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The Topeka Plaindealer Reduce the Cost of Living by Renting the Vacant Lots and Instead of Loafing, Let Your Children Raise Garden --- --- Texas and the Colored Soldiers! "Rough Necks" Start Trouble With Best Men in the United States Army. Below we publish an account of the riot at Del Rio, Texas. This is a shame and disgrace, to have these men ordered from that part of Texas because they stand up and defend themselves like soldiers. We are surprised at the Secretary of War making such an order, but, under the circumstances, suppose we should not be. Of course we do not give much credence to the Texas ranger killing the soldier. If it is true, he must have slipped up behind the soldier and killed him, because these soldiers are as brave as any ranger. We wish the people to understand that this restricted district is one where hoodlums and women of ill-repute, thugs and thieves congregate to rob and outrage people who have money and character. The very idea of these rangers protecting this district and raising trouble with these colored soldiers is more than we can understand, and the United States government and Secretary of War should see to it that these colored soldiers have as much protection as anybody else. They have been sent down to the border to protect the lives and property of these Texas people, who have no respect for colored people or the laws of God or man. It would be much better if Villa and his crowd would wipe out this class of hoodlums, whose sole ambition is to outrage colored people, notwithstanding who they are. If these rangers are such fighters, it is a wonder that the government would send these soldiers down there to protect their property. When the whole matter is summed up, we can not blame Villa very much for defending himself against such a crowd, who would jump on soldiers who were sent there to defend them. Following is the Associated Press account of the affair: Negro Soldicera Riot at Del Rio Del Rio, Texas. April 9. - Private MissouriRepublican Convention. Many Negroes on the Delegations---Clash Over Selecting Alternates. We attended the Republican convention held at Excelsior Springs, Mo., last week and are compelled to say that from what we saw we believe the Republicans will carry Missouri by from 5,000 to 20,000 majority next November. The convention was harmonious from start to finish and every county in the state was represented. There were over fifty colored delegates and visitors present, and they were the guests of Lawyer Heuston at dinner at the Albany Hotel, of which Mr and Mrs. H. W. White are proprietors. A fine dinner was served to the delegates, and all spoke in the very highest terms of Lawyer Heuston, who is a big hearted young man and is one of the leading lawyers and politicians of the state of Missouri, although he is a graduate of K. U. and a Kansas product. After dinner the colored delegates met in the Albany Hotel and canvassed on sending a delegate or alternate to the National Convention and present the names to the convention in the afternoon. J. Silas Harris acted as chairman of the committee and for a time the meeting was in a tempestuous uproar, and as usual, every man was rising to a "pint" of order, with frog voices and some with tenor, and all were clamoring to be heard at once. Some asked for the John Wade of Company C, Twenty-fourth infantry, a Negro regiment, was killed here late last night by State Ranger Barler, when two rangers and Sheriff Almond attempted to arrest sixteen Negro soldiers who had created a disturbance in a house in the restricted district. Three Negroes attacked the officers while the latter were taking them to jail. Wade jumped on Ranger Barler, pressing him to the ground and clubbing him on the head with the butt of his revolver. Lying on his back, Barler drew his pistol and fired over his shoulder at Wade, killing him instantly. Protests against the presence of and requests for the immediate removal of the Negro soldiers, who have been stationed here for the past three weeks, were being prepared today to be sent to the war department. A high state of indignation existed in El Rio today as a result of the shooting. A coroner's jury returned a verdict that Wade was killed by Ranger Barler, who was acting in self-defense and in the discharge of his duties. Several soldiers escaped when the officers arrived and ran in another direction, according to the sheriff. A group of these encountered a Mexican deputy sheriff. They ordered him to hold up his hands while one relieved him of his six-shooter. "Shall we kill him?" one was quoted as saying. "No," was the reported reply. "We are only after the white folks." The soldiers were taken back to the camp after the episode, where they were held under guard pending investigation. It was said today that the sixteen soldiers were under no superior officer at the time and, as far as known, had been given leave of absence from the camp. same old thing—a hand-out at the back door in the form of alternates, as some said that the convention would never agree to give the colored people a delegate, and they should therefore be satisfied with what they could get. Nelson C. Crews, the big politician of Missouri, who was on the outside, came in just in the nick of time and said for them to go to the convention and ask for four alternates, and the next time he prepared to go before the convention and ask for a delegate. Crews knew just what the colored people were used to, and he knew he could carry a point when he asked for four alternates. It was agreed to, and then the wrangle began as to who should be the alternates. The big steam roller was under command of Dr. Crossland, A. W. Lloyd and a few others, and it was but a few minutes before the alternates were named, to-wit; Dr. J. R. Crossland of St. Joseph, Lawyer Heuston of Kansas City, Chinn of Glasgow and Vaughn of St. Louis. They adjourned to meet the convention at 2 o'clock. J. Silas Harris presented these four men, which was seconded by Nelson Crews, and was unanimously adopted by the convention. We must give the colored politicians credit for doing this much, and they should be commended for getting together in this matter and they should get together more often, for in union there is strength. Nelson C. Crews and Lawyer Heuston were called upon to address the convention, and while they were speaking they were interrupted several times by applause, and we must say that these gentlemen TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 14, 1916 know how to take advantage of the white people, but they did not say what we expected, in that they failed to mention the ohtrages that are being perpetrated upon the colored people of this country and did not touch upon the segregation movement in St. Louis, and there are several things they could have said that would have caused the white men to blush, for whenever the colored people have an opportunity to address whites they should not fail to call their attention to these outrages. OBSERVATIONS BY THE EDITOR Mr. and Mrs. R. W. White, proprietors of the Albany Hotel at Excelsior Springs, have made great improvements on their place of business. They enjoyed a trip to California this past summer and attended the exposition. Both look well. Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, was a delegate to the Republican convention at Excelsior Springs last week and he is doing a great work for Charles E. Morris of St. Joseph, Mo., who is a candidate for Governor, and Mr. Lloyd says he is surely going to be elected. --- Mr. Wm. J. Lee and wife have opened a fine, first class restaurant and cafeteria at 544 State street, Kansas City, Kan. This is something that Kansas City has needed for a long time. There is also a rest room, ladies' parlor, soda water, ice cream, cigars, candies and fruit in connection. Some of the business men have also organized a private club room where they can go and have pool and social games to while away their idle hours, for those who seek recreation. In the basement will be a fine public pool hall and billiard room. Mr. Lee is one of the foremost, enterprising young men of Kansas City and owns a fine farm and a fine residence. He also has charge of the inter-city viaduct, which position he has held for several years. He is a man full of race pride and says that he is going to conduct this restaurant in such a way that a man can get something to for a nickel to $2.00. if he desires, as he has employed a lady cook who is the finest to be found anywhere and who will soon take charge of the kitchen to please the most particular person. FORT SCOTT, KAN. The young men of Fort Scott have organized a base ball club for the 1916 season. This club promises to be one of the fastest clubs in the West and challenges any club within fifty miles of Fort Scott for a game Sunday, April 30. Anyone wishing to match this game write Clarence Fleming, 217 East First street. Little William Henry Miller is in a dangerous condition at his home on South Andrich. Mrs. Cora Thomas spent Sunday in Pittsburg, Kan., the guest of Mrs. Charles Williams. She was accompanied home by Helen Williams, who will visit with her for two weeks. Miss Ada Mae Pitts of 1716 Wall street, who has been sick for the past week, is able to be up again. The revival services at McGray's chapel, C. M. E, church, which were conducted by Rev. A. D. Wilson, closed Sunday, April 0, with three sermons during the day. It was also their second quarterly meeting. Presiding Elder T A. Bowers preached at 11 o'clock and 8 o'clock. Rev. H. H. Jones, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached the sacramental sermon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Will Neal of 314 Horton street suffered a second stroke of paralysis last Friday evening. She suffered her first stroke on the 13th of August, when her left side was affected, and she has been ill since that time. The last stroke seems to have affected her speech and the use of her right side, leaving her in an almost helpless condition. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rogers of Cherokee, Kan., have moved to the city. Mrs. Irens Goodall Rogers is a former Fort Scott girl, having moved to Cherokee with her parents several years ago. Her many friends are glad to have her move back to the city. Class No. 4 of the A. M. E. Sunday school will serve refreshments Wednesday evening after the young people's prayer meeting. Miss Beatrice Reeves, teacher. The East Side Rally club will give a tacky social Tuesday evening at Taborian hall. The ragtime drill will be the principal feature of the evening. The West Side Rally club will meet at the parsonage Thursday evening, April 20, with Mrs. Sallie McClaine as hostess. The Junior Mite Missionary society of Wayman chapel, A. M. E. church, met at the church Monday evening. Dr. O. W. Brown of Springfield, Mo., is in the city for a few days for the purpose of setting up an office as dentist. He is temporarily located at the office of Dr. A. L. Hawkins. Dr. Brown expects to come to Fort Scott a week out of every month for practice. Miss Rosa Simmons will give a social at her home, 1716 East Wall street, Tuesday evening. Refreshments will be served. WINFIELD, KAN. Mr. Miles Morgan, aged 60 years, passed away Saturday evening after an illness of several months. He had been a resident of Winfield for about eighteen years. He leaves to mourn his death a wife and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Second Baptist church and interment was made in the Hiland cemetery. The Knights of Pythias of Arkansas City, of which Mr. Morgan was a member, had charge of the services. Mrs. Roy Williams, who has been visiting her mother in Wichita, returned home last Saturday. H. G. Holden will go to St. John, Kan., next Sunday to make an Easter address for the Baptist church in that city. The concert given by Blind Boone and his company at the Christian church last Monday evening was a grand success. The house was filled to the limit and everyone enjoyed the music, which could not be beaten. The members of the A. M. E. church are preparing to move their church building from its present location to the corner of Sixteenth and Manning streets, a much better location for the church. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott have purchased the property just south of their home, making two pieces of good property owned by these people. Twelve years ago when they came to Winfield they ownel not a foot of ground. This is a good showing, and the best way to solve the race problem. The ladies of the two clubs of the Second Baptist church gave a shower on Mrs. Rosa Work, Monday evening, April 3, at the home of Mr and Mrs. Frank Montgomery. A very pleasant evening was spent. We regret very much to give up Mrs. Work, who has been an active worker in every movement. She will be greatly missed in this community by her many friends, but we are sure her Hutchinson associates will find her as agreeable as have, and that she will give the same pleasant smile to her husband that she has given to us. Miss Estelle Saunders entertained Tuesday, April 4, at six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Rosa Work, whose marriage to Mr. I. Butler took place Wednesday, the 5th, at Wichita, Kan. Everything was beautifully arranged and carried out successfully with a four course dinner. Those who enjoyed the evening were Mrs. Rosa Work, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, Misses Josie Montgomery, Mabel Banks and Estella Saunders. WEWOKA, OKLA. Address by State Superintendent. The addresses made at Douglas school April 8 by County Superintendent L. L. Sturgeon and State Superintendent R. H. Wilson were decidedly interesting and useful. Both of the distinguished gentlemen are splendid educators and are friends to the colored schools. A few such treats as these occasionally placed along with other good deeds will do a large amount of good here and over the state in the schools and on the outside as well. For the State Superintendent to be able to find time to divide with a place the size of this town and notice the work of the small colored schools like the ones in this county is to be regarded as a distinguished honor for us. I am sure our people appreciate the meaning and worth of this class of services. The future will have to become very active to present better deeds than these this year is producing through our friends. Mr. Wilson's reference to the University at Langston was satisfactory and honorable. I would be very much pleased to have both Mr. Wilson and Mr. Sturgeon do that again. J. R. COFFEY. ATCHISON, KAN. Tag day on Saturday, April 8th, and the contributions on Sunday, the 9th, made a fine and successful rally at St. Paul Baptist church. Those who sold tags were Mr. and Mrs. Pitts, Mrs. T. Edwards, Mr. Edward Sloan, Mrs. John Benning, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Jane Moore and Mrs. Belle Greenfield, and three schoolgirls, Miss Vivian Sloan and Miss Blanche Williams of the high school and Miss Ora Hammer of the eighth grade. Members of the A. M. E. church were present and the pastors, Rev. Wilson and Rev. Hammonds, each with his own church, were present and lifted collections for the rally. At the close of the meeting Sunday the rally totaled $206.41, for which much appreciation was shown by all. Mr. Ed Sloan is treasurer, and he took the young girls of the school who worked so faithfully, and they were rewarded with the honor to deposit the money in the bank. They were very much delighted and it also encouraged them very much. We kindly thank our friends and members for their good work, for we are pushing forward in God's name. REV. H. W. WHITE, D. D., REV, H. W. WHITE, D. D. Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church. OTTAWA, KAN. On Saturday, April 9, Mrs. Cheek entertained twenty-nine children at a birthday party in honor of her youngest son, Alexander Richey Powers, who is fourteen years old. He and his mother have been away from this city thirteen years, Mrs. Check having been called here by the illness of a sister three months ago and have remained here since. Mrs. Check's sister died a few weeks ago, and now Mrs. Check has decided to try and live in her old home town and educate her children in the school she formerly attended. Mrs. A. B. Cheek is at home to her friends at 304 East Logan street. She is the divorced wife of Rev. James C. Cheek of Canton, Miss. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. O. A. Harris entertained the Eastern Star club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Dakota street. Quite a number of the ladies were present and enjoyed an interesting program, after which they were bountenously served to ice cream and cake by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Joseph Henderson. Mrs. Sadie Anderson is some better at this writing. The Woman's Day program at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday, April 9, was quite a success in every respect. The choir, composed entirely of ladies, rendered excellent music, and they deserve much praise, for they did well. The sermon at the 11 o'clock service, by Mrs. Rosa Wyche, evangelist, was enjoyed by all. She chose a fitting subject for the occasion and pictured in many instances woman's love for Christ and how she has helped in the church in various ways. At the 3 o'clock service music was rendered by twelve young ladies—Misses Jerome Self, Edna Harrold, Beatrice Fields, Estella Hopkins, Mabel Hopkins, Nellie Green, Geraldine Broadus, Clara Hamilton, Imogene Banks, Ruth Walton, Maxine Henderson and Alberta Walton. The young ladies rendered excellent music, Miss Edna Harrold read an excellent paper, and the solo by Miss Olive House was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Frank Flemmings read an excellent paper on "Woman's Rightful Sphere." Miss 12 Price $1.50 Per Year. Eunice Dielmer rendered a vocal solo which was pleasing to all. Mrs. J. J. Jackson's paper on "What Are the Women to the Church? was imaged fine and showed much thought. The instrumental solo by Miss Imogene Banks was quite good. The quartet composed of Mesdames Ada Montgomery, Beatrice Parker and W. B. Carter and Miss Beatrice Fields was greatly enjoyed by all. Sisters Rosa Walker, Gertrude Marish, Mattie Townsend, Hattie Walker, Sallie Young, Hannah Wier, O. A. Harris, M. J. Runyon, Delliah Lowery, C. Cohn, Millie Madison, Eliza Webb, A. Contee and Maggie Jackson had parts on the program and all did well their parts. The committee, Mesdames Ada Montgomery, M. J. Runyon, W. B. Carter, Beatrice Parker, Hattie Walker and Beatrice Fields, deserve much praise for the splendid program that was rendered. Bethel reached her one hundred mark Sunday night when $100 was turned over to the trustee department to pay off a very important debt. Everyone was made happy when the $100 mark was reached. The friends and members of Bethel are rallying nicely. FERGUSON, OKLA. Mrs. Chas. Porter of Watonga was a visitor at the home of Port master and Mrs. M. J. Rouce the past week. Mrs. Ella Brown and Mrs. Elvira Sharp of Anadarko, Okla., were visitors here this week, having been called to the bedside of one of our oldest settlers, Mr. Calvin Kuykendall, who died Wednesday, April 5, at his home a few miles from Ferguson. Mrs. Arseny Kuykendall, his widow, is lying very low at her home, with pneumonia. Only a few weeks ago Mr. Kuykendall lost his only sister, Mrs. Mary Winlock of this place, and formerly of Atchison, Kan. The farmers around Ferguson have begun their spring planting. Some of them have their potatoes up, but since the last cold spell, which is now on, it makes them believe they had better wait until they are more sure of spring weather. Mrs. Jessie Sneed of Okmulgee was called home on account of the death of her grandfather, Mr. C. P. Kuykendall. Mrs. Sneed will visit her parents a short while before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Sneed are of the progressive stamp and are interested in the oil fields of Oklahoma. Mr. H. W. Winlock of Denver, Col., and Mr. B. T. Winlock of Wichita, Kan., have both returned to their homes after spending a few weeks with their father, Mr. Taylor Winlock of this place, and his two daughters, Mrs. M. J. Rouce and Miss Margaret Winlock, the young men having been called to Ferguson on account of the death of their mother, Mrs. Winlock, who was loved by all in both races who knew her. Mrs. Winlock will be greatly mourned by all. Mrs. Parlee McGee of Watonga, who is teaching our city school, is preparing her pupils for the closing exercises, which will take place in about six weeks. Mrs. McGee is an excellent teacher and is well known in the state of Oklahoma. She is doing justice to the pupils and is now preparing them for the state examination. If her pupils do not make good, it is not her fault. The colored farmers around Ferguson are all making good. Many of them have their own cars, and they did not mortgage their farms to get them. From the way their large wheat fields look, if nothing happens to their present crop, there will be many more autos and more modern improvements by fall. We can not boast of a potato king, like our sister state of Kansas, but we have other kinds of kings—wheat, corn, hog and cattle kings. Mr. John Anderson, our new groceryman, is doing a good business. He is liked by all and wished a great success by all. LANGSTON, OKLA. We are looking forward with glee to the play, "The Fruit of His Folly," under the management of Mrs. Mabel E. H. Jordan. The play is for the benefit of the junior choir, which is endeavoring to purchase new lights for the A. M. E. church. Bs ERE SIRS Ba I PRK RE AIT OM a QL TIS TS STE YER iil P21 RR mE BERT | SEIS BRS AL SG AIE TET NTR A ii PP TETAS ON es : ' ’ a {valued at $8,000, He also owns the Welr City, and Cherokee. They vis] Mr. Willlam Patterson is recovers | Progress of the Race. two story brick building known aa ited the city schools in the two for-|ing nicely after a serious fall from the Gurley hotel, The first te cities. wa at = = a sraen three weeks ago, are occupied by the Elliott eafe,| Mr. Glass Floyd, of Oma! Neb. rs, Coker is also on the mend. ® in Our Sister State. Joe Graham, the merchant tailor, is visiting his mother, Mrs, ‘Jasper Mrs. Lottie Fulbright accom- MA ‘ : and the Ragdales Home Undertak-) Williams. It ts hoped that the/panied by her brother, Mr, Benja+ B, THEO. BAUGHMAN, Sperial Scribe Ing Cov while the upper floor is! change wll greatly beneft his health.|min Loovey, rade a flying. trip to CLAREMORE, OKLA. Claremore, We visited the school the home of the Gurley hotel, of) The Knights of ‘sator lodge pald| Wichita, Saturday night to ace thelr ete and found things working along which that excellent lady, ue the endowment of Dave Wlisms, |brother, Mr, Jamps Looney, Our old friend, Mr. E. Cobb, is| with clock-like precision, One of the Emma Gurley, is the proprietress, |$160 to his wife, Mra, Stella Wile| Mrs,’ Harrict stelly le able to be still delivering the gveds in the bath| strong women of the race in the There are twenty-five good rooms, ;lams, March 25th. It was pald injup and about her apartments. house and hotel business at Clare- person of Miss Mabel B. Vaughan, furnished In modern style, and thia| Jess than one month after the death. Friday afternoon Mrs, Bertha more, UEiA., He greasy Bean se sort. After siz years Mr. and Mrs Cobb have demenstrated that if you give service amd treat the publi right, the public will take care o! such people. There are twenty rooms, and ae a rule they are alway: dccupled by people im search health. His bath department fs al one can expect, and ealy expert bath attendants are employed, and all the latest bathing apparatus is uded, and we must give it te Cobb, Ife puts business inte what he is doing therefore people hke te make the Cobb House headquarters, Mr. Cobb has onebalf dovem rental houses, and above all he hac ualimited cred- it, In theee felks the race have people whe are of a strictly busi- ness turn, as well as leaders in s0- cial circles, They are Plaindealer friends, and have for wa the kind of encouragement that it takes to run Negro enterprise. Messrs, Jones and Robinson, ton- sorial artists, are conducting two shops at Claremore—one three chair place for white trade and a two chalr shop for our people, In the white place Mescra, A. W. Robin- gon and Steve Ili! work, and In the place for the race Mr, Jones and his brether look after the trade. Those men are doing niccly by delivering the goods, They believe that “good enough” barber work will not de, but their patrons get the beat. The veteran tailer of Claremore, who knows the ins and outs of the trade, and who is in bis own busi- ness house, is Mr. E. A.Watzon, a friend te Negre enterprise. is. place is a two story one, worth’ $2500 and located near the center of the city, He is a churchman, serving as steward and trustee of, the A. M, E, church, and has spent his life in helping to produce Negro history, He says the way for Ne gro newspapers or any other Negro enterprise to succeed is to put money behind them, That's what he did for us, Messrs. George Seuth and A. Lowe are conducting a soft and cold drink business at Claremore, where many of our race men while away many pleasant hours. These men are full of push and belong | that class of “smart” folks who know hew to make money, They are friends to our paper and receiv- ed us ia a friendly way. When you are in Claremore call and see them. They are just across the strect from the Wright hetel. The Pratt bath house at Clare- more, of which Mrs, L. D. Pratt] is owner, is a modern place. She gives radium baths and massages, and those who are in scarch of health will make no mistake in see- ing her when they go to Claremore.|, She is prepared to give the public , the best along her line. This ood lady is a reader of our paper and/, we are proud to recommend her. | Rev, C. A. Holt, a strong man in the Baptist church, a preacher of |’ many yeare standing, and who has! been the means of many souls bee! ing saved, and who has done more! | than his pert in race elevation. Hel | is a revivalist of note, and a sound|, thinker. Dr. Holt {s mixing busi-], ness and religion, and ts conducting) , a cleaning and pressing business at Claremore. Brother and Sister Jfolt) | treated ws like Christian folks, should, i One of the new readers at Clare-)| more ts Mr, Il, A. Andrews, whol conducts a transfer business. He has], a good float and is kept busy. In} fact he dece one of the best bust!) neasea in the town, Ife has a good , home and is a worthy man, { Mr. and) Mra, HI, Booher, who | own feur good rental hous at | Claremere, are among those who | will read the Plaindeales hereafter, These people are true leaders, and , believe in getting some of this’ | world's goeds. Mr, A, E, Elston, who is a prue.| itteal teil sttemdant: emotauat. a3. Wp geen te at ne et cate = aM ey free APB TP Med. rece wtewanacdey Lieto thelie depen — cate ls Claremore, We visited the school and found things working along with clock-like precision. One of the strong women of the race in the person of Miss Mabel B. Vaughan, who clainis Western University as her alma mater, having finished In 1907, is also a teacher there. This young woman {s proficient in music, @ " i PROF, SPRINGS, he eminent young educator who has made Claremore (Okla.) col- ored city school one of the best in the state. He is a ripe scholar. In fact she is an artist of rare at- tainments. In theso teachers the race have made no mistake, as they are powers in the school room, and ignorance stands no show with them. There are 100 bright students and real school work is being accomplish- The other teacher, who has charge of the primary department, is Miss Nellie M. Ray, who is a Langston graduate and an excellent little woman. We were impressed with what met our gaze at Claremore and must tip our hat to this school. Sean ae ae a. ‘a; | fos BES Sasa | oo. ee eee fer ot OPP SES ee EX ee J - REV, C. A, HOLT, Popular Baptist divine at Claremore, Ohlahoma. TULSA, OKLAL There are very few men in our race who can boast of the wonderful showing of Hon, F. Roger Williams of Tulsa, Okla. Long before he ar- alved in the “land of promise” this a was making history for the ‘race by doing yeoman service in | Texas from a church, society, busi- ‘ness and political point of view, as ‘he worked early and late to make the black man a better man, He has always been aon aggressive serapper and not afraid to work for what he thought right, and in Texas ‘was one of our best known men, On reaching OMahoma he was not long in convincing all that he was ade of the material from which leaders come, and in his home town ee wields great influence. Once Mr, Williams takes a stand, he gocs up Jor down with what he thinks right, | Me is a thrifty man as well a3 a business man and by practicing cconomy is a heavy property owner, tte has one two story brick build. ing, ten rooms; one stone business building, one two story nine room flit, and two other houses, This Property Is very valuable and is easily worth $50,000, Mr, Williams has made this in eight years, He alto owns some property at Vinita, ft. He served the city of Tulsa usa peace officer for four years, and left office without a blemish on hia name, His advice and influ- ence are always sought by men who reck office, as Mr. Willams is one of the shrewdest politicians we have. Then St must be sald of him that he never suffered with “cold feet’ nor fell down on a friend, He has many admirers who are ready to follow him, As a Mason he has occupied some of the lofty positions in the Masonic circles of Texas, and down there he once served as a state com. mitteeman and for — twenty-five years, since the scribe firet met him, we have found him a man full of push. He Ie no cheap politictan, HON, F. ROGER WILLIAMS, of Tulsa, Okla. one of our wealthy men as well as one with much in- fluence, but a man who standk for some- thing, and the powers that be look 2 him as a leader among our poo- ple. Hon. I. H, spears is one of the five colored attorneys of Tulsa and a young man who Is making good as an apostle of Blackstone. Mr. Spears finished from Howard Uni- veraity, class of 1908, and has suc- cessfully practiced law for eight hao ; a ' ody ; ie F oN Oe aan b, HON. I. 1, SPEARS, One of the race's brilliant attorney: at Tulsa, OMla years, his practice coveiing four states, namely: Florida, Kansas, Missourt and Ollitoma, and Lawyer Spears has been admitted to practice In the supereme courts of the above states a4 well us the United S.ates courts, In tlis man we hive a pre- pared man, who first secured a thorough literary training before he ‘decided to study law, and now enjoys a lucrative practice, We called at his offices, which are mofern, Such men as Mr. Spears ate tte kind we need as a race. “The Oquawka,” the swell place of that stirring business man, Mr. Thomas R, Gentry, at 103 N, Greenwood street, Tulsi, is one of the best pitronized places of the race. His business card reads: “The Oquawha, Thos. R. Getnry, Prop. Cold Drinks, Tobrecos, Ci- guis, Cigureties, Sporting New, Magazines and Pochet Dilliirds.” Mls “smoke house” Js hterally piched with all the leading cigars, cimirettes, tobaccos, ete., and his billiard parlor is frequented by many of our race. Mr. Gentry's success is due largely to the fact that he keeps what the publie wants’ ED Cig GE Pern tS vy en (Oy 7 FB asks Yorn, 3 mo Ss ae mast ee WAR, (EEEUS, Me WN DES, Not only a successful business man, but @ property owner at Tulsa and a man who fs making history. and mixes business into what he js doing, lis excellent wife is pro. prictress of the “Gentry Rooms,” at 108 1-2 N. Greenwood street, There are fifteen rooms, modern, She cas ters to only rellable persons, You get the best service—bath and lava tory in connection, These people are succeeding, because they see that their patrons get all that is coming to them, One of the solid business men of Tulsa Is Mr. O. W. Gurley. He has elght modern rental houses, jvalued at $8,000, He also owns the two story brick building known as the Gurley hotel, The first floors are occupied by the Eliott cafe, Joe Graham, the merchant tailor, and the Ragdales Home Undertak- ing Co., while the upper floor is the home of the Gurley hotel, of which that excellent lady, Mra. Emma Gurley, is the proprietress, There are twenty-five good rooms, furnished In modern style, and this lady caters to only the best trade. There is another two story brick at 119 N, Greenwood street, owned by Mrs, Gurley and which is occupied by Williams’ garage, and the upper floor ts used as a meeting place of O ie Yan om RDITOR A. J, SMITHERMAN, Popular editor of the Tulsa Star, a paper that fs doing untold good for the race. Me is a brilliant man and a strong writer, and the race should see to it that his pa- per is made o success, the various frateinal organizations of Tulsa, The two brick buildings are easily worth $40,000, This wide- awake man has recently purchased a high power automobile for public service. Mr. Gurley has not stood around beating the wind and doing nothing, but has managed wisely and owns property at Cushing, three lots, and in Arhansas he has a forty-acre farm. He Is not only Dee Oy Sf 1 FeaG Pye NT NE Henetin SPi te Pores or ee CS ee Mr ag coi Aas aed Bh ee ra Bink? ee Bos teats Pi ae ey se? buzca st Ta re a3 fe, "YE s PN 5 ar ee SYS A VIBES - ee ‘ee g ve os] HON, 0, W, GURLEY, Deputy Grand Muster of the Ma- sons of Oklahoma and one of the aace’s best fixed men. n poser in church and society cir- cles, but he wiclds much influence politically. Mr. Gurley is Deputy Giand Master of the Masons of Oklahoma, while his wife is Grand Treasurer of S. M, T. Such folks are history makers and the race could afford to imitate them, ———. = VARSONS, KANSAS. . | The Jewel Art club met Monday afternoon with Mrs, Julia Saunders, An excellent program was rendered, after which a dainty — two-course luncheon wus terved, The Gleiners met Wednesday af- ternoon with Mrs, Sarah Gainer on East Clark, After the business of the club was disposed of the deli. cacles of the season were served, Miss Mattie Cart is on the sick list. Mrs, R, McCullough, of Indepen. dence, Is in the city the guest of her father and family, Roket Carl. Mice Ada Cooper, of Kansas City, is the guest of Mrs, Sam Walher, Mr. A. A. Glass left Monday for Claremore, Olla,, for the benefit of his health, Mrs, Dave Williams,and two chil. dren, Miss Cleo and Mr, Emmett, of Erle, spent Sunday in Parsons, the guest of Mrs, Williams’ sister, Mrs. A. M, Morton, Mrs, Thomas Scott Is on the sick list. Rev, and Mrs. T. W. Greene, Jr. returned Saturday night from Kan. gas City and Topeha, 8S. M, T. Loyal Temple No. 29, installed the following officers: Mra J, Henderson, W. P.; Mrs. S, S. Cherry, W. V.; Miss Cozetta Harris, W, 8.3 Mrs, George Smith, Ww. T. Profs. Clark and Miller, spent Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburg, fh INGER RON ore Plan Scape EY ah SRN TA RT ited the city echools in the two for mer cities, | Mr, Glass Floyd, of Omaha, Neb. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Jasper | Williams. It fs hoped that the change wil greatly benefit his health, The Knights of ‘sator lodge pald ie endowment of Dave Wf§lisms, $160 to his wife, Mrs, Stella Wil- Hams, March 25th. It was pald in lesa than one month after the death. This speaks well for the order. The Jewel and the Pansy Art clubs met in joint session with Miss Bersie Eads, Friday evening. At the close of the program, committees were appointed to make arrange- ments for the State Federation which convenes here in June. ‘The Clover Leaf club met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. W. E, Allen, Rev. T. E. Pierce, is holding a ten days meeting at New Hope Bap- tist_ church. Mrs. D.. W. Carr Is on the sick list, Mrs. A. H, Diggs ond Miss Leah Lridgewater were substitutes at Douglass school Monday and Tues- day. Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., married Miss Grace Rector and Mr. Thomas fone, of this city, Sunday even- ing. Mr, HH, R. Bradley of this city, spent Sunday in Quindaro with his son, who is attending Western Uni- versity, The Mite Missionary society met, Thursday with Mrs. Alice Little The Trustee Helpers met, Friday with Mrs. Nannie Bradley. Miss Lillian Tolbert, of Chicago, is expected to spend two weeks in the city, She is a highly educated lady. Mr. Sewell has moved his shoe shop to 1820 Washington avenue. Mrs. Ada Cooper and son, of Kan- sas City, are spending the week in the city. Mrs, Butler, 315 North Sixttenth street announce the birth of a girl baby, March 11th. Harry Christian of Sedalia, Mo.,| visited his half brother, French Christian of 1809 Clark avenue for a week and returned home last week, A young Men’s club was organized tuo weeks ago and elected Melvin Carl, president. It was held at Miss Elizabeth Brooks’ home Ad the members were served with dainty dishes of vanilla ice cream and cake, The club will meet every Monday night. Mrs. ofanuel and her baby girl are reported ill. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hogan spent a half day in Independence with their son Angel, recently, Many colored people and Mexican are floching here to live in order to escape the humiliation of the South’s Jim Crow laws. Mr. Wesley Howard, who was stricken by a stroke of paralysis a few years ago, died from the effects of same, March 21st. His remains were laid to rest in Oukwood ceme- ery. The remains of John Mitchell, who lied in a Leavenworth hospital from he effects of a surgical] operation, were brought to this city for in- erment, Warry Hogan is a porter at Keis- er's dressmaking and tailoring col- eva and is doine fine. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, Mrs, J, 1D. Brewer of South Bil- ling street, was a charming hostess to the Indica of the Womens’ Home Missionary society of the M, E, church, Thursday afternoon. A very interesting and highly instructive program was rendered, after which aseisted by Mra, Montgomery and Sie Wyatt, tho hostess served a dainty two course luncheon to the visitors who were: Mrs, Bufford, of Oklahoma, Rev. J, Hi. MeAllis- ter, Mr, Jackson Rosa and members. At a late hour the society adjourned ‘to mect with Mrs. Montgomery, | Miss Ada M, Johnson, who 4s spending her vacation In travel, fs at ‘this writing in the “Urescent City”— New Orleans, La., enjoying the ss- sociation of her friends and the beauties of that city. The Womens’ Idle Hour club was entertained at the hospitable home of Mrs, Mary Williams, 718 E. Mi- nor street, After the regular rou- tine of business one hour was spent {a crocheting, This club which {s one of the A, M, F, church is pre- paring for a baraar, After the work hour, an elaborate two-course menu was served by the hostess as- sisted by her daughter, Miss Gussie Lenore and Mrs, Reatha Franklin, Little Miss Alberta Eugenia Bonds celebrated her fourth birthday with a 6 o'clock dinner, which was given in her honor by her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, George Abernathy As a little aside from the general rule, grown-ups shared the pleasure of this most pleasant event in Mics Alberta’s life instead of little misses like herself, Ing nicely after a serious fall from & wagon three weeks ago, Mrs, Coker ts also on the mend. Mrs. Lottie Fulbright accom panied by her brother, Mr, Benjas min Looney, made a fying trip to ‘Wichita, Saturday night to see thelr brother, Mr, Ja Looney. Mrs, Harriet ‘nelly ia able to be up and about her apartments. Friday afternoon Mrs, Bertha Canifax, of Main street, was an Ideal hostess to her club—the Pleas- ant Hour Embroidery club, The af- ternoon was well spent, At a late hour the hostess served a dainty course menu which was greatly rel- ished by the visitors, who were? Mrs. Lulu Reed, Mra. Naomi Can. ifax, Mrs. Day and members. Miss Geneva Q. Vickers spent Sun day with Miss Edythe M. Young. Mies Lennsh Young spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Carrie Foster,* The L. H. club met at the resi dence o1 Miss E, M, Young on Sat- urday afternoon and spent a very enjoyable and profitable afternoon. Mrs, Rev. Butlar left for her home in Wichita, a.ansas, Wednes- day night after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends, Mrs. Rev. W. H. Young enter- tained with a dinner in honor of Mra, Butler, Tuesday. Mrs. Harry Thornton entertained in honor of Mrs. Rev. Butler Tues- Jay evening. Mrs. Butler will long remember her visit to Springfield asa very pleasant one. Miss Edwina Ht. Smith is antict- pating some very distinguished come pany in the near future, Mrs. S. A. G. Campbell has re- turned from her visit in St. Louis. Mr. William Roberson, of East Minor street is a shareholder in the theatre conducted on Jefferson street, Me. Maynard Andrews, of Saint Louis, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Gussie Farrington. + Rev. Bruce, of New York, field jecretary of the board of directors of the U. S. A. denomination, de- jivered an interesting sermon Sun- day evening at Gibson Chapel. Rey, Elias Winston, evangelist Ie delivering interesting sermons mt he revival conducted by Rev. J. H. McAllester, pastor of Pitts Chapel, M. E, church esdh evening, Mrs. Nancy G, Abernathy, an Id and highly respected citizen of his place, died March 27th, Mr. McKinfey Christopher, who nad been ill for many months, pas ed nway Monday afternoon, March 27th. Funeral services were held m the 29th. During the twelve nights meeting e'd under the auspices of the evan- relist, Mrs. A. J. Wade at the Ben- on Avenue A, M. UL, church, 5115.32 was the sum placed upon he table, instead of $11.32, which vas a mistake of the wiiter. Mrs. Myrtle C, McCullah, of 1121 3Ivd., who had been ill for quite a vhile, is improving niccly at this vriting. * Mrs, Charles Smiley is much in- erested in the modern home which er sister, Mrs. Edgar Smith is oon to erect. Mrs. Katie Necle is visiting her isters, Mrs, Blanche Grant and frs, Beulah Walker in Kansas City, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Prof, J. R, Lee and family are now located at 2423 Grove strect. Recently we visited Lincoln igh school and found the work pregress- ing nicely as well as the valuable work he {s doing in our city along all lines, We need more men hke Prof, Lee in Kansas City, Mrs. Willa Bigby, matron of Lin- coln High school has resumed her duties after an Sliness of four weeks, She is a member of the choir at the Second Baptist church. Rev, William Botts, of Omaha, Neb., attended the funcral here last week of Prof. R. W. Foster. The Musona are making elaborate preparations for their golden annl- versary which will occur in August at their 50th annual communication, Mr, Willis G, Mosley, 2118 High+ land avenue, one of our popular Jet. ter carriers, was indisposed last week. Mrs, Sarah E, Williams, 2118 Wighland avenue, foster mother of Mr. W, G. Mosely, has been con- fined to her bed for the last three weeks with rheumatism, ‘A dinner party was given in hon- or of Mrs, C. Harper, of Washing- ton, D. C., Sunday evening at the Hotel Cummiryzs, 1711 Walnut street, They all left at a late hour declaring Mrs, Katlé Cummings a charming hostess, The Knights of Pvthias, Fifth and Grand, held their annual sermon at the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon The sermon was de- livered by Rev, D, A, Holmes, and large crowd attended, A large number of outof-town persons attended the funeral of the late Prof, Foster. --- --- MEMORIAL FOR NOTED NEGRO ARRANGED FOR! Colored People in Washtenaw County Will Assist in Raising Fund for It. Ann Arbor (Mich.) Daily Times News.) At a meeting at the A. M. B. church in Ypsilanti, Friday night, the colored people of that city decided to join in the Washtenaw county memorial exercises in honor of of the late Booker T. Washington, to be held in Ann Arbor, Sunday afternoon. April 30th. No, only will they come in large numbe s, but will bring their combined church choirs in charge of Miss Ozie M. Gough, and also furnish the following persons for the program: Peter Thompson and Miss Mildred Richardson of Ypsilanto high school; Misses Olive Green and Maude Jones of the State Normal college; John Brown, of Saline; Fay E. Union of Cherry Hill, and Miss Beatrice Thompson, of Whittaker. The Ypsilanti committee, consisting of A. H. Anderson, Mrs. Alice Dickerson and Miss Ozie M. Gough, has adopted as its slogan: "Not to surprise you (Ann Arbor) would surprise us." Ann Arbor will be represented on the program by the following persons: Miss Gladys Zebbs, Vanesy Anderson and Mary Anderson of Ann Arbor high school, Sherman Bates of the University School of Music, Albert E. Ross, law '17, a former instructor at the Western Tuskegee, Topeka, Kansas, will speak upon "Booker T. Washington, a World Student." Alutheus A. Taylor, lit '16, former instructor at Tuskegee, Ala., will speak on "Tuskegee Influence—On the Campus and Abroad." A. C. White, president of the association, will render one of his popular vocal selections. Upon this occasion, April 30th, every Negro in Washtenaw county is expected to bring or send his silver offering, which will be forwarded as a part of the two million dollar Tuskegee endowment fund now being raised by both races throughout America as a fitting monument to the life work and world services of Booker T. Washington. Friends of the Negro who desire to participate in the Washtenaw contribution may forward their personal checks to Mrs. C. Boland, 1307 North Main street, secretary of the Ann Arbor association for the Advancement of colored people, and the contributions will be acknowledged by Secretary Emmet J. Scott of Tuskegee, Ala. The Ann Arbor local committee is having some difficulty in securing a larger place for holding the meeting to accommodate the crowd of local citizens, white and colored, who wish to attend these exercises, the state armory and other places having been denied them. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Miss Naomi Scott and Miss Helen Clarke have returned from Kansas City, where they have been visiting the former's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Scott. Miss Esterine Copeland entertained the Wednesday Night card club at her home Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in whist and 500. At the close of the evening a delicious luncheon was served. Mr. Junius Pennell spent the week end in St. Joseph, Mo., visiting his sister, who is quite ill. Misses Marian Brown, Mayme Potter and Ruth Clarke were hostesses at a surprise birthday line party given in honor of Miss Naomi Scott, Saturday evening, April 1st, to the Bowersock theatre. Following the line party a delicious two-course luncheon was served and the guests departed declaring the event to have been delightful. Twelve guests were present. The Theta Iota Beta girls met Friday afternoon with Miss Hazel Crane. A delicious two course luncheon was served. Eight members were present. The Sunshine Maids met, Thursday afternoon with Miss Daisy Edwards. After the usual routine of business, a delicious two course lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Louise Craig. Misses Ednah Anderson and Blanche Patterson are the two colored honor students of the graduating class of '16. Miss Patterson has been awarded an "L" having completed the four-year course with "E's" every term. She will be remembered as having won the five dollar prize on the best Christmas story. She will read an original story at the commencement exercises. OTTAWA, KANSAS. Services at both churches were well attended, Sunday. Miss Bertha went to Kansas City for a few days. Bays, S. A. Williams, who had ARE YOU HAPPY? IF NOT, WHY NOT? Do you have Backache, an achey-rundown feeling, profuse or acanty 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 coin. Don't delay! Order a package today, as this offer is good for a limited time only. At Drug Stores, 25c and 50c. DERBY MEDICINE CO. Eaton Rapids, Mich. been assisting Rev. Crutchfield in a series of meetings reports fine success. The Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will meet at the home of Rev. Mrs. D. W. Gross, 926 Hamblin street. The Missionary societies of the A. M. E. and Third Baptist churches had a "rack reception" at the Masonic hall Monday night. Mrs. Payne, mother of Mrs. N. N. Seals, left Saturday afternoon for Council Bluffs, Ia., for an indefinite stay. Rev. B. R. Ross was called to Rockvalley, Sunday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Gertrude Hayden, of Oakland. We were grieved to hear of her untimely demise. We extend to the breaved family our heartfelt sympathy, and remember she is gone. Be not grieved, you can go to meet her some day, where parting will be no more. Mrs. S. Anna Armstrong, the evangelist, who had been conducting a revival at the A. M. E. church for the past sixteen days, closed Sunday night with a splendid work and a great help to both churches. She is a woman of great force and a wonderful worker and a race woman of much influence. She did work here that is of a lasting nature and will do much good in days to come if rightfully treasured. We pray God's blessings upon her wherever she may go. LOUISIANA, MISSOURI. Rev. J. W. Wilson preached for Rev. W. C. Howell. He still retains his soul-stirring power. Rev. L. R. Grant's sermon, "Finally Brethren Be Strong," will long be remembered. The church has raised under the guidance of Rev. Grant during his short stay, nearly $6,000. Dr. Moore is an associate member of the Ladies Aid of the Maryland Baptist church. They realized $21.38 above expenses at their concert. Mrs. Mable Combs is the president. The A. M. E. church is marching on to glory under the pastorate of Rev. Thomas. Prof. Bodine, of Mexico, was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. Moore. Mr. Edward Combs was called to Kentucky on account of the death of a relative. The colored boys now have full say at the Planters hotel, as they are using all colored help. Messin S. Williams, H. Britt, E. Tucker, and O. Ledbetters are the waiters, having replaced the white girls. The following have gone to attend the M. E. conference at Saint Louis; Rev. L. R. Grant, Mrs. Mary Gordon, Ida B. Golins, Effie Henderson, Ann Florence, Lloyd Berry; Misses Beysie Anderson, Beulah Scott, Myrtle Reid, Mrs. Georgia Davis, Mrs. Chas. Covington; Messrs Chas. Covington, Jim Anderson and Dr. Moore. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Porter and left an 8-pound boy, March 31st. The mother and babe are reported by Dr. Moore as doing nicely. Mrs. Anner Bradshaw passed through the city en route to Jacksonville. Mr. John Combs has purchased a half interest in the garrage owned and operated by Mr. Guy Rudd. The Baptist church raised the salary of their pastor, Rev. N. C. Howell to $55 per month. The sacred concert given by the members of the M. E. church was a financial success. Miss Maude Nelson, who underwent an operation at Quincy, is reported as doing nicely. "The Negro and Preparedness," by I. E. Moore, M. D. I am of the opinion that the turning point of the Negro race has come. We must do better or worse. What will we do? For sake of il- lustration, I am going to divide the Negro's stay here in America into four stages. First stage, embryonic, dating from 1619 to 1803. It was during this stage that the Negro was imbibing the American civilization by association with his masters, etc. After the proclamation of President Lincoln, came the stage of infancy. That stage dates from 1863 to 1014. During this stage we presented the characteristics of American civilization along many lines, but we find as we've begun the stage of an adult "we must over come prejudice." This stage of life must be utilized to the advancement of the race; to the distraction of prejudice, and all things that tend to impede the progress of the Negro race, that we might add something to civilization before the stage of decline. Therefore, let us unite our forces for all that is good and against all that is wrong, that is against idleness, drunkards, gambling, pimps selfstyled leaders, those who are ever ready to sell us to the highest bidder." Therefore I admonish you to put on the whole armour of civilization and prepare to do something before the declining stage or senility claim you as one of his sons. The first step toward preparedness is to seek God in the pardoning of your transgressions, for without His guidance we can only have temporary success. Then, education, unity and race pride and I feel that one has the essentials of preparedness, but after having gotten these, then buy homes, create the habit to save, stand for morality, help to beautify the city, town or village in which you reside, report all nuisance to city officers, etc., and above all have principle. Now as a race, let us read more, and too, let us read more of the race literature, and lets learn what the Negro is is doing, and what he has done, and what others are doing for us. Let us prepare that we can ever be ready to take the advantage of presenting opportunities whenever they are recognized. Just now in Washington there is pending an immigration bill prohibiting the influx of illiterate alien. We are quite sure the American civilization will continue to progress commercially, financially, physically, politically and religiously; the question will be what will be done for laborers, and the next question will be what will those politicians do for support who depend upon the ignorant class? So the first I'll answer, give the Negro a chance in skilled and unskilled labor, and with such students as Tuskegee and Hampton Institute are turning out, I am sure we as a race will be well represented, and to the second question, I'll answer by saying that I pray the day will come when there will be no ignorance—"white" or "black" and the sooner the letter. As a laborer, he'll make good, as he has done when given a chance, but in the North because of immigration he has been forced out of all public labor that is 90 per cent—for instance, traction company, steel plants, powder plants, dock yards, railroad, e.c., because of immigration and the pigmentation of his skin. The question is, is the Negro to be benefited by the pending bill, and this world's war? Parents, send your children to school that they might get the foundation of civilization; to Sunday school that they might get the foundation of life's encyclopedia and ultimately the foundation of preparedness and finally brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armour of civilization and Christianity that ye may be able to withstand the wiles of the devil. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. Mr. B. B. Blayton, of Madison, spent Sunday in Guthrie. While in the city he took a civil service examination. The First Baptist church choir sang at B. B. Chapel Sunday afternoon. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity. Mr. B. N. Brown is writing a story that will appear in the Topeka Plaindealer. Watch for it. Mr. Z. D. Smith has been selected for a debate with Miss Winnie Andrews as his opponent. He says he does not like it very well as she is some debater. The Home Mission circle of the First Baptist church and the Willing Workers are doing splendid work. Mrs. Burney Williams and baby left Monday to spend a few weeks with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Louis, six miles northwest of the city. Mr. Henry Hudson, after suffering for considerable time, passed away Thursday night at 9:30. He leaves a wife, five sons and five daughters to nourish his demise. Instrument at Sumite cemetery. Mr. Hudson had reached a ripe old age Pelletier's A great sale of curtains and materials Hundreds and hundreds of pairs of Curtains and thousands and thousands of yards of Curtain Materials-direct from the mills; in all their fresh, crispy newness. Come and select the Curtains and materials you will need after you clean house this spring—come and get your share of these wonderful, money-saving bargains! 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We bought them in one lot at one price and we are going to sell them the same way $1.19—all at... 10c scrims-6 1-4c Full 36-inch, white and cream color Scrim, with wide floral borders in dainty colors; excellent for bedroom curtains—regular 10c per yard..... 61.4c Scrims, 25c white voiles—101.2c Excellent quality, fine thread white Voile; good enough for waists and dresses, and it makes the finest of curtains—mill ends of regular 25c white Voile on sale, per yard.....101.2 40c striped border voile—15c Finest 'quality, closely woven ecru color Voile 'with, milk-like striped borders; easily made up in- to curtains good enough for any room in the house—regular 40c Volie, per yard.....15c Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Many fishermen are on the river. All report good luck but no fish. What do they mean? Rev. W. S. Blake, pastor of the First Baptist church preached a fine sermon at B. B. Cnapel, C. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. D. G., Green, of Newton, Kansas, spent the week end in the city visiting his old time friend, Mr. Benj. Brown. Mrs. Turner Avery gave birth to a ten pound boy Wednesday, March 17th. All parties are doing well. Little George Downey, who underwent an operation some four weeks ago is getting along nicely, Miss Letha Baley is some candy maker. She can make candy that will melt in your mouth. Services at the First Baptist church Sunday were good and two members were added to the church. A 12-pound boy came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Locket Thursday evening. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. A. B. Brown met with a very painful accident last week. She burned her hand from which she has suffered severely. Rev. Blake has returned after a two weeks stay in Langston, where he assisted Rev. R. A. Hampton in a revival. Prof. J. R. Hogan, of Langston, was a Guthrie visitor last week. Rev. J. W. Buchanan, one of the old timers, has been in the city for several days visiting relatives. He also made a business trip to Muskogee last week, and in a few days will depart for Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Sam Pearson, of Oklahoma City, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city with relatives. He departed Sunday night for home where he is employed at the Lee-Huckens hotel. Rev. Walton Brown preached his last sermon Sunday before departing for the annual conference. The people of this city want him to come back. Miss Eva Franklin and sister left for Texas last week. VINITA, OKLAHOMA, The patrons of the school turned out Friday to help the pupils beautify the school grounds. We are glad to see the patrons and pupils take such an active part. Mrs. T. J. Finley has been confined to her bed for the past week, but is convalescent. The K. of P. Lodge held their thanksgiving exercises and sermon at the Methodist church Sunday. 45c curtain nets----15c Just five bolts, so come early, if you would share in this rare bargain. Sash rods regular 10c ones 6 1/4 c Brass has advanced in price, so you hear; but we haven't felt it yet. Here are good weight, full length brass Extension Rods with white corrugated ends—regular 10c ones on sale..... Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Rev. Fagan delivered a very commendable sermon on "Pythianism." The attendance was quite large, but the inclement weather prevented many from attending. Miss Josephine Lynch is preparing to visit Chanute, Easter. The Methodist Missionaries met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Oscar Moore. A number were present and had a spiritual good time. Rev. Greene was planting garden and was unable to be present to eat his usual amount. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Venters left Monday for a two weeks' visit in Houston, returning by way of Navasota for a visit with his mother and other relatives. W. M. Williamson, of Iola, Kansas, was in the city, Tuesday. Rev. Holmes, of Cannon City, gave a moving picture show at the Methodist church Monday and Tuesday nights. J. D. Davis closed a successful term of school Friday at Welch. The patrons are well pleased with their teacher and have chosen him for the ensuing term. Mrs. James Hawkins closed her school at Blue Jacket, Friday. Her work is much appreciated by the patrons. H. F. Watson made a business trip to Chelsea, Tuesday Ktv. C. J. Jennings left Saturday for Bartlesville, where he will preach the thanksgiving sermon of the Knights of Pythia. Mrs. Georgia Douglass, of Coffeyville, came down Monday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. R. Rider. Mrs. A. Rider was accompanied by Mrs. Georgia Douglass, Tuesday to Lightening for a visit with relatives, the John Madden family. Miss Marlin, of Chelsea, was the guest of Miss Severa Bean, Sunday. Millie Starr, of Hayden, was in the city, Tuesday. Mias Blanche Burnett was called to Galena, Kansas, Sunday, owing to the death of her brother. LINCOLN, NEDRASKA. The following men were recently elected trustees of the A. M. E. church; William Nelson, John Collins, R. W. Walker, G. Stanley, H. M. Williams, P. Moore, George Miller. The men of the A. M. E. church are preparing to hold a rally the first Sunday in May. 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All are 30 inches wide—a special lot of regular 35c Curtain Materials on sale, per yard.....19c 50c-75c Marquisettes---25c Full bolts of finest quality mercerized marquisettes with imitation hemstitched and drawn work borders; white, cream and acer; and for less than half price—regular 50c and 75c-a-yard marquisettes 25c Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Mrs. I. B. Smith was called to York, South Carolina, on account of the serious illness of her mother. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. McGaw, of Beatrice. Mr. David Brown, an old resident of Lincoln, died Wednesday and was buried Sunday. He was a member of the Knights of Taber, of Omaha. His funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, Sunday, Rev. O. J. Burkhardt officiating. Mrs. George Randall, of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Colley. We are pleased to report Rev. B. Hillman, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist church much improved. We hope he will continue to improve. We are sorry to report Mr. Ben Corneal on the sick list. Rev. J. S. Payne, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached two able sermons Sunday. Mr. R. H. Young and Mr. D. G. Moore, united with the church. MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS. Mrs. M. Carter departed Sunday morning at 3:15 for Wichita, where she will visit Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hollie and from there she will go to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Coleman at Fredonia, and also her aunt, Mrs. H. C. Richardson at Oawego and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Garner and other friends at Coffeyville and will probably be gone three or four weeks for the betterment of her health. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Bellwired Cleans and Bleaches the Completion Makes Dark, Browse or Sallow Skin White Good for Pimples and Rough Skin Get the Original and Genuine Made Only by JACOBS' PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. AGENTS WANTED. Write For, Terms. The Topeka Plaindealer ESTABLISHED IN 1898. SICK CHILES . . . Editor and Owner WHO. BAUGHMAN . . . Travelling Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year . . . $1.50 Six Months . . . $1.80 Three months . . . $2.00 ADVERTISING RATES, PER MONTH, $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindealer, 1159 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 Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in its column, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheer- fully be made. Unsigned communications accept from our regular corre- spondents, will not be published. The program rendered by Sumner night school was very good. Principal J. M. Marquess introduced the newly elected principal, Prof. J. Hodge, who had charge of the program and handled it with pride and credit to himself and Sumner High school. The exhibits were fine in all departments, among them being a table made by Mr. L. Simpson, 2034 Water street, and his first work in manual training. Miss Ruth Bradley is visiting her aunt in St. Louis, Mo. The banquet at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night was largely attended and a financial success. Mrs. Gertrude William, 1212 Nebraska avenue, elaborately entertained the Adephia Art club at her home, Wednesday. Mrs. Dilbert is president. Miss Eva P. Washington, our enterprising correspondent and agent for the two Kansas Citys, has recovered from her recent illness. Miss Washington is also engaged in the hairdressing business and resides 849 Freeman avenue, where she will be pleased to see her friends and patrons. The Rural Art club met at the home of the president, Miss Anna J. French and clocted the following officers: President, Miss Anna J. French; vice-president, Miss R. Smith; secretary, Mrs. Katie Smith; chaplain, Miss M. II. French. A dainty luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Henderson. Mr. Robert Booker, who until a few months ago resided at 210 Lafayette, died March 28th at Colorado Springs, Colo., where he went to regain health. His remains were sent to his former home in Emporia and laid to rest Sunday, April 2d. Mr. Booker was an employee of the Santa Fe. The Porters' Protective Association paid respects by attending in a body. Among them were: Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, Geo. Brown, William Bell, D. Green, of Newton; Mr. and Mrs. R. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown, R. A. Hildrige, S. Guest, son and daughter, John Edward, H. Hill, R. Moffitt, Kansas City, Kas.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Abernathy, F. Clark, J. Tollett, Chas. Mott and A. Weston, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Ashley, whose husband works at the Emporia station prepared dinner for all the porters and families. Rev. Morrow officiated, assisted by Rev. Jacobs, of Kansas City. Mr. Booker was 25 years of age and leaves a wife, infant son, mother, brother, two sisters and many good, warm friends to mourn his demise. Mrs. Frazier, wife of Rev. Frazier, pastor of Chelsea Park church, addressed the Metropolitan Missionary circle Thursday. Mrs. M. C. Matthews and two others served dainty refreshments. Rev. Griffin, of DesMoines, Iowa, was a pleasant visitor to Rev. D. A. Holmes. Mrs. B. Carroll and Mrs. M. C. Matthews attended the funeral of Mrs. Masson at the white Presbyterian church, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Geyden was out at church Thursday. Miss Laura Harlan solicited a good sum for the apron bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fine, of Pleasanton, visited their sister, Miss Matteu Mae Laurence, and their son, Mr. Noble Fine, Sunday. The Eighth Street Baptist church gave a large, successful leap year party Thursday night. LOUISIANA, MISSOURI. Miss Louise South, of Frankfort, passed through the city en route to Elsberry. Rev. J. V. Weaver passed through the city last week en route to Eolia. Rev. John Guyton, pastor of the M. E. church, of Virkville, was in the city, the guest of Rev. L. R. Grant. While here he made a short talk on the essentials to get a good preacher and a no good one. The senior class entertainment was a financial success. They wish to thank all co-operators. We are glad to note that the school board has found an able young "progressive" man in the person of Prof. H. M. Cockfield to direct the future race in these parts. The entertainment given by the S. M. T. was quite a success. Miss Darlie Pearl was the manager. We are indeed sorry to note the sudden death of Mr. Robert Lee, of Clarksville, who was seemingly well and hearty on Thursday, but took with a severe chill and died on Friday. Mr. Jasper Lyons, after having had an amputation of one leg, and half of the other foot for gangrene is on the verge of compellment to have the other leg amputated. We are indeed sorry for this gentleman and pray when he shall have given up the ghost, God will take possession of his soul. Mrs. Hearly, of Clarksville, has returned from Quincy, where she had an operation performed. Mrs. Daisy Hughes, of Clarksville, has gone to St. Louis, where she will undergo an operation. There will be an entertainment given for the benefit of Geo. R. Smith College and Western College. Lets give our support to education. Miss Bessie Anderson, an ex-student of Geo. R. Smith and Miss Beulah Scott, who are both members of the faculty of Lincoln High school are the managers. Rev. W. M. Daniels preached probably his last sermon here. His subject, "Christ Dying to Conquer," was ably handled. The Reverend KINKY HAIR Alanta, Ga. Raleigh to New, Ga. Gainesville. By means of above you which your fine EXELENTO QUININE ↑ POMADE has done for my hair. Before I good my hair, I had short and curvy and now it is all knotless long, and no puffs and fluffs I can do it up peace my hair. JANI RAIN. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can it up to suit you. If ExelentO doesn't do as we claim, we will give your money back. 25s by mail or receipt of stamp or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write Dw Partikowski. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Athens, Ga. Boas, French Plumes, Feathers Made Fur Hats... PANAMAS, LEGHORNS, HEMPS..... MILANS..... AN EARLY INQUIRY W The Woillard Hat a 1021 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Home Phone Main 6681. Gordon Cash Boas, French Plumes, Pom Pons and Fancy Feathers Made From Old Plumes. The Woillard Hat and Feather Shop. 1021 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Write for information. Home Phone Main 6681. Bell Phone Main 312. Gordon Cash Grocery S. F. GORDON, Proprietor —A COMPLETE LINE OF— Staple and Fancy Groceries, Country Hay Feed, Etc., at Right Price PHONE 906—FREE DELIVERY 12 AVE., A. LA Staple and Fancy Groceries, Country Produce Hay Feed, Etc., at Right Prices PHONE 906-FREE DELIVERY 12 AVE., A. LAWTON, OKLA. Mention to the Grocer That Hereafter You Want "I = H" The Flour C Comes from better w "Cooks up" better. certainly is better from The "Red Rooster" The Ismert-Hine Comes from better wheat. Milled better. "Cooks up" better. Taste better. And certainly is better from every standpoint. The "Red Rooster" brand. The Ismert-HinckeMilling Co. Kansas City, U. S. A. Relieves OATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges is 24 HOURS Black supreme house like lemon C7.0 Borders of countyfields. Built by AH Grainger and his good wife will soon leave for Omaha, Nebr. He has sent his resignation to Green Chapel, Baptist church and also the Knob Baptist church. They received with much regret. Because of his personality and strong sermons, we regret very much to see him go, but if he will go, we pray for his continued success. Miss Bessie Vandle, of Chicago, is here the guest of her father, Mr. W. M. Johnson. Rev. A. M. Todd was given a banquet Thursday night, and by one of the speakers his good enumerated as having doubled the membership, married and baptized quite a few, remodeled both church and parsonage, and further said if they could get him back, they would be more than thankful. Miss Cora Duncan assisted by Dr. Moore, raised $36 in the mock convention and got second prize. We thank our co-operators. If you wish to subscribe for The Plaindealer, see Dr. I. E. Moore as early as possible. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. S. T. Pettigrew, Friday evening. The Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe, held their thirty-first anniversary Sunday at the Baptist church. The sermon was preached by Rev. S. J. Moore. Our Sunday school is still progressing. Mr. W. B. Lee is erecting a four room bungalow. Mr. and Mrs. Lonzie Jackson are moving to Saint Joseph to make their future home. "Don't get discouraged when you hear what people say about you; don't get the blues and drop a tear because they chance to doubt you." Miss Ethel Mae Oliver is still indisposed. Correspondents will please write the name of the city from which they are sending items at the top of the first page of their copy. Rev. Oakes preached at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. James Kitchen have moved to their new home east of Wabash station. "Uncle" Iverson Marshall is very low at this writing. Mr. John Denny is indeed doing good work with his restaurant. Pom Pons and Fancy from Old Plumes. Cleaned and ....Re-Blocked. WILL BE APPRECIATED. and Feather Shop. Mo. Write for information. Bell Phone Main 312. Grocery 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. --- Miss Shirley B. White has returned from Allensville, where she closed a successful term of school. Rev. S. J. Moore preached two able sermons Sunday. Miss Ruth White, of Moberly, was organist at the Baptist church Sunday in the absence of Mrs. Mayme Moore. Mrs. Ellen McGruder is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Charles Denny and daughter, Miss Ethel and Mrs. Mary L. Boggie, were shopping in Moberly, Saturday. Miss Madrew Robertson, of Iowa, was here at the bed-side of her mother. Mr. S. W. Banks died March 9th at the age of 77 years 8 months and 9 days. He moved from Pickleton, Ohio, to Neosho Falls in 1871, and was married to Mrs. Amelia Wright in 1873. Born to this union were four children, all of whom have preceded him. He settled in Iola in 1893 and in 1894 he moved to his farm west of the river. He was sick for three years, eight months and nine days, and for five months was confined to his bed. He is survived by his wife, a niece, Mrs. Edna Newman, of Topeka. Mrs. Kate Curtis and daughter, Miss Thelma Martin, of Fort Scott, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields for a few days. A crowd of young people went to the timber and held a "wenny roast" in honor of Miss Thelma. They numbered about twenty-five and had a delightful time. The Missionary society met with Mrs. W. W. Fields, Wednesday. The general routine of business was discussed, after which a dainty two-course luncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Kellogg. On Monday evening Rev. Watson and family were given a donation by the members of the A. M. E. church. They were greatly surprised, and said they could come again. The Stewardess Board met Thursday night at the home of Miss Lulu Beaty. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Watson, and after the regular business had been transacted, they sewed on the quilt until time for a dainty three-course luncheon which was served in style by the hostess. STERLING. KAN. Mr. Claud White went home to attend his sister's wedding, which occurred on April 5 at Bayneville, Kan. Mrs. Rev. O. H. White was hostess to the Booker Washington Art club on the 6th. It was a great evening of pleasure long to be remembered. The meeting was opened in the usual way, with song and prayer, and each member responded to roll call with Bible quotations. The vice president Mrs. Polly Bland, was in the chair. After business a short but inspiring program was rendered, Mrs. White giving short remarks; subject, "Christianity," which did everyone good. A lovely reading was given by Miss Letha Stewart, entitled, "What Is, Is Best," and each word fell right in place. The paper read by the president, Mrs. Lummie Adams, on "What the Church Expects of Its Young People," followed by discussion, was well carried out. Since Mrs. W. M. Tyler is to depart from our midst, the club in appreciation of past favors rendered presented her with two beautiful hand-painted dinner plates, having her initial "T" in old English type. A dainty two course luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Bland. Miss Mattie White will be hostess on the 13th. Mr. Al Bland is now in his new cafe. We hope him much success. Mrs. Beasley, mother of Mrs. W. M. Tyler, was a pleasant visitor at the club Thursday and addressed the crowd in a few well chosen words. Mrs. Sarah Stewart had as her guests at six o'clock dinner April 7 ladies of the Booker Washington club, as follows: Mrs. William Mrs. Bland, Mrs. White, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Bensley, Mrs. Adams, Miss I. Stewart, in honor of Mrs. Tyler's farewell, as she leave soon for Nebraska City, Neb. Covers were laid for ten and a bountiful twelve course dinner was highly enjoyed by all present. A very pleasant evening was spent and all departed wishing Mrs. Tyler a happy journey. Rev, Shephard preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Rosa Brown, who has been indisposed for a few days, is able to be out again. Mr. Wm. Shannon of Bonner Springs, Kan., spent Sunday afternoon with Leonard Bennett. Rev. Todd of Bonner Springs preached at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Sunday afternoon. A B X OF "PORO" ...Is What Patrons Who... Want Best Quality Call For. "PORO" COLLEGE CO. 3100 Pine St., Dept. V Saint Louis, Missouri. Bell Phone West 823 REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. Real Estate Ex V. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for Colored people—Pay $50 down and $8 to $10 per month for three or and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., A 200 Propositions to Select from—"It's Cheap Than it is to Rent." the best houses for Colored people—Pay down and $8 to $10 per month for three or I'll give you a house. RMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., A propositions to Select from—"It's Cheap to Rent." We solicit the best houses for Colored people—Pay us $25 to $50 down and $8 to $10 per month for three or four years, and we'll give you a house. GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., AND IOWA 200 Propositions to Select from—"It's Cheaper to Buy Than it is to Rent." The East India Hair Grower [Portrait of a young woman with long hair, wearing a white dress with a plush collar.] S. D. LYONS, Genera Price Sent by Mall 50 Cents—10 Centa E 114 East Second Street. S. D. LYONS, General Agent Agent by Mall 50 Cents—10 Cents Extra for Posts and Street. Oklahoma City Price Sent by Mail 50 Cents—10 Cents Extra for Postage 314 East Second Street. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 100 This New 6 room strictly modern house, combination furnace and cemented basement at 404 Steptoe avenue, Kansas City, Mo., in a high class colored settlement, street improvements all in and paid for, price $2750.00, $200 down, $20 monthly. OTHER SPECIAL BARGAINS—2629 Euclid, 5 room partly modern brick bungalow, lot 30x130, price $,2000, $300 down, $15 month now rented for $17.50. 2313 Woodland 8 room modern brick, price $2,500, $200 down, $18 month no interest. 2938 Adams, 6 room house 1 acre ground, price $1,160, $100 down, $10 per month. Truck Farm in the suburbs of Kansas City 1-2 mile from car line 4 acres, 3 room house, good outbuildings, plenty of fruit, price $900—$300 down, $50 every six months. Afro-American Invest. and Employment Co. 911 McGee, Kansas City Mo., Main 7555 Home Main 751 Ball people—Pay us $25 to or 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. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Agent extra for Postage Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Happenings Mr. Vernon Abbott spent last Sunday visiting relatives at Alma, Kan. ```markdown ``` Bev. W. W. Ewing of the Third Baptist church was a recent visitor at Kansas City. Mrs. Ella Howard, 721 E. Tenth street, who has been quite ill, is able to be up again. Mrs. Cleveland Penn of Kansas City, who has been visiting relatives here, left today for her home. --- Mr. Joe Phelps, formerly of Topeka, is in the city this week. He now resides at Des Moines, Iowa. "The Bachelors' Congress" at the Third Baptist church next Friday night. A grand treat. Admission, 10c and 15c. --- Mrs. G. W. Burns, 1733 Western avenue, was hostess to a dinner Sunday complimentary to Mrs. Mayme Bullock of Arkansas. --- We have an application from a young lady who is a first-class stenographer and one who is a fine office clerk. Address The Plaindealer (Advt.).. --- See LeRoy, Davis & Hendrickson, the shoe men, at 840 N. Kansas avenue, for your next pair of shoes. They are the only colored shoe men in the West. Fifty Colored Women wanted to sew in a clothing manufacturing establishment, 121 W. Sixth street, Kansas City, Mo. Apply to W. H. PAYNE. (Advt.) ```markdown ``` We are thankful to Mrs. S. F. Malone for an order of printing bills and tickets for the presentation of "The Bachelors' Congress," a two act drama, at the Third Baptist church Friday night, April 21. --- SWEET POTATO PLANTS—Yellow Jersey, $1 per thousand. All other kinds $1.25 per thousand. Tomato plants $2.50 per thousand and 50c per hundred. Give railroad.—D. CHILES, B. F. D. 27, Topeka, Kansas; 'phone 3751 K—2. --- This office is under obligations to Mrs. Edythe Motin Smith for an order of printing tickets for a "Tom Thumb Wedding" and children's entertainment for the Junior Stewardess Board of St. John A. M. E. church, April 26. ```markdown ``` The City B. Y. P. U. held an interesting session last Sunday at the Third Baptist church. The topic for discussion was "Amusements for Christians," which was opened by Mrs. W. W. Ewing and Miss Nelle Ellis in pwers replete with excellent thought. ```markdown ``` Mr. P. W. Mack, who spent a week in Wichita, Hutchinson and Newton, has returned and reports a very pleasant time. He met some of our old friends—Lawyer Helm, Dr. Miller and Jimmy Brown, who is connected with a drug store in Wichita. ```markdown ``` "Excuse Me," Pathe Gold Rooster play, will be shown at the Apex two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 and 19. A Pullman joy ride in five sections, with George F. Marion as the jovial and comical porter in a continuous dispensation of fun and laugh-provoking incidents. ```markdown ``` As a result of the inspection by the city health officers of the restaurants, groceries and other places of business, Mr. H. O. Abbott, proprietor of the Abbott Cafe, received a blue card, which stands for cleanliness and is the highest mark. Mr. Abbott was the only colored business man to receive a blue card. 庐 Mr. G. W. Hamilton has leased the building at 309 Kansas avenue, where he has opened up an undertaking parlor. The place has been thoroughly overhauled and put in modern condition. Owing to lack of time and space we are forced to defer further details until next week. His office phone is 574 and residence 574 R-2. ```markdown ``` Master Porter Card, a bright, manly lad of sixteen years, who had been placed in the Orphans Home at Atchleon, has been given a home with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles. Several weeks ago when Editor Chiles visited the institution, he became impressed with the lad and later decided to give him a home and an opportunity, to secure an education and learn a good trade. IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Mollie Pace, 716 Filmore, prominent in lodge and church circles, is author of the following beautiful and appropriate lines which are dedicated to the memory of the late Franklin Glass, of Eskridge, who was a member of Mrs. Pace's number of the O. E. S.: Our loved one's soul has crossed the river, Gone where storms are heard no more. There to meet the Great Redeemer, Saints and friends who've gone before. Though the waves were dark and chilly, Death and blackness howling nigh, Yet he boldly walked the valley, Pressing upward to the sky. Now bright angels 'round me stand." One from us has been taken Whose place we ne'er can fill; One chair in our house is vacant, But, alas, it was God's will. Spring is here, and this season will be the scene of many gay functions among the colored people. Several lodges, church conferences, teachers' meetings, etc., will be among the many attractions of the season, any one of which gatherings will bring at least a thousand visitors, and our many friends in business are eager to assist in seeing that none depart dissatisfied, and we know of no firm in all Topeka which is better equipped or will take more pains in filling orders for our people than the old reliable Ziegler & Son, who conduct a creamery and manufacture the best to be obtained in the way of ice cream and icees. Their plant is clean, neat and modern in every respect and our lodges, churches, schools and private homes who used their wares last season will be pleased when they read in the Plaindealer that Ziegler & Son are still at the old stand ready to supply their wants with goods that are pure and healthful. We take pleasure in saying a kind word for Ziegler & Son, as their plant is within a stone's throw of this office, at Thirteenth and Kansas avenue, and we know whereof we speak. Personally, Ziegler & Son are all that one could desire of men. They are intelligent, kind to everyone, which has made them many good, warm personal friends among people of all races and creeds. They are public spirited, thrifty and enterprising, and always willing to spend a dollar where it will aid in stimulating the business activity of Topeka and also in making the people happy and comfortable. Remember to consult your friends, Ziegler & Son, for your next order of ice cream, icees, etc. Foot Specialist, the Man Who Makes You Smile "Smile and the world smiles with you; weep and you weep alone." I treat all diseases of the feet—no case too bad. I have had 14 years experience in Foot doctoring and my treatments are without pain—Corne, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Chilblains and Frosted Feet are some of the diseases of the Feet that I treat successfully. Foot diseases are many more than people have any idea about. I treat bad cases every day in your city so if you have any Foot trouble and dont know what to do in the case, call me. I will treat and give you relief in any case I take. Leave your call at Stansfield Drug store. Give name and number of residence also phone number. I make calls at all times, the same as other doctors. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our daughter, wife and sister, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. M. A. Newman, Mr. F. G. Cannon, Messrs. W. H. and A. A. Newman and Sister. REAL COLORED PEOPLES' HAIR NOW ON SALE! Have just received a lot of beautiful Braids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 1315 Van Buren Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd. The Jolly Twelve eCrochet club was royally entertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Julia Kelly, 1333 Jackson street. In our haste a short time ago, The Plaindealer forgot to mention the visit of our esteemed friend and fellow townman, Mr. Edward Greer, who spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife. Mr. Greer is now running out of Denver Colo. COOK WANTED-An experienced woman, one that can do all around restaurant cooking, pastry pies and meats. This is a good job for the right kind of person. Prefer a middle aged person. You can room at the restaurant. Only those meaning business need apply. Write me at 323 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kan-Adv. Mrs. Ellen Slaughter has returned from Chicago after visiting for six months with her son, George Slaughter, and daughters, Mrs. Sadie Spaulding and Mrs. Jane Thompson, and friends. Enroute she stopped in Kansas City and Lawrence and visited her children there. She reports a very pleasant visit, but says she is delighted to be at home among her old friends. Mrs. Robert Hayden of Hennessey, Okla., has returned to her home after spending two weeks in the city having improvements made on her property. She and Mrs. Spaulding were pleasant callers at this office one day this week. Mrs. Hayden is a prosperous widow and a cultured woman, and it would be well for some prospective unmarried gentleman to arise and take notice. Mr. Vincent Kaczynski, one of the proprietors of the Topeka Ice and Fuel Company, has returned from a trip to the West Indies. He was accompanied by his wife, and they also visited the Panama canal, and Jamaica, and say that at Jamaica the colored people are doing everything—running engines, in business as merchants and farmers; in fact, do all the business of the island. Jamaica is one of the British provinces, and we are glad to know that Mr. Kaczynski visited this island, and we wish that more white people would visit it. Mr. Kaczynski is a man with no prejudices and was glad to see the colored people engaged in these different lines of business. Mr. J. B. Menifee and son of Eskridge were in town in their big automobile, on business. Mr. Joe Page accompanied them. These men are among the most prosperous farmers of that county. Banquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nurish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. OUR OCCUPATION IS SELLING PURE DRUGS THERE ARE IN THESE UNITED STATES WHAT'S YOURS? 31,191 STEAM BOILER MAKERS 31,183 MALES 8 FEMALES 1931 WOMEN OF MUSCLE Just a Double Quartet of Them WHILE THEY MUST BE 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. --- --- ```markdown ``` --- THE LORD'S PRAYER a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS, A, C, McCLELLAND TODD, Furnished rooms with modern conveniences, 1316 Van Buren St. The Topeka Plaindoaler has the news that is of interest to our people throughout the United States. WEIR CITY, KAN. Weir seems to be looking up—new smelters and new shatters will be started within the next sixty days. Also they are surveying the new railroad from Oklahoma by way of Weir to Pittsburg, which will open up the east side of Weir, none of which has been touched in the coal bed. Mr. Tobe Carter, who has been sick so long, was taken to the hospital at Pittsburg by his sister, Mrs. Mattie Starr. Mr. George Jackson went to Independence as a delegate, he being the only colored man from this part of the state to attend the Republican convention. The Court of Calanthe initiated several new members recently. The closing of the day school will be May 22. Several of the colored boys went to work on the new school build- Cook to Serve eet and delicious; and hard muscles, ite and nurish theopeka by Packing Co. Rev. A. J. Rogers of Cherokee visited St. John recently. Mr. M. Lee received a telegram on the 16th announcing that his father, in Mississippi, was lying at the point of death. The same week he received a letter announcing the illness of his daughter in Kansas City. His wife left on the 18th for Kansas City to be with their daughter. The Knights of Pythias initiated three new members and reinstated one on the 19th. Spring has come and many of the people are planting gardens. Jackson's Little Dixie band, who accompanied the Knights of Pythias from here on 26th, have practiced three times a week—Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Their teacher is only with them Friday nights. The junior choir of St. John church, which disbanded some time ago, has been reorganized with Miss Ethel Ferguson as president and Mrs. Ethel Berry chorister, D. L. Bardes chaplain and Mrs. Luther Washington organist. Rev. Banks, who formerly lived at Cherokee, has moved to Weir. He pastors the A. M. E. church at Baxter Springs. Easter, You Will Want Ice Cream for Dinner and to Secure the Best Call Ziegler&Son 1301 Kansas Ave., Phone 187 HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mrs. Rosa B. Work of Winfield was quietly united in marriage to Mr. Isaac Butler. Mrs. Butler will be useful in the community as a member of the Methodist church and the Eastern Star. Mr. Butler is the proprietor of a grocery store, is substantially fixed and highly respected in the community. Both have the best wishes of all. The Forum was postponed Sunday afternoon on account of the rally. A sermon was preached by the Rev. J. E. Allen and the total amount received for the day was $95. The highest amount contributed was $22 by the trustee helpers and the next highest was by the sewing circle, $19.50. A prize is to be given to those raising the largest amount. The Civic League met Thursday evening and it has been proposed that a Negro town be founded in the western part of the state. The Santa Fe railroad will assist with the project and a number of others are interested. Miss Winnie Phillips and Mr. James Willis were quietly married, to the surprise of their many friends. Both are industrious young people and all wish them success. Mr. H. C. Ragland, a native of Honolulu, is spending a few days in the city while touring the United States. Mrs. G. W. Allison, who is employed in a tea room in Columbus, Ohio, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Carrie Burney, a teacher at Jetmore, Kan., has closed her school and will take a course in the State Normal at Emporia. Mr. Claude Gothard, who made a trip to Columbus and Kansas City, has returned home. Mr. G. Martin is spending two weeks in Lyons on business. The ladies of the Eastern Star, with the assistance of outside friends will render "The Old Maids' Club," a comic play, within four weeks, for which the assistance of the public in the way of attendance is solicited, and all who attend will be well entertained. Messrs. N. D. Milligan and A. D. Griffin were in the city and while here attended the Democratic convention. Mr. Clarence Williams has gone to his home at Shreveport, La. Mrs. Jerry Taylor is slightly indisposed. Mrs. M. Moss is suffering from a sprained ankle. SPECIAL ATTENTION! All obituaries under ten lines we charge for at the rate of 10 cents per line; all over ten lines, 5c per line. The same charge applies to weddings and all long articles pertaining to church or social affairs. Where it takes one column for an article we charge 5c per line. We do not publish any long articles about any one person or thing unless they are paid for, and our correspondents are hereby notified to send their news in short squares. Anyone that desires long space, the correspondents are instructed to collect from according to the above rule. Six or seven words to the line. Quinoleum Is Queen "Yes, I use Quinoleum, and like 20 fine." JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Ours are the finest made preparations for the Hair and Face. What we manufacture— HAIR PREPARATIONS. Quinoleum Hair Grower . . . 200 Quinoleum Hair Tonic . . . 200 Quinoleum Hair Shampoo . . . 200 FACE PREPARATIONS. 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One of the Best Places in the City to Do Your Marketing.— REMEMBER THE NUMBER. 416 EAST DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KANSAS. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the ROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military offices and many other important sight-seeing places. Car leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Car leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. "Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam" Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow- Gold Butter HAWATTHA, KANSAS. The rally at the Second Baptist church Sunday was a splendid success. The Sunshine club, Mrs. Amelia Moxey, captain, turned in $10; the Busy Bee, Mrs. Mayme Cobbs, captain, turned in $6.28. The Second Baptist Sunday school realized $5.50 above expenses at their entertainment. Rev. R. E. Harper, pastor of the A. M. E. church preached an excellent sermon at the Baptist church Sunday at 3:00 p. m. His subject was "Obedience is Better Than a Sacrifice." Services at the A. M. E. church were well attended. Rev. Smith will go to Wathena Thursday morning to attend the second quarterly meeting of the Northeastern District Baptist Association. Miss Mayme Greene went to Atchison Tuesday to spend the day with Miss May B. Barnett. She reports a delightful visit. Mr. John Gambel has purchased the property of Mrs. E. Clark on Iowa street. Mrs. R. E. Halper went to Leavenworth for a visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Runyon. Rev. M. J. Smith returned home Saturday morning from Wathena, where he went on church business. A splendid program and social furnished mentiment for an appreciative crowd at the A. M. E. church, Thursday evening. Mrs. Diley Suggs went to Troy to attend court. Sunday is communion day at the Second Baptist church. We hope every member will be present. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Draper, Sunday afternoon, a pair of twin boys Mother and babes are doing fine. Miss Frances Stanley is suffering from a sprained knee. Miss Anna Coker, nurse at t the State hospital, was called to Topeka on account of the sudden death of her cousin. Miss Hattle Walker and Macco Stanley, nurses at the State hospital spent Sunday and Monday down town. Mr. Lewis Smith and Mr. Klondike Belle, of Ottawa, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Sarah Sheffield entertained the ladies Sewing Circle club at her home Tuesday evening. A dainty two-course lunchcon was served. Mrs. Susan Linville, who had been very ill for the past month, is mending very slowly. The A. M. E. church has just closed their series of meetings. "Grandpa" Durden died at his home, March 18th and was buried Tuesday afternoon in the country. In a recent examination of nurses given in the State hospital, the three colored nurses passed with good grades. Miss Georgia Taylor made an average of 99 per cent; Miss Hattle Walker, 80 and Miss Anna Coker 85. Miss Martha Kemper left last week for the East. Miss Mace Stanley spent Thursday at home. It was her birthday. The Misses Francis and Blanche Stanley and Miss Clara Turner were at the show Thursday night. Miss Anna Coker and Miss Georgia Taylor, spent Sunday in Iola. BAXTER SPRINGS, KAN. The Mount Olive Baptist church is progressing nicely at this present time. Mrs. Luvenia Benton is on the sick list. The Household of Ruth will give an entertainment Saturday night. The choir is improving under the direction of Mr. F. E. Estes. The Baptizing will take place the third Sunday in May. Rev. J. W. Lavender has returned from his post in Granby, Mo. He reports a grand time. All of the news of the A. M. E. and other churches will be gladly sent to The Plaindealer if they will give it to the reporter. EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Austin and Mrs. Etta Hill shopped in Kansas City, Saturday. Mrs. Robert Woods, of Strong City, and Mrs. William Lewis, of Kansas City, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Groves this week. Mrs. William Grant, of Bonner Springs, spent Saturday night, and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennett. Mr. Edward McCowan and family have moved to Bonner Springs. Mrs. Nora Ford and Mr. Irvin Howard, of Bonner Springs visited Mrs. Rosa Brown, Wednesday of last week. Mr. William Shannon, of Bonner Springs, visited Miss O. H. Bennett, Sunday evening. ELWOOD, KANSAS. Rev. John Gorman and Mr. Emmett Bailey, spent Sunday in Troy, attending a rally at the A. M. E. church. Misses Hilery Crooms, Florence McFurland and Geneva Lannasters, of St. Joseph, Mo., were Elwood visitors, Sunday. Rev. Richardson, of Horton, will start revival meetings at the Baptist church, Monday night. Mrs. Ethel Kinneson, Miss Essie Davis and Mr. George Davis, Sr., spent Sunday in Horton attending the Baptist Association. Mrs. Wyatt Hughes spent Sunday in Saint Joseph, Mo., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Grider. Mr. J. H. Duncan and son, Louis, left Monday for Highland, where they expect to work this summer. Mr. Sidney Smith remains very poorly. Rev. E. J. Malone returned home from Highland Monday evening. Mr. Ambrose Walker has taken a back-set and is very much worse Miss Irene Malone is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mary Howard, of Muscotah, and Miss Florence Tipton, of Saint Joseph, Mo, were the guests of Mrs. John Gorman, Friday evening. Mrs. Lulu Welton, of Omaha, Nebr., spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Geo, Crittenden. Mr. and Mrs. II, Moldan and Misa Dessie Molden, of Saint Joseph, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. Lulu Brown, Sunday. Mrs. M. A. McCurry, visits the Sister's Hospital at Saint Joseph, Mo., daily, where her sister, Miss Minta Wilkinson is confined after a serious operation for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker, of Saint Joseph, Mo., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker. Mrs. Jerry Grider, of Saint Joseph, Mo., was an Elwood visitor, Sunday. STERLING, KANSAS. Miss Bessie Klowa, daughter of Mrs. Pearl Klowa, arrived a few days ago from Denver, Colo., where she had been attending a boarding school. Mrs. Anna Gulliford and daughter, Miss Grace, are occuping the house recently vacated by her son, Claude and wife, who now live in the country. Mr. Oscar Holmes, of Hutchinson, was a pleasant visitor here Sunday and worshiped with us Sunday night. We are pleased to welcome the return of Rev. N. H. Jeltz, pastor of the A. M. E. church. The Booker T. Washington Art club was loyally entertained by Miss Letha Stewart. It was a beautiful day and all were present except our historian. A lovely brief program was rendered and the reading by Mrs. Williams pleased all. After the reading of the paper by Mrs. P. Bland, entitled, "A Woman's Usefulness" was followed by a discussion, which was quite inspiring and did each of us good. The hostess served a dainty four-course luncheon assisted by Mrs. Bland, her sister. All departed saying Miss Letha well understands entertaining. Mrs. Beasley visited the club and spoke words of encouragement. Mrs. O. II. White will be hostess to the club on April 6th. Recently Mr. Ben Rawlins successfully engineered a surprise party in honor of his wife's birthday. A pleasant evening was spent by those present at the residence of Mrs. Mary Kerns. At a late hour a dainty two-course luncheon was served. Rev. W. Tyler, who had been pastoring the A. M. E. church in this city, left on the 4th to take charge of a church in Nebraska City. We wish him success. WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS. Jesse Foster, son of Mrs. Lulu Foster, departed from this life, Monday, April 3, 1916. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist church in Atoka, Okla. At the time of his death he was seventeen years of age. Funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas. Mrs. Emma Campbell is able to be out again. Mrs. Amos Stillman is poorly at this writing. Mrs. Louisa Marshall is doing nicely after being under the care of a physician for about a year. Mrs. Earl Graves entertained the ladies Embroidery club Friday. Several were in attendance and all departed declaring Mrs. Graves an ideal hostess. Mrs. Lillian Johnson has moved to the country for the summer. CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA. The C. M. E. church gave a rally Sunday and raised $100. Mrs. Rosy Bell is confiend to her bed on account of illness at her residence on South First street. Mrs. Rosie Harris and Rev. Walter Harris had a 25 or 30 pound boy born to them on April 4th, 1916. Mrs. Emanuel Reed has relatives here from Paris, Texas. Mrs. Hadley and Mrs. Jessie Clark, have gone to Council Bluffs, Ia., to spend the summer. Mr. Mitchell Mack and Mrs. Jessie Mack are preparing to spend a few weeks with his mother in Kingfisher after an early marriage. Rev. M; W. Johnson and family are preparing to leave the city for a while. Mrs. F. T. Johnson has moved to 1205 South Shepard street. The base team of Chickasha is now on foot and practicing daily Kingfisher, get yourself together for the 14th and 15th of April. Prof. D. M. Lewis is the manager. "Uncle" David Chiles, the "plant king," is advertising sweet potato cabbage and tomato plants for sale. Talk about enterprise, "Uncle" David has "all parts of it." The Plaindealer has the news. 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Cigars, ice cream and regular dinner every day from 11 till 2. Wm J. Lee, Proprietor. —Adv. CHARITY ROSE TABERNACLE. Coffeyville, Kan., April 5. Report of Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24: We had a real nice meeting today and we also elected officers for the ensuing year. Not much change was made, most of the old officers being re-elected, as follows: Dt. M. V. Fitz, H. P. Dt. Mary Warren, V. H. P. Dt. Violet Lloyd, C. R. K. Dt. Ada Gibbert, C. P. Dt. Elizabeth Binkley, I. S. Dt. Burnetta Webster, O. S. The Tent elected Dt. Queen Henry Queen Mother for the next term, succeeding Dt. Garner, who has been Queen Mother. ELWOOD, KAN. Mr. Ambrose Walker died Sunday night, March 31, at 9:30, after a long and severe illness. The funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, at 11 o'clock, at the A. M. E. church, Rev. E. C. Malone officiating. Mr. Walker had been a resident of Elwood for thirty years and will be greatly missed by his relatives and many friends. The out of town friends who came to pay their last respects to Mr. Walker were: Mrs. Cooper of Horton, Rev. Enyard of Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Nelle E. Howard of Troy, Mr. Martin King of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Molden, Mrs. Hynes, Mrs. Rucker, Rev. Herring and Rev. Brooks of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Frank Walker and Mrs. Sam Davis of Wathena. Mr. Sidney Smith, aged 88 years, died Wednesday, April 5, at 4:20 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, April 7, at 1 o'clock, at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Malone officiating. Mr. Smith had lived here for many years and was well loved by all who knew him. He was a true and earnest Christian, and during his illness of about eight weeks was always cheerful and told all who went to see him that he was ready and only waiting on the Lord, and his peaceful and smiling countenance in death proved how sweet it is to die in the Lord. BOLEY, OKLA. Mr. W. C. Lowe bought and paid for thirty-two copies of the Plainindenler and sent them out to advertise Boley. Prof. J. A. Henderson, principal of the public school at Purcell, Okla., with his wife and little son, paid Boley a visit last week. They left Saturday, the 8th, for Kansas City, Mo. Prof. Henderson is a product of Boley, where all good things spring from Mr. C. L. Scott of Chandler, Okla., visited Dr. Johnson at Boley last week. Come again, Brother Scott. Miss Sadie Moore of Hanna. Okla., passed through Boley last Saturday enroute home after a two weeks' visit at Paden and Hillba, Okla. Miss Amanda Suddeth of Hillba was in Boley shopping Saturday. Miss Mary Boyd of Okmulgee, Okla., returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. S. Boyd of Boley. Rev. W. W. Crawley of Russa was in Boley Saturday enroute to Wallace, Okla. Mr. R. Hendrickson, our poultry and egg merchant, says that his good customers are getting very accommodating—so much so that they are bringing him eggs ready boiled. J. I. Curren, Grand Master of the A. F. & A. M. of Oklahoma, was in Boley Saturday and Sunday on business with his orders. Mrs. W. H. Thompson of Okmulgee, Okla., was in Boley Sunday. Mrs. B. Banks of Hanna, Okla., Rev. J. A. Anderson, pastor of the Eureka Congregational church at Russ, has returned from an extended trip through Southwest Oklahoma, stopping at Hobart long enough to organize a church. Mrs. A. O. Welch, who met with a very serious railroad accident at Oklahoma City about two months H. I. MONROE, CANDIDATE FOR County Clerk. Was at one time Deputy County Clerk during the administration of Dr. Newman and M. Snattlinger. For many years a friend of this paper. HERE'S A SURPRISE FOR YOU! DOUBLE BOCK This is a Masterful Example of the Brewer's Art. 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Mr. Carter, who had a stroke of paralysis four weeks ago, is somewhat improved. Mrs. R. B. Dial, who is confined to her bed with flatulence, is convalescing. Mr. Bishop Caull, son of Mr. C. H. Caull, is home from school at Washington, D. C., on sick leave. The Rev. J. D. Gipson of the M. E. church has been transferred to Earlsboro and Lima, Okla., charges. We hope you success and Godspeed. Bro. Gipson. The Rev. Geo. Kirkpatrick, who succeeds the Rev. Gipson, will fill the pulpit of his new charge at the M. E. church Sunday, April 16. Miss E. G. Dixson will spend a few weeks at Okmulgee visiting friends and relatives. Miss Annie Culberson left Monday to visit at Okmulgee. Mr. Wm. Walker of Meridian, Okla., came to Boley Monday night in search of his wife and two children, whom he found at this place. We understand that Mrs. Walker is suffering from a deranged mind and while in one of her spells dressed herself and children and came to Boley. She was noticed on the streets Monday acting very queerly. Mr. Walker returned with them to their home Tuesday. All Boley and surrounding country were out Monday night to attend the get-together meeting of the Business Men's League. President T. L. Woods called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock, with song, and prayer by Rev. A. L. Moore, Mr. B. L. Jones was called on for an address, and your correspondent must say that Mr. Jones acquitted himself with a few well chosen remarks and with a clear statement of facts and figures of the financial affairs of the league that proved that all was on the square. Under the Democratic administration, of this state Boley has been robbed of her voting precincts, and this is one of the most important matters now before the league, and under the management President Woods we are in a fair way to regain said precincts. It will come high, but President Woods said that we must have them if it takes blood. Go ahead, President Woods—where you may lead we will follow, as all Boley and the country around is with you, as was demonstrated at your last meeting. However, do not forget to put God in front to lead you, then all will be well. The First Baptist church held its monthly meeting last Wednesday, at TAKES THE KINKS OUT PLOUGH'S Hair Dressing Does the Trick Every Time! So in other words other preparations are used to dress your hair be a round Hair Dressing to it half and scalp, to it your kinks, to it and makes your hair fluffy, dark, lustrous and easily comfort and brush through Hair Dress- ing itself, properly. --- which there was quite an amount of business transacted. Rev. L. P. Foster, acting as moderator, opened the meeting by reading the 102d Psalm. Rev. Mr. Wilson led in prayer and Sister J. P. Sutton sang "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord," with the spirit of love, as this church is without a pastor. The officers arrive at 2:30, with Brother W. C. Love in the lead. Seating themselves around the altar and after a few minutes of silent prayer the church selected Brother A. W. Ward as permanent chairman. The doors of the church were opened for membership and Mrs. A. McCormack, formerly of Muskogee, came forward, after which the church was searched and finding all present to be of our faith the meeting was opened for any business that might come before it. Brother W. C. Love, our financial secretary, made a few remarks and gave some splendid counsel that was welcomely received. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the business began. The principal business was the selection of a pastor, but no one was decided upon. Rev. E. L. Nails of Honey Grove, Texas, occupied the pulpit at the First Baptist church at 11 1. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 9, preaching to a large concourse of people at each service. Mrs. Jessie Owens entertained in boon of the Pleasant Hour club on Thursday afternoon, April 6th, with her sister, Miss Ruth Gear, as hostess. After an hour of needlework, the club discussed business and charity work. The club being notified by the charity committee of one poor old lady being in need, some money was voted out to help get her some provisions. Then came the delicious four course luncheon prepared by the hostess. The meeting closed, everyone expressing themselves as having had a good time. We must add a few more words in honor of our state president of the Federated Clubs, Mrs. J. C. Horton, who visited Boley for four days the past week, visiting several of the clubs in Boley and the nearby towns. During her visit she was entertained Wednesday at dinner by our charming president, Mrs. C. L. Armstrong. Covers were laid for six, as follows: Mrs. J. C. Horton, Mrs. Dr. Young, Mrs Lulu Simmons, Mrs. Annie Peters, Mrs. G. A. Gear and Mrs. J. A. King. All knowing the entertainer, Mrs. C. L. Armstrong, there is no need to add more. Mrs. M. C. Haynes entertained Mrs. J. C. Horton and Mrs. Dr. Young Wednesday evening at supper. From all reports our state president left Friday morning for her home all smiles. Mrs. M. C. Haynes, Reporter. WEIR CITY, KAN. Presiding Elder J. T. Smith held quarterly meeting here Sunday and Monday night, April 9, at Ward's chapel, A. M. E. church. Rev. Wm. Watkins held services Sunday, April 9, at Mineral, Kan. The seventh and eighth grades of Washington Central school gave an entertainment, Saturday night, April 8. Teachers' meeting was at the home of Miss Mabel Watkins, Tuesday night, April 11. Rev. G. W. Washington preached at St. John Baptist church Sunday, April 9. The Busy Workers club met Wednesday, April 5, at the home of Miss Henryetta Stewart. The general business was carried on, after which a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet April 12 at the home of Miss Mary Young. 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