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Pg I / Samm ei alta Ie MES eae NS te | hs ew’ a ' 4 ‘ “hie TYE OpeRA ainadeater ™~™ ae Nineteenth Year. No. 10 TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 2, 1917 Price $1.50 Per Year. ° The Problem of the High Cost of Living Can Be Solved Through the Garden. Let Everybody Get Busy , * oo der re ee & ad” ' * fees 2, ie ~ pes fa ts ant mk Riedel re tn Sed wera ache O's, OW ce Sables +, 4 * a ae hay ‘ ack ae 7 o ia f. alts aes ~ Ba lata dR BB Rass wilt a ae PSL ak la at alee Re al gs ht “ Pa fi “4 ash Things Political and Otherwise! Observed Among Our Neighbors in Other Kansas Towns. LEAVENWORTH POLITICS. Seitz started In the business working Pee ee ee Mayor E, W. Crancer has an: nounced hitnself for re-election. Ie was the first mayor under the com- waission form of government. After serving one term he retired as he did not hive the time to devote to the office, but he rays he was persuaded by the business’ men and laboring men for the ican that the ety was in debt to such an extent that the lights were shut of und they were five months behind in the payment of the police, fire and atrect. depatt- ments, After his cleotion he began to tile hold of the depleted treacury and by push and cnergy he succceded in paying off all the back bulls and all the difuent departments are naw receiving the noney on time, He further suys that the money that was dae te city fron the collection of taves“hie heen expen lel for nine months ancul, Ms, Crancer 15 one of the leving hudware deers in Kansis ant hae a seis litge be i ness in Fewenwoith. Ie tsa thot ovgh business min und by hard waik and heing attentive to bntiness has built up a reputation that ¢in not Le excelled by any. He 3s a igh hiss, affable, «dignified gentleman and says that he has no doubt of his 1e-el¢ce tion, as the peaple of Lewenwortl do not want to returd their progress, Mr, Adora Kirmayer, who is scrv- amg ne commissioner ef stiecta and public improvements, iv a candidate for ye-cle tion Ile is one of Leav- eawoith’s most substantml] — citizens ant hus residet in that city since, 187}. He i+ an honest, upright bus- iness man an| hay the respect and conti tence of the community, and his done much to keep Letenworth on the map, Ile was for thitly years engaged in mere intile business” and made n thorough success. He never failed or broke up or paid sayone fifty cents on the dollar, but alwavs pat his Lille and ratired with honor and credit. He came to Leaven- worth when seventcen years of | age us a poor boy, and what he has accumulited tas heen by hard work ant constant attestion to busi. nowt He his given the erty a clean adm nistration and every man, wom. an and child in Leaveiworth knows | him. i Mr. Peter Rverharay announces Himself asa cand date for park com- missioner, Ife ix ane of Letwen- worth's substantial business men and has tended in that eity for forty yous.. He served as aherif of jhe county and made ene of its best officers, He knows every inc uf Leavenworth and is greatly interest- ed in the welfare of the city. Mr. Chas. T, Cox announces him. self as n candidate for commissioner ef parks and pubhe property, He was born in Leavenworth and is now holding the position for which he fe a candidate for reelection, Ie served hx years and his friends say ke has made Leavenwerth one of the best park commissioners the city hae ever hud. [He [s engaged in the Printing business, which he begun as. an apprentice when 17 yeirs old. He Is a man who is congenial and pleas- ant and miles friends with every- body, Mr. Cov takes great Interest in explaining to those who call upon kin for information concerning the beiutifying of the cty and the use of ita, public property. Mr. We IL Morton, who ane xounces himsitf an a candi fate for! eommissioner of stie2te and public improvements, ix a man who deserves. grett consideration from the busi+ acess men and lalaing men ne well. | He has lived in Leavenworth all lus hfe, haw tern un honorable, upright, | Christian gentleman, and ta prove thit he isa man worthy of the por} ton, he hia heh one” pration for twenty-nine sais as foren of a lumber company and is now foram in far the Maina Lurber emoiny! who tucceede | the former fin atthe! wame place, und Mi. Mouton Inte 0 cup ed this po ition’ for this length ef time. Mr, Morton is a church mit ant is also inteetel m the! achos, Ife iy piesilent of the Franklin Parcnt-Tercher® wsrocite ) Hon and believes n uo schools ant! in the childien yoing to schout, and! | in the parents looking after the chil | dren in oder that they may mahe ' goo! citizens, fe ts very popular | | among the colored pesple and has al-! rays bon sympathetic with the race! und if elected to the office will see! hat the taxpayers get returns, dol- || ar for dollar. Mr, John C Seitz is a candidate or comPiagioner of finance and rev-|t me, He is one of Leavenworth's | \ ubstantial business men, having |e een sopeget in the creamery busi- | h ess and has made a success, Mr, |f el ee eee Bene ee PRA ee for day wages and by constant hard work and attention to business, and after twelve years with the DeCour- sey Creamery Co., who established this business some years ago, he auc. reeled in buying them out and is now conducting the business himself, {Io was born in Minnesota and cume to Leavenworth thirty-eight yen ayo; Was reared on a farm; is a menber of the Chamber of Com- meice and other organizations, and is wothing hard to nike Leaven- worth a better city. Iu is a great friend of the working man ard says that when the workmg man_ has plunty to da the business men suc- cet Letter, therefore he fs interest- ed in them. If he is elected do this ofe the citizens of Leavenworth MW Lave nothing to reget. ‘There 1s much discussim in Lew: senvorth over the cantidacy of “Big Wented Tim,” wlo is aspiring to the Wie of mayor. Mr. Davis has fixed in Tetvenwowh most of _ his fe und says if clectel to the office ‘le people wall hive nothing to 1e- met. ite 3 engwred in the uniter. taking bus ness, and stated in busi neee ts poor hoy and has prospered along busmera ines ant in this world's mols, but has never forget ton the fellow clown the road. He has always made it his business to bury 4 person, money or no money, and atys he has always been friendly to coloied people and will continue to he ther fiend, Me has always made it a point to bury them whether they hal money or ‘not. He said thet the other day an old colored Nav/was hill d by a railroad train and upon her nerson was found $1400, every dollar of which he turned over to the probate Judge, Learn iwarth Noten, | While at Traen®orth we had the pleisure of eiing dinner at the residence of Mra. Sergeant Strong. and mother, Mre, Anna Taylor, sis- ter nnd mothe: of Ir. O. A. Taylor of this aey. “irs Strong in cert rine Iy in fine-eook and we never enjoyed a hetter meal They have a beauti- fu} home and are enjoying life, We were a’ o the gitest at dinner of Mr, and Mrs, Dennis Jones In their beutiful cattawe, Mrs. Jones. is cortuinly fine entertainer and ‘naws haw ty arringe good things “yett. We enjoyed ourcelyes im. mensely and will have no hesitancy In accepting an invitition from this home when invitel agam. Mr, Jones is one of [.etvenworth's prominent Uttorneys nnd a leiing Magn of Kansas, Mie. Tones fea fine | ouses hoencr and his a host of friends, We are sorry to learn of the death of the mother of Ben Endres, one of Leavenworth's prominent young law. scr und at present a member of the Kansas legisliture, She was the mother of sixteen children, and it was her request that her five sons and one son-indaw act a pallhear. ere, She died at the home of her nin in Kansas City, Mo,, and the fu- neral was helt ut Leivenworth,where burial ws made, She was one of Kansas’ pioneers and was at Lawrence und witnessed Quantrell’s raid, She was a great friend of the colored perple and dit much for the uplift of the race, and always tool up foo their rehts. In Teavenworth the roared nevle revere her name and civ that in her they have lost 4 friend whom they mourn aa much as hey did the lovk of Abraham) Line ob, 4s it was through women lke nor thit the catored people secured he rights of citizens, Mera. “Lown Fowell Greenlen ded it Ian'tece, Mo., and was hwrio] at er old home In Tincoln, Neb, free Sinday, The funeral german’ was. nerehod by Rev. J.C. C Owens, resiling «ler af that iti-triet, aa feted by Rey, WoT Osboine, the Mistur of the AM OT. church Mis Greentee wie well Tran an Sansag, ay her hushind wig once a renter af the Kimeig conferenen Mr J 4. Davin, founerly of | “Inta, Oba. his aseoctited | hint 1 olf with a carparition compaced of , | re of the leqine enlace! biel! wr of Kansas City, Mo.. ant will; na few dive ono up a dares guts arvice school They wall instruct nlared people how to drive nore tra ant autom Miles, and to renitr |! hems in fact, place them where they’ AN cath money nnd be 1? erent seve = ta thelr emnlovers, This ia ga- 1K to he a great profeesion and his | Ronneement will be made ler. It is rumoted that a entored nnder. | | ker fram Chicago will establish | | usiness In Leavenworth soon, ' eee 1 We had the pleasure of visiting} \ © Catholic home, of which the]! ery Rev, J, A. Shorter, the found |! + is In charge as manager, They! ve a home for boys located on a § 7m south of town, and the prop. 1 erty is valued at $50,000, It ta known as the Home of the Guardian Angel, There are several other fine balldings on this farm, which cone sists of eighty acres, and Is almost self supporting. Ioly Epiphany church, the home for girls, is located in the city on Pottawatomie street, and sixtecn colored sisters are in charge. In the two homes there are over one hundred children, Father Shorter established this home some twenty yeara ago and he deserves great credit for the sacri- fice of his life and time for the ben- efit of colored cephan children, This fa a move of his oun. We know of no other white miniater in the PRS TORN TERT OA lk 3 Ree eu as eect we, A mee 5's ak Sage" Beets . eS S bate SE, ASSO wa Be ae x Re Bee i he Me acer e Seer PMD cise ee” es Ae ome Ae IN ft coagsiy a ate es aa Ea -: ie me on OO Fe : world who would sicine his time to nccomplish ne tauch as Dather Shoter has in these twenty-seven yews We want to siv thit the Catholic church does not discrimi- nite or segicgate, ‘They have at method of tlc own and work with colied people, Germans, Irish and other nationalities, In ‘the Unitel States they have four or five col- onl Cathohe pricets who are accept- wand reeset in the churches with aa much lovalty and honor as the white pricsts, ‘Ure oldest stter in connection with the hore at Lesenworth 16 Sister Theresa Victoa Merronier, She celebrated her cighticth Larth- day anniversary some time ago, und he is still active and on the job. The co'ned people over the country who take advantage of the opportu. nity have much fo be thankful for Children are admitted and kept un- Ui they reach ixteen yeirs of age, at which time work ora good home is found for them and they are start. td out in life on their own resources, It isn smuce of phastie to visit those inst tutions and nate the reat, work that Is being carried on by these sisters. WICIUTA, The churches at Wichita are pro- gtessing rapidly and have a fine ret of ministere occupying the pulpits, Rey. 8S. B, Butler a young giant in Zee < ba Sie 3 ae ee ee Sie qi ti re eR P gar eae a *s ef a cf a F _ | — Ts Fi a % ng - -— ate Sera te h oe tee Oper are ¥ a f Rao es ee tee ae as i eee ead ee ea a &y a ce es a : ss aw rae eee “he see fe s s meen an 2 a Pan pegote Yo pulp'ts, the progressive minister of the second Baptist church, Is imau- sur nga campaygn to build a $25000 ma orn Biptist temple to be desteneed n architectural beauty that cannot urpissed by any church in the Umted States. 1t Is to be one of the first of Ite kind ever erected by cal- vrod Churches, Mort of the large col- orel churches ure purchased fram while denominations and huve been n ure for years and the architecture s anctent,” Rev, Butler is not only prostervive in the Christian work, ut he js on the order of an Inatitu- tional minister-—that is, he believes in findng employment for young bovs and girls. Not n week passer hut that he Ie finding positions for voung perple. In the Inst tuo weekn he placed two rerponsible young men in positions with the railroad compa ny. He is treasurer of the National Sunday School congress and has a national reputation of being a Chris tian gentleman, and one of the lead- era of the Baptist denomination. There are now several thousand dol- lars subscribed, as well as several thourand bricks and other material thousand bricks and other material In our writeup of Wichita last week we omitted to speak of Mrs. Mollie Cox, grand worthy counsellor of the Court of Calanthe, She says the order fs doing well and she Is working hard to make a good re port at the next grand session. While there have becn a great many deaths, the order is doing fme, and the hopes members in the different branches will reopond to thelr obli- gations as she is moving heaves ant earth to mnke everything success ful, Mrs. Cox {s un upright Chris Mian lady and has the eonfidence nad respect of all who know her. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The Dunbar Theatrical Company has erected a large theater building at 1612-14 North Tenth street, Kan- ais City, Kan., and will open for lusinees March 1, 1. W. John- am, attorney at law, is president; Wm. G Lee, treasurer; A. R. Ew. ing, seerotary, and E, 1. Smith, minager. This building cost $10,. 00%, has a fine scating capacity, 1% Well lighted and ventilated, and in f t is one of the nicest tol ings in the state of Kansas. The col- o1ed people should be proud ef this ¥ at entermise, Mr. Johnson is 9 of the leading lawyers and busi- ues men of Kansas ae and this 4 (ling fs erected on a lot formerly nel hy him and sold to the ryn- diate “We expect great business | nm the Dunbar Theitileal Con- eae They ure now open far ane cvroments with thevtised «om - nics, im Maya at haus City, Kan, Mi Kansas City, Kan., Mr. James Tl DeCoursey is the “non-partisin cin hdate far mayor. Me is making a trong fight for that office and his Hicnds do notdoublt that he will be one of the novinees, ‘There are four eurddates, but Mi DeCoursey bas mad: such a strong campaign und dove so much for the uplifting of Kansas City that busmess and Jas Jog men we flocking to his sup- pol. He is one of the lurgest ie civim and creamery products manu. facturets in the state. Chairman Martin, who is manager of his eam. paign, says that reports are being’ recerved from diferent wards and. wig peants showing that Mr. NeCoursey's nomination’ ts without 'ygot Mr DeCoursey has adopted | an excellent platform which puts, dim in a cliss to himself, Jt Is all business and fy waitten in the inter. ests of Tvhoringg man and taxp yer cor Conuiraner of Strata and Pabbe lagnovements, Mr. Janes Beggs, who as a eine Wiate for teewlecaan for cummise pret of ste sand pable am. dovevents # a min ef goed moral tim doug, 1 property owner and tore payer, unl hes ta far pub our tects and public impiuvements om evler condition than ever before. He 143 given Work to bundieds of peo- Ye Who were nee ty and would hive ulered hil it not becn that they foun | work in this department, re- vurdless af tie or color, and he in ‘quatre anf fiir with everyone and should he re-elected hecauze there tre many contracts to let this spring ind sever] miles of street improve- ments to fe mide, Ie has no other vusiness ta attend to except thia and ne gives it all his time and thor- uglily understands the work, as has ween proven in the past. He has wen a resident here thirty-eight yerre. Rev. Prince of St. Joceph, Mo., ttended the funeral of Mrs. Frances Satloway at Metropolitan Baptist Temple Tuesdiy afternoon, Mra, Tula Dave and ron Julius re very sick at ther home, 2408 Allis avenue, Mrs, Anni J Halves, $12 State venue, is much improset frem her erent inexs, Mrs, imma Kelley, 815 Freeman venue, Hy seriously fil, The pirconige committee ef the f. Ii. church served a mice dinner Vednesdiy. Proceeds to the church. Mre, Curry's Ald M. E. ehurch Yo 2 serve dinner Thursday, Pro- emls to the church, Dr, G MM Dioune, 1915 Free pin avenne ds Ul at hi hone, Mrs, Side Dunean, 1916 Oaklind venue, i very sick Mrs. Mars” Virasha of Quiney,[ He, is here at the bedside of her! wmehter, Mea Sidhe Duncan, Mr. Test father of Mrs. Wm |i “arfield, 202 TPrinktin avenue, had stroke und is very rick, Mrs dacton, 142 Vrinkdhin ave. ue in il at ber home I Miss Mile} Lawa, 9b Oakland | venue, fs un ant aut again after’) veral weeks [Teun | The funertt of Mra, Marie Habel | wd, 419% New Juesov ayenue, who ag ‘necifentaly hirned ta death iny: pr home, was het! from Rev, J, It. Whardson’s church Sunday. Mr. ant Mre, BR. Keel, 817 Onke ind avenue, are the parents of a | irl, All are doing well, ’ The funeral of Mrs, Margaret) [cClure, R12 New Jeraey pvenue, as held at her former home, Hunts-' lle, Mo,, Monday, conducted by 1 ey, Ernest Redd of Columbia, Mo. |r Kansas City, Mo, 1 The union Baptist revival elosed Wednesday night, Feb. 21, at the Socond Baptist church, Rev. S. W. Bacote, pastor, under the auspices of the alliance of the Twin Cities, and 1,888 joined during the meeting. Tt was a great success. Mrs .R. W. Elmore, 1826 East Fourteenth street, is up and out agaln after an illness of several weeks. The fumeral of Mr. William Pat- rick Branch, 7 Esplanade street, was held Tuesday reorning from Jones" morgne, Kansas City, Kan., conduct. ed by Rev. J. R, Ransom. The funeral of Mra. Dora Hobbs, Nineteenth street and Tracy avenue, fa member of the Ladies’ Band, was held Monday afternoon from Vine Street Baptist church, under the auspleer of Tone Star, 0. E, S. Sermon by the pastor, Rev, Ewing. ————— | PLEASANTON, KAN, Rrown's Tennesree Minstrels were here Friday and showed $0 a crowd. ed) house, Mr. R. E. Fine went to Vinita, Okla., Sunday and returned Mon- aay evening. Mra. S. Ry Austin came down from her home in Kansas City Sun. day for n visit. with her parents, Rey nnd Mrs, J. Ry Bass, Mr Henry Rodgers of Tort Scott called on his friend, Mr. Granvilie Arnold, Sunday evening. Mra, Lucy ‘Morton of Vorl Scott pissed’ through here Welnoud iy. en route home from Moun! City, where she had been fo visit her mother, Mra. Muiria Thown, Mesers, Thormin Mabin and Geo Johnson of the Rrown — minstre' show came aver from Blue Moun! Sam liy for a vist with: fend Mero Tia Allen of Kansas City, sha had heen. visiting his cousin, Mrs. Bertie Fine, returned home Mindy. * ELLWOOD, KAN. An entertainment was givem af the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Malone on Saturday, Peeb. 17, The Second Baptiet church will give_a “him smiling catertalnment™ on Saturday, March a. Rev. Tt Malone preiched a fine sermon on Sunday morning, Mr. Roscoe Wisner prenched Sunday nft- ernoon at 3 o'clock and Rev. John Garmon Jrrached Sunday might, Mra, Alice Johnyon was in the city on business last Monday, Mr. Samuel Henderson and Mr. Rert Davis attended the funeral of Mr. Miller on Wevnenday, I'eb, 14 1 Mr. Escex Davis is on the mck ist. ‘The stewards give a rally on Sun- day, the 18th, It was a greut auc- cess. Mr. Tem Walther is improving, Miss imma Starr has returned from the funeral of her uncle, Mr Miller of Highland. SORT SCOTT, KAN The Jaties? Mito Missionary ciety of Wayman chipl, A. M. 1 church, give a tea party Thuraday evening, Mehuary 22. An intercet inp program was rendered, after which a dainty two course Juncheor was served, The Laities! Missionary noctety of the M. E, church give a C, ©, C. entertainment Tuesday evening, Feb ruary 20. A pleasing concert. was rendered by the young people of the church, ‘The principal event of the evening was an old time spelling match, Miss Ada Pitts won the contest nnd received a handnome flower vaso, Mins Varlee Ln Foe left Saturday afternoon for Paoli, Kan., after spending three weeks ot the heme ef Mr. John Oliver, southenst of the city. Mr. Wiley Sexton, who has been very ill for the past three months, in Rlowly improving, Miss Nora Sexton of Kannaa City, Ma,, came down Weilnesday night, Tebruary 21 and spent the week-end with her pirents, Mr. and Mra, W. P. Sexton, Mins Ora Elliston of Kanenn City, Mo., spent Sunday here vinting relatives. Tittle Clarcnee Hill ie very sick with pneumonia, ——— ' ELWOOD, RAN. Mrs Disid Johnson war in the city one diy last weck attending to some ite nse Mr Rosese Wisner has been on ithe sick bat fur a few days, but 1s improving at this writing, Mr John Garmon his been on the Hck hat, but is improving. ‘The (rustees will sive a rutly Sune div, Mardi Rey To J Malone, Rev. Jobs Garman, Mrx Ada Evotheart an | Mrs Trene Malone went {a Sivan: nah, Mo. Sunday, to attend services at Rev, Jackson’ church. They re port a prood mecting, Mr Uirsex Davis has recovered from an spell of alekness, LARNED, KAN. Mra A. T Janea ont Mere 7 IY McClain visited Miss Newsome at her brother's home a few miles from Larned last week, Tho Young People’s’ Progressive club of the C, M, BR, church elected new officers for the next six months nt their Jast regular meeting. Mzs, Ida Shepard was re-elected Presi- dent and Mr, John Towns vice pre» Ident. After the business heer a dainty two course lunch was served by the prosident and Miss Mééred perry. Mr. and Mrs. @. @, Smith were guests of the op] ond a very interesting game called the “turtle walk” was introduced te fhe club by Mra. Smith, which eramed pee rmarement, ne 8 late hour @ club adjourn Meet Tucoday evening, ray 27, with Mr, Walter ber and Mr, John Towae as hests, The Woman's Missionary seslety ef the C. M. 1), church gave an ow tertalnment, and barar in the hall Thursday evening, February < The event was largely attended and a neat sum was reulized. Bre. William Scaggs met with = ser, painful eccldent SaTareay evens ing by being run down by an a mobile, He is much better ot ihe rein 1 1 Services were largely stented Sunday morning and evening wt @e Cc. M. E. church, ‘A very interesting play, emitted The Donation Party,” will be ee at the Second Baptist churah Wed- nesday evening, Feb. 28, The Afro-American Civic league met at the C. M, E, churek last night. Mra. Kale Woow spent Sunday with Mre, JE. Towner. he is one of the pioneers of the C. M. E. church, Mra. Chas, Tox is still on the sich list, Mrs. Emmi Crooms was ealled Suniiy to Stethng to the bedside ef her nick mother. Mr, J IL, McChiin, the popular Testuurant man, has contracted for an automobile, winch will add meh to our down, + Mr. Will Jones, the owner ef the Tlite exfe, recently sold twe hege that netted him $50. ‘Thig was not a war price, but the price of the hors. INMMEENDENCL, KAN, Some of our suk folks are better at this writing, Versie Dawscy of Coffeyville, Kan, wan in town Sunday, Irvin McCain trunsactcd besiaess in_Pittsburg, Kan., Monday, Mr. and Mra. Hunnigan of Cof- feyville spent Sundny with Mr, and Min. A. C. Harris. Mra, Wm. Payne is quite iit and Miss Flossie Tosticr of Garmett fe her nurse. Misses Myrtle and Bertha Gar land returned home Sunday frem @ few days’ visit in Nowata, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tield and litte ron returned Saturday fiom Peknus City, Okla., whete Mrs. Field's s- ter is quite ill, Miss Iva Vanderhoof is en the sick hst. Mrs. 1. Lancaster is confined to her home with la giippe. Little Jeinette Wayett Is resever- ing fiom the pneumonia, Mies Puls McCausland returned Just) Wednewkty from) Wayside, where nheh us lxcn visiting her pa- rents, Misses Opal Willams, Jean Brer- ett and Pern Garlind extended hes- pitality to a number of their friends Riiday evening ut the home of Miss Garland, Vlates_ were Inid fer twenty questa. The aut of tewn guests were Miss Ida Brown ef Gef- feyville and Mr. Clod Walle of Tota. A pretty Valentine purty oceurred Wednesday night when Mager Me Bee entertained a small group of guests at her home, 418 S. Third street. Valentines made bright the teem where “500” was played, Red and white formed the color sdeme in the delicious refreshments served after cards. Tho only out of tewn guest wan Clod Walls of Iola. Mrs, Rance McCulla died last Wednesday morning at 2 o'clesk at her home, 1017 West Lnurel street, after an illnens of several weeks. She wns 37 years of age, Mra Meo Cnn was a’ devout communicant of the AM, Ti. church and was high- Tv esteemed hy those who enjoyed Intitate social relations with here The funeral was held from the A, MR. church, conducted by Rev. Greene ef Parsons, NIITOV. MAA ‘i Mrs, I Slaughter is on the mek et. Scarlet fever has coursed in quar- antine to he placed on the heme of Mr Jackson Roach | The C. MoT, Sewing circle wan entertained at the Growe home last Wednesday afternoon ly Mra. A. Jo Tani ond Mie Cd. Groen and at nicht by Mia. Wm, Pink. ard and Mre. 1. M Grosy Alout on “don Newton friends wont ta Wichlty ta attend the fue nerd of Mes Hactet wha lived in this city 4or some time and bor sters bene cualitios hid won far her many friend, Miseos Hesin [fuiteon Besue Watlor ont Juha Smith, Ve, bese ter Harriton amt Aloe ‘Young of Yntetineon ant Mee Rowera of Mart Sentt enont Sun diy in the eity. Presidng Elder T A. Towers of the C, M. 1. church, Miszour} and Kansan district, held his second quar. terly meeting and the rervices were wel] attended, Three sermons were preiched, ‘The members of the C, My Ey church gave a reception Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock in honer ef Rev, T, A. Bowers and Rev, and Mrs, C, W, Redd, Ice cream and cake were served. : ~ . .° eas Slime Sitae ac oSans EREe pABi cue: axes (8 . : oe sbhe Pow erste aman ates 4 fe aA BOWABLISUED IN 18V9, —_—_____—_—_ SICK CHILES . . . Bdltor and Owner ————————— a. __ SUBSCRIPTION RATES! Wee Tear sesscssesscorsceeeeess PLoS ex Mouths vesesseesessessveeeere 1400 aree Months sesessessscesereeee 88 —_—— QBYBREISING RATES, PER MONTH, $2.00 PER INCH ——— G@etered at the Postofice at Topsha, Komsas, a Second Cinss Mat! Matter. ——_— Afaress all commonications te fhe Copede Tisindecier, 1120 Kansas Avense, ‘Wopera, Kensas, Money sent by Rxpresa, Peetemice Money Order of Registered Lat- fev at our risks otherwice at the risk of tee wreder. —— Whea the attention of TAs Plaiadesle, tw’ called to any misstatement of facts Io Pere columoe, oF to any error concerning Bay man of thing, correction will cheer telly be made. Unsigned communications, ‘steept from our regular correspondents, will pot be published. é ee NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Bighteenth Annual Session to Be ‘Held in Chattanooga, Tenn, Teskegee Institute, Ala., Jan, 27, —At the last annual mecting of the National Negro Buniness, League, which was held in Kansas City, Mo, in August, 1916, a number of invie tations from various citles were pre- sented and considered, but the execu- Uve committce decided to pecer the invitation fiom Chattanooga, Tenn., which was hended by Mr.'G, W. Franklin, Jr. Mr, Franklin, who {3 & successfil undertaker, has been for many yenrs closely associated with the work of the businees Jengue and has served us presktent of the Na- tonal Nezro Undertikers’ assocla- tion, an affilisted arginization of the league, since its orginidation, Already plans are shaping them aeives for the success of this mect- ing. President J.C. Napur of Nashville considers it rather a for- tunate circumstance that in this the first year of his incumbency, the an- nual ‘meeting thould he held In his state. Mr. Napier, Scerctary Em- mett J. Scott, Mr. Franklin and sther officers’ and members of the national executive committee, are working together even now upon problems of entertainment, railroad rates and accommodations, and every indleation per to a meeting of success and accomplishment. LARNED, KAN. Mrs, Chas. Fox ts on the sick lis again. . ‘The birthday surprise party given for Rev. J, E. Toomer last Wednes. day evening was very nice. Every- one seemed to enjoy the event, He received a number of useful ” pres- ents. ‘The Young People’s Progressive club was entertained at the home of Mrs. HI. G. Smith, Friday evening, February 9. Three cars of young people attended the function. A very elaborate supper was ferved in high dasa style by the hostess. ‘The memorial cxerclsen for the heroes and martyrs of slavery, held on February 12 at the Second’ Bap- fist chureh, was quite a success. Much praise is due Mr, Alex Jones for getting up such splendid pro- gram. A large crowd attended. ‘The exercines were graced by Rev. T. A. Bowers, who gave o very timely talk to the league. The quarterly meeting held at the C. BM. E. church Sunday, Feb, 11, was very Inspiring. It was a high day in Zion for all who attended, ‘The Progressive club was enters tained at the parsonage Tuesday aight, Pch. 13, by Mise Elnora Pale ley and Mise Mabel Shepard. A two course huncheon was reived, Mr. and Mrs Tox came in Sune day from the country to attend serve kes; alco, Mr. and Mix IL. @. Smith, — ¥ee RED BLUIT, CAL Sey Me See The Christhin Men's league of Red Bluff hell ene of the largest moot- ings of fix Kind Semliy evening In the Afitean Methodist Ppiscapal church of Red Bla Te with every reat in the church filled. which shows tle Interest of the enloed people in the work of thelr church. Rev. W. MM. Tytler, the new pase tor of this church, extende! an inv tation to the levene ta come and ive them nin ev ingclist’e service, ant the lergus neecptel the Invitation, A team representine the five Protest. ant churches of the ety was tn al- tendance. ant a sp'endid program Man rented. The colored people of Ret Mull and Chica are to Le coneritul ited upon having such a min, as be den progressive ant 1 very able min, and one who knows how ta do things, as was shown Jit evening by the sory. fees and the intrest hie poopte tosh in the mecting. Rev, Tyler alsa adlressed the Christan Men's le que tn the after. Fieon and at the elose of hin splendid address Le wus niacde not only a mene Der of the league bat was plieed on the advisory committee of the league on account of being a pustor in this elty. W aA. SIMMONS, x —_Seeretary. « COUNCIL GROVE, KAN, Mrs. Matilda Buley and Mis Carrie Moore of Fxlmonton, Alberta, returned from Junction City Teb- ruary 8. Thursday csening ther were rucsts of their couwns, Mr, and Mra, Eugene Kibble and family, and Friday and Saturday they were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Hard- ing, also cousins, Ene are visiting thelr mother, Mrs, Emily Bartlett, on Rock Creek, and expect to return to their homes in a few weeks, W. M, Kibble, D, N Harding and SR SEEDER ESM WRAL TART oy SHOEI ER Ap TET EIR Nk RS AOR oe 32 et i, cs ee Ares Tw) wpe ate wae Te ; rs, Henry Bailey 6f Rock Creck| (First -pubtishied tn the. Topeka | Sah ‘Fol are on the sick list. Plaindealer, Feb. 16, 1917.) The Lad Mra, Leroy Johnson retumed from —— Shiloh Bap Kansas City last week, In the District Court of Shawnee! [iim concert to Hatry Hardin and Sam Alexander County, Kansas, : fa ee night, Feb: are working in Helmick. No. 30718, aan a featute wa Mr, Harry Campbell of Kansas| Flora E, White, Plaintiff, 5 * Bt | dies. City is here visiting his aunt and vs. ; oe Miss Be uncle, J. A. White and Marie C, White, a ¥ rine Knigt Mra, Millle Hardin was a visitor} ‘If they of elther of them are live | PARE ees their youn in Dunlap. ing, and the unknown heirs, ron BGR. | Jing at the Mr. Alexander Davis of Dunlap, executors, administrators, ftrus- Pos Peas ben? B| j street, com Kan, and Mr. Napoleon of Council] tees, devisees, successors, as- a Asa b lee La Fo Grove were visiting at Hillerest last] signs, Af they ‘or either of them | |e eaea se Co evening junday night. leat efendants. ys oe, ve be a ames, aft Dire, Daniel, Harding te able to be| The State of Kansas to J. A. White] (imme Sn i Frente’ wer up and around after undergoing an} and Marle C. White if they or| |BAMMmas scot \.03 Mrs. W. operation at Lewis hospital on Jan-| either of them be living, and the| |AIM jw. s1(: 3t Sr John Whit uary 30. unknown heirs, executors, admin-| |(QiqgOGaiihiit SaMMERRREES| | chower gly Kev, C. A. Woods of Ottawa and{ istrators, trustees, devisees, suc-| fas ae Nancy Ow Rev. I, B. Chiles have been here for| cessors and assigns If they or| [Pr eer | | Mrs. Whit over three weeks carrying on a re-| either of tham be dead, Greeting: | |s%< 7am ee act FAA! | ton rircet. vival. Rev. Woods and wife and| You are hereby notified that you| |fe&278- Magepe 208% Sencusd | complishet Rev, 1. B. Chiles were guests of} have been sucd by the plaintif in Bess %5 Li eae CR MAT many usef Mrs, Sam Alexander. There were} the above entitled action, By in jan Nhe; gf] for her new cleven converts. which sald suit has been filed in the] [oi 0') til 20 igs oy spent infor — i office of the Clerk of the District & a * PAD ees | | fainty two CLAY CENTER, KAN, Court of Shawnee County, Kansas,| | Geena oe ade |e The gueuts John W. Thompson of Kansas City, Kan., died Jan. 17, He was the ‘son of Rev, C, P. ‘Thompson, formerly of ‘Topeka, and the hus band of Mary Washington, formerly of Clay Center. Lindeey Baker of this city died February 12. He had been sick since last October. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa, He ts survived by a wife, two brothers and a sister. Rev. Hl, J. Wilson of Manhattan, Kan., preached the funerab sermon February 14, Mrs. Salhe Williams and Miss Lu Brooks are on the sick list. Mrs. Mollie Ferguson is very sick this week, Mra, Taaul James has been very I, but Is some better, ‘The prstor of the Second Baptist church held baptizing reeently. GARDEN CITY, KAN, Little Charley Pennington, young: est son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pen- nington, who "has been’ very” ill, is reported better and we hope for him a Epeody recovery, Mise Jenna EF, Riley, who has heen attending the State Normal at Lmporu, Kan., has returned for a visit with her sista, Mrs. C. 2. Tice, and family. We are all’ glad to sce Miss Riley’ back again, Mrs. Aaron Bradford is improv. ing raptily and we are very glad tc hnow that she is on the road to Fe covery. Baby “Sammy” Houching, who has heen very ill with bronchitis, fe bet ter, Dr. D. L, Stewart Is in at tendance, Presiding Elder Terral preached Sunday ut the A. M. EB, ‘church, Quite x number attended and en foyed the sermon, After just getting up from a long itness of la grippe, little Daisy Stemmnt wns dangerously sealdec Sunday by aa overturned” teakettl and is in a critical condition at hei home on Maple street. Presiding Elder Terral held quar. terly conference here Monday night. Garden City has quite a few busi- ness places owned by colored people. as VAN BUREN, ARK. One of the most delightful affairs of last week was at the home of Mrs, Dossie Mills, who charmingly entertained the Queen Esther girls valentine motif being carried out the entire evening. A’ new member, Mrs. Alberta Brady, was added ta the circle. Mina Mary McArn was the Ruest of frionds in Fort Smith during the Past week end, Mrs. Lydian Torrest of St. Touis, Ma.,, after spending na few weeks Mith relatives, returned to her home Thorsday_ evening. Mrs, Sylvia Hallowell of ort Smith was in the elty Saturday calling on her many friends, Road the TPlaindeder. The members of the A. M, Ey chutch hive a new piano, Torn, to Mra Blanche Wotthom Gollman, on Thennen street, a 12- poun! gil, Mother and bribe do ing_ nicely Miss Elmeta Worthem, who has Yen quite sick at her home for some time, ia improving. ‘i M, Robert Villa ison the sich int Urls Green Rein is still on the sie! ist. Mis Annie Binks, who hae been confined to her bet for some time, Is able ta he out agun | rer seem OLATHE. RAN. Sanhy was quarterly mecting at the A. MOT. chich.” Rev. Ring, pres ding UMlor, Wis prevent. Mi. ind Mik Whitfichl Ross, Jr, nd chilran of Kansas City. spent Sunt with thee parents, Me and Mis, We Rose, Mia. Taiie MePecters of Laws rence, “Kan., is visiting. her father Mr Rewry Sublett, Mis, Margnet Jenkins of Kansas City visited her mother, Mra Lydia Young, Tuesday. ‘The’ Acme Culture club met with Muss Lda Crump last Wednesday A sory pleasunt and Interesting meeting was held and an’ excellent Lincoln program was rendered, One at the prineipil features wat a ques. sine, conducted bythe prenident, Mrs, Ehza Clarke, Regutifal solos Were rendered by’ Musa Page and Mis. Dillard. Piano solo by Mra. iG Porter and “The Life and Woke of Lincoln,” by Mra, Lillian Caldwell, were also worthy of men tion. The hostess nerved a two course valentine Juncheon, The next meeting will be with Mrs, Dillard, Mrs, George Williams wax host ese to the Idle Hour clulb Monday, Vebruary 42. "Among other Snter- cating things on the propram was a beautifal yocat solo by Miss Mabel Allen, * Special school children’s matinees at the Apex on Mondays, Wednes- days and Thursdays. | (First spublished ta the. .Topeka (Firm -pibtisied ste ibs. 20 on the gistrics Voure of Shawnee County, Kansas, No, 30718. Flora E. White, Plaintiff, vs, J. A. White and Marie C, White, If they of elther of them are liv- ing, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, trus- tees, devisees, successors, as signs, 1f they or either of! them be dead, Defendants. The State of Kansas to J. A. White /and Marie G. White if they or either of them be living, and the unknown heirs, executors, admin- istrators, trustees, devisees, suc- cessors and assigns if they or either of tham be dead, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plainti@’ in the above, entited action, petition fn which sald suit has been’ filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 15th day of February, 1917, and that sald sult is an action for the cancellation and recission of a contract entered into by and be- tween Flora E. White and J. A. White and Marie C. White, and to bar you from claiming, selting up or asserting any right, title, or interest in or tien upon the real estate which is the subject matter of said con- tract; and you,aro further notified that unless you ‘answer sald petition on or before the 2nd day of April, 1917, the sitegattons therein contain ed will be taken as true and judg- ment rendered nguinst you accord: nly. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attest: “ MARY E. CHAPIN, Clerk of the District Court. (Seal) ‘ (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Tebruary 9, 1917.) State of Iansas, Shawnee County, 8 In the Matter of the Estate of An- thong Scott, Tate of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kanaos, NOTICE’ OF APPOINTMENT. Notice Is hereby given that on the Sth day of February, A. D. 1017 the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly ‘appointed executor of the es tate of Anthony Scott, late of Shaw- nee County, deceased, All parties interested In sald estate will take notice and govern themselves ac- cordingly. JAMES H. SCOTT, Executor, (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer February 9, 1917.) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, In the matter of Pauline Tarbell, a person adjudged to be an insane person: State of Kansas, County of Shaw mee, ant Creditors and all other persons in- terested ate hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the ——— das of ————., A. D, 1917, duly ap- pointed ruardian of ‘the person and estate of Pauline Tarbell, who wat on the 20th day of January, 1917, in the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, adjudged to be an Insane ‘person: that I have qualified as such guardian and am now man. aging the estate and affairs of the said Pauline Tarbell. WALTER 8. KOGER, Guardian Dated_at Topeka, Kansas, this 3rd day of February, A. D. 1917. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Feb, 16, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Maudye M, Simpich, Plaintiff, "vs. No 30703. Ira_Simpich, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Ira Sim pich, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the pluntuf fited her petition for di- Vorce againyt you in the Distre Court of Shiwnce County, Kansas on the 10th diy of February, 1917 askng for n divorce and for the res. toration of her muden name and that unless you anawer her petition on or before the 29th diy of Much, 1917 or appear in court the petition will be taken as tite and Judyment tendered agtinst you as prayed for In sald petition all of which sou wall ‘tihe due notice, DOUGLAS D. MOTH, Attorney for Plaintét. (Attests)” Oram. Layton, Deputy Cleth of the District Court, 9 . = Ada’s Hair oe guerss §=6Growcr A Pe\ io 3 months will make the Dy Bair tong, soft and gloesy, i A telat will prove It. Whee a in Leavenworth, call om the puncrarturees We want = Live Agente to represent us (m every city sod bamiet In the great Weet, BOX OF PRENSING Olt. 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CAREY, Lawyer, SCUSSELL SPRINGS, — KAN, OATARRA vi: e the « | Py BLADDEN; NT and ali 7 pests Discharges Is : a I24HOUR .) ecewrean © WY === me rei First published in the Topeha Plaindealer Feb, 23, 1916.) In the istrict Court’ of Shawnee County, Kansas, Edth M, Kite, Plaintift, vs. No, 30719, George T, Kite, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE, The State of Kansis to George F. Kite, Defeniant, Greeting: You’ are hereby notified that, you havo been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by plaintiff, for divorce and custody of minor child, petition for which said suit was file] In the office of the clerk thereof on the 16th day of Tebru- ae 1917, And you are further no- tifled that unless you answer eal pe- tition on or before the 10th day of April, 1917, the allegations contained In paid peciien shall be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein con tained, JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attest: MARY E, CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk. By M. A. SCHMIDT, Deputy, (First published in the Topcha Phiintenler February 9, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 533 In the Matter of the Estate of Isa- bel Winder, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, Notice Is hereby given that on the Std day of February, A. D. 1917, the undersigned was, by ‘the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed executor of the es tate of Isabel Winder, lata of Shaw- nee County, deceased,’ All Interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. CHARLES B, WINDER, Executor, ——— Come and see how you like the pictures at the Apex, " Satisfaction or money refunded, SL FORT 900Tt,. KAN} < | ‘The Ladies Missionary cirele of Shitoh Baptist eburch gave a grand concert to a pleased audience Friday night, February 16. the principal featute was a drilt'given by the le en. Miss Beulsh Davis and Mise Cor. rine Knight entertained a few of their young friends Tuesday even. ing at the lattcr’s home, 1618 Elm street, complimentary, to Mise Pnr- Ice La Foe of Quincy, Ill, The evening was spent in | inusle and games, after which dainty refresh- Tents were served in butfet style. Mrs. W. L, Melemore and Mrs. John Whitner were hostesses to a thower given in honor of Mrs. Nancy Owens Parks at the home of Mra. Whitner, 103 North Washing- ton rtreet, The bride, who Is an ac- complishet young tady, receivel many useful and “beautiful presents for her new home, The evening war svent informally. At a late nour dainty two course lunch was nerved The guects Included a number of friends of the bride and groom. Mrs, Sndie Reeves is very fil at her home, 517 Corch street, Miss M, L, Moore spent the week and al Diltsburg, Kan., the guest of Mra, Priece and Miss’ Bertha Wol- liams. - WARRENSRURG. VO. ‘Tho Ladies’ Ald society of Shiloh Baptist church entertained the Ua thes’ Ald soclety of the M. E, church with a nice program at the residence of Sister Ellza Baldwin last Tues: day evening, Promptly nt 8:15 the president, Miss Beasie Mack, called the meeting to order. A eplendid ad. dress was made by Rev, 8. P, John. fon, pastor, of the M. EE, churchy also, Rev. I, T. Mack, B. 1., pas- tor of Shiloh Baptist church, Both addresses to the ladies were very in- spiring and encouraging, Other np- propriate remarke were made hy Mesdames Merndon, Katle Johnson and Mother Bryant, These were atly responded to by Mise Genevieve Huff, one af our school teachers, who Is also clerk of the Baptist church, Miss Marie Renichs rang a beauti- ful solo nnd Miss Bessie Mack ree cited. Miss Huff read a eplondid paper and Mrs. Matilda Hyter be.u- tifully whistled “a. solo, Iunchcon was served, at which covers were laid for twenty-five, Services at’ the Baptiet church wore at a high piteh all lay Suady, Rev. Mack preached both morning and night, Quarterly mecting at the C. M, E. church all day Sunday, The presid- ing eller preached morning and night. The attendance was good and splendid interest was manifcrt- ed. Rev. Glats, the pastor, is do- ing no good. In the afternoon the services were in charge of the Min. Isterlal alliance and the Rev. I. T. Mack preached the sermon. - Rev, Mack took a flying trip to points east. He expects to return home in a few days. Mrs, Belle Johnson, Neppie Ed- wards and Marie Anderson are on the sick list. Mr, James Ewing and Mr. Elmer ‘Thomas are doing good business in their restaurants. JTMAIWATIA. RAN. Rev. J. R. Roman, of Buxton, Ia., has been called a8 pastor of the Sec- ond Baptist church: and will take active charge the first of April. Ie was here Sunday and held three very ruccessful services, assisted by Rev. Ritchey, pastor of the Horton Bap- tist church, On Monday evening he preached at the A, M. E. church, The young people of the Second Baptist church have organized Young People's Progressive club and elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Elhert Baker; vice president, Oscar Banks; clerk, Rachel Greene; treasurer, Thomas ‘Allen; financial secretary, Octasia Maxey; reporter, Paul Maxey; eritie, Mra, Tennear; committee, Elizabeth Baker, Ella Baker, Maud — Robinson, ‘Amelia Maxey and Minnie Miller. A Lincoln day program and social were given at the Second Baptist church Febroury 11 and both were successes Mrs, Ella Baker had charge of the progiant; which ccn- sistel of recitations, readings, songs hy the hittle folks, and national airs, Mis, Tila Stochton hai charge of the iefieshments, arcisted Ly Mrs, Mabel Banks and Mrs, Ameha Maxey, Mr, Wayne Dunem wis (he guent of Miss Muycle Miller Sunday. Mr, Chuence Iughes of | Wortun was the guest of Miss Mayme Giecne Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Wither, who hive hecn spending the winter with Mis, Walker's mother, Mrs. Amaia Vite ler, have moved ‘near Horton, whore Mr, Walker will farm, Mrs, Josie Kimsey §$ confined to her hed with pneunionia, Mrs, Tutchey, who has been seri- ously iN for the past month, Js able to bw about the houre, Mr, Hallie Kimacy left Sunday to sinit his brother Howard, nenr Sul- Heat Scie THE CALITOL CONCERT By Lncola Toast tute, Jeornon City, Missouri, On Friday evcning, February. 16, the governor and the members of the logigalture were entertained at the Tall of Representatlyes by tho stu. dents of Lincoln Institute, who gave a splendid musical and hterary con- cert. In all cases the performers showed such skill that it secmed hardly possible that they could be surprised, The audience was large —so large, in fact, that many were turned away from’ the doors while others, determined to hear rome of the performance, crowded outside the all, “AML were most apprecia- ve. The program varied, in that It was composed of classical selections and American folk songs; of vocal, Flslia and plano solos, and of ora. tons, Miss Johneon and Miss Over. giteet not only showed what excel. lent training they could impart, but ohne okey epee, Been pelle SUIT FR : Wer ome of thes sate MeSH PEE SS pee exe: srw fisromr feted, ‘He doais abect ere aes ore Repepre te RivNow btetetor ne | seers Sintra tasea eeosse | $2,800.00 aYoar sad ‘Two Suite For Yourseit a Rieetehe ataeit te cant Breese x Parson am Secrest ae . Prosrose Vonoring Ce.’ ot ——_—_<—_$<—_<—<—<—<—<$_— =———— No More Desire Arihur Krouse te @ locomotive Sremen who heal feet ualogtoburea since Ne ras 8, bom. Aha to ‘ata aa he frgan to, Faye- pl of ilorss, His rarmoty vee getting, wy ded fed Big evar tethered im, Saat Stal, fe BEd cea Menta tn conquer he Fable onal he tae ertela oot es wow. he ie freed trot $06 nteitonn of fobecwo ard’ hiv't ita ie wear Ieee an also ft ca io’ Stead 9 “Wont, 1300 8, Station’ E New Work, Citys Wt techiw thy habit ef wmotlage chantsg or soul takind com be" coaquered also, on request, they themselves per- formed to the perfect satisfaction of the assembly. Although, as has been inferred, the concert was like an all-star per- formance, yet the fcllowing num hers were ‘possibly most significant: The chorus “Damascus,” assisted by the orchestra, showed the results of excellent traming In clissical musie, Secondly, little Miss Julia Ebzabeth Allen, “because of her youthfel sweetness ay well us her case im playing before x0 large an assembly, Was very heartily applauded for her yiolin solos, “Dixie Land” and “Old loths at Hume.” Again, the ora- tione, which contained so much vale walle information concerning the alett progress of Lincoln Institute under ite eliong president, impress ed the audience not only with the excellent selection of thoughts, but also with the forcefal speaking. Lastly, the Young Men's Glee club sang ‘with such strong feeling that the members were recalled repeated ly and finally were allowed by a re- luctant audience to retire. At last, in spite of many requests for more music, the program was closed with the singing of “Amere ica” in the new American tune firet. introduced in the National Edeua- tional association meeting in New York city, Yet above all, credit is due Dr. B. P. Allen for his wonderful psy~ chological ability to study the audi-+ ence 50 as to present appropriate se- lections at the right time, But withe out a strong, thoughtful chairmaa, the great eifect which the concert exerted upon the great assembly: could not have been attained. POROTHY C, GUINN. ESKRIDGE, KAN, Mra, T. M. Mallory spent the latter part of the week at her home in Emporia. Mr, James Barker has been very sick, but at present is much better, Rev, Irvin Fisher of Clay Center preached a very instructive and able fermon at the First Baptist churel last Monday night. A good sized congregation was present to hear im. _ Miss Mayme Carter attended the midwinter party at Emporia Friday evening and visited over Saturday and Sunday with friends. The masquerade social given ut the Baptist church on the 14th mst. was quite successful. About twe dozen of the young people masked and a neat rum of money waa re- alized for the benefit of the church, Mr, August Jackson has returned home after a few weeks’ visit with ichtives in Kansas City, Mo, Mr, and Mrs, Ben Menifee made a flying trp in their car to Topeka last Tuesdiv morning and retuined In the evening with plenty of good things to go fa their winter's store, Notice to eubscribers nt Pittsburg, Welr City, Port Scott, Giraid, Gao Tena, Yale; Columiur, Cherokee, Oo wego, Baxter Springs and all cities of sosthein and eastern Kansas? The collector for the Phindealer will he m your ctty soon. Pleiee be pre pated te mect him, When in Coffeyville Get Your Meals at Gem Restau:ant 701 N. Unicon Strert. eee renemeenec ens Anyone wishing agency for a highs class thice price tailor mide $12.50, ‘$15, and $18 Clotl es, answer this nd. at ‘once—for Spring and Summer, Give full name und suddrens, state, county and* city=—Robert H. Mors ton, 2021 Morgin Ave, Parsons, Kansas, % FOR SALE—A first class restaus rant and cafe at Wichita, which does: a business of $501 to $600 per month, Reason “for felling, poor health, Ti place van be bought reasonable for cash; Sa in first class condition, Party having money and meaning ‘business, write the "Plaine dealer.—~Adv, ——7$——— FOR SALE—A bargain: six room house, two lots, email barn, new chicken house, fine shade, grape at ber, good well, cement” walk, ful basement. Price $1700. For terms address The Plaindealer, DRUG STORE FOR SALE Splea- did opportunity for « colored drog- gist, Tt ts centrally located and To- Beka has no store, Address H, L Monroe, Court House, Tpeks, Kas. | Crt ct jeppening® ee rT te Yivery Tuenday at 8190 p.m. the Apex gives away a ham. Z _— Mra, Pavtine Davis is quite ill at her heme on Fillmore street. bpbalst, 4:80 show on Wednesdays for eabeol children at the Apex. Mrs, Martha Starnes, who, has been sick, fs able to be out again. %, Every day is Feature Day at the a r ‘Apex, Ballefaction Tonranteeds oo —_— ‘The men’s meating at Lane chapel phaday evening was a genuine eplr> fount success. — “Purple Mask” starts Wednesday, Nareh 7. A grent serial. Don’t miss it. At the Apex. Mr, Robert Martin, of Stone. street & Son, drew the ham at the Apex Tuesday night. Mr, W, F. Stoncstreet was a vie. {ter in Kansas City and Lawrence aes Saturday and Sunday. Misa Gertrude Solomon is spending the week in Kansas City, Mo., the quest of Mrs, A. Barker. —— Mr. M. yee was called to El Dorado one day this week on ace count of the death of a niece. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Pitts bore, Kanes were the guests of Mrs. 3, Lambert, on Monroe street, last week. — Calvary. Presbyterian church wilt present “Out in the Street” March 16, fer which thin office printed the prrsketa. Rev. John _ King, superintendent ef the Old Tolks’ home at Law. rence, waa in the city last weck on business. “Grip of Evil” a series, starts Mareh 10, Each chapter a story. Every Friday the Apex has West- ern Pictures. n — We have printed soliciting cards for Rev. I. B, Chiles, who is pas- tor of the A. M. E. church at Qouneil Grove, Kan. Mies Rose Bertha, one of the teachers at W, U., Qaindaro, who spent reveral days in the city, left nday for her home. Mra. Fannie M, Douglas was & visitor at the home of Mrs. Sarah White in Carbondatee last week. Mrs, White was quite sick. Mrs, Edw. Davis and Mr. W. I. Graham of Kansax City, Kan,, are siting thete mother, Mra, George Graham, and other relatives. Mr, Charles Childs of | Wichita, gre secretary of the G. U. 0. of . F., favored this office with an erder for printing annual report blanks. : ‘The Harmony Quartet will assist Mr, E. Bass and Mr. G. Moore in ger vaudeville sketch, “The Cuban irl,” nt the Apex March 16, Ad- mission 10c, Dr. Jos. T. Hill, A. M., pastor of Shiloh, favored this office with an ‘erder ‘for printing the covenant, of the Baptist chureh, a two-color job, for which we are very thankful, On Thursday night of last week Mr, Jason Scott, 213 Enst Twelfth street, was stricken with paralysls and continues In a serione condi tion, Dr. T. P, Margin, $s attend: ing him, Ns [eee Spe cpebersesie Gi pu peeee a B Spree” TER e x SS THEATRE THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY, MARCII 5. “Liberty” No. 16. “Bat and Grow Hungry," L-Ko, Com “The Circle of Death,” Big U Dr. TUESDAY, MARCI 6, Red Feather feature, “The Man From Nowhere,” 5 reels. WEDNESDAY, MARCI 7. “Purple Mask,” No. 1. “Tattle-Tale Alice,” L-Ko Com. “A Designing Woman,” Lae Dr. _ “THURSDAY, MARCH 8, “ghiclding Shadow.” No. 3. FRIDAY, MARCI 9, Western Pictures. SATURDAY, MARCI 10. “Grip of Evil,” Chapter No. 7. Always a Good Show, Satrefactio Given or Money Back. Mrs. Henry Edmonds, 1188 Lane street, enteriained a thimble party in honor of her sister, Mrs. John Renix of Minneapolis, Minn. Those present were Mrs. Amos Booker, Mrs, A. McGill, Mrs. A. Cabell, Mrs. John Temple, Mrs. Ida Stew- ard, Mrs, J. 1, North, Mrs. Wm. Gentry, Mrs. Roy Jenkins, Mra. Rev. Hi, I. Bolden, Mrs. Albert Jordan, Mrs. Smith, | Mrs. Richard Skearce, Miss Lessie Williams, Miss Margaret Skearce and Miss Marga- ret Alexander. — The St. John Sunday school class No, 15, on January 27, gave Mrs. G. J. Coleman a yery: happy sur- prise. A two course luncheon wal served. After two hours of bape ness the guests departed for thei homes. The guests were: Mra. G. W. Guy, Mrs. John Woods, Mrs. D. GC. Seait, Mrs, Notia Brown Mrs. R. JE. Wade, Miss Baker Miss Bird, Mrs. Edgerton. The many friends of Mrs. Mar guerite Boyd, for the past severe months manager of the Blind Boon Concert. Comey, will be both sur pe, and delighted to read the fol lowing: “Oklahoma City, Feb. 6.— Mrs, Marguerite Boyd of Topeka for the past three years mezzo f0 prano singer and since the death o John Lange manager of the Blin | Boone Concert Co., was quictly mar Tied in the Keystone hotel last nigh to John M. Day, a real estate an Jineurance agent ' of Kansas City (| Mixa Marie Louise Jackman of Se | dalia, Mo., soprano singer for th ‘|company, acted as bridesmaid sn Mr. Boone played the part of be: man, while Mr. Gillispie, manager ¢ ,| che hotel, served 28 witness to th | ceremony.” Vaudeville March 16 at'tho Apex with Western Pietures, 10c. —————_— ED G, BASS, THE FLORIST, has rebuilt so he can take care of his customers again and {s filling his fine greenhouces with potted plants and all kinds of apr plants. He has plenty of all Kinds of cut flow. ers and is doing a rushing business agin, He has prices to fit every nuree, 99 Enst Fifteenth strect nn For Sale! NOLE IN THE WALL LUNCH 1412 33, 18th St, Kansas City, Mo Business for November, $149 75, Business for December, $962.50, Good Fixtures and Stuch, Money Talhe. F, 8, JEETERSON, 1412 PF, 28th St, Kansae City, Mo Vile iN UMAHA THE PATLON } OPEL, +. cha do of Unton Sato Mm PATTON, Prop, tk US CONNECTION Sfeala at All Hours “hene Dougles 4445 ADA, —— NEBRASKA YO1G-16 So, 1ith St. HAIR A&B Becomes Straight, 2) 24 Soft, Glossy, Long 2% HEROLIN py HAIR DRESSING F A] NotStichyerGummy /M7 (eter ed tiie ERTS Bh eae Pearce be hed Bess eit oem HEROWS MEDICINE CO, Allesta Ga MENTS WANTED FE Pee av eens Te aere ok fy eee ARE ee 8 ok ee & frases Davia Drang, Hull and Pope and. Substitute Graham have need to feel happy’ over the’ ready Nesponse the mem! gave to their call for $200. When the final count was made the trustees had $275. Thanks fo each member who con- ‘tributed. ‘The pastor gave impetus ts the services of the day by preaching & most wonderful sermon from the 6th verse of the 6th chapter of Solo- mon’s Song. No dentist could have given more needed information con: cere the teeth and no preacher could have possibly made happier «ermonic application. In the even- Ing standing room could not be had, while Dr. Hill preached a most help- ful sermon from the subject, “How Do You Spend Your Sunday After- noons?”, taken from Luke xxiv, 15. Sunde, March 4, the morning hour will’ be given to beautiful bap- ining. Come early to witness what Dr, Hill calla Topeka'’s mont beauti- fal’ baptizing. Sermon, “Baptism.” The evening will be devoted to the Lord’s Supper. The newly baptize: | will take their first communion. Ser- | mon, “Close or Open Communton— Which?” .| Some official changes characterized the buainess mecting Tuesday even: ing, Feb. 27. Lewis Knott was add od to the trustee board; J. F. Brock was the newly elected deacon. I. I, Monroe was changed from finan efat to general clerk of Shiloh, witl three assistants, viz: U. A. Gra ham, Miss Ellen Page and Mrs. J F. Brock, Bro, Jack Johnson wa appointed Pigstcat director to th boys, and Attorney Elisha Scott wa made legal adviser to the truste 2 | board. .| The Apex is using Red Feathe ,,{ features every Tuesday. Mme. Teenie Sinkford, —HAIRDREESSER— Pomades, Shampoo aod Leir Toate. Bealp Treatments a Specialty, DBraide made to order. Straightening Combs, Electric Combe pod Brushes for ale, All Mall Orders given Prompt Attention : 4618 Bea — 200 Jackson Street, ‘Topeka, Kansas. ence aie A. L. Abbott, Painter, Paperhanger and Decorator. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 2854 Bed. 982 Cellege Av., TOPEKA, KAS i lh ag I Sa Ne DB, J, M. JAMIBON—827 Madison Street, Geantnlt Piiannees. Phone 059. OFFICE HOURS ‘ | 9:00 a, m, to 12:00 m, 2.00 p. m. to 5:80 D. me 7:00 p. m. to 8:80 Dp. m. Buedey by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon Calle Answered at Night, Office 120 Kaa- sas Ave,—Tel 8087, Res, 188] Mov- roe 8t—Tel. 3087 B—2. OFFICE HOURB—9 :80 to 10:30 4, m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN. Physician and Surgeon Phone 8008 83Z Kansas Avenue Residence? 1026 Buchanan Street Hesidence Phone: 30508 R—2 Telephuve 114, ees, 613 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. b- Physician and Surgeon Omice: B34 Kansas Ave, (Over Glvler's Drug Store,) across from Throop Hotel, Calis answered Night and Day.—Bevt @ence #14 Buchanas Btreet. | _DR.. W..ROGER RUSSEL as a . $ a ey in er, ous fw DENTIST. ALL WORK GUARANTEED TO olve aeeBATIBPACTION,. B32 Keorss Avenue ‘Velepbone sacd Hourss—® to 12 a Mm, 1 fo 6:30 p.m DN. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 409 Kansas Avenues — TOPERA, can atonestreet & Son, 5 i mA, EE? vw ays GSS Cee eee es’ 7 3 Undertakers and Funeral Directors itive chops. geet, st ost a0 dered, Tee Licensed Busbal- clare tu asteadanee = gas QUINCE ET. t Order by. Phone i.~: .¢stUrder by, Malt, czas — anne nen ae | all 3500 Delivery Prepaid * In the basement--yard goods of all kinds | at less than regular price —less than regular because we buy In immense quantities —less than regular because we buy direct from the mills —less than regular because the enormous business of the Basement enables us to- sell at smallest profit! 75¢ Sport Striped Suitings; they're the very newest thing for Spring and Summer skirts and suits, In silk, the very same patterns and cotorings sell for $1.09 and $1.50 a and Sve the window display. There are all colors and combinations; a won- derful assortment to choose from—regular 75¢ Sport Stripe Suitings on special sale in the Basement, per yard... cepeseeee DGB Up to 59e Suh Alistures: Silk Creper, Silk Splash Poplinsand Silk Brocades; striped, floral and fancy patterns In’ dainty golannge—at practically 9F half pricomper yard. so. c Satin Sipe Suk} a very fine wach fabric for fancy dresses; gont ine of colors in stripes and chechs— 63 Per Yard ve. creeceeee OOO 75e Sdk Web Voue, 36 in, wides a fine, sheer falsic expecially desnable for funcy and party dresses; satin stripe patterns in hiown tan and 39 gren—per patd veseeee DOO Sik Poplin Suterga, 36 inches wide, for dresses ‘and Spring suites gray, brown, dark geeen, lavender, (te — 63 Per Waid verses + oe OOG 19¢ White Lawns; fineand sheer, yet firm and rerviceable; easy to sash and ‘excellent wearing mill lengths on —mill Kengthe on {9g Tuesdays. the Apex, & a a (First published in the ‘Topcka Plaindealer, March 2, 117.) ‘ In the District Court uf Shawnee] \ County Kansas. « Emma Walton, taintift, 1 va. No, 30749 Robert Walton, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to the Defends || ant, Rohett Walton, Greeting: You aie hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintif in| the above-entitled cause for a dr vorce, petition in which said suit was filed In the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnes County, Kaneas, on the Ist day of March, 1917. And you are further notified that unless you answer said petition on or before the Z1st Gay of April, 1917, the allegations contained jn said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained. JAMISON & JAMISON, ‘Attorneys for Plaintiff. * Attest: MARY E, CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court. —-———— Hear the Ideal Quartet at the Apex I sMarch 9, with pletures. 10c. JUNCTION CITY, KAN, On Sunday, the 18th, at 3 o'clock services, Rev. Housley preached one of his Holy Ghost sermons, Ie sure- ly isa holy, sanctified man. God gave him for his text Jeremiah 3: 4, There was not a dry eye in the church, The Holy Ghost came down tnd gloriously convcited one Foul. In three ‘yeirs God has added pineiycseven fouls to the Church of iol. Stinday, the Ith, there wer thiee at ‘the altar and one joined, Tiey are coming in fo fast we may Yud an extension to our church, Gol {is eanetifymg the peopk wholly saved fiom. sin G. B.C. JONTS 719 W, Lath, Junction City han CHAARTIR. KAN. The PleuredeDae Aet club mes with Mrs. Prolds, on Kansas gerenue Afler the general youtine of hast ness the elud adjourned to the din ng ron far the lancheon, AM were highly entertamne | with dhe eld 1 inh. foned Southern xoney and wclodies plived by the Victrola. The A. MB, ehured fe caterins into one of ite gre it revivaly and we have with us the great evangelist Rev. Burton of 0! thom: Mr Walker Wh te of Mort Scott sponta few days sith bis uncle, J \. Tivis, and family — Upon bis re. tum home Joe sus accorpanied hy title Misa Pantine ‘Terry. We are glid to know that Mere Crsie Norvan 14. up. ant atonnil ‘ar the lnncfit of thelr much-hked ee @ Saw e F ie F ts 2B te i seed as se nein ‘6. alls. Aghulsee, \ Fag A Sn, Geran. as bien + | ewe je ¥ eos fo | eh t ait - OF is ‘aaah the selntira set AGEL EStar een, wit cara ea Bee fay wuaranterd, With each ink 6 pty bate tay FREE, bent money oie of suarips MONEY | BAGG TRO RAI ACTORY WS gat ee POSTPAIDE3c Mnrmctariraints, combe nnd tellet ortieley manufecturers prices Bend twotent stomp, Agente Wanted. Agere aN a Fs meee ‘Row, ie New ay city. m : . ¢ Hairdressing and Mme, E. Fisher! Scalp Treatment. I am an authorized agent for the . Arriller System of Scalp Culture. It is guaranteed to Grow the Hair Long ond Beautiful, no matter how stubborn or short it may be. I carry a good grade of, Wair, im Bralds, Switches, Puffs and Trang furmations. Al! mail orders giver prompt attention, __~—Fhone 2196 White. 1933 Clay St. TOPEKA, KAN.————— + yer c eee heat Gig aaa eer Fe £ HY eee Ee Bey = oe gee pon elon ae Be Pe Ma ease) fl |e vy Neenah If your bread, biscuits and cokes are 7 not your ideal, give yoursclf ihe benefit of the coubt and change tol Flour. | This change has been en improvement / in countless homes. | ISMERTHINCKE MILLING CO. “Topeka, Kansas, EERE ee The New Era Milling Co.,: | eee “Mn of tee cattornted : fk f og “PULAK BEAR” fms he nal 8 ami ‘ 4 Mog fiving you the best—tumt oo y Ce is“POLAR PEAR! ou ES er excellen broads are’ oe a “NOXALL? aad“. 7.6.7 . Manufactured by The New Esa Milling Company! Oe 25¢ White Dimity, 27 in. wide, in small cheeked and corded poltanie,_beceuse the relvedge js slightly imperfect We ean sell these Dimities 151 £00 4 6 nisdutaassaaiensg (IC Seed Voile; fine thread, soft qual- iy yey desirable for dresses and waists, per yard, . 6 OP esses OC 25e to BBe White Voules, 40 Inches wide; very fine and soft; the most popular of all materials for waltte and Sinner dresses part bolts and long mail ends on sate, per ya l9e Up to 59¢ Stik Mixtures: Silk ‘Crepes, Silk Splash Poplins and Silk Brocades; striped, floral and faney patterns in dainty colorings—at_pmetically 96 half price, per yard.....40G Or A BC Silk; a fine, shecr, 36- inch silkeand-cotton fabric in pe white, tan, blue and frown ere. in the Basement at just hal ricer, per garde ie sesvares QTE 25e Covert Cloth: «& very finely woven, firm, hard cloth for wash ‘skirts, Spring conts and the hkes 36 inches wide, 15 tan and brown seessssee FUE hide Heavy Woolen Novelties: twill weave and nubbed effects in tan brown, gray, Wue and mixtures —price! to close, fee ytd totter, caval president, Mrs. H. Taslor, the I. D. L, club hue resolved to ferve sal- ads at all meetings. A Bible study class was organized at the home of Mrs, T. J, Smith, which will be a great help to the church. The class adjourned to meet with Mra, Hollie Tivis. NEWTON, KAN, Mr. G. I Hillus of Sedulia, Mo., is working In the city, Rey. Church preached at the C- M._E, church fast Sunday evening at 8 o'clock and his sermon ‘as very much enjoyed by all, Rev. and again, Mrs, Church came here from Ans- darko, Okla, and united with the C, M._E. church Sunday. The Excelsior Art and Study clut met February 20 at the home of Mrs W. H. Palge, on East Sixteenth street. The election of officers wa: Se AlL-tWool Crepes; the light weight, 40 inches wide, in loa, » black an urpie— priced to close, eer le 496 $1.25 All-tWool Storm Serge; w strictly all-woot, 44-inch, diag— onal weave fabric in a beautifur shade of light gray—priced te close, per closes Per sere OIE Serima; white with drawn hor ders, or with pa or blue flow— ars and striped borders the Se quality, per yank, 's seeseseeel OG Curtain Materials; 36-inch Murqut- rette in white, cream ond ecruz gnow-white voles with hem Riliched effect barter and drag stri Tims——TeeUAT cen cnen, per see... 156 Marquieetles n epectal lot of 36- inch, fine thread, medium meske weave with heavy telvedge bor der; whil, cream and ceru— the regular 35¢ grade on rale at Teen than half price, 7, Per yard sesceses eeseee GES Curtam Materiata: white Voile with blue, green and lavender figures: heavy thread Marqui- setter and fine Suixses In xtrip- ed, checked and figured pat terns—regular 60¢ goods, ow rale at just half price, sale at just half price, 9 Bee the first In order. Mrs. W. T. Bel was reelected president, Mrs. C. We Rodd vice president, Mrs. T. Sims secretary, Mra, J. M. Grons treas- urer, Mrs, James Herald chaplain. ‘A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting with Mrs. Roy Fisher, Mra. Rebecca Smith, who was at Bethel hospital for two weeks, is cut. again and able to walk around the houre. ‘The children of Mr. and Mra. Cu J. Paige have been on the sick list and had to absent themselves frorm school, Mr. Eugene Butler is home agale —to stay, this time, We ure glad to have him with us. Mr. Nick Chiles, owner of the To- peha Plaindealer, waa In the city this weck looking after the financial end of the paper. = ; tS aS ==