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Eighteenth Year. No. 34 Next Week, the National B Masonic Bodie Invade Hut "Salt City" Was Royal to W mony Ruled Deliberation Branches of Masoni All Show Great Pr Masonic Bodies Invade Hutchinson "Salt City" Was Royal to Visitors----Harmony Ruled Deliberations of Three Branches of Masonic Order---- All Show Great Progress. toms and usages. He is principal of one of the best schools at Fort Scott, a single man who would make any good lady an excellent husband. His friends are legions as he works to make people happy, has no pets or friends to reward. The sessions were concluded with a fine street parade, headed by the Hutchinson silver cornet band. These young men deserve much credit. They furnish some good music and should be encouraged. They marched up the principal streets, countermarched to the park where a fine time was had. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year, all of the old officers were re-elected except the grand secretary, Prof. J. M. Marquess, who had left the state. A. F. Wilson, who was filling out the unexpired term was elected by a unanimous vote. He has already invented new rules whereby reports will be much easier handled in the future.. He is a clerk in the street department at Kansas City, Kansas, an upright Christian gentleman. The following are the officers: K. J. Hawkins, Grand Master, Fort Scott H. I. Monroe, Deputy Grand Master, Topeka. G. A. Gregg, Junior Grand Warden, Quindaro A. D. Hine, Grand Treasurer, Sal- luna. A. F Wilson, Grand Secretary, Kansas City J. G. N. Soanes, Grand Custodian, Kansas City. Chairman Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, J. P King All of the appointive officers held over and there were no new laws enacted to speak of All lodges must pay up if they want the beneficiaries to get their money. All the names of beneficiaries must have their signature. Send their names to the Grand Secretary. Resolutions of thanks were passed thanking the members of D. G. Lettie Lodge, the Mayor of the City and Commissioners for the use of the Convention hall and County Commissioners for the Court House also Rev. Allen of the Baptist church for his Boy Scouts, who did so much to assist the visitors in finding their stopping places. The boys are alright and will make great men if they follow the teaching of Rev. Allen, also Rev. P. D. Davis of the A M. E. church, who opened his church and royally entertained the visitors The following notes of the Grand Lodge were gleaned from the Hutchinson Daily News, "Billy" Morgan's paper: Judge J. W. Clark, of Lawrence, is one of the prominent men at the convention. He has been justice of the peace for the last eight years in Lawrence, and is now nominee for another term. The three Grand Masonic bodies met in their annual sessions at Hutchinson The Grand Chapter R. A. M, met on Monday and the Grand Commandery, K. T. met on Tuesday, and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. opened on Wednesday. The Chapter and Commandery held their sessions in Broadus hall and Prince Hall Grand Lodge at the court house. All of the various branches were well represented and showed progress. The Chapter re-elected Mr. C. A. Long, grand high priest along with the rest of the old officers. Mr. Long has accomplished more for Royal Arch Masonry than any man in the West. He was placed at the head of Prince Hall Grand Chapter when that body was all but out of business and has brought it up to where it is on of the leaders in Chapter Masonry. They are in a strong and healthy condition and growing rapidly. The Grand Commandery elected officers as follows for the ensuing year: Grand Commander—Chas. W. Porter, of Atchison. Deputy Grand Commander—L. W. Johnson, of Kansas City. Grand General—John W. Clark, of Lawrence. Grand Captain General—J. W Thompson, of Wichita. Grand Secretary—D. H. Davis, of Independence. Grand Treasurer—S. T. Owens, of Hutchinson The Grand Lodge was called on Wednesday morning. Program arranged for Convention hall where welcome addresses were delivered by the Mayor and members of D. G. Lette Lodge, and responses by visiting members. Reception on Wednesday evening at Broadus hall. On Thursday evening at Convention hall a fine program by local talent and an exhibition drill by Knights Templar commanded by Capt. Gen. H I. Monroe were enjoyed. The Grand Lodge sessions were harmonious from start to finish Grand Master Ernest J Hawkins was re-elected for the fifth time by a unanimous and applauding vote. The members without a single exception were profuse in their praise for the dignified, upright, honest, Christian manner in 7 JION HENRY L. MONROE Deputy Grand Master which Grand Master Hawkins has conducted the business of the craft for the past four years. He found a depleted treasury with a defaulting custodian. Under his wise leadership, there is fifteen hundred dollars out on interest, several thousand dollars in the treasury and an 80-acre farm worth $4,500, not one cent against it. He was sent to Chicago to meet the representatives from several Masonic bodies from over the United States who are getting closer together all lines that will improve their fraternal relations. One hundred dollars was voted him to attend the next session, in 1917. Grand Master Hawkins has no superiors when it comes to Masonic law, its cust TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 1, 1916 One of the best known men in the grand lodge is C. H. M. Collins, past grand master. He has a run as mail clerk on the Santa Fe. Ilis home is in Kansas City, Kansas. Prof. E. J. Hawkins, grand master of the order, is an eloquent speaker. His address to the convention was a mas- Judge L. F. Bradley, of Kansas City, Kansas, prominent as an attorney, is attending the sessions Prof. Jeff King, principal of the night school at Kansas City, Kan., is a delegate H I. Monroe is here from Topeka for the convention. He is in the county assessor's office of Shawnee county. In the recent primary he was a candidate for county clerk. H. A. Brown and Harry Thomas are the committee which arranged the good program at last night's concert. James Hudson, of Chotopa, is one of the delegates. He is prominently mentioned as a candidate for grand treasurer. A. D. Hine, of Salma, grand treasurer of the order, is one of the prominent men here. Rev. John Elhot Allen, pastor of the Baptist church, gave greetings to the grand lodge in behalf of the colored citizens of Hutchinson. I. W. Pierce, Senior Grand Warden THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN MR. A F. WILSON, Grand Secretary. Pittsburg. THE MR. C A. LONG, Grand High Priest. terly one. Use No White Undertaker! Use No White Undertaker! Colored Lodges and Churches During the past two weeks many persons, white and colored, have spoken to us in regard to the article on white undertakers officiating at colored funerals. In speaking of the matter one race man said he highly endorsed every word of the article and that it was high time for our people to wake up. Speaking further he remarked: 'One of the highest and most costly hacks in the city is owned by a colored man, and once in a while it is called into service at a white funeral, but unless he consents to let a white man drive it, there is nothing doing for him. Our people should think and reflect over these things before they cast their dollars into the coffers of a man or men who give them no employment simply because they are black. Out of all the undertakers in Topaka, and there is only one white man who runs after colored business, there is not a colored man or boy employed at sweeping the floor, washing the vehicles or caring for the horses. I wonder if those of the race who rush to white undertakers have ever thought of this? However, it is a fact, and I believe it is time to break away." A white man who appeared to be deeply interested called us over the phone and asked if we were not mistaken about white undertakers refusing to use colored drivers, and we simply referred him to the colored man who owns a hack and is actively engaged in the business and also to the white undertakers. He further challenged the statement that white men engaged in the undertaking business went out of their way to get colored business. We told him that we had positive proof that one white undertaker had colored "agents" whom he gave a certain percent on every funeral they put in his way, the "commission depending on the price of the funeral. He is hungry for the business, and loves the colored people so clearly that his heart would doubtless bound with joy if all of them were laying in his morgue. We are pleased to note the activity among the ministers along this line and they are discussing the matter seriously. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor, one of the leading and best organizations among our people took the matter up and came out strongly against dumping their good, hard earned dollars into the cofters of men who care only for them when they are dead. True to the race and its uplift, they placed the ban on white funeral directors burying their members when they have men belonging to the order who are engaged in the business and well fixed for taking care of them. It is a laudable move, and it believes other secret organizations to follow the example set by the noble Taborians. HALPATHA, KANSAS. Mr and Mrs. William Stockton arrived home from a week's visit in Kansas City and Emporia. Miss Parrott, of Atchison, is the guest of Mrs. S. Elington. THE NEW YORK TIMES THE EDITOR Grand Master Ernest J. Howkins SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. enjoyable reception The reedication and Silver Anniversary of Gibson Chapel from August 17 to Aug. 21 was a grand success and the program previously printed was successfully carried out in every detail. It was a week of profit, inspiration and pleasure to all who attended. Dr. E. A. Rankin must be a man of great ability and powerful influence to draw such national men as these to him in the reedication and silver anniversary of Gibson Chapel. Each succeeding evening rivaled the previous one in interest. Some of the out-of-town speakers during the week were such men as Rev. Hyder M. Stinson, D. D., moderator of White River Presbytery; Dr H. H Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. W. L. Bethel of Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Rev. Dr. H. L. McCroney, president of Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C.; Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age; Dr Sutton E. Griggs, D D, L. L. D, of Memphis, Teum; Prof. F. V. Wilson, principal of Lincoln school; Mrs. Mary E. White, anniversary musician, Joplin, Mo.; Mrs. Cornelia Clayton, reader, Wichita, Kan. These were ably assisted by a large number of local talent. Seven hundred dollars of the one thousand dollar rally was raised with subscriptions still out for the remaining $100,000. In the baby contest these babies scored for first prizes: V Herbert Hugene Sims leading by a half point: Harry N. Rohin, Jr. Nora J. Neely and Mary H. Tomlin. Several other babies won diplomas. Spice will not allow more to be said about this week of great events which will go down in history. Mrs. Queen Haywood, of Madison street, entertained in honor of Mrs. Cornelia Clavton and daughter, Miss Althea, of Wichita, Kansas, with an Miss Blanche Lennear returned home from Omaha, Monday. Mr and Mrs. John Hughes attended the National Negro Business League in Kansas City. Miss Florpteen Sweeney is visiting in Saint Joseph, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Parris, of Tecumseh, Nebr., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. Banks. Mr. Keys, of Powhattan, was in the city Sunday. Rev. Harper preached in Fairview, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cooley came to Hiawatha in their seven passenger car on Friday and stayed a few hours on their way from Lincoln, Nebr., to Kansas City and Topeka Rev. Smith preached his farewell sermon at the Second Baptist church Miss Mayme Greene and Miss Pearle Alexander attended the North-eastern District Baptist Association at Holton this week. They also went to Topeka, where they were royally entertained by Miss Edna Greene, one of the official staff of The Topeka Plain-dealer and a sister of Miss Mayme. THE NEW YORK TIMES enjoyable reception and about 35 guests enjoyed Mrs Haywood's hospitality from 2 to 5 o'clock p.m. At the close of which a most delicious and dainty two course menu was served All guests received beautiful souvenir spoons and fans from their charming hostess. Friends are happy in shaking the hand of Mrs. Mattie Anderson, of Chicago, Ill., who will be in the city for several weeks. Mrs. Anderson is stopping with Mrs. Nellie Hall on Summit avenue. Mrs. Mary E. White was hastily summonsed home on account of the death of an uncle. Mrs B B Cooper entertained with dinner in honor of Mrs. Rachel Jones, of Chicago, Ill. Covers were laid for eleven including Mrs Cornelia Clayton, of Wichita, Kansas, Miss Ethel Alice Willburn, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Mary E. White, of Joplin. Miss Ethel Bermine Layton, of East Mill street, entertained with a course dinner Sunday. A most enjoyable time was spent Mrs. Sadie Chamberlain and Mrs. Eliza Stemmons were pleasant callers on Mrs. Rachel Jones, of Chicago at the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. John Larrett. Master Benjamin Bruce, who was run down by an auto is recovering nicely. Mr Orville McAdams who was struck by a train, receiving very serious injuries, is convalescent. Mrs Ida V McAdams, still and confined to her bed. We hope her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Woods of St. Louis, was a pleasant visitor with Mrs. Adah Stephenson, 1005 Earl street for a few days. Miss Beatrice V. Hardy entertained a number of friends with a pretty party Thursday evening at her rural home, west of the city. Miss Ethyle Alice Wilburn, of Chi- Price $1.50 Per Year. cago, Ill, is visiting her parents and friends for a couple of weeks. Miss Edythe M. Young has returned form a pleasant visit in Kansas City. Miss Geneva Vickers arrived at 3:30 o'clock Sunday at m., from a pleasant visit in Kansas City. The great event of the season will take place Thursday, Aug. 31st. The great "Ganda-Gigantimachia Pageant" given under the auspices of the four churches with Missouri's famous parade prince, Prof. F. R. Petkins, as promoter. One thousand persons are expected to be in line of march. Miss Lizzie Nearguard spent a very enjoyable week visiting in Kansas City and on her return she was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Wiley and little son, Master Junior, of Kansas City. The members of the Pleasant Hour Embroidery club spent a day on their annual outing at Percy's cave and as usual the day was most pleasantly spent with every good thing imaginable to eat and other sports were indulged until a late hour. All returned to the city declaring the day was too short. Dr. Roscoe Hayden, of Kansas City, passed through the city en route to the Ozarks where a family reunion was held. On his return he spent a few hours in the city shaking hands with old friends, as this was his former home. Mr. Petc Anderson, of South Billings street, continues on the list of the sick. Mr. William Thomas is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. Miss Helen Anderson became the charming young bride of Mr. C. A. Gray. They are domesticated in their own cory home on East Mill street which had been previously furnished. Our best wishes that this young couple may have a long, happy, prosperous life. We have told correspondents so often through these columns NOT to write on both sides of the paper that we have decided that the waste basket is the proper place for all such matter. Those who forget and violate this rule can recopy the stuff just as easily as our operators can lose the time doing it -Copy Editor. PROCLAMATION U. B. F. and S. M. T. to Hold Annual Session. To the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, Royal Houses and Juveniles; Greeting; This is to inform you that the Grand Dodge is called to meet at Leavenworth, Kansas, on Tuesday the 19th day of September, A.D. 1916: Whereas, The Convention and Conference will meet on the Constitutional date—the first Tuesday, in September—I GEO. McNEAL, Grand Master of Kansas Jurisdiction, do hereby call the Grand Lodge to meet in Leavenworth, Kansas on the third Tuesday (the 19th day) of September, A. D. 1916. We are hoping to make this one of the grandest Grand Sessions that we have ever held in this Jurisdiction. All Lodges and Temples are hereby notified to bring their regular National and State Tax; and each Lodge and Temple is hereby notified to send with your regular taxation One Dollar and Fifty Cents from each Lodge and Temple, for printing Minutes. This assessment is levied upon each Lodge and Temple. Whereas, Our Jurisdiction is growing numerically and financially, and we must see to it that we have Minutes every year to give the members an intelligent report of the working of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge Taxes; For male, Sixty Cents; National Grand Tax, Seven Cents. Female; Grand Lodge Tax, Thirty Cents; National Grand Lodge Tax, Four Cents; making a total of Sixty-seven Cents for male and Thirty-four Cents for female; each Lodge and Temple One Dollar and Fifty Cents for Minutes; all of which must be paid before any Lodge or Temple can be represented in the Grand Lodge or Grand Temple. I. George McNeal, Grand Master, have set my hand and seal this 10th day of July, A.D. 1916 Excursion trolley cars will leave Kansas City, Kansas at 8.00 a.m. on the 19th for Leavenworth. Also a pirade and picnic on Friday. Excursion from Kansas City, Kas. GEO. McNEAL, G. M. 400 Min. Ave. Kansas City, Kas. JOHN E. LEWIS, G. S. Box 1700, Wichita, Kas. Kans.—Kansas City.—Mo. (Eva P. Washington, Business Agent.) 7 Tover. Efe fe 8 loan man and favors oth white and colored when they ean ane him that the security is oO. K. "Mr. Walter Lacey, who works for the biggest commission house In Kansas, at Pleasanton, owns a good home presided over by a cultured wife, His two daughters, Misses “Etbel and Angeline, are accomplished young women, The older girl will be @ trained nurge and the younger one will finish from the Pleasanton high school the next season. These are truly dooes and lovers of the Plain- dealer. ‘The Kansas City papers—the Dost, Times, Star and Journal—are deliv- ered at Ptedsanton by two of our race ia the “persons of Mer, James Morton and Mr, Robert Fine. We met Mr. Norton, a young man who graduated from the high school of that city and who is assisting his sister through school. The Mortons wn a good home and are among out best people, Mr. Joseph Tine, the father of the Fines at Picesanton, managed in such a way that he can take things easy in his off age. Ife and his good wife reside in a good home, Mr. Fine ip an ex-soldier and your Uncle Samuel pays him for services _ ren- dered the government, Je belongs to the school of men who believe in giving the young colored man a chance and be is able to boast of a bunch of doing sons and ‘daughters. We received a warm welcome at this home. One of the thrifty men of our race at icasanton is Mr, CG. W. Arnold, who is able to serve God in a two story residence. Mr. Arnold is employed by the city, doing the “oustabout” woth, receiving his, ap- polntment from the mayor. He owns other city property—two two-story houses. Hs eldest son is porter in the leading white hotel of the city, where he lias been working for five years. ‘There’ is another son with the railroad company who is in line to be a section foreman, and the third son is also with the Frisco, where he looks after an engine, This is what we call a thrifty set of people and we wish we had more such folks. Your scribe called on Mr, and Mrs. E, W, Fine, solid fixtures at Pleasanton. They have a nice two- story home and an interesting fam- IESE err, Resin saree hg ier ae First Lieutenant C. R. Johnson of Company #, No 147 CG, U, O. of O. F., was im Tonganoxie, Kan. fast Sundsy makmg arrangements to run an excursion to that city on Labor day, September 4 Mrs, Sarah Hogg, 921 Washington boulevard, Xansas City, Kan., and Mr. Clasgo Cafdwell of Greeneville, Miss., werc Marred Sunday at the residence of the boride by Rev. M, I. Warfield, pastor of the C. M, E. church, ‘The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Miss Lelia Jackson sang "Oh, Promise Me,” and the wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Jack- son. A reception followed and many Leautiful presints were received. Only relatives ang close friends were prese ent They are at home at 923 Wash- ington boulevard, Kansas City, Kan, ‘Mrs, MOR, Smith and daughter, 1030 Oakland avenue, are visiting in Hanmbal, Mo., this week. Mrs, Chas. Oustey, 116 Edgerton avenue, is visiting relatives and friends in Lexington, Mo. Dr, W. E, Watson of Pine Bluff, ‘Ark., is attending the National Medi cal Association in Kansas City, Mo. and while tire is the guest of Mrs, Winston Sroith, 903 Washington boule- vard, K CORK Mrs. C, D, Borders, 1521 North eth strect, returned home last week from several enonths’ visit at Galveston and Houston, Tex. Miss Latha Burns of Lawrence, Kan, is the guest of Mr, and Mrs, Goins, 1502 North Ninth street. Mrs furt Motley of Springficld, Mo,,was the guest of Mr, and Mrs Fred’ Fitchue, 816 Freeeman ave. this week "The funeral of Mr, James Keeling, 817 Freeman avenue, was held from the home Wedacsday afternoon, August 23, conducted by Rey. J. R. Richarde| ton. Interment was iv Oak Grove. He leaves to mourn his death, a wile, two sons, one niece, and many friends. John W Jones was the funeral director) in charge- 7 . Mrs, Pakie Harbaugh of TLexing- vton, Mo, 1 the guest of Mrs. Tillie Moss., 2051 North Water street, this weeh Mr, Ed Cannon has erected a new, grocery store and residence at 1914 N, Third street, and is now located there. Me, Harold Monroe of Topeka, Kany fs the guest of his cousin, Mrs. James , Cahill, 206 Franklin avenue, Mr, and Airs. Brady of St. Louls, Mo,, was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. '$, H. Randolph, 1341 Cleveland aver Fm ee OEM Ofte Ye ily ‘of five children. Mr, Fine has for yeage been employed at the Bla- ker Milling Co, and fs one of the trusted employes there, the only man of our race employed at the mill. A son, Mr, Reuben Fine, is conducting a pantatorium and has about all he can do, In fact, he enjoys the best trade in the city, Thla is a repre: sentatives family and are history makers Miss Josephine Moore of Vinita, Okla, and Miss Edith Fine of Indcpendence, Kan., are pleasant guests at the Fine residence. These jpcopte have a dozen fine hogs, six cows, ete., and are in shape to live. After twenty-six years in the laundry business at Pleasanton, Mr. Robert White has demonstrated that a colored man, if he will mix a little “stickability” into what he Ss doing, will suceeed. We were indeed sur: priscd when we visited Pleasanton to find a brick building in which he op- crates a modern laundry, There are two washers, a drying room, ironing machines, engine, boilers, cte.3 In fact he has everything that gocs to make a moderh laundry and the pretty part is he owns it and no debts hang over this execllent enterprise. When Mr White started in business he had only a tub and washboard, but today he owns a saluable lot on Main sirect, a modern home, and the laundry, and he nnde it by “putting your duds in his suds” Mrs, Whue, his wife, works side by side with him and to a large degree is respansible for lie Fhushand’s success, ‘This _ gentleman's succes should inspire the Negro youth fo make au effort. This excellent couple fave twin girls 13 years old and a son, Delbert. Such people are a credit to us as a race. LACYGNE, KAN. True ability generally lets itself be known, and when one possesses the same ke will make it, unless he is 2 downright scalawag. We recently dropped off at LaCygne, Kan., and was a guest at Mr, Tom Smith's home. This man is a knight of the brush and is recognized as one of the best sign painters and designers in the Sunflower state, and if you sce some of his work you will be convinced that he is truly an artist. His patrons are among the leading whites and we are proud to have in our race a man with such ability. fave during the National Postal Em ployees comention ast week. eee | Mrs. Summers presented her pupil Miss Louise Thompson, in a piano re: jcital Tuesday morning, August 15, a 11:50 2, m, at 1321 North Lighth St. Kansas Cuy, Kan, Following was th Program: 1. Sonata No. 2 (Mozart) Allegr —Presto, Louise Thompson, 2. (a) Tarantelle (Binet), (b) Polist Danee, Op. 2, Louise Thompson, 3. Vocal solo, selected, Mrs. Ida Lyons. . 4. 2Me—Mazurha, Op, 354 (Godard) Louise Thompson. 5. Viohn solo (selected), Major N, Clark Smith. 6, Waltz, “Roses De Boheme” (Ky walshi), Louise Thompson. # | 7 Vocal soto (selected), Miss Ann: Smith. = % "Across the Steppes.” Op. 22 (Schytte), Louise Thompon. This was a grand affair and many presents were received. Miss Thomp. son is the accomplished daughter of Dr, S. H. Thompson and wife, 1321 North Eighth street, Dainty redgesh: ments were served. eee Miss hie Allen of St. Joseph, Mo. is the guest of Miss Gladys Trent, 213 Greeley avenue. Many social fune tions are being given iu her honor Miss Gladys Trent, 215 Creeley ave- nue, will leave in September for the State Normal at Emporia, Kan. Miss Irene Fletcher of Sedalia, Mo, was the guest of Mrs Ruth Collins 317 Nebrasha avenue, last week, Mrs, Jessie Ole, of Topeka, Kan, en. route to Washington, D, C., stopped over in Kansas City to attend the Na Honal Business Teague and National Medical Association, Wile here she was the guest of her cousin, Miss Ger- trude Lankford, 837 Nebraska avenue. Mr. Wiley ILindes, Negro millionaire of Oakland, Cat is the guest of his ‘nice, Mrs Josie White, 824 Nebraska avenue, while in the city. Prof. Starr, 1126 Washington boule. vard, had as his guest during the Na- tional Portal Employees convention, Mr. Trvine Butler of Atlanta, Ga. Miss Anna Brat of igginsyille, Mo., and Misses Viola and Mineola Juhson and Irene Pletcher, of Scdaha, Mo, all teachers, were the guests of Miss Jiva P Washington, 819 Frees mat avenue, at the Intercity Dames reception at 2136 Woodlawn avenue last week, ‘Mr. J. C. Branche, 633 Nebraska avenue, was elected president of the Vrs te SRY he MOD National Postal Employees convention last week, He Is one of our best elt zens and is highty esteemed by all who know him and his highly cultuted wife. ‘The next session will be at Atlanta, Ga-, in 1917, Presiding Elder J. M. Jacobs of the C. M. E. church is spending the week at home with his family at 2085 North Thied street. Miss Vivian Wesley of Ardmore, Okla,, Is the guest of Prof. Wilburn and wife, 219 Stewart avenue, this week. Mr, Geoerge Byrd of Lawrence, Kan., spent last week in the two Kan- sas Citles and attended the National Business Leagues His sister accompa- nied him, Miss Anna Britt of Higginsville, Mo., is visiting in this city and while here is the guest of Mrs. Swan, 2514 North Allis stecet, aand Miss Eva P. Washington, Bishop C. H. Phillips of the C. M. E, church, of Nashville, Tenn. stopped over en route to California and was the guest of Prof, Woody Jacobs and fam- ily, 2053 North Third street. Mr, Elmer Gordon of Topcka, Kan., was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Lvans, 1414 North Eighth street, last week. Mr. A. Il, Hendricks of Macon, Ga.; Mrs. John D, Gainey of Great Falls, Mont Attorney R. 1, Bailey of In- diaupolis, Ind, and Mr, W. A, John- son, of Montgomery, Ala, were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. J, C, Branche, 835 Nebraska avenue, last week dur- ing the National Postal Lyployces’ convention. Mrs. B. I, Morton and Mrs, O. J. Barnett of Atchison, Kan., and Dr. and Mrs W, W, Caldwell of Atchi- son, were the guests of Prof. W. Jas cobs and wife, 2038 North Third St., this week+ Mrs, C. 1H, Phillips, Jrsy and Miss Sophia Leonard of St. Louis, Mo , are the guests of Prof. Shelton French and family, 1920 Grandview boulevard, this week, Dr, and Mrs. Sylvester Banks, 841 New Jersey avenue, had as their guest last week the latter's father, from Nash- ville, Tenn, who attended the National Negro Business League. Mr, and Mrs. Ben Shelton of Chi- cago, Ill, passed through Kansas City, Kan, Sunday and while here were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Davis, 918 Freeman avenue. ‘Mr. and Mrs C, Ds Moss of To- pcka, Kan, spent ten days here the guests of her mother and sister, Mrs. T. J. Merritt and Mrs. C. Evans and Mrs, Gertrude Owens, 1434 North 6th street. Dr. John Thompson and Dr, John- son of Charleston, S. C., and Dr, Joe Robinson of Darlington, S. C., are at- tending the National Medical Associa- tion meeting in Kansas City, Mo, and are guests of Dr. S. H. Thompson and farnly, 1321 North Lighth street, K. C, K., this week. Mrs. Harper of Atlanta, Ga., pres- ident of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the National Postal Lmployees’ conven: tion, while here was the guest of Mrs. W, R. Lewis, 2807 North 17th street. COUN, UNOUYE, AAN, Mrs. Lutie Webster and little daughter of Salina are visiting Mrs. Sarah Fisher. A social was given at the A, M, E. church Saturday night for the benefit of the Sunday school, by the superiutendent, Iydia Johnson. Seventeen or more of Council Grove’s young people went to Em- . oD Ss Xel-) a; a ee » S5DROPS ; Hi A POSITIVE CURE FOR Hi FY soeunansn, Cour, Srl, Tot yp, HY Eczema and afl Oiseases from timpore and fy BY ecg Blood. i 4 bitty Canue the Bottle : H Tampa Drug Company o “Temps Honda U8 A. K MAILED ANYWHERE FOR 504% Saye are Ged [ CRIA ein ' a per Caen Ly a eee ors a HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. Comfort and Elegance without Extravagance THIS MAGNIFICENT HOTEL, LO CATED IN THE KEART OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASHORE RESORT IN TIE WORLD fe replete with every mod- ern Improvement, superla- tive in construction, appolat ments, srvelce and refined patronsge. Orchestra daily, gzrage, bath houses, tennis, etc, on premisis. Special attention given to ladies | and children, Send fer ¢. B&W, DALE, Ownes. porla Saturday to attend the clreus, Rev. King, presiding elder, preach- ed at Pleasant View Sunday and te- turned to Councit Grove and preached an excellent sermon at the A. M, E church Sunday night. Eugene and William Kibble are at home {rom Diamond Springs, where they have been working for the last three weeks, / Cassie Taytor spent Sunday in Dun- fap. Kirk Bridges and Ernest Harness of Dunlap spent Sunday fn the Grove. ‘Miss Hattle Davis of Dunlap has een the guest of Della Moore for chree dsys. { Me, Theo, Naughman was here on business.’ ‘Me, and Mrs, Clyde Booze and son, have returned from a shert visit in Kansas City, Miss Edna Davis, of Fort Scott, ree turned to her home Monday, accompa- nied by Mrs, Elva Sneed. | ‘Misa, Nelson Sweets has returned from b weeks’ end visit in Kansas City, "Mrs James Allen departed Tuesday for Springfield to spend a few days. he Rustlers gave an entertainment ‘at Midway park Monday cvening. "Rey, George S. Allen attended a pic- me at Butler, Thursday. Mr, Steve Gardner has returned from a short visit in Joplin. Mr, Teter Nelson, who has been suf- (ering with an injured hand is much improved. Mrs Wilt Henry Campbelie has re immed from a few weeks visit in Kan- sas City, | Mr. and Mrs, Harry Nelson, Miss Loh Henderson and mother, Miss Cora Tooker and Mr, Herbert Lane, motored te Fort Scott, Friday evening. Mrs, Henry Campbelle has been on ‘the sick list but is better at this wrlt ing. Misses Anna Hamby and Lizrie En- nis returned from Kansas City after several days’ visit Mrs Wraxton and dainghter, Geral: dyne, of Sedalia, spent a few days vis- itmg Mr and Mrs, Harry Nason ‘Mrs. George Stevens returned Wed- nesday night after a three weeks’ visit in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mes, Odessa Henderson spent a few days visting in Webb City and Joplin. Miss Jessie Mall, of Humansville, is visiting her aunt, Mrs, Davis. Mr, Nelon Sweets spent a few days visiting in Montrose. Mrs. Henry Johnson is on the sick Ist. Mes V. Bearden has returned to het home‘at Neosho Fatts after a very pleas- ant visit of two weeks with her daughe ter, Mr«. J. HL, Payton Mise Minnie King, of Bonner Springs is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs, Mex Strothers, Mr Mach Dillard has gone to Saint Faus for an indcfimte stay. Ru S Robinson will hold his last quarter, Sunday Sept. 2d Presiding Eldcr King will be present. Rev, Rob- inson is quite busy winding up his work for the conference year, Mrs Hi, B_ Shelby, of Pleasanton, was in Paola last weck visitng Mr. R. M. Shelby and family, She was on her way to Saint Louis to join her husband, who has a good position there Sunday was the birthday of Mr, Chde Means, and a number of young folks helped him celebrate an enjoy- able time, All wish Clyde to five to see many more birthdays. ‘Mrs. P. W, Dunavant, of Saint Loufs, Ma. is in the city, the guest of Mrs. BT Cooper, Mrs, Dunavant is a benuty doctor and of course the ladies are all pleased to meet her. Mr Aaron Robinson, of Cherryvale, was in the city last week visiting rel- atives, He was on his way home from Hutchinson, where he attended the Ma- sonic grand lodge. Mr, and Mrs, Zack Mursey removed to Topeka, last week, Paola was sorry to give them up, they made many good friends in thelr short stay here, Mrs. Dan Crouch and son, Roosevelt, are in the cily visiting Mrs, Chester Carter and other relatives. Prof. If C, Miles came in from Per- Lins to spend the weck end with his wife, Rev, C. C, Hamilton, pastor of the Yirst Baptist church, filled his pulpit Sunday after having had a three weeks’ vacation, Mrs, J. R. Hogans is home ogain af- ter an extended trip through the Fastern part of the state, ‘The Buds of Promise that were orga- nized by Dr, T M, Greene a few weeks ago has spread its influence until the children from the rural distriets are coming forward to jon This’ society Js composed of children who meet every Monday evening from 5 to 6 o'clock at the A, M Ei church, and Dr. Greene entertains them with interesting Bible stories, and by teaching them the Bible, ‘This means better boys and girls for the community, Would that others ey be “turned back” and become a Bud, Dadowictt debate sal ef daw edie NEVADA, MISSOURI. PAOLA, KANSAS. LANGSTON, OKLAIOMA, 0 ——————— rr MCall's = ue §6We Patterns y ( ( G es Sell are best (Of Cléc us Eee 10c- 15¢ 7 Wear The Notion Section in the Bargain Basement offers excellent opportunities to save on the little things you needevery day---the following are fairly representative: . . 3 Every-day savings in notions Silk thread—2c 10c braid---7¢ ‘The mull lengths of ah execllent | Scattoped edge “Stickerie” silk quality g pene, Sie te aeimming ead in fight amd dark Giher hand or “machine” wse—ap ce fed pink and black—tegular rare bargain, at De | 22, bolts on Tc Per BPOOlsse-vestereesenenee sale here.secceereeseeseenee Hair nets—3 for 5c Crochet cotton---7 1-2¢ The elastic edge style Hale Nets} A fine, new lot of the famous of the fine thread, close meshs full] “Betsy Ross” Crochet Cotton; the line of colors—regular 8¢ 5c same quality that most stores sell ones on sale herespssee3/or af ioc'a ball "Standard ale, fa 5c hair pins---3c yardage; all sizes in white, ecru Good, big cabinets containing and the most wanted colors—here all sizes of straight and crimped | in the Bargain Basement, M% wire Hair Pinstegular fe 35 Per baMessovrenseeserecs ‘aC oie ia y prea" 25c barrettes---3c ae 5 An odd lot. of Barrettes, Fi hey’te, GOOD. Pints. too} Pins and. Iiaee Ornaments et smooth finish with “Needle points” | various kinds and colore—regulee tin tee conn ver” senerad o87 Love ones and a fee higher t 2 a ance Preeririrerrcritiri rity 3c priced ones; your dies: 36 Bargain Basement—Pelleticr's Prof. 1. Le Henderson and daughter, Thelma, were Guthrie visitors the past week, Mr, John Chaptman has returned from a visit in. Wichita. Me. Amos Lloyd, of Hennessee, re- turned to his home Monday after spend- ing ten days the guest of Mr. Robert Withams, . ‘ Rev. A. K. Young and wife were the guests of Mrs, S. M, Reed, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willams are having their house repaired. Mr, D. Pollard, the well kuown carpenter of Langston, is doing the work. The program rendered at the A. N. I. church, Sunday night was one long to he remembered. The paper, “The Christian Woman in the Nation” read ty Mrs. L. I. Henderson deserves special mention It is hoped we will get space to put it in some good news- paper. —— CHICKASIIA, OKLANOMA. Mrs, Pearl Lott, of Nowata, ts visit~ ing in th city, the guest of her mother and sisters, Mrs. S. Adams, Mrs. Mayme DeFrance, of Oklahoma City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. [iffie Adams Fletcher was hos- tess at a dinner Sunday afternoon com; plimentary to Mrs. Lott, of Nowata, and Mrs, Mayme DeFrance of Oklahoma Cuy. Those present were, Mrs. Alice Grace, Mrs, Lott, Mrs. DeFrance, Miss Jessie Hadley, Mr. A. Fletcher and Mr, Proctor, Mrs. Fife Fletcher and Mrs. Alice Grace were among the delegates to the grand lodge at Boley last week, They report a pleasant visit. Mrs, H. If. Williams left Saturday morning for Ardmore ona business trip ‘Mr. Mitchell Mack spent Sunday in the city with his wife. Mr. Carter Grayson and Mrs. Booker were quietly married Wednesday even- ing Their many friends wish them success, Miss Julia Tamor and aunt, Mrs. Fletcher, left last week for Fairbury, Nebraska Mr, L. S. Brown and Rev. W. Har- ris left Saturday for Ardmore. Mrs, Pearl Jones Smith entertained about twenty young couples at an apron party, Friday night at Dreamland hall. Mr, John Gilbert, of Dallas, Texas, visited Rev, and Mrs. Hf. H. Willams, Saturday, About ten couples spent Tuesday af- ternoon at the Washita dam in a swim- ming party. ‘Mrs. Henry Blacknall and sister, Miss Leonora Reed, have returned home af- ter several days’ visit in Luther, Okla- homa City and TlReno. Misses Wilma Reed and Clemense Tans have returned home from Lue ther, - Mrs Mollie Carter spent a few hours in Tone Wolf on business last week, Mrs. Laura Williams and Mrs, Lolse fell are in Muskogee attending the grand lodge. =, We wish’ to extend our heartfelt thanks to our miny friends who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our heloved mother and grandmother, Mrs Palins, gnd for the many heauti- ful floral offerings. MRS, LAURA WILLIAMS, MRS. CARREI DOMORSF, MRS, LUCY GRINSTEAD, | IMRS. CORA THOMAS, | MR. JOHN PULLINS, MR. TOM PULLINS. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Imperial Art and Iterary club met at the home of Mrs. Anna Gard- ner Wednesday, Aug. 16, The meeting was opened by singing “God Will Take Care of You" and prayer by the chap- lain, The roll was called, cach mem- ber answered with quotations. The Program was onc of the best and most highly instructive ever rendered before the club and a credit to the particle pants. A delicious three course lunch was served by the hostess. The visite ing ladies were: Mes. Wright of Phoenix, Ariz; Mrs. 11. Fife, Pueblo, Colo; Mrs, Lucas, Mrs. Crowe, Mrs, Ruth Kirk, Arkansas City;Mise Lillian Payne, Miss Nellie Payne, Miss Balsy Harrison, Mrs. L. Gcthard, member of the I, A. L..C., who had been in Colum. bus, Ohio. The happy party departed ata late hour declaring Mrs. Gardner an ideal hostess. The club adjourned to mect at the home of Mrs. W. W. Evans, Sept. 6. Mr. Sol, Butler returned home from Colorado, where he had berm visiting. Little Ruth Kirk, rend Monday to her home in Arkansa. City, after a tong visit. ‘Mr. Bert Raddick made a flying trip to Emporia to spend Sunday at the en- campment of the Seven Day Adventists, Mrs, Georgia Taylor passed away, Tuesday at § p.m, at her bone, 113 E. West, She leaves to mourn ber de- mise, a husband, two brothers aod a host of friends, We extend our sym- pathy to the family, The Grand Lodge of the Masonic bodies was held here from August 31 to 25, All reported having a splendid time, Mrs. Emma Reave and familp ce turned home Saturday from Wlafeld, lieve they have been visiting. (First Published in the Topeke Plaindealer Aug. 11, 1916.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss, In the matter of the estate of Cornelia Harper, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. 2 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Pro- ‘bate Court of Shawnes Connty, Kansas, duly appointed Executor: Administrator of the estate of Cor. nella Harper, late of Shawnee Coun- ty, deceased, All parties interested in sald estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly, HATTIE BEULAH DONNELLY, Executor-Admlnistrator, —r7——_ NOTICE—People who are net sub- scribers and wish to send locals to this paper will have to pay l0cta, per ling for same. Many persone send matter to us with no signature and expect same to be published. WHEN IN OMAHA 7 THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks Se. of Union Sstion) N. P. PATTON, Prop, | —CAFK IN CONNECTION— «' Meals at All Hours. Phene Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. Lith St, EAHA, - NEBRASKA. —_————— Farms.... @ For Negrees! Gelered Mex, why not buy s farm «a lend where a man Is s man— ‘hete ONE crop vill pay for your arnt Ican sell you a farm js Lo mq cousty, Kans. PRICES FROM 110 to"$20 per acre—easy terms, fine ‘edt, bert a Uf you mean busts sens, write 8. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Cunecll Springs, —:— Kazsagy ECHOES FROM THE (By Dennis S. Thompson.) Good, honest work always pays in dollars and cents as well as in self-respect, but the cheap, fourth-class article is the most expensive in point of fact, and the wide-awake purchase in due course of time finds it out. There are so many persons who seem to think that putting in their required number of hours during the day is enough; they do not take into consideration the quality of their work, nor their future, wherein they may have to go over the same ground. There are a great many of our folks who are doing well, in fact they are doing their best as far as they see; but the large majority of them seem to delight in just "getting by," as they term it, with no thought whatever of the after-effect. At this time when good work is so greatly in demand, it is well for one to consider the thought of doing his best. In all lines of work—religious, industrial, educational and social—the cry is for better workers. In the matter of religious work, there are so many that know how to do, and when to do, but they go around with their ideas in a nutshell for fear that someone else might get the benefit of them. In the industrial world there are many who have attained to a high degree of efficiency, but there is room for so many more. Our schools are tugging out an enormously large number of graduates each year, but after they have gone out and found a place in the world they fail to keep up their studies as they should, and it is only a matter of a short time until they are assigned to the rear and are ready for the junk heap. Professional people of all nationalities but our folks are studying all the while, in order that they may keep abreast of the times. As the result of slothfulness on the part of many leaders, many of our churches are below the standard in their services, and the Sunday schools are not able to do what they should be doing in the way of training the children that they might grow up influential Christian men and women of the highest type. But doing our best is a thing that we do not always arrive at. Our best is far removed from what we are; in fact, we never come to our best until we have reached our final bit of staying power; until we have been ready to spend the last remnant of love and patience and generous living. Our best is usually found at the end of all that is good and pure, and wise and brave and holy. A man never reaches his best until he has traversed a way that cries out for every ounce of manly stuff that is in him. And there are few of us who have it in us to give our best. We may strive with what we like to think is heroic effort, and give—our second best; but our best—ah! we are not ready to give that; it means so much, and the effort draws so upon our time and strength and intellect and resources. And so God and our fellows get what is not our best. There are people who could give their best if they were willing, possessing as they do all the necessary faculties. They are intelligently informed as to the process. They have strong, sturdy qualities well within their grasp which, once they have laid hold of them, would put them in fine fettle for doing their best. And what is more, there are few hours in the day when there are not some things that touch their lives, that suggest the attractiveness of such a course. The best could be made to St, in a normal way, into the everyday affairs of most of us. And yet there are too few of us who are ready to undertake the task of doing our best It is a fine thing to have circumstances favorable when you have work to do, to feel yourself tingling with vitality to your finger ends, to know that you are at your best, physically and mentally, and that all your sur- roundings are helpful. Such advantageous conditions are exceptional, however. It is only a casual occurrence that you can do your work with all things favorable. The most important lesson for any worker to learn is to live independent of circumstances. Perhaps you did not sleep well. A thunderstorm, or a feline concert in the back yard may have robbed you of some of the hours which meant rest and refreshment. But you cannot afford to let your day's work go to smash because you arise weary instead of energetic. The work of certain days must be done with the handicap of a headache, twitching nerves, or possibly an attack of indigestion. Sometimes the first mail brings bad news, and the misfortune of some friend or anxiety regarding our own future must be resolutely set aside before we can give to our daily task the attention it demands for its successful accomplishment. Instead, however, of having ideal surroundings to aid concentration, most of us must contend with, noise, confusion and distractions without number. This would seem disheartening in the extreme but for the fact that much of the world's best work has been done in spite of these handicaps. Ill health, overwork, crushing responsibilities, interruptions, have all been powerless to interfere with the success of the world's great workers. As a matter of fact, if we study the careers of the men whose lives have been most splendidly worth while, we realize that the majority of them had handicaps which might seem almost overwhelming. "Kites rise not with, but against the wind," and the worker who has disadvantages to overcome is likely to surpass his more favored competitor. Leisure is perhaps the surest test of an individual's worth. Temptation does not have much chance at the man who manages to keep busy, and who keeps his mind pure throughout the day. There is, no doubt, a greater part of day in which one has no chance to do wrong, or to entertain impure thoughts, their time being absorbed in their daily tasks. In our leisure moments it is a different consideration. Time can then be wasted without having to account to the loss. Time can be worse than wasted by employing it unworthily, and answer only to one's conscience, and if one is lazy or ignoble, their leisure is more than apt to disclose the fact Leisure shows just what we are. PORO 144 JWL Have a Box of ORO sent by ARCEL' OST Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Mo. Please Mention Name of This Paper when Writing. People Say It's Unequaled I = I FLOUR Wherever I-H flour has replaced ordinary brands the improvement is commented on instantly by all the family. Spring this surprise at your home and notice the effect. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. S. A. and what is more, leisure makes us and decides what we shall be. It is our choices which are decisive, as far as character is concerned. A young man may be a good citizens during working hours, and then spend a few hours unworthily, and these few hours will leave their stamp on him. A man works of necessity. His industry and system are not voluntary, so when he has the opportunity to follow his own preferences he chooses undesirable associates, pursuits that are unworthy, and pernicious pleasures. His leisure, representing his choice, is far more influential in determining his character than his working hours, though the latter far outnumber the former. If you desire to know yourself, please take note of how your leisure is spent. Then look at the way you are spending your leisure, if you want to know what you will be WINTIELD, KANSAS Mrs. Alonzo Monroe, who has been quite sick at her home on West Fifth Street, is reported much improved in health and her many friends are pleased to know that she will soon be out again. Mrs. Andy Smith is reported quite ill at her home on South Fuller street We hope for her a specially recovery. Every Negro family in Winfield should take The Plaindealer. J. W Jackson visited his brother, Robert Jackson and family in Salina last week. Thomas Campbell, J W Jackson, H. G Holden and Frank Montgomery came back from Hutchinson Saturday, where they attended the Masonic grand lodge. They report a splendid session and are pleased to state that the next grand communication will be held in Winfield, August, 1917. This is the greatest Negro organization in the state of Kansas and is composed of the best men of the race. The people of Winfield will be pleased to welcome this great body of men to this beautiful city. The Knights of Pythias are preparing one of the, best entertainments of the season, which will be given sometime in September. It will be a treat. STOCKTON, KANS.IS Rev. Warder is the minister in charge of the Baptist church All are pleased with him. A large circle of friends gathered at the home of Miss Greene and showed creed her with luen; the best the city G. W. HAMILTON. BEEF BEEF Our popular Undertaker 309 KANSAS AVE. I am Open for Business Night and Day. WeNEVER SLEEP. has on the market. The evening was spent in music and chat. A luncheon and best wishes for a bright future. Attorney W. L. Sayers and wife, Geo. Grace and wife, of Hill City, attended the wedding of Miss Effie S. Greene here Sunday. Sunday at the home of Capt. and Mrs. G. W Greene, occurred the wedding of their daughter, Miss Effie, to Prof. L. D Fuller, of Denver, Colo A little rain in this little burg did some good Mr. Homer Holden, of Winfield, visited at the home of Mr. J. C. Banks. He also attended the Masonic grand lodge at Hutchinson. Mr. Fred Douglass and wife left last week for Hodgman county, where they expect to make their home. He has worked on the farm for Mr. Banks for the past four years and they hate to give him up. You may never know it happened if you fail to read the Plaindealer. ATCHISON, K.ANS.IS. Mrs. K. A. Bryce, of Topeka, and Mrs. Harry Babb, of Pontiac, Ill, who are visiting in Topeka at the home of Mrs. K. A Bryce, spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Briggs Mr. Aaron Majors, an old settler, departed this life Tuesday morning, Aug. 29. He had been ill several months with enlargement of the heart. Mrs. H. Robinson, of Seattle, Wash, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. C. George Miss Clara Seymore, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is in the city the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jerre Taylor, Miss Seymour and Mrs. Taylor will go to Kansas City, Tuesday to spend the week with Mrs. Skinner. Miss E. A. Moore, a sister of Mrs. M. E. Smothers, is visiting her sister here. Miss Moore is a trained nurse and is working in a hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois. Miss L. Jones, of Macon City, Mo., is in the city a few days the guest of her brother, Mr. A. Denny. Miss Jones is en route home from a trip in Colorado. Ordination services are being held in Zion Baptist church for the purpose of ordaining Charles Beatton, a young minister, Rev. J. W Wilson, pastor of the church has charge of the services. Miss Goldie Cunningham has returned from California. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 18, 1916.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County and State of Kansas. Dortha M. Eckardt, Plaintiff, H. B. Eckardt, Defendant. State of Kansas to H. B. Eckardt, you are hereby notified that Dortha M. Eckardt has sued you for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnes County, Kansas; cause abandonment and gross neglect of duty. Unless you answer said petition on or before the 30th day of September, 1916, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from you. H. W. EULER, Attorney. (Seal:) C. W. Bower, Clerk of the District Court; by Florence F. Scott, Deputy. HAIR NOW ON SALE! Have just received a lot of beautiful Braids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 116 East 15th Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd. If the railway employes cannot live on from $165 to $250 per month we can't figure out how they expect to make it on $40 per month. The demands of the railway trainmen are unjust in that when they want ten hours' pay for eight hours' work they want something for nothing. The railroad presidents and managers are looking after the interests of the railroads, and the President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, is looking after the interests of the employes, but the people, who will have to "pay the cost," are minus a representative. The lynching spirit is on its last legs, as is evidenced by the fact that the extremes are being resorted to now, which always indicates the near approach to dissolution. Down in Florida recently six colored people were killed by lynchers because they were accused of aiding a criminal to escape. In Ohio this week a sheriff was molbed, a rope put around his neck and death threatened unless he told where he had seized a prisoner accused of crime. This sheriff was very roughly handled, being stripped of his clothing, two ribs broken and otherwise beat up, but his prisoner was not captured by this mob of hellions. This indicates to us that Congress will have to enact a federal law against lynching in order that justice will be meted out to all such demons. Right out her in Kansas two sheriffs have had to flee to other locations with prisoners accused of crime because of the fear of mob violence, and right here in Topeka, first city of the state, a howling mob of anarchists, led by the county coroner and a candidate for sheriff at the recent primary, paraded the streets for two nights, and although their intentions were for murder not a single arrest has ever been made. When this condition is at hand no one is safe, not even our chief executives, as a certain Southern governor is now barred from home over the Frank affair. The time is ripe for drastic action on the part of the Congress of the United States. No More Desire for Tobacco Arthur Krouse is a locomotive fireman who had been using tobacco since he was a boy. About two years ago he began to have spells of illness. His memory was getting very bad and his eyes bothered him a good deal. He had tried in vain to conquer the habit until he got a certain book and now he is freed from the thraldom of tobacco and his health is wonderfully improved. Anyone who desires to read the book can obtain it absolutely free by writing to Edward J. Woods, 1508 C, Station E, New York City. It tells how the habit of smoking, chewing or snuff taking can be conquered in three days. B.C. JUMONT, TEXAS S. W. Freeman, the Plaindealer Agent, Gives Some Facts about the Metropolis of Southeast Texas. We are now in the heart of the great lumbering belt of Texas, where every day and night the mills are singing, converting the huge logs into golden boards and timbers to supply the great demand from every part of the world. The lumber cargo is shipped from the inland port, Neches, where ships are moored from all parts of the world. Negroes do most of the mill and longshore work. Beaumont is the largest city in Southeast Texas and has a population of 33,000 people, over 10,000 of whom are Negroes. The city's wonderful growth was caused by the oil boom fourteen years ago. There are yet many active oil wells here. Some few Negroes are engaged in industries here and are making good. Whites and blacks get along together here on friendly terms. Following are some of the things Negroes are doing: The agent visited the home of Prof. T. J. Charlton, where he was royally treated. Prof. Charlton is a splendid man and is well respected by both races. He has taught in Beaumont for twenty years. He is now principal of Beaumont high school, from which many graduates of note have been turned out. There were 27 graduates at the last commencement. Prof Charlton is a heavy real estate owner in Beaumont and indeed he is an example for young men who want to do. He grew up with the town and his wealth grew with him. Mrs Charlton is a splendid woman and spends a great deal of her time with the two-months-old Charlton. The Professor will soon erect a fine new home for young T. J. and the madam. Prof. Charlton is a conservative business man and success has always been his. Rev. T. T. Benson, president of the local Negro Business League, operates a well equipped grocery and en- joys a nice patronage. Rev. Benson believes in system and his business is operated in an efficient and systematic manner. He knows something about everything and is a strong advocate of Negro commercialism. Rev. Benson owns a nice home in the city, as well as other property. Negro schools are well provided for here. The contract has been let by the school board for a $50,000 colored school, to be built soon. The school is Pollard school, of which Prof. T. T. Pollard is principal. He is one of the oldest teachers in the county and has spent his life helping Negro children here in securing a better education. Prof. Pollard has a beautiful home and is interested in leading Negro business firms. Mrs. Pollard is a very fine woman and has the distinction of being at the head of the domestic science work of the city schools After viewing Rev. John Rhone's estate, the agent decided that the Reverend had curbed the panic. He has about sixty head of swine and plenty of forage, potatoes, cane and truck for man and boat Rev. Rhone has been in the ministry for a number of years. He owns a nice home on the North Side. He is pastor of two churches and is very influential throughout this section Mrs Rhone is chief veterinarian and has charge of the hog raising. She is also treasurer of the Parent-Teachers' Club and is an active church worker. Mr. James Lewis operates a nice business on Texas avenue for a stock company. The business has been a success under his careful guidance. He is a reader of The Plaindealer and says it is the paper. We spent quite a while with Mr. J. E. Earl, a playmate of the scribe, Mr. Theo. Baughman, now Northern agent for The Plaindealer. He would like to hear from his old friend Baughman. Mr. Earl operates a well stocked grocery at 1091 Catalpa street and enjoys a nice patronage. He says he can do business with his people, and is proving it. Mrs. Earl is his efficient assistant. Mr. Earl subscribed for the Plaindealer and accompanied the agent to the homes of many of his customers where subscriptions were secured Dr. S. H. Fletcher, for 25 years a physician, has gone into a very scientific and unprecedented business. He operates a worm farm, where he cultivates worms in a scientific way, for fish bait. His farm is composed of over 200 tubs, where his worms are kept. Some are as long as two feet. Dr. Fletcher ships worms to all parts of the United States. We must say that he has started a business that is in a class to itself. He wishes to be remembered to Scribe Baughman. Beaumont has two excellent drug stores, five physicians, forty-one city teachers, two dentists, two undertaking establishments, one newspaper, one home insurance company and innumerable churches and many other business institutions. Dr. Charlton is confined to his bed this week. Prof. C. E. Davis was out of the city Saturday on business. Prof. Mattox left last week for Call, Texas, where he will soon open school. Prof. Mayberry of Tennessee, the newly elected principal of one of the ward schools, has arrived in the city. The General Bowen Association closed its session at Sour Lake, Tex., Sunday. Rev. H. B. Southern was re-elected moderator. The session was a success. Rev. S. D. Butler has returned from the district Sunday school convention held at Trinity, Texas, last week. Mrs. John Mack, who has been ill for several weeks, is able to be up. Mrs Marie Green is improving Dr. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University, passed through the city last week from Orange, where he had been attending the district Sunday school convention. He says Wiley will be greater than ever this year. Rav. Isaiah Robinson, a well known preacher throughout this section, died in Orange last week. Many ministers and laymen attended the funeral. Rev. John Rhone came in from Kourtze Tuesday, where he filled his appointment Sunday. Miss Simonetta Crimer, one of the city teachers of Houston, was in the city Sunday. The city schools will open September 11. The Oilers of Baumont and the Buffaloes of Houston crossed bats here Sunday. The "Buffs" were defeated. Mrs. Walton of Hawkins, Texas, is in the city. If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. If you owe us this means for you to pay us what is due. > - a « fa BH? at?) wae a iat Pak ome Rm. we * § City Happenings 2 recent visitor in the city. ‘ aun . Miso Gracie Shields is visiting rel- atives and friends in Kansas Ctty, te . \ uae . )EOR RENT—Good four-room house or will seti cheap. .Call 484 dl. nm , Mrs. Fannie Lee, nee Hunter, gf Kansas City, ts spending a few days in the city. : uae Miss Flora Clark of Kansas City, is the guest of Mrs Kate Bradford for afew days. uae Mrs Frank Walliams left recently for several pomts id California and on the ‘Pacific coast. nae Attorney W Herbert Jamison Is en« joying himelf at’ Excelsior Springs. Mo, for a few days uae Mrs, Cyrene G, Gaines ts spending a few weeks at Denver, Colo, enjoying the mountain breeres. aa Mr. Wm, I Todd wilt leave Sun- day for Excelsior Springs, Mo, to ac- company Mrs, Todd home, ann Mr. Howard Foster of Carbondale was the guest of Mr. and Mrs Edw, D. Montyomery tit Sunday. uae Mrs, Geo, W. Hamilton, wife of our popular undertaker, left last Sunday for Wichita on a visit to her mother, =a Mr. R. C. Cannon, who had been il at the Santa Fe Hospital, has gone te Excelsior Springs to recuperate. ee © Mrs. Chas. A. Astwood returned las! Saturday from Excelsior Springs, Mo. and rcports a most delightful visit. umm Mrs, Henry Shute and son, David spent three weths visiting in Guthrie Oklahoma City and Langston, Oba aap Mrs Katle Slaughter and daughter Miss Faye, are visiting with friends a Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo. nae Mrs Maggie Reynolds of Pasadena Calif, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. I, Mosroe, 1156 Clay street, this week. . ua M Me, and Mrs. T. J. Murphy have re terned from their trip to Great Fall: Mont, and report a ®most excellen sist. s me Miss Marjory Malone returned Sun * day from a two weeks’ visit at Colorad: Springs, Colo, much pleased with he trip. 7 ane SONG RECITAI, given by Mes. T Gordon-Kice, Friday, Sept. 8, 1916 4 Mount Olive M, F, church. Admissio * 45 cents. uae Mrs. Lalu Rucker and Miss Winon Spradiey returned last weck from Co orado Springs, Colo, and report a de lightfal visit. aR Rev. J. H. Van Len, state ntissionar, officiated morning and*evening at Sh Joh Baptist church in the absence ¢ Res, C. G, Fishback, aan Rev. W. W. Ewing, of the Thir Baptist church preached morning an evening at the Second (B St.) Baptl church last Sunday, a an Mrs. Faw, D. Montgomery and tite daughter are syxnding the week wil home folks, Mr. and Mrs. S A. | Moere, at Carbondale, Kan, am Rev. W, I. Franklin, traveling eva gelist, preached at the Third Bapti church last Sunday night, Revs J. Jennings officiated in the morning eae Attorney Elisha Scott has returns from his vacation trip at Uxcelsi Springs, Mo, having spent two tay Kansas City attending the Busine league, «mm Mrs. A. J, Thomas and little sons A. Jo Jr, of Kansas City, Kans, are the guests of Mrs, Thonn’ parents, Mr. and Mrs, S.°P, Hawhints, and other relatives, * umm Mr, and Mra, Charles Bradshaw, Jr» ‘of Denver, Colo, are spending a week i the city, visiting their parents, Mr, . and Mrs Charles Bradshaw, 1517 5 Quincy street : um ! Mrs, C WE Fiheridge Seft Monday afterncon for her home at Jersey City, : N. J, after spending ten days with her suter, Miss Elnora Smith, and other, relatives and friends. . uM Dr, J. 1. Ransom attended the Nate jonal Congress of Physicians held last week at Kansas City, Mo, as also did Dr, Charles Wilhams, the dentist and both report a splendid and interesting ates session, aida tet S0 | ucla tou may never know ™ happened if you fall to read The Topeks Ptatndealer. nan For a perfect imitation of Colo- rado’s cooling breezes visit Wilson's Summer Garden. ‘as Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reaves, of Kansas Cty, Sundiyed with Mr, and Mrs. M. \W. Freeman at the Topeka Industrial Institute. wan Mra, Eunice Coleman Morgan and little Mazel Morgan of Ft. Scott are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Aquila Coleman, ua The S, T. G. S, club under the di- rection of Mra.°A, R. Jackson gave an ice cream social last Thursday and Fee alized a neat sum, nam Mra M. W. Moore, of Puctlo, Colo, is visting her cousin, Mra. Susie O'Brien, tis0 Buchanan and her broth ors, the Ills boys. am Miss Cornelia Coleman of Coleman's Beauty Parlors, left last Saturday for the West and South ta take up the work along her Ime umm Miss Edna Greene enjoyed a visn from her sister, Miss Mayme Greenc and Mls Pearl Alexander, of Hia- watha, last Saturday, am Mevlames Jewell Brown and Josic M, Clark, who are spending the sum- mer at Boulder, Colo, recently motored to Cheyenne, Wyoming. am Don't forget the Musical recital at the Sccond (B St.) Baptist church Monday night, Sept. 4, by Miss Juba || Stevenson, the blind girl. oe Masdames B. F, Payne and Solomor High have returned from a visit to St | Paul, Minn, and other points The; | report a very enjoyable trip, | Pr) Hon Allen Peter Smith is in th | Hast, having attended the Internationa ,| Shriners’ conclave recently held in th fity of Buffalo, New York. . uae lf | Rey. T. L. Griffith and family pen ] Wednesday in the country at the pleas ant home of Mr. and Mrs, Jason Smit! and they were royallysentertamed, ‘ am Mrs. A. C. McClelland-Todd and her uncle, Mr. R. C, Cannon, are spending several days at Excelsior Springs, Mo; -| enjoying the health-giving watess. 4 : re tl Mins Jula Cinles who underwent | surgical operation at Christ hospital few wake ago ig now at the home 0 -|her parents, Mr, and Mrs Jobn § 2} Clules and is doing nicely. r ohm Mrs W. P Greene, wife of Attarne Greene, is numbered among the sick .| Dr, J. Lewis Ransom is treating her an t] we areipleased to report her greatly im 1] proved in health at this writing. ame You've been reading The Plhindcale a} all this time, don’t you think you ongh | to pay us a little on your subscription -} Then be ready when Mrs. Willa Smut our city circulator calls upon you. umm 1] Many of our Topeka subscribers at is|in arrears for the Plaindealer, Mr {] Witla Smith, our city circulator ws call on you shortly, Be’ prepared ¢ pay part if not all. We need the mone: ame 4] age, and Mrs. C, 1, Reynolds, 119 *] Lane street, entertained a few frien Saturday evening in honor of Mi rn Enid Link and Mrs. I. C. Pattersoi hoth teachers in the OMahoma Cit | chuots, a on The Cuy BOY P. U, will hold i next monthly session at Shiloh Bap "| church Sunday afternoon Sept. Jot st] You'are tordially invited to attend, TI J.) cubject for discusston wall be “The Th *hesreat Commandments.” Mrs Chas Wilhaow, wife of the new dentist who hay offices at 40 Kansas avenue, arrived one day this week from Maluson and wall) remain here in the future. Lathe the Dowtor, she is sery pleasant and will add materially to the nodal atmosphere of Topcha umm Miser Katherine and Syhia News man entertained last Friday with a pare ty complunentary to ther cousin, Rosie Newman, who vw here visiting A very pleasant evetung was spent, after which a dainty tuncheon was served and the guests departed dectariag the Misses Newman dehghtful hostesses, ua The Curls Bible clase of Salnt John AM OR, church under the kadership of Mes. EK Ridkev dewrves commen: datrm, Mrs, Ridhy is a graduate of Mra. Minmger's Bible class and is a competent instructor, This is the only colored class receiving school ercdit and toa much qannot be said of its individ. ual members for their splendid work, Missea Helen Bech, Thelma Ida Mae Chiles and Hortense Ridley ranked as the star pupils. {o Private Picnic Parties, Church F or Rent Socials, Sunday Schoo! 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. Phone 1778 N 1. Ogeal Wilson, Manager. REV.C.G.TISHBACK CN ge Be ee pee rorexa\EXtra Special Offer After a pastorate extending over thirteert years for Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. C, G. Fishback had tendered his resignation, which was accepted by the congregation. During Ins sojourn in Topka, Rev. Fishback has made a host of friends, not only fa this city, but throughout Kansas, and many regret his going, but hid Jum God speed in his new ficld of labor, Rev. Fishback is a profound thinker, a logical reasoner and 3 giant in pulpit oratory, and Sinloh is in sackcloth and ashes over loung this safiant soldier of the cross and armor Learer for God ‘Rev. Fishback goes ta Cleveland Ohio, to a Shiloh there, a congregation of over 1800 members, and we know that in a larger ficid bis usefulness wil expand. Kansas bids him unbound success in his work at Cleycland, —*—- UNDER NUN MANAGEMENT Frank Reyot Wilson is in Charge o the Rock Island Cafe. People who vist the Rock Islané Cafe, 106 Kansas avenue (N. 1. Robin son's old stand) wall be greeted My thai King of restaurant men and prince o good fellows, Mr. Frank Royal Wilson For a score or more of years Mr. Wil son has appeased the appetite of th local and travcing public, and the fac that he is personally in charge is ; a ~ | pada lees e' te Giese ary. Sorte ad > es Be ivy kuarantee that qvcrything is first-class, “Right in Pree, Right wm Service and Photy of Everything in Season,” is the mutte that has crowned this thrifty young Man's cflurts with success 1 tus line of endiavor. Mr. Wilson, who is a thorough busines man is assisted by his cultured and refined wife, Mrs. Wil- son's pleasing manner and earnest ¢f- forty, to have everything “yust right,” makes thove who visit the place feel quite at home, We are pleased to wil- cume these young people bach into the business world, and they hereby issue an myilation'to the public to call at any hour of the day or night and they will spare no pines to give you the Lest ser- \1ce te be obtained anywhere in the city, In connection with the cafe, they have a numa of neatly furnished room: which wall prove a great convenience to the tarvidug public, On Thursday afternoon of last week the home of Mr, and Mrs. R. M Fra- tier, 106 N, Jefferson street was the ieee of lkauty when they entertained a number of the young people in honor Pr thelr grand-mece, Miss Ethel Good. win, of Chicago ‘The house was beau- ifully decorated and everything tastil arranged for the comfort and pleasure of the honorce and guests, Mrs. A Thompson furnished delightful music for the occasion and when the time for departing had arrived all were loath to go and declured the host and hostess royal cntertamers, Those who cnjoyet the hospitality of Mr, and Mrs, Frazier besides the honoree were Misses Mar. gic Bradshaw, Ethel Brown, Louise Harris, Francis McKey, Juanita Forbes Lilhan Dodd, Gertrude Bradshaw, Lit Jian Patton, Martherine Hicks, Mildred Parker, Josephine Hawkins, Dorothy Jordan, Cornelia Reeves, and Isabel Jeane, ‘The Childs’ Welfare cluly met the fourth Thursday in July with Mrs, Geo, Smith. Mra, Dr Taylor of this city, and Mrs, Bessie Bull, of Chicaxo, made interesting talks ta the ell ‘The neat mecting was with Mrs, C FE Siuuth, 1157 Clay street, Mrs, Mallory made quite an interesting talk to the dub, al- so a paper from Mrs, Harduman was read. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wavid Beard, Aug 1%, Next meeting will be Sept, 7 with Mrs. C. Bentley. aun Mr. Philip White pf Louisville, Kentucky, brother of our fellows townsman, De. 1. A Shields, whe has Leen attending the Grand En- campment, G. A, Ry at Kansas City, will arirve in Topcka today on a short visit. ah a ame € 8 remy t, "aT ow ws eT A oy SY Oe Extra Special Offer oer ye re ag aS > . Fes x >. yes bh “Ty B ne % 7 n fs a y! aa: i + ar ie ake A. or ON BRIBE ge Nata 7 peice Mouth fy a box of straightning oil ee with = every straightning combe--Price...> I -00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. | MAS, A, C, MeCLELLAN 1000, Phone 2467 White, 116 East Fifteenth St. A card trun) Ney. We BR LATICE, D, states that he ds anjoyimg the hfe- giving waters at Excelsior Springs, Mo, and is Being wonderfully benefitted in health and strength awe Mrs. Henry Edmonds and Mrs. B, G. Wiihams entertained at the home of the former complimentary to Mrs. Annie Goodwin of Chicago, Mrs. Stallngs of Lus Angelos, Calf, and Mrs. Stecl of Kantuchy on Tuesday, Aug. 22, ae Mra. John Chirk, a progressive bust- hess woman of Bridgeport, Conn, who attended the National Negro Business Taague at Kanyas Cuy, Mo, 1s the honored gnest of Mr, and Mrs John M. Wright, and is being royally citer tained while im ong midst, aN P Sumt John A.M, I Sunday school and Second Baptist Sunday school re- cowed first prizes of $10 cach for the best flower gardens of the city. Rev. Peck, pastor of Saint John A. M, E. church was awardsd a ham because of his personal care of their garden, ua Mr, G. W. Hamilton, Jr.y leaves to- day or tomorrow for Guthrie, Okla, where he has secured a position in thé public schools of that city, En route he will stop at Wichita on a short visio with his mother and grandmother. Mr. Hannlton has served Topeka all sum mer as one of the physical directors of play grounds and has made a great suc cess in this line of work, =m mM J Mes, Chiton Mukes entertained at JoUock breakfast Tuesday comphimen: Jtary to Mre J. 1, Goodwin and daugh Jter, Ethel, of Chicago. Those wire en Jjoyed the sumpinous breaklut were | Mr. JL. Goodwin, Mrs. W. A. Mateh Joi, Mrs. Ro M Frazscr, Mrs, Arthur ‘}Harets, Miss Ethel Goodwin, Misi | Georgia Fantroy, Miss Ghidys Rlrodes : nn |} Mr A, D Hing af Salina, treasure! of Mrnce filall Grand Lodge, ALF, & JA. My was in the city Last week visit Jing his daughter and hushand, Judy jand Mes, WE Jumson, Mr Tine wa: Jen route from Hutchinson, where he at Jrended the annual session of the orga j|niation whose cash he hay satel; 1] guarded fur several years, He was re cheted by acclamation, ‘um | Take a potentate Mr Frank Preet JJhreeed in from Chicago one day las Jweck riding in ly own $4000 sever ] passenger automobile, Ie was ace companied hy his wife, Dr Morphy, 4 J Chicago physteian and Me ‘Ty Alla Jie shauffeur. Mr, DPreer dropped yfanto the old home town fer a few Jdaya sovourn with his mother, Mre JR. Street, and greet hia many boyhood Jfricnds, Ue left here several years Jago and setthd in Chieago and by economy and strict attention to. busi ness he iy not anly one of the most J prosperous business mew of the “Windy | City.” tut has amassed a small fore inne, One evening this week, the pat Jy in company with Attorney Misha | Scott, Mise Vande amd Mrs Matte Scott called and give The Plaindealer the “once over.” | ‘The dramatic recital by ittle Miss Natia Young, the child phenomenon, at Saint John A. M. Et, church yesterday evening was well attended and enjoyed by all, aan Mrs, Cornelia Steel of Hopkinsville, Ky, and Mrs Maud Stallings, of Los Angeles, Calif, are visiting with thelr parents, Mr. and Mra John W, Ihill- man, 720 West street, and their sisters, Mrs. Aquila Coleman, 528 Polk street, and Mrs. Maybel Bradshaw, 1524 Quin- cy strect. aun In the rally ast Sunday at the Sec ond Baptlst church, Third and Quincy Rev. T. | Griffith, pastor, the sum taisedd amounted to $371.40, for which the pastor, officers and members feel deeply thankful. The Rocky Mountam club, Mrs. Eliza Sink, captain, ralsed over $200 of this amount; the Sewing Circle raised over $160 and the Sunday school $HW) unm “Dick” Porfer ends a post card from Chicago that he is having “some time” and also states that he will arrive short- ly with an “assortment.” It is all a piwale to this writer as what is meant hy “assortment” and those who desire to know ean find the correct meaning hy asking Mart Ogidsie or Daigh Burton, But Dick as such a big, tog —jchert uae Mrs ©. Thompson, Mes. Chas, Car ney and Miss Elnora Simith royally en turtained on Wednesday of last weel at the home of Mrs Carney, No, 104 }\Grand avenue, complimentary to Mri CoH: Litherdge of Jerry Cuy, Ne J ‘The afternoon and cvcning was joyons }]iy spent About one hundred guest called during the day, and everyone ¢» | pressed themsilves as having a mos dchghtfol ume. um Mr. HHL Choteau, the tonsoriat a tet, is now hoted antong the Inventor of this great conntry, He has bee grantud a patent ona device for pre =i teeting “white way” globes from win 9. storms Mt is a clever little trick an rl wall not only serve the purpase fe il which st was intended, but will improy NHithe Zppearance of the globe, Here hoping that the enterprising genius wh , [figure out the schenie will be amp! 3} rewarded. le; aan ie] Mr. PB, Andrews, the veteran farn of) or und citizen of Arkansas City, visite £) Prof, 1. Ridley and family last wee a7 route from the Business Laague § Kansas City. Ie still owns the 46 t+! eres of Jand he homesteaded in tl 0} (u's, two Maks out from Arkansas Cit 58] tHe has retired and hives in town whe ¢} he owns a nice home and is luslding M) Joulge hall, He also attended the M, Flume grand lodge at Hutchinson | 1, call agam, the peopte admire yor manhood. of uam c-] Mrs. John Cooley, daughter, Mi ne} Freda and son, Courtney, of Linco Vl Nebr, visited a few days in Tope! E-lthis week. ‘They are making a trip. ofl iheir seven passenger Studebaker a1 hase stopped at Kansas City, Sai Joseph and Hiawatha, Kansas, and Ie Olyesterday for Atchison and Beatric | Nebr. The Cooleys are former re NG] dents of Topeka and have many frien telhere, Miss Freda is a student of Li I Vcoln University, and is a very popul €-] and accomplished young lady. She J the only colored young woman w) 8 | drives a ear in Nebraska. So far th © [have suffered none of the troubles umpasinaceumn ‘teen: dicummmaain State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. No. 7013. In the matter of the estate of Georganna Solomon, late of Shaw: nee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT . Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, A. D., 1916, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed cxecator of the estate of Georganna Solomon, late of Shawnee County, “deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern them selves accordingly, GERTRUDE SOLOMON, ‘ Executor. (Tiret Published jn The Topeks Piaindealer Aug, 18, 1916.) —z——. MRS. HENRIETTA MARTIN farblonabls dressmaker, 832 Kaneai avenve, is conducting « class in this art every evening except Saturlay, Mra, Marlin is a skilled artist, anc » few lessons under her instractior will enable you to make your plats and fancy dresses cheap, For terms moe... phone 2422, QODPPPPPPP LPP LD PAPILLA eee 4 1 MN sie 24) : ou | yy Eo pbbbdbbeded Ad A. L. Abbott, Painter, Paperhanger and Decorator. 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One silver dime will bring It to your door. ‘The Thnws ler. Call or address, M. RUCKER, 567 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. CARRIAGE AND WAGON FALE. ing, general Blacksmithing) Herase shoeing, Repairing; Auto Work « epes clalty. Bell phone West S700, Mi. phone West 8111, Mr. A, Boga and Mr. F. Freeman, 1404 N. its St., Kansaé City, Kan, YOU SHOULD READ Racker Smith's Pamphlet, just of the press redhot, It gives a tenable mo- lution of the Negro problem, He value cannot be estimated. Ne race man or woman can afferd met to read it, Send at once. We cay have a limited number, One silver dime will bring it to your door— “The Trawler.” Call or sdérese Mr, Rucker Smith, 557 Grand Ave, Kanear City, Mo. ONLY NEGRO PICTURE SHOW in Kansas City, Mo., owned an@ conducted by a Negro, Is at Twelfty street and Highland avenue, First class in every respect. Open every? evening, Admission 5 centa Mey J. & .Willlams, owner and managers ‘PHYSICIANS AND SURBGKUAD | DR. J, M. JAMISON—337 Magu St, Bpeckal diseases, Phone $00. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeen, , 400 Kantea, Avo. 5 Phone 4205. ‘ «-Olleo 3: 9:80 te 12 2. B20 te wes ma; 7:00 to 9160 — ing. Mundas by request, . serivés MOURS: ~ dou. tok me Zp to, to 6:80 py me Tp ve tr 8:20 p.m. ‘ sanday by Appatntmont, * oy ee an Calla Answered at Nett toees ud Kanaae Ave-—Tl. 2987. Ros. 102 | Moarce Bt—Tel. 3067 B. % | hare beara: 9:00 te 10:00; 3 v0 DR. THADDEUS P. MABHB, | Phyaielan and Burgece, . Phone 3608, t A22 Eensas Ave, Mesiience; 1026 Buchanan Bt °Y Reakienes Phene: 3006 K. & Telephone 774, 7 Res, 400) Mee OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M ‘By Physician and Surgeas, Om'cer 384 Kansas Av, over Giealy Drag Store, across from Thtetfl Hotel. Calla azswored Night onli day,—Residence 914 Buchasem 9 Di ROGER RUSSER. , hood anvTigt. 7 atl Kiark Groreacecd to Gree | Momefaion 5 100 wees Aw Phose 22 ee Hours —e to nam. Phone nang 1 to 8380 plo. i, 4 Dr. Chas. L. Williams | | DENTIST v Sunday by Appointment q 4u9 Kansas Avenue ~ ee rh Trolley To Kansas City! One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WROLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kan. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you to the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kan., the National Detention Home, Ft. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military detention 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 Cream Butter CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. mental solo, Miss Alva Fine. After Rev. Williams, pastor of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church, arrived with his family from Pittsburg. Miss Mary Vanderford and sister of Anthony, Kan., visited relatives and friends here last week. Dr. D. H Davis is spending a few days in Kansas City and Lawrence. Mrs. C. A. Harris and daughter Margie will soon take their departure for points in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderford and family enjoyed a visit from their nephew, Mr. Clarence Pierson of Lawrence. Rev Allen of Chanute filled the pulpit at St. John M. E. church and preached an able sermon. Mr and Mrs Grant motored over from Coffeyville last week. Miss Ethel Holt and Miss Carter have returned from Garnett, where they enjoyed a pleasant visit. Rev J. J Cable motored to Buff- ville, where he is holding a charge. Sunday is quarterly meeting day at Quinn Chapel. The chautauqua opened August 23 at Maple Street Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. White returned from Excelsior Springs, where Mr. White took treatment and is much im- proved. Mrs. Edythe Fyne is visiting in Pleasanton and Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Davison were pleasant visitors to our city. On Friday, August 18, the Vanderford sisters entertained in honor of their cousin, Clarence Pierson of Lawrence, Kan. The house was beautifully decorated with old fashioned floral and ferns. The parking was long, lighted with electric lights and Japanese lanterns. A number of swings were accessible to the guests. The amusement for the evening was a musical program, as follows: Instrumental solo, Mr. Clarence Pierson; vocal solo, Miss Ethel Holt; Instrumental solo, Iva Vanderford; vocal solo, Mr. Clarence Pierson; instrumental solo, Mr. M. Croomes; vocal solo, Miss Blanch White; instru mental solo, Miss Alva Fine. After the program, Mr. Pierson, who is possessed of great musical ability, entertained with singing and playing, which pleased the thirty or more guests that were present to the highest. Following this souvenir cards were passed to each guest which bore numbers and verses to be matched. After each gentleman had found the lady with whom he was to lunch, an elaborate two course luncheon was served. Miss Iva Fine presided at the punch bowl. All departed declaring the Vanderford sisters ideal hostesses and expressing delight to form the acquaintance of Mr. Pierson, as he is one among the young, energetic men of our race. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Croomes, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Dr. D. H Davis, Mr. O. Vansey, Miss Alice Fluellen, Miss Mary Vanderford, Miss Blanche White, Miss Alva Fyne, Mr. Howard, Miss Hortense Hanley, Miss May Carter, Miss Margie Harris, Mr. Richard Payne, Mr. Turner Thompson, Miss Ethal Holt, Mr. Otho Riggs and Mr. Dean Dixon. CHANUTE, KAN August 16. There was a lawn social at the New Hope Baptist church Tuesday night under the auspices of the church. Mrs. Bertha Gaston is visiting in Thayer, the guest of Miss Lacy Brigham. Mrs Smith, wife of Rev E. W. Smith, is visiting relatives in Oklahoma. Miss Lita Hale and Georgia Foster have opened a delightful ice cream parlor and lunch room on East Main. It is something for Chanute to be proud of. Everything is extremely sanitary. They will highly appreciate your patronage. Mr Faye Bradley "put one over" on the majority of his friends when he and Miss Alice Martin of Vinita were quietly married last Saturday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Clarence Johnson. The only guests aside from the immediate family were Miss Beulah Gaston, Miss Lacy Brigham, Mrs. Bertha Gaston and Mr. Jackson Cowans. Mr. Henry Bradley returned home Sunday after a delightful visit in Oklahoma and several points in Kansas. Mrs. Chester Williams is visiting relatives and friends in Vinita, Oklahoma. Mrs. Francis Johnson and Dollie Tivis are numbered among the sick. The families of Ed McDaniel, Howard McDaniel, J. Tivis and John Klzer reported a very pleasant outing at the Necosho river Sunday. Mr. Howard McDaniel of Omaha is visiting his brother Ed, in this city. Miss Octavia Martin of Vinita is a pleasant visitor here. Misses Beulah Gaston and Lacy Brigham delightfully entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Bradley at six o'clock dinner Sunday evening, after which they escorted the newly-weds and allowed Mrs. Bradley to carry plenty of rye back to Vinita. Mrs. Ethel Beatty of Texkana, Tex, is visiting relatives in the city. August 23. Mr. Bert McCormack has returned home after undergoing an operation at the Santa Fe hospital in Topeka. A recital will be given by Miss Beulah Gaston's music class September 4 at the K of P hall. The old folks' concert given by the M K church was quite a success. Mr. Elias Divon attended the Masonic Grand Lodge meeting in Hutchinson' Kant. Rev. Games, Mr. Ernest Cruth and Mrs Jerry Hale have returned home from the meeting of the Baptist Association at Paola. The Iola Go-Devils played the Chanute Boosters here Sunday. Score, 6 to 7 in favor of the boosters. Quite a crowd accompanied the team down from Iola. Mrs. Jerry Campbell left Thursday for a several weeks' visit in Omaha with relatives. Mrs. Fred Goodseal and little daughters, Catherine and Velma, have returned home after a several weeks' stay in Parsons. Quite a number of young people from here attended a party given at the home of Miss Sallie Brigham in Thayer last Friday night. Mrs. John Maddock and children left Thursday for a few weeks' visit in Springfield, Mo., and on their way home will stop in Topeka for a visit with relatives. Mr. Robert Gaston, an employee of the Santa Fe, is now in the hospital at Topeka, but is reported to be getting along very well. SALINA, KAN. Miss Myrtle Johnson, the district superintendent of the Wichita district, paid her annual visit to the A. M. B. Sunday school of Sahina Sunday, August 20. We were so glad to have Miss Johnson and feel that the district was complimented in having such an accomplished young lady. Mrs. Edward Finch entertained Sunday afternoon for Miss Myrtle Johnson Mrs. Bertha Haynes has just returned from Great Bend, where she has been three weeks visiting relatives. She reports a splendid time. Miss Mary Banks leaves for her school the first of the month. The candle-light tea given by the young man of Salina, Mr. Banks and Mr. Thompson, was a howling success. The hall was crowded to its capacity and everyone enjoyed themselves to the very highest. One of the smallest affairs of the season was the reception given by Mrs. Minnie Henderson at her beautiful home on Fourteenth street for Miss Myrtle Johnson. About thirty young people were present and everyone enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The refreshments were served by Miss Henderson, Mr. Henderson and Miss Banks. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Mrs Henderson an ideal hostess. Mrs. Asher Hunt entertained Thursday afternoon for Miss Myrtle Johnson. Music and refreshments were the features of the afternoon. Mrs. Ella Gordon entertained five young ladies at supper for Miss Johnson Thursday at 7:10 and then gave a line party to the New Theater. Mrs. Bertha Haynes entertained Friday afternoon for her cousin, Miss Myrtle Johnson. A goodly number were present and a very pleasant afternoon was spent Miss Johnson left for her home at Great Bend. She teaches at St Joseph, Mo., where her school opens September 11. Mrs. Ella Gordon and Miss Lucile Gordon of Columbia, Tenn. are planning a short trip to Great Bend, Kan. to see Miss Johnson If you are a constant reader of The Plaindealer you will be wise. GUESTS AT ALBANY HOTEL EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. "Preparedness" in health seemed to be the keynote this season and Albany Hotel was full to overflowing. These are some of the guests: Mrs. John Clark, Bridgeport, Conn.; Berry O. Kelley, Method, N. C.; W. T. Andrews, Sumter, S. C.; Mrs. F. A. Lindsey, Xenia, O.; Mr. Hutchins Inge, St. Louis, Mo; Mr. C. K. Robinson, St. Louis, Mo.; Jacune Samuels, Shreveport, La.; Prof. J. H. Kenner and wife, Marshall, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott, Vinita, Okla.; Theo. Baughman, W Hubert Jamison and Elisha Scott, Topeka, Kan.; Mrs. A. D. Harts, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. A. Ford and Mrs. G. P Simms, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. J. C. Donley and Mrs. T. P. Mahammett, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Jas. F Williams and Lena Huntz, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. L. G. Crawford, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Wm. Shelton, Leavenworth, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; Edo Jordon, Sahina, Kan.; Mrs. II. C. Cornell, Kansas City, Kan. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Nites From the Second Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. I. Perkins have returned from Pt. Sill, Okla. The members of the church are glad to have Mrs. Perkins with them again, for she is useful in all departments of the church, especially at the piano. Miss Sumbeam Divine returned recently from a ten months' visit in Kentucky and Tennessee. Those who attended the Smoky Hull River District Association, which met in Manhattan, were: Rev. Hickman, the pastor; Mrs. Mollie Taylor, F. Clay, Nannie Chinn, M. D. Jones, A. Divine, R. Samuels, Dave Burnside, Mrs. Talbert and Miss Josephine Smith, Mr. Sim Clay, H. Wilson, Hurd and Smith. Visitors from other churches were Mr. and Mrs. Dade, Mr. James Divine and Mr. and Mrs. Davey. The Mission Cicle received the district banner by raising the most money, which was $25. The circle met at the residence of Mrs. Mollie Taylor last Friday and elected the following officers: Mrs. M. D. Jones, president; Mrs. Nannie Chinn, vice president; Mrs. Rosa Samuels, secretary; Miss Those who attended the Prince Hall Mrs. Amelia Divine, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Taylor, chaplain; Johanna Harper, assistant chaplain; business committee—Mrs. Hannah McAlster. Mrs Fannie Clay and Mrs. Dora Burnside. Mrs. Mollie Taylor served a ten-cent lunch and raised a neat sum for the circle. Each member expresses her determination to greater work this year for home and foreign missions. The circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. A. Divine Friday, Sept. 1. Miss Laura Work of Arkansas City is visiting Miss Mattie Jordan for a few days. Mrs. Wm. Pinkard has returned from Chicago, where she attended the marriage of her daughter, Miss Willhe Lee Pinkard, to Mr. Leroy Fisher. The picnic given by the Second Baptist and C. M. E. Sunday schools at Halstend last Wednesday was a success. Quite a crowd attended and enjoyed the outing. Dorothy Tandy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. J. Tandy, suffered a very painful accident at the picnic. She received a fractured bone below the knee while at play. Thos who attended the Prince Hall Grand Lodge from Newton last week were: Messrs. W. C. Downing, C. Ridley, J. S. Clements, S. A. Wagener, J Slaughter, A. Wade, J. M. Gross, Mrs. C. Ridley and Mrs. W C. Downing. 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THE HOTEL SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 606 CENTRAL AVE. served in courses. The house was decorated with flowers of various kinds and the afternoon was spent in games consisting of guessing contests, and in conversation. Miss Velma Neeley and Miss Gladis Patterson stopped off for a short while Sunday en route to their home in Florence from LaJunta, Colo. Mrs. Alfred Johnson returned home Saturday from Great Bend and Hutchinson where she visited relatives and friends. Mrs. Jessie Rlch, of Kinsley, spent the week end at the home of her sister Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hill. Mr. Oscar Triplett has the honor of being president of the Bruce Republican club, which was the first colored club of the state. Mrs. Nealey and Miss Triplett, of Wichita, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Ed. McCabe Rev. O. W. Freeman, of Kinsley, preached at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Mrs. Katie Brooks of Great Bend is in the city for a few days. KANSAS CITY, KAS. 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There were guests present from Manhattan, Abilene, June- P C A Full School Expected Next Year Get Your Application in Early So As To Be Accepted Miss Byrdie Finch entertained a few ladies in honor of Miss Johnson of Great Bend. The evening was spent with music. --- 'Miss Darthula Simpson and Miss Lucy Calmore stopped over in the city on their way to Abilene as guests of Miss Geraldine Bryant. Miss Ella Rosemant entertained with a 7:30 dinner Thursday evening in honor of Miss Johnson and Miss Lucile Gordon. Ollie Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green, died in Colorado and the remains were brought to Salina. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 at St. John Baptist church, Rev. W. P. Banks officiating. Interment was in Gypsum Hill cemetery. Mr. Jim Thompson and little son Edward are visiting relatives and friends in Topeka and Kansas City, Kan- Little Cora Finch is convalescent after many weeks of malaria fever. Miss Elizabeth Finch is visiting friends in Olathe, Kansas City and Lawrence. Mrs. Martle Groves and family have returned from a visit in Edwardsville with relatives. Mr. John Jackson was in the city on business and was the guest of his brother, R. C. Jackson, of the Country Club. Mrs. Griffin and nice, Miss Leona Irvin, were in the city, the guests of Mrs. M. L. Davenport. C.ILDIVELL, KAN. A picnic party given by Miss Viola Pearl, at Twin Island park, was very much enjoyed by a party of young folks. Mr. Drayton Carter of Arkansas City was visiting his aunt, Mrs. Chandler. Miss Irene Ross' party, given in honor of the Arkansas City guests, was a grand success. The evening was spent in playing games. Messrs. Joe Williams and William Kemp were guests of Mrs. Chandler. Mrs. Maria Harris is visiting in Hutchinson, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham are back from their trip to Alabama and other points. Mrs. Anna Pearl and Mr. Boyd were quietly united in marriage on the 17th. We were certainly surprised, but we give them our heartiest congratulations. Mrs Emma Harris is very ill. L.WVTON, OKLA. The Y. M. C. A. of Lawton was royally entertained at the residence of the Abnatha sisters. Miss Courtney Abernatha was hostess of the occasion and her sister, Mrs. J. L. Reccee, was chaperon. Miss Gertrude Abernatha entertained with song. This was the most elaborate event of the season. Messrs. J. C. Carry and Sylvester Waites, two brilliant young men of Western University, Quindaro, Kan., were guests of honor. Mrs. C. E. Abernatha is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Cardwell, and family, also her two sons, T. E. and S. H. Abernatha, of Joplin, Mo. En route home she will visit her sister, Mrs. Pearlina Holmes, in Topeka, Kan , and will also stop at Parsons, Mound City and other points in Kansas. VINITA, OKLA. Roy Jackson came down from Pittsburg Wednesday to spend a few days with his friends. Mrs. Della Bell and son arrived from Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday for a visit with their uncle, Lewis Wycliff. John Johnson and Amanda Downing left for Neosho Falls Thursday for a stay with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross. A. Rider and Byron Elms were over from Owasso Sunday. J. C. Bowlin was in from Chelsea Thursday. Clark, the mental healer, of Bartlesville, was en route to Chetopa Wednesday. Mrs. C. G. Green, Miss Louise Morgan and Miss Dollie Curtis were in the city a few hours Monday returning to Chetopa from the district conference of the M. E. church. Rev. C. J- Jennings and family are spending the week in Bartlesville, where the association is in session. Miss Sadie Davis returned from Chicago Thursday. Mrs. George Hubbard and son Robert were in the city Wednesday from Lightning. Miss Alice A. Walton arrived Wednesday from Canon City and Miss Mabel B. Vaughn from Kansas City, Kan. Rev. J. N. B. Walls of Chelsea was en route to Muskogee Friday. Miss Grazia Corneal failed to appear Friday evening to carry out her violin recital as advertised. Mrs. Albsitton of Mason, Tenn. left the early part of the week after an extended visit with the Ryans. THE Mme. Beard's Hair It removes dandruff, stops the itching of scalp; it gives wonderful results. Three Months Treatment for $2.25 or 50 c per Box. SAINT JOSEPH, — MISSOURI Come again—the city enjoys such visits. Rev. Pillows and wife, of Chelsea, were in the city Thursday. Mrs. Hattie Coleman of Lincoln held services at the Methodist church Sunday. Dave Mitchell of Welch was a visitor Friday. Rev. A. E. Hubbard left for Claremore Friday. Rev.- W. M. Paxton of Wichita preached at the First Baptist church Sunday. Moses Malonia left for Baxter Springs Saturday. Mrs. W. Vann of Lempah was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Conley Saturday. Jim Humphrey went to Tulsa Saturday. Haydee C. and T. James Finley went to Chetopa Sunday for a visit with relatives. Please have your children enroll in school the first day. Nathan Wychiff, Alvertus Fleming and Clarence Barker are in Tulsa. Willie Davis and Bowlin Reed of Chetopa were calling on friends in the city Saturday. Mrs. Martin went to Bokito Saturday. J. D. Martin was down from Blue Jacket Saturday. II. C. Pack of Tulsa was a visitor Sunday. BETHEL, KAN. A number of our folks attended quarterly meeting at Zion A. M. E. church, at Horanif, Sunday. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Porter died Tuesday night. Mr. Tolliver Thompson attended the G. A.-R. encampment at Kansas City several days this week. Mrs. Lucy Mack, accompanied by her grandsons, Dennis and Theodore Turner, spent Sunday at Atchison, the guests of Mrs. Mary Turner. Mrs. Marie Porter is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mildred Porter spent Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. Nannie Sharp and Mr. Fred Sharp of Kansas City visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharp, Sunday. Mrs. Delilah Thompson entertained Mrs. Pernina Thompson and Miss Frances Thompson at dinner Friday. Mrs. Ida Mae Smith and Mrs. C. E. Ellis of Kansas City, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn Sunday. In the afternoon they went to Horanlf, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Madison. Mrs. Josie Rodgers is visiting in Mrs. Josie Rodgers is visiting in Kansas City. PARSONS, KAN. (Cozette Harris, Reporter, 2109 Morgan Avenue.) Mrs. Bush Gilbert of Rosedale, Kan., and Miss Lottie Grant of Kansas City, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. D. Bradley. Miss Myrtle Harris arrived Thursday afternoon from St. Paul, Kan., to be the guest of Miss Lillian Womae. Mrs. Samuel Murphy spent a few hours in the city en route from Alton, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., to her home at St. Paul, Kan. N. Perkins is reported to be much improved. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Riley Cartwright came up from Coffeyville, Kan. to be at the bedside of her sister-in-law, Miss Lottie Cartwright, who continues very ill at her home, 2191 Morgan avenue. Harrison White and family are the possessors of a new Overland seven-passenger automobile. Miss Cleo Williams arrived Wednesday night from Eric, Kan., to spend a few days in the city. Mrs. Etta Hood is in Okmulgee, Okla., visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Elliott passed through the city last night en route from the business league meeting at Kansas City, Mo., and a short visit to points in Ohio, to their home in Muskogee, Okla. Dr. Whittaker of Coffeyville passed through the city Monday night on his way to attend the medical convention in Kansas City, Mo. The Kewpie Art Club met with Miss Fern Willis Thursday afternoon. Melvin Long is visiting in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. D. Bradley, who returned home Tuesday night from Kansas City, where she spent her vacation, is much improved in health. Phone your news to 1024. H. Banks went to Iola Tuesday morning, where he instituted a new U B F. lodge. Miss Anna Harris is expected Saturday from St. Paul, Kan., to be the guest of her sister, Miss Cozette Harris. Mrs. J. Henderson of Henderson-Milly left Sunday night for Kansas City, Mo, to purchase her fall stock of millinery. The Kewpie Art Club gave a hayrack party on Tuesday night at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. James Dardell. After hearing some splendid music the paty made their way to the back yard, where they roasted weinies. At a late hour the crowd departed declaring Mrs. Dardell a most excellent hostess. Please, when you have enough extra time to look for items you feared were not in the paper and you refused to send more because the first ones were not heading the list, divide that time and see if your receipts are square with The Plaindealer man. Money, not news, sends you the paper. W. O. 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Stokes and little son, Joseph, Jr., at three o'clock dinner Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Stokes and son, Joseph, Jr., arrived on the 14th to be the guests of her sisters, Mrs. J. Henderson and Mrs. L. Bridgewater. CARBONDALE, KANSAS. Miss Allene Foster, of Topka, is visiting at the home of her paresto, Mrs. and Mrs. W. M. Foster. She will depart shortly for a visit in Colorado. The A. M. E. Sunday school annual picnic at Wakarusha Aug. 23. FREE! FREE! WE SELL HAIR GOODS IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, AND CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER FIRM OUR GOODS AND 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 BEFORE AFTER KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT HAIR --- INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Mr C. Pierson, from Lawrence, Ken, spent a week in our city with relatives and friends. Miss Fern Garland has returned home from Carthage, Mo. Miss Lillian Adams is spending a week in Carthage, Mo., with her sister and friends. Miss Pearl and Vivian Motgomery of Tulsa, Okla., are spending a few days in our city visiting their mother and friends. Miss Fern Crag gave a luncheon Thursday evening in honor of Misses Vivian and Pearl Montgomery of Tulsa. Okla. We are sorry to chronicle the death of our friend, Emmett Carle, of Parsons, Kan, Saturday, July 19, at the home of his sister, Mrs. R. McCulloch, of this city. The remains were taken to his home for burial OL. THE. K.AN. Prof Kealing of Western University spoke at the A. M. P. church Sunday evening Mrs. Charles Coleman and son Floyd spent Monday in Kansas City Mr. Berry Sublett returned last Wednesday from a two weeks' visit in St. Louis and other points in Missouri. Mrs. America Martin and daughter Fredericka and Mrs. Ida Manley and daughter Bernice, of Garnett, are visiting relatives in Topcka. Mrs. Mary Plummer of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mrs. D C Miller and family Miss Nora Blond will leave Wednesday for a two weeks' visit in Topcka and Leavenworth Mr McCarter of Oklahoma City is visiting his wife, who has been very sick, but is now slowly improving. W H Johnson spent Sunday in Kansas City GUESTS AT ALBANY HOTEL. ENCELSION SPRINGS, MO. The following are some of the house guests of the Albany: Dr and Mrs. Levy, Florence, S C; Mr and Mrs. Stamps, Cincinnati, O; Mrs. Samples, Cincinnati, O; Mrs. Bailey, Kansas City, Mo; Miss Neison, Kansas City Mo; Miss Levy, Florence, S C; Miss Wilson, Mr James and N G. Walker, Kansas City, Mo; Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson, St Joseph, Mo; Miss Lula Montgomery, Joplin, Mo; Alex Jones, Harris, Mo; Miss Planche Morrison, St Joseph, Mo; Mr. and Mrs Leon Jordan and Mr. J. R H Lee, Kansas City, Mo; Mr. Logan, Tuskegee, Ala; Mrs A. D Harts, St, Joseph, Mo; Mrs. A Ford, Minneapolis, Minn; Miss Lena Hunt, Kansas City, Mo; Mr and Mrs William Smith, Kansas City, Mo; Mrs J C Donley, Omaha, Neb; Mrs. T. P. Mahammutt, Omaha, Neb Mrs. H. B White, Wm McKnight and Miss Maude Morehead left Saturday in Mr. White's car for Omaha, Neb, returning on the the 29th. They had a fine trip. L. WRENCE, KAN. Misses Ruth and Josephine Clarke delightfully entertained a few friends Wednesday; August 23, in honor of Miss Helen Powell of Savannah, Mo. The afternoon was spent informally and at the close of the afternoon refreshments were served. Miss Iner Olmstede of Kansas City, Mo., has returned to her home after visiting here the guest of Miss Marguerite Verthr, Eighth and New Jersey. Miss Josephine Clarke entertained Wednesday evening, August 26, with a line party to see "Wimfred, the Shopgirl" at the Bowersock theater, in honor of her guest, Miss Helen Powell of Savannah, Mo. Refreshments were afterward enjoyed at Gillham's ice/cream parlor. Mrs H Henson, Mrs. Fred Johnson and daughters, Pauline and Juanita, and Miss Ada Andrews are visiting in Omaha, Neb. Miss Flora Barker of Topeka and My R Dennis Fields of Kansas City, Kan., spent Sunday in Lawrence the guests of Miss Ruth Pennell. Rev. Albert Broune, Messrs Louis and May, F. Trotter, Grant Oliver, Daries and Payne, all of Kansas City, Kan, spent August 27 in Lawrence. A beautiful home wedding was soldmired Sunday, August 27, when Mrs. Lulu Verder and Mr. George V. Sticks of Topka, Kan, were united in marriage by Rev. R C Henderson. Both the bride and groom are well known products of Kansas. Many beautiful presents were received. GLANGOW, MISSOURI Sunday was the date of the fourth and last quarterly meeting. At Campbelle Chapel, A. M. I. church, the Rev. G. K. Pettigrew, formerly of Independence, Kansas is pastor and has proven himself a master all along the line. 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Chicago — The proposed strike by all railway train service employees in order to secure average increase of $100,000,000 a year is condemned by newspaper editors throughout the country. They declare such a strike would be a public calamity and that it must be averted. Almost unanimously the editors inadorse the proposals made by the committee of railway managers to the lenders of the brotherhoods—that the wage question be settled by the interstate commerce commission or by air birtalion under the Newlands law. The following extracts from newspaper editorials fairly reflect public sentiment on this most important issue: The interstate commerce commission should be empowered to prevent this threatened railroad strike. Write to your congressman about it—Chicago Tribune. The great public has more at stake than either the railway stockholders or the railway employees—Davenport (a) Times. The interstate commerce commission represents the great public. It was created for the purpose of holding even the scales—Rocky Mountain News; Denver. The tribunon should take prudent thought. Arbitration is their wise policy.—Detroit Free Press. The public will support any finding the interstate commerce commission may make.—Dallas (Tex.) News. Public opinion ought to have re-enforced the position of the railroads long before now.—Galveston News. The regulation of wages presents no more difficulties than the regulation of rates—Holyoke (Mass.) Transcript. The interstate commerce commission would certainly be responsible if it permitted a strike to come.—Minneapolis Journal. The train crew unions have no case which they are willing to try in a court of arbitration or in the great court of public opinion.—New York Commercial. The controversy is not between the railways and their employees, but between the public and the railway employees—New York Globe. The men now seem to show rather a consciousness of the weakness of their position than reliance upon its merit.—New York Times. The interstate commerce commission cannot avoid regulating wages so long as it regulates rates—New York Tribune. The railroad brotherhoods are mistaken. There is something to arbi trai.—New York World. The railway employees are plainly in the wrong and should sense their mistake before they make a worse blunder.—Oshkosh (Wis.) Northwestern. Neither side could afford to take the position of demanding more than the interstate commerce commission would approve—Pittsburgh Dispatch. The railroad employees are not suffering such intolerable wrongs that they cannot await the result of arbitration.—Portland Oregonian. The greatness of the power for which the labor leaders are seeking is the very strongest argument why they should not have it.—Railway Age Gazette. The public is as vitally interested in the situation as the railways or the employees.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Either the railroads are wrong or their employees are. Any just cause will stand investigation.—Jackson (Miss) Clarion-Ledger. This is the time when every American who loves his country should set aside his own schemes of aggrandizement.—Kansas City Journal. The United States government cannot permit any strike that would tie up all the railroads of the country.—Leslie's Weekly. It is just as true that organized labor may oppress the public intolerably as that organized capital may do it.—Lowell (Mass.) Citizen. Those who would suffer most from a tying up of the nation's traffic would get no vote on the question of a strike — Lincoln (Neb.) Star. One thing is certain, the railroads, the railroad employees and the Ameri can people cannot afford such a strike — Memphis Appeal. We think the brotherhoods are making a mistake in refusing arbitration. Capital must get its living wage as well as labor. — Milwaukee Free Press. Business can hobble along under high freight rates. Death would follow a general railroad strike. — Baton Rouge (La.) Times. The American people do not believe there is any difference between the roads and the employees that cannot be adjusted peaceably. — Bloomington (Ill.) Panagraph. The railroads have accepted the perfectly reasonable and natural suggestion that the wage question be settled by arbitration—Boston Journal. Why should a vote be taken on a strike which the public will never tolerate?—Rt. Louis Post-Dispatch. Harrisonville Bottling Works' Soda and Soft Drinks They are pure, and taste right. Will furnish Sodas for picnics, church festivals, etc. Call or PHONE 346 W. E. MI8EMER, Prop. HARRISONVILLE, MO. An invitation is extended the People Of Missouri to Visit the Busy Bee Cafe Cor. Cooper and Osage Sts., SEDALIA, MO. Open Day and Night—Everything good to eat, and it is served right. 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ALEX MARKS, 652 Broadway. : New York To the Wife of One Who Drinks I have an important confidential message for you. It will come in a plain envelope. How to conquer the liquor habit in 3 days and make home happy. Wonderful, safe, lasting, reliable, inexpensive method, guaranteed. Write to Edw. J. Woods, 1508 B, Station E, New York, N. Y. Show this to others. K.INS.IS CITY, KAN Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carter and sister, Mrs Frances, Harris, of Kansas City, Kan. have returned home from Lawrence, Kan. where they were called by the serious illness of their brother, Mr. Henry Carlson, who is much improved under the efficient care of Dr. Anderson. Mr J W. Swain, 2514 North Allis avenue returned home Saturday after spending three weeks in Yellowstone park and one the Pacific coast. Miss Douglas of Oklahoma City, Howard Momen of Abilene, Kan., and Mr. George Strader of Lyons motored over Sunday and were the guest of Mrs Della Bland. Miss Letha Stewart, Mrs. Della Bland, Mr. Momen and others motored to Hutchinson Monday. Rev. Wallace (white) who was here attending conference, delivered an inspiring sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr I N. White was successful in securing 65 acres for wheat ground this fall. Mr. Harvey Brown of Atchison, a cousin of Mrs. N. H. Jeltz, whom she had not met for nineteen years, was with us in our Sunday morning worship. Mr. Brown, who has spent four years in the Mission College at Kansas City, Mo., left here Sunday night en route to Africa. We wish him Godspeed in his great work. Medam Wattz of Chicago/dramatic reader and great singer, who spent four or five years studying under Madam Pattie Brown, will be heard at the A. M. E. church Friday night, September 1. Rev. Jeltz made a business trip to Lyons Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Guliford and baby have moved to Lyons to remain indefinite. Miss Lenora Fahie returned home from Wichita Sunday evening after a week's stay. She reports a nice time. OTTAWA, KAN. Rev. Wm. Martin, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is suffering from an attack of Appendicitis, but is somewhat improved. He was also sick about five years ago, but overcame the trouble. Mrs. A. B. Check spent Sunday in Garnett, the guest of Mrs. Joseph Harvey and other friends. Mrs. Viola Armstrong of North Cherry street entertained at her home last Sunday. The participants report a very elaborate luncheon deliciously seasoned The A. M. R. church held special services Sunday. The speakers were: Morning: Rev. James Wilson; afternoon, Rev. S. A. Williams; night, Rev. Andrew Clayborn, all of Ottawa. The meeting was a grand success, and the Rev. Martin reports that during the two months he has had charge of the work the church has raised $400. Mrs. J R: Rodgers is confined to her bed from injuries received in a runaway while riding with her husband from Ottawa to Princeton. She is recovering nicely. September 5 to 8 are the dates for the Franklin county fair. This being the fifteenth anniversary a record breaking program is anticipated Prof. Payne's band will put on a show all four days, and will play all day Friday for the fair association. It is reported that we are to have a new chief of police appointed soon. We hope our honorable board of city commissioners will appoint to the exalted position a gentleman who will realize that he is robed with authority to find a place for that class of degenerate white men who prowl at night around Negro homes and settlements hunting whisky and insulting every colored woman and girl they see. We pray for the time when the Negro will become wise and regard such characters as enemies to the progress of the race, because they are invariably the first to segregate and lynch the Negro, and outrage theurgins of the race. KINSLEY, KAN. We are still on earth and wide awake in Kinsley. The base ball boys, better know as the "Bear Cats," gave their annual picnic August 20 and it was a grand success. Some of the leading features were music by what was left of the coored boys' own band; the street parade, led by Captain C. B. Minnis, carrying the large-flag, was grand, and all marched two deep to the fair ground and found places around nice, clean and well filled tables. The dinner was free and fine and was enjoyed by both white and colored, and following this there was plenty of ice cream and pop throughout the evening. The base ball game was certainly interesting, "Bear Cats" vs. "The Travelers," won by the former, score, 8 to 4. Then came the races. First was the little boys' footrace. The winners were Maynard Martin of St. John and Gene Freeman of Kinsley. In the ladies' race the winners were Miss B. Martin of St. John and Miss Marion Freeman of Kinsley, and Miss Maggie Winchester of Kinsley. In the gentlemen's race Louis M. Minnis of Kinsley took first money and his brother, F. B., took second prize. After all was over we gathered up the fragments and went to the opera house, where we found a sumptuous luncheon spread. The evening was spent in songs, recitations and orations and general remarks by Rev. O. W. Freeman. Miss Estella Winchester and Miss Pearl Jones led the girls' chorus and Mr H Sellars led the male chorus. Mr C E Minnis was general introducer. Mrs. Re Bowen, son and daughter were very pleased visitors. Also Mrs. G. G. Jones and Mrs. R. Grald. The services of the Church of God are progressing nicely. You should see those new pews at the Baptist church. They are fine. Quite a jolly bunch went to Pratt on Kinsley day. They report a good time. Rev. Thomas was, in town billing for the emancipation celebration to be held in Larned. NOTICE—People who are not subscribers and wish to send locals to this paper will have to pay 10cta. per line for same. 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