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The Topeka Plaindealer Eighteenth Year. No. 11 In the Search for PYTHIANS MAKE GOOD IN M A. W. Lloyd Elevates Org onstrates Blacks are Business Me PYTHIANS MAKE GOOD IN MISSOURI A. W. Lloyd Elevates Order and Demonstrates Blacks are Excellent Business Men. We spent a few days in St. Louis and visited several institutions and places of business conducted by members of the colored race. One of the largest institutions in that city and the state of Missouri is the headquarters of the Knights of Pythias. The officers of the order are housed in the building which is owned by the Grand Lodge of that state and valued at $28,000. Mr. A. W. Lloyd, the most successful and business like grand chancellor the jurisdiction ever had is in charge, and he has held this position for fifteen years. It is certainly gratifying to visit the office and see so much business being carried on by members of the race; young lady clerks and stenographers who are just as efficient competent and capable as those of any other race and to know that this institution has been conducted in such a manner that they can employ clerks and have business enough for the general officers to keep them employed the year round and who are so efficient and understand the business of the Grand Jurisdiction so well that they have been accepted by the insurance department of Missouri as being successful and have been placed in class A. The inspectors have visited the institution and gone over the books and examined the finance from a to z ad their report which explains itself will be found below. From this report, no member of the organization in the confines of Missouri can doubt the stability of this great order nor its ability to pay in full all claims when they come due. The figures have been made and so accurately that they can be classed as safe as an old line insurance company. The funds collected from the various Lodges and members of the Jurisdiction are prorated among the several funds so that it is impossible for the organization to fail when conducted along such business lines and in the hands of such men as are now in control. The reserve fund is put in the bank and loaned out at a reasonable rate of interest and in such a manner that if at any time it would be necessary to use it, it is at the command of the officers. This is the first colored fraternal institution that has been placed under the insurance department of Missouri [Name] HON. W. T. ANG Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Knight Missouri, Who has Labored Unc asingle Upbuilding of the Order. HON, W. T. ANCELL, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Knights of Pythias of the State of Missouri, Who has Labored Unc asingly for the Advancement and Upbuilding of the Order. and the West. By this method it has been the making of the endowment department of that order and has taught the men of our race to learn business methods and become proficient in insurance and endowment methods. The building owned and occupied by them is a fine structure containing several lodge rooms and offices where all the local lodges of St. Louis meet. The building is a paying investment which nets not less than five to six per cent on $28,000. Not only should the Knights of Pythias of Missouri be thankful that they have such a man at their head as Mr. Lloyd, but the entire race of Missouri should be proud of him and the success he has made and is making of this great order. The time has come now that men of the race must make a showing and do business and quit "hot airing" the people for their work will surely tell. This is an age of progress and men must prove themselves not by talk but by acts. Mr. Lloyd has shown the people by passing a thorough examination of the insurance department of Missouri and that is all anyone could ask. Grand Secretary W. T. Ancell, the grand keeper of records and seal, undoubtedly deserves great honor and praise for the great success he has made in his department in keeping his records up to the minute, and his books of each department are neatly and accurately kept. There is no hour of the day that anyone cannot go and find anything they wish to know concerning the order. One thing worthy of note about Mr. Ancell is that he is a young man who has won his way through life by a hard struggle. He was born in Randolph county in 1880, roared on a farm: attended public schools and was graduated from Western College at Macon, Mo., and taught school for a number of years, was on the faculty at the Bartlett Industrial school at Dalton, Mo. He was also in the railway mail service for awhile and made good, but resigned that position to go in the world to be a benefit to himself and race. We can safely say that you can find very few men that have worked their way through life like this young man and made good in every particular. He has been a day la- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 24, 1916 [Name not visible in the image] HON. A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor, Knights of Pythias of the State of Missouri,, Who Has Made a Wonderful Showing in the Growth of the Order, Both Numerically and Financially. borcer, a hod-carrier and worked on buildings while he studied at night and succeeded in every position he has ever held. It was he who first made the valuation report of the K. P. Grand Lodge for its standing with the insurance commission which was a very difficult task and required a voluminous amount of figures and other transactions to place the order in an intelligent position before the insurance department. File has been successful in saving some of his earnings and owns some property and a very nice home which is occupied by his mother. His services are invaluable and the Grand Lodge cannot remunerate him for his services. Grand Master of Exchequer Chas. Baker, who resides at Farmington, Mo., is one of the highly esteemed citizens of that town and has held a position as clerk in the Farmington Bank for a number of years. He worked his way from janitor as his work was so satisfactory and he was so gentlemanly and pinstaking in the performande of his duties. His honour, uprightness and sobriety were not questioned as he lived that life that was exemplary of these facts to any citizen of the community. The Grand Lodge was very successful in securing him to hold their funds. When the two treasuries were consolidated, he was elected to the position of both. He is a shrewd financier and has been frugal and industrious all his life, and has accumulated enough to take care of him. He is said to be worth $25,000 in real and other holdings. The assets of the Grand Lodge are nearly $12,000 of which $28,000 is in the Pythian Temple and the balance in money. The membership is increasing each year as the investment is safe besides the fraternal greetings that are exchanged between the Sir Knights and the annual gathering and social functions makes the order a fir class institution for the good people to join and grow better. A. W. LLOYD, GRAND CHANCELOR, QU. MISSOURI. Aaron W. Lloyd, the subject of this sketch was born in Little Springs, Miss., in 1863, but spent the most of his boyhood days in Brookhaven, Miss. He came to St. Louis, Mo., in April, 1885, with a strong desire to improve his condition. Being ambitious to rise, he sought the acquaintance of the best people, and in line with this desire, he joined Mound City Lodge No. 1, K. of P., in June, 1885, in which lodge he still retains an honorable membership. In close application to the principles of Pythianism, he was appointed and elected to various offices in his lodge, and in 1900 he was unanimously elected Grand Chancellor of Missouri. At the time of this election as Grand Chancellor, he found a total of seventeen lodges comprising the Grand Jurisdiction, with a fund of $2,700.95. Enthused with ambition to spread the great principles of the order among his people throughout the state, he at once set to work to surround himself with men of worth and integrity. The wisdom of his judgment is demonstrated when a perusal of the records show, that in the first five years of his administration as Grand Chancellor, the total number of lodges in the state had been increased from seventeen to fifty-five, and the endowment from $2,700.95 to $10,697.89. So remarkable was his success as an organizer, that he became known as the "Wizard of Pythianism." dily has been re-elected Grand Chancellor fifteen consecutive years, and his retention in office by the Pythians of Missouri is justified by the records, which show the following splendid results, during his administration as Grand Chancellor: Endowment collected, $244,000.00; burial fund, $47,253.36; the erection of Pythian Temple and auditorium valued at $28,000, and a total of 95 healthy and prosperous lodges comprising the Grand Jurisdiction. The recent examination of the records in the office of Grand Chancellor Lloyd by the Insurance Department of the State of Missouri, showed the financial affairs to be in splendid condition, and the business like manner of conducting the work won praise and commendation from the examiners. Sir Lloyd was one of the first members of the National Pythian Temple Commission, and served with distinction under the late Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, and the present Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green. Grand Chancellor Lloyd is intensely loyal to his friends, which will be remembered in his great fight to seat Sir S. W. Green, at the Supreme Session in Jacksonville, Fla. In 1899, where Sir Lloyd was the only Supreme Representative from Missouri. He is now serving his fifteenth year as Grand Chancellor. St. Louis, Mo., Nov 18, '15 Hon. Walter K. Chorn., Supt. of Insurance, Jefferson City, Mo. Dear Sir: Complying with your instructions, we have made an examination of the affairs of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, (colored) of Missouri, a fraternal benefiliary society organized and operating under the laws of said state, and herewith submit our report showing the society's condition as of October 31st, 1915. The annual statement filed with your Department, showing condition of business on December 31st, 1914, was checked against the Grand Lodge's books, as kept by the Secretary, and found to be substantially correct. A detailed check was made of all transactions for 1915, and the following statement shows the income and disbursements from Jan. 1st, 1915, to Oct. 31st 1915, and the [Portrait of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, set against a dark background with a white border]. Grand Exchequer of the Knights of Pythias of the State of Missouri. Through Whose Efforts the Order has Attained Its High Financial Standing and Efficiency. assets and liabilities on the last mentioned date. Income . . . . . . . . . $70,504.79 Disbursements . . . . . . . 30,067.97 Balance . . . . . . . . . 40,436.82 GENERAL REMARKS. According to the constitution and laws of the Grand Lodge, its funds are distributed as follows: Beneficiary of Endowment, Burial, Grand Lodge, Medical Department. The Grand Lodge has never reported to your department the transactions in connection with the Grad Lodge and Medical Department Funds, but has been instructed to do so in the future. In addition to the above funds the Grand Lodge keeps a separate record of the receipts and disbursements in connection with the home office building. This fund is designated as Hall Fund. The amount invested in this building was taken from the Endowment Fund. The amount invested in this building was from the Endowment Fund, and the book value of same should be carried under that heading. Your examiners have handled it in that manner and the officers of the Grand Lodge will correct its books to conform thereto. If the amount of this investment is considered as part of the Endowment fund the amount of revenue therefrom should also be considered as belonging to that fund. However, as a matter of convenience, a separate fund is kept and once or twice a year the greater portion of the amount then on hand is transferred to the Endowment fund. Prior to Oct. 1st, 1914, those members holding benefit certificates providing for the maximum amount not to exceed $200.00 were required to pay an assessment of 75 cents per quarter, payable in advance. Those holding benefit certificates providing for a maximum not to exceed $300 were required to pay an assessment of $1.25 per quarter, payable in advance, and those holding benefit certificates providing for a maximum amount not to exceed five hundred dollars were required to pay an assessment of $2.25 per quarter, payable in advance. Since that date each person who was then a member in good standing is required to pay an additional amount of fifty cents per year on each $100.00 of insurance carried by him. In the event of death of a member within one year from date of certificate, but one-third of the amount shown therein is paid to the beneficiary, and should death occur after one year and less than two years from date of certificate, two-thirds of the amount shown therein is paid to the beneficiary. On the death of a member in good standing, there is paid from the Burial fund the sum of $75 to pro- Price $1.50 Per Year. vide for the burial expense of said deceased member. In order to provide for this fund, each member is required to pay an assessment of 40 cents per quarter. The Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge provide that ten per cent of all funds coming into the treasury of the Beneficiary or Endowment fund shall be used for expenses, but no provision is made for the use of any of the Burial fund to pay the expenses of that department. The Grand Lodge owas a three story brick building with basement located at 3137 Pine street, Saint (Continued on Page Eight.) The Great Buckie Printing Ink Co. While in Saint Louis we had the pleasure of visiting the Buckie Printing Ink and Roller Manufacturing company's plant. We were shown through this great establishment by Mr. Carl E. Roth, the manager. He is a fine gentleman to meet and strictly business, and jam up to the minute on everything. He has been in charge of this branch of the company for six years; was born on a farm in Indiana and is thirty-one years of age. He has been connected with this firm at its various headquarters for eleven years. Mr. Roth takes great pride in showing the customers through the different departments and it is an education to one engaged in the printing business to visit the plant and be shown the process used in the manufacture of rollers. It was indeed very interesting and a thing that will long be remembered by us as we learned several valuable things that cause the defects in printer's rollers. Their business extends to the Gulf of Mexico and they ship rollers all over the southern and eastern parts of the United States. The business is located at 1445-47 N. Sixti's street being housed in their own building. Mr. Jack Sieber, the jolly salesman who makes Topeka and other western and southern points was celebrating his birthday and unfortunately, we did not get to meet him. The Buckie company is one of the greatest manufacturing firms in the world and they employ a large number of people, and it is through the management of Mr. Roth that the firm does business on an economical basis and makes every minute count for something in the operation of the business. They are fine gentlemen to do business with, and their products are the best that can be produced. We shall never make St. Louis without lifting the latchstring of the Buckie Printing Ink company. eis ill SRR RTE RR CIE TH FN RN SOE EEE ERT PON FREE SNE RR SS ES . ————————— ee OOOOOOEEoEoEoT—T—TooEETTEE—e=eeSG_V————&——K—K—X=_—_—__ } ; and enjoying a nice trade. Mel guardian for several children with ; Progress of the Race has threo chairs and his work ts the/ oll estates, are Is endowment treas- ' . kind thst bring his customers beck uter of the Odd Fellows of Okla- He is a race man, owns a good/homa, and looks after his practice ; in Our Sister State. home, and {s fdentified with every|in an automobile. , , “ move which means the uplift of the] ‘A swell three chair tonaorial par= , By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. ; black man. lor at 605 Severs street, Okmulgee, OP OORMULGRE ORLAHOMA.- in the Gamble brick building, one of : “The Plaza” rooms at 517% E.[1s owned by that expert tonsorial We reached Okmulgee, “all in’ sick, but after the admiaisteratio of a handful of medicine by the goo wife ef Pref. Fert, and findin; Jarge numbers ef our people, an tao, they Cuil of wusiness sad push it cedn't take ws Yong te forge about being ill, and we fightene our gallus, and started to hustling Perhaps more brick business house! are owned at Okmulgee by the tact Wan aay othor town in O%Jahoma— there being: thirty nll told, and con. aldering everything, the colored mar fs deing as muck or maore as the macn of tho race in any fd town in the state, aero i, plenty of work for all, and you find a progressive tewn. The relationship botween the races fe all ene oould ask, and very fow, if aay ctumbling blocks are put In the celored man’s path, and the colered broVaer is given a chance to make geed, if he se desires. Our people are doing business in all parte of the town, and one colored man owns .cight moderm brick busl- ness houses in the heart of the city. and ene of the entire portions of Fifth street is eccupied by colored business men and weaten. Our best women have several clubs organized, each doing active werk towards toning up Negre wersankood, and the several cherokee are pastored by wede-awales preachers while the race beasts of onc of the best ccl- ored coeels in the state, the prin- cipal, Pref. Fert, being president of the Oclored Teachers’ sasociation of Oklahoma. There aro several hun- dred men cengteyed in the oil zefi- neries, glass fasteries, and along various ether lines, at living wages. There are scores of food Somes owned by tho race, as well as farms, oil tends, and other valeable prop- erties, The professional Negro is there tee, making himself felt, and i yeu meod a little inspiration drop in at Olameulgoo, and mote tho zace’s thrift, We are touching en some things which wp bad a chance to see with eur own peepers. The Scribe found quarters at the Nance flata, and received treatment that. really made him feel like he is eome- bedy. This is one of the represen. tative families, whe by wise man- agement is one ef the best fixcd.' Mr. Jacma Namee is conducting an up-tedate meat market, in which several of the race are employed. His wife, is a member of the board of eadewnseat of the Odd Fellows of, Oktahoma, aad a weran who is identi@ed with overything which tende te wplift us. These good peo- plo have a vory accomplished daugh- ter, Mise Flather, who is one of the city teachers, anotier girl, Miss adie, is matriculated at Western University, They also havo a son, Wainkdd, who is an exceptionally, fine Yommg wun. Azide from the Nance flets, Mr, Nance owns a maguidieiemt twe abery brick build- ing, a valuable piece of property in Fifth street, These people belong te that crowd who believe ia getting out tuning up seraething. ‘The Woeduesday Evening club, which cemvenes cach asccond and feurth Wedmesday eveming, and has for ite ebject, ‘lifting as you climb,” bas eo its president, Mrs. W. @£ Fert, aad tho secretary is Mrs, Viela Jebasen, The club helps the orphans nad poor amoag us, and alse attempte te drive out of the city bed (evimg, etc, It is a com- mendable dab, and abest two do- zen good women ef te race belong to it, Amether clue bears the mame of ‘Qarmation” dab ef which Aitomey ®. &. Gamble ia the presi- dent; Misa Werle Roberts, secro- tary. Whig deb's deject is, to pro. vido owiteble amruscemonta for the best people. ‘There us a man of our race who is convincing the wertd that the col- ored mde whe properly manages buamess wil be eacouraged. This man is Mr, J. G MoGee, ilis stock consists ef groceriew, coentry pro. duce, dry geedy, boeta, shoes, ctew repeesceting am outlay of $4000. in the Gamble brick building, one of the many brick business houses owned dy our people, Mr, Tyler believes in the best for his parlors. Patton and Haygood, the thrifty colored business men, are still con- ducting an up-to-date dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, hats, ete. store, in which they have $5000 in- vested. The stock Is complete and they rell just as cheap as the cheapest. The men at the head have not spared money to give tae race the best along these lines. There are four men employed, and thelr patrons are many. We have known J, W, Patton for many years, even down in Texas, where for a number of yents ‘xe “taught the young idea how to shoot.” In this man we have solid man and the business they conduct reflects credit on us, Mr. Uaygood owns 420 acres of rich land, and js guar- dian for many children, and {s rece ognized as one of the best traders Sn al oon | DUNBAR HIGH SCIIOOL. ' For culture and refinement, born of superior intellectual development, one has only to drop into Dunbar ‘High school where twelve leaders of thought are daily facing six hun- dred gnd fifty young ideas from among whom must come race lea- ders Your seribe had the pleasure of meeting these consecrated men and women, and of gathering at first hand, some of the reasons why Dun- bar High school g known through- ovt Oklahoma and her genial and popular principal finally elected to the presidency of the Association of Negro Teaciers. Dunbar is a part of one of the best school systems In the state having each department of a high school well officered and most ex. cellent work being done, Prof. Forte, the princtpal, has been care- ful to surround himself with a corps second to none in the state; thereby getting such resulta as make men and women in thought and alm. Your scribe found many of Dun- bar's sons and daughters jn the schools of the country where the fame spirit of energy is carried out. Upon entering the chapel, Misa Hallie C. Ford, dean of the faculty, greets You with that dignity of bearing born of her training at Fisk University, and makes you feel at home while she handles in a remark. able way her classes in English. This little woman, weighing scarce- ly one hundred pounds, is a dynamo in work and has something going on all the time wtih her classes and at the same time keeps the large study hall in perfect order. Miss Emma E, White, a product of Atlanta University, presides over the department of languages and proves herself a mistress im the art of following Censar in his -Gallie wars; scanning the lines of Virgil or developing the beauties of Cicero. Miss Zephyr C. Lane, one of Mis- soun's daughters and a graduate of Kansas University, is serving her first year as a member of the facule ty and head of the department of history; but so well has she con- nected the past with the present that Bue seems a fixture, if one can gather as much from a short visit, Your scribe learned many things from a visit to this class room dur- ing a current event period. Hampton Institute ad Carnegie Tech fitted Mr, Southey G. Jounson to take care of one of the best equipped manual training shops in the Southwest, So well has he wrougat that his work and the work of his boys are spoken of by all who come in touch with Dunbar school. “Mr Johnson claimed the hand of an Okmulgee county young woman about a year ogo thus unit- ing Virginia and Oklahoma in strong and lasting union, Ohmulgee's homes in the future ‘will be presided over by women trained in the domestic arts and science depastment, managed by Mrs, Maude Preston, one of Lincoln Institute's falr daughters, A vis- It*to this department will early convince one of the skill and ability of this young woman, ‘Miss Jessie Woodson, a daug'iter of Ohio, and Wilberforce Univer- Fity has charge of the Third grade, whch grade gives every evidence that a strong, modest young woman nas the work well In hand, Your seribe found eversthing being done in an orderly and systematic man. ner, Miss Joanna Harris, who claims Alabama as her home and Fisk University ox her alma mater, {s jcharge of the Fourth grade, Ener: 'ov seems to be the watchword as | | A | DR. A. G. WALLACE, a Successful Druggist of Okmulgee, Okla. —— saad q ee oy ~~ Pa a ate - me eh en : Dea ak te aL, es Be. ee * , a ae 5 age a : xe 2 , 4 ; . y , - y ‘ rN : HON. D. J. WALUACE, the Brilliant Attorney of Okmulgee, and a Great Race Builder. was evidenced In nuany ways. Here two hittle girls were aswisting in keeping the register and ‘comman: ded the respect of your senbe b} doing this one thing well. Mrs. Flossie Bils, on? of Ten. nease's favorite daughters, [s clo. ing her first year with Dunbar as teachor of the Ffith nl. Too much cannot be raid of thi plets- ing, but firm woman, who maniges in such a way that she scems bo.n for the task imposcd upo1 hin, Fisk University should be proud of such a daughter, Miss Fiortha Nance, while young. est in years, is showing the ear. marks of a teacher ef expezicnce as she daily handles our wing of the Third grade. Miss Nance is a pro- duct of Dunbar and Langston Uni- versity, of which fact O\mu'pee is proud. | Missea = Lill’an Chrisman rad Beuiah Roberts manage the First and Second grades. Miss Chrisnvia hails from Missouri and Lincoln In- stitute and speaks with pride of her school and her little folks. Insp’- ration seems to be ‘nigh at all times among her seventy pupils, Miss Roberts claims Oklahoma as her home, and Fisk University as her alma mater. More thas fifty little tots gather around ‘ey from day to day that they may carry away o foundation upon which to build for future life, Dunbar has got Into the thrift campaign, Ser pupils having on de. posit more than one hundred dol. lars in a local bank at $ per ccni interest. One class, the Lighth grade is saving for its graduation four years hence. In athletics this school tahes high rank, holding {fie champion. ship of Eastern Oklahonta In foot. ball, and now preparing to go afte gome honor on the base ball field. Drop in any day; gather rome o: the good that has come to jou: scribe through his vieit and you wil aay a good word to end for the mar Fort, who presides over all anc from day to day guides the bark. Fuller and Huckaby are conduct: ing one of the swellest places a Okmulgee in the Nance & Co., build Ing, a good brick, These men ‘av a three chair, modern, tonsortal par lor, and work such able artists a: Messrs J. §. Shepard, C. Tord an R. E Faller, In connection wil the shop, they also conduct a fou; chalr billiard parlor, and by main taining the best of order they enjo! a nice trade, The smoke house a this place is literally stocked wit) all the leading brands of domesti and imported cigars, etc. They als have an uptodate shine parlor Se ear Me ee eee eee ae ere ee t= the yrogrictors are doing well. A son of Biackstone who is mak ing geod in the legal world is Hon J, C, Lvans, of Onmulgee, who fo a odezen yews has had bi shing'e to the breeze, He acquirec Is '2w ut Chicago School of Law ard his literary training waa re cchcd at Western College, Macon Mo., and in this brilliant young mar the rare has a great factor for race bal'ding. His Mbrary is an expen: ive one, in fact ose of the bes: owned Ly the 1uce. He has two rent houses, and 240 acres of good fa.ia land. This gentleman is kept busy, becruse he Is a prepared man. Lawyer Evans [s one of our readers and we find in him a true leader. Mr, W. R. Crisp Is ore of the suc- cessful farmers of Okmulgee and his po-toTite at Grayson, He has cighty acres, and is one of the col. orcd guardians of that state from which he receives several thousand dol'sra each year, Ile is a thrifty ; man, owning good stock and puts phis head Inte what he is doing, Mr. Crisp is a former Texan and since he reached Oklahoma has not been idle. Such men bring to us credit. The broom fsctory at Okmulgee is owned and .perated by Teaner & Cook, expert broom makers, These gentlemen make all kinds of brooms und enjoy a nice “trade, Young Teamer learned the trade under his father, who is grajuate of Tuske- gee, We are glad indeed to see these men in this line of business Jones & Fields, practical tailors at 500 KF. Tifth street, Okmulgee are enjoying a nice trade, They are good workmen, and the people keer them busy. They ate tailors whe know how to do work that pleases Such young men are worthy of en: cotragement, Mr, W. Hf. Santee, a colored man is a hatter at Okmulgee, und doing a nico business, He is a practica hatter, and dors all kinds of hig! clars work. He malntains @ plac at 512 F, Fifth street. One of the shoemakers of our race at Ohmulgee, Is Mr, H. Johnson who for ten years followed hi trade, de is located st 511 Eas Fifth street, and enjoys a nie trade, Mrrs, Mary J, Mitchell at 601 E Fifth street, Okmulgee, Is conduct. ing the Feople’s Hotel, It is 4 Jelxteen room place, and she serve: everything good to eat. This tad; sPsurcd us that she intended to giv the public whatever the marke | afforded, | Our old friend, Mr, L, D. Stewar jhas moved his tonsorial parlor t leis Beet Fifth atrest Obkmuloes has three chairs and his work {ts the kind thst bring his customers back. He is a race man, owns a good home, and js identified with every move which means the uplift of the black man. “The Plaza” rooms at 517% E. Fifth street. Okmulgee, are among the best in the city, ‘There are four. teen rooms neatly kept, and you get both hot and cold baths, The pro- prietress ig Mrs. Rosa Smith, who secs to bt that all who stop tere get the best of service. ‘The Johnson grocery umd meat market, at 605 East Fifth street, Okmulgee, is still making good at the same old stand. Ie carries what the public wants, and by sell- ing it right, enjoys a nice trade, This good man owns his business house and is blessed with an excel- lent help-mect. He {a a solid busi nees man, and believes in the gol- den rule, These people encourage our paper and belong to that class of people who are doing things. Attorney A. W. Whitfield, a bar- tister at Okmulgeo, is still enjoying a large practice, He fs one of the products of Howard University and secured his literary training at Wil. berforce University, Tuie attor- ney {s one of the best prepared men we have and has successfully prac. tieed for eleven years, He has three rent houses and lots, and in this man the race has a strong race builder. Ile believes In encouraging The Topeka Plaindealer and always gives jour scribe some money. One of the representative colored stores in the state of Oklahoma, is located ot Okmulgee, and is owned and operated by Mr. N. Mulbrow. It is in the Sneed building, and fs Indeed a creditable enterprise. The large and well selected stock, is neatly arranged and there are more than $7000 Invested, an increase of $2000 since our last visit, Mr. Mal- brow is helping in the solution of the race problem, as he employs five others in helping with his magnifi- cent store. He is one of our edu. cated young men, having attended Langston University. In connection with his store he has a meat market and his meat cutter is Mr. E.Stev- ens. Mr, Malbrow owns a good farm of eighty acres, and in him we have an exceptionally fine man. (He owns five rent houses in the town of Ok- mulgee, and we are proud of him. Dr. James Edward Guess {is one of the successful physicians at Ok- mulgee. He mmintains excellent offices and is a son of Meharry Medical College. He has practiced medicine for fourteen years, and has built up a nice practice. Dr. Guess received nis literary training at Pau! Quinn College, Waco, Tex. Dr. Guess is a broad guaged man Mr. J. H. Williams, the practical tailor, is still conducting a first class place, at 507 S. Severs street, Okmulgee. He cleans, presses, re- pairs and makes clothes and makes them right. His place is a neat one and this young Afro-American ‘strives to please the public. (He at- tended Langston University two years, and also was a student at Walden Usiversity. However, he received his training as a tailor at Chicago. In Mr. Williams the race has a prepared young man who will make gook | One of the successful firms of our' race at Okmulgee, is that of Williams & Massey, two men who are conducting an up-to-date gro- cery and meat market. The stock is well selected and fresh, and their| prices are rigat; in fact, they keep everything the public needs, and have free delivery, These men are) putting business methods into what ‘they are doing and are making good. ‘They are both property owners and are live wires in that good town, Hien, R S, Gamble, a brilliant at- torney of the race at Okmulgee fs one of the race who is making a: success of the practice of law. For, years this good man taught school,' oll estates, Ge Is endowment treas- urer of the Odd Fellows of Okta- homa, and looks after his practice In an automobile, 1A swell three chair tonaorlal pare lor at 505 Seve7s street, Okmulgee, is owned by that expert tonsorial artist, Mr. RL, McGlauthing. Mis workman fs Mr. John Willlams. At 120 Muskogee street, he has an up-to-date grocery; he also owns a residence there and and the busi- ness house, Im Mr, McGlauthing we have a man who does not believe in sitting down whining, but push- ing all the time. Tne popular colored dentist at Okmulgee, is Dr. A, M. Carpenter, who meintains modern offices In the Wallace building. When we say modern we mean all we say. Dr, Carpenter fs a graduate of Howard University and is one of the best echolars that well known institu- tion ever turned out. Since our last ‘Visit this popular dentist has shook single blessedness, and wedded Miss Ruth Wilkens, a popular teacher. This excellent couple ate friends to The Plaindealer and we are proud of Dr. Carpenter's success. There {s not a man In the state of Oklahoma who ‘tas done more to give the race some standing than Hon, D. J. Wallace, an attorney of Okmulgee, who Is a barrister of recognized ability. In fact we have very few men who are betttr pos. ted along law and other lines than this good man. He spent many years In the school room, and as a teacher, he had few superiors. Judge Wallare ls a firm believer In Negro education and has the proud distinction of educating four boys; viz: A. G, Wallace, M. D., owns the modern drug store at Okmulgee in the brick building owned by his father; C. P. Wallace, another pharmacist who Is in the drug bus- iness at Wewoka; A, L. Wallace, who graduated last year from the college course of Lincoln Univer- sity of Pennsylvania and is now pur. suing a medical course in the Medi- cal College of Boston, Mass.; Em- met Wallace, also a graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and taught Latin in the Presby- terian College at Arkadelphia, and at present is taking the dental course in Meharry Medical college. The older Wallace has done more than his part by his sons, and you find him doing ‘is part at anything which means to help us as a race. Me has a good, three story brick building on Main street; eight rent houses and three farms with a total acreage of 247 acres. He has a good home and owns one-half inter= est in the city cemetery—seven acres—a drug store at Wewoka; one-third interest in the Eureka Furniture and Undertaking com- pany. He spent more money and time defeating the “grandfatier clause” than any man in Oklahoma, and succeeded in having seventeen white men arrested about said law. He was a member of the legislature of Oklahoma in 1893 and served with distinction, He {a at the head of the local Masons, and has an excel- lent wife, who has stood by the Judge and helped him throug’s thick and thin, Mrs. Wallace is a dealer in hair goods, ete, and one of our best. women. toe THE EAGLO DRUGSTORE of Wewoka, Okla., is for sale, con- alsting of a complete stock of pure drugs, sundries, soda fountain, fix- tures, etc, In fact a first-class place can be purchased at less than coat. Reason for selling, C. P. Wallace, who ‘as been manager, is in itt health and can't look after same. The out-fit is worth about $1000. Conditions of sale; one third cash and reasonable terms on balance. If a reliable druggist will purchase same, I will retain one-half interest, Call or write, D. J. WALLACE, G17 Sixth St., Okmulgee, Okla. tee The Owl drug store at Okmulgee, is one of the swelleat in the state ef” Oklahoma owned by the race, The popular proprietor, Dr. A. G. Wal+ Ince has not spared money to make it an Ideal place. The line of druga contain everthing, and the stock ef sundries, ete, are perhaps the best selected you find anywhere, and if you can’t find it at the Owl, don’t look for it. ‘The prescription de- partment is looked after by Dr. B. D. Clark, and there is a clerk, ©. House, end a porter, Cnester Har- rls, The soda fountain is firet- class in every respect, and a com. plete line of assorted candies, ete, are kept. iAll the leading brands of cigars are kept by the Owl, fe fact Its an up-to-date drug store. Dr. Wallace is from the University of Nebroska, and besides being om expert pharmacist, is one of the leading men of the race, He is vice-president of the National Medical Association of Physiclans, Surgeons, Dentists and Pharmacists and is wice-president of the Tri- --- --- State Medical Association. In this man, we have a fellow who believes in turning up things. The Country Club Cafe is one of the eating places, at 501 East 56th street, Okmulgee, where you get what you want to eat and it is cool and right. The proprietors, Messrs. Berry and House, make a special effort to please all who visit the Country Club. The scribe visited the Eureka Undertaking Company's place of business and found Mr. Arthur D. Ford, a prominent young man of the race, manager. They carry a complete line of caskets, etc., and the funeral cars cost $1600. The owners, representative colored citizens—J. H. Floard, president; D. J. Wallace, secretary, and A. G. Wallace, treasurer. These men also own the only colored cemetery at Okmulgee. The caskets are the finest that moncy can buy, and in fact they carry a complete stock. In one part of the building they also own and conduct a furniture store, and this line is also complete. One passing the magnificent store and undertaking parlor would never think it a colored place. There is sure some class to it, as money has been lavishly spent to make it one of the best of the kind in the country. Mr. J. H. Hoard, a business man of years experience, and who has been a live wire in the material advancement of the country, is conducting an up to date grocery at 519 East Fifth street, at Okmulgee, in the Harrison brick building. He carries a complete line of fresh groceries, country produce, etc. He also has several good teams and is president of the Eureka Furniture and Undertaking Co. in the Sneed building. Such men as Mr. Hoard are the kind that reflect credit on the race, and his life is worthy any young man imitating. Mr. L. F. Anderson, at 617 East Fifth street, is serving lunches that make the public praise the place. Mrs. Anderson is some cook, and her home cooking causes the Anderson cafo to enjoy a large patronage. These people make a study of the public's wants, and good eating at all times is the motto of the place. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are readers of our paper. Mr. James Furrie, a man of our race at 617'4 East Fifth street, is conducting a short older house. He serves everything the market affords, and when you want something good to eat call on him. He enjoys a nice trade and he will treat you right if you will call on him at his place. Dr. J. E. Porter, who is beyond doubt one of the oldest physicians in Oklahoma, is still enjoying a large practice at Okmulgee. He has offices in the Wallace brick building, and you find in him a man with a ripe brain. Dr. Porter is the product of the Northwestern University of Chicago, class of 1898, and since then has successfully practiced medicine. The Porters are among the representative people of the country. Mrs. Porter is an educator of note and at present is employed in the city schools of Beggs. A very accomplished daughter, Miss Alma, is one of the leading members of the faculty of the Tulsa high school, where she has made a record of which anyone might be proud. There is a son, Prof. W. M. Porter, who ranks in the front line as a pedagogue, and another daughter is a resident of Los Angeles. As stated above, the Porter family stand for something. We wish more of our people could measure up to them. We recently met Rev. W. H. Young of the Baptist church, who owns a good home at Okmulggee, and this Christian gentleman joined our list of readers. He represents the Vitona Mineral Ore Co. of Marshall, Texas, and his remedy is said to do all that is claimed for it. Bro. Young says he desires to do his part in race building. Lyon's cafe, at 507 East Fifth street, Okmulgce, is the swellest colored place in that town. The proprietor, Mr. P. L. Lyons, has not spared money to give the race a modern eating house, where the public can get the best of everything. Six people are employed, and only first-class chefs and waiters are worked. Mr. Lyons is assisted by his good wife, and you get service of the best kind. They also carry ice cream, soft drinks and a complete line of imported and domestic cigars, etc. It is conducted in a way where our best people may go and get anything the market affords. Mr. Lyons makes a specialty of home cooking and you should see him when you are hungry. A representative physician of our race, who in 1902 graduated from Meharry Medical College and since then has convinced all that he is one pill roller who knows his bual- ARE YOU HAPPY? Do you have Backache, an achey- rundown feeling, profuse or scanty urination, discolored or soul urinea DIL DERBY'S KIDNEY PILLS will correct these troubles speedily. They are a scientific, safe, powerful cleanser of the kidneys and bladder. ONE MILLION of Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills were sold to Physicians in 90 days. Good physicians prescribe them. To anyone who writes us they have never used Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills, we will send a six days' treatme- our regular 25c package, for 10c in coin. Don't delay! Order a package today, as this offer is good for a limited time only. At Drug Stores, 25c and 50c. DERBY MEDICINE CO. Eaton Rapids, Mich. ness, is Dr. E. P. Dorden, located at the corner of Fourth and Severs streets, Okmulgee. This man has accomplished much in the 14 years he has been practicing medicine. He rubbed his head against the walls of Fisk University and Central College, Nashville, Tenn., and is a well read man. He is one of the race who has mastered the science of medicine and is a credit to the race. He has an interesting family of five children and for thirteen years he has had the exclusive rearing of them, as death claimed his good wife soon after the Doctor graduated. Two of his children have finished high school and are now pursuing the studies of higher education. Dr. Dorden must be given credit for having some of the best children in the race. The Ideal Pressing Parlor, at 400 Severs avenue, Okmulgue, is an up-to-date place. The propietor, Mr. W. M. Harris, sees to it that only the best work goes out of his place. He is one tailor who figures it out that the best work makes customers. An old Texan who is a successful farmer at Okmulggee is Mr. W. W. Brown. He owns 50 acres in Navarro county, Texas, and is a man who is full of push. He is a man who believes in race building. Mr. Henry Worden, a thrifty man of our race, is conducting a neat grocery store on Deleware street, Okmulgge, which his good wife looks after. They own their property and during the summer conduct a barbecue pit. The Fuqud blacksmith shop, at Fourth and Muskogee streets, Okmulgee, is a well regulated place where Mr. John Fuqud and his son, Mr. Yanoy Fuqud, do all kinds of blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, etc., in fact what they can't do along their line is not worth doing. These men enjoy a nice patronage and we are proud of the kind of business they conduct. One of our staunch friends at Okmulgee is Mrs. Jennie Boyd, who is a widow and who own some excellent property. This good woman says she loves the Plaindealer. In fact, she is a race woman. Mr. N. S. Smith, who for 25 years has been a shoemaker, is conducting a neat shop at Okmulgee, on Delaware street. He has plenty of tools and knows how to use them. He formerly conducted a place at Boley, but learned his trade at Fo't Smith Ark. Mr. Smith is a workman worthy of his hire. A young colored man at Okmulgee, Mr. A. L. Huffman, has opened a grocery store in his own building at 104 North Muskogee street. He carries a neat stock and is doing well. The Negro must go into business and every time we see one of us making the effort we are ready to say "amen." Let the race see to it that Mr. Huffman succeeds. Mr. II. C. Massey, who is a live wire at Okmulgee, has opened up a grocery store at 220 North Muskogee street and carries a complete line of groceries. In connection with his store he operates a meat market. He is in his own building and owns other valuable property. His stock represents about $500 and he enjoys a nice patronage. The scribe called at the home of Mrs. India W. Cunningham, one of the race's cultured women, having attended Roger Williams University. She owns a good home at Orkulgee in a white section, and in this lady we found a rare entertainer, one who knows how to make one feel at home. Mrs. Cunningham is an expert seamstress and is impressed by the leading people of Orkulgee. She is recognized as one of the best miners in Oklahoma, and has opened up a swell place in the store of Patton & Haygood on Fifth street, where she has a com- plete line of hats, creations of beauty. Mrs. Cunningham has not spared money to get the latest along her line and our women should see to it that her enterprise is made a success. We recently met Mr. J. M. Williamson, one of The Plaindaleer's true friends at Okmulgee. He owns a good residence on Seventh street, worth $10,000, occupied by the chief of police of Okmulgee. This gentleman also owns a fourteen room place and Mr. Williamson is doing well. This gentleman is one of the early settlers and has many warm friends. (There is one member of our rice whose life, if in book form, would do much to stimulate the Negro youth and which would read like fiction; that man is Mr. J. B. Keys, of Okmulgee. He didn't even have the encouragement of a father, but was forced to fight life's battles and amassed his fortune, single handed and by his own judgment. In the very heart of Okmulgee he owns eight magnificent two-story, brick houses, all, with the exception of one, occupied by representative white business people. In one he conducts his dry goods and grocery store and in which he carries a complete line, and his patrons are among both races. These eight modern brick buildings, represent at least $150,000. Keys' addition contains seventeen good cottages, all occupied by white tenants, and these houses are worth $35,000. His home is a good one, and aside form owning one of the best houses in Oklahoma, he has an automobile for his family. Though one of our best fixed men, Mr. Keys, is a God-fearing man, and believes in helping his unfortunate brothers, and his deeds of charity are many. He is well read, and his success has not been guess work, but by wise management. He is dutiful to church and society, and in him we have a representative citizen, one whose record will compare favorably with any Afro-American living or dead. He has unlimited credit, and his life stands as open book, and the pages are not besmirched with evil deeds, but in him we see an ideal citizen, a man among men. He is one of the race's wealthiest men, and above all a true man. His local lodge has asked him to make the race for grand master of exchequer, of the state of Oklahoma, and he has decided to allow his hat to be tossed into the ring. Mr. R. L. Nelson is demonstrating that when you put business into what you are doing, you can succeed. He has the modern rooming house,419 E. Fifth street, Ohmulgene where he has six up-to-the-present rooms. This gentleman also owns and operates a taxi cab service—running three high-priced cars. The cars are operated by colored drivers. When at Ohmulgene see Mr. Nelson. He has a garage in connection, and a wash rack, where he will give you the best service. He meets all trains. The Collins Grocery Co., at First and Chortaw strets, Okmulgee, is a Negro enterprise, that is stocked from pit to dome with groceries, etc., and as a side issue this place operates an up-to-date meat market. The owner, Mr. W. M. Collins, is a man full of push, and owns the building in which he is conducting business. He has $1500 tied up in groceries and by treating all right, he has a nice trade. Mr. Collins owns sixteen good rent houses, fourteen in Okmulgee and two in Tulsa; this property is quite valuable. In Mr. Collins the race has a true man. Mr. Austin Suggs, one of the colored grocerymen at Okmulgee, is a history maker, and we have few men in business who are doing better. This young man has about $2000 invested in his grocery and meat market, and he is serving God under his own vine and fig tree, and he has as partners his mother and sister. Aside from the store, they own a magnificent home, a store house and eight other rent houses. These good people are among our best people, and are true race lovers. Since our last visit the stock has been increased, and Mr. Suggs is doing well. Mr. W. M. Clark, a colored man, who follows plumbing, owns some valuable property at Okmulgge. Aside from three houses, he owns a business house, in which he conducts a neat grocery. The scribe called at this store, and found a good stock, and the newspaper man was informed that he was doing nicely. These good people are members of the First Baptist church. After a year's absence from Okmulgge, we returned to find that Mr. B. II. Mann, the progressive merchant at 1000 East First street, had increased his stock, and his store is literally packed with groceries, notions, etc., in fact he has spent more than $2000 to give the race a good store in which our peo- Pelletier's ```markdown ``` Footwear for the whole family sample lines and surplus lots at the lowest prices----ever —footwear for babies, for girls and boys, for women and men —good, dependable shoes and low-cuts in the newest styles and effects —spot-cash bought at remarkably low prices, and to be sold the same way. WOMEN'S LOW-CUTS—$1.69 A variety of styles of women's pumps and Oxford in all the new Spring styles and leather; not all sizes in all styles—regular $3.50 and $4.00 low-cuts on sale. $1.69 WOMEN'S $3.00 SHOES—$1.69 This is the largest lot and one of the best values of all. Women's lace style shoes of patent, with cloth tops and Cuban heels; all sizes from 2 to 8½—Women's regular $3.00 shoes $1.69 for .... INFANTS' 75c SHOES—$59c Infants' vci kid shoes, with soft kid uppers and genuine hand-turned soles—infants regular 75c shoes in this great sale. 59c CHILDREN'S $2.00 SHOES—$1.49 Children's vci kid shoes; solid leather out and plenty of all sizes from 8½ to dren's regular $2.00 shoes priced for this great sale. BOYS' $2.00 SHOES—$1.59 Boys' elk skin shoes with chrome elk sol weight, durable shoes for the little fellows—regular $2 shoes on sale. MEN'S WORK SHOES—$1.95 Men's mule skin shoes, with full double bellows tongue—shoes that cannot be duplicated at our very low price of. MEN'S OXFORDS—$2.69 Men's Oxford; all leathers and all sty gummetal, velour calf, tan Russia, mohawk. Not all shoes, but rare harnesses. Childr'n's play Oxfords of chrome tanned elk with elk soles; a perfect combination of comfort and service; sizes 8½ to 11—regular. 89c $1.50 value on sale. 89c —sizes 11½ to 2; $1.75 values. $1.19 $1.75 MARY JANES—$1.39 Nisses' imported (English make) Mary Jane sizes in all styles—men's reg uppers of patent leather welt soles— $1.39 shoes specially priced for this regular $1 75 values on sale. great sale. (Men's women's and children's shoes in the Bargain Basement) ple can find whatever they need, and at prices as cheap as you find anywhere. Mr. Mann is assisted by his excellent wife who attended the Holy Family's school at New Orleans. These good people own three good rent houses, and are live wires in the commercial world. Miss Alice Jordan is one of the new readers of The Plandealer at Okmulgee. This young woman's mother owns a good 40-acre farm in Okmulgee county and is one of the progressive women of the race. They own a good home, and we are proud of their friendship. One of the thrifty men of our race at Okmulgee is Mr. C. W. Ward, who for years has been a friend of this paper, owns a modern 80-acre tract of improved land, and he is what you may properly style one of our successful men. He owns plenty of good stock, and stands for something in his home town. He informed us that he would not be without The Plaindealer. We recently met Mr. S. J. Jackson, one of the race's leading farmers at Okmulgee. He has 240 acres of good farming land, well stocked, and in this man we have a successful farmer. Mr. Jackson puts thoughts into farming, hence he is a success. He believes in race pride, and does not believe Negroes in business can succeed with hot air. He is a Plaindealer friend, and always gives us some money. Mr. A. Sneed, is a worthy man of the race at Okmulgee. He has a half dozen oil wells and valuable oil lands; ten rent houses, and owns an interest in the Sneed Bros', two brick buildings. This mon has plenty of good stock, and is one of the staunch supporters to our paper. BEGGS. OKLAHOMA. We went over to Beggs while we had headquarters at Okmulgee, and received a warm welcome and some money. Quite a few of our friends we did not see, but those we did meet gave us some financial help. There are several churches and one good city school at Beggs, and not a few good homes. Among those who encouraged us, and who are in business, we are "touching them up" in this write-up: Adams Bros'. brick store at Deggs, has painted in the windows of that excellent enterprise, "Adams Bros., Dry Goods and Groceries." For several years these enterprising men have been in business, and CHILDREN'S $2.00 SHOES—$1.49 Children's vici kid shoes; solid leather through-out and plenty of all sizes from 8½ to 11—children's regular $2.00 shoes priced for this great sale. $1.49 BOYS' $2.00 SHOES—$1.59 Boys' elk skin shoes with chrome elk soles; light weight, durable shoes for the little fellows—regular $2 shoes on sale. $1.59 MEN'S WORK SHOES—$1.95 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 OXFORDS—$2.69 Men's Oxfords; all leathers and all styles; lizh gunmetal, velour calf, tann Russia, mahogany, etc. Not all sizes, but rare bargains if your size is here—a sample line of men's regular $3.50 to $5.00 Oxfords on sale. $2.69 MEN'S $3.50 SHOES—$2.98 Men's dress shoes; button, blusher or English lace style of gunmetal, ivory calf or vice bid, the latter with the famous "Flexo" sole; plenty of all sizes in all styles—men's regular $3.69 dress shoes specially priced for this great sale.....$2.98 carry a large stock of everything, and by keeping what the public wants, and selling it right, they enjoy a nice trade. Their brick building is a credit, and they own modern homes. These men have always been doers, and the manager, Mr. Louis Adams is one of the race's shrewdest business men. These people own 600 acres of rich farm land and are real benefactors to our race, as many of our people have been assisted by the Adams Bros. The scribe visited them and found them true race lovers. The firm is composed of Tom and Louis Adams, men who have been at Begga all of their lives and everyone knows and respects them. Dr. A. Dubose is the successful physician of the race at Beggs and enjoys a lucrative practice. This man is well read, is not only a good physician, but a ripe scholar, and a credit to our race. He owns a 100 acres of farming dirt, a good home and three other lots. He is on the broad-guaged order, and while he is trying to make a dollar, he is also doing his part in helping the race. He has won the people of his town and county, and both races love and respect him. While we were there Dr. Dubose purchased an up-to-date automobile. Mr. Wilbert Bee is the tonsorial artist at Beggs. He has a 3-chair place, and doing nicely. He has some property and is one of the race's solid men. Mr. A. R. Reed is a real estate dealer at Beggs and is a success. He owns a good home in the town and has 200 acres of rich farm land. He is a firm believer in Negro education, and his promising son is attending school at Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. There is one business enterprise at Beggs that has grown as if by magic, and that is the one operated by that excellent little lady, Mrs. E. E. Wade, the grocer. Hers is a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries. She is also an extensive dealer in confectioneries, candies, etc., and her smoke house is one among the best stocked in all Oklahoma. She has spent $2000.00 to give the race a creditable place; and by putting business methods into her business has one of the best in the state. Mrs. Wade has a good home, and is truly a business woman. --- le family slots ever d for men styles and effects sold the same way. $1.00 SHOES—$1.49 kid shoes; solid leather through- of all sizes from 8½ to 11—chil- $1.00 shoes priced sale... $1.49 HOES—$1.59 shoes with chrome etk soles; light shoes for the little $2 shoes on sale... $1.59 HOES—$1.95 in shoes, with full double soles and shoes that cannot be de- very low price of... $1.95 HOES—$2.69 all leathers and all styles; list, calf, tan Russia, mahogany, etc. rare bargains if your size is here of men's regular $3.50 s on sale... $2.69 HOES—$2.98 shoes; button, blucher or English metal, ivory calf or vici kid, the famous "Flexo" soles; plenty of all shoes—men's regular $3.50 dress priced for this... $2.98 (gain Basement) GARNETT, KAN. Rev. Ralston, who has been carrying on revival meetings at Paula, Kan., returned Tuesday to conduct a series of meetings at the Second Baptist church. The B. Y. P. U. met at 6:15. Subject of the lesson "The Greatest Thing in the Word," after which a short program was rendered. Solo, Miss Corena Jefferson; duet, Misses Zola Manley and Naomi Jefferson; select reading, Mrs. Damerson; solo, Mrs. Fannie Hichs. Miss Lewis, who has been visiting Misses Corena and Naomi Jefferson, returned home last Thursday morning on the "plug." Mrs. Dollie Armstrong is improving slowly. Mrs. Joseph Harvey is on the sick list. Miss Fannie Lonian entertained a few friends at her home in honor of Miss Velva Rogers, who will leave this week. Mrs. Sam Cruse entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Cruse and Miss Fannie Lonian. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Willet were the guests of Mrs. Dora Lonian yesterday. Mrs. Sam Cruse was hostess to the Ladies Friendship Club Saturday evening. Six members and four guests were present, the out of town guest being Rev. Ralston of Boley, Okla. Led in prayer by Rev. Ralston. Mrs. Cratchfield read the second chapter of Genesis, after which quotations from the Bible were given. The Sunday school lesson was reviewed by Rev. Ralston, after which the meeting was turned over to a social hour. The hostess was assisted in serving by Miss Fannie Lonian. The Golden Rule Hat Shop —A Complete Line of— Hats and Millinery The finest and most up-to-date line in the state—Sly prices are aranged so as to fit every purse. Call and see me. MRS. LYDIA BUCKANAN, Proprietress 200 N. Walnut Oklahoma City. When the attention of the Plaintiff is called to any misstatement of facts in its columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction or thereupon communication, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. Editor Chiles Does St. Louis. In our visit to Saint Louis last week we found the colored people fighting the segregation ordinance which was recently passed by that city, and which was instituted by real estate sharks whose purpose and aim is to rob the real estate holders by using the Negro question as a hoax to fill their coffers. This method is used all over the United States by a degenerate class of whites who should be classed as outlaws and bandits. The question of decrying and defaming the name of the colored people in this country by that class of whites has become so popular that if a question was submitted to enslave them or to annihilate or banish the race, and it be submitted to a vote, it would carry. There is a system of working on that class of people and with the assistance of a few prejudiced newspapers whose object is to get rich from advertising this class of bandits that will follow anything they put forward to debase the colored race and enrich themselves. The method of these real estate bandits is to buy a track of land or area of property and advertise to sell to whites only and after it is about all sold, someone will sell a piece to a colored person and open another track and make the same advertisement and the poor, misguided white people, who just bought in this former track where no Negroes were allowed, will jump from it to the new property and thus are fooled by these sharks. This is a Saint Louis method and get anyone with an ounce of brain will know that such an ordinance is unconstitutional and will not stand the test of not only of the courts, but the majority of the property owners of that city are against it. The biggest trouble the colored people encounter in this segregation against owning homes in the same blocks with whites or being buried in the same comedy is from that class of whites who are chiefly renters and nomads or roving tramps. This is the class of whites that always complain at the progress of the colored people. The Christian religion, the laws of the land nor the churches has no influence upon them. They are "hell bent" on destroying the influence and standing of the colored people. The race is somewhat divided on the mode of procedure as to bringing an injunction but nevertheless they are both working to accomplish the same end and in the end will be for the betterment of all concerned, and there will be some who will have better sense and know how to operate the next time. Experience is a great thing and our people need that before they can obtain the highest round where it requires leadership and one to know how to follow and reason all matters that pertain to the whole. The committee of one hundred white people in Saint Louis have associated themselves with the colored people to knock this ordinance into oblivion. These white people are among the most intellectual and wealthy of Saint Louis, and this class have been the salvation of the colored people and will continue to be until prejudice has been wiped out. Since the passage of this ordinance several misguided white people thought they could drive the colored people from the blocks and to the remotest parts of St. Louis, but they have now begin to complain about the ordinance and want it knocked out as they thought if they lived in blocks with colored people, the latter would be driven out and their property increased in value at once and when they found this to be a mistake, they are now cursing and abusing the bandits who had the ordinance framed. As a whole, the colored people are doing fairly well in the business and professional world in the city of St. Louis. There are several groceries, one successful laundry, several undertaking establishments and manufacturing places of hair preparations, face lotions and other toilet articles, and this is the leading city of the United States where his business is carried on. Mr. W. L. Majors, of Oxford College, located at 4240 W. Belle Place has a fine residence and manufacturing establishment and office in connection. Mrs. Majors, his wife, is a partner in the business and they manufacture over twenty different articles for the hair and skin. They are assisted by Miss Simms, private secretary and Miss Lillian Almond, head operator. Mr. Majors has also invented a machine for the drying of the hair and it is the only one of its kind in the United States. He secured a patent and is now manufacturing them for sale. Mr. Majors is a Missouri boy and a gentleman who is working hard to make his establishment one of the leading ones in the United States, and we predict great things for him in the future. Mrs. Majors, his devoted wife, is one of the cultured women of the race with a Christian spirit that endows her to work hard looking forward to the day when she will be rewarded for the great effort they are putting forth in the manufacturing of these articles. The Poro College, located at 3100 Pine street under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Malone, was organized by Mrs. Pope Turnbo, now Mrs. Malone, several years ago. She employs several lady clerks and stenographers and has established an agency all over the country. Great credit is due her for the discovery of this preparation which has made her quite wealthy and enabled her to give employment to members of the race. She is a Christian, upright woman and has EXELENTO QUININE POMADE Made Her Hair Grow. Marigle Berry wrote useful to make able to comb her short, nappy KINKY HAIR But a few boxes of Kinky hair Pomade made her hair 19 inches long, and so soft and silky that she can fix it most any way she musts. 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Mention to the Grocer That Hereafter You Want " $ \mathrm {I} = \mathrm {H} $ " The Flour C Comes from better w "Cooks up" better, certainly is better from The "Red Rooster" The Ismert-Hine The Flour of the Hour Comes from better wheat. Milled better. "Cooks up" better. Taste better. And certainly is better from every standpoint. The "Red Rooster" brand. The Ismert-HinckeMilling Co. Kansas City, U. S. A. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS Each hour hears the same 0.7 Pursuit of MIDY Brought to all persons a host of friends and is doing much for the upbuilding of the race. Mr. Malone is the manager and is quite a business man and is kept busy at all times pushing the concern. Mr. W. C. Gordon, the undertakers is leading Saint Louis in this particular line and employs several people, and is also president of a laundry which employs about fifty men and women. We met our friend, F. J. Shackenford, who resides at 215 A. S. Luffingwell, formally of Attickson, and he is now employed at Weisman Construction company, and is also one of the officers of St. Paul at M. E. church, one of the leading churches of the city. We met Lawyer N. A. Mitchell, formerly of Topeka, who is doing well, having just brought three suits amounting to $15000. He is also pastor of the Christian church of Saint Louis. We met our friend, Mr. London Wilson, who was born in Topeka, and moved to Oklahoma with his parents years ago and owns farm land in that country. He was recently married to Miss Luvelia Hicks, formerly of Springfield, and they are the parents of one boy who is a very bright young baby and the idol of the home. Mr. Wilson is an enterprising, industrious young man, full of push and energy and like his father, loves to accumulate some of this world's goods, and if given an opportunity will have something some day. We met Rev. N. L. Smith and wife. Rev. Smith was formerly pastor of Lane Chapel, of Topeka, and is now pastor of Lane Tabernacle, 4235 Pine street, Saint Louis. Over $2000 was raised in the first three months he was in St. Louis. He is making friends everywhere; is a great race man and is taking up the fight to see that they are recognized by the powers that be. Rev. W. P. Dunvant, who is deputy marshall under the city courts of Saint Louis, and has held this position for several years, and is one of the leading citizens of the city. He is a Christian gentleman and is pastor of Leonard Avenue Baptist Pom Pons and Fancy from Old Plumes. Cleaned and ....Re-Blocked. WILL BE APPRECIATED. and Feather Shop. Mo. Write for information. Bell Phone Main 312. Grocery N, Proprietor THE LINE OF— Series, Country Produ at Right Prices 12 AVE., A. LAWTON, OKLA. Of the Hour wheat. Milled better. Taste better. And from every standpoint, rand, ckeMillingCo. ```markdown ``` church, owns a nice home at 2749 Walnut, where he enjoys the company of his devoted wife, who is a busy woman and manufacturer of hair preparations. Dr. W. P. Curtis is one of the most popular dentists of St. Louis, has his offices at 2336 Market street and enjoys a large practice. He is a man who believes in the rise of everybody and believes in fighting for the rights of his people. He is a man who is very intelligent and reasonable and you can rely upon his judgment on any proposition for the upbuilding of the race. We had the pleasure of dining with our friend, Dr. Stafford and family at their beautiful home, 4059 W. Belle Place. The Doctor enjoys a fine practice and is one of the most popular physicians of St. Louis. He has two sons, one who plays the violin and is destined to become a great violinist, if he continues and the other on who is only a year old and a bright little fellow, says that his desire is to obtain an agricultural education. Dr. and Mrs. Stafford are among the finest people we ever met and they take great pride in making it pleasant for their friends. Dr. W. I. Brabham, whose office is at 14th and Market streets, is a South Carolinian by birth and one among our oldest friends in Saint Louis. He enjoys a large practice and is a gentleman who makes friends and is very popular. The E. Slaughter Gamble manufacturing concern at 3001 Lawton avenue employs ten people and is doing a nice business in the manufacture of hair preparations. The leading grocery store of St. Louis is at 2526 N. Newstead owned by Mr. T. J. Nevins, who is one of the finest grocers in the city. He has everything in order, clean and up-to-date. Mrs. Nevins is a sister of our dear friend and co-worker, the late J. Hume Childers, the first editor of The Topeka Plaindealer. She is undoubtedly one of the best business women we ever met and they own the property where the business is conducted—a race two story fifty-foot front building besides seventy-five feet vacant and this property has almost doubled in value since they purchased it a few years ago. They employ two clerks a boy and girl, to assist them in caring for their patrons, and have just recently purchased an auto delivery truck. We had the pleasure of dining with them and must say that Mrs. Nevins is a fine housekeeper and when she prepares something to eat, you always crave a second invitation. We had the pleasure of visiting the Y. W. C. A. at their national convention headquarters of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch on Garrison and Lucas avenue. There were representatives from all over the United States, from New York, Indiana, Michigan and Kansas. The building is one of the finest owned by any colored organization in the United States and was donated by a white lady, who is a friend of the race and this property is worth $150,000. The building is three stories high, covering a space of about one-eighth of an acre and contains an auditorium, lecture room, swimming pools, bath and in fact is modern in every particular and is an ideal home where Christian young women, who visit St. Louis or are in search of work can go and find comfortable quarters and information that will be of great benefit to them. Mrs. Mayme O. Trice is president of the branch and there are several young ladies connected with the management of the institution who are doing much to assist in the upbuilding of their sex. We were the guest of Rev. and Mrs. S. D. Davis, 224 S. Leffingwell who is presiding elder of the A. M. E. Zion church, is very popular and the leading minister of that denomination. Mrs. Davis, his devoted wife was formerly Miss Henrietta Jackson, of Topeka, a graduate of the T. H. S., and taught several terms in the public schools. Mrs. Davis was also a bookkeeper in the office of The Topeka Plaindealer at one time. They are happily situated and with them lives her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Julia Price. We also met our young friend and former "cub." Mr. Fred Thompson, who is operating a linotype machine for The Fraternal Clarion, a weekly newspaper or which Hon. C. K. Robinson is editor and owner. Young Thompson is a bright young man who learned his trade in the office of The Topeka, Plansdealer, REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for Colored homes, $50 down and $8 to $10 per month, and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO. 200 Propositions to Select from— Than it is to Rent." 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We we regret the loss of seven million dollars worth of propat Paris, Texas, and several we must say that this is but nation meted out to the people at God-for-saken place for the big and lynching of a human of white people upon the defense less colored people will be meted back to them tenfold by a Just God that will frown upon the iniquities and outrages against a race which has done all it could do to help this nation on its upward stiles. While we regret the loss of several million dollars worth of property at Paris, Texas, and several lives, we must say that this is but retr button meted out to the people of that God-for-saken place for the burning and lynching of a human being some years ago. It was in this place that the first burning of a human being took place in the United States. The poor colored man was burned in the presence of thousands of people, who made it a festal occasion, of mockery, of glee—following and patterning after the days of the Roman arena of blood and carnage. We firmly believe that all the devilish cussness that is Drs. M. R. Dismuke was indisposed a few days last week. Rev. J. W. Williams, of Independence; is in the city at the bed-side of his wife, who is improving in health at this writing. Prof. Hawkins and Prof. Watson, of Fort Scott, spent Saturday in this Name Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair Is Dry and Wiry, Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. PITTSBURG, KANSAS. M. B. H. Dr. W. E. Jackson secured a judgment of $1600 from the Knights and Ladies of the Orient for medical services rendered. --- Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Junction City, is assisting Rev. W. M. Martin of the St. Mark A. M. E. church in a revival meeting. --- Mr. Clyde Jefferson of Garnett and Mr. Mitchell, a local horseman, arrived yesterday evening with a load of fine horses, a recent purchase of Mr. Himback. 图 2-2 Mrs. Stella M. Brown of Wainwright, Okla., is the guest of Mrs. R. C. Colwell of Oakland. Mrs. Brown is en route to the coast to spend several months. ```markdown ``` Editor Kennedy of the Kansas City (Kansas) Advocate, was in the city Tuesday attending the Republican State convention. He was an agreeable caller at this office. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Carrie Hunter Lewis, dramatic reader and emotional poser, will give an entertainment Apr. 4, at St. John A. M. E. church and the admission will be 15c.—Adv. ```markdown ``` FOR SALE:—A six-octave square piano, $7; organ, $3; small show case, $1; folding bed, $3; iron bed, $2.50; large square piano case, $3; commodos, etc. 116 E. 6th, street, upstairs. --- WANTED:—lA' housekeeper! A woman of about 30 years is desired by a man with two children, to cook and keep house at his home a few miles from Topeka. Answer thru' The Plaindealer, Dept. X.—Adv. --- Mr. Geo. W. Jones of Seattle, Wash., who has been visiting with relatives at Bogue, Kas., is spending a few days in the city, guest of Mrs. Hester Hardiman, Miss Nelle Ellis and Mr. Chas. Lytle. --- The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. G. D. Ralmey at 406 Fillmore St., on Wednesday of this week and enjoyed a splendid meeting. The club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. Park Weddington, 612 College avenue. ✶ ✶ The Shamrock club met Thursday (yesterday) with Mrs. Cooper and a pleasant afternoon $ ^{n} $ was spent, after the routine of a business a most delicious lunch being served. The club adjourned to meet on the first Thursday in April with Mrs. Benjamin Burton. B B B We are in receipt of a card informing us that the Rev. S. W. Jordan has been called to the pastorate of the Bethlehem Baptist church at Cherryvale, Kansas. He comes from Coffeyville and is an upright Christian gentleman and a splendid minister. --- Rev. G. N. Jackson, moderator of the Kaw Valley District Baptist Association, and pastor of the Warren St. (Ninth St.) Baptist church preached last Sunday morning at Shiloh for Rev. C. G. Fishbark. Rev. C. C. Crockett preached at the evening service. --- Rev. C. G. Fishback, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, arrived last Tuesday from the East where he has been in the interest of the National Baptist convention. He reports indications as pointing to a peaceful settlement of the differences of that organization. ```markdown ``` News was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Mary D. Scales, daughter of Mrs. Peter Bradley of this city, which occurred at Omaha, Neb. Wednesday. The body will arrive here today for interment. The news was a sad blow to the mother, brothers and friends of the deceased. 展 Miles Eva P. Washington, the authorized agent and correspondent of The Topeka Kinindaler, for Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kans., who has been quite ill, is now able to be up again and is attending to her work. Subscribers in the Twin Cities will please take notice and be ready when she calls. ```markdown ``` The City B. Y. P. U. in making arrangements to stage a grand entertainment in the near future to increase the treasury receipts and the Sunflower Jubilee Singers, in connection with the presentation of that wonderfully home life drama, "The Last Loaf," will be the great feature. Watch for time and date. The City B. Y. P. U. is doing a great work along lines tending to the upholding of the race, assisting also in clarity work. The Young Matrons' Study club met with Mrs. Fred Buckner on Quincy street Wednesday afternoon. A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. They adjourned to hold their next meeting with Mrs. Arthur Clark, on Jefferson street. --- The Lane Chapel Sewing circle met Friday, March 17th with Mrs. Sallie Toliver, 1184 Buchanan. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. M. IL Hunter, 1301 Quincy street. The circle is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. Emma Fisher. ```markdown ``` Our advice to the readers of The Plaindealer is that before you make purchases, of dry goods, notions or gent's furnishings to visit the Pelletier's big store at Ninth and Kansas avenue. They are leaders in the dry goods business in Topcka and the West. They are big men and do business on a big scale. ```markdown ``` News was received in Topeca yesterday of the death of Mr. John Marion, which occurred Wedne Day at Omaha, Neb. The body will be shipped here for interment and the funeral will be held Monday at St. John A. M. E. church. He was 42 years of age, and was born and reared in Topeca. # Mrs. Ellen Blue of Omaha, Neb. daughter of Mrs. S. F. Malone, was in the city three days last week, guest of her mother and frirends. She returned home last Sunday afternoon. While here he met quite a number of her former friends and acquaintances who gave her a very hearty welcome, as all were glad to see her once more at home. ```markdown ``` The Junior Literary club met Tuesday at the home of Miss Estola Jones, 19th and Topeka avenue. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; Edith Jarrett, president; Hobart McAfee, vice president; Ruth Collins, secretary; Estola Jones, assistant secretary; Thomas Lewis, treasurer; Emmott Cunningham, committee on laws. A program was arranged for the next meeting. ```markdown ``` The Carnation Art club met last week at the home of Mrs. Rosalie Williams, 1328 Quincy street, and elected delegates to the State Federation which meets at Parsons in June. Mrs. Emma Weddington as delegate, and Mrs. Rosalie Williams as alternate, were selected. After the business was concluded a most excellent lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet next at the home of Mrs. G. D. Raimey, 406 Fullmore street. --- Miss Ogeal Wilson spent a few hours in Kansas City one day this week, and is highly elated over the trip on account of having visited the Y. M. C. A. for the first time. She dined at the institution with a party of friends, after which they were shown through the place by our old printer friend, Mr. Frank A. Harris, who retired from the business several years ago, and is now one of the "big mitts" at the "Y." Wiss Wilson says that Mr. Harris seemed to delight in showing them through this magnificent building, and explaining every detail. PELLETIER'S FINE DISPLAY. The Pelletier's Store has startled the people of Topeka in their decorations and display of goods during "dress-up" week and the fashion show on Monday evening, and it was attended by over 10,000 people. The display lasted until 11:00 o'clock and each woman was presented with a chrysanemum or tube rose. As they passed out on their way down Kansas avenue to their various homes, their conversation was about the Pelletier's store and their display of fine and tarty goods. The ladies' department and their show windows are the pictures of fashion and it was said that there was never any better display seen in Kansas City or Chicago, and the goods are equally as fine and prices as reasonable. The people came, they saw and were conquered by what they behold and heard about the Pelletier's store. They carry goods that will suit the rich, the poor, great and small. The clerks are attentive, polite and courteous to all who enter this great building and it is their delight to display their goods to those who visit the store and contemplate purchasing. Much credit is due Mr. Street, the clever advertising manager of the great Pelletier's store. He knows what is right to catch the people and his ads, are always attractive, nicely written, and one can not turn from a page without reading them. The Pelletier's can well feel themselves fortunate indeed in securing the services of a man like Mr. Street. THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. The Republican state convention convened in Topeka Tuesday and elected four delegates and four alternates to the national convention which meets in Chicago. There were several delegates from different portions of the state and we are proud to say there was one colored woman delegate from Wyandotte county. This was the first convention that has been held since the primary law went into effect and it brought several hundred people to Topeka. Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Wyandotte county was elected an alternate to the national convention and was one of the members of the Committee on Resolutions. The committee condemned the outrages that are being perpetrated upon defenseless people and instructed the delegates to vote for a plank in the platform reducing the representation in Congress of those states where voters are being disfranchised. MRS. A. J. WADE. The Noted Lady Evangelist, Who Has Created Such a Furore in the Ranks of Sin and Satan During a Short Stay in Topcha. The revival meeting that has been going on over at Brown Chapel for the past three weeks has been a great success, both spiritually and collectively. The evangelist, Mrs. A. J. Wade, although she had a severe cold, labored hard and succeeded in getting forty-one souls reclaimed and converted, of which we all feel proud. Those converted went to different fields of labor and some remained at Brown Chapel to help push the battle to the grates. After a very hard day's work on last Sunday, preaching three sermons and shaking hands with all present who could, especially the converts, Mrs. Wade thus ended her labor here with us and on Monday morning she left for Higginsville, Mo., to enter into another battle against sin. We pray for her success. We have been wonderfully benefitted by her coming. The church has been revived and through the help of the Lord we are going to keep it on the onward and upward march. Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., our beloved pastor, has not been so well physically, but spiritually he has the best of health. We pray he may feel better physically. Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., of Parsons, has had charge of the meeting all this week, and has maintained the same marked interest. He is a son of the pastor and is a chip off the old block. Miss Ogeal Wilson presented to Mrs. Wade, the evangelist, a beautiful potted plant, which was highly appreciated by her. Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks, 11th and Lime streets, prepared dinner for Mrs. Wade on Thursday of last week, and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Greene, Sr., were honored guests. Rev. and Mrs. Greene were honored with a surprise after services Wednesday night, in which their harder was replenished. Mrs. Victor Washington, who has been confined to her home on account of illness of herself and also little Peewee and Buster having the measles, is out again. Mrs. Lulu Steele is quite sick at her home on E. 13th street, Dr. T. P. Martin attending. Mrs. Ella Donnelly, who has been quite sick, is rapidly improving, and will be out in a few days. Dr. T. P. Martin being the attending physician. Mrs. T. W. Greene who has been confined to her home for the past six weeks, is able to be out again to mingle her voice with us. Dr. Martin was the attending physician. NEW POOL HALL Mr. Isaac Miller, a popular young man of Lawrence, has purchased a pool hall at 620 Massachusetts street, Lawrence, and carries a fine line of cigars and tobacco and is doing a fine business. He was born and reared in Lawrence and is well liked by everybody. A a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning $1.00 comb...Price... All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAND TODD, Miss Ida Taylor, who had been suffering from an attack of tonsillitis at her home on College avenue, is able to be out again. OMAHA'S BIG SONGFEST. Much credit is due Mrs. W. T. Osborne, wife of Rev. Osborne, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, Omaha, Nebr., who organized and MARK HARRIS M. G. W. (PADDY) BETTS, Republican Candidate for Sheriff of Shawnee County, Who is Qualified GREAT BEND, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church has started a revival. Rev. Redd of Larned is assisting Rev. Ramsey. Miss Ethel Michaux is spending a few days in Pratt. Mr. Welster Rucker and Mr. Geo. Wells have gone to Larned for an indefinite stay. The Magnolia Art club was entertained by Mrs. E. L. Sellers, Thursday. The box entertainment and spelling bee which was held at the home of Mrs. Jack Johnson by the ladies of the I. and A. club was a grand success last Friday evening. One of the swellest events that has occurred lately among some of Great Bend society young folks was witnessed Tuesday evening, March 11th at the Musonic hall when the Great Bend Amusemest club entertained about 125 friends. The hall was beautifully decorated in red, white and green. Each guest was presented with a neat program printed in book form when met at the door. The evening was spent in dancing and cards until about 11:30 when the hostesses served a delicious two-course lunchton. The color scheme being green and white was carried out in serving, and was also in keeping with St. Patrick's colors. The members of this club are: Messes Lucy Calmore, Everden Brown, Priscilla Martin, Lela Scott, Dorothy Nulroy, Mrs Ethel Rucker; Messes G. W. Rucker, G. A. Wells, R. J. Calmore, J W. Brisco, D. W. Steven and E C. Rucker. All departed at a late hour voting these people ideal entertainers. Out-of-town guests were: Mr. Leonard Johnson, Hutchinson; Mr. Simpson, Emporia; Misses Pennington of Saint John Mrs. Emma Douglass, Mrs. Myrtle Phone 2157 White. 1315 VanBuren St. carried out the program of Queen Esther with a chorus of 100 voices on March 6th, which netted over $500 for the church for the purpose of paving off the second mortgage. They are very grateful for having secured the assistance of Mr. Ben Stanley, the organist and vocal instructor of Trinity Cathedral which is one of the largest congregation in the West. The colored people of Omaha are much elated over this fact and say that if one-third of the white people of this country were as kind and interested in the colored people as Mr. Stanley, the race would progress more rapidly. Mrs. Osborne is also very thankful for the Burgess Nash Musical for the donation of two Baby Granl pianos for the occasion. The daily papers of Omaha paid a great tribute to this musical fest and say that Queen Esther as staged by local talent was good as seen in that city for years. We hope Mrs. Osborne will be able to stage this at other places near Omaha, as we know it will bring great results. The play which is a sacred five act cantata was given at the Boyd theatre. This places Mrs. Osborne in the lead as a sacred theatrical manager. Her husband, Rev. W. T. Oborne is one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church and always makes good wherever he pastors, and much credit is due his highly cultured and industrious wife whose heart and soul is in the work for the upbuilding of the race as well as the church. "Uncle" David Chiles, the "plant king," is advertising sweet potato, cabbage and tomato plants for sale. Talk about enterprise, "Uncle" David has "all parts of it." ```markdown ``` Rucker, Mr. William Perry, Larned; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sellers, Kansas City; Mr. Claude Walker, Mr. Henry Sellers, Kinsley. Mrs. Alfred Johnson, of Dodge City, is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mrs. Katie Brooks and Miss Sophia Ross have returned from Dodge City. Messrs Harley Robinson and Robert Smith are creating two neat cottages on Odell street. The Great Bend Amusement club held their weekly club meeting at the home of Mr. and Miss. E. C. Bucker, Jr. After the routine of business, light refreshments were served. Guests of the club; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sellers, Kanaus City; Mr. and Mrs. Cephus Ross; Miss Januta Sellers. The club meets on every Thursday. All departed feeling that the evening had been well spent. Mr. Cephus Ross is quite ill at his home on South Udell street. Mrs. W. W. Sellers entertained the Queen Esther circle, Friday afternoon. N. C. Pack left Tulsa, Wednesday, J. B. Jones, of Chetopia, was doing busie in the city. Saturday, Mrs. Marion Kinchon, of Boley, who has been visiting relatives in Oswego, passed through Saturday en route ohme. Do not fail to join the Republican club and help kill the grandfather clause which is to be voted on August 4, 1916. Get your noon Junch at Abbott's New Cafe, 308 Kansas avenue. Furnished rooms with modern conveniences, 1816 Van Buren St. --- LATEST STYLE SUIT FREE JUST TAKE Few ORDERS! Made to your measure and inform to your ord- from the Crest cloth. You will not buy a letter suit, unless you pay your spare time to advertise us and take data. It is easy and pleas- ant. You can make $5 to $10 a Day I wearing our swell loths and tasting measures. They are way ahead, skipper, letter, frost and sample emil, measuring chart, cloth, samples etc. How to start All Free! Even if you can't be our agent, get our emil's just to advertise us. We want a good timely time to advertise us. We want a pos- tion in the market. Bend a postal Paragon Tailoring Co. 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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 the Don't think that the tast Meadow-G may be too high priced never "soars" like some when you settle down to you can always get it wh can always buy it at a reas 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 Kansas 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. Velock midnight. Kansas City-Western Railway Here's Sweetness. Ma. being 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 days get it when you want it buy it at a reasonable price. M ed cream. Send us your order to Meadow-Gold Butter 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. 216 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeing places. Cars 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. Cars leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. 'Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam' Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter PARSONS, KANSAS. Mrs. Frank Rogers and her daughters Miss Georgia and little Margaret, of Emporia, spent the day and night with Mrs. T. W. Green, Jr., on route to Coffeyville to visit Mrs. Rogers' son, Mr. Will Hale. If correspondents insist on writing on both sides of the paper, the matter will find a quiet resting place in the waste basket.—Manager. Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., left Tuesday morning for Topeka to assist his father, Rev. T. W. Greene, in his revival. Sunday, March 19th was the largest quarterly meeting ever held at the A. M. E. church in Parsons. A spiritual and financial feast was enjoyed by all. Fifteen were baptized at the altar and one hundred took sacrament. Tht receipts for the day were $6685. Mrs. T. W. Greene, Jr., state president of the Mite Missionary Society, goes to Kansas City Wednes- os. Market HOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. WICHITA, KANSAS Kansas City lies in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you Mary at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military sight-seeing places. hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satur-o'clock midnight. as, every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness. Madam" to convince you of the Low-Gold Butter. Try it. ing into hundreds of thou- the country. ty, fine-flavored Gold Butter M. Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find so using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. day morning to attend the Executive Board meeting, March 22d. The leap year social given by the Jitney girls of the A. M. E. church Thursday was a marked success. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. See that you are there. Friday night was general class and love feast and was largely attended. It was indeed a love feast both in spirit and in truth. The funeral of Mr. John Mitchell was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist church Mouday afternoon. He was 23 years 10 months and 11 days old. He was born in Oswego. Rev. R. A. Cartwright conducted the services. He leaves a father, mother, three aunts, five cousins and other relatives and friends to mourn his untimely demise Mrs. Lucile Watkins is quite ill at her home on South Eighteenth street. Mrs. Jay Valley, of Girard, was in Parsons, Sunday to meet some friends from Dallas, Texas. The Gleaners club met with Mrs. A. H., Diggs, Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Brown, of Amarillo Texas and Mr. Charles Parks of Coffeyville, came to attend the fusseral of Johnny Mitchell. Mr. Joseph Nofles will return tonight from a trip to Louisiana. Mr. Harry Christian, of Sedalia, Mo., is the guest of his half brother, Mr. French Christian. The young men's club very pleasantly entertained about forty guests Saturday night at Russell's hall. Games and music were the features of the evening. Punch was served. The trustee helpers will meet with Mrs. Loslie Bridgewater, 2434 Appleton avenue. Mr. Wesley Howard died Monday night at his home, 1109 Corning avenue. Mrs. Lola Perry and Mrs. Jesse Williams entertained several guests in honor of their sister and cousin. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. Mr. Sherman Smith leaves one evening this week for Chicago. Mrs. Lola Ferry is on the sick list. Mrs. Eugene Matthews is on the sick list. Miss Margaret Peters was married to Mr. B. 'Earlis at 7:30 at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lulu Peterson, on West Appleton avenue. LAWRENCE, KAN. Mr. Clyde Williams of Kansas City Kan., spent the week-end in Lawrence, the guest of his brother Adolph, who is attending K. U. Miss P. C. Davis, a teacher at Summer high school, was the guest of Miss Naomi Scott while attending the High School Teachers' Association at K. U. Profs. J. M. Marquess, J. A. Hodge, J. J. Lewis, G. B. Buster, J. P. King, Mobrey, Reynolds and Currey, all teachers of Sumner high school, Kansas City, Kas., were the guests of Mesdames R. L. King and J. Pennell while attending the association meeting at K. U. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority girls entertained Friday evening, March 17, at Amory hall, with a dancing party. Many beautiful gowns were displayed, and taxi cabs were used at a late hour. The guests departed declaring the Alpha Kappa Alpha girls ideal entertainers. Thomas Harvey of Topeka attended the Alpha Kappa Alpha party March 17. Misses Naomi Scott, Ruth Clarke. Mamie Potter, Ruth Penny and Marian Brown will spend the weekend in Kansas City to attend "Sumner Night" at Sumner high school at Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. C. A. Greene of Kansas City, Mo., attended the Alpha Kappa Alpha dance March 17. LOUISIANA. MO. The Baptist church, Sunday, at both morning and evening services, extended the right hand of fellowship to those who had recently been baptized. Miss Cora Duncan, assisted by Dr. Moore, gave a musical Thursday night at Green Chapel, Baptist church. The program was very well carried out. Prof. Martin Lewis Bond of Hannibal rendered a program on the 10th, at the A. M. E. church, that will be long remembered. The special features rendered were: Cornet solo, Mr. Macco Wilson; vocal solo, Mr. Frank Lewis, and the vocal solo by Mrs. Anna Henley, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling." Mrs. Henley's solo was indeed very good. Mr. Joe Summers of Great Bend, Kan., was in the city last week, the guest of Miss Sallie Harvey. Mrs. Ruby Martin was in the city last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Covington, and while here were entertained by Mrs. Georgin Davis. Misses Sarah Davis, Clana Britt, Mollie Black, Sylvia Cotton, and Mesars. Maceo Wilson and Norman Lewis of Hannibal accompanied the Hannibal band to Louisiana, and while here were the guests of Miss Mabel Holmes. Miss Frances Shomes of Bowling Green was in the city, the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Douglas. Mrs. Ida B. Goina was in Kirksville last week on business. Dr. Moore was a caller at Lincoln high school, and while there he spoke on personaletnoln shrrulu u spoke on "Personal Hygiene." Miss Maud Nelson, teacher of music at the Bruce Industrial school at Dalton, has been confined to her bed with appendicitis. Rev. Howell on last Sunday said: "The time has come when the Baptists must know the laws of their church." We answer him, "Amen." We will add, "And then obey them." The M. E. church of Louisiana values much the services rendered by their honorable pastor, who is a Christian gentleman, a scholar, and a number one preacher. This young man is the product of George R. Smith College, class of 1911. He has carved a monument out of practically nothing. Wesley Chapel has much to boast of under his leadership. During his short stay he has had the honor, privilege and pleasure of entertaining the conference; he has married 22, baptized 64, and has doubled the membership of the church. He has remodeled the parsonage and church internally and externally. In fact, he is an inspiration to all who might come in contact with him. The members of Wesley Chapel are proud of him and earnestly hope that those who have the appointive power will send have the appointing power will send him back to us after May 5th, since we particularly need a strong man here, one who is acquainted with local conditions. To move the present pastor just now, I fear, would mean ultimately trouble and dissolution. This young man has many frieds among both races. Wesley Chapel was at a very low cbb when he was sent here, but now her banner can be hoisted with honor and dignity. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mr. Emmett Neaves came up from Fort Scott Saturday to visit his mother, Mrs. C. H. Neaves and family. Mr. John McNear and sister, May came up from Fulton, Sunday to visit friends. They returned home Monday evening. Mr. Tom Smith, of Kincaid, came over Sunday to trade. He returned Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Washington closed their revival here Sunday night. We are glad to say that they report a grand success. Miss Ever Morton went to La Cygne Sunday o visit her sister, Mrs. Fannie Wilson. She returned home Sunday. Miss Carter, our enterprising reporter for Pleasanton, is preparing to make a campaign among the people for subscribers, and we hope the people will encourage the young laday and at the same time assist in building up a medium that will ever be on guard and defend you and yours. The price of the paper is within easy reach of all and there is no use in Pleasanton dragging behind towns not one third her size. She has contributed a member to the Plaindealer staff, now let the people wake up and subscribe. Manager. BOOKER T. 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WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks So. of Union Station.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. —CAFE IN CONNECTION. Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St. OKAHA. NEBRASKA BOYNTON. OKLAHOMA. Baynton is one town that the people like The Topeka Plaindealer, but some of the race have had some trouble in receiving the paper, but your scribe looked after the "hitch" and we do not believe there will be any more trouble. We did not work the town thoroughly, but will return, to do the cleanup act. Many of the race helped us, and some among them, we have a word to say: The race has a drug store at Boynton, Okla., known as the Owl Drug Co., and it is a well stocked place, and has Dr. J. A. Gregory as the pharmacist. This place has been going since July 31, 1915, and is one of the best colored drug stores in Oklahoma. It is owned by the race, and that excellent physician, Dr. O. H. Penny, who is a graduate from Meharry, and enjoying a large practice, is manager. Such places give the race some standing. Mrs..J. C. Seals, whose husband died the 15th of November, 1915, is still in business at Boynton, serving the best the market affords. She's a race woman and while we were there paid her account. She loves The Plaindealer and we are glad to claim her as our friend. Mr. I. M. Morton, the veteran blacksmith, is still kept busy as his work speaks for itself and what he does not know about blacksmithing is not worth knowing, and after 25 years at the trade, he is one of the best we have. This shop, a good one, is crowded at all times, and he has not time to eat. He is a true man, and believes in ksowing what to do then do it. His son is also a successful shoemaker at Boynton. Mr. Morton is a representative man and is liked by both races. We called on Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wamble, who own some valuable property at Boynton, and ten acres of oil land north of the city, and as is the custom with these good people, they gave us some money to keep the old battle ax going. They are good folks, and belong to the crowd who believe in encouraging race enterprise with money and not hot air, and bundles of excuses. The tonsorial artist, Mr. J. H. E. Jones is still conducting a two-chair place at Boynton. He has a good trade because he does work right. He is able assisted by Rev. Jerome E. W. Williams, a veteran A. M. E. preacher, and specialist along female and children lines. This man is a strong man and has done much for the race. Mr. Jones is a man full of push and the race likes to patronize his place. Mr. M. Cotton is one of the business men of our race at Boynton. He carries a $1000 stock of groceries, and he is in his own business house. He is a practical business man and doing nicely. Hon. A. L. J. Merriweather, the old reliable colored attorey, is one of the live ones at Boynton. He is not only one of our best lawyers, but is one who stands ready to push everything that means race elevation. Mr. Merriweather is an able son of Blackstone and well versed in law, and from a literary standpoint, he is a giant and we have few men who rank ahead of him. He's a recognized cartoonist, and while at Boynton, we arranged with him to diagram us a bend for Fim Plumdealer. This man has a long "te of usefulness credited up to him and it not satisfied unless he is doing something to advance the race. You are impressed by conversing with him, and we are indeed glad he is our friend. One of our friends, Mr. W. R. Reeves, has opened up a modern place in one of the principal streets of Boynton, and is now owner of one of the best tailoring establishments in the country. He has recently installed a Daly Automatic Dry Press machine which has a capacity of sixty suits a day. In fact, Reeves is prepared to do tailoring. Mrs. B. C. Reeves, an excellent woman of our race at Boynton, is an expert dressmaker, and an extensive dealer in hair goods, using the Oxford system. She enjoys a nice trade, because she has what the people want. This lady is full of push and we are glad to see her doing well. SPECIAL—The illustrated write-up of Boley, the great Negro town will be brimful of interesting matter. Look for it next week. It will be worth while. WANTED—An experienced girl to work in beauty parlor, to do manicuring, massaging, shampooing. Must come well recommended. Mmc. Arizona Carr, 209 N. Broadway, Shawnee, Okla. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. ```markdown ``` Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWKS 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, ::- MISSOUL 50c Per 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. Topeka, Kansas. 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. 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 SHAKESPEAR, H. P. For Laborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8—J. B. Brown, P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. OMAHA 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. 91—Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, M. P., 1211 Missouri Ave. St. Maria Tabernacle No. 42—Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effie Saddler, 'H. P., 2606 Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35—Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., cor Twenty-fifth and R Sts., south side. Amelia Levels Tabernacle No. 19—Meets second Thursday night. Dtr. Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No. 46—Meets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty-sixth St. south 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. 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 Mamie Spradley, H. P., 1438 Lane street. Magdalene 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. 10—Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M., 1017 College avenue. (Tiha roster will be completed in next issue.) SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Mrs. Priscilla Bruce, who had been numbered on the roll of the sick is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith has secured a nice lot for building purposes. Mrs. Rachel Jones, of Federal street, Chicago, Ill., entertained on Tuesday evening with an elegant course dinner, Miss Ethyle A. Wilbain and Mrs. Mattie Anderson. Mrs. A. J. Wade, evangelist, closed a twelve nights meeting at the Benton Avenue A. M. E. church, Monday evening in a blaze of glory while the number of conversion-seven In all may not seem large, yet the good accomplished throughout the entire community by the earnest preaching of this Christian woman is beyond estimation. At the close of the meeting Monday night, to a packed house, the people gathered about her with gifts of every description and were loath to let her go. Mrs. James Hardrick and Mrs. V. J. Foster entertained the evangelist, Rev. R. J. Robinson and his aife in their palatial homes with dinners fit to set before a king, and Mrs. John Haywood drove them about the city in her beautiful electric car. $11.32 was the sum put upon the table during the twelve nights meeting. Mrs. Emma Williams and Mrs. Gussie Farrington as will as scores of others attended the Al G. Fields Minstrels here Monday night. On Friday evening, March 17, Mrs. Aggie Gatewood was a most charming and gracious hostess to her club, The Woman's Musical and Literary. It was a lovely day, and members were in nearly full attendance, there being about thirty who enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess, who also entertained the L. II. Club in connection. It was an enthusiastic meeting from start to finish. Prayer was led by Mrs. Ida V. McAdams, with Mrs. Hazel Brooks at the plano. Mrs. Lon Vickers, secretary pro tem, called the roll, the members responding with quotations from Ella Wheeler Wileox. By vote of the club for the best quotations Mrs. B. B. Cooper secured the prizes, a lovely hand-embroidered towel presented by the president, Mrs. Maggie Bostic; also, a lovely chocolate cup presented by the hostess, Mrs. Aggie Gatewood, for the best quotation. As it was St. Patrick's day, Irish jokes were indulged in, which created much merriment and rivalry, being closely contested. Mrs. Priscilla Bruch triumphed by securing the prize, which was a lovely buff hand made powder "applier," which was presented by the president, Mrs. Maggie Bostic. A good program was rendered by the Perseverance division, Mrs. Ida V. McAdams captain. Of the many good members on the program, Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett read an interesting piece on "Look Ever Ahead—Not Back," by the author, Mrs. McAdams read on program and for discussion an interesting selection entitled, "The War of Mothers," which led to a very deep and interesting discussion. As no conclusion could be reached, the discussion will be continued. After an unusual meeting the hostess, assisted by Mrs. N. J. Layton, Misses Edwina I. L. Smith, Lena Looney, served a delicious three course luncheon to the visitors, Merdames Pearl Thomason, Leon Thornton, Odesra Cobb of Canada, Luella Robbins, Hazel Brooks, A. E. Rankin, R. J. Robinson, Virgie Looney, Masie Bedell, Misses Dythe M. Young, Geneva I. Vickers, Doris B. Cooper, Grazie S. Corneal, Mrs. Phannie Long read the biography and Mrs. Henry Bedell gave a splendid critic's report. The next meeting will be April 7 at the beautiful rural home of Mrs. M. E. Dorsey, on Springfield avenue. Miss Alda M. Johnson is enjoying a vacation in the south after a year of close confinement as bookkeeper in the Hardrick Bros. grocery stoe. Mr. Wm. Jenkins and Miss Maggie Foreman were married at Independence Thursday. Gary Keys of Muskogee was here last week. Mr. Mike Mitchell has moved here from Little Rock. Mrs. Lucinda Lee was called to Parsons, Kan., last week on account of the death of her uncle, Rev. Alfred Fairfax, who was the former pastor of New Hope Baptist church. Mr. Aaron Foreman of Maybell was here last week. Joe Pierce, formerly with Leddington Tailors, has opened a shop first door south of E. B. Bender & Co. Rev. Wm. Harralson left for Baxter Springs Monday. Quite a number attended the Al G. Field minstrel show at Coffeyville Friday. Grant Wolf made a trip to Decatur, Ill., last week. Dr. Jones went north on the Iron Mountain Saturday night. 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Her heart and soul are in the school work and each move that she makes the interest of the home, parents and children are considered first. She is being supported by a majority of the loyal people of Kansas who admire her pluck and energy and what she has accomplished in life without any outside assistance whatever and the people of Kansas are made of that stuff that believes in helping those who help themselves. Miss Wooster is making a thorough canvass over the state and says she is meeting with encouragement at every turn of the road. She is making friends with all voters she meets, from the fact that she has taught in the schools so long that she understands human nature and what is needed in the school work to best prepare pupils to fight the battles of life. She takes special pride in speaking of the number of colored pupils that she has taught and how they made good after leaving school. She is an Othoan by birth and comes from that old revolutionary stock who believe in giving each human being an equal break for life. Mr. J. H. Lamberson, who resides at 215 East Curtis St., North Topka, has announced himself as candidate for Marshall of the Court of Topka subject to the Republican primaries, Aug. 1, 1916. Mr. Lamberson says that he desires some consideration from the fact that he has always been loyal and has supported many for office, a thanks now they should reciprocate by giving him some support. He is an industrious, upright Christian gentleman and came to Kansas in 1979. He was born in Alabama, near the city of Huntsville, on a farm which his father owns and lives on today. Mr. Lamberson owns a nice home in North Topka and other property, and has a wife and three children. He is an officer of St. John A. M. E. church, an Odl Fellow and a 32nd degree Mason. He served as deputy marshal under the --- late Capt. Wintrode and did practically all the work of the office. VINITA, OKLAHOMA. Ellis Warren visited Mr. and Mrs. Prince Phillips in Sagulpa, Sunday. J. . D. Davis spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Belle Davis, returning in the evening to Welch to finish his schoolwork. Mr. Davis needs not fear, his effective work makes it easy sailing the ensuing year. Mrs. James Hardrick finishes her school at Blue Jackett this week and by all means needs to be complimented for her service. Isadore Williamson, section foreman at Wybark, for the M. K. & T. railway was visiting relatives and friends in the city Sunda). T. J. Porter, of Pittsburg, Kansas, was in the city Sunday, en route to Climmore. John Madden, of Lightening, visited his daughter, Mrs. A. Rider, Friday. H. Martin, of Ketchum, was in the city several days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Moore were in the city, Thursday. The street commissioner has done effective work near the colored school and too, the council has ordered in crossings on South Avenue and Fourth, Canadian and Fourth. The Republican meeting Thursday night was a rousing one; keep things alive and see to it that ever man registers in May. 1-10 to help to kill the nefarious grandfather clause. J. W. Smiley, of Wagoner, was in the city Friday, on route to his school at Chelsea. forged boy, for Hampshire A history from the cradle to the This is the best book on Dr. mary. The publishers, Austin Ju- nior, Co. with Street, Washington, D. C. express and give the best life-size photograph to each subscriber. Anyone wishing an agency can get prospectus and photo for 15 cents. Mr. G. W. (Paddy) Betts announces himself as a candidate for sheriff of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries in August, 1916. Mr. Betts a man who was born a Republican, is honest, upright, conscientious, hard working young man and has labored hard all of his life and worked for Republicans and caused many to be elected to office, and now he believes it is no more than right that the party should repay those who have been instrument in keeping the party alive and living up to its principles. He is the first man that ever held the position as keeper of the county farm to turn money into the county treasury from the proceeds of the farm. In 1916 he turned over $1,300.00 to the county treasurer. He was kind and painstaking with the inmates and showed great interest in their welfare and he and his devoted wife are to be commended for the Christian work they have done at the home where they had in their charge many inmates who were poor, defenseless and unprotected save and except by athose in whose charge they were. Mr. Betts has served as deputy sheriff, and has a record of a great criminal catcher and it was he who captured the two murderers at McFarland, who had killed two or three people and baffled the officers for a long while. He was employed at the Santa Fe shops for a number of years and has hundreds of admirers there. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Rev. J. W. Johnson held services at Cheokee, Sunday. The Stewardesses gave an entertainment Monday eve at Ward hall. The Busy Workers club met at the home of Miss Mary Young. Wednesday evening. The general routine of business was carried on, and at 9.10 o'clock a daily luncheon was served, after which wardjourned to meet Wednesday at the residence of Miss Willa Mac Carson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson and Mr. Lewis Stewart visited Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins, Sunday. Mrs. Malel Vutton visited Miss Fiera Carson, Sunday. Miss Pinora and Susie Dues were in town Friday. Board meeting Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. Teachers meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mr. Lewis Stewart. B. W. club meeting Wednesday night. Prayer meeting Thursday night. Mrs. Anna Brondus Husher, wife of Mr. Walter Husher, died Friday evening. Funeral was conducted by Rev U. J. S. Cooper and Rev D. Phelps at the Baptist church Sunday under the auspices of the B M. T. She How to Get Your Suit FREE Hard-painted suits for full information how to get your Epping suit, including a price per coat, $20.00 per suit, $15.00 per coat, $10.00 per suit, $8.00 per coat, and more. MAKE $10 TO $15 A DAY In your spare time. It is a good time to make a robbery suit or a great dressing suit. You can make a suit in a few minutes. A postal will do. We Pay Delivery Charges • Get blood of other fellow—write this minute. A postal will do. American Woolen Mill Co. Dep. 381 CW1400 leaves to mourn her demise a husband, three children, a host of other relatives and friends. 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The Calvary Baptist choir have been requested to present the play, "Jeptha and His Daughter" at one of the leading white churches of the city. Mr. Winfield Burks is playing the leading role and with his wonderful baritone voice masters the part of Jeptha in a wonderful way. Mrs. Ora Carter has the part of "Iphigenia" Jeptha's daughter, and with her sweet soprano voice holds the audience with breathless interest. They have promised to render this play, at the Pairmont Congregational church Wednesday evening, March 23. the G. L. A. club met last week at Mrs. J. L. Harper's, 591 North Water street. A very interesting pleasing program was rendered after which a dainty repast was served and all departed, declaring Mrs. 1916 Spring Suit A WONDERFUL amazing OFFER If you are a live well-wearer in our house, bring it to us to help us in animal husbandry, absolutely FREE. All we ask you to your friend and take a few of your our 11 grandparents. 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Some said if he had money he would not be working here, while others contended that they were positive the old man had money and to prove the argument they had the old man to produce his wallet of money. On his way home from work to his surprise, he was held up and robbed by a colored man at the point of a revolver. The old man did not want to give up his money but after being beaten and cut upon the head until in a semiconscious condition, yielded his coin but followed in hot pursuit after the robber. Mr. Rube Payne is in the county jail awaiting trial and is charged with having held up and charged with having held up and robbed this old man of his money. It is believed that a man by the name of Pyser assisted in the hold-up and he is also in the county jail. F. C. Helm is the attorney for the defendants. Last Wednesday evening when Mrs. J. C. Simonett, who was driving a Ford automobile on Thirteenth and Emporia avenue, ran down and injured three of L'Ouvertures teachers, who are now suffering from the effect of same. Miss Anna Smith, has a dislocated shoulder; Miss Myrtle Hurst, limbs bruised and Miss Georgia Penny is suffering from a sprained ankle. Mrs. J. R. Johnston was with the three who were injured but fortunately she escaped without injury. Immediately after the catastrophe, the driver hurried them to their respective homes where doctors were summoned and their pain relieved. Dr. A. K. Lawrence attended Miss Hurst and Dr. P. M. Bell attended Misses Penny and Smith. Dr. Slayton was summoned by the owner of the car to look after her interest, and was a witness to the treatment given by the physicians mentioned, of which, he spoke in very commendable terms and said that he did not deem it necessary to make any visits and he left well satisfied. The citizens of Wichita wish for them a speedy recovery. We can see signs of spring on every hand, the chirping of the rickets, the creaking of the frogs, the buzzing of the bees, the budding of the trees, the singing of the birds—in fact on every hand, and even in the atmosphere there seems to be a whisper, telling us that spring is surely here, and it is time to begin our spring cleaning. Let us begin in time this year to rake our yards, burn up all of the trash and rubbish, paint our houses, take the rags out of the windows and put in some new window panes, plant flowers, and bluegrass seed, and let our neighbors know that we are as much interested in beautifying the city as they. Whenever we prove to them that we have an unselfish interest in the good of the community, we will to some extent do away with some of the segregating ideas that are now flooding the country. The mid-winter carnival given by the A. M. E. church and the Masonic lodge met with phenomenal success. Miss Corine Bettis Smith was an aspirant for queen of the carnival for the Masons and Mrs. H. T. Bolden represented the Church. The carnival closed Wednesday the 15th. Mrs. Bolden succeeded in receiving 1060 votes for queen and handed over $54 to the treasurer and Mrs. Corine Bettis Smith secured 2540 votes or $12700 making a total of $179 for both participants. Mrs. Corine Bettis Smith was crowned queen of the carnival. The literary of Bethel A. M. E. church is progressing nicely. The young people take an active part and render good programs each Friday evening. The rally at Bethel A. M. E. church was a decided success. The many friends of Mrs. H T. Geeder are glad that she is able to resume her place in church work again. She seems to have been greatly benefitted by her trip down South. The ladies Ald Society of Bethel A. M. E. church seem to be taking on new life. During the absence of the president, the chair was filled with credit by Mrs. J. H. Bensley. 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