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The Topeka Plaindealer Lynch Law Rules in Oklahoma Colored Man Taken from Court House and Lynched. Eighteenth Uncle Sam Lynch Law in Colored Man T House and We note with regret that at Albe, Oklahoma, the outlaws took a colored man who had been tried before a judge and jury from the court house and lynched him. This is one of the most abominable outrages that could be perpetrated in a civilized country. It is a certain class of white people who dote on their Christianity and the laws of the country and decry Villa and the European war. Villa is an angel compared to this class of whites who committed this deed when the law was taking its course. It seems to us the good class of people of Oklahoma were getting together and stamping out these outlaws. The American white people should quit talking about Villa outlaws and bandits until they have cleaned up their own doors. This is an outrage and the good people of the state of Oklahoma will not stand for it. We shall very patiently await to hear what the judge and jury and governor of Oklahoma will do in the matter and we hope a reward will be offered to capture the culprits and punish them for it is no doubt that the judge knows the members of the mob and there is no reason why they should not be apprehended and if the sheriff does not do his duty he should be put out of office. "Birth of a Nation" Hon. A. W. Hopkins Scores Dixon and His Play. Is it possible that the high officials of any state or territory would stand for the Tom Dixon play which is immoral in its character, untrue to the history of the United States and based on hypocrisy, brutality and barbarism A. W. Hopkins upholds Eugene V. Debbs and scores the half written Dixon play known as the "Birth of the Nation." Mr. Debs is a God fearing, liberty loving Christian. He hurts it back at Dixon yet the half has never been told and such men as Mr. Dixon will have to hurry. I will tell Mr. Dixon the number of Negroes in the United States and their relationship which has existed between the white men just like Mr. Dixon and the Negro women, and I ask the good people of the world to take note with me and they will see very plainly why it is that the women of this country are fighting for equal rights at the ballot box. The good women of the United States want a law enacted by the National Congress and strictly enforced that men in the United States divide equally all of his estate between his children whether by marriage or unmarried, because the children of nonmarriage are of the same relation to its father as the children of his wife and why should any American citizen refuse to divide his estate with his children? We have in the United States 11,938,587 Negroes, of this number we have 4,317,209 mulattoes. Then we have a darker set of 2,783,428. So you see Mr. Dixon should have these in the "Birth of a Nation" because they are white men's children and grandchildren and their blood is crying for justice. Including this 11,938,587 we have 16,210 Negroes who are today passing as white men and women and we have also in this number 2108 Negroes in clerical and judicial positions passing as white men and women. We have 181 Negroes who have married in some of the best white families of the United States Whose fault is it? Their fathers are white men, so the Birth of a Nation play to be complete should show that while the girls are taught to do the good deeds of their master, the boys are taught to do the bad deeds of the father. We have 112 Negro women in the United States that are raising families of children by white --- men and unmarried to them. We have 619 houses of prostitution in the United States with the number of inmates ranging from nine up to thirty-two, that are owned, controlled and supported by white men and no Negro man need to apply unless for a position as janitor and if Mr. Dixon would incorporate the true conditions as they exist in the United States between the white and black races into his play, he would not be allowed to exhibit his play in any state of this Union, and Mr. Dixon while passing himself as a Christian minister living in a Bible land should get about doing good by Christainizing the rape flend of his own race and instead of still trying to crush and humiliate the Negro race, should do something to build them up. He should represent in his play that this government pay the Negroes for some part of the many years of servitude as slaves of the white race of the United States and for the untold millions of dollars the white race has received by the toils of the Negroes and should have incorporated in the "Birth of a Nation" to pay the Negroes some part of what is justly due them. Now here is a question to the most learned of all the earth. Can a black man and a black woman jointly be the father and mother of white or mulatto children? Look out Mr. Dixon, the Negroes know some part of everything in the world and these are just a few outlines of the conditions as they exist today in the United States—the land of the free and the home of the brave, and yet the half has never been told. Be fair with your mother in black because he is a God send upon the earth as other men and will be with you always. Mr. Win. Williamson, who was sent to Lansing for five months for perjury to protect the good name of his wife and family when he stated falsely that he had never been to the penitentiary has been pardoned by Governor Capper. The county attorney, whose father is judge of the district court, did not like Williamson from the fact that he had been acquitted by a jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill and this so enraged the county attorney that he had him sent over for perjury. We hope that the judge and his son will not take their spite out on a poor colored man, and if they are prejudiced against the race, both should resign their positions, as we want people who are fair to everybody. When the young man's wife appeared before the governor and parole clerk, Judge Smith, it took them only fifteen minutes to decided the question, and in twenty-five minutes she had the papers and was on her way to Lansing to take her husband home to Kansas City, Judge Smith is a man with a big heart, and if anyone who is in the penitentiary is there by being falsely accused or given too heavy a sentence, or through any spite work on the part of the trial judge, county attorney or any officer in charge of the matter, he will see to it that right will prevail, and the governor has the most implicit confidence in the judgment of Judge Smith, who has presided on the bench for over a quarter of a century and understands human nature. He is the only man who has ever held the position who has taken the pains to have on file a personal letter from each inmate of the prison giving facts and data concerning his case, and he goes further into the matter of investigation to satisfy himself as to the condition upon which one may be liberated without causing any public clamor. In Gov- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 7, 1916 ernor Capper and Judge Smith the people have friends. STERLING, KANSAS. Sunday, April the 2d, marked the transformation of the social and religious life of colored people of this city from the staid and indifferent to the spirited and enthusiastic; the occasion of the same being the joyous return of Rev. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz, the pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city. It will be remembered that Rev. Jeltz, was appointed to this work at the last session of the annual conference convening at Kansas City, Kansas, but later resigned to effect the settlement of a large farming business which he has been conducting near Abbyville, Kansas, for the past seven years, and which he recently disposed of for a large figure. Learning that no was in a position to give them all of his time, the members of the A. M. E. church at Sterling earnestly petitioned his reappointment to that work, and whereas Rev. W M. Tyler, who succeeded Rev. Jeltz in November last, and who did not for several causes satisfy the demand of the people—was ordered moved to Nebraska City and Rev. Jeltz reappointed to the work. When asked respecting the change, Rev. Jeltz said: "It was to please the people and to finish up the work of paying the indebtedness on the parsonage that we purchased there last year that I consented to reaccept the work. The people love and trust me and I love and trust them, and it takes this sort of a combination to pay off church debts. They refused to muck an effort to pay off the debt or care for the property under the pastorate of Bro. Tyler. I did not wish to see the property lost or the church ruined, so I willingly returned to the task started last year." BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. George Cox, and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Wallace, of Kansas City, were guests of Mr. and Mr. George Dunn, for a short time Sunday. In the afternoon they went to Edwardsville, where they visited with Mr. and Mr. Samuel Madison. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. Mr. Riley Coran attended the meeting of the Citizens Forum at the Metropolitan Baptist church at Kansas City Sunday afternoon. Mrs. I. V. Brown, has been on the sick list, but at this writing is some better. Miss Martha Ann Crockett, announces the marriage of her sister, Miss Marie Crockett, to Mr. Jesse Porter, the wedding to take place one day this week. Mr. William Purnell, of Quindaro, visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Hatcher, here Sunday. Mrs. Purnell, who has been a guest of Mrs. Hatcher for two weeks past, returned home Monday. Mrs. Artie Porter, is on the sick list this week. On Thursday evening the Gleaners Bible Study class, entertained a number of its friends at the home of Mrs. Dennis S. Thompson, the occasion being ladies evening. Ladies had charge of all the deliberations of the meeting. After a review of the lesson for the evening, refreshments were served, after which the class engaged in praise meeting for the evening. Mrs. Thompson was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Lucy Mack, Mrs. Mary Graves and Mrs. Pernina Thompson. Among those present were: Mrs. Allen Ellis, Mrs. Josephine Rogers, Mrs. Mary Graves, Mrs. Lucy Mack, Mrs. Pernina Thompson, Misses Amabel, Eldora and Frances Scott, Mabel and Myrtle Walker, Ruth Thompson, Lena Farrell, Messrs. George Dunn, Thos. II Goodwin, Fred Sharp, Corenius Walker, Riley W. Coran, Jno. Bailey, Fred Spruell and Leo Seaman. A very enjoyable time both spiritually and socially, was had Mrs. Lucy Mack spent Monday withe friends at Kansas City. her home Friday evening. There were thirty-six invited guests. Music and games were the features of the evening. Mrs. Edith Smith won the prize in the guessing contest for the ladies and Mr. Charles Fox the gentlemen's prize. The guests were met by Mr. W. V. Smith and taken to the home of Mrs. Charles Fox, where a dainty luncheon had been prepared, after which they were taken over the city in Mr. Smith's auto. Later in the evening Mr. Robinson motored over in his big seven passenger car with a number of others. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Clara Newsome, Mrs. M. R. Madison and Mrs. Charles Fox. LEXINGTON, MO. Rev. Williams, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is holding a twelve days revival meeting. He is being assisted by Rev. Cohron. Mr. William Ray and his sister, Miss Josephine Bates, were called to Mayview Sunday to see Mr. Ray's wife, who is very sick. Miss Mattie Butler of Illinois is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Bertha McCorkle. Mrs. Annie Douglass is reported sick at this writing. We hope she soon will recover. We are glad to know our editor, Mr. Nick Chiles, is better and able to be out again, as he is much needed to help bring our race to the top rounds of fame. OMAHA, NED. Mr. Daniel Banks, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., now residing here, has been very sick at the home of his daughter, Mrs J. R. Harrison. Little Melvin Harrison has been confined to his bed for the past three weeks with rheumatism LARNED. KANSAS. Mrs. J. H. McLean entertained the following guests on Friday evening, March 25th, in honor of her bushland's birthday and Miss Georgia Walker, who is visiting in our city: Misses Georgia, Josephine and Emma Walker, Margaret Harris, Erma Pope, of Hudson, Kansas; Clara Newsame, Mary Wood, Elinora Dulley, Idia Shepherd, Messr Arthur and Willie Robinson of Gt Bend; Mr. Calvin Walker of Hudson, Mr. W. V. Smith, Mr. Lee Williams, Mr. Lloyd Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of Hutchingin, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Newcome, Mt. and Mrs. A T Jones, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Smith. The evening was spent in music and in games. Mrs. H. G. Smith won first prize, a china teapot, in a magazine romance contest, and Mr. C. Fox won the second prize, a paper weight. Mrs. Smith, in a very charming manner, presented the prize to the guest of honor, Miss Georgia Walker. Refreshments of the season were served by the hostess and the guests departed, expressing themselves as having spent a most enjoyable time and wishing happiness and joy to the honored ones. --- OLATHE. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell very pleasantly entertained twelve couple at progressive whist Thursday evening at their residence on N. Chestnut street. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and colors. An elaborate two-course luncheon was served, after which all departed declaring the Caldwells ideal entertainers. Miss Lora Page spent Wednesday in Kansas City The Carnation Culture club met at the residence of Mrs. D. S. Miller with Mrs. M. E. Nowlin as hostess. After the usual routine of business the club spent the time in literary and art work. A very dainty lunch was served by the hostess, after which the club adjourned to meet with Miss Lorn Page in East Olathe. Prof. P. G. Porter spent the week and with his mother Mrs. Mr. Porter of Kansas City, spent Monday with his brother, Prof. P. G. Porter and Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Daisy Conquest returned Sunday from a six weeks visit in Chicago, Ill. WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS. Mrs. Emma Campbell is on the sick list. Mrs. Lulu Foster, who had been confined to her home for three weeks with pneumonia, is able to be out again and her son, Jesse, who has been ill all winter, does not seem to be improving. Mrs. Arch Stillman of Kansas City, arrived Monday to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Louis Stillman is still on the sick list. Mr. Charles Reece, of Kansas City accompanied by his cousin, Mr. Charles Tull, arrived Tuesday to visit his mother, Mrs. Mary Reece. The Ladies Embroidery club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Matlie Stanley, March 16th. An interesting program was rendered and all had an enjoyable time. The literary at the A. M. E. church is still attracting deep interest among the people. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mrs. A. J. Wade, evangelist, is meeting with great success in a series of meetings at the A. M. E. church. She is ably assisted by Rev. McAllister, the pastor. Saint Paul Baptist church closed a two week's meeting Sunday night. They had great success. Grades 3 and 5 of room No. 2 and grade 6 of room No. 3, will have a half holiday Friday as they made 98 per cent in attendance. Mr. William Mondows spent the week end at Sedalia, Mo., with friends. Mrs. Anna Arnold, of SeJalia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Annis Britt. Mr. Pratt, grand lecturer of the Masonic order for Missouri, came to Higginsville one evening this week and gave the Masonic body an able lecture. Mr. Pratt is the right man in the right place. Mr. David Johnson, of Lexington, came to the city one day this week. He visited the school and complimented the pupils for excellent work performed in his presence. Mrs. B. I. Pullbright is somewhat indisposed. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Douglas school this year has been a success. The record of attendance has been all that can justly be expected. SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA. A social was given recently at the A. M. E. church. Through the efforts of Mrs. Ella Washington it was a great success and a nice little sum was realized. Miss S. L. Hammonds, one of the city teachers, and Mr. H. L. Hatton were visitors in Tulsa Sunday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Harris was buried Thursday. Alec Murray, who had been ill for sometime, does not seem to improve. The II. S. girls delightfully entertained the public at the home of Mrs. Pierson on Johnson street on Thursday evening. They were highly patronized by the pupils of Booker T. Washington school. The evening was spent in music and games. The proceeds went to the school piano fund. Mrs. A. C. Curd and son, of Tulsa, spent Sunday in Sapulpa. ATCHISON, KANSAS. The Sunflower Art club was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Jerry Shuckelford, Monday. After the business a very dainty lunchcon was served. Miss Eunice Deimer and Miss Johnson, two Leavenworth teachers, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Rachel Taylor. The Parent-Teachers association will meet April 21st at Lincoln school. The parents and all those who are interested in the welfare of children are urged to be present. Mr. George Jones, of Seattle, was in the city a few days on business. The Shamrock Crochet club was --- Price $1.50 Per Year. in Oklahoma entertained by Mrs. Wm. Porter at the residence of her brother, Mr. John Kelly on North Second street. Prof. W. E. Gray, with a part of the teachers of Lincoln school, Misses Parrott, Ingram and Ross, are conducting night school in the High school building. They are being very successful as there are about thirty pupils in attendance. The meeting of the Carnation Art club at the residence of Miss M. Johnson was very successful. The many friends of Miss Belle Barnett will be glad to know that at this writing she is improving in health. Dr. Hayden, of Kansas City, was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. C. L. Williams. The A. M. E. Sunday school under the management of Mrs. Carrie Kerford, superintendent, is increasing and she now has one of the best schools in the city. Mrs. Rachael Givens died Monday at 5 o'clock at her residence, 609 V street. Mr. Givens died in January of this year. She leaves one son who is grown, two brothers and one sister all of this city. Mrs. J. C. George entertained a few friends Monday evening and an elaborate luncheon was served and all departed at a late hour wishing that Mrs. George would soon extend another invitation. Neal Smith, brother of Mrs. Carrie Kerford and Mr. William Smith, died in Kansas City, Mo. Monday. The remains were brought to this city and buried from the home of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Kerford, Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. The Carnation Art club met with Miss Minne Johnson. The club will have on exhibition a quilt which they are selling chances. The entertainment will be afternoon and evening. The Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will meet with their president, Mrs. J. F. C. Taylor at the parsonage. Paul Gillum, aged about 28 years, died at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gillum, at 1228 So. Soventh street. Mr. Lewis Dale who has been very ill for sometime does not seem to improve. The Shamrock Crochet club met at the residence of Mrs. Arthur Scott Monday. After the transaction of business, a dainty lunchcon was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. William Porter. The North and South side presiding elder's committee gave a very creditable sacred concert Sunday evening. Mrs. Clyde Briggs was mistress of ceremonies. George Edward, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George W Kerford, who was seriously ill with stomach trouble is improving. Rev. H. W. White filled the pulpit at Saint Paul Baptist church Sunday. Miss Ruby Thornton, teacher of Douglass school spent the week end in Kansas City. Mrs. J, W. Lewis, wife of Rev. J. W. Lewis is suffering with a very severe fracture of the left shoulder. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The Sunflower art club met at the residence of Miss Hattie Ingram. After the regular business, a two course luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jerry Shackelford. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church was delightfully entertained at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Cook by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Anderson. The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Ousley who died in Osawatomie, Saturday, was held from Ebenezer Baptist church, Tuesday. The services were in charge of Crescent Tabernacle No. 5, Rev. W. H. Hill, pastor of the church officiated. The many friends of Mrs. J. F. Greenly will be glad to know that at this writing she is improving In health. All matter for publication in these columns must not reach the office later than Wednesday of each week. Make your stories brief and direct to the point. Write plainly and on one side of the paper only. Do not devote too much space to one particular church or lodge. Say something about all of them. yer Ve AP gaia EES rg nn aR a OTE lite eG Th A TTR” NR PT LET ETC fs _. : 4 bs eee eee p f th R G = - ] wehool man has won the re rogress 9 e \ace ; eh ign Gon Bot Gila “oe saan. - ee of pupils, tead xa ve LR . 8. Le in Our Sister State. Mee PRS sore ae By THEO. BAUGHMAN. Speeiel Seribe. et me _ | lversity, Atlanta, Ga, in t Mire. ane ald a - << «xe wt Boley, the Negro Town. THE RACE BULLDING A GREAT CITY AND MAKING A GRAND SHOWING Our old friend, Hon, W. L. Jones, {a atill “IT” at Boley, where for years he has been a motive power in race building. At prosent he fs in his brick building that he is use ing as a storage, Mr. Jones broke the recerd at the molasses making business, having shipped two car- loads, representing $2000. le has disposed of his farming intereste, and will, in a few weeks, or as soon as the lumber can be received, erect @ flour mill and elevator with a ca- pacity of 16 barrels of flour and 6 barrels of meal per day. This en- terprise will cest about $1000, and after awhile Boley people will be fed on their ewn flour and meal, an effort will be made to sell all neigh: boring towns, This man Jones has been successful at almost everything he touched, and for years served a8 the efficient pestmaster of his town. He has a good home, presided over by a brainy woman, his wife being one of the race's leading teachers, He ia the city justice of Boley, and lawbreahers are given “what Paddy gave the drum” when they come before him. In the Judge the race has a man who believes the Negro can do anything any other man cun do. It Is always a pleasure for us to visit people who are doing things, and we find special pleasure when we call on Mr. and Mrs, Jno. Owens who own good property on the main street of Boley, in which Mrs. Owe]. ens conducts a grocery and cafe. Mr, Owena is deputy sheriff, and is], in the cattle business, He has ten}: acres ef land adjoining the city on which he keeps his cattle, ete. and] while there he had 50 head of cattle): ready for market. Their daughter,| Miss Kiszie Fisher, is a popular|s teacher, being employed at Clayton’s| Chapel. This is indeed one of our!) best families, ‘ There are twe rural route mail|! tarners going out of the Boley post|' office in the persons of Mr. Joseph! | HH. Brewer, No, 1, and J, L. Jones,1| dr., No. 2. Both are making good. | The former hails from Sclma, Ala.,! ‘ and Mr, Jones is a native of Rend-|! ville, O., near Wilberforce, These! ‘ men are prepared and come from|3 America's leading colleges and uro{] men who are able to build a race!" They are identified with the pro-|! gress of Beley, owning property and]! are identified with everything that} means the advancement of our peo-| ® ple. Mr. Jones is also manager of}! the Boley Tolephone system, which| * {a owned solely by himeclf and Mr.|4 T. M, Haynes, and Mrs, Georgia‘ Ella Jones Is the efficient operator. |" There are 75 peeple of our race who ure patrons, and the manager in-|! formed us that he hoped to have! ! 100 within a short time. The ryse| ® tem {s undergoing great improve-| ! ments and much money has been |! spent te make it efficient in every|™ respect, The offices are in the =| M. Haynes brick building. I The Seuthern hotel, of which Mrs, ! W. M, Rebey is proprietress, is| one of the new enterprises to bo| § opened since our tast visit to Boley. | ¢ It is in the brick building opposite] t the passenger depot. The first floor| ¢ is used as a dining room, where the ‘ best to eat is served, and Mrs. Ro-| | bey is recognized a» one of our Lest cooks, and one who knows how tol! treat the public right, The upper! floor has been converted Into sleeps; ; ing apartments, and this good Indy is prepared to give the public the,’ best of service, as she has had years. of experience in hotel lines. if Mr. C, B, Shaw has been in the / cafe business at Boley for reven or more years and is still serving the ! best on the market, as his cooking is | on the “bring one Imck” hind, Mr. ; Shaw Is a good chef and it ts no | trouble for him to please the public, | Ing 8 race, and in them The Topeka Plairdealer has true friends. 1 We were surprised at the msgit- {cent postoffice Boley now has, and we could rearce realize that it was a colored office, That sterling man, Hon. Cacsar F, Simmons, has made an efficient postmaster, one far be- yond the expectation of the patrons of the office. Since our last visit up-to-the-present fixtures have been put in—nll stecl automatic boxes— in fact everything that goes to make it one of Uncle Samuel's best of- fices, It has been moved to the Dr. Edwards stone building, a spicious 26x50 structure, and Mr. Simmonn and his coterie of clerks are putting all kicks to the wind, and friends) and encmies alike are praising the , 2 4, . p) _— = pe } Pind ‘y (the EN , ao ; ete a NP ae DR. L. H. HENRY, leading physician of Boley and true race man, effiiciincy and pzogressiveness of the Boley office This office is grow- ing with the town and the receipts of same have been largely increased since Mr. Simmons assumed charge as postmaster. He has as an assis. tant, Mrs, L. E, Simmons; clerks: Mr. Jamcs Butrows and Mr. Rol- ert Simmons. These people are kept busy and to see men and women ef our race handling the govern+ ments’s Lusiness with cloch-like precision inspircd ua miuch, It was not so Furprising to us, however, to note the improvement in the of- fice, hnowing the postmaster ns we do, Mr, Simmons has toiled for years to better the conditions of our. people, and in the school 100m, as well as along all lines, he has been an untiring worker, and we recog nize in him a true standard beater, When the affairs of the government as well as those of the race ate in- grusted to men hhe Mr. Simmons they will always be faithfully looked after. The office it not only a big credit to Boley, but to the govern. ment of the United States, One of the meat markets at Bor ley fs owned and operated by Mr. F. D, Dalls and Mr, Andy Jach son. These men are doing a nice business and each one owns a goxt home, They keep everything and make nn effort to pleace the public, D, J. Turner, president of the Tarmers and Merchants Bank of Noley, is conducting the only Ne- gro bank in the state, having or- gunized it in November, 1906, and it ts opeited under the state guar- pnty law, In this man we have one of the shrewdest financiers in fle anes, and he has worked his Nay from cashier to presidency of this excellent financial institution und he is filling the position with credit to himself and satisfaction to the general public, Mr, Turner isn ynent benefactor of the race and is cncily our best fixed man, be pK worth In his own name $25, 000, We is a chnracter who will urge you out and then turn right (round and do more for you than nsone else, There has never been in enterprise that haa succeeded at hiotey thut has not had his co-op. craton, Anything that is on the {quate will find him “Charley at the spot,” ready to work and spend bis money to make it a success, Jiom a charitable viewpoint he. more thin docs his part and you Mill never find him shirhing and he hus the respect of all classe, The business world recognizes in him a finincler of the first rank, and he jias few equals and no superiors ulong this ine, He is broad in hie fliews, allowing every man a right fo his own opinion, but Mr. Ture jer dues not swap opinions with hnyone unless you convince him he {a wrong, He {a true to his friends find ready to assist in every way finyone who $s worth helping, Me ‘was one of the first settlers to cast fis lot at Boley, having imported 60. Mexicans to cut down and clear up the timber on the land on which Bo- Jey now stands. JHle furniahed tha o ‘ taign’Bebool, Boliy, Ol, *Céet ro p00. ~ Mf +N ee hr: . % ee “ . bas + , ; ae | a! 4 $ 7 oe ee . cn al Ee . ae [per ee all ae . es q Pre es , Cee EE reer era a 2 TR eee er ro iy: 24 aS ~ a _ pesat Ss. ETL ere ae ee ES, ae BOLEY HIGH SCHOOL. The above ts the magnificent school building at Boley, a] - wa oe. E Bese rs oS ae <. caer ee ; Rar: Ot. oy) : B= rs) a WW ee MRS, J. MW. McRILLEY. The above cut is that of one of the ruccs cultured women and educa tors of note und connected with the Boley city schools. Enid Fuet and Wood Co. and shtp- ‘ped telephone poles and wood ties put of here by the car load, Me jvas truly the first man to do act- dve and effective work to sctile Bo- qey. Before Boley had a bank, Mr, Turner operated a small bank in his drug store, and before the town had a telephone system, he had charge pf the long distance telephone busi- pecs in his drug store, In’ Junuary, 1907, he turned his magnificent drug store over to Miss California Tay- Jor, who has made it one of the best of the race, and he has made the Roley bank one of the best pwned by the race in the United States. Mon of Mr. Turner's cali her ure the ones who are helping in tke material advancement of the rountry.. | Mr. J. HL, MeRilley ts a leading farmer who has 320 acres of good land and owns one of the best homes there. Ie {s in the lumber, business and {s a live wire ut Boley. Ue has a poultry farm and Is deal- ing extensively in poultry. He has more than 400 chickens, turkeys,| «reese, ete, Mr, MeRilley is a brecder of fine cattlo—Shothorns, Pollel Angus and Jeioys. Mis jecomplished wife Is alto one of the face's leading teachers. , In company with Won, W. L, Jones we visited Chilesville, near Boley, and the first place we visited fvas the Harris Chapel school, of Which that scholarly man, Prof, A, Lowe, fs principal, This able edu. cator is a product of Whiley Uni- versity and is u safe leider, These people have an excellent school, over. gun with students, there being 158 Dright boys and girls Piof, Lowe Js obly assisted by Mra. Roy D, Mitchell, who attended Fisk Unie sersity, and Mrs, E. V. Moord, ‘The congested condition of this ex. cellent rehool will cause the school to be mosed to other parts whcre there will be more room, giving the fhildren a larger play ground, ete. There are corn, tomato and cotton glubs that sre doing much for the pehoot, and the principat informed Ms that these clubs are destined to Mork much good for the students, There is a mothers’ club which ¢o- operates with the school, and there Js perfect harmony among those who are working for Negro eduea- fion, In two years Prof, Lowe has not been a miaute late at his post of duty, | One of the progressive black- smiths and wheelwrights of Boley is Mr. S. L. Morris, who has a large shop in which he works five men of the race, He fs a graduate of Tus- kegee and is an excellent young man, He is one who belleves In a trained ‘head, heart and hand, and he is more than making good. Mr, Harris pwn a good hore and is certainly a gtedit to our race, | There are two brass bands at Boley, Mr. S. L, Morris is the Jeader of one and Dr. Smith is the deader of the other, These organ- dpations are destined to be great ‘ands before long. ; The only billiard partor at Boley ds the one located In the Masonic ‘Temple and is a four table place owned by Messrs. Arrington and Wallace, The best of order is maine tained and the patrons of the place are many. Doth of there men are Popetty owners and are solid men. . Mrs, H. Daniels owns a neat brick building at Boley in which she is conducting a general mer- chandise store, She carries a nice stock and the people are nice tu her. This widow has purhased some excellent property on Main street in which she contemplates opening up business. This lady is full of push and Is doing nicely, . One of the race’s widows at Bo-| fey In the person of Mis, Hannah ‘McCutcheon Joined our list of sub- gerbera, This good Indy recently told her faim in Tcnnessee and told us tle intended to go in business neat yor, Mrs, MeCutcheon is the swidow of an ex-United States sol- ‘ylier und Uncle Sam pays her every bree months, | ‘1 The Dolphin-Wateon —Mereantite Wo. is one of the largest stores in Bo'ey, representing more than $35,- 700, This is one of the strongest dusines« enterprise of the race to de found anywhere and the members of the firm are representative folks, tA large ‘number of clerks are em- :ploycd and and many of the race are ‘ivelped by these people, They own tzood homes, valuable farm property, and ore real doers. eee . ROLLY HIGH SCHOOL, 1 Re Ne Pyrtle, supervising princi. ‘nal in the Boley public schools, was ‘agraduated from Syracuse Universi- jays Syrucuse, N. Y., in 1910, with Honors, After graduating June 8, 11910 he seentried the university in ‘eptember of the same year and for one semester did post-graduate taork, lending to master’s degree. In Septemler, 1911, he became prin- cipal of Lincoln High school, Chick tisha, Ohla., where he did effective] work for four years and was rated dy the superintendent there as the tmost efficient principal In the sys- fem, We resigned in June, 1915, to wecept his present position and his yrorth as a progressive, practical Mth ye eh me he wschool man has won the respect and tadmiration of pupils, teachers and eltleens. |. S. Ly Hargrove, assistant princt- pat was graduated from Clark Uni. versity, Atlanta, Ga. In 1911, Im- ‘mediately after graduating Mr, Ilar- | grove came to Oklatvma and was given the principalship of the Creek tnd Seminole College at Boley. This wplace he filled for two years with much credit to himsefl and advant- age to the Institution, The college was destroyed by fire In 1023. He then entered the Boley high school us instructor in Latin and pscholo- ay in which capacity he has rendeted an exceptionally high quality of service, Mrs, Evelyn Brooks Eubanks was. graduated from the Elmwood high cctool, Elmwood, lil, in 1904, and has had eleven years experience in the sciools of Oklahoma, both city and rural. She has been a factor In no mean way in the development of the schools of Oktahoma. For three , f ae . an Pa o 4 ea ww , ae Ne ‘is sre wn i PROF, R. N. PYRTLE, Principal of Boley High School. years she worked in the rural twhools of the state, then entered the wity school of Potter, Okla,, where she remained thiee years, From Porter she came to Boley high sctool and is now instiuctor in Eng- lish and hituature. Mrs. Eubanks is a highly conscientious worker and is putting the English department on an excellcnt plane. T. M. White, instauctor in math- ematics and aguiculture, was grad- uated fiom Prairie View State Nor. mal end Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas, in 1896, Mr, White's tccord as a teacher is an enviable one, He held the principalhsip of Center Point rehoot in the state of his alma muter for seventeen years and resigned over the protests of his bord and patrons in order to come to Boley, His long experience, high ideals and strict devotion to the work make him a valuable school man. 7 Mrs. E. L. Tilry Person, instruct. pr in history and economics, and at ipesent supervising the home eco- nomics, Is a graduate of Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark, Alter graduating she was honored (with a place on the fuculty of her alma mater and held this place for two years. From the college she entered the public schools of Little Rock and worked there ten years, From the public schools she went to the teachers’ normal, Newport, Ark., and remained two years, and from this place she came to Boley high school, where she has been for the past elght years, Mrs, Person is an instructor of strong personality, painstaking and thoroughness. Mrs, Mary Page Pyrtle was o graduate of the State Agricutural and Normal University, Langston, Okla., In 1908, In 1912 she was graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., where she was a student ine, structor for two years, Mr, Pyrtle and Mr, Wm. Speights, a class- mate, enjoy the distinction of being the first Negroes to finish from the vocal department of the conserva. tory. During her senior year ut the conservatory Mrs, Pyitle was of- fered the position of supervisor of| music in the public schools of Chick+ asha, Okla., and entered upon her work immedintely after graduation, She came with her husband to the public schools of Foley, Okla., where, she {s at prerent supervisor of mu- sic, and her lovable disposition is an inspiration to all with whom she comes in contact, | Mrs. L. ©, Jackson Tatum, in- structor In the grammur department, is a graduote of the Mexia high sctool, Mexia, Texas, and in recog> nition of her ability was given the principalship of the primary depart- ment there, This place she filled for four years, leaving it to enter the grammar school work in the Boley schools, 3rs, Tatum is a very zealous worker and has ren- dered very efficient service in her present position during the past four years, Mrs, Georgia Young. teacher of hema BM ot ee tee ey the fourth and fifth grades, was graduated from Coleman College, Gibland, La., in 1904. She taught in the public schools of Louisiana nine yeara and two years in the rural school of Oklahoma, where she has won the commendation of school officials, She entered upon the work of her present position at the be- ginning of the present school year, and despite unfavorable conditions due to overcrowding, she has made @ creditable showing, Mrs, Grace Penney Bailey, teaciw er of the third grade, was graduated from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga., in 1008. Mrs, Bailey was first primary teacher in the public schools of Muskogee, Okla, for three years, She has given a spectal study to the Montesronl systema and while in the city of Muskogee she conducted the Model school in connection with the Summer normal. This is her second year in the Boley schools and her work as a primary teacher has been fully recognized. . Mrs, Mattie L. Sayles Jones, teacher of the second grade, is a graduate of Bishop college, Marshall, Tex. Mrs, Jones taught in the pub- lic schools of Chileaville, Okla, for three years, then accepted the prin- cipalship of the Rusk school and af- ter serving one year in this capacity she resigned to take her present po- sition at the beginning of the schoo? year Her patience and gentleness naturally lead her to assume the proper attitude toward chiid life. Mrs, J, H. McRiley, supervising teacher, is a graduate of Wiley Uni- versity, Marshall, Tex. and has been connected with the Boley public school syste since its inecption, She is n teacher of broad experience and strong individuality, She kas done much work in the Summer nor- mals of the state, all of which has been highly creditable. Mrs. Me- Riley {s now and has been supers visor of the primary department in this school for several years, In ao snug little brick building, on Main street, at Boley, Mr. and Mra. Alexander Hughes are conducting a ronfectlonery store. These aged peo- ple are thrifty folks and doing well. Mrs, Hughes is an extensive dealer in all kinds of human hair goods, and has everything you want along that line. Then her prices are right. She invites the public to call or to write, as her stock is complete and her prices are as cheap as you find anywhere, a CHILESVILLE, 4 Thore is a grist and sawmill at Chilessille, owned and operated by Mr. J. BR. Lockwood, who is one ef the thriving men of that com. munity, There is also a modern steam gin, the Donaldson. The owner, Mr. M. .L. Donaldcon, is alsa a successful farmer, owning some of the best land in that country, There are two church buildings at Chilesville—the Baptist and A. M, E. Both are good buildings ably ‘pastored, . Tho Blacksmith at Chilesville Is Mr. C, T. Billingsley, who is not only a practical blacksmith but an exerlent man, , This community is surrounded by Numerous good farmers who own large farms and are thrifty men. Our old friend, Mr. L. D, Bright, [Is one of the solid nxtures as well As one of the first to settle at that place. —-+——— . » BOLEY NOTES. T arise to a point, and my point is that the good people of Boley have nothing but words of the high- ets praise for the Topeka Plain- devier and for the most splendid writeup of Boley that appeared in your issue of March 31, While the work was well done and the writes up was gorgeous, there was not a word that ean not be substantiated on investigation. Boley Is tiuly a wonder, » Mr. J. L. Jones, one of our most popular mail carriers, on route No. 2, was taken seriously ill with cramps on lost Monday while on his route and was delayed four hours, which crented a great stir in Boley, ns he wan due to arrive in Boley on his return trip at 4 o'clock p,m, Me did not arrive unt{l 8, In the meantime all Boley was busy ine auiting diligently for him, About 7:30 o searching party of young men was organized and with auto- mobiles started out on the scarch with Me, Edward Young ir the lead, “At 8 o'clock Mr, Joneu waa turned over to Postmaster Simmons safely, but a little sore from hie cramps, and fs yet on the job, . Mr, E. C. Covine, one of our pop- ular grocery merchants, has returne ed from an extended trip through Arkansas and Texas, where he went to look after his farming interests, » BMrs, C, Watson, wife of Mr, Wat. on of the firm of Dolphin & Wate ron,'paid her son, Prof, E, M. Watson of Langston University, a ce --- --- very pleasant visit last week. She reports a splendid time. We regret to record the death of Mr. Ben Harwell, at McAlerter, Okla., on last Friday. Mrs. Mary Stockstell, his mother, and the wife of one of our most industrious farmers, went to McAlerter on Saturday to attend the funeral. The Plaindealer mourns with you in your bereavement, Sister Stockstell. Mr. C. L., White, our eveready, up-to-date hardware dealer, has returned from a business trip to Oklahoma City and Muskogee, where he went to purchase goods for his enormous spring trade that he is now enjoying. He also attended the M. E. conference while at Muskogee. He said that the sisters thought that he was a minister. The Rev. L. C. Davis has returned from a two-fold visit of three weeks at Ardmore, Okla. carpentering and preaching. Bro. Davis is a young man and one of Boley's hustlers. He has secured patents on two inventions. Hon. Wm. S. Petters, one of Boley's best attorneys, made a professional trip to Okmulgee, Okla., last Monday. He must have won his case, as he was all smiles on his return. Dr. W. E. Forster of Oklahoma City was a pleasant visitor in Boley Monday. Come again, Doctor. Mr. G. W. Hardeman was called to the bedside of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Johnson, who died at Oklahoma City last week. She leaves a husband, three children, her father and a host of friends to mourn her loss. You have the sympathy of the Plaindealer, Bro. Hardeman. Mrs. J. P. Sutton was called in haste to Okmulgee, last week, on account of the sickness of her son, Mr. Lon Sutton, who is convalescent at this writing. Mrs. Annie Cowen, one of Boiley's most proficient school teachers, now teaching at Chandler, Okla, came over to visit home folks last Saturday and Sunday. She left Sunday evening via Oklahoma City on account of a washout. The second quarterly conference of Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church was a decided success. Rev. T. W. Kidd, presiding elder, preached two soul stirring sermons. Rev. W. H. Harrold, pastor of the C. M. E. church, occupied the pulpit ta 3 p.m. A splendid spiritual feast was enjoyed by all present. The pastor, Rev. P. A. Hait, has things well in hand. The church has taken on new life under his leadership. The auxiliary board, under the direction of Mrs. M. C. Haynes, is doing herculean work. Also the stewardesses, under the leadership of Mrs. H. M. A. S. Jones, and the missionary society, under Mrs. L. C. Tatem. The district conference of the Muskogee district, which was held at Muskogee, was one of the best in the history of the state from an intellectual and financial standpoint. Total raised, $200.95. Mr. D. Haynes, one of our popular tonsorial artists, has moved up a step and is now at the parlor of Mr. Sam Mathonigan, on Main street. Mr. G. M. Harrold has moved his broom factory next door south of the B. Oliver grocery, on Main. Mr. R. Arnold, one of our enterprising young men in the painting and paper-hanging business, has just finished beautifying the lovely home of Mr. T. L. Woods of the T. L. Woods Dry Goods and Clothing stores. Mr. Lotus Jones of the Yale theater has sold his half interest in the business to Mr. McQuillt. THE BOLEY WATCHDOG. GLASGOW, MO. Notes of Campbell's Chapel, A. M. B. Church. The church is alive, both spiritually and financially, under the leadership of the present pastor, the work having moved steadily on. Every department of the church has been carefully looked after by the pastor. A week ago the pastor and members met and organized for their spring rally for the trustees department, and are expecting great results. Last Thursday night the senior stewardess' board gave a play entitled "Sister Masons," which was a success. Rev. G. E. Pettigrew, the popular pastor of Campbell's Chapel A. M. F. church, left Friday afternoon for Wellington, Mo., where, he spent the night with his brother, and from there he went to Independence, Kan., his former charge, where he preached the annual thanksgiving sermon for the Knights of Pythias lodges of Coffeyville, Parsons, Cheryvale and Independence. He returned Tuesday and reported a pleasant trip. Thursday night the junior stewardesses' board gave a banquet in 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 MILLION of Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills were sold to Physicians in 90 days. Good physicians prescribe them. To anyone who writes us they have never used Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills, we will send a six days' treatment—our regular 25c package, for 10c in coins. Don't delay! Order a package today, as this offer is good for a limited time only. At Drug Stores, 25c and 50c. honor of the young men of the city, which was a marked success. The Ladies' Sewing circle was entertained at the parsonage Friday afternoon. The circle will give a guessing contest next Friday night, admission five cents. The circle is preparing to paper the parsonage. The literary society resumed its work last Monday evening by rendering an interesting program. The same will be continued for some time. The program for Easter is being pushed forward by the committee, and good exercises are anticipated. ABILENE, KAN. Mr. Wm. Harrison has returned home from Chicago, where he has been attending school. The Modern Priscilla Art club gave a reception last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Simpson. The tables were beautifully arranged and decorated with pink carnations, which is the club color. The entertainment of the evening was vocal and instrumental music. The art work which was on exhibition showed many different pieces of beautiful handiwork. A nice three course luncheon was served, after which all returned home reporting a pleasant and enjoyable evening. Mrs. G. T. Raimey departed Thursday for her home in Ellenwood. Miss Lizzie Williams and her little cousin, Cora Finch, were the guests of their grandma, Mrs. J. Williams, and also Miss Dorthelea Simpson. Mrs. W. F. Warder and children will depart Tuesday for their home in Bogue. DUNLAP, KAN. The Mt. Zion Baptist church of Dunlap installed their pastor, Rev. S. II. Duncan, Sunday, April 2. Rev. R. W. Watson of Manhattan delivered the installation sermon at 11:30 a. m. There were people from Manhattan, Council Grove, Emporia and Strong City. Everyone seemed to have had a very nice time. The collection in the morning was $10.22. At 2:30 p. m. Rev. Merritt of Council Grove delivered a wonderful sermon, after which came the grand rally, which consisted of six tribes, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Tribe No. 1, Miss Angie Patterson, $7.44; title No. 2, Miss Claude Turner, $4.24; tribe No. 3, Mr. George Lowery, $11.55; tribe No. 1, Mrs. Etta Morris, $3.25; tribe No. 5, Mrs. Mary Jefferson, $2.22; tribe No. 6, Mr. John Raglin, $9.02. Total collection all day, $51.44. Since Rev. S. H. Duncan has been acting as pastor here he has proven worthy of the people's confidence. May he live long to do good in the work of the gospel ministry. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The two programs on Summer night for the day pupils of Sumner high school were fine. The quartet, "The Fortune Teller," was well tendered and acted. The exhibit of manual training was especially good. W. U. band played during the second program. The audiences were large and appreciative. The Whitbeever club and junior stewardess of the A M. B. church gave an "April Backward Party" at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. The guests had their clothes on backward and everything was done backward. One of the appropriate things on the program was the poetical tour composed by M. Callaway Matthews in twenty minutes, subject, "April Pool," with ten stanzas Mrs. Day and Mrs. Leona Miller deserve credit for the unique affair. The menu was fine and all guests were delighted. Some Metropolitan Mission circle ladies, led by Mesdames C. Meeks. M. Matthews, Rogers, Rhodes and Nelson, visited the pool halls and jails. They will go to the hospitals and workhouses later. They gave out religious tracts. At the Knife and Fork banquet at the A. M. E. church they cleared over $150. Mrs. Elam was chairman of the menu committee. At Men's day at the A. M. E. church Attorney D. Green preached in the morning and Prof. J. P. King preached at night. Mrs. B. J. Frye is still ill. Miss S. Groomer, at 1943 North Sixth street, is better. Rev. J. R. Ransom made a flying trip to New York this week. The Metropolitan church is doing fine. They raise on an average $300 monthly. They will have one of the finest churches in the two Kansas Cities when finished. The Forum had a large attendance Sunday. The program was very good, especially the vocal solo by Mrs. E. Evans and the reading by Mrs. B. Brown. HARRISONVILLE, MO. Rev. C. L. Davis of St. Joseph closed a three weeks revival Sunday night at the Second Baptist church. Five were converted, one reclaimed. We still hope in the near future to have a soul-stirring revival. Mrs. Chas. Smith of Kansas City is here visiting her mother. Mrs. Cora Richer has cast her lot with us again. Mr. Ben Steward came in from Clinton to remain permanently. We regret to learn of Mr. Jones' sad loss of his faithful driving horse, which, while cantering around on East Pearl street Thursday, fell and broke her shoulder. About two weeks before this accident, Mr. J. W. Davidson lost quite a valuable cow. Mr. Harry Brown was over from Pleasant Hill, Mo., Friday, having been subpoenaed on the McGruder Montgomery trial. Mrs. Bertha Allen is still sick and confined to her bed. District Superintendent Rev. J. H. Harris last Thursday held his fourth and last quarterly conference. He presented "Life and Its Deeper Meaning" to a full house, which was a great treat to all who were present. He was very successful in raising the quarterly claims, as well as getting some benevolence. While here he was a guest at the Davidson home. Everbody is always glad to see Rev. Harris. A crowd of the young people attended a minstrel in P. H. Thursday. Expenses for the meeting during the four weeks were $60.52, which were cheerfully and promptly met. Prof. C. P. Turner was an invited guest at a six o'clock four course dinner Thursday, in company with District Superintendent Harris at the Davidson home. The club ladies will have their anniversary domestic display as soon as they can get their articles together, since the meeting has closed. Master Iloy Vernon visited with his father in Kansas City Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Charles Green lost his infant son on Wednesday. Interment was in the Glenn cemetery. The club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Oscar Brown, on West Chestnut street. A delightful program was rendered. FORT SCOTT, KAN. The Shiloh Baptist church held one of the greatest revivals that has ever been known. Seventy-two souls were saved. Rev. Crutchfield was assisted by Rev. Williams of Ottawa, Kansas. The A. M. H. church had a wonderful meeting. Rev. H. H. Jones was assisted by Rev. Mrs. A. J. Goins Wade. The Autumn Leaf and Literary club met with Mrs. C. R. Brown. After the routine of business a dandy lunchon was served. Next meeting will be held with Mrs. Simon Thomas, 306 Coates street. The East Side club met with Mrs. J. H. Brown, 1303 H. Elm street. After routine business a luncheon was served. The Modern Priscilla club met with Mrs. Jennie Miller. A two course luncheon was served and all reported a fine time. The West Side club met at 323 Burke street, Mrs. Kitty Word was hostess. After the routine of business luncheon was served. Mr. Alvin Baston is here from Augusta, Ga. He is the brother of Mrs. Stella Thomas, and expects to make this his home. 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Seed voiles Rice cloths Leno stripes LSkirting crashes Jacquard weaves Basket weave suitings These are long length mill ends, odd bolts, close out numbers, etc., of up to 50c White Goods of all kinds, spot-cash captured here and there by our Basement buyers and put into one big lot. of ..... per yard 16c Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Rain coats----a great sale Mr. Hackner of Mound City is here visiting. The Knights of Tabor are going to give a leap year party. All widowers are expected to have a "pal." Movie Stars. The Golden City will be produced soon by the Brown Skin Film Company. The stars will be Montrulla Whitaker and Miner II. Fleming. All the unmatched are trying to match. We hope them much success. Mr. Simon Thomas is up and around. PITTSBURG, KAN. Misa Geraldine Foster and Mr. Bland of Joplin spent Sunday in the city The Ladies' Aid of Bethel A. M. E. church met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Leroy Crouch. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent and the hostess served a tempting two course luncheon. Miss Sallie Johnson was hostess the week before and was declared an ideal entertainer by the members present. The stewardess board met at the home of Mrs. J. H Beasley Monday afternoon. Many new plans were made. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Warren of Bethel A. M. E. church were very pleasantly surprised last Friday afternoon by members of the church. Mr. Herbert Alexander visited his parents last week. Mrs. L. Williams of Radley spent the week-end in Pittsburg. Mrs. Eulah Damuke is visiting her father in Topeka, who is very ill. The revival at Mt. Hebron Baptist church has just closed a very successful meeting. The Aul of Mt. Hebron will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. McKay. NOTICE TO WOMEN'S MISS MISSIONARY SOCIETY Parsons, Kan. March 31, 1916. To the Presidents and Members of the Kansas Conference Branch Women's Mite Missionary Society, Greeting: The executive board of the Kansas branch met at the home of Sister Pauline Woodfolk, 832 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kan., March 23. We had a splendid session. Many good thoughts were brought out, the work accomplished thus far in this conference year was reviewed, and I am pleased to state that the outlook is very encouraging for a great year's work. Also, the program was arranged and date set for the convention. It was decided that all auxiliaries be assessed, and that said assessment include the contingent fund. Owing to this being quadennial year we were compelled to raise the contingent fund 50 cents more than last year. Those auxiliaries not assessed will be informed by the corresponding secretary of the amount to send for contingent expenses. Remember, my dear co-workers, that on account of the great European struggle the needs for missions is greater today than ever before. Our convention will be held in the A. M. E. church at Junction City, Kansas, July 27, 28 and 29. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor. Every auxiliary is urgently requested to send a delegate. This is an age of progress, May marks the first century and the dawn of a new day in African Methodism. The progress we have made has been wonderful. From Mother Bethel our banner has spread all over this broad land of ours, and to the isles of the sea, and to the very Our motto is, "Take the World for Jesus." Our watchword is "Victory." Through your loyalty and devotion to the cause of missions the Kansas conference branch has taken her place as one of the foremost in the entire connection. Sisters, let us continue to do our part in advancing the cause of missions in this grand old church of our. Let us follow the noble and saintly women who planted and built this department of the church. Pray that God in his mercy and goodness will continue pouring blessings upon us and our work and that the convention this year will not only be a spiritual and financial success, but that more societies will be represented than ever before. CHETOPA, KAN. Sorry to receive the sad Intelligence of the deaths of Messrs. ```markdown ``` $1.49 c yd lics now in greatest man half price! sittings e out numbers, etc., captured here and let ...per yard 16c have a rain coat es—PV.FT c carefully made little of warmth—and ab- soof; cut full length Boys' regular $2.50 sale at $1.69 Hudson, May and Morrison. We, the people of Chetopa and vicinity, do extend to the bereaved ones our sincere sympathy. The Little Flock church is being remodeled, concrete taking the place of the obsolete platform. Mr. George Everett of Independence, Kan., spent a short time in the city. Everyone was glad to see him. Mr. F. J. Porter of Pittsburg, who passed through this city enroute to Claremore is reported some better. Prof. J. E. Finley of Vinita high school was visiting friends here Saturday and Sunday. The Professor is always welcome horse. Negro Business League convenes in Kansas City in August. Everyone prepare for this national meeting. Read Plaindealer-Clipper. Rev. Blakemore of St. Paul chapel departed for Muskogee Wednesday to attend Lincoln conference, which convend at that place. Mr. C. H. Caldwell, mother, and Miss Edythe called on friends Friday They report Timber Hill lively Miss Johnson of Oswego visited Miss Lela Bassett a few day. Mr. and Mr. John Walace of Big Cabin, Okla., have moved to Chetopa for awhile. Mrs. Georgia Murray is making her home with them at the present. We appreciate this good family. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mr. Shelby Oliver, who has been in Tennessee and Kentucky for the last two months, is home again. Mrs. M. Martin of Strong City visited with her sisters the weekend. Mrs. M. Wallace spent Sunday in Paxico, visiting between trains with her nunt, Mrs. Lem Pinchem of Marion. Wendell Oliver of Kansas City spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Mrs. H. Davis spent Sunday at her home in Vera. Mrs. H. Hall and sister, Alta Bradley, were the guccs of their mother and uncle in Paxico Saturday and Sunday. Clayton Wallace spent Sunday in Paxico. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Flaindealer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, 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 Flaindealer is called to our unstatement of facts in its columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheer- fully be made. Unigned communications, except from our regular corre- pondents, will not be published. STATEMENT of the ownership, management, circulation, required by act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912, of The Topeka Piaindaler, published weekly at Topeka, Kansas: Editor, Nick Chiles. No Corporation. Nick Chiles, owner. Known bondholders, none. (Commission expires Oct. 21, 1917.) ENID OKLA Blooming Rose Count of Calanthe No. 2 gave a surprise party at the residence of Sister J. Reeves in honor of Sister J W Kuykendall of Ferguson, Okla. A four-course luncheon was served and after a toast by each one present the guests were entertained with music by Miss Potie Reeves. Those present were: Mrs. S. Caldwell, Mrs. P. Stumann, Mrs. P. Oden, Mrs. E. Poe, Mrs. M. Hubbard, Brothers L. J. Johnson, G. W. McSwain, H. Caldwell, Sir Knight Reeves, T. W. Smith, Sir Knight Stumann. The invited guests were Mrs. Judge Banks, Mrs. V J. Guest and Mrs. Briggs. The spiritual messenger, the little blue hen that laid the eggs with the words War, Army, Jesus, Lord, Christ, Heaven, Hell, Sin, End, World War, is nowsleeping in death, having died Wednesday, March 29. She was five years old in March She began laying the message eggs on Sunday, September 29, and she laid fifteen eggs from that date to the 29th of October. The last egg we knew that she laid was on the last Sunday in September, the 19th, 1915. Notice the nines, twos and Sundays. She was wrapped in white linen and placed in a little white casket with glass top and lowered beneath the soil. Jesus Christ, through the little blue hen, on the shells of her eggs, has left a warning to the world to repaint of their sins for the great execution of the world's end is at hand. Though a fowl, yet we miss her—Mis. C. A. Washam, 422 S. Eighth street. Mr. Alex Breckenridge of Hennessee was in the city on his way home from Kansas. Mr. Warren Hardy and mother were in the city on business. Miss Lizzie Nicholson is Poto hair dresser of our city. When needing any work done call on her. Prof. Waddell, the bandmaster, Prof. Waddle, the bandmaster, and Miss Bell Moore, were married on March 20 and are now at home to their friends at 224 East Park. We all wish them much success and happiness. The Young Men's club give a banquet at Gracon hall on March 17. The hall was decorated with their colors, blue, white and pink. They served six courses. The toasts given were grand. This club was organized by Rev. Cane and Mr. Graves for the social and moral uplift of the young men and women of our city. The Needlecraft Club met with Mr. Dowie Page last month. She is a lovely hostess and served a three-course lunch. The ladies declared they enjoyed themselves to the highest. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Cora Sullers April 6. The A. M. E. church had a rally last Sunday and the proceeds were encouraging. The night school that was organized by W. H. Humphrey is proving a success. Miss Alice Holt, a graduate from Quindaro university, is the teacher. When wishing ice cream and cold drinks call on Mrs. Stella Mathes, 720 East Park. The literary society of the A. M. E. Church is doing nicely. The young boy band is progressing finely. A committee of ladies of Gracon Chapel Baptist church presented to the church a beautiful communion set. JOPLIN, MO. Rev. Harrison of Pine Bluff, Ark., who was lately called to Chetopa, Kan., to pastor the first Baptist church, visited Rev. A. J. Jones and preached several nights. The Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe held their annual thanksgiving service March 26. Mrs. M. Lowe visited her sister in Oswego, Kan., Monday. Some of the young men of Joplin entertained the junior choir Thursday night with a two-course luncheon. Rev. A. Jones preached two stirring sermons Sunday, preparatory to a revival which will start soon. Miss May Glen of Galena, Kan., visited Miss Elsie Myers Tuesday. Rev. Rice passed through the city enroute home. Mrs. George Kyer entertained the Women's Home Mission society Friday. After an hour of devotional and business meeting a two-course lunch was served. Mr. Miller of St Louis visited the meeting and made an excellent address. Adjourned to meet at Sister Lizzie Dean's. Give your news items to Mrs. M. Lowe, who is reporter and agent for the Plaindealer. Mr. Walter Roller, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. O. H. White, has returned to his home in Kansas City. Mr. Al Bland and Rev. W. M. Tyler will be hoisted into the restaurant business soon. We wish them much success. The Booker Washington club met with Mrs. Sarah Stewart on the 23d. KINKY HAIR Don't let some fake Rink Remover feel you. You're not a great right one you're until it's nice and long. That's what EXCELENTO QUINNIN TOMADS does, remove Donn's fruit, few this Loota of the Hair, and make it grow in light, and daffney. 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The meeting was called to order by the president and opened in the usual way by song and prayer, and after business a delicious three-course luncheon was enjoyed by all. Mr. Oscar Holmes of Hutchinson was a visitor in our town Sunday. Mrs. Beasley made us a helpful and motherly talk at our club on the 23d that did us all good. The ladies of the Booker Washington club gave an ice cream social at the residence of Miss Letha Stewart on the night of the 25th. They were very successful under the circumstances and did well. Could have sold more cream, so we promised the boys another soon. Miss Letha Stewart was hostess to the Booker T. Washington club on the 30th. Mr. I. N. White and Mrs. Lummie Adams were guests at a bountiful dinner at Rev. and Mrs. White's Sunday. The club ladies wish to thank Miss Letha Stewart for kindly opening her doors for their social on the night of the 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coleman are improving their home. It will be more beautiful as well as more conventient. At the home of Mrs. Della Bland the Whist club gave a party in honor of Mr. Walter Roller of Kansas City, Saturday night, the 25th. A lovely crowd was present and had a good time. FAYLTE MO. Mrs. Phyllis Jones, an old and highly respected lady of this city, died suddenly Wednesday night. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which she was a lifelong member. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Interment was in the city cemetery, under the auspices of the S. M. T. order. Rev. V. S. Cooper, assisted by Rev. D. Phillips and Rev A. H. Higgs, officiated The following pupils of Douglas school are on the honor roll for the month of Match: Earl Isaac, C. W. Lewis, Twyman Graves, Walter Eaton, Rosa Payne, Laura Pankey, William Ashcraft, Alexander Bun- Pom Poms and Fancy from Old Places. Cleaned and ...Re-clocked WILL BE APPRECIATED. and Feather Shop. Mo. Write for information Bell Phone Main 312. Grocery ries, Country Produce, at Right Prices 12 AVE., A. LAWTON, OKLA. Of the Hour wheat. Milled better. Taste better. And from every standpoint. Brand.ckeMillingCo. dy, Claude Hughes, Susie Lee Key, Marvin Tolson, Cecil Isaac, Zelmo Isaac, Nellie Nipper, Roy Simpson, Arthur Payne, Elmer Bush, Carrie Ashercraft, Freddie Luper, Herbert Cravens. Mr. John Broadus and family of Hannibal, Mo., who were here attending the funeral of their relative, Mrs. Phyllis Jones, have returned home. Also Mrs. Julia Carson, an aged sister of Fulton, Mo. SALINA, KAN. Mrs. R. C. Jackson is able to be out again. Mrs. Mabel DePriest is still on the sick list. Mrs. Pearl Bell is on the sick list. The colored basket ball team of the grammar school was defeated by the colored basket ball team of the high school in a game at the high school gymnasium, by the score of 25 to 8. Mrs. Mae Thompson and Messrs. Jewell Brooks, George Hudson, Luther Jordan and McKinley Thompson attended a dance in Junction City. Thursday night. Mrs. Edna Henderson left for Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., Saturday morning and expects to spend two weeks. The following ladies entertained the N. U. G. Art club, Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sam Parker: Mrs. M. F. Davenport, Sarah Henderson, Mabel Rhodes and Mrs Tom Parker. An excellent program was rendered. Mrs. Mattie Williams entertained the Dunbar Art club Thursday evening. Little Hobart Garvin has been sick with the mumps, but is better. WICUITA JAN. N We trust that the churches of our city will continue to prove to our neighbors that the Negro is in the race of advancement and expects to run his race with patience. Preparedness—Yes, to be sure I am for preparedness, and I think that every person who considers the question seriously and looks at it from all angles is sure to see it as I view it sooner or later. I am for preparedness, but not for war. I do not think that this country is in any way prepared for war. In order to be prepared for war we first have to be prepared for peace—that is the people of the United States should feel that they are being treated fairly and justly by their fellow countrymen. There should be a brotherly feeling existing in the heart of each and every citizen of the United States, regardless of race, creed, color or previous condition of servitude. Let the same laws that protect one protect the other, and the same penalty that is meted to one let it be given to the other. Let every citizen feel that he is a citizen with citizens' rights, at the ballot box, on the trains or wherever he may chance to be, then, my friends, there would be no more birthings in the Southland, no more destroying of property, no more segregating, no punishment for not saluting the flag, and the United States would be in some degree prepared to begin to prepare for war. Major Chas. P. Edwards, J. C. Coffee and Captain John D. Jones left Saturday, March 25, with Dr. P. O. Miller, adjutant general of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias for Kansas City to transact business there for the Uniform Rank. The G. L. A. club met at the residence of Mrs. Syl Anderson on North Main street, Tuesday, March 28. A very enjoyable time was reported by all. Lieutenant Green, U. S. A. passed through Wichita Tuesday, March 21, on his way to Washington, D. C. Miss Georgia Penny, domestic science teacher, who was injured by an automobile, returned to her duties Monday. Miss Anna Smith and Miss Myrtle Hurst are getting along nicely. The Alsbie club met Tuesday, March 28, with Mrs. Thomas Cox as hostess. An hour in literature from Ben Franklin, which was enjoyable, and then after a dainty luncheon was served they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ernest Moore. Mr. Fielding Jordan of Newton was in our city on business Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Mrs. J. R. Jonhston, who has been ill the past week, is able to be out again. The Palmer pennant for penmanship was awarded to the third grade of Douglas school. Miss Pansy Cox, instructor in charge, smiled her appreciation to the children very modestly. The Rev, and Mrs. Van Leu are the proud parents of a ten pound baby boy, born March 18. Saturday, March 25, was tag day here for the children's playground. The teachers from various schools of the city, together with the students of the business colleges and OUR OCCUPATION IS SELLING PURE DRUGS THERE ARE IN THESE UNITED STATES WHAT'S YOURS? 31,191 STEAM BOILER MAKERS 31,183 MALES 8 TEMALES 1931 WOMEN OF MUSCLE WOMEN OF BRAWN AND MUSCLE They Are Up-to-date in the Style of Their Garments and Hats, and No Doubt Depend On Some Good Drug Store for Many Items So Essential to Woman's Comfort. People's Drug Store, SODAS, SUNDAES, ETC. Phone 788-404 Kansas Ave. 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. 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The playground as-To say the least, I think they tagged sociation expects to maintain ten every person on the street at least playgrounds this year for the kids once. Of course some of the people in Wichita. The teachers of Dougple that they met had their fingers lass and L'Ouverture schools assist-crossed, but they tagged them any- ed in the work and worked faithfully way. Some received from 1 cent to, and with much success. people—Pay us $25 to for three or four years, KANS., AND IOWA. It's Cheaper to Buy Hair Grower Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair Is Dry and Wiry, Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. 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Olive Baptist church, Sunday, March 26. Sam Rogers made a trip to Chelsea Monday. H. Martin of Ketchum transaction business in the city Sautiday. Lawyer Tilley of Muskogee was in the city Friday. H. C. Pack returned to Muskogee Friday after a few days' visit in the city. A. Venters was in Parsons Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Venters returned Tuesday evening from Navasota, where they were called owing to the illness of Mr. Venters mother. She was much improved when they left. Mr. Thorp of Taft arrived Thursday. Mrs. Georgia Davis returned to Coffeyville Wednesday. II. F. Watson was in Muskogee transacting business Saturday. The school concert Friday evening was quite a success. The patrons and friends turned out in a body. Mrs. A. Rider left Saturday for Langston, where her husband is employed as farm manager at the university. We hope that prosperity will be theirs in their new home. We regret to lose such an estimable family. Dr. L. I. Ryan will conduct the Rider hotel. Mrs. Pete Martin, Misses Alice Martin and Merle Davis were in Kelso Sunday. A number of patrons and friends have offered a donation to the school of from two to five dollars to help secure a piano for the school. Miss Cora Powels of Chetopa came down Friday to spend a few weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. T. J. Finley. The Republican club met Monday evening to discuss methods to encourage the Negro to get busy and defeat the proposed "grandfather" clause to be voted on August 4. A concert for the benefit of the district conference was given Thursday evening at the A. M. E. church. FAYETTE, MO. The Dunbar Literary society of Lincoln school was pleasingly addressed at their meeting Friday evening by Dr. A. H. Higgs on "Natural History Pertaining to Fish and Brids." Dr. V. S. Cooper, pastro of the Baptist church, has just concluded one of the most successful revivals ever conducted in this city. He was ubly assisted by Dr. D. Phelps of Omaha, Neb. The result of the meeting was forty conversions and accessions to the church, and a spiritual uplift to the city and community. Dr. Phelps was given $40 in appreciation of his services. Dr. W. M. Wright came out winner in the soliciting contest at the St. Paul M. E. church, for which he received the first prize, a handsome congress rocker. He solicited $16 60. The next in the race was Mrs. Harriet Vivian, who secured $13, receiving a trip to St. Louis. The third in the race was Mrs. Nora Isaac, who solicited $9, for which she received third prize, a gold dollar. Total solicited by all of the contestants was $64. Dr. A. H. Higgs, pastor of St. Paul M. E. church, and wife are in St. Louis this week attending the Central Missouri conference. Dr. Higgs has pastored here four years and he has wrought well. His return is very much desired by the Church and community. He went to the conference with all claims of the church met. Mr. Dorsey Waters of Rocheport, Mo., visited Miss India Taylor Sunday. The Needlecraft club was entertained by Mrs. Andrew Clavens this week. YALE, KAN. Mrs. Flora Gilmore was in the city today spendnig the day with her aunt. Mrs. Rebecca Baker. Mr. Townsend, who died in Croweburg, was buried in the Yale funerary. Miss Caldwell Bennett and daughter Clara, who have been visiting in Oklahoma for some time, have returned. Mr. J. H. Bensley of Pittsburg was in Yale Friday visiting friends and relatives. Miss Sublett, assistant teacher, was absent from her post of duty Monday owing to the illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Willet returned from Independence, Kan., last Thursday evening on the Oil Flyer. Mrs. W. M. Armstong entertained at six o'clock dinner Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Sarah Willet of Burlington, Kan., the guests being Mrs. Bert Willet and son Vanrella, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cruse and son Leo. The ladies of the second Baptist church will give an entertainment at the K. of P. hall Thursday evening. Miss Gertle Sanders of Iola, Kan. was up and spent Sunday with Bessie Tolson. The training for service class will meet with Mrs. Armstrnog Friday night. Miss Zola Manly was the dinner guest of Miss Fannie Lonian Sunday. Mrs. Dora Lonian is on the sick list. JETMORE, KAN. Mr. Tilford is up again after a short illness. Miss Stella Bradshaw was hostess to a dinner last Thursday evening. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. Sam Woods of Garfield, Kan., is again in our midst putting in a spring crop. District No. 13, under the efficient management of Miss Carrie Burney, held closing exercises last Friday. An excellent program was rendered and a large crowd was out. Much credit is due Miss Burney for her work of the past year. Don't fall to hear Rev. Lee's series of sermons. Blind Boone will appear here on the 10th at the high school auditorium. Mr. Hunter spent Saturday and Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw. Miss Carrie Burney will leave Monday for her home in Hutchinson, Kan. Mrs. George Bradshaw, Sr., entertained last Friday evening ta dinner in honor of her son Nelson's birthday. Covers were laid for eleven. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. Earl Arnold went to Paola Thursday on business. Miss Mary Neaves came up from Fulton Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. C. H. Neaves, and family. Mr. John Cox of Fulton came up Sunday to visit friends. Mr. Harry Neaves went down to Fort Scott to visit his brother, Mr. Emmett Neaves, and family. Miss Rebecca Nelson came up from Little Rock, Ark., Sunday to work for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cummins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reddick drove down from LaCygne Saturday to trade. While in this city they visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. NEWTON, KAN. Mrs. Althea Smith of Ellinwood, Kan., is spending a few days with her brother, Mr. L. Warfield, who is much improved at this writing. She is also visiting her son, Mr. Smith Mercomes, and family. One of the most brilliant and enjoyable social gatherings for the month of March was a birthday party given by Mrs. A. G. Mercomes, celebrating her birthday, which occurs on St. Patrick's day. The house was beautifully decorated with growing plants, green and gold, appropriate colors for the occasion. The luncheon was carried out in the same color scheme. The program consisted of songs, readings, etc., in the Irish dialect. The musical guessing game was conducted by Mrs. Ed Johnson, a member of the Unique Octagon club. Mrs. George Payne was the prize winner. Rev. White rendered a solo, Mrs. White gave a reading, Mesdames George and John Payne each rendered solos, Mrs. F. R. Jorden gave the synopsis of an original story, and others gave familiar quotations. Mrs. Ray Williams presided at the piano. The hostess received many beautiful presents: From her club, the Unique Octagon, seven beautiful hand-painted plates; from Mesdames Childs and Williams, four plates; from Mesdames Annie Downing and Ramey, each one plate; from Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Jorden, a half dozen glasses; from Rev. and Mrs. White, a hand-painted plate; from Mr. and Mrs. J M. Gross, a handsome sugar shell and butter knife. Each guest on departing was presented with a souvenir in honor of the occasion. All departed with the desire that St. Patrick's day would be welcome each year with its appropriate festivities. 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Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. THE WEEKLY NEWS These Pictures will be changed weekly showing Practical Results of our Treatment. 3001 LAWTON AVENUE ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Coralbe, Ete, in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufactures in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Hutchens 28a Each; 24 Inch 50a Each. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER MILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Press all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. BOYS CROWNING GLORY. And every hair can dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb can be used, but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise its use of Hayes' Hair Pomade and Heater, price $60. Liberal terms to agents literature today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the guest hues of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. 636 Quincy St. - Phone 52 Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by Milling Company! Mer Mer. Co. Garden City all know that promptly waited upon when we make no distinction be- people. We appreciate your there are good and bad peo- community. Those who promptly we run accounts with, a month as the case may be. Promptly as agreed, we de- h, whether they be white Mr Mercantile Co. 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PRICES FROM $10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine coll. best climate. If you mean busi- ness, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Russell Springs, --- Kansas. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks So. of Union Sation.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. OMAHA. NEBRASKA. ' LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. J. J. Jackson entertained the Eastern Star club last Wednesday at her home on Fifth avenue. The ladies were delightfully entertained and all enjoyed a splendid afternoon. : The annual Thanksgiving services of Damon Lodge No. 37, Knights of Pythias and White Rose Court of Calanthe No. 26 were held Sunday March 26, at Bethel A. M. E. church. Chancellor Commander S. N. Jackson turned the meeting over to Sergeant S. B. Moore, master of ceremonies. S. T. Jones, one of Leavenworth's business men, delivered the address of welcome, which was well composed and well delivered. The response was given by Sir Knight Samuel Montgomery. The thanksgiving proclamation was read by Sir Knight Edwards. The sermon, delivered by Rev. C. R. Runyon, was greatly enjoyed by all. Excellent music was rendered by Bethel's choir. Vocal duct, "Lead, Kindly Light," Miss Beatrice Fields and Sir Knight Louis Jackson. Over twenty-five dollars was collected by Daughter Stella Brewer and Sir Knight John Ross. Four officers of the Uniform Rank of Wichita were present and gave short talks. They praised the two orders for their rapid growth, for they are both doing well. The officers of the Uniform Rank attended the exercises in Kansas City, Kan, Monday evening March 27. Mrs. James Cone entertained the members of the Eastern Star club Wednesday afternoon. Several Indies were present and enjoyed a very interesting program. The ladies were daintily served to ice cream and cake by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. S. E. Lowery and D. C. Lowery. Wednesday night, March 29, was quite a success. A large crowd was present and excellent order was kept throughout the evening. Excellent music was rendered by the De Luxe orchestra. Mrs. Harper and little son of Hiawatha are visiting Mrs. Harper's parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Runyon. The following program under the direction of Mrs. Gertrude Marsch was recently rendered: Paper, "These Are My Jewels," Mrs. Henrietta Latang; song, "In the Upper Garden"; remarks by Miss Ruth Walton, secretary of the Dramatic club, who gave a report of the entertainment given by the young ladies March 24, which was quite a success. The proceeds were used to buy a dozen song books, which Mrs. Marsch presented to the Sunday school. Remarks by Mrs. Harper and song, "I Will Praise Thee," completed the program. The recital at Bethel given by Mrs. Watts was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mrs. J. E. Allen, wife of the pastor of the Second Baptist church, gave a party for twenty-five small children of the city. Childish games were indulged in, which furnished amusement for the little ones, at the conclusion of which refreshments were served. All left declaring Mrs. Allen an excellent hostess. Mrs. S. T. Owens, who has been quite ill, is much improved. She received flowers from the Missionary circle, the choir, the Order of the Eastern StSar and a number of friends, which she highly appreciated. Rev. J. C. Rogers, pastor of the Baptist church at Abilene, was in the city and deliverd an address at the Civic League Thursday evening which was well taken. Miss N. Beasley of Strong City is visiting relatives and frends indefinitely. The Forum met Sunday afternoon at the usual hour and gave the following program: Reading, Miss Norma Thomas; paper, Miss Hazel Holmes; paper, Miss Bessie Harrison, and an open discussion, "Where Is the Negro's Place?" which was brought before the Forum by the chairman of current literature. Miss Rosa Work of Winfield spent a few days in the city and left for Arkansas City, where she also visited. Mr. Claude Lewis, who has been attending school at Emporia, has returned home. Mr. Clarence Bell of Salina made a flying trip to the city. Miss White, a trained nurse of Kansas City, is here on business. Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks, who has been very ill, is slightly improved. A grand rally was held Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. E. Allen. Each department of the church was represented by a club and the agair was quite successful. ```markdown ``` 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, -: MISSOUL 50c Per Box. Agents Wanted. 777—OFFICIAL—333 Taborian Directory Jurisdiction of Kansas SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeka Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth Kansas. SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G. T. 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H.P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DKT. LENO MURPHY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Topeka, 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. Golden Link No., 8—J. B. Brown P. P., 1336 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. --- OMAHA DIRECTORY. Arcanum Temple No. 1—Meets first Thursday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A. M. Harrold, D. G. M.; res., Apt. 1, The Nathan, cor. Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No. 1—Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89—Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr. Hattie Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 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., 1120 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., 928 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 Eagle Tabernacle No. 31—Meets first and third Wednesdays. Miss Mamie Spradley, H. P., 1438 Lane street. Magdalene Tabernacle No. —Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Mrs. Frances Hardiman, H. P., 1801 South Kansas avenue. Palatium No. 3—Meets second Thursday evening. Sir R. Taylor, Ch. Prince, Golden avenue. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16—Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M., 1047 College avenue. (Titha roster will be completed in next issue.) The report of Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24: Meetings every first and third Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock, at Morris' hall. All visitors are welcome DT. M. V. EITZ H. P. DT. ETHIEL WARREN, Reporter WEIR, KAN. The K. of P. and Court of Canthe of Weir had a special car to Crownburg, Kan, where they held their annual thanksgiving service on March 26. They were also accompanied by the Little Dixie band, which played at most every station and drew a large crowd to Crownburg. Queen Esther Temple No. 21 will give another grand entertainment April 25 at Baker's hall. Rev. Mrs. J. W. Johnson, wife of Rev. Johnson, pastor of Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church, preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday last at 3 o'clock for the rally of the stewarls. Mrs. Mattie Lalus is on the sick list, but is improving. The B. W. club met Wednesday, March 22, at the home of Miss Mabel Watkins. The general routine of business was carried on and at 9 o'clock a dainty luncheon was served, after which they adjourned to meet April 5 at the home of Miss Honrietta Stewart, president. Miss Mabel Watkins, reporter. Miss Mabel Watkins spent Sunday night, March 26, with her cousin, Mrs. Richie. The stewardesses met Friday, March 24, at the home of Mrs. Ella Young. The general business was carried on and a dainty lunch was served. The next meeting will be held April 7 at the home of Mrs. Mary Stewart. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mr. McKinley Christopher, the second son of Mrs. Eliza Christopher of South Billings street, after a lingering illness of two years, although not being confined to his bed but for a short while, in the full triumph of faith and conscious to the very last, fell into a deeper and quiet sleep Monday afternoon, March 27, about 4:30 o'clock. The services were conducted under the direction of Undertaker W. P. Campbell, from the M. E. church, Pitt's chapel, Rev. J. H. McAllister officially officiating. The casket was covered with beautiful floral emblems, tokens of love and esteem from his many friends. The family and relatives have the deepest, heart-felt sympathy in the loss of one so dear and beloved, a young life seemingly so full of promise. Early Monday morning, April 3, the distressing news spread like wildfire that Gibson chapel was in ruins from fire which started after the regular services held on Sunday evening. The pastor, Rev. A. B. Rankin, members and friends received words of sympathy and regret throughout the day from far and near. Mrs. Matilda Allen, wife of Mr. Frank Allen, is very low at this writing. Her daughter and son from Oklahoma, have been summoned to her bedside. Little Misses Anlette Abernathy and Agatha McCullah, Masters Morris Julian Abernathy and Howell Lewis and many other children have been out of school owing to illness. Miss Bessle Wyatt became the pretty, happy bride of Mr. Harry Ross of South Billing street, Monday evening, April 3, at Pitt's Chapel, A. M. H. church, Rev. J J. McAllister performing the ceremony which made the two hearts beat as one. Prosperous and happy may the newlyweds be. Mrs. Stella Barker, as chairman of another splendid committee, gave another one of her excellent banquets, which was as largely attended as the previous one given. Compliments came in from all sources. Suppers were sent out, etc., for such toothsome and deliciously prepared food, and the committee and the pastor, Rev. J. H. McAllister of Plits Chapel A. M. E. church, feel grateful for such splendid patronage, which resulted in a splendid financial success for their untiring efforts on this and the previous occasion. Mrs. Charles Ellison of South Giant street and Mrs. James Davis of Kansas City are exchanging birthday gifts, as both have the date, April 4. 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Republics may perish and Empires may decay, but the ideas presented by the author in these books on the Bible will never die." —Prof. J. Silas Harris, A. M. Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jails, insane institutions and hospitals than any other idea that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing of the great good, morally and spiritually, that they will do the human race. He has indeed produced a world idea that should be in every home and library in the civilized world. TAKES THE KINKS OUT PLOUGH'S Hair Dressing W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. A. Swan, M.D. R. M. McCubbins, M.D H. F. Mikel, A.B., M.D Theodore F. Clark, M.D.* Address the Author SIDNEY C. TAPP No. 710 Kansas City, Mo. Does Cha Trick Every Time! No, or what other preparations have failed to do—her how disappointed you have been. 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