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The Topeka Plaindealer The "City Manager" Plan is a Fine System of Municipal Government Provided it is Left Where it Now Is The Eighteenth Year. No.48 The "City Manager LAWRENCE SHOULD STAND BY MAYOR Pioneer Citizen and Business Served the People Honestly and We manager" Plan is a Fi D STAND MAYOR FRANCISCO! d Business Man Has le Honestly, Faith- nd Well. LAWRENCE SHOULD STAND BY MAYOR FRANCISCO! Pioneer Citizen and Business Man Has Served the People Honestly, Faithfully and Well. winked by these street corner fakirs. They care nothing for you nor your interests. When you sign a recall petition against the mayor you are disgraving yourselves and your beautiful city. If the mayor has accepted a bribe, prove it through the courts, then have him recalled. He could not pass any ordinance without the vote or consent of a majority of the commissioners. If these fellows want a south line to Topeka let them build it. Don't woodhink the people by asking a recall of an honest, unright Christian old gentleman who for years has worked hard for the upbuilding of Lawrence. The people so recognized his ability as a leader that they twice elected him mayor. Now, for heaven's sake, don't disgrave this reputation that he has been years building up. Voters, do not sign the recall. The colored people will not be a party to this damnable act. Stand by Mayor Francisco and the city of Lawrence. were Sir Knight George Smith of Cuyenne Commandery; Sir Adam Pigeon, of Far West Commandery and Sir J. W. Clark, of Mt. Oread. Mount Oread was the first to come on the floor and there were great ovations when they appeared in their beautiful uniforms and plumes, regaled in their best splendor under Capt. Gen. Bower and it seemed the consented action on the part of Lawrence to take the cup back with them judging from the ovations they received from the college students of Lawrence, the foot-ball team and the old, lame, blind and halt who had come up to give encouragement to Mount Oread and their color bearer, Sir Knight Frank Demmery had told everyone to look out when Lawrence came on the floor as there would be nothing left for the other fellows to do; everybody was expecting this and the people were at high tension. People came to Topeka to witness this drill who had never been here since Quantrell's raid but they came for the purpose of seeing Lawrence take the cup back home. Some came on the train, some in automobiles and some on foot as it had been given out that Lawrence could not be defended Judge Clarl. was there to lend his assistance and was happy when his home team appeared on the floor and would wave his hand to the audience when some difficult execution was performed. At the conclusion of Mt. Oread's time, the Lawrence people really thought they had the cup. Then came Far West Commandery of Kansas City under Capt. Gen Thomas Eaton and Far West put on some very difficult movements with much faster time than Mt. Oread and the audience applauded them so strongly that Lawrence began to feel shaky. Cyrene Commandery followed Far West. They were under Capt. Gen. Henry I. Monroe and they looked like men of war, they were so gallant in their beautiful uniforms. The cheering began and the people were almost breathless but when Cyrene began to perform her difficult movements with their quick and precise action without one break, the Lawrence people began to lose courage. They performed some of the most beautiful linements and difficult movements ever made on the floor and before they were through, the Captain General of Mt. Oread decided that Cyrene had won the cup. At their completion the judges went out and returned almost instantly with a unanimous verdict that Cyrene had won the cup. We did not hear or see any more of Mt. Oread and do not know how they got out of the city but early the next morning we learned they had left; suppose they strapped into Lawrence with downcast faces wondering to themselves how it was done. Dr. Harvey was here to lend all the aid he could but after the drill and up to now no one has heard of him or Frank Demery. We can say to the Lawrence boys to take up fresh courage for you have learned more now than ever before and you will probably be able to get the cup in 1717. Grand Master E. J. Hawking tele- mphoned his jurors to Sir Knight H. I Monroe that it was impossible for him to be present. Grand Eminent Commander Chas Porter, of Atchison, R. E. Brown of Lawrence, past Grand High Priest and Tom Brown, past Grand Scribe of Atchison, attended the Conclave. Historical Society State House The voters, taxpayers and good citizens of Lawrence should stand for clean things and a square deal. There is an imaginary effort being put forth among a few sore-heads and disgruntled politicians trying to create a sentiment among the hard working, honest people and business people to overthrow Mayor Francisco, who has made one of the best executives in the city's history. They are circulating a petition for his recall because the interurban from Kansas City to Lawrence has about changed its route from the south side to the north side of the river to Topeka. There is a syndicate of land graffers on the south side who intended to grow rich from this railway deal. The company changed its plans for good reasons. Now these fellows charge the mayor with this and other frivolous charges to get a recall and elect a mayor who will do their bidding at the expense of the taxpayers and business interests. Now, good people, do not be hood! The Conclave. The Missouri-Kansas Knights Templar Association held their annual conclave in Topeka Thanksgiving day and we are proud to say that they not only covered themselves with glory and honor but added bounds to the race. The visiting Commanderies were Far West, Kansas City and Mount Oread, Lawrence, Emanuel, Kansas City and Northwestern of Saint Joseph, were represented but the Commanderies did not appear on the program. The headquarters were at the Masonic Temple, 406 Kansas avenue and they were the guests of Cyrene Commandery who spared no pains to make it pleasant for them. In the afternoon they had the street parade which was headed by Jackson's military band and Marshal of the Day Clarence Moss, who was mounted on a white steel with all the appearance of Napoleon. They marched around the state house square followed by a score of past commanders with their gold swords and beautiful uniforms. Then came Cyrene Commandery and the visiting Commanderies and there were about one hundred and fifty in line which was a beautiful sight. Over a thousand people thronged the street and witnessed the dress parade and inspection on the west side of Harrison street. THE BANQUET. At 6:30 they were seated at beautiful banquet whose tables fairly groaned beneath the weight of all the delicacies of the season and every thing heart could wish. The tables were beautifully decorated, the cross with its emblems of the coffin, skull and cross bones and flags in the center. A committee of ladies of the Eastern Star with Sir R. S. Sims in charge prepared the banquet. Sir Knight Sims has no equal as a chef and one who knows how to serve banquet and everybody enjoyed themselves with plenty to eat and nothing but words of praise for Sir Knight Sims when they found he was in charge. Sir Henry I. Monroe was toast master and Sir Knight John M. Wright made the welcome address, which was received with applause as he assured the Knights Templar and the visiting ladies who were at the banquet at another table that no pains would be spared to make them welcome and their visit a pleasant one. Prof. Dawley, of Kansas City responded to the welcome address saying that while he accepted the hospitality of the Knights Templar of Topeka, he lamented the fact that Kansas had done the wrong thing at the right time when they dishonored their name and cast an electoral vote for Wilson but that he would excuse them for their unpardonable use. Sir Knight B. F. Payne of Cyrene Commandery, spoke on "Knighthood;" Fred Stone, Mt. Oread on the "Cross and Grown" and Alfred Mouse, Grand Eminent Commander of Missouri, on "Why, What and How we Did in Chicago." After the repast and speeches the committee then prepared to march to the Auditorium where nearly two thousand people were in waiting to witness the drill contest and see who should have the silver trophy, a beautiful cup which cost about $50 and had been held by Mount Oread Commandery, of Lawrence for the past four or five years. After a short program in which Mrs. J. D. Rice, wife of Rev. Rice, pastor of Mount TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 8, 1916 AN APPEAL TO THE RACE To every loyal race man of America the appeal goes forth to aid in the more thorough circulation of colored papers and magazines in Negro homes next year. No one can deny the fact that the colored press influences our people as no other medium unless it be our ministers. We are therefore asking colored America to take notice that a period from January 1st to February 1st, 1917 is set aside as a special subscription period to colored papers and magazines. Every Negro home should have more than one colored paper in it. We need the colored press to defend the cause and advance the progress of the race, and we here appeal to all true hearted colored Americans to rally to the effort to place these journals in more homes. THE PLAINDEALER shall continue its policy of bold defense of the race and of fearless exposure of any and all injustices heaped upon it. We are here asking you, dear reader, to do your prrt in helping.us to carry on this work by remitting to us your subscription for the coming year. Stop it! Take him off, I can't stand it! Oh, why did I leave my happy home? What in the world is that? This question was asked by one of a party of gay young men who were already vexed at the ill fate which belated their prospective arrival at the never-to-be-forgotten Thanksgiving game. I'll be blessed if I know (Here the writer translates into elegant English), answered his companion in consternation. But, said one, I believe those Langton Lions have gotten loose again and are devouring bones and all those helpless little fellows from Okmulgee. No prophet could have uttered a truer prediction, for those ruthless Lions, stung by the memory of a recent tie in the game with Okmulgee, were crunching a bunch of the gamost and fairest athletes that ever adorned a football suit. No other feature of the "gala day" stood out more prominently than the manly department and gentlemanly bearing of the Okmulgee delegation, both on field and off. Prof W. H. Fort and Mr. Henson, the coach, have placed Okmulgee on the map of fair competitive sport in all athletic phases. I have always known Prof. Fort as a true gentleman, loyal to his own race in general and especially devoted to his sons and daughters at Dunker. Nothing seems to give him more pleasure than to promote their progress in everything that is honorable. And the boys from Okmulgze, sharing his spirit of fair play and optimism, had the audacity to hear the Lion in his den, but, unlike Daniel of old, they could not emerge unscathed and after one hour of fierce and terrific bombardment the old Lion sat upon his haunches quietly licking his chops, for Okmulgze had AN APPEAL TO To every loyal race man, goes forth to aid in the more of colored papers and magazines next year. No one can deny the press influences our people unless it be our ministers. We colored America to take note January 1st to February 1st as a special subscription period and magazines. Every Negro more than one colored paper colored press to defend the progress of the race, and a true hearted colored American fort to place these journals in. THE PLAINDEALER shall bold defense of the race and of any and all injustices here asking you, dear reader, helping us to carry on this us your subscription for the gone down to the tune of 38-0. Society Galore. Who was there? Man, stop that question! How was it possible to tell? The best way to answer that question is by saying, "Everybody." Among the prominent ones present were Mrs. Spencer Adams of Okmulgee, Mrs. S. D. McCree of Tulsa, Prof. W. H. Fort of Okmulgee, Mrs. McRiley of Boley, E. E. McDaniel of McAlester and many more with whose acquaintance the scribe was not honored, and whose smart frocks of many colors, with crepe de chine and Georgetto crepe to give the proper feminine effect, made the campus of Langston compare favorably with a similar occasion at Disk or Howard. The Game Couch Adams and McCree; realizing the importance of victory, assembled their squad for the last conference before the game. Evidently the impression made upon them as a result of this conference had its desired effect, for they emerged like unleashed huns ready to spring upon their prey. The game was called at 3:45, Langston winning the toss. For ten minutes of fast play the result of the game hung in the balance, but Langston finally awoke and after working Okmuglee to her own ten yard line sent "Bloody King" across for the first touchdown on a perfectly executed fake play. (Ask C. Parks.) Then Bedlam broke loose. Everybody went wild. Hats were thrown into the air and it is said on good authority that Prof. Southey Johnson, boasting of only five feet one, executed a series of high jumps that would have made Williams resemble a chumpiah, amateur. cutting didoes and capers like one obsessed. Langston realizing her strength after this touchdown, began to run wild, and with her powerful line smashing right and left Quarterback Powdril sent Debose, King and Moon over the goal at will until the unexpected score of 38 had been reached. This powerful machine could not have been perfected without the able coaching of Prof. Charles Stewart Adams, who knows his business, as the boys say. And with Prof. McCree as his able assistant calling for pen and ginger, your scribe makes bold to say that if that team had gone up against one of the larger colored colleague—well?????? The Line-Up. Langston, Okmulgee Bird ..... C. Maynard ..... R. G. Kennedy ..... I. G. Nixon ..... R. T. Craig ..... I. T. Stanford ..... R. F. Crisp ..... I. E. Powdrill ..... Q. Thomas Debose ..... R. H. King ..... L. II. Moon ..... F. B. Referee-Adams ..... Umpire-Henson. Heid Lineman-S. D. McCree. Timekeepers-Ford and Ohm. Score-Langston, 38; Okmulgee, 0. As Seen by the Editor. (As Seen by the Editor.) We were at Bonner Springs, Olathe, Edwardsville, Osawatomie, Paula and Port Scott and found the colored people doing well—plenty of work and everybody seems busy. At Bonner Springs we found Rev Brown still in charge of the lock and express business and doing fine. He TO THE RACE man of America the appeal more thorough circulation magazines in Negro homes deny the fact that the color-people as no other medium. We are therefore asking notice that a period from January 1st, 1917 is set aside in period to colored papers. Negro home should have paper in it. We need the cause and advance the land we here appeal to all Americans to rally to the efforts in more homes. shall continue its policy of cease and of fearless exposure heaped upon it. We are reader, to do your prrt in this work by remitting to the coming year. 一 is an old citizen there, a taxpayer and a race man, and doing much for the uplift of his race. We met Mike Banks, who owns good property there and is a fine mechanic. He is at present working on one of the finest residences of the city, which is now nearing completion. Mr. Banks is a young man full of puah and vim. We also met Mr. Jonas Frost, who is about to complete a residence which the people call Solomon's Temple, for the reason that he has been working on it for the last five or six years, paying for everything as he goes along. He is a good, substantial farmer. At Edwardsville we stopped at the residence of the potato king, J. G. Groves, and enjoyed a fine dinner prepared by Mrs. Groves, his estimable wife. We are always at home at this fine residence, where we get plenty of good fried chicken and other good things, and also enjoy the hospitality of his family. Mr. Groves' sons are all well educated along agricultural lines and know what is best produced on certain soils and have no equals when it comes to growing potatoes. Mr. Groves has five hundred acres in and around Groves Center and is now selling tracts on reasonable terms and colored people who wish to have comfortable homes can make a living on that amount of land. The interurban line from Kansas City to Lawrence passes by and the cars stop right at the Masonic Hall at the corner of Mr. Groves' residence. Mr. Groves has two married sons living in nice cottages on the farm and another preparing to take unto himself a wife, and his home is now Price $1.50 Per Year. At Olathe we found the colored people all busy at work. The leading barber shops are owned by colored men. Mr. Williams has one of the largest shops in the state. It is modern and up to date, and is managed by Mr. W. R. Rollins, who is always congenial and pleasant and is helping to make the business a success. Rev. James Holmes has accepted the janitorship of the court house and everybody is pleased with him, as he is an upright Christian man and the county officers are glad to secure his services. Miss Lida Crump, our agent, is one of the city's uncomplished Christian workers. We had dinner with her and her mother, and will say her mother certainly knows what to do with a chicken. We long to get back there again. Mr. John Baker and family are among the leading people. Mr. Baker is an industrious gentleman and has all the work he can do. The largest concern in Olathe is the Grange Store, which is managed by Mr. C. D. Frye, who is general manager and treasurer. The Store was organized in 1876 and is owned in common by farmers, and we must say that Mr. Frye is a gentleman who knows nothing but business and is courteous and polite, and his many clerks must be the same to hold their positions. He sees that everybody who visits the store is given attention. We hope for this store continued success and know there is no such word as failure so long as Mr. Frye is in charge. We also visited our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ross. Mr. Ross is quite fobble. He served in the war of 1861-67, but he is very industrious for his age and raises hogs, and we expect some time to call on him and help enjoy sausage and back-bone. At Osawatomie we stopped over and was the guest of Mr. S. M. Lays and daughter. The colored population of this town is not increasing very fast, but those who are there seem to be living in peace and harmony and getting along nicely. Mr. D. Kemp and brother, who are bachelors, are enloying life, and some good woman could break up this Kemp family and have two good men. One of the brothers has been connected with the water company for years and is also an expert mechanic and understands the business. who are making good. --- At Paola we found the colored people doing nicely—all busy at work. Mr. Bob Shelly is still in charge of the grain elevator, and Bob Dillis is still running the pool hall and restaurant. Prof. Lowry and Miss Daisy Peak are in charge of the schools and are doing fine. Miss Peak is an accomplished teacher and educator and is an upright Christian young lady. We had the pleasure of dining with her and her parents, and must say Miss Peak has no equal as a domestic artist and the gentleman who is successful in winning her will have nothing to regret. --- At Fort Scott we found the colored people all busy. We visited the home of Grand Master E. J. Hawkins and also visited his school, where we found everything in appleple order. He is a fine instructor and sees to it that his school has proper recognition, and in all contests his school is second to none. The colored people own their homes for the most part and are very progressive. Dr. McLemore and Dr. Hawkins are the only two physicians and are busy all the times. Dr. McLemore has a large practice among the whites, and says he is so busy that he does not have time to give his farm the attention it should have. He is very popular among all classes, being a physician of many years experience and he has but few equals when it comes to surgical operations. Dr. Hawkins is a young physician and is fast coming to the front. He is a good physician and is keen busy. The Cheney Undertaking Company is one of the largest concerns in Port Scott and is doing a good business. They have automobile service for funerals and everything modern. They have most of the colored business, for they believe in giving every man a fair show if he merits it, and at present have in their employ Robert Jamison, who is a high school graduate and while working for them is taking embalming lessons. Mr. Cheney says he is going to make one of the best embalmers in the country. At present they have in the morgue a body that was embalmed by this young man, and has been in the morgue for six weeks. We would like to call the attention of the public to this. The body is that of a young man who was known as "Babe" Jackson, dark complexion, whose weight was about 160 pounds, height about 5 feet 10 inches and he appeared to be about 30 years of age. He is supposed to have relatives in Kansas City or St. Louis. He was in jail about six weeks and after being released took a procedure of some sort of dope. long that he took too much, which caused his death. This young fellow evidently has friends or relatives somewhere who are carrying insurance on him. Any party, wishing to know anything about, this party should write the Cheney Undertaking Company at Fort Scott, Kan., as they are holding the body hoping that someone will claim it. We are proud to say that it pays to advertise in the Topeka Plaindealer. We had the pleasure of being the guest at dinner at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Curtis, 1628 East Oak street. About eighteen months past an advertisement appeared in the Plaindealer by a beautiful and industrious widow asking for correspondence with some good, industrious man who wished a good wife who would make things happy and a pleasant home for him. This lady was a resident of Kansas City, Mo., and when the "ad." appeared in the Plaindealer it caught the eye of Mr. Curtis, who proceeded to correspond with this widow and the result is they married and are now as happy as angels in heaven. They have a beautiful cottage with everything up to date and they say they will always reverence the Plaindealer for being instrumental in making two hearts happy. All widowers, widows, bachelors and old maids take notice, for if you want to accomplish anything along matrimonial lines, let it be known through the columns of this paper. Mr. Curtis is an old employee of the Frisco passenger depot and is highly respected by all. While at Fort Scott we were also the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Miller of 512 Burke street. They have two beautiful cottages adjoining each other and also own other good property. They are among the leading citizens of Fort Scott. The Knights of Tabor Lodge is doing nicely in this town. While there we attended the funeral of one of their members, Mr. Masier. It was held from the A. M. E. church, of which he was a member. The Temple and Tabernacle turned out in large force and paid proper tribute to his memory. Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson is our correspondent, but we did not get to see her, as we learned she was out of the city. If she does not return we shall wish to have someone else represent the paper. --- At Chanute—This is a division of the Santa Fe and several colored people are employed at the round house. While walking along the street we saw a sign advertising for colored men to work in the round house. This is something we have never seen before and shows that the colored men are giving satisfaction and the railroad men are seeking their labor. Mr. C. W. Landis conducts a first class restaurant and rooming house. We found our old friend, Mr. Ray, busy and making money as usual. He is a graduate of Kansas University and a lawyer, but is not following his profession as yet, though he expects to somce day. Our old friend, Mr. Milton Gaston, is still with the mill and elevator company. He is well liked by everybody and is a man with broad views and full of information on the general issues of the day. Mr. J. B. Odair, who is one of the finest chefs in the country, is employed at one of the leading hotles. He owns a nice home. Mrs. Joella Johnson Douglas and husband of Chanute own five acres of land in the suburbs of the city. They have two fine children, a boy and a girl, the youngest, being just a few weeks old. They are raising hoses and are making good. Mr. G. E. McFasnel has good employment, owns nice town property and is doing well. Rev. Jerry Hale is the busiest man of the town. He is now buying, baling and shipping paper. He is an industrious citizen and a nice leader. Mr. and Mrs. Klizer are doing fine. They own a nice piece of property. Mr. Klizer is working at the plumbing trade and Mrs. Klizer raises chickens. Both are looking fine and making money. Mrs. Wm. Brown is in the hair-dressing business and is doing well. --- At Iola things have taken on new life. The town is quite prosperous and the colored people are doing well. Mr Herbert Bland is running a nice lunch counter and has everything up to date. Iola almost surpasses Topeka. The colored people are engaged in cement and brick work and are employed in all public work except at the foundries, which they have not succeeded in getting opened to them yet. Mrs. Lulu Baty Coleman, who was married a short while ago, owns a good home at 621 North Sycamore street, a fine bungalow with eight rooms, where she enjoys the company of her mother and husband. Mrs. Coleman is a first class cateress and has worked at this business some years, being always in demand. Mr. Wm. Jarrett owns a nice home which he has just recently remo- fied. Mr. Jarrett is an old resident, of this town, a hand-wringing The Topeka Plaindealer ESTABLISHED IN 1899. NICK CHILES . . . . . . . . . Editor and Owner CHBO . . . BRAUGHMAN. . . . . . . . . Travelling Agent One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... $60 ADVERTISING RATES, PER MONTH, $2.00 PER INCH Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, as Second Class Mall Matter, Address all communications to The Topeka Plandecaler, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of When the attention of The Plaindoaker is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. We are proud of the fact that our correspondent and agent, Mr. L. B. Thomas, of Lincoln, Nebr., has been appointed Jailer by the newly elected sheriff of that county. We wish Mr. Thomas success in his new office and know the sheriff will have nothing to regret in his appointment. We are glad to see colored men given recognition in public affairs. This is the kind of talk we like to hear from men who believe in race enterprise: Lock Springs, Mo., Dec. 12, '16. Tapka Plaindealer: Dear Editor—We have been taking the Topeka Plaindealer for over a year and like it fine. We take twenty papers and like the Topeka Plaindealer best. Please write and tell us when our subscription expires and we will send money to renew, for we don't want to miss a paper. Yours truly, BALLINGER BROS., R. F. D. No. I, Box No. 19, Lock Springs, Mo. HERE IS THE LAST CHANCE TO GET FIVE ACCES OF LAND NEAR KANSAS CITY AT REASONABLE TERMS. If you want five acres of land on the Interurban line just a mile out of Kansas City where you get service every hour, write J. G. Groves at Edwardsville, Kansas. He has several hundred acres of land divided into five and ten acre tracts which he will sell on reasonable terms as he wishes to build up a farming community and those who buy will get good land at a reasonable price and will have the advantage of learning what he knows about truck farming, and will also be able to make an independent living. Write Mr. Groves for particulars. (Advt.) FARMERS' CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK. Colored Farmers to Be Here From Every Section of the State. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association, a state-wide organization composed of colored farmers of Kansas, will hold its tenth annual session at the Industrial and Educational Institute, east of the city, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13, 14 and 15. Prominent farmers of the state will discuss problems of general farming which will prove inspiring to every member of the conference. Addresses will be delivered by: Prof. Bridgeforth, director of agriculture, Tuskegee Institute. C. J. Calloway, National Rural School Association, Tuskegee Institute. R. L. Smith, President Texas Farmer' Conference, President National Negro Bankers' Association. Dr. H. C. Lyman, International Sunday School Worker, Hamilton, New York. E. M. Parrish, U. S. Government Farm Inspector. E. C. Johnson, Kansas State Agricultural College. Dr. Lydia De Vibls, Director of Childs Welfare Department. No phase of farm life will be left undiscussed. One entire day will be given to the study of the rural school and church. We are planning to make the poultry show one of the chief features of the Conference. Exhibits of farm, field and household will be on display. Premiums will be awarded for the best exhibit in every class. All exercises will be held at the Industrial and Educational Institute where free entertainment is provided for all in attendance. The officers of the Association are: William R. Carter, Topcha, President. J. C. Carson, Subluyville, Vice President Mrs. M. Bolun, Oakland, Second Vice President. G. P. Gannaway, Pratt, Third Vice-President. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Treasurer. J. R. Rogers, Princeton, Chairman Executive Committee. Mrs. Ida M. Woods, Strong City, Director Wongeng' Department. Arthur Emery, Lawrence, Secretary. The general public, as well as the farmers, is cordially invited to attend all sessions. Relleves CATARRK of tho a BEADDLER and all DISCHURGES in 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULY MIDY DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Do not accept imitations. Sold by dru- gists or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by. Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. DR, M, H, WAKEFIFLD, Pentiment Physician of Bristow, Oklahoma. It was indeed an agreeable surprise for us when we hit Bristow, Ohio, to meet Dr. M. H. Wakefield, B. A., M. D., a strong man of our race. This ripe scholar spent one year at the University of West Tennessee and three years at the National Medical College, Louisville, Ky. He finished from the first school, class of 1912, and since his graduation has been a "pill roller" at Bristow. This man is not only one of the race's eminent physicians but what you may style a racebuilder. Three years ago when he arrived at Bristow he found the people in a state of lithargy, but soon got busy, and now we are able to boast of a progressive colored citizenship. Too, on his arrival the white physicians had nineteenth of the colored practice, but now Dr. Wakefield has more than nineteenth of same. In the magnificent Dewey building, a $10,000 structure owned by a colored ind. who is reputed to be worth $500,000, Dr. Wakefield operates a modern sanitarium and patients come to him from all parts of Oklahoma. His offices are modern and we are astonished at the volume of his practice. This gentleman is a Moses for our people, as they bring to him their affairs, and his advice is accepted on all matters. He must be given credit for the defeat of that damnable segregation law that lobbed up at Bristow. In the year 1913 he was A. B. happily married to Miss Annie Nichols, a pedagogue of note, as principal of the colored city schools of Bristol, and to whom a great deal of credit must go for the wonderful success of her husband. The scribe had his eyes opened when he saw Dr Wakefield going about in an Overland sk, a high class automobile, which he recently purchased that he might be able to look after his very large practice. He has 60 acres of valuable oil lands and owns one among the very best homes in that town. Too, the general public have implicit confidence in this man, and we must doff our hat to the Doctor, who is truly a race builder. Dr. Wakefield is stilled the doctor-prairie of Oklahoma, and made himself famous at Muskogee during the Medical Association in 1910 in answering Dr. Arlington Wilson of Muskogee. This effort will go down in history as a masterpiece of oratory, and which won the plaudits of the large crowd. The literary training of this brilliant physician was not overlooked, as he is the product of the State University of Kentucky and spent fifteen years in the teaching profession. He had no superiors when it came to "teaching the young idea how to shoot." On the walls of his up-to-date offices there are diplomas and a state certificate from Oklahoma for life; also, the state of Indiana, recognizing his worth, presented him with another life certificate. There are very few men who are able to boast of Dr Wakefield's educational adventions. CHETOPA, KAN. Mr. Brooks Roberts visited home folks Sunday. Mrs. James Thurman has company from Coffeyville this week. Chetopa had a number of visitors Thanksgiving. Mr. C. H. Caldwell made a flying trip west last week. The programs rendered Thanksgiving were excellent. Miss Iretta King of Muskogee is in the city visiting her grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant. Rev, Drake of Independence gave a series of lectures with illustrations which were splendidly explained by him. Mr. and Mrs. McMillan and Mr. Buddy Banks attended Thanksgiving services. Mr. Adams and friend were in town Sunday. Mr. George Roberts has returned from Missouri. Rev. Chas. Daily, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dial have returned from a visit at Pittsburg. Little Mae and Myrtle Patterson visited little Hortense Rankins and Mrs. Smith Saturday. STRONG CITY, KAN. The members of the Golden Eagle Art Club gave an exhibit of their work and also a program at the Second Baptist church. The marriage of Miss Neva Rattler of Strong City to Mr. Scott of Hutchinson, Kan., was a surprise to all. Mrs. A. McLean and family spent Thanksgiving in Emporia with her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Carson. Mrs. G. E. Rodgers spent the holiday and Friday in Emporia with her sister, Mrs. Frank Taylor. Mr. R. Levels reports a pleasant Thanksgiving with Miss Booker in Emporia. We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Lawrence move to our little city. COUNCIL GROVE, KAN. Mr. Clarence Hooker spent Turkey day in Ottawa with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Andrews. Violet Hooker and Lydia Johnson visited in Dunlap Thursday. Harry Harden and Napoleon Johnson went to Dunlap Thursday night to attend the bazaar. Mrs. Wm. Kibble and Mrs. Eugene Kibble entertained at dinner Thanksgiving their parents, Rev Thomas Harding and wife and brother, Mr. Daniel Harding and wife. Mrs. J. C. Carpenter has returned after spending several weeks in Willow, Okla., with her parents. Her mother, Mrs. Givens, returned with her. Rev. I. B. Childs preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday night. John, Jr., and Octavia Ragland returned home Sunday. They were accompanied by their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harding, and cousin, Della Moore. Rev. I. B. Childs gave lecture to the women at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and one to the men Sunday evening on "How to Live." A social was given by the district steward. Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Thursday night. (First Published in The Topeka Brindleyan December 1916) In the Justice of the Peace Court before B. P. Williams, a Justice of the Peace in and for Toneka Township, Shawnee County, Kansas. The St. Francis Hospital Association, Plaintiff. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendants: Said defendants will take notice that they have been sued in the above named Court by the above named plaintiff in an action for the recovery from them of the sum of $26.00 due on an account, and that said defendants must answer the bill of particulars of the plaintiff filed therein on or before the 8th day of January, 1917, or said bill of particulars will be taken as true, and judgment for said plaintiff in said action will be rendered against you in said sum of $26.00 and costs. Said defendants will also take notice that in said cause the plaintiff has caused to be issued a grenishment summons directed to Frank Knight, who, at the time of the service of the same was and still is indebted to you in the sum of $12, and that, in case of indemn in favor of said plaintiff against you in said cause be for the plaintiff and against said defendants, said sum of $12.00 so owing to you by said Frank Knight, will be ordered paid into the above named court for the benefit and use of said plaintiff. S. G. PHILIPS. (Attorney for Plaintiff B. P. WILLIAMS. Justice of the Peace. LEAVENWORTH, KAN Mrs Delia Lowery Hamilton of Infwette, Ind, is visiting relatives and friends here Mix Clara Richardson is visiting CHAPMAN Mme. Beard's Hair ...Grower... It removes dandruff, stops the itching of scalp; it gives wonderful results. Three Months Treatment for $2.25 or 50 - per Box. Agents Wanted Mme. M. BEARD. 519 S. 16th St.. SAINT JOSEPH, - MISSOURI. TOPEKYS FIRST COLORED LICENSEE EMBALMER G. W. HAMILTON, M. B. H. H. H. PHONE 574 300 KANSAN AVEN. I am Open for Business Day or Night Everything New but the man. Best Service Guaranteed. 112 Kost Main St., Eald, Ohio. good meals, short orders, cold drinks egars, etc. Pay me a visit and you will be convinced that I serve the best. her sister, Mrs. Matilda Ferguson, in Bonner Springs. Prof. B. K. Bruce spent the week- end in Hannibal, Mo., on business. Miss Hattie Ingram returned Sunday after spending a few days in Atchison with her parents. Several lady friends planned an automobile surprise for her and motored to Leavenworth. A pleasant birthday surprise party was given Mrs. Samuel Brown, 221 Linn street, November 22, by her sons. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jordan, 1127 Pottawatomie street, entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner, Denver, Col.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Topeka; Miss Laura Harlan and Miss Jones, Kansas City, and others. Miss George Holloway, Jessie Wilkins and Clara Garrett are better. The funeral of Mrs. Geo. Green took place from Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. America Saunders Contee died at her home November 23 after an illness of eight days. For news for The Plaindealer or for subscriptions to same phone 2715 The Plaindealer in your home, read by you and your children, is a step toward race pride and toward the support of a paper that is full of items that point to the uplift of our race. Subscribe now Leavenworth, Kan. - The colored men of this city have formed an organization known as the Sunflower Rifle Club which has been admitted to the National Rifle Association. The officers of the club are: William Shelton, president; Coleman Smith, vice-president; Edward Ransom, executive officer; Geo. Lymen, treasurer; Alfonso Weatherby, secretary Acting under Instructions from Adjutant General Martin at Topoka and Major Phillips of Washington, D.C., secretary of the N.R.A., these men met and organized the Sunflower Rifle Club for the purpose of encouraging and promoting rifle practice among the colored men of Leavenworth county. They adopted the laws of the National Rifle Association and paid $10 affiliation fees and are now members in good standing with the national organization. SHAWNEE, OKLA A number of friends were delightfully entertained Friday evening at party given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hudson, 609 South Bell street Whit and danc BEAUTY. AT ITS BEST Beauty achieves its utmost when all its attributes combine in the personality of a charming woman. However faultless the form and features, the hair the skin and complexion must be perfect before the harmony is complete. USE MAJORS' OXFORD HAIR OILS, "THE KIND THAT KEEPS." 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Spring this surprise at your home and notice the effect. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. S. A. The New Era Mill Era Milling Co Highest prices Paid for Hides, Furs and Junk. A change for our people to make good money by selling FURS, HIDES, and JUNK. Write for prices. We buy all kinds of furs known to America and pay the highest market values at all times. Don't sell until you hear from us. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction or return all furs, paying all express charges both ways. Write or call for price St. Joseph Hid Jonas D. Emp eph Hide & F as D. Emery, Mana St. Joseph Hide & Fur Co.. Pine St., Dept. V, St. Louis, Name of this Paper It's Unequaled OUR replaced ordinary brands commented on instantly by this surprise at your home KE MILLING CO. city, U. S. A. ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by Billing Company! prices ide & Fur Co. mery, Manager. City happenings Miss Leona Hatton, on the North Side, is on the sick list. Mrs. Inez Mills, tailoress and dressmaker, of Kansas City, was in the city last week. Mrs. Jewel Brown has been somewhat indisposed, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. L. D. Harris of Emporia spent several days in Topeka, the guest of Mrs. Eliza Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beck are the happy parents of a fine baby girl Mother, and babe are doing fine. Miss Corinne Richardson of Lawrence spent Thanksgiving in the city the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Gus Hammond, member of Far West Commandery was in the city last week to witness the Conclave. Mr. Guy Hightower, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Thanksgiving day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones. Mrs. Pillie Carter, of Lawrence, attended the Masonic drill and Conclave last week and was the guest of Mrs. L. Hicks. Mrs. Mollie Campbell, of St. Joseph, Mo., spent a few days in the city, the past week, the guest of her sister, Miss Mattie Perkins. Mrs. Emma Coker, of Iola, spent Thanksgiving with her daughter, and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Greene on Boswell avenue. Mrs. R. Hightower, 928 College avenue, is on the sick list, but at this writing we are pleased to report her condition greatly improved. Little Arland Campbell, who had been quite ill with pneumonia, is improving and hopes to be able to resume his studies at kindergarten soon. Mr. David Campbell, of Des Moines, Ia., is in the city visiting his sister-n-law, Mrs. Fanny Campbell and brother, Mr. Roger Campbell. Mrs. Mav Young and Mr. King Adams, of Lawrence, spent Thanksgiving in Topeka and attended the Knights Temnlar Conclave. They were guests of Mrs. R. C. Cannon. Mrs. Grace Thompkins, of Lawrence, was in Topeka Thanksgiving and was the guest of her niece on Van Buren street. She came up to attend the Knights Templar Conclave. The O. K. laundry, Topeka's only hand laundry, is located on East Fourth street. Mr. Mitchell, the proprietor, is next to the oldest business man on East Fourth street and also a booster for the same street. Mrs. Georgia Robinson of Chicago, who spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garrett, 619 Morris avenue, left Saturday morning for home, having enjoyed a most delightful visit. Over $300 was raised in the rally effort last Sunday at St. John A. M. E. church. This is the first of a series of installments in St. John's campaign for the new church building, plans for which are now practically completed. Rev. Joseph T. Hill of Los Angeles, Cal., preached at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Hill is a gifted speaker and a brilliant expounder of the gospel. He will conduct services at Shiloh this Sunday and the public is invited to hear him. Miss Daisy A. Hall of Wabunsee entertained a number of her friends at cards in her home Thanksgiving evening in honor of her guests, Miss Essie Anderson of K. S. A. C. and Miss Florence Baker of Kansas City, Mo. At 11 o'clock a luncheon was served. The wedding of Miss Ruth Collins and Mr. Orlando Atkinson was solemnized at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Cora Douglas, Wednesday evening, Rev. H, W. King officiating. A large number of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The Sunday school campion of Shiloh Baptist church ended last Sunday. It had been in progress since October 27 and the school was striving to have two hundred in attendance, and the desired result was attained. Miss Gertrude Solomon, the superintendent, is to be compilment upon the success of this campaign. Mr. R. H. Rogers of Lawrence, visited Tonka. Thanksgiving He and Mrs. Rogers have just returned from Los Angeles, Cali., where they went to live, but have returned to Lawrence to make it their future home on account of the health of Mr. Rogers. He is a member of Western Star Lodge No. I, A. P. & A. M., and Mount Oread Commandant Mrs. Arnicholas Chiles Williams of Kansas City, arrived one day this week to assist a few daws in carving for her mother, Mrs. Minnie Chiles who continues quite ill Mrs. Williams is the first woman of her race to operate a linotvne machines in the West, and before her marriage, held down a chair as operator on The Plaindealer. She is one of the really good printers we have known delivered to the meet her We call special attention to the advertisement of Howard & Delly, friends of the hungry. See them when you have that hungry feeling. Best of service. Mr. E. G. Greene was a pleasant caller at this office one day this week and paid his subSCRIPTION to The Plaindealer. Mr. Greene is a very popular young man and owns and operates a successful taxi service. We wish others would follow Mr. Greene's splendid example, and you would see this great moral guide go back to eight pages. Where all is going out and nothing coming in is a little too stiff for us. Mrs. M. P. Hill, of Baltimore, Maryland, who is traveling for the National W. C. T. U., lectured at Saint John A. M. E. church last evening on the subject of the work she represents. Mrs. Hill was the guest of her brother, Rev. F. Jesse Peck and wife. She will speak at Kansas City next Sunday and from there will go to Colorado Springs Colo., where she will visit her niece. Mrs. Rev. Isaacs. Mr. Geo. Nichols and his friend, Mr. James Eagleson, left Wednesday of last week for Platte City, Mo., via Kansas City, to spend Thanksgiving with the former's parents and other relatives. They stopped in Kansas City with Mr. Nichols' brother, William and Mr. Eagleson's brothers, Dr. A. R. and Frank Eagleson, the latter passing through Kansas City en route to Coffeyville. In Platte City, Measurs Nichols and Eagleson enjoyed a most delicious dinner, returning home on the last train, declaring a most enjoyable trip. The Topeka branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held its regular monthly meeting in the Y. M. C. A. rooms Wednesday evening. While quite a number were present, the attendance was far short of what the constructive work of this association merits. Recently the national association gave nation-wide publicity to the lynching of Anthony Crawford, the well-to-do farmer of Abbeville. Such publicity, the vehement protesting through The Crisis and other publications and the direct appeal to those in government authority, should be of greater interest to the colored people generally and the association should have the unanimous and whole hearted support of every man and woman, who hopes for better things for the race. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Mukes, 405 Madison was a scene of pleasure when they entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner. The decorations were of ferns and cotton blossoms of the South. The menu consisted of grape-fruit, cocktail, roast chicken, oyster dressing, roast duck, cranberries, o'possum, sweet potatoes; relishes—olives, pickles, celery, creamed potatoes. Spanish macaroni, sweet potatoes Southern style, Walford salad, Kentucky spoon bread, hot rolls, ice cream and cakes. coffee. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Williams, Mrs. O. M. Payne. Kansas City; Mrs. M. Harris, Miss Eliznbeth Harris, Dr. Stacy Flournoy, Mrs. Wm. Payne, Master T. Payne, Mrs. J. Eugene Clements. After dinner the guests retired to the parlor where Mrs. J. Eugene Clements entertained them with selections from Dunbar. Mrs. Dr. Charles L. Williams and Mrs. O. M. Pavne sang, "Day's Dreams." Mrs. M. Harris presided at the piano. The guests left after a late hour declaring Mr. and Mrs. Mukes the grandest of all hostess. PRUDENTIAL Casualty Co. INDIANA POLIS, INDIANA Health and Accident Insurance FEATURING— Claims Paid Promptly Most Liberal Contracts No Red Tape "The Business Man's Best Policy" GEO. C. MANNING District Manager Room 104 (en, Naf, liank Bldg. Phone 551, Topcks, Km. Agents Wanted WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, blocks So. of Union Station.) N. P. PATTON, Prop. CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. JARA. NEBRASKA 1014-16 So. 11th St. Chenoweth Undertaking Company. 44 years in OTTAWA, KANSAS. A. L. Abbott, Painter, Paperhanger and Decorator. ALL, WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 2554 Red. A. Pomadee, Shampoo and Hair Tonic. Benif Treatments a Specialty. Braids made to order. Straightening Combs, Electric Combs and Brushes for sale. All Mall Orders given Prompt Attention 4018 Red --- 260 Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas. PHYSICIANS AND BURGERS DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison Street, Special Discourses. Phone 950. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 208 Kansas Ave. Office hours: 9.00 a.m. to 12 M. 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. AT OFFICE EVENINGS. Phone 1147 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Sargeon 409 Kansas Avenue Phone 4203 Office Hour: 9:30 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 9:00 even- ing. Sundays by Request. OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a. m. to 12 00 m. 2.00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. 7:00 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tel 3087. Res. 1331 Monroe St—Tel. 3887 R—2. OFFICE HOURS—0:30 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Phone 8608 832 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1026 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 8608 R—2 Telephone 774. eRes. 413 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Ave. (Over Gilber's Drug Store.) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Residence 014 Buchanan Street. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELL DENTIST. ALL WORK GUARANTEED TO GIVE ...RATISECTION... 632 Kansas Avenue Telephone 1422 Hours—8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 5:30 p. m. DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 400 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, ```markdown ``` Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry all of the lines of INSURANCE GUILD in the State. We also deep Two Licensed Embal Two in Attendance HONI 52 034 QUINCY BF. (First Published in The Topeka Philadelphia Nov 24, 1916) In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Henry C. Horton, Plaintiff, V8. Gertrude Horton, Defendant. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION. The State of Kansas to Gertrude Horton, defendant; Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Shawnee County, Kansas, District Court and that unless you answer the petition filed in said house on or before the thirty of January, 1917 judgment will be rendered therein granting to said Henry C. Horton, a divorce from you, the said Gertrude Horton. (First published in the Topika Plain docket November 24, 1916) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, In the matter of the estate of Penne I. Clinksculse, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. No. 7040. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of November 10, 1909, the un- derstood was by the Prolate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, daily appointed administrator C. T. A., of the estate of Penne I. Clinksculse, late of Shawnee County, decreased. All parties inter- ested in said estate will take notice and gov- ern themselves accordingly. 1 COMING POWER IN THE LEGAL FRATERNITY? Hon. Elisha Scott, one of Topeka's progressive young men, is forging to the front in the legal profession. He demonstrated his ability this week before the Shawnee County District court when he defended Arche Porter, who was charged with attempted assault. Scott handled the case so cleverly that he virtually won his case, but prejudice played a more important part in the case than evidence, and the jury found Porter guilty of burglary instead of assault as charged. The plaintiff in the case wilfully led when she testified that she was not acquainted with the defendant. She was well acquainted with Porter and it was no "hard" job to "positively" identify him. It was simply one of those cases of hallucination reported in and around Topeka in the past several months—one in the country and two in Topeka, and these cases were effectively used by Mr. Scott in this case. It is reported that the jury, on first ballot, stood 7 to 5 for acquittal on the assault charge, but rendered a verdict of guilty on a minor charge. But one thing for which Attorney Scott is to be commended is his nerve and grit to stand firm against the practice of the county attorney's office in resorting to prejudice in cases where white is against black. He let it be known that prejudice must take a back seat and let truth and justice prevail. We are glad to say we had the pleasure of eating our Thanksgiving dinner with Prof. and Mrs. E. Ridley at their beautiful home on Western avenue. The dinner was prepared by their beautiful and industrious daughter, Miss Ruth, who is taking a domestic science course at Manhattan Agricultural college. We must say that when Miss Ruth completes this course, she will be almost in a class to herself; not only a first-class teacher of a personal course but a domestic science teacher as well, then when the time arrives that she feels like taking charge of a home of her own, she will have all the qualities necessary. The turkey was sent to Mr. Ridley by his sister in Oklahoma and Miss Ruth knew just what to do to make it palatable. Everything that goes with a turkey or a Thanksgiving dinner was there and we certainly made ourselves at home and think we did justice to the dinner. Mr Ridley may have his sister send another turkey next year if we are to be invited and Miss Ruth is to prepare it. Rev. J D. Rice of Mt. Olive M. E. church, and Mr. W J. Sharp of the second Christian church, favored this office with orders for the pritting of progarms for entertain- ments next week, the first a four nights' bavarar and the other a three nights' affair. Attend them. Mrs. Belle Radford of this city, and Mrs. L. D. Harris of Emporia, were pleasant callers at this office Monday, Mrs. Radford leaving an order for printing. ANNOUNCEMENT Who Frontied at Guthrie, Oklahoma for Eight Years Announces the Opening of DENTAL PARLOR at the Northwest Corner of Twelfth and Vine Streets, Kansas City, Mo. Special arrangement to cure for out-of town patients. Take car at Union Bistion to Twelfth Street, Transfer East on Twelfth to Vine Street. Respectable single women can find nice rooms at Mrs. Thompson's, 3207 Taylor, Phone 4783 Red. BE, A PULLMAN GAR PORTER SEE THE WORLD AND MAKE BIRTH IN YOUR INTEREST IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES FOR ME STRUGGING. No More Desire for Tobacco First published in the Lowkn Poin dier November 24, 1916. IN THE DISTRICT COUNT OF NDAW NLE COUNTY KANSAS D. Garlinghouse Plainville No. 307 W. Bollmer, David H. Bollmer military officer C. H. Taylor Taylor and Myrtle M. Taylor, his wife, Infantile. The Style of Kansan to the dread of Taylor and Marilyn M. Lacy before her You are hereby notified that you are in and in the above named identity, who filed his petition against them in aid of on the 10th day of November, 1916, and that you must answer the indictment petition in aid of the 10th day of November, 1917 and that you will be taken or free and judgment you shall accordingly against the defendants for the sum of $25,000 with interest at your cost per annum from June 19, 1917 and for the foreclosure of the mortgage given by A. J. Bollmer, attorney of the City of Tampa, for $25,000, on late 761, 763, 765 and 767 on city or in black in Steel's Addition to the City of Tampa according to the recorded plaintiff and for the sale of it to the state to satisfy said mortgage in addition, and foreclosure and all of the defendant's from business or claiming an old title estate or interest or lien upon a valid real estate, or any part thereof. Rich looking, stylish, percept fitting, warm, comfortable Coats of heavy dark mixtures in plaids and checks, and in plain blacks and blues with a very faint hairline stripe—a special lot of women's Coats worth up to $12.50 on sale..... $6.55 coats $4.95 Warm, heavy, serviceable Coats for school wear; good quality cloaking in plain colors, stripes, checks and plaids with wide collars, broad belts and deep cuffs; sizes 8 to 14 years—a special lot of girls' $6.50 $7.00 and $7.50 Coats on sale in the Bargain Basement. $4.95 Fine, warm, Coats for little girls of 2 to 6 years; of gray, black, blue and brown chinchillas; of blue and black velvets and of imitation fur clothes—regular $5.00 Coats $3.98 School dresses---39c A sample line and a "close out." Neat, serviceable Dresses of percale and gingham in plain colors, stripes and checks with plain color trimmings; sizes 6 to 14 years; none worth less than $60, and many The ones in the lot— on special sale 39c Stockings---12 1-2c Here are school Stockings that will give lively girls and boys the very best of service. They are medium rubbed, closely knit, strong thread, fast black cotton with double heels and toes; plenty of all sizes—most exceptional values at 121/2c Here are school Stockings that will give lively girls and boys the very best of service. They are medium rubbed, closely knit, strong thread, fast black cotton with double heels and tops; plenty of all sizes—most exceptional values at 121/2c Women's and Children's Apparel—Bargain Basement—Pelletier's J T HOWARD MRS. LULA DELLY. The Topeka Cafe 112 Kansas Avenue HOWARD.& DELLY. Props. Regular Meals and Short Orders.** Lunches at all hours. Best pies in the city. Try Our Meals Once and You'll Come Back. Opportunity! Opportunity!! In Oklahoma Oil rnd Gas Ohe Spridgvale Oil and Gas Co., CAPITAL STOCK $50,000, NON ASSESABLE, offers you this opportunity to invest money in a proposition that will bring paying results. Shares sold at $3 per share, but not less than two shares will be sold to anyone person. We have 2000 acres of leased land near what is known as the "Famous Shallow Healdton Field" a field that is now producing over sixty thousand barrels of oil per day. Women's and Children's Appareal-Bargain Basement-Pelletier's The Topeka Cafe CAPITAL STOCK $58,000, NON ASSESABLE offers you this opportunity to invest money in a proposition that will bring paying results. Shares sold at $3 per share, but not less than two shares will be sold to anyone person. We have 2000 acres of leased land near what is known as the "Famous Shallow Healdton Field" a field that is now producing over sixty thousand barrels of oil per day. For further information write The Springvale 14½ West Columbia St. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. Just Started Great Annual Clearance Sale of Winter Stocks Clearance of Men's Suits and Overcoats 1,000 of our choicest Suits and Overcoats in this Clearance Sale at savings of 1.3 and 1/2. They are broken sizes, taken from our en- tire stock, and on sale, as long as they last, at these clearance prices: $12.50 Wool Suits and Overcoats $7.50 $15.00 All Wool Suits and O'coats $10.50 $16.50 All Wool Suits and O'coats $12.50 A II $2200 Suits and Overcoats $14.75 Just Started Great Annual Clearance Sale of Winter Stocks Clearance of Men's Suits and Overcoats 1,000 of our choicest Suits and Overcoats on this Clearance Sale at savings of 1.3 and ½. They are broken sizes, taken from our entire stock, and on sale, as long as they last, at these clearance prices: $12.50 Wool | $15.00 All | $16.50 All | A 11$22.00 Suits and Overcoats and O'roats and O'coats | $12.50 $14.75 $15.00 All Wool Suits and O'roats $10.50 $16.50 All Wool Suits and O'coats $12.50 A $2200 Suits Overcoats $14.75 Men's $1,000 Sweater Coats for. Men's $1,50 Wool Shirts and Drawers Boys' and Girls' 15c Black Hose Children's Velastic Union Suits. Men's extra heavy Fleece Union Suits Men's 50c Leather Mitts for Boys' 77c Fleece Union Suits. Men's 25c Wool Soy, 2 pairs for Women's 75c Tennis Palm- nel Night Gowns Men's 10c Cotton Clothes for Men's Wool Under Shirts, values up to $1,50. Men's "Sit-Snug" Wool Union Suits Men's and Boys' Sample Caps. 25,50,65c Women's and Misses' Cap and Scarf Sets for. 98c up to $1,98 CLEARANCE MEN'S SHOES $3.10 and $1.50 Dress Shoes, $2.48 up to $3.48 CLEARANCE LADIES' SHOES These are the clean-ups of the season New, snappy styles, all leathers and sizes-- 100 dozen Men's 15c Linen Col. Lure, each, Gibbs' Clothing Company COUPONS SURETY Redeem We Give and 5c COUPONS SURETY Redeem We Give and It kills own several places of property, and a farm in Oklahoma. Namol Lapin, a bouth American by thirt, a printer by trade, spent fifteen years in school is now second cook at the Commercial hotel. He informed the writer that he will take unto himself a helpmeet about February. This is a pretty little town. Not many colored people here but what few there are here own their own home and some of them hold good positions. Hud Fur- guson is the last fixed Negro here. He owns a beautiful home and it is well for- lorned. He is with the First-National Farmers! Farmers! Farmers! Sunflower State Agricultural Association State Farmer's Conference, Industrial and Educational Institute, Topeka, Kans., Wed., Thurs. and Fri., Dec. 13, 14, 15 State Wide Farmers' Meeting! Helpful Discussions. Inspiring Addresses. Farm Exhibits of All Kinds. Send for Premium List. You and Your Friends Are Invited. Free Board and Lodging. .....How Many Delegates Will You Bring?..... Address: WILLIAM R. CARTER, Principal, LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Catherine Grant and Mr. Chauncey Davis spent Thanksgiving day in Topeka. Misses Lenora Jones and Ada P. Bell spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City, Mo. Misses Mariam Brown, Marie Moore and Irma Frazier spent Thanksgiving day in Topeka, guests of friends. Miss Doris Lovin of Kansas City, Kan., and Miss Doris Novell of Kansas City, Mo., spent November 30 at their homes. Mr. Bugone Brown spent November 30 in Kansas City, Kan., visiting friends. Miss Rhont Evans spent November 30 in Topeka attending the Masonic conclave. Mr. Alonzo Ritee of Kansas City, Kan., spent Thanksgiving here the guest of Miss Esther Copeland Mr. J Wilkinson of Kansas City, Kan., spent November 30 here visiting friends Mrs. J H Young spent November 30 in Topeka visiting relatives and attending Masonic conclave. Mr. Harold Tucker of Kansas City, Kan., spent November 30 here the guest of Miss Ruth Pennell. Mr. Louis Lamay of Kansas City, Kan., spent November 30 in Lawrence the guest of his brother, Russell, who is attending K. U. Miss Agnes Grey spent Thanksgiving in Topeka attending the Masonic conclave. CARBONDALE, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster gave a Thanksgiving dinner on the farm. The out of town guests were: Mr and Mrs H. Logan, Miss Abbie Foster, Mrs Bessie Richardson, Mrs. Anna Ransom and grandson, Master Virgil Grant, all of Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Logan of Denver, Col SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE Q1. STRAIGHTNING COMBS $1. A box of straightning oil with every Comb. Hair Nets, Switches and all kind of hair goods on sale cheap. Also Mme. McClelland Hair Grower. Price 25c. All out of town orders given prompt attention. Address MRS. A. J. DAVENPORT. 1727 Van Buren St. TOPSKA. Hair and Scalp Treatment, Manicuiling and Message. First Class Service. All Work Guaranteed MRS. VIOLA LEVY, W Vito RL. GUTHBIE, OKLA. Mme. MaryA. Hubbard Scientific Treatment of the Scalp, Export Hair Grower. Special attention paid to ladies of the race. An invitation extended them to visit my parlor at $25 Matt Oklahoma Nt., Enid, Okla. Farms for Negroes Colored Men, why not buy a farm in a land where a man is a man? Here ONLY crop will pay for your farm! I can call you a farm in Logan County, Kansas. PRICES FROM ONE DOLLAR to TWENTY DOLLAR LARS PER ACRE. Easy Terms, Sweet and most beautiful climate on earth. If you mean BUSINESS, write S. E. CAREY, Lawyer, BURSELL SPRINGS KAN. 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. with St Washing ton, D. C. When in Coffeyville Get Your Meals at Remember this offer is good till Jan. 1, 1917 only. Now is your time to get it. Don't wait. Don't delay ---Save money while you can---Grab it. Inter-State Distilling Company, ....ARRILER SYSTEM OF SCALP CULTURE.... This Picture Shows Practical Results of to give satisfaction. Our Treatment. UPDATES ARE GIVEN LIPOMAR AND OUTLIFTS - PUPILS SOLICITED WANTS WANTED—For further information address— Mme. Ada L. Fue Manufacturing Company, PHONE 801 701 Indianapolis Avenue MUSKOOGER, OKLAHOMA. A Corporation Formed Under the Laws of the State of Oklahoma BlackCowOil,Gas & Mining Co. AT $1.00 PER SHARE CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 This corporation starts out with an exceptionally bright future, having 1,000 acres of Oil Leases scattered through the oil fields of Oklahoma, and backed up by solid, substantial business men. This is a rare opportunity for Colored men to invest. The colored man who desires to grow rich in the oil business, now has a chance. For information write ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA. Prof. J. H. A. Brazelton, of Oklahoma City, was a recent visitor in town. Special Whiskey Bar ...the Holiday We Pay all Expres 1 qt Clarke Rye—100 Proof..... $1.00 1 qt Sumner Brook—100 Proof..... 1.00 1 qt Gulenheimer—100 Proof..... 1.00 1 qt Lock and Rye..... 1.00 1 qt Apritone Cardiff..... 1.00 1 qt California Wine..... 5.00 Regular Price of the 8 qts..... $5.50 Remember this offer is go Now is your time to get it. ---Save money while you can Inter-State Distill 1625 WEST NINTH STREET. ....ARRILER SYSTEM OF ARRILLER PRICE 50¢ AND ESS GENTLE RETURNS IN GROUND ON THE RIGHT & RIGHT TO THE MOST EXCELLENT MANUFACTURER IF MAY BE DIRECTIONS! APPLY TO THE SECRET STATION A WEEK IN MME. ADA L. FUE MANUFACTURING CO. SHOGEE CITY This Picture Shows Practical Results of to Our Treatment. GRADIENTS ARE GIVEN LIPOMAR AND VOLATES WAYFIELD—For further information Mme. Ada L. Fue Manul PHONE 801 710 Indianapolis Ar Both Phones—West 64. MRS. T. A. M FLORIDA 710 Minn. Ave. A Corporation Formed Under the Law BlackCow Oil, Gas AT $1.00 PER SHARE CAL This corporation starts out bright future, having 1,000 a tered through the oil fields a up by solid, substantial busi opportunity for Colored men t man who desires to grow rich has a chance. For information Black Cow Oil, Gas CLEARVIEW, M. C. ALFORD, Pres. Yes! Rev A. W. Hall, of Lawton, met his appointment Sunday morning and afternoon at the A. M E. church. Mrs. Elvira Wade went to Ohmulgee to visit her daughter, Miss Sarah Burger Bargain Offer for holidays... press Charges: Our Special Bargain Price: $4.00 good till Jan. 1, 1917 only. Don't wait. Don't delay an----Grab it. Killing Company, OF SCALP CULTURE.... System Taught---Rates Cheap This is a marvelous opportunity for women who want to make money. We manufacture earlier hair success a wonderful remedy for growing the hair, one that will do everything that any honest hair preparation can do, just one thing required to convince you of the fact, and that is to TUX IT. It's going into thousands of homes all over the country and is giving entire sat- taction to every one who uses it. Artiller Hair Success.....25c 50c Shampoo Pearls.....25c Stretching Oil.....25c Dandruff and Letter Cure.....25c Temple Grower.....25c Artiller's Beauty Cream for Cleaning and Bleaching the Complexion.....25c We make Drails and Guarantee them to give auxiliary. AND OUTLIFTS - PUPILS SOLICITED - foundation address Manufacturing Company, MUSKOVER, OKLAHOMA. MOSELEY, RIST Kansas City, Kan. Laws of the State of Oklahoma Gas & Mining Co. CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 but with an exceptionally 10 acres of Oil Leases scat-tails of Oklahoma, and backed business men. This is a rare man to invest. The colored rich in the oil business, new nation write Gas & Mining Co., NW, OKLA. J. E. THOMPSON, See-Tre, WY-HO-SE W 11 RHINANNA WY HORN, guarana tried to promote the growth of hair, removed dandruff and shaves (falling hair). Price $50 per jar, 12 jars $5 prepaid Special prices to Agents. Mr W. W. Strune, Dear Sir: I am sending you photos of myself to show you the progress my hair has made since I began using your growing oil, in July, 2016. You know at that time my hair barely came to my shoulders, now it is down to my waist and just as sully as can be. I know there is not any other preparation as wonderful. I noticed in last week's issue of the Black Dipatch as you wanted agents in every town I'll only be too glad to be an agent in McAloister. Please write me particulars at once. Hoping an early reply. Sargeant and Mrs. W. A. Brown have been on the sick list for the past six days, but are up again. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shaw are on the sick list. Misa Ruth Brown is out with her smiling face again. Mr. John Heron, of Verdon is in town on business. Mr. Johnnie Ball spent a few hours visiting relatives. Rev. O. M. Reeves has gone to Lawton to meet his appointment with the congregational church. The First Baptist church was quite successful with its rally Sunday. Mr. E. A. Dobson began his school Monday morning at Fort Cobh. Miss Rosie Gunn was over from Oklahoma City visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. C. C. Clark went to Kingfisher to visit her daughters, Mrs. I. A. Lewis and Miss Edna Clark. BLACK ATHELETE National Football in Negro Fred Pollard, Football King. Sensational playing of colored boy against the Yale and Harvard team says the New York Globe in Fred Pollard the colored genius of the crudron we have the greatest halfback ever developed at Brown. He is a formidable candidate for all American honors. He is almost without an equal in the East. The New York Times says "Pollard is a little dusky six-footer who in side stepping and dodging Yalo tactics gave a peerless performance. His headline performance brought the crowd of 25,000 spectators to their feet with a roar as catching a punt hosted aloft to the mid-field. Pollard dexterously throw off the Yale team. He started to the right drawing the entire pack in that direction, then using a puzzling side step he switched to the left where he outstripped every Yale passer in a desperate run for the Yale goal, which he made." This great half-back of Brown university humbled both Yale and Harvard football teams last week, neither of which teams admit colored players. Real Hand-Made Human Creole Hair LATEST STYLES IN COL- ORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. We carry the largest assortment of Straightening Cams. Send & for beautiful new catalog. The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 426 Eighth Ave. NEW YORK CITY. N. Y. When writing, mention The People Handbooks. —Did It! Topeka, Kansas. THE STAR HAIR GI THE STAR HAIR GI THE STAR HAIR GROWER. C P. O. BOg 812. MAGIC IS 910 LONG THE MAGIC AND HAIR STRE ALL READ OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWN use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair the best head of hair. It will also stimulate its g er, because it is never heated direct, but takes in alchobol Theater, or any other theater. We adu t. Price per box, Ste. Alcohol Heater, prince Write for literature today. BAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINI The East India Hai A BEAUTIFUL IFAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will allow to stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb can not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes out cat from the heating bar when it is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other matter. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, Ste. Alcohol Heater, priced below. L. serial numbers longitude. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA The East India Hair Grower PRICE BY MA S. D. LYONS, Ge 314 East Second St for Postage Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE MAIN We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods. Raw Hair by the pound; Electrics Combs, Electric, in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue. IT IS FREND! P. O. Box 296, 29 Inch Creole Switcher Vane Koch; 24 Inch 58s Moon R HAIR GROWER. A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower. One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in or-ery city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box-one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' MONEY ORDER to HAIR GROWER MFGR., Greensboro, N. 6. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Mail Shampoo Drier Corp. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individual R IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can the Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and it will also stimulate its growth. The Alaralium Comb can be heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar when any other matter. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade, Ste. Alcohol Bleach, prune oil. Literal terms long gone. Write for literature today. IT India Hair Grower WILL promote a full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try If you are bothered with Falling The remedy contains medical prop- Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Dresser, verties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows; also Gray Hair to its Natural Color Can be used Iron for Straightening. PRICE BY MAIL 50c. D. LYONS, General Agent Second St Oklahoma City, Okla. qe Sse Sena fora = ete ee nua Ses) =a ene ce are cS SPE a.