prof. Bowen of At- --- lanta, Ga., delivering a lecture to his pupils at the First Baptist church a few days ago. LINCOLN, NEIL Miss Dorothy Flippings is visiting her father, Dr. Flippings, in Stromsburg. Mrs. Eva Lyons' church club held a candy sale in the basement of the A. M. E. church Friday night, February 25, which was a financial success. There will be a Women's day program at the A. M. E. church Sunday, March 5, both morning and evening. Those on the sick list are Mr. Bob Johnson, Mr. Chinn, Mr. Nickela. Rev. B. Hillman, pastor of Mt. Zlon Baptist church, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, left for Excelsior Springs, Mo., Wednesday, February 23, accompanied by his nephew. We hear he is getting along nicely and hope that he will continue to do so. Mr. James Murray and Miss Josephine Hawkins were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hawkins, Thursday, February 24. 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Parents, to avoid segregation, lynching, burning bodies at stake, the assaulting of young girls, and to prevent the school board from closing the door of hope in your face, send your children to school. Prof. H. M. Cockfield was in Bowling Green last week on business. Mrs. Mollie Vaughn of Bowling Green was in the city last week the guest of Mrs. Kutie Smith. Prof. and Mrs. Scott were in the city last week and were callers at the office of Dr. Moore. Mr. McGinnis of Burlington, while here on a visit, was caught in the net of Christ after having dodged it for 55 years. His many friends are praying that he will prove faithful to the end. The leap year entertainment given by the sisters of the M. E. church, of which Rev. L. R. Grant is pastor, was a financial success. The following couples were present: Mrs. S. Rose and Mr. Chas. McGinnis, Miss Elizabeth Cole and Dr. Moore, Miss Mattie Davis and Mr. Guy Martin, Miss L. Terry and Mr. Archie Rose, Mrs. Jane Florence and Mrs. Marah Doney, Mr. Susie Carr and Mrs. H. M. Cockfield, Mrs. L. R. Grant and Mr. H. Porter, Miss Janie Lynch and Mrs. S. Lynch, Mrs. Sarah Bibbs and Mr. Ben Bibbs, Mrs. Geo. Duv, and Mr. Chas. Davis, Mrs. H. Porter and Rev. L. R. Grant, Mr. Esther Reid and Mr. Robert Ross, Mrs. Nannie Douglas and Rev. W. C. Howell, Miss Vina Davis and Mr. James Miles. The following were the dinner guests of Mrs. Geo. Davis Sunday evening; Rev. I. R. Grant and wily, Master Grant, Miss Bessie Anderson, Sygnor Nelson, Dr. I. E. Moore and Miss Myrtle Reid. Rev. W. C. Howell and Rev. Wilson were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis last Sunday. The recital given by Mrs. Kirk Williams, daughter of Rev. Thomas. 1916 Spring Suite A WONDERFUL Free AMAZING OFFER If you are a live wide-wake man we must go to your house, our every being suits me to you! We must be so very good to you! Simultaneously FREE. 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On Tuesday night, March 7, at the Maryland Street Baptist church, there was a soul stirring time. After having run a revival meeting for three weeks, with the Rev. Wilson of Indianapolis, Ind., at the throttle, the meeting came to a close after having won twenty-four souls for Christ, eight were baptized by Rev. Howell. Too much praise can not be given the Rev. Wilson. We are proud of such strong men and we wish for him God's mercy, wisdom and grace. Master Tucker, a student of Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, is home with parents and friends. TROY, KAN. On Sunday, February 27, the Ladies' Day program was carried out at the A. M. E. church, as follows: Ritualistic service—Mrs. Mary Schumache. Song by the choir. Prayer—Eveline Mack. Scripture reading—Mrs. C. A. Woods. Decalogue—Mollie Brown. Announcements—Mrs. Nellie E. Howard. Sermon—Mrs. Dora Lee. Collection—Mrs. Florence Lair and Mrs. Frances Pennell. Blessing the offering—Miss Anna Taylor. Apostles Creed—Miss Elsie Lair. Benediction—Rev. C. A. Woods. Afternoon session; Ritualistic service—Mrs. Pearl Sportman. Song by the choir. Prayer—Mrs. Florence Hughes. Scripture reading—Mrs. Florence Lair. Announcements—Mrs. Njellie L. Howard. Sermon—Mrs. Anna Ward. Opening doors of the church—Rev. C. A. Woods. Collection—Mrs. Mollie Brown and Mrs. Jettie Johnson. Class meeting—Mrs. Dora Lee and Mrs. Oshea Butcher. Calling class roll—Secretary of classes. Apostles' Creed—Miss Elsie Lair. Blessing the offering—Mr. Mabel Gaston. Benediction—Rev. C. A. Woods. Evening services: Prayer meeting, 7:30—Bros. Roy Robinson and E. D. Holland. 8:30—Ritualistic service — Mabel Gaston. Announcements—Mrs. Nellie E. Howard. Sermon—Mrs. Mary Schumache. Song by the choir. Opening doors of the church— Rev. C. A. Woods. Collection—Mrs. Mollie Brown and Mrs. Dora Lee. Blessing the offering—Mrs. Mollie Wilkerson. Each one on the program played well their parts. The sermons by Sisters Dora Lee, Anna Ward and Mary Schumache were well delivered and accompanied with the Holy Ghost. There were visitors from St. Joseph, Mo.; Hutchinson, Kan.; Wathena, Kan., and Highland, Kan. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. The class meeting in the afternoon was all that could be expected. The Holy Ghost seemed to have full sway and at each service the house was crowded and great interest was manifested. At the close of the evening service Rev. Woods, the pastor, opened the doors of the church and Sister Millie Wilkerson came forward and united with the church. The collection for the day was $24.05. The indies' choir rendered special music for the occasion. Great good is being accomplished by the pastor and members of the A. M. E. church in Troy. Mrs. P. D. Davis, wife of Rev. P. D. Davis, of Hutchinson, Kan., was a visitor in Troy Sunday. Mrs. Dora Lee, who was called to Sedalia, Mo., Sunday, February 13, to the bedside of her daughter, returned home Saturday and reported her daughter better. The concert given at the A. M. E. church by the Russian Club members Saturday, February 26, was well attended and a neat sum was cleared. Mrs. Pew, a relative of Mr. Gilum, the barber, and also a cousin of the Schumaches, was a visitor in our town Friday and returned to her home in Soldier, Kan., Monday. The Women's Mite Missionary Society was entertained at the home of Mrs. Florence Lair by Mrs. Jettie Johnson. Rev. C. A. Woods went to Highland, Kan., to assist Rev. J. W. Thomas in a revival meeting. Mrs. Chas. Hackley was a visitor in Highland, Kan., this week. OSAWATOMIE, KAN. Miss Etta Kelley, teacher of domestic science at Western University, Kansas City, Kan., spent Saturday and Sunday visiting her sister, Mrs. Mollie Stanley, and family. Miss Ethel Turner spent Sunday in Paola. Miss Hattie Walker spent Saturday with her cousins, Misses Frances and Blanche Stanley. Mrs. Martha Patterson is still indisposed at her home on Main street. Miss Vaco Stanley spent Sunday at her home. Mrs. M. L. Turner spent Sunday with Mrs. Mollie Stanley and her sister, Mrs. Ellen Wallace. Miss Georgia Taylor of Leavenworth, Kan., is nursing at the State Hospital, on ward "D." Mr. Arthur Johnson of Iola, Kan., spent last Sunday in our city the guest of Miss Georgia Taylor. WELLINGTON, KAN. Never was there a more pleasant evening spent than was that of Tuesday, February 29, at the home of Mrs. F. M. Roberts, on East Thirteenth street, when the T. C. and Embroidery Club entertained their husbands and friends. The house was beautifully decorated in the club colors of lavender and white, and cut flower bedecked the tables. A very interesting program was rendered, consulting of: Short talk by President Mrs. W. M. Letcher. Select reading—Miss Gladys McClarn. Instrumental solo—Mrs. Letcher. Reading—Mrs. Ed Thompson. Short talk on "Prosperity Day"—Mrs. Reynolds. Solo—Mrs. Gilmore Bell. Several of the guests were called on to talk, and very intelligently they responded. After the program a very elaborate lunch was served in two courses. The guests departed at a late hour declaring the ladies to be royal entertainers. RESOLUTIONS. Wichita, Kan., Feb. 21, 1916. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His wisdom to take from our community Mrs. Diana Patterson, to you, our beloved president, co-worker and friend, Mrs. Mollie Cox; to the husband of the deceased and members of the family, we, the members of the Alsbic Club, do hereby extend our deepest sympathies in this, the hour of your great breavement. We realize your loss; a chair in your home is vacant, it cannot be filled; a loved one has gone from How to Get Your Suit FREE We Pay Delivery Charges Get shared of other followers write this minutes A postal will be. Ame-can Woolen Millia Co. Dept 301 CHICAGO you, but God knows best and doeth all things for the better. Therefore, we must bow to Ils will and submit our lives to his care and keeping. Weep no more, loved one. Mrs. Patterson has fulfilled her mission here. After a number of years of struggles upon the voyage of life she has gone to a land of peace and rest, to reap a reward for a beautiful, peaceful life of calm and Christian womanhood. Again we entreat you, weep no more, but prepare to meet mother and wife in the beautiful beyond, where parting will be no more. Mrs. Amanda Hathmon, V. P.; JETMORE, KAN. This vicinity is badly in need of moisture. Nine of our young people motored to Larned last Sunday. They report a delightful trip. Mrs. Geo. Bradshaw, Sr., had the misfortune to break her right arm. Rev. and Mrs. Lee witnessed the baptizing Sunday at Larned. Mr. Bradshaw, who has been visiting his daughter, left for Illinois one day last week. Mrs. Losson Reed and son Maurice spent last Friday in the Valley settlement. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. R. E. Wright is still on the sick list. Mr. Rich Noble is on the sick list. Rev. A. Fairfax is still on the sick list. Mrs. Daniel Bradley is on a sick bed. Mr. James Motley is somewhat better. Mrs. Annie Lard of 2114 Corning avenue passed away last Monday. Her little son is sick with a bronchist gastoners. The funeral of Thomas Scott was held last Monday afternoon from the Mt. Pleasant church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Corinne Hogan left for Tulsa, Okla., last Monday morning, where she has accepted a position as dressmaker. Rev. Greene, Jr., is a progressive evangelist and has converted about twenty-five souls in two weeks. Mrs. Fay Crump left for Chicago, Ill., last Monday after spending a month with her father, J. W. French. Mr. J. W. French is getting along fine. Clarence Glass, Sr., visited Pittsburg, Girard and other mining districts Sunday. Mrs. F. A. Little's nephew, Bunnie Fisher of Fort Smith, Ark., is spending a winter vacation in this city. Services at the Unity Baptist church Sunday were fine. Rev. Jones, the pastor, preached two splendid sermons. Prof. Clark and his assistant teachers celebrated Washington's birthday with a fine program at the auditorium of the high school. Wednesday night the executive board met at the Unity Baptist church. The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society met at the church Friday. They are planning a rally for the third Sunday in March—Decision day. They want to raise a hundred dollars on that day. There is quite a lot of sickness. Mrs. Ollie Kyer is improving in health. Little Othello Mason and Mrs. Laurence Densmore were baptized Sunday night. Mrs. Nora Ballinger has gone to Chicago to make her home. We are all sorry to see her go, but wish her success. ENID. OKLA. Kev. Johnson of the A. M. E. church is conducting a great, re- vival. They are having large crowds and are doing a great work along this line. Enid in a few months will have natural gas, as they have already started piping it from Blackwell, Okla. The Kid Boys Band rehearsed last night at the American Opera House as a trial before the manager of the place, as he is expecting to employ them to play in the moving picture show soon. This little band is only four months old and is doing extremely well for its age. We are very proud of little colored band. Enid is having some severe cold weather now. We were all getting ready to make garden, but have changed our minds for awhile. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Miss Lonora Reed was hostess at ten Tuesday evening at her home on South Second street. Invitations have been issued for a leap year party at Dreamland hall Tuesday night. Mrs. Colbert entertained Friday afternoon for the Home Mission society of the Christian church. Rev. W. M. Tucker of the Christian church is in Okmulgee conducting a ten days meeting. Mr. Neal Moran, editor of the Oklahoma Gazette, was in the city Thursday. Mrs. Ann Madley is very ill at the home of her daughter on South First street. Mr. F. T. Johnson has opened a restaurant with Mr. Clark on S. Second street. The members of the choir of the First Baptist church entertained with a tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. House Thursday evening. Mrs. Silas Adam is reported on the sick list. Miss Mary Russell is very ill. Have you seen the new stock of goods from the Overton Hygienic Co. at Rev. H. H. Williams store? Rev. Branch preached for the Pastors' Alliance at the C. M. E. church Tuesday night. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The closing exercises of Sumner night school took place last Thursday night in the auditorium of the white high school. Over 1500 people were crowded into the room and hundreds were turned away. Although it was snowing hard, the doors were locked to keep out too great a multitude. Most of the rooms had displays of recitations or hand work. Mrs. Perny and another lady from Prof. J. J. Lewis fourth year class orated well. Theypewriters under Miss Pendleton I'd well. The manual trainers under Prof. Mowbry made a table with a phonograph enclosed. But the Spanish class, which is the baby class, under Dr. Jaime, a Mexican, carried off the honors with a Spanish playlet by twenty-four characters. Dr. Davis had a long part so rapidly he received great applause. The climax was the original poem, "A Vision of Sumner Night School," by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, who portrayed what each Spanish pupil and others would be doing four years hence. It received the greatest applause. She also wrote a song-poem which Mrs. E. Lusley assisted in singing, and Prof. Reynolds was the accompanist. Prof. King is principal of the night school and Prof. Hodges teaches German. There were fourteen teachers and six hundred students. Certificates were given to ten persons who have attended four years. Bishop Johnson of South Africa preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday and Prof. N. C. Smith directed the choir music. The sermon was fine. The Metropolitan church members had another ordinary collection of $90 last Sunday. We are informed that Prof. Hodge was elected principal of Sumner high school by the board March 6th and that Prof. J. M. Marquess will be principal at Langston, Okla. The First Baptist church members had a successful leap year party and took in over $90. The Linwood Art Club had a fine meeting at the home of Mrs. Lottie Williams. She served a delicious menu and an enjoyable time was had. The Citizens' Forum celebrated "Baby Day" at its last meeting. Mrs. H. Dwiggins presided. Children gave most of the program. Recitations by Maude Dillon and Eugene Anderson were the best, and the solos by Lucille King were good, but Orestes Meeks, the smallest of all, was enclosed on his solo. Miss E. C. Davis read a paper on "Bigger and Better Babies." 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