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The Topeka Plaindealer With Hughes and Fairbanks at the Helm the Republican Ship of State Will Anchor in the Port of Success Nov. 7th. --- Eighteenth Year. No. 23 With Hughes and Fairbanks Republicans P Chas. E. Hug Standard B Charles W. Fairbanks of Indian —A Strong Team and a S Colored Man Close to Zero Republicans Pick Chas. E. Hughes as Standard Bearer. Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana Running Mate —A Strong Team and a Sure Winner—The Colored Man Close to Zero in Convention! The Republican convention at Chicago has nominated its standard bearers—Charles E. Hughes of New York for president and Charles Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. The convention made no mistake and the people will ratify their action at the November election. We never at the soil, manufacturing and other avocations can now rest easy and be assured that the great old Republican party will see to it that all will find plenty to do and be well fed, housed and clothed, as well as educated, which goes a long way toward making good American citizens. We are proud to say that the Kansas delegates at Chicago were genuine representatives of the Republican party. Mr. Fred Stanley, the national committeeman, is one of the best Kansas ever had in its history. He is a young man, loyal to the core, and did everything to make it pleasant for the delegates and visitors. He sacrificed his time to be among the visitors from Kansas and saw to it that they received tickets to the convention. A resolution of praise and commendation was paid him by the committee and visitors, all saying they were never treated so well at a national convention as they were by Mr. Stanley. Mr. Stanley is a young man, a graduate of K. U., and a prominent lawyer of Wichita. Such men as he will make votes for the Republican party. Kansas is proud of him. Our visit to the national convention at Chicago has convinced us that the colored people have got to wake up along political lines. It is sad to say that after fifty years of freedom and the right to exercise the ballot, the colored people of America are going backward to such an alarming extent that their voice is not even heard in a national Republican convention. So far as the party is concerned, it has accorded the colored man all the rights and privileges in that party—to be a delegate and have a voice, the same rights that are given any other member of the party. It is the fault of the colored man in both the North and the South for this alarming retrogression in the Republican party. While he has always been counted upon to vote the Republican ticket, he has not kept pace nor studied the political problems that confront the party and the American people. He has almost eliminated himself by his nonactivity in studying out and looking ahead and providing for such methods that might confront him at these gatherings. They have been waiting until the last minute, then rushing to the conventions with nothing to back their cause but a lot of wind and noise. It is time that the colored men of the South were arousing to a sense of duty by taking hold of the political situation where they have great numbers and are the bulwark of the party. We are now through bragging about the intellectual and intelligent brave fighting colored Republicans of the South. They have now lowered themselves in the scale of dignity and pride and a large majority of them are now wandering in the wilderness seeking what is in sight only and looking for a few political jobs. The class of colored men who represent the Republican party and attend the conventions now are a disgrace to the men of thirty years ago, such as Small, Lynch, Cumming, Pinchback, Bruce and scores of others who were respected and stood high in the councils of the Republican party and whose advice was sought as often as that of any white delegate. They were called upon to second the nomination of the president, served on nomination and notification committees, and in fact were men who commanded respect, not only from their race, but from the white race as well. They held high positions in both this and foreign countries. It is a burning shame and disgrace to think of South Carolina, with elev- --- The Republican convention at Chicago has nominated its standard bearers—Charles E. Hughes of New York for president and Charles Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. The convention made no mistake and the people will ratify their action at the November election. We never attended a convention where there was so much harmony in the Republican party. Justice Hughes is the right man nominated at the right time to take up the cause of the American people at this crucial period. What we are mostly interested in is the rights of the colored Americans. They have never been accorded the rights of citizenship and never enjoyed such since 1876. They have been handicapped by obnoxious laws and misguided and prejudiced officeholders. Nearly every decision that has been rendered by the courts has been against the colored people, but we are proud to say that we can safely say that Justice Hughes was the first man who ever sat upon the bench who succeeded in bringing the court to render a just decision and gave our race justice which tends to make them equal before the law and at the ballot box. Credit must be given Justice Hughes for the Oklahoma decision, which declared the "grandfather clause" unconstitutional and sent violators of election laws of Oklahoma to the penitentiary, but these same men were pardoned by President Wilson, a Democrat, whose attitude was to uphold the "grandfather clause" and other obnoxious laws that tend to lower the dignity and abrogate the rights of colored people. When Justice Hughes takes his seat there will be an American citizen in the chair who will be for American citizens irrespective of color or condition. He will be the president of the whole people and not of any particular class. He will be president to the North and South, to the black, white, red, yellow, or green—to all alike.. We must say that harmony prevailed throughout the convention. Conferences were held between the Progressive and Republican parties at different times to iron out the differences. There was no chance to nominate Mr. Roosevelt and the leaders of the Progressive party saw that it was a dangerous thing to "fiddle" while America was now in trouble with Mexico and her foreign relations strained. Hughes will be elected by an overwhelming majority. The Republican party is on the ascendancy, and all who doubt themselves had better get in the band wagon. The Republican party will sweep the country at the No cent of the electoral vote.. Wilson's administration has been a failure and veneri election and carry 90 per a farre, and no business man, farmer, laborer or professional man, or any man who earns his livelihood by the sweat of his brow can wish for a second Democratic administration. The people are sore and sick and anxious to get to the polls. The Progressive party has returned to the fold, also its leader, Theodore Roosevelt. Of course the Progressives in the South, who are always Democrats and have always supported a Democratic ticket, will support the Wilson administration. It was that element of the Progressive party which controlled it in 1912 and caused Theodore Roosevelt and others to vote for that two-headed monster to enter in hell to be surrounded by the devil and his angels. We have attended several national political conventions, both Democratic and Republican, and must say that the recent Republican convention was made up of men of brain and brawn—men who were far-seeing, statesmen who were looking out for the betterment of the American people and their occupations. The people who are now engaged in tilling TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 16, 1916 Proper Man to Make Senator! Hon. J. A. Gibson, Candidate for State Senator From the Ninth Senatorial District, is a True and Tried Republican and a Man of Ability and Fitness. en votes, seven of whom were colored, could not agree upon a colored man as national committeeman at a period when the colored man is actually needed in that place. The delegates were educated men—lawyers, doctors and business men—and yet when asked why they did not select a colored man as committeeman, they gave it out pointblank that a white man could do more for them than a colored man, and that they could not trust a colored man in that position. Yet a white man on the delegation nominated Major J. H. Fordham, a prominent lawyer of Orangeburg, S. C., for national committeeman. Mr. Fordham is a highly educated man, a staunch Republican and one of the strongest colored men of South Carolina and a leader of the race. The motion was seconded by Prof. James A. Briar of Greenville. Only three votes were given Mr. Fordham—those of Mr. Cochran, the man who nominated him; Mr. Briar, and his own vote. Joseph W. Tolbert of Greenwood, a white man, who was elected, has served on the committee for years, and when he has not served some other member of the family has for the last thirty years, and he has handled all the money and controlled the patronage, but has never done anything to advance the condition of the colored people of South Carolina nor the Republican party. Now, the time had arrived that there should be some other man elected who could give better service for the party and the race. The colored people of South Carolina, who are in a large majority and own millions of dollars worth of property and are becoming thoroughly educated, should at this late day have confidence enough in their own race to put some man forward for such a position, especially when they have to stand the brunt of the battle. In the early days there were thousands of colored lives sacrificed for the interests of the Republican party in order that future generations might enjoy the rights and benefits they died for. Although these men were for the most part uneducated, they were honest and brave and believed in doing things, not only for the betterment of the white man, but for their own race as well. Now come such men as Dr. J. H. Goodwin of Columbia, S. C.; Gibbs Mitchell of Charleston, W. S. Dixon of Barnwell, Dr. J. Levey of Florence and L. A. Hawkins of Columbia. These five colored men and J. Duncan Adams (white) of Charleston voted for Joseph W. Tolbert for committeeman. Had these colored men voted for Fordham he would have been the committeeman and the entire colored race would have been benefited, and it would have been worth millions of dollars, not only in money, but in pride, and as an inspiration to the younger generation; but instead these would- (By Theo. Daughman.) The accompanying cut represents that staunch Republican, Hon. J. A. Gibson, who is asking for the Republican nomination for State Sena- M. H. HON. J. A. GIBSON. for from the Ninth district of Kansas, subject to the primaries to be be intelligent colored men sacrificed the rights of the generations to come for selfish ambition. Now, what is to become of the race if men like this will not stand together. For God's sake, let the hard working, honest colored people of South Carolina get together and not be hoodwinked any longer by these howling dervishes, who do nothing more than make a lot of noise to get to the convention and there stand and wait to be bartered and sold for a mess of pottage. Georgia was equally as bad. Henry Lincoln Johnson, leader of the colored race of Georgia, and who recently retired as recorder of deeds at Washington, D. C.; and Judson Lyons, who was once register of the treasury, were in opposition to each other, fighting hard to put in a white man as national committeeman. Now, these two intelligent men, who pose as leaders of Georgia and have been accorded all the rights and privileges the party could give to men, acted like two old colored men in the dark ages of slavery, vicing with each other to see who would be the most popular among the white people of Georgia. Of the twelve delegates from Georgia, eight were colored men, and with such characters as Ben Davis, (Continued on page 4) MR. J. W. EDMONDS VISITS LANSING! Mr. John W. Edmonds, efficient shipping clerk at the State Printing office, visited Lansing last Saturday and reports a very pleasant time. He met Warden Codding, who took him into his private office and also asked him if he had been to lunch. Mr. Edmonds very politely informed Mr. Codding that he had dined most sumptuously and had to decline another tempting bid for the appetite. In speaking of his visit Mr. Edmonds says: "Mr. Codding is a fine gentleman and his staff of officers soon to like him. The prisoners seem to have more freedom than they used to have when I was there some years ago. Our old friend, Weatherly, is there and the Warden had some one to take his place on the tower to give him opportunity to show me all through the institution, and all Topeka is proud of Weatherly. A. A. speaks very highly of Warden Codding and his men. While there I had a chance to talk to a boy whom I was interested in. The Warden called him in and talked to him; his record is good and I was very proud of it. Mr. Codding informed me that the boy would get a square deal as long as he did his work as heretofore. He speaks very highly of Messrs. Weatherly, Ransom and Mason, all colored officers who are employed at the prison. Gov. Capper could not have selected a better man than Mr. Codding as Warden at the Kansas penitentiary." held August 1st, 1916. The Topeka Plaindealer finds special pleasure in mentioning this gentleman, as he belongs to the old school of Republicans, and believes in every man having a square deal. For two terms he served Kansas as a law-maker and left a record that any man might feel proud of. He is a successful business man, and has at all times, tried to treat his fellowman right. Mr. Gibson is a man of ability and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Senator. At the last session of the Western Ice Manufacturers convention, comprising the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas, he was elected vice president, which means that he will be the next president of the organization. Mr. Gibson is a true friend of education and stands well with the administration at Topeka, and is in a position to do as much for education as any man in Kansas. While a member of the legislature he made numerous friends and is one of the best known men in he party. We are glad that he is a broad-guaged man and our people will find in him Price $1.50 Per Year. of Colored Clubs Ask For Federal Lynch Law! Eighteen States Memorialize contact Laws Making Lynching ense. Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Ask For .....Federal Lynch Law! Delegates From Eighteen States Memorialize Congress to Enact Laws Making Lynching a Federal Offense. Meeting in Wichita this week is such as our United States of America band of earnest, intelligent col-lica; Meeting in Wichita this week is a band of earnest, intelligent colored women, who have given and are giving much of their lives in trying to lift their race to a higher plane. The meeting is that of the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, representing eighteen states and nearly a quarter of a million colored women. The meetings began yesterday at the court house in district court quarters and will continue until Friday. Here for the sessions last night were several prominent colored women from out of the city, they being Mrs. J. Snowden-Porter of Chicago, president of the federation; Mrs. Minnie Scott, president of the Ohio federation; Mrs. J. D. Rush of Des Moines, Ia., secretary of the association; Mrs. E. Willis, Cheyenne, Wyo., corresponding secretary. Mrs. J. L. Harper, Wichita, is president of the Kansas association, and Mrs. F. O. Miller is the press representative. First of all, the colored women yesterday drafted resolutions which were sent to the national convention, in session at Chicago, demanding a national law placing in the hands of the federal authorities the power to punish the lynchers. The club women also recommended national woman suffrage. Greetings from the governors of the eighteen states were read by the presiding officers. Jane Addams, of Hull House, Chicago, also sent her best wishes and urged the club women to ask the national conventions for suffrage planks. Embodied in the resolutions sent to Chicago yesterday were the following declarations: Realizing that the best interests of a community or country can be protected and preserved, only as its citizens, regardless of sex, race, creed or environment, have the fullest and freest privileges in the exercise of their inalienable rights, insofar as they do not infringe upon the rights of others; And realizing that the wise conservators of this republic have found it expedient to have laws to protect dumb animals and freight traffic; Realizing, too, that they are new to their duty towards their fellowmen to the extent of protecting them from the ravages of the enemy outside its ports; An realizing that a community or country is best protected which is well and safely governed within its borders; that the exercise of rights and privileges will have the best, most elevating effect and bring about the most benefit to the most people, only as they are universal and extend to each and every citizen in all and every part of a great commonwealth Successful Career! Of Pittsburg is Asking a Renomination Past Record as State Senator From District is His Endorsement! Long and Successful Career! Senator E. F. Porter of Pittsburg is Asking a Renomination and Election—His Past Record as State Senator From the Ninth Senatorial District is His Endorsement! ___ (By Theo, Baughman,) For sixteen years Hon. F. F. Porter has represented the Ninth Senatorial district of Kansas in the state legislature, and it must be said that he has filled the position in a very acceptable manner, and has given complete satisfaction to all except a few disgruntled ones who desire the position. Senator Porter has a record that can be pointed to with pride and which will go a long way toward helping him to maintain the office of senator. Education has a staunch friend in this excellent man, and through his efforts and influence the State Normal at Pittsburg is easily one of the leading institutions of the kind in this country. His republicanism can't be questioned, as he is a Simon pure, and belongs to that class of Republicans who believe in For these reasons, let us resolve that the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs does hereby adopt the following as its advocated principles and petitions that these principles or their substance be incorporated in the 1916 platform of each of the national parties which intend to make their appeal to the voting contingency for support: We favor and recommend the enactment of such federal laws as will make lynching a national crime, giving power to the relatives, friends or representatives of the lynched victim to prosecute the offenders in the United States district courts. We favor and recommend a uniform divorce law which will forever put an end to the demoralizing influences which follow the present legislation which legalizes marriage in one state and places a blot upon the innocent offspring in another section of the same great commonwealth. We favor and recommend the enactment of such uniform railroad legislation as will give equal and adequate traveling accommodations to all travelers in all parts of those United States of America, forever making it impossible for a repetition of the shameful humiliations which are still heaped upon members of the most loyal and patriotic race which claims America, the land of the free and the home of the brave, as its home. We favor and recommend uniform child labor laws which will protect the children of the most humble who may feel compelled to allow undeveloped, untutored, their offspring to go into the daily grind in order that the family may be able to make ends meet, pensioning such child until such time as it shall have had ample opportunity to develop physically and mentally sufficient to become an efficient and useful member of society, thus obviating the necessity of building penal institutions and insane asylums to house them later on. We favor and recommend full and national suffrage, believing that the best interests of the whole country will be protected when the women who bear the children make the homes, tutor the youth and sustain the church by their strength and taxes, are empowered to cast their ballots for those who are placed in the guidance of the ship of state. There will be a Basket Meeting given by the Tecumseh Baptist church Sunday, June 25th, at Tecumseh. You are cordially invited to attend—come early and have a good time.—Rev. G. Bly, Pastor. --- every man having a square deal, and who figure it out that the platform of the party is large enough to hold all men. The Plaindealer can honestly recommend him to our people, as he has, on all occasions, proven to be our friend, and has no prejudice toward our race. He has been tried and found to be pure gold, and during these crucial times it is not good policy to "swap horses while crossing stream." Too, in this worthy man the district has an able senator, and he is sure to find his numerous colored friends rallying to him in securing the nomination for reelection for State Senator from the Ninth district, to be voted for at the coming primaries August 1st, 1916. His announcement is to be found in another column of this paper. --- Progress of the Race in Our Sister State. One of the leading men at Eufaula is Mr. J. Goodlow, who has more than made good. At one time this gentleman resided in Texas, but decided to cant his lot in the "land of promise." He owns 590 acres of rich land, a magnificent residence, two brick, business houses, one frame business house and nine rental houses. In fact, this man is one of the race's best fixed men. His excellent wife, Mrs. Emma L. Goodlow, was one of the popular visitors to the general conference of the A. M. E. church which recently convened at Philadelphia. These people are race lovers who do not believe that Negro enterprise can live on "hot air." The Rentiesviell Drug Co. is a Negro enterprise that is a commendable one, of which that excellent man, Mr. D. C. Martin is the head. A complete line of pure drugs, sundries, cigars, etc., are carried. Also, an up-to-date soda fountain is in this place and a nice trade is enjoyed. This man owns 82 acres at Rentiesville and is a man who is helping to make history for our race. Such men as Mr. Martin bring credit to our race. Mr. G. W. Smith is one of the substantial men of our race at Eufaula. He is a prominent Mason, having served as grand junior warden for a number of years and in other positions of prominence, and is a staunch member of the Baptist church. He owns just 1,080 acres of improved farm land. Mr. Smith has a large and interesting family, all of whom are being properly educated in the leading schools. We need men of Mr. Smith's caller. Mr. W. Y. Moore, a man of our race, is one of the new readers of this paper. He has 114 acres of good land at Eufaula and has lived a life that has made for him many friends. Mr. C. Brooks, the cafe man at Eufaula, is still conducting a nice place. In connection with his restaurant he serves ice cream, cold drinks, cigars, etc. He conducts a nice rooming house, his rooms being sanitary, and he strives to give the public the best for the money. He works four people and is helping in the solution of the race problem. Dr. E. L. Floyd is one of the successful business men of our race at Eufaula. He has a neat grocery store and restaurant, and by selling goods right he enjoys a nice trade. He has been in business three years and we are glad to note his success. This man is ably assisted by his good wife and the enterprise they conduct is a commendable one indeed. These folks are firm believers in race enterprise, and believe that the Negro race must become more interested in the commercial world. Mr. W. T. Bannarn, a man of our race, is a history maker at Eufaula. He owns and operates an up to date grocery store and meat market; in fact, he carries a stock worth several thousand dollars. This gentleman has eight people at work, doing more than his part in the solution of the race problem. He has a good home, presided over by an excellent wife. There are three daughters, and this is one of our best families. This well regulated and well stocked enterprise is operated in the Cooper brick building, and we wish we had more stores of the kind. Mr. Bannarn is the kind of a man who brings credit to us as a race. He is an extensive cattle dealer, and while he is looking after cattle—buying and selling—his good wife is managing the store. Dr. G. L. Cooper, the eminent colored physician of Eufaula, is still enjoying a good practice. He maintains modern offices in the Cooper brick building, of which he is the owner, and he is one of the busy physicians of our race. Dr. Cooper is a graduate of Meharry Medical college, class of 1904, and has won his spurs since his graduation. He is a prepared man and is exercising wise judgment and buying property. The Cooper brick building, a two story one, is worth $5000. Besides the business house he has a good home and seven rental houses. Give us men like Dr. Cooper and we will soon be a race. Hon. John D. Epps is a barrister at Eufaula and is an apostle of Blackstone who is rapidly winning his spurs as an attorney. This brilliant Negro attorney received his literary training at Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C., and finished law at Howard University, Washington, D. C., class of 1914. We are always glad to meet men of --- Lawyer Epps' caliber, as they are the kind to make of us a strong race. Mr. John Bassett, a man of our race at Eufaula, belongs to that class which doesn't believe in starring Negro enterprise on promises. He reads our paper. Mr. Bassett is a property owner, having a forty acre farm, four houses and nine lots. This man believes in putting his money in real estate and is one of our good livers. Prof. J. I. Jones, principal of the Eufaula school, known as the Washington school, as a side issue has opened up a general merchandise store, carrying a neat stock of groceries, clothing, etc. This enterprise is operated in the Central hall and represents several hundred dollars. Prof. Jones is one of our ripe scholars, having been teaching twenty-one years. He has an enrollment of 250, and four teachers are employed. The school building is a nice one story brick worth $8,000. His first assistant is Mrs. Anna D. Lucas. This is easily one of our best schools in Oklahoma. For years we have known Prof. Jones, and we are glad of his success. Mr. R. B. Brockeen of Eufaula, a man of our race, has erected a neat building and opened a grocery store. We visited the same and was much inspired by his efforts. In connection with his store he will operate an ice cream and soft drink business. He has 100 acres of fertile farm land and does not believe in sitting around whining. Such men are the kind the Negro race needs. An educator of note is Prof. J. A. Avery of Eufaula. For twenty years he has been "teaching the young idea how to shoot," but is now conducting a grocery store. He has a 35-acre farm and is putting in most of his time farming, while his excellent wife conducts the store. He owns a good home, one of the best at that place, and is one of the leading citizens. Prof. Avery's store is in his own building, which adjoins his residence. In this man we have one who is what you may style a true race man. There is a little widow down at Eufaula who is a business woman making good in the grocery business. She owns her store building as well as other valuable property. This lady is Mrs. E. L. Adams, who has a good home and who has been in business two years. More of our people should be like her. A tailoring establishment that is a credit to our race is owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thurston at Eufaula. These people are high class workmen and are kept busy, their patronage being from both races. These folks are race lovers and encourage every deserving enterprise. Mr. P. C. Patton, the expert shoemaker at Eufaula, is still kept busy, being employed by Mr. H. I. L. Orr, a leading white business man. Since our last visit Mr. Patton has shaken "single blessedness" and is now a married man. He is not only a good workman, but an upright citizen, respected by both races. Miss Jessie Thomas, a very pleasing little lady of Eufaula, will represent The Topeka Plaindener in her town. She will give weekly write-ups and have papers on sale. Help her both with news and cash. The domestic science department at the Eufaula boarding school is under the able supervision of Mrs. Anna Tyler, a former Topekan and one of our race's leading women. This is an Indian school, and Mrs. Tyler has her regular classes, and is more than making good. This lady is an expert cook and we were indeed glad to see her doing so nicely. Mrs. Tyler is an employee of the government, and informed us that he is treated nicely by all. WELEETKA, OKLA. Tailorshop.—The only colored tailor shop owned by a colored man at Weelekta is that of Mr. E. O. Hand, an expert workman. This young man is a Floridian, but conducted business in Kansas for one year before coming here. He is a product of Talladega college, class of 1913. He is not only at the head of his class as a tailor, but a ripe scholar, and by strict business methods he enjoys a nice trade. He is an exemplary young man, one that others should endeavor to imitate. Laundry.—There's a hand laundry at Weeetka, owned and operated by the race, the proprietor, Mr. T. G. Jackson, having built up a nice trade, because his work is above criticism. A great many people "put their duds in his euds" and four of the race are employed. He owns --- some valuable property at Boley, and is a man well versed in letters. Give the race more men like Mr. Jackson and we will soon be a strong race. This gentleman formerly taught in the Conroe college, Conroe, Texas. HOLDENVILLE, OKLA Mr. Milton Wilson, a thrifty colored business man, is doing his part along business lines at Holdenville. He has a two-chair tonsorial parlor, a billiard hall—three tables—and a cafe, and each of his places is doing nicely. He has been in Holdenville seven years and by doing business right he has won the respect and confidence of all. He is not only full of business, but he possesses the happy faculty of knowing how to treat people. In him The Plaindealer has a stunch friend. VINITA, OKLAHOMA, We called at the Venters home one of the best homes owned by the race at Vinita It is a two-story, and well furnished. Mr. W. II. Venters is one of the leading men of our race. He owns a two-story brick building, a rooming house and four other rent houses. His son, Mr. Alfred Venters, in connection with Mr. J. T. Williams, conducts a grocery store. A daughter, Miss Eva, is a teacher and there are three other girls in this family. The Venters are among our representative people. Mr. James Reed, one of The Plaindealer's good friends, met us white at Vinita, and gave us some money. He is janitor at the Halsell building and the Bennett & Wilson building. This man has some property in this town, and such men are the kind who help Negro enterprise to go. Mrs. Reed, a very fine woman, is a cateress and is kept busy. BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. Our old friend, Mr. J. A. Givens, though like the majority of us poor "critters," has his bitters and the sweets, is still a live wire around Bartlesville, and while we were in that place we were informed that he was still holding his own. He has been in business for four years, and while he has been a money-maker, he has used wise judgment and put aside a dollar for a rainy day. He has some of the best property in that town, consisting of a business house, and conducts four other business places. He is on the broad-gauged order, and doesn't feed newspapers on hot air. A business place at Bartlesville that is doing nicely is that of Mr. R. M. Burton and Rev. M. C. Cotton, who own and conduct what is known as the "White Way" Cleaning Works, at 419 W. Third street. These men are not only doing high class tailoring, but conduct a confectionery, as well as a hair goods business, and they informed us that they were doing nicely. The Plaindealer has a staunch friend in Mr. Burton, who, for a number of years, has been a true friend, and helps your scribe whenever he visits that town. The "White Way" is a nice concern and we are glad these men are doing so well. There is a neat little brick edifice at Bartlesville that the sons and the daughters of Richard Allen claim as a meeting place. It is easily worth $1200 and is ably pastored by Rev. M. O. Johnson, a son of thunder for 24 years. This good man used to shell the woods for the devil and his imps way down in Texas, and even now Rev. Johnson fights sin going and coming. Many have accepted the plan of salvation through his preaching, and the magnificent church at Eufaula was built by this minister. The A. M. E. church at Bartlesville has about forty active members, and Rev. Johnson is wielding a great influence. During our visit Rev. Johnson had as his guests Rev, and Mrs. P. H. Coleman, both wide awake revivalists, Mrs. Coleman being a lady preacher, who has won a name as being forcible as well as logical in her preaching. The scribe was indeed pleased to have quarters at the good home of Mr. C. A. Slaughter while at Bartlesville, and this big hearted man and his cultured daughter, Miss Tessle Carr, made us feel at home. Mr. Slaughter is the popular janitor at the First National bank of Bartlesville, a position he has held for more than ten years, and his employers trave implicit confidence in him. He stands for something, as he is a worthy man. Miss Tessie is possessed of a sweet disposition and is some housekeeper. WILBURTON. OKLA. It was our pleasure to visit the Wilburton colored city school, which is ably taught by Prof. Calvin Perkins, B. S., one of our very excellent young educators, who is doing untold good for our race in the school room. He has an enrollment of eighty (80) and is assisted by Miss O. H. Smith, one of the race's best women. Prof. Perkins is a graduate of Natcher college, Natchez, Miss., class of 1911. This young man delivered the annual address at the commencement May 18. The race needs more men of Prof. Perkins' calibre. This gentleman is president of the Choctaw Teachers' Association, as well as the secretary of the Progressive Sunday School convention. In this man we have a real doer, one who is willing to sacrifice to build up a race. One of the representative business men of our race at Wilburton is Mr. T. W. Chute. He is a high grade confectioner and manufacturer of fine candles. His place is in the heart of the town and it is stocked with everything found in a first class place. His soda fountain is one of the best in the state, and he enjoys a nice trade, his patrons being both white and colored. He owns a modern home and a 70-acre farm, and he is a live wire at Wilburton. He has won fame as a candy maker and a thorough business man. The A. M. E. church at Wilburton is a magnificent structure, and has a membership of forty, and is ably pastored by Rev. W. K. Walden, who for twelve years has been pastoring. The congregation has a church, a parsonage and two lots, and above all, a Christian gentleman as pastor. Rev. Walden owns the only tonsorial parlor in that place for the race, but his patrons are in both races. This is a prepared man and at one time was a teacher, having taught the "young idea how to shoot" for ten years. He is a prepared man and has and is moulding great influence for good among our people. We are proud to say that he will use his influence in circulating The Plaindealer, having accepted the agency of same. He will have weekly writeups and will strive to place the paper in every home of our race there. Our race can afford to have more men of Rev. Walden's most excellent calibre. At Rait!—Mrs. Roxie Mitchel, nee Ward, died May 2, 1916, at her home at Wilburton, at the age of 51 years. The funeral was conducted from the A. M. E. church, Rev. Walker officiating. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral, paying their last tribute to the deceased. Mrs. Pressley, a sister, and her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Gray, of Tulsa, attended the obsequies. Six children—three boys and three girls—were left to mourn her demise. She died a Christian Just as she lived one. TAFT, OKLAHOMA, There is a modern drug store at Taft stocked with pure drugs, sundries, etc., and is owned and operated by Dr. T. W. Kyle, a graduate of New Orleans University. This eminent man is physician in charge of the D., B, and O. Institute at Taft. The Kyle residence is one of the best there and Dr. Kyle is one of the foremost citizens. His literary training was secured in Texas, and he is one of our race's well-posted men. We found this physician a live wire indeed, and in him we have a true race builder. The Harrison residence at Taft is another one of the good homes owned by the race and Prof. A. Harrison is one of the leading educators of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of the Hillsdale college of Michigan, class of 1886. For fifteen years he has been learning the young idea how to shoot, and in this man we have a ripe scholar indeed. Prof. Harrison recently closed his school, the Vann school, one of the prosperous schools in the "Land 1 Promise." A school that is accomplishing a great good for the race is located at Taft and is known as the Vernon High school, and of which that able scholar, Prof. N. J. Tucker, young and active, who finished at Topeka Institute, class of 1004, is principal. Since graduation he has been teaching and doing clerical work, having served the People's Bank of Mukogee for two years, and for four years was bookkeeper at Elliott's clothing store. His school is a two-story brick, six rooms and five teachers. There is an enrollment of 214, representing all the grades up to the tenth. Prof. Tucker has one of the best faculties to be found in Oklahoma. His first teacher is Miss Essie Holman of Topeka, Kansas, a gem in the educational world, having finished at the Topeka Educational and Industrial Institute. The other teachers are Miss Carrie A. Chandler, an experienced teacher of Oklahoma City; Miss Onilia V. Perkins, a home girl, who finished from the school in which she is now teaching; the primary department is ably looked after by Miss Clara M. Jackson of Lawrence, Kansas, who is one of the leading teachers, and there is a domestic science department and the girls are making distinct progress along this line. The school is in a flourishing condition and another successful year has been given the town since Prof. Tucker has been principal. He has wielded a great influence over the students and the school has been brought up to a high standard of efficiency. The tributary school of which that excellent man, Prof. A. G. Beasley, is principal, is the Black Jack school, which is doing yoeman service for the race. The man at the head has been working in the school room for thirty-two years and is still delivering the goods. Prof. Beasley is the proud son of Alcorn University, and is ably assisted by Miss Pearl Russell of Western University, Quindaro, Kas. The educational interest of the race will not suffer as long as such able teachers are employed in our schools. Doings of Kansans (By Theo, Baughman.) Your scribe hasn't "burnt up an worlds" since he left Topeka, in doing Plaindealer business, but the "stumps are out of the road" now, and he has the ball rolling. In the territory we have covered our folks seemingly have not become identified with the commercial world, as we found very few of them engaged in business, something the Negro must do if we are ever to be a race. We must know more about commercialism, and by all means where there are large numbers of us, branch out into business enterprises. A little dignity should be injected into any old kind of business, and your scribe has always figured that too much could not be put into the Negro newspaper business. It is true that many scalawags have attempted to make good along this line, but as a rule they generally "blow up" and quit the field. Now, this letter is being sent in from Pittsburg, Kan., and from now on we hope to make record-breaking financial reports and make our page sparkle with breczy race notes. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Mr. N. McCoy, a man of our race at 111 E. 2nd and Pine streets, in Coffeyville, Kansas, is operating an up-to-date grocery and meat market, in which he carries a complete stock. The scribe called at this well regulated place and found Mr. McCoy a strict business man. He owns his own store house and five other valuable rent houses. This gentleman has been a citizen of Coffeyville for twenty-one years and is one of the solid men of our race. He is an extensive dealer in real estate and is a factor in helping our people. We called on Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thomas at 614 E. First street, at Coffeyville, and found them domiciled in a nent cottage. They own a two-story, 10-room house and two other lots on Spring street and three lots adjoining their home, and one and half acres on the outskirts of the city. At Chickasha these good people have five lots and a good house. They are race lovers, and joined our list of readers. PARSONS, KAN. The Queen City Cafe, located at 2000 Bellmont street, Parsons, Kan., is well patronized; in fact is the best patronized place for the race there. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher, the proprietress, goes out of the way to make it pleasant for her guests. She serves regular meals, and short orders at all hours, and only the best is served. In connection with her cafe, Mrs. Fisher is also conducting a rooming house. She serves ice cream and all soft drinks, cigars, tobaccos, etc. Such places are entitled to encouragement by the race. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher is a rare dramatic reader and has pleased thousands of people throughout the United States with her readings. She is a writer of note, and we had the pelasure of reading one of her books of original poems, and they are gems indeed. Mrs. Fisher is planning a tour, in which she will give recitals, and we predict for her much success, as she can certainly deliver the goods. Messrs. Bowen & Bradley, two progressive young men of our race, have opened a grocery store at 2101 Corning avenue, in Parsons, Kan. What our race should do is to concentrate their support on these young men and help them build up a strong business, which would mean the employment of Negro boys and girls. To the winds with excuse, but call on and trade with men of our race. Miss Lillian Winfield and Mr. W. L. Tyson are conducting a swell cafe, rooming house and tailoring establishment at 2102 Corning avenue, Parsons, Kan., where they serve the best for the money. In fact, they strive to please those who patronize them. The scribe dropped in to see these folks, and secured them as subscribers. They are conducting enterprises that are entitled to encouragement. The Cherry's cafe is an up-to-date place for the race, at 2031 Corning avenue, Parsons. Regular meals and short orders at all times; also, the excellent little proprietress, Mrs. S. S. Cherry, has not spared money to fit up a place where our race will not be quibarrassed to visit. Her home cooking is a feature, and she serves with the understanding that if you are not pleased, don't pay. Her husband, Mr. Scott S. Cherry, is a baker, one of the best in the state, and is regularly employed at the Matthewson Hotel, the leading white place at Parsons. These good people own a nice home on West Morgan, and will read the Plaindealer. --- The only colored place of business at Neosho, Mo., is the cafe and cold drinks business conducted by Mr. W. M. Wallace. He serves the best and strives to please the public. He is a race man, and encavors to be a factor in the material advancement of the country. Mr. Wallace's son, Prof. Charles H. Wallace, was foully assassinated during the year 1914. He was one of the race's best young men. THE MAYOR MISS MELISSA FUELL, The Authoree. One of the race who is making good along the line of beauty culture is Mrs. Lydia Gardner, who at present is doing exceedingly well at Joplin, Mo., her patrons being among the wealthiest white people there. This good woman is a Kansan, having attended school at Emporia. She subscribed for the Plaindealer, to be sent to her brother at Emporia. This family owns 290 acres of good land near Emporia. Mrs. Gardner is doing her part in the solution of the race problem. PITTSBURG, KAN. A race man who believes in securing some' of this world's goods is Mr. H. Caldwell, who is recognized as one of our best fixed men at Pittsburg, Kan. He has a valuable home and three lots on Kansas avenue, in Pittsburg, and by dealing square with everyone has won the confidence and respect of all. His mother, who is nearing 100 years of age, and who is a native of Virginia, resides with him. Mrs. Caldwell is still active and is one of our noble aged women. If we could only boast of a few more such men as Mr. Caldwell the race would soon "pull out." TROY, KANSAS. The District Conference, Sunday School Convention and Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Omaha District of the A. M. E. church will meet at the Payne A. M. E. church, Troy, June 21, 22 and 23. Rev. C. A. Woods and members are quite busy getting ready for pastors and delegates. Children's Day was well attended at the A. M. E. church. The Sunday school rendered their program in the afternoon. The sermon by the pastor at the morning and evening services was each enjoyed. Miss Mattie Starr of Highland, Kansas, is visiting in the city. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. If our readers realized how badly we needed money they would remit to us and be ever happy. HES SON OT REE ~~ at” wn a Mew OF % THe z ‘S « ‘ ets . aff wae ef MBE OF PSS oO, i EEE TTF TTF. oo en . a cose ghayy ai eS ADR E Ped . Fata Ns pact y iP ne son ee jot Bode wipe NEWTON, KAN. Mrs. G. L. Beil, who has been visiting friends and relatives in this elty, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. George Washington of Kan- sas City stopped here a few days to ‘visit friends while on her way to San Francisco, Cal, Her daughters re mained here for a visit during her absence. Mrs. C. W. French and Mrs, ‘Wm, Bell went to Parsons aa dele. gates to the Women's State Feder. ation, They represented the Ex. celslor Art and Study club. Children’s day was observed at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. The program was very good and showed much hard work on the part of those in charge. Mrs. Charles Childs of Wichita {s visiting her sister-in-law, Mra, Ray ‘Williams. The sacred concert at the A. M, E. chureh Sunday night was well tendered, there belng many very ood numbers, FULTON, MO. On Sunday, June 11, Calvary re- alized the crowning effort of her ex- intence. It was rally day and every: one was enthusiastic and the Spirit dwelt within, The rally was a great success and we attribute the cause to the Great Power in the person of Rev. A. W. Ross, who stands at the head, advising, guiding and direct. ing. We praise God more and more each day for having sent us one to lead us whose equal is un- known, At the usual hour Sunday morning tho Gospel King, Rev. A. W. Ross, ascended the throne and in his masterful way delivered a most eloquent discourse, taking his text from James IT, 26, As the lis- Yeners sat entranced, drinking the spiritual food as it poured forth from the lips of the leader, they felt like saying, “Here in the house of the Lord wilt I dwell forever.” In the afternoon Rev, L. R. Grant, a powerful and convincing speaker, pastor of St. James Bf. E. church, this city, delivered an interesting and scholarly sermon to A large and appreciative audience. He touched the heartr of all who heard him with his eloquent and splendid message. Again at the evening service the pastor, Rev, A. W. Ross, was gieet- ed with a crowded house, His text this time was from II, Cor., Ix: 6,7, He was at his best, and his elo- quonce resounded in every crack and crevice of Calvary, and every soul was made to rejoice and ery out, “Gloria in excelsis!" After having heard the most splendid sermon’ the money began to pour fn like rain from a cloud. The pastor said. in his address; “If you sow abundant. ly you shall reap abundantly, and if you sow sparingly you shall reap sparingly,” so everyone in Calvary wants to reap abundantly, All of the captains worked hard and earnestly and are to be com- mended for their most excellent work. WICHITA, KAN. The Northwestern Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs held their reception at Oliver's White House Cafe Wednesday evening, where re freshments were served and every- one was given a carnation, Over two hundred persons were present, Mrs. Creighton Smothers of Ar- kansas City spent a few days in Wichita last week the guest of Miss Fay Oliver, Miss Marie Jackman, Miss Mar- guerite Boyd and Blind Boone were jn the city Sunday shaking hands with acquaintances. Sunday, June 4, was a big day in Wichita financially with the A. M, E. church and Calvary Baptist church, both having rallies on that day, The A. M. E. church auc. ceeded in raising over $1300 and ‘the Calvary Baptist over $1100, making u total of about $2500 for the day. Rev, Charles Williams has re- turned from hie vacation and is as enthusiastic as ever, Rev. S, B. Butler left Monday, June 32, for Memphis, Tenn., to at- tend the Sunday School and B, Y. YP. U, National Congress. Rev. Green will fill the pulpit ‘Sunday, June 19, at the Calvary Baptiat church in the absence of Rev, 8, B. Butler, Miss Peart Anna Rhodes of Doug- Jae school has gone to New York, where she expects to be present at the graduation exercises of one of the large schools of music, where her brother, Mr, Dorsey Rhodes, will graduate, after which she expects to visit in New York and Chicago. Miss Myrtle Hurst te in Lawrence attending the commencement at K. ‘U., where her sister, Hazel Hurst, finishes with the degree of A, B,| this year, Miss Anna Smith is visiting friends in Lawrence and from there she expects to yisit -her “parents, ee on oe ee eae Kansas City, Mo, Miss Mattle Scott and Miss Ger- trude Owens are attending the Em- poria State Normal, Miss Georgia Penny ie visiting friends in Detroit, Mich, Mrs. Jeff Sanford has returned from Colorado Springs, Col., where the has been with Bir, Sanford, and she reports that he is improving nicely. Miss Marguerite Sanford, Miss Clora Topp and Mr. Ifomer Thomp- fon were among the 202 graduates from the Wichita high school this year. The Makin Eye drug store em- ployes are very bulsy getting ready for the summer season, buying stock and papering, and in fact they are making # general clean up, which adds 100 per cent to the looks of the store. Oliver's White House Cfe has in- stalled a new soda fountain and is ready to serve the public with cold drinks at all times. Mrs, J. L. Harper, president of the State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs, expects to leave leave Tuesday for Parsons, Kan,, to be present at the annual mect- ing. Prof. F. C, West left Saturday evening for Arkansas City, where he will spend a few days. The Masonic lodge will hold ite annual sermon at Newton, Kan,, Sunday, June 18th, They expect to have a special car to accommodate the people from Wichita. 3 Mr. and Mrs, Maynard Griggs have returned home from Portland, Ore,, where he has been employed as trap drummer in one of the best colored orchestra's in Oregon. We are proud to see him back to our city once again, Misses Mabel and Florence Banks and their two brothers motored tc Wichita Saturday and spent the week-end visiting friends. Miss Lucile Jameson, one of Okla- homa’s prominent teachers, whe it now employed at the Dunbar schoo! in Oklahoma City, spent a vers pleasant week In Wichita visiting her friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Reeves, in the 400 block on Water street. She left Tuesday avening to spene a few weeks with het mother in the westren part of the state, after which she expects tc spend the remainder of the summer in the mountains of Colorado, She expressed herself as having had 1 continuous week of pleasure while fr our city. Mr. Wesley Rawles, one of the leading young men of Wichita, lef! last Sunday for Chicago, Iil., where he expects to make his future home We are all sorry to see Mr. Rawle: depart, but we hope that he ma} some day return so that he may be counted one among the boys again The Young Men’s Social club of Wes gave a ball at the Masonic hall, 615 Main street, Friday, June 9, in honor of Misses Hattie Harper and Gertrude Barbee of Guthrie Okla., and Miss Lucile Jameson of Oklahoma City, There was a large crowd present and all enjoyed them. selves very highly, Mr, Leroy Huff and Mr, Win. field Burks gave a line party at the Palace theater last Saturday evening. The members of the party were Misses Barbee, Hattie Harper and Lucile Jameson and Mrs. E. J. Reeves; Messrs, E. J, Reeves, Win: field Burks and Leroy Huff. Dr. G, G. Brows and Dr. Chas, Price have moved their office across the street and are now occupying the ‘rooms over 600 North Main st. een: abner PLATTSBURG, MO. The rally at the Second Baptist church of Plattsburg was held Sun- day, the 11th inst., with results that were actually surprising. In all the history of the church there has never been a rally to equal it. The church was divided into two clubs called “Germans” and the “Allies.” The German club was under the captaincy of Deacon George Stewart and the Allies under the leadership of Bro, Harry Dixon, a very enter- prising young man and superintend- ent of the Sunday school, Both clubs were authorized by the church to ralse money in every laudable way, The financial rivalry of the clubs was hotly contested, The Al- Nes won a great victory over the Germans, The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will hold their annual serv- ices at the Second Baptist church next Sunday afternoon, Jon, Nel- son Crews, editor of the Kansas City Sun, is expected to officiate. He is a member of the Second Bap. tist church of this city. ATCHISON, KAN, Miss Edna Harrison Parrott, one of the teachers of Lincholn school, died at her home on Maple street at 10:15,Sundey morning, She was 24 years of age. Miss Parrott’s health began to fall about the first of the year and about two months ago the had to clive up her schoo! work, She attended high school for two years in Denver, Cpl. and graduated from the Atchison high achool with the class of 1910, She was organist for the A. M. E, church and was faithful to her duty while her health permitted her te attend, She leavea one sister, Mrs. Ruth Jett, and an aunt with whom she made her home, Miss Nannie Parrott, and another aunt, Mra, Et. lington, and other relatives anc friends to mourn her loss. Funeral was held Wednesday from the A. M E. church, of which she was member, Burial in the family lo’ at Hiawatha, Kan, Mra. Roy Warper, Mra, Lydis Jackson and Mrs. Jerry Taylor lef! Tuesday morning to attend th State Federation of Women’s Clubs which met In Parsons, Kan. Rev, 1. W. White filled the pul pit Sunday, June 11, at St. Pau Baptist church. Miss Ruby Thornton, teacher a Douglass school, left last week fo Michigan to resume her studies in : summer school, Mrs. W. W. Caldwell and Mrs C. L. Williams spent a few days fi Topeka. On Sunday the Doctor went over and accompanied ther home. FORT SCOTT, KAN. Milas Willie Bedford has returned from Cherokee, where she was the guest of Miss Hattle Myers. The Chautauqua at the Shiloh Baptist church, which was held from June 4 to 9, was a decided success, A different entertainment was given each night. The Whosoever Will club gave a lawn social Wednesday evening at the home of Milas Jessie Brown. The Mite Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lewis Thomas on West Third street. Children’s day was observed at the A. M. I. church last Sunday, a short program being rendered. Dr. O. W. Brown of Springfield, Mo., was In the city last week do- Ing dental work, The Junlor Mite Missfonary so clety met at the home of Clarabelle Parks Monday afterpoon. The time was spent in discussing business matters for the benefit of the club. Miss Ethel Howard presided. MeCray chapel 4. M, E. Sunday school has a campaign on, the school being divded in halves, one side the pink and the other side the green, The contest will last about six weeks. Ora Elliston is captain of the green side and Lucile Pitts is captain of the pink side. Miss Ada Pitts went to Kansas City to attend the commencement exercises at Western University. She was the guest of Miss Ruth Seymour and Miss Edith Thompson, Mr. Waller Simpson {s home from Kansas City for a few days visiting friends and relatives, He is on his way to Joplin. Mr. Edward Flemming, who has been visiting relatives and friends for the past week, returned to Kan- sas City Monday, Miss Cora Black of Kansas City is the guest of Miss Myrtle Terry, 411 Couch street. Miss Thelma Johnston spent a few days In Nevada last week at+ tending the carnival. Rodney O'Brien, the 16-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs, Pete Thoma- son of 575 South Margrave street, died Tuesday morning, May 30, of @ complication of diseases, after an Mines of three weeks. | Miss Ruth Seymour, Miss Nora Sexton and Miss Ada Pitts returned from Kansas City Mondey. JACKSONVILLE; ILL. Mis. Florence King of West Col. lege street attended the funeral of her son's baby at Decatur, Ill., re cently. Misses Ada and Alberta Black of Fulton, Mo,, are guests of thelr father and other relatives. | The Fourth Ward club met re: cently with Mrs. S, Young. Messre, Ed and James Ramey and Mra, Thaipes attended the funeral of Mrs, Mildred Dye at Mexico, Mo. Me, Harel and Miss Stella John- son were married June 8 in Spring. field, Til, Mrs, Ollie Brown has been on the sick list. The Dorcas club held its annual sermon June 11, Rev. Dr, Scruggs officiating, Chastine Mason sang 8 solo very sweetly, Sandford Sutton was killed June 11th, Mr, Tom Woodson, who was In- fured by being run over, died June 11th, Mr, Alzona Moseby was a Dan- yitie and Springfield, Ill., visitor re- cently, Among the Chicago visitors were Mrs, Laura Lafayette and daughter ee » —_—_—_—- TOR sBUCCNESIRS STORE OF f , Z To COURTESY ) p . TRE MILLS AND , DRY GoOoBS SERVICE ©. ed —— A great sale of men’s and boys’ furnishings — =a snle of greatest importance to economical men, and to women who want to save on good dependable, serviceable furnishings for their fathers, husbands and sons. Manu- facturers’ and jobbers’ overstocks of men’s and boys’ Summer furnishings are on sale in the Bargain Basement at lower-than-ever prices. ’ > MEN’S BOYS Up to $1.00 shirts—13c Ste, blouse Falsts—3 for Te, 7 1 ‘Th few 79¢ Shirts in the lot, but the ere are sport and military collar style majority ‘of them ate regular $1.00 values; of su | Blouses in, plain Witte, white with colored stripes, perior quality Madrases and percales in handsome and plain blues and grays; plenty of all sizes from Striped patterns; choice of the soft and the laun- 6 to 14 years In the lot, as a wholo—a manuface dered cu styles, and plenty of all sizes—a great turer's overstocks of boys’ regular 50c 719c special under price-purchase of Men's 43c Blouse Walsts on salescccssseseeerees for Shirts, worth up to $2.00, on sale..seesee Boys’ 50 phirts—a8e saiiticay "Shits th 25c fibre socks—3 pairs 59c joys’ good weight blue chambray rts, that will stand the very hardest of wear; sizes 12% to Sheer, Summer weight, fine thread, closely wov- a 3 en fibre silk Socke, in absolutely fast color black; | 14 Necks for boys 9 to 16 years a apeclal Qe sizes from 9% to 11M—"seconds” of regue BQ ye resw maltese sees ular 25e fibre ailk Socks, on sale....3 pairs JUG | Play sults—38e Up to $1.50 shirts—79¢ 3 Tommy Tucker ttyle play Suits for little boys of A spetlal lot of men’s regular $1.00 and $1.50 | fan’ and pink, and’ Invblue with white walstert Shirte, both the soft and the laundered cuff styles, | Coot, “comfortable servicesble little “Play in an excellent line of patterns and colors; plenty Suits for only he eee Te EN BOC of all sizes from 14% 79 to 16%—on Bale seesssecesesseseseeeeese tO | Wash sults—55e Wash tles—8 1-3c pink matezinle and" In neat nrlped and “checked A_ great lot of Four-in-Hand Wash Ties; all patterns; size 2 to 6 years— 55 | widths and all colors—regular 10 and 15c BY, Cc very special] Values At sessecenrerssoveseee c ones on special sale sssessseseseserevessO/Q $2.00 wash suits—98e ; Citi che 2 pits 3h 9 pen etme estate aera? ein fetta otain ret | floor clean pa . ues and tans In at alterns wi white trim- ablo—all sizes on s8le.seresereeeee2 pairs OG mings and vestees, and ‘a small lot of long trouser 50c union sults—38e aullor aulte—little boys’ regular $2.00 Wash Q8 p Men's Summer weight knit Balbriggan Union Suits, On Gale sseseverssensereceecrereeees Suits; the ankle length, short sleeve style; very Wash pants—55e cool and comfortable, und very serviceable; sizes Very neat, very cool and very serviceable Pants 31 to 40—u jobber's over-stock of men’s 3 8c of gray cotton material; made with belt loops and regular 50¢ Union Suits on sale.sscssseeees a band ~ baton to the underwaist; ideal o Ree 50c under garments—25c 4 ey good enoug! oe junday; ines c Men's Summer weight hnit Undershirts and | Unica ette eee uae Btereesees diawers; not all sizes, but rave bargains if the Tooat uy r ce 7 hol size you want is here—a number of small lots of Boys’ athletic style (knee length sleeveless) Bove cepulse Soe Under Garments, x Union Suits of fine or medium checked nainsook; on sale cach sevssesersseresscsoessveeas 25s fool, raforcile and very serviceable; 25c Overalls—95c Overalls—19e Men's full size, full weight Overalls of standard Every little boy should have a pair of Overalls fact color blue denim—the very same Overalls for for every day Summer wear, Here are good, serv. which most stores are getting $1.25 and 95c iceable ones of blue denim; bib style with 49 some stores $1.50, here at Pelletier’s for... shoulder straps; all sizes for ttle boys.....40C Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Bargain Basement—Pelletier's Elnora and little Sarah Barnett, Miss Clara Dayis, Miss Ella Robin- son, and Carl Spencer, who thok pirt in the tournament which was held June 10, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mitchell ure guests of relatives in Eolia, Mo. The West Side Art club met June Oth with Miss Margaret DeWitt. Mr. Cornelius Herman attended the funeral of Rev, Mackay’s father at Loulsiana, Mo. The guests at the Herman home recently were Misses Opal Cooper and Martha Clark and Mr. C. B. Nasby, Mrs, Mattie Carpenter and son Earl were Peoria visitors on the 11th, Mra, Bessie Headen of St. Louis, Mo., spent a day or two recently with her sister, Mrs. Robinson. —-—— VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO. Miss Ruth Cave of Cripple Creek, a member of the elghth grade, made the highest everage of any member of her class, there being twenty. seven in the class and Miss Cave the only colored pupil. Miss Cave was valedictorian, which is a much sought honor for any pupil, and when a colored pupil reaches that goal over all the obstacles that are naturally against them, we pro- claim In the highest terms that they are all right, Such deeds as these should be 8 great lesson to all col. ored puptis who attend mixed schools. Mrs. D, Z. Hill was a visitor in Victor on Satorday, Mr, Fred Smith of Cripple Creek surprised himself and friends by calling on friends in Victor last week, Mr, Frank Rawlins was a caller In Victor last week, At the palatial home of Mr, and Mrs, D, Z, Hill, on Warren street, Cripple Creek, quite a number of guests assembled on Thursday even- ing to pay their respects and to show appreciation of the noble ef- forts put forth by Miss Ruth Cave, who was the valedictorian of her, class, which was composed of twen- ty-seven members, twenty-six of them being white, Miss Cave was the reelplent of a beautiful laval- ere, a-token of the esteem of the ladies of Victor and Cripple Creek, Mr. Laurence Cotwell made“a splen- meee eta ‘ew «it aid presentation address, Miss Cave responded with a beautiful flow of eloquence. Mr, A. W. Waddy made a splendid address instructing Miss Cave, and the rest of the schoo! pupils, in ways to fight the world’s great problems which will soon con- front the young men and young Ia- dies of today, A dainty repast was served, after which the guests de- parted, voting Mr. and Mrs. Hilt many thanks for their hospitality, and hoping that Miss Cave will put forth the same efforts in high school as she has put forth In past years. Mr. and Birs, William Jones spent Sunday in Colorado Springs, Mrs. H. C. Clay was in Victor Sunday calling on friends, Mr, Fred Williams waa a visitor in Victor on Friday. ‘When in Colorado do not forget to visit Victor and Cripple Creek, the world's greateat gold camp. Misses Dorothy and Ruth Cave departed on Sunday for Colorado Springs, where they will remain two weeks visiting with relatives and friends. ABILENE, KAN, Mrs. C, Bridget and Mrs, T. Ty ler and son Amos returned from Nicodemus Sunday, Misses Laura and Lena Smith have returned from thelr visit in Emporla, The Mt Zion Baptist Sunday school rendered a children's day pro- gram Sunday evening, Mr, H. Bell went to Lawrence Monday on a vacation, The Mod- ern Priscilla club met with Misa Helen Harrison Thursday, Household of Ruth No, 725 gave a soclal Thursday and succeeded in raising a nice little sum, is HIGGINSVILLE, MO, Mesdamea Maggie Wookcuff and Ruth Steel and Miss Lottie Haw- kins were the guests of Mrs, Mary Perry las, week, Dr, and Mrs. J, D. Ball of Lexington, Mo,, motored to this city last week and apent an afternoon with Mrs. Annis Britt. Misnes Abble Pollard and Hattle Hughes of Independence, Mo., spent the past week in the elty visiting relatives and friends. An excellent Children's day pro- gram was rendered at the A. M E. church Sunday night. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their installation Satv urdsy evening. The house was well filled regardless of the rain. Quite a large crowd was down from Lexingten. Mra. Fannie Jones and daughter spent the week-end here with hee father, Mr. Joe Johnson. —_—1»—_— KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, Musical and dramatic recital at Sumner high school, Kansas City, Kan., Monday evening, & p. my June 19th, by Mme, Cora Merritt Evans, assisted by Mme. Corine Bet- tis Smith, for the benefit of the Y. W. GC. A., Ninth street and Ne braska avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Admission 15 cents, mee 1 "=| KANSAS CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. ‘The best investment on earth Is the earth itself, Look over these ber. gains, $100 or $200 laid down on these bargains will grow into $2000 or $3000 in eight or ten years, simply by renting the houres and letting the other fellow pay for it. 2425 Montgall, 6 room modern brick, very fine location. Price, $2,° 850; $350 down; $17 per month; now rented for $22.50 per month, 2313 Woodland, 8 rom modern brick. Price, $2500; $200 down, $20 per month, no interest; now rented for $20 per month, 1820 E, Ninth, 4 room modern cot- tage. Price, $1600, easy terms. Several small farms near Kansas City will sell on easy terms, We have plenty of work for men and women. When you come to Kan- sas City come direct to our office and we will place you on a good Job. AFRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT CO, 1510 E, 18th St, Kansas City, Mo. Home 802 East, Bell 782 East. MRS, HENRIETTA MARTIN, fashionable dressmaker, 832 Kanssa avenue, is conducting a class in this art every evening except Saturday, Mrs. Martin is @ skilled artist, and a few lessons under her instruction will enable you to make your plain and fancy dresses cheap. For terms, ete., phone 1422, ‘i --- Address all communications to The Depot Plainenley, 1139 Kansas Avenue, Plainenley, Kansas, Money sent by Express, Production Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plainenley is called to any advertisement of facts in the column, or to any error concerning any form or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unigned communications, except from our regular correspondence, will not be published. Our Uncle Jack. One of the great features and active politicians at the national convention was our Uncle Jack Thompson of Greenville, S. C. While he is past 72 years of age, he was just as active as anyone at the convention and was proud to say that he had always been a loyal, true Republican, and in 1876, when it almost cost a man his life to be a Republican in South Carolina, it was he who bore the American flag, which was shot from his hand in a big parade at Abbeyville, S. C. It was always his ambition to attend a national Republican convention and learn its process of nominating a president. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowser at their fine, palatial home, 3440 Wabash avenue. He was also a guest of several old South Carolina friends, who invited him out to dinners, both at Chicago and Evansston, Ill. All were proud to meet him and make it pleasant for him. The Appomattox club gave a sightseeing automobile ride on Sunday morning, and he was their guest. At home he is one of South Carolina's leading citizens, is grand chaplain of the K. of P. lodge and is a strong member of the order, always interested in encouraging young men to join. He has been a member of the Springfield Baptist church for the past forty years. He is a contractor for painting and plastering work. He returned to his home on Tuesday after the convention. While in Chicago he visited the different headquarters, and when he met the Kansans he became much elated from the fact that they made it pleasant for him and made him feel the fact that he was an American citizen. He realized that a change had taken place, and he did not know if he was in heaven, but felt very strongly that he had left hell. He says he likes the South, however, for the reason that he had spent his best days there and expects to end them there. He says he can "make it" better there than any place else, as the people are very kind to him, and we say they ought to be, as he spent the best part of his life making them rich from his free labor, as he was a slave, and we think there is nothing too good the white people can do for him. DENIES GALENA RIGHT OF SEPARATE SCHOOL! Cities of the second class in Kansas cannot have separate schools for Negroes. This was the ruling of the supreme court last Saturday in an application of three Negroes of Galena for a writ of mandamus to compel the city to admit their children to the schools attended by white children. Last summer the city established a separate school for all Negro children and provided it with as good teachers and equipment as was provided in the regular schools. The supreme court granted the writ of mandamus, holding that no discrimination could be made between children of whites and Negroes. This decision gives a black eye to the vampires at Galena, but it is a puzzle to us as how the great supreme court of Kansas can differentiate so keenly between people who happen to live in a small town and those who live in the larger cities, but probably we shall grow wiser as we grow in years. JOHN J. RILING FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY, DOUGLAS CO. John J. Rilling has had his announcement for the office of county attorney in our paper for some weeks and if a hard working, progressive spirit denotes anything, Mr. Rilling will make an able, aggressive and wide-awake official of Douglas county, if nominated and elected. He has been practicing law in Lawrence for over six years and has a wide and popular acquaintance throughout the entire county. He is a graduate of the Lawrence high school and of the Kansas University School of Law, maintaining his offices at to each cupful and accomplish as much as with a whole cupful of ordinary flour. The food valLe, purity and deliciousness of I-H Flour constitute Quality... and Quality, combined with economy appeals to every thoughtful housewife. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. S. A. 906 Massachusetts street. If elected to this position, Mr. Rilling will remove his law office to the court house and the firm of Rilling & Rilling, will be dissolved and Mr. Rilling will give his undivided time and attention to the needs of the public. Mr. Riling was brought up on a farm near Baldwin, Kan., and he has a large circle of friends among the farmers in that part of the country, as well as in the city of Lawrence and other cities of the county. He has not as yet served his county in any official capacity, and if he receives the vote of the majority on August 1 he will make good in every sense of the word. He is a thoroughly practical young man and is known particularly for his unswerving integrity and conscientious attention to all matters submitted to his care. Hon. Don H. Elleman, who is at present is deputy county attorney of Cherokee county, is asking the Republicans to nominate him for county attorney, to be voted for at the coming primaries, August 1st, 1016. This man possesses all the requirements to make an exceptionally good officer, and we trust our people will give him their support. Mr. Elleman is a true to the core Republican and a man who believes in every man having a square deal, and in him our folks have a true friend. Elsewhere in this paper will be found his announcement. Don't forget to help him, as we have no truer white friend. He has made a good deputy and will carry to the office he seeks all the experience to make Cherokee county one of the best county attorneys it has ever had. Miss Minnie B. Murray, an excellent little lady and a true Republican, who has faithfully discharged the duties of register of deeds of Cherokee county, is asking the Republicans of that county for the nomination for re-election to that office, to be voted on at the primaries to be held August 1. The Plaindenler trusts our people will support this lady, as she is not only competent, but is void of prejudice. She has made a good officer and will be renominated. WIE SELL INNARD GOODS IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, LLC. CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER FIRM OUR GOODS ARE GUARANTEED MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED WE SELL THE FINEST HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMR IN THE WORLD NONE BETTER MADE FREE--A BEAUTIFUL CATALOGUE TO EVERYONE MENTIONING THE NAME OF THIS NEWSPAPER Halo Hair Company 647 STEINWAY AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY - NEW YORK Agents Wanted G. W. HAMILTON, ```markdown ``` Our popular Undertaker 309 KANSAS AVE. I am Open for Business Night and Day. WeNEVER SLEEP. Republicans Pick (Concluded from page 1.) editor of the Atlanta Independent and a great leader of Odd Fellowship, and Henry Lincoln Johnson, they should have been able to win anything the colored people desired. But they were on their knees with a "Marse John skin back grin" and a "Lord give it to the white man if you can't give it to me" attitude. It is a shame and disgrace to have such men, who pretend to be leaders, go to an assembly like the convention at Chicago and there disgrace the colored race of this country. We are now through listening to the talk of the greatness of the Southern colored man and the great things he is doing. The only thing the colored men of the South ever learned was when they came North and West and lived among intelligent colored people, who possess the courage to carry out any proposition they might choose. The Southern Negro is a failure, when it comes to national organizations for the benefit of his race, and all great assemblies. He is there with a loud, roaring voice and a brainless and thoughtless head. He has succeeded in destroying the National Baptist Convention, almost brok up the A. M. E. General Conference at Philadelphia, and has sold out his race at the National Republican Convention at Chicago, and God alone knows what he will do next. If they are to be the leaders and mold public sentiment for this race of ours, we are now hopelessly lost. Neither Alabama nor Arkansas had a delegate. Louisiana was divided and given a half vote each. Our advice is that the young colored man in the South had better learn politics and how to be honest and thoughtful, and look way down the line and see what are his needs. The present leaders are fakes, a hindrance and a source of annoyance. NICK CHILES. Editor The Topeka Plaindealer. BAUGHMAN BROS. Pure, and Wholesome. Phone 3640 2235 Lincoln St. K. C. K. AND K. C. MO. Mr. J. C. Rice of Frankfort Kan., has just purchased a fine automobile and we have received word that he will tour through to Kansas City, Kan., with his family. While here they will be the guests of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice, 1417 North Eighth street, who has finished putting a new furnace in his beautiful home. Mrs. J. C. Ray, who accompanied her husband's mother to Denver, Col., for an indefinite stay with her daughter, will return home this week. Miss Ollie Henderson, 1227 Washington boulevard, one of our teachers in Douglass school, is recovering frm her recent illness. The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Graves, 1000 New Jersey avenue, was held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon, June 11. She was an old citizen and highly respected, and devout Christian. She leaves to mourn her death three sons, two daughters, one brother and a host of other relatives and friends. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Rev. Terry pastor of the church, conducted the services. The Plaindealer extends sympathy. The public schools of Kansas City, Mo., held their commencement exercises last week and had a large number of graduates. Lincoln grade school, 30 graduates. Prof. J. E. Hereford, principal. Class entertained with a cantata. Bruce school, 8 graduates. Prof. T. W. H. Williams, principal. Had a fine commencement at their school. Wendell Phillips school, 54 graduates. Garrison school, 23 graduates. R. T. Coles, principal. Attucks school, 19 graduates. G. A. Page, principal. Penn school, 7 graduates. A. M. Wilson, principal. Lincoln high school held its thirty-first annual commencement Friday evening, June 9, in the auditorium of the Polytechnic Institute, Eleventh and Locust streets, Kansas City, Mo. A fine program was rendered, each did credit to his number, and the orchestra rendered some sweet music. Miss Saxie Paris English's oration, "Pioneers in the Life and Growth of Kansas City, Mo." won the fifty dollar scholarship from the Kansas City Medical society, presented by Dr. J. E. Dibble; violin solo, "Sans Souci," by Roland Wallace Bruce; violin solo, "Blue Bells of Scotland," by Macco Tanner Williams, were very fine. Presentation of diplomas by Mr. J. H. Markley, assistant superintendent of public schools. Motto, "Proof of wisdom is work." Forty graduates with highest honors. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal. The Second Baptist church gave the board of education a life-size portrait of the late Booker T. Washington for Lincoln high school. Remarks and presentation by the pastor, Rev. S. W. Bacote. Prof. J. R. Lee in a fitting manner made remarks and gladly received it for his school. The funeral of Mrs. Bettle Jordan, 1621 Cottage avenue, was held from the above address Wednesday afternoon, June 7. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Fidella Mitchell and Mrs. O. B. Crane; three sisters and host of other relatives and friends. She took ill at Bethel A. M. E. church during the services and was taken home, dying the next day, Monday, of acute indigestion. The Plaindealer extends sympathy to the bereaved. The monument of Mrs. Susie Jackson was unveiled at Highland cemetery by Zora chapter No. 25, O. E. S., K. C. Mo., Decoration by R. M. Sadle Demery; remarks by Rev. W. C. Williams of Ebenezer Baptist church; solo by Mrs. S. Demery, "Little Girl, Flee as a Bird"; paper by Mrs. C. A. Harris; prayer by Rev. C. A. Powell, R. P.; remarks by Mrs. Mary Walker, treasurer; floral tribute from the S. M. T. and Royal House, Denver, Col., of which her sister, Mrs. Lillian Lewis, is princess, was presented and remarks made by Mrs. Anna Floyd, Kansas City, Mo. A large number were present. Sunday evening at the Second Baptist church a large audience attended. Rev. Williams, enroute to Tacoma, Wash., stopped over and preached a nice sermon. Following this Miss Lule Holmes and Mr. B. P. Finley of Coffeyville, Kan., were ushered up the allee as the organist played a wedding march, and were married by Rev. S. W. Bacote. They left at once in an auto. Besides this, three persons were baptized. This was indeed a busy night and all present received a treat. Is what Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, Leeseburg, Ohio, says when she found the length of one of her customer's hair to be nine (9) inches when it was only four and one-half inches six months ago. Saint Louis, Missouri. Shoes! Latest For LeRoy, Davis & He The only colored retail shoe store age is earnestly solicited. Dr. 840 N. KANSAS AVENUE, UPN Coal, Wood ....Prompt L. Lewis 11 es! Latest Styles in F For Men and W y, Davis & Hendrickson Sho colored retail shoe store in the West. You canently solicited. 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UPNorth are the Great Lakes Unordinary vacation resorts abound in this land of cool breezes, just to mention Charlievoix, South Haven, Petoskey, Mackinac, Marbor Springs, Bayview. near by too a nightly ride from Kansas City to Chicago gateway to Great Lake regions over the Santa Fe shortest and only double track line Low Excursion Fares Tickets on sale daily until Sep. 30. Final return limit Oct 31. Ask for particulars. T. L. KING, C. T. A.P. A. PHONE 3682, TOPEKA, KB Santa Fe Coal, Wood and Ice .....Prompt Delivery..... Mrs. Myrtle Todd and Prof. H. O. Cook, teachers of Lincoln high school, were married at high noon Saturday, June 10, by Rev. S. W. Bacote. Miss Chipley and Mr. Sparks of Kansas City, Mo., were married by Rev. S. W. Bacote Wednesday evening, June 7. Miss Gracie Williams, who has been teaching at Simmons school, St. Louis, will arrive Saturday to spend awhile with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Williams. Among those who inson to attend the Rev. R. C. Lee, Mrs. Mrs. John Bradford Smith and Miss Do Miss Beatrice W elected a delegate A. M. E. Sunday Hutchinson last Tue attend the conference Mrs. Roy William visiting her parents turned home last S The members of the Mrs. Sam B. Mason, 1802 Woodland avenue, has returned home after a pleasant visit at Topeka, Kan. WINFIELD, KAN. Mrs. Isaac Butler, who has been in Winfield for the past two weeks transacting business, returned to her home in Hutchinson last Tuesday morning. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Daniels left last Tuesday for the district conference, which convened in Hutchinson on Wednesday, June 16. The Pleasant Hour club gave its closing entertainment last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Allen Brown. Twenty-four guests were present and the house was decorated in the club colors, blue and white. A three course lunch was served. The out of town guest was Mrs. Isaac Butler of Hutchinson. rest Styles in Footwear For Men and Women. Hendrickson Shoe Co. e store in the West. Your patron- Drop in and examine our stock. TOPEKA, KANSAS. North are the Great Lakes Unordinary vacation resorts abound in this land of cool breezes, just to mention, Charlevoix, South Haven, Peloskey, Mackinac, Marbor Springs, Bayview. near by too nights ride from Kansas City to Chicago gateway to Great Lake regions over the Santa Fe shortest and only double track line Low Excursion Fares Tickets on sale daily until Sep. 30. Final return limi- it Oct 31. Ask for particulare. T. L. KING, C. T. A.P. A. PHONE 3682, TOPEKA, KB Santa Fe food and Ice pt Delivery.... 1149 Armstrong Ave. Among those who went to Hutchinson to attend the conference were Rev. R. C. Lee, Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mrs. John Bradford, Mrs. Alpha Smith and Miss Doutha North. Miss Beatrice Wright, who was elected a delegate to represent the A. M. E. Sunday school, left for Hutchinson last Tuesday morning to attend the conference. Mrs. Roy Williams, who has been visiting her parents in Wichita, returned home last Sunday morning. The members of the Baptist church have made great preparations to entertain the Sunday school convention, which convenes here on the 20th. The C. T. T. club gave a closing entertainment last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Walton. The ladies invited their husbands to enjoy the delicious lunch which they had so nicely prepared. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown have been improving their home on South Loomis street. They have erected a handsome porch, which adds very much to the beauty of their home. Let the good work go one. Miss Gertrude Nichlos, who has been elected to represent the Christian Endeavor at the conference at Hutchinson, left for that city last Tuesday to take up her duties at the conference. City Happenings Mrs. N. Chiles is quite ill. Mrs. J. Clark left Sunday morning for Boulder, Col. Miss Ethel Lee of Lawrence was a Topeka visitor Tuesday. Mr. William Brooks, who has been quite ill, is improving nicely. Mr. Sam Jenkins of Kansas City is visiting in the city for a few days. Rev. I. B. Chiles, who has been quite sick for some time, is now able to be up. The Jolly Twelve Crochet club met last Saturday with Mrs. Harris, 1044 Grand street. 图 点 图 Miss Mattle Bradshaw, on Locust street, who has been sick the past three weeks, is much improved. --- Mrs. Arnicholas Williams arrived Tuesday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles. The Rose of Sharon club will meet with Mrs. Laura Granison, 133 N. Monroe street, Thursday, June 22. W. M. Burdette has been appointed treasurer of the Knights & Ladies of Tabor to succeed W. M. Core. ```markdown ``` Miss Minnie Kizer, who has been residing in Topeka for some time, left this week for her home in Richland, Kan. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Nevue and Mrs. Hattie Pace have been the guests of Mrs. Jack Pace. Mrs. Nevue returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo. ```markdown ``` Mr. Wm. Grissard of Chicago, enroute to Los Angeles, Cal., spent Wednesday in the city, the guest of his cousin, Mr. Clay Odell. --- Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw, president of the Kaw Valley District B. Y. P. U. convention, returned Wednesday from Kansas City. ```markdown ``` Miss Effie Tyler returned home yesterday from an extended visit to St. John, Great Bend, Kinsley and other points in Western Kansas. --- Miss Edna Greene has returned after a two weeks' visit with her parents at Hliwatha, Kan., and with friends at Kansas City and Atchison. ```markdown ``` Miss Frances Carpenter has had as her house guest this week Miss Vivian Sims, whose mother, Mrs. R. S. Sims, is visiting relatives in St. Joseph, Mo. --- There has been no report to this office from Mr. Ira Smith as to the condition of his mother since last week, but silence in this case means for the better. --- Mrs. Fronie Ferby of Oklahoma City, Okla., is spending a very pleasant visit in the city with her sister, Mrs. Johnson, an attache of the Memorial Hall. --- Mrs. C. E. Johnson, 701 College avenue, was in Atchison Wednesday to attend the funeral of Miss Edna Parrott, one of the teachers there, who died Sunday. 监控 The New Model Cafe, 323 Kansas avenue, Mrs. Lula Delley proprietor, has benn treated to an outside coat of paint, which adds to the beauty of this already popular place. --- Many of the Topeka delegates to Kansas City had such an enjoyable time that they remained over until Sunday evening before coming home and some did not come until later. --- Some fifteen or twenty women of the various clubs of the city left Tuesday for Parsons to attend the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, in sessin there Wednesday and yesterday. --- Rav. A. H. Brooks, presiding elder of the Wichita district, has sent out programs announcing the meeting of the district Sunday school convention, June 14, 15 and 16, at Hutchinson, Kan. --- Invitations are out announcing the approaching nuptials of Miss Bette E. Grant, music director at W. U., and Mr. Arthur Wesley Hardy, physical director of the Y. M. C . A. of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Hardy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hardy of this city, and has a host of friends here who rejoice with him in his splendid jubilee. The Sewing Circle of Lane Chapel will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Anna Williams, 1519 Quincy street—Mrs. Emma Fisher, pres.; Rev. J. W. S Lowe, pastor. 图 Misses Mamie Johnson and Okellan Grant were delegates from St. John's A. M. E. church to the district conference and Sunday school convention at Paola this week. 图 图 图 Mr. Frank Radford, one of Topela's pioneer citizens, was stricken on the streets one day last week by an attack of vertigo, but by the kind assistance of bystanders he soon recovered sufficiently to get to his place of business. ```markdown ``` Mr. Clabe Harris, living near the base ball park, a professional well digger, is now at St. Francis hospital minus a hand and foot because he held a lighted stick of dynamite too long. There is slight hope of his recovery. ```markdown ``` Mr. Richard Hightower, Most Eminent Grand Commander of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter, R. A. M., is still confined to his bed at his home on College avenue. His many friends hope for him a speedy and complete recovery. --- Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the Kansas City district of the A. M. E. church, spent some time in the city this week, and left Wednesday morning enroute to Independence, where he will hold district conference next week. 图 1 图 2 图 3 The Topeka Cafe, 112 Kansas avenue, has been newly papered, which adds much to the beauty of the surroundings. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ellis and Mr. J. T. Howard, proprietors, are striving hard to make it pleasant for their patrons. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Carl Harris entertained fifteen guests at a four course dinner complimentary to Miss Lutie Hawkins, on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. The out of town guests were Miss Myrtle Hurst of Wichita and Mrs. Leonard Bell of Chicago. ```markdown ``` We omitted saying that A. M. Wilson, who is clerk of the street commission department of Kansas City, Kan., and one of the leading members of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, attended the funeral of the late Wm. Core of Topeka. --- Mrs. Earl W. Beck entertained with a four course luncheon on Tuesday at 4 o'clock complimentary to Miss Helen Beck, a member of the 1916 graduating class of the Topeka high school. The guests were limited to the young friends of Miss Beck. --- Mrs. C. Mukes, 405 Madison St. very royally entertained at dinner recently in honor of Mrs. Dorsey Rhodes of New York, and Mrs. Scott Smith of Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Arthur Harris and daughter. All spent a most delightful time at dinner. ```markdown ``` The troley ride given by Shiloh Baptist church last Wednesday night was quite a success. Seven cars were employed and a large number of grown-ups and children enjoyed the occasion. Music was furnished by Jackson's band and at Gage's park refreshments were served. --- Rev. H. W. King, P. E., and Prof. and Mrs. R. H. Wade and Mr. W. W. Buckner of St. John A. M. E. church, and Rev. T. W. Greene, Mrs. Ella Donnelly and Miss Arline Davidson of Brown Chapel attended the District Conference and Sunday School convention of the Topeka District at Paola this week. --- The annual sermon of the Daughters of Liberty, a ladies organization that is getting along nicely without the presence of men, was preached last Sunday afternoon at the Third Baptist church by Rev. W, W. Ewing and the ladies of the order and the friends and visitors certainly enjoyed a spiritual feast in the most excellent discourse delivered. 图 图 图 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Brinkley Cooper of Topeka to Mr. Henry Edward Sheppard of Los Angeles, Cal., June 8, Rev. J. Logan Craw officiating. They will be at home to their friends at 1802 Central avenue, Los Angeles. The bride was one of Topeka's most highly cultured young ladies with a host of friends and is very popular among the leading circles of Topeka. Mr. Sheppard is a popular and industrious railroad man and has many acquaintances and friends in Topeka. He has many friends in the West. Their many friends wish them a happy voyage through life. WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN For Rent to Private Picnic Parties, Church Socials, Sunday School Outings. A Cool, Beautiful Place, with Swings, Teter Boards, Rustic Benches, Tables for Basket Lunches and Pavilion with Piano. Two (2) Blocks South and One (1) Block East of End of Cemetery Car Line. Terms Reasonable. The wedding of Miss Lutle Hawkins and Mr. William Elliot of Emporia was solemnized on Wednesday evening at the residence on Jackson street. Promptly at 8 o'clock Miss Mayme Elliot, a cousin of the groom, began singing Denzl's "Sing On" and immediately afterward Miss Helen McLean began Mendelsohn's wedding march. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ara Hawkins, and her two little nieces, Charline Williams of Wichita and Mildred Hardeman, who carried baskets of small pink roses and lilies. The bride came in on the arm of her father and the service was read by the Rev. F. J. Peck, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church. The bride wore a gown of cream embroidered lace over cream satin and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The veil was held in place by lilies of the valley. Her traveling suit was of blue gaberdine, with a blouse of white Georgette crepe and lace. Her hat was white. Miss Ara Hawkins wore a gown of pink chiffon and lace over pink silk, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Miss Elliot wore a gown of white net and lace and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Miss Helen McLean wore a gown of white satin and lace. The little flower girls wore dresses of white organdie, lace and pink ribbons. The house was decorated in ferns, palms and roses, and the cermony was performed in the bay window of the parlor under an arch of smilax and ferns, and behind a white fence similarly decorated. The bride is a graduate of the Topeka high school and the Emporia State Normal school and has taught a number of years here. Mr. Elliot is a highly respected and industrious young man of Emporia, where he has bought and furnished a home. The out of town guests were Mr. Giles Elliot and daughters Mayme and Marie, and Miss Victoria Saunders, all of Emporia; Mis. Mayme Thompson of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Miss Mabel Duncan of Neosho Falls, and a sister and cousin of the bride, Mrs. Leonard Bell and Mr. Wm. Grissard of Chicago. Besides those mentioned last week the following Topeka delegates attended the sessions of the Kaw Valley District Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. conventions: Shiloh—Miss Ellen Page, Miss Beatrice Crockett and Miss Mildred McKnight; "B" St.-Miss Reita Lacenberry and Miss Elizabeth Baker, and from all reports at hands all the Topeka delegates gave a splendid account of their stewardship at Kansas City. Mrs. Jennie Grant entertained the Les Commeasant club and a few friends on June 6, complimentary to Miss Lutie Hawkins. It was a towel shower, and the prospective bride received many beautiful towels. A two course repast was served after a delightful afternoon had been spent. The favors were Cupids tied with pink ribbon. Persuade Your Cook to Serve Banquet Ham For Your Breakfast They are mild, sweet and delicious; make red blood and hard muscles, satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain. Made in Topeka by Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Phone 1778 N 1. ```markdown ``` Ogeal Wilson, Manager. Extra Special Offer A. 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 TOOD, Phone 2457 White. 1315 VanBuren St. Will Hold Fourth of July Celebration at City Park. Seven thousand colored people of Topeka and Shawnee county will come together at the City park for a real old southern jubilee on the Fourth of July, if the plans of the L. D. and W. club succeed. Special committees of the club are out working to gather the entire colored population of the city for a monster patriotic celebration and good time. Among the entertainment numbers contemplated aro George W. Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band, which will make music throughout the day, a chorus of two hundred picked voices from the public schools, a big fried chicken picnic supper, and many other features. The club will also celebrate its first anniversary on the Fourth. It was organized a year ago for promoting the moral, intellectual and social betterment of the race. The initials stand for "Lincoln, the Emancipator; Douglas, the Race Defender, and Washington, the Educator." J. L. Ransom is the president and J. H. B. Taylor is the secretary. Watch for circulars giving full details. WANTED—A good Dress Maker at once. Address Mrs. C. Ridley, 156% N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas. This is a steady job for a good, intelligent woman. Answer at once if you mean business. There will be, in the near future, a young misses' wand drill at Rev. Griffith's church, Third and Quincy street. Watch for the date. Cook to Serve eet and delicious; nd hard muscles, te and nurish the peka by Packing Co. --- In the next issue of The Plaindealer we shall devote space to what we saw and met in Chicago, Evanston, Ill., and Carrollton, Mo. We visited these places and met many of our old friends and relatives from South Carolina. The colored people from Kansas who now reside in Chicago are making good and stand high, moving in the best circles, making many friends and attending to business. We met our old friend, Rev. W. W. Fisher, at Evanston, Ill., who is a leader among the race and the Republicans of Evanston and vicinity. It is expected that he will be placed as one of the secretaries or clerks of the state central committee of Illinois, or with the national sub-committee headquarters. He is a highly educated and efficient colored gentleman, and both the colored and white people of Evanston are backing him. You Will Want.. Ice Cream for Dinner and to Secure the Best Call Ziegler&Son 1301 Kansas Ave., Phone 187 The City B. Y. P. U. met Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy, in its regular monthly meeting. Echoes from the Kaw Valley District convention was the principal feature of the afternoon, but the paper by Mrs. G. D. Olden on "The Influence of Organization" was a splendid effort and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The union tendered a vote of thanks to all those who in any way lent assistance in the success of the recent entertainment to raise funds to aid in the union's work. The collections Sunday from all sources amounted to $17.24, which was certainly appreciated. The next meeting will be with the East Hill Baptist church in July. --- If our readers realized how badly we needed money they would remit to us and be ever happy. ARE YOU HUNGRY? If so, go to the Buffalo Cafeteria, 544 State street, Kansas City, Kan. Bell phone W. 8710. Cigars, ice cream and regular dinner every day from 11 till 2. Wm J. Lee, Proprietor—Adv. "606" BLOOD TABLETS Guaranteed for the worst forms of blood diseases or money back. Price $1.00. DR. WELCH, Chula; Georgia. The Pop Season Is Here and MAKES THE BEST POP ON EARTH-USE NO OTHER THE DIAMOND BOTTLING WORKS, Phone 3178 2201 Lincoln St. Porter M. Clark GALENA, KAN., The Undertaker Funerals carefully looked after. Calls answered day or night. I guarantee to please, both in price and service. Complete Stock of FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. See me for anything along, my line. [First Published in The Topo- Plaindealer, May 26, 1916.] In the District Court of Shaw- nee County, Kansas. Wallace W. Bunnell, Defendant, PUBLICATION NOTICE To the above named Defendant, Wallace W. Bunnell: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued for divorce in the above entitled case by your wife, Sada Bunnell; that you must answer the petition filed in said case by the 21st day of July, A. D., 1016 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said Plaintiff from you. SADA BUNNELL. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest:) C. W. Bower, Clerk or the District Court. (Scal:) By Margaret A. Schmidt, Deputy Clerk. SAVE YOUR WASTE PAPER AND RAGS. The attention of the department of commerce is called, by the president of a large paper manufacturing company, to the fact that there is a serious shortage of raw material for the manufacture of paper, including rags and old papers. He urges that the department should make it known that the collecting and saving of rags and old papers would greatly better existing conditions for American manufacturers. Something like 15,000 tons of paper and paper board are manufactured every day in the United States and a large proportion of this, after it has served its purpose, could be used over again in some class of paper. A large part of it however, is either burned or otherwise wasted. This, of course, has to be replaced by new material. In the early history of the paper industry publicity was given to the importance of saving rags. It is of scarcely less importance now. The department of commerce is glad to bring this matter to the attention of the public in the hope that practical results may flow from it. A little attention to the saving of rags and old papers will mean genuine relief to our paper industry and a diminishing drain upon our sources of supply for new materials. A list of dealers in paper stocks can be obtained from the local chamber of commerce or board of trade. WILLIAM C. REDFIELD, Secretary. BOLEY, OKLA. For Sale-160 Armes Secretary. I have for sale 160 acres of good farm land in the Olton-Drumwright oil district. Will sell reasonable if taken at once. If you have cash on its equivalent address G. W. HARRISON. DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special disease. Phone 969. DR. J. LOUIS RANSON Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kannas Ave. Phone 4285. Office Hours: 9:30 to 18 a.m. to 6:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 every ing. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Kansas Ave.—TL. 3867. Bus. N. Menroe St.—Tel. 3867 R. R. Hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 9 DR. THADDEUS P. MAR --- Lee-Warren Milling Co., Manufactured Especially for the Highest Class of Family Trade. Trolley To One of the most delightful ride TROLLEY LINE between Kansas road runs through beautiful and by the door of the State Penitentiary Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, wisdom and many other imports. Carg leave Kansas City every to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas day night; last car leaves at 12 Carg leaves Leavenworth, Kansas m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday m. to 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-W Ah, there's Sweat Just one thing required deliciousness of Meadow It's the butter that's going sands of homes all over Don't think that the taste Meadow-C may be too high priced never "soars" like some when you settle down to you can always get it when can always buy it at a real from pasteurized cream. CONTINENTAL CREAMERY KEY TO KANSAS most delightful rides in the State of Kansas between Kansas City and Leavenworth, though beautiful and picturesque country. The State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal Army other important sight-seeing places. Kansas City every hour on the even hour. A car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p.m. A car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the h. p.m. except Saturday and Sunday nights. o'clock midnight. Kansas City-Western Railway Here's Sweetness, Ma! ing required to convince you of Meadow-Gold Butter, over that's going into hundred miles all over the country. that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter is high priced. Meadow-Gold "like some butters. You settle down to using it regularly get it when you want it buy it at a reasonable price. Milled 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 KOLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Soldiers' Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military prisons and many other important sight-seeking places. Cars leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday night; last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. Cars leave Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Ah, there's Sweetness, Madam Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Gold Butter Miss Elzira Lynch returned Saturday from Jefferson City, Mo., where she has been attending Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Jane Finley and grandson James have returned from a visit in Chetopa. A. Rider is contemplating purchasing a car. Lawyer Hood of Iola was in the city Sunday enroute home. Miss Lulu Willis left Tuesday to spend the summer in Neosho. Mrs. R. L. Green left Sunday for Langston to attend summer school. H. F. Watson was called to Muskogee Tuesday on business, and was there several days. Miss Anna Morgan and Master Ernest Dixon went to Nowata Thursday. Rev. Bell of Musakogee held services at Sunrise Baptist church Sunday and Rev. Williams at the First Baptist church. F. D. Martin of Blue Jacket came in Thursday. Algee Baldwin was called to Navasota Thursday owing to the death of his sister. Willie Davis of Chetopa spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Joe Davis. VINITA, OKLA. Kansas City Mines in the State of Kansas is on the City and Leavenworth, Kas. This picturesque country. It takes you diary at Lansing, Kas., the National and both the Federal and Military night-seeing places. Hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. Kansas City at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday clock midnight. Hour, every hour on the half from 6:30 day and Sunday nights the last car Western Railway Co. Sweetness, Madam" to convince you of the low-Gold Butter. Try it. Bring into hundreds of thou- the country. City, fine-flavored Gold Butter M. Meadow-Gold Butter in butters. You will find no using it regularly that when you want it and you reasonable price. Made only and us your order to-day. COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. Thursday, accompanied by Emmett Barker. Ernest Barker, while operating a machine at thee leaning and pressing shop, got his arm caught in the extractor and received a painful injury. Rev. C. J. Jennings left Saturday for his charge in Bartlesville. Where is Felix Jackson? Riley Curls of Chelsea was looking after some oil leases Saturday. Mr. Brenham returned Sunday from Dover. George Adams and sister, Mrs. Martha Crawford, were in the city Sunday enroute from Springfield to Welch. Mrs. Crawford will keep house for her brother. Miss Octavia Martin went to Kelso Sunday, accompanied by her nieces, the Misses Davis. Mrs. Myrtle Phillips returned to her home in Sapulpa after several days' visit with friends. Children's day exercises at the Methodist church Sunday were excellent and were witnessed by a good attendance. Sunrise Baptist church observed Children's day with appropriate exercises. 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. "A BETTER COUNTRY." (Read by Mr. Ransom Taylor before the B. Y. P. U. of the Third Baptist church, Topeka.) We often hear people talk of this country and of that country as a better country, and seem dissatisfied at their surroundings. Such conditions declare plainly that they seek a better country—one that is of the heavenly variety. When we were in the South we heard that Kansas was a better country and we rushed pellmell into selling or giving away everything we possessed and boarded trains or boats (some coming overland by the wagon route) and bade our friends and relatives goodbye as they stood on the platform or wharf to watch the train or boat move off towards a better country, where we thought that if we tread the wine press we would perhaps get some of the wine in that better country. Then on came the Oklahoma boom and many of us started for Oklahoma, still seeking a better country. Many of left there and went to Liberia, in Africa, still seeking for a better country., where many died and truly found a better country—perhaps. A man secures a divorce from his wife so that he can get a better wife; a woman secures a divorce from her husband so she can get a better husband, but if you want a better wife you must get out and make her a good living and then you will not have to seek a better wife. If a woman wants a better husband she will have to make the home more pleasant, wash his clothes, cook his meals, keep his dinner bucket clean and use needle and thread on his worn clothes so that he will not be compelled to patch them with new ones. Kindness will gain the affection of anything, man or beast, in this country. When we do all these little things we will have a better country right at home. What you want to do is repent of your sins and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be baptized; to care for the poor and needy, bury the unfortunate dead, pay all your honest debts (and all other kinds,) and do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Then we will have a better country. Young men, get some land and build thereon a home and then get a good wife to put in that home and then do not regard her as a servant, but as a part of your own being; and don't hang around the home of your parents or that of your wife's folks, and you will find this a much better country than you now suppose it to be. Young women, be observant of the character of the young men around you; see that they have some traits of manhood and common decency—don't stoop to a lower level; force the men to a higher plane; learn to cook, wash, iron, patch, etc., and especially how to be frugal and saving, and you will not need to run off to Kansas City to marry in haste and repent at leisure Young men, lift up your heads to the higher things in life; get a bank account and let it be drawing you some money while you sleep. Get good common clothes and shine your shoes and quit throwing away your money in shows and moving pictures and be a man that can be depended upon at all times and that will help to make us better in this country. So many of our young men put just one nickel in the box on the street car and think they own the car. We must remember that we are not buying the car, but just paying for a ride. Some of us will not get up to give a seat to a woman of our own race; and then around the transfer station some times we take charge of the drinking fountain. These things do not help to make us better people in this country. Young men, protect the women of your race and do not seek to drag them down, for on the purity of our women depends the success of our race, for righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. The man or woman who starts for heaven declares plainly that he or she is seeking a better country, where God in His infinite wisdom, with His own hands, will wipe all tears from our eyes, and there will be no night in that country. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Ladies' Aid of Mt. Hebron Baptist church had planned a plenice at Riverside for Friday, but on account of the weather it was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Wigley entertained the Ladies' Aid of Mt. Hebron Baptist church Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. Brown. The ladies all declare Mr. Wigley to be an ideal host. Payne's Military band will have its regular, litterary concert Thursday night as Gillimore's auditorium. Those who do not attend these concerts miss a rare treat. The opening of the new colored hotel under the management of Messrs. Brown, King & Scales was a grand success. The building is modern, and Pittsburg is proud of the enterprise. Misses Mabel Cole and Della Coleman, and Messrs. Hopkins and Hester of Mt. Hebron, and Miss Dora Crockett of New Hope Baptist church were delegates to the Sunday school convention in Coffeyville. Misses Esther Ellias and Crystal Wilson were recent visitors in Coffeyville. The Mission circle of Mt. Hebron Baptist church meets with Mrs. Sykes, on North Joplin street, Thursday afternoon. The program rendered Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E. church was well received by the large audience. Miss Roumania Williams had charge of the program, and to her much praise is due for the success of the evening. Prof. E. Hawkins was a visitor in Pittsburg Sunday. Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes of Tulsa, Okla., are attending the normal. Mrs. Hughes was formerly a student at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. Prof. Hughes was a visitor at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning and at the close of the sermon delighted the audience by making a very practical talk. Friends are delighted to have Mrs. Cora Childs and niece and also Prof. Jas. T. West, in the city again. Misses Jennie B. Jackson and Leonara Watson of Muskogee are attending normal. Pittsburg is pleased to have so many normal students for the summer session. Mr. and Mrs. Amiel Pierce are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl. Everything is moving along fine, spiritually, socially and financially, at Mt. Hebron Baptist church, under the leadership of the beloved pastor, J. T. Ellas, and his deacons. Mr. Elwood Williamson is home again after spending several days in Iola visiting his parents. Mr. Williamson is attending the normal. The Misson circle gave a fish fry at the home of Mrs. Julia Fletcher Thursday evening. The program given by the Mothers' Central Circle Thursday night at Bethel A. M. E. church was enjoyed very much by those present. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Rufus Glen. Miss Madie Roberts has returned from a delightful visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Roberts, in Parsons. Mrs. M. Dial and daughter of Chetopa visited Mr. and Mrs. O. Roberts. The daughter, Miss Geneva remained to attend summer normal. Mr. Sam Foreman delightfully entertained the Mission Circle of Mr. Hebron Baptist church at the home of Mrs. Emma Boyd. A paper, "Why People Are Not Happy," was read by Mrs. Julia Fletcher and there was discussion by the members. Mrs. Leota Cain, in her usual pleasing way, rendered a selection. The pledge was led by Mrs. Katie Early. Afterwards the members and friends were served with ice cream and cake. PARSONS, KAN. Miss Leola Broadus left Sunday for Okmuglee to attend the normal. for Okmulgee to attend the normal. Mrs. R. M. Gates and Miss Espinola Jackson passed through the city from St. Paul, Kan., enroute to Independence, Kan. Mrs. Helen Smith of Chetopa was in the city Sunday. Those who have news for the Plaindealer please call 1924. After repeated insults, such as entering the theater by an iron stairway over an alley entrance, Jim Crow seats, and refusals to go in the front door only to large shows, the present manager came down to rock bottom facts, so to speak, and told them to stay away, meaning by that, that your absence is all we can use. The so-called nice people have been in regular attendance. Rev. R. A. Cartwright left Wednesday morning for Coffeyville to attend the Baptist Sunday school convention. Mrs. Lillian Christian very pleasantly entertained about seventeen young folks in honor of the sixteenth birthday of Miss Mary Jones. Light refreshments were served. Too late for last week: Mr. Clay Jackson left Thursday morning for Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. W. M. Arry left Thursday for South McAlester, Okla., to spend a few days. A. P. TONE WILSON, Jr., Lawyer. THE HOTEL SAM WILLER, HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., Shreveport, La. Heating for the MAGIC is our long SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY MAIL SEND P.O. Address Munroe A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will do straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stim met injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, b is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. Best on the market. Price per box, 50¢. Alcohol He Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Stonestreet Undertakers and Fu THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Mask Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individual. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF DHAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alamalum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade Best on the market. Price per box, $60. Alcohol Heater, price $80. Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Stonestreet & Son. Undertakers and Funeral Directors. The New Era The New Era Millin The J. E. Baker The J.E. Baker Mer. Co. GARDEN CITY. --- KANSAS. The Colored People of Garrett they are politely and promptly they enter our store. We rent tween white and black people business and want it. There people of all colors in every colony who pay their bills promptly to be settled every week or more. Those who do not pay promptly to run accounts with, we or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker MONEY FOR AMBITION "THE SLAUGHTER" Scalp Diseases a speciality Braids M The Colored People of Garden City all know that they are politely and promptly waited upon when they enter our store. We make no distinction between white and black people. We appreciate your business and want it. There are good and bad people of all colors in every community. Those who pay their bills promptly we run accounts with, to be settled every week or month as the case may be. Those who do not pay promptly as agreed, we decline to run accounts with, whether they be white or colored, rich or poor. The J. E. Baker Mercantile Co. 1. These Pictures will be changed weekly showing Protestal Results of our Treatment. 5 We are the largest dealers in Creole Mair Goods, Raw Mats by the pound; Electric Combs, Utensils, in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREE! 28 Inch Oracle Swishton 20" Ench; 24 Inch 59" Ench. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER press all letters to Mask Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. BOYS CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and simulate its growth. The Alamalum Comb can but takes its heat from the heating bar which heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents ature today. ANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA et & Son, Funeral Directors. We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance 636 Quinty St. — 'Phone 88 Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. 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ACA hte eNO Ler Wee iB ke, ew tot DY 6 alan oa atabeelinad net Farma.... @ For Negroes} Gelered Mea, why not buy & farm eo Mand where a men fs a men— wtere ONE crop vill pay for your Germ? can sell you a farm ja Lo- Ges county, Kqns. PRICES FROM i.407G20 per acro—easy terms, fine ‘Pell, Sot climate. If you mean tusi- Geen, - write 8. FE. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Giemecll Springs, —:—- Kansas. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (@ Blocks So. of Union Sation) N. P. PATTON, Prop. CAFE IN CONNECTION—- Seals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St, @MARA, to NEBRASKA. —_—_—— Boost For-- Coleman’s’. Smoke House NEWS STAND, BARBER SHOP, and POCKET BILLIARDS Headquarters for Waiters, Pull- man Porters and Automobile Chanf. feurs. Opposite Court House. 533 N, Main St. Phone Mkt. 1094 WICHITA, KANSAS. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Friday, June 16, 1916.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas: Harry Sanderson, Platntiff, vs. Onotie Sanderson, Defendant, Case No. 30,233, PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to the De fendant, Onolie Sanderson, Greet- ing: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff ,above named in the above entitled cause; that petition in said suit was on the 13th day of June, 1916, filed fn the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the Srd day of August, 1916, the allega- tions contained {n said petition will be taken as true and judgment ren- dered against you accordingly. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: C. W. Bower, Clerk, By Margaret A. Schmidt, Deputy. (Seal.) —«——-. WANTED TO KNOW, the where- abouta of my orother, Thomas Glaspy, who when last heard of was at Nodena, Ark., Mississippi coun- ty; also my sister, Victoria Yar- borough, formerly Miss Glaspy} also a sister, Locinda, who was the oldest. ur 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 stster, ADA COULTER, (Formerly Ada Barton of Topeka.) Victoria Hotel, 348 N, Maln Street, Wichita, Kan, — PARSONS, KANSAS. Mrs, Eliza Williams left Sunday, June 4, for Kansas City, Mo, to spend the summer visiting with her daughters, Mrs. Bettle Reaves and Mrs, Sadie Murdock, Miss Marie Murdock left Sunday, June 4, to make her home with her ‘mother, Mra, Sadie Murdock, at Kan- sas City, Missouri. Mrs, Maggle Hazelrig of Bartles- ville, Okla., who haw been visiting in the city for the past two weeks wilt relatives and friends, has returne< to her home, well pleased with he: stay In Parsons. Miss Ruth Redmond has gone t Bartteaville, Okla, to make her fu ture home with her-aunt, Mra. Mag: gie Hazelrig. Missea Aritha and Lucile Dorse} have returned from Topeka wher they spent a few days with thell father, Mr, John M. Dorsey, and re port a most excellent stay. Miss aritha has spent the winter attend ing the State Normal at Emporla. WEIR CITY, KAN. The Busy Workers club met Wed. nesday, June 7, at the home of Miss Willa Carson. The general routine of business was carried out, after which a dainty lunch wag served. The club adjourned to meet Wed. nesday, June 14, at the home of Miss Mabel Watkins. The A. M. E. Sunday schoo gave an entertainment Monda} night at Ward's hall. Mr. and Mrs, E, Maeweather: lost their little baby June 8, Company D gave a rally Sunday June 4, at Ward's chapel, A. 31, E, church, Preaching by Rev. Mrs. Johnson. A good sum wat! raised. Several visitors from Cherokee were at the home of P. P. Goodir Sunday. The young choir of Cherokee sang some beautiful selections for thi fally Sunday, June 4. We wist them back again. Miss Mabel Watkins,who has beer in bed sick for a week, seems to b improving. : A Good Bargain! T will sell my stock of groceries to some colored person. A good loca- tion and good trade. Reason for selling, to take up a position, For full particulars, write L. M. MARTIN, 502 W, Lincoln Ave., Carrollton, Mo. Pte L Mme. Beard’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROW It removes dandruff and stops itching of the scalp, and takes the kink out and makes the hair grov long, soft and beautiful. Send stamp for Pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St. ST. JOSKPH, -:- MISSOU+ S0c Per Box. Agents Wanted. Taborian Directory sa SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Buchanan Btreet, Topeka Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P.. 1182 Buchanan Street Topeks, Kausas, sm A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. 5., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenorth. Kansas, SIR WILLIAM CORE C. G, T., 1210 Lane Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. SARAH WILLIAMS FORBES C. G. R., Liscoln Nebr. DRT. EMMA BLACKWELL, H. P. 926 N. Topeka Are. DkT. LENO MURPHY, C. R, 922 .N. Western avenue, N. Tope ka, Kans. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P., 1608 W. Sist St. Omaha, Neb. DR. BESSIE HALL, 8. Q. M, 406 Horton St, Ft. Scott, Kans. ate Taborian Temple No. 11, Wichita, 518 N. M., Dr. F, O. Miller, Chief Mentor; W. C. Curtis, Chief Scribe, meet first and third Thursday aven- mgs of each month. uae We are waiting for the temples, Parsons, Kans. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16 meets the first and third Wednes- days of ench month, 1112 Main atreet, Dtr, KATHERINE SHAKESPEAR, H. P. Dtr. JOSIE BOOKER, C. R- For Taberian Directory. Golden Link No. 8—J. B. Brown, P. P., 1886 North Washington, Wich- Ita, Kans. Meets first Tuesday of each month. uae OMAHA DIRECTORY. Arcanum Temple No. 1—Meets first Thuraday in each month, at Sixteenth and Cummings. Sir A, Ma Harrold, D. G. M.; res, Apt. 1, The Nathan, cer, Willis Ave. Light of the West Palatium Ne, 1 —Meets second Tuesday night. Sir Cc. B Kitchen, P. P., 2614 North Seventeenth street. Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No, 89— Meets third Thursday afternoon. Dtr, Hattie Kitchen, H. Py 2614 North Seventeenth St. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. H— Meets first and third Thursdays. Dtr. Lenora Gray, H, P.,. 1211 Mie- sourl Ave. St. Maris Tabernacle No, 42— Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Dtr. Effie Saddler, H. P., 2606 Dodge St. Golden Rule Tabernacle No, 86— Meets first and third Thursdays at Labor Temple. Dr. Ide Rides, #. P,, cor Twenty-Afth and R Sta, south alde, Amelia Levele Tabernacle No. 19 —Meets econd Thursday night. Dtr, Rachel Harrold, H. P., The Nathan, Sherman sod Willis Ave. Mayflower Tent No. 46—Moets second Saturday afternoon. Dtr. Sarah Severe, Q. M., 827 N. Twenty- sixth St., south side. | Carnation Tent No, 21—Meets first and third Saturday afternoons at Odd Fellows Hall. Dtr, Jenaie Sellers, Q. M., 2820 North Twenty- eighth Ave, Humphrey Temple No. 6, Omaha, Nebr.—Wro, Jackson, C, M.; meets the second monday night of each month, aan Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7, Wichita, meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. 8. 8. Washington, C, M., 1120 N. Santa Fe, uEee OOFFEYVILLE, KAN. wh ee 2f Sheevite Bam Deh ernacle No. 941 Meetings every firet and third Wednoedsy at 2:30 o'clock, at Mor: ris’ ball, All sisitore are welcome DT. M, V. FITZ, H. P., DT. ETHEL WARREN, Reporter, | nan TABORIAN ROSTER FOR BUST. | NO. 14, TOPEKA, KAN. Sir Wm. Buffington, D. D. @. M., 1047 College Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93— Meets first ‘and third Thursdays. Mra. Emma Blackwell, 1h. P., 92 ‘North Topeka avenue. Pearly Rove Tabernacle No. 77— Meets firet and third Wedensdays. Mrs. Anna Williams, H. P., 1157 Lane street. Clinging Rose Tabernacle No. 27 —Meets second and fourth Fridays Mrs. N. Buffington, I, P., 104% College avenue. Golden Eagle Tabernacle No, 31— Meets first and third Wednesdays Miss Mamie Spradiey, H. P., 143! Lane street. Magdalene Tabernacle No. - Meets sccond and fourth Thursdays Mrs, Frances Hardiman, H. P. 1801 South Kansas avenue, Palatium No. 3—Meets secon 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., 104’ College avenue. (Tihs roster will be completed ¢ next issue.) . INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF TWELVE To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Maids and Pages of Honor: Grecting:—The twenty-fifth an- nual session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the Kansas-Ne- braska Jurisdiction will convene in Taborian hall in the city of Wichita, ‘state of Kansas, Tuesday, July 11, 1916, at 10 a. m., and will continue Jin session the 12th, 23th, Mth and 15th, Preliminary Se (sion, The bonrd of grand curatora are requested to meet Monday at 30 a, m., July 10th, Representatives. | Temples are requested to send thelr C. M, or V. M. and pay thelt traveling expenses and board; Pala- tiums their P. P. or V. P., and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or Vv. Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Take Due Notice, Alt Temples, Tabernacles, Pala tiums and Tents must be represent ed, ag the law is positive on this point. Send quarterly report June Ist to C. G. M, and Tents to G. Q. M., and Palatiums to G. P. P. Endowprent Receipts, Send or bring all receipts tha you have received from the endow ment secretary since the last grand session to this grand session, as pet constitution, and put them into the hands of the committee, All en dowment must be paid in full. Bo on Time, As our work is done by commit. tees, we want all delegates present at the hour of opening. Members notified to meet — the ‘board of grand judges will not be ‘permitted in open grand session un: tit after they have appeared before the board of grand judges. Annual Sermon, The annual sermon will be preach: ed by the Rev. Sir M, Wooten, C, G. O., Wednesday night, July 12, Al members must be present in full dress regalia. The Committee on the Condition of the Colored Americans of the Jurisdictin will make report, and they are: Rev, Sir M. Wooton, Sit Cc. J, Brown, Sir L. W. Stewart Dtr. Annie Williams, Dtr, Angie Garner, Dtr, Salina Easter, Dtr, Lulu Roundtree, Witness my hand with the officlal seal of the Grand Temple and Tab. ernacle, REV, SIR FRANK WILSON, (Seal) GG M 1114 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kan. Attest; A. W, HOPKINS, C.G,S 321 Dakota St, Leavenworth Kan. KINSLEY, KAN, Miss Arlie Freeman and littl brother John are visiting thelt ‘grandparents at Hanston, Mrs, Gertrude Thomas of Meade, Kan,, paid a short visit to friends and relatives here. Her visit was very much enjoyed by all. Misses Pearl Jones and Ida Win. chester and Mr, Louis Mimms made Thursday evening pleasnt for Miss Effie Tyler by giving a surprise party for her, She has been here more than a fortnight, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ola J. Jacobs. Born, to Mr. and Mrs, Ola Ja- cobs, a son, welghing 8 1-2 pounds, Mother and infant doing fine, but father in hopeless condition, The Mothers’ Day program at the’ RE FR ES YW BS SS , Real Hand-Made Human, Creole Hair 7 LATEST STYLES IN COL- 4 >. 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Some of our best snd most talentex people took an actlve part, among whom were Miss Marian Freeman and Miss Margaret Winchester, In s duet; Miss L, Kimbraugh, in a solo Mr. F. B. Minnis, short sayings; Mr. 8S. Martin, oration; Mr. C. 5. ‘Minnis, introductory; Miss Estell: ‘Winchester, organist; Mr. 3, W Winchester rendered one of his fa vorite solos. The floral decorations by Miss G. P, Jones, were mos elaborate, The Twilllght Literary society i still doing fine. The Baptist church now has It: new pews. They are a delight. Al praise to Rev, Thomas. Rev, O. W. Freeman was hom again for a short stay and left th end of the week. Miss Marian Freeman left for St John Sunday morning. She wil visit friends there and afterward with her friend Miss Effie Tyler will go to Topeka for a vacation. Mrs, G. G. Jones was a ver; pleasant visitor in our city, th guest of her sister, Mra. Freeman She was accompanied by her daugt ter, Miss Nettie. The attended th old settlers’ picnic. Children’s day celebration at th Church af God next Sunday. A are Invited {0 come and enjoy a fre dinner and attend night service, COUNCIL GROVE, KANS. Mr. and Mra, W. H. Merritt gave a social Thursday night of last week at the A, M, E. church for benefit of the presiding elder. A very nice progiam was rendered by the young folks, The Odd Fellows met at Council Grove last Saturday night and the following were initiated: Mr. Rich- ard Mitchell, Mr. Linn Morse, Mr. Charley Lacy of Americus. Mrs. W. HH. Merritt went to Strong City last Sunday, June 4, returning on Tuesday, accompanied by her niece, Miss Helen Cox, who expects to visit for a few days, Miss Mollie Moore of Emporla ie the guest of Mrs. W. II. Merritt. Miss Flora Huteninson of Ottawa is here on business and is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Woods. Miss Cassie Taylor fs on the sich list, Miss Maty'Garnatt of Omgo City, fe visiting with Mrs, Millie Hardem Rev, W. H. Merritt attended the District Conference, Sunday Sebood Convention and Christian Endeavoe League at Paola this week. Miss Lydia Jobnaon, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Laura Johnson, attended jhe District Conference, ‘Sunday School Convention and Allen Christian Endeavor League at Paola thia week as delegates from the A. M. E. church, Og the trip they visited at Osawatqmie with Mrs. Johnaon’s niece, Mrs., Willa Majors. i CARROLLTON, MO. Me. B. F, Russell left last Meas day night for his home in Jeferson City, Mo. Miss Geneva Parker wat taker very {ll Thursday afternoon with ptomaine poisoning, but at this writ {ng she !s much improved. Miss Zanna Wright left Sunday morning for a visit with relatives and friends in Roanoke and Arm strong. Mr. Ed Kinslow is very il. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Misses Mabel and Josephine Smith of Detroit, Mich., are visiting relae tives and friends here. Rev. L. W. Harris, Mra, W. Ea Drake, Misses P. O. Tinsely, Emme Jane Turner and Mary Scott left Monday night to attend the Sunday | school convention in Chillleotne, Mo. | Mrs, Benora Highsmith !s on the sick+ list. | Mr, and Mrs, Frank Tinsley of Coffeyville, Kan., are here visiting relatives. They were married Sun day night in Kansas City. These are splendid young people of Coffey- | vitle and we wish for them suceess, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Miss Maude Mason, for five years a teacher in the Attucks school of Kansas City, Mo., left last Friday ‘to spend the summer with her mothe er, Mrs. Sarah Mason, at Burlinge ton, Kansas, In September Miss ‘Mason will enter one of the large Negro schools of the East for a two ‘years college course. --- Agents Attention: Send money order in advance for $175 and we will send you prepaid 12 large 25c cans of Pleugh's hair Dressing that will bring you when sold $3; as it sells like hot cakes, you will soon be buying 12 doormat at a time; if you want to be our agent, send money order to you prepaid for $6, which only pays for parking. Pleugh's Hair Dressing is sold all over the world SENT PREPAID. PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of county clerk of Shawnee county, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primaries. H. I. MONROE. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for clerk of Shawnee county, subject to the primary election. JOHN M. WRIGHT. SHERIFF. I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of sheriff of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primary to be held in August. R. W. EATON. I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for sheriff subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. W. T. DAWSON. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Shawnee county, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. G. W. ("Paddy") BETTS. 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. HUBY HODGINS. PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Probate Judge of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries August 1st. RALPH H. GAW. Mr. and Mrs. Voter: I want your support and vote and will appreciate it. I will devote all my best energy to give Shawnee County one of the best Sheriffs she ever had. JIM WILSON. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Marshal of the Court of Topeka; subject to the will of the Republican voters at the primaries in August. HORACE LAMBERSON. COUNTY ASSESSOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for County Assessor, subject to the Shawnee County Republican primaries, August 1, 1916. COUNTY ATTORNEY 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. 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Mrs. Hattie Henderson accompanied her daughter and will spend the summer with her. Mrs. Ruth Steele of Chicago, Ill., has been the house guest of Mrs. Maggie Workruff. She left Wednesday evening for a visit in Kansas City before returning to her home. Miss Myrtle Gordon of Kansas City, Mo., who has been visiting Mrs. Auline Brown, left Tuesday morning for her horse. Mrs. Eugene Finley of Sedalia, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Joseph Luckett. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. had their thanksgiving service Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. John M. E. church. The pastor, Rev. Smith, preached an excellent sermon, one that will always be remembered by each individual present. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. 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. J. K. DUNCAN. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. I hereby announce my candidacy for county commissioner for the Third district of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primary in August. I solicit the support of every voter and pledge the people intelligent, efficient and faithful service and an economical administration if elected. HENRY W. McAFEE. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner from the Third district, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. ED BUCKMAN. COUNTY ASSESSOR. I desire to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of county assessor, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. S. H. HAYNES. STATE SENATOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for State Senator, subject to the Republican voters at the primaries. JAMES A. TROUTMAN. MARSHAL OF COURT OF TOPEKA. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of marshal of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. A. W. BRADSHAW. REPRESENTATIVE. I desire to announce my candidacy for the office of Representative for the 34th district, Shawnee county, Second, Third, and Fourth wards of the city of Topeka, subject to Republican primaries. W. A. S. BIRD. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I wish to announce my candidacy for the nomination for Representative for the Thirty-fourth district, subject to the will of the Republican voters at the primary August 1. C. B. HYPES. LYON COUNTY. 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 GEO. C. MITCHELL. 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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. COUNTY ATTORNEY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of county attorney of Lyon county, subject to the Republican primaries. IKE LAMBERT, JR. STATE SENATOR. I hereby announces my candidacy for state senator, subject to the Republican voters at the August primaries. WILL LAYMAN. Vote for CLYDE MILLER, Republican candidate for Congress, Fourth District. PRATT COUNTY. Congressman Seventh District I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Congressman of Seventh District on the Republican ticket to be voted on at the primaries in August. JESSE HESS. As a Republican candidate for the office of Congressman of the Seventh District, subject to the action of the August primaries, I hereby respectfully solicit your vote. J. S. SIMMONS. MONTGOMERY COUNTY. PROBATE JUDGE. I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Probate Judge; subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primaries. ROY T. OSBORN. COUNTY ATTORNEY. COUNTY ATTORNEY I hereby announces my candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney of Montgomery County; subject to the primary election WALTER L. MVEY. REGISTER OF DEEDS. I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds; subject to the Republican primaries to be held in August. COUNTY TREASURER. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Treasurer; subject to the will of the voters at the Republican primary election. DOUGLAS COUNTY. COUNTY ATTORNEY. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney; subject to the primary election. C. C. STEWART. COUNTY CLERK. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Clerk of Douglas County; subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primaries. E. L. INCE. COUNTY ATTORNEY. I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of county attorney, subject to the primary election. JOHN J. RILING. FOR SHERIFF I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for sheeriff, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. C. M. FISHER OTIS L. BENTON at the Primaries Republican candidate for Congress, Sixth District. STATE SENATOR. I desire to announce myself as a candidate for State Senator, subject to the Republican voters at the primaries. WILDER S. METCALF. ALLEN COUNTY. CLEKER OF DISTRICT COURT. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of clerk of the district court, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary. MISS MARGARET E. FORNEY. JUDGE: I wish to announce myself as a candidate for judge of the 37th judicial district, subject to the will of the Republican voters at the primaries. I wish to announce myself a candidate for the nomination for County Clerk; subject to the action of the Republican voters at the August primaries. C. B. SPRADLIN. I hereby announce my candidacy for Probate Judge of Cherokee County; subject to the Republican voters at the August primaries. SUERIFF. I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Douglas County; subject to action of the Republican primaries in August. WILL JOHNS. CLERK DISTRICT COURT. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of the District Court of Cherokee County; subject to the wish of the Republican voters at the primaries August 1. FRED SIMPKIN. MONTGOMERY: COUNTY. SHERIFF. I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of sheriff, subject to the primary election. Vote for JESSE HESS Republican Candidate for Congress, Seventh District. WYANDOTTE COUNTY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Wyandotte county. Primaries August 1, 1918. A. C. (BERT) COOKE. LYON COUNTY. DISTRICT JUDGE I desire to announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the District Court, Fifth judicial district, on the Republican ticket. DENNIS MADDEN. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for register of deeds, subject to the wishes of the Republican voters at the primary election to be held in August. MILLS G. VORIS. I hereby desire to announce my candidacy for the office of County Attorney, subject to the Republican voters at the August primary. J. A. McDermont. CHEROKEE COUNTY COUNTY ATTORNEY We are authorized to announce Mr. Don H. Elleman as a candidate for county attorney of Cherokee county on the Republican ticket, to be voted for at the primaries August 1, 1916. FOR STATE SENATOR. Ninth District. We are authorized to announce Hon. E. F. Porter as a candidate for the Republican nomination for re-election as state senator from the Ninth district of Kansas, to be voted for at the coming primaries, August 1, 1916. He solicits your support. FOR STATE SENATOR. Ninth District. We are authorized to announce Mr. J. A. Gibson as a candidate for the Republican nomination as senator from the Ninth district of Kansas, to be voted on at the coming primaries, August 1, 1916. ...Vote For... U.S. GUYER Republican Candidate for CONGRESS Second Dist. —BACK TO— Protection and Prosperity (Advertisement.) At the Primaries Remember COL.ED.C. LITTLE Republican Candidate for CONGRESS Second Dist. (Advertisement.) OKMULGEE AND CREEK COUNTIES JOINT NORMAL Okmulgee, Oklahoma, July 5 to June 1, 1916 Come to Okmulgee for Normal work of the highest grade. Instructions—Normal and Academic—in all branches. Entertainment the best. Homes many and now ready. Special work in Manual Training in our large and well fitted shop. 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Range 16, described more particularly as follows: Lots number 521, 523, 525, 527, 529; 531, 535, 537, 539, 541, 543, 545; 547, 549; 551 on Seward avenue and Lots number 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548; 549, 550, 551, 552, 553 on Third Street and lots number 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548; 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554 on Fantine street, and lots 534, 536, 538, 540, 542, 544, 546, 534, 536, 538, 540, 542, 544, 546, 548, 550, 552, 554, 556 on Crane street all of said lots in Jones Place Addition. Also the alley running east and west between Seward avenue and Third street and between Jones street and Golden Road and the alley between Third street and Fantine street and between Jones street and Golden Road and the alley between Fantine and Crane street and between Jones street and Golden Road. Also that Third street between Jones street and Golden Road and Fantine street between Jones street and Golden Road. All of the lots, streets and alleys as above set forth, and all described on the Plat of said Jones Place Addition on hile in the office of the Register of Deeds of said Shawnee County. Said petition will be presented to said Board for a hearing thereon at its office in the Court House in the City of Topeka on the 23d day of June, 1916 at 10 o'clock a. m of said day, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard. All persons interested are hereby given notice to appear before the Board on the 23d day of June, 1916, and be heard on said petition. Dated at Topeka, Kansas, this 27 day of May A. D., 1916 G. H. JENSON, Attorney for Petitioner (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer, May 19, 1916...) In the District Court of Shawne nee County and State of Kansas. Julia A. Shaw, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30135. William J. W. Shaw, Defendant. State of Kansas to William J. W. Shaw, you are hereby notified that Julia A. Shaw, on the 28th day of April, 1916, sued you for a divorce in the district court of Shawne County, Kansas, abandonment, neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Unless you answer on or before the 30th day of June, 1916, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment taken against you divorcing you and said plaintiff. JULIA A. SHAW, Plaintiff, H. W. ELEW, LETHENY. (Attent) C. W. Bower, Clerk; by Margaret A. Schmitt, Deputy. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer May 19, 1916.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KAN. H. Mack and P. Mack, Plaintiffs, vs. No. 30114. Maria Radford Frazier, and Charles Frazier, her husband; Henry R. Radford, Jr., and Belle Radford, his wife; Agnes Palmer, and Palmer, her husband; George Clark; and Mary Radford; and the unknown heirs of Henry Radford, deceased, if they or any of them be living, and the unknown heirs, daughters, legatees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, if they or either of them be dead. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas, to Mary Radford, and the unknown heirs of Henry Radford, deceased, if they or any of them be living, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, if they or any of them be dead, Defendants in the above entitled cause; Notice is hereby given you and each of you that suit has been filed in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, against you and each of you quieting title in the plaintiffs, to the following described land lying and situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbered two hundred and forty-five (245) and the South two (2) feet of lot numbered two hundred and forty-three (243) on Lime street in the City of Topeka. That petition in said suit was on the 17th day of April, 1916, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. And that unless you answer said petition on or before the 30th day of June, 1916, the allegations contained in said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiffs. (Attest) C. W. Bower, Clerk; by Margaret A. Schmitt, Deputy. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Caroline Kelly, a former resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Georgia Kelly, in St. Louis, Mo. The remains were brought to the residence of her sister, Mrs. Mary Forter, on North Benton street. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, Rev. R. J. Robberson officiating. The plenio given on the 80th of May under the auspices of the Abernathy Concert band was a grand success. A large crowd attended and a financial success is reported. L. H. Farris, president; George Abernathy, manager; A. E. Reed, secretary. Mr. W. P. Campbell, after being confined in his place of business for nearly three years, is now taking his recreation in St. Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee. Mrs. Rebecca Jones, who has been on the sick list, is reported somewhat improved. Mr. Peter Anderson of S. Billing street, after having been confined to his bed for a week or more, is much better. Mr. C. H. Mitchell of W. Nicholas street, who has been sick for some time, is not yet able to be out, we regret to note. Mrs. Rachel Fulbright of 636 Franklin street is enjoying a visit on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McKinney. Miss Ethyle B. Layton, after successfully completing the normal course at Jefferson City, Lincoln Institute, is again at home, we are pleased to note. Thursday, June 8, Miss Marie W. Andrews departed for Chicago, Ill., where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Edmond Wilburn and Mrs. Prof. C. H. Wilburn and two little sons, Edward and Clarence Milton, left Thursday to spend a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Everett W. Wilburn, 3438 Lawton avenue, St. Louis, Mo. The sad intelligence of the sudden death of Mrs. Bettie Jordan of Kansas City, formerly a resident of this city, has reached friends in this city. Euclid chapter No. 23, O. E. S., held a plendid Easter day service Sunday afternoon, June 4, at the Washington Avenue Baptist church. Miss Beulah M. Day, who has been in the city for some time with the Hardrick Grocery Co. and the People's Drug Co., has gone to her home in St. Louis. Mrs. Dr. E. A. Harris and little daughter Elizabeth Katherine spent the day Monday with Mrs. Henry Barker and little daughter Mayba May, on Grand avenue. Miss Jewel Ellison, who has spent the past nine months in Kansas City attending school, returned home Sunday evening. Euclid chapter No. 23, O. E. S., held a splendid meeting Wednesday afternoon, June 7. There was a large attendance and much business was accomplished, together with the annual election of officers. Mrs. Mary A. Campbell is reported very ill, we regret to learn. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster and daughter Carrie are attending the fifty-third annual commencement of Wilberforce University at Xenia, O., held Thursday, June 15, when their son, Mr. A. L. Foster, completed his course. Miss Grazia S. Corneal left last Friday night for Lincoln, Neb., to attend the State Normal. When in Kansas City and you want to visit a good show, go to the Old Kentucky Theater, 1702 East Twelfth street. Henry Williams, Prop.—Adv. REGALIA HOUSE - International Order of Twelve - Order of the Eastern Star - Heroines of Jericho - Masonic Bodies - U. B. F. and S. M. T. Catalogues and Samples FREE Lowest Prices and Satisfaction. The Moses Dickson Regalla Supply Co. 1217 Woodland Ave., KANSAS CITY, — MISSOURI. 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