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Topeka Plaindealer So far the Colored Draft Regiments Have Not Been Called. The Officers are Anxiously Waiting at Ft. Des Moines The Nineteenth Year. No. 39 Gee, who is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Emma Gaines, Grand Preceptress of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas-Nebraska jurisdiction. He went to Garden City in the early days and now owns several pieces of property. He is a widower, but the first woman who comes along and meets his approval will win him. Mrs. M. P. Berry, who is a widow, owns some fine property and has also horstended 100 acres of land within a few miles of Garden City. She is one of Garden City's most active church workers and is a great lover of her race. Mr. James Goodwin is another substantial citizen and is engaged in farming and stock raising. The colored people have two churches, which seem to be doing fairly well. Garden City is a good town, and if the colored people keep pace with the town there will be nothing to regret. DODGE CITY. Our next stop was at Dodge City, the home of Stephen Burney and ex-LICTE, Governor Fitzgerald. Dodge City is a coming town. A great number of buildings are in course of section and other improvements being made. The colored people for the most part are making good. Mr. Burney owns several rental houses, all modern and up-to-date in every particular. Mr. Burney is a mechanic and builder, and builds his own houses, assisted by other contractors. He is one of Ford county's substantial citizens and everybody in the town takes their hats off to him, for he is a gentleman, dignified and honorable, and not only lives for the upbuilding of the race, but the community in which he lives. We met our old friend Rev. A. Hill, formerly of Topeka. He is certainly in clover. He has charge of an oil station, is running a boarding house, is pastor of the Baptist church, and during his pastorate there the membership has increased from 16 to 48. He is buying a piece of property and renting that. He also has a nice truck farm and is raising hogs. He is a great preacher and everybody likes him. Dodge City has a fine class of white people. We met Mr. C. V. Woolwine, sheiff of the county, and one of the most fearless men in the state. He is a gentleman who has the love and respect of all who know him. He is now serving his last team, and the Plaindealer hopes he will be rewarded with some other office, county commissioner or the like. We met ex-Lieut. Governor Fitzgerald, who is one of the loyal citizens of that county and who served two terms as lieutenant governor of the state of Kansas. At present he is not in the best of health. We stopped over at Kinsley, Kan., for the first time. Here we have quite a number of subscribers. All the colored people who live here seem to be well employed. Mr. Henry Sellars, who is an old citizen, has been employed for several years by Mr. R. E. Edwards, one of the wealthiest men in the state. We met the register of deeds, Mr. F. L. Wellman, who has been a reader of the Plaindealer for a number of years. He is a conscientious, upright Christian gentleman and has no race prejudice. He has held this office for several years and will continue to hold it as long as he desires. There are not many colored families in this town, but the children average up, for we saw more babies than in any other town, according to population, that we have visited this year. We met Mr. C. E. Minnus, who has lived in Kinsley over twenty-six years. He is a widower and his child then keep house for him. Here we met the Tyler girls, from Topska, who were in Kinsley visiting their sister. GREAT BEND. Our next stop was at Great Bend, Kun., and here we found the people somewhat disappointed over the short wheat crop, for it seems that the wheat flourished only in spots, and while some farmers made a good crop others did not, but still they are happy from the fact that they have a large corn crop, which is something unusual for that part of the country. We met Mrs. Ella Buchanan, the widow, and she seems to be getting along nicely. Rev. Ramsey, pastor of the Baptist church there, is one of the most successful junk dealers in the state of Kansas. We wish we had many more men with the business ability he possesses. He also owns a large farm which is well stocked. We had the pleasure of taking breakfast with Rev. and Mrs. P. D. Davis, which we very much enjoyed. They are doing fine in this city, and have a sweet little girl who is the angel of the household. Rev. and Mrs. Davis are well loved by everybody and the church is prospering under their guidance. Mr. Jake Brown, a successful farmer, is doing well. Mr. B. Selectman is still running a restaurant and clothes cleaning establishment and is fast forging his way to the front. We met Mrs. Ben Humpton, formerly of Topkka, who owns ten acres A CLOSE UP VIEW OF OUR NEIGHBORS A CLOSE UP VIEW OF OUR NEIGHBORS The Editor Visits Many Kansas Towns and Finds the People Doing Fine. PEABODY, KAN. While on our trip a few weeks ago we stopped over at Peabody, Kansas, which was our first visit in and around this town. There are three or four colored families in this town who for the most part are engaged in farming. We found one colored man in town running a successful shoe shining parlor, and he seems to be doing well. We stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, who have been our subscribers for a number of years and are among the most prosperous people in the county. Mr. Hall has lived in Peabody nearly all his life, having been brought to that county by his father from Kentucky when a mere boy. His father was a successful stock raiser, and Mr. Hall is the only one of the family who stuck to the farm. He has raised and sold some of the finest work houses in this state and now has several fine head of horses that will bring $250 to $350 a head. He has cattle, hogs and horses in great numbers, and also grows a great amount of wheat. Feeding cattle is his chief hobby. He can go to the bank any day and draw $10,000 to buy cattle to feed. It is nothing unusual for him to have $10,000 to $15,000 worth of cattle. He has the latest improved silos, which hold 242 tons of feed. He has fine mills cows and cream separators, and sells their product to the cremery. He is an intelligent, up-to-date business farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have a son and daughter who are among the finest young people in the county, highly respected and well educated. It is a pleasure to meet Mrs. Hall, who is a lady of refinement and culture. She has over three hundred chickens, and sells eggs and butter every day. It was certainly a treat to be in the home of this wealthy and intelligent family; We also visited Mr. C. N. Dell, another of our subscribers, who lives out of town. He has a wife and two boys. In company with Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Pinkard of Rosedale, who owns 160 acres of land in the same county, and Mr. Willie Hall and his young intended from Emporia, we visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dell and enjoyed a fine evening. Mr. Dell is one of the old timers of Peabody and is well versed in farming. During the evening we were served to fried chicken, cherry pie and lemonade by Mrs. Dell, after which we departed for the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hall in his large hay wagon. We were sorry we had missed Peabody all these years, but we will try not to miss it again. I.A. JUNTA. COL. We stopped over at La Junta, Col., a few hours and while there was the guest of Mrs. Sarah Jones, mother of Mrs. W. W. Shobe of Salina, Kan. She and her husband own a 110-acre lawn, besides 15 acres of land and a nice brick residence in the suburbs of La Junta, which land they irrigate and grow fine crops. They are the parents of nine children, all of whom are living. GARDEN CITY, KAN Our next stop was at Garden City, where we found a prosperous community. The colored people are doing well. We met our old friend Wilson Carter, who is well fixed, owns an automobile and several good pieces of town property and a good farm. He is one of the leading men of the city and the race is proud of him. We met Rev. G. P. Henderson, one of the old ministers of our acquaintance. His wife has been sick, but is now at home from the hospital, and they seem to be enjoying life. Mr. Henry Fauntroy owns a good home and has lived in Garden City twenty years. One of the best enterprises in that western country is the shoe shop, with up-to-date machinery and located in the main part of town. It is owned and controlled by Mr. J. H. Brown and son, and they also have a fine tailor shop, where they do clothes cleaning and repairing. Mr. Brown came from Fayette, Mo., in 1906, has a nice family and is one of the leading colored business men of the town. Everybody is proud of him and he has all the work he can do. He owns a nice home and revives other pieces of property. We met our old friend Dr. Stewart, formerly of Nicodemus, Kau. He has a fine practice and everybody speaks well of him. We met Mr. Lee Stewart, who is a brother of the late Rev. Stewart, for many years pastor of Shiloh Baptist church of this city. We saw our old friend Sam Houchin and wife, who are doing well. Mr. Houchin has just completed a five room stucco bungalow. He is head shuf at one of the leading restaurants and is assisted by his wife. We met our old friend, T. L. Mc- DODGE CITY. KINSLEY GREAT BEND TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT. 21, 1917 of land out from Great Bend and is not advancing as they ought to be for this twentieth century. If there returned from We met our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fine. Mr. Fine is employed as chef at the Manhattan cafe and is assisted by his wife. They are getting over $125 a month, own two or three pieces of property in Wichita and are still making money Our old friend Isaac Fauntroy owns a good farm and is making money We met Mr. G. W. Walker, who owns 800 acres of land, 320 acres of which is in wheat. He has ten living children. His postoffice address is Hudson, Kan. Though he is about 70 years of age, he is active and cheerful. We met the Robinson boys,' who are all active, energetic and industrious young men and among the best farmers in the community. Mr. Frank Robinson is busy and has all he can do. He owns a 160-acre farm in South Dakota. Miss Ethel Micheaux, one of our subscribers, and her parents, are among the most wealthy and prosperous people of that town. Mr. Geo. Downey is one of the most prosperous farmers we ever met. He controls over one thousand acres of land and enjoys the company of an excellent wife. They have cattle, hogs, horses, chickens, turkeys, an automobile—but no children. It certainly does one's soul good to go into a community and find the colored people all so well fixed. PREACHER NOT GUILTY BUT OH, YOU TEACHER PREACHER NOT GUILTY BUT OH, YOU TEACHER Missouri School Master Yells When Touched for Lack of Interest in Work. Frederick Douglas School, Maryville, Mo., Sept. 9, 1917. Hon. Nick Chiles, Editor Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kun.: Dear Sir--Since I have returned to Maryville I have had a talk with Rev. J. D. Wells concerning the write-up you had about Maryville in your paper and we find that you have tried to mislead your subscribers and readers of your paper by inferring that Rev. J. D. Wells posted you and told you of the conditions here, when in reality you are trying to wage a fight on the men teachers in the smaller towns and are trying to hide behind someone in each community. Rev. Wells says he did not tell you there was no one here that could play a piano, but that he told you the reason he had no choir was because he had no organist in his church. We do not care about what you had to say, but you must clear the statement you caused to be published concerning Rev. J. D. Wells; also, clear him of what you led the people to believe he said. Who presented the subject about the teacher? Tell the people who brought it about, are the only things we ask of you. You are supposed to be a leader and to stand for the square thing. Now show us you are as blond as man in your position should be. Very truly yours, ERNEST O. BOONE, JR. J. D. WELLS. September 14, 1911 Mr. Ernest O Boone, Mayville, Mo. My Dear Sir—In answer to your letter of the 14th inst., will say that Rev. Wells is exonerated from any connection whatever with the article which appeared in the Plaindealer concerning conditions of schools in Maryville and other parts of Missouri. I drew my conclusions from the fact that he had no choir and no one to play the organ, and I only asked who was the teacher in the town, and applied the rule to Maryville that works in the majority of towns where colored men are employed as school teachers. Now and then you find one who is interested in the welfare of the community and the race, but usually all he wants is an opportunity to earn a living at the expense of the race by playing into the hands of the white people; for, as a rule, all members of the school board are white and they wish to hire that class of teachers who will teach to the race and subjugate them to and stand for dislapped school buildings; an fact, anything is good enough for colored pupils if the white board says so. Now, I do not know how long you have been teaching in Missouri, or where you have taught before you came to Missouri, but your work will follow you, and if you will give the names of the places where you have taught and let me review conditions of the school building, children and community since you left. I can be able to tell whether or not you are making good. We are not trying to fight any male teachers or any lady teachers. What we want is results. The editor of the Plaindealer does not have to hide behind anyone or make excuses for any editorial he may write. I was in your town but a short time and did not have the opportunity to observe all the conditions among the colored people; but I know that the colored children are not advancing as they ought to be for this twentieth century. If there are no boys and girls in the town with the inspiration to play music or singg in the choir it is because of the faulty education they are receiving at the common school. If there is anything the race is noted for it is music, vocal and instrumental, and the very woods around Maryville ought to ring with the sweet voices of the girls and boys of the town. We do not think a person is competent to teach school who cannot show results in a community after a few years—he should quit and engage in some other line of work. Very truly yours. WICHITA, KAN. Mr. A. A. Fuller left for Independence and points in Oklahoma on business. Mrs. Thomas Martin has returned from Arkansas City with her little son, Thomas, Jr., where they spent the hot summer days. Mrs. A. C. Groomer of Independence stopped in our city on her way to St. Joseph. While in our city she was the guest of Mrs. A. A. Fuller at the Fuller flats. Mr. Winfield Burks has returned to his duties at the postoffice after enjoying a thirty days vacation. Rev. Thomas of Larned filed the pulpit at Calvary Baptist church in the absence of Rev. S. B. Fuller and preached two able sermons. Rev. J. H. Van Leu left the city for Topeka with his son John, who will enter school at the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. Rev. C C Cabbell of Independence spent a few hours in our city on his way to Pratt. While here he was entertained at the Fuller flats. The colored auxiliary of the Wichita Canning club met at the residence of Miss Stella Turner last week and enjoyed a splendid lesson in domestic science. Miss Turner is the instructor of the colored women. About twenty-five couples were in the class during the afternoon. Miss Maud Mason the popular editor of the Wichita Kansan, is spending her vacation in Pratt. In the absence of Miss Mason W. G. Curtis is editing the paper. The colored unit of the Sedgwick County Home Guard is spending two nights each week in drill under the direction of Capt. S. W. Jones. There are about sixty men in the company, and Capt. Jones hopes to have the best drilled company in the state. Mrs. Rev. C. A. Williams was in the city last week en route to her home in Denver. While here she was the guest of her sister, Miss Ata Hawkins, who is teaching in the Grund Street school. Mr. J. W. Brown, the popular druggist of the Makin Eye Drug company, is in Topeka at the bedside of his mother. Rev. Stokes of Pratt was in the city on his return from the Baptist convention in Muskogee. The Afro-American Employment Agency is securing good positions for colored people. This is the only colored employment agency in the Southwest and the colored people of Wichita should avail themselves of the opportunity of securing good positions through their by calling at their office, 615 North Main street. Messrs. Wm Harrison, Solomon and Benjamin Butler were pleasant visitors in our city last week and their departure has no doubt caused some grief among the young ladies of our city. The young men are prominent in the society circles of Hutchinson. Rev. A. L. Marshall is in our city in the interest of the American Woodman, a colored fraternal institution which has for its object the settlement of Negro citizenship. He is very much impressed with Wichita and its people and will organize his institution in the near future. We often hear the slogan, 'Making the world safe for democracy.' We hereby present the names of some of the men and women of Wichita who are helping to solve this slogan in the training of the Negro youth: Douglas school—F. L. Barnett, principal, teaching 7th and 8th grades; Pearl Rhodes, 5th and 6th grades; Gettrade Owens, 3rd and 4th grades; Louise Vincent, 1st and 2nd grades. O'Liverte school—I. G. West, principal, teaching the 8th grade; A. L. Bowler, 7th grade; Laura Rawles, 6th grade; E. M. Barnes, 5th grade; Jewel Quilliam, 4th grade; Myrtle Hurst, 4th grade; Edna Schweich, 3rd grade; Carrie Burney, 3rd grade; Myrtle Johnson, 2nd grade; Mattle Scott, 1st grade; Georgia Penny, 8th grade relief and domestic art teacher; E. M. Barnes, manual training, and Mrs. I. M. Bell substitute teacher. Grand street school—Ala Hawkins, teaching 1st, 3d, 4th, 6th and 7th grades. Eighteenth street school—Fannie Rawles, 1st, 2nd, 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. There are to date 515 colored children in the grade schools of Wichita. Miss Ruby Butler having returned to her duties as one of the teachers in the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Miss Jewell Brown has been employed as secretary for the Afro-American Realty Company. When you have parties or pill off other society plants call Market 3462 and ask for Fired C. Helm, as Mr. Helm wants to have all the Wichita News printed in the Plaindealer Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Butler have returned from Muskogee, where they attended the National Baptist convention. Mrs. Cornelia Moore is spending her vacation in Wichita. She may be remembered as the daughter of John Currie, who was an old citizen of this city and died some years ago. Mrs. Moore is a graduate of the Emporia State Normal and at present is employed in the Indian schools in the Greek Nation. She will return to her school about November 1. Mrs. Winnie Landrum is at her home suffering from a fall which she sustained last week. The little children of Deacon W. A. Jones are home again after spending the summer with their grandmother in Missouri. Rev. A. C. Terrell, presiding elder of this district, spent last Sunday in Wichita at the Methodist church. He preached two noble sermons. This is his last visit to Wichita before the general conference. BEATRICE, NEW. Mr. Thomas Harvey left September 11 for Topeka, Kun., where he will attend Washburn College. Miss Candace Hayle has returned to Topeka after an extended visit here with Mrs. Ace Medely. Misses Nondus and Mabel Scott have returned from Lincoln, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Bedell and daughter Zola. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Smith. Mrs. Ace Medely is visiting in Paxico, Kan., with friends. Mr. Robert Scott attended the fair in Lincoln last week and visited with Mr. I. B. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pinkett are the proud parents of a son, born September 3. IOLA, KAN. Mrs. Lizzie Miller has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Cole, in western Kansas. Mrs. W. W. Fields, 203 South Chestnut street, entertained with an outing party complimentary to her muse, Mrs. Ira Fields of Independence; her daughter, Mrs. Celeste Martin of Fort Scott, and her cousin, Mrs. Clara Gray of Muskogee, Okla. The party went to Chanute on the morning train, being met there by the remainder of the guests, and went to the pleasant home of Mrs. Odie Fields, where a picnic breakfast was served by the hostess. After music, games and a picnic dinner on the lawn, the remainder of the afternoon was spent in the city park kodaking. Those who enjoyed the day were Mrs. Martina Fields, Mrs. Edna, Bland, Mrs. Lillie McCullough, Mrs. Roenn Fowler of Kansas City, Mrs. Celeste Martin of Fort Scott, Mrs. Clara Gray of Muskogee, Okla., and Mrs. Lee Mason of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fields, who have been visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fields, have returned to their home in Independence, Kan. Mrs. Edna Bland entertained with a line party at the theater after a dinner at her beautiful home, 518 North street, complimentary to Mrs. Celeste Martin, Mrs. Clara Gray and Mrs. Nunne Gordon. Miss Ada Watson is visiting in Girard, Kan. Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Martin spent Friday and Saturday in the country at Mr. and Mrs. Lem McCullough's home, five miles south. They are progressive farmers and are making good. Mrs. Clara Gray and son Verne, who have been spending vacation in the city with her mother and other relatives, has returned to Muskogee to take up her school work. COWETA, OKLA. School opened on Monday, Sept. 3. Exercises were conducted by Bishop J. M. Conner and the presiding elder. More than 1500 persons were on the school ground at Tullahassee. Some of best speakers of the race were in attendance and gave splendid addresses, including Drs. S. T Green. C. T. Tucker, T. II. Wiseman, J. E. Toomes and others. Mesdames Brookins, Eatman, Tatum, Patten and others rendered excellent services for the occasion. Mrs. Currie Nickel led in the amount of money raised for the school—$375 Total amount raised, $1538.91. This is a new school, but it is doing a great work for the race. LEXINGTON, MO. Miss Maggie Woodson of Kansas City, Mo., has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Jeanette Williams, Miss Eliza Shannon and daughter, Miss Cordelia Hayden, who spent the summer in Omaha, Neb., returned home last Wednesday night. Miss Nannie Walker spent a few days in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Miss Nellie Ray attended the Baptist convention in Banceton, Mo., last week. Mr. Samuel Rawfels of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Miss Muzie Woodson. Mr. Archie Washington, one of Lexington's oldest residents, but who has been living in Kansas City, Mo., for the past few years, she there last week. He was a member of Zion A M B. church and also of the Masonite burgel of this city. His funeral was held here Tuesday morn- Price $1.50 Per Year. ing from Zion A. M. E. church. Mrs. Estella Graham entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Maze Woodson, Mr. Samuel Rawfels, Mesdames Auline Brown, Jeanette Williams and Maggie Rogers OTTAWA, KAN. Miss Leta Wilson will return to Denison, Texas, to take charge of her school at that place. She is a successful teacher. Miss Freda Wilson was the successful contestant in the silver medal contest at the Christian church, held under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. Seven members of the race have enrolled in the high school to receive a higher education. We hope that every youth of the race of school age will enter school somewhere this year. Miss Madge Glaspie is attending the Industrial and Educational Institute at Topeka. Dr. Bruthwait and wife motored from Kansas City here last Sunday and visited Mr. and Mrs. John Wash. Mrs. Glaspie and Mrs. Sarah Clayborne are among the sick. Mr. Clyde Jefferson, who is now working in Kansas City, was in town last week. Mrs. Anna Smith of Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Stokes. Mrs. Maggie Washington spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Miss Etta G. Moten, a student of Quindaro Institute, gave a vocal recital at the A. M. E. church to a large audience Friday evening. Evangelist F. F. Moten and wife were in town Sunday and Rev. Moten preached three strong sermons at the A. M. E. church. The services were well attended. The Baptist church is preparing for a rally in October. Colofed as well as white people are still flirting with the bone dry law of Kansas and are paying for their fun behind the iron bars. Calvin White and Lewis Smith, who are traveling with the Lucky Bill show, were in town over Sunday. Mr. E. Mamper, who was with the same show, has closed his engagement with it. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Mattie B. Miller of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Miller, for a few weeks. She will probably appear in recital before returning to Chicago, where she had a studio for the last three years. Mr. James Kincaid of Kansas City arrived Tuesday to visit friends. Mr. William Smith arrived from Iola Friday evening and visited until Monday with his family. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ward of Kansas City were in this city on business Monday. Ferrey Salisbury came up from Fort Scott Tuesday morning on his way to Mound City to attend the county fair. Mr. James Kincaid went to La Cygne Friday morning. The following colored people of this city attended the Linn county Fair: Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and children. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold, Mr. Walter Lacy, Mr. Henry Downing, Misses Eva Morton, Elizabeth Carter and Evangeline Lacy. Mr. Wm. Arnold visited Sunday and Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. Ada McNeair of Fort Scott was in the city Monday evening. Mrs. J. T. Smith arrived here from Chanute Saturday. Master H. K. Friqua returned to his home in Chicago Saturday. SALINA, KAN Mrs. Angie De Priest and daughter, Miss Cleo De Priest, of Topeka were the guests of Mrs. James De Priest at her home on West Walnut street a few days this week. Mrs. R. C. Jackson entertained with a dinner at the Country club in honor of Mrs. Angie De Priest. Covers were laid for five. Mr. Asher Hunt, who has been working at Camp Funston for the past five weeks, spent Sunday with his family. Miss Ruby McKnight and Miss Cecelia Thomas were the house guests of Mrs. James De Priest while in our city. Miss Jennie Boswell has accepted a position as teacher in Russell Springs, Kan. Miss Boswell is a highly cultured young lady whose morals are above reproach. Mr. Ellis Hunt, assisted by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Asher Hunt, entertained for Mrs. Angie De Priest and daughter. The evening was spent in music. Refreshments were served. Mrs. D. L. Taylor entertained at ten at her beautiful modern home on Ninth street in compliment to Mrs. Angie De Priest and daughter. Covers were laid for ten. Miss Lauline Cole returned home Sunday from Kansas City and reports a fine time. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS at Lawrence, Ottawa, Chanute, Garnett, Iola, Cherryyale, Independence, Coffeyville, Kun., Springfield, Joplin and Carthage, Mo.; The Plain-dealer editor will be in your town soon. Please be prepared to meet him. A SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Biz Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 50 Entered at the Postoffice at Topkea, Kan. as Second Class Mail Mattar. Address all communications to The Popeke Plaindecor, 11220 Kansas Avenue, Topkea, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Money Order or Registered Lette at our risk; otherwise at the risk if the sender. When the attention of The Plaindecor is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will sheer- ly be made. Unused communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. NOTES BY THE EDITOR. Mr. B. J. Palmer, of near Winfield, is a successful farmer and is growing hay for the market. He also raises hogs and cattle in great numbers. --- We met Mr. I. J. Payne, formerly of Independence, Kan., and now living at Syracuse, where he has some steamed 160 acres of land and is doing well. ... We are proud to announce that Mrs. Bowles, mother of Mrs. Annie Garrett of Kansas City, Kan., who has been quite sick, is now much improved. --- During the session of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Winfield, we were the guest one night of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bailey at Arkansas City, and we certainly enjoyed our breakfast, for we were served to plenty of fried chicken. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are among the wealthiest people of that county. They own several much cows that are bringing them considerable money each day. They also own four or five rental houses and other valuable property. ... We stopped over at Lansing a few days last week and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weatherly. Mr. Weatherly is guard at the penitentiary and is getting along nicely. Mrs. Weatherly is one of Lansing's and Leavenworth's leading club ladies and is doing much in social uplift for the community. They have two children and the older boy is now in high school and is making good. He is a bright young fellow and worked on the railroad with the section gang this summer and maced his money with which to educate himself. He also raises hogs and chickens. While at Lansing we met our od friend, J. G. Bowers, and took supper with him. He is one of the guards at the cell house. We also met Ed Ransom, who is employed in the same capacity. Mr. Bowers owns a aike home at Lansing and he and his wife are like two pens in a pod, living to make each other happy. We had a talk with Warden Codding, who has proven to be one of the best authorities on criminals in this country. He now has over five hundred prisoners out on parole and 90 per cent of them are making good, and he has great hopes for the other 10 per cent. Mr. Codding is certainly bringing prison life up to a high standard. He says that no believes that no men are wholly bad, but are mlsled, and in that way a desire to do wrong is created. The penitentiary is in first class order and everybody is given an even break. --- The editor of the Plaindealer must say that he never partook of such a feast as was enjoyed by himself and a host of friends at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. C. Owens, 1914 North Sixth street, Kansas City, Kan. The dinner was given in honor of several of their friends and will be remembered by the younger children who were there as long as they live. Such a dinner has never been served by any family in Kansas City in the last twenty-five years. This dinner was something like what was served in the early days just after the war, when colored people were more friendly and sociable and everybody tried to see how much they could do to make each other happy, but now, since they have come to live from hand to mouth and have become no frivolous and unreliable that friendship has grown to be a joke, things have changed. But Rev. and Mrs. Owens are of that type who stand out to themselves—highly cultured, upright Christian people. They have lived together for about a quarter of a century, and wherever Rev. Owens has served as pastor of a church or presiding elder of a district, the community in which they lived is much better off because of the good influence of himself and his estimable wife, and today their Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Bass and daugh As the dinner they served smothered and fried chicken, ham, pork, and thirty other things that we cannot mention, and plenty for everybody, and the fragments left would have fed as many as many. In the company were babies from two years up, who ate as much as the grown people. Among those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Bass an daughters of South Park, Rev. and Mrs. T. P. Jones, Mrs. Woods, Miss Novell, Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Kealing and daughter Carolyn, and Miss Miss Griffin. AGENTS! Make big money selling Dermatas Hair and Face Preparations. 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To the neighbors and friends who have so cheerfully shown their sympathy by giving helpful services to Miss Cora Carpenter during her long period of illness, and by adding renewed expressions of appreciation by sending floral gifts after her decease, we offer our whole-hearted gratitude. Miss Cora B. Carpenter, after a period of four and a half months of illness, passed away September 10, 1917, at her home, 719 North Fifth street, Arkansas City, Kan. Her death bed was a glorious triumph of spiritual-mindedness, looking forward to eternal bliss over the sordid cares of earth. She bade all her relatives and friends good-bye, saying the experience of death is not sad, but happy, and urged all to so live day by day that they too might have a happy death. Thereupon she placed herself in a restful attitude for sleep and passed away in pleasant dreams. During the last two years she devoted her efforts to developing a club of young girls in art work, social eliquette and the higher aesthetic qualities of womanhood. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, a sister and a host of friends to mourn her loss. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH The Sunday school is growing in interest. Come and study "Daniel in the Lion's Den" with us. Old as well as young invited. Look for our "Brotherhood" soon. The pastor's morning subject will be, "What Is Religion?" Kindly think over the subject in advance. B. Y. P. U. attendance is increasing rapidly. An interesting Bible lesson next Sunday evening. At 8 o'clock the sermon subject will be "The Letter to the Church in Pergams." There is a cordial welcome for you. T. I. GRIFFITH, Minister. (First published in the Topeks Plaindealer Sept. 21, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee Charles Wilson, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE, To Charles Wilson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by your wife, Edna H. Wilson, and that unless you answer or otherwise plead to the plaintiff's petition, filed in said action, on or before the 8th day of November, A. D. 1917, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting to the plaintiff a divorce from you. A. P. TONE WILSON, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk of the District Court. LA CYGNE, KAN, Mr. George Woods of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Florence Cherny of this city were married at the home of Mrs. Stella Mills last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clarity are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Emma Fines went to Kansas City to visit friends last Saturday. Mr. Henry Young, who has been quite ill, is able to be up again. Miss Opal Jourden of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Flosse Wilson, in Mildred, Kan., this week. Those who attended the basket meeting at the A. M. E. church in Pleasanton Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dobbs, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sutton and Miss Alithee Walls. Uncle Sam Pruett is on the sick list. Miss Nettle Clarity came down from Kansas City to be at the bedside of her sick son, little Wilfred Cherry. RICHMOND, MO. Prof. Fletcher McGee and family of St. Joe were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Teavnut. Rev. J. W Gordon has returned from Muskogee, where he attended the National Baptist convention Mrs. J W. Gordon has returned to her home in Iola, Kan Mrs. Russell Williams and children have returned to their home in St. Joeph after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mr. Rudolph Bearshears, who died from the effects of a gunshot wound, was buried last week. The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. L. Tucker. Mrs. Hester Price and Miss Bar the Miller left Sunday for Laclede to visit Mrs. James. Mrs. Amelia Robinson is visiting Mrs. Dora Alexander in Kurd is C'this week. Mrs. Jno Bell is the guest of friends in Horton, Kan. friends in Horton, Kan Mr. Samson Trigg of Horton, Kan., has returned home for the winter. The services at the C. M. H. church were well attended Sunday. Interesting sermons were delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. S. Blaine. Mr. Alzo Price left for his home in New Jersey after a visit with his mother, Mrs. Mollie Price. Rev. J. W. Gordon reports increased interest in the services at the Baptist church last Sunday. Lincoln school has opened with a flattering prospect for a successful year. The enrollment continues to grow. Mrs. Lou Gordon has been indisposed for several weeks. Rev. B. R. Monroe preached two interesting sermons last Sunday at Ward's chapel. Those who have promised to subscribe to the Plaindealer please give your subscription to the reporter. Dr. Bray, secretary of education at the C, M. E. church, visited in our city in the interest of his work and collected a neat sum for his department. LA JUNTA, COL. The play "Fifty years of freedom," given by the young people of La Junta, was a grand success and they have been asked to repent it. Mrs. Wm. Lofton is getting along nicely after her operation. Mr. Claude Jones is home from Denver for an extended visit. Mr. Claude Tyler is back from Excelsior Springs, Mo. He is much improved in health. Mr. Tenah Renders was down from Pueblo visiting his sister, Mrs. A. Mitchell. The Baptist church is getting along nicely under the new pastor. Rev. Whiten of Denver Miss Thelerea Atvin of Omaha, Neb. is making her home with her aunt, Mrs. Mitchell, and attending school. Rev. and Mrs. Washington have gone to Boulder, Col., to attend the annual conference. La Junta has six colored pupils in the high school this year, two of whom are seniors. Mr. and Mrs. Love returned to their home in Wellington, Kau., after a short visit with Mrs. Love's folks, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott. CHICKASIIA, OKLA. Mr. John Taylor, one of the city's highly esteemed citizens, has opened a unique cafe in Carter's hotel. He has for years been chef at the leading hotel here and is capable of pleasing the patrons. Some of the visitors and delegate to the National Baptist convention at Muskogee were: Rev. D. D. Jones, A. L. Branch and wife, C. Burton, mesdames F. Crowell, C. Dickerson, R. Bell, O. Turner, L. Williams, E. Smith and L. King. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackmalt and Mrs. Lenora Reed spent several days in Oklahoma City last week. Mrs. Emanuel Reed, who has been Mrs. Emanuel Reed, who has been seriously ill, is able to be up. Messrs. Gaines Smith, Ira Smith and Karl Wilson spent the week-end in Oklahoma City. Mr. T. P. Patterson and wife of Oklahoma City visited here with friends several days. Miss Wilma Catter is preparing to make her departure to Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo., where she attends school. Miss Hattie Gaston left Sunday for Quindura to take school work at Western University. Mrs. Elizabeth Hudley-Drake is convalescing. Misses Luella and Vingie Clark have returned home from a visit in Ardmore. Prof. D. Lewis was called to Kingfisher to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. R. Austin and children left Friday for California, where they will make their future home, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Husrome and Mrs. Maggie Allen were hosts at an elaborate dinner complimentary to their uncle and brother, Mr. Anderson of Texas. WHEN IN OMAHA STOP AT THE PATTON HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. Two Blocks South of Union Station —CAVB IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4445. OMAHA. NEBRAEKA, 1014-18 South Eleventh St. 10 Sanitary and Scientific Treatment of the Hair and Scalp. Teaching r Specialty. Straightening Combs, Prowers and Crimpes reasonable. HAIR GROWERS 25c and 50s. On APPLICATION I WILL COME DIRECTLY to your town to treat Hair or teach the Trade. Parlors 1210 Western Ave., TOPHEA, BURNSAS. J. H. T. SMITH Insurance and Real Estate..... PHONES 1633 and 43. FOR SALE, OR EXCHANGE FOR OKLAHOMA LANDS. 6 room house partly modern, $900 908 West 11th St. 9 room house, modern, 602 $2500 West 11th St. 6 room house and one 3 room house, 1211 and 1213 Elm St. $1700 3 room house, 1151 Elm St. $1000 3 room house, 111 Union St. $600 2 room house, 701 East 11th St. $800 Two 2 room house, 702 East 11th St. $800 2 room house, 202 East 2nd St. $200 8 room house, 604 East 4th St. $1200 4 room house, 413 East 3rd St. $450 4 room house, 305 East Boden St. $450 3 room house, 804 Dakota St. $450 4 room house, 918 Kansas St. $550 Nice residence lots in all parts of the city. For snaps in real estate see J. H. T. SMITH, Phone 43. Also we have a nice pool hall with 4 tables, in nice shape, well equipped. Will sell or trade for land or other property. If you want a snap, call and see me, or write. Also a nice barber shop, in good repair, with two first class chairs. Will sell or trade for property elsewhere. (First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer Friday, Sept. 7, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Lillian M. Holman, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Patrick, Frank Patrick and W. R. Kuykendall, Defendants, PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to the above named defendants, Charles Patrick and Frank Patrick: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Lillian M. Holman, as plaintiff, who has filed her petition in said court against you and that you and each of you must answer said petition on or before the 19th day of October, 1917, or the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you as prayed for therein. You are further notified that said plaintiff demands judgment against you and each of you forever quieting the title in her and adjudging that she is the legal and equitable owner and entitled to the following described real estate to-wit: Beginning on North line of Union Pacific Railroad Lands 5.98 chs. Easterly along Railroad from center line of Reserve 3; thence north 185 feet; Easterly parallel to Railroad 25 feet; South 185 feet; Westerly along Railroad to beginning, in North Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, and that you and each of you and all persons claiming by, through or under you be forever barred of all right, title and interest in or to said real estate and from setting up or claiming any interest therein and for all proper and equitable relief. (Attest:) Mary Chapin, Clerk of District Court, Snawnee County, Kansas. (Seal) By Oran Layton, Deputy. (First published in the Topeka (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Sept. 14, 1917.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. J. J. Holman, Plaintiff, Reuben Sneed, if living; Mrs. Reuben Sneed, whose first name is unknown, if living; G. W. Little, if living; Charley Sneed, if living; Mrs. Charley Sneed, whose first name is unknown, if living; Sarah Harris, if living; Mr.—Harris, whose first name is unknown, husband of Sarah Harris, if he be living, and if any of the above defendants be dead, then their unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assigns, Defendants. To the Above Named Derendante: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and must answer the petition filed by plaintiff, on or before the 29th day of October, A. D. 1917, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff, outlining and confirming the title of the plaintiff in, and barring and foreclosing you, and each of you, and all persons claiming and to claim, under you, of any right, title, interest, or equity of redemption in, or claim or lien upon the following described real estate, to waive: Beginning on the north line of the Union Pacific Railway Company's right of way 420 feet easterly along said right of way from the center line of Reserve on Kaw Half Breed Indian land; thence north 185 feet; thence easterly parallel to said right of way 50 feet; thence south 185 feet; thence westerly along said right of way 50 feet to the place of beginning, all in Shawnee County, Kansas. FISHER & SMITH, Attorneys for Plaintiff DANIEL HAIRDREHEN He proof of my identity known to all I touch the art of hair and be displaced in the real and the new to the Toilet and Shampoo nought of the People's Long Hair straightening Combs, Electric Hair and Brushes, make Braids and Transfers, limits to match your own hair. Red ties to match your own hair. Gentle grants in your town. Write me for and make money. All mail orders please prompt attention. Mme. T. Craddock Sinkford, Phone 4618 Red — 209 Jackson Tennessee K. PAOLA, KAN. Rev. F. Moten, the evangelist, preached two rousing sermons last week. He was able assisted by his daughter, Miss Etta, who sings. Mrs. A. Peak, who has been in Chicago for some time visiting relatives, returned home last week. Mr. Leon Z. Bush left last week for Quindara, where he will resume his studies at Western University. Miss Allie Strothers, who has been in Kansas City for several months, is at home. Mr. Wayne Divers of Chicago was in the city last week visiting his sister. Mrs. Robert Allen. Mr. Harry Laneer has gone to Chicago for a visit of several weeks with relatives and friends. Mr. Garrett Green, Jr., of Kansas City was in the city Sunday visiting relatives and friends. The Girard church had quite a success with its rally Sunday. They were assisted by the Pittsburg A. M. E. church and choir. Miss Alpha Franklin, Miss Lillian Jackson, Miss Christing Henderson, daughter of Prof. W. E. Henderson, Miss Mollie Matthews and Mrs. Lizzie Ecton are in the city attending the State Normal. They are all Stonestreet & Son, Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Embal mere in attendance. Farms for Negroes COLored MEN, why not buy a FARM in a land where a man is a man! Here ONE crop will pay for your farm! I can sell you a form in Logan County, Kansas. Prices from ONE DOLLAR to TWENTY DOLLARS PER ACRE. Easy Terms. FINSTER LAND MOST HEALTHFUL, climate on earth. If you mean BUSINESS WRITE S. E. CAREY, Lawyer. BURRKILL, SPRINGS, — KANSAS. XELENTO Quinine Pomade JANE HARD and MARY BILLY were born in the city and had many new hair, but none of them can be in the market for the hair. Kinky Hair cannot be made arrests. You have to have hair it store it can be straightened. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky, happy hair grow long, soft and silky. It closes hair growth after a week. It pays 25¢ by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. MARK BILLY FARM & MARKET CO. 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. J. M. JAMISON, Special Diseases. Phone 950 — 327 Madison St. 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 4205 Office hours:—9:00 to 12:00 a. m. 1:30 to 8:00 p. m.; 7:30 to 8:00 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 all Answers at Night (Office 720 Kans- an Ave.—Tel 5087. Hes. 1831 Mon- roe Nt.-Tel. 8987 R-2. OFFICE HOURS—R 80 to 10:30 a.m. DR. THADDEUS P. MARTIN, Physician and Surgeon Phone 8008 872 Kansas Avenue Residence: 1028 Buchanan Street Residence Phone: 3608 R-2 Sunday by Appointment 400 Kansas Avenue — WOPEKA, KAN. from Guthrie, Okla., and are making their home with Mrs. Maggie Bowling, 405 West Forest street. Mrs. Pierce is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Ellen King of Oklahoma is visiting her daughter on West Forest street. Mrs. Lucie Glass is in Kansas City playing in the orchestra for Mr. King's moving picture show. We wish her success, as she is a young woman and a fine musician. Dr. H. T. Geeder made a flying trip to Columbus, Kan., Sunday. He has been kept very busy. Mrs. Ada Johnson died at her home on West Third street September 2. Mrs. Dr. Geeder entertained the Fleur de Lis Art club at her home on West First street last week. Roll call was answered by quotations from Longfellow. After the business was disposed of a two course luncheon was served. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Sept. 21, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Claude Holman, a minor, by J. J. Holman, his father and guardian, Plaintiffs. vs. G. W. Little, if living; Mrs. G. W. Little, his wife, whose first name is unknown, if living; or the unknown heirs, devices, administrators, executors, trustees and assigns of each of the above named defendants, if they be dead, Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to the Above Named Defendants and Each of Them: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in a civil action, entitled as above; that plaintiff's petition is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas; that you must answer, demur, or otherwise plead to said petition on or before the 10th day of November, 1917, or judgment will be rendered therein in favor of the plaintiff, of the following nature, to-wit: Quieting and confirming the plaintiff's title to and possession of the following described real estate situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Beginning at the north line of the Union Pacific railroad lands five hundred forty-five (545) feet easterly along said railroad land from the center line of Reserve Number Three (3), Kaw Half Breed Indian land; thence north one hundred eighty-five (185) feet; thence easterly parallel to said railroad land sixteen (16) feet; thence south one hundred eighty-five (185) feet to the north line of the right of way of said railroad; thence westerly along said north line to the beginning, and forever barring and excluding you and each of you and all persons claiming by, through or under you or any of you, from claiming or asserting any right or title to, interest or equity of redemption in or lien upon the said real estate, adverse to the plaintiff's title and possession, and for such further relief as the plaintiff may be entitled to have. A M. HAMBLETON. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, Clerk District Court, Shawnne County, Kansas (Seal) Oran Layton, Deputy. Mme. Alice M'Clelland Todd, Scalp Specialist. Mme. Alice M'Clelland Todd, Scalp Specialist. A. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK WANTED--Two dining room girls. Address Moon Cafe, 1223 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Miss Fannie Fosten of Kansas City, Mo. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Fosten, on Hancock street. Mines Reba Curry, Florence Clark, and Elizabeth Hardy of Osage City spent the week in the city attending the fair. WANTED--Two dining room girls. Address Moon Cafe, 1223 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. The Poinsetta Art club met with Mrs. Callie Carter the last meeting. Next meeting will be Thursday, September 27, with Mrs. Charles Davis, 1213 Lane street.—President, Mrs. Charles Davis; Reporter, Callie Carter. Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Porter returned last week from Chicago, where she visited her mother and other relatives and friends. She reports a pleasant time and says that her mother is getting along nicely and enjoying health. Mr. George Hamilton, Jr., who is a member of the officers' training camp at Ft. Des Moines, Ia., spent Sunday in the city visiting his parents. Miss L. C. Carter of Amarillo, Tex., is visiting friends in Topeka this week. She and Mrs. Harvey Scott were pleasant callers at this office Monday. Miss Ellen Page returned last Wednesday from a two months visit with friends and relatives in Des Moines, Chicago, and points in Indiana. She reports a very pleasant time. Mrs. Mattie Vaughn Hardison of Topeka was married to Sergeant John W. Kiser of Ft. Riley, Kun., August 6, 1917, at Junction City, Kun. Mr. Kiser was reared in St. Paul, Minn., and was recently promoted to a seigency, first class, in the quartermaster's department. Mr. Davil D. Smith and Mr. Whitney Viney of the In Old Kentucky company gave a line party at the Grand theater Friday evening, in honor of Mrs. E. R. Hatfield of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. William Mallory and children have returned from a six week visit with her brother, Mr. J. L. Reece, of Lawton, Okla., and other relatives in Oklahoma City, Guthrie and Wichita. She was accompanied home by her niece, Miss Marjorie Reece of Lawton. Prof. C. F. Clinkscale, who has just returned from Chicago, says that he was very favorably impressed with the outlook for the colored people in the East and the West. He stopped over at Moline, Ill., and found that at the John Deere plow works they were employing colored young men as mechanics and giving them an opportunity to learn trades. At Gary, Ind., he found the colored people doing fine. He advises the colored people to take advantage of all the opportunities that are offered them, as they will not come again. JONES--JONES NUPTIALS. Miss Elizabeth Cornellia Jones was married last Saturday at 6 o'clock to Mr. Clifford B. Jones of Oakley, Kan. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Helen C Jones, 505 Buchanan St., Rev. F. J. Peck officiating. The bride is a beautiful young lady and was employed as a teacher in the public schools of this city, Mr. and Mrs Jones left Saturday evening for Oakley, where they will make their future home. Mr. Jones is a prominent young farmer and stands high in the community in which he lives. His parents are well fixed. The Plain-dealer extends its best wishes to tni-couple for a long and happy journey through life. MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, pianos, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, autos, cartridges, machinery, and to salaried people—F. S. Thomas, 519 Kanager, auntine, F. Telephone 208. First, grow your own Hair so that you can tell others how to grow theils. Mme. McClelland's Double Strength DANDRUFF CURE is a Marvelous Discovery will positively promote the growth of hair in a very short time, providing it is used according to directions Dandruff, Falling Hair Itching Scalpete, have beer completely cured by the use of one 25c box of DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFI CURE. After using a few boxes your hair will become naturally soft and glossy The McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straighten- ing the hair. Price 25c each. 1013 Kansas Avenue. TOPEKA KANSAN Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bledsoe were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Weatherly at Lansing last week. Mr. R. A. Plumb of Horton, Kan., attended the fair last week. He was en route to Garden City to visit his sister, Mrs. Agnes Riley. Miss Mattie Perkins, city collector for the Plaindealer, spent Sunday and Monday in St. Joseph visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Campbell. Mrs. Susie Carner and little daughter are visiting relatives in Chicago. Miss Gaitskill, who resides at 1311 East Fifth street, entertained at a dinner party last Tuesday complimentary to Mrs. Eunice Coleman. All present enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Chas. L. Williams has returned home after spending her vacation in Chicago, Milwaukee, Michigan City and Benton Harbor, Mich. Mrs. Hattie Haynes of Kansas City, Mo., attended the fair last week and visited her mother, Miss Goff, on Jefferson street. Miss Pearl Henderson, formerly of Emporia, stopped off in Topeka one day last week en route to Philadelphia, where she is employed in the office of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board. She was accompanied east by Miss Bessie Haynes of this city, who will assist her in conducting the affairs of that institution. NOTICE A. F. & A. M.—Grand Master H. I. Monroe wishes to notify all subordinate lodges that Mr. Fred Roundtree, 1317 Van Buren street, Topeka, Kan., has given bond as custodian for W. & O. fund and all reports and money should be sent him at once. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Jackson have just completed painting and papering their residence at 1177 Lane St. and everything is looking bright and new. Mr. Jackson is head Jantor at the court house and he and his wife are among Topeka's best citizens. Aunt Lucy Chiles has returned from Kansas City, where she spent two weeks visiting her daughters, Mrs. Ann Snell and Mrs. Jesse Bailey. Mrs. Jennie De Shattio of Denver, Col., is visiting her old home, Topoka, this week and is the guest of Mrs. O. G. Alexander and Miss Ogeal Wilson. She is on route to Kansas City, Chicago, Washington and New York, and will return home about the 1st of November. She is the very picture of health. She was a pleasant caller at this office Monday. Mr. Abe Hunn and wife, who have been visiting friends and relatives in Topeka for the last few weeks, have returned to their home in Perry, Okla., traveling in their automobile. While in the city they were guests of Mrs. Millie Jones. They are among the most prosperous citizens of Perry and own nice residence property there. Mr, and Mrs. F. W. Mack return ed from Hutchinson, Kan., with their mother, Mrs. Chas. Frazier, whose husband died in that city last week. Mr. Frazier was an old resident of Topeka and was much respected and liked. Mrs. Frazier will make her home with her son, one of Topeka's young business men, Mr. Mack. The big free fair that closed in Topeka last week was the best in the history of the state and the secretary, Phil Eastman, is to be given great credit for making the fair 2 success. We believe that every stockholder who advanced money years ago to keep this fair going can now be paid. We feel that Mr. Eastman is the right man in the right place. The annual rally of the Calvary Presbyterian church comes off Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p. m. The Rev. J. H. Farell, assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preaches at the 11 o'clock service. A prominent divine of the United Brethren church, attending the Kansas annual conference at the First church Twelfth and Quincy streets, is the speaker for the 3 o'clock service. At 8 o'clock the pastor preaches. Calvary church has a fine choir and the sermons delivered from its pulpit every Sunday are intelligent and soul-insiring. Come and spend the day with us. Every day a feature at the Apex. Miss. J. Finley returned last week from Lawrence, where she has been Jononstrating her work, which proved to be very satisfactory. Follow the crowd to the Apex and see "Who's Guilty!" Wednesday. The Carnation Art club met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Harris, Twelfth and Taylor streets. Will met next with Mrs. Anna Johnson, 323 Kansas avenue.—Mrs. Sinkford, Pres.; Mrs. Kelly, Reporter. "The Mystery of Myra" is a scientific serial from start to finish. Every Wednesday at the Apex. Dr. and Mrs. Thaddeus P. Martin entertained Mr. C. M. White, one of the highest officers of the American Woodmen, and Prof. C. C. Trumble, one of its organizers, at 9 o'clock breakfast Wednesday at their home, 1026 Luchanan street. See "The Vampires" and "Shorty Hamilton" every Thursday at the Apex. Mrs. Sarah E. White of Carbon-dale is visiting in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. Fannie Douglas. She was a pleasant caller at this office yesterday. Mrs. White is at present employed at the Rock Island restaurant at Manhattan, of which Rev. C. L. Goddin is proprietor. There seems to be no doubt in the minds of a great many voters in Kansas of the election of Governor Capper as United States Senator in 1919. All the leading Republicans and people of other parties are talking for him for Senator, and it seems that he has his rabbit's foot working in fine shape. It will be the first time in the history of Kansas that a person is elected United States Senator without a struggle. Watch for "The American Girl," at the Apex soon. Miss Lucile Troupe's collection of hand-painted china at the fair attracted considerable attention and was said to be among the best work on exhibition. The well decorated lamp won first prize and a beautiful dresser set of blue and gold took second prize. Miss Troupe will soon enter the Art Institute at Chicago. Mr. Sherman Huff left one day this week for his home in Chicago after a three weeks visit with his mother, Mrs. Harriet Small, 1005 E. Tenth street, and with his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pride of Paxico. Mr. Huff has been employed in the Pullman service more than fifteen years and is a highly respected young man. While in Topeka he was shown a nice time by his many friends. On Friday he was entertained by the ladies of Shiloh Sewing circle, where a nice time was spent. Mrs. Thomas Mack of North Topeka assisted in the serving. Coming soon to the Apex, "The Red Ace." The many friends of Rev. F. J. Peck and St. John A. M. E. church, Seventh and Topena avenues, should rally to his support in raising dollar money. Rev. Peck deserves great credit for the work he has done during his pastorate here, not only for the church, but the community at large, and the people wish to have him returned and stay the full five years. He is a race man, a good citizen and an excellent pastor. Rev. Jos. T. Hill, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, will preach at 3 p. m. Sunday and Shiloh choir will furnish music. Rev. T. I. Griffith, pastor of the Second Baptist church, and his congregation will be present and assist at this service. Prof. R. G Jackson and soloists of Western University will furnish music Sunday morning and will render a sacred concert in the evening. You can not afford to miss this day's services. $25.00 WILL START you in the manufacturing and mail order business making hair preparations, high grade toilet articles and other household necessities; nothing to learn, start at once making money; sent for $25, fully prepaid, or send for particulars. Parrishstyle Laboratory, 1270 Lyell Ave. Rochester, N. Y. SHILOH NOTES. Many of the members have been away for the summer, but have returned, and owing to the pleasant weather and usual helpful and well delivered sermons the attendee Sunday will be large. Sermon subject at 11 o'clock, "Decision"; at 8 p. m., "Pouting Son," which discourse will have to do with the Prodigal Son's brother—the boy who remained at home. The choir will wear their robes Sunday for the first time this fall.—Dr. Jos. T. Hill, Pastor. The Apex THEATRE THE IDEAL CASH GROCERY COMPANY. The Plaindealer takes pleasure in announcing the opening of a nice, neat, well stocked grocery, which is being operated under the above name by Mrs. Ida B. Taylor and Mrs. Grace Sawyer, at 1434 Quincy street. No matter what is wanted in the way of groceries, meats or notions, the ideal has it, and there is "nothing cheap in the store but the price." This handsome store is located in a thickly settled neighborhood of race men and women, and they should show their loyalty by patronizing the store. The ideal will make the same price the "other fellow" makes and there is no excuse for going elsewhere. AMERICAN WOODMEN HOLD FINE MEETING Supreme Officer White's Royally Received by the Growing Order. A large and enthusiastic audience attended the lecture of Hon. C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen, at the Second Baptist church, Third and Quney streets, Tuesday night. A short, spicy and interesting literary program was carried out prior to the lecture. Hon. John M. Wright resided as master of coworkers. The speaker was introduced by Hon. H. I. Monroe, deputy county clerk. Mr. White's lecture was listened to with intense interest and the information given was indeed a revolution to the audience and the city at large. While Woodcraft had already received a beauty welcome as a result of Mr. White's visit, the order is destined to grow by leap. On account of the indecency of the weather on the night of the meeting, many who desired to join could not be present. A meeting has been arranged especially to give those persons a chance to join. Those desiring to connect themselves with this fast growing Negro fraternal insurance company are asked to meet at 420 Kansas avenue, upstairs, Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock. Three dollars pays all expenses of joining at this meeting. Prof. Trimble, the genial gentleman who laid the foundation for the organization, will leave Sunday for St. Louis. He is upright and honest in all transactions and made many friends in Topeka who regret to see him leave. Did you know that every scene in "The Adventures of Stingaree" is in Australia? You didn't? Well, see for yourself Tuesday at the Apex. Mr. Harold Monroe left last week for Washington, D. C., where he will enter Howard University. Mrs. G. Logan of Portland, Ore, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Bryant. Mrs. A. R. Jackson spent Sunday in Kansas City, returning Monday accompanied by her daughter, Miss Janetta, who had been visiting her sisters for the past month. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Williams arrived Wednesday, bag and baggage, from Kansas City, and are now comfortably domiciled at 914 Buchanan street. Mrs. Silas Brown, Worthy Princess of Silver Star Temple, S. M. T., left Tuesday for Pittsburgh, where she is representing that body in the grand lodge, which convened there this week. Mrs. Brown carries with her the best report of any subordinate officer in the state. Silver Star Temple has more financial members and has made larger gains than any lodge in the jurisdiction. Miss Georgia C. Hall, graduate nurse, who has been employed in one of the largest hospitals in St. Louis, is here for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hall. She is registered for service and expects to be called to the colors at any time. Sunday afternoon Jack Johnson's Giants, the best semi-professional team in Kansas, will meet Tommy Brennan's Knights of Columbus aggregation at Western League park for the city championship. Every colored fan in Topeka should attend this game and show not only our appreciation of our Giants, but also the Knights of Colurbus, who are not only good ball players but are liberal minded, big hearted gentlemen, and we want to state right here that if the Giants win they will have to play ball. Let's all go out and give the boys a good, big boost Mr. Chas. P. Williams presents the Invincible Concert Company, featuring James Johnson and Edward Mackey, world's greatest blind artist, who are able assisted by Mrs. Johnson and daughter, and hast, but by no means the least, Mr. J. W. Cooper and his "wooden-head family." Mr. Cooper uses more figures than any ventriloquist on the American stage. The troupe is now playing in Kansas, and while passing through here one day this week made the Plaindealer an agreeable call. The Invincibles will appear in concert at the City Auditorium Sept 28 and an October 3 at Arkansas City. Mr. Johnson's old home. Mr. Mackey lives in St Louis. They are not only fine artists, but it is a pleasure to meet and greet them personally. You will miss the treat of a lifetime if you fail to hear them on the 28th. When in Excetserl Springs, Mo., stop at the Albany Hotel, where you get first class accommodation for reasonable rates. Big bargains in men's furnishings Famous Chefs use and recommend ...All Quotations Subject to Confirmation... ParkvilleMillingCo. Our Brands—Honeymoon, Jack Frost, Silver Leaf; Also Graham, Corn Meal. Bran and Feed. PARKVILLE, MISSOURI Order by Mail Delivery Prepaid Men's Undershirts and Drawers of one thread, finished cotton; good, comfortable and servitable; regular the undergarments for 49c The natural color fine thread cotton undershirts and Drawers; most all sizes. To quickly reduce the stock we're going to sell them, per garment 23c You save considerably more than the washing so you can overlook the fact that they are polished. Full size, full length Night Shirts of soft nautical and amble muslin. Vans and some with collars regular $1,000 ones for 87c Men's athletic Union Suits of soft finished long cloth, and the short sleeve, knee length of elastic knit cotton all sizes, 10 to 44 tranlar 500 ones, on special sale... 38c Men's Halibriggan and porous salt Union Suits; knee and sleeve lengths with long or short sleeves—plenty of color to choose with plain with and one of regular The Union Suits on sale 49c Mens athletic Union Nuts of special worn wrist, arm and barred arm Famous use and re FLC For baking they say it is purity, food A less expensive Eagle War very nutritious white and arist Ismert-Hin Tope (First published in the Topcka Plaindealer Sept. 14, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. No. 30938. Charles L. Berner, Plaintiff, ya. Charlotte Haywood and Tobias Haywood, Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Tobias Haywood. Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Charles L. Bermer, plaintiff herein. That he claims an interest in certain property situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, and which property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot numbered (13) thirteen on Harrison street, in the city of Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas. You are further notified that plaintiff asks first for a partition of said property accordingly as the interests of the several parties therein may be shown to the court to exist, if such partition can be made without material injury to those rights, if not then for a sale of said premises and a division of the proceeds, according to the rights of the respective parties. You must answer in said cause or or before the 27th day of October, A. D. 1917, or the petition of the plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment entered against you in his favor as asked for by him in his petition, and said property partitioned or sold and the proceeds thereof divided as shall be deemed proper by the court. JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: MARY E. CHAPIN, Clerk of the District Court of Shaw. (Seal) nee County, Munnas By Oran Layton, Deputy. ...All Quotations Subje ParkvilleN Our Brands—Honey Silver Leaf; Also G Bran and Feed. Order by Phone Call 3500 sock; several styles and plenty of all size socks; 1.00 lb. ternion socks; 55c socks; indented Men's plain blue and tan Work Shirts; will make, comfortable and serviceable a number of old ones to be closed out in one lot at 47c Fine, sheer Fibre Milk Rocks, plain colors and stripes our regular 17c Brown color color pants in kilt Hall Suits with short sleeves and athletic Union Suits of barred mattook; all sizes 6 to 16 statu- regular 38c Lik ones Hoss' Shirts of good quality striped percale, made with lay down collars and buttoned cuffs regular 35c Hoss' Trousers of excellent quality Miniflora in neat striped patterns, made with collar bands and soft cuffs they're The and $1.10 in other stores, here they're 59c Olive. Wash Trousers of Palm Beach material, with buttoned knees, belt loops and side and back pockets, 55c very special values Import lits for little boys four- turn-down styles of medium weight washable material our "Special description" worth $160 on sale. 25c Chefs recommend H OUR bread, biscuits and cakes is unequalled because of its value and deliciousness. The flour is Spread- Flour, which is but not quite as cratic as I-H flour. Hucke Milling Co. ka, Kansas. PIERCE ADDITION. Miss Edna Larkin is home visiting her parents. Mrs. Will Gudgle is on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Martin is still confined to her bed. Mr. George Cowan left Saturday for a short visit in Chicago and Ft. Sheridan. Messrs. Einest and Hugh Hanks of Manhattan were the guests of their niece, Miss Myrtle Hanks, last week. Mrs. Bradshaw Hyde of Kansas City, Mo., who has been the guest of her brother and sister-in-law for the last week, has returned home. Ben Wash, a prosperous farmer of Franklin county, spent the week end with his niece, Mrs. G. A. Biggs. Mrs. Ella Cowan entertained Sunday evening in honor of Miss Eleanor Larkin and Sergeant Glen of Fort Riley. Covers were laid for five. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hilton left Sunday for Garnett, Kun., to be at the bedside of Mr. Hilton's sister. Mrs. Albert Larkin entertained a few friends complimentary to Mrs. McCarty of Hopkinsville, Ky. Freshments were served and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. John Danforth, our skilled cake baker, won two second prizes at the free fair this year. One cake sold for $2.50. Last year Mrs. Danforth won first and third prizes. She will bake cakes for anyone leaving olders at 4620K. Mr. John Chiles, who is engaged in farming in the Kaw valley, had some corn and turnips on exhibition at the fair last week which won first prize. He had the same exhibit at the state fair at Hutchinson this week. The largest ear of corn was eleven inches in length and one of the turnips on display measured twenty-one and one-half inches in circumference. ect to Confirmation.. MillingCo. wmoon, Jack Frost, raham, Corn Meil. The New Era Mill THE STAR HAI Era Milling Company. STAR HAIR GROWER. THE STAR HAIR GROWER.** A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower. One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straigtening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents The Standard Has Stood the L FORMULATED PORO HAIR GRE MADE ON Mas Amber Mall ST LOUIS FOR DANDRUFF, FALL SCALP, GIVING LIFE AND ABUNDANT THIS STYLE OF BODY PRICE 50 "PORO" COL 8100 PINE STREET DEPT. "V" TB HACK 1994 SHOPPING DRIVER CO Free! Free! Fri AGENTS WANTED! STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. Greensboro, N. C. Standard Since 1900. Stood the Test of Time. FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amphibiruo Mallory ST LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF HAIR ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1900 O" COLLEGE CO. DEPT. "V" SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI THE MAGIC SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. The Drier of Merit, Price $1.69 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ... $1.69. Magic Heater, price ... $1.69. Agents invited. Wines for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Minneapolis, Minn. Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR. The Standard Since 1900. Has Stood the Test of Time. FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mas Amber Pohlurbo Malone ST LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF HAIR ADOPTED JUNE IN 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS "PORO" COLLEGE CO. Free! Free! Free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of THE HOTEL SAM WILLER RUMAN HAIR GOODS CO. Shreveport, La. 1-Made Human Creole Hair Real Hand-Made Human Cre LATEST STYLES IN COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS, WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. We carry the largest assortment of Straightening Combs. Send Zc for beautiful new catalog. The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's Hair 488 Eighth Ave. NEW YORK CITY, HI Hilton writing, mention The Wopka Plaindealer. Table Mme.Baum's Hair Emporium Nighth Ave. NEW YORK CITY, N. H. Nation The Wupaka Plaindealer. The Old Rellable Mme.Baum's Hair Emporium 486 Eighth Ave. NEW YORK CITY. N. N. Hilton writing, mention The Woppe Flaindecker. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Mrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour forfamily use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other brands are BELFLOUR and X T. C." Manufactured by ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, Ete., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Croole Switches 25c Each; 24 Inch, 50c Each. African American AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGROES Makes Special Offer to Students Who Enroll Before Sept. 1, 1917. We are in communication with hundreds of boys and men in all parts of the country, mostly people in the rural districts. They are interested in learning the automobile business. Many of them have arranged to come as soon as the crop is har- vested, others as soon as cotton pick- ing is over. We want to give the fellow that can come NOW a chance to get in and out before the rush comes, and, therefore, the following cut rates are offered: WE WILL TEACH YOU TO DRIVE FOR $10.00, or we will teach you the full chauffeur mechanic course complete for $50. GOOD POSITIONS WAITING There are lots of good positions waiting for competent chauffeurs and mechanics. Why not prepare yourself to get paid for what you know. If you have not got all of the money, we will help you. We have an employment department that will assist you in getting a job to help pay your expenses. Don't overlook this opportunity, but come at once. AL'RO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL. 1420-20 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. Home Phone Dast. 5201. Bell E. 1978 OLATHE, KAN. Saturday was Gold Settlers' day and many old settlers of both races enjoyed themselves with a big basket dinner in the city park. One of the principal features of the day was the baby contest. In the class from 2 months to 9 months, the first prize was given to the 5-months old baby of Mr. Fred Doughan. In the class from 9 months to 18 months, first prize to Thomas Ross, Jr., second to little Martha Baker, third to Mrs. Jenkins' baby. Mrs. M. E. Ross and Mrs. Thos. Ross and son of Omaha left Wednesday to visit Mrs. Ross' brother in Holden, Mo. Missess Leora and Ruth Holmes and Mabel Allen, and Mr. Arba Glover left Monday for Western University, where they will attend school this winter. The public schools of Olathe opened last Monday. Prof. P. G. Porter is the principal of Lincoln school instead of Prof. Hughes, who will teach at La Cygne this winter. Mrs. Joe Fanon was in Quindaro Monday on business. Rev. and Mrs. James Holmes entertained Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bannett at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Johnson of Kansas City, Kan., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. America Martin. CHERRYVALE, KAN. Mr. Marion Jackson of Independence was visiting Miss Geraldine Jones Sunday. Mrs. Grant Tyler is home from Colorado. Mr. James Squer of Independence visited in Cherryvale Sunday. Miss Geraldine Jones of Cherryvale spent Thursday and Friday in Independence visiting her sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, and also the Misses Fern Opal William and Jean Garland. Misses Tessie Wheaton and Iola McIntosh, Messrs. Cully Nichols and Fred Wheaton spent Sunday in Coffeyville. Miss Marian Brady and mother spent Sunday in Independence. Misses Ninnie and Gertha Roberson have returned from Paola, where they reported a solitude time. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS. Rev. I B Chiles perched Sunday at the A M E. church. He has only one more appointment here before going to conference. Mrs. Payne of Dunlap visited Mrs. Majors and Mrs. Lydia Porter, returning to her home Tuesday afternoon. The sad news was received here stating that Harry Davis of trump up, son of John Davis, Jr., had been killed in an auto accident No particular learned. The Sewing club met with Mrs. Leta Alexander. Her sister, Mrs. Dorsey, assisted in serving refreshments. Mrs. Mildred Harding and Mrs. Ed Bailey were Dunlap visitors recently. Rev Wilson of Osage City delivered a sermon here Monday night, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of Manhattan, Kun., en route to Salina to visit her mother, stopped over in the Grove to visit relatives and old acquaintances. CHANUTE, KAN Mr. Neema Campbell of Chanute and Miss Wilmer Berger were married in Jola Sunday evening, Sept. 2, at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Campbell was one of Jola's most charming and talented young ladies. She is also a talented singer. Mr. Campbell is one of Chanute's brightest young men, being one of the best singers in southern Kansas. The C M E. church gave an entertainment at K. of P. hall last Saturday evening. Rev. Allen is a minister who does not depend upon his pulpit for a living. He is a carpenter and stone mason. He claims that before he can finish one job he has another, and he has all he can do. Jackson Kouns was out all last week with a bridge inspecting crew. Dugene McMurry and Chanute Williams drove up Sunday and spent a few hours skating friends. Dr Allison met with his band last Sunday afternoon and Monday night. Mr. Fred Duncan of Iola rehearsed with the Chanute band Sunday. Rev. Gains and Rev. J. S. Hale have returned from Muskogee, where "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. This Ointment successfully used for eighty years in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade Marks. TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED LICENSED EMBALMER G.W. Hamilton, THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK Our Popular Undertaker Phone 574 809 Kansas Ave Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed. PLEASANT, PROFITABLE, SPARE TIME EMPLOYMENT—Collect and sell mature. Our detailed instructions tell you what to do and how to do it; only 10c. complete instructions on how to conduct a circular mailing bureau for 10c.—D. J. Frey, Weatherford, Oklahoma. A. P. Tone Wilson, Jr., LAWYER. 217 WEST FIFTH STREET, Phone 1894. TOPEKA, KAN. they attended the National Baptist convention. Mr. Oliver Bradley is working for the Hickey Drug Co. Mrs. F. Goodseal was Indisposed Sunday and Monday. Mr. Stafford Hule has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks with typhoid fever. All of the churches are preparing to make the fifth Sunday a grand and glorious one, as it is to be "Go to Church Sunday." Special sermons and music will be some of the features. Mr. N. H. Campbell rendered a short program last Sunday morning at the white Christian church. Mrs. D. W. Webster was in Humboldt Thdrsu.ay. Mr. and Mrs. H. Newton gave a surprise party last Friday night on their son Elmer. The evening was spent in music and games. The Fleur de Lis Art club met last Wednesday with Mrs. H. Taylor, on North Santa Fe. Mrs. Lloyd Brigham is able to be cut after being ill for two weeks. Quite a number of people here are suffering with hay fever. Mr. Oscar Williams met with a painful accident last Wednesday at the Ash Glove cement plant when he mashed two of his fingers. They are doing nicely and he expects to return to work within a few days. Mr. Rufus Ray reported for work last Monday morning after being off for several days on account of sickness. MAPLE HILL, KAN. A few from Paxico attended the dance here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Simpson on Sterling, Kan., were the guests of Mrs. M. Wallace last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Douglas and others of Paxico were the guests of Thomas Bolton Sunday. Mrs. Shilly Oliver, who was injured by a fall, is getting along nicely at present. Several from here attended the free fall at Topeka. Mrs. M. Wallace returned Sunday night from Topeka, where she attended the fair and visited friends. KINSLEY, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin have moved to Kinsley from Larned and are now living in Mrs. Nannie Johnson's house. Miss Neita Bradshaw arrived from Dodge City Thursday evening to spend a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. Franklin. Miss Ruby Payne is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Smith, in Great Bend. "OLD SIGNS DO Watch out for PALMER'S BRAIN SUCCESS Glentmont PALMER'S 2HAIR BU Dress They stand for Me This Ointment successful in thousands of cases The Only ORIGINAL At all druggists upon receipt of Made The Morg 1512 Atlantic Ave. Beware of Substitutes and dangerous. Look for the Me TO GET YOU STARTED AS OUR AGENT WE OFFER YOUR CHOICE OF ANY OF OUR HIGH GRADE ORDER SEND ONLY $100 AN AMOUNT AND BEST WISHES Made-to-Weasure Parts delivered at your home by parcel post (for your delivery an amount of only 1 lbs. 8 oz.) Notification Overseed at Mary Larkin, Attention Overseed at Complete AGENTS BORN FREE You may be a parcel holder or may purchase and everything needed to start caring big money from Mary Larkin Born One High 1929 Ambridge left immediately for Detroit, Mich. on their honeymoon. They will mail their home in Parsong. Mr. Roy Howard attended the funeral of Mr. Atkins in Cherryvale last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. White, Mrs. Frances White and Mr. and Mrs. George Williams motored to Oswego Sunday and were the guests of Miss Olivia Porter and mother. Miss Della Davis was up from Galena, Kan., Sunday visiting relatives and friends. The K. of P. drill team gave a dance Friday, Sept. 11, at Forest park. Mrs. Boines and daughter Florene have returned from California. Mrs. B. R. Ransom and Mrs. Robert Carr have returned from a two weeks vacation in California. * Mrs. Buster Odell left Tuesday to join her husband in Buffalo, N. Y. The Clover Leaf Art club met Wednesday, Sept. 14, with Mrs. Mae Hood. Mrs. Geo. Williams is spending a month visiting in St. Louis, guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hayes. Mrs. Lillian Christian has returned from her Eastern trip. The Jewel Art club opened for the season September 10; with Mrs. R. H. Dudds as the new president. Miss Helen Williams accompanied her mother, Mrs. Geo. Williams, as far as kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Sonny Walker gave a whist party Thursday night, Sept. 13, entertaining twelve couples. A dainty two course luncheon was served. Mesdares Jones and Shepherd entertained with a whist party Wednesday night, Sept. 12. The Parsons colored schools opened with a large attendance. Anyone having news for the Plain denaler, please leave it at Mrs. Helen Williams', 2130 Morgan avenue. The Rev. Mrs. Smith of St. Louis spent a half day soliciting in Seneca for an aid society in St. Louis. John Dunn of Highland, Kau., visited in the home of Ben Tillery one day last week. Ellijah Houchins spent Saturday and Sunday in St. Joseph. Messrs. Emmett Latty, Jake Johnson and Rolland Whiteside were in Sabetha Tuesday on business. Mrs. Nellie Fisher of Kansas City is here at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. O. Necly. Messrs. Howard Wilson and Paul Harrold were visitors in Seneca Sunday. Henry Coffey and Jay Fouch visited here Sunday. The National Race Congress of the United States will meet in its second annual session at the Florida Avenue Baptist church, Washington, D.C., October 3 and 4, 1917. Very interesting meeting promised. For information write Rev. W. H. Jernigan, 430 St. Washington, D.C. 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BOX OF FRESHING OIL 20c BOX OF HAIR GROWER, Mr. Mrs. Ada Montgomery, MANUFACTURER. 617 Shoreme St. LAVENWORTH, KA. moving to St. John to make their home. Mr. Alfonso Thomas left Sunday morning for St. John to work on a farm. Messars. Claude and Grant Walker are out in the country working for Mr. Carlson. Mr. Paige of Lewis visited over Sunday with Mrs. Flora Cloyd. Washington, D. C.—That color lines are to be ignored in the assignment of Negro troops in the drafting section of the national army has been revealed in a general order issued by the war department, indicating the department's intention to apportion the Negro troops evenly where possible in all cantonments. The order provides that in every cantonment there shall be one Negro regiment where personnel is available. Protests have been made against quartering Negro troops in the South, but no modification has been made. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. The past week at Excelsior Springs proved to be a banner one. At the Albany hotel, where 90 per cent of the Negro tourists and health seekers register, it has been a veritable beehive for the past ten days and the customary patience and hospitality of the management, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. White, as well as every available space in this well known hostelry, have been taxed to the limit. Among the guests, a list of which is printed below, will be found some of the strongest and most potent characters in the galaxy of Negro men throughout the states: Dr. B. F. Watson, general secretary and treasurer of the Church Extension society, A. M. E., Washington, D. C., is showing daily improvement since here; the one and only Dr. Sampson Brooks, well known for the past few years in this section as the greatest financier in the A. M. E. connection, is likewise taking daily massage treatments and voices himself as being satisfied with the results, which are evident. Dr. Brooks has recently been moved to Bethel cathedral on Druid Hill in Baltimore, and in a little more than five months has raised over $15,000. Dr. J. T. Caston of St. Louis, Mo., Past Grand Master of the U. B. F. and present Grand Treasurer of that order, doctor, minister and publicist, is also taking a much needed rest cure at this hostelry. William McKnight, whose services at the Elms hotel have created a contribution to the things that are really worth while to the istocratic guests, has returned and is at his post with a crew of the best man attainable. Hon. J. S. Wilson of St. Paul, Minn., broker and speculator, is sojourning for a few days before taking an extended trip through the East. Among a number of others might be mentioned Dr. R. C. Hayden, Kansas City, Kan.; Prof. W. A. Freeman, assistant principal Western Tuskegee, Topeka, Kan.; A. F. Belcher and N. O. Donovan, Des Moines, Ia.; Miss Ruth A. Thomas, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Miss Nathan Thatcher, Kansas City, Kan.; Dr. J. H. Williams, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Roberts of Wellington, Kan.; Mr. Chas. Jacobs, New Haven, Conn.; Rev. R. S. Lee, Buneton, Mo.; Charles A. Stewart, newspaper correspondent. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold went to O. Cygne to see the latter's uncle, Samuel Luttt, who is on the sick list. Master Floyd Fine returned Sunday from Fort Scott, where he had seen visiting friends and relatives. Rev. J. W. Gillespie filled his appointment in LaCygne Sunday. Tom Young of Mound City was here Tuesday. Earl Arnold of Kansas City visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and children spent Sunday with Phos. and Charles Reddick and families, near Boicourt. Miss Eva Morton visited in Port Scott Sunday. G. W. Arnold, Jr., of Fort Scott visited his parents last week. G. W. Arnold, Jr., went to Mound City Friday for examination for the army. PARSONS, KAN. Miss L. Corinne Bradley and Mr. M. E. Vaughn were married September 15 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ransom, Rev. T. W. Greene officiating. After the ceremony breakfast was served and the newly married couple SENECA, KAN. a 8 months will make the fair long, soft and glossy trial will prove it. When a Leavenworth, call on the manufacturer. We want Like agents to represent us