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The Sopeka Plaindealer The Plaindealer Man is in the Southern Section of Kansas and Missouri---Get Ready to Settle Your Subscription MR. BRYANT WANTS CHURCHMEN TO ACCEPT SOUTH'S "JIM CROW" Twentleth Year. No. 5. We note in an issue of the Southern Christian Recorder of January 26 an article entitled "When Will the Faree End!" by I. T. Bryant, main ager of the A. M. E. publishing house located at Nashville, Tenn. He has entered on a trade against those who favor bringing the next general conference to some Eastern Western or Northern city, where the delegates can be treated as human beings and enjoy some of the privileges of men once in four years. We do not blame the national organizations of the various colored organizations of this country for not holding their conventions in some states where colored men can not exercise their rights of free speech and can not travel on the sidewalks unmolested. If Mr. Bryant would exert as much energy in trying to educate the Southern white man up to his sense of duty of treating his fellow colored citizen as a human being and teaching the Southern colored men to demand the same treatment for their wives and daughters as the white man demands, he would go a long way toward doing service for the race and the A. M. E. connection. We have read after him for a number of years and all we can say is that he is always abusing some or bishop or some worker in his church. He should be brave enough to turn his guns on the common enemy. If he would take the headlines of the Southern Recorder and sav to the colored people that the A. M. E. convention and large Baptist gatherings should refuse to meet in states where they are Jim-Crowed and made to feel their inferiority to white men, it would be the proper course. In that way some cities are losing thousands of dollars a year by the their prejudice, which is only imaginary, for the Southern white man's prejudice only lasts during the day and he forgets it when night comes. The board of bishops and council who have the placing of the general conference are moving in the right direction when they place it in some city where they can at least enjoy freedom, and if the Southern white man's attention was called to this it would not be long before he would change some of his tactics in order to get the colored man's patronage. Bryant knows that he cannot exercise the rights of a citizen in Nashville, Tenn., for it was only a short while ago that a colored lady was almost murdered in a store for demanding her change from a storekeeper. There are no business enterprises there to speak of outside of two publishing houses and a penny savings bank. There are no laundries or big business houses, nothing but pigs-feet restaurants, and it was rumored a few years ago that a white man had to keep the money of the bank over night If we couldn't exercise our manhood we would leave the South and go to a place where we could. With all those thousands of colored people in Nashville and Tennessee it is very funny to us that the colored people do not stand up and demand their rights. They are just like a lot of dumb driven cattle, being driven from pillar to post at the command of the white man. If Brother Bryant expects to walk in the footsteps of the Saviour he had better change his ways and spend his time writing editorials condemning the outrages that are perpetrated upon the race in the Southland. There is hardly a school board in all the South where a colored person is a member and all the teachers have to be appointed by white members, and we have it from reliable sources that women can not teach school in the South unless they are obligated to some of the white members of the school board. Now, it would be a good thing for you, Mr. Bryant, if you would get busy and write articles offering some remedy whereby you can get rid of these white lecherous members of Southern school boards. If we were drawing a salary from a concern like the A, M, E, church or some general organization we would make those Southern crackers completely reverse themselves, as did Saul of Tarsus. We are surprised that a man of your salary, experience and backing does not use his influence in adjusting the wrongs of the white South for their outrages and depredations against colored people. If you would jump on the ministers and bishops for not doing their duty along that line we would say "Amen!" So, Brother Bryant, we hope you will join in and see that the conference is brought to some Eastern or Western city, where you can at least be a man and stand on the street and discuss matters without being called a "nigger." The trouble with the South now is that you have no colored men who are leaders—all are scrappers, and all are trying to see how many churches and grand lodges they can break up. The white man of the South is your common enemy and is doing everything he can to retard your progress, yet you do not say anything against it. You are a young man yet, and you ought to get busy and learn something about the condition of your race. If you haven't nerve enough to say things about the other race and their treatment of us, we will write it and you can copy it without giving us the credit. WIN CIVIL RIGHTS CASE Below is the decision of a civil rights case in New York. The judge was right and we take off our hat to him, for there should be no discrimination in any country on account of race or color. Buffalo, N. Y.—City Judge Joseph A. McConnell made the fact plain in court here that the theaters of this city must give equal rights to all citizens, regardless of color. His warning came as a result of the case of Christopher Crutcher, known to boxing fans as Jack Gilbert, and Joseph Ford against James Papyankos, local theater proprietor, for refusing to accommodate them when they had purchased tickets for the main floor. Papyankos contended that his license to operate the Olympic theater was not issued by who? TWO COLORED GENERALS And Four Colored Colonels in French Army, Besides 150 Captains. Below is a clipping showing that in France several colored generals and colonels are in the French army. We hope the United States will not be far behind her sister republic, whom she is now trying to save and defend, for there is no reason why colored men should not be promoted along all lines in the army when they show efficiency to merit same: Paris, France.—France's treatment of her colored soldiers is much fairer and just and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions. In the French army today there are two colored generals, four colonels and one hundred and fifty captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. This is a much better showing than is made by the United States, which country has not even an officer as high as a colonel in the regular army, although the United States population numbers more than ten millions of black folks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Here merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities. DR. DUDLEY'S NEW BOOK. Topekan Contributes a-Fine Work On Racial Uplift. In a few weeks Dr. N. Paul Dudley's new book, "Information of Earnestness," will be given to the reading public. It is a scientific discussion of the race question, dealing with the history of the black man from his inception. The writer declares that the terms "Negro," "Afro-American," etc., should be wiped out and "Ethiorian" substituted. It is in this work that the writer shows his thorough knowledge of men and races, and while one may not agree with the author in whole, all will have to admit that he ably presents his claim and covers the ground thoroughly. It will not only prove interesting reading, but a valuable gift to Negro literature. GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTILLERY SERVICE Headquarters 349th Field Artillery, Carpentry Dix N. J. Jan. 24, 1918 Camp Dix, N. J., Jan. 24, 1918. Dear Brother—At the suggestion of our colonel, Daniel T. Moore, I am addressing you this letter. He desires that our people be informed and also aroused to the splendid opportunities now before them in the artillery branch of the service. The 167th Brigade of Field Artillery, with headquarter at Camp Dix, N. J., is the first organization of its kind to be formed in this country for our people. And as such we can not afford to let this organization fall in its purpose or even fall below the standard previously set. But in order to do this we must have immediately a large number of skilled men to enlist in the service. Our success will be determined by the men we can obtain for the various lines of work, namely, electricians, machinists, clerks, stenographers and experts in the care and handling of horses, and players of brass and wind instruments. At present the men who apply must be over or under the draft age. They should go to the nearest recruiting office and enlist for service in the 349th Field Artillery at Camp Dix, N. J. We have at present forty officers in this regiment and there is a splendid chance for promotion. We therefore appeal to you to give this matter as much publicity as possible in order that we may secure the needed men and succeed in this new field. Very respectfully yours. ATRUOR F. RANKIN ATRUOR F. RANKIN CHaplain II ALLIERY CHaplain II ALLIERY SOLDIERS IN CAMP WANT READING MATTER. Camp Funstan, Jan. 23. Editor Plaindealer: Sergeant Jas. E. Turner and Private Sheeley Mitchell request the readers of the Plaindealer to kindly send any books, magazines, papers or anything else to help pass the time away, or any outside news for the soldier boys. Address Supply Sergeant Jas. E. Turner, 349th Machine Gun Dr. Headquarters, Camp Funstan, Kan. COMMUNITY EFFORT. Carrollton, Mo., Jan. 15. A splendid program was given at the Virginia Stret Baptist church by the citizens in behalf of the community house to be erected at Camp Funston for the colored soldiers. The exercises were, in keeping with the occasion, strictly patriotic. The music was up to the hour and was interspersed with addresses, paper and poems. The church was beautifully decorated suitable to the evening. All surroundings assumed an atmosphere of patriotism. The building was crowded and standing room was at a premium, but notwithstanding this congested condition enthusiasm soared high. Success crowned the effort, both literally and financially. Too great credit can not be given to Mrs. Benaora E. Highsmith, mistress of ceremonies and the instigator of this very commandable program. She was assisted by Mrs. A. A. Sanford, Mrs. O. T. Sanford and Mr. F. H. Highsmith. Respectfully, J. L. SCOTT. EDITOR CREWS JUST SIMPLY "HEARD" IT EDITOR CREWS JUST SIMPLY "HEARD" IT Hasty Kansas City Newspaper Man Writes Obituary When Man is Alive. FATHER VAN LOO DIES AT CAMP FUNSTON. The Rev. Father J. C. Van Loo, former rector at St. Augustine's Episcopal church, this city, and for the past few months executive secretary of Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Funston, passed away last Wednesday morning, January 23, after a severe attack of meningitis. Father Van Loo was born at St. Vincent, West Indies, about forty-two years ago, attended the private schools in that city and afterwards attended Howard and Yale Universities, specializing in the Latin and Greek languages. His father was a prominent and wealthy merchant of St. Vincent, W. I. For many years Father Van Loo was secretary of Y. M. C. A. work at Boston and for eight years he was the rector of the Episcopal church at Washington, D. C., and a leader in civic affairs. Father Van Loo leaves a wife, who is now in Washington, D. C.; one sister at Manhattan, Kun.; two sisters and a brother in New York City. Butul was in the government cemetery at Camp Funston. The above is a clipping from the Kansas City Sun, of which Hon. Nelson Crews is editor. This practice of announcing the death and funeral of persons before they are really dead seems to be a common occurrence among our newspapers and members of our race. Now, we have always made it our indispensable duty to find the author of the report of the death of a person before we published it, but it is a characteristic of the race to start a false statement of someone dying, probably when they are getting better, and the killing of Father Van Loo by Editor Crews is in keeping with a custom. We are proud to know one thing—that Father Van Loo lived to read his own obituary, and he can imagine he is in the kingdom. Nelson Crews has placed him there; he must be happy to know he is in heaven and yet still here on earth. The race should get away from this grapevine business and these hearsay stories, as the habit is very damaging and does much harm. We have in mind a similar case that happened in Topeka several years ago when it was reported that a minister had died and a memorial service was held at the church for him, and we never attended a service in all our life where there was so much shouting and crying over a dead brother. In less than a year's time this minister showed up in Topeka and preached in the same pulpit. We hope this will be a lesson to some of our newspaper editors and the race in general. Always quote the author of your story. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. Samuel Thomas of Kansas City, mall clerk on the Frisco, was in the city Sunday between runs. Mrs. Daisy Neaves returned to her home in Fort Scott Sunday evening. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Richard Bellamy of Kansas City, who returned to this city Monday night. Mr. Earl Arnold returned from Kansas City Tuesday evening. Mrs. Richard Bellamy returned to her home in Kansas City Wednesday. Mr. Granville Arnold of Kansas City visited relatives in this city Thursday. Mrs. Sarah White returned to her home in Independence Tuesday. "LOYALTY OF A RACE." A Great Photoplay Depicting Loyalty of Negro Citizens. Washington, Jan. 28.—"Loyalty of a Race" is the title of the photoplay, the scenario for which has just been completed by Marco Edmund Jones, the great scenario writer of New York. It was written for the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee. Those who have read the scenario declare "Loyalty of a Race" will be an effectual answer to "The Birth of a Nation." The film, a four reel one, will show nearly 150 different scenes; thousands of colored soldiers and citizens; show the eagerness of colored men to enlist to fight for world democracy; the fine devotion of colored women; colored troops in France "going over the top" with daring bravery. All through it runs a beautiful love story in which is entwined paths, humor and devotion and loyalty. As it provides, the seventeen parts in "Loyalty of a Race" will be interpreted by an all colored cast. Work of taking and making the pictures will now be rushed, and it is hoped to have it ready for exhibition within three weeks, when, after a two weeks' run here, it will be put on the road, to be shown in many cities, for the benefit of the fund the committee is raising for the needy dependents of colored soldiers. "Loyalty of a Race," is an intensely patriotic film. Already movie theaters in many cities are writing for dates. IOLA, KAN The friends of Mr. Albert Hughes and he had many will be saddened to hear of his death, which occurred in Des Moines, Ia. He was a strong, robust young man, but pneumonia caused his death. Mrs. Call Ross, his mother, went after his body. The funeral services were held at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Gordon had charge. Mr. L. C. McCullough returned from Topeka Saturday, where he has been visiting relatives. Mrs. James Johnson of Topeka, who has been a guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McCullough, went to Chanute Tuesday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Berry. Mrs. W. W. Fields has been on the sick list the past week. Mr. Wright died at his home in Bassett a week ago. The Funeral services were held at the A. M. P. church. Rev. Watson in charge. Mrs. Ella Smith, the evangelist of Chanute, filled the pulpit for Rev. Watson last Sunday. She preached a grand sermon. Mrs. Pearl Bass, 610 North Buckeye street, was operated on at the P. and S. hospital Saturday and is reported as getting along nicely. Mr. Nelson Danforth and Mr. W. W. Fields were entertained at the McCullough home, five miles southeast of town, last Tuesday. We understand that the rabbits in that vicinity suffered greatly because of the excellent markmaship of the gentlemen. Mrs. Simmons spent a week in Kansas City visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hetty Denton. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are enjoying a visit from the latter's father, Mr. Jack Smith of Pittsburg. Master Goolet Watson is suffering with smallpox, but is getting along nicely. Mrs. Charley Garner returned to her home at Chanute after a few days' visit with her mother, Mrs. Julia Simons. Mrs. Dila Williams has been sick with the grip. Mrs. Henry Sims has the grip. Mrs. Simmons spent a few days last week in Kansas City visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helyt Denton. Mr. A. L. Crawford, who has been working at Fredonia, made a short visit at home with his wife the first of the week. Mrs. Bettle Kellogg returned home from Jackson, Miss., last week after an extended visit with her father and sister. She has been absent over a year and was glad to get back to "good old Kangas." ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Bennett and Mrs. Charles Bennett of Richmond, Mo., were St. Joseph visitors Sunday. Cards are out for the wedding of Lieut. John H. Simins, Jr., of this city and Miss Minnie Tyler Hayes of Lynchburg, Va. Lieut. Simins is stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Mrs. Jessie Hairgrow, who has been very ill, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. James Merrill are rejoicing over their first born, a fine boy. Mrs. Merrill was formerly Miss Cynota Walker, a popular teacher of Bartlett school. Mrs. Deatrice Hughes Johnson has returned from Camp Dodge, Iowa, where she spent some time with her husband, Mr. Fred H. Johnson, who is regimental postmaster. Miss Nettle Allen has returned from a four months' stay in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gordon of Topeka are new residents here. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Turner of Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. Wm. Turnbo of Kansas City is expected in the city soon to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones, on Jones street. Mr. Guyel Miller of Camp Funston spent Sunday here the guest of Miss Nettle Allen, on North Twenty-third street. Mrs. Hazel Herndon Taylor of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. Erna Ford of Chicago are expected in the city soon to visit relatives and friends. Miss Agnes Marshall is in Omaha to remain indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Waldron of Omaha are paying home folks a visit. Miss Leah V. Howard, Mr. Carl Bunday and Mr. Fred H. Johnson will go to Kansas City, February 18, to attend the Billiken club party and while there will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ilaen, Sexton. WELLINGTON, KAN. F. M. Roberts has returned from Camp Funston. J. R. Oldham is convalescing after a serious operation. Charles Brooks and wife and Joe Teal will go to Kansas City Saturday. F. M. Roberts has sold a half interest in his restaurant to a Mr. Freeman. Frank has built up a good business and is making money. Died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Monroe, 1021 West Fourth street, Tuesday, January 8, Eugene Monroe, aged 22 years, 11 months and 4 days. Besides his parents Eugene leaves to mourn his death two brothels and six sisters— Luther and Lester Monroe of this city, Mrs. Sylvia Barnett, Colorado Springs; Mrs. Bertha McDonald, Colorado Springs; Mamie Fox, Denver; Rachel Nelson, Chicago; Mrs. Margaret Watkins, Wichita, and Ona Alstock, Wellington. Deceased was born in Anthony, Kan., and removed with his parents to Wellington when but a lad. He withstood his suffering as only as a Christian can, and as the end drew near he even sent for the boys with whom he had pre- viously had some youthful misunderstandings and made friends with them. SALINA, KAN. Dr. Smith of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Miss Edna Lannagan last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bryant gave a surprise birthday party on their daughter, Miss Geraldine, Tuesday, January 22. Twenty-seven guests were present and the evening was spent in dancing and games. The guests departed at a late hour declaring Miss Geraldine an ideal hostess. Mrs. Elmer Williams of Blackwolf spent a few days in the city last week with her daughter and son, Miss Elizabeth and Master Bruce. Mrs. Armour, who has been ill for some time, is improving slowly. Rev. Luther Franklin and Mr. Thomas Parker, both of whom have been ill, are able to be up. Mr. John Gordon is operating a first class pool hall on North Santa Fe, where the Jones cafe was for merely located. Mr. West Hudson has moved his pool tables to Junction City. The Home Guard, with Mr. N. L. Wigley at its head, is nuking rapid progress. Mr. and Mrs. Finley have returned to their home at Junction City. Mr. Clifton Perry was here on business last week. Rev. George Wilson, who has been ill for some time with pneumonia, is improving slowly. Miss Ellita Blantyre of Junction City visited Mrs. Ira Thomas a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jaggers are now residing on North Second street. The Sewing circle met with Mrs. John McGee Tuesday. A large number attended. The N. U. G. Art Club met with Mrs. John Ihodes Thursday. A nice crowd was present. The Mission Circle met with Mrs. Sadie Green. EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. Miss Virginia Garner of Kansas City spent Thursday and Friday with Miss Phyllis and Beatrice Hayden. Mr. Jasper Francis has returned home from Omaha, Neb. We are glad to say that Mr. Cornellus Groves has returned home after a long stay at Tulsa, Okla. A pie social was given at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Friday night. Mrs. Elnora Coxten of Kansas City spent Saturday with her grandmother, Mrs. Francis. Quite a number of people attended the revival at Bonner Springs Thursday night. Mrs. Commodore and daughters, Mrs. Clara Clark and Mrs. Virgus Stones of Kansas City, Kan., visited her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Groves, the first of the week. Mr. Melvin Jones of Kansas City visited his mother, Mrs. Lucinda Jones, Monday Mr. Walter Groves was in Kansas City Saturday Price $1.50 Per Year Mr. Corban Glass is having great success hunting rabbits this season. Mr. Edward Jones of Kansas City, agent for the McBrady Co., was in town Thursday. CHETOPA, KAN. Robert, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stringer, passed away last Wednesday at Kansas City. His remains were brought here for interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends of the bereaved ones extend their sympathy. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Mrs. Otto Glocornella entertained the Eastern Star Wednesday afternoon at her residence on Ottawa street. Most of the members were present and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Interesting topics were discussed, after which the hostess served a delicious luncheon. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Collins were held at 11:30 o'clock Friday morning from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves. The remains were sent to Lawrence Saturday for burial. The body of Rev. W. H. Davidson, accompanied by his daughter and widow, arrived here Thursday from Coffeyville and was taken to the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Tolliver. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Friday afternoon from the C. M. E. church, where Rev. Davidson was formerly presiding elder. Mrs. Joseph Henderson is still in bed. Mrs. Ida Thompson is much improved. Mr. Albert Walton is getting along nicely. Mrs. D. C. Hamilton is agent and local correspondent for the Plain-dealer. Mrs. Laura Gibson, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is getting along nicely. Mr. George Smith and family of Kansas City, Mo., spent last Sunday in the city visiting his father, John Smith, on Pottawatom street. CLAREMORE. OKLA. Levell Jaggers, nephew of E. Cobb, proprietor of Cobb's bath house, died January 14 at Roosevelt, N. M. He was drafted into military service October 24, 1917, and was sent to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, where he developed tuberculosis. The Girls' Mazurka Club No. 1 gave an entertainment at the Lincoln high school last Monday evening for the benefit of purchasing a machine for the sewing department. There was no service at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning on account of shortage of fuel. Mrs. Avis Williams left Sunday night for Chillicothe, O., to visit her husband, who is now training at Camp Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rowe lost their baby the early part of January. Mr. Fred D. Moore, son of Rev. N. W. Moore, spent a few days in Tulsa during the holidays. Johnnie Justico came up from Tulsa last Sunday to attend the funeral of Levell Jaggers. Miss Frankie Troupe has returned from her old home and other points in Mississippi, where she spent a few days visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Martin of Muskogee is in the city this week visiting his brother Jesse and also taking a course of radium baths. Miss Ruby Morton of Eufaula has enrolled at Lincoln high school. Master Spokane Johnson, who has spent a few days here visiting his uncle, returned to his home in Joplin Sunday morning. Mr. William Hamilton of Great Bend, Kan., has returned to Claromore to make his home. PEABODY, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Dell entertained some of their friends with a delightful three course dinner Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Waller and children have returned from Marion, where they visited several weeks. Mr. Alwain Smith of Maple Hill visited friends here from Sunday till Tuesday. Mrs. James Hall returned Saturday from Kansas City after a week's visit with her son Will and other relatives. Misses Lillian Edwards and Mabel Hall visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Bell and family at Newton Sunday evening. Mr. John Oliver was a Newton visitor Sunday. ATCHISON, KAN. A mass meeting was held at the True Eleven hall Tuesday evening to arouse interest in the matter of raising funds for a community house at Camp Funston for the colored soldiers. Mr. Lloyd Kerford presided over the meeting and excellent talks were made by the leading men of the city. The principal talk of the evening was made by Lieutenant Frank A. Pearl, who came over from Funston for the occasion. The movement was launched by Prof. W. E. Gray, and, with a number of other leading men assisting, he has succeeded in raising $1,242.26. The mark had been set at $1,000. ———_—_——_—_ » _- BSTABLISEEL IN {900. i ee eee WIWwK CHILES, . . Béltor aed Owner ——_—— SUBSCRIPTION RATES! Pee Tear cccsesrecssesesscereeserGh 60 Bie Menthe seccsecssevevccesseres 1,00 Whree Moathe coressseccccesooeoee ad —_—_—— ‘UDYWATIOING RATES, PER MONTE: $2.00 PER INCH. —_——— Watered at the Postemice at Topeka, Kan., te Second Clase Mall Matter, — ". ansse Aveuie, "‘Kavces.’ Money vent by Hrpres. Meary Oder er Registered Lat. tef ta ear Tish} otherwise at the rlek of tal senter, ——$< Then the attration of The Ploindesler to eatieg te aay milattatement of facts te auere ectames, or to any orter concerning many moe of thing, correction will ebeer- Aclly be mode, Unsigned communications, except from oof regular correspondents, eit pet be published, OTTAWA, KAN, Rev. 8, A, Willams of the Dap- Ust eherch preached the funeral of Mrs. Pendleton from the text “Falth- fulaces of God.” The sertion por- trayed ber Christian life in a pleas. ing manner. Floral tributes were elaborate. Rev, James Scott, now of Mon- tana was In town and preached two sermons at Bethany chapel last Sune day, Mr. Charles Bettls of Wichita was in the city last week us a witness In a criminal case, More men of the race should read the Plaindaler and learn the things Nick Chilea und men Mike him are accomplishing for the race in these times of national perpleaities, Let the colored prople of Franklin county purchase ad meuny baby bonds as possible, It with be a credit te your patriotian, Women who want to do their bit in knitting for the soldiers will re port to the local reporter of the Plaindcaler and you will be taken care’ of, because your xervices are needed, Mr. and Mra Jones and daughter of Trenton, Mo., attended the fue neral of thelr alster in-law and aunt, Teapectively, Mrs. Jessie Pendleton. Mr. Arthur Patterson of Omaha, brother of Mrs. Vendicton, ulso ate tended the funeral, The Baptists held their annual election nnd many changes were made io the official staf of the church, Mr. Clyde Jefferson was In town a few days viewing the sights of Ottawa, with ene of her beautles at his side. Mr. Roy Lewia and Mr, Douglas Allen have been notified to report for the army examination, Mrs, Alncta Wilson and Mrs. Rus: sell Allen will glve a banquet at Bethany chapel February 12 in honor of Mrs. T, L, Barlow and Mis, Ida Johnson, -ADDITIONAL LOCALS. FOR SALE—My property nt 925 College Ave, Telephone 2527 Blue, George Wright.—Adv. Mexdames T. J. Williams and H T, Monroe were pleasant callers at this office last Friday, the former paying her subscription for the year. Mi. Clarence llughes of Horlen Was in the city one day Jast week. He was a pleasant caller at this office, The following wate graduates in the February clas of the ‘Topeka high school Estola Jones, Dorothy Page, Reita Laenberrs, Viola Mine Jey, Lee Roy Van Dyoe, Archiv James. The Pliindealr extends coanutula tons to these young people for their achievement. Mr. C1, Reynolds of Chicago spent a few daye in the city thin week, While here he underwent a surgical operation, Mr Reynolds was formerly of Topeka and is a highly cultured, Christian young mon, He wasn plasant caller at this office and paid his subscription The De Lux Sartge Cluh mee at the residence of Mee, Cecelia Thamp. von, 1156 Bincoln atreet, Tuesday, January 23, anid all enjoyed them- felves, The club will mect nest Twerday at the residence of Mrs, Paul Morgan, 1810 Fillmore President, W, 1. ‘Todd; Secretary, Mra. Cocella, Thompson; Treasures, Mra Paul Morgan, CHERRYVALE, KAN. The Mothers’ Union met with Me und Mes, Chatles Neals Sodas atte crnoon ‘They aiad for the lesson the 25th chapter of Matthow Mr. and Mrs Andrew Wheaton are the proud pirents of baly girl, christened Stary Maxgditene Tal Robinson was sentenced to thirty daye in fall and pay a hundred dollar fine for bootlegsing There have been quite a number of chwken thieves around Jately., Mre Maggie Robertwon and Mra, Murgess both had chickens Bolen from them Mra, Knox has been on the sick lint, but ix better now, Mr, and Mra, Fred Whiaton, Mr Mark Wheaton and lady friend, Mixs Joetia Martin and Eininet Wheaton entertained Miss ‘Teaxle Wheaton Friday night) and had a splendid time, Mensrs, Dana, Unimet, Mark ond Ledrew Wheaton entertained — their brother and sisteriniaw, Mr and Mra, Fred Wheaton Thursilay niebs Mr. Roy McIntosh was over from Fredonia and stayed over night at the home of hta sister and brother-in- Jaw, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Wheaton, (First. published in the Topeka Plaindealer Feb, 1, 1918.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Lulu Fisher, Piaintif, vB, No, 31393. Jobn Fisher, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE, To John Fisher, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, Lulu Fisher, in the District Court of Bhawnee County, Kansas, for a di- vorce, You ate further notified that untesa you answer the petition Bled herein on or before the 16th day of March, 1918, sald petition will be taken an true und a divorce will be granted accordingly. ELISHA SCOTT, Attorney for Plaintiff”. (Attest) MARY E. CHAPIN, (Seal) Clerk District Court, ——#——_—_— MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC i MEDIUM, Madame Nyde, spiritualistic me dium of New England states, has read some of the most eminent peo- ple of the two continents. This city fs proud of her, <A natural born medium, Tell you true facts, Can be consulted on all affairs without charges. Located permanently in her own private home, in a respect: able nelghborhood. Tako Troost, Vino or Jacison cat, Kel off at 19th atrect, Bell phone G 2602. Address 1015 Einst 19th St., Kansas City, Mo. (First published In the Topeka Plaindealer January 26, 1918.) In the District’ Court of Shawnee County, Kansaa. Dennis 1, Hinchey, Vlaintif, ve No, 27,102. Wiliam Starrett and J.C. Whurton, Defendanta, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR REVIVOR, The above named defendants Wil- Ihim Starrett and J, C, Wharton, and C OW. Bureh, attorney for sad Starrett, will cach take notlen that Bertha Hinchey as administrator of the estale of the aforesaid Dennis I", Hinchey, now deceased, has Ohad in the ubove entitled action her motion to revive the judgment therein ren- dereal on or about the 10th day of June, 1915, and that said motion will be heard in the aforesaid court on Saturday, the 23rd day of February, 1918, at 9 o'ock a, m., oF as KOON thereafter a4 the samo can be reach- ed by the court. They are further notified that affidavits, documentary evidence and other proof will be of: fered In support of said motion on the hearing thereof, LEL MONROE and Cc, M. MONROE, Attorneys for Bertha Hinchey, Ad. ministratrix of the Estate of Den: nis Hinchey, Deceared. Altest: MARY CHAPIN, Clerk District Court, Shawnee Coun. (Seal) ty, Kansas, (Saree: published in the Jopeka Plaindealer January 25, 1918.) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that Robert Bryant, who was convicted In the District Court of Shawnee County, on March ith, 1924, of murder, first de- Bree, has filed his application for ex- ecutive clemency, to be heard In the Governor's Office, Feb. 16, 1918. (Signed) J, K, CODDING, Warden. (First pullished In the Topeka Pinindealer January 25, 1918.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansan. PUBLICATION NOTICE, Iradore A. Yates, Plaintiff, va. No, 31422, Harry M, Yater, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Marry M. Yates, Greeting: You ure hereby notitied that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee Connty, State of Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, for an absolute divorce and d ssolution of the marriage entered Into hy and be tween yoursel{ and pluintif€ on the Mth day of July, 1911, at Topeka, Kansas, and that aaless von pha te the said petition by the 8th day of March, 1918, judgment will be ren. dered against you in accordance with the prnyer of said petition, T. D, HUMPHRYS, Attorney for Platntiit AMtests MARY ID CHALIN, (Seal,) Clerk. Ty Oran Layton, Deputy, rn rn or “The Apex” MONDA1 Rud Ace No, M. Two additional reels, 1UESDAY, Lave or Justice, featuring Loulse Glin, a tive deel feature, WEDNESDAY Vighting Trail No 13 Two pond comedion THURSDAY Mioptery Ship No 10 Two addition reels, FRIDAY ‘The Cladhopper, ative iced plas featuring Chas. Ray, SATURDAY American Girl (rey Seal TEETH! | e For First Class Dentistry at the Most Reasonable Prices Consult . 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Anna Jordan ts still on the sick Ust. . Mra, W. P. Greene ts Improving slowly. ———— = J, ©. BOOKER MAKING GOOD IN DURANGO, COL, Attorney Elisha Scott Visited Dur- ango, Col., and writes of Mr. J. C. Booker as follows: “Mr. J, C. Booker, well known transfer man of Kansas City, Kan., fs now located in Durango, Colo., nnd is operating the largest junk yard in the state of Colorado, known as the Booker Junk Yard, Seventh and rallroad streets. Mr. Booker Is doing rn unusual amount of bust ness and employs at least ten men to go through the state and buy up Junk, and he ts in need of more nten who know metal to go through the country and buy. He has a yard connecting with the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, where three large derricks atand, the raitroad fur> nixhing hin cars expeclally for these derricks, While f was there he closed a deal that netted him $3000, setting pipe to the elty of Durango. Ile handles machinery of ali kin4s and gupplics the country for miles ‘around, He hax the respect of the ‘busiress men ana small funk deal- ers throughout the country, white and bliek, Mra, Booker I4 a splen- did businest woman and looks after the yard when Mr. Booker [s out in the state, She !s certainly a valu able asact to the ruccess of her hus- ‘band, She entertained at dinner complimentary to Mra, Lila Greer, Mr, James Fitchue and myrelf, Sun- day, anuary 20, ‘ “Mr, Booker owns two large auto trucks and is in need of two lve | chauffeurs.” A great Alaskan picture at the Apex February 22. Mr. Alonzo Tyler of Camp Funston was in the city this week visiting his wife and daughters. Watch for Eddie Polo at the Apex soon. Mr. Aaron Green, with the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Funston, is visiting his family this week. The Mystery Ship surely has some thrills. See it at the Apex every Thursday. WANTFD—Two girl waitresses. Write Frank Wilson, care Colored Y. M. C. A., 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kan.—Adv. Mrs. Ida Scales is able to be out again after a severe illness. The Fighting Trail is good. See it every Wednesday at the Apex. If you want first class poultry, eggs, etc., call on Wm. and J. Johnston, at 1335 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Lieut. Herbert Jamison, of Camp Funston, spent Sunday with his parents, Attorney and Mrs. W. I. Jamison. FOR RENT—A six room house at 900 Western Ave. See Mr. Grissom, 918 Western ave.—Adv. Do you attend the Tuesday and Friday shows at the Apex? Lieutenants Leech and Rucker of Camp Funston rent Sunday in the city. The Young Matrons' Study Club entertained a few guests at the home of the president, Mrs. Carl Spears, 816 Morris, last Monday afternoon from 7 to 6 p. m. The occasion was the fourth anniversary of the club. Mrs. M. L. Ross entertained the Senior Literary Society of the Presbyterian church Monday night at her home, 1331 Monroe street. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Hazel Harris is able to resume her studies at the high school after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Andrew Gills still remains quite ill at his home on West street. The Plaindealer omitted making mention of an important occurrence a few weeks ago—the arrival of Attorney Scott's exemption clause. On December 17 last Attorney and Mrs. Elish Scott became the proud parents of a fine baby boy, Elisha Jr., who put in his appearance just in time to save his father from the army. To Farmers: If you wish to get fair prices for your produce, such as poultry, eggs, etc., write Wm. and J. Johnston, 1335 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo. For reference write Traders National Bank, Eleventh and Grand.—Adv. The Calanthean Sisters gave a linen shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Goo, Raimey, 418 Fillmore, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Coran. The evening was spent in conversation and music. Miss Anna Griffith sang "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling." Mrs. Coran received many beautiful pieces of linen. Mrs. G. J. Coleman died at her residence, 116 N. Kansas avenue, Monday. Funeral was held Wednesday from Saint John A. M. E. church, Rev. F. J. Peck officiating. She was a grand, good woman and a host of friends mourn her demise. Friends and old residents here will be surprised and grieved to learn of the death of Mr. Henry Grandpre, which occurred about two weeks ago. Mr. Grandpre came with his family to Topeka in the early 80's and conducted an upholstering and furniture repair shop, and owned considerable property here. Aside from being a well respected citizen and business man, he was a most devout Catholic, attending mass every day. After the death of his wife he moved to Chicago to be with his children. He leaves to honor his memory, three daughters and four sons. We are in receipt of a letter from our old friend W W Fisher, who resides at Evanston, Ill., where he owns fine residence property. He has a good position under the industrial compulsion of Illinois and his son Samuel is a clerk in the Chicago postoffice. Another son, Cecil, is taking a theological course in the Northwestern University. We are always glad to hear from our friend Fisher and hope him continued success. He is an intellectual giant, a scholar and a gentleman, and it is a pleasure to announce that he is on this war board associated with millionaires. This is certainly gratifying to him and his many friends, for we know that Mr Fisher is equal to the occasion and the other members of the board would do well to make him secretary. SANTAL MIDY Vim and Vigor Hair ...Promoter... Now here is long more than forty beautiful men who want and will eat were pregnant. Now here is long more than forty beautiful men who want and will eat were pregnant. HAIR History, antedating our modern civil and tribes devoted much time and energy to the leading points in judging the main so. 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Shuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shuck of this city, who joined the Eighth Illinois at Chicago last June, has been promoted to second lieutenant. The Tau Mu Digs, a Washburn College fraternity, gave their semiannual party Wednesday evening, January 30, at the home of Sam Shuck, 1236 Lincoln. The evening was spent very joyfully in dancing. Those present were Misses Annabel Odel, Vivian Sims, Anna Alfred, Relta Dendridge, Iurea Chiles and Fay Shuck; Messrs. Roy Harris, Otto Illicks, William Jones, Thomas Harvey, Chauncey Jackson and Sam Shuck We are in receipt of a letter from Prof B B Hunter of Aparil, Philippine Islands, in which he encloses a check for his subscription account and says he is enjoying the Plaindealer. Mr. Hunter is a Kauai man, having been born and reared at Junction City, and after serving a number of years in the army was appointed as one of the instructors of the schools in the Philippines and is making good. We are always glad to hear from Mr. Hunter. He wishes to be remembered to his old friends in Kauai, especially around Junction City and Manhattan. Mrs. T. P. Martin returned Wednesday from Pottsmouth, Va., where she was called on account of the death of her father. On her way home she stopped at Washington, Cincinnati and other Eastern points. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Peach returned last week from a visit with relatives and friends in Chicago. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita and Editor Kennedy of the Kansas City (Kan.) Advocate were in Topeka Kansas day. The funeral of Mr. Henry Jaco was held Wednesday from the Primitive Baptist church. Burial in the Topeka cemetery. The Carnation Art Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. Eiffle Crith, 1153 Lane. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Burton, 1196 Lane.—Mrs. T. L. Sinkford, Pres. Mrs. Julia Kelley, Reporter. Mrs. Lila Greer and uncle, James Fitchue, who have been in Colorado looking after the estate of their uncle and brother, Frank Fitchue, who departed this life some time ago, arrived in Topeka last Thursday in company with Attorney Disha Scott, who is looking after their interests. The deceased left some valuable mining property. PRICE THOMAS INJURED AT KANSAS CITY, KAN. Price Thomas, a well known Topeka colored man, was struck by a motor car at Third street and Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kan., one night last week. The car sped on, leaving him in the snow for ten minutes. Persons passing called the police ambulance, which took him to the emergency hospital. The city has three police surgeons who are supposed to answer calls. All of them were out on private visits and the ambulance started with him to Baltham hospital. At Tenth street and Ford avenue a tire punctured Forty minutes after he was injured he reached the hospital We are proud to announce that the city commissioners of Leavenworth dismissed the police man who overstepped their authority by taking a commissioned officer of the army and two or three soldiers and going into the Masonic hall, where colored people were having a dance, and shooting up through the building, pretending that they were looking for someone. This the way in which the Houston ontrages statted, by white officers shooting, up colored people. But Hon T W Bell, Dr Moates and a few other race men of Leavenworth went before the commissioners and demanded the discharge of the police man, and their request was planted by an almost unanimous vote. This is the way we do things in Katsaa, when technology come and try to overstop the bound of law for the law of Katsaa made for everybody and everybody has to live up to them. 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Mr. Elmer Newton has been sic’ Binasagelia, Mise. | Funeral of Mrs, Cliza Craig, 2500/the past week with smallpox. ' Highland Av.,was held from Morning| Mrs, Fred Goodseal 1s suffering “MEE SEE LETTE CS CK RD ee pianist church Monday, Jan. 14.) "lth an attack of ta grippe. al ReANMATTAN KANRAR WANTED fav Esés No SUTTER. Will Pay the Market Price «Laid Down ot Our Door.. WM. & J. JOHNSTON REFERENCE — TRADERS’ NATIONAL BANK, Kansas City, Mo, 1335 E. 18th Street KANSAS CITY, MO. Py F ! F nf Catalogue of the rree! Free! Freetintest'Styies ot AGENTS WANTED! FINE CREOLE HAIR. , " oO ; wh a me NN ie ae te (4 SS Se 7 eo ea ay aS ee eat a en Ne ethan 2 94g 6 Or", One * ‘ BA, cats ES Le greene, 3 t HN Wee pe ee : i BE, 4 \ Sescocvme Ruel we ee SR ST iy naan re. aE Na al. all We are the largest dealers in E ST ga? 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TELEPRONE 4626 BLUE 1243 Wyoming Street : Bell Phone 2209wW st e The Indiana Restaurant is the place to flad good, home cook. ing, The furmers, stock men and working men all eat bere, Take 12th street Car from Missouri and Minnesota Avenue from Kansas Mere you find the Kansas City tafor- mation bureau, 7.-Passenger Peerless Car;for Hire--7 F,G FIELOS, Prop, Kansas City Mo, NEGRO ADILLE SONGS, PLANTATION MELODIES, Hathire that the South has produced Is attracting peers eitir tion (hea the NATIONAL SUBUSE MELO- isis es pove poisidig te sane. nad oleae of ‘the "Ante Bolican Negro “Thee wungs were onan Ad sung by the Neyrovua (2s plantations uf tbe i wih the war, aid bave tusn pronvonced by antics as She soly (tal Ainerwran most Tiny have been velleeted, fete male and peuited io Wook Gorm and are bane dix inated at Seen taper copy b, the MATIOAAL BAPTIB } Onind BEARG tit Lord, LD sseretney. md Ave ‘Nashrille, Trvm Sow) 20 ernie for 6 Bal fleth,, send 2 ceuisies npg be sure l loqury. PS Sm Wee MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, plance, diamonds, rousehold goods, fibraries, typewriters, euros, carsiages, machinery, and to talarled people—-F. 8, Thomas, 519 Kansas aveaus, Telephone 208, Sees K LG eR ee wen aS my we KANSAS CITY, MO., AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS eee ewes Program at community meeting at Lincoln high school January 20 was fine and was largely attended. Bervices at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning were largely attended and there were several ad: ditions, Funeral of Mrs, Uliza Craig, 2500 Highland Av.,was held from Morning Star Haptist church Monday, Jan. 14, fendyated by the pastor, Rev. Dan. el. The funeral of Mrs, Almeda Jack fon was held Sunday under the aus. plees of the O, E. 8. Sermon b3 the pastor, Rev. Davis, at St. Paut Baptist church. HKesolutions ana floral tributes were many. Memorial services. were held at Odd Fellows hall by the District Grand Household of Ruth, Sunday afternoon In honor of their deceased Dp, G M,N, Gy Mra, William Young, who dled in St. Louis Nov. 4, 1917, and other grand officers of the order. A fine program was ren- dered ang despite the severe weather there was a good turn out. Prof. G. A. Page, principal public schools, Quindaro, Kan., and owner of the only colored shoe shop in this city, reports his school progressing nicely. The grade schools opened Monday, Jan. 21, ® Kansas City, Kan, Sprig of Myrtle Temple No, 49, S. M. T., gave a surprise on their Worthy Princess, Mrs. M. E. Ad. ama, 2500 North Tremont St. Many uxeful presents Were given her. Mis4 Nellie Canterberry of St. Joo has returned home after a pleasant Visit with her sisters, Miss Canter berry and Mrs, ME. Adams, 2500 North Tremont, The funesal of Mrs, Cassle Bowles Rrown of Cairo, 1,, was held from King Solomon Baptist church Mon. day, Jan, 21, conducted by the Rev, Geu, McNeal and Rev, J, W. Clay. She leaves a busband, daughter, sis- ter und many other relatives to qmourn her death, Miss Jeannie Ui, 1057 Freeman avenue, hus resumed her business duties alter several wecks Illocs. | Miva Amanda Gilisple, 633 Garfeld avenue, has resumed her duties at Stowe school after several weeks I). nens, NICODEMUS, KAN, The Varent-Teachers’ Assoclatlon will meet Monday evening, January 28, Three schools are combined in the organization, as follows: Nico. demus school, Miss Ola Scruggs teacher; Mt, Olive school, Miss Ethei Sayers, teacher; Fairview school, Migs May Gtenn, teacher. There will be an old folky’ concert ut the A. M. EB. church February 4, given under the auspices of the Sun day school, The sad news conies to us that Benjamin H, Gritfie dled ut Camp Funston of cerebro spinal meningitis, His rematns were brought home and buried in Mount Olive cemetery, four mites west of Nicodemua, Ie wis highly esteemed among us, being & prosperous joung farmer until the call came to take up arms He leaves to mourn his demise a father, ‘two brothers, a winter and a host of friends. Mr. A. G, Alexander, one of our Properous farmers, hae been pick fur the past month afth 1a grippe, but is some betior at this wits, Mrs, Emniu Willams has becn on the sich list for the past week, but ix very much improved, Mr WoL. Sayers and lus ranch bows, Mr. Louis Allen, billed two fine hogs last week und aie not going to tal how much lard thes secuted bes sides the meat they have. Mr, J. A. Lewls, one of onr most prose rows farmers, has been ailing for xume time, bul we me flad to ntale that he fa getting better, We are having good wheat weather bere at present, for wich we are thankful to our Maker. CHANUTE, KAN, HK. Solumon returned Wednes day from Joplin, On account of conserving fuel the churches will not hold their mild. week Kervices, Mr. Henry Bradley will enter the Santa Ke hoxpital soon for treatment of the xpine. Mr. J. Urigham is fring a sto Vionary engine at the Santa Pe sta. fon Me Thomas Hayden gave a dance Friday night at the K, of P hall, Mrs Sam Tally was out all week with the Santa Fe wrecker. Mra, Amanda Chirk ix on the mend after an attack of pneumonia, We are proud to note that a nun ber of our young folks have entered fi io . Atlsat, On, he Pacis My pietere shows ry poo wiat pour Sat exaLENTo QUniNE PR | tee ee é bala Sifore Tweed ie ay hae eee shart ted goatee, ted noe tee Fi ae) ite by Teaw'se it vp naz worked ba damg asd, Don't tet some take Kink Pamorer foot you You really can’t atraurhten your har Wali! it's nicemnd jong. That's what QUININE EXELENTO guinine docs, removes Dandruff, feeds the Rota of the bale, and makes it grow long, saft and | allky, After using 6 few times youean tell | Ube diiferesee, and after litte while (t ‘will be ao pretty and jong that you can fix itup toault you. If Kxelentedon't doss Weclaiin. we wil sive your money backs 28e by calloa receipt of stampa or caine AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE, ‘Write Der Partinalore EXELEWTO MEDICINE CO. Attonte, Re. the junior high school. The Negroes employed by the Santa Fe drew nice bonus checks on the 23d. Loyce Williams plays the traps and Limer Newton the cornet Ja the junior high school orchestra, Dr. Baskette of Iola passcd thru the city Tuesday. He had been In Varsons performing two operations. Mr. Elmer Newton bas been sick the past week with smallpox. Mra. Fred Goodseal is suMering with an attack of ta grippe, . Mrs, Fay Bradley and daughter have beon rerlously il] the past weck. Mrs. Willams and daughter Clea of Erle were here Friday night for the dance. Master James Riggs is indisposed this week, Mr, Claude Walls of Iola played for the dance Friday night. Me. Ellis Butler was off bia run Thursday. ' Mr, il, Clems fs still on the sick iat, Ticston Smith fe on the extra board for the Santa Fe, #ct*heastern Kansaae division. MANHATTAN, KANSAS Quality Uniformily Upward Prices Always Downward Bed Roll and Military Office Supplies DON'T BE A SLACKER “PORO” is in 10,000 Homes; is it in Yours? Will you kindly see to this at once and oblige ‘PORO COLLEGE CO. ST, JOSEPH, MO, A Brief Glance at Its Social a Business life. (By Mattle Perkins.) Sunday morning we visited the A. M. L. church at Third and Antoine, of which Rev, S. B. Maloney is pastor, This Is the most progressive body of people we ever met, tha membership being about 400. Rev. Maloney {s from Baltimore, Md., and ia making good in St, Joseph, Ills wife and daughter will join him xoon In their new home. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland 1s the leading physician in St. Joseph and at one time Was the city physician, Ife stands at the head of his profes- xton, among black or white. Dr. Crosmland has large practice, amounting to over $600 a month, We wish him godspeed, We had the pleasure of visiting the What So Ever Club, at the home of Mrs. Magee, 516 South Sixteenth. Elghtcen Indies were present and spent a very plensant afternoon, After a dainty repast all departed declaring Mrs. Magee an ideal host- ert, Among our many pieasant callers Was Madame Beard, a Plaindealter patron and one of the leading hair. growers, She reports that her work Ia progressing nicely. We alo visited the Lincoln school, of which Prof. Sims ja principal, and must note that we os a race should be proud of a group of teachers such as this school possesses, They are of unexcelled ability and are doing wll in thelr power to Instill in each pupil the fundamental principles of tie dus @hcan. Durland-Sawtell Furniture Co. —SPECIALIZE IN— Furniture, Rugs and Draperies Pianos, Piano Players, Victrolas and Records | Undertakers and Embalmerswx [ WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE ! Durland-Sawtell Furniture Company 117-119 W. 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