Plaindealer

The Topeka Plaindealer NEGRO FARMERS HOLD PROFITABLE CONFERENCE! The Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Proved a Royal Host to the Sunflower State Agricultural Association. We attended the Sunflower State Agricultural Association which was held at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute cast of the city last week. Prof. William R. Carter, president of the Association deserves great credit for the manner and way in which he is conducting this farmers' institute and the industrial school. There were prosperous and intelligent farmers from every portion of the state and demonstrations and lectures on different subjects pretraining to the farm were presented from Tuskegee, Manhattan and Bartlett Agricultural school, Dalton, Mo. This meeting was one of the greatest ever held in the history of the state and is growing each year. There were large exhibitions of art and needle work, domestic science and poultry of all kinds and over $500 was given away in prizes to the various competitors. Prof. William R. Catter was reelected president, J. G. Caison, vicepresident, Arthur Emery, secretary, and J. G. Groves, treasurer. There were several interesting addresses on different subjects pertaining to the farm by Messrs. Edw. Harvey, of Douglas county, who is president of the Douglas County Institute, J. G. Groves, C. J. Calloway, of Tuskegee, Ala., ex-Governor E. W. Hoch, David Childs, Fryor Diskey and Henry Buchanan. So interesting were the meetings that they occupied the entire three days and the farmers went away with anything but words of praise for the attention paid them by Prof. W. R. Carter, the students and faculty, Board and lodging was given them at the school and they were well provided for. The students are making great headway in their studies and this was the piper place to hold this meeting as it inspired the young boys and girls to look to the farm for the piper support. Of course there are a large number who will not take to farming but those who wish to live an independent life will study the agriculture business. There was a discussion on religious work by Dr. Lyman of Atlanta, Ga., who is international hosturer on Sunschool work. The names of the winners of prizes will be published later. The meeting was reported to the various colored newspapers over the country by Hon. Charles Stewart, who is a member of the Associated Press and is doing great service in placing the condition and progress of the colored people of this country before the white people as well as colored people by means of the press. The tenth annual session of the Sunflower State Agricultural association has passed into history as one of the greatest and most successful in its history, and the farmers as well as the other people who were fortunate enough to attend these meetings in the chapel of the Industrial and Educational Institute, and to witness the fine exhibit in the halls of Bradford Miller building. The exhibit consisted of some of the finest poultry in America; corn, potatoes, hogs; canned goods, needle work, domestic science—in fact everything from the farm and from the home could be seen. These exhibits proved to be interesting features. There were present some prominent men and women of both races who contributed to the success of the meeting by giving to the people good, common sense advice and information along lines on which they were experts. Among the specialists were Clinton J. Calloway, of Turkegge Institute, Ala., of the National Kural School Association; H. C. Lyman, Atlanta, Ga., of the International Sunday School Association; J. B. Fitch, Manhattan Kangas, of the dairy department of the Agricultural college; Mrs. Linda DeVilbiss, M. D., of the Division of Child Hygiene, State Board of Health; W. W Russell, eminent lecturer on Poultry Husbandry and presentation of the American Poultry Journal; C. D. McMichael of the Tucson Caper Printing Co.; J. G. Cormack, Valleville the Kens. School King; Mrs. M. McNaught, of the Pur. Association to the Prevention of Tuberculosis; Miles Sidney, L. Davis, of the Baptist Tucson Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention; Charles Steventt, A. M. D. D., general missionary of the National Baptist Convention; and Ross Sherwood, professor of Poultry Husbandry, Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kangas. The Institute through these meetings is not only helping the students but is lending a helping hand to all the people. It is uniting the young educated men and women of the race with the fathers and mothers and with the farm. It is pointing out many possibilities for the whole race, and the people of Topeka look forward to these meetings with much interest. Each session of the Association was presided over by Dr. William R. Carter, president, and he said some helpful things to the people at the opening. He declared that the oil had never drawn the color line and was free from race prejudice and always would be. It would yield for the black man as well as for the white, and all would be helped. "Get out and get some of God's free air in the country and at the same time get the wealth to be found in the earth. "I want to congratulate you upon being here in such large numbers." being here in such large numbers. The Association opened with a session of the Executive Board, Wednesday morning, and most of the day was spent in placing the exhibits. The most interesting session was the one Thursday afternoon, which might be termed the health session of the Association, for every phase of health was talked on by those who knew what to say and how to say it. It was at this meeting that ex-Governor D. W. Hoch, spoke commending the State of Kansas because it had furnished a decent place for children to be born and develop into strong manhood and womanhood. A state many years ago wiped out forever booze, and in its steep furnished first-class schools for all the citizens, and in proportion to its population had more children in school, more churches; more Sunny schools—more everything else that had uplifting influences, and harmony between the races. A state which recognized a man as a man. He was given an evation. One of the most helpful and practical talks was made by Dr. Lydia De Vibier, of the Child Welfare Department of the State Board of Health. She made a strong plea for the child who was brought into the world without being consulted and therefore should be cared for, should be properly provided for and protected. Mir. McKnight, of the Fansos Society for Preventative of Tuberculosis also made a strong address. Prof. Calloway made an address on Thursday night. LET EDISON FURNISH LIGHT FOR THE CITY Topeka Can Save Thousands of Dollars Annually on Electricity. We hope the city commissioners will consider the proposition of letting the Edison company furnish the light for the city. If they find that the old plant is becoming useless and to erect a new one will cost more money than it would take for the Edison company to furnish the light, we see no reason why the Edison company could not furnish the light to the city at much less cost than it is costing now, for the reason that they are already equipped for the business and are one of Topeka's stunnch corporations which employs hundreds of men and spends thousands of dollars in the city as well as pays thousands of dollars in taxes. Under the management of Mr. Patten the business has grown and the people have prospered. The taxayers will have no objection to the Edison company lighting the city if they can save money, and it is strictly a business proposition and the commissioners will make no mis-take if they let the contract to the Edison company. As Seen by the Editor. We visited Crowebury, Limerick, which is a thriving mining town and the colonial people are doing nicely. They have a hill, stone and wood nice residences. Mr. McDaniel conducts a nice store which is all national. Mr. McDaniel in charge and then runs the last business people in the state. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Shancher own a nice residence and an auto motive. We met our friend, Mrs. Alice Gallaway, who is one of the strong members of the Court of Calvary, but has been disabled for many time with a defect in the fingers of both hands. She is now getting better. Mrs. Gee. W. Peeed is our agent and correspondent in that town. She and her husband own nice property and are doing well. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 22, 1916 THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN H. I. Monroe is Deputy County Clerk! The many friends of H. I. Monroe will be glad to know that he has been appointed first deputy county clerk by Kenneth Raub, who was elected at the last election. Mr. Raub is to be commended upon this appointment, for there is no more efficient or capable man to be found to fill that position than Mr. Monroe, he having filled this position before under Dr. Newman, and when Mr. Neaman resigned and his father-in-law, Mr. Snattinger, was appointed to fill the unexpired term Mr. Monroe was the first assistant and managed the entire office, and when the office was turned over to Mr. Snattinger's successor the books were in first class, condition and everything in apple pie cider. Mr. Monroe was appointed assistant deputy county assessor by S. H. Haynes, which position he held for several years. He is acquainted with and has handled every piece of property in Shawnee county, and has been connected around the court house for a number of years. He was deputy sheriff under the late John Wilkerson. He is one of Shawnee county's most influential men, irrespective of color or condition, is a political worker and has done much good for his party as well as his race. He was born in Tennessee and was brought to Kansas by his parents, and first settled at Dunlap, Kan. He attended the public schools and educated himself by hard work. He was for a number of years connected with the Evans Contracting company, who built the east and south wings of the state house. Mr. Monroe leanned the trade under them and worked at it in Texas. He was always a model young man and led a Christian life, has been a member of Shiloh Baptist church for a number of years and is now one of its chief officers. He is president of the Baptist State Sunday School Convention, which position he has of the strong leaders of the S. M. T., owns a nice cottage and she is one of the leading ladies and lodge workers in that county and the state. Mrs. Julia Young and husband own a nice residence and are doing well. At Croweburg we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hunt, formerly of Leavenworth, Kan. They are happy and well loved and highly respected by the people of Croweburg. They are money-makers and we expect great things of them in the future. They are the parents of two fine boys. We certainly enjoyed ourelf Mrs. Hunt is a fine cook and knows how to prepare good things to eat. At Cherice we visited the Bunce church Sunday morning and entered the seaside. There had a cool stirring person by Paw. Dice of Parsons, who came over to all the court public. Mr. Joseph is a nice widower and a servant in very humble. The people of Cherice love him, as he formerly resided there. The church had a rally on that day and talked considerable money. We had the pleasure of admiring the congregation in the morning. The people of Cherice are moving upward. Several own good homes. Mrs. Mary Johnson, the popular widow has just completed an addition to her home, which is a nice bungalow. We had the pleasure of getting dinner with her. She is a very cheerful lady, has been a widow for thirteen years, draws a pension held for several years. He is one of the secretaries of the Kaw Valley District Convention and a member of the Loud of the Old Folks' Home at Lawrence. Mr. Monroe is a 32nd degree Mason, and is president of the Masonic Building Association, which has purchased property that is now valued at $18,000. He is a man who tubes great interest in the development of his race and is doing much to help them along business lines. He is now Deputy Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Kansas Jurisdiction, and when the Masons of Kansas will alter the pie at Grand Master, E. J. Hawkins who has made such an excellent office, to retire, Mr. Monroe will be his successor, as it is the rule to reward those who do much for the upholding of the fraternity and the race. He is also Grand Neighbor of Records and Seal of the Knights of Dyphil is lodge, which position he has held for several years. He has never lost an亿亿 moment in scouring this world's goods and now owns a beautiful nine room residence at 116 Clay and two or three rental houses. Notwithstanding his merger salary he has been able to accomplish much and if given one half a show will let the public know he appreciates what they have done, as he is not a selfish man and helps others in proportion as he is helped. He is also captain of the famous Cyrnee Commandery drill team, which recently won the silver cup in a contest with Mt. Oread of Lawrence and Fur West of Kansas City. He has distinguished himself as a drill master and disciplinarian. He is past master of Eu-lud No. 2, one of the best lodges in the state. In every campaign for a number of years he has been called upon to over the state and make speeches. He is a staunch Republican, a race man and a good citizen. and has money in the bank. Some right good man might get a word in there if he would talk right and had something to better her condition. Mr. A. B. Mevers, the old veteran, is still carrying mail for Uncle Sam. S. D. Freeman is still doing car-enter work. At Weir City the colored people are old timers. Those who stay there are stiring up for their rights and are to be commended. The white people tried to keep their children out of school, but the colored people compelled them to allow the colored children to enter and they are now petting along nicely. Prof King is principal of the schools. Mr. D. L. Bourbons is operating a successful coal mine and is getting out three car loads each week. This shows what colored people can do with the work together. Mr. Bourbons is making money and has a nice home. He has nine children and all are bright and intelligent. One child is attending C. Toura's Industrial Institute and one of the boys at 10 and 12 is studying in the lesson from Prof. Dijon, who is instructor of the land. Welir City has two nice churches. The Bultle have just completed breaking their church and now take a趴, up-to-date building. The Methodists, under Rev. Johnson, have purchased a church building from the white Baptists, which is a nice office and would be a credit to any city of larger size. Mr. Wiley Johnson, who has been at the blacksmith trade for a num Price $1.50 Per Year. her of years, owns good property and is a progressive man. He and his wife are among the leading people of that town. Mr. Jackson is the popular merchant of the town. He owns two stores, one of which is a five and ten cent store and is managed by an intelligent young lady. This shows what the colored race can do when they get busy. If a town like Weir can maintain a five and ten cent store owned and operated by a colored man and managed by a colored woman, why cannot the same be done in other cities? Mr. Boarders also owns the property on which the store is located. His mercantile store is a credit to anybody. Most of the colored people around Weir have their pens well stocked with fine, large bogs. Mr. James Loles is a prosperous teamster, miner and farmer and has good property. His daughter is one of the most industrious and intelligent young ladies in that section of the country. She teaches school at Yale, Kann, and is now building a nice house on an acre of land alloining her father. Miss Loles will some day accept the hand of some bright, industrious young man if he should offer himself and come highly recommended. We visited at Pittsburg, Weir City, Cherokee and Croweburge, which are mining districts. We found the colored people doing fine and better than we ever knew them to do. Some are farming and buying homes. In fact, we are coming to the front. Pittsburgh is a thriving city with lots of work, and at this time is the metropolis of that porton of the state. The foundries and machine shops are open and furnishing labor to the people. The colored people have two good churches—the A. M. E., of which Rev. Warren is pastor, and the Baptist, which is under the leadership of Rev. Elias. Both ministers are well thought of and carry good congregations. Rev. Elias recently purchased a new church in the heart of the city at a cost of several thousand dollars, which is now being remodeled and when completed will be one of the best Baptist churches in the state. Rev. Elias is a business man and an upright Christian gentleman. Rev. Warren is pastor of the A. M. E. church, which is a nice brick building, and they have a fine choir. Everybody in Pittsburg speaks highly of Rev. Warren. We led the pleasure of talking to the congregation on Sunday evening. We found the young men of Pittsburg doing nicely. Mr. R. G. Glenn, who is employed at the Elks club, is a fine young man who is highly respected not only by the club, but by all the people of the city. He is now buying a good piece of property, is married and forging his way to the front. Mr. G. W. Brown, who has been employed at the city library for the past four years, has a host of friends and is very popular. He owns nice property and stands high in the community. Percy Cole is a young man who is making good. He has purchased a fine building lot on which he will erect a nice bungalow next spring. He has a wife and two sweet little children. He married one of Shawnee county's most popular young ladies, Miss James, whose father owns good property north of the City. Mrs. Cole is an artist when it comes to fancy needlework and receives orders for more work than she can do, and is now busy filling orders for the Christmas trade. Mr. Cole works in an automobile garage and is a very fine machinist. Mrs. M. C. Rogers conducts a nice hairdressing establishment and also sells hair preparations and has a fine trade. She was formerly of Hennessy, Okla. Mr. Thos. Starky owns two nice pieces of property; also raises hogs and chickens, and is doing well. Mr. George W. Austin, formerly of Weir City, is now at Pittsburg with the Pittsburg Motor Car company, who are general agents for the Studebaker. Mr. Austin is a machinist by trade and has but few equals. It is said he can almost manufacture a car. He is one of the strong leaders in the Knights of Tabor and is now organizing a Temple, which Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M. will soon set in motion, Mr. Austin has many friends in that section of the country. Miss Lillie Johnson conducts a fine cafe and nursing house at 115 West Third street. She is a pleasant lady, a fine cook, and everything turned up in first class order. When you are in Pittsburg and want a place to eat, call at this number. Mrs. Dr. Goolder is our agent and counsellor, and those living here for the Plumbcater should call upon her. Dr. Goolder and Dr. Buss are the two leading physicians of that town and are doing well. We are made that we had the pleasure of meeting one of the oldest women of our race in this state. She is one hundred years old and is as bright and cheerful as a woman of fifty, and it is just recently that she began to use eyeglasses. Her name is Gelfish Caldwell, and she was born in Gooseland county, Virginia. She has six living children. One of her sons lives with her and cares for her. He says he enjoys the company of his mother, and has never yet taken to himself a wife for this reason. We had quite a conversation with her. Her memory is good, goes back to when she was five years old, and she can narrate many events, which makes her interesting and entertaining. She is a member of the A. M. E. church and an upright Christian woman. We met our old friends, Mr. Jack Smith and wife, formerly of Topeka. They are well and doing nicely. We were sorry to hear of the death of Jack Oats, who was accidentally killed by a train at Champaign, Ill. His body was brought to Pittsburg for burial. His mother is now at Champaign looking after matters. It was the fault of the railroad company and they will be liable for damages. While at Pittsburgh we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cobb. Mrs. L. K. Early and husband are very popular people and she raises lots of chickens and has nothing but the beat. Mrs. Maggie Bolden is still conducting her hairdressing parlor and is doing well. Mr. J. D. Stanley is still in the junk business and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Caldwell, who conduct a restaurant, are the happy parents of a fine baby boy. In Other Cities. WICHITA, KAN. (Pa. Walter, H. Yancey.) Davis & Taylor are doing a good second hand business and their store is well stocked with goods. W. Sampson Brooks is the tople in Wichita. He is the conversation of everybody you meet. There is one thing about Brooks—he is a pure Negro and has not been tampered with. Every minister in Wichita seems to like Brooks. When you walk into the drug store you can not tell whether you are going into a drug store, restaurant, dry goods store or a coal yard, for they handle something of all of the above mentioned things. I think prescriptions are a thing of the past for the reason the people will not support the drug business. A. A. Fuller and Mr. Burbridge are opening a garage, the only colored garage in Wichita. II. H. James is doing well at the postoffice, where he has been for several years. G. L. Scott has been with the Kansas laundry for eighteen years and knows the business. WINFIELD, KAN. Mr. G. L. Johnson is one of the hustlers of this place. He operates a little shoe repair shop at his home and also works at the First National bank. He owns a nice home which he and Mrs. Johnson built themselves. The navyum has 35 colored inmates -11 girls and 24 boys. Dr. Cone delights in showing a stranger through the institution. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. The colored people here are all doing well. They need a restaurant. They are all working. Rev. Weaver is doing O. K. Rev. Weaver is doing G. K. Mr. Hooker is scraping the men's chins as fast as they come, assisted by his helper, Mr. D. G. Sawyer, who always has a smile. W. G. West, farmer, raises all kinds of fruit and is doing well. P. D. Andrews, the old warhorse, has not fully recovered from the defeat of Hughes, but is able to sit up and take refreshment. Mrs. Odell is busying herself raising hogs while the old man is on the road. THE COLORED PEOPLE AT ELDORADO. In conversation with Gov. Capper in reference to the attempted outrage by a lot of ruffians from Texas and Oklahoma who are following the undeveloped oil fields of Kansas in their attempt to drive the colored people from Eldorado last week, Governor Capper has ordered the officers of that county to see that law and order is obtained if not he will see the reason why! Now we advise the colored citizens to offer their services to the sheriff and it will be no trouble to drive these ruffians not only from Eldorado but from the state of Kansas and you can get plenty of good white citizens to assist you. Kansas is made up of good people and it makes no difference to color, the law is enforced upon all alike. Always remind these Southern devils that they are on Northern soil where John Brown gave his life and that any attempt to bring Southern methods into this country will be resented and that very fiercely. All the colored people live to do is to a themeths at any attempt on the part of these follows to so the badly harm and together and drive them out at all cost. The sheild will repulse out and if not you protect your lives the courts of Kansas will protect you. We are proud to note through the press reports that the colored people did nim themselves and stood their ground and as soon they did these ruffians tucked their falls and hid out. Any time these Southern hell hounds think they can come to Kansas and enforce their Southern methods on colored people they will find themselves either in hell or back in the South. The colored men in Kansas know how to protect themselves. i a EET OS SE RE SE de OO REELED RIN ENE LSD NEE ! < ' . ot yoy” RBSTABLISHED IN 18v0. — WICK CHILES . . « Editor acd Owner PHEO. BAUGIINAN, . . Traveling Agent —_—_ __ BUBSCRIPTION BATES: Owe Tear ssssccccvccscovecevene $2.60 Biz Mowths vesessccconecsscovesee 2.00 Three Moaths secccsreccescsessee 060 ——$—_—$ ADVBRTSQING RATES, PER MONTH, $2.00 PER INCH ———<—$— $$ Watered ot the Postoffice at Tepete, Kensan, a9 Second Cisse Mall Matter. —_—_— Addrves all communications te fhe fopeka Ptotadcsler, 1129 Kansas Avenve, Wopeka, Kansas, Money seat by Express, Postediee Money Order or Registered Lat: tee ot oar risk; otherwise at the risk of the vender. —$—$ $< $ When the attention of The Ploindealer fe enlled & soy cmiestatement of facts In tees columns, or to any error concerning: aay mas oe thing, correction will cheer fally be made. Unsigaed communications, except from our regular correspondents, wil net be published. LAWRENCE, KAN. Thanksgiving day was fitlingly ob served in all the churches with serv. ices at 11 selcek a.m. and with programs at night. St. Luke A. M. E, church varied from its custom and instead of 2 dinner it took a Thanksgiving offer- ing which was cheerfully donated to and equally divided between the Steward and Trustee Boards. The Ninth Strect Baptist church serevd [ts usuul appetizing Thanks- giving dinner. Mr, and Mrs. Aiea Brown are building ao six room bungalow on their lota in West Lawrence, Mra. Nettle McKissack has been indispozed, but is now convalescent. : Miss Mamic Harris is on the sick ist. Wm. Johnson died at his home, 728 Maple street, North Lawrence, Sunday. The funeral was held from St. James A. M. E. church. Mra. Susie Taylor was quietly mar- ried to Mr. Frank Foston Wednes- day evening at her home, 1101 Ala- bama street. Rev. Henderson per- formed the ceremony. The famous Hawaiian Singers ap- peared at St. Luke's A. M. E. church Monday night, December 11, Sader the auspices of the Nickel uD. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Davis are remodeling their home on the corner of Fifth and Main streets. When completed it will be a six room cot- tage, modern except furnace. Miss Alma_ Robinson spent the week-end in Lawrence, St. Luke A, M. E. church is pro. gressing nicely under Rev. Hender- son. The finance is beginning to be encouraging. The collection Sun- day, Dec. 3, totaled about $50, with no rally effort. The North Lawrence Baptist church {s rejoicing over an addition to their number in the person of Mrs. T. D. Lee. CHERRYVALE, KAN. Prof. A. F. Green is rounding out his thirteenth year as mail clerk. He owns a fine home and some other prsnecty: Mr. and Mrs. Holt own ao nice home on Main street among the white people. 8. T. Teale, the butcher for the town, is doing well and is always busy. He has a nice piece of prop- erty, and it belongs to him. J. R. Roberson & Son own and operate the only Negro grocery store in the town and are doing a good business. There is plenty of work in Cher- ryvale, for good people only, I was told. * (First Published in The Topeka *Plaindealer December & 1916.) In the Justice of the Povee Court before B. P. Williams, a Justice of the Peace in and for Topehn Town- ship, Shawnee County, Kansas The St. Francis Hospital Asenej- ation, Plaintiff, ve, M. Novak and R, Novak, Defendants PUBLICATION NOTICH. To the above named defendants: Sald defendants wil} take notice that they have heen sued in the above named Court by the above named plaintit in an action for the recovery rom them of the sum of $28.00 due on an account, and that sid defen- dants must anawer the bill of par- ticulars of the plaintiff filed therein on or before the &th day of January, 1917, or said bill of Particalare will be taken ns truc, and judgment for asid plaintiff in sald action will be rendered against you in enid sum of $26.00 and costs, Sald defendants will aleo take no. tice that in sid cause the plaintitl has caused to be fssnel a garnish. ment summons directed to Prank Knight, who, at the time of the ger- vice of the same was and still fs ine debted to you in the sum of %12, and that, in vase of judgment In favor of said’ pilantiff against. vou in. ail cause be for the plaintiff and agaimt said defendants, suid eum of $1209 20 owing to. you. by sald Pronk Knight, will he ordere? paid into the above named court for the benefit and ure of sald plaintif, 5S. G PINLtPs, (Attest: Attorney for Phuntu? B. P. WILLIAMS, Justice of the Peace leves CATARRI oi: of >. BLADDER SANTAL) bisclirese ior Tay ZAHOUNS | Mi Dy Ee en] MO Wired Now During the past year more thin 1,880 people have takin advantage | of ‘Ile Luison Uncy Payment Plim | to wite their }omes, : 7 ° B8e Readyfor a Bright and ° Cheery Christmas q Your house can be wited quickly and : | without mstuling the daily routine | of the family and your home will be brighter and the famly happier dute | ing the holiday Fearon, | wey —_—_ Telephone 4080 and ask for an Mlumisation Laginece to eall and make a FREE Plan and estimate without ebligating you in any way, | . The Topeka Edison Co. 03 KANSAS AVENUL TELEPHONE: toga ° Holzmark Furniture Co., We carry the most complte line of Furniture, Rugs, Stoves and Pianos tm _etther_cily, at lowest possible prices, Come anid se uy, Ate sure to plenso you, The home of Qual- ity, Low Prices and Easy Payments. 624-26 Minnesota Ave. . Kansas City, Kansas SALINA, KAN. The revival services at St. John’s Baptist church cloned Sunday night with few additions. Rey. Rosso! Manhattan conducted the meeting: and during his stay in the city de. livered some very able sermons. Miss Theresa Jones and her niece, Miss Gladys Jones, of Chicago are ir the city. visiting relatives, Miss Dorthula Simpson of Salina spent Thanksgiving with Miss Ger- aldine Bryant. Quite a number of boys and girls motored to Junction City Thanksgiv- ing day and reported a good time, Siter Hurston Spool «ied at her home on North Third street Nov. 28, Funeral services were conduct- ed by Rev, W. P. Banks. Gister Spool was a good Christian woman. She leaves two daughters, two sons, a husband and many grandchildren and friends to mourn her loss. Rev, Mickey, wha comes from Se- attle, Wash., is the new pastor of the A. M. E. church. He comes well recommended as a fine Chria- than matleman, Mrs. Sanders, who for the past few weeks wae rerlously ill, passed away Thanksgiving day. The fol- lowing day her husband, Rev, San- ders, fell dead. It was very_sad and shocking to the community, Both bodies were shipped to Topeka for burial. Grandfather Simmons died at his home on First street. Funeral serv- ices were conducted from the M. E. hurch on Eighth street, Rev, Jones ficiating. Mr. Jnsper Banks is very sick. Miss Maude Colton was the guest of Mrs, W. C, Woodley Tuesday. Miss Ella Smith, who has been ill for the last three weeks, is able to o he up again. Teachers of the St. John Baptist Sunday school are busy practicing he hittle folks for Christmas, INDEPENDENCE, KAN, Mrs. McClain ts on the sick list. Mra. J, W. Carter went to Gar- nett Wednesday. Dean Pruitt of Fredonia spent Wichita, Kansas The largest Department Store in Kansas has just issued a 30 page Christmas Catalogue containing over 500 Gift suggestions to help you in making selections of Holi- ay remembrances, ‘UND FOR THIS BOOKLET— IT'S FREE, WRITE TODAY TO Department 90, Thaokexiving, with his parents. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wes ley, Saturday, a fine baby girl. {, Mr. B. Fox of Pittsburg is visit. ing friends in the city. fiss Fearn Gurland returned from senha Monday. fiss Lola Banks of Coffeyville spent Sunday with Miss Jean Ev- erett. Jess Peples of Chicago is visiting his brother, D. Benes of this city. Mrs, Alvin McCulla spent Thanhs- giving day the guest of friends in Chanute. Mrs. Charley Payne of Garnett is visiting relatives and friends here, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris had as their Thanksgiving guests Mrs. Harris’ sisters, from Coffeyville. Otho Riggs and Marian Jackson motored to Neodesha Thursday to attend the football game. Mr, and Mrs, W. Fines spent Thankegiving im Pleasanton with relatives. Muss Georgia Day returned home Saturday from a three weeks’ visit with her aunt, Mrs. B, Fife of Larned, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. D, Brown were in Nowata Thursday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H, Bolden, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Carter spent Sunday with Mr, and Mra, J. L. Davis, north of own, Mrs. Crutchfield of Garnett spent Thanksgiving with her daughter. Mrs, L. Carter, Mrs. Delia Senls of Tulsa is vis- iting the week-end with her mother and grandparents tefore they return to their home in Tennessee. Miss Bertha Garland went to Bartlesville Wednesday and from there ta Tulsa to spend Thanksgiy- ng with Miss Daisy Wislliams. Misres Zola. Manley and Corinne Bradley and Messrs, Pedro Wall and Marvin Fines spent Sunday in Par. song, the gucsts of Miss Biadley's sarents. Mr. and Mre. Dennis, Misses Plose ie Garland and Pearl Montgomery notered to Nowata Thursday. Mr, and Mre, Shaw, Mr.-and Mrs. , Peples and family took Thanke- siving dinner with O. W. Reddin ind family. Melvin Carr and Morgan Me- KS that ualil B a Ty rr EA State ; ao RRR EREEL pie IGCZA .. YOR: = > ne = a ey = fe = Q = 4 eS Ua =a F/ a Ey Se] 7 WESELLHAIRGOODS ‘Sq IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, tv0. ¥ CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER FIRM OUR GOODS ane GUARANTZED MONEY BACK '© NOT SATISFIED WE SELL THE FINEST HAIR STRAIGITENING COME In THE WORLD NONE BETTER MACE FREE-A BEAUTIFUL CATALOGUE TO EVERYONE MENTIONING THE NAME OF THIS NEWSPAPER : Halo Hair Company 647 STEINWAY AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY-NEW YORK ss Agents Wanted RT a ee BEAUTY AT ITS BEST. Deanty achieves its utmest when all its attributes com- bine in the personality of a charming woman, However faultless the form and features, the hair the skin and complexion must be perfect before the harmeny is complete. USE MAJORS’ OXFORD HAIR 0) ; 7 i XFORB The at eollege today is the MAJORS 0; cont abe ~Scienes of Art, and Treatment of Hain, ‘Scalp n Osnmee taught encsescfally by mail, Regular course.” Twenty-five ° ‘irs, Aconts everywhere. we %, Pritps 4218 W, Belle Place, St, Leute, Me. ia ie PY a, a 7 “a F a mam” 4 r 4 a F = t Rtg nb 4 ae oy ey «oe \ a ve! ij eo Xf, e y *e , we ih ¢ = aad Mme. Beard’s Hair + Grower. it removes dandruff, stops th tching of scalp; it gives wonderfu results, Three Months Tientment for $2.2 t 60 ¢ per Box, . Agenta Wanted MAtE. M. BEARD, 519 S. 16th St.. AINT JOSEPH, — MISSOURI (Ca cn), : oie r . . : RAT ‘ Haves Box - SiQRO | | eu] {ea}| sent by mm TARCEL 0ST ——! ‘ —_— Poro College Co,, 3100 Pine St., Dept. V, St.Louis, Mo. Please Mention Name of this Paper | when Writing, | co OPEKA'S FIRAT COLORED LICENRE! EMBALMER G. W. HAMILTON, a. «| | te H ; BS | Cae Pika re. SOS wey ! A a of | Wests TN 34 me oe ‘64 | ea 3 if q a om ‘ a me 2 i a : rh \f ro gy ; es pee ey Bs %, SS FA 5 ™ ms" Sat fom gat Be gah People Say It’s Unequaled Wherever I-H flour has replaced ordinary brands | _ the improvement is commented on instantly by all the family. Spring this surprise at your home and notice the effect. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Kansas City, U. 5. A, Our popular Undertaker PHONE 574 — SO? KANSAS AVR. Tam Open for Business Day or Night Eversthing New but the mag, Best Service Guaranteed, eee Glassing of Parsons spent Sunday with Mrs. R. McCulla and Miss Mala Carr. A quict wedding took place Sun- diy, Dec, 3, at the home of Mr, and Mis. J, Welch, when the lat- ter's sister, Miss Mary Jett, was mairied fo Mr. B. Ross of Coffey- ville, AL Wish for them — success and prosperity in their married life, We were all shocked to hear the zad news of the death of the former pastor, Rev. Sanders, and wife of Salina, Kan, Rev, Sanders was at one time pastor of St. John M. E, church of this eity, The Young People’s Social club met at the A, M. E. church Tues- day evening, The meeting was well sttended and a fine program was rendercd and enjoyed by all, BO Nn REEEERSERESS, {The New Era Milling Co. 9 : OOS ARKANSAS CITY, KANS, BO on Mfrs. of the Celebrated EG wy. oe “pOLAR BEAR”: . a egy FLOUR 4 aya J ape: . Foy 2 vhs de eh The Best Flour for family By BEAMS Ted? \_ use, Insist on your desler ra Sg \e my giving you the best—that WRAP is"POLAR BEAR” Otb- f DEES Be No : = Ndi Manufactured by j The New Era Milling Company! , . rragce— Ada’s Hair - Grower I. “ My af in 3 monthe will mate the a nS a Mate long, soft and glossy, ij fi ey | A telal wi prove it, Whee : tes In Leavenworth, call on the kl 4} monufucturor, We want = Tive Agents to represent us In every etty nad hnmtet Io the xreat West. BOX OF PRESSING OIL. Be BOY OF TAT GROWFR, 50¢ 1 Mrs. Ada Montgomery, MANUFACTURER, SUT Shawnee nt. LEAVENWORTG, EAN, $20 TO $40 PER WEEK Bring made witiog the wew Hintwey ot Galered Vouple, everytudy buys oy on ‘an eel, | mader women weored for ent county (o work full oF spare tae, Write w teria wnt free wutit. Nentia Jenhiae tor, F Street, Wenbint we, 2 6. i ne veneer er ewnny Sweern sve CvlweswW STS vO SNT STN OUT Se eS eae ne ELD Ove SOUS IUS ION LTD LN DOIN SOT OS ETT Highest prices “So ij ; are) A sy Paid for ahs Sie A ir : bese eg Hides, Furs <<” howd y bw dl | and Junk, sa. uf A chance for oyr people to AN veneilh: ‘ 4 + $ make good money by selling ~~ rte ’ \ ’ ¥ FURS, HIDES, and JUNK, FN Ciiaeh TN | 1 Write for prices, We buy all Se i j kinds of furs known to Amer- SEE | tea and pay the highest mar. wy Ket values at all times. Don't Aone : sell until you hear from us, FA . We absolutely guarantee sate oa isfaction or return all furs, Ln paying all express charges x toth ways. Write or fall for prices ey ° s St. Joseph Hide & Fur Co... Jonas D. Emery, Manager, | 813 North Third Street, ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURL HERE_IS THE LAST GHANCE TO GET FIVE AChES OF LAND | NEAR KANSAS CITY AT REA- SONASLE TERMS, If_you want five acres of Ixnd on the Interurhan Jine just a mile out of Kansas City where you get ser- Mee every hour, write J, G, Groves sat! dwardsville, Kansas. We has several hundred acres of land divided into five nnd ten acre tracts which he will sell on reasonable terms as he wishes to build up a farming community und those who buy will wet good Innd at a reasonable price ani will have the advantage of learn. ing What he knows about truck fuming, and will also be able to mahe an independent living, Write Mr. Groves for particulars, (Advt.) " P ‘ Syplulis anu Blood Viseases We Gussauiee abuse ve Muses beck dowd sonday lor tere Irial Irestweat WELCH MEBICINE CO., dAuchkeonviile, Mie, Mrs. W. B. Ewing, 727 E. Tenth street, is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Maud Knott is visiting Mrs. Hattie Haynes in Kansas City this week. Poinsetta will meet at Miss Elise Brown's, 814 West Fifth street, Wednesday, December 27. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Mary Scott Davis is seriously ill at her home, 2000 Kansas avenue. Reports were received here last week that Mr. Anderson McAdoo, of Carbondale, had the misfortune to break his leg. Mr. R. L. Clinton of Austin, Tex., was a guest of Miss Minnie O. Murphy. He left last Monday for Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Lizzie Mason Broyles of California is spending the holidays in the city visiting her mother and sisters on West Twelfth street. WANTED—A young woman or girl to assist in mailing the Plaindealer each week, one who can come when called one day of each week. Mrs. Blye, wife of Rev. Blye, who has been visiting in Omaha, Nebr., with her son and daughter, returned home last Saturday well pleased with her trip. Mr. Henry Bradshaw, 723 Locust street, was seriously injured Monday when a hoisting crane swung a heavy piece of iron in contact with his head. Nelson's hair dressing, drugs, sundries, cigars, tobacco and candies at Walker's Drug Store, 1133 Kansas avenue. Prescriptions filled. No substitutions. TO THE PUBLIC: Mrs. Angeline Handy of Parsons, Kann., is authorized to solicit subscriptions and correspond for the Topeka Plaindealer. Those having business for this paper will see her. Mr. James E. Allen of Whippet, Manitoba, Can., was a pleasant caller at the Plaindale one day last week. He is one of the prosperous citizens of Canada and was in the city visiting relatives. The Shamrock club will hold open doors New Year's day from 2 o'clock until 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Cooper, 1717 Fillmore street. We wish to see our old friends, new friends and well wishers. Sunday, December 10, the City B. Y. P. U. held a very interesting session at the East Hill Baptist church. Through the help of friends the Union this year will give out sixty dinners to the worthy poor. Miss Sidney J. Davis, national Baptist Missionary, who has spent several weeks in Topeka, has gone to Keokuk, Iowa, in the interest of her work. She attended the Sunflower Agricultural association at the T. I. I. last week. --- The Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will convene in Topeka at Shiloh Baptist church next week. This is the twenty-fifth anniversary of this organization and a splendid program has been arranged to that effect. Mrs. T. 7. Williams of 7:38 Gurfield, accompanied by her little son Etheridge, was a pleasant caller at this office Saturday and paid her subscription account. This net was very much appreciated by us and we would like to have our other Topeka subscribers to imitate. We are in receipt of a merry Christmas and Happy New Year card from our friend, Big Hearted Jim Davis, who will be a candidate for mayor of Leavenworth next spring. He was elected coroner of Leavenworth county for several successive terms. Mrs. H. J. Price, formerly Mrs. George Hightower, was in Topocha last week looking after her property in Pierce Addition and paying her taxes. She is looking well and says she likes her new home at Omaha and says that Mr. Price is doing nicely and making money. He is a contractor and has all the work he can do. Mr. Ed Edmonds, who for the past twelve years has been residing in Chicago, spent several days last week visiting his brothers, Messas Hayden, John W. and Henry Edmonds. He is a member of the famous Eighth Illinois National Guards, who returned from the border November 6th. Mr. Edmonds is prospering in Chicago and certainly looked the part. The members of Shiloh Baptist Church, met in a general meeting Tuesday night, and extended a call to Rev. Joseph T. Hill to take charge of the church as pastor, and while he has not accepted, it is presumed that he will. Rev. Hill has very few equals as a pulpit orator and Christian gentleman, and he is well versed in the Scriptures as well as church work. Shiloh is to be congratulated upon calling such a highly educated Christian gentleman as their leader, for Rev. Hill comes well recommended from Los Angeles, Calif. He is a high class gentleman and if the members of the church follow in his footsteps, there will be no church in Topeka or Kansas, that can pass them. Rev. Hill's wife visited him last week. She was en route to Chicago to spend Christmas with relatives. J. A. Holder is selling the cheaper than anyone in Topeka. I g profit to you on every purchase. PHONE 1395. 923 Kayser Ave. or 1534 Guinan 923 Kansas Ave. or 1514 Quincy The Shamrock club will hold open doors New Year's day from 2 o'clock until 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Cooper, 1717 Fillmore Street. We wish to see our old friends, new friends and well wishers. . FOR RENT—We have 110 acres of land to rent out in five and ten acre tracts, also an eight-room and a four-room house, which house rent separately from the land unless a party wants to rent the entire 110 acres, or 60 or 80 acres, in which case he will be given consideration for the houses. This land is good for truck farming and will grow sweet potatoes, cabbage, and all such produce. It is located four and one-half miles from the city. Address Nick Chiles, Editor the Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kan. --- Mr. Charles Stewart, Associated Press reporter, was in Topeka last week attending the farmers' meeting at the Topeka Industrial Institute. Mr. Stewart has quite a reputation as one of the best newspaper reporters and has no superior. He is also a Baptist minister and a fine pulpit orator. He was accompanied by his niece, Miss Mable Overstreet, of Wichita. She was en route to Chicago, where she will be the guest of her uncle and family during the holidays. The people of Kansas are always glad to meet Mr. Stewart and make him welcome. We are proud to say to our readers that Mr. Edw. Harvey, a popular farmer of Douglas county, who has been secretary of the Douglas County Farmers' Institute was elected president the other day. He was the only colored man a member of this organization and it shows that the white people will recognize a good business colored man when he does business up-to-date. Mr. Harvey owns several hundred acres of land, is a successful farmer and keeps the soil in the best condition. He is one of the most prosperous and intelligent farmers of that county. Mrs. Margaret Peck Hill, who is traveling in the interest of the W. C. T. U. spent a pleasant time with her brother, Rev. F., Jesse Peck, and wife in Topeka last week. She not only spoke at Saint John A. M. E. church on Thursday night, but on Sunday morning at Brown Chapel and at the Y. W. C. A. She left for Colorado Springs, Colo., where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Rev. Isaac. Mrs. Hall is one of the most forceful speakers among the women in the interest of temperance. Everybody spoke highly of her and would be glad to have her return at any time. This organization makes no mistake in sending a woman like Mrs. Hall throughout the country. PRUDENTIAL Casualty Co. INDIANAPOLIS, 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 Sen. Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone 556, Topeka, Kan. Agents Wanted. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, of Blocks So. of Union Station.) H. P. PATTON, Prop. . LAFK IN CONNFECTION--- Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. /AHA,——NEBRASKA 1014-16 So. 11th St. OBITUARY. Mrs. Pearl Saunders was born in St. Paul, Kansas, May 28, 1887, and departed this life at her home in Dale, Kansas, December 9, 1916, aged 29 years, 5 months and 27 days. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw of this city, her father having preceded her to the other world. She grew to womanhood in this city and was united in marriage to Mr. Bert Saunders of St Paul, Kan., February 21st, 1908. To this union were born four children—Cecil, Crystal, Albert and Noblett. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, four children, a mother, one brother, three step-sisters and one step-brother. Funeral services were held at her home December 11, conducted by the Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., of Parsons, Kan., after which the remains were interred in the Dale cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. Call not back the dear departed. Anchored safe where storms are oer. On the borderland we left her, Soon to meet and part no more When we leave this world of changes, When we leave this world of care, We shall find our missing loved one. In our Father's mansion fair, Mmc. Teenie Sinkford. —HAIRDRENGER— Pomades, Shampoo and Hair Tonic. Scalp Treatments a Specialty. Braids made to order. Straightening Combs, Electric Combs and Brushes for sale. All Mail Orders given Prompt Attention 4618 Red — 200 Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services for John E. Bush, 60 years old, one of the wealthiest Negroes in the South, and founder of the Mosiac Templars of America, were held yesterday afternoon at the First Negro Baptist church, Seventh and Gains street. Many Negroes, including high officers of the Mosiac Templars and visitors from all parts of the state attended. Several white persons also attended. The Negro public schools were given a half holiday yesterday. Many floral designs, among them being one sent by the city of Little Rock. A. L. Abbott, Painter, Paperhanger and Decorator. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 2854 Red. 933 College Av., TOPEKA, KA8 DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison Street, Special Discenses. Phone 959. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 508 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 Surgeon 409 Kansas Avenue Phone 4265 Office Hours—9:30 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m. j 7:30 to 9:00 evening. 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 3887. Res. 1331 Monroe St.-Tel. 8987 B-2. OFFICE HOURS—9:30 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon 832 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1026 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 8608 R-2 Telephone 774. eRes. 413 OLIVER A. TAYLOR' M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Ave. (Over Gibber's Drug Store,) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Residence 914 Buchanan Street. DENTIST. ALL WORK GUARANTEED TO GIVE ...SATISFACTION... 832 Kansas Avenue Telephone 1422 Hours--8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 5:30 p. m. DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 409 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, ```markdown ``` Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of DUI Lawyers (QUINCY) the Nation We never sleep. Two Licensed Embal- meries in attendance PMON 62. — 636 QUINCY BF. Heart to Heart ...Talk... T is said that a lady could walk anywhere in white satin slippers in fine weather in the brick-paved streets of Bock, Holland, without fear of soiling them—the city is said to be the cleanest in the world. No trash encumbers the stocks in this store; they are as clean as the powerful "whistle." We see to it that nothing unworthy enters despite the temptation to sit down and rest now and then and let the Dust of Slothfulness accumulate to your displeasure and distrust. You can walk about through the broad nails without fear of coming in contact with uncleanness in any department. This is always so, and so it shall always be. The sple, span and cheerful looking stocks and pleasant faces brighten up the darkest places here. This store invites you to shop here, insulting you of Courtour's Treatment and Splendid Value. Burkley Dry Goods Company. SALINA, KAN. Staple W SUITS 1-2 PRICE line of ones, or Staple Winter merchandise----big bargains, too The Topeka We wish to your patr to be at We wish Happy New The Tope The Topeka RailwayCompany Appreciates ...Your Patronage... We wish to take this occasion to thank you for your patronage during the past year and hope to be at your service during the coming year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Topeka Railway Company Who Practiced at Guthrie, Oklahoma for Eight Years Announces the Opening of DENTAL PARLORS at the Northwest Corner of Twelfth and Vine Streets, Kansas City, Mo. Special arrangement to care for out-of town patients. Take car at Union Station to Twelfth Street, Transfer East on Twelfth to Vine Street. When in Coffeyville Get Your Meals at Gem Restaurant 701 N. Union Strert. Thanksgiving day was fittingly observed by the churches of the city in a splendid union Thanksgiving service which was held in Pitt's Chapel, A. M. E. church, Rev. J. H. McAllister, pastor. The Preachers' Alliance selected Rev. W. H. Young, pastor of the Washington Avenue Baptist church, to deliver the Thanksgiving sermon, which was excellent and held the large and appreciative audience in rapt attention. Rev. A. E. Rankin of Gibson Chapel Institutional church, R. J. Robinson, pastor of Benton Avenue A. M. E. chapel and president of the Preachers' Alliance, conducting the services. J. H McAllister, pastor of M. E. chapel, and W. B. Nichols, pastor of Reedy chapel, assisting in the services. The Washington Avenue Baptist choir, with Mrs. Rev. Young at the piano, was at its best and the chapel was filled with beautiful music. All who were able to attend felt that they had received a blessing and an inspiration for another year. Total collection, near $100. Miss Edythe M. Young spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City and reports an enjoyable and profitable trip. Prof. C. H. Williams of Greenfield spent Thanksgiving in the city as the guest of Miss D. B. and Mr. D. J. M. Cooper. Mr. and Miss. T. M. Layton entertained at dinner in honor of Mr. and Miss. James Allen of Cimla and Rev. George Allen of Nevada and others. On Sunday Miss Edythe M. Young entertained the Muses Cattie Poster, Edwinna Smith and Lena Young, Prof. A. L. Poster and Mr. B. Coleman at a course dinner. --- 10.75 Nails - 10.47 Woman's Inte. Winter style Nails; fur trimmed and plain tailored models; good line of colors and sizes. APPAREL WOMEN'S COATS; long, heavy ones in black and colors up to $9.00 values, none worth less than $8.60—choice ..... $4.95 WOOL SHIRTS; plain colors, stripes, clocks and funerary mix- tureal; good, wide models in most all sizes— on sale ..... $2.49 WOMEN'S SWATTERS; long, warm ones with sung fitting high collars—$1.60 values for ..... $1.19 HOUSE DRESSERS—a sample ANNOUNCEMENT SPRINGFIELD, MO. Pelletier's line of 19c and $1.10 ones line of 19c and $1.10 ones ones, on sale. 79c CRPEE AVLOROV in dainty patterns and coloring excellent gifts—regular $1 79c ones for. 79c PLATINOATR of heavy, black elastic tops and wide flosses well worth 85c $1.10 on sale. 85c HOMOWL INDWERWEAR cotton undershirts and Pants with warm fleece all else— regular fibre garments 39c FOOTWEAR. BOWLER SHOES of dull kid's button, with medium heels and patent tips; good range of sizes—well worth $1.00; on sale. $1.98 CHILDREN'S SHOES of heavy velk kid with patent tips, heavy leather shoes and low heels—well worth $1.25; on sale. $79c AVIT GLOVER for men women; coarse knit, gravy on warm and durable 25 cent values. 12 1-2 BOWLER GLOVER; ficee lin leather; warm and durable regular size ones for. 29 BARGAIN BASEMENT—PELLETIER'S peka Railway ...Your Pa wish to take this patronage during e at your service wish you a very happy New Year. peka Ra RailwayCompany A Your Patronage... to take this occasion to thank patronage during the past year and your service during the coming you a very Merry Christmas new Year. eka Railway Co Everybody is beginning to search and wonder about Santa Claus as Christmas is so fast approaching. Have you been good? Mrs. Anselia Dee Webb of Kansas City, Mo., after the elapse of four years, is in the city for a few days greeting relatives and old friends. Tuesday, Dec. 5, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Young spent the day in the south part of the city visiting members and friends and took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker. Mrs. Geneva Q. Vickers was hostess to the L. H. club Saturday afternoon, and the time was very pleasantly and profitably spent. Thursday, Nov. 30, Thanksgiving day, will be long remembered by the guests who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Foster at their home, 1231 Benton avenue, where a delicious and elaborate four course dinner was served. The table was exquisite in its appointments with red and white carnations, cut glass, Haviland china, illuminating silver and gold wire and the beautiful huties and handmade gentlemen in their pretty gowns and dress suits, which added to the beautiful scene, which was lighted by various shaded candles. Such a scene should have been drawn by an artist for after years' reflection. Mr. Curtis decries special compliments for this delightful function. The Literary, Musical and Dermatite organization of the A. M. E. church, which has been recently organized, is a decided success and each meeting grows in interest. All are cordially invited. Prof. A. L. J. Poster, President. Mrs. Myrtle Paurier Majors, wife of President W. L. Majors of Oxford College of Hair Culture, St. Louis, Mo. is visiting her old home town and many courtesies are being shown her. She is the house guest of Mrs. S. A. G. Campbell. Mrs. W. L. Majors of St. Louis house guest of Mrs. S. A. G. Campbell will guest of honor at the Laurel Musical club at the home of Mrs. Lucy Williams. A very pretty party was given at the home of Mrs. Nellie Edmondson in honor of Mrs. W. L. Majors of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Webb of Kinsung City, Mo. One of the pittiest parties of the person was piven by Mr. and Mrs. S. A. G. Campbell in honor of their house guest, Mrs. W. L. Majors of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cobb entertained in honor of Mrs. W. L. Majors of St. Louis. VINIT1, OKLA. Misset Alice Walton, Clara Williams and Label Vaughan attended N. H. A. at Eufaula, Obla. Miss Lizzie Davis royally entertained in honor of Mr. L. Rider on Friday evening. The house was MEN'S MNFN'S RWATERER' warm, nervile liece ones; samples and eightly polled—worth $1.00 our choice. 95c BOY'S FIFTY-FT, RURGE AND MISTURE BUILT for little years-up to $3,500 value on $1,98 apurful sale. GLOVES AVIT GLOVES for men and women; course knit, gray ones warm and serviceable 25 cent values ..... 12 1-2c BOLY GLOVES; flocce lined leather; warm and durable regular 50c 29c dise---big TOWELS TOWELS HICK TOWFLS; 18x34 inch, heavy weight, plaid white- regular 12 12c ones for ..... 9c YARD GOODS LACFED FARRICI in gray, and bright colors; for house dresses and kimmonos —186 quality. 9c LACF8. floorclips and alli- nates; hand-one Oriental pattern; and cedar, some 30 inches wide— on sale, yard. 25c COMFORTS. FIVE BIG COMforts! the 72-inch in size, made to our special order of single sheet battles and wood-finished coverings—Comforts well worth $2.19 for $2.50. my Appreciates e... thank you for year and hope coming year. Christmas and a Company beautifully decorated in chrysanthemums and foliage. A delightful repast was served. The school entertainment proved quite a success. Prof. Swain of Ketchum has moved to the city. Mrs. N. I. Edmond of Danville arrived Thursday for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Rev. Tomlin of Springfield, Mo., preached at the First Baptist church Sunday. Joe D. Davis was over Sunday from Welch. Mrs. Thomas left for Nowata Saturday to attend the meeting of the Baptist State Board. Clora Townsend and Hazel Blurton came down from Cheetopa Thursday and spent Sunday with friends. Luther Ridler of Muskogee was in the city Saturday. Steve Hill of Clairmore came over Sunday for a short stay. The Literary Thursday evening at the Rider hill was well attended and a good program was rendered. Jing Webb of Blue Jacket was a visitor Saturday Rev. Pillows and wife were in from Chelsea Saturday Mrs Nancy Powell returned to Chelsea Saturday accompanied by her mother, Mrs Jane Finley. Riley Curls of Chelsea was over Saturday in his auto. Miss Jocelyn of Blue Jacket has given up her school work in the city. She will be missed. OTTAWA, KAN. The Crazy Dinner given by the pastor and members of St. Paul's A. M. B church on Thanksgiving day was a success in every way. The sum of $20 was cleared. Everyone enjoyed the nightgown drill given by Mrs. C. A. Woods. Mrs. C. A. Wools is being loved by every member of St. Paul's A. M. E. church. She is making many friends and is helping Rev. Wools to make the church work a great success. Quarterly meeting was well attended at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday, Dec. 3. Pleading Elder King was present and was well pleased with the success which Rev. C. A. Wools is meeting with. Rev. C. A. Wools and son Marshall went to Kinsa and son Marshall the son returning to Western University Tuesday. Rev Willis, pastor of the Third Baptist church who is visiting in Pittelong with his family, is notetal home soon. Mrs. Pleasley Wilson was a visitor in Garnett Sunday and reports a first time. The chapel of the Third Baptist church gave a concert Tuesday night and a rest sum was cleared. The Sunday school of St. Paul's A. M. B. church is making presentations for program and Christmas tree December 24.