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The Topeka Plaindealer Watch for The Plaindealer Man! He is Calling on Oklahoma Subscribers,and Will Be in Your Community Soon. The "Mutual" Ice Scheme Will Topekans "Fall" for a Plan to Block a Legitimate Business? We do not believe the people will "fall" for the scheme launched a few days ago by a few fellows who propose to organize a money-saving ice company and furnish ice at "cost" to those who contribute to a hat collection for the up-keep of game. Such a scheme on the part of business men is unfair and unjust to the men who have invested thousands of dollars in plants, equipment, etc., that Topeka and her people might be supplied with ice and enjoy the benefits of up-to-date cold storage plants. The investment was made at a time when it looked like throwing money to the winds, but they braved the hardships, and now, when they are about to realize a small return on the investment, a bunch of "bluckers" in the business world are unthoughtful enough to deserve a scheme to hinder their progress. The hike in the price of ice in Topeka is justified from the fact that the operating expenses of the plants have almost doubly increased. Is this a public welfare movement? Are they not admitting that they can not produce and deliver ice to the small consumer in competition with the established companies? We believe that these companies are entitled to a fair profit and are justified in raising the price of ice in Topeka, and that the people who have the interests of Topeka at heart will continue to use their product. The People's, which is one of the largest and best equipped plants in this section, in keeping with the advance of everything else, have increased the wages of their employees. The operators are men who believe in paying a wage at which they can live. They are now paying more than double the normal price for horse feed; horseshoeing now costs 16 to 20 per cent more, harness and other equipment at least 35 per cent more. No company can now operate successfully by getting the same price for their products that they did a year ago, in the face of this advance in the price of all items of expense entering into their business and which will in all probability continue to rise until the close of the present war. It is said that the new proposed mutual company, supposedly started by someone as a public welfare movement, will not be able to take care of the small consumer at present, but would confine its efforts to the large user. DR. TAYLOR IS DOING NICELY. Popular Physician Will Leave the Hospital Soon. Dr. O. A. Taylor, who is now confined in Stormont hospital, is recovering very fast and will be out in a couple of weeks. He was granted a divorce by Judge Dana last Saturday from his wife, Mrs. Ida B. Taylor. The Doctor regretted this occurrence very much, but under the circumstances he says it was life or death. Judge Dana paid him a high compliment from the bench in rendering his decision for an absolute divorce, saying the Doctor was a first class citizen and an ideal husband. When the news was brought to Dr. Taylor in his sick room at the hospital he broke down in tears saying he tried to live a good life, but that the case could not be helped—that it had to be in order for him to enjoy his practice and his health. Judge Dana also paid a high compliment to Mrs. Taylor, saying that she was a well educated woman and a good woman, but so extremely jealous that it was injurious to the Doctor's practice, therefore he granted a decree of divorce. He said he had the utmost confidence in Dr. Taylor's integrity and believed every word he stated on the witness stand, and believed the Doctor acted with no selfish motive in the matter, but was compelled to apply for protection from the court in order to protect his interests. The division of the property will be made later, as soon as the lawyers get together and agree upon what is right. SEEN BY THE EDITOR. NEWTON We stopped over at Newton and had the pleasure of dining with Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Fortner, Mrs. Fortner was formerly Mrs. Miller. They own a beautiful home, and also a farm in Oklahoma. We enjoyed our dinner very much. Mrs. Fortner has over a hundred young chickens and we expect to make our way there along about July or August when they are ready to fly. They are industrious people. Mrs. M. P. Berry of Garden City is an industrious and intel- gent widow. At this time she is visiting her mother at Wellington and spending some time at Caldwell and Enid, Okla. ARKANSAS CITY. At Arkansas City we found Mr. Ben Hart employed on a private car. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bailey own good cows and are making money. We found our old friend William Hooper enjoying a good barber business. While in this city we were the guest of Mrs. Smothers. She is looking well, but complaining somewhat of rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Elliott, who are among the leading clothing merchants of Muskogee, Okla., were in Kansas City last Sunday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Weaver. Mr. Theo. Smith, the leading drug-ist of Kansas City, Mo., has just returned from an extended visit in the East—Boston, Washington, New York and parts of North Carolina. He says he enforced the visit and peaks highly of the reception given him; says he saw a great many of his old friends. He reports the patient man as being about like the western—is doing little except talk. Mr. Smith is one of Kansas City's successful business men. Prof. J. B. Hertiford, principal of one of the best schools in Kansas City, and a leading educator of the West, also manager of the Moses Dickson Regalia House, is covered with smiles over the birth of a fine baby girl, who is now two weeks old and who weighed ten pounds at birth. Baby' and mother are doing fine. --- Wanted—A two-year-old baby girl Patty wishes to see the child first. Address Mrs. L. T. West, 707 East Wade St., El Reno, Okla. She wishes a child of about her complexion, which is a reddish brown.—Adv. At El Reno we were much impressed with Mayor Duffy, who is a first class, dignified business man, and the people of Oklahoma are losing time and money by not pushing him to the front for governor or congressman from that district. He is a strong man and would make good anywhere, and Oklahoma could do no better than stand by such a man, who is liked by all. While in Hennessy we visited Mrs. Ida Brugga Tutt and found her not as well as heretofore. She is nilling considerable, but is up and says she expects to ralse about three or four hundred chickens this year, and already has a great number. CHETOPA, KAN. Mrs. James L. Harper of Wichita, who made her annual visit to the Household of Ruth, departed Friday. Her many friends are always pleased to see this charming lady and everyone extends a welcome to her. The entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lydle last Saturday evening was well attended. The indisposed friends are as follows: Mrs. B. Sublett, Mr. Crowder and Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Curtis. All reported convalescing. Mrs. Florence Morrison Black of Burtlesville, Okla., is visiting her parents this week. Miss Clara Williams, from Edna vicinity, passed through the city en route to her home in Vinita. Mrs. C. Pointer of Timber Hill was shopping in the city last Thursday. Hear our coming prima donna, Miss Ruby Jackson, at the closing exercises. The program of Douglass school was excellently rendered, directed by their teachers, Misses Nestfield and Smith. A number of people visited in Oswego last week. Mr. and Mrs. McMillan and Wallace Banks were transacting business in town Saturday. These are among our most industrious farmers. Two candidates were immersed Sunday from Bethlehem church. Rev. Threat was assisted during the services by Mr. Dan Coleman and Rev. Gunnar. Rev. Allen of St. Paul church and Rev. Waller of Bethel A. M. E. church discussed interesting topics at their respective churches last Sunday week. "Maid in America," a claess novelty rendered at Little Flock at the closing exercises of the primary department of Douglass school, was heartily applauded, as was also "Wrap Me in the Dear Old Flag, Boys," sung by Mr. Ulysses R. Smith, who so ably assisted. Misses Genevieve Dials, Clara Lydle, Inez and Elsa Horton, and Jessie Walker are our coming musicians. You will miss a treat if you do not attend the closing exercises at Little Flock Baptist church and the opera house, where these ladies will render some favorite selections. The graduates from Douglass school are Thomas Powell, Sherman Crowder and Charles Dial. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mrs. Emma Bass of Kansas City was here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bass for a few days last week. Mr. Granville Arnold has secured ANTHONY SAYS FEW NEGROES WILL BE COMMISSIONED! Kansas Congressman Sees no Hope for Negro Army Officers. House of Representatives, U. S. Committee on Military Affairs Washington, D. C., April 20, 1917. Nick Chiles, Esq, Topeka, Kann: My Dear Friend—I thank you very much for your letter of the 14th instant approving my position on military legislation. You can rest assured that I intend to stand for a fair and equal opportunity to be affi- fied the colated people of this country when they are called upon to defend the flag. Unless we can get our proposed additional army of a half million volunteers it will be impossible, in my opinion, in any other manner to pave the way so that well qualified colored men may secure commissions to command such units of colored troops as may be advisable. If the draft is utilized first the officers will be appointed from other sources, and it is needless for me to say to you that in my opinion there will be mighty few colored men, no matter how great may be their military ability, that will get an opportunity. In time of a public emergency of this kind I shall stand stronger than ever for a fair deal to all classes on our citizens. Thanking you for your letter, I am Yours very truly, D. R. ANTHONY, JR. a position as porter on the Frisco. Mrs. P. White of Independence was here last week for a few days. Her daughter, Cordelia, returned home with her. The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Walter Lacey. Work was taken up for an hour, followed by business, Mrs. Robert White was elected delegate, to the State Federation, which convenes in Hutchinson. A dainty two course luncheon was served. Master Delbert White has been on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have been in Fort Scott visiting with Mrs. Georgia Neaves. Messrs. Enrl Arnold and Harry Neaves visited in Fulton Saturday. Mr. Will Smith, who is working in Iola, visited over Sunday with his family. Mr. J. Young, who has been visiting his father, Thomas Young, in Mound City, passed through this city en route to his home in Kansas City. Miss Bessie Brown, who for a week has been in Fort Scott, passed through here Sunday en route to her home in Mound City. Mr. John McNear and brother of Fulton visited over Sunday with friends. Rev. Gillespie was in La Cygne last week. Mr. Will Goss of Kansas City is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Downing. ATCHISON, KAN. Mrs. Sarah Scott, wife of James Scott, died Sunday evening at 10:30 of pneumonia, at their home on N. Seventh street. Funeral was held from Zion Baptist church Wednesday at 3 o'clock. The sacred cantata "Jophthah's Daughter," given under the auspices of Estella chapter, O. E. S., will be rendered Monday evening, May 14, in the high school auditorium. Mrs. W. R. Gray, musical director, has taken much time and pains and those working with her are looking forward to much success. Mrs. J. I. Harper of Wichita president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, will be in the city May 23 to meet the clubs and also to make her annual visit to the Household of Ruth, of which she is the G. M. N. G. While in the city she will be the guest of Mrs. Jerry Taylor. Rev. H. W. White is holding revival services at St Paul Baptist church and is having great success. The Carnation Art club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Roy Harper. A nice lunch was served. Mr. Edward Pyles left Tuesday, May 8, for a visit to his, old home in Kentucky. Miss Keys, the evangelist, is holding a two weeks' meeting at the A M. E. church. The Utopia Art and Reading Club was entertained by Miss Lenora Barnett at their home on Division street. Mrs. Nelson Hunt, who has been very ill for some time, does not improve. The Sunflower Art club met with Mrs. Mary Cook on Kearney street. Mr. Logan Harper, uncle of Mrs. Ben Jackson, was moved from his home in Effingham to the Soldiers' home in Leavenworth. Let the colored people who are rushing to get into military service read Congressman Anthony's letter. Mr. Anthony is a member of the committee on military affairs of the National House of Representatives and he has things well in hand. He speaks frankly regarding this matter. It is the duty of every colored man in this country to write letters to the cabinet officers requesting that they look into conditions as they exist in this country toward the colored people. They are willing to send the flag, but want to be recognized as full-fledged citizens along with the Irish, Jess and other nu- Sabines who flock to this country I are put on an equal footing with other races. We would like to know why colored men are discriminated against and ignored, especially in the Southern states, by the men who execute the laws of the land and who show no respect toward the fringes or condition of the colored men. We believe it is time the President and Congress should de- cline all man face and equal in this court, and that laws be construed able for all. Write your congress man, write everybody in authority telling them that you want absolute freedom along with other races. LEXINGTON, MO. Mrs. Frances Brooks spent a few days in Kansas City, Mo., last week. The B. W. Art club met with the president, Miss Allie B. Freeman, on North Twenty-fourth street, Saturday afternoon. After the business session and needlework the hostess served punch and cake. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Martha Thinkles, Miss Ollie Hanock and Viola Ford. The Hon Roscoe Conkling Simmons made a speech at the Second Baptist church Friday night. His gift of oratory cannot be excelled. Those hearing him will never forget it. Lexington feels it an honor to have a man like Mr. Simmons come and lecture to the people. Lawyer Hueston of Kansas City accompanied him to Lexington. They were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Ball while in the city HAWATTL, KAN. Mr. Bob Williams of Falls City was in Hiawatha Monday. Mr. Nathan Harold and Messrs. Howard, Claude and Aaron Wilson of Campiomi visited friends in Hiawatha Sunday. Mr. Hillard Thornton of Atchison is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Isabel Baker. Mr. Hobson Perking of Falls City was the week-end guest of Miss Rachel Greene. Mrs. Geo. Walthall recently enjoyed a visit from her son, Mr. Chas. Bowman of St. Joseph. Mr. George Walthall will go to Powhattan the last of the week. Rev. J. R. Roman of Buxton, Ia., the recently called pastor of the Second Baptist church, and his wife and son are now located in the parsonage. The Progressive club tendered the following program last Wednesday night: Solo, Miss Ontario Massey; debate, "Resolve," That the Negro should be segregated," was decided in the affirmative." The Negro Protective league met last Tuesday night and attended to the report of the business committee, who interviewed the officials. The committee is still on the job and does not intend to stop until it has accomplished its aim. The Mothers' Department of the Second Baptist church will give a program on Mothers' day. A Splendid Newspaper. We want to make special mention of the Black Dispatch, published in Oklahoma City and owned and edited by Roscoe Dunjee. Mr. Dunjee is an educated, refined young man and all he needs is encouragement from the colored people and he will fight their battles. He has a good paper and he is a good business man. full of push and energy and has plenty of race prize. He owns a valuable truck farm, and from his farm are the first products sold on the market at Oklahoma City. It is a source of pleasure to meet Mr. Dunjee, who is an upright Christian gentleman, and we only need fifty such men in Oklahoma City who will work hand in hand. KINSLEY, KAN. The Civic league met Monday evening in regular session. Topics of the day were discussed and new business was taken up. Miss Tishi Johnson has been very slick, but seems to be on the road to recovery. The boys of Kinsley met on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Sylvester Martin for the purpose of organizing a base ball club. The following officers were elected. Grant Walker, president; Walter Winchester, secretary; Henry Sellers, manager; Sylvester Martin, field captain; John Gaines, treasurer. Mrs. Hertha Sellers returned Wednesday from Kansas City after a ten days' visit with her mother and sisters. Mrs. Mary Thomas left Saturday morning for Gibson to visit home folks and her three daughters. Miss. Lily Huggins has returned to this city after a couple of months' stay in the country. Mr. Mose Caldwell bought a barn from Mr. Dell Huffman and moved it to the country. Rev. Rogers of Hutchinson spent Saturday and Sunday in our city and preached two seminary Sunday. Mr. Sylvester Martin is the luckiest man in town, having sixteen little pigs left at his home in one week. Miss. Mura Bolden is very ill. Rev. Orrin Freeman left for Jetmore Tuesday evening. Any town within a radius of one hundred miles wishing a game with the Kinsley Bear Cats write to Walter Winchester, secretary, or Henry Sellers, manager. Miss Margaret Winchester spent Sunday and Monday in Hutchinson visiting her sister, Miss Stella Winchester. SALINA, KAN. Mrs. Travis, who used to make her home with Mrs. Sarah Gondovin, on North Second street, has arrived from Missouri. Mr. Johnnie Whitlow has returned from Kansas City and reports a pleasant trip. Miss Frances Deprad has arrived from San Antonio, Texas, where she has been for the last six months. She reports a good Southern trip. The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave an afternoon tea for the benefit of the church Friday at the home of Mrs. Sam Bryant, on Cedar street. Several of the young people are contemplating attending the Topcha I. and E. I. commencement. The members of the St. John Baptist church are holding their services at the U. K. T. hall while their church is being required. The St. John Sewing circle met with Mrs. Mattie Williams Tuesday. A delicious luncheon was served. The May festival held by the A. M. E. church on the 3rd, 4th and 5th proved quite a success. Mr. Sam Travis is still on the sick list. Mr. Johnnie Hill is convalescing. Mrs. Bob Hawkins, formerly siding on North Third street, has moved to North Ninth street. The program at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon was well rendered. Mr. Deow of Bombay, India, gave an interesting talk at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. SPEAK OUT AS OTHER RACES! Negro Has an Opportunity to Present His Case. We want to call special attention to the fact that every downtrodden race in he world in this war crisis is now asking that they be freed from the oppression and yoke of bondage that has been placed upon them for ages. We fail to hear any protest or cry from the colored people of this country. It is the duty of every pulpit orator, every newspaper and every individual to write letters protesting against the outrages that are being perpetrated upon the colored people in the South, such as race caste, prejudice, men and women being deprived from holding positions from the fact that they belong to a race who are mixed and have the caste of all other races of this world, yet are looked upon as less than animals. Let the colored people get up and, for God's sake, have some manhood about them and let everybody write letters to the congressmen, senators, and governors of the states and continue to keep it up, for there is no reason why these people in authority should make a difference in the execution of the laws between colored and white people. Mexicans and all other nationalities over the country are accorded all the rights of white men and we see no reason why discrimination is made against the colored people. Write letters and say that you are ready to fight, have fought and will fight and your loyalty cannot be questioned, but you at least would like to be respected as citizens and your wives and daughters respected and protected while you are fighting for the flag. Put up this protest—flood Wash- Put up this protest—flood Washington with letters crying for your deliverance. Price $1.50 Per Year. Back From South Carolina Gilyard Mims Tells of Conditions Anlong the Negroes in Dixie. Mr. Gilyard Mims, an employee of the gas company of this city, has just returned from his old home in Greenville, S. C., where he visited his relatives and many friends. He had been absent from that city about twice or fifteen years and says the town has grown so he hardly recognized it. He says he was surprised to find the colored people leaving that state by thousands, leaving their homes and furniture and all behind, giving as their reason that they want liberty, peace and quiet and a place to educate their children. One white person was heard to accost a colored woman and tell her that if she went North she would freeze to death. Her reply was that she might just as well go North and freeze to death as to stay in the South and be burned to death. Mr. Mims says that the laws on the statute books in the South are not made for the colored man, in that when it comes to the execution of the laws toward colored men such power is in the hands of the white men and they use it to suit their own convenience. The courts and officers are all in league and when a colored man is brought to trial in a case against a white man the court always decides in the white man's favor. He relates an incident which shows how great is the excitement over this exodus from the South. He says that a white man had a plantation worked by twelve colored families, and that the white man came in town and had twelve wagon loads of fertilizer hauled out to his farm preparatory to planting cotton, and when the land owner went out the next day the only human there was an old colored man who was feeding the horses and couldn't get away. The white man just stood and cried like a baby. This certainly must have been a heartrending scene to this white man, who had worked these people for years without giving them any consideration as to their rights as human beings or encouraging them to own or buy property or become good citizens. The white people have never encouraged the colored people to educate their children and have kept them practically as slaves and worked them at whatever wages they saw fit to pay. Mr. Mims said he was in the express office and the clerk was waiting on a colored man when a white man came in and the clerk stopped immediately to wait on the white man. He says that he stood in the office an hour and forty-five minutes to be waited on, and that when a colored man would crowd in the clerk would cry out: "You niggers stand back there and don't crowd these white folks." Mr. Mims says he can't see how any civilized colored man who wants to enjoy his rights can live in that country under present conditions; that they ought to either stand up and demand their rights or leave the country. The Plaindealer has always contended that the colored people of the South ought to rise up enmassae and demand their rights, or leave the country. They are leaving the country in great numbers, and we hope they will continue to. The colored business men, professional men and preachers are holding meetings beging their own race not to go. Mr. Mims says this is done for the reason that this class of colored men do not come in contact with the white people to any great extent and therefore do not feel the sting of oppression so keenly as those who come in contact with them daily. We think this class of colored men should quit selling out the race and come right out and he leaders and organize the people into clans and educate them to stand up for what is rightfully due them. Mr. Mims says he could not begin to tell of all the outrages committed upon the colored people in the South. OLATHE, KAN. The closing exercises of Lincoln school were held Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. The program consisted of readings, drills, etc. The teachers deserve much credit for the unique manner in which their pupils were trained. Mrs. Eliza Clark, president of the Acme Culture club, presented a beautiful fountain pen to Miss Ruby Walker for having the best essay on the life and works of Booker T. Washington. Mr. Whitfield Ross, Jr., of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ross. Mrs. Lydia Young left Saturday for Chicago to visit her son. Miss T Johnson of Kansas City is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Porter. Osborne Holmes won the kodak given for the sale of the largest number of tickets to the Lincoln school entertainment. Lewis Fuell is on the slick list. Address all communications to The Foppie Phlyndesaler, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Deshape, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postal Money Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Phlyndesaler is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unused communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. KANSAS CITY, MO, AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Mr. R. W. Alexander, 2602 East Fifty-fourth street, K. C. Mo., is now watchman at the city market. Roscoe Conkilling Sammons, nephew of the late Booker T. Washington, lectured at Allen Chapel Sunday morning and at Lincoln High School in the afternoon. A parade was given Monday evening in his honor by the Knights of Pythias, and he delivered a patriotic lecture at the Academy, Fourteenth and Michigan avenue, to a large crowd Monday night. The many friends of Prof. Gaitha Page, 1507 East Eighteenth street, express their sympathy with him in the death of his father. The Odd Pellows and Household of Ruth of K. C. Mo. will hold their Thanksgiving service Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Mr. S. T Smith, K C Mo., had the lucky number in the contest given by the degree team of the O. E. S. at Lyric hall. Friday night, and received the automobile. He is single, and he sold the car for $80. The Musical at Lincoln High School, K C Mo., Sunday afternoon was very fine. Prof. A M Wilson is meeting with great success at the Penn school, where he is principal. Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1804 East Tenth street, K. C Mo., was the guest of Miss Nettle Seymour, Quindaro, Kan., assistant matron of Western University, last week and attended the Art club exhibit. The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Gibba, 2518 Michigan avenue, was held from Allen Chapel last week. High tribute was paid to her memory by the lodges, churches and friends. Many resolutions and floral tributes were offered. She is survived by a son, Mr. Roy Gibba. The funeral of Mrs. Navue was held from Allen Chapel last week. She was a stewardess and a member for many years. Splendid tributes were offered in her memory. Numerous resolutions were read and the floral offerings were profuse. She leaves a husband, several children, and other relatives and friends to mourn her demise. Kansas City, Kan. Rev. J. R. Ransom, former pastor of the A. M. E. church for several years, left this week for Wichita to assume the pastorate of the A. M. E. church there. Mrs. Bettie Pope, 1510 West Ninth street, entertained at her home Tuesday afternoon the parsonage committee of the M. E. church. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Celia Lawrence, who has been at Arcade, Okla., visiting relatives and friends, has returned and is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Irvine, 835 Freeman avenue. Mrs. D. W. Anderson, 846 Oakland avenue, spent last week in Argentine, Kann., the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. L. Rollins, 1011 South Twenty-fifth street, Argentine. The Woman's Home Missionary society was entertained Monday at the home of the president, Mrs. M. E, Goins, 1502 North Ninth street. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Drum, 713 Precorn avenue, entertained the Sewing circle M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served. Mr. D. W. Anderson, 816 Oakland avenue, returned home last week from Springfield, Mo., where he was called by the death of his brother, Evellette Anderson, aged 11 years. The Citizens' Forum tendered the Lawrence (Kan.) Sunday Forum and their guests a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dwugging, 852 Oakland avenue. Officers of the Forum and the executive committee met as hosts and hostesses. Miss Ella Seymour of Colorado Springs, Col., is here at the helse of her father, Mr. Carson, 1040 New Jersey avenue, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Ahee Myers, Lawrence, Kan., was the guest of Mrs. I. F. Bradley, 400 Haskell avenue, last week. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, ex-president of the Forum; his brother, Mr. Ed Harvey, president Farmers' association; Mr. William Wright, president Forum; Mrs. Smith Gleed Young, Mr. Geo. Byrd, all of Lawrence, and many others attended the program rendered by the Lawrence Forum at the Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday. WINFIELD, KAN. Among those who attended the funeral of Hon. H. G. Holden were M. S. Butler, his brother-in-law, and Nathan Jackson of Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. C. Banks and daughter, Miss Florence, Pretty Prairie; Mrs. James Askens, Oxford; James Nichols, Independence; Mrs. M. Berry, Garden City; Mrs. Carrie Burney, Miss Fay Oliver and Mrs. R. James, Wichita, and a host of friends from Arkansas City. Lawrence Brown, who has been visiting in Kansas City, arrived home last Thursday. Lawrence Lee was visiting in Wichita last Sunday. The K. of P. boys went to Arkansas City in a body to attend the annual sermon, which was preached there last Sunday. The revival at the Second Baptist church was a success in every respect. About twenty united with the different churches. COUNCIL GROVE, KAN. Rev. I. B. Chiles is doing excellent work at the A. M. E. church, of which he is pastor. He preached two splendid sermons Sunday. Mothers' day program was postponed until the regular Sunday, May 13th. The Christian Endeavor is doing nice work. Violet Hooker, Pres. Rev. Duncan of Marion preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Everyone is looking forward to the grand rally to be held the fourth Sunday in May at the A. M. E. church. The A. M. E. church Sunday school is starting on its Children's day program, which will be given the second Sunday in May. Mrs. Janie Dorsey has returned from North Platte, Neb., where she was at the bedside of her sister, who is rapidly improving. The trustees will give a social at the church Saturday. All are invited. Quite a number of the Odd Fellows are planning on going to Osaga City Sunday, May 13, where the Odd Fellows will have a grand turnout. NEWTON, KAN. Presiding Elder A. C. Terrell held his quarterly meeting April 29 at Hall's Chamel A. M. B. church. We were well pleased to have our presiding elder with us and in making our reports we showed that our claims are paid as we go. The drama entitled "The Disappointed Bride," given at the A. M. B. church May 1, was well attended. The scats were all taken and the ashes crowded with people standing up. Receipts, $21.05 COUNCIL, GROVE, KAN Mrs. J Henderson of Parsons, Kan . has been visiting relatives, Mr. Walter Johnson and family, and friends. She returned to her home Tuesday. Miss Ora Majors spent the weekend visiting her sister, Mrs. Ossie Moore, in Salina, Kan. Miss Lottie Campbell and Violet Hooker were Emporia visitors Sunday. Miss Lydia Johnson attended a surprise party at Dunlap, Kan., given in honor of Mr. Payne of Montreal, Canada. There were no services at either church Sunday. are chock full of Spring Plants. Prices to suit the times. Geraniums, Ferns, Salvias, Cannas, Foliage, Vincas, Verbenas, Snapdragons, Hanging Baskets, Porch Boxes. Come and see them. Phone sales promptly delivered. E. G. BASS, FLORIST. Phone 3000. 809 E. 15th St. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 88: 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. MASXIN INDIENEER DR.FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitener dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. Richburg, S. C. R. F. D. No. 1, Box 50, Jacobs Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen: I enclose herewith 50c. Please send me by return mail one box of Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and one box of Skin Whitener Soap. I have been using your wonderful treatment and am delighted with it, and will never be without it. I remain as ever, your truly, DO NOT ACCEPT DITATIONS Bold by dripgraf or sent d.rect. for S.C. postpaid. Write JACOBS PEARMAT. Atlanta, Ga. --- Mrs. Ernest Bradshaw still remains ill. Miss Cora Haller of Hutchinson, Kan., is the guest of Miss B. Haller. A good rain visited our vicinity, which was highly appreciated. Mrs. J. M. Gross of Newton was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw. The school in district 13 closed a successful year last Wednesday under Miss Birdia Haller. Mrs. Mattle Lee entertained at supper last Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. J. M. Gross. The B. Y. P. U. are having most enjoyable meetings every Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Losson entertained at dinner last Sunday in honor of Mrs. J. M. Gross. Our Sunday school is taking on new life. Parents, keep your children in Sunday school. The Misses Haller and Mrs. J. M. Gross were pleasantly entertained last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Goo, Bradshaw, Sr. Mrs. Mattie Lee and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw left last Tuesday for Dodge City, Kan. Rev. E. II. Lee occupied the pulpit last Sunday. A. A. A. 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Next Sunday is Mothers' day, Dr. Griffith's morning subject will be "The Love of a Mother in Israel." The evening service will be a general Mothers' day program. The following numbers will be rendered: Quartet by high school girls and trio by boys from Washburn college; papers by Mrs. Ida B. Taylor, Miss Eulah Ridley, Mr. Arthur Charles, Prof. M. W. Freeman; sermonette by pastor. The choir will furnish special music for both services. A cordial welcome is extended to all. SHILOH NOTES. Whatever else one might forget of the morning service of last Sunday, the sermon on "Faith" will not be forgotten. It was said to be a most helpful sermon, that should often be repeated. The choir did well, after it arrived, but it was far too late to please Dr. Hill, and one could see the storm cloud rising on his brow, when fully six members, and among them some of the leaders, marched up to take their places fully fifty (50) minutes behind time. Sunday, May 13, is Mothers' day with us, and all the old friends are invited to worship with us Sunday morning. All persons who get to church by 11 o'clock will be given a curnation in honor and memory of mother. The sermon subject will be "God Our Mother." The music is arranged especially to suit the occasion Evening, "Heart Disease." Hear these sermons by a great preacher. After the morning service all will be invited downstairs, where tables will be set and all will eat a good dinner that will remind us of home and mother. The members and friends are urged to bring baskets, that we may have an old fashioned spread. BROWN CHAPEL RALLY Last Sunday was a gala day at Brown Chapel A. M. B. church, Rev T. W. Greene, pastor, when the two special trains, the Santa Fe and the Rock Island, finished their runs. The Santa Fe ran 109 miles or $109.10, Mr. John S. Chiles, engineer; Mr. Richard Williams, fireman, and Mr. Guy Douglas, conductor. The Rock Island ran 74 miles or $74.58—Mr. Allen Jenkins, engineer; Mr. I. S. Donnelly, fireman, and Mr. William Fisher, conductor. When these two crews started out they were given the right of way over the entire line, and the results show that the crew of the Santa Fe clearly outgeneraled the crew of the Rock Island. As a reward for the excellent work of these two crews Mr. John S. Chiles will hereafter sport a $5 Stetson hat and Mr. Allen Jenkins will don a $4 top piece. Rev Greene and all his members are highly clated over this $183.69 success and the pastor and officers are grateful to the general public, which added in this great financial effort. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. Last Sunday the pastor, Rev. H W. White, filled his pulpit after an absence of two weeks. He preached two excellent sermons. The right hand of fellowship was extended to one of the recent converts, Willie McElroy. Then followed the Lord's Supper. The two auxiliaries made their monthly reports. The Sewing circle reported $18.86; the Helping Hand club, $14.40. The total collection for the day was $40.85. Rev. White is carrying on a revival at his church in Atchison, the St. Paul Baptist. He reports it as being quite a success. PROF. AND MRS. CARTER HOME FROM THE SOUTH Prof. Wm. R. Catter, principal of Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, and wife have returned from an extended trip to Alabama Georgia and Florida. Prof. Catter says the colored people are leaving by thousands from Florida and parts of Georgia and that the whites are all worked up over it. He says he believes no one but the Savion could keep them from leaving now. He was at Memphis and visited Prof. Vernon, whom he reports as doing fine. He also visited the different business interests there and found the colored people pretty well satisfied and progressing. He visited Robert Church and his bank and found the bank in fine condition. Mr. Church is a very pleasant young man to meet. At Jacksonville he was the guest of Rev. Ford, who is pastor of one of the largest Baptist churches In the South. He visited George R. Waters College, of which Prof Gregg is president, and says he was royally entertained. Prof. Cater says the colored people are leaving so fast that several churches have been obliged to close, and now the preachers are preparing to protest. He mentioned one place where three churches have already closed. He does not speak very encouragingly of the South and thinks the colored people are doing the right thing by coming North. Since returning home Prof. Carter is advertising bids for constructs which will be let for the building of a boys' dormitory. He says the plans are very simple and he would like to see colored contractors bid on this building. He and the madam are looking well after this trip and are now back on the job working hard. JETMORE, KAN. Ada's Hair Grower in 8 months will make the Hair long, soft and glossy, a trial will prove it. When in Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer. We want Live Agents to represent us NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the Trustees of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, at the office of Charles H. Chandler, State Architect, until 12 o'clock, moon, May 21st, 1917, for the furnishing of all labor and materials necessary for the erection and completion of addition to the Boys' Dormitory at the aforesaid institution. Also for the heating, plumbing and electric wiring in aforesaid building. Plans and specifications may be seen on file at the office of the institution and in the State Architect's office. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for five per cent of the amount bid. Said check to be made payable to J. Newel Abrahams, Treasurer, and the same shall be forfeited to the state in case the successful bidder falls for ten days to enter into contract and furnish the required bonds as prescribed by law, after award of contract has been made. The attention of bidders is called so Chapter 114, Session Laws of 1891, with which they must comply; this is commonly known as the eight hour law." The board reserves the right to consider bids as a whole or to segregate, as appears to the best interest of the state to do; also to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids, if it is deemed to be to the state's interest to do so. All proposals will be presented under sealed cover and shall be marked "Proposals." They shall be addressed to W. R. Carter, Supt. and filed with the State Architect. (Signed) THE TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer May 4, 1917.) NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of Anthony Scott, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Anthony Scott, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: The west one-half of lots 510 and 512 on Jackson street in the City of Topeka. Sald petition is set for hearing Tuesday, the 22nd day of May, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of said order of sale. JAMES H. SCOTT. Dated this 28th day of April, 1917. "Adventures of Shorty Hamilton, Cowboy." KANSAS' FAMOUS WHEAT MAKES I=7 FLO Hard, Winter, "turk wheat supreme. 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Such astonishing results have been reported from its use, both by doctors and laysmen, that in number of physicians in serious parts of the country have been asked to explain why they prevent the so extensively, and why it apparently produces so much better results than were obtained from the old forms of organic iron. has studied both in this country and in Great Europe. Medical institutions, "As I have said a hundred times over, organic iron is the greatest of all strength builders, if people would only take Nuxed from when they feel weak or run down." Instead of dealing in the losses with habit forming drugs, 진신 답사 and alcoholic beverages, I am convinced that in this way they could ward off disease, preventing it becoming or�erate in thousands of cases and thereb. Extracts from some of the letters received are given below: Dr. Ferdinand King, a New York physician and Medical Author, says, "There can be so vigorous men with heat that Pollor means F. King, M.D. Fallor means anaemia. A anaemia means iron deficiency. The path of anaemia and women and children flash by. The muscles lack tone, the brain faces and the memory falls, and they often become weak, nervous, irritable, dependent and melancholy. When the iron goes from the blood of women, the roses go from their cheeks. In the most common foods of America, the most common table arups, candles, polished rice, white bread, bread crackers, blacuts, macaroni, spaghetti, saffron, sarira, farina, determinated corn, meat no longer is iron to be found, keeping process has removed the iron of Mother Earth from these foods, the mother of home cook is throwing down the waste-pipe the water in which our vegetables are cooked, is responsible for other grave loss. Therefore, if you wish to preserve your youthful limb and vigor to a ripe age, There fore, if your soulful old age, you will be the iron defenders in your food by using some form of organic from just as you would use salt when your food not much salt T.A.Wallace, M.D. Dr. T. Allpious philosophe wace, a philos- cian of many years in expe- lence in this country and a n who has been given many honorary titles in England, say a Nuxated From a Thai thai at a great win, one ergy and tolerance so ended by the wenkling. Its wide-proof use should bring about the most startling results everywhere. The pale, anemic, nervous people now seen at every turn shuffling lifelessly along the streets should become short men and women of super stride, brimming over with vim and vitality. Dr. E. Rauer, a Boston physician who City Happenings Mrs. Fred Roundtree is on the sick list. Bluebird Photo Plays commence at the Apex Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. G. W. Hamilton, who has been quite sick, is rapidly improving. "The Voice on the Wire" is the greatest detective story in filmdom. Friday nights at the Apex. Mrs. Emma Buckner is spending the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Sam Jenkins, in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of 1223 Buchanan are having a new home erected at Second and Polk streets. Miss Candace Hayle and Miss Edith Turner spent last Sunday at Emporia and report an enjoyable time. Miss Eunice Hayle, who has been detained at home by an attack of fonsultis, is able to be up and out again. Rev. B. R. Ross was taken very ill Monday morning. He is now improving under the care of Dr. J. L. Ransom. Mr. and Miss, C. B. Reynolds, who were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Reynolds' brother, left Sunday for their home in Chicago. Welch's Troubadors, great artists in vaudeville, will appear Tuesday and Wednesday at the Apex—15c and 25c admission. Some show, Miss Gertrude Solomon, who has been living with Mr. and Mrs. W. Buford, has moved to North Topeka and will make her home with her brother, David Solomon. Commencing next Tuesday Brown Chapel A. M. M. E. church will open a three days' bazar, Mrs. T. W. Greene, president. The public in general is cordially invited. Mrs. Lula Della and son Clarence, who have been in Omaha, Neb., for the past several months, have returned to the city and are again located at 117 West Fifth street. The party which was given on Friday evening, April 20, by Misses Bertha Porter and Eva Edmonds was one of the prettiest affairs that has occurred in quite awhile. In the three rooms which Miss Edmonds opened to the guests great merriment prevailed. The young ladies vied with each other in the bearing of beautiful creations and corsage bouquets. has studied both in this country and in Great European Medical Institutions, says "As I have sold a hundred times over, organic iron is the greatest of all strength builders. If people would only take Nuxuraz iron when they for work cumulate a period of doing that with habit forming drugs, stinning lants and alcoholic beverages, I am convinced that in this way they could ward off disease, preventing it becoming or ganic in thousands of cases and that the lives of thousands might be saved who now die every year from pneumonia grippie, kidney, liver, heart trouble and other dangerous diseases which started their diseases if nothing more nor less than a weakened condition brought on by lack of iron in the blood. Not long ago a man came to me who was nearly half a century old and asked me to give him a preliminary examination for life insurance. I was astonished to find him with the blood pressure of 120/60 and the vitality of a young man; in fact a young man he really was not understanding his age. The secret, he said, was taking iron-muxated iron from filled him with renewed life. At 30 he was in bad health at 46 he was careworn and nearly all in—now at 50 after taking Nur from a miracle of vitality and his face scanning with the biography of youth. Iron is absolutely necessary to enable your blood to change food into living tissue. Without it, no matter how much or what you eat, your food merely passes through you without doing any good you can do. You can become weak, and you become weak, pule and slickly looking just like a plant trying to grow in a soil deficient in iron. If you are not strong or will you owe it to yourself I will help you. I will follow text: See how long you can work or how far you can walk without becoming tired. Next take two the grids of ordinary tables of ordinary three times or three times or day after meal for two weeks. Then test your strength and see how much you have gained. I have grown more of you. F. Sauer M. I. down people who were nailing all the white double their strength and endurance and cultivate rid them of all samp tions of disguise, liver and other troubles in from lep to fourteen days time, simply by taking iron in the proper form. And this, after they had in some cases been for a month or more, but don't like the old forms of reduced iron, iron acetate, or tincture of iron simply to save a few cents. The iron demanded by mother nature for the red coloring matter in the blood of her children is, alas! not that kind of iron. You must take iron in a form that can easily absorb and not release it to do so. You must also prove more than unless. Many an athlete and police fighter has won the day simply because he knew the The Apex THEATRE MUNDAY. J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Silent Battle," a Bluebird production. TUESDAY. J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Silent Battle," a Bluebird production. Welch's Troubadors—Vaudeville. WEDNESDAY. "The Purple Mask" No. 11. Welch's Troubadors—Vaudeville. THURSDAY. "The Shielding Shadow" No. 13. FRIDAY. "The Voice on the Wire" No. 6. SATURDAY. "Grip of Evil." Always a Good Show. Satisfaction Given or Money Back. Mrs. P. J. Taylor of Frankfort was in the city to attend the Sunday school convention last week. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Clay Odell. They were pleasant callers at this office on Tuesday. Miss Elmira Troupe entertained a number of friends on Tuesday evening at her home on Lincoln street. Out of town guests were Misses Estherine Copeland and Manguerite Abbott and Mr. E. Copeland of Lawrence, Kan. Mrs. Nannie Phillips of 827 Preman avenue, Kansas City, Kan., is in the city helping to care for Mrs. Emma Gaines, who is quite ill at her home, 1182 Buchanan. At this writing Mrs. Gaines is very much improved. NOTICE—Rev. George McNeal, Grand Master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., will make his annual visit with Silver Star temple No. 16 May 15 at 2 p. m. All members are requested to be present. By order of Worthy Princess Elsie Brown. Mr. Joseph C. Brown, who for several weeks had been visiting his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, departed Wednesday for his home in Butte, Mont. Mr. Brown will close out his business in the northwest and return in about two months to make Topeka his future home. Mr. S. O. Wiley of Chickasha, Okla., was in Topeka last night on his way to St. Joseph, Mo., and made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Wiley is just recovering from an injury to his knee which he suffered some time ago while handling freight for the Rock Island at Chickasha. 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. secret of great arce and filled his blood with before with wind into the affray, while many another has gone down in inglorious de- sire, simply for the lack of trou. B C Jaques, M.D. R. Schurter C. Jaques, Visiting Nurseur of Nt. Salita beth's Hospital Hospital New York City have, never before given out any medical information or advice for publication, as I ordinarily do not be. Have in it. But in the case of Nusated Iron I feel I would be miss in my duty not to mention it. I have taken it my self and given it to my patients with most surprising and satisfactory results. And those who wish quickly to increase their strength, power and endurance will find it a most remarkably and wonderfully effective remedy. Dr. Howard James, late of the Manhattan State Hospital of N. Y., and formerly assistant Physician, Brooklyn State Hospital, says: "Patients in an ients in an ennervated at dawn talked state of health, those for instance conveyed for protected persons, those suffering from a long standing case of amnion, all such people in my opinion have late there brought to my attention Naxotian from in practice, I have found this, I have found this, and unplaining and unplaining in those cases above mentioned." II. James, M.D. N9111. Naxated iron which is prescribed and recommended above by physicians in such a great variety of uses is not a potent medicine nor secret remedy, but one which is well known to drinkers and whose iron constituents are both in Europe and Asia. It makes the older organic iron products it is easily assimilated, does not injure the tooth, makes them black, nor upset the stomach; on the contrary it is a most potent remedy in nearly all forms of indigestion as well as for nervous, run down conditions. The manufacturers have such great concern for their safety that forfeit $100 00 to any charitable institution if they cannot take any man or woman under 60 who lacks iron and increase their strength $100 per cent or over in four weeks' time, provided they have no serious organic trouble. They also offer to return your money if your strength not endurance in ten days' time. It is dispense in this city to all good drug giants. FEATURES AT THE APEX. Monday and Tuesday—J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Silent Battle" Wednesday—"Purple Mask." Thursday—"Shielding Shadow." Friday—"The Voice on the Wire." Saturday—"Grip of Evil." DR. J. M. JAMIBON—327 Madison Street. Special Discourses. Phone 959. DR. S. FLOURNOY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 508 Kansas Ave. DR. J. LOUIS RANSOM, Physician and Surgeon 600 KANASA AVENUE Phone 4265 Office Hours—9:30 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m. 1:30 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 8:00 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.-Tel. 3897. Res. 1881 Monroe St-Tel. 3897 B-2. OFFICE HOURS—9:30 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon 832 Kansas Avenue Residence; 1026 Buchanan Street Residence Phone; 8608 R-2 Telephone 774. eRec. 413 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. Residence 914 Buchanan Street. Hours—5 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 UNDERSTAING GOODS in the State. We never, sleep. Two Licensed Embal- ners in attendance PHONE 58. 638 QUINCY 50. New goods----fine,new bargains The Baptist Young People's Unions of the state of Kansas are notified to elect their delegates to the State B. Y. P. U convention, which meets in Independence, Kan., June 19-20 the second Sunday in May, and send names of program delegates to program secretary, Miss Lida M. Crump, 120 South Cherry street, Olathe, Kan. Prof. W. R. Carter of the Topeka Industrial Institute, wishes to have colored contractors bid on the building of the boys' dormitory, as he says it is to be a common, ordinary building and there is no reason why colored men should not bid on it; that there is nothing difficult about the plans whatever. The ad appears elsewhere in this paper. Mr. N. L. Robinson, proprietor of the great Rock Island Cafe, just opposite the Rock Island depot, is doing quite a business. He is a first class restaurant and business man and wants the public to come in and eat some of his good meals. He also carries a good line of cigars, tobacco, soft drinks, fruits, and in fact has a first class place and is very attentive to business. Give Mr. Robinson a call. Rumor Affloat -Topeka is somewhat stirred by a persistent rumor that Elisha Scott, a prominent attorney of this city, was married to Miss Esther Van Dyne, one of Topeka's society belles, during the month of February. Mr. Scott was interviewed by a representative of this paper, and said that he was too busy to talk matrimonial affairs—to call later. He did not deny, nor did he affirm the rumor. The installation of officers of the Temples, Tabernacles and Tents of District No. 11 of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor will be held at Metropolitan hall, Topeka, Kan., Tuesday evening, May 22, 1917. The public is invited. This promises to be the grandest affair of the season and the committee is sparing no pains to make it one of the grandest entertainment. The officers will be installed by the D. D. G. M. Sir Wm. Duffneton Come and see the Knights and Daughters, Maids and Pages in Our grand march Music will be furnished by the Taborin band. Admission fee A MEMORIAM. In memory of my dear sister, Mrs. Bettie Pennington, who passed away four years ago, May 12th. My thoughts are all of you, dear one; Your loving voice is stillled— A place is vacant in my heart Which never can be filled. But God came with His angels Just at evening tide MRS. M. D. JONES. Junction City, Kan. IN MEMORIAM. Rev. C. H. Menlenhall. In sad but loving memory of our dear husband and father, who passed away four years ago today, May 9, 1913. We miss thee from our home, dear; We miss thee from thy place. A shadow over our lives is cast Four years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away. God called him home—it was His will. But in our hearts he's with us still. Gone, but not forgotten. ALICE MENDENHALL. C. L. MENDENHALL. 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. Order by Phone Call 3500 New goods 50c colored voiles 25c a yard Up to 20-yard pieces of a very fine, sheer quality of 10-in. 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Hayden of Kansas City passed through on his return from Ozark, Mo., where he had been to attend the funeral of his beloved mother. During the few hours Dr. Hayden was in the city he was met by a number of his old friends, who expressed their sympathy for his great loss. Mrs. Maggie Bostle will travel with her little grandson, Howell Lewis, as soon as school closes, to restore his health, which in the last few months has become impaired. As Howell is so young, we hope for a complete restoration. Mrs. James S. Hardrick is visiting Mrs. Coleman of St. Louis, Mo., and her sister, Mrs. Vaughn, of Chicago, Ill., and other friends. The many friends of Dr. Unthank of Kansas City are glad to have him in our city for a few days. Dr. Unthank is the guest of his brother-in-law, Dr. J. B. Clark. Dr. Unthank has made many friends, who regret that his visit is so brief. Friends are pleased to note that Mrs. Rachel Jones of Chicago, Ill., is much improved after several weeks of severe illness. Friends of Mrs. Lucille Brown of Lawrence, Kan. were deeply grateful to learn of her demise. During a visit to this city Mrs. Brown made many warm friends, who sincerely sympathize with the bereaved ones. Not only relatives and friends, but the people of Springfield, were widened when Mrs. Caroline Rolin closed her eyes and I passed into the great beyond. All knew that a great soul had passed. Her life was a useful, active one. She gave to the world her own biography before her departure. Her life was such that in crossing the stream and in many other noble, beautiful expressions which spice and tire will not allow, her in-piling, encouraging, soul-uplifting words were heard, "It is not hard to die." What noble, Christ-like, Christian-like words, in unison with her exemplary life. Sister Rolin was 71 years of age—born April 17, 1816; died April 23, 1917. She was a charter member and Past M. A. Mation of Queen City Court No. 64, under whose auspices the services were held. Mrs. Mary A. Jarrett, present M. A. Matron of the court, read a beautiful original poem on the deceased. Services were long, solemn and impressive. All the ministers of the city assisted. Oh, the beautifully sweet profusion of flowers which covered the bier and were baked high atmoun—nothing dark or black around, as Sister Rolin desired, as she said she was going where all is light. Rev. J. A. McAllister delivered the sermon. The splendid funeral arrangements were by Undertaker W. P. Campbell, who at all times receives commendation for his splendid ability and fitness for his profession. Mrs. Jennie Pittman and little granddaughter Jeanette of Kansas City, Mo., attended the funeral of Mrs. Rolin. Mrs. Caroline Rolin was interred on the twenty-fifth anniversary of her order, the Court, Friday, April 27, 1917. Rev. W. C. Webster was not reappointed, but succeeded Rev. K. J. McAllister of Pitts Chapel M. E. church. OLATHE, KAN. Sunday was rally day at the Baptist church. In the marning Rev. Jackson preached an excellent sermon. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer April 27, 1917.) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss: In the District Court of Sud County and State. John Hobkorn and Barbara Holden, Plaintiffs No. 30879. B. G. Horton and —— Horton, his wife, if they or either of them be living, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, successors, devices, trustees, or assigns, if they or either of them be dead, Defend unts. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Sue Defendats. Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shiwnee 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 (1/2) of lot numbered fifty-three (53), all of lot numbered fifty-five (55), and the south one-half (1/2) 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 barred from claiming, setting up, or asserting any right, title, interest in, or lien 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 23rd, 1917, on or before the 11th day of June, 1917, the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiffs. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court. Rev. Watson of the A. M. E. church preached upon the subject, "The Straight Gate," which was well received by an appreciative audience. It was a great sermon. In the evening another soul-stirring sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beecham had for their dinner guests Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson, Mesdames Manlove, Baker and Crump. Prof. Kirk, sent out by the national agricultural department, gave a very interesting lecture at Lincoln school building Wednesday evening. Miss Lida Crump is confined to her home with a badly sprained foot. Miss Mabel Allen left Sunday for Kansas City for an indefinite stay. The Acme Culture club was entertained by Mrs. Ida Fanon Wednesday afternoon. This was a business session. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The club will give a prize to the pupil of Lincoln school writing the best essay on "Booker T. Washington." Mrs. Hunter Wright is slowly im4 proving after a serious illness. THE C. G. M. LECTURES AT LEAVENWORTH Rey, Frank Wilson, C. G. M.: Dear Sir—The pastor, officers and members of the Independent Baptist church of Leavenworth city, state of Kansas, wish to thank you for the lecture which you delivered to the Knights and Daughters of Tabor on the third Lord's day in April, 1917. Words are inadequate for me at this time to express our gratefulness to you for such a masterpiece. We feel that the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction are doing the greatest work of all societies in the Middle West. Not only is it true in the West, but they are playing their part in the entire United States of America. They have lifted up a standard for all societies, religious, moral, social and commercial. The principles are well to be practiced by every man. And again we wish to thank you and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction for the liberal offering that was given to us so trearly from the members of Mt. Horeb temple No. 10, Victoria tabernacle No. 30, Crystal tabernacle No. 29 and the visitors of the out of town temples and tabernacles. We pray that the Great Head of the Church may ever bless you and the order and we ask that the Lord may grant you a long life, so that you may develop greater plans for the order. Further, we pray that harmony, love and peace may abide in the confines of your jurisdiction. We are ever yours in the uplift of mankind. REV. JAMES DUDLEY HUNT AND CONGREGATION. WANTED—First class band instructor, at once, to take charge of a newly organized company. It is preferred that he reside in Kansas City or St. Joseph, or as close to Plattsburg as possible. Write C. C. Cunningham for further information, P. O. Box 157, Plattsburg, Mo. GREAT BEND, KAN. Mr. Walter Williams is not so well at this writing. Mrs. Lottie Sidney left for an extended visit to Kansas City last Saturday. The A. M. E. church is having a series of entertainments preparatory for the rally the first Sunday in May. Queen Esther circle was entertained by Mrs. Robert Smith last Friday. Mr. Frank Robinson has a new Ford car. The Brotherhood of the First Baptist church entertained the Queen Esther circle and friends last Wednesday at the home of W. M. Sellers. A good program was rendered and a two course lunchon served. "Friday evening the Santa Fe club of the First Baptist church held what it allled the "Trip Around the World." Five countries were represented. The First Baptist church will hold a rally next Sunday to raise $600. Rev. Cornish will speak in the afternoon. Anyone having news for the Plain-dealer phone Mrs. J. J. Wells. KNIGHTS OF PYTHAS WIN IN THE SOUTHLAND The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, at Washington, handed down a decision Friday, April 13, Justice McCoy presiding, in which it was decided that the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia was wrongfully expelled from the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. This is the culmination favorable to the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia, of a suit instituted by that body against the Supreme Lodge to restrain that tribunal from enforcing the proclamation of the Supreme Chancellor suspending the Grand Lodge of Virginia and all the members in the subordinate lodges in that grand jurisdiction from the order. At the session of the Suprema Lodge at Baltimore the action of the Supreme Chancellor was sustained and a resolution adopted expelling the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia, from the order. A restraining order was obtained from Mr. Justice Ashley M. Gould of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia forbidding the Supreme Chancellor from enforcing his own proclamation or the decree of the Supreme Lodge. At the session of the Supreme Lodge at Columbus, O., the injunction or restraining order was not obeyed and the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia, through counsel and with the concerted action of the Su- Regalias, Uniforms Equipment... Bright, new supply but limited on account of distributed market. Order early for Installations, Annual Sermons and 777...Grand Sessions...333! The Moses Dixon Reg. & Supply Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. preme Representatives—John Mitchell, Jr., Thomas M. Crump, E. R. Jefferson and T. H. Wyatt—instituted contempt proceedings in the Supreme Court at Washington against S. W. Green, Dr. E. E. Underwood and R. R. Jackson for violating the restraining order. The original suit and the contempt proceedings were consolidated at the hearing by mutual consent of counsel and the result is announced that Virginia has won its contention in the cause at issue. FORT SCOTT, KAN. A reception was given in honor of Mrs. J. W. Gordon of Iola on the 24th, upon her annual visit to the two Baptist circles. Ben Creiger, a familiar colored character around Fort Scott for more than a score of years, dropped dead Friday morning at 9:30 at the corner of Second and Crawford streets. Dr. Hunter, who examined the body a few minutes after he fell, attributed his death to heart disease. The Young Ladies' Busy Hour club of Wayman Chapel A, M. E. church gave a pleasing entertainment to an appreciative audience last Tuesday evening. The old folks' concert given by the Whoseover Will club was a grand treat. Thursday evening, at the A. M. E. church. A large crowd was present and much credit is due the ladies for such a splendid concert. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school give a rally Sunday, April 22, in which all the Sunday schools of the city took an active part on the program. Mrs. Will Knight of 1618 East Elm street returned home Monday morning from Chicago, where she had been called by the illness of her mother, Mrs. George Ray. She was accompanied home by her mother and father and Miss Bess Riy. Miss Maggie Lee Parks, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at Mercy hospital several weeks ago, is able to be up again. Mrs. Lucy Mouton of 115 South Margrave street, died Sunday morning at 3:40 o'clock at Mercy hospital, of tumor. She had been getting along nicely until Saturday night, when she was attacked by lockjaw and soon passed away. She was a true Christian woman and a highly esteemed member of the A. M. E. church. She also held the office of worthy matron in the Court of Calanthe for several years. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder, held his third quarterly meeting Sunday, April 29, at the A. M. E. church. He was accompanied by his wife, who visited in the city during his stay. INDEPENDENCE, KAN. The lecture at Maple Street Baptist church Wednesday evening by Madam Booker was grand; subject, "If I Were a Black Man in a True Like This." A large number of both faces attended. All those interested in the tennis outt please see Miss Mabel Williams, Richard Povine, Jr., Mrs. S. R. Wuyett or Mrs. J. A. Markam for further information. The Katy Flyer club gave a metropolitan grand opera concert at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening which was well attended. Left Over From Last Week. Left Over From Last Week. Rev. Chas. Teal spent the latter part of the week in Galena attending the State Board meeting. Mis. Mary Miller returned from thursday last Thursday. Mrs. Garland was shopping in Chevrale Al Thursday. Grandma Roberts had the misfortune to fall downstairs and sprain her ankle, but is getting along nicely now! The Katy Flyer musical at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening was carried out well, and included selections from Dunbar. Rev. Brewer of Coffeyville preached Sunday at 3 o'clock, at the St. John Baptist church. Mrs. L. Montgomery returned from Great Bend last Friday. Little Margie Harris celebrated her second birthday anniversary last Saturday by inviting a number of her little friends in. A number of presents were received and a lunch was served. Mr. J. F Greely and Mrs. Claire Webster have returned from Danville, Ill., where they went with the remains of Mrs. J. F. Greenly, who died here April 1. Mrs. Ben Jackson, who has been ill for some time, is very much improved and able to be up. Mrs. Rosa Carter of 101 East Riley was overcome with gas and for awhile was in a very serious condition, but is now out of danger. The Cantata "Jephthah's Daughter," under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Gray, will be presented May 11 at T. T. hall for the benefit of Estella chapter. The Utopia Art and Reading club was entertained Monday, April 16, at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Colbert and Monday, April 23, at the home of Mrs. J. Taylor. The next COLORED MAN'S FRIEND "COLORED MAN'S FRIEND." No Trouble, No Damage. Changes KINKY, KNOTTY, STUB- BORN, BAD HAIR, in-- 7 Days Like Magic. Price 50c Sent by Mail Prepoiid AGENTS WANTED J. T. LUCKETT. Manufacturer, Dept. "A." LEXINGTON, MO. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky ANY STAINS and her hair will be painted and used in Encouraging the can and in Silky hair. Don't be fooled all your life by using some f. treatment in which shiny to arrag. in silky hair. You are just too fooling in silky hair. In silky hair one can I scratch. You must have it on your hair. EXCELLENT OUNINE POMADE In Hair Co. of Atlanta, the cools and treats br. and is silky many l. hairs. 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The Carnation Art club was very pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Thomas McDowell, on North Eighth street. LAWRENCE, KAN. Mr. Charles Coleman and Mr. Leslie Wallace left Tuesday, April 17, for Hugo, Col., where they will remain all summer. Mr. Charles Andrews of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday here, guest of his sisters, Mrs. Fred Johnson and Miles Ada Andrews. The following Shriners of Hejaz temple of Lawrence attended the initiation of twenty-one candidates into Allah temple in Kansas City, Mo., April 21: Messrs. J. L. Bowers, K. P. Adams, H. J. Gleed, V. M. Lee, H. H. McPike, C. E. Evans, F. M. Stone, Peter Jones and B. Suttles. Miss Bessie Fishback delightfully entertained with an informal house party Saturday evening, Apr. 21. The evening was spent in games and music. The house was beautifully decorated. About fourteen guests enjoyed her hospitality. The death of Mrs. Lucy Brown came as and news to her relatives and her many friends. Mrs. Brown was a very prominent woman and stood high among her friends and was respected by members of both races. Mrs. Brown was a well known caterer and a great church and Sunday school worker. She was loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Mr. Mac Brown, and her children, Mrs. John Gregg and Prof. Gregg of Jacksonville, Ia.; Mrs. Birdhe Wilburn and Prof. Wilburn of Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Amanda Nelson of Chicago, Mr. Will Nelson and Mr. Lawrence Brown of Lawrence, and several brothers. Esk See a cate ee