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a} Cala CopekRa Plaindealer v aX Sire ~ eg 7 2 , Nineteenth Year. No, TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING SEPT, 21, 1917 Price $1.50 Per Year. So far the Colored Draft Regiments Have Not Been Called. The Officers are Anxiously Waiting at Ft.Des Moines A CLOSE UP VIEW OF OUR NEIGHBORS 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 Fan are engaged in farming. We found one colored man in town running a successful shoe shining parlor, and he seems to be doing well. st We sto ut the home of Mr. and 51 PStin Mall, who have been our subscribers for a number of yearr and are among the most pros- perous people in the county, Mr. Hall bas lived in Peabody nearly all his tife, having been brought to that county by his father from Kontucky when a mere boy. Mis father was a ruccessful stock raiser, and Mr. Halt is the only one of the family ‘who Muck to the farm He has raised and sold sone of the finest work horses {4 this state and row hae reveral fine head of horses that ‘will bring $250 to $350 a head. He has cattle, hogs and horses in grevt numbers, and also grows 4 greut 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 un- usual for him to have $10,000 to $15,000 worth of cattle. He hay the latest improved silos, which hold 242 tons of feed. He has fine milch cows and cream feparators, and sells their product to the creamery. He ir an intelligent, up-to-date business farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Mall have ‘A son and daughter who are among the finost young people in the county, highly respected and well educated, It iss pleasure to mect Mrs, Ifall, who o# a lady of tefinement and cul- ture. She has over three hundred chickens, and sells eges and butter every day, It was certainly » treat to be in the home of this wealthy and intellgent 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 ‘Mrr, Hall and Mrs, Pinkard of Rose- dale, who owns 160 acres of land in the same county, und Bir. Willie Halt and hia young intended from Em- porta, we visited the home of Mr. and Mra. 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 whieh we departed for the home of Mr. ond Mrs, Hall in his large hay ‘wagon. We were sorry we had miss- e1 Penbody all these years, but we will try net to miss it again. eee LA JUNTA, COL, ‘We stopped aver at La Junta, Col., a few hours and while there was the guest of Mrs, Surah Jones, mother of Mss. W. W, Shobe of Salina, Kan. She and her hushand own 2 WO-arre sunch, hesides 15 ncrea of Jand and a mee brick tecidence in the rubuibs of La Junta, which land they irrigate and grow fine crops. They are the pirents af nine chit. «lren, all of whom are living, GARDEN CITY, KAN Oor next stop was at Garden Cily, where we found n prosperous con. munity. The colored people ate do- ing well. We met our old friend Wilson Car- ter, who is well fixed, owns an auto. mobite and several good pieces of town property and a good farm, He ig 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 ac- qquartance, lis wife has been sick, but Is now at home from the hospi- tay und they seem to be enjoying. . Mr. Henry Fauntroy owns a good home and has lived in Garden City twenty years, Ose of the best enterpriser In that wevtern country Is the shoe shop, with up-to-date machinery and jo- cated on the main part of town, It is owned and controlled by Mr, J. H, Brown and son, und they also have a fine tailor shop, where they do clothes cleating and repilting, Mr. Brown came from Fayette, Mo., in 1906, has none family and is one of the leid- ing to'ored business men of the town Tverybody is proud of am ant he has all the work he can ¢o He ewe in onice home and reviiae other peves of property We inet nur old friend Dr. Stas- art, fuimerly of Nicodemun, Kan He tay» fine neitice ana ev rvbady ppenka well of bin We met Mr, Lee Stewart, wlo 4a a brother of the lite Rev, Stewut, for muny yers pastor of Sh loh Bante Church of this erty ‘We saw our o'd friend Sim Hoveh- in urd wife, who ie doing well, Mr, Hoversn his just completed a five roo stucra bungalow, He Ix hewd chef at one of the leading is bed 5 de. nr ee ar ee ee ee eee a ee ate” ee of Kansas-Nebraska furiediction. He went to Garden City {nthe early days and now owns several picces 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 horesteaded 16U acres of land with. In n few mites of Garden City, She fs one of Garden City’s most active church workers and is a great lover of her race. Mr. James Goodwin is another substantlal citizen and {s engaged in farming and stock raising, The colored people have two churches, which seem to be doing falrly well. Garden City is a good town, and af the colored People keep pace with the town there will be nothing to regret. DODGE CITY. Our next stop was at iodge City, the home of Stephen Burney und ex- Licut, Governor Fitzgerald, Dodge City is a coming town. A great num. Yet of buildings ure in course ot ssection and ather improvemcnts be- ing made. ‘The colored people for the most pait are making good. M1. Burney owns several entat houses, all todern and up-to-date in, every ‘particular. Mr, Burney Is a mechanic and builder, and buiide his own houses, assisted by other con- tractors, Ie is one of Ford county's substantial citizens and everybody in the town takes thelr hats off to him, for he is a gentleman, dignified and honorable, and not only lives for the upbuilding of the race, but the com. munity in which he lives, We met our old friend Rev. A. Hill, formerly of Topeku, He 19 cetttinly in clover. He has charge of an oil station, is running & board. ing house, ix pastor of the Baptist church, and during his pastorate thee the membership has increased from 16 to 48, He is buying a piece of piopeity and renting that. He al hus a nice truck farm and ia raising hogs. He is a great preacher und everybody likes him, Dodge City has w fine class of white people. We met Mr. C. V. Woolwine, sheilff of the county, and one of the most fearless men in the stute, He 1s a gentleman who has the love and respect of all who know him. He is now serving hia last term, und the Plaindealer hopes he will be rewarded with rome other of fice, county cominissioner or the ike, We mot ex-Lieut, Governor Fitz- geruld, who is one of the loyal citi. tens of that county and who served two terma as Heutenant governor of the state of Kansas, At present he is not in the best of health, eee KINSLEY, We stopped over ut Kinsley, Kan., for the first time. Here we have ite a number of subscribers. ll the colored people who live here wem to Le well employed, Mr. Henry Sellars, who ix an old sitlzen, has been employed for sev- ul ycars by Mr. KR. E, Edwards, ne of the wealthiest men in the stale We met the register of deeds, Mr r. L. Wellman, who has ben a reader of the Maindealer for a num- er of years. Me is a conscientious, wpright Chuistian gentleman and has uw race prejudice, He has held this office for several years and will con nue to hotd it as long os he desires. ‘Thee aie not many colored fami- tes in thia town, but the children average up, for we saw more babies hun in any other town, uccording 9 population, that we have sisited his yeor, We met Mi. C, E, Minnis, who 148 hive! in Ainsley over twenty-s1x eats. Ie is a widower and his hishen keep house for him, Heie we met the ager girls, from Topzka, who wee in Kinsley vieiting her s ster. see GRUAT BEND, Our neat stup was at Grea Bend, Kun., und here we found the people wmewhat disappointed over the huit wheat crop, for it secms that he wheat flouiished only in spots, nd while some furmers made # good op others dtd not, but still they we happy from the fuct thal they lave 9 large corn crop, which is emething Unusual for thut part ot he country. We met Mrs, Ella Buchanan, the situw, and she seems to be getting long nicely. Rev, Ramey, pastor of the Bap. ist chuich there, ia one of the most uccersful junk dealers in the state f Kansas, We wish we had many nig men with the business abuity e@ pasresses, He ulsy owns uo large aim which Ix well stocked, We had the pleasure of taling jeshfust with Rev. and Mr. P of land out from Great Bend and fe doing nicely. We met our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fine. Mr. Fine is em- ployed as chef at the Manhattan cafe and is assisted by his wife. They are getting over $125 a month, own two or three pleces of property in Wich- ita and are still making money Our old friend Tsane Fauntroy owns a good farm and is making money We met Mr, G. W. Walker, who owns 800 acres of land, 920 acrea of which is in wheat. He has ten live ing children, is postoffice address is Hudson, Kan, Though he {a about 70 years of age, he is active and cheerful. We met the Robinson hove who are all active, energetic and industri. ous young men and among the best farmers in the community. Mr. Frank Robinson ts busy and has all he can do. Ile owns u 160-acre farm in South Dakota. Miss Ethel Micheaux, one of our subsciibern, and her parents, ate umong the most wealthy and pros- perous people of that town. Mr. Geo. Downey I one of the most prosperous farmers we ever met. Ife controls over one thousand actes of land and enjoys the company of an eacellent wife, They have cat- tle, hogs, horses, chickens, turkeys, un automobile—but no children. It certainly docs one's soul ;o0d to xo into n community and find the colored people all so well fixed, PREACHER NOT GUILTY BUT OH, YOU TEACHER Missouri School Master Yells When Touched for Lack of Interest in Work. ‘Vrederick Douglas School, _ BEF UNIS: PIO, SOPs Oy BIS Fe Hon. Nick Chiles, Editor Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kun. : Dear Sir—Since 1 have returned to Maryville I have had a talk witn Rev. J. 1). Wells concerning the write-up you had about Maryrille m ye paper and we find that you ave tried to mislead your ubscrib- ers and readers of your paper by in- ferring that Rev, J. D. Wells ipested ic and told you of the conditions tere, 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 com- munity. Rey. Wells says he did not tell you there was no one here that could play a piano, but that he told you the reacon he had no choir was because he had no organist in his church, We do not care about what yor had to say, but you must clear the statement you cadted to be published concerning Rev. J. 1. Wells; also, clear him of what you led the peo- ple to believe he suid. Who present- ed the subject ubout the teacher? Tell the people who brought it about, ate the only things we ash of you, You are supposed to be a leader and ‘to stand for tke square thing, Now ‘show us you are a8 bioad as man in your portion should be. Very truly yours, | “URRNEST-0: BOOND, JR. J, D, WELLS, | Topeka, Kansas, September 19, 1917, we Finest © “Boone, Maryville, Mo: My Dow Sir—In answer (o youl letter of the Lith anst., will say that Rev, Wells i¢ exonerated from any ‘connection whatever with the article which appeared in the Plamdeater concerning conditions of schools in Maryville and other parts of Mi. tour. I drew my conclusins from the fact that he had no choir and no one to play the organ, and 1 only asked who was the teacher in the town, and applied the rule to Marys ville that works in the majority of towns where colored men are employ- ed ns school teachers, Now and then you find one who Is interested mm the welfare of the community and the tace, but usually all he wants is an opportunity to earn a living at the expense of the race by playing inte the hands of the white peoples for, asa rule, all members of the schoul hourd are white and thvy wish to hiro that class of teachers who will tetch ta the race and subjugate them to and stand for dilapidated —xchoot buntdingss an fnet, anything js good enough for colored pupila if the white boird says so, Now, I do not know how long you have bein teaching in Missouri, or where you have taught before you cane to Missourl, hut your woth will follow you, anda if you will give the names of the places Where you have tiught and fet me review cunditions of the school puild~ ing, children and community since vou Jeft, I can be able to tell Whether or not you ure muking good, We are not trying to fight any male teachers or uny lady teachers, What we want Is rerults, The editor of the Pliindealer dues not have to hide behind anyone ot mike excuses for uny editorial he may write, J was tn your town hut s short thre and did not have the onportunity to observe all the condi. * ons among the colored ‘people; but I not advancing as they ought to he for this twentieth century, If there are no boys and girls in the town with the inspiration to play musle or nee 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 ft is music, vocal and instrumental, and the very woods around Maryville ought to ring with the sweet voices of the girls and toys of the town, We do not think a person is compe- tent to teach school who cannot show results in q community after a few years—he should quit and engage in rome other line of work, Very truly yours, NICK CHILES, Editor the Topeka Plaindealer, WICHITA, KAN, business, Mrs. Thomas Martin haa teturned fiom Arkansas City with her littl ron, Thomas, Jr. Where they spent the hot summer days, Mra. A. C. Groomer of Independ- ence stopped In our esty 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 hae returned to hin duties at the posloffice after enjoying a thirty days vacation, Itev. “Thomas of Larned filied the pulpit, at Calvary Baptist chuich in the abgence of Rev. S, B. Butler and preached two able rernions. Rev, d. 1. Van Leu left tne city for Topeka with hix son John, who will enter school at the Topeha In- dustrial and Educational Institute. Rev, CC Cabbell of Independ- ence spent a fow hours in our city on his way to Pratt. While here ke Was entertained at the Fuller flats, The colored nuxihary of the Wich- ita Canning club met nt the rceidence of Miss Stella Turner last wiek and enjoyed g splendid lesson in domestte jericice, © Miss Turner ts the ine structor of the colored women, About. | twenty-five couples were in the class during the afternoon, Miss Maud Mason ‘the popufar ed- itor of the Wichita Kansan, 18 apend- ing her vacation in Pratt. In the absence of Miss Mason W. G. Curtis 1s editing the paper, The colored unit of the Sedgwick County Home Guard Is rpending two night¢ each week in drill under the direction of Capt, S. W, Jones, Thera ate abvut sixty men in the company, und Capt. Jones hopes to have the Lest drilled company in the state. Mra. Rev. C, A. Willams was in the city last week en route to her home in Denver. While here she ‘a8 the guest of her sister, Miss Ara Hawkins, who ja teaching in the rind Strect school. Mr. J. W. Brown, the popular druggist of the Makin Eye Drug company, is in Topeka at the bed- side of his mother, Rev, Stokes of Mratt was in the city on his ietusn from the Baptist convention in Mushogee. The Afro-American Employment Agency is secuiimg goud. positions for colored peeple. ‘This is the only colored employment agency in the Sonthweat and the colored people ot Wietata shauld avail themselves of the opportumty of securing good po- sitions through ther by calling us then office, 645 North Main street, Messrs, Wm — Harrison, Solomon and Benjamin Butler were pleasans visitors in our city last weck and their depirtiie has no doubt cused some grief among the young ladies of our city The young mn are ominent in the suciety cirux of Hutchinson Rev. A. lL, Marshall is in out ety in the interest of the Amencan Woodmen, a colored fraternal instie tution which has for its object the betterment of Negro citizenship He iy very much impressed with Wichita tnd is people und will organize his institution in the near future, We often hear the login, ‘Mak ing the world safe tor demart wy * We hereby prevent the names of some of the men and women of Wich. ta who nre helping to solve tnis slo- gan In the training of the Negro youth: Douglus school—F, L, Bar- nett, principal, teaching 7th and Bth grader; Tearl Rhodes, Sth und Gin grades; Gertrude Owens, 3d and 4tn grades; Lauine Vincent, Ixt and 2nd grades, L’Overture xchool—l* €, West, principal, teaching the 8th grade; A. 1, Bowler, 7th grade; Luura Rawles, 6th grade; BE. M, Barnes, bth grade; Jewel Quillium, ith grade; Myrtle Hurst, 4th grade; Edna Schweich, Sd grade; Carrie Burney, td xrade; Myrtle Johnson, 2nd grade; Mattie Scott, Ist grade; Georgia Penny, 4th grade rehef und Jomestie art teacher; E. M. Barnes, manual training, and Mrs, I M, Bell substitute teacher, Grund strect school—Aia Hawkins, teaching Int, Md, 4th, 6th and 7th grades, Eigh- feenth street xchool—Fanme Kawler, ist, 2nd, id, tth, 5th und Gth grades, There are to date fi13 colored chil- fren in the ginde rchools of Wichita, Miss Ruby Butler having returned | 0 her duties ux one of the teachers n the Topeka Industrial and I.duca- tonal Inst tute, Mix Jewell Brown aa been employed as reeretary for le Afro-Amaicun Realty Company, | When pos hive parties or pll off ther koct ty stunts call Market asad | indoask for Fred (Helm, as Mr. Heln wants to hive all the Wichita Yous printed in the Wlalmdealkr Rev. and Mra, S. B. Butler have teturned from Muskogee, where they attended the National Baptist con- vention, Mra. Cornelia Moore ta 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 Em- ieee State Normal and at present is employed in the Indian schools 'n the Creck 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, Terrill, presiding el. der of this district, spent last Sun. day in Wichita at the Mcthodis! church, He preached two noble ser. mons. This is his last visit to Wich: ita before the meneral conference, BEATRICE, NEB. Mr. Thomas Harvey left Septem. her 11 for Topeka, Kan., where he will attend Washburn College. Misa Candace Hayle has returned to Topeka after an extended vimit here with Mrs. Ace Medely. Misses Nondur and Mabel Scot! have returned from Lincoln, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Eedell and daughter Zola. They were the guests of Mr. and Mra. 1 B. Smith. Mis, Ace Medely is visiting in Paxico, Kan., with friends, Mr. Robert Scott attended the falr in Lincoln list week und visited with Mr. I. B, Smith, Mr. and Mis, Martin Pinkett ure the proud parents of a son, born Sep- tember 3. ™ IOLA, KAN, Mis. Lizne Miller hus teturned from a visit with hor daughter, Mra Cole, in western Kansas. Mrs, W. W, Fields, 203 South Chestnut strect, ontertained with an outing party complimentary to her mee, Mra Ira Fields of Independ- ence; her daughter, Mrs. Celeste Martin of Fort Scott, and her cousin, Mra. Clara Gray of Muskogee, Okla. ‘The pirty 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 picnie breakfast was served by the hostess, After music, games and a pienic dinner on the lawn, the remainder of the afternoon was spent in the city park kodaking, Thoxe who enjoyed the day were Mre. Martina Fields, Mrs, Edna Bland, Mra, Lillie McCullough, Mrs, Roena Fowler of Kansas City, Mrs. Celeste Martin of Fort Scott, Mra. Clara Gray of Muskogee, Okla., and Mra. Lee Mason of Lawrence. ‘Mr. and Mra, Ira Fields, who have been visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mra, Fields, have returned to their home in Independence, Kan, Mrs, Edna Bland entertaincd witn n line party ut the theater after a dinner ut her beautiful home, fi8 North street, complimentary to Mrs, Celeste Martin, Mrs. Clara Gray and Mra, Nunnie Gerdon, Miss Ada Watson Ix visiting in Girard, Kan. Mrs, Gray, Mrs, Fields and Mra, Martin spent Friday und Saturday in the country at’ Mrc and. Afrm, Lem MecCullough's home, five miles south, They are progicssive farmeis and are making jrood. Mis, Clarn Gray and son Verne, who have been spending vacution in the esty with her mother and other relatives, has returned to Muskogee fo take-up her achool work, COWETA, OKLA, School opened here Monduy, Sept. %. Exerciser were conducted hy Bishop J. M,. Conner and the pre- siding elder. More thin 2500 per- gona were on the schvol ground ut ‘Tullahansee, Some of bext speakers of the race were in attendance and give splendid addresses, including Dre. 5. T Green, C. T. Tucker, T I. Wiseman, J. E. Toomes and others. Mesdames Brookins, Hat- mun, Tatum, Patten and others ren- dered excellent services for the oc- cision, Mrs. Carrie Nickel led in the amount of money ruised for the «chool—$475 Total amount rulxed, $155R.91 This ia a new school, but it fy doing a rent, work for the race, LEXINGTON, MO, Mine Maggie Woodeon of Kangu: City, Mo., haw been the guest of her sister, Mrr Jeanette Willams, Mik. Eliza Shannon and daughter Miss Cordelia Hayden, who spent the xummer in| Omaha, Neb,, returned home last Wednexday night ‘Mixa Nannie Walker spent a few dive in Excelsior Springs, Mo Miss Nelle Ray attended the Bap: fist convention In Bunceton, Mo, last week. Mr. Samuel Rawfela of Kansas City, Mo, wax the guest of Miss Mazie Woolson Mi Arche Washington, une of Lexington’s aldeet rex dents, but who bas been living an Kansuw City, Mo, for the part few yeirx, ded ‘there last week. He wus n member of Zion AM OE, chureh atul alvo of the Masonic ladge of thix city ihe funeral waa held here Tuesday morn- Ing from Zion A. M. E, church. Mira, Estella Graham entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Mazie Wood- son, Mr. Samuel Rawfels, Mesdames Auline Brown, Jeanette Williama and Maggie Rogers ——i—— 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 suc- cessful contestant in the silver medal contest at the Christian church, held under: the auspices of the W. C. T. Seven members of the race heve enrolled in the high school to re- ceive 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 Inati- tute at Topeka, ir, Brothwait and wife motored fiom Kansas City here last Sunday and visited Mr, and Mrs, John Wash, Mrs, Glaspie and Mrs, Sarah Clay- borne ure 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 vinting her mother, Mra. Stokes, Mrs. Magee Washington spent a few days in Kansan City last week. Misa Etta G. Moten, a student of Quindaro Institute, gave a vocal re- cital at the A. M. E. chuzch to a large audience Feiday. evening. Evangeliet 1°. F, Moten and wife were in town Sunday and Rev. Me ten preached three rtrong sermons fat the A. M. E. church, The serv+ ices 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 und are paying for their fun behind the iron bara, . 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 engage. ment with it. LAWRENCE, KAN, Miss Mattie B, Milter of Chicage is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mra, G, Miller, for a few weeks. She will probably appenr in recital before re! ‘turning to Chicago, where she ha: shad a studio for the last three years. Scope a PILEASANTON, KAN. Mr, Kichard Bellamy of Kansas City returned home Monday. Mr. James Kincald of Kansas City arrived Tuesday to visit friends. Mr. William Smith arrived from Tota pride evening and visited until Monday with his family. Mr. and Mra. Ht, W. Ward of Kansas City were in this city on Iusiness Monday, Percy Salisbury came up from Fort Scott Tuesday morning on his wny 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 Yair: Mi. and Mrs, Robert White and chiloren, Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Arnold, Mr. Wulter Lacy, Mr, Henry Downing, Missea Eva Marton, Eliz. abeth Carter and Evangeline Lacy. Mr. Wm. Arnold visited Sunday and Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. Ada MeNear of Fort Scott ‘wna in the city Monday evening. Mra. J. T, Smith arrived here from Chanute Saturday, Master H, K. Friqua returned to his home in Chere Saturday, SALINA, KAN, Mrs. Angie De Priest and daugh- ter, Miss Cleo De Priest, of Topeka were the guests of Mrs, James De Priest at her home on West Walnut slrect x few days thin week. Mra, R, C. Jackson entertained with w dinner ut the Country club in honor of Mrs, Angie De Priest, Cov- ere were lid for five. Mr. Asher Hunt, who hun been working at Gamp Funston for the past five weeks, spent Sunday wita his family, Miss Ruby McKnight and Miss Cecelia Thomas were the houre guests of Mra, James De Priest while In our city, Miss Jennie Boswell has accepted @ position as teacher in Russell Springs, Kan. Miss Boswell is a highly cultured young lady whore morals are above reproach, Mr, Eths Hunt, ursisted by his daughter-in-law, Mrs, Asher Hunt, entertained for Mrs. Angle De Vriest and daughter, The evening waa spent in music. Refreshments were Ferved. Mra, D, F. Taylor entertained at tea ot her beutiful modern home on Nanth street in compliment te Mrs, Angie De Priest and daughter. Covers were laid for ten, Miss Lauline Cole returned home Sunday from Kansas City and re ports » fine time, NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS at NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS at fawrence. Ottawa, Chanute, Garnett, lula, Cherryvale, Independenco, Cof: feyville, Kan,, Springfield, Joplia und Carthage, Mo,; The Plain- desler edtor will be in your tows soon leave be prepared to meet im. 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. Write at once to Mrs. P. W. Dunavant. FREE SUIT Tailored To Your Measure To wear, show your friend, tell who made it. Latest model, made in any style, a perfect fit, your choice of any goods. Not a cost cost to you if you accept our new liberal offer for a $100 gift certificate, representing glorious a month, introducing your friend. No experience needed, everything furnished FREE. No matter what your budget, we matter for the first offer ever. Every fellow agent write us too, we master your job requirements, latest fashion beautiful pictures, our big new generous offer, and FREE. Everybody send now, today, that ten minutes to LIBERTY TAILORING SOCIETY, DepL. CHICAGO Department 710. AN EXPRESSION OF GRATI TUDE. 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. * ca s * o . . : 7 pe e ’ Every day a feature at the Apers| TUE IDEAL CASH GROCERY : 2 Mme. Alice M Clelland Todd, Mis, J Finley returned last week COMEAN ES Order by Mail > = Me Crderby Phe , ® li te from Lawrence, whore, she. Kas been} = The Tiaiodeater takes peavare ma Del'vry Prepaid (442 LOCUS Cuih 3500 « Scalp Specialis | dononstrating her work, which proy-| announcing the epening of a nicey Peis 4 NN a Screed oe beth ee Ege ESS 3 aa a Se .% BY ABS Bs BU ~ Ee 3 steels ED oo he : aN ws te ‘yy Be eo a oi) SAU a +e ¥y Wee bs aA 3 H Pay y * aay 230 pied FAM, a0 +e Soe) Es oo ‘ 4 Rawicn & A Ber ie ‘ Be P ‘ . penta a Pee. , ? Pe. x 4 its, oie td # et SEY FRSA ab ae OEM arse SMS ETE egies apes OSA Pesacd » wrt ae of 3 Tas CE: , SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK WANTED.-Two dining room gills. Address Moon Cafe, 1223 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo—Adv. Miss Fannie Fosten of Kanvao City, Mo, is the guest of her pa- tents, Mr, and Mrs. Minor Fosten, on Hancock strect. Minses Reba Curry, Horenco Clath, and Ehzubebth Hardy of Osage City pent the week in the city attending the fair. WANTED-Two dimng room girls. Address Moon Cafe, 1223 Baluinuie, Kansas City, Mo.—Adv, The Poinsetta Art club met with Mra. Callie Carter the last meeting. Next mecting will be Thursday, Sty Yember 27, with Mrs, Charles Davi, 1213 Lane street.—President, M18, Charles Davis; Reporter, Callie Car- ter. Mrs. "Elizabeth Scott Porter re- turned last week from Chicago, where she visited her mother and other rei- atives and friends, She reports @ pleasant time and says that her mother is getting along nicely and enjoying health, Mr. George Hamilton, Jr., who a member of the officers’ training camp at Ft. Des Moines, Ta,, spent Sunday in the city viewing iis pa- rents, Mise L, C. Carter of Amarillo, Tex., is visiting friends in Topeka this week, She and Mrs, Harvey Scott were pleasant callera at this office Monday. Miss Ellen Puge returned last Wednesday from a two montha visit wath fiends and relatives in Nes Mores, Chicago, and points in In- diana,’ She teports,a very pleasant time, Mrs, Mattie Vaughn Haadinun of Topeka was mained to Seageans doin W. Wiser of Ft. Riley, Kan,, August 6, 117, at Junction City, Kan. Mr, hiser was reared in St Piul, Minn., and was recently _pro- moved 10 a set gency, first class, 10 the quartermaster’s department, Mr. Davil D, Smith and Mr. Whit. ney Viney of the In Old Kentucky company gave a line party ut the Gord theater Friday evening, in hea of Mrs. BE, R, Hatfield of Salt Lathe City, Utah, Mra, William Mellory and chil- aa have retuined from a six \ sks vint with her brother, Mr. J. 1, Reece, oft Lawton, Okla., and other relatives in Oklahoma City, Guthrie and Wichita. She was ac- companied hame 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 peo- ple in the Fast and the West. He stopped over at Moline, Ill, and found that at the John Deere Papa works they were employing colored young men as mechanies and giving ther an oBportunity to learn trades. At Gary, Ind., he found the colored people doing fine. We advises the colored people to take advantage of all the oppartantites that are offered them, as they will nat come again, —_——i—— writtiie:--cindiee anbmaehaa Mizs Elizabeth Cornelia Jones wa married last Saturday at 6 o'clock & Mr, Clifford 13, Jones of Oakley, Kan The ceremony was performed at tne home of the bride's mother, Mrs, Helen C Jones, 505 Buchanan St, Rev, F J. Peck offuiating, Th lride js a beautiful young lady anc was employed as a teacher in the pubhe schools of this city, Mr, anc Mire Jones left Saturday evenmg {01 Oakley, where they will make theis future home. Mr. Jones is x promt. nent young farmer and stands high in tte community In which he lives. Mis paronta are well fixed, The Plain. dealar extends its best wishes to tni- couple for a long and happy journey through Ie, MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS AF PERSONAL PROPERTY, Horses, cattle, pianos, diamends, household goods, libraries, typewriters, autos, sardanes, machinery, and te salaried, people-—F. 5. Thomas, 510 |Kansgs vance, Tolephene 996, eee ee FO 4 First, grow your own Han so that you can tell other: how to grow theirs. Mme. McClelland’s Do! ble Strength DANDRUFF CURE fe a Marvelous Discovery- will poatively promte th: growth of halr in a vers short time, providing it used according to directions Dandruff, Fallin, Hait Kehing Stilpete., have beer completely cured by the*ux of one 25¢ box of IOUKLE STRENGTH DANDRUFI CURE. After uring a fev boxes i hale will hecome naturally soft and glonsy The MceCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for straighten ing the hair, Price 25¢ eac! 1013 Kansas Avenue, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Ee rae a rg Ree eg ee the guests of Mr, and Mra. Weath- erly at Lansing last week. — Mr. R. A. Plumb of Horton, Kan,, attended the falr Jast weeh. Ife was en route to Gaiden City to visit his sister, Mis. Agnes Riley. Miss BMatue Perkins, city colcctor for the Dlaindealer, spent Sunday and Monday in St. Joseph visiting her sister, Mrs, H, L, Campbell. Mrs, Susie Carner und hittle daughter are visiting relatives in Chicago. Miss Gaitskili, who resides ut 1311 East Fifth street, entertained at u ‘dinner party last’ Tuesday —.oinph- mentary to Mrs, Eunice Coleman, an present enjoyed themselv:s, | Mra, Chas. L. Wilhams has re- turned home after jpodne her vas cation in Chicago, Milwauhee, Mich- ‘igan City and Benton Harbor, M:ch, Mrs, Hattie Haynes df Kansas City, Mo., attended the fair last ‘week and visited her mother, Mis. Goff, on Jefferson street. ‘gp,Aliss Pearl Henderson, formerly of ‘Emporia, stopped off in Topeka one day last weex en route to Philade:- phia, where she is employed in the oftieg, of the Baptist Foreign Mission Boar®. 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 Hl. I, Monroe wishes to no tify all subordinate lodges that Mr. Fred Roundtree, 1317 Van Buren street, Topeka, Kan., has given bond as custodian for W. & O. fund and all roports and money should be sent him at once, Mr. and Mrs, E. N. Jackson have just completed painting and paper- ing their residence at 1177 Inne St. und everything 1s looking brignt ana new. Mr, Jackson iy head jantor ut the court house and he and his wife aie among Topeka's bed eitt zens. Aunt Lucy Chiles hus acturned fron Kansas City, where she apat two weeks visiting her daugnters, Mre, Ann Snell and Mts, Jessie Bailey, Mra. Jennie De Shattio of Denver, Col., is visiting her old home, To- peka, this week and is the guest of Mrs, O. G, Alexander and Miss Ogeal Wilson. She js cn route to Kansas City, Chicago, Washington and New York, and will return home ubout the Ist of November, She is the very picture of health. She was & pleasant caller at this office Mon- day, Mr. Abo Ilunn and wife, who have besn visiting friends and relatives in Topeka for the last few weeks, have returned to thelr home in Perry, Okla., traveling in their automobile. While in the eity 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. P, W, Mack return ed from Hutchinson, Kan., with their mother, Mra. Chas, Frazier, whose ‘Susband died in that city laxt week. Mr, Frazier was an old resident of Topeku and was much respected and hiked. Mra. Frazier will make her home with her son, one of Topeka’s young business men, Mr, Mack. The big free fair that clored in To- peka last week was the best In the history of the state and the secre- tary, Phil Eastman, is to be given great credit for making the falr 3 success, We believe that every stoch- holder who advanced money years ago to keep this fair gomg can now he mid, We feel that Mr, Eastman is the right man in the right place. The annual rally of the Calvary Presbyterian church comes off Sune day. Sent, 21, at 3p, m, The Rev, J. U1. Farell, assistant pastor of the First Vresbyterian church, peaches at the 1f a'cloch rervice, "A promi- nent divine of the United Brethren thureh, attending the Kansas annual ronference at the Firat chur h Twelfth and Quincy strects, in the rpeaker for the 3 c'clock service, At 3 o'clock the pastor preaches, Cvi- rary church hak a fine choir and the sermons delivered fiom its pulp't very Sunday are Intelligent. ood oul-inspirjog, .Comg and spend the} ate DTA eesE be ae Every day a feature at the Apex. Mis. J. Finley returned last wech from Lawrence, where she has been danonstrating her work, which prov- ed to be very satisfactory. Yoliow the crowd to the “Apex and see “Who's Guilty?” Wednesday. The Carnation Art club met at the home of Nrs, Chas, Harris, Twelfth and Taylor streets, Will met next with Mra, Anna Johnson, 323 Kane sas ayenue—Mrs, Sinkford, Pres. Mis. Kelly, Reporter. “Tho Mystery of Myra" is a scl- entifile serial from start to finwhs Every Wednesday at the Apex. Dr. and Mrs, Thaddeus P. Mattia entertained Mr, C. Mi Whi, one of the highest officers of the Amer- ican Woodmen, and Prof, U. Cs Trimble, one of its organizers, at 9 o'clock breakfast Wednenday at their home, 1026 buchanan street. Hamilton” every Thursday at the Apex, Mis, Sarah E, White of Cuarbon- dale In visiting in the city this week, the guest of Mis, Fannie Douglas. She was u pleasant caller at this of- fice yesterday, Mrs, White is at present employed at the Rock Island restauinnt at Mavshattan, of which Rev. G. I. Govan 1¢ propitetor. Theie reems to be no doubt fn the minds of n gieit miny voters in Kansas of the election of Governor Capper as United Stites Senator in 1919, AN the lerding Republicans and ie ple of other pittien are talk. ing for fim for Senatar, and i reems that he has his rabbit's foot working in fine shape. Tt will be the first time in the history of Kansas that ny person f9 elected United Statcr Sen- ator without a struggle. Watch for “The American Girl,” at the Apex soon. Miss Lucile Troupe's collection of hand-pamted china ot the far at tracted considerable attention atid was siid to be among the best work on extabition, The well dewrated lamp won first prize and a beauticui dresser set of blue and gold tonk sec- ond prize. Mins Troupe wit! soon enter the Art Institute at Chicago. Mr, Sherman Huff left one day this week for his home in Chicago after u three weeks visit with his mother, Mrs. Hurriet Snall, 1005 E. Tenth street, and with his wife's pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Pride of Paxico. Mr. Huff has been employed in the Pallman service more than fifteen years and js a highly Seapected young man, While in pope ‘a he was shown a nice time by his many friends. On Friday he wan enter- tained by the ladies of Shilch Sew- ing circle, where a nice time was 7c Mrs. Thomas Mack of North ‘opeka assisted in the serving. Coming soon to the Apex, “The Red Ace.” The many friends of Rey. F. J, Teck and St. John A, M, E, church, Seventh and Topeka avenues, should rally to his ppert in raising dallar money, Rev, Peck deserves great credit for the work he has done dur- ing his pastorate here, not only for the church, but the community at luge, and the poople wish to’ have him returned and stay the full five yeirs. He is a race man, # good citizen and an excellent pastor, Rev, Jos. T. Ihil, pastor of Shiloh Bap- tist’ church, will preach at 3 p. m. Sunday and Shiloh choir will furnish music, Rey. T. I. Griffith, pantor of the Second Baptist churoh, and his congregition will be present and assist at this service. Prof, R. G Jackson and soloists of Western Uni- versity will furnish music ounday erorning and will render a sacted concert tn the evening. You can not afford to miss this day's services, $25.00 WILL START you in the manufacturing and mail order busi- neas making hair preprrationa, high grade toilet articles and other house- hold necessities; nothing to Jewrn, start at once making money; sent for $25, fully prepaid, or send’ for par wiculars. Parrishstyle Labor ters, 1270 Lyell Ave., Rochester, N. Y. SHILOH NOTES. Many of the members have ween away for the summer, but have re- turned, and owing to the pleasant weather and usual helpful and weh delivered sermons the attendsree Sunday will be large. Sermon sub- ject at 21 o'clock, “Decision”; as Pp. m,, “Pouting ‘Son,” which — dis. course will have lo do with the Prad- igal Son's brother—the boy who re- mained at home, The Choir will wear their robes Sunday for the first Ume this fall,—Dr, Jos, T, iin, Pastor. ‘ THEATRE THIRD AND KANSAS AVE. MONDA) “Gray Ghost,” No, 10, Two additional _ rect TURSDAY “The adventures of Stingaice,” Two additional reels WEDNESDAY, “Who's Guilty1" No “Mysterles of Myra." No, 9, THURSDAY “The Vampires” No. ¢ “Shorty Hamilton." FRIDAY, “Mystery of the Double Cross,’ No. 9, ‘Two additional reels. “ht Giek Prom Freie” ie Lf }9co.’ , Two additional reels. s TUB IDEAL CASH GROCERY COMPANY, The Vlaindeater takes pleacure in announcing the opening of a nice, newt, well etocked grocery, which Is being operated urder the above nate by Mrs. Ida B, Taylor and Mre. Grace Sawyer, at 1434 Quincy street. No matter what is wanted In the way of grocerics, meats or notions, the Ideul has it, and there is ‘noth. ing cheap in the store but the prise’ This handsome store ts located in a thickly rettled neighborhood of iace men and women, and thy thould show their loyalty by patronizing, the store. The Ident witl make the same price the “other fellow” makes and there is no excure for going else where. c- HOLO FINE MEETING Supreme Offcer White ‘s Royally Received by the Grow ng Order. SCE EE eee, ae See een Baptist church, Third and Qu ney streets, “Tueaday night. A short, tpicy ‘and intetesting literary pro- grim wes carried out prior to the lecture. Hon, John M. Wright neste! is master of ccrmronith, The eperker was intivduce) by Hon, Ii, I. Monroe, deputy county clerk. Mt. White's lecture was listened 10 with intense interest and the infor mation given was indee! n revelation ta the audience and the city at large. While Wonderaft had wlieady receive ela heaty welcome as a tesuit of Mr. White's visit, the erder Ix dew tel to grow by leaps, On account of the ficlemency of the weather 04 the night of the meeting, many who desired ta Join enuld not be prescnt, A meeting has heen arranged espe: cinlly to give those persons wt enance to join. “Those desiring to connect themcelves with this fast growing Negro fraternal insurance company are asked to meet at 420 Kansas ave- nue, upstairs, Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock, Three dollars pays all ex- pert of foiming at this mecting. rof, Trimble, the genial gentleman who laid the foundation for the or- ganization, will leave Sunday. for St. Lous, He is upright and honest in all transactions and made many friends in Topeka who regret to sce him leave, = Tid you know that every scene In “The Adventures of Stingaree” {s in Australia? You didn’t?’ Well, see for yoursc]f Tuesday at the Apex. Mr. Harold Monroe left last weck 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. Mra, A. R. Jackson spent Sune day in Kansas’ City, returning Mon day uccompanied by her daughler, Mise Junetta, who had been viriting her sisters for the past month, Mi. nnd Mrs. Geo. K. Willruns airlved Wednesday, bag and bage gage, fram Kansas City. and nre new comfortably domiciled at 914 Bue chunan sticet. Mrs, Silas Brown, Worthy Inn. cees of Silver Star Temple, S, M. T., Jeft Tuesday for Pittsburg, where she is reprerenting that body In the grand lodge, which convened there this week, Mrs, Brown care ries with her the best report of any subordinate officer in the state, Suii- ver Star Temple has more financial members and has made larger gains than any lodge in the junadietion, 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 _xemi-profexsional team in Kansaz, will meet Tommy Brennan’s Knights of Columbus ag- gregation at Western Tenge park for the city championship, Every colored fan in Topeka should attend this game and show not only our ap- preciation of our Giants, but also tie Knights of Colurrbur, who are not only good ball players but are lib. eral minded, big heaited sentlemen, and we want to state sight here that if the Giants win they will have to play ball, Tet's all ga out and give the boys a good, big leost Mr. Chex. P. Williams presents the Invinable Concert Company, featuring James Johnson and Kade wird Mackey, world's greatest blind actiste, who are ably assisted by Mra, Johnson and daughter, and lant, but by no means the least, Mr. J W. Cooper and his “wooden-herd family,” Mz, Cooper usex more fx- ures than any ventriloquist on the American stage, The troupe ix now playing in Kansas, and while peniee | through here one day this werk made the Plaindealer aun agreeable call The Invineibles will apneir im con vert at the City Auditorinm Sept 2X and nn October % nt Arkansas Catv, Mr. Johnson's old home. Mr. Mackes Wea in St Toute, They are not nly fine artiste, but at ie a plerure o meet and greet then pervonally You will miss the treat of a lifetime f you fail to hear, them on the 2h, When in Excetslor Springs, Mo,, mop at the Albany Hotel, where you yet first class accommodation for peasonable rates. g Order by Mail , = Me Crderby Phe Del'vry Prepaid OC tz| LC'tS SE ” Big bargains in men’s furnishings . use and recommend icf | aa For baking bread, biscuits and cakes they say itis unequalled because of its fp FE purity, food value and deliciousness, : A leas expensive flour is Spread: \.) Eapie. War Flour, witch ts BS] | ik Aurmeenticukitfoer = ais: Inmert-Hineke Milling Co, [22S v Amer! Sineke Milling 0. 2 y g ie fe! AGC ae (ig {s AZ EZ —_ =. | | +All Quotations Subject to Confirmation... ParkvilleMilli arkvilleMi ingCo. Our Brands— Honeymoon, Jack Frost, Silver Leaf; Also Graham, Corn Meal. Bran ard Feed. . . . . PARKVILLE, - - . : . Missourt ° €@ se seat acs. ‘in ee at —_— Mena Undershirts and Jirawere of fine thrind, fisle Anished colton; cool, spunfertabie’ ‘and scrvievnbles Tog ae She underarm nte tor ase ‘The natural color fine thread cottos Anderstirte and Drawers most ali wires To quickly reduce the stork were ving ta sell them, 23 per paemnent z You save renshicrnbly more than the wasliing Fo vou enn overlook the fact thet they ares peed Butt wlan, Full Trogth ‘Niebt Rhitte of soft ‘oaineook She samtnie sandins she" wad KOR with evllnrs “regula $1.00 Snes for * 87 Mons athictic Union Suite of sort Anisiid. Wong ett and the shit sieeve, knee Tength of clastic knit cot ae iu Cath i te 446 remtar ouen, on special talesee es 38c Men's Malbriggan und porous wait Union. Kutter kare and wonle ie npths with leon or short wieeves— plenty of all pier to, Senin ae as and fas Of remutar tae Union Nales on rate 49¢ Mena uthtetic Union Multa of spre thalie woven erg: ned barred paw (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer Sept. 14, 1917.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, No, 30928. Charles L, Berner, Plaintiff, va. Charlotte Haywood and Tobias Haywood, Defendants, PUBLICATION NOTIGE, The State of Kansas to Tobias Hay- wood, Greetings: You ‘are hereby notified that you have been sued jn the District Court of Shawne County, Kansas, by Charles I.. Berner, plaintiff heretn. That he claims an interest in certain property situated In Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas, and which property {s more particularly deseribed ns fol- lows, to-wit: Lot numbered (13) thir- teen'on Harrison street, in the city of Topeka in Shawnee County, Kan. RAR, You are further notified that piain- 1iff 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 much partition can be made without ma- terial injury to thone rights, if not then for a fale of said premises and a division of the proceeds, according te the rights of the respective par- jes, You must answer jn siid eause or or before the 27th day of Octeber, A D. 1917, or the petition of the plain tiff will be taken as true and judg ment entered against you in hir favor as asked for by him in his pe titlon, and said property partitiened or sold and the proceeds thereef d'- vided as shall be deemed proper by the court, JAMISON & JAMISON, Attorneys for Plainuift. Attest: MARY E, CHAPIN, Clerk of the District Court of Shaw. (Seal) nee County, Mannas By Oran Layton, Deputy. SARE PUTA SUS Cie Srnty SE ate: Maes: -(rauier $1.00 Urton Runite reduced te, Sd Men's qiain bhie ond ian’ Weew Hhirter weit minde, comfortable cad serricennie urtie oF ond ore tw cloned out ip Bre ten nt , 47c (Fine, sheer Fibre Rik Rocks, ‘palm colore nnd xtripes aur rexulat Revsore redund tee, LTE Tova’ cera color porn is kell atom, Mulle With Khor! alveves and. athiede talon, Hutte of! tarred aulowooks ant sinen 6 to 16 seaten Preiie fee onee” No "38 Hone Shite Of good quality stripe areal made Sith lay dows cotlare and tuttoned come regular Bie onee for « %5e Tove Heese Nhittes of “excettome quail? Mnviras in neat nirlped pat terme, made with collar Wands and soft guife, thevre. The aed #1,00 In ofber Mores, here they re te rc ae OIE Wath Vantes of Palm death nutter fat with hutténed Anes. "belt" lenpe and Aide and tack pockets, tere “open walen OE port Huts for little hoe" euve furedown stele of mediom arlene Sarhalie| matretel our “kpeclal* dee ones (really wort een reeny eases 2G PIERCE ADDITION. Miss Edna Larkin is home visit~ ing, her wre: . 7 wie™ ill Gudgle in on the sick ist, Mrs, Henry Martin is stilt con~ fined to her bed. Nr, George Cowan left Siturday for a short visit in Chicugo and Ft. Sheridan, Messrs, Finest and Hugh Hanke of Manhattan were the guests of their niece, Miss Myrtle Hunks, last week. Mrs. Bradshaw Hyde of Kansas City, Mo., who has been the guent of her bother and sistur-m-law for the last week, has 1cturned home. Ben Wish, a prosperous farmer of T'runklin county, spent the week end with hie_niece, Mrs. G, A. Rigbos Mrs, Ella Cowan entertained Sun- day evening in honor of Miss Exost. Luirkin and Sergeant Glen of Port- Ritey, Covers were laid for Ave. Mr, und Mrs, Nelson Hilton Veft Sunday for Garnett, Kun. to be at the bedude of Mr, Ihlton’s sister. Mrs, Albert Larkin entertained a: few friends complimentary to Mra., McCarty of Hopkinsville, Ky. Pao fheshments were served and a pleas~ ant evening spent. Mra. John Danforth, our skilled cake baker, won two second prises at the free fair this year, One cake sold for $2.50, Last your Mra, Dan forth won frst and third prizes. She will bake cakes for anyone leaving oiders at 4620K. Mr, John Chiles, who is engaged in farming Inthe’ Kaw valleys had some corn and turnips on exhibitiom at the falr last week which won first pries, He had the sume exhibit at the state falr at Hutehinsoa this week, The largest ear of corn waz cleven inches in Jength and one of the turnips on dicplay mcarvred twenty-one and one-half incher im aireumference. 7 OR eS eet re Ye IES OY eee Uf eS - wi te AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGROES Makes Special Offer to Studente Who Baroll Before Sept, 1, 1917. The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KS. —— Sx Mfrs. of the Celebrated | e == “DOLAR BEAR” | i FLOUR, | SiR. attri i Hy, dealor giving you the | ma int oll RE Be a. are BELFLOUR and X a, T. C.” Manufactured by We are in communication with hundreds of boys and men in all parts of the country, mostly people In the rural districts. They are inter. evted in Learning, the automobile bus. ness. Many of them have arranged to come as Goon 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 wait- ing for sone chauffeurs and me. chanics. 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 em- ployment department that will assist you in getting a job to help pay your expenzes, Don't overlook this opportunity, but rome at once. APRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ‘TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave., Kansaz City, Missoutl. Home Phone Last 6201, Bell E. 1978 3 THE STAR HAIR GROWER.# = § y A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower. § Gne thousand agents wanted Good} money made. We want agents in ev-! ery city and village to sell THE STA%: ITAIR GROWER. This is a wonderf 1)’ : preparation. Can be used with ov dq without etraigtening irons. Sells for 25¢ per box—one 26¢ bor : will prove its value. Any person thai will use a 25¢ box will be convinced, No matter what has failed to grow your hair Just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convince: } | Sond 2he for full size box. If you wish § : to be an agent send $1.00 and wa wii$ 7 e send you a full supply that you ears , _§ begin work with at once; also agents’ ¥ ) fen BU uuDt wy Money Order to 3 | YHR STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR, ; F. OB BOg 812, Greensbere, N. OLATHE, KAN. Saturdty was Oold Settlers’ day und muny old settlers of both races enjoyed themselves with a big bas- ket dinner in the city park. One of the principal features of the dty Was the haby contest, In the class from 2 months to {) months, the first rize wis given to the f-months old baby of Mr. Pred Pouglay. In the class from 9 months to 18 months first prize to Thomas Row, Jr. see- ond to little Martha Baker, third to Mrs, Jenkins’ baby. Mrs. M. E. Ross and Mrs, Thos. Rosa und son of Omaha left Wed- nesday to visit Mrs. Ross’ brother in Molden, Mo. Miseoy Leora und Ruth Holmes and Mabel Allen, and) Mr, Arba Glover left Monday for Western Uni. versity, where they will attend school this winter. The public schools of Olathe open ed last Monday, Prof. P, G. Porter ig the principal of Lincoln school in- stead of Prof. Highes, who will teach at Ia Cygne this winter, Mrs. Joc Fanon was in Quindaro Monday on business, Rev, and Mrs, Jamex Holmes _en- tertained Mr. and Mra. B. Pr. Ban. nett ut dinner Sunday. Mrs, Johnson of Kansas City, Kan,, is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. America Martin, The Standard Since | 900. Has Stood the Test of Time. hi Ss RNIN ors (PORG dA ki AV TALE BIRIOWIER Ni} x Uy MADE one a % ; M4 Hl Wy maiipsent ¢ ki CHIT (ror GANORUFR.FALLING HAIR, ITCHING RA SA Rcesen ler eesean 8" hg RNIN mse crest ag NO 2 BNI lermaeraass Ay Ge ayy See “PORG COLLEGE CO. 3108 PINR ATRERT pert, “v" BAINT 340UI8, dISsOUK CHERRYVALE, KAN. Mt. Marion Jackson of Independ. ence was visiting Miss Geraldine Jones Sunday, Mrs. Grant Tyler is home from Colorado. Mr. James Squer of Independence visited in Cheryrvale Sunday. Miss Geraldme Jones of — Cherry- vale spent Thursday and Friday in Independence visiting her sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs, E, Jones, and also the Misses Fern Opal Williams and Jean Garland. Misses Tessie Wheaton and [ola McIntosh, Messrs, Curly Nichols and Fred Wheston spent Sunday mm Cof- feyville. ‘Miva “Marian Brady and mother xpent Sundty im Independence, Misses Ninme und Lertha Rober- son have tetuined from Paola, where they repoited a splendid time. 2 Bawtng ag TO Mica Bone — reece an WW Were \ The Dry of West, Frice 91.88 pn Sp seth < “GIT Selstod ose courant” Se eae COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS, | Rev, € 1 Chiles preached Sunilay atthe AME, church, He haa only one more appointment here be fur going to conference. Mrs. Payne of Dunlip visited Mra, Majors and Mrs, Lydi Porter, _ re- tuming to her home Tuesday wfter- noon, The sid news was received here stuting thit Hany Davie of duntip, son of John Davis, Jr., had Leon killed in an ante accident No gue ticulure learned, The Sewing rlub met with Mra, Teta Alevinder, Her sistes, Mra, Dorsey, aseisted In serving iefresh- menta, Mis. Mildred Marding and is. Ed Halley were Dunlap visitors ree cently. Rev Wilson of Osage City | de- lvered a sermon here Monday nicht, Mr. and Mrs, Harrison of Man- hattin, Kan, en route to Salina to visit hep mother, topped over in the Give to visit relatives und old ace quaintames, $ f fCatalogueof the Frec! Free! Freelitarssic't AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR, ~~ sh oN ) FZ be RA t S | 2 F, Ss he D x _ Ny ae SO yS A Pa? eee eo SS a ae | Sor ~~ ae | eH ae cot wt. SO RR er A SO. , eee a Ls de gfed or eo AU Hate OS Aa pe ta, eae oe weer NY | eae We are tho largest dealers inj —. i Creole Wate Goods, Raw Hair | : ao PEE. ly the pound; Electric Combs, , Feet ts a ei EMD Etc, in this country, We show Sr ATE iP 6 ‘arger variety of styles and pect Le aell_ more Fine Creole Wigs | - =» oe | than any other manufacturer Ral : in the United States, Write | for catalogue, IT 19 FREE! i eg SAM WILLER P? 0. Box 298, | MUMAN TIAIR GOONS CO, 24 Inch Creole Switcher 26¢ Shreveport, La. Each; 24 Inch, 60¢ Each. CHANUTE, KAN Mi. Neama Campbell of Chanute and Mias Wilmer Bergers were mar- ried in Jola Sunday evening, Sept. 2, ut the home of the bride's parents, Mrs, Campbell wus one of Tola’s most churming and talented young ladies, She is also a talented singer. Mr. Campbell tx one of Chinute’s bright est young men, being ono of the best tingers in southern Ranans, The C ME. church gave an entertainment at K. of 1. hall last Saturday evening, Rev. Allin is'a minister who does not depend upon his pulpit for a hv. ing He is a carnenter and stone mason. He chairs that before be cin finish ane job he his another unt he has all he can do. Jackyon Kouny was aut all Jas week with a bridge inspecting crow. Tugene MeMuiry and Charue Wie hima drove up Sunday and spent , few hours sisting Giend« Vr Allison met with his ban Vist Sunday afternoon and Mondy night. Ar Pied Duncan of folv rehears ed with the Chanute band Suid Rev. 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Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade Marks. . —TOPEKA’S FIRST COLORED— LICENSED KMBALMER. G. W. Hamilton, ae { we Le aaa | an | a ee | ge a ee eee een As Our Popular Undertaker Prone 874, 300 Kansas Ave Open for Business Day and Nigh? XMverything New Bat the Man. ° Service Guaranteed. yt HAQANT, TROT ANT th SPARE LIME EMPLOY MEN £ =Collece and seit nine, One d tallied fustructlone tell you ‘what ta do nod how to do it; only Luc, ‘tvinplete Instructions on how to eooduct fn circulue mailing bureau for lWe.—L), id Frey, Weatherford, Oklahoma, _——— A, P, Tone Wilson, Jr., LAWYER, 217 WEST PINT STREBI, Vhooe 1514, 1UPEKA, KAN. they attended the National Baptist convention. Mr, Olver Bradley {s worhing for the Hickey Drug Co. Mis. F. Goodseal was Indispose Sunday and Monday. | Mr, Stafford Hule has been con fined to his bed for the past two weeks with typhoid fever. yp! | All of the churches are preparing ‘to make the fifth Sunday a grand und ‘glorious one, as it is to be *Go to ‘Church Sunday.” Special sermons jand music will be some of the fea- tures, | Mr. N, H. Campbell rendered a short program last Sunday morning at the white Christian church, Mrs. D. W. Webster was in Hum- ‘boldt Thdrsu.ay. Mr. and Mrs. H. Newton gave a surprise party last Friday nignt on their son Elmer, The evening was spent In music and games, ‘The Fleur de Lis Art club met last Wednesday with Mrs. II. Taylor, on North Santa Fe. Mrs. Lloyd Brigham is uble to be out after beng il for two weeks. Quite a number of people here are suffering with hay fever, Mr. Oscar Wilhams met with a painful accident last Wednesday at the Ash Grove 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 olf for severul days on account of sick- wee. MAPLE ULL, KAN, A few fron Paxico attended the dince here Situiday, Mr. and Mis, Ben Simpson ot Sterling, Kan., were the guests ot Mra, M Wallace last week. Mr. and Mis, Elmer Douglas and thers of Paxico were the guests of Thomas Holton Sunday, Mrs. Shelby Olver. who wus 1m- ivied by n fall, is getting along me ly at present, Several fram here attended the fiee fal ut Topeka, Mrs, M, Wallace returned Sunday night fram Topeka, where she al. tended the fair and visited friends, KINSLEY, KAN, Ma, and Mrs, James Franklin have moved to Kinsley ftom Larned ind are now hving in Mra, Nanme Johnson's house, Miss Neita Bradshaw arrivea from Dodge City Thursday evening to spend n few days visiting her mother, Mra. Prankbn. Misx Ruby Payne Is visiting her sister, Mrs, John Smith, in Great Bend. Mt. A, Minnis and family ure moving to St. John to make their home, Mr, Alfonso Thomas left Sunday moraing for St. John to work on a farm. Mesars, Claude and Grant Walker are out In the country working for Mr. Carlson, Mr, Paige of Lewis visited over Sunday with Mrs, Flora Cloyd. ——f—— COLOR LINES TO BR IGNORED IN ARMY Washington, D. C,—That color lines are to be ignored in the assign- ment of Negro troops in the drafting section of the national army lias been revealed in a general order issued by the war department, indicating the department's Intention to apportion the Negro troops evenly where pos- sible in all cantonments, The order provides that in every cantonment there shall be one Negro regiment where personnel Is available. Pro- tests have been made against quar- tering 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 tho Albany hotel, where 90 per cent of the Negro tourists and health Beckers register, it has been a verl- table bee-hive for the pe ten days and the customary patience and hos- phiahty of the management, Mt. anid Mra, Hugh B. White, as well as every available space in this well known hostelry, have been taxed to the limit. Among the gueste, a lust of which is printed below, will be found some of the strongest and most Batent charnctets in the galaxy of Negro men throughout the states: Dr. B. F. Watson, general secretary and treas- urer of the Church Extension socie- ty, A, M. E., Washington, D. C., is showing daily improvement since hete; the one and only Dr. Sampxon Brooks, well known for the past few years in this section ns the greatest financicr in the A, M. E, connection, is likewise taking daily massage tieatments and voices himself as be- Ing satisfied with the results, which are evident, Dr. Brooka haa re- cently heen moved to Bethel cathe- drat on Druid Hill in Baltimore, and in a little more than five montis has raised over $15,000. Dr. J. T. Cas- ton of St. Louis, Mo., Past Grand Master of the U. B. F. and present Grand Treasurer of that order, doc- tor, minister and publicist, is also taking a much needed rest cure at this hostelry, © Wuilliam McKnight, whose services at the Elms hetel have created uw contribution to the things that are really worth while to the urlatocratic guests, has returned and js at his post with a crew of the best men optainable, ton, J. 8. Wilson of St. Faul, Minn., broker und speculator, is sojourning for a few days before taking an extended trip through the Bast, Amys a number of others might bo merfioned wr. KR, C. Hayden, Kansas City, Kan.; Prof, W. A, Freeman, assist- ant principal Western Tuskegee, To- pend, Kan.; A. F. Belcher and N. 4. Donovan, Des Muines, la.; Miss Ruth A, Thowas, Kansas City, Mo.; sir, and) Mis. Nathan Thatener, ‘sansa City, Kany Di. J. 0H, Wile ama, Kansas City, Mo.j Mr, Rob- arts of Neoeee Kan.3 Mrs Chas, awans, New Haven, Conn; Rev, Re 2. Lee, Bunceton, 3o,; Charles A. Stewart, newspaper cotlespondent, | PLEASANTON, KAN. | Mr and Mis. G. W. Arnold went o tt Cygne to vee the latter's uncle, ss unuel Liuitt, who ia on the sich ite Muster Mloyd Fine ietuaned Sun- day from Fort Scott, where he had atin sivt ng fiends and ielatives, Kev, J, W. Gillespie niled hie ap pointment in LuCygne Sunday. ‘fom Young of Mound City was here Lueaduy. Eal Arnold of Kansas City visited with bis parents, Mr, and Maw G, W. Arnold. Mi, und Mrs. Robert White und children spent Sunday with Thos, an! Chailes Reddick ond families, near Borcourt. Miss Eva Morton visited in Tote Scott Sunday, G. W. Aiold, Ja., of Fort Scott visited his parents last weeh, G. W, Ainold, Sr, went to Mounu City Viiday for examination for the army, * PARSONS, KAN, Miss L. Corinne Bradley und Mr. M. E, Vuughn were married Sep- tember 15 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr, and Sire, By Rt. Ran. som, Rev, T, W. Greene officiating. After the ceremony breakfast was served und the newly married couple Qasr er Caer (4 Sy 2 oat Made-te-Measure Pants| Completa ecaTs boom FREE! left immediately for Detroit, Mich., on thelr honeymoon, They will mnt* their home in Parsons, Mr. Hoy Howard attended the fu- neral of Mr, Atkins in Cherryvate last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, J. T. While, Mrs. ‘Frances White and Mr. and Mre, George Williams motored to Oswego ‘Sunday and were the xuests of Miss Ohvia Porter and mother, Miss Della Davis was up from Ga- Jona, Kan., Sunday visiting relatives and friends, ‘The K, of P. drill team gave ao dance Friday, Sept. 11, at Forest park. Mrs. Baines ond daughter Florene have retutncd from California, Mrs. B, R. Ransom und Mra, ‘Robert Carr Rave returned from a ‘two weeks vacation in California, * Mrs. Buster Odell left Tussloy to Join her husband in Buffalo, N, Y, Miss Mattie Olden of Wichita is here viciting her father, who is in the grocery business. The Clover Leaf Art club met Wednesday, Sept. 14, with Mr. Mae Hood. Mra, Geo. Williams is spending a month visiting in St. Louis, guest of Mr, and Mrs. F. H. Hayes. Mis, Lillain Chiistian has returned from her Castern trip. The Jewel Art club opened for the season September 10; with Mrs. B. H, Didds as the new president. Miss Eelen Williams uccompanied her mother, Mrs. Geo. Wilhams, as far as hansas Citys Mo. Mis, Sonny Walker gave a whist pirty ‘Thursday might, Sept, 12, en- tertuining twelve couples, A dainty two course, lunchcon was served, *Mesdares Jones and Shepherd en- tertained with a whist party Wedner- dav, nies, Sept. 12, ° The Parsons colored «hools upened with w large attendance, Anyone having news for the Plain dealer, please leave it at Mrs, Helew Williams’, 2130 Morgan avenue, SENECA, KAN, | The Rev. Mrs, Smith of St. Louis spent a half day soliciting in Seneca for an aid society in St. Louis. | John Dunn of Hignland, Kan., vis- Ited in the home of Ben Tillery one day last web. | Elijah Houchins spent Saturday and Sunday in St, Joseph, | Messrs. Emmott Latty, Juke John- son and Rolland Whiteside were in Sabetha Tuesday on business. “Mrs. Nelhe Fisher of Kansas City in here ut the bedside of her mothet, Mra, Q. Neely. Messra. Howard Wilson and Paul Hanrold were visitors in Seneca Sun- day. Hienry Coffey and Jay Fouch vie- ited here Sunday, RACE CONGRESS, ‘The Natlonal Race Congress of the United States will meet 'n its second annual session at the Florida Ave- nue Baptist church, Washington, D. C., October 3 ani 4, 1917, Very in- teresting meeting piomised. Vor in- format‘on write Rev, W. MH, Jerni- gin, 430 Que St., Washington, D. C, é nal . % vr e _Malr made SIRAIGHT--LONG-SILKY Whe pleture By Using s HEROLIN Gara ‘The new discovery MEE Speed ee Ay or Ci Sicor se (id early bales Tes 3 iverress V Poa Goce es HinO- EST] LUN Ie the omg iy balr dressing LC thet makes a ser ‘hake soft, * q cay } (i Sonic y heaving that destroua ties A) mech den a axed, You d as & A im A Feces ti eptfing ai, lis eerie cee Steps Dendrag’ ond Tiching Scoly af Once, SEND Ze (stsmgs or cola) for 0 higher. 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