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The Topeka Plaindealer Gov. Hughes' Visit Down South Proves to the World That the Genuine Ruffians of That Country Are Not Black Men. Eighteenth Year. No. 35 Gov. Hughes' Visit Down S The "Boss" Sees Cool Co Health Giving Breezes and ing Subscribers Make Gentleman's" Pen Gli the Paper Smooth The "Boss" Sees Cool Colorado Health Giving Breezes and Ready Paying Subscribers Make the "Old Gentleman's" Pen Glide Over the Paper Smoothly. We visited Colorado Springs, Den-ture standing high and prominent over-ver, Pueblo and LaJunta and it was looking the city of Colorado Springs quite a treat for one to visit the Rocky and facing Pike's Peak. The build-mountains during the month of July ing contains about thirty or more and August, when the thermometer rooms, has a large basement and a was registering around 100 and your beautiful campus. Preparation is best friends in the valley are sweltering, ing made to take care of the tourists you have in sleep under double blank- in 1917. While the trustees of this home were elected and appointed by the late Bishop Abram Grant, they have never done anything to aid and support this home nor have they had a meeting since the organization. It is a shame and disgrace for a great or- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a dark shirt. The background is white with a black border. The man's face is centered, and he looks directly at the viewer. The image is monochromatic, with varying shades of black and white. There are no visible texts or distinguishing features.]] organization of the African Methodist Episcopal church to allow this home to go without the proper support when it was purchased by the A. M. E. church of the United States and so accepted and appropriation made at the general conference at Kansas City and by the conference prior to that time but the general officers have failed to do their duty. They have not even paid Rev. Braxton, the organizer, his salary which was appropriated at Kansas City. This property is well worth $15,000 and there is not a penny against it except the salary due Rev. Braxton, the custodian. The following is a copy of the deed which speaks for itself: State of Colorado. County of El Paso, ss. I, Elroy C. Shelden, county clerk and M. J. B. [Image of a man's profile] M. H. HON. JOS. D. RIVERS. We visited Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo and LaJunta and it was quite a treat for one to visit the Rocky mountains during the month of July and August, when the thermometer was registering around 100 and your friends in the valley are sweltering, you have to sleep under double blankets at the Springs. While there we were the guest of our sisters-in-law, Miss Willa L. Smith and Mrs. Lucile Jordan and Mr. Ned O'Banion They are beautifully located at 311 E. Costella and we are glad to say that Miss Smith is looking well but is advised by her physicians to remain at Colorado Springs. She weighs about 140 pounds. The many friends of Mr. O'Banion will be glad to know that he is looking well and is now one of the leading politicians of the Springs and is deputy sheriff and assistant jailer. Mrs. Jordan, the gay little widow is the very picture of health and nothing worries her but more time and longer hours in which to enjoy life. Colorado Springs and Manitou are the leading health resorts of the West and here are found all the different waters known to the medical fraternity and are good for the healing of the nation. The air is pure and there are thousands of pilgrims from the North, South, East and West enjoying this health-giving climate. Colorado Springs has a population of about 1,500 colored people. They do most of the domestic work and the men find work in hotels and some outside repair work for as this is a summer resort there is no manufacturing or business to attract laborers or mechanics but there is always plenty of work for women with salaries ranging from $25 to $60 per month. Mr. Chas. C. Lytle is in Colorado stopping at Manitou He is having a nice time and says he likes Colorado and her health resorts. This is the seat of the National Preachers' Home of the A. M. E. church and was purchased in 1918 through the hard struggles and toil of Rev. J. W Braxton and wife who now have charge of the home. Rev. Braxton deserves great credit in securing this home from the Colorado Springs company, a corporation created under the laws of Colorado. The Home is a magnificent frame struc- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 8, 1916 recorder in and for said county, and state, do hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a full and correct copy of deed. The Colorado Springs Co., to The Trustees of The National Preachers' Home of the African Methodist Episcopal church, U. S. A., No. 184657 as it appears of record in, my office in book 414 at page 181. Witness my hand and official seal at Colorado Springs, Colo., this twenty-seventh day of April, 1910. ELROY C. SHELDEN. County Clark and Recorder, El Paso, County, Colorado. By ANNA E. KENNEDY, (Seals) Deputy. This Indesture, made this sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven (1911) between The Colorado Springs Company, a corporation duly created under the laws of the territory, and renewed and extended under the laws of the State of Colorado, party of the first part, and The Trustees of The National Preachers' Home of The African Methodist Episcopal church, U. S. A., parties of the second part. Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One ($1) Dollar and certain considerations hereinafter set forth to it in hand paid, by the sad parties of the second part and also for the further consideration of the agreement between the parties hereto, for themselves, their heirs, successors, and legal representatives, that intoxicating liquors shall never be manufactured, sold or otherwise disposed of, as a beverage, in any place of public resort, in or upon the premises hereby granted, or any part thereof; and it is herein and hereby expressly reserved by the said party of the first part, that in case any of the above conditions concerning intoxicating liquors, are broken by said parties of the second part, their assigns or legal representatives, then this deed shall become null and void, and all right, title and interest of, in and to, the premises hereby conveyed shall revert to the said party of the first part, its successors and assigns; and the said parties of the second part by accepting this deed, for themselves, their successors, and agree to the reservations and conditions aforesaid; and, also, in further consideration, that the said parties of the second part shall never present or prosecute any claims for damages done by any irrigating canal which passes through, or may pass through the land described in this conveyance, against the said party of the first part. Has Granted, Bargained, Sold and and Conveyed, And by these presents does grant, sell and convey unto the said parties of the second part, their described lands and premises, In the successors and assigns, the following City of Colorado Springs, County of El Paso, and State of Colorado, viz: The north half (N 1/2) of that part of the southwest quarter (Sw. 1/2) of section seventeen (17), township fourteen (14) south, range sixy-six (66) west, described as bounded on the north by Hurgfano street, extended easterly in a straight line, on the west by Institute street, on the south by Cucharras street, extended easterly in a straight line, and on the east by the east boundry line of the northwest quarter (Nw. 1/2) of the northeast (Ne. 1/2) of the south west quarter (Sw. 1/2) of said section seventeen (17) as surveyed and staked out by The Colorado Springs Company, except a strip thirty feet (30) wide along the east side of said tract, for street purposes, and except a ten-foot ally in said tract. The above property is conveyed to the said parties of the second part for use as a home for aged and indigent ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal church of the United States; and if the said African Methodist Episcopal church of the United States shall cease to use the above property as aforesaid for a period of twelve consecutive months then and in that case the said premises shall revert to and again become the property of the party of the first part To Have and to Hold The same with all the privileges and appurtenances, and all the estate, right, title and interest of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to the only proper use and benefit of the said parties of the second part, their successors and assigns forever, subject nevertheless to the conditions and reservations herein above named and set forth according to the true intent and meaning thereof. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, DENVER, COLORADO. further covenants with the said parties of the second part, that at the time of the enscailing and delivery of these presents it is well seized of the premises above conveyed as of good, sure, prefect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law and fee simple, and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same, in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and incumbrances of whatever kind and nature soever; except a certain $3,000 note and trust deed in favor of Mathew G. Hull, which the parties of the second part assume and agree to pay; and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of said parties of the second part, their successors, and assigns, against all and every person lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will warrant forever and defend. In Witness Whereof, The said party of the first part hath hereunto affixed its corporate seal, an' caused the same to be attested by the signatures of its President and Secretary, the day and year first above written. THE COLORADO SPRINGS CO, ('Seal) By Geo. A. Krauss, Pres. (Attest:) W. W. Postlethwaite, The General Conference Should Act. Now, it is the duty of the general conference to look after this property as according to a specific clause in the deed; the property if not used for the purpose for which it was purchased will be returned to the party of the first part. Letters have already been written the Bishops and general officers asking them if they wish to retain the property and live up to the agreement, or the great A. M. E. church will lose this property. Let the laymen and members of the churches of the United States send up an appeal and tell the general officers to take care of this property. It is very necessary to hold this property as it can be used and of service to all ministers in the connection who are sick or overworked and wish to recuperate in this healthy and inspiring home that has been paid for and set aside by the members of this great church—by that part that constitutes the hard working people and they do not want their money thrown away by a lot of would-be general officers who get big pay and do nothing. If these officers do not do their duty within a very short time, the Home will revert back to THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S WEEK OF WOMEN [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie.] DR. DAVID OVERR. the Colorado Springs company. It will be a shame and disgrace after Rev and Mrs. Braxton have worked so hard to make this Home a success. Rev. Braxton as a minister stands high in the A. M. E. church and is one of the pioneers who built up African Methodism in the West and the Fifth episcopal district. It is the duty of the members to see to it that he and his good wife are paid the money due them and retained in this Home to keep up the standard already begun. At the Springs we found several Topekans and Kansans. We met our friend, Mr. F. A. McAdams, formerly of Fort Scott, who has been in Colorado Springs for years, and is doing fine. Mrs Allie Lawson Whittaker owns a nice home, is in the hair dressing business and doing nicely. She is a former Topekan There is one colored man on the police force and three or four in the postoffice and city department. There should be one or two clerks in the court house and if the colored people would get together and work to that end they could secure these positions. The Plaindealer has a great many readers here. Mrs. Julia Reed, who has lived in the Springs for many years, owns good property and is one of the finest eatresses and housekeepers in that part of the country and commands a good salary. She is a widow and one of the popular ladies of the city. Mrs. A. J. Jenkins is one of the leading ladies and works mostly among charity. She is at the head of the Womens' Relief Corps. We met Mrs. C. G. Fishback and sister, Miss Woodson, who are sojourning at the Springs. We attended the Baptist church of which Rev B A. Smith is pastor and is doing good work and has a splendid organized church which has grown wonderfully under his pastorage. We met Sir W. B. King, chief grand mentor of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Colorado and jurisdiction. We also met W. H. Bess, who is grand chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias of Colorado and jurisdiction. He spoke highly of the Order and says it is growing every day. We visited the A M. B. church, of which Rev Isaac, dead of Western University is in charge during the 9 Price $1.50 Per Year. Country Are Not Black Men. VER, COLORADO. --- Meeting Old Friends summer. He and his wife are well liked by the people of the Springs and are doing a great work. We Met Miss Lizzie Brown, formerly of Topeka, where she was a member of Shiloh choir. She is an industrious lady and a member of the choir at Colorado Springs. She recently took up a 320-acre claim and expects to go on it soon. DENVER. We visited Denver, the great capital city, which has a population of over 240,000 of which over 4,000 are colored The colored people are improving much politically. They have seventeen janitors in the beautiful post-office, and several clerks and letter carriers and four or five women employees. They have twelve park policemen, one clerk in the city department, and at the state house, Mr. J. W. Jackson, one of the old timers and a leading politician of Colorado is messenger to the governor. He is a great campaigner. There are also several colored janitors employed here and two clerks. Notwithstanding Kansas with her 60,000 or more colored people and all Republicans, cannot boast of a single clerk in the state THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK IION, VICTOR B. WALKER Denver's Foremost Policifcant house Colorado has a class of Repub licans who believe in dividing up their offices in proportion to the vote and are treating the colored people on their square. While in Denver we were the guest of Mrs. Dan Williams, mother, Mr. Geo. K. Williams, registrar of Western University. Our old time friend, W. B. Townsend, an old stalwart fighter and former Kansan, who stands in the front rank fighting the cause of his race, is doing fine. Townsend is a fearless fighter and we expect great things of him in the future. He is an able lawyer, being a graduate of the Kansas University. One of the foremost politicians of Denver is a great fighter and race lover is Mr. Victor B. Walker. Mr. Walker came to Denver several years ago from Omaha, Nebr., and has been identified along political lines, and has always fought to place some colored man in office, not acting as colored men do in other towns—seeking a job for himself alone. Through his efforts there has been many colored men placed in good paying positions. He is earnest and determined in forcing the rights of his race and spares no money or pains to do it. Through persuasion he accepted a position in the city under the mayor where he has charge of the city prison, as he is a man who is fair and impartial and treats everybody alike and says there are over fifty colored men on the pay Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christian Culture. Train's Thinkers to Work and Workers to Think! - Endorsed by Your Pastor! Brendford Hall Boys Dormitory J.B. Mullen Hall Boys Industries Gips Industrial Hall J.B. Larkner Hall Gips Dormitory Brendford Mullen Hall Academic Administration Panoramic View of Principal Buildings. Buildings Are Modern. Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Hot and Cold Water on Every Floor. Pupl's' Health Safeguarded by Evey Convenience. School Opens Tuesday, Sept.12. Be Present Opening Day! Junior Normal, Normal, Teachers' Professional, Music, Military, Band, Industrial, Agricultural. Send For Catalog. WM. R. CARTER, Missouri! Notes of I ing the R (By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Spee WM. R. CARTER, Principal. Missouri! Notes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! (By THEO. BAUGHMAN, Special Scribe.) The scribe has, for the present, decided to shake Missouri dirt from his feet and will invade Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, returning later on to take up the work where he left off. Those he missed on this trip will be carefully looked after later. We have recently covered much territory and have met quite a few progressive colored citizens, but we trust that by the time we return to the "Show Me" state there will have been a great awakening along business lines. Home-getting and opening business enterprises must be the Negro's password, and our leaders along all lines must see to it that we have both. Think of the Negro boy and the Negro girl, and provide positions for them. After a week or so longer, "Good by, dear old Missouri!" Prof. Colquette, an eminent educator employed in the city schools (white) of Kansas City was handed his "wailing papers" as few days ago because he "looked like a Negro." He is a cousin of Louis XIV of France and his father is 33d degree Mason, and Prof. Colquette is classed among the wood's leading educators, but possessing a dark complexion unfits him for the white schoolroom. The superintendent of schools is convinced that the educator is a white man, but the people clamored for his removal, hence his dismisstal. The years he taught and accomplished much for the white youths amounts to naught, since he has the appearance of a colored man. God help the "pecks." TRENTON, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor are real entertainers, and Sister Taylor's coolding is just like "ma's." A son, Mr. Fay Taylor, is a graduate of Western University with a bright future. Such families are the kind who lead strength to the race. One of the solid men of Trenton is Mr. H. Steele, who is a professional carpenter and house mover. This man is truly an expert and stands at the head of his class. By exercising good judgment he owns some valuable property and is a man worth while. We called on this gentleman and found him a man full of push, and a race lover. Mr. Steele has been a mechanic for years and his work is his strongest recommendation. We wish we had more men like him. He has recently improved his property and had a good word for the Plaindealer. At Trenton, Mo, the race is far in advance of many towns, due to the excellent principal of the schools there in the person of that accomplished young woman, Miss Edna Churchill ER, Principal.otes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! MAN, Special Scribe.) Cooper, who will serve her eighth year as principal. The school is a neat frame building, with an enrollment of about sixty, and real school work is being accomplished Miss Cooper received her training in Iowa and THE LADY OF THE MARRIAGE is a brilliant woman-one that lends dignity to the teaching profession. The scribe found a warm welcome at the magnificent residence of her parents, one of the good homes there. Race building is no imaginary affair, but you must hit hard blows and hit them often if you are to be styled a true race builder. In Mrs. E. E. Lwing, an excellent widow at Brookfield, Mo., we have a woman of more than passing notice. She is the only one of the race there striving to do something along commercial lines—conducting a grocery store in her own building. She carries a little of everything, and if our people were truly appreciative her business would soon grow to one of large proportions. The Negro must wake up and put forth an effort to have something of his own. She has a two story residence, and her daughter, Miss Viola, is a sweet dispositioned, cultured young woman. Mrs. Ewing's thrift is commendable, indeed, and our people should use "horse sense" and throw every nickel they can toward her. She is a Christian lady, with high ideals, and we wish our race had more persons like her, imbued with the spirit to do something. Not all white men are our enemies, for scores of them are truly interested in us and encourage us in moves which mean the betterment of our condition as a race of people. At Brookfield, Mo., the firm of Lively & Stewart, located at 120 South Main street, are men who quite often dem- Competent Teachers, High Moral Tone, Modern Buildings, Complete Library, Best Latest Equipment, Expenses Reasonable, Every Student Learns a Trade, Exceptional Musical Advantages, Warm Rooms, Good Board, Work Furnished. Your Educational Opportunity! BROOKFIELD, MO. onstrate their friendship in a substantial way for the colored race, and we are indeed glad that our people are appreciative and give these excellent folks the bulk of our trade. Their market is strictly sanitary, and the black man's dollar has as much purchasing power with them as any other one's dollar, and the treatment accorded our people is above criticism. We are proud to claim such men as supporters of our paper. HAMILTON, MO. One of the progressive men at Hamilton, Mo., is Deacon Gilbert II. Harris. He was preparing to improve his good home during our recent visit. This man is an ideal citizen and is raising his family in a way that is pleasing to the Master and sees to it that they are thoroughly trained Mr. Harris has a span of good horses and is kept busy, because he does rightly whatever he attempts to do. His son James is a graduate of the city schools and also spent a year at Western College. His three daughters—Misses Beatrice, Lucile and Mabel—are all cultured young girls. Mr. and Mrs Harris are truly successful people and they can never do too much to make one feel at home. Mrs. Mary Cartwright, a matron at the union station, Kansas City, Mo, is visiting relatives at Hamilton and Chillicothe, Mo. This lady has held her position for several years and de- ```markdown ``` MISS MYRTLE NELSON. The above young lady is one of the race's leading teachers, being employed in the Warrensburg, Mo. city school, where for several years she has given perfect satisfaction. Miss Nelson possesses many rare attainments and is a race builder in the true sense. livers the goods, and what we mean is, everybody knows she is around there. Her father, Mr. Richard Burton, accompanied her. This good man is an expert mechanic and is improving the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Harris. Carpentry, Painting, Book-Binding, Plain Sewing, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Stenciling and Weaving, Art Needle Work, Domestic Science, Laundering Millinery, Gardening, Stock Raising, Poultry Culture, Concrete Work. M. W. FREEMAN, Asst. Principal. TRADES TAUGHT: Carpentry, Painting, B Stenciling and Weaving Millinery, Gardening, S one, Modern Buildings, Complet Reasonable, Every Student Learn Warm Rooms, Good Board, W unity! nsas. M. W. One of our new readers at Hamilton is Miss Bertha Pryor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pryor. During our visit to that home Mrs. Mary Cartwright presented the young lady, who is her niece, with a year's subscription to the Plaindealer. Mrs. Cartwright says she believes more of our young people should read Negro newspapers. J. REV. D. L. HOWARD, Macon, Mo. This eminent Baptist divine believes in mixing business and religion, and is a strong exponent of the colored man becoming identified with the commercial world. He is also a member of the executive board of the North Missouri Baptist Association, and one who is toiling overtime in helping to build a race. ST. JOSEPH, MO. An enterprise that has grown wonderfully since our last visit to St. Joseph, Mo., and which has done much to help our people, is the St. Joseph Fur and Hide Co., which is ready at all times to pay the highest market prices for anything along its line. The president, Mr. J. D. Emery, is a broad-gauged man, void of prejudice, and gives the seller as much or more than he can secure at other places, for his hides etc. He solicits correspondence from our farmers and others who have furs, hides, etc., assuring them that he will gladly respond, giving them reliable information along his line. He is able to do so, having been a dealer for more than thirty years. He at one time employed only colored help, and we regret that our people did not appreciate his generosity. The Negro farmer who has anything to sell along the hide line will make no mistake in writing him before disposing of same. The Plandealer's columns are used by this company and we trust that our people in various parts of the United States will get in touch with the St. Joseph Fur and Hide Co., as it is perfectly reliable and pays for everything it buys. Send For Catalog. FREEMAN, A N, Asst. Principal. A chance for our people to make good money by selling FURS, HIDES, and JUNK. Write for prices. We buy all kinds of furs known to America and pay the highest market values at all times. Don't sell until you hear from us. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction or return all furs, paying all express charges both ways. Write or call for St. Joseph H Jonas D. Er Hide & Fur Co. D. Emery Manager "Country Club" The Beer That Satisfies Strictly High Grade—Brewed from Choicest Bohemian Hops and Selected ...Barley Malt... M. K. GOETZ BREWING COMPANY, Saint Joseph, Missouri. Persons Desiring First-class Rooms Call On Mrs.V.Hueston, Modern and Up-to-Date Highest prices Paid for Hides, Furs and Junk. prices. The funeral of Mr. Lemuel Hancock, who died last Tuesday at the home of his sister, Georgia Thornton, 10-3 North Third street, K. C. K., was held Sunday afternoon, September 2, under the auspices of Wilson Lodge No. 17, A. F. and A. M. Past W. M. Mr. Smith conducted the services. A largee number of Masons turned out and showed the high esteem in which he was held among them, at Eighth street and Everette avenue, K. C. K., First Christian church. Sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Terry. Remarks by Rev. Smith. He was a member of the choir, Sunday school, church and all its departments, and was an excellent young man. He held a position at Kline's jewelry store, 1017 Main street, K. C. Mo, for five years and his health caused him to stop work in May, 1910. He leaves to mourn his death his father, mother, three sisters, two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. Resolutions and floral tributes were many and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carson, 916 New Jersey avenue, and Miss Frances Harris, 1008 Freeman avenue, have returned home from Lawrence, Kan, where they were called by the serious illness of their brother, Mr. Henry Carson, who is much improved under the care of Dr. Andersen. Mr. J. T. Richardson, 1428 Barnett street, returned home last week from Colorado Springs, Col., and several other points in the West. He reports a delightful time. Mrs. Sarah Skinner, 316 Greeley avenue, returned home last week from Frankfort, Kan., where she visited her sister, Mrs. Maggie Polter, and brother, Mr. George Taylor. One of the swellest events of the season was the leap year social given by the ladies at Jerusalem Baptist church, 1243 Ann avenue, last Thursday night. A four course menu was served and it was a fine success. Pastor, Rev. Wm. Garrison. Mr. J. W. Swain, 2514 N. Allis street, after spending three weeks on the Pacific coast and in Yellowstone park, returned home last week and reports a delightful trip. Memorial services for James Sherill, 365 Rowland avenue, who was drowned August 20 in the river, and whose body has not been recovered, were held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, at the First Christian church, Eighth street and Everette avenue. Mrs. Bert Matley of Springfield, Mo, was the guest of Mrs. Fred Fitchue and family, 816 Freeman avenue last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fowler, 2031 North Fifth street, have returned home from Chicago, Ill., where they witnessed the national parade of the Mystic Shrine, Knights Templar and Masons. They report it a grand affair. Mr. Rosenwald tendered the entire National Masonic delgation a banquet which he gave them at his own expense. Mrs. Moton, 1520 North Ninth St, has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Martha Crawford of Springfield, Mo, who spent three months at Welch, Okla., and stopped over here for a visit en route home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fuget and son Nathaniel are here from Horton, Kan., to make this their future home. Mr.-J. Morgan of Topeka, Kan., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Reeves, 2120 North Walnut street, The latter is his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. T. Reeves of Memphis, Tenn. have come to Kansas City to make their home and are located for the present at 2120 North Walnut boulevard, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Donas Hurt. She is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan of Topeka, Kan., and graduated as a trained nurse at Atlanta, Ga. Her husband was one of the first Negro messengers that worked out of the postoffice at Memphis, Tenn. He was in the government service eleven years. We are glad to have them located here. The Exposition of Nations by five Baptist churches closed Monday night with over 1200 people present. Mrs. Bailey of the First Baptist church had $133 for her club and was crowned queen. The Metropolitan queen candidate had $106. Mr. and Mrs. N. Thatcher of Mt. Pleasant church solicited $27 and their baby won the first prize, $10. Mr. and Mrs. B. Jones of the Metropolitan solicited $17 and their baby won the second prize of $1. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, chairman of the Scots of Metropolitan, was said to have the best decorated booth for all the Scots and wrote the only original play for that nation, which was acted. Mrs. Thompson, president, and Mrs. L. Downs, first vice president, and all other vice presidents and committees, deserve great praise for the success of the great sum raised at the carnival. enjoyed the two weeks' pleasure. KANSAS CITY, MO. Prof. A. M. Wilson and family, 1804 East Tenth street, had as their guest Mrs. Craddock of St. Louis, Mo., who attended the National Business League and National Medical Association in K. C. Mo. last month. Mr. and Mrs. Nash Porter, 1208 Woodland avenue, gave a five course luncheon in honor of Miss Olivia V. Porter, past grand matron of the O. E. S. Kansas Jurisdiction, and Miss Oliver of Denver, Col., who stopped over in Kansas City en route to Chicago, Ill., to attend the National Masonic meeting and O. E. S. Mollie Wells Crew, 128 South West street, Galesburg, was the only Negro delegate to the National G. A. R meeting. She is past president of Ft. Blakely Circle No. 92 and secretary for five years. The first monthly musical recital at Lincoln high school, Prof. J. R. Lee, principal, was given Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3. It was fine. Prof. Thompkins, former principal of Dunbar grade school, was elected president of Dunbar grade school. He succeeded the late Prof. Foster. He is an educator of ability and a fine man with a cultured wife ad family. The parade last Wednesday, August 30, by the G. A. R. was very fine, every state in the Union being represented. It was the longest line of march witnessed in Kansas City. All their stay were very fine. Dr. and Mrs. Ross of Topeka, Kan., were the guests of the latter's brother, Mr. Walter Jones, 1208 Woodland avenue, pharmacist for the Lee Drug Co. Messrs. Atwell and Foster of Tuskegee, Ala., on their recent visit to the National Business League, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nash Porter, 1208 Woodland avenue, while here. They report a good time. All the public schools in Kansas City, Mo., opened Tuesday morning, September 5, with a large enrollment. NEWTON, KAN. Mrs. D C. Downing entertained last week in honor of Mrs. Levalle, who has been spending the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson. She left for her home in Cincinnati, O., Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Faulkner have returned from their honeymoon trip in the Golden West. They were sorry when they had to turn homeward. Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw and son of Jetmore are guests at the Gross home for a few weeks. Mr. R. M. Bradshaw, one of the T I graduates, spent a few hours in the city this week. He will teach manual training in a large school in Georgia this year. Rev. T. A. Bowers held his fourth quarterly meeting at the Halsey Chapel Tuesday and Wednesday. He has finished his work here for the conference year. Misses Mae and Lucile Christian of Parsons are the guests at the home of their uncle, Mr. C. W. French. Miss Pearl Marvel of Illinois is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Toomer. Miss King of Oklahoma City visited in Newton this week. L.INGSTON, OKLA. Rev, W. Blaten, pastor of the Second Baptist church, closed a three weeks' meeting Sunday night after baptizing two Sunday afternoon. The meeting was indeed a benefit to the community Mrs. Mattie Williams returned Saturday morning from points in Texas, where she has been visiting for the past five weeks. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, Sept. 1, an eight-pound boy. He is known as W. J. Jr. Mother and son are getting along nicely. Mr. T. Ballard of Guthrie and Mr. Ballard of Memphis, Tenn., spent the first of the week with their sister, Mrs Mary Cash, who lives east of Langston. Messrs. Pearson, Rhodes, Simington and Lackey motored to Chandler last Sunday. Yes, they are back now. Clarence and Odell Lay left last Saturday for Topeka, Kan, where they will enter Washburn College for this school year. The Lay brothers will be missed very much. Master Lawrence Scarborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scarbough, died of diphtheria. Rev. C. B Buchanan, of Guthrie, reached at the First Baptist church, Sunday to a large and appreciative audience. While in the city, he with the pastor in charge, Rev. C. C. Hamilton were the guests of Prof. Watson. A high-class colored picture show in good sized town can be bought right if sold soon. For particular address, "Pictures," care Plaindealer. Langston is very much in need of a good physician as none are located here. A good opening for the right person. Mr. Lewis Neil and Miss Elizabeth Brooks, of Meridian, were married at the home of the bride, Sunday evening. Rev. G. W. McKay filled the A. M. E. pulpit Sunday evening. He delivered an excellent sermon. The members of the New Hope Baptist church gave a very successful plenic in the city park, Friday evening. Dr. Greene attended the Sunday school convention at Hennessy the first of the week. An interesting and successful session was reported. Salter's Chapel sent forward all assessments. VICTOR AND CRIPPLB CREBK. COLORADO. Mrs. Hayden, of Victor, is visiting in Mureny, Utah. Mrs. Pattie Morris, of Cripple Creek, is visiting friends in Salt Lake City, Utah. U. G. Campbell and Curtis Smith, of Tulsa, Okla, were visitors in the district last week. Miss Daughtry and Miss Jones, of Louisville, Ky, were tourist visitors in the district last week. Mr. James Munholland and family, were tourists visitors in the district Tuesday. Mrs. Dave Z. Hill, of Cripple Creek is visiting friends in Denver. Mr. John D. Chambers is in Denver undergoing treatment by a specialist. Dr David DeFrantz, of Denver, was a visitor in Cripple Creek last week. Mrs. Maria Boydson was a visitor in Denver last week. Miss Daisy Foster, of Colorado Springs returned home on Saturday. She spent five weeks in Victor. Miss Foster, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris were the dinner guests of Mr. William Hayes of Cripple Creek. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Z. Hill entertained Miss Foster, Mr. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris on Thursday evening. Miss Daisy Foster of Colorado Springs, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cotwell on Friday afternoon at the Portland Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Clay and son were callers in Victor last week. Miss Fern Robinson of Colorado Springs, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cotwell for the past two weeks, departed on Sunday for her home. Mr. W. C. Taylor, of St. Louis, Miss Huff, of Topeka, Miss Robinson of Manitou, were tourist visitors in the district last week. Mr. William Jones of Cripple Creek who has been at Ester Park for the past week, returned home on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Jones met Mr. Jones in Denver last week and there they spent the week. Mr. Jones enjoyed his trip immensely. Mr J. C. McAlpine, of Pittsburg Kansas, spent Saturday in the district. Mrs. A. H. Waddy is visiting in Denver and Colorado Springs. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. EMPORIA, KANSAS. The Deacons club will open Sept. 4. The first meeting will be held with Mrs. Henderson. One of the swouest affairs of the season was the reception given by Mrs O. Brown at her beautiful home on Fourth and State streets. The honored guests were Mrs Faw, Miss Mayme Elliott, Miss Colenan, Mrs. Carter and Miss Maruni All report a lovely time Mrs. Flowers is very happy since all of her children are at home with her. Mr. L. Flowers and sister of Denver and sister also Mr. Winston Smith's family has increased with a ten-pound girl. The Ladies Mission Circle met at the church Thursday and elected of officers. Mrs C. P. Morrow was elected president The Sewing Circle met at the home of Mr. L. H. Smith. The ladies are making some beautiful things. WINTIELD, KANSAS Mrs. Squire Johnson and Mattie Campbell, returned last Saturday after a weeks' visit with friends in Salina. They report a pleasant time. Mrs. Pink Britton and children, who have been making their home in the state of Idaho, arrived in Winfield on Sunday to visit with kin folks and many friends. Mr. Britton will join them later. Mr. D. F. Douglass spent Sunday In Burden, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nichols He reports a pleasant visit. Mrs. Carrie Franklin and daughter, Iner, returned home from Guthrie, Oklahoma last Sunday where they had THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks Sq. of Union Station.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. 1014-16 So. 11th St. MARA, NEBRASKA ROBERTS 35DROPS A POSITIVE CURE FOR Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Tetor, Syphilis, Eczema and all Diseases from Impure and Infected Blood. Fifty Cents the Bottle Tampa Drug Company Tampa Florida, U.S.A. MAILED ANYWHERE FOR SOS Mrs. Alzona Williams is home again after spending a number of weeks visiti ing her mother and others in Fulton, Mo. Mr. Guss Stewart and wife are the guest of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Stewart. They are en route to Garden City. At the conclusion of the singing and dramatic reading Friday night by Mme. Watts, a social was enjoyed by all who were present at the Holmes cafe. Mrs. Cora Anderson spent Monday in Anadarko attending the prize fight. Mrs. Nellie House and son have returned home from Kansas City, where they have been since spring. They report a pleasant visit. Lunnie Adams enjoyed a lovely visit from her brother who stopped off between trains here, Sunday. The people of Newton are experiencing some very pleasant weather these days; also we have a number of young ladies from various parts of the country visiting in our city of whom we are pleased to welcome, and Newton seems to be their ideal. Rev. H. C. White, pastor of the A. M. E. church pulled off his fall rally on last Sunday, which was indeed a success. The church was divided into two clubs—namely, the Reds and Blues, headed by Messrs Wagner and Bell, the two generals. The amount raised was $100.65. Miss Pearl Novell of Carbondale, Ill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Toomer. Miss Perkins, father, and little niece, of Muskogee, Okla, have returned home after spending several weeks visiting their brother and son, Mr. Jake Perkins. Misses Luetle and May Christian of Parsons, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French. Mrs. Mary Williams, Mr. Joe Bell, and Mr. Lloyd Rickman made quite a hit Friday night; Mrs. Williams at the piano, Mr. Bell with his violin and Mr. Rickman with his cornet. Mr. Baughman is now "somewhere" in Missouri, and since the business office knows nothing of the matter, Mr. Baughman will answer within a few days either through the columns of the paper or in person, as he intends paying Harrisonville another visit within a short time—Manager Misses Cleo Page and Annie Jacobs returned Sunday night from a two weeks' visit in Kansas City among relatives and friends Mr. Turner, of Independence, was in Harrisonville Thursday looking Sunday, Sept. 3, was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Smith preached able sermons both morning and night. Mrs. Sam Simmons is reported quite ill. Mrs John Means, daughter Alberta and son Percy have returned home after an extended visit in Kentucky with relatives and friends. Miss Walda Johnson of Vlinita, Okla, has returned to resume her studies in the public schools here. She is a student of the junior high school. Mr. Paul Morrison has returned to resume his studies in the junior high school, after spending his summer vacation in Buxton, Iowa, his former home. Mr Ben Curry and Mr. George Shelton delightfully entertained three tables at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson last Friday evening Endora, who have been visiting John Bradford, returned home last Sunday morning. Every family in Winfield should be a subscriber to The Maindealer. Miss Mabel Banks returned to Winfield last Sunday to resume her studies in the High school. She will graduate this year. This is the kind of girls the race needs. Edward Cooper spent Saturday and Sunday in Wichita, the guest of Ambrose Woodard. Beryl Fox, of Parsons, is in Winfield booking after his property and visiting his many friends. He will soon return to Pittsburgh to take up his studies in the State Normal of that city. Mrs William Fowler and daughter, Grace, Mrs. Alice Divers, spent the week in Wellington, the guests of Mrs. Edward Thompson. They attended the big picnic during their stay in that city. Mrs. E. L. Moore and Miss Ethel Smith were hostess at a party Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. J. E. Gaston for Mrs. Bertha Taylor, of Boley. Mr. Ben Smith is in Chicago on a business trip. Mrs. M. M. Fletcher spent Sunday in Anadarko with her parents. Miss Mary Graham and Miss Margaret Ferguson left Tuesday for Lone Wolf. Mrs. Edna White of Tulsa has been called to the sick bed of her grandmother, Mrs. Pegg. The S. M. T. lodge held a lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Taylor Friday evening. Miss Alice Williams has returned to attend Chickasha high school. Mrs. R L. Moore is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. L. Brown have returned home from Eastern Oklahoma and report a pleasant trip. CITY JAILER DEAD. Parsons, Kan., Sept. 5—Mr. Robert Lee, for the past two years jaller at the city jail of this city, dropped dead last night soon after eating his supper Heart trouble is ascribed. Mr. Lee has lived here for several years and was well and favorably known by white and colored. Mrs. Lee, formerly Miss Kate Broadus, was born and reared in this city. The C. W. I. club held is fourth and last meeting on Friday at the residence of Mrs. George Jones, who was assisted by her estimable sister, Miss Fannie Elymouth. A delightful two course lunchcon was served and enjoyed. The traveling agent, Mr. Theo Ploughman passed through our city soliciting subscribers for The Plaindealer. He promised to give Harrisonville a write-up as he has always done but did not. The new subscribers want to know why they have never heard from the paper. Let us hear from The Plaindealer, please. M'Calli Pattern AroBee 10e-15e The elastic edge style Hair Nets of the fine thread, close mesh; full line of colors—regular 5c ones on sale here.....3for 5c hair pins.....3c Good, big cabinets containing all sizes of straight and crimped wire Hair Pins—regular 5c cabinets specially priced.....3c Pins—2c They're GOOD Pins, too; smooth finish with "Nneedle points," an excellent Pin for general use; full 400 count—per paper .....3c WHEN IN OMAHA CHANUTE, KAN. We Sell Musing Wear 10c braid----7c Scalloped edge "Stickerie" silk Trimming Braid in light and dark blue, red, pink and black—regular 10c bolts on sale here.....7c Crochet cotton----7 1-2c A fine, new lot of the famous "Betsy Roos" Crochet Cotton; she same quality that most stores sell at 10c a ball. Standard size, full yardage; all sizes in white, ceru and the most wanted colors—Here in the Bargain Basement, 71/2c per ball.....25c barrettes----3c An odd lot of Barrettes, Fancy Pins and Hair Ornaments of various kinds and colors—regular 25c ones and a few higher priced ones; your choice.... 3c Barrette Basement—Pellettiera The couple receiving the largest number of points were awarded a prize, Mr. Jackson Cowans and Mrs. Chester Williams being the winners. A lunchon was served at a late hour. The recital given by the music class of Miss Beulah Gaston was quite successful. A very large crowd attended and from all reports it was an entertainment of great credit to the race. Pennsylvania Railroad Officials Seek Men in the South for Unskilled Work. Philadelphia, Pa.—More than 5,000 Negroes from Georgia and other Southern states have been brought to this city within the past few weeks by the Pennsylvania railroad officials in an effort to solve the labor problem. Two thousand men arrived last week and are being subjected to the physical examination required by the rules of the road. Most of them will be put to work on the Pennsylvania grain elevator at Girard Point. Agents of the railroad have been at work in various Southern cities for more than a month and all have had trouble with the authorities, most of which is cleared up, according to officials of the road here. These agents have been hiring Negroes ranging in age from 16 to 80 years, for unskilled work, offering from $150 to $2 a day. The railroad has discovered that it will not end labor shortage merely to import enough men for the immediate need. In the first batch brought from the South about a month ago, 200 or 300 men secured through Southern employment agencies quit their jobs within a few weeks. These men were employed on improvement and construction work within a radius of ten miles of Philadelphia, and according to the railroad officials left to accept jobs with contractors or around munitions plants. It is hoped the others now being brought in will realize the great opportunity being given them and that they will "stay on the job," instead of quitting as soon as they get a little money ahead. EMPORIA, KAN. Miss Ora Murray and Mr. Mart Essex were united in the bonds of matrimony Wednesday evening, August 21, by the Rev. C. P. Morrow, at the home of the bride's parents, 210 Sylvan street. The house was beautifully decorated in blue and white, with a large bell in the folding doors, where the couple stood. The bride was charming in a white crepe dechine and the groom wore a handsome blue suit. Miss Lucile Armistead, bridesmaid, was dressed in net over pink voile. Mr. Carl Murray, brother of the bride, was best man, and Miss Eva Murray played Mendelssohn's wedding march. After the wedding a supper was served, including ice cream and cake, to fifty or sixty Emporia guests and fifteen from out of town. The young couple received many useful presents. They will go to housekeeping in their own home at Dunlap, which was recently built and furnished by the groom. He is well off for a young man of his age and has many friends who pronounce him one of the nicest young men in his town. He is the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Essex of Dunlap, who are two of the leading persons there. Mrs. Essex is one of the beautiful daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Murray, who are very prominent in society here. A shower of rice was thrown at the bride and groom as they departed for their home Wednesday night in a car. All guests, friends and neighbors wish them a happy married life. --- Address all communications to The Boston Plaindealer, 1130 Kansas Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. Money sent by Express包裹, Money Order or Registered Letter or any otherwise at the risk of be subject to the attention of The Plaindealer ended in any manifestation of facts in its operation or to any error concerning any of the things, correction will cheerily made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondence, will not be published. Sometime ago The Topeka State Journal made a statement that if Mr. Hugh Larimer was elected Sheriff of Shawnee ocunty, Bob Tasker would beyond all doubt be made undersheriff. The colored voters remember Mr. Tasker and his friendship toward them and how faithful and true he was to a promise made them while serving as register of deeds. Of late Mr. Tasker has been hanging around the sheriff's office, seeing papers now and then and otherwise making himself familiar with work. He no doubt is preparing for his new job. Well, we have the highest regard for Mr. Larimer and believe he has load enough to carry without adding Bob Tasker to his burden, and if the Journal is correct, Mr. Larimer's support among the colored voters will be very slim. COCK AND BULL STORY Alleged Victim of Negro Tells Uncertaint Story to Ottawa Officials Ottawa, Kan, Sept. 7—Bound hand and feet and with a handkerchief stuffed into her mouth and an old rag around her head, Crystal Davidson, 15 years old, was found lying on the floor of a downstairs room at the home of Robert J. Hill, 417 West Second street. She appeared to be almost exhausted from struggling. According to the girls story, told immediately after she was found, she had been attacked by a Negro who entered the house through an upstairs window, came downstairs and grabbed her, binding her and leaving her on the floor. She says she does not know if she was unconscious and is not positive if a criminal assault was made upon her. (The above is but another of those wild-eyed fabrications from a diseased and distorted mind. There was no evidence of robbery in this case. Since the Topeka case a few weeks ago of a like nature this Ottawa case is the first to follow, but there will be others, but if the hellions get no more out of the foolish fads than the Topeka idiot the nonsense-will stop.) INSTITUTE OPENS TUESDAY ANTIQUE LARGE ENROLLMENT IS EXPECTED. The Toroka Industrial and Educational Institute begins its fall term Tuesday, Sept. 12. Students have already begun to enroll. Every section of the state and many Western states will be represented, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Wyoming being in the list. A number of changes have been made for the advancement of the work. All classes are organized immediately after opening of school. Vehicles from the Institute will meet all trains Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to be present opening day: subject to the good will of the voters of Ellsworth County. W. T. SECKAVEC. KINSLEY, KANSAS Hon W. E. Broadie, the present county attorney likes the job so well that he is asking to be re-elected for the second time and from what you can hear about him, he has made good and will be the next county attorney of Edwards county C. D Graham never asked for office before and would like to be the next Representative from Garden City. A mighty good man and will be elected SALINA. Hon Aug V Anderson, sheriff of Saline County, is soliciting the support of the voters for state senator from the 31st senatorial district, and things look as if he will be the next senator. PAOLA. KAN. Mr. and Mrs Walker Williams, Mrs. Alex Strothers and Mrs. G. W. Lowry motored to Osawatomle on the 30th to hear an address delivered by Governor Capper and to witness the unveiling of the bronze tablet in memory of John Brown, the aboli- DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Makes sallow or dark complexion, equating it to grow whiten. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Do not accept invitations. Sold by dru- gents or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR TERMS Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Mo. Please Mention Name of This Paper when Writing. People Say It's Unequaled 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. tionist, who gained particular celebrity by his victories at Pottawatomie and Osawatomie. The quarterly meeting on September 3 was a decided success, both spiritually and financially. Elder King was present and delivered three very interesting and beneficial sermons. Mrs. Don Campbell of Oklahoma City arrived in the city on the 3d for an indefinite stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dillard. Mrs. Chas. Armstrong of Boley, Okla. is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. C. M. Carlton. Mrs. Armstrong and her husband conduct a nice furniture store in Boley. Miss Daisy N. Peak arrived home last week from Bartlesville, Okla., where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Merrison, the past two weeks. Blind Boone was in the city last week attending to business. Miss Hattie Stone has returned to Denver, Cbl., after spending the summer in Paola with her mother, Mrs. C M. Carlton. Mr. Elbie Bush was in Kansas City one day last week on business. Mr. Theo. Baughman was in the city one day last week in the interest of the Plaindealer Mrs. Jesse Bond and daughter have returned to their home in Chicago after a visit with her aunt, Mrs. R. M. Taylor. Mr. Bert Carter left last week for Edwardsville, Ill. for an indefinite stay. The public schools of the city opened September 6, with Miss Daisy N. Peak and Mr. John E. Lowry in charge of the colored department. Mr. H Cole of Pittsburg, our policeman, was in the city during his vacation, fishing and visiting. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bolen Reed. Master James and Miss Haldee Fyftle of Vinita are in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B A. Dial and relatives. Miss Haldee is a charming young lady and a bright star in the musical world. Miss Cordie Adams of Welch passed through the city en route to Vinita, where she will attend the school under the management of our choice friend, Prof J E. Finley. Mr Tutt of Oswego passed through the city in route to Vinita Meadhams Green Welb Thurman THE HISTORY OF THE UNION I am Open for Business Night and Day. WE NEVER SLEEP. Blakemore, Lincoln, Blutton, Frazier and Mack attended the meeting at Oswego last Sunday. Messrs. Rankin and Ernest Porter of Parsons came down last evening. Mr Porter has not been in Chetopa for some time, and all were glad to see him. Mr C Beckwith reports the mines progressing. We anticipate a good outcome from this enterprise and we should feel proud of men of his type. Mr Charles Ferguson has returned from a visit. Res. and Mrs. Blakemore have had the pleasure of entertaining their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jolly of Bakchuto, Okla. Mrs. Sophia Davis has been ill for a few days. Mrs. Anna Stewart of McAlester is visiting at the Geo Adams home, near Welch Mr. Ulysses R. Smith has purchased the Red Ball Transfer Co. Mr. A H. Thomas of Columbus visited in the city Sunday Mrs Gertrude Arquene Fisher, our original poetess of Parsons, appeared to a well filled house Friday evening at Little Flock church Mrs. Fisher needs no recommendation, as we know her caliber. The audience was spellbound We appreciate Mrs. Fisher and do not think Rev. Harris made any mistake in asking for a return call, which she promises to make during her tour. Mr. Pete Hudlin has been indisposed this week and was compelled to postpone his trip to Dunlap, Kan. Prof. Robt. B. Hayes of Philander Smith College, who was instructor of science, has received the presidency of George R. Smith College of Sedalia, Mo. Why we boast of this young man so willingly is, this was his alma mater. We also were pleased to see his likeness in the Central Advocate associated with such distinguished men as Bishop Quayle, and Prof. Henry Clarke of Atlanta, Ga. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (By Nellie Early, 414 East Superior Avenue.) Mrs. Nellie Hall of South Sandy street, was a Chicago visitor, as were also Mrs. Henrietta O'Leary, Mrs. Mabel Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Reed. Rev. DeWitt attended the association meeting at Danville, Ill. Miss Margaret Edwards was among the excursionists to Chicago recently. A pleasant picnic was enjoyed by all present September 2 at Nicholas park. The Mt. Emery Baptist Sunday school gave the picnic. A successful fish fry was given on September 5 by the Ways and Means and Blue Ribbon clubs of the A. M. E. church. A successful fish fry was given on September 5 at the residence of Rev. Hancock, on East Madison street. Mrs. Hattie Wilburn of 522 North Sandy street has been on the sick list Mr. H C Mallory of South Main street entertained recently at Jones' cafe at a fried chicken supper in honor of Mrs Sadie Jackson and daughter of Kansas City, Mo.; Nora Stauford of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Emma Williams and Mr. John Damons of Jacksonville. All spent a social hour in a pleasant way. Mr Myrt Tyrell of West State street returned from Wisconsin Mrs. R. Brooks and daughter Naomi have returned from Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. Tyrell of Pittsfield, Ill., has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alice Rollins of 412 South West St. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who have been visiting in St. Louis, Mo., have returned home. offers superior advantages for the session of 1916-1917. Full nine months term. New Scientific Equipment. Carefully selected and well equipped Faculty from some of the best Colleges and Universities of the United States. Courses: College, Preparatory, Normal, English, Business, Agriculture, Music and Home Economics. Terms Low. Buildings ample and comfortable. Surroundings Wholesome. Teachers Diligent and Kind. Influence Christian. For other information address the President. ROBERT B. HAYES, Sedalia, Missouri SIX BIG DAYS AT THE BIG FREE FAIR $40,000 IN PREMIUMS, PURSES AND PRIZES Old Missouri Whiskey The Old Missouri Dist. Co. L. WAGNER & SON, Props. Sedalia, Mo. They Point to the Belt Glass of Beer. Made in Sedalia MOERSCHEL BREWING CO. Mr. Marlon Coen of South Fayette street and the misfortune to lose his hand. Mrs. Walter Taylor has gone to Chicago. The Domestic Social Science Club met August 28 with Mrs. Mary Banks, on North Diamond street. Miss Helen Haithman favored the club with an excellent reading. A neat sum was taken up for Misses Helen Haithman and Alice Johnson, who will leave soon for Wilberforce University, in Ohio. Both received a number of presents. Mr. Joseph Mosely and daughter Reva have returned home from Gary, Indiana Mrs. Myra Price died recently at the home of her sister, Mrs. Annie Swars, on South West street. Mrs. Manie Edwards of Carrollton, Ill., was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Coffman. Miss Fannie Hogan, formerly of this city, was married in Chicago recently. Among the recent Chicago visitors were Misses Mabel Saunders and Ora Moore, Mr. Sam Moss, Mr. and Mrs J. Brown, Ray Florence, Mrs. Bradshaw, Mr. A. Sutton, Mr. W. Woodson, M. Sutton, Marie Branum and little Helen Howard. Mrs. L. Johnson and Mrs. Sallie MyDaniel attended the Federation at Champaign and also visited friends in Danville, Ill. William Elijah Davis; son of Mr. FIRST-CLASS WORK W. W. Y. For Horse Shoeing and of Rep Satisfaction MRS. W. W. YOUNG, Manager George R. Smith Sedalia, I offers superior advantages for nine months term. New Scien- tied and well equipped Faculty and Universities of the United paratory, Normal, English, Bus Home Economics. Opening Day Oct Terms Low. Buildings amp ings Wholesome. Teachers Dilig tian. For other information add ROBERT B. HAYES, KANSAS ST L. M. PENWILL, President ASSOCI TOPEKA, SEPT., 1 FREE The Gates Will Stand Is Welcome to the S PREMIUMS PAID BY THE Trotting and Pacing Races in Fastest Track in West. 2 Convert Rends. Trotting Bouncing Races Daily— Anna Derby. $1 600 Saddie Horse Championship, Mammoth Lake Stock and Agricultural Exhibit. Big Display in Women's Dept. Kansas Art Exhibit--Cookin School Model Dairy--Butter Fat Content. Special Tailors All Railways. SIX BIG DAYS AT THE $40,000 IN PREMIUMS ...GE Old Miss Whis Direct The Old Miss L. WAGNER & Sedalia Mail Orders "MOERS NEW YORK CITY UNIVERSITY and Mrs. Wesley Davis of Marlou street, is some better. Mr. W. M. Gray of the Jacksonville Packing House, was visiting in Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nasby of Springfield spent August 20 here with his mother, Mrs. M. Nasby. Miss Geneva Rogers was a Bloomington visitor recently. Mrs. Anna Lynch and daughter Faneth of Springfield, Ill., were recent guests of her parents. Miss Faneta will spend several days here. Messrs. Macon Shunders, Otis Wallace, Alonzo Mosehy and W. M. Triplet motored to Springfield in Mr. Saunders' car, August 19, returning Sunday morning. All report a fine time. EMPORIA, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Brown gave an informal reception in honor of the teachers that are soon to leave to take charge of their different schools. Mrs. Brown is an ideal hostess and all present had a delightful time. The guests of honor were Mamie Elliott, Mattie Coleman, Alice Rogers, Anna Roonie, Carrie Law and Rosie Hutchison. REAL COLORED PEOPLES HAIR NOW ON SALE! Have just received a lot of beautiful Braids of REAL HAIR and they are now on display at 116 East 15th Street.—Mrs. Alice Todd. PRICES RIGHT YOUNG Wagon Work...All Kinds Repairing Guaranteed 1121 Kansas Avenue Smith.College, Missouri On the session of 1916-1917. Full Fine Equipment. Carefully selec- from some of the best Colleges States. Courses: College, Pre- servess, Agriculture, Music and October 3d, 1916 Sole and comfortable. Surround- ent and Kind. Influence Chris- ress the President, Sedalia, Missouri STATE FAIR VIATION FOR EASTMAN, Secretary 11,12,13,14,15,16 And Open. Everybody Second Big Free Fair THE STATE AND COUNTY Mammoth Midway—34 Cross Island Shore. State Flight's Tournament. Horse Show—Auto Show. 15 Acre Devoted to Mochipery. Good Roads Demonstration. 24 Permanent Buildings. Livestock Judging and Parades Daily. BIG WILD ANIMAL SHOW. SUBMARINE EXHIBIT. THE BIG FREE FAIR PURSES AND PRIZES ET... ssouri Prof. W. R. Carter has returned to the city. Mr. Ford, head waiter at the National Hotel, is on the sick list. Mr. William Foster, of Carbondale, transacted business in the city Labor Day. Dr. M. L. Ross has erected a neat garage at his home, Fourteenth and Monroe. Mr. Geo K. McDonald spent Sunday and Labor Day with home folks at Alma. Miss Grace Shields has returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City. Mesdames Chas. Butcher and Joe Tolbert returned one day this week from a visit in California. One of the prettiest affairs of the season was a reception of the Pleasant Hour Club of Mt. Olive M. E. church. Mrs Benning of Atchison, Kan, is in the city as a delegate to the agricultural fair given by Central Baptist church. On last Sunday Miss Alice Smith and Mr. Percy Smith entertained at dinner Miss Alice Hickman and Dr. Louis Ransom. Mr. G. A. White, traveling salesman for the Overton Hygiene Manufacturing Co., was a pleasant caller at this office last Saturday. Dr. T. W. Kirk, the foot specialist, is enjoying a vacation in Western Kansas and will probably be out of the city six or eight weeks. Mrs Maria Frazier, after a pleasant visit of several weeks with her children, left Monday of last week for her home in Hutchinson. See the new hairdresser at 209 Jackson street, Mrs Tennie Sinkford Phone 4018 Red. Special treatment of the scalp, and she will make the hair grow. Rev. E. C. W. Cox called at this office one day this week. He reports the barbecue given Labor day under the auspices of Asbury M. E. church a grand success. Deputy Sheriff J. J. Holleman left Monday for Excelsior Springs, Mo., for a rest up and will attend the Boyd faction National Baptist Convention at Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mendenhall entertained at whilst at their home in North Topeka, Thursday night, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William McDowell of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Blaphe Blackwell entertained last Wednesday evening at her beautiful home on Western avenue in honor of Mr. and Mrs Wm McDowell of St. Paul, Minn: The Poinsetta Art-Club will meet with Mrs. Lila Greer, 1934 Van Buren street, September 14. There will be election of officers. All members are requested to be present Mrs. Mabel McFadden of Chicago arrived here yesterday to visit her mother and sister, Mrs. Margaret Haggard and Mrs. Margaret Norman. She will remain about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. William McDowell of St. Paul, Minn. spent last week in the city the guests of their aunt and grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Carleton and Mrs. Joseph Starks, 1147 Lawrence street. Presiding Elder J T Smith spent a few hours in the city this week. He is making elaborate preparations for the annual conference of the A. M. F church which convenes in Wichita the latter part of the month --- Miss Alberta Campbell returned on Sunday from a visit to Carthage, Joplin and Kansas City. She was the guest of honor at a dinner given by her aunt, Mrs. Cora Timmon at Carthage. She reports a very pleasant trip --- Topekans who left Monday for Savannah, Ga., to attend the National Baptist Convention were: Mrs. Emma Gainca, Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw, Miss Gertrude B Solomon, Miss Bessie Haynes, Rev. C. G. Fishback and Hon. H. I. Monroe. Georgia Baptists, 350,000 strong, have made great preparations for the entertainment of the largest gathering in the history of the Negro Baptists of the world. Mrs. Maude Knot is visiting in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Mary Greer has returned from Denver, Colo, after an extended visit. Miss Amanda Oliver spent Sunday and Labor Day with home folks at Maple Hill. Miss Edna Hickman of St. Louis is in the city the guest of Mrs. Angle DePriest. WANTED—At once, a housekeeper. Write J. Lucas, 829 Vermont, Lawrence, Kan. You may never know it happened if you fall to read The Topeka Plaindealer. FOR SALK—A few fine Barred Rock cockerels Place your order now. Bert Willett, Garnett, Kan. Misses Grace and Clara Miller, of near Iola, Kan., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller of 1121 Boswell avenue. For a perfect initiation of Colorado's cooling breezes visit Wilson's Summer Garden. Miss Ota Perkins returned Monday from a delightful visit with friends in Wichita, Saint Joseph, Atchison and Kansas City. Mrs Chas. A. Astwood, at her home on Fillmore street, very pleasantly entertained for Mrs. Ann Snell, of Kansas City on Friday evening of last week. Miss Carrie Faw of Bisbee, Ariz. was in the city a few days this week the guest of Mrs Matt Greer. She was en route from Empora, her former home. Mr. Silas Johnson, aged 53 years, died Tuesday at 1019 N. Railroad street A sister, Mrs. Laura Buford, accompanied the remains to Kansas City for interment. Hon Dorsey Green, the well known Kansas City attorney-at-law, was in the city a short time this week, the guest of his cousins, Miss Lamelia and Mr. Sylvester Carleton. Fred W Knapp, candidate for auditor of the state of Kansas, was in the city this week on business. He is a fine young man and the people of Kansas will be proud to see him elected. Mrs W. E. Miller of 1121 Boswell avenue entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Misses Grace and Clara Miller. Whist was the feature of the evening Everyone departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Miller an ideal hostess. 1234567890 The S. T. G. S. club met Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Shiloh Baptist church. A lovely meeting was held after which the club adjourned to meet with Miss Alice Johnson on Lane street, Sept. 12—Bernice Crockett, president; Irene Davis, reporter. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright entertained a few friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preer at a fine dinner last Sunday. Mr. Preer is one of Chicago's leading young business men. He was reared in Topeka and has many friends who are pleased to note his progress. Miss Gertrude Owens, teacher in the public schools of Wichita, was in the city a short time this week looking after her property interests. Miss Owens has been promoted to teach an advanced grade in the schools of that city. She is a Washburn graduate, and is not only competent but will make good 图 2-2 Dr C A. McElroy, Miss Alice Taylor, Mrs. Alfred Porter, Dr. and Mrs Davis motored up from Kansas City Sunday morning and were the guests of Mr. and Ms. H. I. Monroe for the day. Mrs. Porter and Miss Taylor will remain a few days, after which they will go to Omaha for a short visit --- Mrs Cora Ray of this city who is specializing in her work as a manicurist and hair dresser in one of the bug institutions at Chicago, sends us a very pretty post, card from Milwaukee, where she went for a little recreation. We know the water of Wisconsin is much better, and wish her much joy on her trip. Mrs. Fannie Sailes was delightfully surprised on Friday night, it being her sixty-fifth birthday, with a party given by her daughter and brother, Mrs. Lola Greer and Mr. James Fitchue, at the former's home. A delightful evening was spent. Mrs. Sailes was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. All departed at a late hour, wishing Mrs. Sailes many more happy birthdays. WILSON'S SUMMER GARDEN For Rent to Private Picnic Parties, Church Socials, Sunday School Outings. A Cool, Beautiful Place, with Swings, Teter Boards, Rustic Benches, Tables for Basket Lunches and Pavilion with Plano. Two (2) Blocks South and One (1) Block East of End of Cemetery Car Line. Terms Reasonable. Mrs. Cyrene G. Gaines and little daughter, Elizabeth, returned one day this week from Denver, Colo, where they had a very delightful visit during the torrid weather out here in Kansas. They were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gray, who entrained them royally. Mrs Gray was formerly Miss Mary Johnson of Topka. George Hightower, veteran electrotropter, returned last week from Los Angles, Calif., where he spent the past thirty days or more sight-seeing and taking a much needed rest. Mr. Hightower is a keen observer, a lover of art and nature, and while in that land of sunshine and flowers, visited all of the places of interest. He will round out the balance of his vacation among home folks. Mrs. Colla Anderson and daughter, Miss Pearl Anderson, entertained at breakfast Wednesday morning complimentary to Mrs. Anna Goodwin and daughter of Chicago, Ill., Mrs Maud H. Stallings of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs Corncha H. Steel of Hopkinsville, Ky. Coveres were laid for fourteen. At a late hour all departed declaring Mrs. and Miss Anderson delightful entertainers. If you are a hip-pocket looze vender and black, a jail sentence awaits you, but in case you are white, the sailing is all the better, as the present system as now being put on by the city removes all black competitors. Parsons is a good fellow and a splendid official but we believe he should clean the lense on of his glasses. Come clean Chief There are plenty of white fellows doing a "hip-pocket" stunt. Mrs. Annie Goodwin of Chicago, with her daughter, Miss Ethel, after a stay of three weeks in the city, guests of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Frazier, 100 North Jefferson street, left last Saturday for her home. During their stay here Mrs. Goodwin and daughter have been most pleasantly entertained not only by Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, but by some of Topka's most pleasant entertainers, and these good people take their departure with their hearts full of happiness and munds stored with memories of pleasant events, a visit long to be remembered. Mr. Harry J. Hargrave, who for the past two years or more had been holding good positions on the big dailies in Seattle, Wash., and San Francisco, has returned to the city and is now filling his old position on the advertising staff of The Topka Daily Capital. Young Hargrave is one of the top-notch men along this line and his services are invaluable. Personally he is a fine fellow politic, kind and courteous to everybody, an asset that has not only made him friends but brings business his way. The Plaindealer is pleased to note the success of this deserving young man In the loss of Mr. Kouns, general manager of the Santa Fe Railway Company, not only the company, but Kansas and the United States have lost a valuable man. He was kind and generous, and fair to everybody. The colored people respected him very highly for the reason that he was fair to them and always gave them consideration when they appeared before him. He was a friend to the rich and poor alike. The Plamdealer is sorry to note the passing of good man like Mr. Kouns, as they are so few, especially when it comes to giving colored people an equal chance in life. Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 24, 1910 Mr. Editor, Topeka, Kansas: Will you please hand this letter to some settled woman that is a Christian and will go to church, who desires to get married to some settled man that is a Christian? If so, please write to me and see if we can not arrange the affair. There was a woman that lived in North Topeka; her husband was a porter on the roadroad. I hear that he is dead. Where is his widow? I have forgotten her name. I have forgotten her name. I have alive, tell her to write to me, please. Please hand this to some one. Love to all REV. B. F. BUTLER, D. D 1350 Dean Ave. Terre Haute, Ind. Phone 1778 N 1. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` Ogeal Wilson, Manager. Extra Special Offer A a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning comb...Price... $1.00 All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAN TODO. Phones 2457 White. 116 East Fifteenth St. Mr Charles Redden, one of the faithful workers at the Santa Fe brass foundry, celebrated Labor's holiday with his aged grandfather who resides on a farm near Kansas City. The old gentleman is one of the early day settlers in these parts, having moved on the present "forty" some fifty years ago and has never been beyond the borders of Missouri since. Mr Redden reports a nice visit. Our esteemed friend, Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, an attache at the state house, is spending a few days recreating in Kansas City, Mo, with M. A. W. Harris, the job printer, and other friends. Mr. Taylor is well known in Kansas City, having been engaged in the advertising business several years ago in that city and has many good, warm, personal friends among the big business firms of Kansas City. He is a tireless worker not only for the state by whom he is employed but for the uplift and advancement of his race. He richly deserves a few days outing and The Plaindcaler wishes him a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington (Dick) Porter have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Chicago, Mrs. Porter spent a greater portion of the summer in the "Windy City," and thinking it a splendid opportunity to spend the winter among the gay scenes of Chicago, Dick bundled up and joined his wife something like a week ago, and after permitting Mr. Richard Gaines to drive him over the city in his touring car, Mrs. Porter promptly marched the unruly "cub" back home. Serves him right, as Mart Ogelsie and this writer pleaded with tears in our eyes to get him to remain and accompany the bunch on an extended fishing trip After eight years of good, honest, faithful service at Wagner's, one of the most fashionable drug stores in the city, Mr. James Mothel, the best soda mixologist in the city of Topka, stopped down and out on the 1st, and is now dispensing drinks from the Capital Candy company's fashionable resort. Mr Mothel is one of the most enterprising young men in the city; and his quiet, gentlemanly and unassuming manner has won him a host of good, warm personal friends not only among his race, but the leading whites of Topka. Men like Mothel are in demand and never have to hunt for a position. His is an excellent example for the young colored boys as to what can be accomplished by honesty, sobriety and gentlemanly conduct at any and all times. The Plain-dealer wishes Mr. Mothel continued success. I have a good place on my farm for a man and his family. Good wages and comfortable house Must be industrious. Loafers and looze fighters save stamps. Address D Childs, R K. 27, Topeka, Kan., or phone 3751 K-1. 共共 ```markdown ``` MISS STEVENSON AT "B" ST. The benefit musical and recital at the Second (B Street) Baptist church Monday night for the purpose of assisting Miss Julia Stevenson, the blind girl, to finish her studies at the State School of Blind, proved a very entertaining affair and netted quite a sum of money, but nothing compared to what it should have been, for the purpose was a deserving one. Miss Stevenson's manipulations on the piano are wonderful and she is also an elocutionist of rare ability. Her piano selections were "The Hunter's Call," Consolation," "Fresh Life," and "Ventian Love," Song, all most excellently rendered. Her recitals were "Higher Culture" and "Aunt Keturah's First Trip to the City," and both brought forth great applause. Besides these numbers, a chorus of five young ladies—Miss Elizabeth, and Lucy Baker, Hester and Beatrice Thompson and Frances Stevenson—rendered a song, "Won't You Come Back to Dixie?" Little Miss Alice Stevenson sang a lullaby song very sweetly and was enclosed, the little Miss Stevenson and Parker rendered a piano duet; Miss Edna Payne sang "Silver Threads Among the Gold" very pleasingly, and "America, I Love You?" was beautifully rendered by Miss Princess Stevenson. The blual pianist was accompanied for all the songs. Mrs W I Jamison entertained Saturday, September 2, at two elaborate social functions in honor of Mrs John Clark of Bridgeport in the morning guests were invited from 10 to 12 for a chocolate, and in the afternoon from 3 to 4 for progressive whist. The rooms were very beautifully decorated with cut flowers and ferns, and sweet strands of music from the Edison, together with the elegantly gowned ladies, made a most delightful and brilliant scene. Mrs M L. Rose and Mrs Margaret Foster assisted the hostess in a most charming manner during both affairs. The invited guests included, for the morning: Mrs C D Moss, Mrs J M Wright, Mrs Mary Huggins, Mrs B F Foster, Mrs J D Burker, Mrs S. F Malone, Mrs Chas Dandridge, Mrs G. W Guy, Mrs Young Alexander, Mrs B T Alexander, Mrs A A Alexander, Mrs D F. Mallory, Mrs C F Clinkscale, Mrs Hawkins of St. Joe, Mrs W H Washington, Mrs. Paul Jones, Mrs John Clark, Mrs Jas, H Guy, Mrs H Martin and Mrs Hluyney. Among those present in the morning were Mrs C D Moss, Mrs H Martin, Mrs Blyney, Mrs J D. Barker, Mrs J H Guy, Mrs Paul Jones, Mrs Chas. Dandridge, Mrs N. Chiles, Mrs Alexander, Mrs Hawkins of St. Joe, Mrs S. F Malone, Mrs J. M Wright, Mrs John Clark, Mrs W H Washington, Mrs Taylor Reed and Mrs G. W Guy. For the afternoon: Mrs George G Walker, Mrs M. L. Rose, Mrs Thaddeus Martin, Mrs Reed, Mrs Elmer Gordon, Mrs Harry Ferguson, Mrs Chas L. Williams, Mrs Geo. Slaughter, Mrs Thos. Bright, Mrs Davis, Mrs Dr Deane, Mrs Fred Buckner, Mrs John Clark, Mrs J M. Wright Miss Margaret Foster. We are glad to note the fact that Miss Victory Nestfield of Parsons, Kan., who is one of the most popular teachers of the state, has been promoted to the principalship of the school at Chetopa. This speaks well for the young woman and we hope the people of the town will appreciate her. She is assisted by Mrs Smith, and with those two competent teachers Chetopa should have good schools. Below is a clipping from a Chetopa paper: "Miss Marian J. Anderson informs us that we were mistaken in reporting her as saying there would be no principal at the Douglass school this year Miss Nestfield was elected principal there at the last meeting of the school board, and should any question of discipline arise the board expects Miss Nestfield to be in control. With two such experienced teachers as Miss Nestfield and Mrs. Smith no trouble is expected." MRS. HENRIETTA MARTIN, fashionable dressmaker, 832 Kansas avenue, is conducting a class in this art every evening except Saturday. Mrs. Martin is a skilled artist, and a few lessons under her instruction will enable you to make your plain and fancy dresses cheap. For torma st., phone 1422 Kellevoes CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS Each capsule having the name $3. Beware of comical effects. Bid be all together. 933 College Av., TOPEKA, KAB, Miss Luevelia Carleton and Miss Rebecca Whitaker entertained last Friday evening at their home on Lawrence street in honor of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm McDowell of St. Paul, Minn. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. At a wee hour a dainty luncheon was served and all left declaring Misses Carleton and Whitaker ideal hostesses. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. McDowell, St Paul; Mr. and Mrs. B Bradlove, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mendenhall, Miss Goldie Duke, Miss Ruth Ridley, Miss Ruth Haynes, Miss Viola Scott, Miss L. Jackson, Miss Rosa Graffenried, Mr Festus Duke, Mr. Clinton Duke, Mr Kung, Mr Alphus Jackson and Mr. Karl Brown. --- On last Wednesday evening Mr. Perry Smith and his sister, Miss Alice Smith, entertained at their home in honor of Miss Fala Hickman of Lebanon, III, and Miss Pereda Cooley of Lincoln, Neb. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and a large bouquet of asters graced the table in the dining room. Music was furnished by Miss Kathryn Newman, piano, and Mr Latham Johnson, violin. The guests, forty-five in number, enjoyed themselves highly. The out of town guests, besides the guests of honor, were the Misses Miller of Moorehead, Kan., and Miss Grace Jones of Dover, Okla. The visitors were pleased to have become acquainted with the clue of Topeka. After the party several cars took part in an auto tour to Gage park and on other speedways of the city until the wee hours of the morning. Business'of Worth! CARRIAGE AND WAGON PAINT- ing, general Blacksmithing, Horse- shoeing, Repairing, Auto Work a specialty. Bell phone West 3700, H. phone West 8111, Mr. A. Boyd and Mr. F. Freeman, 1404 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. YOU SHOULD READ Rucker Smith's Pamphlet, just off the press redhot. It gives a tenable solution of the Negro problem. Its value cannot be estimated. No race man or woman can afford not to read it. Send at once. We only have a limited number. One silver dime will bring it to your door— "The Trawler." Call or address Mr. Rucker Smith, 557 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madia. St. Special disease. Phone 959. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 409 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 9:00 to 8:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 every ing. Sundays by request. MOURS: 3 a.m. to 12 a.m. 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3987. Res. L. Monroe St.—Tel. 3987 R. 2. Office hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 9 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3688. 833 Kansas Ave. Residence; 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phono; 9066 R. 2. Telephone 774. Res. 4691 He OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. B. Physician and Surgeon. Office; 834 Kansas Ave. over Gilesl Drug Store, across from Thaddeus Hotel. Calls answered Night and day.—Residence 914 Buchanan DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. ```markdown ``` DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Gift Satisfaction. 100 Bannas Av. Phone Y. Hours- 8 to 12 a.m. 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Chas. L. Williams DENTIST Sunday by Appointment 400 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA Trolley To Kansas City! One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the HOLLEY LINE between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kas. This road runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you to the door of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas., the National Re-dirrers' Home, Pt. Leavenworth, and both the Federal and Military offices and many other important night-seeing places. Oar, 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. Oar, leaves Leavenworth, Kansas, every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. except Saturday and Sunday nights the last car leaves at 12 o'clock midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. 'Ah, there's 'Sweetness, Madam' Just one thing required to convince you of the deliciousness of Meadow-Gold Butter. Try it. It's the butter that's going into hundreds of thousands of homes all over the country. Don't think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too high priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never "soars" like some butters. You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can always get it when you want it and you can always buy it at a reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. Meadow Cream Butter CONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS. E Made in the measure Express Shipping $75 Parts cut in the latest grade to handle your individual measure. His manship and wear guaranteed. No Extra Charge for pig tops, no matter how extreme you order them. Agents. A good hauler has Wanted orders for our ocelot brated male-to-measure chihuahua. Samples of all sizes and sizes. We Pay Big Money to our guests everywhere. Your suit time to each by taking or paying for beautiful FREE outfit THE PROGRESS TAILOR GY Bapt. 210 Chicago OTTAWA, KANSAS. We are glad to mention the progress Miss Blanche Hicks is making as an educator at Fallas, Okla. Miss Hicks will come home about the 15th for a short vacation, before taking up her term for the winter Mr. Lee Hicks, who is one of the principal stenographers at Tuskegee Institute, is off on a two weeks' vacation. He is spending it on the Gulf Coast. Mr. George Pendleton, an employee at the Elks' club has purchased some lots on South Locust street. Mrs. C. H. Tull, of Kansas City, has been here visiting her brothers, Mr. Ben and Mr. John Washington, She left Sunday for Oklahoma, where she will visit a sister. The Washingtontons are wealthy farmers of Franklin county. Mr. Wiley Anderson has returned from Kansas City, where he was at the bed-side of a sick niece. He reports her condition as improved. Mrs Andrews who has been confined to her bed for two weeks, with autointoxication is improving. Rev. Martin will serve all kinds of barbecued meet and fowls at the fair this week. Victoria Andrews has returned from visiting friends and relatives In Nebraska and North Dakota. Mrs Wellington Campbell and husband has returned to their home in Hebron, Nebr. Mrs. Campbell left her subscription for The Plaindealer. Presiding Elder King was in town last week, and addressed the colored Advancement League, Thursday evening. He predicted a bright future for the organization and seemed to be well pleased with the object of the league. Two men of the race were put in jail last week for bootlegging, and a third was severely beaten by two white men for accepting money and not producing the liquor as per his promise. I wonder how long men of our race will continue to betray us into the hands of our enemies by persisting in this disgraceful and damnable evil of bootlegging? There is a class of white men who insist on spending their leisure hours in some colored home, if they are trying to bring about social equality, why don't they allow their wives and daughters to accompany them on their social calls; invite the Negro to their homes to spend evenings? Negroes, suffer not ourselves to be betrayed with a kiss; cease to be the scape goat for other men's sins. NEV.1DA. MISSOURI. Mrs. Henry Johnson entertained Friday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Thomas of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Miss Jessie Hall, of Harrisonville. A number of young ladies were present. The evening was spent in games and music and dalnty refreshments were served. Mrs. Novel Sweets and Mrs. Emma Brown, of Appleton City, were in the city Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sweet. The rally at the A. M. E. church was quite a success. Mrs. Hallie Pryor has been very ill but is reported much better at this writing. Mr. Glessie Sweets and family of Mount Rose, are now residents of Nevada. Mrs. Arnold who has been visiting relatives, returned to her home in Springfield. Dr. Winston will lecture at the A. M. E. church Monday night. Miss Arnetta Campbell has been very ill for the past week, but is reported much better now. Mr. James Allen has returned home from a visit with relatives in Springfield. X REV. G. W. CROSS. the wide-awake pastor of Bethel A. M. R. chruch, Macon, Mo, is closing his fifth year and is able to look back over a record of achievements. On October 4 this good man and his people will entertain the North Missouri Conference. Rev. Cross is a trustee of Wilberforce University and was a member of the last general conference, which convened at Philadelphia. His ministerial career dates back to 1895, and few men in the connection can boast of his record. Rev. Cross is a prepared man and does not believe that the Lord will put something in your mouth. By his Godly walks he has endeared himself to the race and if we had more men like Rev. Cross we would soon have a better race. His wife is the main spoke in the wheel, and her husband says that Sister Cross is the pastor and he is the assistant. 17 CHISON, KANSAS. The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Saint Clair, who died Sunday at 6 p. m., was held from Ebenezer Baptist church Tuesday, Sept. 4 and was largely attended. She was an old settler having come to Kansas from Missouri in 1980. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Virginia St. Clair, who teaches in Kansas City. Miss Ida Jones, who has been visiting her brother, A. Denny of 1117 N. Sixth street, left for Saint Charles, Mo., where she will take up her school work. Her home is in Macon, Mo. Mrs. J C. George very delightfully entertained twelve ladies in honor of Mrs. Charles Seymour, of Colorado Springs, Colo., who is here visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jerre Taylor. After a very pleasant evening an elaborate luncheon was served. Dr. and Mrs. Caldwell and Dr. F. A. Pearl, spent last week in Kansas City attending the Convention. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Mclessia Elegan, Nelson Hunt, Ella Gunton and Mr. Ruppian All are very ill Viola, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smart who has been very ill is improving Mrs. Clyde Briggs, of 612 T street, who has been ill is improving. Miss Clara Seymour was guest of honor when Mrs. Carrie Kerford entertained with an automobile party to the Holmes Farm, south of town last Friday morning. An elegant dinner was served the guests at noon with ice cream and melons in the afternoon. In the evening the guests returned to town, each feeling grateful that he received an invitation. The collector will call on you Monday, Sept 11. Please let everyone be ready to pay. Mr. Sam Overstreet spent Monday in Leavenworth visiting friends. Miss Evadna Hay left yesterday for St. Louis, Mo., to resume her work as teacher. She has been spending the summer with her mother, Mrs. Martha Hay, 1119 N. Sixth street. ABILENE. KANSAS. Miss Lucy Callmore, of Great Bend, who was the guest of Miss Darthula Simpson, departed for her home, Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Taylor and children, who were visiting friends and rel- atlives here, departed for their home near Russell Springs, Thursday. Miss Tillie Warder returned home from Bogue and other western points where she had been visiting. Mrs. D. Curtis and children returned from Salina, Sunday. Mr. C. Brown, of Salina, made a trip in his car here, Sunday and called on relatives. Rev. J. C.- Rogers filled the pulpit at Mount Zion Baptist church Sunday and preached two able sermons. IOLA, KANSAS. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Lillie McCullough came in town and took Mrs. W. W. Fielda and Mrs. Harry Martin, of Fort Scott to her beautiful country home to spend the day. A splendid dinner and supper were served. Conversation and music added to the most delightful time. They departed declaring it one of the best outings of the season. Mrs. Mary Crowder has returned from a summer trip in Manitou, Colo. Mrs. Harry Martin, of Fort Scott, returned to her home this week after a delightful two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Fields. Several very pleasant social functions were held in her honor. Mrs. Roy Groomer is remodeling her home, making a beautiful bungalow. It will be one of the most attractive and imposing residence in the south part of the rity. Mr. Henry Garner and Mr. Albert Woodart returned from Kansas City after spending two weeks with their sister, Mrs. Bettle White. Miss Maude Duncan left yesterday for Kansas City, where she will teach this winter. Mr. and Mrs. John Bass have made their home into a beautiful bungalow which crowns a picturesue point in the north part of town. Dr. and Mrs. Bass are expecting their daughter, Mrs. George Lucas and baby from Chicago to spend a few months. Under the management of Mr. H. G. Smith, the "Mens' Day" was quite a success. A special musical program was rendered and some fine and interesting papers were read. The finance was grand. Mr. John Estman, of Pittsburg, arrived on a pleasant visit with his parquits, relatives and friends who are always glad to welcome him home. Miss Henrietta Estman came in from Kansas City to spend the fair week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Estman. One of the most pleasant social functions of the week was that given at the home of Mrs. Herbert Bland, 516 North street which was auction bridge in honor of Mrs. Harry Martin. Mr. William Fields has returned from Pratt, where he enjoyed a pleasant visit with his mother, Mrs. Martha Fields and cousin, Thomas Gannaway. He was at Hutchlington to the Masonic grand lodge. Rev. Watson is getting ready for the annual conference and hopes that all of his members will come up with their dollar money, and all the friends that will give what they can. He will be very thankful, as he and his wife have worked very earnestly this year to make a success. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. Mme. Motin will appear at Wayman Chapel, A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, Sept. 5. She is a wonderful dramatic reader. A good crowd is expected to hear her. Miss Minerva Aking, who has been the guest of Mrs. B. F. Miller, 524 Burke street, for the past week, returned to her home in Kansas City, Tuesday. Miss Elirabeth Simpson has returned home after several weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City. Mrs. C. L. Elliston and daughter, Ora, have returned home from Kansas City, after spending several weeks the guests of Mrs. Kate Kurr. MARTIN C. CAMPBELL has done for my hair. Before I used it, my hair was short and coarse, making it long, and so soft and silky that I can do it up any way I want to. CELIA GREEN. Don't let some fake Khk Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMAPE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. 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Miss Nora Sexton, Mrs. Nettle Seymour and son, Paul, returned to Kansas City Sunday to take up their school work after spending their summer vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sexton, 502 S. Andrick. Miss Ella Lee Smith, private secretary to Prof. Kealing, returned to Quindaro, after spending a week, the guest of Mrs. Nettle Seymour. Mrs. Lowell Brown, Mrs. Blanche Modley, Mrs. Susie Lewis, were the afternoon guests of Mrs. Harry Martin, 125 Burk street, Monday. Miss Myrtle Neeves left Monday evening after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Eunice Neeves, 123 N. Lincoln street. Miss Daisy Roberson went to Kansas City, Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Miss Thelma Redd returned home after an extended visit with her aunt in Kansas City. DODGE CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Nealy and Miss Triplett left Friday for their home in Wichita. Mrs. Oscar Triplett entertained Mrs. Mary Callaway at dinner Sunday. She We carry one of the finest Keeps of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. 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Misa Bettle Giles, of Great Bend, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCabe for a few days. Mrs. A. W. Reynolds and son, are in Wright this week, the guest of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Haskell. The Misses Shellman returned home from Anthony, where they spent several weeks. Farms.... For Negroes! Colored Man, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man—where ONE crop will pay for your farm? I can sell you a farm in Leaven county, Kana. PRICES FROM 10 to $20 per acre—easy terms, fine will best climate. If you mean business, write S. E. CAREY, Attorney at Law, Jasell Springs, —— Kanae. BIR J. G. BURDEITE, C. G. T. 421 Third Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. N UNIVERSITY Quindaro, Kan. 21st Session Opens Sept. 11, 1916 A Fall School Expected Next Year WESTERN U ERN UNIVER WESTERN UNIVERSITY [Silhouette of a military officer] CADET STUDENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY School in the west for the literary and industrial colored youth. 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West, Hutchinson, Kansas Get Your Application In Early So As To Be Accepted Miss Lennie Dawson and Mr. Arthur Bell of Muskogee were united in marriage here Monday, Aug. 28. Messrs. Wayne McFarland, Winfred Knox, John Thompson, Richard Payne, John Anderson and Turner # Thompson motored to the picnic at Ingram's grove Sunday. Mrs. T. M. Hopson has returned from Omaha, where she visited her daughter, Mrs. Peoples. Mr. Floyd Hutton lost his mother, but it is a consolation to know that she is asleep in Jesus. Mrs. Dimple Summers, Mrs. E. J. Brooks, Fern Garland and Mae Carter were guests on Sandy Ridge Sunday. Rev. Williams of the A. M. E. church has moved his family to our city. Maple Street Baptist church is having a grand success with its indoor carnival. Messrs. Bud Gilbert and Charles Thompson were visitors from Coffeyville Sunday evening. Mr. Turner Alexander of Pittsburg, Kan., spent the week as the guest of Miss Clyda Bradford. School began September 4. There are more Negro pupils ready for high school than ever before. Miss Bea Taylor is much improved in health and doing nicely. We received a much needed rain Wednesday. Mr. Elmer McBee has returned from Wichita. Miss Edith Fine is visiting in Pleasanton, Kan. Mrs. C. Wilson is improving very nicely. Read the Plaindealer. VINITA, OKLA. Rev. C. G. Tutt was down from Oswego Wednesday. Mrs. S. E. Green left Sunday for Russell Creek, where she began school Monday. Joe D. Davis went to Welch Sunday to begin school Monday. Howard Brown came out from Tulsa Thursday. Herbert Hill of Muskogee was in the city Thursday. Mrs. Willie Welch of Tulsa is spending a few days in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Dennis Hicks. Floyd Alexander left Monday for Erie. Rev Bell held services at Sunrise Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Ed Brown was down from Blue Jacket Friday and had her daughters to enroll in school. Ben Horton and Willle Davis were down from Chetopa Monday. Rev. Harris of Chetopa spent several days in the city. Emma Holmes left Tuesday for her home in St. Louis. We are sorry to lose her from our midst. Lelia Bunch returned from Tulsa Friday. Lucile Jones returned from Chanute Wednesday. B. D. Peoples was over from Chelsea Thursday calling on the county superintendent. Mrs. Charley Nivens left Thursday for Fort Gibson and her husband went to Tulsa. Rev. A. E. Hubbard returned from Blue Jacket and vicinity Thursday. Rev. M. A. Morrison passed through from Blue Jacket to Claremore. Miss Frances Bradford of Wann was the guest of Miss Sadie B. Davis Sunday. Mrs. Josephine Foster of Chanute is visiting her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore. Rev. J. N. B. Walls of Chelsea has removed to Muskogee. Tymes Nash was down from Blue Jacket Monday School opened September 1 with a good enrollment. Miss Alice A. Walton has charge of the grammar grades, Miss Mabel B. Vaughan the intermediate and Miss Sadie B. Davis the primary. J. E. Finley is principal. Everything is in good condition. COUNCIL, GROVE, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Woods entertained Tuesday in honor of Miss Lutie Webster of Salina. Mrs. Ed Harness of Junction City was the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Davis, from Friday until Sunday. Mr. Robert Settler of Great Bend is visiting in The Grove. The Silver Leaf Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Richard Majors Thursday. Mrs. Lutie Webster and daughter returned to her home in Salina Saturday. A lawn social was given Saturday night at the home of Rev. W. H. Merritt and wife. A rally was given on Rock Creek Sunday. Rev. Glass of Eskridge and Rev. Merritt took charge of the meeting. Rev. Glass preached an excellent sermon on "Hope." Rev. Merritt followed with a wonderful sermon. Every Christian felt the Spirit because God was, in their midst, Nolie Kible, and Garcia Taylor Velia Kibble and Cassie Taylor motored to Osage City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Green-Dotch of Helmck spent Sunday in this city, Mrs. McHenry and son and mother. THE MISSING MAN Mme. Beard's Hair It removes dandruff, stops the itching of scalp; it gives wonderful results. Three Months Treatment for $225 or 50 c per Box. SAINT JOSEPH, - MISSOURI. Mrs. J. Welcher of Four Mile attended the lawn social Saturday night and the rally on Rock Creek Sunday. Mrs. A. Taylor and daughters Dorothy and Edna spent Sunday in Dunlap visiting Mrs Frank Tyler. School started Monday, the 4th, with a new teacher, Miss Violet Hooker. LA JUNTA, COL. Mrs. J. W. Winchester was hostess at a formal luncheon consisting of five courses. Her modern home was beautifully decorated and the color scheme of yellow and white was artistically carried out. Those present were: Mrs. W. Moore, La Junta; Mrs. W. W. Shobe, Salina, Kan.; Miss Patterson, Florence, Kan.; Mrs. R. L. Jones, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Birdie Green, Hutchinson, Kan.; Miss Necley, Florence, Kan.; Mrs. Katherine Jones, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Sarah Jones and Mrs. William Williamson of this city. Her hospitality was enjoyed by all and they departed declaring Mrs. Winchester a most charming hostess. The ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones was the scene of a joyous family reunion when nine children and ten grandchildren gathered from far and near to take their places in the family circle and feel grateful for being present to join in the sumptuous feasts. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had prepared for the home-coming a large supply of chickens, cantaloupes, watermelons and all the delicacies of the season. Those of the family present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shobe, Salina, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Jones, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Bass and children, Colorado Springs, Col.; Mrs. Birdie Green and children, Hutchinson, Kan.; Mrs. Kathrine Jones, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Harry Jones, Salina, Kan.; Miss Capitola Jones, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, La Junta; Mr. Claude Jones, Hutchinson, Kan. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all, as was also the auto tour to Manitou and the canons in W. W. Shobe's new car. PAOLA, KAN. Mrs. Jessie Bond of Chicago, Ill. and her little daughter Josephine returned to their home after a twelve days' visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Taylor. Miss Tillie Wellington entertained at six o'clock dinner August 28 in honor of Mrs. Bond of Chicago and Miss Hattie Stone of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Wm. Robinson entertained at six o'clock dinner August 26 in honor of Mrs. Jessie Bond of Chicago LARNED, KAN. Rev. Redd and Presiding Elder Bowers of Paxico spent the week-end at the homes of Wm. Smith and M. L. Fox. Mrs. Walter Madison and sons of Hutchinson visited a few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Jones. Miss Fern Easter of El Dorado is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.- I. Fox. Mrs. Ida Perry is expected home from Kansas City, where she has been visiting her sister. Miss Madge Fox of Colorado Springs is visiting her uncles, Will and Merve Fox, and her cousin, Charley Fox, and family. She is contemplating an extended trip to Kansas City to visit her aunt, Mrs. Mary House, and cousin, Mrs. Lena Dar- --- den and family. Mrs. Charles Fox and children expect to accompany her and visit for an indefinite time. Mrs. Charles Fox recently returned from a visit in the country with her mother and brothers. Miss Willa McLean spent a few days in Ash Valley and Fort Larned with Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith. Leo Jones will return to Western University, Sept. 10 to complete his course. Rev. Raulston preached at the Larned Baptist church, Sunday. He will leave next week for Savannah, Ga, to attend the National Convention. Misses Bessie and Velva Rogers entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Monday in honor of Miss Marrylee Manly, of Kansas City and Miss Fannie Lonian. Mrs. Crutchfield entertained at supper Thursday evening for Misses Marrylee Manley, Naomia Jefferson, Rena Jefferson The evening was spent in playing and singing. Rev. Cooper returned to Mound City last week. Miss Zola Manley returned home last Sunday evening from Kansas City, after spending three months She left Monday to visit friends in Independence. Mr. Manley and Mrs. Bessie Tolson entertained at 8 o'clock supper in honor of Miss Zola Manley, the guest being, Misses Marrylee Manley, Naomia Jefferson, Velva Rogers, Fannie Lonian, Mr. Charley Payne and Mr. Lewis. Mrs Sam Cruse entertained a number of friends at supper, Sunday evening. Mrs. Anna Belle, of Fayette, Mo, is here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Anna Burton is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Cash, of Ottawa, spent a few days in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Cora Boller, of Wichita, and Mrs. Mason, of Lawrence, went to Independence last Thursday to visit their sister, Mrs. June Carter and friends. Agents Attention! Send money order in advance for $1.75 and we will send you prepaid 12 large 250 cans of Plough's Hair Dressing that will bring you when sold $3; as it sells like hot cakes, you will soon be buying 12 dozen at a time; if you want to be our agent, send money order now, as we cannot sell an credit at these prices. Free sample sent to you prepaid for $6, which only pays for packing. Plough's Hair Dressing is sold all over the world. SENT PREPAID. PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. MAJORS OXFORD HAIR and BEAUTY PREPARATIONS a national favorite - prized alike by men and women who recognize merit and are prompt to reward it with a most remarkable degree of satisfaction - a feature that accounts in great measure for almost universal popularity. 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Progressive whist was played from 2 to 5 p.m. The afternoon was spent pleasantly and all enjoyed the hostess' entertainment and to play out on the lawn was quite a novelty; the color scheme red and white was carried out in the refreshments. The ladies departed declaring the hostess an ideal entertainer. For news read The Plaindealer. FREE FREE! FREE OLD HAIR CO IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, I.T.C. CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER FIRM. OUR GOODS ARE GUARANTEED MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED WE SELL THE FINEST HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB IN THE WORLD NONE BETTER MADE FREE- A BEAUTIFUL CATALOGUE TO EVERYONE MENTIONING THE NAME OF THIS NEWSPAPER Halo Hair Company 847 STEINWAY AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY - NEW YORK Agents Wanted BEFORE AFTER KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT HAIR The "Boss" Sees Cool Colorado roll which is more than ever before There is a colored physician in the health department and at the hospital and a clerk in the treasurer's office. Mr. Walker gives this mayor credit for all these appointments and says that anytime a man of this kind offers himself for office, despite what his politics may be, he will be found supporting him. The present mayor has proven not only a friend to the colored race but to every nationality. One of the leading Baptist churches of the West and one of the best organized with no exception, is the Zion Baptist of which Rev. David Overr is pastor Rev. Overr formerly lived in Topoka. This church is located at Twenty-fourth and Ogden avenue and is a fine Colorado granite building and could not be duplicated today for $60,000 or $75,000 and was bought from the white Baptists at something like $47,000. The interior is magnificent, has a seating capacity of 1,200, a Sunday school room, baptistry where hot or cold water can be used, and secretary and pastoral rooms. This is the best organized church of which we know. It has its own stationery and cards for each department, a typewriter and in fact everything that makes a church business-like as well as spiritual. The balance of indebtedness on the church is $10,000 of which $7,200 has been pledged by the members by buying $100 bonds with attached coupons, making $25 or $50 on the first payment and interest on the balance. This money is to be applied on the indebtedness which will now be an easy thing to meet for they have passed the worry station. They can be congratulated upon having such a distinguished minister, who is a polished Christian gentleman and has given the ministry a thorough study. Rev. Overr grew to manhood in Topeka, and was identified in different book companies in this city and at Kansas City. He attended the theological Baptist College at Ottawa, Kansas, was sergeant in the Twenty-third Kansas Vol Infantry and went to Cuba in 1899 and was mustered out with honors. He has a family and a nice home and is well loved by the members and friends of his church who allowed him a vacation on full salary and are also paying the minister who has charge in his absence. To show how much they think of him and his work, not long since during a meeting in the church they surprised him by placing the end of a roll of one dollar bills attached to each other in his hand. He was standing in the pulpit and the gentleman who presented the money on the behalf of the congregation threw the roll out across the church and it extended to the rear of the building, and consisted of $700 one dollar bills. This took the Reverend off his feet and he could hardly find words with which to express his appreciation. The church has a membership of 600 adults who are faithful and loyal, and about 200 young people. They have abandoned, the old-fashioned rally and contribution method of standing and begging, but everything is done through envelopes and in a moment they have taken up $2,000. On Christmas they make special efforts to donate to the poor and do not have Christmas trees to present gifts to one another, but all come with necessary donations to be given to the needy and deserving people of the city. This is a new departure for the colored people and Rev Overr is to be congratulated for the idea. The church is steam heated has a lavatory and everything that goes to make it nice and convenient for the members and visitors. Rev Overr has another way of holding the people. On some Sunday evenings he gives stereoplush views from the Bible which are beautifully illustrated on canvases and the church is crowded with people to witness these intellectual sermons. He has the right idea and is pursuing the right course to bring the people to the church and from the theater to the church. We are pleased to note that the colored people in Denver own thousands of dollars worth of property located in all sections of the city. We met Father Brown, rector of the Holy Name Parrish of the Episcopal church, who is a highly educated, upright, Christian gentleman. He is a single man and the residence is full to the church, and we must say he holds a love some without a painful woman gracing it. Father I am a rector of St Simon's Mission in Topka before going to Denver and has many good, warm friends in this city. The colored people hold several good jobs in Denver. The best manufacturer of printer's rollers is Mr. A. R Butler, who is also an expert in the manufacture of printing inks. He has taken in Mr. Will Parks, a Ada's Hair Grower in 3 months will make the hair long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer. Live Agents wanted Box of Pressing Oil 25c; Grower 50c Mrs. Ada Montgomery, Manufacturer Mrs. Ada Montgomery, Manufacturer --- 517 Shawnee Street Toneka boy, who has learned the trade and doing nicely... There is one colored drug store, two or three pool halls and nice club rooms; but as yet have no grocery stores. We met our friends, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, formerly of Leavenworth and also Mr. Horace Mason, who has recently married and is enjoying his honeymoon. He was formerly of Topeka and has lived at Denver for a number of years where he has a position at the German-American bank. He has purchased some valuable property and is making good and has also bought a business store at a cost of $1,500. He was married to Miss Pearl Clay Pool last December. We were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A G. Falling Mr. Falling is a clerk in the postoffice which position he has held several years Mrs. Falling was formerly Miss Pearl McNeal, of Topeka, where she was for a number of years secretary of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, a fraternal insurance order and was also a deputy in the office of the county clerk. She is a daughter of Mrs. Adelaide McNeal, who now resides in Kansas City, who is quite wealthy and owns good property in Topeka. We enjoyed ourselves to the highest in the beautiful hungalow and must say that Mrs. Falling is a fine entertainer and knows how to prepare good things to eat and we enjoyed the five course dinner there. Denver has two colored newspapers, The Colorado Statesman and The Denver Star. We never feel that we have been to Denver until we have called upon our old time honored friend, Mr. Jos. D. Rivers and his beautiful and intelligent wife, who are the editors and owners of The Colorado Statesman. Mr. Rivers is a most highly respected citizen, a veteran newspaper man and is recognized as such by all the business firms and the Commercial club as having the proper advertising medium with which to do business. He has one of the best newspapers in the West. He is a graduate of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. from which institution Booker T. Washington graduated. He is well versed in the newspaper business, owns a beautiful home, has money in the bank, plenty of good, substantial friends and no enemies. While Mr. Rivers looks after the outside work, much credit is due his devoted wife, who manages the office and editorial department. She has no equal and the race should be proud of Mrs. Rivers. She is always on the job and nothing can change her course when it comes to business. We are pleased to note that Mr. and Mrs. Rivers through their newspaper have done much to make Colorado a good place for the race. Through their efforts they have caused many hundred colored people to be happy and comfortable in the confines of that state. We called on The Star, another well edited race journal, but found the boys away from the shop PUEBLO We stopped at Pueblo which is headquarters of the great steel corporations where they employ several hundred colored people. There are two A M K churches and two Baptist churches here. The colored people are doing fine and a great many are buying homes but are not engaged in business with the exception of two barber shops conducted by Mr Ed Bush and Mr William Hatcher, respectively. We met our old friend, Rev. G. W. Henry, former pastor of the Second Baptist church of Topka and is now pastor of the leading Baptist church of Pueblo. He found a debt of $1000 on the church and has reduced it to $100. He has established a printing house and has three presses. Mrs. Henry, his devoted wife says she is well played with the place and at present is enjoying a visit from her daughter and grandchildren. We were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C W Maloney who own a fine home and are among the leading people of Colorado. Mrs. Maloney is an upright, Christian lady and is engaged in the amnicing and hardressing business. She is one of the officials of the orphaus' home of that city and is doing much work along that line for which she is to be commended. She is greatly loved by the people of that city. Mr. W A Holley, who has been in Pueblo for many years and has charge of the Knights of Pythias lodge rooms Lodge No. 52, handles the finance of that organization. He has just opened a fine rooming house which is all modern and up-to-date, fitted with gas and electric lights, bath and steam heat. He has an industrious wife who was formerly of Great Bend, Kansas. They are doing fine and own a nice home and lots. Mr. Cornehus Hill is a progressive citizen and has been employed at the postoffice for a number of years and owns good property. Our old friend Hatcher is doing a good business in a five chair barber shop. We also met our old friend, Shack Moragane, who is employed at the mills. We met Mr. and Mrs. Murl, who are still at the public library and are enjoying health and making money and have a host of friends not only in Pueblo but at Topeka and Kansas City. --- LA JUNTA. We stopped at La Junta where we met Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones, who are the parents of Mrs. W. W. Shobe, of Salina, Kansas. They own five acres of irrigated farm land in the suburbs of La Junta which is very valuable. They also own hogs, cattle and have an abundance of fruit. They have taken up a 60-acre claim, six miles from Manzilo in the cherry belt. They are formerly of Arkansas City, Kansas. They recently had a reunion of the family and there were members of the family present from all over the country. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shobe, of Salina, came up in their seven passenger Reo car and motored to Pueblo and had a great time. Mr. Shobe is one of the leading colored men of Salina, where he owns a line of taxicabs. They were accompanied on this trip by Mr. Jones, of Salina who visited his parents. At La Junta we found several colored people. This is a division of the Santa Fe and is where Rocky Ford melons are grown in abundance. You can buy a crate for 25c and the same would cost you $150 in Kansas City. We found several colored boys and farmers crating up until late into the night. This is also a sugar beet country. Mr. and Mrs. James Holloway own a ranch a few miles from La Junta, where they raise hogs and grow fruit. They are formerly of Lawrence. CIVAL WAR COTTON RIGHTS The civil war revenue cotton tax claims hold their first convention at Canton, Miss, on the 1st day of September, 1910. This convention was called together by the order of the chief counsel having the case for the claimants in charge in the courts at Washington, D. C., and judging from the twenty-three hundred delegates in attendance and the business transacted, the claimants did well to heed their counsel. Promptly at 12 o'clock noon on the 1st day of September, 1916, there assembled in the little city of Canton, in the state of Mississippi, one of the most important conventions ever held in the country, considering the purpose for which it was called. This convention seemed not to be called to "resolute and adjourn," but it was called to transact the business outlined by its chief欣 and leader, Cornelius J. Jones, and beyond that specific purpose nothing was to be done, and nothing was done. The importance with which this gathering was regarded was shown from the fact that there came delegates in unusual numbers from every state south of the Mason and Dixon line, being Florida Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana Arkansas and Texas, and some from Missouri, Kansas and California. The convention listened to Mr. Jones' address, which outlined the labors of ans through their counsel. "In the famous statement of October the 15th, 1915, the Secretary, Mr. McAdoo, claimed that the policy adopted by these claimants of paying $1.75 each for expense, money to conduct this suit is a fraud. Who gives Mr. McAdoo the authority to dictate to these claimants, and to try to intimidate their lawyer? These claimants' propose to raise money to conduct their lawsuit; do not propose to beg it, nor depend upon any charity. They know that there are expenses to be met, and they have prepared for them by requiring each one to pay a small share of the whole expense. This money is to be paid to the chief counsel as the chief financial member of the claiming party to this lawsuit. An account is kept of all the money collected; the account is not kept as the individual account of Cornelius J. Jones, but as Cornellius J. Jones as chief counsel. And now that this case has progressed for one year, the chief counsel called the claimants together in convention, and among other things to make a financial report of money collected by him, and the amount expended during that year and the items for which it was spent. No one can pay $175, nor any other sum, in this case, except he is a claimant. The chief counsel in this case asks this convention to appoint a good, strong committee to investigate statements published against his integrity as a lawyer; ascertain if there is any justification for the charge that counsel secures payment of $175 from all ex-slaves; see whether counsel has secured a single cent from a single living human being upon the representation that the $88,000,000 cotton tax money was collected by the United States government for the benefit of the ex-slaves and their heirs; make a full, unbiased report of the financial account of the chief counsel, and make such report and recommendations to The convention did appoint a committee composed of strong, independent men and women interested in this movement and from whom this specific money has been collected, and after making a general review of its labor as a committee concludes with the following suggestions; "That upon a full investigation undergone by your committee, which consisted in the examination of every claimant who is attending this convention, and from written communications had from each and every claimant who has not attended this convention, and where in each absent claimant petitions to be represented as approving every act of the chief counsel in his duties as such, and finally your committee concludes that these claimants are operating within their rights in the prosecution of this case in the manner undertaken; that Cornelius J. Jones, chief counsel in this case, is also a claimant in this lawsuit, and has an interest in common with the other claimants, and that he is violating no law in the conduct of this case, made none of the misrepresentations attributed to him by designing persons, and that said chief counsel and these claimants are clearly within their legitimate limitation of actions as parties to a lawsuit." The committee on finance being appointed as suggested by the chief counsel in his address, it made a formal report, in part as follows: "We find that the money spent by Cornelius J. Jones has been spent for legitimate purposes in connection with the progress of this case; that there has been no extravagance used, but that the strictest economy has been exercised in connection with all expenditures; that the money has been absolutely spent for the purposes for which it has been paid by the claimants. Your committee has examined a number of the claimants to ascertain if there has been any money paid by any of them with any other understanding than that given out in the printed instructions issued by the chief counsel in this case; and every claimant who has paid a single cent in this case expresses the satisfaction of having been told the exact purpose for which the money was to be used, and the intent with which the money was paid by each; and a complete and satisfactory accounting has been made to us by the chief counsel, and we recommend that his accounts be approved by this convention as correct." The convention also adopted a memorial to the United States. Senate, making formal protest against the favorable report on Senate Bill No. 572, now pending before the committee on finance in the Senate, wherein that measure proposes the refunding of the $68,000,000 to the states from which the tax was collected under the acts of Congress dating from 1802, and amendatory acts thereof. These claimants contend that, as they have a suit pending before the courts, the judicial branch of the government, Congress, the legislative branch, has no jurisdiction over the matter, and therefore can not exercise any constitutional activities in the premises; and these claimants delegated Cornellus J. Jones as their accredited agent and counsel before the committee of the Senate to prosecute their protest before the committee, and to exercise his judgment in the disposition of any and all interests and rights which these claimants may have in the premises. Beyond these measures there was no sign of the usual convention ribaldry and trivialities. A more determined set of people never assembled within the limits of this country within its history, among colored people. The convention elected Prof. H. N. Johnson of Mansfield, La, as its chairman, and Mr. I. L. Robinson of Alto, La, as secretary, with Mrs. Adaline Brown of Washington, D. C., as assistant secretary. The committee on investigation was headed by Mr. Gilbert Deloach of Sanford, Fla., assisted by Mr. K. S. Johnson, Tampa, Fla., secretary, and Rev. J. C. Collins of Rosedale, Miss.; Mrs. Lou Miller of Elaine, Ark; Mrs. Sallie Lewis of Selma, Ala.; Mr. Frank C. Crayton of Mayersville, Miss, and L. Brown of Georgia. The committee on finance was composed of Mr. W. A. J. Morgan of Shelby, Miss, chairman; Mrs. Sallie Giles of Natchez, Miss, secretary; Mrs. Amanda Hendricks, from North Carolina; Mrs. Clara Henderson of Pioneer, La; Mrs. Jannie Robinson, Fredericksburg, Va, and Rev. S. J. Meador of Jacksonville, Fla. There was a committee on federal communication, and it was composed of Prof. H. N. Johnson of Mansfield, La, chairman; Charles A. Walker of Tunica, Miss, secretary; Mrs. Adaline Brown of Washington, D. C.; Mr. Jordan Williams of Canton, Miss.; Rev. Elijah Ware of Canton, Miss.; Harvey Jackson of Mayersville, Miss.; Miss J. D. Watson of Selma, Ala.; J. G. 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