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(i, sic "a » er. =6&be Topeka Plaindealer Yo __ : Nineteenth Year. . . 4 TOPEKA, HANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 20, 1917 Price $1.50 Pee Year. )klahoma Subscribers are Notified That the Fditor is in Your State and Will Callon You. Be Reatyto Pay Your Bill DOES THE PRESIDENT'S APPEAL . INCLUDE BLACK AMERICANS? ‘Ress is Ready to Fight Will the Chief _ Executive Ignore the South and Treat Blacks as Did Abe Lincoln? the appeat of the President of the United States to his fel. Tow countrymen. We want you te adhere to wishes, although wo mus! confess that we do not hnow whether he includes the twelve milhons of colored people in that appeal. I se, he will have w do as Mr. Lin- coln did, when a few copperheads in Indiana refused to fight because col- ored men were called to the colors, He told them that the coloured men were willing to fight for the preser- vation of the Union, and secure thelr freedom and, for your cuuse. Why not you? Now is the opportune time for the President to say to these statesmen who oppose the tights of colored men to act as freemen, to fall in line for one people, and that is for all loyal Americana regardiess of nationali. ties that all shall respect the flag, and those who wear the uniform un- der sworn orders of this govern- ment. Any public placo refusing to serve them for their moncy or any- one refasing on account of their be- ing colored men should be declared treasuenable and the penalty could not be too severe, All ‘Foverners of states must sce to it that all citi- zens shall have cqual protection of the law, and any judicial or peace officer who fails to enforce this or- der should forfeit his office and also suffer fine nnd imprisonment; that this shall be enforced as long us the war knstr. Mr. Lincoln raid this country could not exist one half freo and the other half stave. ‘The colored people should be al- lowed to enter into this conflict with. out their hands tied, They should be made to feel that they are wel- come in all departrents of the war, pWithout fecling they are not wanted, sand It would be a fine thing for President Wilson to so declare, as ha knows that the black man {s not being treated fair on this war prop- osition, On bill boards and in the news yer the Frestest inducement of- fered for enlistment is the oppor- tunity for promotion in the army. ‘White soldiers are Promote to com- misstoned officers, but not so with colored roldicrs. Now, after fifty years of freedom and the sacrifice of the blood of thousands of colored men on the field of battle, there are only four colored regiments in the service of the United States, formed since that great struggle—the Ninth and Tenth cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry. The Span- {eh-American war came on and there were several thousand colored vol- unteers. After the conflict, and despite their mighty achievements at San Juan Hill—the Spanish whipped —the colored man was told to go home and be good, as he was told after the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, This was the time when, there should have been oigan- fred ‘and put in the service a regl- went of artillery, marines, and other addtions te the nimy, There should have been at least one regiment of colored national guards in every state whue there were enough cole | ored mon to foim one, If Presi. dant Wikon wants, fighters, let hint call for yelunteeis to be made up of colaet men from the South, offrerct by colored men as far ne their abil- ity wil allow them, and promote thom as fart as they make them- selves chyable, Me will have no trouble in forming an army of the Erealest fightere in the worlt But ho mur wain the South not to ine torfere and compel them to re+pect the eall, Mr, President, the colarnd people are willing to fight for the country that allows one-half the people to estreeise, lynch and burn them while the other half {s trying to atone aah They are willng to ti the #61 to produce food to feed the army, to work in the mills and farnaces, to manufacture munitions and arma to protect you If you will oaly give them o chance, We note yeur lant sentence, that all must epeak and oct and serve together. J bege that includes the colored citle zens. In order to accomplish that yeu meast admonish the South, as ghey wit! not take that to mean the eelored man and will continue to eetrage him, News Mr. President, iy are with and we want you with us, md for human Fights. om 3 ILES, Mdttor of the Plaindealer, Who Leves His Country and Jer Citi. al & . tf NASM alfa Aion ait ate Oh? nilasileh Balhae ys} Sete bhelit tar eran gull AN APPEAL BY THE PRESIDENT! Washington, Aprit 15.—My el- low Countrymen: The entrance of our beloved country into the grim ind tertible war for democracy and buman rights which hag shaken the sold creates Fo many problems of national life and action which cull for immedinte consideration and sete tlement that I hope you will permit me to address to you a few wonls of earnest counsel and appeal with te guid to them, Tighting (8: Muture Peace, We aie rpiily putting our navy upon on effertive war footing and me about to cieite and equip a great army, but these are the sim- plest parts of the great task to which we have addressed ourselves. There ia not a single selfish element, ro far an I can see, in the eauce we me fighting for, We are fighting for what we believe and wish to be the rights of mankind and for the future peace and security of the wold, To do tms great thing worthily and successfully we must devote our- selves to the service without regard ‘to profit or materia] advantage and with an energy. and intelligence that will rise to the level of the enterprise itself, We must realize to the full how great the task is and how many things, how many kinds and elements of capacity and service and self-sac- vifice it Involves, These then aye the things wemust do and do wal, besides fighting — the things without which mere fight- ing would be fruitless: We must supply abundant food for ourselves and for our armies and our seamen not only, but also for a large pitt of the nations with whom we ave now mude common cause, in whose rupport und by whose sides we shall be fighting. Sone of the Great Tasks, | We must supply ships by the hun- dreds out of our shipyards to carry to the other side of, the sea, subma- tines or no submarines, what will) every day be needed there, and abundant material out of our fields and our munes and our factories with which not only to clothe and support our own forces on land and sea, but also to elothe and support our people for whom the gallant fel- lows under arms can no longer worh, to help clothe and equip the armies with whieh we are co-operating in Europe, and to keep the looms and manufactories there in raw maten- uls; coal to heep the fires going in ships at een and in the furmness of hundreds of factories across the sea; steel out of which to make arms and ammunition both here and_ there; ralls for wornout railways back of the fighting forces; locomotives and rolling stock to take the places of those “every day going to pieces; mules, horses, cattle for labor and milttary service; everything with “hich the peaple of England and Trance and Naty and Russia have usually tuppliel themselves but can not now afford the men, the materials or the machinery to make, It is evident. to every thinking man that our industries, in. farms, in shipyaids, in the mines, in the faclanes, mist be mide more pio- lifie and nore efficient than ever uni thit they must he more economically | maniced ant better adapted to the patthuler sequhementa of our task thin they hase been} and what — Wont to iy is thit the men and | the women Who devote their thought | and the'r enerry to these things will he serving the country umd conducte lig the fight for peace and fivetom just na truly and just as efficiently we the men’on the batticfield or in the Lenches, The Great Service Army, The industrial forces of the coun- Iry, men und women alike, will he a cient national, a great international Rervice nrmy--a notable and honored host engaged in the service of the nu- fon and the world, the efficient ftienda and saviours of free men everywhere, Thousnands—nay, hundreds of thourands—of men otherwise liable io military service will of right ant of necessity Le excused from that wrvice and assigned to the funda- nental, ‘sustaining work of the ields, and factories, artd mines, and hey ‘will be at much part of the great patriotic forces of the nation 8 the men under fire. 1 take the hberty, therefore, of ad- resting this word to the farmers of he country and to all who work on he farms; the supreme need of our wn nation and of the nations with an adequate food supply, especially for the present year, is superlative. Without abundant food, alike for the armies and the peoples now at war, the whole great enterprise upon which we have embarked will broak down and fail, The world’s food reserves are low. Not only during the present emergency, but for some time after peace shall have come, both our own people and a large proportion of the people of Europe must rely upon the harvests in Americas Upon the farmers of this country, therefore, in a large measure, rests the fate of the war and the fote of the nations. May the nation not count upon them to omit no step that will inerease the production of their land or that will bring about the most efficient co-operation in the sale and distribution of their ploducts? The time is short, It is of the most imperative importance that everything possible be done and done immediately to make sure of large harvests. I call upon young men and old alike and upon able bo hel beys of the lund to accept and act upon this duty—to turn In hosts to the fuims and make certain that no pains and no labor is lacking in this great matter. 1 particulitly appeal to the farm- ei of the Senth to plant abundant foodstuffs ax well as cotton. They can show thelr pitniotism In’ no bet- ter or convincing wny than by re sisting the great temptation of the pievent price of cotton and help- ing, upon a great scale, to feed the nation and the peoples every- wbere who are fighting for ther hberty and for our own, The va- riety of their crops will be the visi- ble mensuse of their comprehension of thir natione! duty. Stater Ready to Cooperate, The government of the United States and the governments of the reveral states rtand ready to co-op- crate. They will do everything pos sible to assist farmers in Fecuring an adequate supply of reed, an adequate force of laborers when they are most needed at harvest time, and the means of expediting shipments of fertilizers and farm machinery, as well as of the crops themselves when harvested. The course of trade ehall be as unhampered as it fs pos- sible to make it and there shall be no “unwarranted ahnopalinition of the nition’s food supply hy those who handle it on its way to the con- sumer. This is your opportunity to demonstiate the efficiency of a great. demreracy and we shall not full short of ‘it. This let me say to the middlemen of every sort, whether they ae han- ing our funtetuffs or oureraw mao. terials of manufacture or the pro- Dr. Bibb Visits . Topeka Friends Brilliant Chicago Physician Royally Entertained in the Capital City. Dr. Merwyn R, Dibb of Chicago, one of tho icading and most highly influential physicians of that city, is in this city, having been here for the pust four werks. Dr, Bibb, though modest in saying s0, if a man whose personal holdings amount to $60,000 and he has an income of $500 per month, He has visited all of the . Dake paste ‘ fey : a 3 we SAT J Jy a ; t, ES 8 ; of a tet, i La bake : a i oe | |: J Ps i’ a | churches of the city and been enter. tained by some of the mort fom nent people, He delivered an inspir. Ing addres at the Taborian recep- tion given by Rev, T'rank Wilson a few wechx ago, We are glad to have such men as Dr, Tabb in our midst and only wich he was lo re- main here, Men of his caliber are needed in every community, While here he bas made na host of friends ant acquaintances. ducts of our mills and factories: The eyes of the country will be especially upon you. This is your opportunity for signal service, efficient and dis- intersted. The country expects you, as It expects all others, to forego un- usual profit, to organize and expe dite shipments of supplies of every kind, but especially of food, with an eye to the service ya are rendering and in the spirit of those who enlist in the ranks, for their people, not for themselves, I shall confidently expect you to deserve and win the confidence of the people of every sort and station. To the men who run the railways of the country, whether they be mane agers or operative employes, let me say that the railwava are the arter- ies of the nation’s life and that upon them rests the immense responsibil. ity of seeing to it that those arter- fea suffer no obstruction of any hind, no incfliciency or slackened power. To the merchant let me suggest the motto: “Small profits. and” quick tervice,” nnd to the shipbuilder the theught that the hfe of the war de- pends upon him, The food and the War supplies must be carried across the seis no matter how miny ships are sent to the bottom, The places of thove that ga down must be sup- plicd ant supplied at once, To the miner let me say that he stands wheie the farmer doca: the ork of the work waits on him, If To slachons or fails, armies and statermen are helpless. He also ts enlisted in the great service army. The minufacturer does not need to be toll, I hope, that the nation looks fo lim to Fpeed and perfect every proves; and I only want to Temind his employes that their serv- ice is ailequately indispensable and Is counted on ty every man who loves the country and its hberties. A Time to Stop Waste, Let me auggest also that everyone who ciuites or culuvates n gircen helps, and helps greatly, to ole the problem of feeding of the nations; and that every housewife wha prac: tires strict economy puts herself in the ranks of those who serve the ni- tion, This Is the time for America to correct her unpardonable fault of wastefulness and extravagance. Lact every man and every woman as sume the duty of careful, patent use and expenditure as a public duty, na a dictate of pitriotism which no phe can now eapect ever ta be ex- cnsel or forgiven for ignoring. Tn the hope that this statement of the needs of the nation and of the woill in Usis hour of supreme crisis, miy stinulate thoee to whom it ramtes_ ant remind allewho need re | miner of the solemn duties of a’! ae such ax the world hag never con before, | hog that all editors and publishers everywhere will give as prominent pubheation nnd wide cit- “ulation as posible to this appeal, [ venture to surgest, also, to all ad. vertising agencies that Whey would perhaps render a very eubstantial in timely service to the country tf Vey would give it wideepreid repo idan, T hope that clerevmen will wt think the theme of it an un- vorthy or inappropnate subject of omerent and homily from their pul- nite. The supreme test of the nation 118 come, We must all speak, act ind retve together! WOUDROW WILSON, IWAWATHA, KAN, Rev, onl Mrs, J. R. Ritchey have movel to the country, where they sill farm, Mr, Columbus Grier, who has been working in Falls City, has returned to Hinwatha, Mrs, Nannie Cobbs has moved from 910 Town street to North Sixth street, Mrs. Helen Alexander is on the atch het this week, Mr. Nelson Montgomery is remod- ling his home by the addition of a bith room, . Mrs, Nancy Montgavery, wha his ‘ven working In the country, has re turned home. ‘The bizar given by the ladies of tho Sowing citcle wie a success both soci ly and financially.’ ‘The Negro Protective leigue met it the Sceond Baptist church Tues- ty Rev Roman and family me ex- ported to move here this week Tittle Ehzabeth Maxey has the mension. ‘the Progressive club will give a rocial Weneaday evening, —+<—_—— KANSAS CITY, KAN | Mr = Walter Roler is rapidly re- covering from an operation for up- penbeitin, Mr and Mrs, Roler are now rev siding ut 1803 North First street, Mra, Salina K. Holmes of Law- rence, Kan,, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, ‘Horaco Dwiggins, 852 Onkland avenue. Mra, Willa Dwiggins wan the guest of the Lawrence, Kan,, Forum and wan the originator of a move- men for the Kanais City and Law. rence Forums to exchange programs ome a year in the epring, and it was decided to make it un annual affalr, Forty-eight persona attended from Kansas City, Prof, J. P, King dee hyered the address of welcome. Prof, J, A, lodge, principal of Sumner high school, delivered an address on “The New Reconstruction.” which was a masterplece. Miss Ella Nee uh pital teehee Hebe Rae al fea aly Bene 5 Mikey ad teal Sil ley gave a_ piano solo, Mesdames Svan and Owens sang a duct. A reception was tendered the visitors in the reception room of the Warren Baptist church, Mrs. Nadie Green, 316 Greeley avenue, entertained the 3. M. T. choir at her residence Wednesday night. Elghtecn guests were pres ent. ‘Misa Beulah Douglass presid- ed at the piano. Mra. Fearl Bryant, 1051 North Third strect, in very ill, Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, 431 Walker avenue, a son, Seariey mornng. All are doing well. The Alpha Art club was elabo- rately entertained with a fine two- course Junchoon at the home of Mra, Met Penn, 359 Rowland avenue, Fri- day afternoon, April 12, A targe number wore present. Mra, Nellie Wilson, Tres. Mr. James Spalding, 312 Lafay- cette avenue, fs Ill, The Mission and Sewing circles of Mb Ileasant Baptist church, held a Joint meeting with Mra. Harris, at Second and Parallel avenue, Thurs- day afternoon, Miss Gladys Ticnt, 215 Greeley ‘Axenuc, and Mr. Frank B, Davis, of 1229 Woodland avenue, were qui- otly married at the residence of Rev. S.W. Bacete and wife, 2 210 Kan. ie avenue, Kansas Cuy, ‘Mo., Mon- «ly evening at 7:30 o’cloch, by Rev. S W, Bicote, The brite is the ac- corplishat daughter of Mr, and Mia. 1’, Cy Trent, 215 Grevley ave. nue. The groom is 4 mail clerk and ie the son of Mr, Fred Davis, 1229 Woodland avenue, K. C. Mo.’ They will he at home to their friends after May 1 at their home, 215 Gree. Tey aventie. The funeral of Miss Gertrude Turner of Quindaro, Kan., was het] from the A. M, FE. church, Quin- daro, conducted" by’ Pastor’ Jones, Thursday, April 5. Sho leaves a mother, three brothers, two nisters, HX uncles and many friends to mourn her death. She was the ris. ter of Mrs, Henry Childers. Fu- nern] director, John W. Jones. Pref. G. 1. Buster, presitent of the Citizens’ orum, spent Sunday In Lawrence, Kan, Dr. Davis and wife of 1020 Froe- man avenue, spent Sunday in Law- rence. The former had a number on the program of the Forum at Lawrence, The Home Misrion circle of the M. Ti. church, Nonth strest and Oabland avenue, met at the church Wednesday afternoon, The Sewing circle of the Eighth street Baptist church Is progressing rapidly under the new president, Mera. A. J. Scyvmonr. GREAT REND, KAN, Mi. Jesso James is here for awhile visiting his mother, Mrs, Charlie Smith. A play, “The Country Minister,” will be given in the neat future for the benefit of the church, Mr, James Suunders, ‘ron of the lite ‘Sim Saunders,’ is visiting friends awhile before he leaves our city. The Forum met Sunday and a short program was rendered, after which plana were discussed for a banquet to be given in honor of the high school graduntes, Mr. 8. My Nawkina and Miss Mary Johnson. A committce was appoinied to devine ways and means and report next Sunday, | The committee js come lewd of Mra. Hi, J, McDonald, Irs. Olive Robinson, Miss Ethel Micheaux, Mr. Lloyd Johnson and Mr. Lloyd Stack. Mra, Ollie Booker, superintendent of the Sunday school, is organizing n funior chorus, Mr. Bud Sellera of Kinsley {s here victng relatives and friends. Miss Mattio Landrom of Tulsa, Ohla., is here visting her aunt, Mrs, Wailhams. ——1—_—_ | LEAVENWORTH, KAN, | | Mr. Joseph Henderson, who has Jern ill for sesctal weeks, [4 con. valercing. A fine boy was born to Mra, Norn Green on Sundiy. ‘the father and husband, wha wie a well Enown and Nghly respected young man, died last November, The Virst Baptist church people are holding revival moctings — Rev, Hiyeg the pastor, bag the best wishes af the community. Our popular undertaker, CoN Carter, ia able to be out again after several days illness with idiopithie hiccoughr. Ae Jessie Rrosiuy Wilkins, who fé& many years was connected with tho Blind Boone Concert company, died Sunday, Aprit 1, after a binger- Ing Allness of three years, Mra, P, Clarke of Joplin, Mo., and Mrs, Knox of Excelsior Springs, Ma., have returned to thelr homes after attending the funeral of thelr sister, Mrs, Jessie B, Wilkins, Miss Eugenola Hunt spent Jast Friday in Kansas City visiting friends, Mr, Macon Parker was called to Kansas City on account of the reri- ous itiness of his brother, Goorge Parker, Mita Loulse Bruce, who attends school at Ann Arbor, Mich,, ia visite Ing her nister in Dnltmore, Bid, Mrs, Mall of Vancouver, BR. C., and Mrs. Robinson of Scattle,Wash., will leave Sunday for thelr respect. ive homes after attending she fm. aeral of their Sather, Goo. = engagement o! is Parker to Sergeant Contee hae announced, Bargeene, Contes ‘we the husband of the late Mre. Amer- ica Saunders Contee, who died fer months ago, Mr, John Blanton, who kes heen ill for several days, {8 up and aretad again, Mr. H. C, Jones of St, Lagie, Mo., ts home visiting his paveete, Mr, and Mrs. 8. T, Jones, for oa indefinite stay. ——«z—__ OTTAWA, KAN, Mrs. Jessie Pendleton is yes in the hospital in Kansas City. Her condition remains about the same, it is reported. | ‘The Mission circle rendered a very Interesting program at the Third Baptist, church Tuesday evening im connection with their postoffes en+ tertuinment, 7 The A. M. E. church will hold rervices in the court houre on the fourth Sunday, Dr, E.R, Vaugha of Western University will preach on that occasion. Mrs. R. Andrews has gone to Kansia City to take spectal medieal trentment. | Miss Blanch Hicks is home from her school in Oklahoma, She will ‘return to Oklahoma to attend the summer normal, She fs expecting to lind a high grade certificate, Wn. Sie haee hos returned te his home in Perry, Ia., after a short stay in the city. , Miss Victory Andrews is heme from Kansas City to stay. The Beacon Lights held an exeop- tionally interesting mecting Monday evening. Good news was brought te the club from the newly elected mayor, Mrs. Simpson's foot !s much bet- ter since her husband drilled a hele in It, in a surgienl cperation, Poo trouble [s very prevalent among the Otiaen women, Husbands, get usy. NEWTON, KAN, Woe rogret very much to lose ome of our fatthfub Christian workers, Mrs. Gus Boyd. Mr. and Mra, Boyd sold their five acre tract and have gone ta Coffeyville, Kan., to ‘taho up farming on a larger scale. |, The cantata that was rendered Easter Sunday night was second to none In the state. Every available pace was takon, All enjoyed the entertainment and some of the peo- ple expressed themselves by 8 aying it was well worth 25 cents, thoug! the admission wan free. ‘There has bocn considerable sick- ness, but not so mych at present. Mrs. Isom Slaughter, w 10, suffer ed a broken arm, is not doing #0 well a8 doped for. Mr. Clarence Pridly, while work. ing out the county track team at the high school for the county track meet, brohe his arm, but is in school again, The drama, “The Disappointed Uride; or, Love at First Sight,” will bo rendered at the A. M. E. chureh May 1, at 8 p, m, x Rev. A, G,' Terrell, presiding ol- der of the Wichita district, will hold his recond quarterly meetng May 20 at Hall's chapel, A. M, E, chureh, H. C. White, pastor. YALE, KAN, Mr. Dennis Hudson, who was rea- eued from mine No, 13 on Wednos- day last almost completely overcome with black damp, ia reported muen better at thin writing, Miss Esther Boaton made a hur- ried trip to Pittsburg on Tuesday last to attend her nivce, Miss La- venia. Dewberry, who received neve eral injurfos wlien she and 9 party of friends in‘company with Mr. and Mrs, King, motoring from an enters (ainment given In Girard, went over an embankrent The accident. re- sulted fatilly for Mrs, King, whose neck wis broken, Mis¥ Dora, Crockett spent a few Neche here With her — grandmother, Mrs, Goarye Raker, after the death of her husband. Mra Howard of Pittsburg visited Yale Sun hay. The rally given at Mt, Iebron Riptist church was well attended and quite n success, Little Reine Wheaton spent Satur- day night in Pittsburg with her aunt, —x«x—- PARSONS, KAN, The Jewel Art club met and was Toyaily entertained by Mra, N. €, Ransom, Mra. E. P. Robincon, the eoa- ductor of the Katy Special, has rea 415 miles, or $415. Mrs. W, M, Franklin, tho conductor of the New vox Central, has run 263 miles, or Mrs, Mae Smith has returned from a delightful visit in Independ- ence, Kan. Rev, Ransom of Kansas City prased through this city on his way south, Mra. M, ¥., Butler has returned homo from Texas, j Mise Lillian Warmack {s improve ing. Mrs. Ed Walton Js visiting friends in Texas, Mrs, Ed Young Is on the sick Let. USSR PERLE oP DRA A ARF ea RIS Ae og PAREN Re LAME ODI GET OE yore CaRMCO UY HeoeEm OPER Fm MAD Mer rh at Pe EO Nec REE eens . RST TEN ERIE EE OP SENSES SAB rR ea RISTO Top Reco LAURE NI TOF Yes CORSO EE Pee B SERER a ae AN er, Eh oe Pe UY RON AR Be Loe AO bo \ * WOWABLISHED IN 18V9. —_——— WICK CHILES . . . Mittor and Owner SS SUBSCRIPTION BATES! Game Tear cessoarscccrecnsvorsesoOle68 (Biz Meaths veccersccsccsersvesees £600 Tinea Mouths sesosssenrececsenss 208 ——_—=— QBYEREIBING RATES, PER MONWH, $3.00 PER INCH — Metered at the Postoffice at Bepeks, Kamen, 02 Becond Class Mall Matter. Aétrese ail communications te fhe Pepeda Ploinsosier, 1139 Kaness Avenue, (rpena, Kansas, Money seat by Bxprees, Festeficn Money Order or Registered Let. fer at our risk} otherwise at the risk of (ee peader. ——<————______ Whoa the attention of The Plaindester ws called to any wisctxtemen: of facts In Geos colomns, of to any error concersing ay man or thing, correction will cheer Pally be made. Unetgned communications, weeept from our regular corresponden! wil) pet be published. The Fleur de Lis Art club met Wednestay with Mrs, Smith on N. Steuben. Rev. Allen spent the early part of the weck in Joplin and Oswego. Mra, Lloyd Bingham spent Easter In Toa. The Magnolia Minstrel of the Go- Den! Base Ball Team showed Thurs- day and Friday nights at the Peo- ple's theater. . Mr, Jackson Kouns spent the any part of the week in Emporia. ‘The entertainment given Monday night by the ladies of the M. Ey church was n great success, Prof, Payne's band will have their uniforms within the next two weeks, Mr. Lioyd Bingham had charge of 201-2 Monday and Tuesday, Rufur Ray acted og station porter. The rain In this community last Thuraday night was enthucastically received. The Go-Devils play the Topeka ane team Sunday. r. Ben Keer is portering for the Brown pharmacy. Harper & Johnson gave thelr weekly dance last Wednesday night. The debating society of the A. M. E. church had an interesting topic. “Rev. Van Leu, state Baptist mis- sionary, preached two able sermons at the Baptist church on the 15th. REV. BROADNAX REPLIES TO REVu J. B. C. JONES Winfteld, Kan., April 11, 1017, Editor Topeka Plaindealer: An article appeared in your last week's issue from one J. B. C. Jones of Junction City, Kan., who without fear attacks all ministers who wear brass buttons or a_ high collar, or don’t have a job as he has to keep the city clean from dend cats, dogs, horses, pigs, ete., and no chorch people are mght but those belonging to his bundle of extracts, or cHppings, gathered largely from associations of the past and held to- gether by the centripetal force of his individuality. His kind, that pass for Christian zeal and eapeienees may both begin and end in the flesh. If God sets our torches ablaze there will be no danger of too much fire or fervor, but if we simply kindle them at each other's fire no lasting good can accrue, Like sky-rockets can light up ond sparkle and even feap to giddy heights of professed spintual attainment, always come down in darkness, much weaker and the worse for their presumption, the religious fanatics have been shower- ing this Kind of debris so plentifully of Inte that many good people are dazed and staggered and rinners are atumbling into hell over these char- red and worthless sticks that once were blazing in the thid heaven in other churches, many of whom now ridicule all other denominations as a farce. J. B. C. Jones is that man, and when he says they do not bog for assistance he tells a downright falschood, Every penny that ts given any, church la an offering, If he is so holy why did he accept more than twenty-five dollars from those poor widows of his so-called holy ehurch? I am at a loss to know how a man can raise h—— today and Jump over benches the next day, claiming to be without sin, Afwltum in parvo, J. A, RROADNAX, 1602 South Minor Strevt, ] Rey, L. C. Allen, who was given the charges of Oswego and Chetopa, came Saturday afternoon to assume his duties, We were sorry to part with such moot people ns Rev, A, P, Blake. more and wife, but were glad ta re- celve a similar man, aa We ate ace quamtances, he having previously had this pastorate, Mr, Sandy Chiptey of Kansas City virited frends here Euster Rev, Treat preached n fine sere mon at Bethlehem church Sunday, Mea, Wilhams of Colorado, a hats dresser, passed through this city en route to OhMahona, For Overton Migh-Brown products Fee Mr, Ulysses R. Smith. Rev. Walker encouraged — the young folks Ly his remaths at the Easter exercises Sunday afternoon, at St. Paul, Miss Ada Marsh of Coweta, who has finished her term at Trmber JUN school, departed Saturday for her home, Rev, Bowen of Mushogre passed through the efty cn route to Parsons, C oH. Caldwell was In town In his new buggy Thursday. Mr. Edgar R, Baacett, cldest son of Mr, and Mra, P II, Hassett, and Miss Ada Wray, daughter of Mra, Lray-Lydle, were quietly married last week, The St. Paul M, E, Sunday school will give a concert sometime in May, Pye Ps CHANUTE, KAN. CHETOPA, KAN. Messrs. MeDavid and J, Fore, Mra. Leroy Lydle and Mrs. A. D. Shipley. jsited friends in Chetopa during Easter time. Mrs. Youvg of Neodesha, mother of Mra. Jesse Patterson,after spend- ing a few days here, left Thursday for her home. ‘The Enster ball waa a grand sue: cess. ‘Among those who visited here Eat- ter were Mrs. Bedell and son Frank, Misses Bertha Anderson, R, Johne pon, E. M. Johnson, Jennison, Parks, Bailey, Mr. Richardson and Miss Ethel Walters of Oswego, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. W. Me- Garvock, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Me- Garvock | of sophie, Miss iyrtle Brown, Mrs, Lillian Martin, Mrs. White, Messrs. Estes and Cox, Mr, and Mrs. B, Davis of Baxter, Mr. Brown and company, the Misses Gar- land of Independence, Mr. Brown and company of Bartlesville. —az— —»——_ SALINA, KAN, Several] of the young society ven and girls of Abilene spent Sunday in our city. The boys’ club met with Mr. Ward Williama Friday night at his home on Spruce street, The evening was spent in dancing and games, after which Master Bruce Willams served ice cream and cake. Twelve guests were present. The club adjourned to meet next Thursday night with Miss Geraldine Bryant. Messrs. George Parker and Jewell Brooks departed for Omaha, and it has been learned that Mr, Parker is running on the road from Omaha, Neb., to Cheyenne, Wyo. Miss Bessie Frame, en route ta Wichita, visited with Misa Bessie Greene, on Cedar street. Tho ‘St, John Sewng circle met with Mrs. Theodore Haynes, having as their guest Mrs, Rev, Wilson, A delicious Tuncheon was served. The N. U. G. Art club met with Mra. Wm. Garvin, on North Frist street. A delicious twa course luncheon was served by Mrs. Henry Owens and Mrs. Bryant. Mra. Ida Helr is ill at her home on North Santa Fo. Mr. Taylor of Greensburg is vis- itng his cousin, Mr. Moses’ Greene, on North Fourth ctreet. Mr, Arthur Deprad is uffering with a bad foot caused by an in- growing toc-nail, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Anderson of Solomon visited a few days with Mr, and Mrs, R. C, Jackson at the Country club. Mr. Carl Gross of Newton stop- ped over in the city a couple of days and was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Josephine Price. Dr. Garnet of Newton Is visiting his sister, Mrs. M. L. Jordan. Work will begin immediately on the reconstruction o f the St. John Baptist church, North Fifth street. ELWOOD, KAN, A box social was given at the ree. idence of Mrs, Susie Brawn on Sat- urday night. Miss Eva Johnson visited Miss Pearl Wisner on Sunday, April 15. ‘The trustees gave a rally Sunday, April 15. Rev. E, Bailey preached Sunday morning, Rev. E. J, Malone in the afternoon and Rev. Roscoe in the evening, Mr. Joseph E, Mill of St. Joseph was in the city a short time Sunday morning to bid his friends adieu, as he has enlisted in the army ‘for three years, Rey. John Garmon preached in Inghland, Kan., Sunday, April 15. Mr. Warfield of St. Joseph visit- ed the A. M. BE. church Sunday aft ernoon, Mr. Grant Butcher of _Wathena visited’ Misa Irene Malone Sunday, An entertainment will be given’ at, the resutence of Rev. Malone on Sat.) urday night. ™ | LAWRENCE, KAN Miss Minnie Moe of Topeka, Kan, and = Miss E. North of Nuchville, Tenn., spent Sunday in Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs, J. Neeky and the Misses Ella Neeley, Louise Thomp- ron and Mattie Jackson of Kansas City, Kan,, spent Sunday here, Messrs. Albert — Broune, — Roath Smith and James Gardner of Kansas City, Kan., spent Spnday lure. Miss Vivian Simms of Topeka hae beon visiting here, the guest of Miss Ruth Pennell, Messrs. Columbus Magan anit Onille Austin of Topeka spent Sun- day here, Misses Ada Andrews and Ruth Pennell entertained with a progress. ive whist party Saturday evening, April 14, nt the residence of \fies ada Andrews, In honor of Mise Vivian Simms of Fopeha. The first pnze wae won by Miss Simms anil the consolation fell to Mise 2D mnie Il. Ten couples were present. Misses Charlotte and Lottie May Natt of Topcha xpent Sunday her the guests of Mixt Dannie Mill, Mr. Mavin Vowler has recovered from a fight attach of maisier, Misses “Exterine| Copclind ane Marguerite Abbott entertuined with a hne pany Monday evening, April 16, In honor of Miss Viviun Simms of Topcha, who Is the guest of Mbs Ruth Pennell, Prof, and Mra, GM. Buster Prof. J. A. Hodge and Prof. J. P. King of Kansar City, Kan + spent Sunday In Lawrence, Miss Mignon Johnson has returned from Topeka, where she was a guest at the Industrial and Educational In. stitute. Mr. Charles Coleman will leave sven for Denver, Col., where he will apind the summer. COUNCIL. GROVE, KAN. Tho Easter program given by the A. M. E, Sunday school was very well rendered. A_falr collection wae taken up, Rev, Duncan of the Bap tivt church delivered an excellent opening address. Mise Corinne Eesex of Dunlap was the guest of Misses Lydin and Callie Johnson Saturday and Sunday. Misses Edith and Bessie Ball and thelr friend, Miss Fannie Smith of Emporis, spent the week-end with hale siiteys Mra, Ed Bailey of Rock reek, Mrs, Henry Bailey of Rock Creek visited a week with her grand: daughter, Mrs. Mildred Harding, Rev. Duncan of Marion, Ken, proached two soul-stirring sermons} subjects, “Abideth in Him” and “The Lost Child,” which were enjoyed by large audiences. Sunday pho has started at the Fyrst Bopilst church with Deacon Richard Majors superintendent, Mrs.‘ Woods received a telegram Sunday from North Platte, Neb., announcing the serious illness of her daughter. Mrs. Dorsey, a daughter of Mrs. Woods, left to be at her sister's bodside. Mra, Elsie Woods and Mies Lydia Johnson gave a joint social Satur- day for the benefit of the Sunday school and the Mite Missionary r0- ciety, which was a greut success, the neat sum of $6 being cleared. Mrs. Lena Brodeau of Topeka vis- ited with her old friends last week and returned to her home Monday of this week. —— OLATHE, RAN. April 2 was observed as bird day. The Campfire Girls gave prizes to the pupils of the public schools writ. ing the best essays on birds, and we are Indecd glad to note that first rize went to Mies Maude Baker of Pincoin school (color) « Prof. and Mts. I’. G. Porter were re-elected teachere of Lincoln school Tucsday night. Easter programs were rendered at both churches last Sunday. The Alabama Minstrels, under the auspices of Cedar Beim Lodge No. 2a, A. F. & A. M., appeared in the Gem theater laet Monday night, ateo matince in the afternoon. They were ussisted by Misees Mae and Chloe Ferby nnd Belva Malone, The minstrele wil go to Gardner Tues- day and later to Spring Hall. Messrs, Oscar and Jesse McCul- lough and George Rollins, Mesdames Green and Stephenson, and Miss Rhoda Johnson of Kansas City at tended the minstrell Monday night. The Acme Culture club_ met with Mrs. Cartwright last Wednesday. ‘The next mecting is with Miss Lida Crump. Mrs, Nola Hughes, formerly of Olathe, died in Lexington, Mo., last Friday. The body was brought to Olathe for burial, Funeral was held from the A. M, E, church Monday afternoon, Rev. Watson of- ficiating. Mr. Ed Robinson and Mrs. Whee- ton of Kansas City, Kan., were mar- ried Saturday afternoon by Probate Judge Roberts. They are at home on West Spruce strect, Miss Lida Crump attended the State B. Y. P. U, executive board meeting in Parsons Inst week, Miss Willa Beecham and Mr, Roy Rogers very pleasantly entetrained at dinner Sunday evening the fol- lowing: Misses, Maude and _ Lucile Baker and Anna Harrison, Messrs. John Cartwright, Arle Harrison and Bruce Baker. Little Harold Pratt is very sick with pneumonia. Francis Baker Is on the sick list, _Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Kansas City, Kan., spent Sunday in Olathe, Miss Luzella Baxter returned Satur- day from a week's visit in Tonga- noxie. WINFIELD, RAN, Rev, Walter Brannon of the See. ond Baptist church was in Wichite last, Monday on busincas, . Il, G, Holden, who has lcen very sick for the past two weeks, In re ported Much impnved, He fs at the ome of Mr. and Mra, Urank Mont- somery His nviny frends wish for him a spoaly secovery, Dennis Jametson died on the 6th of April nnd was buried from the Second’ Baptist church on Easter Sunday. Rev, W. J. Brannon preachal the bermon and the Knights of Pythias had charge of the fu- neral, Burial was made in the South cemetery. Mrs, Ardella Bradley and her two sister, Mra, Ada Green and Daisic Bradley, are visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Montgomery, They are on their way to Los An- feles to make their future hame. J. N. Jackson, Mathias Key, C. I, Lewis and Thos, Rhodes will go to Wichita next Thursday to attend the Shriners’ banquet, Hon, Nick Chiles was in Winfield last Monday on busines. Ie was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Montgomery, Archie Brown, who has been yisit- ing in Kansas City, came home last Ticeday and reports a very pleasant vinit Mrs, Alonzo Monroe — and little daughter Corinne, who have been visiting in Coffeyville and Kansas City, came home’ last Sunday — and wport a eplendid visit with their many friends, SPRINGFIELD, MO, The foneral of Mr, Samucl Rollin was held Sunday afternoon, April 1%, from tho home of his sister, Mrs. Mattle Shelton, $22 I'ranklin street, Rev. R, 4. Robinson offheiating, His mother, Mra. Caroline Rothn, fs very sich, The family has the deepest sympathy af everyone, Tho funeral of Mr. Henry McAd- ams, cldest brocher of Piof W. H MeAdams, was held Wednesday aft. ernoon, April 18, from the Washing: ton Avenue Taptist church. Mr, Me- Adams was at one timo a teacher at Tancoln high school, He is rurvived hy his wife, Cynthia McCracken Me- Adams, brothers and a_ sister, and & host of relatives and friends, who mourn his demise, As notes go to presa we learn of the sad eee away of Mrs, August Bond, wife of Mr. Burl Bond. Mrs, Bond had been ill for some timo, Prof. F. V. Wilson, principal of Lincoin high shoot becoming very iil, was taken to hle home, Prof, A. L. Foster accompanied him and his wife and little daughter, wet A: Be pe out of the city attending the presbyter. Mra. Rankin and little daughter sre visiting mother and home folks in Arkansas. Miss V. Beatrice Hardy was host. ess to the Swastika club Friday aft- ernoon last, and was also hostess to the Li, We ‘club Satarday. afternoon; Mr. Luke Dotson is able to be out once more after a severe Ines. Much sickness still prevails and the death rate {s growing alarm- ina. —__- | WARRENSBURG, MO, Mra. 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Fue Manufacturing Company, ‘Phone 803 789 Indianapolis Avenue MUSKOGEE, OKLA, To Oklahoma Subsctibers, The editor of The Plaindealer te-ta Oklahoma and will call on eo sub acribers. Look for him and be ready when he calls, . ——4—__— WARRENSBURG.,. MO. Easter services were appropriately observed Sunday at Shiloh. The pas- tor, Rev. I. T. Mack, B. D., preach- ed in the morning. In the evening 2t 7:00 the Sunday school rendered & program, and the pastor again preached. At 3p. m. the Poe gave an address at the farewell serv. ices for Rev. S$. P, Johnson at the M. E, chureh, Rev, C. H, Glass, pastor of the €. M. Ey church, haa returned home from Eskridge, Kan., where he had been visiting relatives, and reports a Pplendid trip, Rev. S. P. Johnson, pastor of the M. E. church and president of the Ministerial Alliance, closed his work as pastor here Sunday. Ile left for Lexington, Mo., Monday to attend the conference. The K. of P. annual sermon was preached on the fourth Sunday in March at the Shiloh Baptist church, by Rev. Dr. J, Q. Beckham of In- dependence, Mo. Dr. Beckham re- mained over and preached at the evening rervice. ‘ Rev. Mack was called to Centers view to preach In a rally last Sun. lay. On Tuesday, April 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Anderson was celebrated their fortieth wedding an- niversary. The spacious east room of the house was neatly arranged to receive the invited guests and from lla, m, tol a, m. the ushers were hept busy recelving and handling the large crowds in a very pleasing man- ner. The happy old couple were the recipients of many beautiful and use ful gifts. Sad to ray, the following Saturday Mr. Anderson suffered a stroke of paralysis and at present his recovery is doubtful. Mesdames Eliza Jackson, Eliza Morgan, Magme Wray, Belle Taylor and Neppie Edwards are one the sick list. Mrs. Edwards is in a hospital In St. Louis, where she underwent an operation, She is reported to be improving, LEXINGTON, MO, The M. E. conference convened here last week and a escape Be sion was had, with Bishop Mitchell presiding. Many splendid addresses were heard from diffeient persons who appeared on the program, Bish- op Mitchell preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning. Mrs. Tilhe Parker Moss of Kan- sas City, Mo., spent the week-end me her sister, Mra. Estella Gru. am. Mrs, Elizabeth Waw! of Kansas City came down to the conference and was the guest of Mesdames Mary Miller and Catherine Ray. Rev. Smith, pastor of the M. E. church, was given this charge again for another yer Mrs. Bertha McCorkle has her aunt, Mra. Annie Davis visiting her. Mrs. Flora Jackson, who was called to St. sone Mo., on ac- count of the serious illness of her nephew, hag returne] home. She reports ‘him no better. Those on_the sick list are Mrs. Mary T. Goodwin and Miss Viola Ford. Mrs. Mattic Hawkins of Inde pendence, Mo., was the guest of her ster, Mrs, Mary Harbaugh, last week, — PAOLA. RAN. The scarf drill given by the youre ladies at Armory hall, under the di- rection of Miss Peak, was a great success, Miss Allie Strothers, one of our young ladies, who recently has been in Kansas City, spent Easter here with her parents, The rertes of entertainments given last week at the Baptist church were a success. Mr. Willie Vantrece, one of our popular young men, left last week with the Patterson-Gollmar circus, The A. M. E, Sunday school gave a spelndid program Easter under the careful direction of the suncrintend- ent, Mrs. G. W. Lowry, This pro- gram was rendered to a large audi- fence and will be long remembered. Misses Allien Strothers and Beu-. lah Wilson spent the week-end in Kansas City with relatives and fnends, Mr. Willis Brady spent Sunday in La Cygne. Miss Beulah Dillard is somewhat Indisposed at this writing. Miss Alma Taylor spent her Eas- ter vacation in’ Lawrence with her brother, Mr, Clyde Taylor, She re Ports a grand time. Mra. A. Pgik gave a dinner party Monday for” her husband, it be. ing his birthday anniversary, The men left declaring Mra. Peak an ideal hostess. Many useful presents were received, = I te ee, i Recomes Straight, Soft, Glessy, Leng Like Picture by Using HAIR DRESSING NetStichyerCameny wat Mitte He Inky Bile mage, arsient, sSeclay cy, per Merete He oe flag Kase at owen memeniencastehts tian EROLIN MEDICINE 00. Atiaata, Ga AGENTS WANTEO TE “GREEN as grass fs the expression used when speaking of a “simp” who can’t deliver the goods, but “GREENE” in this Instance fa in name only, If your Typewriting, Shorthand Die tatlons, Notary work or Copying are done by EDNA GREENE, EXPERT STENOGRAPHER AND NOTARY PUBLIC it Is the last’ word in Excellence, At The Plaindealer, Phone 3300, ———— WANTED—Live wire agents to get rich acting Dudley’s New Auto V. & Leather Polish. Sells like fires nothing like it; price 75 cents, Selle to housekeepers, auto owners, and leather users. For 90 days only, 1 will offer to the public 1000 bottles of “Dudley's New Auto V. & Leather Polish” for 60 cents, Don’t delay, but send for sample at once. Ad- dress all mail to Dudley’s Chemical & Leather Works, 116 Main Street, Muskogee. Okla. WHEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (@ Blocks Be. of Union Sation) M, P. PATTON, Prop. —CAFE IN CONNECTION ‘Meals at All Hours, Phese Dougles 4446. UAHA, —:— NEBRASKA, P1416 Bo. 11th St. CHICKASHA, ORLA. Mrs. Bessie Stallengar has return- ed to her home in Council Bluffs, I., after a visit of several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ann Hadley. Rey. and Mrs, H. Hf, Williams entertained at luncheon Tuesday evening complimentary to Mrs. Bes- sie Stallengar of Council Bluffs, Ia. _Miss Sweetia Crowell ts convales- cing. The firrt base ball game of the feason wus played Sunday, Chicka- sha winning from El Reno, 5 to 2. Mrs, Bessie Kittrell Is visiting in Dover, Okla., with her mother. Dr.’ W. W. Randolph and wife were called to Oklahoma City to at- tend the funeral of their cousin, Dr, W. I. Foster. Mrs. Beulah Lott has been called to Kansas City by the sickness of her grandmother, Mrs, &. Walliams, Mrs. Ann Hadley and daughter, Mrs, Jessie Clark, left Tuesday evening for Council Bluffs, Ia. Mrs, Roberta Adams spent Wed- nesday in Oklahoma City on busis ness. Mrs. Ehrabeth Drake is visiting in eastern Ohlahoma, Don't forget to rake calls on Sun- day evenings jet the two most popu- lar places tn town, the Randolf drug store and the Hill & Ell restaurant, prchyete: ee a re IeARETE give, Eee aS i ns ome ? a rare adie us poe perore C AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach. and Hair Dressing ‘This Company has gone out of bust. ness and we have bought the recupta for making these preparations, WE DO NOT MAKE THEM We Sell the receipts for making both preparations for $1.00 ‘The articles for m shing these preparae tions can be bought in any dru store, Anyone can make it when they get the receipts, . | You can send $1 in a letter of inoney | order or manpa and we will und oe ee | Il. MOSLEY | 509 N. Yet St, + Richmoed, Va, | "Shielding Shadow", every Thursday at the Apex. Miss Vivian Sims spent the week-end in Lawrence. See "The Voice on the Wire" every Friday at the Apex, "Some" serial. Mrs. Sarah White of Carbondale spent last Saturday in the city on business. TO LET—A nice furnished room with bath, 630 Western ave.—Mrs. May Odell. Mr. Malcolm K. Griffith will go to Emporia next Friday to stage a piano recital. May 14, J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Silent Battle"—a Bluebird, at the Apex. Don't miss it. Rev. T. A. Bowers, P. E. Kansas district C. M. E. church, spent a few days in the city this week. Mrs. Lillian Smith, who for the past four months has been in Topeka, left Monday for her home in Salina. Rev. S. B. Butler of Wichita will preach at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday, April 22. The public is invited. Mrs. John Cooley of Lincoln, Neb., was in the city this week on business. She was a pleasant caller at this office. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Lytle, 1719 Harrison street, are the proud parents of a fine young lady, born last Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. H. L. Bolden of Lane Chapel C. M. E. church, spent last Saturday in St. Joseph, Mo., officiating at a funeral service. Miss Ethel Lee and Miss Alda Pearl Bell of Lawrence spent Easter Monday in the city, the guests of Mrs. Edythe Motin-Smith. Mrs. Pinkney Gaines visited her son Joseph in Kansas City, Mo., last week. She was accompanied by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Wm. Gaines, The Oklahoma Teachers' Normal will open at Wilburton, Okla., June 4 and continue until June 30. Teachers in all sections of Oklahoma are invited. Rev. W. A. Bowren, president of the Baptist State Convention, preached at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Jos. T. Hill. HOMES WANTED for two boys, age 11 and 4 years respectively; healthy, nice-looking children. Address Mrs. S. F. Malone, Welfare Worker, 734 Garfield avenue. News was received in the city last Saturday of the death of Miss Bettola Forston, 2962 Wabash avenue, Chicago. She was the daughter of Mr. James Forston of this city. WANTED—A nice brown - skin girl with good looks and good hair, 10 to 14 years—someone who can help around home.—A. J. Bryant, 912 Thurston, Manhattan, Kan.—ad. Mrs. Aquilla Coleman and daughter, Miss Thelmna, left yesterday for Newton, where Miss Thelmna will stage her first recital in whistling, piano and song, tonight. The Newton public will get a rare treat. Serials at the Apex—Monday and Tuesday, sequel to "The Diamond From the Sky"; Wednesday, "Purple Mask"; Thursday, "The Shielding Shadow"; Friday, "The Voice on the Wire." Series—Saturday, "Grip of Evil." Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grimes of Denver, Col., have removed to this city. Mrs. Grimes is a sister of Mrs. Dan Roach. At present they are at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josie Wilson. 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. The Civic Improvement club had a social meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Amos Booker, complimentary to Mr. C. B. Reynolds of Chicago, who is in the city for a short stay. The members' wives were present. Miss Luevela Carleton, one of the city's finest young ladies, a trained nurse, cultured and refined, was married at Kansas City last Saturday to Mr. Earl Brown. The couple have a host of friends who wish them luck, long life and prosperity. The Senior Stewardess Board of St. John A. M. E. church will celebrate the forty-ninth anniversary of the founding of the church on Monday, April 30. The ladies promise all who attend this great celebration a rare treat. Tickets, printed in this office, are now on sale. We are in receipt of a letter from J. G. Groves, the potato king, of Edwardville, who advertised five are tracts of land for sale, to the effect that many who answered the advertisement failed to give their addresses, hence he could not reply. Anyone to whom this applies will please write Mr. Groves giving him the correct address. THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Episode No. 2, sequel to "The Diamond from the Sky." WEDNESDAY. "Purple Mark" No. 8. THURSDAY. "Shielding Shadow" No. 10. FRIDAY. "Voice on the Wire" No. 3. SATURDAY. "Grip of Evil." Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Given or Money Back. FOR RENT—3 room house, 618 Western ave. Inquire evenings at 616 Western ave. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Taylor are spending the week-end in Kansas City visiting Mrs. Taylor's sister, Mrs. N. B. Reynolds. A benefit reception for the Orphans' Home will be given Thursday, April 26, from 2 to 11 p. m., at the residence of Mrs. Emma Gaines, 1186 Buchanan. The public is invited. The Pastor's Ald of Shiloh Baptist church was entertained last week by Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Porter at her home, with Miss Era McAdoo as assisting hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Eliza Slaughter and Mrs. Abe Dowdell, at the former's homo. In mentioning the death of Mr. Jason W. Scott last week it was reported that the funeral was preached by Rev. Peek, under auspices of the G. U. O. of O. F. The Compact Masons had charge of the services and Rev. W. R. Carson preached the sermon. A play will be given Tuesday evening, May 1, at Tabernacle hall, corner Thirteenth and Quincy, by the Pearly Rose and Clinging Rose tabernacles, entitled "All on Account of an Actor." Admission 15c. Refreshments will be served. Please come out and help us. Editor Chiles writes that he found Homer Holden very sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery, in Winfield, who are doing all they can to make it comfortable for him. He has been confined to his bed for more than two weeks. His many friends will be glad to know that he is getting some better and hope for him a speedy recovery. BARBERS WANTED—Two first class colored barbers, at once; call or write at once; $12 per week guarantee; prices 15c and 35c; you can make from $14 to $16 per week; clean city, fine mixed school, good people, a chance to rise. Address Palace Shaving Parlors, 417 South Summit St., Arkansas City, Kan., A. L. Davis, Prop. The Shamrock club met with Mrs. Cooper, on Fillmore street, last Tuesday. After the regular routine of business the members were ushered into the dining room, where they discovered that the H. C. of L. had not affected Mrs. Cooper in the least. A delicious luncheon was served and all present enjoyed the occasion. The club adjourned to meet May 8 with Mollie Pace, 716 Fillmore, Mr. Walter McCord and Miss Angeline Smith were united in marriage last Saturday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Henry Smith. Rev. M. J. Burton officiating. The bride is one of the city's popular young ladies and is a daughter of the late Washington Smith. Mr. McCord is an industrious young man and has recently completed a fine modern residence at Laurent street and Western avenue, where they are now comfortably domiciled. Mrs. Helen Jones and daughter Elizabeth entertained Wednesday evening at a four course luncheon complimentary to Dr. Merwyn R. Bibb, who is to leave today for his home in Chicago after a four weeks' visit in this city. The following guests enjoyed a very excellent time: Attorney and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Attorney and Mrs. Jas. H. Guy, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. I. Williams, Mrs. Carl Harris, Dr. S. Flourncry, Dr. J. Louis Ransom, Dr. Merwyn R. Bibb, Messrs. Harold Harris, Herbert Jamison, Jno L. Harrison and Chas. Whitney, THE MUSIC FESTIVAL The music festival last Tuesday evening at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quincy, under the direction of Mr. Malcolm K. Griffith, Topeka's foremost musician, was a rare treat. The chorus of forty voices showed a wonderful training and the five selections rendered were well received. Besides the chorus there were selections by Mr. Willis Jenkins, tenor solo, "Ave Maria"; "Tairy Land Waltz," Junior sexette; Mrs. Cecelia Thompson, solo, "Life Cycle"; Mrs. Cyrene Gaines, solo, "Roses in June" and "In May Time"; Mr. Malcolm K. Griffith and Miss Anna Griffith, duet, "Oh! That We Were Mayne." All these selections were thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Anna Mae Griffith ably presided at the piano for the chorus work, and Miss Ruby McKnight was accompanist for the solos. Mr. Griffith shows a master mind in chorus work and ere long we expect to see him well up in the front rank of directors in this line of music work. In the ticket selling contest Miss Etta Combs reported $0.85 in sales, and Mrs. Alice Mendenhall reported sales to the amount of $21 and was awarded a handsome ring. In loving remembrance of my dear brother, John B. Penman, who died two years ago, April 13, 1315. I have to mourn the love of one whom I did my best to save. Beloved on earth, regretted gone, remembered in the grave, yet again I have to meet those when the day of life is fled, and in heaven with joy to greet thee, where no farewell tears are shed. More and more each day I miss you. Friends may think the wound is healed, but they little know the sorrow that lies within my heart concealed. Peaceful be thy rest, dear brother, till we meet again. Your sister, KATHERINE ELLIS. A. Mme. TEENIE CRADDOCK SINKFORD Pomades, Shampoo and Hair Tonic. Scalp Treatments a Specialty. Braids made to order. Straightening Combs, Electric Combs and Brushes for sale. All Mall Orders given Prompt Attention 4618 Red — 209 Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The local Negro Business league held a special meeting, at which Hon. J. H. Guy, chairman of the committee on trade relations, reported a proposition for the organization and conduct of a first class grocery store, to be incorporated under the laws of the state, by the colored people of the city. The proposition was approved with the recommendation that the president and administrative officers be authorized to work out details and promote the organization and incorporation. A meeting of interested citizens has been called to meet with the president and officers of the business league at the office of Hon. Charles A. Whitney in the immediate future to take the preliminary steps looking to the organization of the proposed grocery company. It is the intention of President Allen P. Smith to launch a vigorous campaign throughout the city in his effort to crystallize sentiment in favor of this movement. OB. J. M. JAMISON—S27 Madison Street, Special Diseases. Phone 959. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 508 Kansas Ave. Office hours: 9.00 a. m. to 12 M. 2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. AT OFFICE EVENINGS. Phone 1147 DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon 409 Kansas Avenue Phone 4265 Office Hours:—9:80 to 12.00 a. m. 1:50 to 5:00 p. m.; 7:80 to 9.00 evening. Sundays by Request. OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 m. 2.00 p. m. to 5:00 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 8987. Bes. 1381 Monroe St—Tel. 3897 B—Z. OFFICE HOURS—9:00 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN. Physician and Surgeon Telephone 774. H660. 615 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office: 834 Kansas Ave. (Over Gibber's Drug Store.) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Best genre 916 Burhanan Street. Hours—8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 5:30 p. m. DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 409 Kansas Avenue — TOPEKA, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODH in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Embark- ners in attendance PHONE 62. 626 QUINCY BW. Make big money selling Dermatas Hair and Free Preparations. Write at once to Mrs. P. W. Dunavant, Pres., 2769 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. "IT'S GOOD." "The White in the Crow's Wing," by Mabel Cairns Farrell, a charming story of Jack Johnson's life and romance of his two white wives. "It is different," clean, enjoyable. Postpaid, 25c. Promoters, 1913 Woodland, Des Moines, Iowa. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. (Third and Quincy.) Last Sunday evening a good crowd assembled to hear "The National Crisis," by the pastor. Next Sunday morning the subject will be "The Divine Law of Overcoming." In the evening a musical program will be given and the sermon will be "Salvation as Our National Defense." Everyone is invited to attend. Sunday school at 9:30; B. Y I U, at 6:30. Mrs Millie Wofford of Manhattan, princess of the S. M. T. temple of that city, visited in Topaka Tuesday the guest of her sisters. Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. S. Brown. At her beautiful and comfortable home, 1154 Clay street, the latter served an elaborate dinner in her honor. After visiting Silver Star temple No. 16 they also visited the fire station and other places of interest. In the evening Mrs. Wofford departed for her home highly pleased with her brief sojourn. Mrs. S. F. Malone, our efficient welfare worker, has purchased a nice home at 734 Gaifield street and moved into these handsome new quarters last week. Phone 5369J. The home at 827 Center street is being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. George Howell, the latter formerly being Miss Marjorie Malone. These young people were married last December, but kept the wedding a secret until two weeks ago. They have a host of friends who wish them long life and prosperity. Mrs. Geneva Glover was granted a divorce in Judge Whitcomb's court Monday from William Glover, to whom she was married some seven years ago in Kansas City and after living together about three years, Glover disappeared and nothing has since been seen or heard of him. Her maiden name, Geneva Hall, was restored in the transaction. She resides with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hall on the East side. Attorney Elisha Scott is rapidly forging into front ranks in the legal fraternity. Last week in the federal district court he won a case against the government in which Steve Prouty was cleared of charge of selling liquor without a government license, and the case was won, not on evidence, but by the wonderful plea of Attorney Scott. Big times are in store for all those who attend the Third Baptist church Sunday afternoon, when the grand rally of that church will be in full swing. At 3 p. m. Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, author of "Of One Blood," will preach. Lawyers, doctors, teachers and preachers will have the rest of the program. Mrs. John W. Wharton, aged 79 years, died Saturday at her home on Central avenue, north of North Topeka. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Calvary Presbyterian church. Misses Lotte and Georgia Hall, Minnie Hoe and Cora North spent Sunday in Lawrence visiting friends. "The Purple Mask is surely some picture. Don't miss Wednesday's picture. The Apev. Mrs. Willa Smith, our traveling agent, was in Emporia this week on business. ORITUARY. Paola, Kan., April 17, 1917. Mrs. Emma I. Lowry was born in Butler, Mo., August 12, 1867, and died at her home on East Prankshaw street Wednesday, April 11, at 8 o'clock a. m. Though never well, she was in her usual health until that morning and her death, caused by heart failure, was a shock to the entire community. Mrs. Lowry, whose maiden name was Miss Emma Goff, was married to the late Prof. G. W Lowry in 1888. Two children were born to this union—Miss Zola Lowry, who died about thirteen months ago, and John E. Lowry, a teacher in the public schools of Paoli Mrs. Lowry united with the church when a child and was a willing and faithful worker. She was superintendent of the A M D. Sunday school and had made a special effort just before Easter for the Easter program. The large audience that witnessed the program will long remember the beautiful service she conducted. Truly her effort was crowned with success and it seemed a fitting end for one who had been so faithful. Mrs. Lowry possessed a cheerful disposition and had many friends among white and colored. She was a leader among her people, and the ideals for which she worked and the example she set will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. A faithful Christian, a loving wife, an ideal mother has gone from among us, but we know that she has gone to rest. The funeral, conducted by Rev J. R. Ransom of Kansas City, Kaup was held from the A. M. B. church and was largely attended. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. 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