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Topeka Plaindealer --- Eighteenth Year. No. 17 The Cost of Paper Incr Stringent Law No New Great African Methodist Be Emancipated from P and Loafing Bisc Stringent Laws and No New Bishops Great African Methodist Church Should Be Emancipated from Politics, Graft and Loafing Bishops. that the bishop never sees and hardly hears of; and another thing the bishops want to learn is not to take a donation every time one is offered to them. It is rumored we have bishops in the A. M. E. church who are taking money from the conferences and out of the pockets of ministers who are pioneer workers and have actually suffered to make the church a success in the early days, yet these bishops will accept appropriations of $100 to $150 from conferences and stick it in their pockets. They each receive a salary of $2,500 per year, and $1,800 would be enough, and the other $700 could go to help pay poor preachers. Actual traveling expenses should be paid the bishop and all surplus money should go into the treasury to help build up, and if there are any bishops now contemplating keeping up this policy of "hogging" the money they should be retired. The People Want Men Who Will Render a Dollar in Service for Every Dollar Paid in Salary----Dr. Peck and Dr. Ransom are Strong Men in the Race for Bishop. The general conference of the A. M. E. church, which convenes at Philadelphia this week to legislate and enact laws for the running of the church for the next four years, will be composed of over 900 delegates and there will be 905 candidates for office. These five will come from the rank and file of the visitors. We are sorry to say that after the Democrats took charge of the South in '76 the colored people who were engaged in politics and holding political jobs began to seek the ministerial fields and now all of the churches of the various denominations are filled with preachers and politicians. This is the reason that at the general conference of A. M. E. church held in Kansas City, Mo., in 1912 no laws were enacted that were worthy of consideration because there was so much noise and confusion that it would have taken a wireless telegraph operator to record the proceedings, therefore several things that were passed were declared null and void. Now, we advise this conference to take advantage of the mistakes of previous conferences and act in a quiet and deliberate manner, and be sure that whatever laws are passed will be in such shape that the delegates will be able to tell their constituents when they return home what the people may expect to be the law when the proceedings are published. We hope the day will soon come when the colored men will get back into politics in the South, because when that time does come there will be a dearth of ministers. We do not need any more bishops, but we need more work for the bishops we have to do. They are getting $2,500 and expenses and it would not hurt to have them work a little harder. This convention should practice economy recognizing that reform and retrenchment are very necessary at this time. There should be a combination of some of the general offices, as there are too many of them. All of the departments should have strong men at the head, men who can use economy and at the same time increase the membership of the church. As to the fifth episcopal district, we want a bishop who is in sympathy with the western idea and the western people. This district is in bad condition and there are several vacant churches from the fact that discord reigns among the ministers and members, because they do not like the present bishop nor his policy. If the church is to grow and succeed, another bishop had better be sent to this district—a man who is fully impressed and imbued with the idea that we want peace and harmony—a man full of Christianity and one who carries no animosity nor revenge for anyone, but will work earnestly for the uplift of all. What the general conference wants to impress upon the bishops is that we do not want any more czars. The bishops get their money from the people, and they should not be any greater than the people who pay them. There is a tendency on the part of the A. M. D. bishops to feel themselves great, when they should be in accord with the poor ministers and members on the work. They should be compelled to visit the different churches in the district and advise as to ways and means to assist the people and improve the work. There are hundreds of churches in the district Now, as to the responsibility of a bishop: that should weigh greater than anything else. If a bishop is so unfortunate as to allow his name to become connected with any immoral or financial scandal, he should be silenced or retired. The moment that happens he loses his usefulness as a bishop and his name is in the mouths of everybody, and it has a tendency to not only weaken him but the church and the work over which he presides. We have some bishops whose names have been connected with things of this kind, and the conference should appoint a committee to investigate this matter, and if proven, or even a strong suspicion is warranted, they should be silenced. The charges that Mr. Ira Bryant of the publishing house makes against one bishop are very damaging, and Mr. Bryant should be compelled to prefer charges against this bishop or resign. Mr. Bryant's duty is to specify in the charges the complaints that have been made against this bishop, and if there is even a strong suspicion that he has been derelict in his duty and caused hardships to some ministers in his jurisdiction, and received money that was not just right, the bishop should be suspended. Let this centennial conference herald to the world after their adjournment that their work has been as clean and spotless as the Lamb that was slain for the remission of sin. The general conference of the A. M. E. church will hold its centennial session in Philadelphia, beginning this week, and will be in session probably three or four weeks. The Fifth district delegates left Monday from Kansas City over the C. & A., New York Central via Niagara Falls, and arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday evening. Rev. F. Jesse Peck, of St. John A. M. E. church, who is a delegate from the California conference; Rev. J. L. Craw and Presiding Elder Wilson of California joined the delegation at Kansas City last Sunday and they took a special Pullman to the conference. Rev. Peck has been transferred from the California conference and is now pastor of St. John A. M. E. church of Topeka and is preparing to erect a church this year. He is also a candidate for bishop, but save if elected he will complete the church. Rev. J. L. Craw, pastor of the A. M. E church at Los Angeles, stopped over in Topeka and visited his mother-in-law, Mrs. F. L. Jeltz, and family. He is looking the picture of health, and says that in less than seven months he raised $2,794.15 and took in almost one hundred members. He says the church is in a flourishing condition, spiritually, numerically and financially. He will visit Parsons, Kan., on his return home and expects to reach Los Angeles about the first of June. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MAY 5, 1916 Dr. J. L. Ransom, one of leading physicians of Topeka, an upright Christian gentleman and a leader among the younger class of people of this city, is an alternate delegate to the convention. Mr. T. W. Ganaway of Pratt, Kan., one of the staunch ministers of the A. M. E. church, is a lay delegate. He is a representative colored man of the state and an honor to the church. Rev. C. A. Williams, who has just erected a fine church at Wichita, is a delegate. Rev. King, presiding elder of the Topeka district and a strong worker in the church, is a delegate; also, Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of Kansas City district. Rev. J. R. Rah- [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] REV. F. JESSE PECK. som, the old war horse of Kansas City, is leading the delegation. He will be a candidate for bishop. He is pastor of the largest church in Kansas City, Kan., which building he has just completed. He is the politician of Kansas as well as preacher, and is consulted by the Republican party as to what is best for the race. Part of the Missouri delegation joined the party at Kansas City—Rev. Williams and Rev. Thomas. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of the Omaha district, also joined the delegation and will be a visitor at the general conference. 17 M. B. DR. S. H. THOMPSON. Dr. S. H. Thompson, one of the leading physicians of Kansas City and the West, was elected as layman delegate to the general conference of the A. M. E. church, which convened in Philadelphia this week. He is Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas and jurisdiction, and the order has grown wonderfully under his administration. This is the only order in the state that pays $300 at the death of a member, and the money is paid in from ten to thirty days after the death is reported. Fred Bissel--B The crime committed in Topeka last week by a degenerate young white man, who outraged and murdered a little white girl nine years of age, in a vacant house in the heart of the residence district of Fred Bissel--Brute, Degenerate The crime committed in Topeka Topeka, and afterward set fire to last week by a degenerate young the house after tying the girl by white man, who outraged and murdered a little white girl nine years in the cellar and then went down of age, in a vacant house in the town and visited the pool hall, heart of the residence district of smoked a few cigarettes, returned to He is one of Kansas' and Missouri's pioneer preachers and is an upright Christian gentleman, who is a thorough representative of the race. Rev. Owens owns valuable property in Kansas City. He was a defender of the Union, having fought in the civil war for the preservation of this country. He is a man idolized and loved by everybody who knows him, and is a leader of the A. M. E. church. Rev. A. M. Ward and wife of Colorado Springs joined the delegation at Kansas City. Mrs. J. R. Ransom accompanied her husband to the general conference. She is the only woman from Kansas, so far as we know, who will be in attendance. Dr. Louis Ransom will represent the Plaindealer at the conference. The members of St. John A. M. L. church presented their pastor, Rev. F. Jesse Peck, with a large silver offering as a token of the love and respect they have for him and for the great work he has done for the church since his appointment here. He has raised over $3,000 in less than five months and paid off a mortgage of $1,000, bought a fine organ and increased the membership, and the members he so well pleased that they can not do too much for him. M. Dr. Thompson has charge of the Douglas hospital and other hospitals in Kansas City, and is a big hearted, public spirited gentleman with a host of friends. He owns and controls the Home Drug Co., on North Fifth street, Kansas City, Kan., and has a fine brick residence on North Eighth street. He also owns two fine automobiles and other property. He has a devoted wife and five children. In fact, "Doc" is a live wire and is always doing something for the upbuilding of his race. As a physician and surgeon he has no superior. rute, Degenerate Topeka, and afterward set fire to the house after tying the girl by both hands, gagged her and put her in the cellar and then went down town and visited the pool hall, smoked a few cigarettes, returned to Price $1.50 Per Year. the house and outraged her a second time when she was half dead, was a terrible affair. We would like for that class of white people in this country who have been proclaiming that the Negro is the lowest class of being to explain to us about this man of their race. Had this crime been committed by a colored man the sheriff would not have been able to slip him out of the county. A mob would not only have lynched and burned him, but would have gone into the homes of colored people and driven them out and set fire to their homes. We are at a loss to know why the majority of the better class of white people can not control the lower element of their race and get them to respect the rights of colored people, not only when they are charged with crime, but in their every-day life. The colored people are barred from clerking in stores and from holding many kinds of positions. It is a wonder that the young colored man does not commit more crimes than he does, or sell more whisky. The white man keeps him out of employment and after starving him out causes him to commit crimes for which he is punished and abused. Oh, what a shame on American Christianity and civilization. Young colored men who attend schools and receive an education are not allowed to even clerk in the stores or go into a shop to learn a trade or work on any job where there is respectable pay, or where they come in contact with white men. The white journals are daily parading to the country the shortcomings of this race, and at the least offense it is heralded over the country that some burly or insignificant Negro has committed some horrible crime. The good deeds of the race are never mentioned, but at the same time our race is to be centured for some of this from the fact that they would rather support a white paper or buy dry goods or groceries from people who have a dagger up their sleeves than to patronize their own people. Let this crime committed by this degenerate, Bissell, be a warning to the young white men who are going over the country outraging girls of their race and of other races. Men like Bissell and Houser and hundreds of others should be put in close confinement and "Palcherized." There are hundreds of young white girls who are being ruined in this country by worthless young white men and that same class of fellows is also attempting to outrage young colored girls, which was proven recently in the asylum scandal, and yet some white citizens are trying to shield this class of whites in the case where the girl is colored. If a colored man is even charged with looking at a white woman there are some white persons who want to lynch him. Surely the small minority of white people of this country who are true friends to the colored people will some day be in a position to control that majority of whites who are everlastingly decriing the Negro. Mr. F. E. Nipps, at present county commissioner of the Second, Third and Fourth wards of the city district, is a candidate for re-election, subject to the Republican primaries in August. Mr. Nipps is a man who is thoroughly qualified for the position as a business man for the reason that he has been in charge of the business for the Missouri Pacific for the city of Topeka for a number of years, and railroads do not do business on sympathy, but on principle. He is serving his first term and has made one of the best commissioners that Shawnee county has ever had, and the records will show that he has saved thousands of dollars for the county. On the North Side, on one transaction where the river was cutting into the public road and the county was dumping money and protecting the road for the county and the Union Pacific railroad. Through the efforts of Mr. Nipps that road was abandoned, and now the Union Pacific is spending thousands of dollars protecting its road and at the same time protecting the county road. There are hundreds of instances to be named where Mr. Nipps has saved the county money. He is a staunch Republican and a thorough business man and will be nominated and re-elected. --- Hon. Jesse Hess, one of the prominent citizens of Pratt, Kan., has announced himself as a candidate for Congress from the big Seventh district, subject to the Republican primaries in August. Mr. Hess came to Kansas several years ago and first settled on a farm in Pratt county. He is 40 years of age and is an Indianian by birth. He is full of life, vim and push, and wants to go to Congress to enact laws that will be of some interest, not only to the citizens of Kansas and the Seventh district, but to the entire country. Mr. Hess is an THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN HON, JESSE HESS, ardent supporter of prohibition and woman suffrage. He is a member of the Commercial Club of Pratt and has done much for the upbuilding of that community. He is a thorough business man, a thirty-second degree Mason, a strong Methodist and a pillar of the church. He is a staunch Republican, and is now engaged in the practice of law, which profession he has followed for the past ten years. Mr. Hess is a single man, and if elected to Congress it will probably be an opportunity for some fine young woman to win his affections and thereby place him at the head of a family. If he makes a campaign placing this in his platform there is no doubt that the women of the entire district will support him, and especially those looking for a husband. It is predicted that Mr. Hess will be very popular among the ladies. Mr. Walter Evans, representative of the Topeka Plaindeale, made a visit to Pratt last week and interviewed Mr. Hess on his candidacy for Congress. He also visited the citizens of Pratt and was favorably impressed by them. Mr. Evans will make several towns in the interest of the Plaindealer, EDITORIAL COMMENT. EDITORIAL COMMENT. The decision of Judge Dyer on the segregation ordinance of St. Louis is certainly one that all other judges, whether on the state bench or United States bench, should arise and take notice of. Here is a man that talks as the Saviour would when He was on earth. We thank God that we have some men in this country of the other race who are fair and impartial. This decision is just and plain and no one can misunderstand it. There is no use trying to hide the fact that right is bound to prevail, and as soon as that class of white people who are trying to live on race prejudice change their actions and treat all men alike as far as the law is concerned, the better off this country will be. --- We were at Newton last week and must say the colored people are doing nicely. There is a colored maid and a colored depot master at the depot. We attended the concert given at the C. M. E. church, of which Rev. Toomer is pastor, and must say that the ladies who gave the concert are among the leading ladies of the city and the concert was one of the best we have ever attended. We would publish a list of the names of those who participated, but have mislaid some. At some future time expect to make mention of them. Everybody enjoyed themselves. After the concert refreshments were served and considerable money was realized for the benefit of the church. --- Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe. WAGONER, OKLA. We called on Grand Master P. M. De Laney white at Wagoner and he informed us that the U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Oklahoma were in a prosperous condition. He has 236 organizations with 5000 members. There is $20,000 worth of property owed and there is more than $4000 surplus in the treasury. Since August a year ago 5G claims have been paid. This organization has a permit to do business and is in a flourishing condition. The Lantern is the official organ, published at Muskogee. The Grand Master is a broadminded man and a safe leader, and under his leadership the U. B. F. and S. M. T. have taken front rank as a secret organization. He is a Christian gentleman, and by putting strict business methods into the order he has been a success. Bro. De Laney informed us that Oklahoma was paying the National Grand Lodge tax, and that his members were willing to do their whole duty at any time called on. Dr. W. W. Hobson, a son of Meharry College, class 1909, is successfully practicing medicine at Wagoner and has won the respect and confidence of the people in his home town. Dr. Hobson formerly practiced medicine in Oklahoma City, and by knowing medicine and delivering the goods he is recognized as one of our foremost medical men. He is a prepared man, having finished at Roger William College. Such men lend strength to the race. He will read the Plaindaleer. Mrs. Fannie E. Earley, an excellent lady, who owns a good two-story place near the depot at Wagoner, Okla., is conducting a rooming house. Her rooms are neat and you are given service when you stop there. When in that city, go to see Mrs. Earley. Rev. J. C. Barnes, who for fourteen years has been feeding the race spiritual food and who at present is pastoring the St. John Baptist church at Coffeyville, Kan., is also conducting a grocery store at Wagoner. He has a nice stock and is assisted by Miss Gertrude Oliver and Mr. Pleas Alexander. The Rev. Barnes is one minister who mixes business and religion together and is a successful business man. Mr. C. J. Alexander, a property owner at Wagoner, is conducting a transfer business there. He meets all trains and is perfectly reliable. He is a race man—not the kind who spew hot air on you, but puts his money into deserving Negro enterprise. He will read the Plain-dealer. The Wagener, Okla., colored high school is ably taught by Prof. L. W. Presley, who is a graduate of Langston University and has been teaching seven months, but he has already demonstrated that he has the carmarks of an able educator. He has an enrollment of 173 and is ably assisted by Mrs. Bessie Parker and Miss Dora Hyder. These people go to make a strong faculty and are doing real school work. The school building is a modern brick, one story, four rooms, and cost close to $4000. Such schools are doing much to wipe out ignorance among our pele. One of the cafes at Wagoner is owned by Mr. A. Harris. He tries to please these who eat at his place. In connection with the restaurant he is carrying a few groceries. Mr. Harris promises to give the race "a run for their money" if they will call on him. Mr. W. P. Cunningham is the proprietor of Cunningham's rooming house at Wagoner. He has nine good rooms and he solicits the patronage of the public. This man is end of our business men who believe in doing things. The only colored blacksmith at Wagoner is Mr. J. R. Wheeler, who owns a shop in the principal part of the town. He has been beating iron for thirty-five years and what he doesn't know about the trade is not worth while. He is a former Texan, owning property at Paris, Texas. He is a race lover and likes to encourage Negro newspapers with some money. The serve visited Taft, but on account of the very disagreeable weather we decided to return at the closing of the D. B, and O. Institute, which our old friend, Prof. J. R. Johnson, is conducting in such an acceptable manner. We are mentioning just a few items about that place, but our write-up in the near future will be a hummer. Mr. A. Burnett, a young business man, is conducting the largest general merchandise store at Taft. He has a stock of everything to eat and wear, representing an investment of $15,000. Four clerks are employed. Since our last visit Mr. Burnett has added many new features and his store is a credit to the race and as good as you find anywhere. He also owns the mill and elevator at Taft, and is a heavy property owner at Muskogee, Mr. Burnett has been in bunnies twenty years and his methods have brought him success. The following persons are employed: Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. L. McCain, Mrs. A. Burnett. Such enterprises are the kind that solve the race problem. Mr. Thomas Henry is conducting a general merchandise store at Taft and he is only assisted by his daughter Mass Idalia, and his son, Mr Edward. This store carries a complete stock and in connection with it he operates a meat market. This store is literally packed with goods, as Mr. Honey has more than $1200 invested. Since our last visit this good man has lost his wife by death. Such stores are the ones that reflect credit on us. One of the solid business men at Taft is Mr. S. Dinwiddie, who is TAFT conducting an up-to-date $1500 grocery store in his own stone building, which has a brick front. His stock has been carefully selected, and he is assisted by his sons, Dave and Porter. Mr. Dinwiddie has been doing business for six years and enjoys a large trade. Aside from the store building he is in, he owns the other stone building adjoining his store, and seven other lots. Such men as Mr. Dinwiddie are true race lovers and encourage Negro newspapers with money and praises. The scribe visited this store and must pronounce it one of the best we have. A creditable hardware and millinery store at Taft is owned and operated by Messrs. Dinwidie and Rockwell, two stirring business men. This store keeps what the people want, and by selling as cheap as anyone else, the people are making the store a success. Mr. Joe Rockwell is the man in charge, and is putting business into what he is doing. He owns a good home and thirty acres of rich land. MUSKOGEE The Muskogee library, with headquarters in the Love building, is highly looked after by Miss Dolla Blinton. There are numerous, books, magazines, etc., for the use of the public, and this library is filling a long felt want. This library was organized under the auspices of the Frances W. Harper club, of which Mrs. Lois J. Purdue is president. The city of Muskogee donates $75 per month for the maintenance of the library. The good women of the race at Muskogee are entitled to plenty of praise for the excellent condition of the library. The Creek Grocery Co., at 304 S Second street, is one of old established colored stores in Oklahoma. It is able managed by Messrs. J. E. Johnson and P. B. Auslin. They are in their own brick building and carry a stock of everything along the grocery line. This store has kept its doors open for twenty-two years, and by treating the public square a nice trade is enjoyed. Free delivery to all parts of the city. These men are not only business men, but are active along all lines which mean the betterment of the race. The Creek Grocery Co. should be encouraged by every Negro in Muskegon. The Bruce & Walker law firm of Muskegon is enjoying a large practice and maintains modern offices, with plenty of books, etc. These men practice in all the courts of the country, and by being true apostles of Blackstone have built up one of the largest practices of any colored law firm in Oklahoma. Mr. Jesse J. Bruce is a Plaindealer friend; in fact, he is a friend to all deserving Negro enterprises. The Clemons Candy Co., wholesale dealers in candies, cigars, chewing gum, paper bags, baking powders, coffee, tea and general merchandise. Mr. S. W. Clemons, a genuine business man of our race, is at the head, and his place, which is a commendable one, is located at 313 S. Main street. Muskogee. The stock, which is a large one has been well selected, and this good man enjoys a large patronage. In connection with the wholesale business Mr. Clemons has opened a feed store. His wife is the efficient principal of the Coweta colored city school and is a lady of culture. The Clemons residence is a modern one and this is one of our representative families. Kelley's cafe, at 220 N. Second street, Muskegue, is one of the best conducted places owned by the race. It is owned and operated by that veteran restaurant man, Mr. L. A. Kelley, who has been in business thirty years and owns the magnificent two story stone building in which he is doing business. He carries a large line of supplies in which there are as many groceries as you will find in an ordinary colored grocery store. Mr. Kelley is an upright business man and is making good. The Human Hair Parlor, at 221 S. Second street, is owned and operated by Mrs. H. E. Henderson, an excellent lady of the race. She has fitted up a modern place, and aside from a complete line of hair and hair goods she has all kinds of toilet articles, etc. The most fashionable can be pleased at this parlor. The dressmaking department is conducted by that popular little widow, Mrs. Ora E. Saunders. This lady is one of our expert seamstresses and makes a specialty of making men's shirts. She has the distinction of being a designer of note. These good women are conducting a nice enterprise and should be encouraged. We called at the parsonage of the Bebee church C. M. F. church, of which that scholarly man, Rev. I. C. Nicholson, is pastor. The church is a magnificent brick structure worth $8000, with a parsonage. The membership of Bebee church is near 300, consisting of some of the best men and women in that town. Dr. Nicholson graduated from Wallem University and is a ripe scholar and a safe leader. Since he assumed control of Bebee a wonderful showing has been made. Fifty new members have been added and Rev. Nicholson will excell last year's report. The people love him because he is a Christian gentleman. In conversation with him he stated $2800 was raised the first year, and that more than one-half of his general fund had been collected and turned over to his presiding elder. This church held its annual fair at the old court house building, corner Second and Okmulgue streets, where a great time was had April 12-15. Such men as Rev. Nicholson are kind who build a race. One of the true race men who has made and is making history for [Image of a man with dark hair and a white shirt. The background is a solid black oval.] DR. F. E. ARLINGTON WILSON. A door who is bringing things about. The scribe dropped in on that scholarly man, Rev. E. Arlington, Wilson, Ph.B., D.D., one of the race's foremost men, a profound thinker and an eloquent speaker. He is pastor of the First Baptist church of Muskogee, a spacious brick, which is the largest and best colored church in Oklahoma. It has a membership of 1,000, and the church building and parsonage are worth $60,000. This man has modern quarters, and his study is literally packed with good books, etc. In fact Dr. Wilson's library is one of the best owned by the race. He has been pastoring nineteen years, sixteen years of which was spent as pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church of Kansas City, Kan. For ten years he served as president of the Kansas Baptist Convention and is responsible for the erection of the Old Folks' Home at Lawrence, Kan. Besides being an alma pastor of the First Baptist church he is serving as recording secretary of the Western Baptist Convention, educational secretary Oklahoma Baptist Convention, assistant secretary National Baptist Association, contributing editor National Baptist Sunday School Teacher, editor of Ministerial Voice, the official paper of the Oklahoma Negro Baptists. This man is also an author of note, among his works being "Burning Message," "Service," Not Honor, "Call to Duty," "Hither Ground," "The Dawn," "Our Faces to the Future," "The King's Business," "The Heavenly Vision," "Armagedon" and other books. By perusing these books one is soon convinced that he is a bright gem, indeed, Dr. Wilson is one of the race's best orators, and his services are sought by many along this line. He has made a record that few men of our race can boast, being the only colored man to graduate from the Kansas City University, Chelsea Park, as bachelor of philosophy. He launched the Kansas City Forum, now presided over by Prof. J. M. Marques, the newly appointed president of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUSKOGEE, OKLA. The above magnificent structure is the best colored church in Oklahoma, pastored by Dr. E. Arlington Wilson. XII. JUDAH. the race is Mr. J. M. Love, owner of the Love building, a magnificent two story brick with nineteen office rooms and two store rooms. This excellent property is located at 202 South Second street, Muskegon, and is easily worth $30,000. Mr. Love is a successful real estate dealer and the public has implicit confidence in him. His success is due largely to his method of according everyone a square deal. The Exceliser steam laundry, at 303 S. Main street, Muskogee, is a deserving Negro enterprise, conducted by Mr. John Williams, a business man worth while, it has all the modern machinery, and real laundry work is done. This laundry is doing much in the solution of the race problem by employing eleven men and women of the race, all receiving nice salaries. The affable proprietor informed us that he enjoyed a nice patronage, his customers coming from both races. Every colored person in Muskogee should encourage this deserving enterprise. Lingston University. At the age of 29 he received the degree of D. D. from the Ecstein Norton King's Springs, Ky., founded by Dr. William J. Simmons and presided over by Dr. C. H. Parish. Rev Wilson being the youngest man in the denomination to receive this honor. He electrified 4000 white and colored people at Convention Hall at the Booker Washington memorial exercises. This effort was praised by all. The choir in his church consists of forty-four members and is recognized as one of the best in Oklahoma. Before leaving Kansas City he laid and paid for the foundation of the new Metropolitan church, which is nearing completion. This gentleman is a recognized man of letters, and at the last National Grand Lodge of U. B. P. and S. M. T. he was national grand secretary, a position he is filling with distinction. He called at his headquarters on Second street, Muskegon, which are modern, and this gifted man is revolutionizing things in this office. This is one of the strongest solely Negro organizations in the world and no mistake was made in electing such an able man as secretary. His wife, a very cultured woman, is a graduate of Lincoln high school, Kansas City, and Armour Institute of Chicago. This gifted woman, who is an efficient musician, has a very large class, and to her we must give credit for a great deal of Dr. Wilson's success. A striking feature on the charters in his office, where white faces, emblems, etc., at one time appeared, we now have Negro faces, and Negro everything else, to which we must say amen. We enjoyed our visit to this man very much and found our old time friend, Dr. A. Barbour, with him, and who will conduct a fifteen-day meeting. Dr. Barbour is a strong man and gives the devil a lambasting on all occasions. He is one of the race's strongest preachers, and hews to the line, allowing the chips to fall where they may. ```markdown ``` One of good stores owned and conducted by the race is the one at 624 Emporia street, Muskogee, of which Mr. C. F. Johnson is the gentile proprietor. He carries a complete line of groceries, as well as country produce of every description. In connection with the store Mr. Johnson has an up-to-date meat market. This man is a thorough business man and an old time friend of Editor Chiles. His store is a creditable enterprise and we are glad he is succeeding. He is a race lover who is not afraid to do his turn at pushing the race. Red Bird, the colored town that has grown so rapidly in the last twelve years, is one of our good places, but the snow stopped us from working, and we will make a return engagement. This place is surrounded by fertile farm land and many oil wells are close to it, and there is no reason why the place should not become a great town. There are many opportunities for RED BIRD. the fellow who desires to do something. Four good churches, excellent schools, numerous good residences, etc. We will, as stated above, take this place up in another issue. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGowan are among the leaders at Red Bird. Mr. McGowan is an experienced teacher and farmer, and good at both. At present he is principal of the Marshall Grove school. Mrs. McGowan is the efficient postmistress at Red Bird. These good folks have a son and a daughter teaching. Prof. Clyde McGowan is now teaching school district No. 62, and that popular little lady, Miss Willie, is the assistant teacher in the Red Bird city school, where her work speaks for her. This is a family of doors. There are two daughters at Langston. One, Miss Priscilla, will graduate this year, and the other, Miss Rosa, will be presented with a diploma. In the McGowan family our race has folks who are history makers. Mr. S. B. Bradley is still conducting a general merchandise store in Red Bldb, carrying a nice stock of everything. He is assisted by is good wife. He is also a soda water manufacturer, and is one of the owners of a steam机. He and Mr. Lane own a threshing machine. Mr. Bradley is full of rush and is one who thinks the only way to solve the race problem is to get up and solve it. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley are readers of our paper. --- PORTER Mr. S. B. Barnes and his son are conducting a hospital for old shoes, etc., at Porter, Okla., and it is one of the best equipped places in the state. The elder Mr. Barnes has been following the trade six years, and he and his son are expert workmen. They buy and sell shoes and are doing nicely. There is another son who is instructor of the industrial department of the Wichita, Kan., colored city school. This is one of our representative families and a credit to our race. Mr. Barnes owns good property at Red Bird. --- BENTIESVILLE. On reaching Rentieville the serge visited the city school, of which Prof. Wm. A. Hill, the able educator, is principal. This school is a magnificent three story brick, worth $10,000, and has an enrollment of 200. There are five teachers employed, and we found a school with excellent department and in which genuine school work is being carried on. In fact, it is one of the best schools down here. The principal is an able man and has surrounded himself with able assistants, being assisted by his cultured wife, who is a recognized scholar; Mrs. J. J. Love, a teacher of experience; Miss Ethel Brinson, a very pleasing little woman, and Mrs. B. C. Franklin, who is also a good teacher. Mr. Hill is not only a school man, but a true leader, being identified with every move pertaining to the race's advancement. He is one of the officials of the Knights of Pythias of Oklahoma, filling with distinction the position of Grund Keeper of Records and Seal. This man owns a good home, and as an educator the race is blessed in having his services, as he is made out of the material from which true leaders come. Hon. B. C. Franklin, one of the race's brilliant attorneys, is still doing his part at history making at Rentlesville. He is serving as postmaster at that place and making a good one. We found a well stocked library, in fact law books of every description, and it must be given to this man that he is well versed along his chosen line. Lawyer Franklin is a well prepared man, being a scholar of note and a safe leader. He owns good property at Rentlesville and has been a strong factor in developing that place. He puts the race ahead of everything else and is willing to sacrifice for it. Give us more Franklins and we will be a better people. Aside from his Rentlesville property he owns a good residence at Ardmore, twenty acres of rich farm land and twenty acres of mineral land for which he has been offered a very large sum. There is a representative store at Rentiesville, that owned and conducted by Prof. F. P. Brinson, a teacher of years standing. He has a general merchandies store, consisting of a little of everything, and Mrs. Brinson is the real boss. These people own a good farm and near 100 lots at Rentiesville. Four of the girls are teachers, and the single daughter is a part of the faculty at Rentiesville, Mr. Brinson is a safe leader and has done more than his part in helping the race. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Iverson are wide-awake business people at Rentiesville, conducting a grocery store, restaurant and rooming house, and are doing nicely. They own a two story building and ten lots at Rentiesville, and by thrift and economy are among our best fixed people. They are race lovers, the kind who read Negro newspapers, and pay for them. Mr. H. L. Johnson, who owns his store building and other town property at Red Bird, is conducting a general merchandise store there, the stock representing an investment of $2500. For seven years Mr. Johnson has been in business and has gradually pushed his store until he has one of the best stores owned by the race anywhere. Mr. Johnson is a practical business man and believes in everyone getting a square deal, and he sells the best and as cheap as you can get it anywhere. His partner in business and all matters is his wife, and she is some business woman. The Shiloh Mercantile Company, of which Rev. T. J. Hale is manager, is still conducting a dry goods and grocery store at Red Bird and enjoying a nice trade. This store is a company store, the members of Shiloh Baptist church being the owners. They have set an example that the race throughout the world could afford to imitate. Thousands of dollars have been invested, and the store is operated in a stone building owned by the company. This worthy store is ably managed by Miss L. J. Graves, who is an excellent woman. Since our last visit a new feature has been added in the shape of a shirt factory, operated by the Home Mission sisters of Shiloh Baptist church. They make all kinds of shirts, and this feature of the store is worth more than a passing notice. The scribe called at the store and found a full stock. The pastor, Rev. T. J. Hale, is the kind of leader we need, and if every Negro minister would pattern after him and put business into his members and operate some kind of an enterprise we would soon be a strong race of people. The church has a membership of 250 and the building is worth $1000. To be sure, it is a progressive church, which is mixing business and religion for all it is worth. Rev. Hale is an able man and we are proud of him. Those people have also opened a canning factory and are putting up all kinds of vegetables, fruits, etc., thereby opening up avenues whereby the Negro boys and girls will find employment. --- CLAREMOEL. Dr. W. M. Lee, the colored physician at Claremore, the great health resort, is still maintaining modern offices and enjoying a good practice. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of West Tennessee, at Memphis. This man is a ripe scholar and a man well versed in medicine. Health seekers going to Claremore will find this man the proper one to see. Consultation free. Dr. Lee is one of our progressive men, and perfectly reliable. One of the best homes owned by the race at Claremore is the Martin residence, a lovely four-room bungalow costing $1500. Mr. J. Martin is an expert bith man and is employed at the Mendenhall bath house, one of the leading white places there. He has an interesting family consisting of a wife and two sweet children. These good people are readers of our paper and never fail to encourage us. SAND SPRINGS. In company with Mr. Thomas R. Gentry, a colored business man of Tulsa, your scribe visited Sand Springs, a place that has grown as if by magic, and which will, in the very near future, be known as "Page City," in honor of Mr. Chas. Page, one of the world's foremost philanthropists, who is spending a great deal of his time and money in helping humanity, believing that "when you help the poor you lendeth to the Lord." He was the founder of Sand Springs, and is responsible for the activity along commercial as well as other lines there, and is one of America's broad-gauged men, whose generosity knows no color, as he is a friend to all races. Forty colored men are employed by him alone, and he told us that he intended to build a bridge across the river there and let colored men have all the farm land they desired. "As soon as I can spare the time I will lay out an addition of 100 lots and let men of your race have them on their own terms," said Mr. Page during our visit. Scores of Negroes own homes there of his assistance. There are factories of many kinds, and that place is a bee-hive of activity, numerous men and women being employed. This man is one of the world's richest men, as well as one of the most generous, and his many deeds of helping the other fellow would fill a book. He has donated the Negro race a lovely park, and the site on which the nice colored brick school house stands was given to the race by this man. He is an approachable gentleman, and the poorest man can secure an audience with him as quickly as the richest; in fact, he is the poor man's friend. The American reading public is too well acquainted with Mr. Page's friendship for the poor for us to go into details, and our object is to let the world know he is the colored man's friend, too. Many colored people own homes there, and they have been assisted by him. He remarked to us: "I believe in giving every man a chance." The scribe enjoyed the trip to Sand Springs, and especially the visit to one of the world's greatest benefactors. There is a magnificent brick school house, and this school is taught by Prof. R. N. Holt, assisted by that excellent little woman, Mrs. Wm. Lane. This cultured woman is the wife of Prof. Lane, who teaches in the Tulsa city schools. They own a nice cottage and are firm believers in the future of Sand Springs. There are 100 children in the school there. Dr. J. J. Lowe, a graduate of the University of West Tennessee, is successfully practicing medicine and winning the people of Sand Springs. A colored man who is making good in the grocery business is Mr. Moses Flinory, who carries a neat stock and is enjoying a good patronage. Mr. S. Bremby is also a thrifty colored merchant, and in connection with his store conducts a ment market, restaurant and rooming house. We were told by Mr. Page that scores of colored men were employed in the glass factories and other factories, and in the near future your scribe will visit Sand Springs and make an active campaign for the Plaindealer. It is very seldom we say very much about a white man, but when one sees the great good he is doing for humanity-white and colored—one is inspired to write, because in Mr. Page the world has a man who finds true pleasure in helping his unfortunate brother. All praise him, and a leader among our people, referring to him, said: "He is a prince. No deserving person or cause is ever denied assistance by Mr. Page." We wish all white men were like him. We see a bright future for the colored man at Sand Springs. TULSA. Since our last report we have had many days of "winter weather," and it has been impossible to work the colored section of Tulsa. However, those we have met have "come across" for the Plaindealer and we have many friends in this progressive town. Politics have been the absorbing topic in this town. Our people registered in large numbers, and while a few stumbling blocks were put in their way, colored men were spurred on to manhood, and we are going to have our say. In this town we have talked much about the new president of Langston, and the folks say they are going to help Prof. Marquess' administration to be a success. Tulsa is a live place and the colored man is building homes, conducting business enterprises, and, in fact, his showing is something startling. There are a dozen automobiles owned by the nice, scores of brick buildings, excellent schools, good churches, many stores, strong professional men, and, all in all, the colored brother is "stepping some." There is more building activity here than you will find anywhere in Oklahoma. G. W. Wilson, Esq., is one of the colored lawyers at Tulsa, and informed us that he is doing nicely. He and his wife own a two-story thirteen-room house, and will read the Plaindealer. Mrs. Nannie Smith, 109½ North Greenwood street, is an expert hair dresser. She will read the Plaindealer hereafter. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Phillips are conducting Phillips' rooming house, at 115 North Greenwood street. It is an eighteen-room two-story brick, and modern. Besides owning this they own other valuable property. There are two colored policeman at Tulsa in the persons of Messrs. J. H. Smitherman and Bob Rodgers. These men are making efficient officers. Mr. Shakespeare Johnson, 324 E. Archer street, who has been blacksmithing for twenty years, is conducting a shop. He employs two other men of the race. Messia, Stradford & Son, attorneys, have modern offices in the Woods building at Tulsa. Aside from practicing law, they have money to loan and are extensive dealers in real estate. The firm is composed of J. B. and C. F. Stradford, father and son. Mr. Stradford owns a two-story sixteen-room brick flat and eleven other valuable houses at Tulsa. Messrs. N. E. Pyrte and P. L. Oliver, young men, are owners of the place at 21 N. Boston street, Tulsa, known as The Star Cleaners and Dyers. They clean, repair, press and take orders for clothes. They are doing nicely. Barber G. W. Tate is successfully conducting the Imperial barber shop at 22 N. Boston street, Tulsa, where real barber work can be had. He is assisted by Messrs. W. A. Bell and Ellis Prayston, expert artists. This is a four-chair place. The shoe doctor in this shop is Mr. James McCormack. At 22 1/4 N. Boston street, Tulsa, Mr. Ed Bellamy is conducting the Boston pool hall. He has two tables, and also carries a complete line of high grade cigars, tobacco, cig. Mrs. Ada B. Huff, an expert caterer, is operating a hotel at 206 East Archer street, Tulsa, and her home cooking is "it." She serves family style and every boarder gets "a run for his money." Mr. Huff conducts a confectionery, soft drink, cigar, tobacco and fruit stand in front of the hotel. Mr J. H. Smith, who says he figures it out that it is his duty to help Negro newspapers, owns the St. Paul billiard hall at 21 N. Cincinnati street, Tulsa. He has three tables and many patrons. The Tulsa write-up is not complete, and in the near future we will return and put the finishing touches on. We made it to Claremore, the great health resort, where numerous persons of both races are flocking for their health. This is some place when you are "all in, down and out." We always do well here, as the people believe in the Plaindealer. We secured the services of Rev. Holt, a Baptist divine, who will push our paper. BOLEY, OKLAHOMA. It is quite a sight to see Boley's street commissioner busy building so many new streets, grading and surfacing same, and he has a real imported landscape artist at work in Boley's new park. Beautiful flower beds of various designs, exquisite designs of emblems of different secret societies, with a fountain in the center, with wide commandoius walks running through the entire park—a beautiful scene. The park is on So, Main street, near the D, J. Turner drug store, and will be marked with this inscription in various colors of flowers—"BOLEY, OKLA." You ought to see your city marshall with his new uniform—a real police outfit. Rev. W. H. Davidson, presiding elder of the Muskogee district, of the C. M. M. E. church, spent a few days with his different churches in and about this city recently and reports a splendid time and that the financial condition is very low. Mrs. Bertha Pryor and little son of Eufaula, Okla., paid Mrs. Jesse Floyd a recent visit. Mr. Victor Thomas, of Aplarur, Ia., is visiting with his cousin Mr. Walter David. Miss Anna Amy of Tecumseh, Okla., is sojourning with her cousin, Prof. R. N. Pyrte. She paid our office a very pleasant visit last Friday. Mr. Ernest Shine and Mr. F. H. Golder of Kansas City, Mo., spent Easter in Boley with friends. Rev. G. W. Moore of Nashville, Tenn., general superintendent of the THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN Congregational church was on the streets of the city last Saturday on route to Russ. Prof. F. J. Jones of Tyler, Tex., entertained a large crowd at the A. M. E. church recently. Death. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Brooks were summoned to Okmulgee on account of the death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zuda Brooks. They have the sympathy of a host of dear friends in Boley. composed of the following business men of Boley: Wm. Hazel, foreman Dr. W. A. Paxton, Dr. I. W. Young, Dr. J. L. Scoot, Dr. L. H. Henry, Prof. N. E. Durant and O. H. Bradley, coroner. An instructive and pleasing Easter program was carried out at each of the Boley churches and greatly enjoyed by all hearers. The funeral of Mr. W. H. McGuirt was held at the First Baptist Assassinated.—Mr. W. H. McGuirt, one mile east of Boley, a very prosperous farmer, was waylaid on the night of April 20th, shot four times and died shortly afterward. Luther Jenkins, a neighbor, was arrested that night and placed in the county jail at Okemah, charged with the crime. The cotoner's jury was PROF. W. Principal of Okmulgee colored city Association and Leading Educator. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a mustache and a bow tie, set against a plain background. The image is oval-shaped with a black border.]] PROF. W. H. FORT. Principal of Ohmugee colored city school, President of State Teachers' Association and Leading Educator. Easter was fittingly observed by both churches. The program at the A. M. E. church was especially good. Prof. P. G. Porter is the newly elected superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school. Mr Timothy stughes of Blackburn, Mo. spent Easter with his uncle. Mr. Richard Lewis, and family of Pleasant View. Miss Minnie Bradford of Holliday and Miss. Ida Gooche of Kansas City spent Easter as guests of Miss Luda Crump. Misses J. Manlove, Albert and Claude Lewis spent Sunday evening in Kansas City. Mr. Porter and little daughter Louise of St. Louis, Mo., were the week-end guests of his brother, Prof. P. G. Porter, and wife. A very charming Easter party was given Friday evening, April 21, by Miss Lida Crump, at her home on South Cherry street. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and music, and a late hour an elaborate five-course supper was served. Miss Crump was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Crump, Misses Maude and Lucille Baker and Jessie Mac Pratt The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Jenkins, Mrs. Ida Gooche and Mr. Goldie Allen of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Elsie Lewis of Ottawa, Kan., and Miss Minnie Bradford of Paola, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. J Fanon, Mr. and Mrs. L. Caldwell spent Easter Sunday and Monday in Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Jones and wife of Kansas City, Kan., spent a few hours in Olathe Sunday. Rev. A. Clayborne of Ottawa, district missionary of the Neosho OLATHE, KAN. composed of the following business men of Boley: Wm. Hazel, foreman, Dr. W. A. Paxton, Dr. I. W. Young, Dr. J. L. Scoot, Dr. L. H. Henry, Prof. N. E. Durant and O. H. Bradley, coroner. An instructive and pleasing Easter program was carried out at each of the Boley churches and greatly enjoyed by all hearers. The funeral of Mr. W. H. McGurt was held at the First Baptist church Easter Sunday and was one of the largest attended in the history of Boley. Services were conducted by the Rev. U. S. White, one who knows how to do things and delivered a beautiful discourse on the life of the deceased. The family have the sympathy of host of true friends in this vicinity. THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM Valley district, spent Sunday In Olathe and preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday night. CHERRYVALE, KAN. A very successful revival has just been closed at the Bethlehem Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Jordan, assisted by Rev. Powell. Eight souls were the fruit of their labor. Baptising will take place next Sunday. Easter was celebrated at both churches. At the Baptist church the program was renedered at 3 o'clock p. m. At night the A, M, E. church threw open its doors to the public and at 3 o'clock the little tots did themselves credit to a packed house, while their mothers rendered sweet music. The Easter offering taken was $5. An after collection of $1.50 was taken for Rev Saunders of Independence. A May basket festival will be given at the home of Mrs. A P. Greene and the maiden bringing the most beautifully decorated May basket will be crowned queen of the festival. The live wire is still making good and Rev. Davis is doing himself credit as pastor of the A. M. E. church. He has succeeded in bringing all the departments up to the standard and everyone is taking a keen interest in hambking his year's work a success. Mrs. Willa Smith is preparing to make a visit to her mother in Iola. Rev. Jordan will beautify his church soon by adding a vestibule. His people are alive. A senior choir has been organized in the A. M. E. church with Prof. A P. Greene as director Miss Myrta, Kailley organist, Dr. Smith, we Pelletie is Samples!—$2 and $2.50 curtains on sale—95c pair If you have planned to have new curtains this Spring, here is a money-saving opportunity worth your most careful consideration. And curtain materials of all kinds are offered at remarkably low prices, too. 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Being extra wide, it will make extra full curtains—mill lengths of regular 35c white Voile, per yard.....14c Margain Basement—Pelleier's will entertain you when you come again. Miss Hattie Terry is housecleaning by adding a coat of paint to her already beautiful residence. The big rally takes place the 28th day of May. Watch this column for a very important revelation in the near future. LEAVENWORTH, KAN The Ladies' Jolly Ten club of Ft. Leavenworth entertained one hundred guests Wednesday night at Masonic hall with an elaborate supper and hall. The hall was beautifully decorated. The De Luxe orchestra furnished the muse. The entertainment Friday at the Coliseum by the Lincoln school was quite a success. Mrs. Mary Wake, aged 73 years, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Page, in Kansas City, Kan. The remains were shipped here Sunday afternoon and interment was in Mt. Muncie cemetery. The Eastern Star club gave a tea Wednesday afternoon and evening at the residence of Mrs. W. B. Carter, on Dakota street. The house was beautifully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Potato salad, tea, pineapple ice and cake were served. About one hundred persons attended and enjoyed a pleasant time. Miss Harriet Walton spent the Easter vacation with her mother, Mrs. N. J. Walton. Mr. Chiles spent a few hours in the city last Thursday. Daughters of Bethel lodge No. 1 held its anniversary at Masonic hall Thursday night, April 27. A large crowd was in attendance. NORBORNE. MISSOURI. Clarence Thompson of this city was married to Miss Fannie Pennington of Truesdale, Mo., in that city recently. Mrs. Savannah Thompson, mother of the groom, attended the wedding. Miss Brittie Martin who has been attending Lincoln High school at Carrollton, Mo., returned home recently with a crippled hand, the result of having pierced her hand while doing some fancy work for school exhibition purposes. Miss Alberta Cranshaw of Kansas City, Mo., was here recently visiting her grand father, Mr. H. Cranshaw, and family. Miss Beatrice Byron of Lincoln High school was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs William Byron, Easter Sunday. Homer Akers has returned from Chillicothe, Mo., where he has been for some time. William Stone and Webb Kinslow have opened the concrete sidewalk business for the season and have a nice lot of work on hand. Chus. Thompson has been successful in renting a few acres of ground closer to town to crop on this season. 25c marquisette—15c 36-inch, fine thread, closely woven Marquisette with selvedge border; choice of ceru or white—regular 25c Marquisette on sale, per yard..... 15c 35c cretonnes—16c Full yard wide, excellent quality Crettonnes in a variety of dainty floral patterns in absolutely fast colors; for Summer draperies, for covering boxes, for window seats, for couch and pillow covers, for most any purpose—regular 35c-a-yard Crettonnes for..... 16c Bargain Basement—Pelletier's We understand that Pierce Peeler intends to farm some this season also. The more the merrier. Mr. Edward Goss, one of the writer's old time friends, is here working on the steel gang and he says the gang will remain here for some time. We are having a continued cool spell to be so close to the "good old summer time." Mrs. Polly Smith was down from Lexington Junction, recently on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Henry Cranshaw. Harry Smith, brother of Mrs. II. Cranshaw, was in the city recently on a visit. He is slowly recovering from a stroke of paralysis which happened more than a year ago, and although some better he has not yet recovered, as it leaves him a cripple in one of his lower limbs. Miss Alberta Cranshaw has returned to Kansas City, accompanied by Miss Muxey Cranshaw, who will stay indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Clayton are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby born Sunday. Mother and child are doing well, but Milt wears a broad smile that won't come off. Mrs. Savannah Thompson has returned from Truesdale and reports as having enjoyed the trip greatly. Geo. Jacobs was called to Lexington, Mo., on account of the serious illness of his sister, Malinda, who was not expected to live. The Easter program given at the A. M. E. church drew a large and appreciative crowd, which enjoyed same very much. If you don't give your news items to the reporter, then do not hold the scribe accountable for lack of news. Subscribe for The Plaindealer. It does seem strange that the few who take papers will visit the news stands and fill their pockets with a great roll of papers which are published by the other race in its own interest, yet can never get the habit of taking the papers which are of interest to him directly. These people do not know of the advancement their race is making. The other race can make claims that we are not making any advancement, and such of our race cannot refute it. With all the education we have taken advantage of in the last fifty years ignorance still predominate; and to abolish it should be the base of our thought and action to the end of time. Failure to set apart a portion of your time to engage in this pleasant pasttime by those who have the ability has been the greatest hindrance to our advancement spiritually, morally, intellectually, financially and physically. FORT SCOTT, KAN. Mr. John Bassett and Miss Elizabeth Morgan were united in marriage April 20. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bassett of 318 S. Andrick street, and the bride is a former Ft. Scott girl, she having moved to Kansas City, Mo., with her parents two years ago. The West Side Rally club met on SUOCESSORS TO THE MILLS DRY GOODS CO. 62.50 cur- 5c pair here is a money-saving op- curtain materials of all kinds 35c curtain materials—19c Fine quality, ecru color Velies with drawn-work borders; mercerized Marquisette in white, ecru and cream; and fine thread Scrims. 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E. church observed Easter in the usual way with three services. The Sandy school rendered an excellent program at 3 o'clock. GLASGOW, MO. Prof. Perkins and his splendid corps of teachers are working hard preparing for the cloving exercises. The school will turn out several graduates. Glasgow has three churches and each one is doing well—the Baptist church, under the pastorate of Rev. Thorntley; Lewis chapel M. E. church, pastored by Rev. B. McCaine, and Campbell's chapel A. M. E. church, under the pastorate of Rev. G. E. Pettigrew. Easter was a high day with all the churches. The Rev. Pettigrew preached a thoughtful and inspiring sermon to the delight of all present Sunday morning. The Sunday school primary classes rendered an interesting program at 3 p. m. under the direction of the superintendent, Mrs. Lilla Jones, and Mrs. B. Perkins, director of music. At night the adult classes gave an interesting sacred concert in keeping with the occasion. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. The superintendent, Rev. Wheeler of Kansas City, Mo., was not present on account of the illness of his wife, which finally terminated in her death. Rev. G. E. Pettigrew, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached the sacramental sermon at 3:00 p. m. and assisted the pastor in consecrating the elements of the Lord's Supper and administering the same to eighty-four communicants. The meeting was a success. The people of Glasgow are loud in their praises of the editor of the Plaindealer for his fearless defense of the Negro race. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mrs. Florence Green entertained for Mrs. Edna Harrison at a six o'clock dinner Friday. All who were present report Mrs. Green an ideal hostess. Mrs. G. M. Harrison had as her guest for ten o'clock luncheon Wednesday Mrs. Edna Harrison. Mrs. C. S. Harper entertained for her daughter, Mrs. Edna Harrison, at two o'clock dinner Sunday. All present reported having a pleasant time. SICK CHILIES . . . . . Editor and Owner WHO, BAUGHMAN . . . Travelling Agent monstered at the Postoffice at Topeka Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Sophea Plaindealer, 1129 Kansas Avenue Sophea Plaindealer, Kansas Money sent by Express Sophea 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 then fully be made. Designed communic- tions, except from our regular corre- spondents, will not be published. The story of a brave woman, an empty gun and a giant, burly, black Negro is a fabrication out of whole cloth—a mere matter of an hallucination or a pipe dream. --- Sheriff Klene of Shawnee county is to be commended for the featless manner in which he protected his prisoner from the mob in the city of Topeka last week, and also Sheriff Cummings of Douglas county. These two gentlemen are to be classed as far above the average officer, and when we can get officers of this kind who can do their duty fearlessly and without hesitation, then we can say the people are growing better each day. --- The woman whom it seems hard to make understand why convicts are paroled probably has never had a friend or relative to seek freedom from durance vile, and she doesn't seem to know that not every person paroled is a beast. However, she seems to think that women and girls need a great amount of protection from men, but, judging from the number of women parading the streets with dresses up to their knees, exposing as much of their legs as possible, it occurs to us that men need some protection. The claim of a national leader among women that men know that women have legs is no excuse for the short cut in dresses. If that was an excuse, why not go back a la Eve, and forget even the fig leaves? The more immoral a woman shows herself in dress the more protection she demands from men who judge women by their actions, and a woman who advertises herself on the streets by exposing as much of her person as possible may expect no protection from man. --- It seems to us that if just one-tenth of the sympathy shown in the Edna Dinsmore case, especially the financial part, had been shown before death, that probably this little innocent being would not so willingly followed the slayer to the place of her death for a dime's worth of candy. This girl's mother, frail in health, worked hard to keep the wolf from the door on a gigantic salary of four dollars per week. If she had gene to those who are now so solicitous in the matter and asked for a mere trifle of the means raised for the dead she would have been adjudged insane, or recommended to the Provident Association for relief, a place where proud but poor people disdain to go, for the reason that unless one is next to dead all the help coming from that source must be earned three or four times over; or, in other words, you do as much for old, cast-off bunk as would, if paid for the labor, purchase new material. It is our advice to look after the living more and such strenuous efforts will not be required after death. Mr. F. G. Bowen has announced himself as a candidate for county assessor, subject to the Republican primaries in August. He is an Ohioan by birth, and has lived in Shawnee county for 47 years; is an upright, honest, Christian gentleman, and has a large following among the best people in the county. He is known all over the city and county, having been connected with the public for several years. He started in at the court house with Bradford Miller, who was county treasurer, and worked for $9 a week; also served with Huntoon, and was deputy under Capt. Phillips, whom he succeeded as county treasurer. He was also city assessor for several years and at that time employed several colored people at different times. John M. Wright was his deputy, and at other times H. I. Monroe and Mack Overton worked in the office. He says he has always been in favor of having colored people represented, as they are taxpayers. Mr. Bowen is 63 years of age and has always been a taxpayer and has much interest in the county. The following is a little poem which he has contributed which speaks for itself and will be appreciated by many: I've been about the court house a good many years, Helpin' tother feller thru this vale o' tears. I've had the experience for this undertakin'. My picture aint here—'twas sp'iled in the makin'. Judge Seargent, now serving as district judge on the bench at Wichita, Kan., has made such an excellent officer and served the people so well for the past six years that they have requested that he be a candidate for re-election. He is an upright, fearless, conscientious judge, who tempers mercy with justice, is fair and impartial, and takes delight in seeing that everybody receives justice at his hands, and if necessary he will investigate the matter himself. He is one of Sedgwick county's upright Christian citizens as well as a lawyer of great ability, and there is no doubt of his nomination and re-election. There is some talk of some amateur running against him for the nomination, but it probably will not materialize, as he has made good, and when a judge has made good on the bench he is entitled to stay from twelve to twenty-five years. KINKY HAIR Don't let some fake Kink Remove tool you. 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Mr. Ben Webster furnished the audience with several of his sacred numbers on the graphophone for the Easter occasion, which were well received, and we hope Mr. Webster will come again to see us. The club ladies worked very diligently on their rugs Friday. John Brown is very low at this writing. Plans have been made for a new granitoid platform for the M. E. church. Mr. J. R. Elliott has the contract. Mrs. Bertha Allen does not improve and is gradually growing weaker. Prof. P. C. Turner was called home Friday to be at the operation performed on his brother, of which we all regretted very much to hear. Master Willie Lee is seriously ill on East Chestnut street. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. A. C. Vernon came down Saturday night from Kansas City, and spent Sunday with his family, returning to Kansas City Sunday afternoon. Prayer meeting every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday night. Everybody invited. Mrs. Tyler Thompson is indisposed. Mr. Joe Coleman is in Holden as the big cook. There is class to Coleman's cooking. Put up the hammer and stop knocking. Mrs. Ida Walls of Blairstown spent Easter with Mrs. Susan Elliott. Misses Cleo Page and Anna B. Jacobs spent Sunday in Pleasant Hill at the bedside of a cousin and sister who was quite sick. Mrs. Elsie of Kansas City spent Easter with home folks. Miss Beulah Vernon was down from Kansas City Sunday night to see her cousin, who is bedfast, and returned the same night. Mr. J. W. Davidson was out of town three or four days this week on business. Quite a bunch of visitors were in town on Easter Sunday. Pom Pons and Fancy From Old Plumes. Cleaned and ...Re-Blocked WILL BE APPRECIATED. and! Feather Shop. Mo. Write for information. Bell Phone Main 812. WE SPECIALIZE IN STAINLESS AND SELF ALL THE LAVESTYLE IN WEALTH IN 1914 WE WORKING LTD. WE LET AMANTIK PIL DUR BOOKS MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED WE SELL THE FINEST FRAME METRAKLIT- BINES EVENING IN THE WORLD MORE SETTLED MORE FRESH A CATALOGUE TO EVERYONE! 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I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Shawnee county, subject to the primary election. HUGH LARIMER. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Shawnee county, subject to the will of the voters at the primary election. I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of county attorney, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. ROBT. D. GARVER. PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for probate judge, subject to the primary election. D. H. BRANAMAN. COUNTY CONSUMSIONER. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of county commissioner of Third district, subject to the action of the Republican voters in the primary. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Republican veters at the primary. F. E. NIPPS. DISTRICT JUDGE. I desire to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of district judge of Lyon county DENNIS MADDEN. COWLEY COUNTY. TREASURER. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for treasurer, subject to the primary election SHERIFF. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Cowley county, subject to the will of the voters at the primary election. JOHN G. BOYD. ALUMNI REUNION. Industrial and Educational Institute Graduates Gather To the Graduates and Former Students of the Industrial and Educational Institute, Topeka, Greetings: We are nearing the close of the most successful year in the history of the work. Most commendable progress has been made along all lines. The general efficiency of the institution has been very much increased. Splendid reports have come in from the graduates in the various sections of the country. Everyone is striving to carry out the principles of earnestness and service instilled in them through the institution. Many are planning to return for the commencement season, May 19th-24th. The outlook for a large gathering of the alumni is most encouraging. The institute will be pleased to welcome every graduate and former student. A special alumni meeting is planned for 8 p. m. Tuesday, May 23, and a meeting of former students at 10 a. m. Wednesday, May 24. The married members of the alumni are urged to come and bring their families. Arrangements have been made for your entertainment. Come back and see how the school has grown, and sing the songs of your alma mater. Write us without delay. WILLIAM R. CARTER Principal. SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA. Beautiful Easter services were conducted at all the churches. The members of the First Baptist church gave the children an egg hunt in the afternoon. Miss P. A. Compton and Miss S. L. Hammonds, two of the city A B X OF ...Is What Pa Want Best ——Call "PORO" CO 3100 Pine St., Saint Louis Shoes! Latest For LeRoy, Davis & He The only colored retail shoe store age is earnestly solicited. Dro 840 N. KANSAS AVENUE, TRAVEL PORO MARK Is What Patrons Who Want Best Quality For Call For. "ORO" COLLEGE CITY Pine St., De Saint Louis, Missouri. es! Latest Styles in For For Men and Wom y, Davis & Hendrickson Shoe colored retail shoe store in the West. Your arnestly solicited. Drop in and examine our s NASAS AVENUE, TOPEKA ...Is What Patrons Who... Want Best Quality "PORO"COLLEGE CO. 3100 Pine St., Dept. V. Saint Louis, Missouri. LeRoy, Davis & Hendrickson Shoe Co. The only colored retail shoe store in the West. Your patron- age is earnestly solicited. Drop in and examine our stock, 840 N. KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Bell Phone West 823 REV. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Real Estate Exchange V. McNEAL & FORREST B. ANDERSON al. Estate Excha 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We solicit the best houses for $50 down and $8 to $10 per and we'll give you a house GOOD FARMS IN OKLA., CO. 200 Propositions to Select Than it is to Rent." This New 6 room strictly modern bimented basement at 404 Steptoe class colored settlement, street imp $2750.00, $200 down, $20 monthly. OTHER SPECIAL BARGAINS: ern brick bungalow, lot 30x130, pr now rented for $17.50. 2313 Woodland 8 room modern b month no interest. 2938 Adams, 6 room house 1 acre down, $10 per month. Truck Farm in the suburbs of K acres, 3 room house, good outbuild—$300 down, $50 every six months. Afro-American Invest. 911 McGee, Kansas City Mo. the best houses for Colored people—Pay down and $8 to $10 per month for three or four. I'll give you a house. HOMES IN OKLA., COLO., MO., KANS., A. N. Propositions to Select from—"It's Cheap to Rent." A room strictly modern house, combination furnishment at 404 Steptoe avenue, Kansas City, M. I. settlement, street improvements all in and paid 100 down, $20 monthly. SPECIALL BARGAINS—2629 Euclid, 5 room bungalow, lot 30x130, price $,2000, $300 down, for $17.50. Oklahoma 8 room modern brick; price $2,500, $200 interest. Ins, 6 room house 1 acre ground, price $1,100, per month. Term in the suburbs of Kansas City 1-2 mile from house, good outbuildings, plenty of fruit, $50 every six months. American Invest. and Employment Kansas City Mo., Main 7555 Home; M. 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." ```markdown ``` 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 $2,000, $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 $1,100, $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 $000—$300 down, $50 every six months. Afro-American Invest. and Employment Co. 911 McGee, Kansas City Mo., Main 7555 Home; Main 751 Ball. teachers, spent the week-end visiting at Okmulgee. Mrs. F. Harris delightfully entertained at her home on Friday evening of last week in honor of the birthday anniversaries of her daughter, Miss Beatrice, and her chum, Miss Arizona Cox. The evening was spent in games and music. A lovely two-course luncheon was enjoyed. Many beautiful gifts were received by both girls. Mr. II. T. Hutton was a visitor at Beggs recently, guest of Dr. DuBois. A surprise party was given on Monday night of last week for Miss P. A. Compton at the home of Mrs. Y. K. Yates. After the effect of the surprise was over the guests indulged in a more than delightful evening and a delicious three-course luncheon. Those present were Miss Glass, Miss Hammonds, Miss Underwood, Mrs. Underwood, Miss Beatrice Robinson of Sherman, Texas, Mr. Bolin, Mr. McAlpin, Mr. II, T. Hutton, Dr. Rawls, and Prof. Magill of Tulsa. The City B. Y. P. U. will meet Sunday with the B Street Baptist church and an interesting program will be carried out. RRO" Patrons Who... t Quality For.—— CLEGE CO. Dept. V. Missouri. Styles in Footwear Men and Women. Andrickson Shoe Co. be in the West. Your patron- p in and examine our stock. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Exchange Your business, small or large, invited. We are big enough to handle it, not too big to appreciate it. Over 2,000 satisfied customers. Ask one. Mr. Frank Grimes is sick at the hospital. His many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. ```markdown ``` Don't fail to eat six o'clock dinner with the City Federation ladies at Metropolitan hall May 19. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Eula Dismuke of Pittsburg, Kan., is visiting her father, Mr. Danforth, who has been quite ill. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, state missionary, is in the city on business and is the guest of Prof. W. R. Carter. --- Hear the ladies of the City Federation in their musical comedy "Miss Miranda," at Metropolitan hall May 19th. --- The Oriental Art club met at the home of Mrs. A. R. Hightower. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Frank Williams, 728 Garfield. --- The Young Matron' Study club met at the home of Mrs. John Kelley last Wednesday afternoon. A very pleasant time was spent. ```markdown ``` Rev. J. W. Gordon of Iola was in the city last Sunday and preached in the morning for Rev. W. W. Ewing at the Third Baptist church. --- The Senior Literary club of the Calvary Presbyterian church was entertained at the Manse by Mr. B. Bigbee. A dainty luncheon was served. ```markdown ``` Mrs. William Ransom left last Thursday for Kansas City, where she will look after the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Ransom during their sojourn at the A. M. E. general conference at Philadelphia, Pa. --- Rev. W. A. Bowren of Kansas City was in the city last week, the guest of his cousin, the Rev. C. G. Fishback, and preached on Tuesday night at Shiloh. He was enroute to Salina to attend the state executive board meeting. ```markdown ``` Mrs. A. N. Braalley of Paxico was in Topeka visiting her sister and other relatives last week and doing some shopping. Her husband is one of the most prosperous farmers of Wabaunsee county. # 英语 Mr. James Fields of Carrollton, Mo., is visiting his father-in-law, Mr. Phillips, who is a prosperous farmer east of town. Mr. Fields is one of leading teachers of Missouri and is located at Carrollton. He owns a nice farm. ```markdown ``` The Rev. Robert Gordon of the First Baptist church will deliver a special sermon at the Third Baptist church on May 21 at 3 p.m., to assist in raising funds to liquidate the indebtedness on that church. The general public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. --- Mrs. T. W. Green, wife of Rev. T. W. Green, pastor of Brown chapel, was called to Leavenworth on account of the serious illness of her sister, who died Tuesday night. Death was caused by blood-poisoning, which started from an ingrowing toe-nail. ```markdown ``` The Sewing circle of Lane chapel, C. M. E. church, will serve a chicken dinner Friday, May 12, at the church, Fourteenth and Van Buren. All are cordially invited to come and get your dinner; only 25c. —Mrs. C. G. Williams, Chairman Dinner Committee. 图 The Jolly Twelve Crochet club met with Mrs. Edna Shaw April 29. The guests were: Mrs. Jackson, Miss Barfield of Topeka and Miss Carlan of Kansas City, Mo., who gave the club some interesting points on their work. The house was decorated with potted flowers, and a dainty lunch was served. ```markdown ``` The Junior Literary club of the Calvary Presbyterian church was highly entertained by Miss Edith Jarrett at the residence of Mrs. W. D. Loney, 1431 Quincy street. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The next meeting will be held May 9 at the residence of Mr. Thomas Lewis, 1402 Quincy street. ```markdown ``` . The Dumas Art club was royally entertained by Mrs. L. Clark at her beautiful home in Highland Park, Friday, April 28. Mrs. Ross of Kansas City, Kan., was a visitor and Mrs. Freeman, sister of Mrs. Clark, was also a visitor. Roll call was responded to with quotations. The next meeting will be with Mrs. E. Slaughter, May 5, at her home, 1409 Quincy street. The East Hill Art and Social club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Bell on the 12th of April. On the 26th Mrs. H. G. Wilson was hostess to the club. It being near the end of the season, plans for the closing picnic were discussed. A two course luncheon was served. Next meeting with Mrs. Gurton on May 10. ```markdown ``` Mr. W. L. Sayers, county attorney of Graham county, was in Topeka this week the guest of Prof. W. R. Carter. Mr. Sayers is looking the picture of health. He is attending the Supreme Court. He is an energetic, industrious young man who has made his way to the front and now owns several hundred acres of land in that county which is producing several thousand bushels of wheat each year. 图 1 图 2 图 3 Mr. W. L. Martin, formerly of Garnett, Kan., has opened a dry goods and notion store at 1313 E. Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. His sister, Miss Beatrice Martin, is in charge. They have a nice little store, and besides dry goods and notions carry a line of ladies' and children's ready-to-wear clothing. We are proud to see our people engaged in such business, as it is very needful, and we wish for them success. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Solomon H. Watkins and sister, Mrs. James H. Guy, returned last Saturday from Obellin, O., where they went to bury their father, who was past 87 years of age. His funeral was held from the First Congregational church, of which he had been a member for over half a century and was a deacon for a number of years. The pall bearers were three white and three colored men. This is a church with a mixed congregation and a white pastor. The deceased leaves eight children to mourn his demise. 图 点 图 Mr. James Anderson, one of Shawnee county's prosperous citizens, who lives at Silver Lake, was in the city this week. He has a wife and ten children, who are all well and hearty. He owns eighty acres of land, has hogs, cattle and horses. He has over thirty acres in wheat, and rents several acres of land. Two of his daughters are graduates from Emporia State Normal. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Central Baptist church, on the North Side, and has been a resident of Shawene county thirty-three years. 河洲 The funeral of Mrs. Ella Tunley was held last Friday from the Second (B Street) Baptist church, the Rev. G. D. Olden officiating. The services were beautiful indeed. The large concourse of weeping relatives and friends was pointed to a higher life beyond this vale of tears, as exemplified in the life of this true woman. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The pall bearers were Mrs. Amy Norman, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Miss Ollie Stull, Mrs. Florence Smith,Mrs. Nannie Payne, and Mrs. Callie High. Stonestreet & Son had charge and interment was at Mt. Auburn. --- Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hubbard, who reside at 1019 Washington street, own one of the finest bungalows among the colored people of the city, and it is uniquely furnished. They have a collection of different arts, beautiful paintings and fine Mexican trophies. Mrs. Hubbard is one of Topeka's leading Christian workers of the Calvary Presbyterian church. Mr. Hubbard has been employed by the Santa Fe for several years and is on the private car with President Ripley. He is an energetic young man and owns good property. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and is high up in the councils of that order. ```markdown ``` We have perused the book recently issued by Mrs. Maria P. Williams, 1204-6 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo. The book is entitled "My Work and Public Sentiment," and is dedicated to the memory of her deceased mother. The book is divided into four parts and is illustrated with numerous cuts, which are very important and suggestive. This book should be in the home of everybody, irrespective of color, as it shows what a good, honest, upright girl can accomplish by constant work and honest dealings with humankind. Her speeches and organization of clubs for the preservation of the Republican party and her letters of endorsement from the different state and national committees are proofs of invaluable services rendered by her and the race, and the Republican party at large. The book is well worth three times its market price and no family will be perfect without one of these books in the home, as it will be a guiding light for the children. Mr. Walter McCord is building a nice residence on his lots at 930 Western avenue, in North Tohis brother Erma. These young men are to be commended for the progress they are making so early in life. They attended the public schools of the city and Erma is a graduate of the high school and is now attending Washburn College, from which institution he will graduate this year. He is also an expert on the violin and plays at the B Street Baptist church. He played for the Knights Templar service Easter Sunday. The parents of these two young men are Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCord, who are among the most progressive people on the North Side and own a nice residence. Rev. C. G. Fishback has been called to Cleveland, O., to pastor the Shiloh Baptist church, one of the leading churches of that state, which has a membership of over 1800. (The foregoing is copied from the Baptist American, published at Louisville, Ky.) Rev. Fishback has not accepted the call, but will visit the church and give the call some consideration. The citizens of Topeka and Kansas do not feel like giving him up, and will not without a struggle. He is one of the fixtures of Topeka and the state of Kansas, being very active, not only in the Baptist denomination but among the entire colored population as a race leader and a progressive minister—one who believes in preaching not only heaven to his race, but believes in telling them how to get something while on earth. His devoted wife and sister are very much loved by the people of Topeka and have a host of friends who will not consent for a moment to have them leave Shiloh Baptist church of the city of Topeka. The people will consent to have Rev. Fishback visit Cleveland and thank them for their call, and then return to Topeka to remain until Gabriel calls him home. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends who so ably assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, Mrs. Ella Tunley, and for the many beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Mr. Frank Tunley and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Merriweather, Mrs. Edward Vance, Mrs. Joseph Thompson, Mrs. M. W. Overton. Persuade Your Cook to Serve Banquet Ham They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by 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 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 ``` 1. THE WEEKLY NEWS a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAND TODD, Phone 2457 White. 1315 VanBuren St. NOTICE. April 27, 1916. The Leoy & Hendrickson Shoe Co. offers three prizes to contestants. First prize-$65, or tuition paid for one term at Washburn College. Second prize—Midwinter trip to Denver, Col. Third prize—A diamond ring. Contest commences May 1, 1916, and closes Sept. 1, 1916. Prizes will be given to persons receiving most orders for shoes, according to number of prizes. Orders must be bona fide. F. D. LEROY, Business, Mgr. HENRIETTA STEWART, Bookkeeper. Mrs. Gustava Brewer Gray of Kansas City arrived in the city for Easter on a visit to her mother and sister. Mrs. Gray reports her husband, Junius J. N., is in the best of health and enjoying a nice patioage in the job printing business. FOR SALE—Flowers and Vegetable Plants.—Mrs. L. Shaw, 2004 Topeka avenue. .... (Advt.) Cook to Serve Breakfast eet and delicious; nd hard muscles, ite and nurish the opeka by NOTICE. ```markdown ``` A VETERAN EMPLOYER One of the Men Who Rocked the Cradle at the Borning of The Plaindealer "Vacates" With Relatives and Boyhood Friends. Mr. Ira Smith, the veteran all-round newspaper man, linotype operator and expert printer, who has been connected with the Plaindealer since its inception, took a two weeks vacation, the first he has had in several years. He visited his aged mother in Pleasanton, Kan., the place where he was born and reared and where he learned his profession. He was a little "devil" on the Pleasanton Herald, and it was there that he mastered his trade. He also visted the two Kansas Cities, where his numerous friends made it pleasant for him. He is a Mason and a man well versed in political science and the history of his country. He knows the reputations of all prominent men—in fact is an encyclopedia on such things. It had been his intention to spend most of his time fishing in the streams around his old home, but the inclement weather prevented that, so he gave it up and came back on the job Wednesday evening.—Nick Chiles. You Will Want... Ice Cream for Dinner and to Secure the Best Call Ziegler & Son 1301 Kansas Ave., Phone 187 IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, who passed away three years ago, May the 9th, 1913: We miss you from our home, papa; We miss you from your place. A shadow over our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of your face. We miss your kind and willing hands, Your fond and earnest care. Our home is dark without you, For we miss you everywhere. Gone, but not forgotten. MRS. C. H. MENDENHALL. MR. C. L. MENDENHALL. WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN. The Only Place of Its Kind in Topcha. This beautiful little spot, which is now enlarged to two acres, is preparing for the opening of the ninth successive season. The paint brush is flourishing and the sound of the hammer is much in evidence, flower beds are getting in readiness, and Miss Ogeal Wilson, who has so successfully managed the Garden during the greater part of its existence says she intends to have it better and prettier than ever this season. This is the only place in the city of Topeka where picnic parties can be exclusively private. The pavilion with piano, the swings, teeter boards, rustic benches, picnic tables for basket lunches and a good well of water all add to the comfort of the guests. The Garden has its own lighting system (acetylene gas), and telephone connection. Miss Wilson tells of the hard struggle of the Garden when in its infancy—the few in attendance, and of the gasoline lamps on windy nights falling to give light, and other drawbacks too numerous to mention, but she is proud to say that now they have pulled until they have reached the smooth road. The Garden has been growing steadily in popularity each year and is now being rented to as many white picnic parties as colored. The place is within three blocks of the end of the cemetery car line. The Wilson family resides within the grounds, consequently good order is always maintained. Boistrousness and rowdyism are never tolerated in any form. tra of five pieces within the Garden. The Garden will open May 30th with barbecue and picnic, both day and evening. Dr. J. Louis Ransom is visiting in the East and will see the sights of the "City of Brotherly Love" during the A. M. E. general conference. Dr. Ransom will visit New York, Baltimore and Washington, and will visit the principal hospitals in those cities, especially Johns Hopkins at Baltimore and Freedman at Washington, and if there is any new dope around these medical science quarters he will bring some of it to Topeka. Dr. Ransom believes in being up to the minute in his chosen profession. --- Rev C. A. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Wichita, Kan., and Rev J. L. Craw of Los Angeles, Cal., were pleasant callers at this office last Saturday. They were enroute to Philadelphia to attend the A. M. E. general conference. --- Mr B. Gough, who conducts a restaurant at 217 East Shawnee, has some of the finest chickens in this country. They weigh from eight to nine pounds and are of the Partridge and Wyandotte breeds. The eggs sell for 40c each. Quinoleum Is Queen THE MUSICIAN "Yes, I use Quinoleum, and like 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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It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over Don't think that the taste Meadow-O may be too high priced never "soars" like someone when you settle down to you can always get it when can always buy it at a real from pasteurized cream. KEY TO KANSAS Most delightful rides in the State of Kansas lie between Kansas City and Leavenworth, a high beautiful and picturesque country. The State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kansas, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal Penitentiary are other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour, but car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. and car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Kansas City, every hour on the hottest m. except Saturday and Sunday nights, clock midnight. Here's Sweetness, Madness Being required to convince you of Meadow-Gold Butter, that's going into hundreds of times all over the country. That the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter is high priced. Meadow-Gold butter like some butters. You can settle down to using it regularly get it when you want it buy it at a reasonable price. Meadow-Gold cream. Send us your order to: CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEAK DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHASE WHOLESALE CO., TOPEKA. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. Trolley To Kansas City One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the TROLEY 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 Soldier Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons 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 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 NENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. The Knights of Tabor gave a reception in honor of the young Knights, who received their fourth degree, at the U. K. T. hall. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jackson are now residing at the Country club. Woodley's Silver Cornet Band gave a social at the U. K. T. hall Wednesday night and an excellent program was rendered, as follows: Music, band; recitation, Mrs. Arthur Haynes; vocal solo, Mr. Ward Williams; paper, Miss Marie Finch; vocal duet, "Till We Meet Again," Misses Geraldine Bryant and Elizabeth Perrin; recitation, Mrs. Luther Franklin; vocal solo, "Memories," Mrs. Edw Finch; paper, Miss Mildred Calloway; "The Queen of Sheba" was represented by Miss Agnes Hudson. Mrs. N. E. Wigley, on North Second street, entertained with a surprise birthday party in honor of the sixteenth anniversary of her son William. He was the recipient of many presents. The evening was spent in dancing and games. The following were present: Misses Geraldine Bryant, Funnie Garvin, Father and Alphonso Petrin, Mestra, Geo Jones, Jewell Brooks, Clarence Hudson, Estill Woodley, Henry Thompson, Rudolph Prim, Moses Green, Jasper Banks, and Ralph Bell of Abilene. The church clubs are busy raising SALINA, KAN. Kansas City rides in the State of Kansas is on the Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you alley at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military night-seeing places. hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Satar- o'clock midnight. as, every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam" To convince you of the Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. ing into hundreds of thou- the country. ty, fine-flavored Gold Butter Meadow-Gold Butter butters. You will find to using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. money for the rally, which will be held in May Mr. Sydney Hurston is very ill with fever. The St John Sewing circle met with Mrs. James Brown, who has been sick a long time. Miss Edna Owens recently left for Emporia to visit relatives and friends. Little Madoline Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson, is ill again. Miss Geraldine Bryant entertained at dinner Easter Sunday. Those present were: Misses Fannie Garvin, Elizabeth Williams, Elizabeth Perrin, Claia Mae Johnson, and Marie Tucker of Abilene. After dinner the young ladies enjoyed an egg hunt. Mrs. Griffin and Miss Leona Irwin were the guests of Mrs. M. L. Davenport Easter Sunday ABILENE NEEDLEECRAFT The Needlecraft club a recently organized social clique of the town, served chicken pie supper to one hundred persons last night in the basement of the Wyandt building. A booth of fancy work done by the members of the club attracted much favorable attention. Seventy-four pieces of beautiful needlework were displayed. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at the homes of the different members. There are fifteen members, and the officers are: President, Mrs. H. Patterson; secretary, Miss Hallie Hampton.—Abilene Daily Reflector, April 21. CHICKASHA, OKLA. Mrs. Mamie De France of Oklahoma City was an Easter visitor in Chickasha. The people are gardening some. Both the Baptist and Methodist churches reported good services Sunday. The Baptist church has begun its revival services. Rev. Williams, the blind preacher, occupied the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday, morning and evening. Good services were had. They were successful in gaining five souls for Christ. The 1916 Club of the First Baptist church is actively preparing for the convention to be held in Chickasha in September. Call at 1023 South First street and get the Plaindealer. The prayer meetings at the Baptist church during the entire week were very reviving. The musical drama given by Lincoln high school was simply grand. Alta May Johns died at her home on South Shepard street Saturday at 12 o'clock p. m., at the age of 17 years. The service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. D. Jones, assisted by Rev. A. L. Branch, superintendent of the Sunday school She was a member of the Sunday school and also of the choir. She was a faithful church member. After finding Christ in March, 1914, she lived a faithful member until death. She leaves a mother, step-father and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Resolutions were read in behalf of the choir. Mr. and Mrs. March spent Laster in Kingfisher with their mother. HUNTSVILLE, MO. The Mission circle met at the home of Mrs. Ike E. Robertson Monday evening. Ladies' day was held at the A. M E. church Sunday, April 2. Mrs. Hattie B. Davis and daughter Pearl drove over to Moberly Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Young have moved back to Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Taylor are the proud parents of a baby girl. Little Helen Terry is indisposed. Rev. Wilson of Fulton was in the city Sunday and preached two ableermons for us. Mr. George Wille Humphrey and Mr. Thomas Christian of Iowa were visiting in Huntsville. Mr. Austin Davis presented his wife with a handsome rug. Mr. and Mrs. Damerson are the proud parents of a baby girl. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. A. Solberry Pidlay. Miss Erathel Mae Oliver is still confined to her bed. We indeed extend to the family our sympathy and hope that she will soon recover. Mrs. Martha Mansfield and Mrs. Mary L. Boggie spent Eatser in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Roy Smith and Mrs. Ida Yeager were married Sunday by Rev. S. J. Moore. Easter exercises were held Sunday at all churches. Mr. Arnold Ray left Sunday for Kansas City. Ideal weather now prevails in our vicinity. Mrs. Williams, near Valley, of Denver, Col., is visiting in our community. Mr. George Board has been on the sick list. Easter was appropriately observed by the Sabbath school. A large crowd was out and the children were made glad with Easter eggs. Mr. Harvey Board is now the possessor of a runabout car. Mrs. Belle Bennett will soon leave for a visit in central Kansas. Fire again visited our community, this time burning nearly a hundred acres of pasture land held by the Bradhsaw brothers and Gen. Bradshaw, Sr. Fortunately no stock or buildings were burned. The timely aid of neighbors saved the day. Mrs. Ellen Johnson of New Orleans, La., is domiciled at the home of Mr. O. L. Board. Easter Sunday Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Lee and daughter Addine were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw Mr. Grabb of Gray township visited in our settlement last week. EDWARDSVILLE, KAN Miss Minnie Webster of Kansas City spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Webster, Rev. Shannon of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church preached an Easter sermon Sunday morning. It was followed by an excellent program at night. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Austin visited relatives in Kansas City Saturday. Mr. Wm. D. Flankenbaker spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. Edward McCowan of Bonner Springs, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bennett and daughters Alpha and Jessie spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Walter Bettis. The baptizing at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church took place after the morning service, conducted by Rev. Shannon. Mr. Albert Hayden of St. Joseph. Mo., visited his mother, Mrs. Maria Hayden, Sunday. Easter was observed very fittingly at all of the churches. Mr. Dottie Summers was a visitor in the city Sunday. Miss Ruby White of Buffville visited relatives and friends the week end. Cupid in the form of Pittsburg young men fairly took possession of the young ladies of our city. What is the matter with our boys? Messrs. Ed King, William Dews, Grant Cain, Billy Perry and Turner Alexander of Pittsburg were the guests of Misses Elsie Hailey, Frances Hailey. Frances Robertson, Ida May Dawon and Clyda Bradford Sunday. Rev. D. Elias preached the funeral of Mrs. Moreland Monday afternoon at Macedonia Baptist church. Miss Ellen Washington is improving nicely. Mrs. James, a member of Bethel A. M. E. church, died Thursday, April 20, and was buried the following Saturday afternoon, Rev. Everett, the pastor, conducting the services. Several young people went to Independence Monday evening. They report a grand time. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Mission circle of Mt. Hebron Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Leslie Thursday afternoon at 2:30. They also rendered a program at the church Sunday evening. Mrs. Joe Pence is the able president of the circle. Sahira chapter No. 38 observed Eater by turning out with Mt. Etna chapter No. 30 of Weir, Kan. An excellent sermon was preached by Rev. Johnson. His theme was from the five heroes. The entire service was fine. Rev. J T Elias was called to Coffeyville to preach the funeral of a friend and went from there to Salina to attend the meeting of the state board. Rev. D. A. Jefferson of Coffeyville and Rev. T. E. Pierce of Parsons were in the city Saturday visiting friends. They were on their way to Guard to attend the district board meeting. Rev. Van Leu and Mr. Blackwell of Coffeyville were guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Elias and family a few days last week. Mrs. Fletcher attended church in Weir Sunday. Mr. Andrews and family of Van Buren, Ark., have moved into their new home on West Kansas. The many friends of Mrs. Percy Lee welcome her back to Pittsburg again. Mrs. Jessie Martin spent Easter with her mother and family in Coffeyville. She is now spending a few days in the city at the home of her sister, Mrs. Isaac. Miss Frances Hailey spent her Easter vacation with her mother and friends in Coffeyville. Very appropriate Easter services were held at Bethel A. M. E. church. Prayer service and preaching were at 5 a. m., at which time the pastor delivered an excellent sermon. Sunday school at 9:30, and at 11 o'clock the choir rendered a short program, after which baptismal services were held. The best was reserved for the last, when Mrs. M. R. Dismuke, assisted by Mrs. A. N. 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Obituary.—The funeral services of Miss Hortense Russell were held Tuesday, March 28 at the Second Baptist church at 2:30 p. m., the Rev. R. Cox of Salina officiating, assisted by Rev. Roy of this city. Trio "Only Remember," was given by Mrs. Jessie Finch, Mrs. Mary Thompson of this city and Mr. David Harrison of Junction City, with Mrs. Estella Boyd of this city as organist. A sketch of her life was read by Mr. Geo. Holmes and a solo song by Mr. Harry Holmes, "Death Is Only a Dream," followed by a high tribute to her life by Rev. Cox The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and the pall bearers were composed of Messrs. Geo. and Harry Holmes, Booker Lawton, Askan Lytle, John Lawton and Jake Washington, all young men of her circle. Her Life.—Hortense Russell was born in Clay Center Dec. 16, 1889, and passed away Saturday, Mar 25, 1916, at the age of 26 yrs., 3 mos. and 9 days. She was converted to the Baptist faith at a very early age and became an active worker in the church. Her Christianity was of the kind that is not confined to any one class of people, and she was ever ready to assist in the Methodist church as same as the Baptist. Whenever we note the obstacles surmounted by this young woman we find a great lesson in true Christianity. She simply passed from this life to receive the reward awaiting her in glory. At the time of her death she was reporter for The Plaindealer. She leaves to mourn her demise a mother, Mrs. THE Rector of this city, and three brothers—Pomp of this city, Henry and Eugene of British Columbia, and a host of other relatives and friends not only to mourn har loss, but to rejoice in that grand life lifted higher. Three sisters and six brothers preceded her in death. CARD OF THANKS.—We wish to thank our friends who so kindly assisted during the sickness and after the death of our beloved daughter and sister, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings.—Mrs. Hattie Rector and Mr. Pomp Russell. Obituary.—Rev. W. M. Dawson was born on or near Ford's Landing, Virginia, in 1845, and died at Clay Center, Kansas, March 13th, 1916, being 71 years old. His life was one of many struggles, his mother being sold from him when he was about four years old. He lived on the plantation with his master until the year 1862 when he went as escort to his master in the Rebel army, being captured by the Union soldiers in the Battle of the Wilderness. He then stayed with the Union army and was later sent by way of the underground railroad, by a Mr. Dawson, then an officer in the Union army, to his home in Vermont. He was kindly received into this man's family by Mrs. Dawson, received the name of William Dawson and was given a common school education by this kind family. He was also taught the true meaning of religion, which he professed early. He was then sent to Philadelphia to study for the ministry. After finishing, he was ordained in 1883. He then came west and held two charges before coming to Clay Center in 1888, and served two years. After a few years of service he returned to college for more study. He spoke German, French, Spanish and the English languages fluently. He was progressive, knowing no differences with denominations; his sole work was to lift up. He was a clean, straightforward man and would rather give to than receive from the church. His request was that his property should go to the Freedman's aid and southern education. He leaves no known relatives, but a host of friends who mourn the loss of the body but live higher from this man's spiritual example. Rev. Morrow of Manhattan officiated, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Keel, also of Manhattan and Rev. Lytle of the Second Baptist church of this city. His life was read by George Holmes, followed by a duet, "Asleep in Jesus," by Harry Holmes and Mrs. Jessie Finch, with Mrs. Estella Boyd at the piano. The floral offerings by Mrs. Alice Stuart and teachers, Mrs. Maude Ramsey and Mrs. Ogele Tomas, were beautiful. The pall bearers were composed of young men willing to do homage to the remains of their beloved pastor. WANTED TO KNOW, the whereabouts of my brother, Thomas Glaspy, who when last heard of was at Nodena, Ark., Mississippi county; also my sister, Victoria Yarborough, formerly Miss Glaspy; also a sister, Lucinda, who was the oldest. Our mother's name was Susan Glaspy and father's Thomas Glaspy, who died some years ago. Any information pertaining, to these people which results in their location will be liberally rewarded. Address their sister. ADA COULTER, (Formerly Ada Barton of Topeka.) Victoria Hotel, 343 N. 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SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Lincoln Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Ave. DRT. LENO MURPHY, C. R. 922 N. Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kana. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P., 1608 W. 31st St., Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, S. Q. M. 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 513 N. M., Dr. F. O. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday even- ings of each month. We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednes- days of each month, 1112 Main street. Dtr. KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, H. P. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R. Golden Link No., 8-J. B. Brown P. P., 1836 North Washington, Wichita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Arcanum Temple No. 1—Meets first Thursday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A. M. Harrold, D. G. M.; res., Apt. 1, The Nathan, cor. Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium No. 1—Meets second Tuesday night. Sir C. B. Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89—Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr. Hattie Kitchen, H. P., 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 94—Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, H. P., 1211 Missouri Ave. St. Maria Tabernacle No. 42—Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35—Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ida Riddles, H. P., cor Twenty-fifth and R Sts, south side. Amelia Levels Tabernacle No. 19—Meets second Thursday night. Dtr. Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman and Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No. 46—Meets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty-sixth St., south side. Carnation Tent No. 27—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Odd Fellows Hall. Dtr. Jennie Sellers, Q. M., 2320 North Twenty-eighth Ave. Humphrey Temple No. 6, Omaha, Nebr.—Wm. Jackson, C. M.; meets the second monday night of each month. Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7, Wichita, meets first and third Tuesdays, of each month. S. S. Washington, C. M., 1129 N. Santa Fe. COFFEYVILLE, KAN. The report of Charity Rose Tab- ```markdown ``` 第 页 第 Meetings every first and third Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock, at Morris' hall. All visitors are welcome. DT. M. V. FITZ, H. P., Sir Wm. Buffington, D. D. G. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93— Meets first and third Thursdays. Mrs. Emma Blackwell, H. P., 926 North Topeka avenue. Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77— Meets first and third Wedensdays. Mrs. Anna Williams, H. P., 1157 Lane street. Clinging Rose Tabernacle No. 27— Meets second and fourth Fridays. Mrs. N. Buffington, H. P., 1047 College avenue. Golden Eagle Tabernacle No. 31— Meets first and third Wednesdays. Miss Munie Spradley, H. P., 1438 Lane street Magdalene Tabernacle No. Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Mrs. Frances Hardiman, H. P., 1801 South Kansas avenue. Palatium No. 3—Meets second Thursday evening. Sir R. Taylor, Ch. Prince, Golden avenue. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16— Meets second and fourth Fridays. Sir Wm. Buffington, C. M, 1047 College avenue. (Tthis roster will be completed in next issue.) Mrs. Greene Wilson and daughter of LaCygne came through Saturday afternoon enroute to Mound City to attend the quarterly meeting. Mr. Ira Smith of Topka came down Saturday night to visit relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith of Kincaid came over Saturday morning to visit relatives and friends. They went to LaCygne that afternoon to visit the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greene Wilson and family, returning to Kincaid Monday morning. Mesdames Susie Waldron and Simmons and Messrs. Roy Walters and Homer Neaves motored up from Fort Scott Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Myrtle Carter came down from Kansas City Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold, and family. Mrs. George Neaves and son Roy came up from Fort Scott Saturday to visit relatives and friends. They returned home Sunday. Mrs. Cola Brown came down from Kansas City last Saturday to visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass. Mr. John McNear and brother, Master Charley, came up from Fulton Sunday morning, returning home that evening. Mrs. E. T. Bruce came up from Fort Scott Sunday to visit relatives and friends, returning home that evening. The A. M. E. Sunday school gave a program Sunday morning. The exercises were a success. The supernendent gave the primary class Easter eggs, and each visitor received a carnation as a souvenir. Presiding Elder Smith of Fort Scott came through here Saturday enroute to Mound City to attend the quarterly meeting. He returned home Sunday evening. Mr. Charles Dabbs came down from LuCygne Saturday to attend band practice. Mrs. Myrtle Carter went down to Fort Scott Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. Emmett Neaves, and family, returning home Tuesday. Rev. Matthew Houston, the newly elected pastor of the Oak Ridge Baptist church, preached morning and evening Easter. Mrs. Anna Holmes of Kansas City has returned home after a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. Wade Scott. Mrs. Hattie Ritchie of Kansas City is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Rhoda Spruell. She is accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss Dianche Henderson. Among our sick this week are Mrs. Josie Rodgers, Mrs. Pernina Thompson and Miss Lorena Car- Mrs. Ida Mno Smith and her sister, Mrs. Malinda McFarland of Kansas City, Mo., were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn. Mrs. I. V. Brown and Mrs. Lucy Mack were in Kansas City Saturday on business. A number of our people attended the Easter services at Zion A. M. E. church, Horanif. The closing exercises of the school were held Friday evening at the Oak Ridge Baptist church, BETHEL, KAN. where a program made up of literary and musical numbers was listened to. 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Mr. James Cone accompanied Mrs. Mason to Kansas City. Miss Geraldine Broadus spent the Easter vacation in Kansas City visiting falends. Miss Blanche Miller spent Sunday in Kansas City with friends. The Leap Year Girls gave a dance last Tuesday at Lowery's hall. Several young people were present and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Prof. W. M. E. Guy spent the week end in Topeka visiting his parents. The Easter services at Bethel A. M. H church were well attended and greatly enjoyed The choir rendered excellent music at each service. The Sunday school, assisted by the choir, rendered a splendid program in the evening. The young people did well. Miss Estella Hopkins read a splendid paper on "The Value of Sunday School," and Miss Marie Lee read an excellent paper on "Easter." Everyone enjoyed the violin solo played by Mr. Rowlett. At the close of the service Easter eggs were passed to all by Euclyde Taylor and Wm. Allen. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. 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The funeral services of little Horace Griffin, whod led at St. Mary's hospital last Thursday morning, were held at the A. M. E. church last Friday. Rev. J. H. Daniels had charge of the services and interment was made in Union cemetery. The little fellow left a host of Sunday school children and other friends to mourn his loss. Rev. J. H. Van Leu of Wichita was in Winfield last Monday looking after his church interests. He was the guest of Frank Montgomery. Mrs. Claude Brown, who has been sick at her home on South Minor street, is reported much improved. The Easter program given by the Sunday school of the A. M. E. church was a grand success. The decorations could not be beaten, and everything was grand. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Mr. Floyd and Mr. Wright of Topeka stopped over Monday, enroute to Kingman to attend the funeral of the former's sister. Mr. Fred Douglas is spending a few days in the city. Many out of town people were visiting in the city Sunday, among them being Misses Fannie Ball and Alice Wilson of Wichita, Mr. Winfield Brooks of Wichita, Richard and Willie Johnson of Newton, Swan Micheaux and Francis Boofer of Great Bend. Miss Etta Mason of Lyons spent a few days in the city visiting her sister. Misses Genette Brown and Betta Stewart of Garden City were visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Roy White are the proud parents of a baby girl. Rev. P. D. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. church, was called out of the city to officiate at the funeral of Miss Maud Floyd at Kingman, Kansas. Miss Bessie Bateman of Winfield is in the city for an indefinite stay. Mr. John C. Leftwich, president of the Creek-Seminole Agricultural college at Clearview, Okla., was in the city Sunday and lectured at the (white) First Methodist church at 9 a.m. and at the Christian church at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school rendered a splendid program to a large audience Easter Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All the money that was raised was used for foreign missionary work. The children's collection was $6.02. The Sunday school raised enough more to bring the total up to $16.11. The Imperial Art club met at the home of Mrs. T. H. Harris, 306 South Main street. An Easter program was carried out Sunday evening at the Second Baptist church. The superintendent and teachers of the Sunday school deserve special credit for the excellent rendition of the program. Some special music was also furnished by the choir, which is one of the best in the state. A very large crowd was present, and the church was nicely decorated for the occasion. Mrs. M. C. Rhoten and baby son of Junction City are visiting with her parents. Rev. J. A. Allen spent the Easter vacation in Winfield, Kan. The Mission circle of the Second Baptist church met in its usual weekly meeting. It continues to grow in interest. Mrs. S. T. Owens, who has been ill for six weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Delbert Harrison is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mrs. Davis Jackson of St. Joseph is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. D. Davis. The Sunlay school of the A. M. E. church held its Easter exercises in the afternoon, and they were continued in the evening with the intermediate classes. All on the program did their parts well and all who attended enjoyed themselves. There is a good opening in this city for a first class doctor, who would enjoy a good practice from both races. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Mary Williams of 719 East Minor street is ill and has been confined to her bed for several weeks. Mrs. Leona Leachman, who has been on the list o. the indisposed, has about recovered her health. Mrs. Matilda Allen seems much improved at this writing. Mrs. Gussie Farington is doing so well in the rooming and boarding house business that she contemplates an addition to her already comfortable residence on S. Main street. Mrs. Harrison Thomason of E. St. Louis street, who was summoned to the bedside of her mother in Kansas, has returned. Mrs. J. S. Hardrick worshiped Easter morning at the sun twilight services which were held at the Benton Avenue A. M. E. chapel. Sonny Man Brewer is confined with the measles. Mr. John T. Cooper, assisted by Mr. Archie Hall, prepared the menu for more than 500 Drury students and others, Monday evening, April 24, which was a great success. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean are moving to their new home on Pearl street, which they have just recently purchased. Mrs. Grant Haywood is able to be around again after being confined to her bed for a week or two. Mr. Landon W. Smith of Kansas University, accompanied by a friend, Mr. Demering, spent Easter with home folks and friends. Mr. Martin of Kansas City was a pleasant house guest of Mr. and Mia. Wm. Smith and family during Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams of Summit street contemplate erecting a modern home in the near future. Miss Donis B. Cooper was a pleasant hostess at a course dinner Easter Sunday. Covers were laid for Mr. Martin of Kansas City, Mr. Demering and Mr. L. W. Smith of Lawrence, Kan.; Misses E. M. Young, J. Q. Vickers, E. H. Smith and D. B. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Grand avenue were out driving in their lovely rig. A happy gathering was that of the Ladies' Pleasant Hour Embroidery club, which convened at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellison, 928 S. Grant street, Mrs. Julia Ellison being a most charming and amiable hostess. The Young Ladies' and Young Men's Gymnasium clubs of Gibson chapel, Presbyterian church, met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hogan, East Minor street, and conducted their regular business last week. Card of Thanks. Profoundly grateful for the manifold evidences of kindness and assistance during the long illness of our beloved son and brother, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the same, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings and designs.—Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hogan, Mrs. Effie Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neeley, Miss Agnes Hogan. HLAWATILA, KAN. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves Easter. Both churches observed Easter Sunday by giving programs. The A. M. E. church rendered a program in the afteron. The Baptist program was held at 6 o'clock. An old folks' concert was given at night by the members of the A. M. E. church. Both churches drew large crowds. Messrs. Thomas Allen and Paul Maxey made a flying trip to Seneca Sunday. Mr. Logan Patton is the new cook in the city. Mr. Counter Allen has returned from a trip to Kentucky. He re- The Pop Season is Here and THE DIAMOND BOTTling WORKS ON EARTH--USE NO OTHER THE DIAMOND BOTTLING WORKS Phone 3178 2201 Lincoln St. ports a pleasant visit. Mr. Clarence Hughes of Horton was the guest of Miss Mamie Greene Easter Sunday. Mr. James Robinson and Miss Campbell of St. Joe visited in Hiawatha with Mr. Robinson's mother. Mrs. Jane Williams is seriously ill. Mr. Hillard Thornton of Atchison visited relatives in Hiawatha Mattie, Inez and Luther Gunn and Elmer and Ira Hutchinson spent Easter in Hiawatha. Miss Bertha and Mr. Howard Taylor visited in Marysville last week. Mr. Washington is again on duty after a week's vacation. Mr. Ed Ballew was in the city last week. Rev. Mr. Smith left Wednesday morning for Kansas City, Mo., to visit his mother. Mrs. Nannle Cobbs entertained her Sunday school class Wednesday evening. Mrs. Louise Hughes has returned home after a visit with her granddaughter, Mrs. Chas. Langfort. Rev. Mr. Herring of St. Joseph preached at the Baptist church Thursday evening. Mrs. Mabel Banks, Mrs. Jessie Bailey, Mrs. Amelia Maxey, Mrs. Nancy Montgomery, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. George Newland and Mr. and Mrs. William Brunt went to Horton to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles Williams. Little Edna and Milton Cobbs, who have been ill with pneumonia, were able to attend school Monday. The Sewing circle met with Mrs. Liverpool last Friday. Messr. Howard and Claude Wilson spent Easter at the home of their uncle, Mr. Robert Swinnery. Mr. Edward Lennear and Mr. Glasico of St. Joseph visited Mr. Lennear's parents Easter. Miss Mary Murphy visited in Sabetha last week. Little Vernon Hughes has the mumps. Mrs. Nancy Montgomery is ill. Mrs. George Newland has returned to her home in Kansas City after a few days' visit with her parents. Mrs. Ben Maxey is enjoying a visit from a sister and brother from Kentucky. NOTICE. Black Arts, Roots, Heals, Magic Hands, Mirrors, Bones, Recipes, Landstone Treasure Secrets, Catalogue, etc., 10c. Address R. D. WEBSTER, Box 111, Montgomery, Ala. LOUISIANA, MO. Rev. Oscar Woodson, a cousin of Rev. L. R. Grant, was in the city last week. This young man was appointed to the Clarksville circuit. Miss. Steward of Quincy, Ill., who recently passed away, was brought to Louisiana and her funeral semion was preached at the Maryland Street Baptist church by Rev. Downie of Moberly. The Sisters of the Mysterious Ten met the corpse at the station. Rev. L. R. Grant has taken his farewell departure. His friends, and enemies "if he has any," must admit that a scholar, a gentleman and a preacher has gone but is not forgotten. We pray for him God's guidance and blessing. Rev. Avant, formerly of Moberly, has been assigned to Wesley chapel. We hope for him human co-operation and God's guidance. Prof. J. M. Cocksfield was in Bowling Green last week on business. The following were in Clarksville last Friday night to witness the closing of Prof. Abbingdon's school: Mrs. Will Davis, Prof. and Mrs. H. M. Cocksfield, Miss Cora Duncan and Dr. I. E. Moore. Rev. Avant preached for Rev. Thomas at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The sermon was very logical. Mr. Bibbs of Glasgow, Mo., has opened a first class barber shop for our people, with a fine barber. Every patron gets a clean towel. A carnival company was in the city last week. Messrs. Guy Rudd and John Combs, who are running a No. I garage, are getting more work than they can do. What about a dry goods store? There has been opened at 115 Georgia street a charity hospital, supported by the city board of trade. MRS. HENRIETTA MARTIN, fashionable dressmaker, 832 Kansas avenue, is conducting a class in this art every evening except Saturday. Mrs. Martin is a skilled artist, and a few lessons under her instruction will enable you to make your plain and fancy dresses cheap. For terms, etc., phone 1422. 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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. PRICE LIST SENT FREE UPON APPLICATION RIEGER'S Monogram WHISKEY Express Prepaid 0 Full Quarts Rieger's Monogram $5 Private Stock a 4 Full Quarts Rieger's Monogram $3 Extra Fine FRFE two sample bottles, gold tipped glass and cork- screw of fluvial cord, = $250,000.00 owners have proven this whiskey best ever dilled. For amoottness and mellowness of fluvial cord be equaled. Send remit- ance with order. Money refunded if not perfectly satisfactory. J. RIEGER & CO. Garden District, NAPA CITY, MO. Sex the Key to the Bible Sex the Key to the Bible "The Truth About the Bible," about five hundred pages, $200. "Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman," three hundred pages, $200. "Sexology of the Bible," over one hundred and seventy-five pages, $200. All cloth-bound. These books rest on the sex of the Bible, and the rest on the Bible of sex. A book of spirit, and that sex is the dividing line between the physical and spiritual worlds. They show that disease, sickness and insanity are within the sex, and that sex-lust was the origin of the disease. They arrest the attention of the medical, scientific, philosophical and theological worlds and people of all classes as no other books of modern times, and will probably do more to shape the thoughts of man than any one book is written. The history of world. They are daily going to the great thinkers of all parts of the civilized world. "I would rather be the author of the Truth About the Bible, by Sidney C. Tapp, than to be the President of the United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible is a shame, so daring and his conclusions are so unanswerable that the human intellect staggers under the ideas presented. For ideas it is the world's greatest book. Tapp's interpretation of the Bible will live until time shall be no more. Republics may perish and Empires may decay, but the ideas presented by the author in these books on the Bible will never die." — M. M. Tapp. "Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jails, insane institutions and hospitals than any other idea, that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing of the great goodness of God. That he will do the human race. He has indeed produced a world idea that should be in every home and library in the civilised world. W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. A. Swan, M.D. G. H. M. M. M.D. H. F. Mikel, A.H. M.D. Theodore P. Clark, M.D." Address the Author SIDNEY C. TAPP at 710 Kansas City, Mo.