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The Topeka Plaindealer The National Security Stand Revolt Nineteenth Year. No. 30 OMA The H OMAHA ROYALLY ENTERTAINS GREAT FRATERNAL ORDER! The Knights and Daughters of Tabor Hold Most Instructive and Profitable Session in History. The greatest session in the history of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction was held in Omaha during the past week. This was the twenty-sixth annual session. All of the grand officers were in their stations turned the keys to the city over to the members of the Oder and wished them God's speed and a successful meeting. He showed that he was a friend to the face and harbored no color prejudice but wanted to see all indictious and intelligent human beings recognized as American elit- Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M.; Dt Emma Guines, G. G. P.; Sir A. M. Hurraice, V. G. M.; Dt. Ida Wail- ace, V. G. P.; Sir A. W. Hopkins, G. G. C.; Dt. Sarah Williams Forbes, C. G. R. S.; Sir J. G. Buletdez, C. G. T.; Sir Walter Williams, G. P. P.; Sir Bessie Hall, G. Q. M; Sir Rew. H. W. White, C. G. O.; Dt. Pauline Woodfork, C. G. P.; Dt. Eliza Scott, G. I. St.; Sir Soelby D. Bridgewater, G. C. B.; Sir Goe W. Walker, G. D. M.; Sir Allen M. Jones, G. O. St.; Sir William H. Cole, C. G. G.; Sir C. H. Kuntz, C. G. G.; Sir John N. Davis, C. G. G; Sir Rew. S. S. Washington, C. G. J.; Sir William Buffington, C. G. J.; Sir Ernest R. Roberts, C. G. J; Dtr. Luo H. Nelson, C. G. J.; Dtr. Alice O. Murrell, C. G. J.; Dtr. Parthonia Wooton, C. G. J.; Dtr. Alice Gibson, C. G. J.; Dtr. Katherine Glaspie, C. G. Te.; Dtr. M. E. Hott, C. G. Te.; Dtr. Maycie Miller, C. G. Te.; Sir James H. Downs, Taborian Treasurer. They were loyal and of great assistance to the Chief Grand Mentor and Chief Grand Preceptress; and business was dispensed of in such a manner that everything was closed Friday night at the auditorium where over eight hundred people witnessed the ceremonies. The reports from the Chief Mentor and other grand officers showed the order in a good and healthy condition and that the members were doing fire work and were faithful because they knew that the money they were putting into the Order was being safely guarded and properly handled. Reports showed over seventy deaths in the past year and the Order has guaranteed to pay $160 to the beneficiary of each upon proof of the death of each member in good standing, no several thousand dollars was paid out for burnal purposes while several Orders have bursal associations within each district where there are enough lodges; and at this session a new law was passed authorizing the Chief Grand Mentor to extend the bursal association clause so that other Tabernacles and Temples in other portions of the jurisdiction could combine and make it much easier. The Chief Grand Mentor to do this and will prepare such a plan. Everything was scene and orderly and business transacted in a Christian, brotherly like manner and there was no dissension of any kind; everything was harmonious. All of the reports of the various committees were adopted by a unanimous vote without any discussion. The Chief Grand Mentor has everything well in hand in appointing his committees, he seems to know the power, influence and capability of each individual Sir Knight and Daughter and he selected them on every committee and when they submitted their reports, they were never questioned. There were very few changes in the election of officers: Rev. W. W. White was elected Chief Grand Orator and Sir Walter Williams was elected to succeed himself as G. P. P., having been appointed during the past year to fill out the unexpired term of C. M. Johnson. Much credit is due the citizens of Omaha and especially the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor who did so much to make this session a success. Omaha has covered herself with glory and it can truthfully be said that of all the annual sessions that have been held, and some have been held in Omaha before, but this was the grandest ever held from every point of view. The Order is in a growing and healthy condition, over $14,000 was collected into the Endowment Department and thousands of dollars was paid for burial purposes and sick benefits and all the money thus expended was not enumerated in the report of the grand officers, this being handed by the districts and individual Temples, Tabernacles and Tenta. The session was held at Zion Baptist church, 2215-17 Grant street, of which Rev. W. F. Botts is pastor. Only the basement of the church is completed and services are now being held in it as the basement alone is finer than most of the colored churches; everything is first-class, have rest rooms, electric fans and everything convenient. The church when completed will cost something near $50,000. The session opened Tuesday morning with all the officers in their stations. Reception was held at night at which time Major Dahlman made the welcome address in person and On turned the keys to the city over to the members of the Order and wished them God's speed and a successful meeting. He showed that he was a friend to the race and harbored no color prejudice but wanted to see all industrious and intelligent human beings recognized as American citizens. He had the beautiful are lights which cover the main street of Omaha displayed with lights with he words, "Welcome Knights and Daughters of Tabor to Omaha" and those lights burned brilliantly every night. Dr. H. H. D. Voynichs, of Kansas City, responded to the welcome address. Rev. Botts acted as toastmaster, and a number of addresses were delivered by numbers of the local Tabernacles and Temples all of which were responded to by Chie. Grand Mentor Wilson, Mrs. W. T. Osborne made the welcome address on behalf of the Sir Knights and Daughters of Omaha, assuring the visitors that they were welcome to Omaha, and we must say that Mrs. Osborne is in a class to herself as a silver tongued oiator. She was applauded when her name was mentioned, throughout her address and when she completed. The annual sermon was held on Wednesday evening and preached by the Grand Orator, Rev. Wooten. He is a forceful speaker and gave much history on Tabotian and the Christian life one should live so as to be useful to the Order. A splendid collection was raised. Music was furnished by the choir and ladies' band throughout the session. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Omaha are to be congratulated upon the organization of their ladies' band. This is the first ladies' band in the history of the Taborian lodge of this country, and they are not only fine musicians, but all were fine, beautiful portly ladies and many compliments were passed on their beautiful appearance in band uniform as well as the music rendered. A musical program was had on Friday and was well attended. We are proud to say that there was no contest to speak of at the election held on Thursday, and on Tuesday after the Chief Grand Mentor and Chief Grand Preceptress and a number of other officers finished reading their annual addresses they were re-elected by acclamation, showing that the members were satisfied with their administrations and glad to re-elect those who had deported themselves so well. The parade was held on Friday, starting from the church and headed by the First Regiment band, followed by the Ladies' Tabernacle band, mounted colored policemen, Palatium Guards of uniformed Knights, Malds and Pages of honor and Princess of Media under command of Sir George Walker, G. D. M., and assisted by other mounted Taborian Knights. There were over thirty automobiles in line and the procession was beautiful and admired by thousands of people who lined the streets as they passed. The beautiful floats of Tents filled with sweet little children regaled in their uniforms attracted much attention and praise. The procession was a grand sight with the waving plumes and swords glittering in the rays of the sunlight. They marched to the City Auditorium where a big dinner was served and a grand time enjoyed by all. The exhibition drill by the various drill teams was a great sight to behold and they were applauded by a great crowd. Omaha was surprised to know they had a ladies' team within their own midst that could drill so well. The ladies looked beautiful and handled their swords and went through the mancuvers as well as the Palatium Guards. The grand lodge passed some resolutions at large to collect money to assist in building up the Palatium guards and also to send the best drill team to Chicago in 1918 at the trennial session. Dtr. Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress presented Sir Captain Morton of Palatine Guards of Parsons, with a beautiful silk banner saying that she wanted to encourage department as this was the making of the Order. At Salma, Dtr. Lenora Gray was made chairman of the art department of the Grand Session at which time the different Tabernacles sent art work to be placed on sale and the money so derived is used for the upkeep of the old folks' home. Mrs. Gray with her assistants succeeded in raising $12 at the session in Wichita last year. Mrs. Gray is one of Omaha's leading ladies. Two of the best things enacted by this session was the unanimous vote to bring the Grand Session to Toledo in July 1918 which we intend to make the very best session in the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING JULY 20, 1917 history of the Order although we confess we will have to go some to beat Omaha, but each individual member can rest assured that the 27th annual session will be the best to we have several Palatium Guards in Topeka and a large auditorium and no pains will be spared in the preparation. The next best thing was making The Phaldealer the official organ for another year and enacting a law that all Temples and Tabernacles take a year's subscription at the price of $1.50 and have sixty days from adjournment of the session in which to pay same. The Phaldealer was also given the printing of the minutes and all printing that is necessary and needed by the Order for which the editor of this paper and the office force are very thankful as this is a colored enterprise employing colored people and we own our own hotype, presses and all equipment for handling printing. The Taborian lodge is a colored man's Order pure and simple with all the degrees and passes, signs and grips originating in a colored man's brain and they are following out the plan and specifications laid down in the organization of the Order and we are glad that one colored organization is living up to their obligation. It was understood that the Tabernacles and Temples send in news which will be gladly published. All those indebted for last year's subscription will kindly send same along with their renewal for the coming year, and we hope that the officers in charge will see that this matter is attended to. Omaha is a great city and we find now that nearly every grand order in Missouri as well as Kansas is trying to make it to Omaha or Lincoln to hold their grand sessions as they are tertied so well. OMAHA NOTES The many friends of Mr. William Crutchfield will be pleased to learn that he is able to be up and about his business after quite an illness. He has recently built and is now occupying a fine $10,000 home and owns a beautiful automobile and garage. Our old friend Jack Broomfield is active and doing well. He has built several good houses which are up-to-date and no better in the country. They are steam heated and modern in every particular. We also met our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Chiles. He is engaged in the undertaking business and his wife conducts a beauty parlor. We are always glad to meet our friends and relatives and know that they are doing well. We were the guest of Mia, Minnie Brown and Virginia Jones at 8:00 o'clock breakfast. These young ladies were formerly of Atchison, Kan., and we must say that we never enjoyed so much fried chicken at this season of the year when chicken is so high as we did at this house. They are fine cooks and own two nice rooming houses. We were proud to meet our young friend, Mr. Thomas C. Ross, manager of the People's Drug store. He is a thorough business man, honest and upright. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross, of Olathe, Kansas, where his wife is now visiting. His parents are pioneer Kansans, and numbered among the most highly respected citizens of the state. His illustrious father is one of those grand old men who served the nation in the days that tried men's souls and a grateful government is liberally rowding him in his declining years. "Tommy" is a boyhood friend of one of the members of The Plaindealer staff, who along with a host of good, warm Kansas friends rejoices at his success. He is a graduate of the Olathe High school and also Kansas University. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ridley, formerly of Topeka, have purchased a fine home at 1922 N. Twenty-fifth street and are making money and investing it in real estate. Mrs. Ridley is one of the finest dressmakers in the city of Omaha. We also met our old friend and former townman, Mr. J. L. Webster, the barber. He is doing well in his location at 1124 Dodge street and sends regards to all of the boys. "Uncle" Cy Terrell is the man who conducts a restaurant where you can certainly replenish the inner man. He is doing a fine business—feeds good at reasonable prices, having made but a slight advance in former prices. Mr. Terrell would like to learn the whereabouts of F. Clyde Wilson, who once lived in Omaha and if Mr. Wilson will write Mr. Terrell in care of the Little Missouri restaurant, 1120 Dodge street, Omaha, Nebr., he will learn something that will be of deep interest to him. Mr. Terrell loves to accommodate his friends, but does not like to have them desert him or leave him in the hole. Mrs. Belle Harding and daughter, Miss Eva, entertained a number of friends at their comfortable home, 2411 Ohio street at 6:00 o'clock dinner. Mrs. Harding was formerly of Topkiss and also lived in Oklahoma a few years. Miss Eva is a member of the Ladies' Taborian band and trill team and is a fine, beautiful young woman. Covers was laid for Misses Bessie and Mayme Spradley, Mesdaves Emma Brantley, Ella Bonnell, Emma Guines, J. A. Stewart, Miss Frank Wilson and P. Davis, all of whom were grand lodge officers. We met Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cherry. Mrs. Cherry is a dwarf NEGROES SHOULD LEAVE THE SOUTH! Don't Be Intimidated and Blusted by the East Saint Louis Incident. We have noticed in the press dispatches that the Chamber of Commerce of Austin, Texas is meeting and forming plans to keep colored labor in the South, especially in Texas. We wish to notify the colored people of this country to pay no attention to those would be friends as they are merely doing this to block your progress. Every mother's son of you who can walk or beg you way ought to come North, East of West and seek employment in these large factories and by so doing you will make it better for those who are left behind. What is needed now is to cripple the Southern labor and leave the white people who for centuries have lived off of colored labor and have worked the colored people at starvation wages and treated them like cattle. It is time now that the colored people get busy and leave their homes and everything; in short, submine the white people, leave them in the lurch for they have been heftiles. They have launched and burned you long enough and you now have a chance to prove to them that you have been their benefactors, and the back-bone of the South. They are not begging you to stay because of the love they have for you but because they are depending on you to make their living and now the fool Negro who can leave ard come to a section of the country where his rights will be respected, and refuses to do so, ought to be burned and lynched. Do not allow the newspapers to bully you with the articles they print regarding the recent riot at St. Louis and race conditions in the North as the articles are written by Southern sympathizers who are doing all they can to impede the progress of the colored people and to keep them from going into these large factories of the North. We want the colored people to understand that Illinois is all right, the officials who execute the laws are all right except in a few places where Southerners or their sympathizers are in charge of the working machinery of the law as was the case with some of the members maker and her daughter, little Miss Roxie Love, is doing nicely and attends school regularly and is expecting to graduate soon. Mr. Cherry until recently was in business for himself. The Patton Hotel is doing business at the old stnd. The hotel consists of forty rooms and business is now being conducted on the European Man and the house is always crowded with guests. Mr. and Mrs. Patton are among On that's most substantial business people and are always on the job and spare no pains in making it pleasant for the guests. Mrs. Wright, wife of the late John Wright, owns good property and is quite a business lady. She is secretary of the Eastern Star Chapter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry entertained the following friends at 30:00 o'clock dinner at their beautiful home, 2130 N Twenty-seventh street: Mr. and Mrs. A. Rice, Mr. William Bowwell, Salina, Kan.; Mrs Mattie Teasley, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Burns, Weir City Kan.; and Mrs. Sarah McElroy and Mr. Nick Chiles, of Topeka. All enjoyed the dinner and considered it an honor to be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry and enjoy their hospitality. SOUTH OMIAA NOTES. This is the packing house district and a great many of the race reside here—have good jobs and are saving money. We met our friend, Mr. Milton L. Hunter, one of the head men in the slaughter department. He is an upright Christian gentleman. He and his estimable wife have purchased a seven room house and are among the leading people of the city. Mrs. C. Hall, proprietress of the Little King Hotel, is a bright, up-to-date business woman and has many friends over the country. Mr. Hill is employed at the packing house and assists her in the business. Mr. Levi Broomfield conducts a pool hall and has a soft drink emporium in connection. Mr. Booker T. Henderson has a two story pressed brick hotel and pool hall. He is a fine young man and is doing well. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wills, formerly of Topeka, are doing nicely and own good property. LINCOLN NOTES. We stopped over at Lincoln on Saturday and learned for the first time of the death of Mr. L. B. Thomas, who died two months ago. We were shocked and paired to learn this sad news. Mr. Thomas was for a number of years agent and representative at Lincoln for The Plaindealer and was always honest and trustworthy. He was an active man and at the time of his death was assistant jailer. He is survived by a wife and two children, and to them we extend our deepest sympathy. of the national guard at St. Louis but it will be seen in the future that such a thing will not again occur and the colored people will be armed, so as to protect themselves and their homes. Do not be alarmed, but go back to East St. Louis and go to work. Ask the officers that you be allowed to go armed and if you are worthy, your request will be granted. We say colored men, go back to East St. Louis, and prove to the world that you are not afraid of anybody or anything. This riot was pulled off by bar fires and degenerates from the South and you can rest assured that the State of Illinois will not stand for any more outrages. We again say to our people: LEAVE the South, that holl hole that creates nothing but dissension, spite and hatred for the colored man who is trying to defend and protect his family. The North wants you and your labor and the Chamber of Commerce of East St. Louis is inviting you back—get up and go and leave the South! You cannot make worse your condition. OUR BOYS AT FT. DES MOINES! Notes Gleaned Among Brave Youngsters Who Will Lead Our Armies. (By Dr. J. Franklin Wilson.) Last Saturday evening found the boys in their first battalion drill before Col. Bailou, who is in charge of the work here. The boys made a creditable showing before the Colonel and he granted them a field. Quite a number are on the sick list from our company, the fourteenth company caused from the last inoculation of the typhoid serum. Among the most serious is Mr. J. C. Banks of Kansas City, Mo. The boys are furnished good picture shows under the direction of the Y. M. C. A., through Mr. R. B. DeFrantz the secretary in charge. Quite a number of students will depart shortly for their homes on account of being disqualified from various physical disabilities. The fourteenth company took a six mile hike last Wednesday afternoon and while out were caught in a down pour of rain with heavy packs. All got soaking wet and looked like man before they got back to camp. This hike will be long remembered by the members of the fourteenth company. Among the many candidates who were not mentioned in last week's communication but who are well known throughout our section of the country are Prof. Pinkard, formerly of Sumner High school, Kansas City, Kansas, and who is now connected with the Sumner High school, Saint Louis, Mo., and Attorney Howard M Brown, of Kansas City, Kansas, J. C. Banks, Kansas City, Missouri's popular shoe maker; James E. Fladger, of University of Kansas; A. A. Hill, of Lawrence, Kansas. Company fourteen is the only company here having a uniformed baseball team. Although dedicated in the first game by company one, after a changed line up they are confident of winning all future combats. Last Monday the entire camp was entertained by the famous Williams Jubilee singers. A number of selections were rendered which were highly pleasing to all. Wednesday July 4, we were given a holiday which was observed as follows: From 9:00 to 12:00 was devoted to track meets including relay and marathon races, high jump, tag of war, etc. At 12:00 o'clock the salute to the Union was made. At 1:30 a patriotic program was rendered. Prof. A. S. Jackson, commissioner of education for the A. M. E. church delivered the address of the day. At 8:00 o'clock p. m. we were entertained by moving pictures. The entire program for the day was under the auspices of the "Y." We are certainly sorry to lose five members of our company for various reasons. Attorney J. G, Booker, B. H. Brown, Alvin Jordan, J. L. Chase, all of Kansas City, were the men to leave up. Bright and early Saturday morning the Jahawkers and the Missouri Mules started out to the target range to get it in condition for practice. They were told the distance was three miles but before arriving I agreed that it was thirty. On arriving at the range they began to call for volunteers proficient in various lines as follows: five men as carpenters. This groupue was quickly filled as hammers are light to wield. Near came a call for men proficient in the art of sythes swinging. These men were conscripted among whom was our well known friend, Wilber Stonestreet and Arthur Hardy. Incidentally speaking, Stonestreet has developed a waist that would do grace to a match. Hardy has also lost a few ounces of avourdupois in fact Kansas and Missouri are in danger of losing most of its heavyweights. The next call was the most catching call and it is this call that I wish to draw particular attention. The request came for twenty-seven artists skilled in manipulating the hatchet. Now Price $1.50 Per Year. souls that bear in mind it was an understood fact that picks, shovels, wheelarrows had to be used. The entire company walked for hatchet experts—twenty-seven thankful men including J. E. Fladger, J. C. Whittaker, Attorney H. M. Brown, I. F. Bradley, Jr., Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, Dr. W. L. Hayden, Pearl Taylor, W. E. Lowe, Prof. Pinckett and yours truly, George Hamilton, octer known as Uncle Remus were marched to the resting place of those said hatches but the greatest surprise for the day was in store for us all. I have seen hatches made in all parts of the country but I have never seen hatches take the shapes of wheelarrows and picks. We took exercise by the counts until mess call. There was not much accomplished in the afternoon as we left shortly after dinner for the Port—Contributed by George Hamilton. Mr Jack Broomfield and a party of four motored here from Omaha, Neb., and spent Saturday and Sunday with us. They were greatly pleased with the camp and said their trip was an enjoyable one as well as a pleasing one. Des Moines Daily Register: Exhorting the men of his race to stand firm for the nation, Prof. A. S. Jackson, commissioner of education for the African Methodod church delivered the address of the day at the Fourth of July celebration at the officers' training camp for Negroes at Fort Des Moines. "The history of the world does not record a single instance where a Negro has proved a traitor to his country," said the famous Negro educator, "Never has a member of the black race failed to remain faithful to the cause for which he offered himself. "The cause in which we are now engaged is of double importance to us. It is a double cause—we fight for the nation and for the honor of our race. To our race we owe the debt I have just mentioned—we are bound by the traditions of the black peoples of all time to remain faithful and dedicate ourselves unreservedly to the cause. Owe All to the Nation. "To the nation we owe all. Nation has given the Negro race more, no nation has done more for the Negro race, than has the United States. I implore you to keep yourselves in the best condition in every way to give your best to the country that has made it possible for you to be more than slaves, to the country that has made it possible for you to play a man's part in this period when history is being made." KANSAS MOURNS FOR TOWNSEND! KANSAS MOURNS FOR TOWNSEND! Early Day Kansas Lawyer and Leader Passes Away in Denver, Colo. Kansans, especially the old timers were shocked and grieved one day last week when the news went out over the state that W. B. Townsend, lawyer, statesman and brave, fearless defender of human rights, had died after a brief illness at his home in Denver Colo. For many years Bolden Townsend was one of the foremost citizens of Kansas, residing at Leavenworth, and was recognized as a power in the affairs of the state. He was bold, brave and fearless and stood bravely for the rights of his people no matter how great the odds, and the day he left the state, the colored people in every city, town and hamlet of Kansas expressed deep regret. He opened the way for the race and his good deeds will ever live in the memory of Kansas and Kansas. The funeral of this gallant Knight was held last Sunday in Denver and was attended by over two thousand people. Mr. Townsend was born in Hunville, Ala., some sixty odd years ago and settled in Kansas when a young man and built name and fame. Let us ever cherish his memory and bear in mind that after all: "The boast of heraldry, the pump of And all that beauty, all that wealth o'er gave, Awalt alike the inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave." Rev. E. H Lee was a recent Kinaley visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bradley entertained at Sunday dinner. Covers were laid for twelve. The Measra Boards left for Pratt to harvest. Rev, Miller, of Great Bend, filled the pulpit last Sunday. Miss Alta Bradley, of Maple Hill is spending the summer at the J. K. Bradshaw home. A nice time was recently enjoyed at an evening party at the home of Mr. Ralph Bradshaw. Mrs. Fidel Douglass is able to be out again after a serious illness. The young people enjoyed an evening party Monday in honor of Mrs. Bluford. When the attention of The Plaintiffer is called by any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unused communications, concept from our regular correspondents, will not be published. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Grand Master E. J. Hawkins of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., visited the lodge here recently and found the order getting along splendidly and getting ready to entertain the grand body in August. He will help complete all arrangements for this grand affair. Mrs. R. M. Toombs and daughter Miss Frances, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montgomery, have taken their departure. Mrs. G. A. Nichols, who has been visiting Mrs. J. W. Wood at Parsons, has returned home, and reports a most enjoyable visit. Mrs. Chas. Walton, who has been visiting Mrs. Arnold Grant, at Coffeyville, has returned home. Rev. Broadmax of the A. M. D. church was in Arkansas City recently on business. He is arranging for a big celebration some time in next month. We wish for him much success. Miss Pearl Harding has gone to Denver, Colo., where she will spend the remainder of the summer. Mrs. Green of Chanute, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Will Hogan, has returned home. Miss Marion Fowler, who has been quite sick, is much improved. Miss Leona Brown left recently for Iola to visit friends and relatives for a week or two. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. The rally at Pitts Chapel M. E. church, under Rev. Webster, pastor, was a pleasing and timely success. The different bands counted upon the table $800.00. The band of which Mrs. B. C. Johnson is captain was in the lead. The rally continues until the $800.00 needed is raised. Mrs. Clark, wife of Dr. Clark, enjoyed a pleasant and profitable visit at her home in Kansas City, Mo. She also passed a successful examination as a pharmacist. The open air minstrels presented by the stewardesses of the A. M. E. Chapel on July 4th was a success. It was under direction of Miss Grazia S. Corneal, Rev. R. J. Robinson, pastor, Orchestra: Messrs. Abernathy, Andrews and Farris and Miss Moss. Characters: were all indeed splendid. Mrs. P. Tynes of 704 Boonville street, who is out in interest of her work, joined her daughter, Miss G. S. Corneal, at Carthage, Mo., who will give a series of musical programs at other places before returning home. Mr. John Haywood has been on the sick list, but is now improved. Mr. O. Blakey has returned from a pleasant and profitable fishing trip, Rev. W. II. Young and members of Washington Ave. Baptist church have installed a drinking fountain and electric fans. So none need remain away from services on an excuse of the hot weather. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray, at their lovely rural home, entertained with a family dinner July 4th. Aside from the immediate families, Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Rankin and little daughter, Mrs. Mamie Fulbright and two little daughters enjoyed the feast. Covers were laid for thirty. The Ladies Musical and Literary club held a very pleasant session recently, although tinged with sadness as the session was in honor of Mrs. Lucy Williams, who will soon leave to make her home in Ohio. A beautiful set of iced tea spoons were presented to her by the club in token of its appreciation of her usefulness and faithfulness. Mrs. Clara Nuttall is keeping house for her brother and children. Mrs. Anna Nuttall died a few weeks ago, but few of her friends realizing that she was so seriously ill. Mrs. Mattio Young, royal matron of Euceld Chapter No. 23, O. E. S., has gone to Lincoln, Neb. We trust her a profitable trip. Friday afternoon, July 6, at the residence of Mrs. Sadie Chamberlain Mrs. Ellen Ellenger was a most amiable hostess to the L. M. club, and also the L. H. club and visitors in and out of the city. Mrs. Burden and Mrs. Hollowell of Ft. Smith, Ark., guests of Mrs. Wm. Bruce. Mrs. Fluenza of Joplin, Mo., was a recent visitor in the city. Miss Marie Vickers of St. Louis, was a recent visitor in the city. Presiding Elder Grant, wife and son were pleasant visitors recently, guests of Mrs. Grant's sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, on South Billings sstreet. HOLDENVILLE, OKLA. Everything is moving along nicely around this place. Rain is needed badly for the crops. Mr. M. Wilson, Prof. J. H. Porter and Mrs. L. Howard attended the grand sessions of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe at Guthrie last week. Mr. John Orr of Tulsa was a recent visitor in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Will Allen have returned from Booker Tee where they went to attend a four days' picnic. They report a very pleasant time. The Plaindealer will be on sale at Mr. Will Allen's cold drink stand near the union depot. Miss Minnie Redd has returned from Kansas City where she has been attending school. The American Woodmen had a two days' picnic on the 6th and 7th, and it was quite a success. Mrs. James Redd has moved and will open up a first class restaurant in a few days. School began here Monday, July 8 with Prof. E. Richardson as principal, and Miss Torrance and Mrs. H. B. Gibson assistants. Mr. H. B. Gibson has organized a string band here. Mr. J. H. McIlhene of Boley was a recent visitor in the city. The following persons are recent subscribers for The Plaindealer: Mrs. Lillie Wilkerson, Mr. Will Allen, Mr. A. Herd, Mr. Jas, Reed, Mr. Mike Foster, Master Vance Arnold, Mr. Mike. Isom. CHETOPA, KANSAS. The elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Morgan, Miss Louise, was married a few weeks ago to Mr. Ben Grigsby. They will reside at Pattsburg and their many friends wish them much success. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and family visited in the city during the carnival. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were visited recently by the latter's sister. Mrs. Young and son, Matthew, of Tulsa, Okla., and Mr. Austin Curtis and wife are in the city at the bedside of their mother, who is quite seriously ill. Several young folks from Oswego and Patsons attended the carnival here recently. Mrs. Lucy May of St. Louis who is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. James Rankins, recently visited her brother, Mr. A. Cooper, at Parsons, Mrs. Mae S. Allen of Parsons was recent visitor in the city. Our merchants—W. J. Morgan, P. H. Bassett, C. Wilson, B. Hudson, James Hudson, Geo. Parhm, J. Neio, J. R. Wilson, W. Horton and Rev. Daily—report business in their lines progressing, which comprises eating houses, groceries, janitorhips, papering, painting, decorating, cabinet making, carpentering, railoading, hay-making and plumbing and excavating. The grand Matron, Mrs. Freeman of Kansas City, made her annual visit to the local Chapter O. E. S., recently and was royally entertained Mr. U. R. Smith, who has installed a Smith Form-a Truck Motor car, will deliver you and your parcels quickly and carefully. Give him your orders to the Red Ball Transfer company. The sad news was recently received here that Mr. Frank Buffington had been fatally shot at Vinita, Okla. Little Clarence A. Glasse, Jr., of Parsons, visited recently with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Roberts. Mrs. Holt of Kansas City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Nero, and brother, Mr. James Harvel. She is looking fine. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Mrs. A. Donnelly is visiting with her brother, Mr. Will Owens, at Joplin, Missouri. Miss April Morris, daughter of Mr. D. G. Morris, is home from Wilberforce, Ohio, where she has been attending school. Miss Mabel Harris is home from Macon College, Macon, Mo., where she has been taking a special teachers' course. Miss Elsie Halley is spending the summer at Joplin, Mo. Parsons' Idle Hour Tennis club played the Coffeyville Westminsters July 4, Coffeyville winning. Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Davis of Independence spent July 4 here. Mrs. A. R. Ferebee of Savannah, Ga., joined her husband here recently. Dr. and Mrs. Ferebee will make this their home. Mrs. Eva Jones Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Campbell. Mrs. Mary Waldon of Winfield, Kansas, recently visited with Mrs. A. D. Grant. Mr. Chas. Tromaine Woods of Parsons spent a few days in the city recently. Master Wayman Carter is in Bartlesville, Okla., visiting his cousn, Mrs. F. Cotton. June 27th Mrs. Millie Cleaver and Mr. James Anderson were united in marriage at the home of the bride. They left the same evening on a visit with her sister at Tulsa, Okla. They have the wishes of a host of friends for happiness, prosperity and luck. Prof. and Mrs. G. W. Whittaker and son, and little Oderine Mayberry were recent visitors at Parsons. WEEN IN OMAHA THE PATTON HOTEL, (2 Blocks Be. of Union Station.) M. P. PATTON, Prop. CAFE IN CONNECTION Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4446. LAHA. — NEBRASKA 1014-16 So. 11th St. Mining DATARRH of the a BLADDER and all Minerals in 24 HOURS This company owns the land or property consisting of the area of Omaha by an agreement attended the Federation of Colored Womens' clubs recently held in the city of Hutchinson, Kansas. Mr. Alex Claggett and Miss Myrle Rucker were married recently at the home of the bride. They spent their honeymoon at Kansas City, St. Louis and other eastern cities. Mrs. Fannie Watts is quite sick at her home, 106 E. First street. Prof. E. J. Hawkins of Ft. Scott, grand master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F., and A. M., spent a few hours here recently. Mrs. Barney Cleaver of Tulsa, Okla., was a recent visitor in the city, guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Millie Cleaver. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends of Great Bend for their kindness during the illness and death of our son, husband and brother. MRS. LULA WILLIAMS, MRS. ZENOBIA WILLIAMS GEORGE WILLIAMS. Mrs. Sol Carol of Seattle, Wash., is here visiting Mrs. E. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell were recent visitors in the city. Miss Galena Plummer of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Plummer for an extensive visit. Mrs. Lena White, who lived with her sister, Mrs. Fred Patterson, 413 Carpenter East, died June 30, aged 41. She is survived by her sister, a stepdaughter, Miss Zora White, and a number of other relatives. The funeral was held at Bethel A. M. E. church, with Revs. Goodill, Runyan and Allen in charge. Interment was at the Eastside cemetery. Mrs. Bessie Walker was hostess for an evening party June 29, music and games being the features, there being thirty-five guests present. The out of town guests were Mrs. Sol Carol of Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and son, Harold, of Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Bell of Salina. Mrs. LeRoy Knox and Miss Captolia Stemons assisted the hostess in serving daily refreshments. Miss Lena Stemons served at the punch bowl. Each one departed declaring Mrs. Walker an ideal hostess. The Excelsior Art club met with mrs. H. Broadus recently and elec- ted officers for the ensuing year as follows: Mrs. H. Broadus, presi- dent; Mrs. S. Collins, 1st vice presi- dent; Mrs. Rosa Butler, 2nd vice president; Mrs. M. E. Shackelford, secretary; Miss Lillian Payne, treas- cuer; Mrs. Lee Walker, club report- er. Committees—Program: Mrs. E. E. Morris, Mrs. Wooten, Mrs. J. W. Brady, Mrs. Culhoun, Mrs. Lennie Pope. Charity: Mrs. Caihou, Mrs. Rosa Butler, and Mrs. A. E. Shackelford. Entertainment: Mrs. Lennie Pope, Miss Payne, Mrs. S. Collins, Mrs. Paul Perkerson, Mrs. Rose Butler. EMPORIA, KANSAS A very quite wedding was that at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Murray, 210 Sylvan street, June 18, when their daughter, Eva Irene, and Mr. Ernest J. Harness were married. The bride wore a white embroidered vole dress. She is one of the cultured young ladies of the city and is loved by all who know her. She is a splendid musician. Mr. Hirness is a farmer of near Dunlap, industrious, energetic and is highly esteemed. Mr. Hirsemman Holt was the man of honor, and Mrs. Hirsemman Holt, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Only immediate relatives and close friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. C. P. Motow of the Saint James Baptist church. They left immediately for their home on the farm. Their many friends wish for them luck, long life and happiness. ABILENE, KANSAS. Mrs. Beatrice McGee and sister, Gertrude Green of Salina, were recent guests of Mrs. D. Curtis. Mr. Hudson and other young men of Salina recently motored to the city visiting with friends. The Daughters of Tabor gave a social recently which was a success. ELWOOD, KANSAS. Rev, E. J. Malone and the following members of his church attended the rally at Rev. Jackson's chucu at Savannah, Mo., Sunday, Mrs. Harriett Turner, Mrs. Julia Forbis, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Hughes, Miss Eva Johnson,, of Wathena, Pearl Wisner, Misses Lottie Vaughn, Irene Malone, Edna Malone, Helen Gooseby, Louise Gooseby, Edna Walker, W. Brown, Lucile Robinson, Mr. Gabriel Munro, Mr. Roscoe Wisner, Lloyd-Welch, Frank Turner and Mrs. Ada Everneart, Rev. Jackson's members of Savannah, attended Rev. Malone's church Sunday. The Do Right club met at the church Thursday evening. Mrs. Julia Forbis will serve at the next meeting. The infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Smith, died on the 28th ult. Rev. Herring of Saint Joseph, Mo., officiated. Interment in Belmont cemetery. A large number attended the rally at Rev. Herring's church in South St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Bailey is on the sick list. Miss Eva Miller, of Highland, visited Miss Albusta Davis the past week. Rev Russell Ezell, of St. Joseph, Mo., preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. His sermon was very pleasing. "Who's Guilty?" a series after the style of "Who Pays?" will be shown at the Apex beginning Aug. 7. Prepare for Life's Battle! Give your Boy and Girl a Trade. The Topeka Industrial and .....Educational Institute,.... TOPEKA, KAN., offers the best opportunities to the young people of the West. Normal, Teachers', Professional, Industrial, Agrinultural, Nurse Training and Music Courses. Strong Fsculty, Latest Equipment, Modern Machinery, Expert Hospital Services, Expenses Low, A Chance to Work. MAKING OIL RUNS. The Springvale Oil and Gas Company is pleased to announce increased activity in the development of its oil properties. Two oil wells have been completed to the shallow depth one of which is now on the pump and producing around fifty barrels of oil per day and the other has caused off the shallow oil sand and is drilling for the deep pay, both being section 19-4-2, Carter county, Okla. On the lease noted above no expense and pains have been spared to fully equip it for complete development at an early date. A 10,000 barrel steel storage tank has beer ```markdown ``` completed, a steel flow tank has been built and a modern pump station is all complete and in operation. Recent favorable developments on acreage adjacent and in close proximity to several of our properties have increased the value of same ten fold or more and these properties alone, to say nothing of our producing acreage, should present a source of profitable investment to the investing public such as is found in the foremost concerns of like nature throughout the country. For prompt disposition and quick sales a block of 2,000 shares have been set aside and when they have been sold it is the intention to withdraw all other stock from the market. First come first served. Prompt action imperative. Shares for a short while yet, $3 each. Address THE SPRINGVALE OIL & GAS CO., F. W. Bruner, Secretary 14% West California St., Oklahoma City, Okla. TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER. G.W. Hamilton, KENNETH J. KENNETH Our Popular Undertaker Phone 574, 209 Kansas Ave. Open for Business Day and Night. Everything New But the Man. Best Service Guaranteed. 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It will be mailed to you absolutely free. No cost to you whatever. These photos should be in the home of every colored person, who believes in race pride. Don't delay, write for one at once, just send your address to SAM WILER, Box 298, Shreveport, La. (First Published in the Plaindealer Friday, July 1, 1917) .. Friday July 6, 1917.) PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, First Division. I. S. Donnelley, Plaintiff, vs. Anna Donnelley, Defendant. Divorce notice to defendant in the above entitled cause of action. Anna Donnelley this is to notify you that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas for a divorce by I. S. Donnelley, your husband on the grounds of unfaithfulness and abanondment and unless you answer said petition on or before the 15th day of August, 1917, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you accordingly. (Attest!) A true copy. Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. By Oran Layton, Deputy. ARE YOU GOING TO COLORADO! Persons contemplating a visit to Colorado Springs, Col., should stop at the National Preacher' 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. Ellis E. Braxton, 915 East Huerfano St Colorado Springs, Col.—Adv. MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, pianos, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, autos, carriages, machinery, and to salaried people.—F. S. Thomas, 519 Kansas avenue, Telephone 298. Farms for Negroes Mered Men, why not buy a farm in a line here a man, is a man! HERE ONE crop will pay for your farm! I can sell you a arm in Logan County, Kansas. PRICE FROM ONE DOLLAR to TWENTY DOLLARS PER ACRE. Bury Terms, spot and most healthful climate on earth. I use mean BUSINESS, write 8. E. 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With each comb we get four FIRK, send money order for four GOWNS. BACK IF NOT BAD FACTORY, 180 postpaid POSTPAID 89c Hair nets, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturers' prices. And two cent stamp Agents wanted. Address: 181-187 Park Row, New York City. (Department "R") Every Friday and Saturday after May 15 will be bargain days at Bass' greenhouses. Call 3000 and order your plants, or come and see for yourself. 809 East Fifteenth street. "Money saved is money made." City happenings Mrs. Birdie Glenn spent Sunday at Maple Hill. Mr. Ned Scott, of Paxico, was a visitor in the city Sunday. We are pleased to note that Miss Ida Taylor is improving in health. 1. Mr. Robert Oliver, of Maple Hill, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Mrs. Clyde Briggs, of Atchison, spent the week end with Mrs. Eleanor Alexander. The W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday at Brown Chapel and a full attendance is requested. Mrs. Edith Moten Smith, 1931 Harrison street, has been seriously ill and continues on the sick list. During the month of August the Apex Theatre will not be open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Mr. A. P. Smith came up from Kansas City Saturday and spent the Sabbath with his family and friends. Twelve young ladies spent Wednesday afternoon with Ruth Haynes, who entertained for Miss Flora Balker. Oh, my! If you want good accommodations while in Excelsior Springs stop at the Albany Hotel. tf The Sunday school of Brown Chapel picniced Wednesday at Gage park. All enjoyed themselves and the good eats. Mrs. Anna Hedge Smith departed Saturday of last week for Chicago where she will take a months' vacation. Master James Wigley, in company with his uncle, Master David Wigley, from Salina, left Tuesday for Chicago, IL. Mr. and Mrs. Charles French, of Topeka left one day this week for Creede, Colo., where they will spend a month. Excelsior Springs is a great health resort. Write H. B. White, proprietor of the Albany Hotel for rates and information. Mr. Frank Wilson, the good eats man, was looking over Fort Riley last week with an eye singled to feeding Uncle Sam's boys. "The Mysterious Myra," a famous serial now running in the large cities will be shown at the Apex early in August. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Carleton were recent visitors in Kansas City, Mo., guests of Mrs. Carleton's uncle, Mr. Orlando Flowers. Mme. McClelland Todd, Shampooing and Straightening, 50 cents. Will call at your residence. Phone 4639 K-I, 1013 Kansas Avenue. The Sewing circle of Brown Chapel will meet with Mrs. Kealing on E. Fifteenth street, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Jane Washington, president. Music lovers will enjoy a rare treat at Alexander's Cafe, E. 10th St., on Sunday evenings from 7 to 10. A splendid musical program is rendered. Mrs. Alice Hightower and little granddaughter, Miss Alice Monroe, have returned from Kansas City, where they visited Dr. and Mrs. McElroy. Mrs. Jennie Goodpasture, of Alma spent Sunday in the city with her daughters, Mrs. Fred Connelly and Misses Hattle and Mattle Goodpasture. Mr. A. B. Harris, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Gertrude Chiles. He also visited with Messrs. Leo Mendenhall and P. W. Mack. Mendames R. H. Wade, J. M. Forbes and Maude Gentry will be delegates from St. John A. M. E. church to the Mite Missionary Convention at Kansas City next week. Mr. S. E. Carey, wife and family motored to Toneka. They are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barker. Mr. Carey is one of the prosperous young attorneys of this state. Mrs. Earl Beck entertained Mrs. Clyde Briggs, of Atchison, Mrs. Irene Garrett, of Kansas City, Mrs. Eleanor Alexander and Miss Katherine Burker at dinner, Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. H. Upshaw preached at Shiloh last Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. T. Hill, who was in Des Moines, Ia., attending a meeting of the Western States and Territories. WANTED by the Spot Cash Supply House, 300 quart bottles, branded or not branded, free from oil or dirt, Ten cents per dozen. J. D. Wilder, Corner First and Madison, 401½ E. First street (rear.) Miss Bessie Haynes, who was a delegate to the Baptist Western States and Territories convention at Des Moines, In., last week, will visit sometime at Excelsior Springs, Mo., before returning home. Sunday, July 29 will be rally day at Brown Chapel and will be in the nature of a celebration of Rev. Greene's birthday. Rev. Roscoe Henderson, of Lawrence, will preach that day at 11:00 a.m. The Apex THEATRE THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDAY. "The Gray Ghost," Episode No. 1, and two reels of Universal Pictures. TUESDAY. Ebony Comedy Players—Colored Actors, and three reels of Universal Pictures. WEDNESDAY. Five reels of Gold Rooster Photo Plays—a Pathe masterpiece. THURSDAY. Four reels Quality Film Co. Photo Plays. FRIDAY. "Mystery of the Double Cross," Episode No. 1; Katzenjammer Kids and Pathe Comedy. SATURDAY. "Girl From Frisco," two reels, and two reels of Western Photo Plays. Always a Good Show, Satisfaction Given or Money Back. The first episode of another brand new serial will be shown at the Apex Theatre Monday. Miss Iroa Drake, of Waco, Texas, sister of Mrs. G. A. Slaughter, arrived here a short time ago for an indofinite visit. Miss Drake is one of the South's fairest belles, educated and refined and her addition to Topeka's society is gladly welcomed. Mrs. John Roundtree and Mrs. Clyde Driggs were guests of honor at whist, given Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 by Mrs. Jessie Brice at the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Williams. The guests were presented with corsage bouquets of sweet peas. Mrs. Marguite Boyd Davis, of Kansas City, manager of the Blind Boone Concert company, is spending the week in the city the guest of her mother. The company closed the season in June and to the credit of Mrs. Davis it was one of the most prosperous in its history. WANTED—A good, reliable man who can read and write, also figure to drive a delivery. A good hustler. Will pay $10 per week and learn him the shoemaker's trade in spare times. Would like one between the ages of 21 and 30. Write to James Counts, 121 W. 7th street, Junction City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols arrived here one day this week for a visit with their sisters, Mesdames K. K. Pinkston, McAdoo and Northington. From here Mr. and Mrs. Nichols will go to Denver, Colo., where they will visit another sister, Mrs. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. reside in Chicago, where they are doing well. Miss Viola Scott entertained twelve young ladies with a line party complimentary to Miss Flora Barker, who is here visiting her parents. Those in the party were: Miss Flora Barker, Katherine Barker, Ruth Haynes, Esther Scott, Cora Gaines, Izene Smith, Rose Bertha, Ruth Schuck, Fay Slaughter, Hermenia Wells and Viola Scott. The Senior Literary society of the Calvary Presbyterian church had an ice cream social on Wednesday evening at Lakewood park. It was well attended. The Pierce Addition band, of which Mr. G. A. Bigbee is master, gave some fine selections. Among the speakers were Mrs. E. M. Guy, Dr. J. Lewis Ransom, Attorney Elisha Scott and Dr. Patton. Mrs., Alice McClelland Todd is moving her beauty and hair dressing parlors to 1013 Kansas avenue where she will have plenty of room, light, etc., which will enable her to give her numerous patrons much better service. She is installing all the late equipment for the work. She cordially invites the public to inspect her new quarters. Mrs. Lizzie Scott Porter was among those who believes the laborer is worthy of his hire and proved it by calling and paying three dollars into the circulation department of The Plaindealer. Mrs. Porter is one of our staunchest friends, a progressive race loving woman, and when it comes to the things that mean advancement, she can always be depended upon. Mrs. Porter has our thanks. Mrs. M. A. Knaves spent a few hours in the city Tuesday en route from Arkansas City, Kansas, to her home in St. Joseph, Mo., guest of her brother, Mr. John M. Dorssey. She and her brother were dinner guests of Mrs. Chas. E. Johnson and daughter, Miss Edna, 701 College avenue. Miss Dora Reaves was also a dinner guest. Mrs. Knaves had been taking treatment at the Robertson and Allen Sanitarium at Arkansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Brown are the happy parents of a fine baby boy born July 12th at Lawrence at the home of Mrs. Brown's parents. Mr. Brown is a son of Rev. J. M. Brown, former pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, but who has been residing in Oakland, Calif., during the past three years. Mr. Brown is one of Topeka's most industrious young men. He and his wife and babe will return to Topeka shortly. Mrs. Arnicholas Chiles Williams of Kansas City, passed through Wednesday night en route to Colorado Springs, Colo., to spend the remainder of the summer with her aunts and sister. Miss Willa Smith, Mrs. Lucile Jordan and Miss Thelma Ida Mae Chiles. Mrs. Williams was formerly a linetype operator on this paper, the first woman of her race to perform such a feat in the West, and of course the force had a representative at the train in order that she might know that we "love her in the same old way." Hon. James II. Guy spent last week in Chicago, Ill., and Carey, Ind., on business. Eddie Polo, the strong man of "The Broken Coin" and "Liberty," plays lead in "The Gray Ghost." When in Excelsior Springs, Mo., stop at the Albany Hotel where you get first class accommodation for reasonable rates. Mr. Aaron J. Wilson was an agreeable caller at this office one day last week and settled his subscription account. Mr. Wilson aside from being a thrifty, enterprising citizen mingles in the political arena on the side and when it comes to peeping into the future, has but few equals. He has the confidence and respect of the people of his community and they bank on him as being a safe, sane leader. LEON BARY IN MYSTERY SERIAL One of the principal players in "Mystery of the Double Cross, the new Pathe serial, the first episode of which will be shown next Friday at the Apex, is Leon Bary, formerly Sarah Bernhardt's leading man, who at the outbreak of the European war fought for seven months. This serial features as the heroine Miss Mollie King, one of the youngest screen stars. Don't miss it. See the start. Miss. Anna Johnson, Miss Edna Greene and Mr. William Bradshaw will have charge of the program at Shiloh Sunday for the B. Y. P. U. The subject will be "What Benefits are derived by the Race from the Legal Profession," which will be presented by the leading legal lights of the city. The program will be liberally interspersed with musical numbers which will make it both interesting and instructive. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. Program starts at 6:35 sharp. The Monday Afternoon Social club gave their closing party at Wilson's summer garden, Friday evening. Fifty couples took part in the evening's entertainment of dancing and whist, while the two-piece orchestra furnished sweet melodies. The pavilion was beautifully decorated with rugs and flowers. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Clyde Briggs, of Atchison; Mrs. John Roundtree, of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Calvin Mason, St. Paul, Minn.; Misses Rose Bertha and Flora Banks, of Kansas City, Kansas and Miss Iroa Drake, Waco, Texas and Prof. E. J. Hawkins, of Fort Scott. The club members were easily picked from the happy crowd by gold and green worm on the left shoulder. Ices were served and all departed declaring the club girls ideal hostesses. Mrs. Eleanor Alexander received over one hundred and fifty Topeka ladies at her beautiful home Friday afternoon, between 3:00 and 6:00 complimentary to Mrs. John Roundtree. The home which is one of the most beautiful homes owned by our people, was beautifully decorated in garden flowers, ferns and palms. Those who stood in the receiving line were Mrs. Eleanor Alexander, Mrs. John Roundtree, of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Clyde Briggs, Atchison, and Miss Alberta Guy. Little Alice Bentley received the guests at the door, Miss Ruby McKnight presided at the punch bowl and Misses Capotla and Tilly Jones and Castella Reed served ice. Those who assisted Mrs. Alexander during the afternoon were Mrs. Cora Ray, B. T. Alexander, Katie Slaughter; Miss Castella Reed, Alice Bentley, Capotla Jones, Tilly Jones, Ruby McKnight and Katherine Barker. SHILOII NOTES. The pastor, Rev. J. T. Hill will preach Sunday, July 22d and will have for his sermon subject at 11:00 o'clock, "Six Wings." In the evening he will preach a one thought sermon, subject of which will be "Lights," and after the sermon echoes from the Western Baptist Convention will be given. The pastor was absent from the city last Sunday and was greatly missed by his congregation who will be glad to be present this Sunday so come early as the attendance will be large. A splendid program was rendered last Sunday under the direction of Miss Janetta Jackson, Miss Ellen Page and Mr. Lathean Johnson. Each number on the program was the work of Negro composers and the participants did themselves credit in the rendition. Mr. Malcom Griffith delivered a scholarly address in which he discussed the life and work of noted colored musicians. ATTEND The pride of the middle west. A Christian school for colored youth under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal church. Campus, twenty-eight acres, near the Missouri Pacific and M K & T. railway stations. Teachers from the best schools of the country, especially trained, experienced, kind, firm. Surroundings healthful, association homelike, influence Christian, rooms steam heated. Athletics good. Courses. College Preparatory, Normal, English, Music, Elocution, Business, Domestic Science and Art, Agriculture. All courses better equipped. An excellent truck Garden. The School for You. Opens Sept. 12th—Terms Reasonable. For further information address the President. Robert B. Hayes, SEDALIA, MO. Beginning Aug. 1 matinees at the Apex will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (First Published In The Topeka Plain dealer, Friday July 6, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Grace Deason, Plaintiff, vs. Richard Denson, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Notice to Richard Deason: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the above en titled action who filed her petition in the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas and you are hereby notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 15th day of August, 1917 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered plaintiff and a divorce will be granted accordingly Grace Deason by her attorney Elisha Scott. ELISHA SCOTT, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest:) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk of District Court. Uncle Lester, Deputy By Olan Layton, Deputy. 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. Mme. T. Craddock Sinkford, HAIRDLESSER MARROW POMAIDI. I will grow your hair or refund your money. My guarantee of money back if not satisfied makes you absolutely safe in giving Marrow Pomade a trial. A two months' home treatment for $1.50 for burlap $1.75. I make a special springing oil drop敷 on the skin form. My version of Hair Culture is the most marvelous known to modern science. I touch the art of hair and beauty culture complete—give a diploma and start you on the road to success. Marrow Pomade, Tonle and Shampoo can be bought at the People's Drug Store. I sell Stretching Combs, Electric Hair Combs, Brushes, make Braids and Transformations of your own hair. What I today for one of my Booklets. I want agents in your town. Write me for agency and make money. All mail orders given prompt attention. Mme. T. C. Craddock Sinkford, Phone 4618 Red — 209 Jackson St Topeka, Kansas. Hours:—9 a. m., to 12:00 m.; 2:30 p. m., to 5:00 p. m.; 7:00 p. m., to 8:30 p. m. 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 4705 Office Hours: 9:00 to 12:00 a. m. 1.30 to 5 60 p. m.; 7:80 to 9:00 evening. Sundays by Request. OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 m. 2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. 7:00 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Sunday by Appointment. DR. M. L. ROSS, Physician and Surgeon Calls Answered at Night. Office 720 Kansas Ave.—Tel 8967. Res. 1831 Monroe St—Tel. 3987 B—2. OFFICE HOURS—9:30 to 10:30 a. m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN. Physician and Surgeon Phone 8608 852 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1026 Buchanan Street® Residence Phone: 3806 B—2 Tel. 774. Res. 413 OLIVER A. TAYLOR, M. D., Physician and Surgeon Office; 334 Kansas Ave. (Over Gibler's Drug Store), across from Throop Hotel At office one or two hours in afternoon. Practice limited absolutely to office work. Residence, 914 Buchanan street. Hours—8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 5:30 p. m. DR. CHAS. L. WILLIAMS Dentist Sunday by Appointment 406 Kansas Avenue WOPEKA, KAN. Stonestreet & Son, A We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the state We never sleep.` Who Licensed Burial mars in attendance Pavilion with Piano. Good Shade Good Water. Good Lights Lunch Tables. Telephone Connections. Tel. 1778 N1 or 1297. MISS OGEAL WILSON, Manager Trolley To Kansas City! One of the most delightful rides in the State of Kansas is on the WHU-LY AIND between Kansas City and Leavenworth, Kansas. This line runs through beautiful and picturesque country. It takes you by the door of the Beam Penitentiary at Lansing, Kan., the National Bolders' Home, Fort Leavenworth and both the Federal and Military Prisons and many other important sign-making places. Care leave Kansas City every hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to 11 o. p. m.; last car leave Kansas City at 11:50 p. m. except Saturday nights last car leaves at 12 o'clock, midnight. Care leave Leavenworth, Kan., every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. to 10 50 p. m., except Saturday and Sunday nights the care leave at 12 o'clock, midnight. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. Mr. G. A. Slaughter, of the Santa Fe, dropped in for a few hours stay with his wife one day last week and departed for the coast. TO MY MANY FRIENDS:—I take this opportunity to let you know that there has been a great mistake in some way as to a report that Mary A. Ross, wife of the Rev. H. R. Ross, pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. church, 805 N. Harrison street, N. Topeka, is dead. She is not dead, but is as well as ever, yet it makes her feel very sad to receive the many letters from her many friends, and also to know that they are sympathizing with the Reverend in the sad bereavement. Of course we are glad to know that our many friends have not forgotten us but please do not write any more letters as we feel very sad over the affair and take this opportunity to let you know that it is an untrue report —Mary A. Ross. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. The picnic given July 4 at the fair grounds for the M. E. and Baptist Sunday schools was a great success and $15 was realized. At night a program was rendered, which was a rare treat. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Otis Lace, V. Kibbie and others were Dunlap Visitors July 4th. Misses Lillie and Clara Rice were recent visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rice. They are solouning at Emily. Rev. Duncan of Marion, and Rev. Irwin Jones both preschel at the Second Baptist July 1st. Mrs. Mildred Harding and Miss Ory. Majors were awarded prizes for getting the most money for the tally given at their church, the former gettime a parcel, the latter still lose. Miss Lydia Johnson, Cate Johnson, Dorothy Taylor, Edna Taylor, Ida McCoy and Mrs Nancy Taylor were recent visitors at Dunlap. Mrs Elise Wendy and Miss Lydia Johnson will attend the Mite Mission society at Kansas City soon. Rev. L. B Chiles preached at the A M E church Sunday, July 8, and was assisted by Rev. Cooper of the M E churche of Dunlap. Mme.M'Clelland Todd ```markdown ``` McClelland's guaranteed Hair Grower 25 Cents Shampooing and Straightening 50c SCALP TREATMENT FREE Massage and Maneuring ALL SHADES OF HUMAN HAIR Good Blends made from combings dyed and blended or made over equally as good as new. HAIR DRESSING TAUGHT in course—$10 for the whole system. Wilson's Summer Garden Pavillion with Piano. Good Shade O Lunch Tables. Telephone Connections. MISS OGEAL WILSON, Trolley To Kau One of the most delightful rides in the St AlND between Kansas City and Leavenworth, K beautiful and picturesque country. It takes Penitentiary at Lansing, Kau., the National Bo and both the Federal and Military Prisons an seeing phone. Cars leave Kansas City every hour on 10 p. m.; last car leaves Kansas City at 11:1 last car leaves at 12 o'clock, midnight. Cars leave Leavenworth, Kau., every hour to 10 80 p. m., except Saturday and Sunday 12 o'clock, midnight. The Kansas City-Westle The New Era Milling Bargain Basement A lot of 50c aprons of light and dark percale; band Apros and some with bibs... and shoulder straps.....35c Women's 10c vests the light summer weight of fine ribbed cotton, fully taped.....81/3c Extra size vests —regular 15c and 10c ones; medium ribbed, taped yoke and shoulders.....121/2 50c union suits the lace knee style in both regular and extra sizes for.....37c choice of net or batlste with rust- less boning; cool and com- fortable ..... 59c linen bodies with lace yokes and Up to 75c brass-eres wide lace shoulder straps; 55c all sizes ..... Mulins gowns the slip-over style with short sleeves, trimmed with dainty lace edge ..... 48c $1.00 night gowns of soft-finished muslin; open front or slip over, square or V- neck ..... 78c Pelletier's The Ebony Comedies are proving to be popular. The actors are all colored people of note. HIAWATHA, KANSAS. Mrs. J. R. Roman left last week for a visit at Des Moines, Iowa, and while there attended the Western Baptist convention. Miss Mayce Miller and Mrs. Luiz Ellington left last week for Omaha, Nebr., to attend the grand lodge of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Miss Leila Miller and niece, Miss Volande Ballew, spent a few days recently at St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Geo. Walthall and grandson, Chas. Bowman, Jr., spent a few days recently at St. Joseph, Mo. Misses Rachel Greene, Ada Nichols, and Messrs. Harold Greene and Francis Brown attended the show at Horton July 5th. Misses Mayme Greene and Nondus Scott, and Messrs. Otis Washington and John Hughes motored to Horton in the Hughes car Sunday, July 8. Miss Greene was the guest of Mr. Clarence Hughes. Mrs. A. Lenner planned a very successful surprise party in honor of her daughter, Blanche's birthday. Mrs. Wm. Maxey, who for the past month has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jan. Colbs, has returned to her home at Moline, Illinois. Messrs. Eugene Fleming, LeRoy Trang, Adolphus Clay, LeRoy Fugt and Clarence Hughes of Horton motored to Hiawatha July 1. Mrs. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Kansas City visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Gumble July 8. Miss Naomi Duncan of White Cloud was a recent visitor with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gumble. The mock trial, a breach of promise suit, and the entertainment given by the Progressive club recently was a success in every way. Miss Edna Greene notary public. Phone 3300. den To Rent for Private Picnic Parties or Church Socials. Terms reasonable Good Water. Good Lights Elections. Tel. 1778 N1 or 1297. Manager Kansas City! In the State of Kansas is on the WHOLLY worth, Kansas. This line runs through it takes you by the door of the BUN National Soldiers' Home, Fort Leavenworth sessions and many other important equi- hour on the even hour from 6 a. m. to at 11:30 p. m. except Saturday nights every hour on the half from 6:30 a. m. and Sunday nights the care move at Weslein Railway Co. Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Mfrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour for fam- ly use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other brands are "NOAXLL" and "X. T. C." Manufactured by ing Company. _ \ : -_<« i. e e ; Regalias, Uniforms, | ° Equipment... | Bright, new supply but limited on account of : disturbed market, Order early for Instal- : lations, Annual Sermons and | : 777--Grand Sessions---333 : - i : TheMoses DicksonReg.& SupplyCo. | : 1217 Woodland Ave. - Kansas City, Mo. | RP ADY WREEANM ROOM AOS HC OR EMD 20000 SOOO IOS WRB JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. WACKER E EES CARLES CM KAKA AS RRM THE STAR HAIR GROWER.» A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower, One thousand agents wanted. Govr money made. We want agents In ev } ery city and village to sell THE STAG 3 MAIR GROWER. This ls » wonderfe } preparation, Can be used with 01 without etraigtening irons. ' Sells for 25¢ per box—one 25¢ bo will prove Its value. Any person tha I : will use a 26c box will be convinced ; No matter what has falled to grov your hair just give THE STAR HAW GROWER a tnal and be convinced Send 25c for full size box. If you with to be en agent send $1.00 and we wt vend you a full supply that you cas begin work with at once; also agenh , bead ali money vy Money Oracr to {iv STAK HAIR GROWER MFGR. P. 0. BOg 812, Greensboro, N° 3 Tr i a Rev. Shepard apent Sunday morn. ing In Manhattan assisting Rev. Car. ter. The meeting was a spiritual and financial success. : The Anderson family, musicians and vocalists of note, entertained a delightful audience at the A. M. E. church, Every number on the pto- gram was a scream and the people are longing to hear them again, The Ladies Reading and Art club wore the means of Junction Cily hear. ing one of the best female speakers of the race in the person of Mrs, Victoria Clay Maley, national orga: niver of the National Federation of Colorel Wemens clubs. | She up. neared at the Second Baptist church, ‘The epeaker was royally received and the M_ S,_S. orchestra of Fort Riley furnished fine music for the occasion. Mes, Bessie Barber, wife of First Siurgeant Barber, who has been stitioned In Honalulu, arrived here last week with her three small sons to be the guests of her mother, Mra, Charles Dade for the summer or Wiule the Sargeant Is attending. the suning shoot at Mort Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs Beulah Palls and Mice Ros ‘Mt Tap, delegates to the State er. 1 ton at Hotehinson teapot a good sepsion, — We wie peased to note Unough ‘The Phindeater tat dive Tap teased recognition as having an exedint piper on "Charity? and Was alee clected eoneeponding aeete. tary for the unsung yeu We are veo deashtal to note thit the Peds lation will meet in this city: in 11k ind We ate prepiting a teyal wel- some for that distinguished lady, Mis. ME Brown visited over Sune day with qelatives and flienda in Manhattan. Mecsas Rey ant Iivold Tucker of Nomsas City, (wo young men who wate toying te Prike good ins the altgh school and Bh. oS. A. C have ae. cepted positions for the summer at the trammng cump among budieds of other men of ther quce who ate vinployed there, Mis. Alne Golphin, daughter of Mie Mathda Hudin is very low at the tone of her trother, All hope fur Tut speedy recovery. Moa. Taietta, Graves necompanied by little Genevie Soulinger leit for Salma last week for an extendal vis- tt with relatives, Mra. S. 1, Oliver and infant daughter, of Saint Louis, Mo., are the guects of their parents, Mr. and Mre. L. W. Henderson, The Standard Since 1900. Has Stood the Test of Time. ES SUSANAS, gern TN [GOT Be NUTS Ai PORE: he Gu ‘ rs Cisse beLur Ki Hihy apes Ait (von SuuSslire rauune muscirenine ) WK A \ SCALP, GIVING LiFe BEAUTY.COLOR Ke A een gg IN Usman SSTre WEY SP stm Lape QA 3100 Pine St. Dep't, “V" St. Louis, Missouri, . OTTAWA, KANSAS. The cornerstone laying at Bethany Chapel Baptist church wae a grand success, About seven hundred dollars was raised. The program was ex: sentonally Rood, me, Dayse Walker-Booker de- livered a lecture at both the A, M. E. and Baptsist churches. She seems to ‘be an uplifting force for her race. Chailes I), Clem, gifted poet and reader, will appear here shortly at the Baptixt and A. M. E. churches, Mr. Thomas Simpson attended the Baptist State Sunday Schoo) and B YP, U. conventions at Indepen: dence last weeh. Ife 1eports a very interesting meeting. Ottawa wae we}! represented at the haptizing at) Osawatome hist Sunday, Mrs. S. A, Wilhams, of Indcpen- ence, fs spending her sacation here with her husband. She is mahing herself nective in all good movements. —oOrOr ed wo Hewting Ga TMC 8 9100-0 —_ 3 ; ee ae Man OTRAIGHTENED — Nee i KY Toa Diet of Ment, Price $1.00 pe Ss Sp ei | AGmacenitos sage auAT™ Diescersty Mis, Baa GEORGE M. ATWOOD ° —MANUFACTURER OF— ICE CREAM AND PIES Churches, Lodges, Clubs and Family Orders a Spcciaity Call or phone---Deliver one gallon or more to ' any part of the city. "Seana ave KANSAS CITT Renee SALINA, KANSAS. Mis. 31, Renfroe and son, Mr Perry Renfroe, are on the sh lst. Mr. Falwiaid Walker and brother Pearl Wilson, of Great Bend, motores to the city Sunday. Mr, Carl Brooks has returned fron Wyoming The bazair held at the oa T. Hall list week by the members. o! the A. M. 1. church proved quite a success, An excellent program was rendered each evening, Mrs_R, C, Jackson attended the Stite Convention at Independence and reports a pleasant time. Miss Corine Henderson left Sun- lay for points in Oklahoma An excellent program was rendered at Saint John Buptist church, Sun- day, The St. John Baptist Sewing cir- ele met with Mrs. Will Finch, Tues- day. A delicivus lunch was served. Two weeks ago, Mra, Will Finch entertained with a surprise birthday party in honor of her hushind, De- lictous refreshments were served to a number of friends, We are pleised to note “Grandma” Girrett’s return from Newton Miss Blanche Armour was called hurriedly to Kansas City to attend the funeral of her grandfather. Mra, Fred Helm and son, Fred. Ir., have returned to their homo in Wichita after a pleasant visit with lelatives and friends. The N. UL G) Art club held their list meeting for the Reaxon with Mrs, Theodore Ifaynes on North Second street, Excellent reporta were ren. dered from delegutes to the State lederation, and ufter partaking of a ' q Catalogue of the Free! Free! Freesat: AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR. /.§$ Lae a ; ee { GS | en alee = 7 a heae RES Sia ce ier 2 er ae Wena | wenn UN i ree | Re) i ee A Safed —s Creel an aS Wier foarte rare We are the largest dealers in Pa Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair | Cw a a ty the pound; Electric Combs, “{ ee =. .¢, In thts country, We show 2 ir id a larger varicty of Bye and ‘Fi os Oe. ft more pine Creole sigs D = & an al other manufacturer apes in the United States. Write “i for catalogue, IT IS FREE! SAM WILLER P, 0. Box 298, NUMAN HAIR GOODS CO, 20 Inch Creole Switches 25¢ Shreveport, La, Each; 24 Inch, 60¢ Each, Keai riand-viade Human Creole Hair on LATEGT STYLES IN COL is . ORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMA- a 7) ron PUFFS, BANGS, ILAIR P 4) NETS, CUT WAR BY THE aa {at] POUND. as Ly We carry tke largest assort- Ray” iment of Stralghtering Combe. Send 2e for besutival new catalog The Old Reliable Mme.Baum’s Hair Emporium 456 Eighth Ave, NEW YORK CITY, A. Y¥. Tier wetipg. mentivn Tha Copeca Plaiedealer, delicious luncheon, all departed for thele several homes. Mesdames Bryant and Woodley ene tertained a number of ladies at tea Friday at the home of the latter. All report a good time. Messrs Henry Bryant and Scottie Sutton motoiel to Manitou, Colo., Iridny, where they expect to remain the balance of the scion. Master ference Iludson and his “Hennery” &ic hept busy these days. —i——— 4 RICHMOND, MISSOURI, Mi | Ernest Jacobs, who was in. Jured in the mine recently, does not improve very much, Ils fnends are hoping he will take a turn for the letter soon. Hie brother, Walter, of Seitile, Wash., Is here on account of his illness, Mra, Artie May Lewis of Seattle, Wash.. is here on account of the ill- nese of her bother, Eimest Jacobs. The remiins of Mr. Vernie Rid: ings were shipped here for burial re- cently. from St. Joseph, Mo, cere mony being at the A. M. LC. cnurch. Interment at Sunny Slope. Rev, 13. R, Monroe and delegates hae teturned from the convention eentty Teld at Nothoine and veport the convention a decided sticcera and cat fe neat conycation will be held at Tilenty Ree FS iane and delegaces ‘ve teluimed fom tke convention tecently held at Purkvile and tcpuit . ona e s H i i i. air :"|Grows Long, rs Soft, Silky * Phstcotiog woe Fence bat par € Qateea ‘cuisine Pomase hat dome foe my hair Is hae grows to 16 taches Bae vnd (eteme dich letesstaciey aed Bean tow dawey buirbarmeyt weahee Whigthe boob Bir grower ba tue fworldy "™ AALMA Banks Dou't be fooled all yout. life by using some fake prepara ion which claims tostreighten kinky hair, You are just fooling yourself by using It Kinky hair cannot be made streight. You must have hairtiret, Now this EXELENTO sonic: POMADE is @ Hale Grower which feeds thescatp and wots of ihe naie sod eke Kinky nappy hi! ott Ba Freee na rarull end stone Falliog Hair stonce., Price 280 by malion receipt of stamps orcoin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE ‘Write for Particulars KAELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. FOR SALE PERE EO Tk POV MEIL S » SONEH, “ge BER : ee ed SB Te 3 er ae tps SN SEE SCA ES costae a " a m ee ete Pht trom rent ad § Ee ESS)LEE ee MS OR tees Sm” rR 7 srg epee no PTAC NS IS” a 5 eee hen Be le ww This beautiful 7-room modern house three blocky fram Main part of the city FOR SAL, Thousands of our prope ale cunung West und should buy homes while they cin be had at reason ibie prices A number of good bATEAINS, B, ALARD SMITH, Colorado Springs, Colo, MADE ” = STRAIGHT # Colored folks sre crevry I about Herolia, theaew 4d t+ covery which steaich $06 5 Sot Lmky. sanriy or 10307 ‘ e Rade. tummpty apply a Lie a om HEROLIN (Zaye tehaleond seatg.and 4 [eS fan iy La a short hime sour « aa Baie’ becomes soft, smooth. othy a aw We that can, be Ce cepted aud brates ot, So Dew hale oft ay araighe hick and bese Gi ied ae Meera a Bi year Feienta, Verotin tle wlope hchlag scelp and dandruff at once. SEND 26¢ (st1098 oF cols) tora bie bet, UTROLIM MEDICINE CO., Atlaata, Gao \CENTS ee ‘ tng Beretta. Wette tw eee | ‘vy the dfaughter System for Beautiful Srl Hai ace lair. “4 Akad on erin We guarantee to grow som : pee a) the Hair in six treat- ay im BAS S@| ments or money re- ee PMH funded. + dabbles ase sae bili] AGANTS WANTED _ eee “8] EVERYWHERE st epee nan ’ System Taught by Mail VERO UNE : or at College. yeticeas ache eee “Liyra” ine mars ae EF Ladys at eT Nt aa | Hair Beautifer 50c ein cic od | i Per Box Actual Results of Slaughter System. “The Slaughter System” 3001 LAWTON AVENUE -—- — — = SAINT LOUIS, MO. ° © V V estern Universi ty and The State Industrial Department “IN FREE KANSAS", BEST School in the West for training of Negro young Mea and Women ir Normal, Commercial and Music Courses. Strong Faculty, Complete equipment to give best practi. cal training in trades. A good wholesome atmosphere for the growing student, Brick Muildings, Electric lighted, Steam heated, Excellent advantages for High school graduates. Students admitted from 35 years upward, From Eighth grade to normal course, Miltary disefptine, A card will bring full information, TERMS REASONABLE. 22d Annual Sesston Opens Sept, 10, 1917 DR. H. T. KEALING, President Quindaro, Kansas. the convention a glowing success anc that the next convention will be hek at Warrensburg. | Profs W. M, Jacobs was re-elect: ed president of the State Sunday School convention, which met recent: ly at Parkville, Mo. Missea Lyles and Goins, after a ‘pleasant visit at Parkville, have te turned home. Mr. Ell Carter left recently {or points in Iowa. Mr. John Crowley of Exceistor Springs, Mo., was a recent visitor in the city, motoring over, Now is the time to subscribe for The Topeka Plaindcaler, the cham: pion of the Negro race, Mra. Ina Pugh has returned from Chillicothe, where she attended the Baptist Sunday School convention, Tet us uige upon the parents of the children of this city tne necessity of assisting In increasing the altend- snee of the Sunday schools of the city. Services were held at all churenes last Sunday and reports of the aanie ure up to the standard, ——— WITH CLOUD, KANSAS. Mr, John Kelley, who has been or the sich list, is much improved. He iat the home of his sister, Mis, W. 1, Stullman, Little Vola Duncan of Mlawaths visiting her gaanimother, Mrs, Mary Reece, He Title Mreckomitge unter: tuned a few filers Sunday, July 1 m henor of Miss Ruth Sportman of St Jozeph, Mo, Med Starr, Clifton and Cinnett Mimmonts of Ighlant, were White Cloud vistors teeently, The Sewing Circle of the A. M. L. church saved dinner and supper on July 6th, which was a big day for White Cloud, Mis, Maggie Johnson and diugh- ‘er, Mrs, Loutse Botts, who Mis, Mason Tod, attended the funeral of M1. Henty Robinson recently at Mi- awitha, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Juhus Leach of Kansas City tecently motored to our city on a visit with relatives. Miss Ieeal Johnson is spending a few weeks in the country, at the bume of Mra, Charles Todd. —_»— PITTSBURG, KANSAS. The Ludies Art and Study clul act recently at the home of Mrs. Tor Pierce on W. bth. On roll call each member responded with a quo- tation fiom Longfellow, After a shoit business session Mrs, Pieice served the ladies with a two-course luncheon, Those present were Mra, Cain, Mra. James, Mrs, Geeder, Mrs, Bowling, Mrs. Reddick, Mrs. Fletch: er, Mra. Wright. . The program recently given by ‘Mra, N, Wright for the benefit of the church wae quite a success, — Those on plogram were? Solo, Misa R. Wil- ‘iaumes inst, solo, Mre, Lucile Glass; nst duet, Mrs, Wright and Mra, Neal Pierce; inst. solo, Misk Wil ‘ame of Cotfeyvilles soln, Mrs. fag; re Bolling. ‘Vhe ACM, Ey chureh, Rev War: «m piston. is getting along nicely, Mra. N. Wright hus gone to But. ler, Mo., on account of [liInesa m her family, aq The Ladies Ald met thie week with Mrs. 1D, Smith on W. 11th wtreet. , The delegates reported a nice time at I't Seott and all returned with smiles on their faces. | Mr. Otis Scott of Chicago wae a recent Neilge ie the ple rs. Neal Perce is impsoviag uns ver the care of Dr. Goeder, —.——— PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mr. Ilarry Neaves, of Fort Scett, is visiting his mother, Mra, C, Hy Neaves. : Mrs. Georgia Neaves and children of Fort Scott, visited from Wednes- day te Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. Mr. Stephen Sahebury, of Mound City, was here Wednesday en route home from Joplin, Kio. Mr. Granville Amold, of F%, Scott, spent Wednesday and Thiisday “sith his parents, Mr and Mra. G. We Arnold, Read and pay for the Top ka Plaindealer. Mrs. Will Smith and daughter, Miss Maric, returned Sunday from Iola, where they had been visi.ing, Mra. Tannie Wilson airivee Sune day from Mildred, to visit her mother Mrs Celia Morton, and brother and sister, Mr. James and Miss Lva Mare tun. The Malindealer tells all the do» ings of the race, Better subscribe, Emil Arnold, of Kansas City came down Sunday for n visit with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, G. W. Are nold, Don't be ignorant as to the doings of your race. The Plamdealer gives all the happenings among colored peo ethan: ATCHISON, KANSAS, The Sunflower Art club was very pleasantly entertained at the teats donee of Mis, Jerry Shachelford on North Seventh street. The next meeting wall be with Mis. Wilham Waters, Evangelist McDuffy closed a 10- days’ mecting here Sunday. Some of the members of the Car- nation Art club motored to Kaneas City to spend the day with one of their number, Mrs. Mary Brown, whe moved to that city sometime ago, Mrs, Robert Cousin and Mra. Prank Briggs left last week for Colerado to visit for two months. The Utopia Art club will have their meetings during the warm weather in the city park. Mr. J. D. Colbert gave a eroquet party for a few friends Monday even. ing. All Fepert a pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs, John Parker have opened & restaurant at 309 Commer- clal street. Better pay your subscription lo The Plaindealer. ABILENE, KANSAS. . Miss Lucena Street, of St. Louis, Mo,, is the guest of her aunt, Mfrs, FE. Veile. Mrs, Lizzie Housley and _ little granddaughter, Hazel Boswell, of Minneapolis, were the guests of Mrs, R. Smith and others, Sunday,