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Topeka Plaindealer Eighteenth Year. No. 36 The National Baptist Co BAPTIST CONVE GRANDEST EV Kansas City Meeting phant March of A ment and Succ GATHERING OF I Representatives of B Progress Mark New Er of Largest Organize Negroes in the W BAPTIST CONVENTION GRANDEST EVER HELD Representatives of Business and Progress Mark New Era in History of Largest Organized Body of Negroes in the World. ness," and that is try to destroy this colored publishing house and turn the business over to white people. Their policy is to rule or ruin. We would like for those who want to be fair and discuss this matter intelligently to send a dime to the National Baptist Publishing Board at Nashville, Tenn., and ask for Mr. Boyd's report for the past year. This report will show everything. The court has sustained the action of the National Publishing Board, of which Mr. Boyd is secretary. After reading the report if anyone can show a legal, reasonable excuse that would justify the meeting of this convention at Savannah, why they incorporated the body, the Plain-dealer will present them with $25 in cash. The courts have left nothing for the Savannah crowd to stand upon. They are like a lot of Texas steers wandering around trying to create bad order and feeling between the races and the denomination. We know that the good thinking, hard working ministers and laymen will be with the convention that met in Kansas City and with the Publishing House. It did our soul good to attend this convention and meet over 1,500 representatives from different parts of the United States who came with zeal and duty bound to look into the matter and see that everything was regular and proper, and after the report of Mr. Boyd that settled the matter and the Doubting Thomases came in and paid their money. Even Rev. Bacote, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Kansas City, Mo., one of the largest Baptist churches in the West, paid over his $50 to the convention and said he was satisfied. Others did the same. One church sent a letter containing $100 and saying that, while they could not come, they would send what money they would have paid for railroad fare, because they believed Boyd and the convention were right and they would do everything in the world to push it. The sessions were held at the Armory, on Fourteenth and Mission, where Rev. Hurse, pastor of St. Stephen's Baptist church, had charge of the local committee and the work of looking after and entertaining the convention. He deserves much credit for the enthusiasm and hard work manifested. He is a race man and too much praise can not be given him. We only wish we had more men like him scattered over the United States. Rev. Hurse is a Moses of the colored people. He secured the Convention Hall, where services were held on Sunday and thousands of people attended. Rev. Carter of Georgia was speaker in the morning and we must say he is undoubtedly one of the best pulpit orators of this country. He is highly educated and an honest upright Christian gentleman, who came no to look for office or take sides with anybody, but to be with right. He said he came all the way from Atlanta, Ga., feeling within himself that it was his bounden duty to stand by a Baptist house and enterprise that was a race concern and was giving employment to hundreds of col- We attended the National Baptist Convention held at Kansas, City, Mo last week and hereby notify the colored people of America that this convention represents the race, both spiritually and financially. The convention was composed of representative colored men and women who are lowers of race enterprise and race progress. They may not have all been so highly educated and refined, but they represented the hard working men and women of the race in all the different walks of life. Much credit is due the president, Mr. Edw. P. Jones' of Vicksburg, Miss., who is a highly cultured Christian business gentleman and his address shown that he is for the uplift of the Baptists of this country and the great publishing house at Nashville, which is managed by Secretary Boyd. He is against the system of paying out large salaries to different officers of the convention without their giving beneficial service in return. Herefore the Baptist convention has collected thousands of dollars and no report has been made in all these years as to what became of the money. During the years of the late Booker T. Washington he always addressed the convention, and an admission of 85c to 60c was charged at the door and not less than $1000 raised from these occasions alone, and each person representing a church paid $5.00 membership fee, and of badges and literature, and from all of this no report was ever made. Now President Jones will set to it that all money collected at this convention will be reported and the report published to the world. The members of this convention mean business and are going to do business. The colored Baptists of the world are going to follow them and they will have the sanction of the entire race of this country for building up a concern of their own, notwithstanding there are a few disgruntled Baptists who went off to Savannah to hold a rump convention and at the same time are aiding and supporting the Southern Baptist Publishing House, which is a white houses the reverse is the case. to sprite Mr. Boyd, who is secretary and who was selected by this same set of men who are now trying to destroy the National Baptist Publishing House; although their names appear in the charter as members of the board of managers and as trustees. We hope the colored people will wake up to their sense of duty and call these fellows down, and ask them if they are no interested in the race and the religion of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, why they will fight over the loaves and fishes of a publishing house that is getting out literature by colored men and women, who not only do the mechanical work but write the literature, and with the white houses the averse is the case. So why in the name of heaven can the gang who went to Savannah consistently ask the colored people to back up an organization of that kind? There is a "method in their mad- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 15, 1916 ored people. Much credit is due the officers of the convention who assisted in carrying on this great work, and whose names are too numerous to mention. From what we have seen it was a Godsend because the convention did divide, because it gives a chance for some of the buried talent to come to the front. The Savannah crowd has always kept this talent down, but the Lord divided them as he did Pharaoh and the Israelites in the Red Sea. There is no doubt that this convention has brought an array of talent and a great number of men to the front who are justly entitled to be recognized. They were never herefore allowed to speak or display their ability, because ignorance and bigotry predominated. It has always been hard to have a conference with ex-President Motris, who was too busy to see an ordinary Baptist minister, but always had time to see the gang. Now these meek and lowly Baptist preachers have a man who will stop and talk and console with them and talk over plans and propositions without driving them away. As we said, ex-President Motris was so busy drawing a big salary and taking care of the fences that he had not time to attend to the business end of the convention, so, as we said, the Lord had a hand in the work and the Baptists will profit by it. The twelfth annual convention of the Kansas Conference Branch, W. M. M. Society, convened in Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church, Junction City, Kan, July 27-29, Mrs. T. W. Greene Jr., Parsons, Kan, president, presiding This marks one of the greatest meetings in the history of the organization, spiritually, intellectually and financially. The meeting was opened with spirited song and praise service. Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Junction City preached the annual sermon, selecting his text from the 31st division of the Psalmus, 13th verse, using as his theme "The Life and Breath Are Equal." A very excellent sermon was preached from the same. Presiding Elder H W. King, assisted by Presiding Elder J. T. Smith of the Kansas City district, Revs Broadnax, T. W. Greene, Sr., of Topeka and C. Carter of Manhattan consecrated and administered the elements of the Lord's Supper. The president then called the convention to order. After roll call of officers and delegates the regular routine of business was begun, committees were appointed and program carried out. A letter of greeting was read from Mrs. Mary Chase Beckett, corresponding secretary of the parent W. M. M. Society. Her words of encouragement and valuable information were highly appreciated by all present. was rendered; Welcome address on behalf of Missionary Society, Mrs. Georgia M. Brown, Junction City; response, Mrs. Cook, Atchison; welcome address on behalf of the church, Mrs Mollie Seabron, Junction City; response, Mrs. Sophia Snowden, Lawrence; soho, Mrs. Jacob Defalls, Junction City; welcome address on behalf of Juveniles, little Miss Willa Brown, Junction City; vocal solo, Miss Eugenia Willmott, Mrs T. W. Greene, Jr. president, favored the convention with her annual address, which was timely and inspiring, brimful of thought and excellent recommendations. The convention regretted very much the absence of Bishop H. B. Parks, who was unable to be president. Presiding Elder King introduced Prof. Archie Gregg of Western University, who responded in his stead in a very creditable manner. Prof. Gregg added much to the convention His address on "Education" on Friday evening was enjoyed by all. The second day's session was very interesting. Excellent papers were read and discussed. Reports from the various societies showed a marked increase over the previous year. The convention was delighted with the report from the Quadrennial Convention, held in Detroit, Mich., made by their delegate, Mrs. Pauline Woodforch. Much valuable information was brought back by her. Among the good things reported accomplished in the last four years by the good women of the church was 9,000 conversions, 22,000 women at work, 3,000 adult societies, 194 junior societies and over $77,000 Paired for the sacred cause of missions. The climax of the convention was reached on the closing morning, when two souls were happily converted. The convention closed with everyone feeling it was good to have been present. Total amount of money raised for all purposes, $490.32. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. T. W. Greene, Jr. Parsons; first vice president, Mrs. Carey Johnson, Leavenworth; second vice president, Mrs. Mollie Jackson, Kansas City; recording secretary, Mrs. Maude E. Gentry, Topeka; assistant secretary, Mrs. Willa Majors, Osawatomie; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. E. Glover, Kansas City, Kan.; treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Collins, Kansas City, Kan. Executive Board—Miss Janie Alexander, Lawrence—Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Paralce Maxwell, Fort Scott; Mrs. Anderson, Atchison; Mrs. Dade, Junction City The convention was royally entertained by the pastor, Rev. J. A Broadmax, and wife and the good people of Junction City, who spared no palms in making the stay of the delegates and visitors a pleasant one. Rev. Blakemore, of Saint Paul Chapel, left Saturday for his charge at Chelsea, Okla. Misses Genevieve Dial, Ruby Jackson and Lelia Bassett, are freshies this year. Miss Inez Horton is able to attend school this year. Miss Phyllis Smith, a pioneer and sister of Mrs. Hudson and Mr. Norwood, after a long illness, passed away Monday evening. Our loss is heaven's gain. Mrs. M. Mack made a flying trip North, (2) Friday. Mrs Julia Winn, who had been visiting her parents, returned to Omaha, Nebr., Sunday. Mr. Chauncey Pointer of Timber Hill, was in the city transacting business with our merchants. Mr. Rolland Cravens is rushing a car. Girls help your selves for Mr. Mr. Cravens is a clever gentleman. Little Miss Lottie Young, of Tulsa, Okla, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Curtis, is making her home here and attending school. Rally at Saint Paul Chapel, third Sunday. Messrs Joe D. Davis and E. Adams of Welch, Okla, spent Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Woods, of Muskogee, Okla, passed through the city Wednesday en route to Kansas City. She was the guest of Mrs. May, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thomas. Mrs. William Murray is contemplating a trip to Kansas City to visit her sister. Mrs. Martha Crawford left last week for Kansas City. The baby class at Douglass school consists of the little Misses Sylvia Dial, Neder Jones; Masters Wade Horton, Jr, Edward Blurton and Alfred Newton Dial. The Red Ball Transfer Co, under the management of Mr. Ulysses R. Smith is making quite a success these days. BETHEL, KANSAS School began Monday. We are having nice rains, which are 4 great relief after the drouth There will be a picnic on Emancipation day, Sept. 22, all day and night at the Oak Ridge Baptist church. Mr. George Dunn, attended the National Baptist Convention at Kansas City, Sunday. Mrs. Mildred Porter, visited friends at Wolcott, Sunday. Messrs I V. Brown, H. G Dwiggins, H G Dwiggins, Jr, and Miss Price $1.50 Per Year. and Women of the Race of Chetopa reek Satur- ker, James ning and ever from Oswego n route to Maritou, Prof. W. P. Cowen of Vinita, is teacher of the city school at Lenapah for this term. Prof. Springs of Taft is teaching, near here. He will make Lenapah his permanent stopping place. Mr. Asa Downing and Miss Willa Salters were united in marriage by the Rev. J. W. Fagan at the home of the bride's mother. The affair was grand. Mrs. J. W. Fagan is planning a business trip to Vinita. Rev. J. B. Wilson filled the pulpit for our minister Sunday at St. Paul Baptist church. He preached a good sermon. Mr. Samuel Sharp, who has been on the sick list for more than a month, is reported a little easy at this writing. Mrs. Lula Price is on the sick list. Mrs. Job is up and around again after a week's illness. We are glad to welcome our Sudden back again. The Ladies' 'Mission Circle is looking forward to a big day Sunday. They will have a rally for foreign missions. You may never know it happened if you fail to read The Plaindealer. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Miss Hattie Ingram, teacher of the Fifth and Sixth grades at Lincoln school has resigned to accept the principalship of the school at Leavenworth. She will have four teachers under her. Miss Ingram left Sunday to begin her new duties. Monday. Mr. Nathan Ross, died Friday of tonsil trouble and was buried Saturday. Charley Caldwell of Russell Creek was in attendance at the Okowee fair and was in this city Thursday. Miss Clara N. Williams is the teacher of White Oak school, which was ordered to open September 11. Charley Leadman and wife came up from Muskogee Friday. John Madden was in from Lightning Wednesday. Mrs. Nellie Roberts of Muskogee, while en route to Chetopa from Denison, stopped over Wednesday for a short stay with Mrs. Jane Finley, who has been indisposed for the past week. Rev. C. J. Jennings returned Monday from Bartlesville, where he has been for the past month looking after his charge and attending the St. Paul Association, which convened at his church. A good attendance and much good accomplished. LENAPAH, OKLA. The Sunday School Convention of the St. Paul district, held in Nowata, was a success. Prof. A. J. Holloway of Louapah was elected president. of Lehapan was elected presided. The St. Paul District Association, which met with the New Hope Baptist church, Bartlesville, was greater than any previous session. The dove of peace hovered over it so closely that the lion of confusion could not go near. Rev. W. B. Starr succeeded himself as moderator. Deacon W. H. Buffington was added to the official staff. Mrs. A. M. Leek was elected president of the W. H. & F. M. Convention, and Sister Mollie Tucker and Sister J. W. Fagan were added to the official staff of the women's work. The principal speakers were Rev. J. W. Moore, who preached the annual sermon; Rev. R. M. Sanders preached the missionary sermon, and Rev. Harrison delivered a soul-stirring spiritual sermon. Rev. J. W. Fagan preached the educational sermon, which was followed by remarks by Rev. S. C. Allman, a leading white minister of Bartlesville, who said St. Paul ought to be proud of such brilliant young men among them, who have power of mind, of speech and of the Holy Ghost to enable them to speak to more than 1500 people in such a masterly way. Also, by request, Rev. Fagan preached at the A. M. L. church on Sunday. He is a Christian gentleman and is classed with the best preachers. The Association will meet with St. Paul Baptist church, Lenapah, Okla., in 1917, Rev. J. W. Fagan, pastor. Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Holloway are out of the city, teaching. Our pastor, Rev. J. W. Fagan, was called to Wagoner to assist Rev. T. T. Love in a revival meeting, but he is sick. We pray for him a speedy recovery. Misses Mabel and Lucinda Parchmon will leave on the 15th for Topeka, Kan, to enter school. Success to them. EMPORIA, KAN. Rev. Stevens of Nicodemus preached a soul stirring sermon at the St James Baptist church last Sunday night. The church was crowded and the Spirit was felt by all. --- Missouri! Notes of Interest Concerning the Race's Progress! (By THEO. BAUGH MAN, Special Scribe.) The scribe is writing this while on his way to "The Land of Promise" and other states in "Dixie Land," where the colored man is stirring along all lines, and especially is he making a commendable showing in the commercial world. Prejudice or what, he is making a glorious showing, and each week from now on we are going to give items touching on race progress. After a brief stay in Oklahoma we will invade Arkansas, where we hope to excel all previous records as a "business getter" for one of the race's strongest newspapers—THE PLAINDEALER. We trust our descriptive write-ups of the South will prove a feature of the paper JOPLIN. MO. The man who puts thought into what he is doing as a rule pulls down success, and in Mr. Clarence Haggerman, who is the only colored man that owns a shining parlor at Joplin, Mo., which is located at 200 Main St., we have a man who, in the face of opposition, etc., has succeeded. His place is liberally patronized by some of the best whites of his town. Besides himself he gives employment to another man of the race regularly, and quite often two are given work. Mr. Haggerman owns a good home, and his wife is a very pleasing and accomplished woman, being a queen in the home and an expert seamstress. These people are demonstrating what push will do, and those who sit around and whine should initiate them. Solid men, true apostles of the lowly Naururee, who do His bidding, will, in the face of opposition, succeed, and during his four years administration at Joplin, Rev. A. J. Jones has more than dispelled all doubts as to his leadership, as he has led the people in way that is pleasing to the Savior. Rev. James hews to the line, allowing the ships to fall where they may, and does his duty. The Baptists of Joplin are lucky to have such an able man, who by his godly walks and eloquent preaching has endeared himself to the people. He kicks the devil out of his church everytime he sticks his head inside it, and we are glad to claim him as a Plaindealer friend. His success is largely due to the assistance of a mobile woman, as Mrs. Jones is a leader among our people, and we wish all women of our race could measure up to her. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Proctor Bros, young colored men who a few years ago opened up a tailoring business at Pittsburg, Kan, have beyond doubt demonstrated that if you possess ability and give the public a square deal you will succeed The brothers are assisted by Mrs Proctor, wife of one of the owners, who, like the men, is an expert tailor. To put it in a "nutshell," these folks are making good because they are masters. They have a modern place and their hands are full of all kinds of work. People whose lives help to make the world better are the kind we are always glad to meet and say something about them. During our stop in Pittsburgh we visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Pierce, one of the best in that town Mrs. Pierce is one of the cultured women of the race and always strives to make others happy. Her husband for a number of years has been the trusted employee of the Pittsburgh Wholesale Grocery Co., and in those people we have true race bullions. The White Line Cafe, at 115 West Third street, Pittsburgh, is now under the able management of Mrs. Vira Baskerville, who is giving the public the beat service. In connection with the restaurant, this lady also operates a rooming house, her beds being clean and airy. In fact, Mrs Baskerville goes out of the way to make it pleasant for the guests. Such women, who strive to give the race all that is coming to it, generally succeed. ST. JOSEPH, MO. The scribe called on one of The Plaindealer's liberal advertiser's while in St. Joseph, Mo., in the person of Mme. M Beard, whose factory is located at 619 S Sixteenth street. We inspected her plant, where she makes "Mme. Beard's Hair Grower," a remedy that has proven its worth and is winning universal praise all over the country. In fact, we were surprised at the large number of recommendations that our ladies in various parts of the country are sending to Mme. Beard. This hair grower actually grows the hair, removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp, and is working wonders for our ladies. Mme. Beard has spent fifteen years in the hair business, is an authority on the same, and knows every detail along her line. Her preparation is sold for 50 cents per box, or a full treatment of three months for $2.25. Every box is sold under a strict guarantee, and we predict that before long Mme. Beard will have one of the largest businesses of the kind in this country. Her husband, Mr. St. Clair Beard, is a mail carrier of St. Joseph and one of the race's deep thinkers, and we are proud of these people. REV. W. B NICHOLTS, A. M. B After twenty years the above minister is still wielding much influence for good. In fact, he is one of the "strong men in Zion" Rev Nichols is a prepared man and keeps abreast with the times by reading, and scouts of the idea that all a Negro preacher has ```markdown ``` The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale image with a white background and some darker areas. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. MMC. BEARD. e min- to do to influence will till of the the pulp Nichols All thun abreast great wail scoffs done at her has Christian [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. REP. W. B NICHOLTS, A. M. E. PASTOR, JOPLIN, MO. After twenty years the above mine to do is to open his mouth and God ister is still wielding much influence will all it, but believes in going into for good. In fact, he is one of the pulpit with the proper preparation. "strong men in Zion" Rev Nichols All things considered, he is doing a is prepared man and keeps abreast great work at Joplin, just as he has with the times by reading, and scoffs done at all former charges. He is the idea that all a Negro preacher has Christian gentleman and a safe leader. MR. CLARENCE HAGGERMAN. Joplin, Mo. (Cozette Harris, 2109 Morgan Ave. Reporter and Agent) Miss Christina Warrick of Sedalia, Mo, is the guest of Miss Mollie Carl of the city. Miss Kate Whitman of Denison, Tex, is the guest of Mrs. S. Daniels and Mrs. M. Scott. From here she goes to Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. D Bradley entertained the following guests at six o'clock Sunday evening Those from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Royston and two sons of Wyandottee, Kan; Miss Charlotte Grant of Kansas City, Kan; Mrs. Bush Gilbert of Rosedale, Kan.; Rev. E. P. Bradley, Mrs. Nannie Bradley and Mrs. Lewis Allen of this city. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Bradley an ideal hostess Miss Sadie Moore was hostess to the Kewple Art Club Wednesday evening. After the business of the club was dispensed with, Miss Ella Maberry of Nashville, Tenn., made a very interesting talk. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Clarice Bonner. Miss Ella Maberry of Nashville, A. PARSONS, KAN. Tenn., is the guest of her cousin, Miss Sadie Moore.. A merry crowd of young people spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hickerson Friday night. Mrs. Etta Hood returned Saturday from a visit in Okmulgee, Okla. She was accompanied home by her small cousin, Myrtle Jordan. E. PASTOR, JOPLIN, MO. to do it to open his mouth and God will tell it, but believes in going into the pulpit with the proper preparation. All things considered, he is doing great work at Joplin, just as he has done at all former charges. He is Christian gentleman and a safe leader. MRS M.A.E. HIGGERMAN, Joslin, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cartwright, Randale and Riley Cartwright, came up from Coffeyville to spend a few days with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Cartwright. Mrs Lizzie Gilstrap and Miss Ella Maberry accompanied Miss Sadie Moore to Baxter Springs, Kan., where she visited her father, R. H. Moore. The many friends of Miss Victory Nestfield will be pleased to note that she has accepted the principalship of the Chetopa school, where she has been primary teacher for the past four years. Miss Nestfield left on the flyer Friday morning for Oswego to attend the Labette county Teachers' Association. From there she will go to Chetopa Prof. and Mrs W. G. Whittaker and son left Thursday for their new home in Coffeyville, Kan., where the Professor will teach school this fall. Everyone regrets to see such a worthy addition as this family has been to Parsons leave the city. However our loss will be Coffeyville's gain, for wherever they are they are sure to find plenty of friends. S. Adams went to Kansas City Friday night. Mr. J. Booker and Miss Mabel Davis, both of this city, were married on Thursday, September 7, and for the ```markdown ``` present will make their home with Mrs. T. B. Scott, 2109 Morgan avenue. Mrs. E. E. Bowser entertained Friday with a one o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. J. C. Stokes of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. J. Henderson entertained Sunday at three o'clock dinner, complimentary to her sister, Mrs. J. C. Stokes of Kansas City, Mo. Those present were; Mrs. T. W. Greene, Jr.; Mrs. W. G. Whittaker, Mrs. W. M. Franklin, Mrs. E. E. Bowser, Mrs. Chas Geary, Mrs. N. T. Ransom, Mrs. P. H. Walton, Mrs. Leslie Bridgewater, Mrs. J. C. Stokes. Mrs. W. M. Franklin entertained Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. J. C. Stokes of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Cozette Harris, of Henderson-Milly, is on the sick list. Miss Anna Harris of St. Paul, Kan, is in the city attending her sister, Miss Cozette Harris. Mrs. J C. Stokes and little son, J C Jr, left Thursday morning for their home in Kansas City, Mo., after a three weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Stokes made many new friends, who regretted to see her leave so soon. Get your subscription money ready, please. --- Miss Lucile Dorsey was a recent visitor in Coffeesville. Mr. Robert Lee, a well known citizen of this city, and for the past two years city jailer, dropped dead last week from heart trouble He had just eaten his supper, seemingly well and happy. His death was a great shock to his many friends. Miss Aritha Dorsey left last Thursday for Emporia to resume her studies at the State Normal. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. Mattie Holloway, 217 Michigan avenue, who has been very ill, is better. We hope she will recover soon. Her sister, Mrs. Florence Townsend of Chicago, Ill, came last Sunday to spend several days with her. Mrs. Lizzie Barton and Mrs. Lizzie Toliver are reported sick. Miss Dorothy Saunders entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Geraldine Broadus. All enjoyed a pleasant time. Misses Pauline and Minnie Webster of Edwardsville, Kan., visited Mrs. Phelan Webb, Fifth and Michigan avenue, last week. The young ladies anticipate attending high school here. Mrs. W. B. Carter visited friends in the Kansas Cities last Friday. Mrs. Dr. J. T. Geader and daughter Mildred, of Oklahoma City, returned home last Sunday after visiting with her sister, Mrs. Sergeant Crawford, in Kansas City, Mo., and with her mother, Mrs. Miller Killiott, of this city. Mrs. Gibbson of Lexington, Ky., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie Fulton, and her brother, Mr. B. F. Samuel,; also her nieces, Mrs. Ada Montgomery and Mrs. Elnora Flemings. Mrs. Sallie Young Dixon of Omaha, Neb. is visiting her mother and sister, Mrs Sallie Young and Mrs. Vina Broadus. Misses Geraldine Broadus, Nellie Green and Ruth Walton left for Emporia to enter the State Normal. They are graduates of the class of 1916 and will take the course required for a life certificate. Success to the young ladies. Mrs. Vina Broadus accompanied her daughter to Emporia and will be the guest of Mrs. M. Coleman, 227 South Mechanic, while in that city. Sixteen members of the A. M. E. church choir went to Kansas City, Mo., last Monday to enter the contest of choirs at Lincoln park, given by the pastor and members of Ebenezer A. M. E. church. Mrs. Matthe Hopkins and Mamie Brown attended the National Baptist convention in Kansas City last week. Quarterly meeting was held at Bethel church Sunday. The meeting was largely attended and the services were good. Miss Hattie Ingram of Atchison, Kan., will succeed Prof. W. E. Guy as principal of Lincoln school. Miss Ingram comes highly recommended by the superintendent of the Atchison schools and by her principal, with whom she has taught for several years. Mr. Lewis Brewer is remodeling his home, corner of Michigan and Fourth avenue. When it is completed he will have a beautiful modern home. Mrs. Brewer was matron at the Protective Home last year. Being a mother; she seemed to be ever mindful of the children in the institution. WINFIELD, KAN. Among those who attended the fait at Burden, Kan., were Mrs. William Fowler, Mrs. John Nichols, Mrs. D. E. Douglass, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Daniels. Highest prices Paid for Hides, Furs and Junk. 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 Amer- ica and pay the highest mark- et values at all times. Don't sell until you hear from us. 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He left for Pratt, where he went to attend to some church matters. Roy Moore of Medicine Lodge arrived in Winfield last Tuesday and will resume his studies in Southwestern University. HUTCHINSON, KAN. Miss Adele Reynolds left Wednesday for her home, accompanied by her little niece, Bertha Mae Meadows. Mrs. and Mrs. A. E. Perkinson and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rhoten entertained the following persons at a seven o'clock dinner: Prof. E. J. Hawkins of Fort Scott, C. H. M. Collins and Prof. Jeff King of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Monroe of Topeka; Mr. Watson, Miss Bessie Bell and Mrs. Wickliffe. The spacious dining room was decorated with many beautiful garden flowers and the guests looked very happy seated at a long table under the soft, yellow-shaded candlelebr. Miss Bell furnished soft, sweet music throughout the evenign. Mis Wickliffe sang a number of solos, to the delight of her hearers. Dr. Levi Newsome went to Larned to attend the celebration Monday. Mr. A. Newkirk of Great Bend, formerly of this city, was here over Sunday on business. Miss Neva Harris is on the sick lit. A moonlight party was given by Mrs. Norma Thomas in honor of Messr. Sol and Ben Butler. More than forty guests were present. At a wee hour of the morning the happy crowd of young people returned to their various homes. The party was given at the country home of the hostess, five miles from town. It was a leap year party. Mr. Emery McCalep accidentally got his foot badly mashed Thursday night under a hay rack. Mme. Caesar Porter gave one of her famous recitals at the Second Baptist church. Those who did not attend missed a rare treat. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Marian Broune of Kansas City, Mo., has returned here and will resume her course at K. U. Miss Ashley Hawkins of Kansas City, Kan., has returned and will attend K. U. this fall. Messrs. Russell Lamay and Payne Ransome of Kansas City, Man, and John Whittacker and Chauney Davis of Muskogee, Okla., have returned and enrolled at K. U. Miss Edna Johnson of Topeka is visiting friends here. Miss Ruth Pennell has returned from Kansas City, where she was the guest of her cousins, Prof. and Mrs. J. P. King. A number of ladies pleasantly surprised Mrs Belle Sage of Kansas City, Mo., Friday evening, Sept. 8, at the home of Mrs. H. Hayter. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Light refreshments were served. Miss Ada Andrews spent Sunday in Eudora, Kan. Miss Valda Saunders of Tah, Ola, has returned and enrolled at Lawrence high school. Miss Blanche Patterson has returned from Kansas City, Mo, where she spent the summer. She is a freshman at K. U. Miss D. Newton of St Joseph, Mo., is here and will attend K. U. this fall. Misses Marie Moore, Doris Novel and Irma Frazier of Kansas City, Kan, have enrolled at K. U. 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As I have already said, I arrived at Nicodemus at 11 p. m. Dr. D) L. Stewart and his loving wife met me at the depot and took me to their home. Tuesday morning I began to meet the people. My first one to meet was George Moore, a man whom I met several years ago in the Legislature. He is one of Graham county's old settlers, a deacon in the church, deputy sheriff, farmer, and fixer in politics, member of the school board, member of the county central committee, owns 100 acres of land, has cattle, hogs, mules and horses, and this year threshed out 1100 bushels of wheat. F. Glenn threshed 2000 bushels of wheat and is one of the best fixed Negroes in Graham county. He owns 160 acres of land and has eleven head of horses. He makes a specialty of raising fine horses, and he certainly has fine ones. John Gleen threshed 2200 bushels of wheat. He has only sold fifty bushels this year—he don't need the money. He is rated at $12,000, owns 240 acres of land, and never was in school a day in his life. S. C. Jones and brothers are doing well. They are crazy for land. They threshed 8000 bushels of wheat, have $4000 worth of machinery, 20 head of horses and mules, 250 hogs and are feeding a bunch of about 100 cattle. They have about 500 chickens and turkeys. E. C. Smith owns 160 acres of land and has plenty of hogs, cattle, horses, mules and chickens. Threshed 2400 bushels of wheat. Hon. J. C. B. Lewis has held the office of justice of the peace for twenty-eight years. They don't try to defeat him! His wheat crop was small—only had 500 bushels—but he owns 100 acres of land, seven head of horses, hogs and cattle, and 450 chickens. C. W. Wilson farms on a small scale. He only threshed 800 bushels of wheat, but has plenty of hogs, cattle, horses and mules. J. C. Bubb owns 80 acres of land, hogs, horses, chickens, and mules, and threshed 1400 bushels of wheat. He also has a wife and baby boy. John Vaughn, one of the old settlers, came to Graham county in 1879. He has been farming ever since he landed in the county; has been burned out four times, and each time lost all except what he had on his person. He is clerk of the school board, deacon in the church, owns 100 acres of land and threshed 800 bushels of wheat. Dr. Stewart has not been asleep during the nine years he has been in Graham county. He owns a 160-acre farm well stocked with cattle, hogs and horses, and has a good medical practice among both races. Mrs. Stewart is a fine, cultured woman, well educated, and for eight years has taught a white school, the French school. Dr. Stewart is deputy county physician and health officer for Graham county, and has a reputation as a doctor. He was called to Pueblo last July to see a sick lady, and was also called to Battle Creek, Micn. Those trips alone speak for him as a doctor. Mrs. Stewart is not only a school teacher, but a good cook as well. She can fry chicken so deliciously that one does not know when to stop eating. Z. T. Fletcher, 20 years justice of the peace, 12 years postmaster, was the first postmaster of Nicodemus and the third one in Graham county. He has been a notary public for thirty years, trustee and steward of the A. M. E. church, superintendent of the Sunday school for twenty years, and is one of Uncle Sam's men, drawing a pension of $24 per month. The old man landed in Graham county July 2, 1877, and is the oldest settler in the county. Mrs. Manda Griffin, one of the old settlers and a nice looking widow, owns 160 acres of good land. HILL CITY. W. T. Jones, sheriff of Graham county, is serving his third term and is a candidate for state representative from the One Hundredth district Mr. Jones' record as sheriff is fine, he having been fair to all. I could hear nothing but words of praise for him The colored people are not afraid to send him to the Legislature, for they know he will not support any measure that will segregate them from the whites Mr. Jones is already elected representative—all that remains is to count his majority November 7. So says George Moore. Hon J. C. Herman, county clerk and a candidate for re-election for a second term, is a very pleasant gentleman to meet. It is a pleasure to him to wait on you when you have business in his office. A colored man gets the same attention as a white man. It is customary to give a man the second term if he has made good in his first term, and I was told that he had made good and would be re-elected clerk of Graham county. Hon Eli Thornton, the man who handles the money for Graham county, is asking to be trusted with the people's money for another term. Mr. Thornton wears a smile on his face all the time. Once meeting him you could not keep from voting for him. My prediction is that he will succeed himself as county treasurer Miss Celia Pipes, the popular register of deeds, will succeed herself, for she has no opposition. Her record was such that the people knew they could not do any better; and, too, Miss Pipes is a pretty lady and makes business for the office. Why change? Hon J H. Malone operates a hotel at Damar, in Graham county. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1861 by Governor E. N. Morrill and has held the office ever since. He never has any opposition for the office. John Jackson, one of the old settlers of Graham county, owns 160 acres, hogs, horses and cattle. G. W. Radford, in Hill City, is holding a responsible position, having complete charge of the power house and handles all of the engines. Mrs. M. E. Hicks owns a nice home in Hill City. Her mother lives with her. The old lady is 91 years of age and it was a pleasure to me to talk with the old lady. Her head is as white as cotton. She is very active and can get around good In conclusion regarding Graham county, the colored people there have some money and nice stock—that is, some of them. There are lots of improvements that ought to be made. They are still living in the old sod houses. We are living now in a progressive age; things of thirty-five or forty years ago are being supplanted with up-to-date things. All of the people are buying cars, with not even a garage to put their cars in when not using them. I called on Hon. W. L. Sayers, the popular county attorney of Graham county. Sayers is closing his fourth year as county attorney, which makes a total of six years for him all told, he having served two years some few years ago. Mr. Sayers says this is the first year he can remember of the colored people doing anything. They are expanding, buying more land Mr. Sayers has had an eye to business since he went to Graham county. He owns 1152 acres in Graham county, 160 acres in Logan county. More than 6000 bushels of wheat was raised on his land this year. J. S. Napue threshed 2100 bushels of wheat. He owns 240 acres, cattle, hogs, mules, chickens and turkeys. Miss Ola Scruggs, the first colored person to graduate from the Hill City high school, when I met her was getting ready to visit Denver. I was told that she had only been away from Denver about one week. I suppose the boss is in Denver and that she must obey. SALINA. On my return from Nicodemus I stopped in Salina. The readers may want to know why I am in Salina again, and was there only a few weeks ago. Well, there is always prospective business, and for that reason you have to make several trips to a town. It was good pleasure to visit several of the good homes while in Salina. J. C. Brown, mail carrier for Uncle Sam, owns a beautiful home. He has been in the mail service fourteen years, having a rural route, and it don't take all of his time. Brown seems to be the boys' pet; in fact he has lots of friends among both white and colored. They all like Brown D L. Taylor owns a modern home. He has lived in Salina twenty-five years and during that time has held but two positions. He is now working at the postoffice, where he has been for fifteen years. From what I could hear around Salina, E. F. Swanson is to be the next sheriff of Saline county. The boys say he is fair to all. His head has not swell since he has been undersheriff. Mrs Clurence Bell can tell a hungry person when she sees one. For that reason she invited the writer to her beautiful home, and there he was permitted to dine until he wanted no more. Mr C A Reid had just returned from North Carolina, where he had been visiting his old home place. He reports having had a pleasant visit and that the people in North Carolina are doing well. Mr. Reid owns and operates a grocery store and has a good business from all races. E. Hunt owns a nice home. He is always busy, doing general house cleaning, and is never idle, never has to ask for a job. The people know what kind of a worker he is and they hold their work for him. Mrs. E Rosemand, proprietress of the Exchange restaurant, had just returned from Great Bend, where she had been on a pleasure and sightseeing visit. Luille Gordon accompanied her on their trip, and both are loud in their praises of Great Bend people Mrs Jas De Priest owns a nice residence and it is in a good part of town. She was busy when I called, getting her daughter, Miss Jennie, ready to attend the Emporia State Normal Dr. Hines has a home that is a credit to the race. Mr. Renfro owns a fine home and he don't fail to keep it painted. It looks nice all the time. Mrs. W H. Henderson was kind enough to invite me to her home and there satisfy the inner man. I suppose I looked like I was hungry, and I certainly was. I did justice-to her fried chicken Mrs Henderson is among the progressive women of Sasiling and owns a nice home. ABILENT. I called to see Congressman Chas M. Harger. When a person once meets Mr. Harger he could not help voting for him. He is as pleasant when not a candidate as he can be. Once he knows you, he always knows you. Mr. Harger served three and Pelletier's We Sell Musing Wear Rugs carried over from Spring are radically reduced just one or two of a pattern, in most cases so come early this morning if you would share The patterns and colorings are excellent, the most popular weaves and all sizes are included and the reductions are radical, indeed—what an opportunity to SAVE! An opportunity that is worth your most careful consideration and prompt action. 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If the race wants a friend in Congress, send Harger. B. Gary lives on his own farm, an 80-acre tract seven miles north of Abilene. He threshed 500 bushels of wheat, owns mules, horses, hogs and chickens; is fattening thirteen head for his own use. He says he has the best corn he has raised for some time; it will make more than 40 bushels to the acre. Hon. Newton Cole, treasurer of Dickinson county, will succeed himself for the second term. His record is such that he invites you to inspect his books at any time. Mr. Cole is a reader of the Plaindealer and a good friend of the colored people Thos. Gary makes a specialty of raising fine birds, and he certainly has a fine bunch of them. Herbert Bell is still doing service for Ucle Sam, being employed at the postoffice. --- Miss Alberta Franklin has been added to the Nowata, Okla, public schools. Her many friends wish her well. Rev. John Golny, Mrs. J. Goirs, Mrs. Duke Diggs and Mrs. Carter are delegates to the Baptist convention at Savannah, Ga. Prof. A. C Carlton of Pittsburg, Pa, was in the city last week in the interest of the Democratic campaign Mr Chas Spencer is in Kansas City on business. Mrs. Mattie Boon of St. Louis was operated on last week by Dr. Moore and is doing nicely at this writing. Miss Marguerite Lane left last week to take up her school work in New Mexico. Dr. Summers of Lexington, Ky., has been in the city visiting his parents. Rev. Dunbar of the A. M. E. Zion church is doing much to bring about unity. He says that education and Christianity should go hand in hand. Miss Floy King has returned from St. Louis and reports having had a nice time. The Art Club, of which Mrs Estella Daniels is president and Mrs. Ida King secretary, had their initial fall meeting at the home of the president. This club is destined to be one of the most enthusiastic clubs of the city. Lincoln Institute, of which Dr. B. Allen is president and Prof. R. West secretary, opened Monday, Sept. 4, with an attendance of 135. To date the attendance is about 270. The president has surrounded himself with a very able faculty and has added some new departments. The faculty. 85c linoleum—69c This is the 12-ft. Linoleum made from ground cork and linseed oil and mounted on heavy burlap—the best Linoleum we've ever seen selling regularly for 89c. Choice of three handsome patterns—regular 85c Linoleum, per square yard..... 69c Congoleum rug border It is grained and wax finished like quarter-sawed oak and can scarcely be told from it; nothing better to use around the edge of rugs, where the floor is old and worn. 24 and 35-inch width, per yard..... 33c and 44c is about twenty-five strong and nearly all big colleges are represented. The faculty anticipate the 500 mark, since they have been doing some special soliciting for a thorough industrial and literary education. The writer would advise you to come to Lincoln, where even contact means very much. The A. M. E. church, pastored by Rev. J Bell; the A-M. E. Zion, pastored by Rev. Dunbar, and the Second Baptist, pastored by Rev. John Goins, will give a union picnic September 22. Prof. J. G. Wainwright of Osage City was here last week to attend A. B. Moore lodge. The Washington school, of which Prof. E. I., Anthony is principal, opened September 11 with a very large attendance. The school board has partially promised the citizens of Washington Park a public school for that vicinity. The lovers of good music are glad that Prof. Jeffries, Miss Pigeon and Miss Overstreet are still connected with the faculty of Lincoln. If you want to subscribe for the Topeka Plaindealer, see Dr. I. E. Moore, your local scribe and agent. If you have any news of interest, see him. Miss May Cole, who was operated on for appendicitis at St. Mary's hospital under the care of Dr. Moore, is out again. Her many friends are glad to see her up and about again. COUNCIL GROVE, KAN. The rally at Pleasant View church of which Rev. S. Merritt is pastor, on September 10, was a success in every way. The plan used to raise the money was a novel one. Rev. W. H. Merritt acted as bishop; Mrs. L. Moore of Americus, still a member of that church, acted as presiding elder, and she appointed three preachers in three districts, namely: Pleasant View, of which Mrs. Inez McHenry was pastor, and she raised $30 in her charge by donations and entertainments; Mrs. H. Merritt acted as pastor at Council Grove and raised $23.10; Mrs. P. Lacy was pastor of the Americus charge and raised $65.50. The collection for the day's services was $13.60, which, added to Mrs. McHenry's collection, made $43.60 raised in the Pleasant View charge. Amount collected from all three charges was $73.10. On account of the threatening weather the Wilsley gospel team did not come. A good crowd was present all day. Dinner was served in the basement of the church and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Pleasant View church will soon he out of debt and we thank the public for their generous help, which is very much needed. W. H. MERRITT, Pastor. JACOB WELCHER, Trustee. ENID. OKLA. Mrs. Gussie Walker and children of Newton, Kan., spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Valerie Guest, and her aunt and cousin, Mrs. Georgia Banks and Mrs. Pearl Stumann. They returned home last week reporting that they had highly enjoyed themselves. Sister Laura Reeves is on the sick list; also, Mrs. Pearl Stumann. Mrs. I. J. Johnson is visiting her brother in Omaha, Neb., and reports that she is having a good time. Judge D I. F Banks raised a fine crop of corn. Miss Lottie Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Allen, has gone to Lincoln, Neb., to attend school. See the new hairdresser at 209 Jackson street, Mrs. Tennie Sinkford. Phone 4618 Red. Special treatment of the scalp, and she will make the hair grow. When the attention of The Plainadale called to any misstatement of facts in colonies, or to any error concerning a man or thing, correction will cheer- ily be made. Unsigned communica- tions, except from our regular corre- rences, will not be published. Our American Policy! With Beam in Our Own Eye We Try to Pick Mote Out of Our Brother's Eye. (By M. W. Griffin, North Lawrence) Lawrence, Douglas Co, Kansas, August 7, 1916—The United States and Mexico seem to be at a point of war, and for the first time I have said anything on the matter publicly. I think the President should have withdrawn the soldiers from Mexico when he was asked to do so by the Mexican authorities. Had he done so, the trouble the two countries are having would not have occurred. I think the American administration is wrong in principle from the beginning. I think if the government would look after its own citizens and regulate its affairs here in the United States, and protect its own people from mobs and burning and other diabolical things, it would be better than going down into Mexico and intermeddling and causing many deaths of the soldiers sent down there. So let us view the matter from a more comprehensive generalization. Suppose some of the Americans had crossed over into Mexico and made a raid on a town and killed some of the Mexican people, would the Americans have been willing for the Mexicans to thrust an army into America and keep the army there for months to hunt down raiders, and fail to find the leader and the American people would want a Mexican army to remain in America after failing to get the men and the leader of them for several months? I think not. The whole power of this nation would be put forth to drive them out, and we, my people, would have been called upon to help do this, just like we have been in all of the wars that America has had in and out of these United States of America, and still I and my people don't call for much. I enlisted in the Union army in the war of 1861. I enlisted in the spring of 1861 in Georgetown, Scott county, Kentucky, but several days after I and a cousin of mine enlisted we were taken to Lexington, Ky, at headquarters, to be mustered into service, but both of us were declared to be too young, so we did not get to go. That is the part that I chose in the war of 1861. Now I will talk some more about the situation. I do not justify Villa in making the raid into New Mexico. But let us look at the matter in an unbiased manner and with clear hearts before God and man. The American government violated a solemn compact stipulated between Mexico and the United States when the President ordered both of the government's strong arms, the American army and navy, to enter Mexican territory in a hostile manner in 1914, in April of that year, in defiance of the treaty made on the 2nd day of February, 1848, at Guadalupe City, in the State of Hidalgo, and some of its provisions in case of trouble or war between the two countries and before either country should invade the other the women and children should be made safe, and all noncombatants and students and laborers of classes should be put in a place of safety. Instead of that the whole of, or the greater part of the great American navy assembled at or near Vera Cruz and at Tampico, and all of the United States army that was available was rushed to the border, and the President ordered Vera Cruz seized and the fleet bombarded that place and Tampico, killing any and all they could—women and children—just so they were killing, it didn't matter. Clear cut violation of the treaty of 1648, in which they have God's name, I suppose to make it binding. But what effect has God's name in this matter, inasmuch as America has, or the American soldiers have, crossed over the line without permission, and it seems to be approved by the American people and President Wilson? I presume, according to the newspapers, that Germany has killed as many of the Americans as the Mexicans have. What is the reason America hasn't sent the Amer- ican navy to German waters and invaded Germany, just like she did in Mexico? The reason is because Germany is an equal power and the United States seeks some other way to settle matters with Germany. If Germany was in the place of Mexico, instead of where she is, would President Wilson dare send soldiers across the border like he has done and keep them there against the will of the people? So the American soldiers are down in Mexico, I suppose to do like they did in 1845 and 1846. When the American government made war on Mexico, Colonel John C. Fremont was in California and had been for four years exploring the country. In 1846 sealed orders were sent to Colonel Fremont to start a quarrel with the Mexican people in order that the Americans might have a chance to start a war with the Mexicans, and Fremont did so and the war was on. So Congress called for 80,000 men and the country responded with 300,000 men, so they went to war against Mexico, overcame her and took half of her country from her. So I suppose that the Mexicans think that is what the Americans intend to do again. In my judgment, the American government was only justified in three wars—the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the War of the Rebellion, and in those wars my people have shed their blood and died on the battlefields in this country and out of it, and serving it out of this country and being killed serving the American people, and we are only regarded as nominal citizens, like in the Dred Scott case in 1850. Dred Scott was a slave and his master had taken him and his wife into the State of Illinois. Under the law of that state, if a slave was brought into the state he or she was free. His master was a doctor in the United States and Ada's Hai 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. 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Scott brought suit against his master, who a Dr. Emerson, and he argued in open court that Dred Scott was nothing but a thing standing, and that he had no rights except those that were given him by his master, and that in consequence the case should be dismissed, and so the court decided against Dred Scott, and his friends carried the case to the Supreme Court at Washington and it was argued there and decided against him. The chief justice argued that a Negro was not free and could not be, and it had been held for a hundred years that a Negro had no rights that a white man was bound to respect. But the judge made the American people believe an untruth, for he himself lived to see my people freed by the best man that ever existed in America. I say the best man because he was for the freedom and rights of all the people. There was another man I believe would have made the same kind of a President—one for all of the people in America—but the servile and mean people of America killed him, and some of the leading Republicans were accused of being conspirators for his death. I knew Mr. Garfield by reading after him in Congress for a great many years, so I believe he was a good man and a Christian So, in conclusion, I will say that my people are in a critical state, to be citizens. They are being oppressed, lynched and shot to death throughout this whole country. It is a shame for the federal government to allow one part of its people to commit such crimes against others. It should regulate matters here at home before it goes abroad to regulate the matters for other people. rGrower I make the hair long, soft and I will prove it. When in call on the manufacturer.anted ing Oil 25c; Grower 50c Montgomery, cturer LEAVEN'VORTH, KAN The St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Name of This Paper JEFF RUSSELL Our popular Undertaker 309 KANSAS AVE. I am Open for Business Night and Day. WeNEVER SLEEP. I Am a Candidate For COUNTY CLERK subject to the good will of the voters of Ellsworth County. FOR COUNTY CLERK. I have served you as sheriff. Will appreciate your vote for county clerk. HERBERT DEXTER. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for sheriff. Last Wednesday evening there was a delightful surprise given on the three Jackson brothers, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Jackson, three miles east of Tonganovie. The three brothers entertained with several different games. A three course dinner was served. The table was nicely decorated. There was a great deal of fun when the guests began to read their place cards and had to change places. Orange ice was served in orange baskets decorated with little white bowls. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN The Famous Caterer, 826 1-2 Connecticut, Lawrence, Kansas. Serves first class meals, lunches at all hours. Ice Cream, Cigars and Confectionery. To the Wife of One Who Drinks I have an important confidential message for you. It will come in a plain envelope. How to conquer the liquor habit in 3 days and make home happy. Wonderful, safe, lasting, reliable, inexpensive method, guaranteed. Write to Edw. J. Woods, 1508 B. Station E, New York, N. Y. Show this to others. KINKY HAIL Atlantic Co. Prokata K.L.C. Gov. James My picture shows you what your face EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has done for my hair, butter it and in my hair much better and more and more in its fashé long, and so soft and silly that I can do it up my way if I will be CELIA GRELL. Some only, Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE Doe, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roof of the hair, and makes it grow a few inches. I silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little will it will be so pretty and I like that you can fix it up to suit you. If I leave to do an wash, wowl will you $1.00 a day 25c by mail on receipt of stamp or AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. You have permission. If you owe us this means for you to pay us what is due. WHAT EDITORS SAY OF RAILWAY ISSUE WHAT EDITORS SAY OF RAILWAY ISSUE Demand Peaceful Settlement of Wage Controversy. STRIKE MUST BE AVERTED. Almost Unanimously Newspapers Indorse Proposals of Railway Managers That Wage Question Be Settled by Interstate Commerce Commission or by Arbitration Under the Newlande Law. Chicago.—The proposed strike by all railway train service employees in order to secure aage increase of $100,000,000 a year is condemned by newspaper editors throughout the country. They declare such a strike would be a public calamity and that it must be averted. Almost unanimously the editors in dorset the proposals made by the committee of railway managers to the leaders of the brotherhoods—that the wage question be settled by the interstate commerce commission or by arbitration under the Newlands law. The following extracts from newspaper editorials fairly reflect public sentiment on this most important issue: The interstate commerce commission should be empowered to prevent this threatened railroad strike. "Write to your congressman about it."—Chicago Tribune. The great public has more at stake than either the railway stockholders or the railway employees—Davenport (fa.) Times The interstate commerce commission represents the great public. It was created for the purpose of holding even the scales.—Rocky Mountain News, Denver. The trainmen should take prudent thought. Arbitration is their wise policy.—Detroit Free Press. The public will support any finding the interstate commerce commission may make.—Dallas (Tex.) News. Public opinion ought to have re-enforced the position of the railroads long before now.—Galveston News. The regulation of wages presents no more difficulties than the regulation of rates.—Holyoke (Mass.) Transcript. The interstate commerce commission would certainly be responsible if it permitted a strike to come.—Minneapolis Journal. The train crew unions have no case which they are willing to try in a court of arbitration or in the great court of public opinion.—New York Commercial. The controversy is not between the railways and their employees, but between the public and the railway employees—New York Globe. The men now seem to show rather a consciousness of the weakness of their position than reliance upon its merits.—New York Times. The interstate commerce commission cannot avoid regulating wages so long as it regulates rates—New York Tribune. The railroad brotherhoods are mistaken. There is something to arbitrate.—New York World The railway employees are plainly in the wrong and should sense their mis take before they make a worse blunder.—Oshkosh (Wis.) Northwestern. Neither side could afford to take the position of demanding more than the interstate commerce commission would approve.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. The railroad employees are not suffering such intolerable wrongs that they cannot await the result of arbitration.—Portland Oregonian. The greatness of the power for which the labor leaders are seeking is the very strongest argument why they should not have it.—Railway Age Gazette. The public is as vitally interested in the situation as the railways or the employees.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Either the railroads are wrong or their employees are. Any just cause will stand investigation. — Jackson (Miss.) Clarion-Ledger. This is the time when every American who loves his country should set aside his own schemes of aggrandizement. — Kansas City Journal. The United States government cannot permit any strike that would tie up all the railroads of the country. — Leslie's Weekly. It is just as true that organized labor may oppress the public intolerably as that organized capital may do it. — Lowell (Miss.) Citizen. Those who would suffer most from a tying up of the nation's traffic would get no vote on the question of a strike — Lincoln (Neb.) Star. One thing is certain, the railroads the railroad employees and the Ameri can people cannot afford such a strike—Memphis Appeal. We think the brotherhoods are making a mistake in refusing arbitration Capital must get its living wage as well as tajor.—Milwaukee Free Press. Business can hobble along under high freight rates Death would follow a general railroad strike—Baton Rouge (La.) Times. The American people do not believe there is any difference between the roads and the employees that cannot be adjusted peaceably.—Bloomington (Ill.) Fantagraph. The railroads have accepted the perfectly reasonable and natural suggestion that the wage question be settled by arbitration—Boston Journal. Whir should a vote be taken on a strike which the public will never tolerate?-St. Louis Post-Dispatch Harrisonville Bottling Works' Soda and Soft Drinks They are pure, and taste right. With furnish Sodas for picnics, church festivals, etc. Call or W. E. MISEMER, Prop. HARRISONVILLE, MO. An invitation is extended the People Of Missouri to Visit the Busy Bee Cafe Cor. Cooper and Osage Ste. SEDALIA, MO. Open Day and Night—Everything good to eat, and it is served right. ICE CREAM, SODAS, LUNCHES AND SANDWICHES of all kinds. Hot Chili, Pies, Tobacco, etc. Make my place your headquarters when in the city. HENRY PETTIS, Proprietor. Old Dearbon Whiskey $3.00 PerGallon Express Prepaid. E. G. GASSIDY MER. CO., Sedalia, Missouri. Short Orders Meals at Hours Duncan's LunchRoom 72 N. James St. Kansas City, Kansas. Ice Cream Soda Water Bass' Hotel... 212 N Ault St., Moberly, Mo. Sixteen Rooms, Modern in Every Respect—Bath in Connection. Regular Meals Served—We Strive to Please. Mrs. Carrie Bass. Home Phone West 322 Kaufman's Market... Good Meats HOMEMADE SAUSAGE AND LARD A SPECIALTY-FRESH FISH DAILY. 632 Minn. Ave. KAN. CITY, KAN. Auto Livery and Passenger Service—Carriage and Wagon Painting—Blackamitting. Horseshoeing, Repairing—Auto Work a Specialty. 1404 N. 7th St. Kansas City, Kast. Owing to the high cost of paper we are compelled to charge for all obituaries and other long write-ups and announcements. All communications to his paper except through regular correspondents will be charge for, unless the matters is something of real interest to the race. Our rates are 10c per line for all articles containing up to ten lines, and over ten lines 5c per line, allowing six words to the line. Money must accompany copy of matter for publication. AGENTS WANTED! For our new book,Progress and Achievements of the Colored People. Showing the wonderful doings and new opportunities of our race, low price, many pictures, lightning seller, $10.00 per day, ask for terms, write quick, Austin Jenkins Co., 8th St. Washington D.C. Miss Goldie M. Duke was a pleasant caller at this office last Saturday and left an order for printing for "The Peast of Seven Tables," at the home of Mrs Carpenter, 1001 Woodward, September 29. SITUATION WANTED—By young lady stenographer, in law, doctor, or correspondent's office. Underwood machine preferred. Rapid and accurate. $900 per week to start. Write Beulah Banks, R. R. 3, Kansas City, Kan—Adv-tf The City B Y, P. U. held one of its most interesting sessions at Silicon last Sunday afternoon. Great interest was manifested. Several visitors were present, and seven ministers attended. Next meeting at the Second Baptist church, North Topeka. Miss Katherine Barker returned home Tuesday after a month's visit with her sister, Mrs. S. L. Carey of Russell Springs. While there she moticed to Demer and Colorado Springs with Lawyer Carey and wife. In Demer she was the guest of Miss Cassie Flemings and was royally entertained by the ex-Topeckans who live there. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Clara B. North Marshall will return to St. Paul, Minn., this week after several weeks' visit with her aunts, Mrs. N. J. Lawrence and Mrs. Julia North, and other relatives. Her cousin, Mary A. Lawrence, will return with her. Mrs. Marshall is the daughter of the late Nick North, a former resident of Topcka, who died in Chicago some time ago. Hon. H. I. Mourne returned yesterday from Savannah, Ga., where he attended the National Baptist Convention, and reports one of the most harmonious sessions in several years. There were so many Baptists at Savannah that President Morris had to make his annual address outdoors, as there was no building large enough to accommodate he throng. Rev J S Street, pastor of New Hope Primitive Baptist church, was a caller at this office Tuesday and left copy for the proceedings of the 37th annual session of the Kaw River Association, held at New Hope, commencing last Saturday and closing Monday. Rev. Street reports a glorious meeting Ministers attended from Kansas and Oklahoma cities Mrs. S. F. Malone, Mrs. G. I. Seales and Mrs. C. E. Dandridge entertained at the residence of Mrs. Scales on the 7th, from 2 to 5, in honor of Mrs. John Clark of Bridgeport, Conn. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut plants. The afternoon was spent in games and other amusements. All departed declaring the three ladies ideal hostesses. ```markdown ``` Mrs Linnie May Cunningham will return on the 12th from a visit to her cousin, Mrs B S. Stovall, and Mr. Stovall, in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Stovall were popular members of the June 1915 class of Sumner High School. Mr. Stovall is now a partner in the Oliver Stovall & Son undertaking and floral establishment. Miss Cunningham visited a hospital there in which she will take the graduate course next spring. Among the many friends and members of Brown's Chapel who are paying the higher tribute of respect to Rev. and Mrs. T, W. Greene for their faithful year's services are Mr. and Mrs. H J Clark, who; at their cosy home, 726 Long street, Sunday afternoon, entertained at dinner Rev. and Mrs. T W, Greene, Rev. E. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. A J. Jenkins, Mr. W, Fisher and daughter Helen, Mrs Lucretia Burley, Mr Vaughan and Mrs. E. Brown I have a good place on my farm for a man and his family. Good wages and comfortable house. Must be industrious. Loafers and booze fighters save stamps. Address D. Childs, R. R. 27, Topeka, Kan., or phone 3751 K-1. INTRODUCTORY RECITAL. On next Tuesday night, Sept. 19, Mr. Malcolm K. Griffith will appear before a Topka audience in a feast of music, ally assisted by some of the best Topka talent. The affair will take place at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy streets, Rev. T. L. Griffith pastor. As young Mr. Griffith is an accomplished pianist, music lovers are promised a rare treat. The Plaindealer has turned out tickets and programs for this entertainment, and vouches that none who attend this musical feast will be disappointed. Topka should encourage this young man. Mr. Ed Little of Kansas City, Kan. the Republican nominee for Congress from the Second Congressional district and one of the able lawyers of Kansas, says he is going to be elected by a large majority. The Republicans of the Second district were never so much in harmony as they are today. All opposition has joined hands to elect Mr. Little. He is a stunnell friend of the colored people and we hope the colored voters will spare no time or palms to see to it that he gets the entire vote. 1970 a box of straightning oil FREE with every straightning $1.00 comb...Price... All kinds of hair goods for sale cheap. MRS. A. C. McCLELLAN TODD, Phone 2457 White. 116 East Fifteenth St. FOR SALLE BY OWNER. Beautiful four room cottage, barn nice yard, shade, well and eistern, a very reasonable price Easy terms 1812 Fillmore. Phone 2659 White TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY. One hundred and fifty of Topeka chite society, fittingly dressed for the occasion, were received by Mr. and Mrs D Moss in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, on Tuesday evening. September 12. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns, palms and cut flowers for the occasion Green and white electric lights lighted the yard and helped to carry out the color scheme Music was played throughout the evening. The dining room was artistically decorated, where Mrs W I Jamison and Mrs Ida Scales sat at the table and served green and white ices and cake. Punch was served by Theresa and Iva Parker, who were dressed in white and wore green ices. The guests were received by the bride's mother, Mrs L. Merritt of Kansas City, Kar M. Ridley received the gifts Those who stood in the receiving line were Prof. E Ridley, Mr. C D Moss and wife, Mrs. A. D Priest, Miss Limora Battles and Mrs Belle Thompson Mrs Moss' good was made in the latest panier effect and of silk embroidered not over white charmouse. She wore a corsage bouquet of white roses. Many beautiful and costly gifts were received from within and without the city. The visitors present were Mrs. L. Merritt of Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Limora Battles of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs Belle Thompson of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs A. DePriest of Salina Mrs. Geo. W. K. Love, who is one of the owners of the Love Regalia Co., Kansas City, and manager, attended the Masonic Grand Lodge at Hutchinson and made quite a number of sales of the many different articles they manufacture Mrs. Love is a good business woman and makes friends for the firm wherever she goes The Masons of Kansas were proud to have her there to display her goods and many took advantage of the opportunity and will order from her firm from time to time. The Plain-dealer always wants to encourage enterprise of this kind among the race and wishes success to Mrs. Love and her business. ```markdown ``` We regret to announce the sudden death of Mrs Fanny Clinkscale, who died at her home Wednesday morning. She was the wife of Prof Clinkscale, was a devoted Christian lady, and besides her husband leaves a sister and a host of friends to mourn her death. She was an artist and did a great deal of fancy china painting. She was also a fine bread baker and had for her patrons some of the host families of Topeca. The funeral will be held from the residence, 1312 Tyler street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body will lie in state at the home from 10 to 1 o'clock Sunday. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery Mrs. Ada L. Fue of Muskogee, Okla. was in Topeka this week to enter her son in the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. She says she likes the school very much and also likes Topeka. She is engaged in the manufacture of hair tonics and other treatments for the scalp. Her husband is engaged in the grocery business. Mr. and Mrs. Fue are among the most highly respected citizens of Oklahoma. READ CAREFULLY. Beginning next Tuesday night, September 19, and continuing throughout the week, the ladies of St. Mark's A. M. K. church, on the North Side, will have a fair. There will be booths of various kinds. Come and see. Refreshments of the season will be served each and every evening. Also a splendid program will be rendered Thursday evening. Admission 10c Thursday night only, all other nights free. Come and be with us and help us. We will appreciate any kindness that you may show us and we want you to feel welcome in coming to us, by which we will show you by the way we receive you. By order of the fair committee MRS MILLIE WHEELER, Chairman Record Breaking Enrollment Dormitories Fast Becoming Crowded. The Industrial and Educational Institute, the state school for the normal, industrial and agricultural training of colored young men and women, opened Tuesday. Students have been coming in since Monday, and the enrollment promises to be the largest in the history of the institution. Many of the parents have came to place their children in school and have had only praises for the institution and its work. Every section of Kansas is represented, and students are still coming in from Colorado, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Michigan, California, Wyoming and Indiana. At the first chapel service Dr. E. W Moore of Columbus, O, delivered an inspirational address to the student body. Yesterday a recital was given by Mrs Moore. Mrs. Moore has a wonderfully sweet voice and every number was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We would advise students who are planning to enroll to enter as soon as possible, as the dormitories are fast becoming crowded Mrs H I Monroe entertained last Thursday afternoon complimentary to Mrs M E Reynolds of Pasadena, Cal. Mrs. Alfred Porter of Kansas City, Kan., and Miss Alice Taylor of Juncao, Alaska. A musical program was rendered by Mrs Rice, Mrs. Celia Thompson and Miss Ruby McKnight. Mrs Reynolds told the ladies of the beautiful Pacific coast cities. Mrs Porter recited a very appropriate selection entitled "The Woman Who Wins." Miss Taylor told of her beautiful trip to and from Alaska. After the program a dainty repast was served. There were about fifty ladies in all who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Monroe. OIATHE, KAN. Prof E. Watson of Fort Scott and Prof. Lastec of Oswego visited Prof and Mrs. E. G. Porter last Wednesday evening. Rev J W Allen and M. Whitfield Ross attended the G. A. R. reunion at Kansas City last Wednesday and were in the parade. Leroy W. Brown, Rev. Conley, Mr. Andy Williams and Prof. Porter were among the visitors to Kansas City Wednesday and witnessed the G. A. R. parade. Mrs. America Martin and daughters, Mrs. Ida Manley and Miss Frederica Martin, and granddaughter, Miss Berrice Manley, returned Saturday from a two weeks' visit in Topeka, Kansas City, Lawrence and Desoto. They report very enjoyable trip. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hudson left last week for their home in Denison, Texas, after spending three weeks with their mother, Mrs. Geo. Williams, and Mr. Williams. Mrs. Ida Manky and daughter, Miss Bernice, will leave for their home in Garnett, Kan., after a six weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. America Martin, and Miss Frederica Martin left for Kansas City to remain indefinitely. One of the swellest affairs of the season was a very unique surprise party on the Misses Eloise Massey and Helen Williams, Tuesday night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams, on North Chestnut street. The party was planned by the Misses Feeby. The evening was pleasantly spent in conversation and music. At a late hour a dainty two course lunchon was served. Misses Massey and Williams left Thursday, Sep 7, for Denison, Texas, to attend the Anderson High School. Mrs. Joe Fanon is visiting a Merriam Roads. Mrs. Lydia Young, is visiting in Kansas City Mrs. Ellen Crump is on the sick list NOTICE—People who are not subscribers and wish to send locals to this paper will have to pay 10cts per line for same. Many persons send matter to us with no signature and expect same, to be published. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 033 College Av., TOPEKA, KAS BLLSWORTH, KAN. On September 7 Rev. J. R. Frazler and wife narrowly escaped burning to death. A lamp supposed to be filled with coal oil exploded and set fire to the house. Rev. Cox was up from Salina on the 11th and preached two splendid sermons. Some of the young people were up from Salina Sunday and were out in the country to what they called a "good time, you know." Mrs. K. R. Randolph is still on the sick list. The Plaindealer agent was in our town a few days ago from Hutchinson and he did blow some of our townmen out of sight—Bill Gaston, for one. Mrs. Martha Butler is back from Montana, wher she has spent the summer with her son. Mrs. Birdie Gaston has moved to Salina to live with her mother, Mrs. June Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grant entertained twenty couples of their young friends Monday evening in honor of Miss Iva Clark of Umonville, Mo. who is their guest. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers. The evening was spent in music and games. Mr. John I. Johnson presided at the piano, assisted by Mr. Verlon II Ewing, violinist, and others. The hours passed only too quickly Mrs. Grant was assisted by Misses Lill Lee, Jennie Lindsey and Ida Conley of Jerome, Ia MRS. HENRIETTA MARTIN, fashionable dressmaker, 832 Kansas avenue, is conducting a class in this art every evening except Saturday. Mrs. Martin is a skilled artist, and a few lessons under her instruction will enable you to make your plain and fancy dresses cheap. For terms etc., phone 1422. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison St. Special disease. Phone 919. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon, 408 Kansas Ave. Phone 4265. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12 a.m. 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; 7:30 to 9:00 everying. Sundays by request. OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 m. 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSE, Physician and Surgeon, Calls Answered at Night. Office Kansas Ave.—Tl. 3897. Res. 1 Monroe St.—Tel. 3087 E. 2. Office Hours: 9:30 to 10:30; 8 to 9 DR. THADDEUS P. MARTEN, Physician and Surgeon, Phone 3608. 382 Kansas Ave. Residence: 1026 Buchanan St. Residence Phone: 3608 E. 2. Telephone 774. Res. 4691 Res. OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. B. Physician and Surgeon, Office: 384 Kansas Ave. over Gibbons Dung Store, across from Third Hotel. Calls answered Night and day.—Residence 914 Buchanan BR. W. ROGER RUSSELL. DENTIST. All Work Guaranteed to Gray Satisfaction. Phone 1-800-745-1234 Hours--8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 5:30 p. m. Dr. Chas. L. Williams PENTIST Sunday by Appointment 100 Kansas Avenue — TOPEKA. If you are a constant reader of The Haindealer you will be wise. mae PS ERAT IT SE TEL ORO RANTS NEE ST ETI OLE RR Mi ETT RE ER NRE SL a pee RS aaa, ci PRET Ie a sia PES x SEEMS ar OST R D aha FT EE ER RE IN ARETE EE se “ e Trolley To Kansas City! 4 ras of the ‘most detightfo! rides in the State of Kansas |, on tho FAROLLEY LINE between Kansag City ang Leavenworth, Kas. This ted’ rane through beautiful and pleturesque country. It takes you +, be dcor of the State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kas. the National 4ldlere’ Home, Ft, Leavenworth, ang both the Federal and Military otapes and many other impertant sight-seeing places. ‘ery levve Kansas Clty every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m a 19 Dp m5 last cor leaves Kanone City at 11:30 p,m. except Satar- ivy ‘night, lest car loaves at 12 e’elock midnight, Cary ‘eaves Leavenworth, Kaneas, every hear on the half from 6:30 =’ to 10:80 p. m. except Saturday ung Sunday nights the lant cat wea, tf 12 ‘orclock midnight, . « * The Kansas City-Westem Railway Co. 7 Ym URE NOTA 4 i z a G on be a sey. “him z fF “ae Ps aa a SRO SS qj Jen oa a (he ee 1G Ne pea Pan ener ef 3.8 eh’ Bear a Sig epraglees SNe, Ja (eases 2 w GR eve 4 a A “Ab therés 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 thou- sands of homes all over the country. 7 Don’t think that the tasty, fine-flavored Meadow-Gold Butter may be too igh priced. Meadow-Gold Butter never “soars” like some butters, You will find when you settle down to using it regularly that you can a/ways get it when you want it and you can aéways buy itata reasonable price. Made only from pasteurized cream. Send us your order to-day. aS ee o Coe e Re awe ESS TONE Ld cs 08 RSS ‘ : ee we . Es SOS Ua SS Lag a WONTINENTAL CREAMERY COMPANY, TOPEKA, KANS Qe wh soe worth $1500 upon which to erect ; 7} Waiali@~iu<) AGSULO| hme COM 3 temple, and then gav Crneaes Peanctd $wH0 to assist in the building. Dr AW toe tid $915 Stout is being praised far and wid hte A rile Madastongeur, a OS for securing this magnificent gift fron Fb netha Se) mansuieard eatecaaeee || one of the wealthiest men in th PAiYY No Extra Gharga|| South Me Reynolds pays to th i Gay for pre wre, no matter Low 1] colored — people of | Winston-Salen BEAT) Aponte, Ato inecwtrts || $10,000 per week for labor in his cf Pw wiatled jeri eres ties |! mammoth tobacco factories. Cd ble Smersatalietscrid een 1] ‘The ground breaking services for fi ii Leese LY ur the new tempel were held Sunday o Y iersursiplom sites ewes cs TTwhen Rev. J. Arthur Hamlett o! - of FREE cain i ji gi Ticeavencss vanomm © 5 {| Jackson, ‘Tenn, editor of the Chris. BN don. S10 Chivasee tt, PP ye Conor oe oe 1916 Fa" Suit A WONDERFUL frees YeORFER Sis ee as a apes = Og aun ~ a Pent Vice ry “peers ate cee = fast Sunday was a great day in| j Winstea-salem A new epoch was|; marked in the Negro church life of our city; a new impetus was given s the religious and philanthropic activi ties ef the people. Dr, Rufus S. Stout, corresponding secretary of « eburch extension of the Colored Meth ¢ edist Episcopal Church, came here from Pine Bluff, Ark., in the inters ‘ext of hiv denomination We spokel with such eloquence and power that] be reached the hearts of two of theft wealthiest men in the city—Mr. Re Jef, Reymalds, tobacco king, and Mr. Py H, Hanes, another multi-millionaire. Col Reynolds, after. listening to this}, great race leader, gave him two lot}: \ worth $1500 upon which to erect 4 tne C M_ IS, temple, and then gave $wH0 to assist in the building. Dr. Stout is being praised far and wide for securing this magnificent gift from one of the wealthiest men in the South Mr Reynolds pays to the colored — people of Winston-Salem $10,000 per week for labor in his manimoth tobacco factories. ‘The ground breaking services tor the new tempel were held Sunday, when Rev. J. Arthur Hamlett of Jackson, Tenn, editor of the Chris- tlan Jnlex, official organ of the C, ME. church, delivered the «ground freaking sermon from the subject, “Ioly Ground." Others who spoke during the day were Mayor Eaton, Drs. Boyer, Mclarty and Courtney of the white Methodist churches; Col, fianes, a multi-mionaire; Professor Thompson, Mrs Sills and Mfr, Cash. It was a great day in Winston-Salem and Dr Stout has added another achievement to his already brilliant history as a great race worker. romantics HAMILTON, MO. Our pastor, Rev, C. C. Swader, was with us Sunday and preached ns a noble sermon, both morning and even ing, and held covenant meeting at $ p.m. and also administered — the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. He reported a splendid time at the As- sociation Our little church sent ous pastor a draft for $1255, $7 of It be. ing per capita money, $3 annual dues and $255 for pastor as messenger, Lincoln school has received some needed improvements, having beer painted on the outside and papered on the inside, School is moving on suc. cessfully with Principal Reynolds it charge. Mr, Gilbert Harris is building ar addition to his residence Mere Mar ris Is not so well at this writing Mr Burton, father of Mrs. Warsis, anc her sister, Mrs. Carturight, have bee visiting Me and Mrs, Iarris and Ms and Mrs, Pryor. Miss Leah V. Howard has bee visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Ma son, “Mr, Hatry R. Reynolds, Mrs Rachel E, Thompson and Miss Mabel L. Reynolds have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Reynolds j "Me, Charles Dunn had @ paralytic stroke on the 2nd, but is Improving. | ——— SPRINGFIELD, MO. | BOOS Teele a ee | eR RT lescent, we are glad to note, Mr. Pete Anderson of S. Billings street, alter undergoing an operation, performed by Dr. EA. Harris, is re- covering nicely, Mr. Walter Smith, who has been complaining for some time, was oper- ated upon by Dr, E. A. Harris and assisting physicians. Mr, Smith !s doing very nicely and hopes to be out again in two or three weeks. ° Mrs, Ida V. McAdams is not able to be out as yet, but is convalescent. Dr J. B Clark is the attending phy- scian, Miss Jessie Brown of Fort Scott, Kan, was a delightful house guest of her cousin, Mrs. Adah Stephenson, for about a weck, Mrs Maggie Scales and two litle daughters, Mildred and Atetha, of Kansas’ City were in the city for a few days attending to business and shahing hands with friends, Mrs, Jennic Pittman, accompanied by her little granddaughter, Jeanette, of Kansas City, who was. summoned to the bedside of her friend, Mrs. Bessie Hanks, departed for home Tuesday evening. Many of Mrs. Pittman's’ old friends were glad to greet her and to see her looking so well. Mrs Hanks is recovering nicely after undergoing a second operation. We hope to soon see her able to be out again. Mesdames Matti Anderson of Chi- cago, It; Julia Wilburn, Delia S. Smith and B, B Cooper were highly entertained with dinner at the beau- tiful rurat home of Mr, and Mrs. John Jarrett, Mrs. Rachel Jones of Chicago, Ill., daughter of Mrs. Jar- rett, assisting. ‘The entire day was most enjoyably spent. Mrs. Priscilla Adams and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Adams, were pleasant callers in the afternoon, Miss Pansy Brinker of Michigan is house guest of Mrs. Kimbrough and Mrs. Nuttall. We ate sure her visit will be a pleasant one. : Mrs. Lena Fisher Marshalt and tit- tle daughter are pleasant visitors In the city and house guests of Ms. Amanda Higgs. Mrs, Dora Morrison of Columbia, Mo, and Miss Blanche K. Morrison of St. Joseph, Mo., are spending sev- cral weeks with Mr, and™ Mrs, James b. Hardrick, Mrs. Morrison will re- main an indefinite time with her daughter, Mrs. Hardrick, and Miss Morison will soon resume her school work at St. Joseph. Miss Morrison 1s always a welcome visitor in Spring- field, hee former home The Pleasant Hour Art Club held a a pleasant mecting at the home of Mrs, Henry Barker, on Grand avenue, Next place of meeting will be at Mrs. Shelbin Barker's, Rev. R. J Robinson, pastor of the| A.M. E chapel, is indisposed at this: writing, we regret to note, The people of Springfield have been! very fortunate in having with them for the past two weeks Rev, BF. Foster, 1, D, of Topeka, Kan, a gen- tleman of prominence and powerful ability Dr, Foster assisted in the te- dedication of Gibson Chapel, preach- ing Sunday morning, August 20, to a large and appreciative audience, Dr, Foster,. as field agent of the Anti- Saloon Teague, held several interest~ ing meetings at the various churches of the city which were well attended and much good was accomplished, Dr, BF, Foster was the principal speaker on the program at the opens ing of the high school Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers' Assuciation, Dr, Foster spoke on the relation of the home, the schoot and the church. Musical numbers were rendered by Mist Doris B. Cooper and Prof: S. V Wilson. Miss Elza Smith, presi- dent of the association, presided, An enjoyable meeting of the Wom an’s Musical and Titerary Club was hetd at the hospitable home of Mr, and Mrs J 3B, Johnson, Mrs, EC, Johnson being a most amiable hosts ess, assisted by her daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. 1, M. Fictcher RMArereees mera SUN See Steerer | an a ene ee ek re Mae eee alle ee pee RSA eres Sale visitors, who were: Mrs. Maria L. Clark of Kansas City, Miss Jessie Brown of Fort Scott, Prof. 3. Vs Wilson, and the members. Next place of meeting with Mrs, Mary A, Jarrett, | é Great rejoicing, as over the Prodi- gal Son, was held over Mr, Frank Williams about a week ago upon his return Me. Williams had been ab- sent from home for nearly five years. Me received an honorable discharge from the army about a eat ago, since which time he has been traveling. His sudden and unexpected return home upset the usual gently runntag of af- fairs at home. Some shouted, some cried, some fainted, some laughed, some screamed, which brought the neighbors hastily, thinly elad in theie night apparel, as they had retired for the night. One could not imagine fiom the different sounds what caused the commotion, The truth of it was, all were happy, overjoyed, in seeing the son, the brother, the uncle and friend, and yet each had his or her way of expressing their feelings, Mr. Landon Smith, after spending his summer vacation at home with’ his parents and friends, departed last Fri- day night to resume his work at the University of Kansas, where he hopes. to complete his course at the close of the ensuing year. 101.4, KAN, Mrs, Maud Bowen and children who have been the guests of her aunt ‘Frances Ross, have left for their hom in Hutchinson. | Mr. Elmer Williamson went tc Pitsburg today, where he will attend the State Normal this winter, The Woman's Missionary — Society of the A. M. E. church met Wednes: day afternoon at 2:30 at the home o} Mrs, William Ficlds, 203 S, Chestnut street’ Lunch was served. | Mes, Fearn Williams, who has beer spending a weck here attending the fair and visiting with friends, wen home Sunday night, Mrs. Joe Pierce has returned to he home in Pittsburg, Kan., after a visi with her sister, Mrs. Addie William son, on South Walnut streeet. Miss Beatrice King, who has beer the guest of her cousins, Mr, and Mrs Yd Gilbert, has returned to her hom: in Colorado. Mr, Willie Ewell teft last night fo Chicago, where he wilt attend a denta college, Rev, and Mrs, Watson of the A ‘MM. E. church will leave soon for con: ference, and we are all hoping tha they will return for another year's work, as theie godly lives have beer an inspiration to both the church and the community. ‘Miss Mabel Dunkins and Aunt Josie TReardin of Neosho Falls came down to the rally at the A. M. E church, They returned home Sunday. 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September 3 was the first Sunday in the month and was sacrament day for both the Baptist and Methodist churches, 3 On the afternoon of September 3 Mrs Mary Allen served a dainty tTifee course luncheon in honor of Miss Fayetta Wilson. The Do Your Best Club Rave @ thay rack social out to Mr. Jerry ‘Lewis’ on the night of September 4. There were seventeen present et the prayer meeting services. The pastor fs very much elated over the interest his members have taken to increase the number at each successive meet- ing. Miss Fayetta Wilson, an excellent worker in the Methodist church, will Jeave next Saturday night to attend Howard Unfyversity in Washington, D.C, She will specialize in kinder- garten work. Her desire is to become a kindergarten teacher, We alt hope that she will make a great success in her undertaking, Mr, and Mra. George Johnson have moved to Columbia, All of thelr friends regret very much to see them leave. Miss Mae Ritchie left Tuesday for Hiawatha, where she will spend a few days before going to the Topeka In- stitu’e, Miss Tacile Warrent left Wednes- day for Topeka Institute, Miss Tivelyn Maddox will leave Monday for Topeka Institute to re- sume ber studies, PITTSBURG, KAN, * The many friends of Gilbert Tay- lor are glad to know that be le get- ting atong nicely after his eperation. Mrs. D. Elias is attending the Baptist National Convention. Born, to Mr, and Mrs. L, Alesxans der, a fine girl Mother and babe are doing fine. Mr. Ray Worth Cole is very sick at this welting. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery, Mrs. J. W. Pierce is vielting in Tola. Mrs. A. L. Marshall, 321 West For. est, visited Miss Anna O. Hataby and ‘Miss Lirsle Ennis at Nevade?and ate tended the races. w Mr, Thomas Cole visited Miss Ene nis at Nevada and while there ‘was en- tertained with a ten o'clock ¥ianer, Dr. L. V. Barr is visiting his pa- tents in Iola, . —z—— INDEPENDENCE, KAN Mr, and Mrs. Ray Wittieras of Winfield are in the city and wilt ‘make their home here, Miss Myrtle Garland is spending a few days in Nowata, Okla, 7! ++ Miss Gertrude Wakefield of Kansas City is visiting friends In eur ‘olty, Mrs. Lodie Hutton spent Sunday with her parents in Elke City, Mr Howard of Arkansas ds visite ign his brother, Dan Howard, of this city. Mr. and Mrs, Cornelius Stradford and daughters of Tulsa, Okla, are visiting relatives here, © Mrs. D, White spent a weet in Tulsa, Gkla, with Mrs. TH. Mont. gomery. Mra. Wilhe Evans is spending a few weeks In Wichita, Kan Mrs. I, If, Montgomery of Tulsa, Okla, is In the city, having brought hier daughter to the hospital, 777 OFFICIAL 383 ...Taborian Directory... Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction. SHE FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 1114 Bushanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. DT. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P., 1182 Buccannan Street Topeka, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. 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Miss Thelma Johnston entrained a few of her young friends with a line party Friday afternoon, Sept. 8, in honor of her fifteenth birthday. The girls formed the line party at 2:30 o'clock at the Vaudette theater, after which they went to the Peterson cafe, where refreshments were served. The guest list included nine girls—Lucie Pitts, Dorothy Simmons, Mabel Sanders, Ethel Howard, Jessie Mae Rogers, Burdell Sullivan, Esther O'Brien, Morlene and Thelma Johnston. The girls were chaperoned by Moss Nancy Owens. Memorial services for members of the Tenth cavalry were held Sunday, Sept. 10, at McCray Chapel C. M. E. church, at 8 p. m., Rev. A. D. Wilson, master of ceremonies. An excellent program was rendered. Rev. Winston of St. Louis, Mo., preached at 11 a. m. at the A. M. E. church, also at 8 p. m. He is an excellent speaker. He gave a lecture and recital at the church Tuesday evening. Miss Thelma Johnston left Wednesday for Topeka to attend the Industrial and Educational Institute. Miss Myrtle Terry has returned from an extended visit through the West. Prof. E. J. Hawkins and Prof. G. E. Watson have returned home to take up their school work. Mrs. Kassie Holland and little daughter Nicola have returned from Kansas City, where they spent their summer vacation. The public and high schools opened Monday. The enrollment was very large. Mrs. Houston Brown has gone to Topaka to attend the Baptist Association. P ```markdown ``` The Ladies' Missionary Society of McCray Chapel C. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the church. Mrs. Martha Garrett of 418 South Osbourne died Thursday, September 7, at 6 p. m., from dropsy of the heart, with which she had been a sufferer for many months. Mrs. Garrett came to Fort Scott when a mere child, having lived here practically all her life. Her husband and daughters, Misses Agnes and Mary, preceded her in death a number of years ago. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist church and was a devoted Christian. She was also a member of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. The funeral services were held from her residence Saturday afternoon, September 9, Rev. Crutchfield officiating. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Abraham Bramlett, aged 51 years, died at his home east of the Plaza school, Friday morning at 8:30, from diabetes, with which he has been suffering for about nine months. His illness became very serious shortly after its inception and he was sent to Springfield, Mo., where he entered a hospital for treatment. His condition continued to be very serious and about two weeks ago he was brought back to this city. Deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son, one brother and a sister. He was for many years in the employ of the old Fort Scott Water Co. The Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church and were in charge of the Masonic lodge, Sunday at noon. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Elliston and daughter, Miss Ora, left for Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday morning to make that city their future home. Lilliam Mae Scott has returned from a several weeks' visit in Kansas City, Mo. --- GRBAY BEND, KAN. A large number from Great Bend attended the celebration which was held at Larned, Kan. Prof. Sellers' band furnished music for the occasion which was enjoyed by all. Rev. Thomas and his co-workers are to be commended for the way they took care of the immense crowd. Mrs. Cephus Ross has returned from her visit with Mrs. Alfred Johnson at Dodge City. Mrs. J. R. Ramsey and mother left Saturday night for St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Edna Streeter has returned from her visit in Garden City. Emancipation day will be celebrated by the colored people of Barton county September 22 at the fair grounds. Everyone is invited to attend. A free dinner will be served from 12 to 1:30 There will be speaking, singing, ball game, races and other amusements. A grand concert will be given at the colored Masonic hall in the evening. Mr. Shed Gibson died at St. Rose hospital Wednesday at 5 o'clock p. m. Funeral services were held from the A M E. church, of which he was a member, Rev. J. R. Ramsey officiating. Anyone wishing the Plaindealer see Mrs. Gertrude Wells for subscription, also for news. Mrs. Frank Robinson is on the sick list. The Magnolia Art Club will open its season the first Thursday in October. Mrs. Wilson Murrant is reported better at this writing. The Household of Ruth gave a picnic at the home of Mrs. Jack Johnson, six miles south of Great Bend, on the 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sellers and daughter Marie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wells for a few days last week. Mrs. Ella Rosemond and cousin, Miss Gordon of Columbia, Tenn, were visitors in Great Bend for a few days. LIMA, OKLA. There will be a county fair at Lima, commencing September 19 and continuing two days. Quite a number of entries will be made at this fair from the many communities of the county, consisting of agricultural products, fine arts and fine stock. The summer term of the Lima school closes this week. The term has been a successful one. More than 200 pupils have been enrolled, with splendid attendance. The Brooksville Telephone Co., with Mr. N. O. Bryant as president, is moving along fine. Plans are on foot for installing many new phones this coming week and extending the lines farther into the community near Lima. There is a great deal of sickness at the present time about Lima. This is a splendid field for a competent physician, which may be realized from the fact that Lima has a twenty thousand dollar school building, with seven teachers, a splendid high school, well equipped, and more than three hundred school children in the community. Physicians wanting information regarding Lima and its outlook may write the superintendent of schools at Lima. Mr. J. H] McRiley and Mr. Cavil, from Boley, were in Lima Sunday. Mr. McRiley was over to see Mrs. McRiley, who is one of the teachers in the schools here and who has been on the sick list for several days. Mr. Cavil was here to close a contract with the fair association for putting up a merry-go-round for the fair. Rev. Herbert Lang is on the sick list this week, but is better. Mrs. Lang and the little ones are visiting relatives near Boley. Prof. and Mrs. Lee are in town this week, having closed their summer work near Holdenville. Prof. Lee has been a little sick, he reports. Lima has had on a clean-up move for the past two weeks. The streets and alleys look very much better since the trees have been whitewashed and much of the loose and waste material cleaned away. OTTAWA, KAN. Mrs. R. W. White has returned from Omaha, Neb, where she has been for the last month at the bedside of her sick daughter. She reports a fine visit under the circumstances, and that her daughter is much improved. Last Modnay afternoon Miss Katherine 'Glaspie and Mrs. Harrison Baldwin entertained in honor of Miss Pavetta Wilson, at the home of Mrs. Baldwin, from 2 to 5 p. m. The new chief of police is whittling down the crop of bootleggers at Ottawa. Let the better class of people help on with the good work and Ottawa will soon be a town worth while. Miss Payetta Wilson left Saturday for Washington, D. C., where she will be a student in Howard University. She will spend a week in * St. Louis visiting friends. Miss Wilson graduated from the Ottawa high 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. school last year. The many friends of Miss Wilson are expecting great accomplishments from her, as she is indeed a brilliant young woman. The drouth did not prevent Mr. Wm McBrier from raising grapes. He brought in from his farm some as fine grapes as are raised in the state. Mrs. J. R. Rogers has not yet recovered from injuries received in a runaway a few weeks ago. The A. M. E. church honored Miss Fayetta Wilson with a banquet last Thursday evening. Miss Madge Glaspie has returned from Kansas City, where she visited her aunt the past week. Mr. John Lillard, the leading Negro contractor of Franklin county, is causing the white contractors to recognize the Negro's ability. Mr. Clurence Hudson is in town visiting his parents and other relatives. Pastor A. S.S Williams, V. D. M. of the Third Baptist church preached a very impressive sermon on baptism Sunday Three conversions resulted from the sermon. Mr. Richard Madox was taken suddenly sick at church Sunday morning. She is not much better at this writing. Mr Mance Duncan, who has been sick for several weeks, is slowly improving. We hope all the colored children have reported for school work this term. We will try to furnish the readers of the Plaindealer with information as to what per cent of the colored children are in school. ABILENE, KAN. Miss Bettle Tyler departed Saturday for Emporia, where she is attending the Normal, taking a course in music and other studies. Mrs. Matilda Hampton and daughter Elvira went to Salina Sunday. Miss Rosetta Warder leaves Wednesday for Topeka, where she will attend the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. Miss Mildred Bell will accompany her as far as Manhattan, where she will visit relatives. Mr. S. Hampton and Mrs. F. Tyler have purchased autos. Mrs. S. Hampton and Mrs. B. Gary and son Benjamin attended the celebration in Strong City last week. CHICKASIIA, OKLA. Mr. H. I. Brandon of Hunstella, Ala., is in the city the guest of Dr. Randolph and wife. Miss Collins of Massachusetts has returned to the city to take her position in the public schools Mr. H. I. Brandon and Dr. Randolph will go to Oklahoma City Tuesday to purchase a new Chalmers "six" car. Mrs. Ed Dorsey has returned home after an extended visit in the East. Mrs. Ann Hadley left for Kansas Saturday to spend the winter. Mrs. Lott of Henrietta, Tex., will winter in the city. Miss Eulah Evans left last week for Austin, Texas, to resume her work in college there. Mr. Arthur McClain motored to the city last week from Cement, Okla. Mr. Ben Dorsey has purchased a new car. Rev. Grishy, presiding elder over the A. M. E. district, was in the city Sunday and preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Rev. M. J. Johnson is spending a few hours in the city this week. Rev. H. H. Williams spent Sunday in Anadarko. Mrs. "Mac" Fletcher is confined to her bed, due to stepping on a cro- --- enclosing needle. Remember, Dr. Randolph is still in the city. The opening of Douglass school September 4 was the best in the splendid history of the school. All the attending pupils and the teachers are entering heartily into their work, and, already, everyone is as active as if much older in the term. This promises to be by far the best year of the school, and easily the most active, thorough and disciplined school in the county, notwithstanding several other schools are in good condition. The church revivals are over and it is hoped some good was done. The conferences of the several churches have reported large satisfaction. All plan to go up to the annual conferences in perfect condition. The large number of girls who go from here to college in this and other states are getting ready to go away. Many who have for the past year or so gone out of the state will try Langston University this year. A smaller number of boys will try the college life this year. The colored people are much more active in building new houses this year than in former years. Prof. E. L. Coffey, Lawyer C. E. Corbett and Mr. James Carter are among those who have recently built some very fine residences. As money is plentiful, others are planning to build and clean up soon. The professional and busienss colored people in and around Wewoka are all having a large amount of success. There can be found almost no failures. All the summer schools of the county are closing out their two-months terms this and last week. Mies Maggie B. Coffey, who has just returned home from her work in the Lincoln school, reports that they had a very successful term. The pupils and patrons alike say great things for the teachers and hope to be able to keep them a long period of years. Lincoln school, Prof. J. M. Slay principal, is one of the best regulated schools in the county. 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