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The Topeka Plaindealer Nineteenth Year. No.14 Now, if this is not enough to chill the very blood of those young colored Americans, we do not know what it would take. Now for these fool "niggers" to pledge the loyalty of those young colored men who see that the cold hand of oppression is upon them and against them, and for these fools to say they are willing to go forward and volunteer to lay down their lives for a cause and a people who do not want them, have not asked them and by their ways and actions have said they don't want them, is more than we must admit. The old man would offer the services of these broken-hearted, setrazeed, dejected colored people where they are not wanted. To move our assertion, there is not a state in the Union attempting to organize a colored national guard, nor has this government attempted to enlist colored men in the different branches of the military service except as jack tars or men to scrub the boats or do chores. Now the Jews have been given their liberty and those exiles who for centuries stood up to defend their VOTE TUESDAY! House, Tandy, Porter, Newland and Norton Will Appreciate Your Vote. Between now and Tuesday many misleading statements will be circulated to prejudice voters against Messrs. House, Porter, Tandy and Norton, to which no attention should be paid, and if you have a friend who did not vote at the primaries, see that they go to the polls and vote Tuesday. The vote received by Mayor House and the other candidates named was a fine indorsement of their true character and sterling worth as citizens and public officials. Vote Tuesday by all means. BAXTER SPRINGS. Baxter Springs is a little zinc and lead mining city. The colored people who reside there are prospering and doing well. The colored Masonic lodge, Strange City No. 37, owns a nice piece of property which it bought some years ago and now it is valued at something like $10,000. The first floor of the building is rented to a wholesale company. Mr. Geo. Dawdy is still engaged in the blacksmith business, but will soon vacate his present location and a brick building will go up in its place. Mr. O. D. Lockeant has opened a tailoring, clothes cleaning and repair shop and is doing well. We prefect a great business for him. It is always a source of pleasure to call upon Mrs. Mary Phyllis Wheaton, who has lived in Baxter Springs for the past six or seven years and owns two or three valuable pieces of property. She is the mother of Miss Mary Anderson of Chicago, Ill. We were also proud to meet the Smith sisters, who conduct a first class dressmaking establishment and have all the work they can do. All Baxter Springs and surrounding towns are proud of these two young women. LIMA, OKLAHOMA. There is much astir in these parts among the farmers, most all lands to be farmed has been put in fine condition. Corn planting is going on rapidly. Many of the Lima teachers were in Wewoka Saturday of last week on business, among them were: Mesdames McRiley, Jones, Harbison, and Miss Torrence, Mr. Wellington was also attending to business in Wewoka last week. Mr. E. O. Shands with Miss Gross and Miss Croslin of Earlsonbom ran over to Oklahoma City last Friday evening to witness a theatrical play, they say the trip was pleasant. Mrs. J. G. Bradley, one of the Liovening to witness a theatrical play. The say the trip was pleasant. ma who is teaching near Wewoka has been on the sick list for several days, but we are informed that she is re cuperating and will soon be at her post of duty. at Lima, Oklahoma, commencing June 4, 1917, and continuing one month. The teachers will be carefully cared for at this place and indications are that this will be a good normal. W. B. Jones, of Lima, is the conductor. Mr. Easily, of Wewoka, who has been in Lima for the past few days hanging paper for Messis. Bradley Burrows has made quite a reputation here in that work at which he seems to be a past master. The Land Mark Masonic lodge, which was at Earlshoro, has moved to Lima, and will here after hold its meetings here. Mr. Frank Childs visited relatives and friends in the city last week. Mr. J. B. Perkins went to Taft, Okla., summoned there on account of the death of his father. The deceased lived here many years before going to Oklahoma and this many friends here extend sympathy to the herewed ones. Mr. Monique Jones and Mr. Will Howard were the guests of Miss Ethyl Shelton Sunday at the home of Mr. W. H. Paige on East Fifth street. WARRENSBURG, MO. Mrs. Richard Johnson entertained a few friends Friday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. B. J. Hawkins of St. Louis and Mrs. Walter Grant entertained Saturday afternoon and evening, assisted by Miss Almada Johnson and Miss Aralma Ralph, in honor of her brothers, her newhews and her own birthdays, with Mrs. B. J. Hawking of St. Louis as guest of honor. Mrs. Irene Diggs entertained on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. John Edwards, who leaves in a few days for St. Louis to submit to an operation. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Vina Fuell is on the sick list. GOVERNMENT DON'T WANT BLACK AMERICANS! Denied the Rights of Citizenship, Fool Blacks Try to "Horn in" Where They are Not Wanted. United States Government is Preparing All Citizens for War Except the Negro---Even States are Ignoring the Ever Loyal Blacks---its up to the President. We have become disguised at so much hypocrisy and decent practiced by so many fool colored men who are always trying to parade their follies to the white man. Since this great eventment about war between this country and Germany, a lot of these fools are trying to instigate the cited American white people by offering their services to the government, either to the governor or direct to the president, in order to get their names in the newspapers or before the community in which they live. It is usually this class of people who never accomplish anything by doing good things for those who depend upon them or in the community in which they live. They are never heard of except in excitements of this kind, when newspapers are glad to dish up such slush. Now, every good thinking and well meaning colored man in this country knows that the colored people have always been loyal and have never refused to defend the flag of this nation, not understanding they have not been protected under the folds of the flag that they have from time to time defended in different wars. There is no concealment of the fact that the young colored Americans are much dissatisfied with the condition that confronts them in this country as do those of Ireland and the Jews of Poland and the exiles of Russia. Colored men are segregated in every form and manner that can be mentioned in this country, their women are outraged, lynched and burned as well as the men. They are driven from their homes, are not allowed to exercise the right of franchise in parts of this country, they are not allowed to operate national trains as engineers, bakersmen and conductors in the North, and are only allowed to work as firemen in some positions of the South, at longer hours and less pay than their white brothers. They are not allowed to hold clerical positions either in stores or as stenographers, bookkeepers or any position for which they might fit themselves. They are excluded from the marine department of the navy, expert gunners, artillerymen and most all of the important branches of military and naval service, and they are denied the privilege of entering the military and naval academies, yet a lot of fool, ignorant "niggers" are asking the government to consider them as ready to go upon the battlefield when the government is not seeking them and does not want them and has made no preparation for them to fight and defend the government. The call is being issued now for 1000 men in the navy department and no colored man is offering himself because he knows he will not be admitted. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 30, 1917 rights of all human beings, of free speech and equal opportunity, and were banished from Russia, have been restrained to liberty to come home and defend their flag. Now we think it is no more than right that if war is declared between the United States and Germany, all these restrictions should be removed from the colored people, their citizenship restored to them as it was given them by Abraham Lincoln, and which they were later deprived of by Southern law-makers and such nets declared constitutional by prejudiced judges. They should be allowed to join different military departments of the government and there fight to defend the honor of this government, as they have done before. The colored man has paid for all the rights and privileges of any other man in this country by sacrificing his blood upon the country's altar and yet he is practically a slave. No honest Christian white man would blame him for a moment for asking for the things that we have mentioned in this article. We are American citizens; we believe in the protection of the American people, but we do not believe in the protection of white citizens only and the colored men left out by unjust discrimination by the counts of the land and men who enforce the laws as well. Before congress joins President Wilson in declaring war they ought to first declare that every American citizen, whether white or black, should enjoy all the privileges of this government alike, and all segregation laws should be declared unconstitutional and all those in authority who execute the laws should execute them impartially, showing no favors to any race. As it is well said, Justice is a blind goddess revolving her wheels up and down on the white and black; she does not know, does not see or care, so long as the wheels turn in one direction. NICK CHILES, Editor the Tonekn Plaindealer. OPEN LETTERS TO THE POWERS The Attention of the President, Secretary of War and Secretary of Navy are Called to Condition of Negro Citizens. Your Excellency, Hon. Woolrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C.: My Dear President—From present indications you and your war council with the assistance of Congress will non decline war upon Germany. As editor of a newspaper circulated in the interests of the advancement of colored people and at the same time using our energy to bring about a just recognition from the heads of the government and various state departments of the rights of a people who qualify our people as an appl Now, Mr President, as head of the nation, with everything in your command, in time of war you should declare all Americans free and reliable to defend the flag as one nation, and there should be no segregation laws or any implied rules in favor of one rate as opposed to another when all are fighting for the same common cause. You nor your council have made no provisions for the training of the colored men for military purposes. West Point military academy is closed against him, also the naval academy at Annapolis. He is denied the privilege of serving with the marines or as a gunner, and is almost denied the right of being a commissioned officer. Those who have taken the examination have failed from the fact that those who had charge of the examinations have displayed their displeasure or prejudice. The states in the Union will not moorage colored men nor will they master them in as national guards, except in Illinois, New York, and probably a battalion in Ohio. We believe that if you understood the condition that exists against the military training of colored men, you in your war council would help to eliminate this condition, knowing as we do that the colored soldier has always been loyal and among the fighting that ever entered upon battlefield in this or any other country. The European war seems to bring results to that class of people who have been ostracized, disfunished and driven away like cattle for centuries. They are now being organized as people or human beings. The Jews of Poland have been given their rights and those Russian exiles who have been imprisoned for years have been thwarted and have now become full fledged citizens and are returning to their native land to exercise the rights of citizenship. Of course among this were men who had the right to think and express themselves and when they did that, they were banished. The same thing exists in his country with the colored man, one fully in the Southland. He is not permitted to vote or to be allowed to join military companies to defend the flag he loves. He is segregated on a railroad and street cars, locked, outraged and burned. The selkims of the counts have been shot, and it is a well established fact that it is not constitutional for any state to enact such laws against a particular race; but his has gone on in South Africa, in a few Northern states as well, and counts have upheld such acts because the white man who made the laws and interpelled them were lured by color prejudice. Owing to the existing condition of race prejudice against the young colored man in this country he has becomeukewarm and indifferent as to what his results may be as between nations, and if these outrages are committed he will still grow indifferent as to the conditions of things as they exist. Now, my dear President, I hope you can see your way clear under existing conditions to demand that colored national guards be established in the various states in the Union and that they be officered by colored man as far as practical. I believe in case of war all Americans should be loyal to the flag and those in command, and at the same time the places should be respected in their rights. The condition of the colored man, as far as a soldier is concerned, is almost as bad as in 1861 when the cry was "a white man's war" and the colored man was not solicited to fight until the Southern soldiers had almost captured the Northern army, when it was found necessary to enlist the colored man to save the North. We hope you will not wait for an emergency before the colored man is put into the field of action. He should have plenty of time to train and be thoroughly prepared to enter the battlefield, but if things continue to exist as they are, in the case of war not very much could be expected of the colored man, although he is loyal and wishes to fight for the protection of the flag which has denied him so many of his rights to which citizens are entitled equal protections before it is imprinted by those in authority. We hope you will give this matter serious consideration, and we call your attention to it because of the love we have for our country and our flag, notwithstanding that as colored citizens we are denied the rights that are accorded to and enjoyed by every other nationality that comes to the shores of America. Very truly yours, Topeka, Kansas. March 27, 1917. Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: Dear Sir--As editor of the Plain- dealer, a newspaper published in the interests and advancement of the colored people of this country, we do not see any preparations being made by your department to increase the military status of the colored people of this country. There are no colored national guards in any of the Southern states and in only two Northern states. We are surprised and chagrined at the state of affairs that now exists and are at a loss to know why young colored men are not allowed to attend the military school at West Point, as it has been demonstrated that there are no better fighting troops in the war than the colored troops who fought in every war of this country, yet they are deprived of every right and privilege enjoyed by white people, and this country claims to have a flag that floats over all alks. We can not understand why there is so much distinction in the army against colored men being promoted to any position they may seek or any examinations they might be capable of passing. They are loyal and want to defend the rights of America and the American flag, yet they are not permitted on account of the prejudice of men of your race, and especially those men who are in command and who could stop this prejudice if they so desired. NICK CHILES, Editor the Topchla Plunderer. DECENT SCHOOL FOR NEGROES! Atchison Board of Education Comes Across After Being Reminded of Their Duty by The Plaindealer. We visited Atchison the other day and want to say, that if there is a city in Kansas that needs a new school building it is Atchison. The Lincoln school building of that city is an old, dilapidated building, unsafe, unsanitary, and is hardly to to herd cattle in. While we were in the building the wind came up and tattled the windows and jarred the building in such a manner that the children could not hear the voice of the teacher. This is a deplorable condition and the people of Atchison ought to get busy and see that this building is torn down and something decent built in its stead. The state fire marshal, health officer and superintendent of public instruction should see that the building is torn down. If the citizens of Atchison will not do their whole duty, the state officers should take the matter up. We can not understand what the colored people and voters of Atchison have been doing all these years to allow themselves to be imposed upon by this building being permitted to stand all these many years. A place that is unfit for cattle surely would be unfit for human beings, so let these leading colored men and women of Atchison who holler so loud for white men for office get busy and holler for a school building for their children. In response to a letter sent out by the editor of The Plain leader to the board of education and others, the following rephos were received: Jopka, March 22, 1917 M. Nick Chiles, Editor the Plaindealer, Topeka, Kan.: Dear Mr. Chiles—I wish that I did have authority to take action in a great many situations similar to the one that you describe in yours of March 20th. There are a number of places in the state where school boards neglect, not one class or race of children, but in all the district, refusing to give them necessary conveniences. But, under the present law, neither myself nor any other state authority has any powers in matters of this kind. I have talked with the city superintendent and some members of the school board at Atchison in regard to this matter. They recognize the condition and I feel sure are plan- Price $1.50 Per Year. ning to erect a new building soon, but owing to their refusal to issue bonds for building purposes, it takes a little longer than it should by this plan. I am hoping that this will be corrected at an early date, and I have some assurance that that would be the case. Very truly, STATE OF KANSAS Department of the State Board of Health. Topeka, March 22, 1917. Mr. Nick Chiles, Toneka, Kan. Mr. Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kan.: Dear Sir-I have your letter of the 20th and replying will say that the Lincoln school at Atchison which you mention, not being a state school, this department has no jurisdiction in the matter. It is suggested that you make your representations to the Atchison board of education, which alone has authority. For the past two sessions of the legislature we have endeavored to secure a state sanitary school commission which would exercise control over the public schools of the state, but in both instances the bill was defeated. We cannot, therefore, take the matter up with the Atchison authorities, as you suggest. STATE OF KANSAS, Department of State Fire Marshal. Tonoka, March 21, 1917. Mr. Nick Chiles, care Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kan.: Dear Sir—I am in receipt of your letter of the 20th inst. in re Lincoln school, Atchison, Kansas, and in reply beg to advise that the first time I have an opportunity to visit Atchison I shall personally ascertain what the conditions are in this building. Thanking you for calling my st- Thanking you for calling my attention to this matter, I am. Very truly yours. L. T. HUSSEY, State Line Marshal. Nick Chiles, care the Topeka Plaindealer, Topka, Kan. Dear Sir--I am in receipt of your letter of the 20th in regard to your recent visit to Lincoln school and in some ways I quite agree with you that the school building is not as it should be. But it is no worse than some of the buildings which we have just recently replaced with modern structures. It is only a question of a short time before the present Lincoln school building will be torn down and a new one erected, either in the same place or in another part of the city accessible to the colored population of Ackhison. There is not much incentive to fix up an old building when the 'school board is about to start building a new one. However, there is one thing that I desire to call your attention to, as you seem to think that we have given the colored pupils the worst of it. In South Atchison we tore down the old building and gave school children one of the nearest, up-to-date school buildings in town. The building is surrounded with beautiful grounds and is beyond criticism. The colored children of Atchison have access to one of the best and modern high schools in the state, so you have no criticism to offer there. We try to give the greatest good to the greatest number, so for this reason the Lincoln school has been left until the last. Yours truly. The members of the Second Baptist church have improved their property by the addition of a new well. The Young People's Proposed club rendered the following program last Wednesday night: Quotation from Lowell; biographical sketch on Lowell by Henry Greene, Jr.; recitation, Ada Nichols; solo, Sam Maxey; song by trio, Miss Marie Ellington and Octavia Maxey and Mr. Tom Allen; short address, "Being on Time," Mrs. Susie Cobb; humorous reading, Miss Elizabeth Baker. Claude Wilson of Campioml visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Amelia Maxey and Miss Elizabeth Baker are both very ill. Little Elizabeth Maxey went to Kansas City Sunday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Geo, Newland. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reed of Kansas City have moved here and are at present staying with Mrs. Reed's mother, Mrs. Huttle Plumb. Rev. Ritchey preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday, morning and evening. Mrs. Martha Bibba went to Seneca Wednesday to attend the funeral of a relative. Mr. H. Pecking of Falls City spent Sunday in Hiwatha. Mrs. Trunk Collier of Falls City was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Plumb, last week. Mrs. Grace Young was initiated into the Tailor lodge last week. Two of our young ladies have completed their "hope" boxes. We hope to hear a singing of the bells this spring. Mr. and Mrs. George Newland of Kansas City visited at the home of Mrs. Newland's mother, Mrs. Ben Maxey, Sr., last week. Mr. and Mrs. "Tin" Woodson of Holton visited with Rev. and Mrs. Ritchey last week. Address all communications to The Pope's Plioindocolor, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Bebopka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Publication Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plioindocolor is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. If all those who are trying to be little the twelve United States senators who stood out against Wilson in his efforts to plunge this nation into war with Germany would enlist as privates in the army there would be some chance of them not grandstanding, and there would be such a rush to enlist that the government would have to put up the bars if all who talk war would act war. GRAND MASTER'S PROCLAMATION. Office of Grand Master U. B. F. and S. M. T., Kansas Jurisdiction. Thanksgiving Proclamation No. 4 (All Local Lodges, Temples, Juveniles, Past Masters, Counsels and Encampments must observe Thanksgiving day.) Kansas City, Kansas March 14, 1917. To the Most Worthy Masters, Most Worthy Princesses, Most Worthy Matrons, to the Most Excellent Past Masters, Most Excellent Queens, Knights of Friendship and Members of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of Kansas Jurisdiction, Greeting: The annual Thanksgiving Proclamation to be observed the fourth Sunday in May, 1917. Whereas, The law of the National Grand Lodge of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. and Juveniles of North America and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, has authorized the fourth Sunday in May for Thanksgiving: Therefore, the National Grand Master has ordered that this day be set apart and known as Thanksgiving day; and, Whereas, Article 10, Sec. 3, page 62, of the National Constitution of the United Brotherhood of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten of Kansas Jurisdiction provides that an annual thanksgiving anniversary be observed by all local lodges, temples and juveniles on said date, and lodge or temple desiring to hold their anniversary sermon on any other day must get a dispensation, for which they shall pay two dollars to the Grand Master of Kansas Jurisdiction. This Thanksgiving day is set apart for the purpose of rendering thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for His general protection and guidance in the affairs of our order; and by this proclamation we call upon you first to thank God for the general blessings that He has bestowed upon the U. B. F. and S. M. T. throughout this jurisdiction. Another twelve months have passed with much experience and business and love. Sympathy has been added to our past history in the Kansas Jurisdiction. We have been called upon to meet the assaults of real enemies of different races, both within and without our ranks; but with the power of the scepter of the living God we shall march through with smiles upon our faces. We have tried to live in peace with all mankind, especially with the brothers and sisters of the Purple Degree. We hope to cultivate the spirit of charity, and extend the benevolent hand to all loyalty of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Let us meet all mankind upon the triangle of Justice, Mercy and Truth. When we have accomplished this great work, we hope to hear our Heavenly Father say, "Come unto me and rest." OTTAWA, KAN. Mr. L. E. Porter of 520 North Poplar street was born in Franklin county, Kansas. His parents came to Kansas from Ohio. Mr. Porter served a term as postmaster and is a student of law. If elected mayor of Ottawa he promises full time to the office. Mr. Porter was interviewed by a representative of The Plaindealer and was found to be a most cordial gentleman, with a broad comprehension of justice toward all men. He believes that the colored people should have their share of the city's work, and will work to that end if elected mayor. He will give the city an honest administration and faithful service. Rare or color will not be a consideration when it comes to dealing out justice. A colored drayman does his draving, and a colored mechanic built his flues and plastered his new house last summer. The colored voters of Ottawa go to the polls on April 3 strong for L. E. Porter, because he is the working man's friend. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods have gone to Kansas City to visit Rev. Woods' mother, who is very slick. Services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday were good, with one accession. The missionary meeting at the Third Baptist church Sunday afternoon was very interesting. Rev. Hays of the United Presbyterian church preached an excellent sermon. We wish to extend our many thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness which was shown to us during the illness and upon the death of our beloved husband and father, "Doc" Davis. OBITUARY. Eldredge Eugene Brooks, eldest son of Rev. A. H. Brooks and wife, was born at Lawrence, Kan., March 4, 1882, and died at New York city March 24, 1917, aged 35 years and 20 days. He was converted at Baxter Springs, Kan., at the age of 16 years and always identified himself with the church wherever he lived. At the time' of his death he was a trustee of Salem A. M. E. church, New York city. He survived his father just six months. He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, mother, sister and brother. Another link in the family chain is broken, and while he is gone and cannot return, we can see him again where parting is no more. We humbly how in submission to God's will. MRS. NANNIE BROOKS. MRS. ELIZABETH RILEY. NORMAN BROOKS. SUMMER NORMAL - HUGHES AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES. Opens June 4th, 1917, and continues for four weeks. A cordal welcome is extended teachers of neighboring and other counties to enroll. Tuition, $1 for the term. Board and lodging from $3.50 to $1 per week. Daily model class work and work leading up to the June examination a specialty. Examination conducted by the faculty. Lima High School Building, Lima Oklahoma Instructors—E. L. Coffey, Daniel W. Lee, Jas. M. W. Luttington, County Superintendent, Wewokn. Okla. The funeral of Mr. Alonzo Carter, 537 Campbell street, K. C. Mo., was held Tuesday afternoon, March 20, 1917, conducted by Rev. Rhodes. Eulogy by Miss Magnolina Lewis, princess of New Hope Temple, M. T. of which his widow is a member and an officer. Floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were placed in a vault and final interment was made Wednesday afternoon in Woodlawn cemetery, K. C. K. There was an automobile portgee in charge of H. B. Moore, funeral director. The deceased leaves to mourn a wife, Mrs. Mary L. Carter; one stepson, Charlie Washington; three stepdaughters, Miss Eva P. Washington, Mrs. Minnie Jackson and Mrs. Rosetta Woods; two brothers, two sisters and one son. Kansas City, Mo., night school closed last week. Rev. Voss is conducting an institute at the Y. M. C. A. this week and preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday night. We wish to thank all who showed so many acts of kindness during the illness and upon the death of our husband and stepfather.—(Signed) Mrs. Mary L. Catter and Stepchildren. Mrs. Alice Lewis of K. C. Mo. was on the Kansas side on business Wednesday. The funeral of Dr. G. H. Brown, 1015 Freemain avenue, was held Wednesday morning, March 21, 1917, under the auspices of the A. F. & A. M. lodge. All the doctors in the two Kansas Cities turned out in a body. Serman by Rev. J. R. Ransom. He was highly esteemed and liked by all who knew him. High tribute was paid to his memory. Floral tributes and resolutions were many and beautiful. He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, five sons and other relatives and friends. The Funeral of Mr. Simon Wyatt of the undertaking firm of Wyatt & Son, was held Tuesday from the A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Sir Knights of Tabor, Palatine Guards and Busy Bee lodges, who paid a high and glowing tribute to his memory. Sermon by his pastor, Rev, J. R. Ransom. Floral tributes and resolutions were many and beautiful. He is survived by his wife, one son, one sister and many friends. Funeral director, Nathan Thatcher. Dr. and Mrs. R. C Hayden, 1403 North Tenth street have as their guest the former's sister. PANICO, KANSAS. Mrs. Jennie Johnson, of Boulder, Colorado, returned to her home last Thursday, after spending several weeks with her step-daughter, Mrs. Walter L. Officer. During her visit she was entertained by Mrs. Noland Cloudy, of Maple Hill, Mrs. David Officer, Mrs. Cicero Officer and Mrs. Daniel West, of Puxico. Her charming personality won for her many delightful friends. Mrs. Jennie Johnson spent a few days visiting in Topka, with her step-son, Mr. Ernest B. Hayes. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Officer, of Puxico. Miss Ada Walls is visiting with her sister, in Rossville. Mrs Berry Terril who has been ill for several weeks, is able to be among her friends again. Mrs. Ruth Johnson spent a few days in Topeka, last week, visiting her daughter, Miss Nancy Martin. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss Edith Walls. Mrs. Fred Douglas and Mrs Horace Oliver, of Topeka, and Mr. Louis Bradley, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday in Paxico, visiting with relatives. Club No. 2, of the C. M. E. church, will give a bx social, April 7. Mrs Daniel West gave a surprise party in honor of Elder T. A. Bower's birthday. The C. M. E. church will give a rally, April 1, for the benefit of the Pastor. Mr. Mortimer Thorn has returned to his home in Dallas, Tex. Rev. T. H. Borders, president of the F. M. state board of Oklahoma, and Rev. J. W. Jones, state missionary, of Guthrie, were in the city Sunday. The W. H. and F. M. society met at the home of Mrs. C. R. Dickerson last week. Mrs. Mollie Carter and Mr. Joe Hilliard were called to Sapulpa to attend the funeral of their brother, W. Hilliard. Mrs. Sallie Jones has returned home from Minn., where she underwent a slight operation. She is improving nicely. Mrs. Ann Hadley has slightly improved. Miss C. Randolph is spending a few days in the city, the guest of her brother, Dr. Wade Randolph. Miss Luella Clark has returned home from western Oklahoma. Mrs. Clayton Taylor left Sunday for Tulsa, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. E. Kitrell entertained a number of young friends at a whist party Tuesday night. Invitations have been issued for the S. M. T. banquet Wednesday night at Rex hall. Mrs. Nathan and Pearl Dixon and Mrs. Jno. Jackson are preparing to spend the week-end in Oklahoma City. Don't forget to visit the new cafe under the management of Mr. Will Hill, at Carter's old stand. Pleasant meals and good order. Also, you can find the Plandealer to read while you are waiting. OLATHE, KAN. Rev. L. S. Watson of the A. M. E. church closed a very successful revival meeting March 11. There were seven additions to the two churches, Hillsdale and Olathe. Rev. J. W. Edwards of Weir, Kan., an evangelist, assisted him in his Ola-the meetings two weeks. Sunday, March 18, Rev. H. A. Marangeopa, the walking missionary, preached morning and evening at the A. M. E. church. Sunday afternoon he gave a lecture at the court house on his travels through Africa. Sunday morning at the Baptist church Rev. Jackson preached an excellent sermon; subject, "How to Live." Rev. E. P. Bradley of Kansas City, Kan., filled the pulpit in the evening. The Acme Culture club met at the residence of Mrs. P. G. Porter on March 14. An interesting program was rendered. One hour was spent in needlework. The next meeting will be with Mrs. I. Caldwell, on North Chestnut street. The Misses Allen were hostesses to the Idle Hour club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Burdette read a very interesting paper, which was discussed by the members. On Monday evening, March 12, the beautiful residence of Mrs. Capitola Greene, 4127 Penn street, Kansas, City Mo., was the scene of a very pretty party given by Mr. Walter Rollins to his olathe friends. They left Olathe at 8 o'clock in automobiles. The evening was delightfully spent in music and games. A delicious three-course supper was served to sixteen guests. Mr. Arthur Jenkins spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting his mother, Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, who is very sick. Mrs. Lillian Caldwell, was a week-end visitor in Kansas City. Mrs. Emma Tonodi and children returned Sunday from a week's visit in Lexington, Mo. Mr. Eugene Jenkins is seriously ill with typhoid fever. (First published in the Topkick Plaindealer March 30, 1917.) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of Maiti Village, a person adjudged to be insane. State of Kansas, Shawnee Coun- Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 23d day of March, A. D. 1917, duly appointed guardian of the person and estate of Maria Village, who was, on the 22d day of March, 1917. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, adjudged to be insane; that I have qualified as such guardian and am now managing the estate and affairs of the said Maria Village. H. W. McAFEE, Guardian Dated at Topeka, Kan., this 23d day of March, A. D. 1917 HERE IS THE LAST CHANCE TO GET FIVE ACCESS OF LAND NEAR KANSAS CITY AT REASONABLE TERMS. If you want five acres of land on the Interurban line just a mile out of Kansas City where you get service every hour, write J. G. Groves at Edwardsville, Kansas. He has several hundred acres of land divided into five and ten acre tracts which he will sell on reasonable terms as he wishes to build up a farming community and those who buy will get good land at a reasonable price and will have the advantage of learning what he knows about truck farming, and will also be able to make an independent living. Write Mr. Groves for particulars. (Advt.) Wire Your Home FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT. Do not put this matter off for another season. 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Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bass have returned from Kansas City, where they have been making their home. Mrs. Granison was called to Kansas City, Mo., to the bedside of her brother, who died soon after she arrived. The Senior Literary club of the Presbyterian church had a pie sale yesterday from which the neat sum of $10 was realized. Mr. Leroy Harris was called home to Eudora last week by the death of his grandfather. Mr. Harris is attending the Washburn law school. When in Croweburg last week we found Mr. and Mrs. Galloway both seriously sick. They are prominent people and their many friends hope for them a speedy recovery. Miss Jessie M. White of St. Louis, niece of Mrs. Ed Wright, 123 Van Buren, will make her home with her aunt this summer. She is one of St. Louis' popular young ladies. Mr. G. A. White, traveling agent for the Overton Hygienic Mfg. Co., was in the city last week. He was a pleasant caller at this office and paid a year's subscription in advance. Dr. James Page of Pittsburg, Pa., formerly of this city, is seriously ill at his home. His sister, Mrs. Minnie Tillery of Chicago, and brother Galther of Kansas City, have been called to his bedside. WANTED—A first classas shoe- maker, one who understands machinery, a reliable and honest man, an experienced shoemaker. Write to Jan. Counts, 121 West Seventh St., Junction City, Kan. Rev. Goo, McNeal of Kansas City, grand master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Kansas, was in the city this week and was a pleasant caller at this office. We were very sorry to learn from him of the illness of his devoted wife, and hope for her a speedy recovery. Miss Willa Smith, city collector, has returned from a visit to Emporia and Osage City in the interests of an insurance company and The Plaindealer. She reports the death of Mr. Alex Collier, an old resident of Emporia, and one of the city's most highly respected citizens. He was born in 1847. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hall, 1417 King street, Wednesday evening, the occasion being the birthday anniversary of their daughter Erilv Geraldine. About thirty boys and girls came about 9 o'clock and surprised Geraldine, who had not been warned of their coming. Refreshments were served and the evening was spent in amusing games. Miss Jessie Bailey, who died at her home, 1017 East Ninth street, last Friday, March 16, was buried on Tuesday, March 20. The funeral service was held at the home of Miss Bailey's mother, Mrs. Ruth Bailey. Rev. J. Logan Clew officiated, and the ceremony was simple but pathetic. Miss Bailey was a native of Missouri, but was reared in Topkena, Kansas, and for the past eight years has lived in this city.—Los Angeles (Cal.) Eagle. WANTED—Live wire agents to get rich selling Dudley's New Auto V. & Leather Polish. Sells like fire; nothing like it; price 75 cents. Sells to housekeepers, auto owners, and leather users. For 90 days only, I will offer to the public 1000 bottles of "Dudley's New Auto V. & Leather Polish" for 50 cents. Don't delay, but send for sample at once. Address all mail to Dudley's Chemical & Leather Works, 116 Main Street, Muskogee, Okla. The Child's Welfare league held an open meeting at Monroe school March 15 and enjoyed a splendid meeting. Mr. W. P. Mclean, physical director of schools and playgrounds, was the principal speaker and delivered an address on "Physical Training and Education." Miss Burge's children gave a folk dance and Prof. Ridleys children rendered a play. Many visitors were present and enjoyed this meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Grace King on April 5. The people who live in Topeka and do business in Kansas City and wish to make three or four towns in twenty-four hours and save money will buy a ticket to Lawrence and take the interurban line from Lawrence to Kansas City. Mo. at Tenth and Main. This line takes you through several prosperous towns—Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Kansas City, Kan.—in fact, through twenty-five or thirty towns and right through the richest and most fertile country of Kansas. The officers and employees of the interurban are very polite and painstaking and take interest in explaining the business of the road to their patrons. The Apex THEATRE MONDAY, APRIL 2. "Liberty," No. 20. "On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine." TUESDAY, APRIL 3. "Polly Put the Kettle On," 5 reels. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4. "Purple Mask," No. 5. "How to Be Happy Though Married." THURSDAY, APRIL 5. "Shielding Shadow." FRIDAY, APRIL 6. Special five reel picture. SATURDAY, APRIL 7. "Grip of Evil." "Hiawatha." Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Given or Money Back. Monday is the last episode of "Liberty," at the Apex. SKATING RINK NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS—If you want to spend a pleasant time, call at the Golden Rod Skating Rink, 308 Kansas avenue. Open from 7 until 11. Ladies free on Wednesday afternoons. Mrs. Katie Bradford, Prop.—Adv. We were in Osage City this week and found that colored people there are doing nicely. Many are making improvements on their homes. Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. McReynolds are the most prosperous colored people in that county or as prosperous as any family in the state. They own twenty-seven acres of good, tillable land at the edge of town, have cows, hogs and two or three hundred chickens. They sell butter, eggs and other produce. Sometimes they do not have to go to town for three or four weeks and the only things they have to buy are sugar, coffee and flour. Mrs. McReynolds is a very industrious lady and a fine housekeeper. We enjoyed the evening with them and a special lunch prepared for us, which consisted of some good country ham, four Leghorn hen eggs, thick, creamy buttermilk, chocolate cake and peaches—in fact, we ate so much we were hardly able to get to the train. While in that city we saw our old friend J. B. Buckner, who is conducting a restaurant and dong well; also, our friend Clark Austin, who is a carpenter, plasterer, jeweler and barber, and an expert in all, and is making good. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (Third and Quincy.) Sunday was a great day at the Second Baptist church. Large crowds attended both services. In the morning Dr. Griffith's subject was "Adam and Jesus"; evening, "What Is the Value of Jesus to You?" These were both ably handled and everyone enjoyed them. This was rally day and almost five hundred and fifty dollars was raised. Notwithstanding the effort being put forth financially seven young people connected themselves with the church, five for baptism and two on Christian experience. Next Sunday promises to be a very busy day. The Sunday school has selected this day as the one when every member shall be expected to attend. Be sure to be there. The pastor's subject in the morning shall be, "All Things Are Yours"; evening, "A Theme for Heart and Tongue." After the morning services baptismal services will be held. Thirty people are expected to be baptized. Be sure to come and worship with us. "The stranger is welcome within our grates." SHILOH NOTES. Last Sunday, morning and evening, the services at Shiloh were forceful and inspirational. Both services were crowded, and the people bore away in their hearts two wonderful messages. This Sunday, April I, will be another big day. In addition to the regular morning and evening services there will be a beautiful baptism at 2:30 p. m. All candidates please note the time. The subjects for the day will be very interesting and helpful; morning, "Christ Before Pilate"; evening, "Pilate Before Christ." These seismos carry force and weight with them, and will be worth while to you to hear them. In the last business meeting the church gave Dr. Hill a two weeks leave of absence to go to his old, and first, charge at El Paso, Texas. He will be back by the first Sunday in May. The choir netted over forty dollars by its big concert. All standing back debts were voted paid in the last business meeting and the church is rejoicing over Dr. Hill's first three months' work. He simply gets results, and that is what we want. KINKY HAIR Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long Like Picture by Using HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING NotSlickyorGummy Just apply a little Here- lin and you see the kinks in your hair. Make it shine. All your happy, coarse, stub- born, kinky hair made straight, beautiful, silky hair. Make it Dressing makes hair grain fast, long and beautiful, stopping dandruff and licking of the scalp and falling hair at once. And (for a small price) for a big can of Herolin, sold on a money-back guarantee. HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR Terms. "B' STREET REVIVAL. One of the most successful revivals in the city for several years came to a close last Sunday night at the Second ("B" Street) Baptist church, of North Topeka, Rev. M. J. Burton, pastor. During the progress of the meeting 08 souls were made to see the error of their way and have accepted Christ as their Savior. Of this number an even dozen have connected themselves with other churches—four to the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy; three to Asbury M. E. church; three to St. Mark A. M. E. church, two to Central Baptist church, and one yet undecided as to where to anchor, leaving eighty-five additions to "B" Street. Rev. Burton, in charge since the first of the year, is a great worker, and, aside from the support of local ministers, has accomplished this great work. Visit "B" Street. You are welcome. A. LAIRDRESSER 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 --- 209 Jackson Street, Toppea, Kansas. A. L. Abbott, Painter, Paperhanger and Decorator. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone 2854 Red. 983 College Av., TOPEKA, KAN DR. J. M. JAMISON—327 Madison Street. Special Disease. 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 6205 Office Hours:—9:30 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m.; 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 3097. Res. 1331 Monroe St.-Tel. 3097 B-2. OFFICE HOURS—9:30 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon 852 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1026 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 3608 R-2 Telephone 774. eRsq. 412 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. B. Physician and Surgeon Office: 834 Kansas Ave. (Over Gibber's Drug Store.) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Reel dence 914 Buchanan Street. DR. W. ROGER RUSSELI DENTIST. ALL WORK GUARANTEED TO GIVE ...SATISFACTION... 982 Kansas Avenue Telephone 1422 Hours—8 to 12 a m, 1 to 8:30 p. m DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 400 Kansas Avenue TUPEKA, KAN Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of INDEBTAMAN CLOBS in the State. We sleep. Two Licensed Embal- ners in attendance PHONE 52. 686 QUINCT ST. Every Tuesday and Friday the Apex has special five reel features. Mrs. Lillian Smith, of Salina, was an agreeable caller one day last week. Mrs. Dora Etherly and Mrs. Lulu Wylie passed through Topeka Sunday enroute to California to be at the bedside of the former's daughter, Mrs. Julla Etherly Young, who is confined to her bed on account of a serious surgical operation. The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Sterle, 926 Woods street. The club was called to order by the president pro tem, Mrs. Minnie Roberts, and adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Emma Weddington, 612 College avenue.—Mrs. Weddington, Pres.; Mrs. Hollis, Reporter. Vaudeville at the Apex next Friday, April 6. Come. While trimming hedge at Twentieth and Adams streets, John Hedge, who lived at Thirteenth and Monroe streets, dropped dead Monday afternoon. He was an old soldier and was 60 years of age. He had been in good health and his death was unexpected. He went to the place where he dropped dead to look after a job of plowing, but that work was not ready and he put in the time trimming hedge. Dr. O. I.'s Marcette, coroner, was called, but after an examination he stated that an inquest would be unnecessary. AGENTSI Make big money selling Dermatas Hair and Lace Preparations. Write at once to Mrs. P. W. Dunavant, Pres., 2749 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. The concert given by the Musical Fullers Wednesday evening at Shiloh Baptist church was a grand success. There was not standing room in the church and the concert was beyond expectations. They are great entertainers, and one thing we can say for them is, after they began their concert they never stopped for intermissions. Mr. Fuller is certainly an artist and the only colored man we have seen who could play the Italian harp. They used several different instruments, which were first class and valuable. Mrs. Fuller is a fine artist and performed excellently on the bells and cornet. She is a fine, highly educated lady. Mr. W. A. Pugh, who travels with them, is a first class entertainer and we never heard anyone to equal him in the mimic of animals and birds. He is certainly a master in this line. This company is touring the West and is meeting with wonderful success. No church or order should make the mistake of not securing their services, as they are high class entertainers. Their home is at Stockton, Kan., where they own farm land and valuable property. During the summer months they travel in their touring car. Hear the Harmony Quartet next Tuesday at the Apex. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer, Shawnee County, Kansas, March 30, 1917.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Irene V. Ready, Plaintiff, vs. Case No.—— Frank Ready, Defendant. The said defendant Frank Ready, is hereby notified that he has been sued in the above namel court by Irene V. Ready, and that he must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the 17th day of May, 1917, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against him granting the plaintiff an absolute divorce from him will be rendered accordingly. A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN. (Seal) By M. A. 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All mail orders give prompt attention. Clay St., TOPEKA, KAN. FAMOUS MAKES OUR "key red" is the flour even the advantage of this fine raw product the food—I-H Flour, the procery. Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Mira. of the celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOOR, The Best Place for family use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other excellent brands are "NOXALL." and "K. T. C." Manufactured by ling Company! What is correct in coats and suits for Easter? 01.0 London 1915 Dr. Black Co. ONE can hardly afford a mistake in buying a spring coat or suit this year, on account of the general increase in prices of necessities. But we have not seen a season in years when mistakes are more likely to happen in the buying of coats and suits. The new youthful styles are difficult for most makers to interpret. You will find our in Easter Showing of coats and suits right now a number of latest creations from the H. Black Company, makers of Wooltext garments—we recommend them to your attention with absolute confidence. They are authentic in style and give a splendid variety of what is newest and best for spring. If you wish to see what is correct, a visit here will be exceptionally interesting. Suits for all occasions $20, $30, $35 and up to $65. Coats $16,50, $20, $23, $30 and up to $90. The W.W. Mills Company TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGROES After taking a course in this school you will be fully equipped to drive and repair all makes of automobiles and tractor engines successfully. Also special course in Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Ignition, Electricity and Vulcanizing. This will enable you to make good wages as a chauffeur repair man. We use no books, you wear overalls and use tools. We have secured the services of some of the best instructors in the business. In this school will be found all types of motor cars, ranging from 12-cylinder down to the Ford. A special course in driving for ladies and men. We teach you to drive in five days. Competent chauffeurs are in demand at good salaries. Negroes should grasp this opportunity and prepare themselves for better wages. Dur 1917 Class will open March 15th. For further information regarding Scholarship, teams, etc., write Afro-American Auto Training School 1420 22-21-26 Woodland Ave KANSAS CITY, MO. F. J WEAVER, Pres. DR. MARTIN G. BROOKS, See Frets JAMES A. DAVIS, Manager. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. Rent Hand-Made Human Hair WE OFFICE IN ONE WEST HOPELA HAIR GOODS WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMA- TIONS, POINTED BANGS, HAIR APPS ONLY BY THE FOUNDI We carry the largest assort ment of Straightening Curtios Send 24 for beautiful new catalog The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 466 Eighth Ave., NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. The writing, mention The Eopaka Plaindealer ReadThePlaindealer PATRON MARIA DE MADRID ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Cords, Pie, in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs in any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalog IF IS FREE! 20 Inch Create Switches 25e Each; 24 Inch, 50e Each ```markdown ``` First published in the Topeka Plaindealer March 10, 1917.) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of Fannie Dustin, a person adjudged to be freeable minded, State of Kansas, County of Shaw- nee, N. Creations and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 17th day of March, A. D. 1917, daily appointed guaranty of the person and estate of Fannie Dustin, who was, on the 17th day of March, 1917, in the Probate Count of Shawnee County, Kansas, adjusted to be a freeable minded person; "it I have qualified as such guardian and am now manning the estate and affairs of the said Fannie Dustin." SARAH P. MALONE, Gardin, Detail at Topcha, the 17th day of March, A. D. 1917 CHANUTE, KANSAS. H. Smith, R. Thompson Art and Ell's Johnson, of Iola, were in the city Wednesday to attend Dicker Goodseal's all star minister's. Mr. John-on, formerly of Sedda, Mo., has opened a father shop on East Main St., and has started right off to doing business. Both Churches are still conducting revivals. Rev Jefferson, of Coffe illle, delivered a strong sermon at the Baptist church Monday evening. Mrs. Iel Goodseal is on the sick list. Mrs. Eva Cole arrived Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. W Washington. The dance began at the I. P. hall Wednesday night, was a guess in every respect. The Fiber De His club not last Wednesday with Mrs. Lolls. Miss. Mr. Gaston was in disposed a few years Dekker Goodsell's All Star minstrels was staged last week and every holy says it was the best yet Prof. Paine was here Minlay and Wednesday looking after his band. He plays in the Minstrel orchestra. Mr. Henry Bradley returned from M. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. Topeka Teusday, where he had his tonsils removed. Mr. Leonard Gaston spent Teusday with relatives. Mr. Ben. Keer has accepted a position with the O. K. Barber shop. Mr. W Washington drove to Humbolt, Monday. Mr. Lovd Bugham is running on the Oil Flyer, in the absence of Mr. H. Bradley. Rufus Rays is looking after the station. On last Teusday, Mr. Gaston was unable to be out doors, but he is doing nicely at this writing. Mrs. Ray Johnson and baby are doing just fine. Mrs. J. N. Valley, of Geard, arrived Wednesday to attend the ministrels. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams. Mia LaVaglin Bugham spent We nnesday with her father. This is the most wonderful city of its size in the West. Surrounded by prosperous mining camps and beautiful cattle and sheep ranches, and everything that goes to make it the center of an aggregation of prosperous conditions quite out of the ordinary. In these many mining camps, as in the city proper, is to be found an excellent class of colored citizens, who are taking advantage of their larger opportunities to do things worth while in life. Many of them have acquired through patient endeavor a goodly portion of this world's goods, as well as an enviable place in the social and civic life of their commonwealth. Foremost among these might be remembered the Hor Thos, H. Prothro and wife of Walsen, who own some of the finest property in Public, which brings them in large rentals, and who conduct one of the finest living houses in the West at Walsen where Mr. Prothro holds down the enviable position of coal inspection of C. H. & I. Co., the largest coal company in the state Miss Munro O. Prothro their only child, was married on the 11th inst. to Mr. Fred I. Brunt of Prothro, a brilliant young soldier in the foundation of the augmented company. The commonwealth was committed at the bride's home by Rev. N. H. Felz, pastor of the A. M. H. church, Walsenburg and a most wonderful high room dinner was served to the guests about fifty in all. They will make their home in Public. Rev. N. H. Joltz, formerly of Vienna, now pastor of St. James A. M. H. church of Walsenburg, has preceded in luring the district and school convention and district conference of the Alliance one district for this year, which will be at his church in June The trustees of the A. M. H. church are putting on a $00 tally for August to clean off all the indebt- ness of the church and home to have the bishop present when the same is consummated. YALE, KAN. Mr. George Baker is on the list. Mr. Robert Reed visited in Yale Sunday. Missouri Courne and Conway Howard are Yale visitors this week. Mr. John Smith is on the list. Mrs. Bessie Coulter is visiting her mother, Mrs. Gina Bilen. Mrs. Clos Coulter spent the week and with her mother, Mrs. B. G. Jackson Mrs. Be Pelton, Mr. and Mrs. P. Langston, Mrs. McQuinn and Mr. R. B. Slaughter motored to Yale List Sunday. Miss Clint Gibson has returned home after a few weeks' stay in Pittsburg. On Sunday last Mr. Ben Spears Mr. Nees Hill. Mr. Prentice Good win and Mr. Edward King motored to Yale and visited Mr. Spears' parents CHILDSVILLE, OKLA. The frans are homes refecled by abundant rains. Mussles are rung in this community and many of the school children are dying. The little village of Chiblsville, located four miles north of Boley, is growing rapidly. Miss Lulu Lucas has just returned from the hospital at Guthrie and is mending slowly. Mrs Rhoda Bright is on the sick list with mussles. Everyone here is preparing for Easter, rather than war The double funeral of Miss Eva Cottes and Father Lucy was largely attended last Sunday. O-SE----Did It W. H Strane's Wy-Ho-Se Hair Grower and Pressing Oils Guaranteed to promote the growth of in Removes Dandruff and Stops Falling Hair and leaves the scalp in a healthy condition PRICE 50c Per Jar Agents Wanted. W. H. STRANE, 529 N. Nebr Ave, OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA. --- putting in a nice Easter supply. Mr. O. L. Hawk, the dry goods dealer, is cleaning up for new spring goods. Mrs. Lorania Davis returned to her home in Boley last Wednesday after a few days' visit with her aunt, Mrs. M. L. Kirksey. Mr. Charlie Berlidon has returned home after a few months stay in Louisiana. Misses Shine and Downs spent the afternoon Wednesday with young Mrs. S. E. Tense. Mrs. G. L. Tease is completing a nice five room house on her place near here. Mrs. B. C. Jackson, who has been very ill with pneumonia at her home on Washington street, is improving. STAR HAIR GROWER. STAR HAIR GROWER. A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow our hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agentu new Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGH P. O. BOg 312. Greensboro, N. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE FAID — SEND MUNLY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Address all letters to Mann Shampoo Drier Co. Minnapolis, Minn. not to individual. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady who love it if she will use the Blade. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminium Comb not injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is housed on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Boyer' Hair Pompon Best for the market. Price per inch. 60c. Alcohol Heater, price 60c. Lateral tension to agents. MAGIC SHAMPOO PUPPY COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA As it Grows Older it Grows Better A Hair Grower That Won for Itself Over 4,100 New Patrons Last Year Mr. L. D. Bright is still in business here. ATCHISON, KAN. Mrs. Riley, who makes her home with her gründon, Mr. George H. Ketford, on Mound street, sustained a badly sprained ankle when she fell on the steps leading into the house. A number of people are practicing a cantata to be presented in the near future entitled "Jephthah's Daughter," for the benefit of Estella chapter. Mrs. W. W. E. Gray is instructing the chorus. Mrs. Luzetta Holway is suffering with the gip. The Carmation Art club is entertaining at True Eleven hall. They have a beautiful quilt on which they are selling chances. The Sunflower Art club also has a quilt that they will dismose in like manner. Among those on the sick list are Mrs. Nelson Hunt, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Mrs. Maggie Burger, Mrs. Hurge Van Meter and Mrs. Allen Faylor. All are getting along very well. The Utopia Art and Reading club is very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Geo. H Keford. Mr. Daniel Young of Topeka, who same here during the holidays to vist and whose illness has been mentioned from time to time, died, and was buried in the old soldiers' plot in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Mrs. Dakes of Topeka were due to attend the funeral of Mr. Don Young. Mrs. Dakes was Mr. Young's daughter. OTT.1W1.4.1N Miss Inz White has returned from Nebraska, where she has been visiting her sister for about four months. Mr. O. R. Lewis, accompanied by her wife, has gone to Albuquerque, N. M., for his length. His many ```markdown ``` friends wish for him a speedy recovery. The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Sims was held from the A. M. E. church last Sunday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Wonds. Relatives from various points were in attendance. Malan Winters won the silver medal in the temperance contest given by the W. C. T. U. (white) at the Third Baptist church last Sunday. Foster Williams reports a pleasant visit in Pittsburg with his wife last week. Ladies' day at the A. M. E. church last Sunday was a grand success, under the management of Mrs. G. A. Woods. About $27 was realized. We regret to announce the destruction by fire of the residence of Mr. J. R. Rogers. Origin of the fire unknown. The Bencon Light Literary society is destined to prove a strong factor in the uplift of the race. Rev. and Mrs. John Allen. Mr. J. H. Wilson and Mrs. A B. Cheek were in Garnett last week attending the funeral of the late Mr. Crews. Mrs. Crews. Mrs. John Allen. Mrs. A B. Cheek and Mr. V. B. Brady were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cash last unday. Master Alex Powers, who has been making his home with Rev. Richey of Hiawatha, Kana., has accepted a position in one of the local drug stores and will make his home here with his mother, Miss. A. B. Cheek. ```markdown ``` rows 21 inches long maybe. C. two placed in a known here colour hardy long which is a Hair Crown, not a hair hair remover. It feeds the scalp and route of hair, causes dandruff and stops fajing hair once, and after using at tai times you can see the results. Try a box. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stumps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars wes Nie Adenine of the Proce ts ie mene | rains =225=: PALETTES SSE = Ts | = :