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Topeka Plaindealer Kansas Has Many Extensive Negro Farmers all of Whom Were Overlooked In Selecfing Men for the Food Congress --- Historical Society State Home Nineteenth Year. No. 18 SECRETARY BAKER ANSWER REGARDING NEGROES Head of the War Department to Questions Regard Americans Entering SECRETARY BAKER ANSWERS REGARDING NEGROES IN THE ARMY Kansas Has Many Exte War Department. Washington, April 9, 1917. Mr. Nick Chilek, Editor the Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. My Dear Mr. Chiles I have before me your letter of the 27th ultim in which you set forth certain discriminations in the army against colored men in not being promoted to any positions they seek or any examinations they might be capable of passing. I am very glad to have your letter, for I am satisfied that I can disobey your mind of the thought that the War Department has practiced any discrimination whatever against our colored citizens. The War Department makes no appointments to the military academy except upon the recommendation of the Senators and Representatives in Congress, as authorized by law. That there is no discrimination at the military academy is emphasized by the fact that we have colored officers who have graduated from that institution. We have others who came in from the volunteers during the Spanish war. With reference to the militia, these organizations are controlled by the states, and the War Department exercises no supervision upon the character of the personnel—whether white or colored. The only militia under the direct control of the War Department is that of the District of Columbia. The first separate battalion of the District of Columbia National Guard is a colored organization—both officers and enlisted—and in the present crisis was the first organization from the district called into active service by me. They are now doing their full duty, being camped at the Potomac park in this city. The number of colored regiments in the service is regulated by Congress. We have two regiments of cavalry and two of infantry. Very truly yours, NEWTON D. DAKER, Topeka, Kan., April 27, 1917. Mr. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: My Decar Mr. Secretary—I am pleased to answer your letter of April 9, in response to a letter sent you some time ago from this office in reference to the treatment of the colored race of America along military lines under your direction, and under the former direction of previ vious secretaries of war, from Lincoln's time down. You did not answer all of the questions propounded to you in my former letter and was somewhat evasive of the vital points raised by me. Your attention was called to the discrimination at the naval academy at Annapolis, where no colored man had ever entered or passed and where none had been recognized by any congressman or senator from any of the states in the Union. There is the record of the appointment of one colored young man from the state of Ohio by a congressman, but who failed at the physical examination. It seems to be a prevalent excuse by the officers who are in charge of examining colored applicants for the naval or military academy or for promotion in ranks. If you will consult the records of the War Department you will find that there have been several well educated young colored men passed the examination for promotion from the ranks but have been turned down on their physical ability. It seems to us to be a connected scheme and plan on the part of the white officers who are in charge of these examinations to exclude colored men. It is a well known fact that colored men have performed service in the army and have worked hard to perform such duties, have been accepted by the government as able subjects to be admitted into the army and have served for years and have made the required marks that would make them efficient for promotion, yet there white officers have the check and authority to turn them down on physical ability; but white men in the ranks are promoted and passed from time to time without such criticism. We admit that there are white men turned down on account of physical disability, but not all of them. There are a few exceptions where one or two colored men have escaped—I refer to Lieutenant, now Captain Green, and one other, after the Spanish-American war. These two gentlemen were so highly educated, and they passed the physical test so far in advance of any who had passed it, that it looked outrageous to reject them, so they were passed, but probably by a board of men who happened to have been in line to examine these special colored men. emphasis that you put on the fact that colored officers have graduated from the military academy is almost obsolete and forgotten. There have only been three colored men graduated from that institution and we believe Major Young was the last and that has been something like thirty years ago. Within that time there have been several hundred young white men graduated from this institution and gone out to do service for the government as commissioned officers. I believe there are only one or two from the volunteer service during the Spanish war. My Dear Mr. Secretary, I wish you would look into this matter, and after doing so you will find that there is nothing in it for you or anyone else to glott over because there is such a small showing for the colored race after fifty years of freedom and after having fought faithfully in all the wars of this country. We think it is a shame and disgrace that not a single colored regiment, either infantry, cavalry, artillery or single corps of any kind has been organized among the colored men since the war of '61. The population has increased twelve or thirteen million, and yet no encouragement has been shown the race along military lines from your department or from the President of the United States, nor have we any record of where any secretary of war has recommended to congress the organization of additional colored regiments to do service. Even you, Mr. Secretary, who boast in this letter of having the distinguished honor of calling into service the first separate battalion of the District of Columbia National Guard, which is a colored organization—both officers and enlisted men—and now doing duty on the Potomac, it seems to us that from the love of fair play you display in the letter for this battalion, you could at least come forth and recommend to congress the establishment of additional regiments of colored soldiers. You say the number of regiments in service is regulated by congress; we think it is no more than the duty of the secretary of war to recommend to congress the organization of such regiments. Now, Mr. Secretary, there is no dodging, for it is a well known and established fact among the American people that there is a discrimination against the colored men in the army, and they are not really allowed to exercise all the functions, rights and privileges that white men are entitled to, for if they were there would be more commissioned colored men in the army and they would have some responsible positions. At this time they have none except the three or four commissioned officers mentioned hereof. Now, as to the organization of national guards in the various states, it does seem to us that it would have been no more than fair and right that the president and secretary of war should have recommended to the governors of the states to go ahead and organize national guards among the colored people of those states where sufficient population would warrant it. We believe that congress only acts upon recommendations from the various heads and cabinet officers of the government. We believe that it is an established custom that these cabinet officers recommend in a report to congress or to the president what is necessary to bring their individual departments up to the standard. We see that you are now insisting upon the draft proposition, and if you have the authority to insist upon things of this kind we do not see why you could not in the organization of colored troops. Now, Mr. Secretary, the colored people in this country are loyal and patriotic and they should be given the same and an equal break with the white men in defending the flag and the honor of this county. We see on the billboards, "Men Wanted for the Army," and setting forth the many good reasons why and the many opportunities, and one of those set out is the promotion proposition. Now, this encouragement should be given to colored men and actually carried out. We know you are too fair and too intelligent not to admit that there is great discrimination and hatred shown the colored man on the part of some white men in this country, and especially in the Southland. There are senators and representatives in Washington who have expressed themselves against colored men being allowed to be in the army as ordinary soldiers. This sentiment is there, and you know it, and we see no reason why men like you should not come out in the open and express yourselves in such a manner that will forever set the American peka TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MO TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 27, 1917 Linecoln high school, K. C. Mo., will hold her commencement in Convention hall this year. Admission free and no tickets given. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal. Fine services at the Second Baptist church, morning and evening, Sunday by Pastor S. W. Bacote. The choir was at its best. There were a large number of additions. Kansas City, Kan. Rev. S. B. Butler of Wichita was the guest of Rev. J. R. Richardson and family, 2400 North Allis street, Tuesday evening for dinner. The Sewing circle of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church met at the church this week. Mrs. J. Alam, Pres. The sum of $149 was raised at the rally Sunday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church. Rev. J. R. Richards, Pastor. Miss Leota and Velora Waggoner, 205 Greely avenue, K. C. K., will spend two months in Newton, Kan., visiting relatives and friends. Joe, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Smith, got 2010 North Third street, C. C. K., left here April 12 for Lincoln Parks, St. Louis, Mo. Worried that his parents that he left Amel 21 for Arizona to join the Tenth cavalry. Rev. Wm. Alford of Plattsburg, Mo., was in the city Wednesday on business. Dr. William H. For Dies in Okla H. Foster Oklahoma City! Dr. William H. Foster Dies in Oklahoma City! --- L. Haywood, sang "Abude With Me," and Tabernacle choir rendered several numbers. The coffin was a gray plush creation with silver mountings and stood under a beautiful hood from the Tucker undertaking parlors. Perhaps no one in years has died who had so many family connections and the immediate relatives occupied the first nine rows of seats in the church Sunday. Dr. Poster was married and leaves a loving wife to mourn his loss, Mrs. Doyle Poster, and his mother, Mrs. Dolly Poster. He was fully conscious until the end and left in his dying words one of the most beautiful testaments to right living over uttered by human lips. The doctors were out in a THE A. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache, smiling and holding a book]. DR. W. H. FOSTER, whose funeral on April the 15th was the most I in Oklahoma City. A fact known only to the attices of the deceased was his marriage some Williams, the accomplished domestic science ten- school in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Foster is a M last week many telegrams of sympathy and for home friends who knew of her quiet marriage to the most largely attended ever held only to the intimate friends and reliaire some time back to Miss Dovie science teacher at Douglas high tter is a Missouri girl and received this and floral offerings from her marriage to Dr Poster some time ago whose funeral on April the 15th was the most largely attended ever held in Oklahoma City. A fact known only to the intimate friends and relatives of the deceased was his marriage some time back to Miss Doyle Williams, the accomplished domestic science teacher at Douglas high school in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Foster is a Missouri girl and received last week many telegrams of sympathy and floral offerings from her home friends who knew of her quiet marriage to Dr. Foster some time ago. Regiment band also turned out in honor of one of its departed members. Dr. Foster was a most excellent business man and operated a fine drug store on East Grand for several years. He graduated in pharmacy from Meharry Medical college in 1910, after spending three years in Langston university. Dr. E., W Perry electrified his audience as he wove a beautiful story around the excellent Christian life of one of his faithful members, and there were many solis and tears. As the casket, laden and almost golden with flowers, entered the band very softly and touchingly played "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and at the close of the services his comrades in melody rendered "Flee As a Bird to Yon Mountain." A doctor's quartet, composed of Dr. A. P. Bethel, Dr. Wm. E. Foster, Dr. S. W Young and Dr. W. body, and "Past Noble Father" P. L. Jackson and his members took direct charge of the remains at the grave, performing the funeral rites of the order. The following organizations and individuals gave floral offerings: Tabernacle Baptist Church Missionary circle; Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Association; M. B. G. club; Stewardess Board No. I, A. M. E. church; White Lily H. H. of Ruth No. 4020; Paliss Cooper, T W. Willis, Wyatt and Saretta Slaughter, John McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Farbe, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Littlepage, Mr. and Mrs. S. Were Overlooked in armers all of Whom Were white people right on the loyalty and rights of the colored man under this government, and that he ought to be admitted to all military schools the same as any other nationality. Now, Mr. Secretary, you know it is a crime for one to ignore or show disloyalty to the flag, yet colored men who wear the uniform of the government and while on the line of duty, if they present themselves at the hotels, cafes or any public place, are told that they can not be served and are not wanted. But these people who refuse to serve them or recognize them as soldiers are permitted to go unnoticed and unreubaked. We think it is just as reach a crime for citizens to ignore soldiers in uniform as it is to trample the flag of this nation under foot or otherwise insult it. As editor of the Topcha Plainodaler and one who loves his flag and his country, we see no reason why at this crucial time the color line should be drawn and colored men made to feel discrimination on the part of a few white men who think God endowed them with all the rights and privileges and excluded others from enjoying the same. We hope to hear of you admiring the organization of additional colored regiments and the extension of the right of promotion along all lines in military affairs. There are hunts of young colored men in the army who have tiled to be promoted and never succeeded from the fact that discrimination was so strong. Hoping this will explain our position in the matter, we remain. Very truly yours, NICK CHILES. Editor the Topcha Plaindealer. That City Mourns the Loss of One of Its Most Excellent Young Men Dr. Perry Preaches Touching Sermon Inspired by the Lant Words of Derecaned, "I'm Not Going West, But Up." Fully twelve hundred people packed into and around the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday afternoon to witness the funeral services over the remnants of Dr. W. II. Foster, one of Oklahoma City's beloved young men, who died of tuberculosis last week. The funeral was held under the auspices of Pride of Oklahoma No. 3401, G. U. O.O. F., of which Dr. Foster was a member, and the First Regiment band also turned out in honor of one of its departed members. Dr. Poster was a most excellent business man and operated a fine drug store on East Grand for several years. He graduated in pharmacy from McHarry Medical college in 1910, after spending three years in Langton university. Dr. E. W Perry electrified his audience as he wove a beautiful story around the excellent Christian life of one of his faithful members, and there were many solos and tears as he told how Dr. Poster, who had just returned from the West, said in dying: "Rev, Perry, I'm not going west this time; I'm going up." Rev Perry closed his remarks by telling all of the Christians that Dr. Poster was "resting in sleep, and we shall meet him again." Rev. T. II. Wiseman, by request of the deceased, sang with his wonderfully sweet voice, "Sleep On. Beloved. Sleep On and Take Thy Rest." KANSAS CITY, MO. Kansas City, Kan. M. Guest, Leona Morris, Cella Garnett, Mrs. W. E. Grayson, Miss Readis, Mrs. L. W. Oates, Mrs. Lucille Jamison, G. Alfoncie Wilson, Jennie Sharpe, F. J. Williams, Cleveland, O.; F. D. Williams, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Mollie Case, Cleveland, O.; Leona Willis, Mr. McClair, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Thomas, Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Maud Chaney, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. H. Murphy, Kansas City, Mo. Policies in the Federal Life Insurance, American National Life Insurance and the G. U. O. O. F. were left by Dr. Foster as benefits to his wife and mother. Sacrifice Pride of Self and Race for a Seat in the "Roost" of a White Play House. Of the many shows operated in Topeka, the "Novelty" has thrown open her doors to colored people and at 9:15 each night is serving "Jim Crow" to a goodly number of that race. The people who have surmounted pride of self and race for a seat in the "roost," are not permitted to attend the first show, but are forced to remain outside like so many crowds until 9:15. We know not why they are required to wait unless it is because the first performance is witnessed by the upper-crust of the Sixon race and the late hour is reserved for Negroes and the common plug whites—those who serve in the kitchen, waitresses, hostlers, chauffeurs, etc., and perform other menial labor side by side with their brown-skinned brothers and sisters. Once this class get their eyes open to the fact that the Negro is permitted to have his "Crow" only when they are present, there will be something doing, and instead, his trucking grin will be transferred from a seat under the ventilator through which the sickly, foul breath of his superiors (7) on the first floor must pass (the little that he does not absorb into his lungs) he will be transferred to a place on the roof or barred from even passing on that side of the street while a show is in progress. We have observed carefully, and the Negro who yells loudest about discrimination can be found in line almost any evening at 9:15 paying his good, hard earned money to prove to the white man that he is inferior, that he has no spark of manhood or pride of race, but is all that his Saxon brother has pictured him—a grimming, trucking mass of flesh, as humble and submissive as a whipped cur. A dog stationed in his own yard, knows that he has a right to be there and will fight and die rather than yield his position, but with the blacks who frequent play houses where they are not wanted it is different. Is it any wonder that you often find cases where whites get up when a Negro takes a seat beside them in a street car? You have your "place" at the "Novelty," and your presence are an admission that you are not good enough to sit beside the man or woman with whom you wait table, scrub floors or wash automobiles, and why kick if they refuse to do so on the car. The Negro had just as well learn now that he will never secure his rights until he ceases to be a cringing court and stand up for an equal chance in everything. The progress of the race is hindered throughout the nation on account of the class who accept and pay for the white man's insults. If you are guilty, ask God to forgive you and swear off. Our ministers are largely responsible for such conditions, and they could do much to assist in stamping it out by preaching less hell and more manhood, pride and love of race. YALL. KAN. Miss Dewberry is numbered among the sick. Mr. Hudson is still on the rock list. The Yale colored school went to Pittsburgh Saturday, April 21 The Yale colored school played a basketball game with the Cherokee colored school, which was quite an enjoyment for the older people. The score was 1 to 0 in favor of Yale. We had a very nice time and everybody enjoyed it very much. We are getting along fine in our school. Mr. Julius Reese and Miss Ethel Sublett are the teachers, and there could be no better ones. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Second Baptist Church Notes. Revival is going on at the Second Baptist church and we pray for success. The Mission circle will meet with Mrs. J. P. Devine, 614 West Ninth street, at 3 p. m. Friday. Rev. C R. Bruster has organized a B. Y. P. U., which meets at 6:30 every Sunday evening. Mr. Wm. Hurd, president; Mrs. Mika Kokola, secretary. Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Bruster were given a storm party by the members of the Second Baptist church and it was a pleasant surprise. Miss Sunbeam Devine is having Price $1.50 Per Year. Gar- Miss Lu- lison, iams, iams, Case, Mr. prison Mrs. Mo.; cement sidewalks and steps put in for the Second Baptist church, which is a fine improvement. Miss Ethel Stewart will leave for her home, West Hoff, Tex., May 4. Mr. John II. Kokola of Company E, Twenty-fourth infantry, has been transferred to M. S. S. Det., Mr. Riley, and is expected here Wednes- day. OTTAWA, KAN. Miss Martha McBrier is on the sick list, though her condition is reported as improved. The lecture of Dr. T. H. Johnson at the A. M. E. church last Monday evening on the subject, "Moral Science," was very interesting and instructive. Dr. Elliott of the First Baptist church preached a very able sermon at the Third Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Miss Inez White has been very sick the last few weeks, but is improving. Little Madge Glaspie is out of school on account of sickness. Her condition is reported critical. Mrs. Jas. Wilson's daughters are convalescing after quite a siege of sickness. We hope they will be in school again soon. Both churches are anticipating great things on the First Sunday. The Baptist church, with P. D. Skinner in charge, will hold services on the river bank, and in the auditorium. The Methodists, with Dr. Vaughn in charge, will throng the county court house. There was no segregation at the First Baptist church at the Blind Boone entertainment. Colored people, guess why. Negroes are still being served in the kitchens of the white eating shops and segregated in the picture shows. Colored people, guess why. Mrs. A. B. Cheek and Miss Frances Garrett were asked to sing at the First Baptist church Sunday evening. Mr. H. J. Chenoweth sang very beautifully at the Third Baptist church Sunday. Miss Winters was at the piano. Let every colored person do his or her part to reduce the high cost of living producing something from the soil. Plenty of work at the Santa Fe shops for the colored people, we are told. Lewis Smith Harrison Baldwin, Fred Mays and Emma Camper are traveling with the "Honest Bill" Show this season. LEXINGTON, MO. Mr. Sias Parker, who has been visiting his sick brother in Kansas City, Mo., has returned home. Mrs. Sadie Bolden has arrived from Chicago, Ill., to visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Brooks. Mrs. Isabelle Carter and Mrs. Edna Briscoe have returned to their homes in Centerville, Ia. Rev. W. B. Brooks organized the Allen Christian Endeavor League Sunday night. The following officers were elected: Miss Glover B. Hawkins, president; Mr. Eugene Conway, vice president; Mrs. Irine Jones, secretary; Mrs. Daisy Bowen, treasurer; Miss Allie B. Freeman, organist. Miss Viola Ford and Mr. Willie Elmo are very sick. Miss Eva Hunter went to Mayview, Mo., Saturday morning to witness the closing exercises Saturday night. Miss Allie B. Freeman left Monday morning for Sweet Springs, Mo., to assist in the closing exercises there. Miss Gladys Hicklin, who teaches in Dover, Mo., gave her closing exercises there Saturday night. An excellent program was rendered by her pupils. A large crowd from Lexington attended. Miss Hicklin has returned home. Auto School for Negroes. In Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Fortune I Weyer and a number of progressive Negroes have established an auto school for the training of the youths of the race. It is one of the finest and most thorough institutions of its kind in the United States, and the best effort along this line ever put forth by the race. George Hagan, Jr., of Topeca, entered the institution some two weeks gao where he is taking the course. He writes his parents that he is delighted with the course and that it is far above his expectations. The school is located at 1120-22-21-26 Woodland avenue. Our people should avail themselves of the opportunities offered by this school. The D. G. M. N. G. will visit the following Households of Ruth on dates given: Pittsburgh April 28; Weir City, April 30; Baxter Springs, May 1; Parsons, May 2; Chelopa, May 8; Coffeyville, May 4; Arkansas City, May 5; Hutchinson, May 14; Great Bent, May 15; Salina, May 10; Abilene, May 17; Junction City, May 18; Lawrence, May 19; Aitchison, May 21; Rosedale, May 22; Kansas City, Kan., May 23; Topeka, May 24; Newton, May 25. MRS. HENRIETTA HARPFR, D. G. M. N. oe fg eee Syre SE ST Ss ee Me ea gee oo, = © te ‘J * ) ee A A RAE 2 ———_—_—_=_=—_—_=== Mr, Reuben Fine went to Kansas] Miss Hester Wigley visited in Ab-| Mrs, Payne, Mrs. Lewis Davis ‘The €he Topeka Plaindealer City Monday, 4 wlaten, ana, {Ueng Satuatay as tne quest of Miss] and Mr. and Nes, Winiam Alexande| 4, baer HMOs a SUITFRE ave, t. ‘ine and elster, Mra. | Darthula Simpson. der of St. Joseph were the guests| , Mrs. ;Belle Crouch entertained the ___BAPABLIGHED IN 269. _} clone, came down from: Kaneas | Mras We Ge Woodley entertained | of Mr. and Mrg- Frank ‘Bron on | Auturan’ Leat Art club at her home SUIT SICK CHILES . . + Béiter asd Owner| City to spend Easter with their pa-|with a six o'clock dinner in honor of | Sunday, April 21. | The afternoon was spent | | Welwsat reste petenset chase rate or | ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Fines Rev. Mickens and Misses Marshall] Mra, Julia Forbis and Misa Pearl|in fancy work, At five o'clock the| | (resietely ERES, eo vos sus, shew BUBSCRIPTION RAFRS! Mrs. Georgia Neavés of Fort}and Keys, Wisner visited Mr. and Mrs. Dave | hostess served a three course dinner. | i, ree will wr Tear sevcessesvovocecocorers@h BO! Scott and Mrs. Myrtle Carter off Rev, Wilaon of the M. E. church| Perry Sunday. The next meeting will Le at the resi- Be The Best Droesed WOK Mestds vvovssseseeceesvereees $00] Kansas City spent Easter with theit]/on North Bighth street is very busy] Mrs. Bert Davis has spent sev-|dence of Mrs. Isabell Kenoly and neyet Tom Toee, 58 Barve Months ssscssoescecscerers s¥l parents, Br. and Mrs, G, W. Ar-/making bricks, having assistants. |eral nights in Wathena at the bed-| Mins Ada Mackey: May 5, SEE Spranvisina pares, Pee MONTE, ciTea, FEE MONTE, holds Sie CRE a city jp Reconstruction of the Be deka side of her sick mother and | was neeines c. equ inty has been } steeper coetiicrs, Grete irs. Ma 0x 0: insas i a chu as begun an | present when her death occurred, our pastor. > $3.00 PER INCH vino with2her mother last, week | members. will have to hold services |" hen her goat on _Mr. Jack Walker has been on the $2,800,000 Your = — —]_ Xr, and Mrs, Curtis and children |in tho U. K. T. hall for three or COUNCIL. GROVE, KAN. sick list for four weeks but is im-| | -Twe Suits For Yi Getered at the Pretofice at Foreteland Mrs, Morgan of Fort Scott vis-| four wecks, Rev, I. B. Chiles preached Sun- | Proving. Fehrs pet oo le oe enean, as Bocond Clase Mall Matter. ited with Mr. and Mra, G. W. Ar-| Mr, Johnnie Hill and Mrs. Jim}day at the A. M. E. church to a i Tareas =, ee ee ld Yast. week, Brown are convalescent. fave audience. WINFIELD, KAN. Bisco seem! |, ‘Aadrese all commentcatious te Mrs, Fanny Wilton of Mildred, Mes. Savannah Owens was sick] The A. M. FE. Sunday school is — oe as Leos Seine © on Weyede Pleiedscter, 1120 Kaneas Aveoa) Kan., is visiting her mother. recently. Janning a sacred program for], I. G. Holden, who ts dangerously Dopera, Kansan, Money peat by Rupewnd Rev. A. J. King was in Kansas} Mr. Mosos Green motored to Abl- Vrothers’ day, the first Sunday In] fll at the home of Mr. and Mrs, | em Pestericn Money Order ox Registered Lat| City last week visiting his daughter. | lene Saturday. May. Frank Montgomery, is reported not bor at our rik} etnerrioe af the Tuk of] Hey, Gillespie went to Mound City| Mr. Albert Lewis of Blackwolf is} Rev. Duncan of Marion is going} much improved. 3 fe water, ta attend to his churchs In the city at present visiting his{to give a grand rally at the Mount Presiding Elder Terrell is hold- ee Tho Carnation Art club met at the/aunt, Mrs. Nora Willams, on West|Zion Baptist church the fourth Sun-|!ng quarterly meceting at the A. When the atteation of Tae Ploisdester! home of Mrs. Ella Fine. Work was] Spruce street. day In June, All are cordially ine? ™M. E. church this week. tn called to any misstatement of facto (0) intuiged for one hour, afier which —— vited. Mr. Thos. Cotton was called to freee coleman, oF to acy error concerning! "Ave course Juncheon wan Ferved> WEWOKA, KAN. Mrs. Leta Alexander and Mrs, |Sprng, Hi, Kan., on account of cy pay man oF thing, correction will cheer!” Mr, Glen White and mother pass- ray Mildred Harding went. to Dunlap, | the serious itiness of his stepfather. b pauls bo monde, Unsigned commaaicationn| ot through en role to Pacha, Under the lendership oft Rev. C. Xan. Saturday’ While there they | , ey. Allen of Hutchinson ts as- ks seecpt' trom oor replat correepondentenl OU yirroUR On ous to THO. tyof lt. Holmes, the A. M. E, church] vicited the sewing ticle of whieh | visting Rev. Brannon with the re-| Secomes Straight, 3 will met be published. nieces ‘came down from Mound City| here is taking on unusual actlvity. | Nre Henry Davis I¢ prealdent. vival “at the Second Baptist church, | Soft, Glossy, Long 2 INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Mrs, Hopkins is on the sick list. Miss Lula McFarland spent Sun. day in the country visiting her pa- rents. ‘Miss Eva Briggan spent Sunday in Cherryvale visiting the Misses Robinson. Mrs. Greeley. Smith of Tulsa, Ok- lahoma, and Little daughter Bertha spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. IL. joyd and family. Misses Jean Everett, Fern Gar- land and Opal Wilhams returned Monday morning from Iola, where they spent Easter. Misa Jessie Hollian visited friends in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Jess Wright of Omaha, Neb., fa visting his. parents, Mr. and Mr. B. OM. Wright Miss Daisy Wilhams of Tulsa, Ok- lahoma, spent Easter with her kis. ters, Misses Mabel and Opal, and other relatives, Among those who attended — the ball at Chetopa Monday evening from this place were Misses Myrtle and Flossie Garland, Mra. B, Jones, Miss Daisy Wilhams and Mr. D. Brown, The Blind Boone entertainment at the white Methodist chuich Driday evening was well attended by both white and colored, Miss Fern Creig gave a card party ‘Wednesday evening complimentary te Miss Daisy Willams of Tulsa. All news for the Plaindealr re port to 121 South Tenth strect be tween 64, m, anid 3:30 p.m. CHANUTE, KAN, Rev. Van Leu addressed the Mir. stonary society at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, Mr. William Washington made trip to Yates Center Thursday night. ‘Mr. Leonard Gaston, portor or the Santa Fe, spent Friday with rel: atives. Beulah and Milo Gaston and N, Fi, Campbell participatacd in a con: cert at Toln Friday night, Madam Walher, who was _ billed for a recital here Thursiay, failed to appear on account of illness. All of the churches are conduct ing rallies. Me. Jackson Kouns spent the woek-end in Kansas City. Mr. Brigham spent Thursday in Thayer, Kan. A number of young men autowd to Jola Friday night for the concert fire by the Sinners’ club of the Methodist church. Mrs, Miller of Morehead, Kan,, enteral the Johnson hospital’ Thurs- day for on operntion, The A. M, E, church choir will furnish the music for all of the eorvices the first Sunday In May at Rev. Watson's church in Iola. Brinkley's All-Star base ball team failed for lack of finances. Rufus’ Ray and Fay Bradley pulled of a fast sic round bout Fri- day night for the Tks und Mooso lodges, The decision ws given to Ray, who is twenty pounds heavier than Bradley. PARSONS, KAN, The many friends of Madam Gere trude Arqueen Visher of Parsons, Kan , will be somewhat suiptinad to hee that she was united in the holy Dons of wedlock on March 12, In Joplin, Mo, to Me. Vionk Warner of Tolato, O. Wis Testor tea walter well known in th, dite ew world, having wiitten a book of poome well worth ventas Mi Visher dea buvnce weran and at tiie Chit- tian, Sha batieves fn Wfting up ns eke climbs Sho is a member af the Houshot? af Ruth, Daughters of the Talernicle and Court af Ciline the. Mr. Warr cime to Parsons about tue yeu ago and = mide many friends Ie holds ged pos sition with the Me Ko& TO ruil. way.” He is a property owner, and {3 intelligent und industrious Thetr many friends wish for them a long and happy wedded life. PLEASANTON, KAN, The A M, Ey church belt its Euster program Sonday. A hne purty was given by Mines Fesie and Tvangehne Lacey in’ honor of Miss Josephine Moore ‘of Vinita, Okla, Those who attendel were Misses Elvira and Tteanor White, Tiva Morton, Elizabeth Carter and Matic Smith, The party was served with a dainty three course luncheon at the beautiful home of Wisnes Lucey and then adjourned to the Re. gent theater, and from theie to the home of Mrs. Fine. The rest of the evening was spent In| music and games, All xport an tnjoyable time, Misses Beatrice Collins and Ellen Drake of Butler, Mo,, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Downing last wok, oe en a ee City Monday. Mr. Robert Fine and sister, Mrs. Bellmore, camo down from Kansai City to spend Easter with their pa. rents, Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Fine, Mrs. Geo Neavés of Fort Scott and Mrs, Myrtle Carter of Kansas City spent Easter with theit Parents, Mr. and Mrs. G, W. Ar. nold, Mrs. Mary Cox of Kansas City visitod with her mother last week. Mr, and Mrs, Curtis and children and Mrs. Morgan of Fort Scott vis- ited with Mr. and Mra. G. W. Are nold last week. Mrs, Fanny Wilson of Mildred, Kan., is visiting her mother. Rev. A. J. King was in Kansas City last week visiting his daughter. Rev. Ghlespie went to Mound City ta attend to his church. Tho Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Ella Fine. Work was Intulged for one hour, after which a five course Juncheon was rerved, Mr. Glen White and mother pass- ad through en route to Paola, Mrs. Alice Taylor und) her two nieces came down from Mound City Sunday. Rev. Albert Brown of Kansas City is holding revival services here. Mrs. Cora Smith and daughter Marie visitel with relatives and friends in Tola last week. Bhas White and wife of Butler, Mo.., visited with friends und relue tives, Migs Essie Lacey visited in Kan- eas Cily with relatives and friends. Mr. Perey Salisbury of Tort Scott passtel through en route to Mound City, RETHEL, KAN, Mrs. Geo. Dunn has | returnet from n viot of several diys with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Madison at Ledwardsville, Mr. and Mra, Wm. Robinson have heen miking xome improvements on their _phioe. They have fist com. pleted a porch, a poultry hove and n cistern, Mr. Chas. ©. MeLain met with a painful accident while plowing Er day, When his horse beeane fright. thot and ima away, bieaking two tbs and laceriting twa, He is im. proving nicely at this writing, Rev. 1. 1. dachwon of Kanaas Cay, Mo, viated firends hae Sun- day Mr. Dave Turner has ictuaned to Kineis City after a two weeks va cation — Het cmployed with the Tnternational: Harvester Ca, Mr. and Mra, George Porter ate tendal church at Nearman Welaes- day night. . School cloced in district 14 Priddy, Txercises which consisted vf path. «te songs and epveches, and games, were hehl for the children at — the school, A xumptuous dinner was rerved at noon for the children and visitors, Fapls of the rvom of whith Mrs. TL, M, Ellis [a teacher were entertained at the home of Mrs Pernina Thompwn, where the chit- dren rendered an excellent peeam after which they saluted the flag and partooh of a nice dinner. Ir the afternoon a pmgram by the pa. rents was an interesting feature. Mra, Ellis discussed “Jesus Raising Lazarus From the Dead” und “Josus Anointed at Bethany,” current Sun- day school studies by Mrs, Josic Rogers, The industrial phase of the program was handled by Mrs, Luey Mack in a divcussion on “Riis: ine "und Marketing Poultry.” Mrs. Ellis finishes her fourth’ year 14 teacher here and she has been very netive in matters that have had for their aim the hetleiment of our peo. ple, Among our sick this weck are Mr. Mien ‘Thompson, Mis. Jennie Rob inwon, Mr. Chas. C, McClin and Mra, Josie North. COT eyrag pray. Mr. Cron Ingram is ill at the home of his aunt, Mrs, M.S. Green, on South Third street, Miss Geraldine Bryant spent Sat- urday in Abilene as the guest of Miss Darthula Simpson, Mrs, Elizatuth = Wulliims spent Thursday in Abilene the guest of Mis Lena Smith, The A.M. E. chureh has a new member who Is willing to do all he in, in the person of Mr, W. C, Wondley, Misa’ Irances Depiad fs expected home from Dallas, Tes as, Mr. Arthur Depitd has returned to his home at Nicodemus, Kan, Mike Dolly Muce of Falun and Miss Geraldine “Bryant were “the gue ty of Misa Phzabeth dachson it the Countiy club Sunday: at three o'chds tuncheon Teint Keys who fas been Hating revival scious here, hats one to ‘Topeka | Miss Marshall ef Cahforma, who is mourning the recant death of her mother, ia visiting at the home of Misa AO. Murrett YOU CAN GROW YOUR, HAIR 5 u 2 C2 2 ‘ re 3 | & z ku Ver 5 s z ie a = Ce Np Svecesetul Sclentitic Treatment FREE OF CHARGE BM, telegram i of hl Da, Nal Se Tae ry tena tihi alata Cea the tnt ar Rae wan soe at ol ytd we eat Wor nor Tigetrate | eid NINE Wee ot ones ‘The Triumph ef Science Over Baldness.” FRUE TREATMENT, Mie ect to rcs sm carpe tet sree rara bie Gir ae Bia ated aimee te ect oeane Beatie cara Leader Hannaligeat erates pecan cies hace, @ eater Eisen yce"ztitg ANd sane ial aad clase 1 eonta im pour letter tw * UNION LABORATORY, 147, (@ 1, Vaioa, IL ¥. ,, Miss Hester Wigley visited in Ab: ilene Saturday as ine guest of Miss Darthula pimps. Mra. W. C. Woodley entertained with a six o'clock dinner in honor of Rey. Mickens and Misses Marshall and Keys, Rey. Wilson of the M. EB. church on North Eighth street fs very busy making bricks, having assistants, Reconstruction of the St. John Baptist church has begun and the members will have to hold services in the Us. K. T. hall for three or four wecks. Mr. Johnnie Hill and Mrs. Jim Brown are convalescent. Mra. Savannah Owens was sick recently. Mr. Moson Green motored to Abl- lene Saturday, Mr. Albert Lewis of Blackwolf is in the city at present visiting bis aunt, Mrs. Nora Willams, on West Spruce street, ——_y WLIWOKA, KAN, Under the leadership oft Rev. C, ll, Holmes, the A. M. BE. churct here is taking on unusual activity. His great energy and fine taste fo work are being imparted to the of: ficlals and members ta the — exten! that the church is getting by far the best attention of any in town, though all nre awnke, The A. M, E. district conference is to convene here this week anc greryboly anticipates a great meet: ing. Rev, Tyus Is doing much goo service at the C, M. FE. church this year for hie people, and, 2s he lives here and attends to his ‘affairs, the church can count on nothing being neglected and no one there will have to nct upon second hand information. The M. E, church also hopes to wake up when the new pastor comes. The annual conference having re. cently convened, the new admiistr. tion has not had a chance to make n showing. The Baptist church has had a new pistor for same months and all the chuiuvhes are on no silent but needct campilgn to Improve the moral con- diton of the neighborhoad. The Douglss public school hes done a kirge amount of work th « school year and the enrollment — hrs hen 35 per cont more than the enu- meration for the district About 90 per cent of the rogular attendanc will be promoted, thengh the school term hae been’ slightly shortened. ‘There aie only two pupils to tak the eighth grade April examinatior ant Prof, J. R, Coffey, the prirci. pil, has heen notified that both. made the required rating. Hoth of the little girls, Annie Coffey and Leon. Sutton, have attended their duties well, and, a4 they are the only Ne. groes In the county to piss this yea thua far, the school has somthing tc fee) gond over. The business and Heiessenay mer are all doing well in their respect: ine callings.” As the people are get: ting toa wire and careful to get sick these days, the physicians are getting some rest, Farming everywhere is active. The several good rains the past tw weeks have put the ground in fine shape and the farmers are smiling. The organization of the Protective league, Hon, J, © Johnson, presi- dent, in Wewoka Inst week ‘ts in tended to mark the beginning of an effort to improve the condition of the Negro race in this state. The com. mittce on otgunization—L, T. Bar. her, chairman, £1 Reno; J. R. Cof- fey, secretary, Wevohiy A. J, Smitherman, Tuleas E. B. MeDan. jel, Meester, and C, 1, Corbett, Wewoka—promptly met and farmed their plan’ of organization, which Was Revepted by the ennvention without altering a word. ‘The con- vention was full of zeal and wie at- tended by many prominent men Cuma wens tha ch sta, GREAT REND, KAN. | Willie Hudson, while bringing a load of coal to ‘town Monday, was thrown from his seat when the wagon whe) dropped into a rut, He fell behind the males to the jround and the wagon passed over his neck and hands, © No bones were broken, but his hands were badly skinned, Tho hittle taby of Mrs, Asa Sel- lors is tick with searlel fever. Miss Clara Scott is assisting Mis, Sulers while under quarantine, Mro cand Mrs, Eddie Rucker and John Biiseae took their doparture last Sunday might fo Join the Yunkee Robinson citreus Mr. and Mrs, NA, Sir pon, Mia. Downey and Wee Pith) Miche cous motored ty Pratt: Sunday in Mr Simpson's ear, amy office are buymy mules mi Mr. I. b Lewis bas been help. inye them, Jes Stephens, Nelwn Styphens ind Edwatd Hav hina returned home Sunday morning from Lyons, where this Were working, Dr, 'T. W. Kirk, the foot spectil: ist. of Hutchinson, was here Sanday, Traut Lewis fs working on. the thimk wagon at Dailoy’s bvery: bain this wock. Mis, James Moore died at her home here Satuidiy morning, of ton: eiltie ‘The funeral services were held Monday at o'eloch., She was a member of the Court of Calanthe, who took charge of her burial. She leaves to mourn her foy a husband, two sisters, Walla Hamilton and Mattie Candy, an! a hort off tlends. ELLWOOD, RAN. An cntetiginment Was given on Saturday, Apul 21, at the home of Rev, and Mis, B, J. Malone. Rev, Malone and the members of hia chuaeh are prepating to give a tally on May 6 On that Sunday Rev, Jathson and members of Sa- Yunnah will he present, Many poople fiom St. Joreph were in this city. Sunday. Rey, Smith and members of the Second Baptist church are carrying on_a series of moctings, Rev, E, J. Malone preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday, April 22. | Mrs, Payne, Mrs. Lewis Davis and Mr. and Mra, William, Alexand- der of St. Joseph wera the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Brown on Sunday. ‘Mra, ‘Julia Forbis and Mise Peatl Wisner visited Mr. and Mrs, Dave Perry Sunday. Mra. Bert Davis has spent sev- eral nights in Wathena at the bed- side of her sick mother and was present when her death occurred, ge COUNCIL GROVE, RAN. Rev. I. B. Chiles preached Sun- day at the A. M. E. church to a large audience. The A, M. E. Sunday school is Pisnaing a acred program for ae day, the first Sunday in May. Rey. Duncan of Marion {s going to give a grand rally at the Mount Zion Baptist church the fourth Sun- day in Sune. All are cordially in- vited. ‘ Mrs. Leta Alexander ond Mrs. Mildred Harding went to Dunlap, Kan., Saturday, While there yey visited the sewing circle of whic! Mra. Henry Davis Is president. Rev. I. B, Chiles of the A. M. E. church will give his grand rally and barhet dinner the fourth Sun- diy in May, for the purpose of beau- tifying the church, Miss Violet Hooker, teacher in the public school, is planning a fishing party for her pupils the 19th of May. Free Booklet de scribing wonderful article indispensa- blo for private use of married ladies Relieves mind from doubt and worry. Sent ce tied, MYUIENK & KALOLOGY Co, Dept AM 122%, 1h SN OY. Cite —TOPEKA’S FIRST COLORED. LICENSED EMBALMER. 6. W. Hamilton, Z Gamer : ee RRS Px 2a. 1% ¥ 4 A cs) i ye ; i Bt Py sie fom : pe RR hee ee wf | ; Our Popular Undertaker Phone 574, 309 Kansas Ave. Open for Business Day and Night. 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The afternoon was spent in fancy work, At five o'clock the hostess served a three course dinner, The next meeting will Le at the resi- dence of Mrs, Isabell Kenoly and Miss Ada Mackey May 5, Rev, d> Gy AcGuinty’ haw) been retumed 8 our pastor. Mr. Jack Walker has been on the sick list for four wecks but is im- proving. —«——_— WINFIELD, KAN, IM. G. Holden, who fs dangerousls ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery, is reported no much improved. Presiding Elder Terrell ts hold. ing quarterly meceting at the A. M,. E. church this week. Mr. Thos. Cotton was called tc Spring Hill, Kan., on account of the serious Ines of his stepfather. Rey, Allen of Hutchinson is as. sisting Rev. Brannon with the re vival at the Sceond Baptist church. The Masonic lodge laid a corner: stone at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. The stone was Iaid by Past Master Alonzo Monroe. A large crowd attended the ceremoniew. Rev. Broudnay made a splendid talk in behalf of Masonry. The C. C. T. club met lart Ture. way at the home of Miss W. A, Wright. Dr. Harwood, a famous Negro physician of Oklahoma City, was called to the bedside of HL, G. Hol- den, who Is very ill with o compli. ention of pneumonia and other ail- ments. Robt. Molden of Kansas City was called to Winfield on account of the illness of his brother, 1. G, Holden, W. C. Holden of Oklahoma City is also at the bedside of his son. The A. M. E. Mission club met at the home of Mrs, Alonzo Monroe last Tueeday evening. The Home Mission society met last Monday at the‘home of Mrs, Caro: line Franklin, OLATHE, RAN, The Blind Boone Conceit com- Ping plaved here Saturday night at the Moneta theater under the auspi- ces of the Cirst Methodist church. Mes. S.J) Booker of | Denver, Col, wat in Olathe Tuosdiv and Wednesd ty on huciness, Mre. Capitola Rolling Cieen of Hanis City epent Wednesday in the city. Allert Lewis left last: Welnewdly for Salina, Kan. to remain indefin tely. The Acme Culture club met last Waineslay with Miss Lida Crump ng hostess. After the usual routine of business a dainty hincheon was Rerved, Mies Rena Johneon of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mrs. Lillian Caldwell. Tho home talent minstrels played to well filled houses on last Tuesday night in Gardner and Monday night in Spring Hill. Dr. Ramsey and company of Kan- sas City motored to Olathe Situndey nigat to attend the Blind Boone con- vert, Mesdames Tanon and — Caldwell, Misses Ferbys, Manlove, Moore and Crump motored to Spring [ill Mon- day evening, The Social Club of Idle Mour wae entertained at the home of Mre. BR. P, Rirnett in Ploasint View, Aftor the routine of business there was a celect reading by the president, Mise Marie Saunders, “To Tired Moth- ers." Encouragng remarks were mate hy Misees Chloe and Mary lerby and Leora Holmes, The even- ing Was spext in various amuse- ments and nt a late hour the hostess served a three course luncheon. The sume club met again at the home of Mrs, George Williams. after the routine of business there was a select reading hy the | president, “Why Gossip Is Harmful.” Discus sion by the members At a late hour the hostess served a light lunch. Adjourned to meet with Misses Ma- bel and Myrtle Allen, SKATING RINK NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS—If you want to spend a_plearsint time, call at the olden Rod Skating Rink, 308 Kan- sas avenue = Opcn from 7 until 11, «nies free on Wednceday after- toans. Mrs Katle Bradford, Prop. wAdy. Stylish FRE SU I T af these pattie ignat resto getens Sonate Sraumanted “Reisen gine ¥28p0.00 @ Year'ong sTwo Sulte For aa Bares scr iee tee oe Serene ¢. HAIR 4 Becomes Straight, a Soft, Glossy, Long Y Like Picture yUsing HEROLIN Fa HAIR ORESSING a NetetekyerGamay, bmn meets eo EEDA SR eters teat Tay Ort Bpiarelag at itl ey Sprains burst Sas masa. 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Mrs. Elizabeth Hobson of Chicago is in the city visiting. her daughter, Mrs. David Perkins. WANTED—Woman to wash and sweep. Mrs. J. T. Hill, 1201 West Twelfth street, Phone 2316. Get busy and see the pictures at the Apex. All of the pictures shown here are features. Mr. A. McAlister of Peoria, Ill., spent a few days in the city last week the guest of Mrs. Anna Hedge Smith. Mrs. J. D. Graham and brother, Mr. Albert Connelly, spent Sunday in Kansas City, guests of Mrs. Minerva Davis. Mrs. Angelina Williams, who has spent the winter in Kansas City, Mo., has returned home and reports a most enjoyable stay. Mrs. Bcatrice Sprandley of Kansas City spent last week in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. John Rucker, on Chandler street. Mrs. W. M. Lowery of 217 Kickapoo street, Leavenworth, Kan., visited her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Hamilton, of St. Joseph, Mo., last week. Rev. W. W. Ewing, pastor of the Third Baptist church, left yesterday for a few days' vacation. He will visit points in Kansas, Missouri and the East. The Crittenton Home association has plans arranged for a "Parcel Post Sale" at the Y. M C. A. rooms for May 1. You are expected to aid in the affair. The Dumas Art club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Carpenter, with Miss Taylor as hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Motin, May 4. The Senior Stetwardess Board of St. John A. M. E. church expects an overflow attendance at the forty-ninth anniversary celebration of the founding of the church April 30. Get your tickets now. Mrs. Dorn Etherly and Mrs. Lu Wiley stopped over in Topeka Saturday and visited relatives and friends. They were en route from California and left Sunday for their home in Chicago. Dr. D. L. Stewart of Garden City was in the city Tuesday. He brought a patient to Christ hospital and performed a successful operation. Dr. Stewart has lately located at Garden City, having recently practiced in Graham county. Harry T., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Motin, died Tuesday at their home in Kansas City. Mr. Motin is a railway mail clerk and was reared in Topeki. Mrs. Edith Smith, a sister of Mr. Motin, attended the funeral. The Literary society of the Third Baptist church will close the season next Tuesday night and a splendid program has been arranged. A banquet will be tendered its president, Mr. Clarence Hardy, for his faithful service. You are invited. Rev. S. B. Butler, pastor of Calvary Baptist church of Wichita, preached two very excellent sermons at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Butler is a graduate of Macon College, an eloquent minister and an upright Christian gentleman. Rev. Jas. A. Hamlett, former pastor of Lane Chapel C. M. B. church, now managing editor of the Christian Index, Jackson, Teen, arrived in the city last Saturday and preached Sunday for Rev. Bolden. His many friends were glad to see him. A play will be given Tuesday evening, May 1, at 420 Kansas avenue by the Pearly Rose and Changing Rose Tibernacles, entitled "All On Account of an Actor" Admission 1c. Refreshments will be served. The Talbot in band will furnish the music. Please come out and help us. Miss Etta Combs, 1013 Kansas avenue, proved a charming hostess at a dinner one evening this week in honor of Mr. Geo. Hedge of Chicago. The decorations were simple in arrangement and showed the artistic touch, a cunning hand. Five guests enjoyed the toothsome menu. Mrs. Herrietta Thompson, who has been the guest of her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, on Washington street, for the past six months, left Sunday for Ogden, Utah, to join her husband, who has located there. They formerly resided in California. She was accompanied by her son, Master Kermit, and brother-In-law, Master John Thompson. We are in receipt of a letter from Rev. W. Sampson Brooks announcing that he has accented the pastor of Big Bethel A, M. E. church of Baltimore, Md. Rev Brooks is at present pastor of St. Luke A, M. E. church of Wichita, Kan., and for years was the pastor of St. Paul A, M. E. church of St. Louis, Mo. He has many friends in the West who regret his departure. --- THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Episode No. 3, sequel to "The Diamond From the Sky." WEDNESDAY. "Purple Mask," No. 0. "The Hero of Bunker Hill." Universal Screen Magazine No. 6. THURSDAY. "Shielding Shadow," No. 11. FRIDAY. "The Voice on the Wire," No. 4. "His Coming Out Party." SATURDAY. "Grip of Evil." Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Given or Money Back. Every Wednesday, "Purple Mask," at the Apex. Miss Viola Scott is detained at home, suffering with an attack of rheumatism... Remember May 14-J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Silent Battle," a good Bluebird, The Apex. Mrs. D. V. Haynes was called to Enid, Okla., yesterday on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mr. Huntley A. Mack announces that he was married to a Wichita young lady at Newton on January 27 and that he will not divulge the name of his bride until he brings her home, which will be sometime next month. Come to the Apex and see "The Voice on the Wire." The management offers $250 in gold to the first person who guesses who "The Voice on the Wire" is. This offer is free to all. Leave your name and address and the name of the person you have guessed at the box office at the Apex. Mesdames M. Brooks, J Woodson, G. Valuett and R Brooks and Miss Gladys Brooks of Horton, Kan. port Saturday and Sunday in Topeka. They attended Sunday school and morning services at Shiloh Baptist church. While in the city Miss Gladys Brooks was the guest of Miss Edna Gicene. The East Hill Art and Social club held the first meeting in the new month at the residence of Mrs. A. Williams, Eleventh and Lane streets. Everyone spent an enjoyable afternoon. The next meeting was held with Mrs. Robinson, Tenth and Golden avenue. Three dollars was given to charity. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Hicks.—Mrs. B. Taylor, Pres.; Mrs. Dora Alexander, Reporter. Miss Winona Spradley, one of Topeka's cultured young ladies, was married April 7 in Kansas City, Mo., to Mr. William Gibson. After spending a few weeks in Kansas City the couple will go to Peorin, Ill., where they will make their home. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker of this city and has a host of warm friends who wish for her happiness and prosperity on life's sea. Patrolman K. K. Pinkston pulled a clever piece of detective work one day this week when he uncertaintly a systematic robbery that has been going from all indications for a long time. About a week ago the warehouse of Frank Eiffinger, a South Topoka grocer was entered and some twelve or fifteen sacks of sugar were stolen. As usual, the police force turned their attention to some colored person, and failing to get results put Pinkston in plain clothes and set him on the case Saturday of last week and in forty-eight hours he had a line on a man who after his arrest proved to be a clerk in the store and he confessed to the crime giving the names of three merchants who were handling his loot. Mr. Pinkston deserves credit for this feat. The rally at the Third Baptist church last Sunday was a $10 success. Dr. Chas, M. Sheldon delivered a masterful discourse on "The Office of the Church." Short talks were made by Atty. Ins. H. Guy, Dr. S. Flournoy, Rev. B. Davison, Rev. J. D. Rice, Rev. M. J. Burton, Rev. T. W. Greene and Rev T. L. Griffith. A beautiful duet was rendered by Mrs Hattie Miva and Mr. Charles McNuy. A combination choir from other churches furnished music for the occasion. Deacon Cutter Murphy, one of Topchal's leading churchmen, used his goal influences in securing the services of Dr. Sheldon for this occasion, an, he and the pastor, Rev. W. W. Ewing, deserve great credit for the success attained. The ladies of the Sewing circle deserve much praise for the beautiful decorations displayed. (First published in the Topcha Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, F8; In the Matter of the Estate of James P. Berry, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of April, A D. 1917, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of James P. Berry, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. C. A. WHITNEY, Administrator FOR RENT—3 room house, 618 Western ave. Inquire evenings at 616 Western ave. Come and see "The Voice on the Wire" every Friday at the Apex. Mrs. Whotten died April 14 at 12 o'clock at her home in North Topeka, Kan. She had lived in Topeka for fifty-three years. Her illness was of short duration, sick less than hour, but died in full triumph of the faith. She told her nephew, Rev. P. C. Danforth, that she was ready to go. She leaves a husband and many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Rev. Danforth of Springfield, Mo., has looked after Mrs. Edwards for several years and came to Topeka less than a week ago to take her back to Springfield with him, but her death prevented him from so doing. Rev. B. F. Foster preached the funeral. His sermon was an excellent one and will be remembered for years to come. The Daughters of Liberty buried Mrs. Edwards Whorten. They turned out in large numbers and their funeral ceremonies were very impressive and lasting. Mr. Whorten, her husband, is very low and not expected to live. Mrs. Whorten before her death left her legacy to Rev. P. C. Danforth. Later—Since the above was put in type, Mr. Whorten, the husband, has passed away. 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 $10 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. 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, 212 Thurston, Manhattan, Kan.—ad. A Mme. TEENIE CRADDOCK SINKFORD HAIRDRESSER 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 Bed — 209 Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas. Oll. J. M. JAMISON—327 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: 9:00 to 12:00 a. m. 1:00 to 6:00 p. m.; 7:00 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 3897. Hes. 1881 Monroe Nt—Tel. 3897 B—2. OFFICE HOURS—8 30 to 10.30 a.m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Phone 8009 832 Kansas Avenue Residence 1026 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 8008 K—2 Telephone 774. eRes. 419 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. I Physician and Surgeon Office: 334 Kansas Ave. (Over Oliver's Drug Store.) across from Throop Hotel. Calls answered Night and Day.—Residence 914 Huchanan 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 8tonestreet & Son, and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERSTAKEING GOODS in the State. We serve alphe. Two Licensed Embal- mentation Stationers. 888-QUINCI DW. AGENTS Make big money selling Dermatas Hair and Face Preparations. Write at once to Mrs. P. W. Dunavant, Pres., 2749 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. "IT'S GOOD." "The White in the Crow's Wing," by Mabel Caims 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. ARE YOU GOING TO COLORADO? Persons contemplating a visit to Colorado Springs, Col., should stop at the National Preachers' Home. All outside rooms, hot and cold baths, every convenience; room and board not to exceed $1 per day; one block to car line. Write Mrs. Ella B. Braxton, 915 East Huerfano St., Colorado Springs, Col.-Adv. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (Third, and Quincy.) The same upward spirit was at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. The seminon was uplifting and inspiring. Next Sunday morning the subject will be "Waiting at the Beautiful Gate"; evening, "Noah's Curse on Canaan." In the afternoon at 4:00 o'clock Mrs. Daijy Dean Walker Booker, who is one of the most brilliant women of the Negro race, will give a lecture especially for men, although the women are invited; subject, What I Would Do If I Were a Negro Man Today." Do not fail to hear this wonderful woman. She is from Indianapolis, Ind., where she has a home for Negro girls. Come and worship with us. We strive to do the people good. Some three or more years ago Mrs. Essie Clark, 1111 Western avenue, opened a pulliery parlor at her residence—a sort of community hat shop, her patrons consisting of a few friends and neighbors—and today finds them coming from all sections of the city to patioease her waters, and they are about equally disabled among both races. Mrs. Clark took a course in millinery several years ago and through her natural gift for at together with a tote for fine things she has developed into one of the best tumeurs and designers in the West. Two weeks ago she went to Kansas City for her usual sping study of headwear and wore a "work-over," an old hat the style of which had placed two seasons between it and service. This she was wearing when she entered the big designing and trimming department at Kansas City, and upon thinking of the hat she was wearing was seized with a fear of being ordered from the place for wearing it; but imagine her surprise and delight when the head designer (a gentleman began to compliment the hat. He was carried away with the artistic design and clever trimming. He took Mrs. Clark into the main rooms and displayed the hat as a piece of real art, and offered Mrs. Clark a permanent position in the trimming and designing department at a salary of $25 per week. Mrs. Clark refused the offer, as she end her husband own a good home here. The latter is employed in a good paying job and she has a nice patronage which is daily increasing. FEATURES AT THE APEX. Monday and Tuesday—Sequall to "The Diamond From the Sky." Wednesday—"Purple Mask." Thursday—"Shielding Shadow." Friday—"The Voice on the Wire." Saturday—"Goin of Evil." SPRINGFIELD, MO. Prof. A. L. Foster and faculty received word of the death of Prof. F. V. Wilson, late principal of Lin- coln high school. Mrs. August Bond, who has been complaining off and on for several months, returned from a visit Monday afternoon, April 16, and was taken suddenly ill with a chill and passed away Tuesday morning about 2:30 o'clock. Her sudden passing was a shock to everyone, and especially sad and heartrending to her only sister, Mrs. Hattie Lusk Abernathy, who had seen fifteen of her brothers and sisters, mother and father, put away Mrs. Abernathy had to be placed under the care of a doctor. Services were at the residence of Mrs. and Mrs. Gio Abernathy, East Minna Street, Rav J. R. Robinson office time, Thursday April 10, at 9:00 The supernal servant of the law Mr. Hw. M. M. M. was held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock Miss Elizabeth Alice Willburn of Chicago, Ill., is making her parent and friends a pleasant visit. Master John Wesley Benjamin Dletcher, the junior partner and son of Mr. H. I. Dletcher, is growing nicely and is the picture of perfect robust health. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rollin lost their little baby daughter Mr. Rollin came from Colorado to attend the funeral and was accompanied by his wife on his return to Colorado. The choir of the Washington Avenue Baptist church sang for the white Baptist church, Mrs. Young pianist. They were highly complimented on their splendid singing. Worth while savings on wash goods and staple domestics The most of these are mill lengths and odd holes; but that matters little, so long as you get patterns that please and the lengths that you require—and at material savings in price! KANSAS' FAMOUS WHEAT MAKES I=H FLOUR Hard, Winter, "turkey red" is the flour wheat supreme. Given the advantage of 11H modern milling, this fine raw product becomes a superline food—I-H Flour, the aristocrat of every grocery. ISMERT-HINCKE MILLING CO. Topeka, Kansas. 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The Modern Pis-sell Art club met Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Rumyldons. The A M. E. Zion church raised $68 Easter, Rev. Dunbar presided upon the subject, "Taster, and Why We Should Observe It." The A M. E. church enjoyed a program Wednesday evening given by the Mandolin club of Lincoln Institute. Rev. John Goins of the Second Baptist church had the privilege of baptizing quite a few who were converted under the strong sermons of Rev. Timberlake. The Negroes of this city are observing the "Negro national health week." We have the national program and Sunday the pastors of all the churches preached from the subject, "How to Keep Physically and Morally Well." The program has met with favor from the mayor, who spoke for us Sunday evening on the subject, "The Advancement of the Negro Race." Prof. B. F. Allen introduced the speaker and told of the origin of the "Negro national health week." Prof. Daniel responded to the mayor's address. The mayor said he was the mayor of all of the citizens of Jefferson City and asked for the co-operation of the colored citizens. The secretary of the state board of health gave the committee quite a few placards for the occasion. Dr. H. E. Johnson spoke on "Sanitation." Dr. I. E. Moore spoke on "Hygiene and Its Application," Tuesday evening, the 24th, Dr. Jas. H. White of Sedalia, Mo., formerly of New York City, spoke Friday evening upon the pretty little dot, stripe and floral patterns in dainty colorings—odd pieces and part 121/2c bolts, per yard 121/2c 21c Waistings. These are mill ends, but the pieces are all long enough for waists, and there are some long enough for dresses. Voiles, Swisses and heavier materials in woven striped and figured patterns—per yard 17c 25c-35c Voiles in 8- and 10-yard lengths; 4-0-inch fine white Voiles, plain, striped and the popular seed patterns; a very fine, sheer quality, especially desirable for waists and women's and children's dresses—mill lengths—per yard 19c 25c Madras Shirtings; woven stripe patterns on clear white grounds; nothing better for shirtwaists, men's shirts and boys' blouses—specially priced, per yard 19c 50c Moon Dot Voiles; a very fine, sheer, 40-inch dress fabric in delicate shades of green, blue, pink, pongue, etc., with large moon dots in Oriental colorings—and but very little more than half price, per yard 29c subject, "Eugenics, Its Effects and How It Should Could Concern the American Negro." These programs were all largely attended. Dr. White was informally entertained from 5 to 6 o'clock at the home of Dr. I. L. Moore. The following were present: Prof. and Mrs. V. C. Collins, Prof. and Mts. 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The Tabernacle, though small and few in numbers at first, has constantly been growing, sometimes amid great and resverse circumstances, but always gathering strength, until today it stands forth among the leading organizations of the world. It was as a rill—a river, yes, now an ocean and as boundless as eternity. Our Heavenly Father seemed to endow woman with that beautiful trait of character that sheds their influence over the whole being. What is more refreshing than the tender touch of woman's hand upon the fevered brow, or more beautiful than to see her guiding the footsteps of the little ones? Although man rules the world, it is woman that fits him for it. Whatever woman lays her hands to she knows no stopping place short of success. That is why the International Order of Twelve stands so high. The Tabernacle is the real power behind the throne. The Tabernacle stands for all that is good. It is the order that meets the needs and demands of our people, because it was organized by one of our own race, and no man knows better the needs of a people than that people themselves. Its object is to care for the sick and distress members, to guide and lead the children, to pay an endowment to the loved ones left behind when death enters the home. I remark that no order comes nearer to fulfilling its promises than the Tabernacle. It has been fully demonstrated in our own city, when one of the Tabernacles had so many deaths and the members passed through such a long ridge of sickness; not once has that Tabernacle failed to fully discharge its duty with true love and devotion, and every claim has been paid promptly and on time. This alone should speak glowing words for the Tabernacles. But they do not stop here. It teaches the fundamental principles that make a useful and noble life. It teaches the greatness, the goodness and mercies of our Heavenly Father and our responsibility to Him. It teaches love, which is the mainspring of life; to love God supreme, and a worthy Daughter as thyself. Self-Government—To be a people we must first learn to govern ourselves. Self-Reliance—We must learn to rely on our own strength and not look to others for support. And now, one of the last to mention, but by no means the least, the Tabernacle teaches true womanhood. There is no higher calling in life than to be a true woman. Not long ago I was in a city, and while there I obtained a calendar. The picture upon it was that of a woman of our own race, with a little child kneeling at her knees learning to repeat the evening prayer. Although the picture had not the touch of a master painter's brush, the sentiment had the touch upon the heart that lives and grows in every true Daughter's heart. It was a perfect type of true womanhood. We often hear the remark that the Tabors are always doing something new or some unheard of thing. Yes, the Tabernacle is the one order that never follows, but always takes the lead. What other organization is there that for twenty-five years had one leader, and then at the end of that time present that leader with a beautiful silver loving cup and re-elect him? That is what the grand session of Tabors did at Wichita. They presented the C. G. M., Rev. Frank Wilson, with this beautiful loving cup that is on exhibition this evening. Then again, what person ever heard of an organization or any of its members doing as our C. G. M. is doing this evening—entertaining a whole district, and each member to invite a friend to spend the evening in a social way with himself and family? Rev. Frank Wilson, G. G. M. of (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss: In the District Court of Said County and State. B. G. Horton and — Horto- ton, his wife, if they or either of them be living, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, successors, devisees, trus- tees, or assigns, if they or either of them be dead. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Said Defendata Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in the above-entitled action, which said suit is brought by the plaintiffs to quiet the title in and to all of the following described real estate lying and situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: The north one-half (1/4) of lot numbered fifty-three (53), all of lot numbered fifty-five (55), and the south one-half (1/4) of lot numbered fifty-seven (57), on Chandler street, in Klein's Addition to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; and that any cloud upon the title created by any claims of any or all of the defendants be removed and that each and all of said defendants be forever buried from claiming, setting up, or asserting any right, title, interest in, or lion upon said premises or any part thereof. And you and each of you are hereby notified that unless you answer the said petition which was filed April 21st, 1917, or before the 11th day of June, 1917, the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgment tendered against you according to the prayer. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiffs. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. Percy Robinson, the conductor of the Katy Special, from January 1 to April 22, raised $975. Mrs William Franklin, the conductor of the New York Central, in the same time raised $908 for the new A. M. E. church, making a total of $1783. Bishop Parks spent Sunday in the city and preached three of the most wonderful sermons that the people of Parsons have ever heard. Mesdames Smith, Edmonds and Clarity of Chetopa spent Sunday in the city. Miss Victory Nestfield of Chetopa spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Williams and family of Erie spent Sunday in the city. Rev. Williams of Coffeyville was in the city Sunday. Miss Lillian Wormack is improving rapidly. Mr. Willis is on the sick list. Mrs. N. C. Blair was called to Kansas City owing to the death of her nephew. Bishon Parks christened about six of Parsons' beautiful babies Sunday. Mr. Fred Hogan and Rev. T. W. Green will put on the beautiful play of "Damon and Pythias." Mr. N. L. Tyson is now proprietor of the Star grocery. The Idle Hair Tennis club has played its first games and the members are anxious for some of the neighboring towns in Kansas to come to Parsons and see how well they will be matched. T.IBORIAN NOTES. Owing to lack of space in recent issues the address on "Tabernacles" by Dtr. Emma E. Johnson, a P. V. P. of Pearly Rose tabernacle No. 77 and queen mother of Pansy Blossom tent No. 37 was omitted. The decorations and ribbon souvenirs, also flowers which the C. G. M.'s loving cup contained were of five different colors combined as a representation of an emblem in the tabernacle work at the revival reception March 30. Following is Dtr. Johnson's address on "Tabernacles": Master of Ceremonies, Sir C. G. M., Sir Knights and Daughters, and Friends: The Tabernacle was organized at Independence, Mo., in 1711, by Rev. Sir Moses Dickson. After Father Dickson had organized the Knights of Tabor he noticed that something was lacking to make the order a success. He then did as the Lord God did when He had made Adam and, seeing him alone and lonely, made woman to be a helper. So Paw Dickson decided that the order needed the refining influence of the woman to make it a success, so he organized the labs into the Tabernacle as an auxiliary to the Temple. The Tabernacle is truly the woman's department and is the leading light of Tabor. The Tabernacle is as the little FREE STYLE BOOK ... HAIR ... 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