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Topeka Plaindealer Kansas City is Fortunate in Securing Mr. Edwards, a Nice, Clean Business Man, to Make the Race for Mayor National World Trade Center Eighteenth Year. No.12 Kansas City is Fortu KANSAS CITY G. H. ED Business and Tired of by Graft The Progress of a Great Throttled by "Misrule"— gardless of Politics H a Great Moses to Le to Peace and Pros KANSAS CITY WILL ELECT G. H. EDWARDS FOR MAYOR Business and Laboring People are Tired of Being Governed by Grafters and Sharks. The Progress of a Great City Has Been Throttled by"Misrule"---People Regardless of Politics Have Found a Great Moses to Lead Them to Peace and Prosperity. Emil Dorn, President Dorn Cleaning-Dyeing Co. Edgar B. Harrington, Superintendent Missouri Valley Guide Press. G. L. Peterson, President Peterson Bros. Insurance Co. Republican Ticket in Kansas City is The Republican committee was fortunate in surrounding themselves with a number of active young men who are doing much to insure from five to twenty thousand majority for Edwards and the Republican ticket. We tulled with a number of former Kansas and all of them are supporting Mr. Edwards and the Republiticket irrespective of party, as all Kansans believe in a clean government. The colored headquarters on East Eighteenth street are under the management of Mr. Fred Dabney. Lawyer Houston is one of the leading supporters of Mr. Edwards for mayor nad stands high in the political arena of Kansas City, and is making some specches that will do much for the success of the Republican ticket. We met Mr, G. H. Edwards, Jr., who has charge of one of the departments of publicity. He is a graduate of K. U., and has worked in the harness having had experience in politics for a number of years. We predict great things for this young man in the future as he seems to be kind and polite and will make friends with all whom he meets. We met Mr. James M. Rader, who is a Kansas young man, but now a resident of the giant Missouri City, who is engaged in the practice of law, with the firm of Rader & Rader. He is from Olathe, and a graduate of K. U. He is a young man who is making good and we predict for him a great future as he takes great pride in doing things that will be of help to others as well as himself. We are proud to note the fact that the people of Kansas City have risen up in their might and have declared in favor of decent government. They want to bring Kansas City back to prosperity and make it a city where people can live in comfort and ease, as they did some years ago. When Kansas City had a government whose men at the head saw to it that nothing but good and honest men placed in office in the various positions so that the people got a dollars worth of work for a dollar in money but they say that under this Jost administration hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent from which the city has had no result. Hundreds of hangers on, ward heelers and politicians have fed at the expense of the taxpayers. Therefore, the Republican party, assisted by the better element of all the other parties have nominated the Hon. Geo. F. Edwards, a thorough, honest, upright business gentleman to redeem Kansas City from bossism, crimes and depredations and other numerous outrages that have been prepetrated upon the good name of Kansas City within the past seven years. The following is a brief biography of George H. Edwards, Republican nominee for mayor, is president of the Edwards-Ludwig-Fuller Jewelry company. He was born in St. Louis, May, 25, 1860. His father was a native of Wales, while his mother traced her ancestry back to the Mayflower. He was educated in the High School at Prinction, Ill., and the Illinois State Normal. Mr. Edwards has lived in Kansas City 28 years, and during the greater part of the time has taken an active interest in public affairs. He served in the Upper House of the Council from 1906 to 1914. He is a member of the City Club, Automobile Club, Hill Crest Country Club, Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Midday Club. He now lives at 3533 Harrison Boulevard with his family, Mrs. Edwards, two sons and four daughters. It is the duty of the colored voters of Kansas City who believe in honest and decent government and who wish to see prosperity and plenty of work for that class of people who want to work and earn an honest dollar, to get behind Mr. Edwards and assist the good citizens in placing this man as mayor of that great city, as he will encourage people who wish to live in a good town to have no hesitancy in coming there and purchasing property and investing their money in business; but as long as the outlaws and white slavers are allowed to predominate, decent people will go elsewhere to live. Following is a list of a few of the candidates who are on the ticket with Mr. Edwards and who are highly cultured business men for whom every laboring man should vote, for in so doing they are voting for their bread and butter which will be insured by these men; and not only for Kansas City, Mo., but all adjoining towns within the proximity of a hundred miles. Back to Prosperity. Mayor—Geo. H. Edwards, President Edward+Ludwig-Fuller Jewelry Co. Comptroller—Eugene H. Blake, President Blake Realty Co. Treasurer—Harry E. Barker, President H. E. Barker & Son Marble Works. Judge of the Northside Municipal Court—Ired W. Coon, Lawyer. Judge of the South Side Municipal Court—Joseph F. Kiernan, Lawyer. Members Upper House— Albert I. Beach, Lawyer. J. H. Spears, President Spears & Godsoe Grocery Company. Chas. O. LaRue, President LaRue Printing Co. Linville L. Adams, Superintendent Kansas City District of the Metropolitan Insurance Co. Shannonism. --- --- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 31, 1916 Galena:—Mrs T. A. Bullard, is the regular authorized agent and correspondent for The Topeka Plaindealer at this place, and all persons having news or other business for this office will please see her in regard to it. Mrs. Bullard's address is 809 East Eighth street. --- Kansas City, Kansas:—Mr. Tobe Smith, who is one of the active business men here, has been engaged in business for the past twelve years. Mr. Smith owns considerable valuable property on Washington boulevard. He has a wife and five children—two girls who are graduates of Western University. For a number of years he has managed a base ball team, which proved to be one of the best Kansas City ever had. ```markdown ``` Kansas City, Mo.—Dr. Jos. Dibble, who passed the examination for Philippine service, made the highest average of any who took the examination in this state. He is one of the leading physicians of the West, and served as a lieutenant with the Ninth Louisiana Inimunes. Iliis many friends are proud to know that he has passed this examination and probably will receive appointment either in the Islands or some other place in connection with the government. Dr. Dibble is not only bright in his profession, but is an authority on medicine. SHAWNEE COUNTY CANDIDATES! SHAWNEE COUNTY CANDIDATES! --- Nonpartisan Glance at Some of the Men Who Seek Your Vote. We had the pleasure of visiting the plant of the Topeka Ice and Fuel Company, located at First and Van Buren streets. This great concern employs many people and among them are several colored men. Mr. Huby Hodgins, the superintendent, speaks very highly of his colored help. Mr. Hodgins says this firm employs more colored people than all the manufacturing concerns in Topeka, and they not only have them in the cold storage department, but a colored man is the assistant engineer and colored men drive the ice wagons. This is the only ice company in Topeka that employs colored men to drive ice wagons. In discussing this question he said that he had always believed in giving the colored man a chance to earn a livelihood for his family as well as the man of any other race, providing they did their work as well, and that he has never found any trouble with them, but has found them to give better service than most men of other races that he employs. He says he does not believe like the politicians, who pat the colored man on the back about election time and the balance of the time let him starve, but he has always employed colored people and no one can say that because he is a candidate for sheriff he has done this to get the colored vote, for this has been his theory and prac- tice for years. He says that if the colored people are loyal to their friends and wish to show their respect for those who are loyal to them they should see to it that they vote for such a class of men, and if they did this there would be more of them employed and holding good paying jobs, rather than only three or four holding political jobs. Mr. Hodgins has lived in Shawnee county most of his life, and was reared on the farm. He is a hard working man and through the influence of his many friends he has consented to become a candidate for sheriff, subject to the Republican PETER H. MR. HUBY HODGINS Superintendent of the Topeka Ice and Fuel Company. primaries. He is an honest, upright, conscientious, big hearted gentleman and for a number of years was in the cattle business and is well known by every farmer of Shawene county and they have nothing but words of praise and commendation for him in their business dealings with him throughout the county. He says that if elected to the office of sheriff he will do his duty honestly and fearlessly, and no one will have any right to complain. ```markdown ``` Judge Robert D. Garver, first assistant county attorney of Shawnee county, who has been in the practice of law for fourteen years with the firm of Garver & Garver, the senior member of which is his father, has announced himself as a candidate for county attorney, subject to the Republican primaries Judge Garver was born in Salina, in 1878 and after attending the city schools, he graduated from K. U., and the law school at Albany, N. Y. PETER H. JUDGE ROBERT D GARVER, Republican Candidate for County Attorney, Shawnee County. JUDGE ROBERT D GARVER, Republican Candidate for County Attorney, Shawnee County. He has served as judge of the court of Topeka for four years at which time his decisions and action on the bench was highly commended by the bar and those who had business in his court. He is a young man full of abmition and well versed in the practice of law and if elected county attorney, he promises that he will transact the business of Shawnee county in a manner that no one will have any right to regret having voted for him. Judge Garver believes in economy and will work for the interest of the taxpayers as well as seeing that the criminal element is suppressed. His father, Judge Garver, is one of Kansas' foremost and most substantial and staunch Republicans, and has fought the battles of the party for many years, and assisted in keeping the Republicans in control in Kansas for almost half a century. D. H. BRANAMAN. Popular Topeka Lawyer, Announces His Candidacy for Probate and Juvenile Judge. The Plaindealer takes pleasure in presenting to our readers men who are clean, upright and honorable, and worthy in every respect of the confidence and support of the public. We know of none more worthy than D. H. Branaman, who is asking for your support for Probate Judge. He has been actively engaged in in the practice of law in Topeka for the past twenty years, and is one of the best known attorneys at the Topeka bar. He has always stood by the colored race, and is considered one of their best friends. He has gone out of his way to assist them, and has never been known to stand idly by and see them persecuted. He has always shown himself a loyal friend of right, and can be depended upon. He believes that everybody is entitled to a square deal. If elected to this office, the public business will be transacted in a most honorable and upright manner, and the people of Shawnee County will never have cause to regret their support of him. He is a strong, able and efficient lawyer, eminently qualified, for the position he seeks. Mr. J. M. Wright has announced himself as candidate for county clerk subject to Republican primaries, in August...Mr. Wright is now assistant county clerk under Mr. Oscar Swayze. Mr. Wright has filled several responsible positions for the county in the past several years and Hon. Jack Danciger, Mexican Consul at Kansas City, Reviews the Evil That is Overthrowing the World America Leads-An Intelligent View by a Scholar and Diplomat. While in Kansas City we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jack Danciger, the Mexican consul at his office, 308 West Sixth street. He is one of the brightest and fairest men to be found anywhere; is a diplomat and gentleman. The Mexican government could not have appointed a better man for this position than Mr. Danciger. He is a thorough business man and well versed on all foreign matters, especially the Mexican situation. Hundreds of Mexicans and other citizens call upon Mr. Danciger for information and business pertaining to that government. He says it will only be within a year when he expects Caranza to have charge of the situation in Mexico, and it will be one of the best countries for the poor man on earth. He believes in fair play for everybody and treating all races alike. He is in sympathy with the poor Mexicans and believes they should be allotted land and given a chance to work and earn a livelihood and he will do all within his power as a counsellor to see that they have fair treatment in the vicinity of the United States or wherever he has power and jurisdiction. Mr. Danciger is a linguist and speaks several different languages. Below is an article by Mr. Danciger on the terrible evils of race prejudice: The Terrible Evil of Race Prejudice. There can be no better nor more opportune time than now when practically two-thirds of the universe is engaged in the bloodiest, most barbarous war the world has ever known, to dwell upon the destructive and terribly contaminating influence of race prejudice. If we will only stop to analize the cause of this horrible war, to what can we lay it but the fact that each and every warring nation is prompted by selfish ambition, vanity and an exaggerated idea of it's own superiority and power, all of which has spread to this appalling conflagration from the spark of one thing alone—Race Hatred? We often hear it said that the Price $1.50 Per Year. 1910 JOHN M. WRIGHT, Republican Candidate for County Clerk-Capable, and Efficient. is one among the best accountants in the state, is well versed in all the business of the county and knows as much about the business of the county as J. R. Mulvane does about the Bank of Topeka. He has almost memorized every tract or piece of land in the county. The position is very complicated as there is a great deal of clerical work and figuring and adjusting so as to balance with the county treasurer and also the tax rolls of the county are made up by the county clerk and there has been several county clerks who have let the work drug. Mr.Wright has lived in Kansas for a number of years and is an upright Christian gentleman and has a large number of business men who asked him to make this race and have promised him their undivided support. world today is in an advanced state of civilization, that in the last half century we have made more rapid strides in science, invention and discovery than ever before. The fast that we are now able to fly through the air, to travel beneath the sea, to flash messages from ocean; to ocean prows that we have attained a high degree of civilization, and yet in spite of these truths, we are compelled to admit that with all of our culture, our scientific accomplishments, religion and various systems of education, these things are all powerless to avert this disastrous war, and instead of our benefitting as we should by invention and discovery, it is being developed into the manufacturing of every sort of instrument for the wholesale annihilation of human beings who are the accursed victims of the deadliest of all evils, "Race Prejudice." Can we ever hope for peace when we hear the cry of every country, "Victory shall be ours for we are the Nation?" Can we ever hope for peace when we see the earth a hotbed of bitter hatred, cancerous envy and antagonism of one people for the other? With every country battling not for the common good of humanity, but for self-glorification. To quote the noted erator, Hon. Felix Martinez, who in his address on November 24th, 1915, to the Teachers' Convention at Albuquerque, N. M., in which he said: "Can we not perceive that In the cry, 'America for Americans,' 'Germany for Germans,' 'Spain for Spainards,' 'Mexico for Mexicans,' carried to extreme, we are building selfishly for each other. We are all of the same human family. It is well enough to say, 'America for Americans,' 'Germany for Germans,' etc., but we should have a deeper regard and greater respect for its meaning and let it not be against the rights of or to the detriment of any nation or people, nor for the purpose of humiliating any other human being." Patriotism in its true sense does not mean the destruction of our fellowman. It does not mean self-glorification, remorseless, domineering tendencies and use of our mechanical inventions for the purpose of crushing another race because it is another race. What it does mean is the united desire and effort of every countryman to combine all of Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribes. Boley, the Negro Town. THE RACE BUILDING A GREAT CITY AND MAKING A GRAND SHOWING The scribe "walked Butler" here and scores of good people read and pay for The Plaindealer; in fact, on every hand we meet praises, and financial encouragement. Editor Chiles and his paper have become a household word in these parts, and each year we find more of our folks enrolling as subscribers. city, something never Boley. The citizens, party or faction, any delivering the goods, for these officials is and order are above the above own proper have to depend on the support. Such men to run a town. They labor in grading and main street of the c finances are in a deal and all in all, this is destined to be one of in America. Not only officials produced the tax Boley—a strictly colored town, in perhaps the largest and best conducted in the United States, enjoying a aldermanic form of government, and it must be given to Boley, it's one of the best regulated in the country, and the citizens seem to be one large, lovable family, there very seldom being any friction. There are about 3000 contented colored people and 30 excellent business enterprises, some stores that will compare favorably with any you find in the United States; scores of beautiful residences, and one of the best school systems to be found; the school building, a lovely two story brick structure that cost $16,000. There are six rooms and a spacious auditorium, with a seating capacity of 500. There are eleven excellent educators employed the principal being Prof. R. N. Pyrte, a graduate of Syracuse University. Each assistant is from some established school. The enrollment is close to 900. There are two other buildings used for primary work and manual training. Religiously—there are seven different denominations, each of which owns its own edifice, and all are ably pastored. In fact, the church at Boley will compare favorably with that of any town. From a secret society viewpoint, Boley eclipses many towns, because all the boys and girls of the secret grip orders are there, and some. This is the home of the Masonic fraternity of Oklahoma, as that order has its beautiful $35-000 temple there. This building is clear of debt. The grand secretary of the endowment department, Dr. I. W. Young, and two members of the temple commission—Messrs. J. H. McRilley and E. O. Tyler—reside at Boley, Lawyer M. H. Martin, grand secretary and treasurer of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., also maintains headquarters in this colored town. The U. B. F. have made a deal for a farm and will establish a state orphans' home at Boley. It must be given to the different secret orders there, as to a man they use the Masonic temple for all purposes. There is one college opened under the auspices of the C. M. E. church, which is destined to do an untold amount of good. The ice and light plant is operated by Negro brains backed up by Negro capital, and is a credit to the town. Bodey has taken one step forward and has opened a public library, organized and maintained by the Ladies' Industrial Club, of which Mrs. A. E. Young is president. This is a feature that should receive the hearty co-operation of everyone. There is a volunteer fire department consisting of three hose wagons. Boley also enjoys a $35,000 water works system. The postoffice is one of the best third class offices in the United States and efficient service is given the public. There are three well equipped gins, one of which is owned by Mr. C. P. Young, and is as good as you find in the South, as the Murry Gin Co., the makers of gins, used a likeness of it in their catalog as an advertisement. The development and business interests of Boley are looked after by the Business Men's Association, of which Mr. W. C. Love is president and Attorney S. M. Peters is secretary. Financially, Boley compares favorably with any town of its size. There is an excellent banking institution, of which Hon. D. J. Turner is president and it is operated in its own brick building. There is a capital stock of $15,000 and a surplus of $6000. This bank has been to Boley and the race what a Bible is to a church. In fact, the men who go to make up the bank have managed wisely and have been great benefactors of our people. This colored town enjoys a good telephone system, and it is unnecessary to say the race owns it, because our folks own "lock, stock and barrel" at Boley. There are five good Negro physicians one dentist, four pharmacists, six lawyers, a few veterinaries, scores of teachers who teach elsewhere and in fact all professions are represented at Boley. One thing that goes to make it a great town is, it is surrounded by numerous thrifty colored farmers who own magnificent farms and who know how to get out of Mother Earths all that is coming to them. The city affairs are ably looked after, and below we give the official family; Mayor, I. W. Young; clerk, H. C. Taylor; city justice, W. L. Jones; city marshal, T. M. Mosely; treasurer, W. M. Hosel; supreintendent of water works G. A. Palmer; aldermen, C. P. Young, W. C. Owens, C. L. White, W. H. Tatum; city attorney, E. O. Tyler. These men do their entire duty and are a credit to the race. The present council has succeeded in reducing the taxes of the people more than $1200 in the last six months, by injecting busi- ness methods into the management of the city's affairs. The present council is serving without pay, having donated their services to the city, something never done before at Boley. The citizens, regardless of party or faction, any these men are delivering the goods. The respect for these officials is such that law and order are above par. Each of the above own property and do not have to depend on their offices for support. Such men are the ones to run a town. They are using city labor in grading and paving the main street of the city. The city finances are in a healthy condition, and all in all, this great town is destined to be one of the foremost in America. Not only have the officials reduced the taxes $1200, but have saved the city $1500 in expenses a year. Morally Deby holds its own, as you find an ideal citizenship there. There are two excellent blacksmith and whetlwright shops that are kept busy, and both places are conducted by graduates of Tuskegee. There are three good hotels and A. DR. I. W. YOUNG. The above gentleman is not only the mayor of Boley, but president of the Tri-State Medical Association comprising Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, of which the leading colored physicians of these states belong. This man is one of the best prepared physicians in the race, and took the colored Medical Association of Oklahoma, when it was down and out and infused new life in it, and put it to going again. He is not only one of the best posted physicians, but one of our ripest scholars, having attended Gilbert College, Baldwin La., and New Orleans University, and graduated from Flint Medical College, class 1900. Dr. Young, since his graduation, has been a faithful student, and is recognized as a man with ripe brain. scores of restaurants for the accommodation of the citizens and traveling public. The Boley Milling Co., recently organized, with W. L. Jones at the head, promises to do great things for Boley and its farmers. This enterprise will take care of the products of the farmers. There is a produce house recently started that will also buy all the produce brought in to that town. There is too much there for us to mention everything; however, take it from us, it is a town and the citizens of Boley stand ready to meet all deserving Negroes who desire to come where they can enjoy life, more than half way, and do their part to get them to cast their lots in and around Boley. The opportunities for the colored man are many, because Boley is located not only in one of the richest farming belts, but in a proven oil and gas field, and with a little co-operation of capital will be a splendid opportunity to for men of the race. Let the colored man who in other parts is being oppressed and kicked about S. MIR. C. L. ARMSTRONG, the successful Merchant of Boley, and One of The Plaindealer's strongest and Best Friends. go cast his lot at Boley. The citizens of this town do not put this on paper, but they extend an invitation to all live, energetic people to come and investigate. However, this invitation does not include hoodlums. Since our last visit to Boley a colored Catholic church has been erected. It is a neat frame building with a membership of about 75. Father Caudron is in charge, and THE HOME OF THE MAYOR TILE LUGRAND RESIDENCE, One of the Swell Homes at Bolcy—This Man is a Successful farmer and Business Man. T. H. HON. D. J. TURNER, the Popular Banker, of Boley, Okla., a Live Wire. BAL The Above is a Cut of the Daly Dry Press, Owned by Mr. W. R. Reeves, the Popular Colored Tailor, of Boynton, Okla., a Machine that very few tailors of our race own. This man is not only a good tailor, but a Plaindealer friend. he is loved by his members. This church has a progressive set among the best people in Boley, and is made up largely of French people. Mr. W. W. Alexander, who for six years has been in business at Boley, is still carrying a complete line of groceries, notions, mullinery, jewelery, etc. He is a man full of push and is doing well. The farmers at Boley rallied to us and we put a great many on our books. In the magnificent Masonic temple at Boley Mr. I. C. Eubanks, one of the progressive men of that town is conducting a three chair tonsorial parlor. It is a neat place and real barber work is done. His good wife is one of the popular teachers of the city, having charge of English department of the school. These people are among the best in our race and are toiling to build a race. The Yale theater is a high class play house at Boley and it is owned and operated by Messrs. Jones & Hill, doing folks in that colored town. These men have spent considerable money to give the race a HON. D. J. TURNER, the Popular Wire. The Above is a Cut of the Daly Dry H the Popular Colored Tailor, off few tailors of our race own. Th but a Plaindealer friend. clean place, and the attractions there are as good as you see anywhere. Then, too, the race turn out in large numbers. We say "amen" to this show house and we wish the race owned a play house in every town. The Jacobs drug store is a deserving enterprise at Boley, ably managed by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jacobs. They carry all the novelties to be found in a modern drug store, as well as a complete line of pure drugs. Mrs. Jacobs is a registered pharmacist, having attended Fremont College, of Nebraska, class of 1909. Mrs. Jacobs secured her literary training at Rust University, Holly Springs, Miss. She is not only a prepared woman, but one full of business. The store represents an outlay of considerable money and the race encourages the place. They own a home in Boley and two farms—80 acres. They are among the leaders in that wide awake colored town. They own valuable rental property at Guthrie. Jon, W. A. E. Bailey, one of Boley's attorneys, enjoys a nice practice. His stintency contains the following: "Law Real Estate, Collections," and this gentleman is doing his share of the business. He is the product of Howard University and has practiced law several years, and Blackstone hasn't a better versed son. We found him full of push and one who thinks the race should have strong journals, and he said: "Boley is pregnant with opportunities for the man who will hustle." Among the representative stores at Boley is the one owned by Mr. S. W. Williams, who is doing business in his own brick building. The store is stocked with everything, and he has more than $1000 worth of flour. He is a practical business man and a credit to our race. Mr. C. L. Armstrong, one of the oldest Plaindealer readers at Boley is still conducting a grocery store in that city. He carries a neat stock and is in his own business house. He has a 40 acre farm and a good home in the town. Mr. Armstrong belongs to that class of Banker, of Boley, Okla., a Live Press, Owned by Mr. W. R. Reeves, Joynton, Okla., a Machine that very This man is not only a good tailor, men in the race who think if there is a solution to the Negro problem the Negro must produce the solution. The shoemaker at Boley is Mr. Julius Curry, who has a neat shop on Main street. He mastered his trade under his father, and this young man is an expert workman. Mr. Curry has followed his trade five years and is doing well. The Fort Smith & Western railroad's business is looked after by Mr. D. C. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Green, also colored, is the telegraph agent. Our friend, Mr. S. M. Mathorean is still in the tonsorial business at Boley, owning a good shop. While he is doing barber work his good wife is conducting a novelty store. They are in their own building, a valuable piece of property. They are striving to make Boley a city and are identified with both the church and society. These good people are Plaindaler friends and never fail to help your scribe. Dr. J. L. Scott is a physician at Boley who doesn't belong to the "herb and root" bunch but is a graduate from Mehairy Medical College, class of 1900, and for ten years he has been rolling pills to suit the people. Dr. Scott attended the Branch Normal College, Pine Bluff, Ark., and he has a solid foundation and possesses all the carmarks of a successful physician, and a property owner and a factor for good. The C. M. E. church at Boley is pastored by Rev. M. Howard, a strong son of thunder, who has spent twenty-six years feeding the race spiritual fool. He is no amateur at preaching, is a logical talker and a deep thinker. He is a credit to the race, and his membership consists of 200 active people. They have in course of construction a ten thousand dollar stone building. He is one of the wide awake men of Boley. Dr. W. E. Rainwater, a man who knows as much about extracting teeth as any man in Oklahoma, is still practicing dentistry at Boley and enjoying a nice patronage. He has modern offices and by doing work tight the folks like to encourage him. He owns a good home, and such men always lend standing to a town, and Boley is lucky in THE LORD OF THE HOLY SUN HON. W. C. OWENS, Business Man and Alderman of Boley. having such an able man as a citizen. One of the oldest physicians at Boley is Dr. F. Burnley, who claims the University of West Tennessee as his alma mater. In fact he is one of the strongest men to come from that well known institution. Dr. Burnley is an arduous student and by performing almost incurable cures has won the people of Boley. He has a good home and other valuable real estate and he is truly a race lover. The only furniture dealer at Boley is Mr. Bell Subject, who has been in business fourteen years. He is not only a furniture dealer, but carries a line of coffins and burial goods, crockery, wall paper, groceries etc., and has more than $1000 invested. One thing sure, Mr. Subject won't have to move, because he is in his own building. He also owns a house and two lots in Boley, and he has worked early and late to help build Boley. Mrs. M. L. Robinson and her very pleasant daughter, Miss E. O. Robinson, are still conducting a dry goods, groceries, notions, etc. store and they carry a complete stock. They own their building and have utilized every available space in stocking their wares until there is $1500 worth of merchandise in the building. They have been going about ten years and have made many friends. Aside from a good home the Robinson family own 160 acres of farm land which Mr. Robinson tills for all it is worth. This is a representative family, full of business. There is a bakery at Boley in which bread, cakes, pies, etc. are made and as a side issue coffee is sold. Mr. C. W. Roberts is the proprietor. Mrs. Elizabeth Mickle, an old acquaintance of the scribe, is making history at Boley by successfully conducting a grocery store. She has a neat stock and is doing busil- JOHN H. HARRIS GEO. W. PERRY, Associate Editor of the Progress, Wholesale Dealer in Farm Products and Sales Manager of the Farmer's Shipping Association, of Boley ness in her own building. Mrs. Mickle owns a good home and six other lots. She is a Christian lady and thinks the only way to succeed is to get out and push. There are two blacksmith shops at Boley. One of them is owned and operated by Mr. Jesse Owens, who has a good place and is kept busy. He does both blacksmithing and wheeledwrighting. He is assisted by Mr. John Green, an expert workman. Mr. Owens is what you may style a successful blacksmith. The principal sidewalks at Boley are paved, and all in all it is some town. It is a pleasure for us to say a word about a good man, and in Mr. S. J. King we find special pleasure, as he is a real man. This good man owns a steam gin, and modernly equipped, with a capacity of 40 bales per day. This gin is easily worth $7000 and when running employs ten people. The King gin has been in operation five years and the farmers encourage this man. His home is one of the best at Boley, and three miles from town Mr. King owns 160 acres and he is a successful farmer. He is the venterinary at Boley and does practically all the work in and around that town. He is a member of the C. M. E. church, and in Mr. King the race has a man who is not afraid to sacrifice to bring up the standard of Negro citizenship. He is a Plain-dealer render and is willing to assist every worthy Negro enterprise. Boley has an electric light plant and this, too, belongs to our race. The streets, business places, etc. are all lighted by electricity. A Plaindealer friend at Boley is Mrs. C. E. Styles, who is conducting a millinery store in which she has many beautiful hats. Mr. and Mrs. Sayles are thrifty folks and own a good home. One of the wide-awake men of Boley is Hon. W. E. Hebert, bookkeeper at the Farmers' and Merchants' bank. This man owns a good home and is one of our best posted men. His wife is a cultured woman and these good people know how to make you welcome in Boley. The Oklahoma Normal and Industrial College, under the nuepices of the C. M. E. church. is an educational institution at Boley that is accomplishing a great good for the race and is destined to do even greater work. There are five acres on which there is a substantial building, and there is an enrollment of 106 students. Prof. L. F. Byron is the efficient president. Prof. W. H. Peters has charge of the grammar department and Mrs. Barbara Anderson is supervisor of the primary department. These people are distinctly in a class to themselves and are doing yeoman service in fighting ignorance. AI "Jamieson hall" is contemplated for the near future, to be erected in honor of Bishon Jamieson. This is the only C. M. E. college in the West, and the church and race should see to it hat it is made a success. The Boley Progress is the official organ of the city, and after several years on the tempestuous sea of journalism has survived and is still being published. Rev. A. L. Moore is the pilot and he intends to give the race a creditable sheet. He is editor and publisher, and being a man of wide experience he is going to make good. He has as an assistant Mr. Gorge W. Perry, who is the advertising manager. The Progress has a good office and the citizens should give these young men sufficient encouragement that they may succeed. In our rounds at Boley we called at the palatial two story residence of Mrs. Florence Perry and found a welcome by this good woman. She is one who believe in doing things and owns a residence that can be classed as among the best in Oklahoma. All up-to-date furniture has been installed and represents an outlay of thousands of dollars. Mrs. Perry, who is a fascinating widow, is possessed of pleasing ways and tries to make it pleasant for all. Her accomplished daughter, Miss Alma, is one of the teachers in the Welleets colored city school, and is proficient in music. Perhaps the swellest drug store owned and operated by the race is the Turner pharmacy, at Boley, and which is managed by that excellent little woman, Miss California M. Taylor, she having been with the store since its opening. She is a graduate of Highland Park College, Des Moines. This store is neatly arranged and the stock of pure drugs, sundries, etc., can not be excelled. The toilet department has been carefully stocked with the best along that line, and there is one of the swellest soda fountains to be found anywhere, and every imaginable soft drink is dispensed. Another feature of this store that deserves mention is the fine line of imported and domestic cigars, etc. The manager keeps abreast with the times, and each holiday she decorates the large windows in keeping with the occasion. During the recent baby week the Turner windows were artistically arranged with baby things, which attracted many passers-by. The scribe must give it to this drug store, as in his rounds it was the only one owned by the race that had such a magnificent baby display. The store is in Mr. Turner's brick building, and he has not spared money to give the race a place that can not be excelled anywhere. Rev. N. E. Durant, whom we met at Boley, is one of the races substantial farmers and owns and tills nearly 1,000 acres of fertile soil. This man raises cotton, corn, potatoes, beans peas, kafir corn and in fact a little of everything. He was an attorney for the Creek nation during Indian territory days, was a member of the Creek legislature for sixteen years, an ex-superintendent of Tallahassee National Boarding School, and a son of thunder. In Rev. Durant we have a man who has crowded much in his life and done more than his part to better the condition of our people. He has good stock, and each year is adding blooded stock, etc. He is a Baptist, but not one who sings "You may have all the world, but give me Jesus." He has a good residence and pine tenant houses, and employs twelve families. Thus God-sent man has been and still is great benefactor of our people. He is of that kind who say, "Come on boys." In fact he is a true leader. --- A few days ago he interested the farmers in buying Duroc-Jersey hogs and recently bought five of these hogs o stock their places. Ilion, J. S. Manning, one of the attorneys of Boley, is still doing his part of the law practice there. He is a race man and always gives us financial assistance. A successful tailor at Boley is Mr. N. E. Carr, one of our best young men. He cleans, prepares and orders clothes and has a large lot of samples to select from. Such young men should be encouraged. Mr. Carr has been in business for himself more than a year and by treating all right has built up a nice trade. An old time Plaindenaler friend who for years has been in business at Boley is Mr. W. A. Kennedy, who is now representing the North American Accident Insurance Co. (the protective department) of Covington, Ky. This man is a property owner and a real doer. In a nice store building Mr. B. Oliver is conducting one of the best stores at Boley. He carries dry goods, shoes, crockery, groceries, feed, etc., and $5000 is invested. He is assisted by his excellent wife and Mr. O. A. Carter, and this store is a well patronized place. They have a lovely home and these people are among the best folks we have and they own some of the most valuable property at Boley. Mon, M. J. Jones, who for eleven years has had his shingle out as a lawyer, is a high class attorney who lends dignity to the profession. His literary training was secured at Langston University and he is indeed an able man. He has made good as a practitioner and is the owner of 213 acres of good farm land in Okfuskee and Logan counties. The Jones residence is one of the best at Boley, and Mrs. Jones is one of the accomplished teachers at Sand Creek school. In this couple we have prepared people who are working to make the rise better. The Postoffice Book Store is a nice place owned and operated by Mr. W. C. Owens. His stock consists of all leading periodicals, stationery, jewelry, etc., and this gentleman has a nice stock and is quite a business man. He has erected a nice business house and his place of business is a commendable one. Mr. Owens owns a good residence worth $2500, a 40-acre farm and several valuable lots in Boley. Though a young man, he is full of push and Boley hasn't a better booster. Mr. W. C. Taylor, who owns a $2500 residence at Boley, also has three farms of about 280 acres and is recognized as one of the thrifty young men of our race. Life is making farming and chicken raising a specialty, and those who know say that in Mr. Taylor we have a man who is a credit to our people. For years he was assistant manager of the Dolphin-Watson general store, but resigned to devote his time to farming. He is one Afro-American who believes in the slogan, "Back to the farm!" One of the cafes at Boley is owned by Mr. Will Sparks, where you can get something good to eat when you want it. He is ably assisted by his wife, who is a pleasing little lady. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks were recently married and are property owners. If you want good home cooking you should call on them. At Boley there is a man of our race who is doing things, in the person of Mr. O. II. Bradley, who is the undertaker and embalmer. He carries a complete stock and is doing well. Mr. Bradley owns a good home, several lots and a 40-acre farm and he leases 160 acres for farming purpose. This man is blessed with an excellent helpmeet, Mrs. Bradley, a ripe scholar, being principal of the Sand Creek school, two miles from Boley, which employs three teachers, and there is an enrollment of 137 students. Mr. Bradley is a man who is identified with every move which alms to make of us a race. While we were there he was serving as deputy county assessor. Mr. Thomas Davis, a farmer who owns and cultivates 240 acres of land at Boley, also conducts a $1000 grocery store. He killed 20 hogs, from which he got 3000 pounds of meat. He has more than 500 chickens and a plenty of everything else. Mr. John Ellie of Mlcawber is another well-to-do farmer and owns 160 acres of land. Mr. J, J. Anderson, is the owner of a 20-acre farm and a true friend of The Plaindaler at Boley. Mr. R. L. Rogers, a 160-acre farmer at Boley, joined the number of residents at that colored town. Mr. E. L. Boykin, a successful tiller of the soil at Boley, owns 110 acres of improved farm land. The M. E. church at Boley has a membership of ninety-three, and the building is easily worth $2500, and the pursuance is worth $500. The members have as pastor, Rev. J. D. Gibson, who has been a son of thunder for twenty-five years, and numerous men and women have accepted the plan of salvation through his preaching. He is a safe leader, and a Christian gentleman. One of the strong men at Boley is Mr. A. E. Hague, who has a good 80-acre farm and a juicy bank account. This man is president of the school board of Boley, and while he has tried to reign, the people wont allow him, so well pleased are they with him. For seven years he has been a member of the board. The school building, a magnificent two-story brick is worth $20,000, has eleven teachers, 820 scholars, and Mr. Hague informed us that he was with the school when it wasn't a school, but today it's one of the best in the state. Mr. Hague is a true race lower. Mr. E. C. Cozine, who when he thought of going in business, purchased a stone building, he so would not have to move; has opened up a general merchandise store that is a credit to our race. His line of dry ARE YOU HAPPY Do you have Backache, an achey-rundown feeling, profuse or scanty urination, discolored or foul urine? DR. DERBY'S KIDNEY PILLS will correct these troubles speedily. They are a scientific, safe, powerful cleanser of the kidneys and bladder. ONE WILLION 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' treatment—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. At Drug Stores, 25c and 59c. DERBY MEDICINE CO. Laton Rapids, Mich. goods has been selected with care and he has tried to get what the people want, and the grocery department is literally packed with staple and fancy groceries, in fact its some store. His accomplished daughters, Misses Luhi Mae and Annie, make excellent clerks, because they know how to be pleasant. This store represents $2500, and is a credit to our race. Mr. Cozino hasn't time to fool with a grocery store, because he owns 600 acres of good land, and he's a truly successful farmer, and such men are the kind who bring to us recognition. We are always glad to see our men make provisions for their children, and it is an inspiring scene to see Misses Cozino carry on their father's business. Interior of Furman's Pharmacy at Boley, Okla., one of the Race's Leading Places of Business. One of the colored business men of Okfuskee county, is L. Bright, who resides four miles north of Boley. He has a general merchandise store in which he keeps everything and which he has spent $2000 to give the race a creditable store. This gentleman is full of push and strives to do his part in building up a race. He owns some valuable property in Texas, and he is always trying to bring things about. Mr. Albert Grace, a thrifty farmer at Boley, has 40-acres of land, which, while we were there, he contracted to lease to oil people for a nice sum per acre. This man has an excellent family, and in them we have good folks, who stand for something. He bought The Plainsier for his family to read. Mr. T. J. Crawley is engaged in the second hand furniture business at Boley, and buys, sells and exchanges furniture. He keeps a good stock on hand, and is an upholsterer of the first kind. We are always glad to mention such enterprises. C. MRS. M. R. PYRTLE, Wife of the Popular Principal of the Boley High School—She is a Teacher of Rare Attainments. The Judas of Boley is Mr. W. M. Hazel, whom the people of that progressive town seen fit to entrust the care of the city's money with, is also one of the successful business men. His store, which he owns, is a store, and he, in some way, has crowded it with everything to be found in a first-class grocery store. In connection with his store he has a meat market, and he enjoys one of the largest trades of any man in Boley. He keeps everything and sells it right, and by being courteous to all has won many friends. He has 80 acres adjoining the city, and owns a good home. The Plaindealer friend at Boley who never tries to load us down with "hot wind" is Dr. L. I. L. Henry, a graduate of the University of West Tennessee, of Memphis, Tenn. and he has built up a large practice. For ten years this man has been a pill roller, and he has convinced the people in and about Boley that he is some physician. This excellent young Afro-American, owns a good home and does not belong to that species of animals known as "herb and root" specialists, but has mastered the science of medicine. The Thomas Pharmacy, is owned by Dr. G. B. Thomas, "the live druggist," who keeps a stock of pure drugs, novelties, soft drinks, etc., and is conducting one of the representative places at Boley. He has been in business three years, and doing nicely. He owns his business house, in fact he owns "lock, stock and barrell." Dr. Thomas is doing well because he has an excellent manager in the person of his wife. She makes him step high and Dr. Thomas has developed into a strong business man. Dr. J. A. Gear, one of the race's leading pharmacists, who finished at Flint Medical College, New Orleans, and who has had much experience in the drug business, has opened a nice place at Boley. He informed us that he intended to make it one of the best places in the state. He has as partners, the majority of the physicians of the city. Mr. Gear owns one good home, and is an exceptionally good man. W. MISS O. E. ROBINSON, One of Our Business Young Women at Boley, Who in Connection with Her Mother, Conducts a General Merchandise Store. The Boley Carbonating Works is a high-class soda factory where the proprietor, Mr. G. D. Washington, makes all of the leading brands of soft drinks, and this place is stocked with modern machinery, He owns his business property and in connection with the factory he operates a photograph gallery. Such people as Mr. and Mrs. Washington are active workers along the lines of race elevation. Mr. Washington is an artist and makes a specialty of enlarging pictures. He has a good home and in him Boley has a true apostle of Negro thrift. A business enterprise at Boley that is a creditable one, and which is succeeding under the wise management of a woman, is that of Mrs. A. E. Stephenson. She owns her business house, and it's stocked with groceries and millinery; in fact she has one of the best stores in Boley. Mrs. Stephenson has $1000 or more invested, and is able assisted by her sons, Samuel and Ernest Gates, who are students of Boley high school. Mrs. Stephenson is the daughter of Mr. Sam Callahan, who owns 600 acres of land. One of the new and far-reaching enterprises to open since our last visit to Boley, is the Boley Produce company, owned and operated by Mr. Robert Hendrickson, a former citizen of Topeka, Kansas. In conversation with this gentleman, we gleaned the information that he was doing fairly well. Mr. Hendrickson has about decided to cost his lot at Boley, and in him that town has secured a real man. He intends to expend large sums, and our people will have a market for anything they decide to sell. Mr. C. F. Dellahunty, the jeweler is still doing his part of the business at Boley. He carris a nice stock, and does all kinds of repair work. He has been in business five years and is succeeding. He is also an expert warmer, and making good tilling the soil. We know Bro. Dellahunty as an expert workman, because he put our "big Ben" to going, and now we have time to let. See him when you want first-class repair work. The broom factory at Boley is owned and operated by Mr. S. M. Herod, the product of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute at Austin, Texas. He is a broom maker of the first order, and is doing nicely. We called at the factory and found Mr. Herod well pleased at the way our people were treating him. At thrifty business man, who is truly doing his part as a race builder, is Mr. W. C. Love, the grocery man at Boley, who is in his own business house, and doing nicely. He is careful to select what the people want, and he sells right. For six years he has been in business, and at present he has an $800 stock, and does a $4000 business each year. He also owns valuable city property and we are glad to make such an excellent man one of our subscriber Mr. J. A. Jefferson is a tonsorial artist at Boley that is making a success of the barber's business. His shop is a nect, three chair place, and if it's real barber work you want, he has it. This young man puts business into what he is doing, and his place is a clean place. The proprietor is a thrifty man, and we are proud of his success. He has hot and cold baths, and everything is strictly sanitary. A representative business man at Boley is Mr. C. W. Kelley, who is in his own brick building 25470, and stocked with dry goods, boots, shoes, notions., etc., and more than $5000 have been spent to make the stock complete. He is assisted by his wife and enjoys a nice trade. Mr. Kelly is a man who has nursed his money and invested it wisely, and in the state of Mississippi owns valuable property. Mr. Kelley's store is a place to visit if you want some inspiration. Hon. L. Wm. S. Peters, has yond doubt, demonstrated that is his calling, as we have few who are more successful at Pelletier's Spring and Summer footwear for men, women and children at the lowest prices----ever Sample lines and small lots; all styles and all sizes; cash captured at remarkably low prices—and under-price to us is always under-price to our customers. Women's up to $5.00 low-cuts—$1.69 Women's Pumps and Oxfords; all styles for Spring and Summer wear; all leathers and most all sizes in the lot, as a whole—a sample line of women's Low-Cuts, worth up to $5.00, on sale.....$1.69 Women's $3.50 Pumps—$2.45 Women's Pumps of champagne kid with black piping and tips; all sizes and widths—regular $3.50 values, on special sale.....$2.45 Children's shoes Of patent kid with cloth or leather tops: Sizes 2 to 5—regular $1.00 values for.....75 Sizes 5½ to 8—regular $1.25 values for.....98 Children's Shoes of solid leather throughout; size 8½ to 11—regular $1.75 values.....$1.4 Minis "Mary Jane" pumps Sizes 8½ to 11—regular $1.50 values.....$1.1 Women's and women's low-cuts—$2.45 4-strap Pumps of velour calf or patent with medium heels and flexible soles; "Mary Jane" Pumps of dull or patent; 3-strap Slippers made over the popular stage last; all new and fresh, and plenty of all sizes and width—women's and misses' regular $1.50 Low-Cuts specially priced ... $2.45 Women's up to $4.00 shoes—$1.95 Women's lace and button shoes of gunmetal, vici, patent and coloured leather with black or gray cloth or black leather tops; all sizes in the lot—women's up to $4.00 shoes; your choice ... $1.95 Women's $5.00 high lacers—$3.98 Lace Boots with 9-inch tops; of white ivory buck or black glazed kid; the two most popular styles for Spring wear—high lacers for which most stores get $5.00; here at Pelletier's for ... $3.98 Men's Oxfordes—all sizes Men's Oxfordes of ivory calf or Russia leather; English or medium high toe styles with Goodyear welt soles; all sizes and widths—regular $1.50 and $4.00 Oxfordes on sale ... $2.98 and 345 $1.50 Work Shoes—$2.79 Men's work Shoes of soft, chrome with the famous "Flexo" soles; rep- uces—our special price for this sale (Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes—Bargain Basement—Pelletier's) THE BARBER SHOP Two Brick Buildings at Boley-The Two-Story Is That of T. M. Haynes the Promoter and Land Man, and the Smaller Building is the Home of the Farmer's and Merchants Bank. SUCCESSORS TO THE MILLS DRY GOODS CO. Spring and for men at the low Sample lines and small lots; ably low prices—and under-pr Women's up to $5.00 low-cuts—$1.69 Women's Pumps and Oxford;s; all Spring and Summer wear; all leather all sizes in the lot, as a whole—a so women's Low-Cuts, worth up to $5.00, on sale..... Women's $3.50 Pump—$2.45 Women's and misses' low-cuts—$2.45 4-strap Pumps of velour calf or pat- dium heels and flexible soles; "Mary a of dull or patent; 3-strap Slippers m popular stage lasts; all new and fresh of all sizes and widths—women's and lar $1.50 Low-Cuts specially priced Women's up to $4.00 shoes—$1.95 Women's lace and button shoes of g patent and colored leather with black or black leather tops; all sizes in the up to $4.00 shoes; your choice Women's $5.00 high lacers—$3.98 Lace Boots with 9-inch tops; of buck or black glazed kid; the two styles for Spring wear—high lacers most stores get $5.00; here at Pelletier's for Men's Oxfords of ivory calf or R English or medium high toe styles w welt soles; all sizes and widths—r and $4.00 Oxford on sale ... $2.98 a (Men's, Women's and Two Brick Buildings a the Promoter and of the Farmer's a practice of same than this man of our race. He still maintains good offices at Boley, has a good library and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is one man who lends dignity to his chosen profession, and his advice on legal as well as other questions are always sane and correct. As a Christian gentleman he takes front rank and has been an ideal man, one that young Negroes can afford to pattern after. Such men as the Hon. Mr. Peters are safe leaders and our race like to praise him and his manly qualities. One of Boley's brilliant attorneys is Hon. M. H. Martin, who is a recognized apostle of Blackstone. For eight years this man has had his shingle out, and the race looks on him as one of the leading legal lights in that state. He received his finishing law touches at Kent Law school of Chicago and Philander Smith of Little Rock is his alma mater. Judge Martin is a man who believes in doing things and only asks a chance in life's battle to make good. He is one of Boley's citizens who has toiled early and late to make the town go. There are few stores in Oklahoma or any state that excel the one owned and operated by Mr. T. L. Woods, who is an extensive dealer in dry goods, notions, boots, shoes and hats, and when we say there is $30,000 invested, and the store is 50x100 and packed from pit to dome with goods that you find in up-to-date white places of the kind, then you get an idea of what we mean. Mr. Woods will not have to move, because he owns his own brick store house, which cost $15,000. To the Negro who is not doing anything this may sound like a pipe dream, but it's true, and sane. There are five clerks—all members of our race, viz: Mr. T. L. Woods, Children's shoes Of patent kid with cloth or leather tops; $1.69 me kid with black and widths—regular $2.45 -$2.45 for patent with me- Mary Jane" Pumps oers made over the d fresh, and plenty s and misses' regu- $2.45 Sizes 2 to 5—re- Sizes 5½ to 8 Children's Shoes o 8½ to 11—regu- Minis "Mary Jane" Sizes 8½ to 11 1½s 11½ to 2 Misses' Shoes o 11½ to 2—regu- Boys' shoes—$1.9 Boys' good, ser- cellent quality gui- on special sale... Sizes 2 to 5—regular $1.00 values for. Sizes 5½ to 8—regular $1.25 values for Children's Shoes of solid leather throughou 8½ to 11—regular $1.75 values..... Misses "Mary Jane" pumps Sizes 8½ to 11—regular $1.50 values. 1Sizes 11½ to 2—regular $1.75 values. Misses' Shoes of solid leather throughou 11½ to 2—regular $2.25 values..... Boys' shoes—$1.95 Boys' good, servicable, button style Shoe cellent quality gunmetal; all sizes— on special sale.... Sizes 2 to 5—regular $1.00 values for...79c Sizes 5½ to 8—regular $1.25 values for...98c Children's Shoes of solid leather throughout; sizes 8½ to 11—regular $1.75 values...$1.49 Misses "Mary Jane" pumps Sizes 8½ to 11—regular $1.50 values...$1.19 Sizes 11½ to 2—regular $1.75 values...$1.38 Misses' Shoes of solid leather throughout; sizes 11½ to 2—regular $2.25 values...$1.69 Boya' shoes—$1.95 Boya' good, servicable, button style Shoes of ex- cellent quality gunmetal; all sizes— on special sale...$1.95 Men's $5.00 low-cuts—$3.98 A sample line of men's high class Oxfords; the English style "Comet" and "Duke" lasts of mahogany, Russia and ivory calf with Goodyear welt roles; the "Arena" last of mahogany calf with champagne tops; medium broad toe Oxfords of glazed kid and tan viel with the famous "Flexo" soles—men's regular $5.00 Oxfords on special sale...$3.98 1.95 iss of gunmetal, vici, black or gray cloth in the lot—women's $1.95 1.98 iss of white ivory two most popular laceis for which $3.98 or Russia leather; styles with GooJyear liths—regular $1.59 98 and 345 and Children's Shoes—Bargain Bas A sample line English style "Co- any, Russia and roles; the "Arena- champagne tops; glazed kid and t soles—men's regu- on special sale Men's sample Oxford Men's Oxford's calf and vici kid sample line of Men Oxford's on sale here ... $1.50 Work Shoes Men's work Shoes with the famous uses—our special Hallings at Boley—The Two-Story Is Tha- ner and Land Man, and the Smaller Bu- ner's and Merchants Bank. A sample line of men's high class Oxford English style "Comet" and "Duke" lasts of any, Russia and ivory calf with Goodye soles; the "Arena" last of mahogany calf champagne tops; medium broad toe Ox-glazed kid and tan vici with the famous soles—men's regular $5.00 Oxford on special sale ... Men's sample Oxford—$2.69 Men's Oxford of mahogany, Russia and calf and vici kid with leather and rubber sample line of Men's regular $3.50 an Oxford on sale here ... $1.50 Work Shoes—$2.79 Men's work Shoes of soft, chrome tanner with the famous "Flexo" soles; regular soles—our special price for this sale...... The Two-Story Is That of T. M. Haynes and the Smaller Building is the Home Bank. Men's sample Oxfordes—$2.69 Men's Oxfordes of mahogany, Russia and velour calf and vei kid with leather and rubber soles— sample line of Men's regular $3.50 and $4.00 Oxfordes on sale here ..... $2.69 $1.50 Work Shoes—$2.79 Men's work Shoes of soft, chrome tanned leather with the famous "Flexo" soles; regular $3.50 values—our special price for this sale.....2.79 and wife, Mr. Samuel Guesa, Miss Mollie Berry, and Mrs. H. Dawson. To see the store, the display of goods, and these excellent people conducting this mammoth enterprise, you behold an imposing scene. As a side issue, Mr. Woods has a lovely home, four other pieces of city property, and 125 acres of fertile soil. In this man we have a practical business man, who has coupled good judgment and business together and is one of the race's best fixed, as well as representative men. We must pull off our hat to Mr. C. L. White, the Negro hardware dealer at Boley. This is, perhaps the largest hardware store owned by the race in the country, and you can find from an ordinary tack to the largest thing to be found in such a store, and the pretty part, Mr. White is kept buay, as our people are convinced that he has what they want, and sells it as cheap. He has more than $5000 invested, and is ably assisted by his good wife. Mr. and Mrs. White own 106 acres in Oklahoma, and fifty acres near Paris, Texas. When the race can boost of more such people we'll be a stronger race. Kev. R. C. D. Tieuel, pastoring the A. M. E. church at Moredin, Okla., and his good wife are conducting a five and ten cent store at Boley, in fact its "A Black Kress" store, with a complete line of goods. In connection with the store, Mrs. Tieuel is conducting a millinery, where all the latest hats are to be found. These people are race builders and own a good home. Mr. T. M. Mosley, a young man, is the popular city marshal, of Boley, and is faithfully discharging the duties of that office; in fact he is making an exceptionally good officer. He owns a good home and ootwear ren ----ever sh captured at remark- price to our customers. regular $1.00 values for...79c regular $1.25 values for...98c of solid leather throughout; sizes solar $1.75 values...$1.49 "pumps" regular $1.50 values...$1.19 regular $1.75 values...$1.38 solid leather throughout; sizes solar $2.25 values...$1.69 viceable, button style Shoes of ex- ametal; all sizes— $1.95 ruits—$3.98 of men's high class Oxfords; the met" and "Duke" lasts of mahog- vory calf with Goodyear welt last of mahogany calf with medium broad toe Oxfords of men vici with the famous "Flexo" ear $5.00 Oxfords $3.98 orders—$2.69 L of mahogany, Russia and velour with leather and rubber soles—a men's regular $$3.50 and $4.00 $2.69 s—$2.79 sies of soft, chrome tanned leather "Flexo" soles; regular $3.50 val- price for this sale...2.79 (ment—Pelletier's) of T. M. Haynes building is the Home other valuable property and belongs to that class who pulls off his coat, rolls up his sleeves and works for his town. He has been at Beley eight years, and has been a useful citizen since he struck the town. Mr. Mosley says he believes in encouraging everything that means to make us better. (Concluded Next Week.) 83-44 The Watkins National Bank CAPITAL, $100,000. SURPLUS, $100,000. J. B. Watkins, President C. A. Hill, Vice President. C. H. Tucker, Cashier W. E. Hazen, Asst. Cashier D. C. Asher, Asst. Cashier LAWRENCE, KANSAS. HALL'S Cash Grocery. 1307 E. FIRST ST., Cheapest and Best Place in the City to Purchase Everything in the Way of Groceries Phone Walnut 3193 Oklahoma City THE STORE OF CUORTESY AND SERVICE WICK CHILLS . . . . . Milter and Owner WHOB. BAUGHMAN . . . Traveling Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year ..... $1 50 Six Months ..... $1 00 Three months ..... $.50 Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Popeka Plaiddealer, 1120 Kansas Avenue, Popeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaiddealer is called to any misstatement of facts in its columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. STATEMENT of the ownership, management, circulation, required by act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912, of The Topeka Plaindealer, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas: Editor, Nick Chiles. Business manager, Nick Chiles. Publisher, Nick Chiles. (Commission expires Oct. 21, 1917.) OBSERVED BY THE EDITOR. A. L. Johnson, a newspaper crook, has been captured at Kansas City and given ninety days and a fine of $500 by Judge Brady, of the police court. He is a man who had been going over the country pretending that he edited a newspaper, and also solicited money for Western University and other institutions claiming that he was a second Booker T. Washington and was building up large institutions for his race. He also started several papers in different portions of the country, but at last the old fox has been caught with the goods on him, and is cracking stone in the city workhouse at Argentine. When on trial he looked fat and sleek, but by the time he is through, he will be thin enough to ride running horses. We note with regret that the colored soldier again has to bear the brunt of the most dangerous experiment to be used in case of war. This has been the case every since the organization of the government and it is strange why they will put the Negro in the brunt and front of the worst and most dangerous places to open the way for the white man who comes along and claims to be the hero of the day. This has been displayed in the Battle of Bunker Hill, the war of 1812 and the Spanish-American War, at San Juan Hill and now in invading Mexico, the Tenth Cavalry troopers were compelled to go through that dangerous Cumbre tunnel, where several Americans lost their lives some years ago. We note from the press dispatches that one of Troop B, Geo. A. Hudnell lost his life and there were probably more. We believe it is an outrage that this government who displies the Negro and does not want him to have any honors or hold any prominent positions in the War Department or allow any boys of color to attend Westpoint or the naval academy at Annapolis, but when it comes to fighting, the colored soldiers are always put in front in the most dangerous positions. We would be glad if our white brother would be fair in this matter and give proper recognition to the colored man of this country along all lines and not wait until they become involved in some great dispute where it means bloodshed and then ask assistance of all brave men to defend the rights of this government before recognizing the colored race. STUCK FOR LIBEL. On the second ballot, and after being out less than thirty minutes, a jury, that for ten days has been hearing testimony in the case of the state against M. J. Chism, charged with criminal libel, brought in a verdict of guilty and left the penalty to the judge to assess. The verdict was unanimous, every juror signing it. It is a vindication for former President Inman E. Page, of Langston University, against whom libelous charges were made by Chisum in his Oklahoma City paper. The penalty can be $1,000 fine or one year in jail, or both. It is the opinion of many who have heard the case that he should be given both. "I will pass sentence next Monday" said Judge Chappelle today. The case consumed ten days time to try and has cost the county less than $200. For the length of time taken to try it and the number of witnesses examined, it is decidedly the least expensive case tried of re- cord in this county. But it will cost the losing side a pretty penny. Sixty witnesses were subpoenaed by the defense. Chisum will pay this expense. Wm. Graham, convicted last week on a charge of blackmail, by attempted extoration of money from President Page will also be sentenced Monday. The penalty in the Chisum case; $1,000 fine and one year in jail, or both. fll fll fll Graham is the man who first approached President Page with an offer to supress the libelous article if Page would pay him $400. President Page indignantly refused the proposition, and told Graham that he had no desire to bribe anyone not to attack him. "My hands are clean. I fear nothing; if I am accused my accusers must prove the charges," said Page, and with that he dismissed the matter. The article was published. It caused a sensation. President Page tendered his resignation in order to not hurt the school he helped to create and so dearly loved. "I shall clear my skirts of all charges and to do it without injury to Langston College I will resign," he told Governor Williams. Then he brought the matter into court and has made a firm fight for vindication—not revenge. The unanimous verdict of the jury spells vindication THE JAUNT INTO MEXICO The raid in Columbus, New Mexico, by a band of lawless Mexicans and the catching of the garrison of United States troops unprepared is one of the most humorous incidents in connection with our troubles with Mexico. Were it not for the lives lost, it would occasion a broad smile from one section of this country to the other. 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Evidently, President Wilson will find himself doing just what he did at Vera Cruz—withdrawing United States troops from Mexican territory and being glad so to do. The rich Americans who own valuable concessions in Mexico want protection for their plants, and if under any pretense, either five, ten or fifty thousand United States troops can be gotten into the interior to afford this protection, then the full object of this popaganda will have been attain ed. Certain it is, that President Woodrow Wilson has won for his GROWER led by using preparation to straighten skin hair can straighten you yourself by have to have you can Now this device can be worn which up and roots makes the very fast, and see the reeling several Atlanta, Ga. Exelento Medicine Co. Gentner. I am sending you my picture to show you how your Exelento Quinine Pomade have madeerry hair to grow. It have grown 10 inches within 4 months and it does do what you claim it will. You're. WILLIE JEFFERSON. Write for Particulars. 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Dear Sir: At the suggestion of Mr. Oswald Gariffon Villard, Treasurer of this Association, I am appealing for your support of the request that two regiments of artillery and two of infantry of those about to be created, be designated as open for the enlistment of colored soldiers. The Adjutant General has stated that he doubted if 175,000 regulars could be recruited in the United States. There is no difficulty in recruiting colored regiments. Yet while officers are tearing their hair to get white recruits, the sign is up, "No colored man wanted." Does it not seem a ridiculous program of preparedness which deliberately excludes the best material we've got? That is no idle boast. When the Fifty-four Maryachusetts stormed Fort Wagoner in '63 it established for all time the fact that the colored soldier could fight and fight well. The history of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry in the Indian fights between 1868 and 1890 piled up the evidence of their courage and loyalty. There have been notably fewer desertions from the colored regiments than from the white. The Ninth Cavalry once astonished the army by reporting not a single desertion in twelve months, an unheard of and undreamed of record. Their service during the Spanish War and since has shown our colored troops to be infinitely better fitted for service in our tropic dependencies than white troops. Company L. of the Forty-ninth Volunteers composed wholly of the colored men, and commanded by Capt. E. L, Baker, a colored veteran who served for seventeen years in the Ninth and Tenth Calvary, made a record which no white company remotely approached. This troop had on its rolls during a period of twelve months 106 men who were fit for duty at all times and never lost a day on account of sickness. More extraordinary still is the fact that during the same period not one of these men ever went before a court-martial. Surely a striking illustration of what can be done by colored officers! Seuh traits enabled Gen. A. S. Burt, in relinguishing command of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, on April 17, 1902, to quote the Inspector General of the army as saying, "The Twenty fifth Infantry is the best regiment I have seen in the Philippines." It was noticeable, too, that neither the officers nor the men of any colored regiment figured in the charges and counter-charges which arose out of the use of the "water cure" in the Islands. Since 1870 there have been four colored regiments in our regular establishment, two of the cavalry and two of the infantry, but there has never been a colored artillery organization in the regular service. When ten regiments and several units of artillery were added in 1901, the colored citizens of America were deeply offended that Secretary Root failed to recommend the establishment of any colored regiment. Now that the question is before Congress again, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored urges that the right of these ten million citizens to participate to the full in every phase of our national life be recognized by designating two of the artillery regiments and two of Infantry, of those about to be created by Congress, as open for enlistment to colored Americans. If hyphenated citizenship is a weakness of the body politic, why insist that ten million men and women must remain Afro-Americans unto fourth and fifth generation? OSAWATOMIE, KAN. Isaac Clark Dryden was born in Raleigh, N. C., December 25, 1825, and died March 18, 1916, at 8:10 o'clock p. m, aged 90 years, 2 months and 22 days. Besides his widow, Mrs. Mariah Dryden, he is survived by two sons and three daughters—Charles C. Dryden, Marion Dryden, Miss Nettle Dryden, Mrs. R. G. Henderson and Mrs. K. R. James—also several grandchildren. He came here during the fall of 1860 and has lived on his farm adjoining town for forty-eight years. All obituaries under ten lines we charge for at the rate of 10 cents OUR OCCUPATION IS SELLING PURE DRUGS THERE ARE IN THESE UNITED STATES WHAT'S YOURS? 16,774 DEALERS IN LUMBER 16,692 MALES 82 FEMALES CHECKING UP AN ORDER Busily Engaged In Building A reputation for handling the best of Pure Drugs and everything usually found in REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for Colored people—Pay $50 down and $8 to $10 per month for three or and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., A 200 Propositions to Select from—"It's Cheap Than it is to Rent." the best houses for Colored people—Pay down and $8 to $10 per month for three or I'll give you a house. RMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., A propositions to Select from—"It's Cheap to Rent." 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The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Agent Extra for Postage Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mrs. Solomon is still quite ill at her home on 12th & Lincoln St. Mrs. S. E. Bragg, who accompanied the remains of her sister here for burial, returned to Omaha one day this week. Miss Algeitha Vance, who is attending the State Agricultural College at Manhattan spent the week end with parents and friends. 渊 Mr. Fred Newman of Kansas City visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sales one day this week. He works at the City Hall in Kansas City, Mo. --- Commencing April 3d, the Rev. Mrs. Mamie Bullock, of Little Rock, Ark., will conduct a revival at Lane Chapel, C. M. D. church.—Rev, J. W. Lowe, Pastor. ```markdown ``` Mesera Burr Williams and Will Hume of Seattle, Wash, spent two days in the city, en route to San Diego, Calif., the guest of Miss Lucile Troupe, 428 Lincoln street. --- Mrs. W. W. Russell is one of the thirty-five women who are circulating petitions for signers to call a special election for the voting of bonds for the improvement of the Auditorium. --- "Whither Are We Drifting" was the subject of a paper read by Mr. John M. Dorsey last Sunday before the B. Y. P. U. of the Second ("B" St.) Baptist church, Rev. G. D. Olden pastor, and both Rev. and Mrs. Olden commented favorably on the thoughts expressed. ```markdown ``` CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends and especially the order of G. U. O. of O. F. for their kindness sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our husband and father. —Mrs. G W. Graham and Family. The Dumos Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Carpenter Mar. 17th, after the usual business session, a dainty two course luncheon was sered by the hostess. After which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Washington Mar. 31, We had as a visitor, Mrs, Jones from Omaha, Nebr. ```markdown ``` The Carnation Art club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emma Weddington, 1612 College avenue. A very successful meeting was attended after which a two-course luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Thersea Holles, 1407 Grand avenue, Wednesday April 5. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Lula Bradley of Topeka, and Mrs. S. A. Bragg, of Omaha, Nebr., wish to express their thanks for the many floral offerings for their daughter and sister, Mrs. Mary Scales, who died in Omaha, and was buried in Topeka Sunday. MRS. LULU BRADLEY, Mother. MRS. S. E. BRAGG, Sister and Family. CARD OF THANKS. Paxico, Kan.—We the undersigned take this opportunity to thank the many friends who did all they could to render service in the sickness and death of Mrs. Lille Allen. We also thank the Eastern Star ladies and those who feel that we were not forgotten in this hour of bereavement. May God's blessings be with each of you. GUY G. ALLEN, BROWN'S CHAPEL NOTES Sunday night closed a four week series of meetings which was successful throughout. Last week Rev. T. W. Green of Parsons, had a very good meeting with three conversions making a total of forty-four. As our meetings are over and spring is opening up, we are going to work on the temporal work of the church. The second Sunday in April is trustee rally day. At 3 p. m., Rev. B. Davison of Mt. Carmel Baptist church will preach for us. The Sewing circle met at Mrs. Jane Washington's last Friday. We are looking forward to a good program for Easter Sunday. The fifth Sunday in April is our third quarterly meeting day. Mrq Lulu Steele of East 13th is very much improved at this writing. Mrs. Bell Thompson of Kankas liness of her father. The many friends of Mr. Geo. W. Graham were grieved to learn of his death, which occurred at his late residence. Mr. Graham lived an exemplary life and one that any parent would feel honored to have their children exemplify. He was kind-hearted and generous and had the respect and admiration of every one with whom he came in contact. He reared a family of seven children who are the pride of the community in which they live. They are all making good and this alone speaks untold praises for their father who took great pride in seeing that they had proper home training. His funeral was held from Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. C. G. Fishback officiating. He was a member of Exolus Lodge, G. U. O. O. P. The Topcka Daily Capital pays him the following deserving and well earned tribute: --- He Helped His People by the Life He Lived Business men and employees who knew George W. Graham, whose funeral will be held today at Shiloh Baptist church, say that he was one of the men who helped his race because of the life he led. Intelligent unobtrusive and an incessant worker, Graham was known as one of the most reliable colored men of Topeka He was a skilled worker and seldom changed positions. He came to Topeka in 1884 and was employed as a fireman at the Santa Fe general offices for twelve years, then quit to become engineer at the old Copeland hotel. When the Copeland hotel burned he was employed as engineer at Christ's hospital until last year, when he reigned and one of his sons was appointed to his position. All of Graham's grown children have good positions in Topeka. Obituary. Mr. Geo. W. Graham was born at Columbus, Ga., Nov. 13th, 1853 and died at Topeka, Kas., March 22d, 1916; aged 62 years, 4 months and nine days. When a boy he was taken to Nashville, Tenn., by his father where he grew to manhood, spending his time in candy factories, learning the trade of candy maker which employment he was engaged in about 14 years. He was married to Cecelia Sanders of Nashville, Tenn., in 1872. Under the administration of Rev. R. B. Vandeville he was converted and baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist church, East Nashville, Tenn., in March 1882. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher during this period, and became a member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows during the year of 1882. He came to Topeka, Kansas, July 5th, 1884, where he remained 32 years until his death. His first employment at this place was with the Santa Fe Railway Company where he remained 12 years. He learned trades of plumbing, steam fitting, and stationary engineering and followed this occupation, being engaged in this capacity at the City Electric Plant, Copeland Hotel, and Christ Hospital. He retired from the latter place in May 1915 on account of ill health. As a Christian: After making his home in this locality he always admitted his negligence or not connecting himself with the church and from time to time he continually postponed this duty until August 1915 when he joined Shiloh Baptist church. As a husband and father he was strictly devoted to the interests of his wife and children and was very conscientious and punctual in his business dealings with his fellowman. During his illness which was brief he was cheerful and satisfied as he seemed to realize he would not get well. His repeated remarks to his visitors were "It is good to be prepared when your time comes to go and I am ready." Last word to Lela, his baby daughter, "Take a good look at papa. I'll soon be gone." He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Cecelia, and seven children: Wm. H. of Kansas City, Geo. W, Jr.,Topeka Minerva Davis of Kansas City, Jahn D., Topeka, Ulysses A.,Topeka, Marle Syms, Kansas City and Lela, of Topeka. We note that when Colonel Dodd's cavalry made a record march to reach the Morman colony in Mexico, press dispatches say women kissed and hugged the soldiers and as the 10th cavalry were in this brigade, we presume that they received their share. Prejudice is only skin deep and it is proven that when people do their duty fearlessly and in an upright manner that color cuts no figure. Those women were just as happy to see the colored soldiers as the white as they were on the same mission to rescue them from the hands. Mrs. Wm. Martin, wife of Rev. Wm. Martin on the North side, is ill at her home. Mr. Rufus Knott is quite ill at his home on Lane street. Dr. L. A, Shields who recently underwSS-went to the to peka and thwent an operation at Childs hospital is getting along nicely. Mr. Fred Harris is ill at the home of his mother 23rd & Monroe. Master John Russell Johnson, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson recently had his tonsils and adnoids removed but it now rapidly recovering under the skillful care of Dr. O. A. Taylor. FOR SALE:—A six-octave square piano, $7; organ, $3; small show case, $1; fo'ding bed, $3; iron bed, $2.50; large square p'uno case, $3; commodes, ctt. 116 E. 6th, street, upstairs. WANTED:—A 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 Topcka. Answer thru' The Plaindealer, Dept. X.—Adv. CANDIDATE FOR BISHOP. Rev. P. Jesse Peck, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church and delegate to the general conference from the California conference will attend the general session at Philadelphia in May. He is receiving many letters from all over the country from friends and acquaintances and from those who have heard of him pledging their support to him for bishop. He is a thorough, educated minister and has few equals in the A. M. E. connection as a pulpit orator, a the- [Image of a man with a mustache and a high collar, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is a solid black oval.]] REV. F. JESSE PECK ologian, scholar and gentleman. He was a school teacher for many years in which field he was a fine success, and Baltimore today remembers him best as one of her foremost educators. In Washington, D. C., Rev. Peck pastored the church of which the late Frederick Douglass was a member. In the business department of the church he is a number one, and when it comes to building churches, organizing congregations and laying out the work, he cannot be surpassed—his work proves itself. He is a native of Maryland and was born in Baltimore. His father was a minister and was pastor of Saint John thirty years ago. Rev. Peck has pastored in the Fifth Episcopal district for twenty-four years, and all were spent in the ranks of the A. M. E. church. He was the first president of Western University and made great sacrifices for the success of the school. He built the church at St. Joseph, 1860 GIRANDALS The Alove Cut Represents Dr. G.B. Thomas, illis wife, Baby and Mother and Drug Store, at Boiley, Okla. These are Ploindealer Friends and Progressive People. The Plaindealer For News. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE WEEKLY NEWS a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAND TODD, Phone 2457 White. 1315 VanBuren St. Mo., which stands as a proud monument to the colored people of that city and also Allen Chapel at Kansas City, Mo., where he served ten years as pastor. He paid off the debt of the church at Los Angeles, Calif., and increased its membership from 101 to 1105 and made it one of the wealthiest churches in the Fifth district. Since coming to Topeka Rev. Peck has doubled the congregation of St. John A. M. E. church, paid off a mortgage of $1000 which had been hanging on the church for years and he did all this within three months. He is a commoner, unassuming and patriotic and true to his church, his religion, his congregation and the people in the community in which he casts his lot. The demand of the A. M. E. church and of the people today is for men like Rev. Peck to fill the positions of bishop, as they are able and equal to every emergency, not only as a minister who is well qualified to explain the scriptures and inspire people to lead better lives by unfolding the Bible to them, but is a strong man in the business part of the church. Rev. Peck's many good, warm friends are praying that he will be elected to this exalted position, but at the same time, the members of Saint John, who have now began to love and reverence him do not wish to see him go. Mrs. Nowlin entertained the Eastern Stars Wednesday afternoon at her residence on Pottawatomie street. Mrs. Sadie Anderson is on the sick list. Mrs. Nancy Abernathy, aged 78 years, died early Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs B. P. Sharpe. Interment was in Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Abernathy's home. The many friends of Mrs. Sharpe and Miss Diemer extend their deepest sympathy in their late bereavement over the loss of their mother and grandmother. The colored ministers of the city met this week and organized a ministerial alliance. The meeting was held in the First Baptist church, Broadway and Seneca street. The following officers were elected: Rev. J W. Hayes, president; Rev. C R Runyon, vice president; Rev. Wesley McGee, secretary; Rev. J D Hunt, treasurer. Meetings will be held each Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. More than one hundred and fifty patrons and friends of Summer school were in attendance at the regular meeting of the Parent Teachers association Friday night Dr. C. M. Moutes, president, presided. The music was furnished by the seventh and eighth grades, under the supervision of Mrs. B. K. Bruce. The following program was rendered: Chorus, "The Heavens Resound"; invocation, Mr. William Hubbard; chorus, "Lullaby"; address, W. S. Albright, treasurer of the Leavenworth Savings and Trust company, member of the board of education; chorus, "Merrymakers"; address, J. Hurley, passenger agent of the Chicago Great Western, member of the board of education; chorus, "Santa Lucia—Love's" Old Sweet Song." The address of Mr. Albright on the necessity of teaching children to save was an excellent one filled within any good points which will bear results in the future. He dwelt upon the great need of more money, better homes, better conduct and the best citizenship. Mr. Hurley praised the great good of parent-teachers meetings in establishing a closer relation between parent and teacher, thereby making better schools and better pupils. Both addresses were very instructive and were highly appreciated by all. Remarks were made by Rev. Hayes and B. K. Bruce. A special feature at the close of the meeting was community singing conducted by Mrs. B. K. Bruce, in which the entire audience joined. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder preached the 11 o'clock sermon, Rev Jones of Quindaro preached the sacramental sermon and Rev. Enyare of Kansas City, Kan., preached at night. A good congregation attended each service. VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO. Miss Dora Thompkins and Mr. Laurence Cotwell were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Harris on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mrs. Harrell, Mrs. Robert Wagner, Mrs. Earl McGee and Mr. John Kimberling have been on the sick ist, but all are very much improved. The Misses Cave and Gregory called on Miss Dora Thompson on Sunday. Mrs. Hopkins met with another accident last week. She is very much improved. The Victor Ladies' Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Allen Harrell, 221 South Third street, Victor, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Dave Z. Hill, the popular manager of the Cripple Creek Elks' home, has reopened his shining parlor and has Mr. Fred Williams of Canon City in charge. Mr. Harris was a business visitor in Cripple Creek last week looking after the interests of the Plaindealer. The palatial residence of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cotwell was the scene of a very smart function, the affair being a social evening by their son Laurence in honor of Miss Dora Thompkins of Little Lunnon. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white carnations and roses. Cards and music furnished the amusement for the evening. About thirty guests were in attendance. A dainty luncheon was served, after which the guests departed voting Mr. Laurence Cotwell many thanks for his hospitality. Little Owen Johnson, who has been visiting his grandmother, returned to his mother in Pueblo on Sunday last. 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We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Lillian Allen of Paxico Monday morning. Ira Davis of Paxico spent Sunday evening here. Mrs. Shrilda Bluford is better at the present writing. Rev. B. C. Duke came up on No. 11, it being so very stormy in the morning. Neal James of Kansas City was here on business Monday. Miss Edna Boot of Manhattan is here visiting relatives. Miss Amanda Oliver of Topeka spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Had a very hard rain Saturday, which lasted until Sunday noon. os. Market DOUGLASS AVE. The City to Do Your Marketing. THE NUMBER. E. WICHITA, KANSAS Kansas City rides in the State of Kansas is on the Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you diary at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military night-seeing places. hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except 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 I'd to convince you of the Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it, ing into hundreds of thou- the country. city, fine-flavored Gold Butter I. Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. Miss Elizabeth Wallace of Manhattan spent Sunday at home. Quite a few from here attended Mrs. Guy Allen's funeral at Paxico last Wednesday. FORT SCOTT, KAN. Mrs. V. A. Taylor gave a fishing party Monday, March 9, in honor of the ministers of the city. Those who went on the trip were Rev. S. A. Williams of Ottawa, Rev. Crutchfield, Rev. Jones, Mrs. A. W. Johnson, Mrs. S. H. Beauty and Mrs. V. A. Taylor, Rev. Jones caught the largest number of fish. The Young People's Booster Club of the Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church met at the home of Elizabeth Simpson, 215 North Washington street, Thursday evening. March 15, Refreshments were servod. Miss Martin of Joplin, Mo., was the guest of Miss M. L. Moore over Sunday. The East Side club met at the home of Mrs. W. P. Sexton Thursday evening, March 16. After the business meeting refreshments were served. Mr. Warren Mayberry was called to Memphis, Tenn., to attend the funeral of his sister. The West Side club of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. I. Reeves, 523 Couch street. Refreshments were served. Profs. B. J. Hawkins and Watson spent Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburg, Kan., returning home Sunday night. Mrs. Van and Mrs. Patterson of Osawatomie were in the city visiting Mrs. Mary Graham. Class No. 2 of the C. M. E. church gave a social Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Rosa Simmons, 1718 East Wall street. Refreshments were served. Rev. A. D. Wilson, who spent last week with his family in Leavenworth, Kan, has returned. Mr. John Rassin, who was called to Memphis, Tenn., on account of the death of his aunt, has returned home. Mrs. W. C. Curtis and daughter, Miss Thelma Martin, spent last week in Iola, Kan., returning home Sunday. The Modern Priscilla club was delightfully entertained by the president, Mrs. W. L. McLemore, 124 North Washington street. The afternoon was spent with needlework, and after a social hour a dainty two course luncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. B. P. Miller, 512 Butk street, March 29. Mrs. Elsie Hill died at her home, 1518 East Elm street, Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock, after a lingering illness of about two years. She leaves a devoted husband and four children—Ethel, age 13; Ella, age 11; Waller, age 9, and Dillard, age 4. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. Faulkner officiating. Evangelist A. J. Wade of Louisiana, Mo., conducted a great revival at the Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church. The meeting was full of fire and the Holy Ghost, and was indeed a great success. Her forceful sermons were a great benefit to the church and the community. During her meetings forty-nine souls were saved. Miss Beatrice Reeves entertained her Sunday school class Friday afternoon, March 17, at her home, 523 Couch street. The little club is working for the Easter Sunday school banner. After the social hour a dainty lunch was served. The club will meet next week at the home of Berthinia Hunter, 511 S. Broadway. Mrs. H. Brown of Cherryvale, Kan., is visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Irene Rogers of Cherokee, Kan., is visiting in the city. Little Lillian Mae Scott of 19 S. Washington street, gave a very pleasant birthday party Saturday, March 18, in honor of her ninth birthday. A jolly crowd of little folks gathered at her home at 2:30 o'clock. After music and games a dainty lunch was served. The game called "peanut hunt" was the center of attraction. Gwendolyn Scott found the largest number of peanuts and was awarded a prize. The little hostess received many pretty presents. At six o'clock the little folks left for their homes, wishing her many more happy birthdays. Miss L. McAdams entertained at a one o'clock dinner Sunday at the John R. Peterson cafe, 315 E. Wall street, in honor of the preachers and their wives. An elaborate three course dinner was served to the following guests: Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Williams of Ottawa, Rev. and Mrs. Crutchveld, Rev. Jones, Mrs. America Brown and little daughter Nettie Mae, and Miss Lola McAdams. Mr. Peterson was assisted by Mr. Clyde Sander and Mr. Wm. Alexander. Mr. Hulette Maxwell of Pittsburg, Kan., made a short visit in the city on his way to Denver, Colorado. Mrs. S. A. Williams of Pittsburg spent Sunday in the city with her husband, Rev. S. A. Williams of Ottawa. Miss Corrine Knight of 1618 E. Elm street, was very pleasantly surprised Thursday evening, March 17, by a few young people who gathered at her home in honor of her birthday. The evening was spent informally with music and games. The color scheme of green was carried out. At a late hour a dainty two course luncheon was served. The hostess received many beautiful presents. The guest list included twenty-three. Rev. S. A. Williams, pastor of the Third Baptist church, Ottawa, Kan., has just closed a successful three weeks revival at the Shiloh Baptist church, of which Rev. P. C. Crutchfield is pastor. The meeting closed with 71 additions, 49 of this number for baptism, which will be the third Sunday in April. The meeting was a grand success, both spiritually and financially. At Mt. Zion Baptist church on March 21 W. F. Beatty was ordained a minister, the services being very elaborate. WHITE CLOUD, KAN. Rev. T. W. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E. church, held services Sunday evening. Miss May Stillman and Mrs. Earl Glaves are preparing an Easter program. The Sunday school work at the A. M. E. church is progressing nicely. Mrs. Emma Campbell, who has been ill for two weeks with la gripe, is now confined to her bed. Mrs. Amos Stillman is still on the sick list. While trying to catch a horse Mr. Joe Irvine was kicked. He is now able to walk around on crutches. The literary society has adjourned until next season. At the last meeting a paper was presented by Mr. Washington Lewis on "What I Think," which was certainly enjoyed by all. Miss. John Breckinridge entertained her nephew, Mr. Chas. Reece of Kansas City, Mo., and his cousin, Mr. Chas. Tull of Kansas City, Kan., at dinner Wednesday. They returned home Wednesday evening. Miss. Suda Botts is suffering with an attack of la gripe. Mr. Luther Irvine arrived Thursday from Fairview, Kan., to visit his father, Mr. Sam Irvine. Miss Stella Breckinridge has 21 little incubator chicks being cared for by a capon, and he seems to be very proud of them. Mr. Washington Lewis of Ottawa, Kan., who has been here since the first of December working at the blacksmith trade, returned home Thursday. Mr. Alex Layer has added his name to our list of subscribers for the Plaindealer. Mr. E. G. Graves, our tonsorial artist, is now studying law. He has been in business here for about nine years, and has a three chair shop, and has made good. We wish him success. Jessie Foster still remains poorly and has been indoors for several days. PAOLA. KAN. We regret very much that we did not receive the letter from Rev. N. J. Stokes stating that he would be with us to preach the annual thanksgiving sermon, but the brother to whom he wrote was out of town. However, the K. of P. boys made everything all right. Rev. Stokes is a charter member of Rising Star and was its first C. C. for eighteen months. During his six years as pastor of the Baptist church here he did a great work. Both Baptists and Methodists received him with pleasure during his short stay to our annual sermon. He is a property holder here and we hope to have him move back with his estimable family and make this their home some day in the near future. Mr. I. Nerer of Independence, Kan, spent a few days in our city visiting Mrs. Robert Jones, who has been spending a few days with her mother and other relatives before leaving for California. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams are on the sick list. Mrs. Harriet Fristo, her son Garfield and her son-in-law, John Robinson, and family have moved back to our city. We all welcome them back. Mrs. Henry Taylor and daughter Beatrice of Independence, Kan., are in the city visiting Mrs. Talyor's parents and other relatives. Both churches are making preparations for Easter. Mr. Hugh Shelby of Pleasanton, Kan., is in the city visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shelby. Mrs. A. 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Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St. OMAHA. :— NEBRASKA HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mrs. Mary Hunley, aged 65, died at her home Sunday morning of pneumonia and paralysis. She was an active member of Bethel A. M. E. church, and was looked upon as a consistent, upright Christian always having words of advice and cheer for all. She was also a member of the Tabernacle. The funeral services were held from the church, conducted by Rev. P. D. Davis, who culogized her beautiful life and admonished each one to try to pattern after her traits. The lodge also turned out and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter, two sisters, grandson, granddaughter, husband, and a host of friends. Burial was in Eastside cemetery. A special session of the Forum was held at the Reformatory Tuesday evening for the benefit of the inrates, a number of whom appeared on the program. The Civic League met Thursday and many important matters were taken up. A program was rendered, after which refreshments were served. Mr. Art Richardson, who was called to Kansas City on account of the illness of relatives, has returned home. Mr. Harvey James of Pratt is in the city for a short stay. Mrs. Zenobia Hickman and son Emery, of Omaha, were called to the city on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Hunley. An entertainment was given at the C. M. E. church by the ladies of the missionary society. Mrs. Mattie Jackson of Omaha attended the funeral of Mother Hunley. A play will be given under the management of the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star in the near future, the date of which will be announced later. The People's Forum met Sunday afternoon at the usual time, with the president in the chair. One of the best programs of the season was rendered, and a number of distinguished guest were present, who made short speeches. The Blind Boone Concert Company played at Convention hall Monday to a very large audience, under the auspices of the white Methodist church. The program was extraordinary and was enjoyed by all. Mrs. P. D. Davis, who was called to St. Joseph on account of the illness and death of her uncle, has returned home. Mr. John Oliver left for an indefinite stay at Pueblo, Col. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Jeltz have moved from Abbeyville and are at present located in the city. The White Rose Club of Bethel A. M. E. church gave an entertainment for church purposes, which was quite a success. The Civic League met Thursday evening at Broadus hall, and an interesting meeting was had. Miss Bessie Bell has returned from her visit in Salina and reports a pleasant trip. Rev. C. A. Williams of Wichita visited in the city and attended the Blind Boone concert. * Mrs. Guilliford of Sterling spent a few days in the city. Mrs. S. Howard has been visiting in Wichita. The Imperial Art Literary Club held one of its most enjoyable meetings Wednesday with Mrs. Anna Gardner as hostess. The president called the club to order and the meeting was opened by singing "Blessed Be the Tie That Binds," prayer by the chaplain, and roll call answered by quotations, after which the following program was rendered: Instrumental solo, Mrs. A. Gardner; vocal solo, Mrs. L. Collins; vocal solo, little Miss Rhea Wickliffe, and a chapter of the life and work of Amanda Smith was read by Mrs. Hackett Brown and discussed by all the members and visitors. The members of the club feel that there is much to be learned by studying the life of this great woman. The hostess served a delicious three course lunch. The visiting ladies were Mrs. Thomas of St. Joseph, Mo.; Miss White of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss B. Snoden, Mrs. Meadows, Mrs. E. E. Morris and Mrs. George Brady and children. Mr. Hackett Brown was also a pleasant visitor. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wickliffe in two weeks. The merry crowd departed loud in their praise of Mrs. Gardner, vowing her an ideal host- "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." " Mme. Beard's Mme. Beard's WONDERFUL HAIR GROW It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp, and takes the kink out and makes the hair grow long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St., ST. JOSEPH, ::- MISSOUT 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., 821 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, Kans. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P., 1608 W. 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M., 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday evenings of each month. 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. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R. For Taborian Directory. Golden Link No., 8—J. B. Brown, P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. --- 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. Hattle Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 94—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. Sir Wm. Buffington, D. D. G. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93—Meets first and third Thursdays. Mrs. Emma Blackwell, H. P., 926 North Topeka avenue. Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77—Meets first and third Wedensdays. 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 Hagle 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. 16— Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M, 1047 College avenue. (Tihs roster will be completed in next issue.) COFFEYVILLE, KAN. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. The report of Churity Rose Tabernacle No. 24: DT. LTHEL WARREN. Reporter LOUISANA, MO. Mr. Robert Lee of Clarksville was in the city last week, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Daniels. Mr. Rush Robertson of Clarksville was in the city the guest of Dr. I. E. Moore. Rev. A. M. Fodd of Clarksville was in the city the guest of Rev. L. R. Grant. Rev. D. D. Saunders of Bowling Green was in the city last week on business. The concert given by the converts of the Baptist church raised $11.01. Miss Nannie Anderson was chairman and Miss Mabel Holmes secretary. Mrs. J. W. Thomas of Bloomington, Ill., was in the city last week the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Pryor. While here she made many friends. The Maryland Street Baptist church, of which Rev. W. C. Howell is pastor, allowed Mrs. J. W. Thomas of Bloomington to take up a collection on her book to help on the new Mt. Pisga Baptist church of Bloomington, of which the Rev. J. A. Brockett is pastor, and she secured from the Baptist church $2.40 and from other sources $2.60. Mrs. Thomas has a very pleasing personality and I am sure she will easily lead her rivals in the raising of money for their new $13,000 church edifice. The entertainment given by the A. M. E. church last Saturday night was a financial success. Rev. L. R. Grant's sermon on "The Negro's Second Emancipation" was, as usual, full of logic. The Green Chapel Baptist church of Clarksville, under the auspices of Mrs. A. J. Abbington, raised two hundred dollars and some odd cents during their mock association. Mrs. Abbington was presented with a gold medal by Miss Beulah Scott of this city. Miss Bessie Anderson and Mrs. Pearlie Carr are new subscribers to the Topeka Plaindealer. Why not ally yourself with a paper that stands for justice and liberty to all mankind? TROY, KAN. The trustee rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday, March 19, was a grand success. Revs. Golman and Bailey preached at 11 a. m. and 3:30 p. m., to the satisfaction of all present. At night Rev. C. A. Woods, the pastor, delivered the message to a crowded house. The workers for the church were divided into clubs, namely, the "Russian" and "German" clubs, Mrs. Hannah Martin captain of the former reporting $103, and Mrs. Joseph Lee, captain of the latter, reporting $100. The trustees were "neutral," and reported $48. The grand total amount raised was $256 cash. Mr. George Wakefield, an old resident of Troy, died Monday, March 20, at the home of his brother, Bert Wakefield. He had been in failing health since last fall. During the revival meeting at the A. M. E. church during the winter he professed a hope in Christ and united with the church. He was born in Louisville, Ky., In 1831, and at the time of his death was 65 years of age. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Woods. Interment was in the Southwest cemetery. Quite a number of visitors from St. Joe attended the rally at the A. M. B. church Sunday. The food sale at the A. M. E. church Saturday afternoon and night by Mrs. Mollie Brown was a grand success, the sum of $14 being cleared. Mrs. Florence Hughes of St. Joseph, Mo. was the guest of Mrs. C. A. Woods Monday. Messrs. Fred Starr and Hammonds of Highland, Kan., visited in Troy Sunday and attended services at the A. M. E. church in the evening. The members of the Christian church gave an ice cream social at the church Saturday night and a neat sum was cleared. Mr. Charles Butcher, who has been sick all winter, is slowly improving. Third quarterly meeting at the A. M. I. church Sunday, April 2. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, the presiding elder, will be present. STERLING, KAN. We are having exceptionally beautiful spring weather, and here's hoping it will continue. Mrs. C. Coleman was hostess to the Booker Washington Att Club on the 16th. It was a lovely day and a nice number were out. After all business had been transacted, it was decided to meet with Mrs. Stewart on the 23d. 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