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The Topeka Plaindealer Tuesday the Colored People Throughout the Nation Will Pay Tribute to the Memory of the Martyrd Lincoln TELL THE CAUSE OF GREAT MIGRATION South Likened to the Lower Regions-- Blacks in Constant Dread. Twentleth Year. No. 6. That conditions affecting the race in some parts of the South are almost intolerable; is expressed in a letter written by a minister to Dean William Pickens of Morgan College, recently. The minister, whose name is withheld for his own safety, declares that "whipping has become a pastime, and Negroes are compelled to steal away in the night if it became known they were leaving for the North. The letter, which is printed below, gives the real cause for the great migration towards the North by hundreds of thousands of black men who are anxious that they may enjoy "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." The letter follows: Dear Sirt—Believing that you might get our many persecutions and inhuman treatment in some reputable newspaper, where such can be seen by the public, I give you some of the few happenings over in the Delta, where so many of the Negroes are leaving and others want to leave. When I say "want to leave," I mean to say no end of the big landlords shut down their gins as early as December 15, and have up to this date refused to gin the whole crop of cotton, as they well knew that the Negroes were preparing to bid Mississippi farewell. Being a minister and an insurance man, my work carries me far and near and I have seen more punishment heaped upon my people than ever before in my life. As for crops—they are simply taken from them at prices to suit the white landlord. If he wants to allow a Negro from 15 to 20 cents, why, that is all there is to it. It matters not if the colored man can ship his cotton and get 40 or 50 cents for it; it matters not if the cotton is raised or the landlord's place. This kind of treatment is being given the Negro, both in Arkansas and Mississippi—in the Delta part of each state. In a number of cases the landlord just says to "John," "I will allow you $60 or $75 for your bale of cotton," and that settles the matter. Yet John is cramped to death, but is afraid to say a word for his own protection. So in order to hamper the Negro, all kinds of deceptions are practiced to keep him on the Delta farms, in many instances by judges, sheriffs, justices of the pence and every kind of state officer. The bone dry law is a new leader for further inhuman treatment of the Negrons well as untold humiliations. In company with a number of other preachers I came up from Leiand to Cleveland, Miss., a few nights ago, getting there about 2 o'clock a. m., and had to wait till 4:30 for another train. While we were waiting (there were about 45 in the party) two white men came in posing as officers, flashing revolvers and kicking our grips over and over, using all kinds of oaths and making threats. Finally a grip was found with some liquor in it (no one in our party owned it). They carried it outside the depot, drank the liquor and threw the suit case and its contents on the ground. They came back and cursed the whole crowd. About two weeks ago a white man at Shelby had sent a colored man to Vicksburg for two quarts of whisky, and on getting off the train a few dirty Italians ordered him to stop. Because he did not comply they shot him to death. At Holywoods, Miss., a few weeks ago the white doctor at that place killed a leading colored man about 12 o'clock in the day for merely disputing a small account. He was shot three times in the back and after he had fallen the agent battered his head with an axe handle. This was done right in front of a large store owned by the high sheriff of the county (Tunica). At no end of places in the delta the ordinary laborer must run away at night if it is known he is going to stay away. Whipping Negroes has gotten to be a mere pastime. I was down near Mound Bayou, Miss., a few days ago and was told that a white bully in the person of one Jim Thomas had just been to Mound Bayou from Merigold, Miss., and had occasion to be at the store of one I. Brooks and wanted to call up long distance, and upon being told by the colored operator that such, calls must be at the exchange unless sanctioned by the owner of the local telephone, he went over to the exchange, pulled out his gun, put it in the face of the operator, and told him to put in that call, and that he had a great notion to blow out his brains. I was further told that such men as Chas, Banks and others were standing on the outside of the office and heard all this going on, but they knew they were powerless. My dear sir, I see nothing for our race to do but leave this part of the country. I see nothing but slavery for us. Our treatment should be known to the world. What I have tried to say is but a bubble—and yet with all of this kind of treatment, some of our would be leaders are telling us to stay here. PITTSBURG, KAN. The Mothers' Club of Pittsburg, Kan., held its weekly meeting February 1 at the home of the vice president, Mrs. W. F. King, with the president in the chair. The club is doing great charitable work for ward benefiting orphans. We distributed twenty-four new made garments, walsts and aprons, to motherless children. Our aim as a mothers' club is to help broaden these little minds to more sanitary living and by so doing we can teach them that life is worth while. Every child has the right to be happy and joyous. We as a mothers' club think no home too humble to visit.—Pres. Mrs. Mary Thomas; Vice Pres., Mrs. Mary King; Sec., Mrs. Lora Armstrong; Treas., Mrs. Beatrice Hunter; Reporter, Mrs. Eugenia Davis, niee Webber. JETMORE, KAN. A good crowd of worshipers were out to services Sunday. A good sermon was preached by Rev. E. H. Lee. The Board children have recovered from the measles. Mrs. Fife has returned from Larned, where she was called to the bedside of her father. Mrs. Emma Bradshaw has been on the slick list. Nelson Bradshaw and Alta Bradley have returned to school after an attack of measles. Mrs. James Board is in Larned at the bedside of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore spent Sunday evening in the valley visiting relatives. MAPLE HILL, KAN. Mr. Isaac James of Kansas City, Kan., visited his sister, Mrs. Helm, two days of last week. Lee Bradley and Harry Hall are back from Iowa and Lee is now working at McFarland. Mr. Marion Wallace went to Alma last week to see after his father-in-law, who has been ill for awhile. Scarlet fever is raging here, which caused the school to be closed for several days. Mr. Alwayne Smith went to Marlon last,week. A few of the colored boys have received their cards notifying them to appear for examination. ELWOOD, KAN. Mrs. Malone of Horton, Kan, was here Wednesday and spent a few hours with Mrs. S. Henderson, Mrs. Fannie Shane of Wathena is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hughes. The A. M. E. church is conducting a series of prayer meetings under the leadership of Bro. San Henderson, with great success. Mrs. A. B. Neeley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, spent a few days with her niece, Mrs. Alverta Garnon. Kev. Roscoe Wisner came home from Quindaro and went from here to Troy on war business. The Baptist church has its new light installed. It was donated by the Starlight band. Mrs. E. N. Buckner, president: Mrs. Nelson, secretary. Willa Potts will entertain the Do-Right club Thursday night at San Henderson's. Mr. and Mrs. Heney Dickerson of Wichita are the guests of Mrs. Dickerson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cook. The death of Mr. Chastine Claggett was a shock to the public, as he was liked by all with whom he came in contact. First class private Garleld Winfrey of Camp Funston was the week-end guest of his mother, Mrs. William Winfrey. Miss Edith Brown and Mr. Tom Jackson entered Western University last Sunday. They were accompanied to Kansas City by Mr. Fred Taylor. Campbell chapel, has succeeded in getting a religious war horse and a spiritual genius as pastor in the person of Rev. D. P. Billops. Mr. Wm. Sullivan, who is seriously ill at his home, is resting easily at present. Miss Chloe Pyles and Mr. Matthew Dysart, who were on the sick list, have recovered. Miss Blanch Williams will leave next week for Chicago, accompanied by her mother. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Mitchell were called to Menifee, Ark., last Sunday night to attend the funeral of his father, Rev. R. A. Mitchell, who departed this life on the 20th inst. Deceased was a member of the St. John Baptist church, having confessed a hope in Christ more than thirty years ago, and lived a consistent Christian. He was instrumental in bringing many souls to Christ and was known as a great leader among his people. The funeral was held from Philadelphia Baptist church, Menifee, Ark. Rev. Thomas Chism, D. D., Rev. J. R. Jamison, D. D., and Rev. Lewis Rogers conducted the services. The deceased was 60 years old and leaves a wife, nine sons, three daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter to mourn his loss. PAXICO, KAN. Miss Gladys Nickels is improving nicely after a four weeks' illness. Bergeant Henry Officer was home Saturday and Sunday for the first time since going to Camp Funston. Mrs. K. D. Officer came home Sunday from Maple Hill, where she spent three days with her sister, Mrs. Helm, who is very sick. Miss Edith Walls is on the sick list. Walter Officer and George Helm spent Sunday afternoon with Sergeant H. Officer. Miss Ethel Hall is back in school again after a week's illness with her tooth. Miss Geneva Jackson is the Paxico correspondent for the Plaindealer. Give her your items. Mr. Leslie Officer is atill in Paxico and says he is going to stay until warm weather. Mrs. David Driver and daughter visited Mrs. J. Kruthers of Alma last week. Miss Emma Allen is up after three weeks illness with Scarlatina. EL RENO, OKLA. One of the most unique entertainments given by the Know Nothing Club of the Booker T. Washington school was the social on Friday afternoon, Jan. 18. Promptly at 3:45 the pupils of the high school and of room No. 2 passed into room No. 3, where the pupils of the intermediate department were already assembled. Each boy brought a picture of some kind; these were cut into two parts and passed to both girls and boys. The girl getting the part to match the half held by a boy was selected by the young man for his company. Quite a bit of laughter was caused when one of the high school boys held a picture which corresponded with that held by a little girl of the third grade. The young man, being on the order of the knights of old, did not deprive the little miss of the pleasure of his company. The grand march was enjoyed by all, especially when some of the teachers took part, to the great enjoyment of the pupils. Music and games furnished amusement for all. Refreshments were served in dainty arranged boxes. In keeping with the slogan, "Save the food and win the war," cracker-jack and fruit were served. The teachers were present, but only as advisers or companions, and not one child was reprimanded. At 4:30 the bell was sounded and the pupils passed quietly to their rooms for books and wraps. The Know Nothing club is wielding an influence over the general deportment of the boys and girls that can not be fully realized at this time. All were unanimous in their praise of the hospitality of the Know Nothing Club and wait in joyful anticipation for the next social, Mrs. E. Ellison, principal, has general supervision over all activities of the club. ARGENTINE, KAN. Quarterly services were well attended all day last Sunday at St. Paul A. M. E. chapel. Rev. H. Harris, presiding elder, delivered the morning sermon, Rev. Owens of Quindaro the communion sermon and Rev. Patterson of Western University the evening sermon, all of which were filled with the Holy Ghost. This was one of the best quarterly meeting services ever held here. The afternoon service was well attended by visiting ministers and their members from both Kansas Citys and Independence, Mo. The choir rendered very good music for each service. Rev. Everett, Pastor. Mrs. Calle Evans has returned Mrs. Calle Evans has returned home from a visit east. Mrs. J. Rogers is still on the sick list. The Ladies' Needlecraft Art Club met with Mrs. Lockridge last week. Mr. Ben Porter is very sick at this writing. ENID, OKLA. Mrs. D. L. F. Banks of Enid is visiting her sister, Mrs. Estella Greenlow, and brother, William Boyce, in Memphis, Tenn. She will be absent for four or five weeks. Mrs. Valerie Guest is on the sick list. George Hill died January 31. Mrs. Mary Hubbard and mother are visiting relatives in Mississippi. Mrs. C. M. Johnson is on the sick list. Miss Sara Williams left for Des Moines last Wednesday. The Choral Club gave a candy pull Thursday, Jan. 24, which proved to be a success. Mr. W. Greenaway is nowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. B. Greenoway are here visiting their father. The B. Y. P. U. is progressing nicely. The Choral Club will meet at the home of Miss Sara Handy Thursday. LEXINGTON, MO. Mr. Roscoe Perry and Mr. Samuel Johnson of Higginsville, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson Sunday. Mrs. James Parker of Kansas City is here visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. John Johnson, who has been in poor health for several years, died Saturday night. She was an honest and lovable woman. She leaves a husband, two sons, Emmett and Benjamin Johnson; two daughters, Miss Charlotte Johnson and Mrs. Bessie Lindsay; a granddaughter, a number of sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. Funeral was held from Zion A. M. E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Sandford officiating. Mr. Emmett Lee of Britt, Iowa, came to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Johnson. The Red Cross ladies had their first meeting Monday afternoon, to begin their work for the soldiers. The meeting days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Mrs. Mary T. Williams of Mayview, Mo., spent Wednesday in the city. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Guy Workcuff. CLAREMORE, OKLA. Mr. William Rainey spent Thursday in Miami on business. Mrs. Blyla of Coffeyville was in the city Wednesday in connection with Miss Corneal's recital. The installation of Allen Christian Endeavor league, which was to have been held last Friday night at Bethel A. M. E. church, was deferred on account of the severe cold weather. Mr. Eddie T. Moore, son of Rev. N. W. Moore, left Sunday night for Kansas City, Mo., to take his physical examination for military service. Miss Grazia Corneal has accepted a position in Lincoln high school, to aid in teaching and to instruct in music. Rev. Noah W. Moore has just remodeled his home. Mrs. John West is still on the sick list. Mr. Green Hamilton is reported on the sick list. Mr. John White has returned from a trip to Kansas City. Miss Hannah Vann has again entered school after being absent several weeks visiting friends and relatives at her home in Choteau. Mrs. Morgan of Suta, Okla., who has been here taking the radium baths, has returned to her home accompanied by Mrs. John White of this city, who will make an extended visit. Rev. Amreson of Nowata passed through the city Saturday en route to Chelsea. PLEASANTON. KAN. Mrs. Merle Smith of Iola visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith last week. Mr. Will Smith met with a painful accident the first of the wcea. He mashed his foot with a rail while working on the extra gang. Mr. Granville Arnold of Kansas City was in this city Monday and Thursday. Mr. Edward Pritchett returned from Kansas City Friday. Mr. Earl Arnold went over to Mound City Friday to take the examination for the army and failed to pass. Mr. Walter Graham of Mound City was in the city Friday evening on his way to Kansas City. The diphtheria quarantine has been taken off the homes of colored citizens. YALE, KAN. Mr. John Walker is on the sick list. Mr. Dennis Hudson is some better. Mrs. Mollie Jackson was shopping in Pittsburgh Thursday. Mrs. John Walker was in Pittsburg Thursday on business. Mrs. Ella Maples has returned from Alabama, where she has been visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Jessie Kinchlo was in Pittsburg Saturday. Henry Holmes of camp No. 17 died Friday morning of pneumonia and was buried Sunday in the Yalo cemetery. Rev. A. G. Beaton officiated. Mrs. Carrie Reed of Nelson attended the funeral of Henry Holmes. Mrs. Stella Cloverland of Cherokee visited Yale Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Crockett of Chapman visited friends and relatives Sunday. Mrs. Ella Maples was in Pittsburg Wednesday. Spencer Maples, Thomas Murdo and A. G. Beaton butchered nice hogs last week. WESTERN UNIVERSITY OPENS SECOND SEMESTER After eighteen weeks of hard work ending the first semester examinations, the second semester in all departments of the institution started Monday, January 21. In addition to the increased enrollment of the students, several of last year have returned. The present student body is the equal, if not the superior, of any in the history of the institution. In accordance with the fuel conservation' idea, the girls' trade hall has been closed for the past week and the departments moved to other buildings. The school operation started an hour later in the morning and ceased a half hour earlier at night. The institution has been fortunate in securing sufficient coal during the present crisis and has turned over to the local fuel admin- 1 PROF. H. T. KEALING, President of Western University, litation two cars of coal, which was distributed to the poor people of the city in 500-1b lots. Much effort is exerted to conserve in every way possible. In keeping with the demands of the time. The students are playing their part in the final move to win the war by contributing to the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and liberty bond funds, several classes making donations as a whole. The work in the various departments is well under way and a great closing is looked forward to with great interest. Although ill at his home, President Kealing has kept in close touch with the school. He is constantly advised with and consulted by his assistant, Vice President French, who is the active head of the school at this time. Headquarters 92nd Division Camp Funnion Kansas Believing that your paper has at heart the best interest of the country and of the colored race, I am appealing to you to publish an article in the next edition of your paper on the great need of the colored division here for intelligent, educated and technically trained men. It is believed that many men who have not already been called by the draft, but who are liable to be called in future drafts, would much rather enlist how and get positions similar to ones with which they are familiar in civil life than to wait until they are actually drafted and placed indiscriminately as privates in the huge concentration camps scattered all over the country. This action on the part of a man should also appeal to his pride, because if he elects to choose this method of entering the service he can class himself as a volunteer instead of having waited to be called. Such an opportunity exists in this division right now. The ordnance department, the department of our army which handles the big guns, rifles, machine guns and fighting equipment of the soldiers, is known as a mobile repair shop. This is in reality a machines hop on wheels, consisting of a large number of powerful motor trucks especially equipped for running up behind the lines in France, and making all manner of repairs to the injured guns and material. Every day that is added to the terrible conflict bears out more and more that this is a war of guns and material—individuals become more and more dependent upon the steel which makes up their guns and the bullets which go into them. For these reasons it can readily be seen that the work of repairs is of paramount importance, and the mobile shop is calling for the best talent of our race. The men desired will receive rank varying from privates to ordnance seagents, and pay from $30 to $1 per month, food and clothing furnished free. Men possessing the following qualifications must be obtained and must be obtained at once: Men competent to act as general superintendents in the mobile shop. They should have sufficient mechan- Price $1.50 Per Year ical and executive ability to be foremen of a good sized machine shop in civil life. They should be familiar with the use of the lathe, drill press, bench grinder, electric drill, oxyacetone welding outfit, air-riveting hammer, milting attachment, blacksmith and wheelwright outfits. They should have had extended experience in the up-keep of gas engines and the use and repair of automobile trucks. Men competent to act as foremen of the machinery sections of the shop—capable of supervising the various kinds of repairs which come within the scope of such apparatus as is named in the section above. Men competent to act as foremen of the equipment sections of the shop—capable of superintending all kinds of repairs on rifles, platois, machine and automatic guns. Men who are first class machinists and all round auto mechanics. Men who have a thorough working knowledge of small machinery and tools and special experience in saddlery or the repair of leather goods or canvas articles. Men who are expert mechanics and who have had special experience in auto repair work. Men who have had the training of apprentices in a machine shop and are qualified to act as helpers and assistants to expert mechanics. Cooks. Stenographers and typists. Clerks—men capable of handling a typewriter, keeping records and with the ability to learn readily the system of military correspondence. Men who contemplate enlisting for these positions should not be frightened by the use of names of strictly military material. Men who show the proper aptitude and training will shortly be sent to large manufacturing concerns throughout the country and will receive special courses of instruction, varying from 30 to 70 days, along the lines of work which are particularly desired. This is another big inducement for men who desire to improve themselves at government expense, while they are at the same time doing their bit. The fact should not be lost sight of that, while these men are serving their country, they are also carrying along their own profession, being able at the end of the war to resume their civil occupation entirely unimpaired. Men, who desire to come into the service for the special purpose of joining the mobile repair shop of the 92nd Division (colored) should write at once to Major P. S. Gage, Division Ordnance Officer, 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kansas, Major Gage will then send them application blanks, which they will take to their local board and they will be enlisted into the service and sent directly to Camp Funston at government expense. The above applies only to those men who are within the draft age, 21 to 31. Men who are over 31 years of age should come here at their own expense and be enlisted here on the spot. They may enlist with their local recruiting officers, but must be very careful to specify emphatically that they wish to be sent to the 92nd Division at Camp Funston, Kansas, as soon as possible. For those who write to Major Gage they should state their full name, age and address, training and qualifications, previous civil experience, with the name or names of employers and addresses, and the number and address of your local board. Impress upon your readers that this is a fleeting opportunity—it will soon be past, and those who do not come to a decision promptly and communicate with Major Gage will find themselves left, out and the organization of the mobile shop completed, and nothing left for them to do but to run the chances of being drafted as privates and placed wherever the government sees fit to put them. T. T. THOMPSON, First Lieutenant 92nd Division, Assistant Personnel Officer. NICODEMUS. KAN. Some of our farmers, who know what they are talking about, have been in their fields examining the wheat and say that in spite of the present bitter winter weather the wheat stalks are yet alive just far enough beneath the soil to protect it. This is good news to all who have wheat fields. Mr. A. G. Alexander and Mr. Louis Allen hold two teams of mules last week, the two teams bringing $815. Mr. J. D. Wilson is on the sick list this week. The presiding elder, Rev. W. S. Terrell, held the second quarterly meeting at the A. M. D. church on the 3rd inst. Attorney W. L. Sayers braved the weather on one of the coldest days and drove in his car to Stockton, 35 miles from here, on business, Mrs. and Mrs. John Deprad wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Grace, to Mr. Worth Alexander, on Wednesday, February 6th. Messrs. John Deprad and John Robinson came home to spend a short time with their families. They are working at Sharon Springs. Two Year ..... $1.50 Eight Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES, PEE MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Clam Mail Matter. Prince Flintwood, 112th Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express. Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Letter to our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plotindicator is called to any misstatement of facts to those columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unused communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. ECHOES FROM THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES . (By Dennis S. Thompson, Bethel, Kansas) Tomorrow offers no better chances than those of today. It will not be any easier to make the necessary sacrifice required nor to master our faults in a day from now, than at this very moment. Strentgh does not come by waiting, but courage gives out and resolution is weakened by every moment of postponement. Whatever is to be done, no matter how difficult, pleasant, or disagreeable, do it today. If this could be the motto of action of the people generally, they would not go very far astray. There are too many of us who do not like to push. There is no development in success which comes to us through someone else. If we get a position through the influence of some friend, we are not gaining either in strength or confidence. If some reversal of fortune should throw us out of a position, we would not know how or where to begin, nor would we find a certainty as to our success. The persons who have no one to depend on but themselves, and work up by "push" rather than "pull," are constantly developing and each step they take counts for inward growth as well as outward gain. The year 1918, looking forward through the telescope of time, as, of course, we only can, apparently is going to be a year that has in store for the Negro greater opportunities than any preceding one. The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in regard to racial segregation is another great stride forward for the Negro race in America. It is now up to the Negro race to show their appreciation of this timely recognition of their rights, by a continued daily improvement of their standard of life. Press comments on the court's decision were many and varied. While many of the large daily papers were sympathetic, there were some that were frank enough to assure the Negroes that there was to be no "social equality. Speaking of social equality is only a secret way that some newspapers and people have of kindling the fire of prejudice. I am sure the Negro does not hope for equality on a social plane just yet. I am convinced, however, that with the rapidity with which the colored and white races are already mixing, that it will not require any court decision to settle the question. It is not social equality that the Negro wants: like the Jew, Japanese, Chinese and other peoples, Negroes find ample social activity among their own people. What the Negro does want is simply a chance to earn a livelihood the same as other people. If he is qualified to do a certain line of work and the work needs the man all right, then, if the Negro is the first man to come along let him do the work. If he is thrifty enough to accumulate enough means to buy land and creet his residence on "Quality Hill," let the law protect him there. The Negro makes just as desirable a citizen as anybody else, when he is encouraged; he will be just as undesirable as the other fellow if he is discouraged in doing what is right. If at the close of the civil war, when the Negro were given their liberty, the government had laid out a few million dollars in equipping them for the battle of life, the country had would have been 200 per cent better off; at that time there was plenty of government land on which Negro families could have been lost and furnished with farm machinery. After locating them on farms, the government might have established industrial and agricultural school throughout the country, where they could have been thoroughly trained, making of them skilled farmers. The time doubtless will come when this will have to be done if the Negro race would teach its highest success in America. --- So many of the great thinkers and writers of the country are wondering what is to be done with the large number of Negroes after the war that have come from the Southern states to take the jobs of white men who are in army service. Most of these writers are agreed that the Negroes' services are needed just now, but after the war, what? I do not think there need be any unrest concerning these Negroes after the war; there will be jobs for everyone who wants work. What the Negro wants to do is to prove himself worthy by industriously and faithfully applying himself to his work; he should use his money sensibly, and save as much as possible. What the white man should do is to encourage the Negro to be a man. The Negro when encouraged is grateful and responds readily, when his higher services are recognized. The reason that the moral standard of the Negro is not what it should be is due, I believe, to the fact that he indulges in so many filthy and hurtful practices, of which the white man is the originator. Whisky drinking, cigarette smoking, crap shooting and policy games are some of the caucers that are gnawing out the heart of the industrial lives of many of our people. Almost every day you come upon young men, white and black, on the public thoroughfares, in alleys in the cities, down on their knees in the dirt shooting craps. The Negroes who have come from the South into the North, East and West to help in the industries will be to a great extent after the war whatever the example the white man sets. He will be a better citizen, or he will be a crap shooter or policy player. Every man or woman, though, regardless of race or creed, can be of use in the world. More of us would be better men and women and more successful in life if we would apply the golden rule in our daily lives. Let's try it this year. --- The demands upon the country in every line of activity grow as the war wears on and the point has been reached where united action on the part of all citizens has become necessary. Those of our folks who have been called to arms will distinguish themselves with credit, as they have heretofore. The Negro race has been the most loyal of all Amrican citizens, both in time of peace and in war, and if they had been give-equal encouragement with other races, would now be able to compete with all others in the affairs of life. But in spite of all bestments, the Negro has been patient and willing to endure hardships, knowing that these things must be if he is to receive the greater reward here and the higher toward in the life to come. So he is doing his part willingly in the present crisis. Negroes in the cities have contributed very largely to the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and all army relief work, and have purchased liberally of bonds. Many in the rural districts have been just as ready and generous, and more will do when they become better acquainted with the situation and demands. Those that shall remain on the farms are making ready to do their share when the time comes to work in the crops. We should be studying now every method and detail incident to Increased crop production, and all should aim not to plant too heavily of the same things, but crops should be varied according to the needs of the soil to get the best results. We must not be lax in our Christian duty, no more than in our other work. Our churches must do their part. In order to do this we must give more freely of our means and our time to build up Sunday schools, through which we shall be able to strengthen our churches. Through our churches we should see to it that as much literature as possible gets into the hands of our boys at the front. Especially should we impress this upon the minds of scholars in the Sunday school and young people's societies. MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. Madame Hyde, spiritualistic medium of New England states, has lived some of the most eminent people of the two continents. This city is proud of her a natural born medium. Tell you true facts. 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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 Shawnee County, Kansas, for a divorce. You are further notified that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 16th day of March, 1919, said petition will be taken as true and a divorce will be granted accordingly. ELISHA SCOTT. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Altest) MARY E. CHAPIN. (Seal) Clerk District Court. FOR SALE—My property at 925 College Ave. Telephone 2327 Blue. George Wright.—Adv. ARRILLER WONDERFUL HAIR SUCCESS Removes Dandruff, Cures Stub, Dust or Stops the Hair from Licking of Wax. To Grow Long and Lift out No Wax is Needed. Stubborn and Short hair who Trouble to Convince L. Arrell To Trouble to Convince On Dust Combs Is Scholars Wanted. Adl. Mme. ADA L. 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You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, for an absolute divorce and dissolution of the marriage entered into by and between yourself and plaintiff on the 9th day of July, 1911, at Topeka, Kansas, and that unless you plead to the said petition by the 8th day of March, 1918, judgment will be rendered against you in accordance with the prayer of said petition. T. D. HUMPHREYS, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attent: MARY E. CHAPIN. (Seal.) Clerk. By Oran Layton, Deputy. M. MARROW POMADE I will grow your hair or refund your money. My guarantee of money back if not satisfied makes you absolutely safe in giving Marrow Pomade a trial. A two-months' home treatment for $1.50; by mail $1.75. I make a speciality of curing all scalp diseases to their worst forms. My system of Hair Culture is the most marvelous known to modern science. I teach the art of hair and beauty culture complete—give a diploma and alert you on the road to success. Marrow Pomade, Tonic and Nunpimp, can be bought at the People's Drug Store. I sell Straightening Combs, Electric Hair Towel and Brushes, make Brushes and Transformers to match your own hair. Sand is today for one of my Bonkites. I may honour you in your town. Write me for agree and make money. All mail orders give attention. Xine, T. Craddock Sinkfors, Phone 4018 Red 200 Jackson Toonka, Kansas ```markdown ``` and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never skimp. Two Licensed Embal- men in attendance. Phone 62 — 816 QUINCY NT Ada's Hai Grower 7 we all months will make to he long, soft and gloss strid will prove it. Who leavenworth, call on manufacturer. We was live Agrate to represent H. M. FELLOWS, Mg'r. (First published in the Topeka Plaindealer January 25, 1918.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Dennis P. 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Better read and pay for The Topoka Plaindealer ARKANSAS (UP), Ks. Mrs. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR. The Best Flour forfamily use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other brands are BELFLOUR and X F. C." Manufactured by --- SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK. Miss Dorothy Page, graduate of the February class of the Topeka high school, is attending Washburn college. If you want first class poultry, eggs, etc., call on Wm. and J. Johnston, at 1335 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Mr. J. B. Rice and son, J. W. Rice, of Frankfort were in the city yesterday. They were pleasant callers at this office. Lleut; Herbert Jamison, of Camp Funston, spent Sunday with his parents, Attorney and Mrs. W. I. Jamison. Mrs. Tolliver Bird is ill at her home on Woodard avenue. Little Esther Mary L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. M. Jordan of 903 North Western avenue, has been quite ill since January 23 with measles. She is still confined to her home. WANTED—Two girl waitresses. Write Frank Wilson, care Colored Y. M. C. A., 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kan.—Adv. Mme. Teenle Sinkford announces that her hair grower, which was formerly on sale at the People's Drug Store, can be purchased at her residence, 209 Jackson. FOR RENT—A six room house at 900 Western Ave. See Mr. Grissom, 918 Western ave.—Adv. F. L. West of Arkansas City, Kan., stopped in the city on the 1st en route from Lawrence, where he attended the funeral of his nephew, who recently passed away at Wichita. He will be remembered as an attache of the legislature during several sessions. He visited several friends and called at the Plaindealer office. To the many friends, relatives and members of Benevolent Lodge No. 3, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for their faithfulness and kindness during the illness and upon the death of our wife and mother; also for the beautiful floral offerings.—G. J. Coleman, Mrs. Harry Roach. الخطوة الثانية Mrs. Maggie Boyd Day, manager of the Blind Boone Concert Co., was called home last week on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. Andrew Giles. She left Thursday morning to join the company at Calro, Ill. Mr. John Stamps of Liberal, Kan., was in the city this week and was a pleasant caller at this office. Mr. Stamps is employed with the Rock Island Railway Co. as cook on the private car of H. B. Greenough, superintendent of the western division. Arch Huddleson writes his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Huddleson, from his home, Elizabeth, N. J., telling of the arrival of a son, Archibold, Jr., weight 14 lbs. Mother and babe doing nicely. Grandpa and Grandma Huddleson are feeling joyful. Mr. George Wright and son spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City visiting friends. Mrs. J. H. Hayden of Hennessy, Okla., passed through Topeka one day this week on route home from Chicago and Kentucky, where she visited relatives. During the hours that she stayed in Topeka she was the guest of Mrs. Stalding, and the two were pleasant callers at this of fire. --- Mr Ellen Huddlelson favored this office with a call Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Huddlson is one of those motherly women whom you delight to meet and it is the good fortune of this office's attaches to have her numbered among their friends The many friends of Dr B A McLemore of Port Scott will be delighted to know that the jury in his case on a criminal charge brought by a woman of Bourbon county, brought in a verdict of not guilty, clearly exonerating him from any wrongdoing. It will be remembered that this case was tried once before, at which time the case went against Dr McLemore. The Supreme court reviewed the verdict of the court and ordered a not guilty, because Dr McLemore and had not been given justice. This will put an end to the case. It is well known that in McLemore is very wealthy and this case was brought to extract mon out of him by blackmail. ```markdown ``` The Needlecraft Art and Literary Club met with Mrs. M. L. Ross, 1831 Monroe, January 17. The club is studying the life and works of Alfred Tennyson, and interesting papers pertaining to his life and character were read by Mrs Ross and Mrs Spear. Enoch Arden was the lesson. On January 31 the club met with Mrs. George Slaughter, 1824 Van Duren. The lesson on Enoch Arden was continued and a paper on Queen Victoria was read by Mrs. Spear. At each meeting a daltry lunch was served and a pleasant time enjoyed. SANTAL MIDY DATARAH of the BLADDER and all Reserves h 24HOURS The Neighborhood Club No. 1 of St. John A. M. E. church, organized by Mrs. Jack Pace, is getting along nicely and was able to turn over to the stewards $15 on the pastor's last assessment, which act on their part was very much appreciated by the stewards. The Carnation Art Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Mary Burton and will meet next week with Mrs. Lola Lacy, 1401 Tyler street. All members are requested to meet at the clubhouse Monday night for rehearsal. Sergeant Chester F. Johnson of 48th Co., 12th Tr. Br. 158th Depot Brigade, Camp Sherman, O., is visiting relatives in Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Granison and Mrs. Adaline Allen and son Ernest. He is a native son of Oklahoma and has made good. The East Hill Art and Social Club met January 9 with Mrs. H. C. Wilson as hosters. An enjoyable meeting was held. Two dollars was given for charity. Two potted plants were sent to the sick. January 23 the club met with Mrs. T. Kuykendall and $2 was given to the ladies of the Federated Clubhouse. Clothing was collected and distributed to the poor children of the neighbors in East Hill. Three dollars was drawn from the treasury to prepare a box of candy and nuts for the soldier boys of the neighborhood who are now at Camp Funton.—Mrs. Dora Wilson, Reporter. IN MEMORIAM. In sad and loving memory of our dear father, Richard Hightower, who left us one year ago today, February 1, 1917. Sadly missed by his children—Sophia Gentry, Beesle Mason, Isabel Franklin, John Hightower and Frank Hightower. PIERCE ADDITION. Mr. Albert Lurkin, Sr., has returned from a visit in Kentucky. Mr. Geo. Cowan of Camp Funston is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ella Cowan. Mrs. R. Slaughter and daughters, Melba and Naomi, have returned home from Chicago. The Elder Blossom Club was entertained Friday, February 1, at the home of Mrs. Ella Cowan. WINFIELD, KAN. Leo Hogan, who has been very sick with typhoid fever, is reported some better. Mrs. G. A. Nichols left for Kansas City last Monday to attend the State Board. She will also visit Mrs. Tipton and Mrs. Phoenix at Emporia. Mr. James Nichols, of Independence, is visiting in the city, the guest of his mother and children. Rev. W. J. Brannon was in Wichita on business Monday. Hon. W. A. Bettle, of Wichita, was in Winfield last week. Mrs. W. M. Falley and daughter passed through the city Thursday en route home to Chanute from Dallas, Texas. A goodly number of our young men are preparing to go to Camp Dunston. Rev. and Mrs. White, of the A. M. B. church, are enjoying an extended visit from their niece of Oklahoma. Mrs. Marton Powler, who has been very ill, is up again and her many friends are much pleased. LEAVENWORTH. KANSAS. Through the courtesy of Mr. Edward Winnig, Auviary No. 2 of the Red Cross is comfortably settled in the work room, 419 Shawnee street and is doing a large amount of particularly good work. All of the garments turned out have passed inspection and highly praised for high-class workmanship. The officers are Mrs. Mary Jackson, chairman; Mrs. William Mitchell, vice chairman; Mrs. R. K. Bruce, treasurer; Miss Myrtle Johnson, secretary; Mrs. Oscar Harris, chairman of sewing committee; Mrs. George Lynan, chairman garments; Mrs. Ben Sharpe, chairman knitting; Mrs. Nannie Walton, chairman of membership. The membership numbers thirty-five. Mrs. Susie Sampson and Mrs. Lillian Jace, spent Monday in Kansas City. Miss Nelle Given KK Saturday for Russell Springs, Kansas, where she teaches school. Her school had been closed several weeks on account of the fuel crisis. Mr Albert Walton is able to be at work again on his mail route. Mrs Otto Glacomella entertained a few ladies Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Harper, of Norfolk, Va. who came here to join her husband, Lieutenant Harper. Those present were Mrs Harper Mrs Albert Custer, Mrs Carl Cohn, Mrs C McKriec, Mrs Sam Montgomery, Mrs James Hamilton and Mrs Garrett and two daughters Mrs Garrett and daughter Thelma and Mrs. Glacomella furnished music throughout the evening Mrs Glacomella, assisted by her two nieces, served a dainty luncheon which was enjoyed by all. Miss Blanche Miller was ill last week and missed a couple of days from school. Mrs Ida Thompson is able to be at school again. Sergeant Robert Rivers of Camp Funston is spending a week at home visiting relatives and friends. He was present at Bethel A. M. D church Sunday morning and gave a short talk. Mrs. Harper left Tuesday morning for Nogales, Ariz., to join her husband. Lieut. Harper, who was ordered to Ft. Huachuca last week, Let Mrs. D. C. Hamilton, 720 N. Third street, know of any news for the Plaindealer. Mrs. Geo. Walker entertained the T. E. O. club Saturday afternoon at her residence on Klowa street. Mr. Wirt Walton, who is attend- ing school at the State Agricultural College, at Manhattan, gave an instrumental solo at the musical entertainment at the school last week. The many friends of Mr. Walton are proud to know he was given the honor of appearing on the program. Miss Geraldine Jones, a student at the Manhattan Agricultural College, who came home ill a few weeks ago, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Susie Henderson is able to be in the store again. EMPORIA, KAN. (By Thurman Williams, Agent.) Mr. George Artist of Burlington paid our city a visit. Mr. Rhodes Davis is confined at St. Margaret's hospital with an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Lizzie Wilson is very low at this writing. Mrs. Sol West is confined to her home with pneumonia. Mr. D. L. Stafford returned Sunday with his father, Mr. D. A. Stafford, from Great Dend. The latter is not feeling very well. Mr. Carl Rogers of Camp Funston was home a few days visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Fred Curle of Eldorado was home for a few days last week. Mr. Arthur Simpson, who has been at Newton, Kan., has returned to his old job with the Midway barber shop. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Patterson of El Dorado spent Saturday and Sunday in Emporia visiting relatives and friends. The literary society of St. James Baptist church is having great success under the leadership of Rev. C. P. Morrow and his assistant. The second quarterly meeting of the executive and auxiliary boards of the colored Baptist church will convene in Emporia Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the St. James Baptist church. An interesting program has been announced, which will include addresses by well known speakers and Sunday school workers under the leadership of B. Frank Taylor and Rev. C. P. Morrow. Mrs. Carloine Tucker is up again after an attack of la gripe. Mrs. Thurman Williams is able to be out again after an attack of pneumonia. LARNED, KAN. Rev. Rogers preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. Ellis Fife is still ill from a recent stroke of paralysis. Mrs. J. H. McLean returned to Eureka after visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. B. E. Steamer, Mrs. J. C. Board and Alberta Fife were called home on account of their father's illness. Mrs. Lydia Perry is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Patterson, in Nebraska. Mr. Pulley made a business trip to St. John last week. Benj. Caro, Richard Pulley and Lee Williams are among the boys called in the second draft list Mrs. Wm. Smith has returned from a short visit in Eurecha EDWARDSVILLE. KAN. Services were held at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church Sunday. Mr. Charlie Shepard and Mr. Wm. Shephard of Kansas City and Mr. W. L. Jordan of Omega, Kan., visited Mrs. Amanda McCowan Sunday. Mrs. Ophelia Divers of Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Divers. Mrs. Ola Groves, Mr. Cornellus Groves and Mrs. Frank Lyons are on the sick list. Mrs. Effie Austin visited friends and relatives in Kansas City Sunday. Miss Phyllis and Miss Inatrice Hudson and Miss Gietel Divers visited Mrs. Ophelia Shannon Sunday afternoon. Mr. Virgil Long shopped in Kansas City Friday. Mr. Linest Hayden visited friends in Kansas City Saturday and Sunday. Misses Alpha and Jessie Bennett, who have been full-spposed for a few days, were able to return to school Monday morning CHERRYVALE, KANSAS Father Toil left a few days after Christmas and no one knows his whereabouts. His children and grandchildren would like to know where he is. Mother Wheaton is having quite a time with her grandson, whose feet were fretted. SPRINGFIELD, MO Miss Manzuneta Vickers, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Vickers, after being confined to her apartments for about nine weeks, on Thursday afternoon, January 31, at about 4:30 o'clock, peacefully passed into that quieter and deeper sleep. Miss Manzuneta was fully resigned, having previously disposed of her personal belongings and made some funeral arrangements, exacting promises from her mother and dear ones that they would not grieve for her. Her request that she be kept three days and services held in the morning was compiled with. Sunday morning beautiful services were held over the deceased at the Washington Avenue Baptist Chapel. Rev W H Young, pastor, delivering an eloquent eulogy. Resolutions from different organizations and from her graduating class were read. Beautiful sweet flowers covered the casket. Arrangements were ably conducted by W. P. Campbell, undertaker. Miss Vickers departed this life at the age of 21 years, 4 months and 25 days, leaving a mother, father, two sisters, a brother and many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 3, Miss Odeessa Trout became the bride of Mr. Hayden, Rev. J. S. Dorsey officiating. Messrs. Herbert Smith and Victor Wilburn departed for Kansas City Sunday morning, where they will remain for about a month, and from there will go to Chicago. Mrs. H. M. Fletcher, little daughter, Hazel Emma, and little son have joined Mr. Fletcher at Gary, Ind. Mrs. Fletcher likes Gary very much. OLATHE, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fuel, Captain and Clarence Fuel and Misses Maude and Luelle Baker attended the funeral of Mr. Wm. Nowling in Paola Sunday. Bruce Baker is on the sick list. Mrs. Eliza Clark spent Sunday in Kansas City. Private Bernice Ferby of Camp Funston spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Ferby. Mrs. Joe Funon was very pleasantly surprised last Friday evening at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. Porter, by a few of her friends, the occasion being her birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and games. Miss Lida Crump attended the State Executive Board meeting in Kansas City last Thursday Mr. Cal Sanders is still very sick. On account of conservation of fuel, the churches are holding union meetings on Sunday nights. Mrs. Lillian Caldwell, who has been on the sick list for the past month, is slowly improving. HOW HE QUIT TOBAGCO This veteran, 7, by Lamphrey was attired to the recursive use of toluene or many years of oil. He wanted to quit but something to behin him. This writer, 8, is Larsson, attested to the recorder use of tobacco or many peas. He wanted to quit but something to help him. His learned of a free book that tells about to- bacco and how to conquer it quickly, in- daily and easily. In a present letter he writes: I have no desire for bisonho any more than for a man. Are there a copy of this book on tobacco habit, smoking and chewing, can get it postpaid, by writing to Edward J. Woods. 1800 A Station B, New York City. 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Take 12th street Car from Missouri and Minnesota Avenue from Kansas Here you find the Kansas City fnfor- mation bureau, 7--Passenger Peerless Car_for Hire--7 fF, G FIELOS, Frop, Kansas City Mo, ARORO JUCILE SONGS, PLANTATION MILODYS, Nothing that, the South hae produced ly attracting erepy titiuatinan' ene patronad JUeiE6 melon Duds s sey bok pontaining, the surges tnd wosiod we of foe *Anie Caliuan’® Royse, ftege eonye were onun S52 siuey toe Neuroton Cre plantations of tbe 3 win Detasethe tare and hove tuen jruavunon! by entics 0s Ginorid weal Aineroran tule, Tiny have deve eullectedy rd de site Ak pring im Gio utes aruda Coma des ‘Trtetel nt soe Caper copy by the NATIONAL BAPTION Fer eMine BEARD) HTL Boyd, 1h, D vsorrotary, 62 we Ave ‘Nashelile, Teun Gen) Weents fore Sails Oy f, eked E Cuule bee Beye be niiece ul loqurz, MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, pianos, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, aus, carriages, machinery, and te salaried people—F, 3, Thomas, 519 Kansas avenue, Telephone 298. GEO. A. SMITH COLLEGE, Mr. Reuben Hardin, who took sud: denly ill with pneumonia a few days ago, died Monday evening at the age of 19 years and 3 months, The ser- mon was preached in the college chapel by Rev. J. M. Harris. He had proven to be a faithful and pa; tlent young man, and had been a student of Geo. It. Smith for three years, A grandmother, slster, bro- ther and several uncles were left tec mourn hie death. Resolutions were read by the faculty, the school and the classmates, A patriotic debate was held in the coliege chapel between the normal and freshman college students. The subject was, “Resolved, That the United States should refuse the ship ment of grain to her allies untess they stop the manufacture of spirit. ous and malt liquors.” The affirm. ative was to the norma!—Miss Hazel Lee, Miss Myrtle Farris and Mr, Me. Kinley Vann, The negative was to the freshman college—Miss Willa Nicholson, Mr. Eugene Crouch and Mr. George Woodson, The affirm ative won. A epectal prize of $3 was offered for the best dellsery, Miss Myrtle Farris was the winner. The judges were Me. Melton, Mr. James Egan and Miss D, T. Reeves. A large attendance ia reported. Misa Lidessa Walls of Slater, Mo., has returned to take up her studies. Miss QO, A. DeMoss presented the work of her department to the stu. dent body Monday morning. Those registering for the last se- mester are Mr, Theodore Dunn and Mr. Charles Proctor, the former of ‘Tulsa, Okla, and the latter of St Louls, Mo, The LB. L, A, society had a very lively dixcuxsion on the subject, “Should the pursuits of Ufe be hap. pines,” Miss Lilitn 1, Colston, commer aa teacher, has been on the sick ist, . Mrs, R. B. Hayes has been on the sock Uist. OBITUARY. Mra Jessie Ela Patterson Pen. ulcton was born in Warrensburg, Mo., Jan 20, 1876. She came with her parents to Kansus at an ecatly age and became a pupil in the Sun- day xchool, She attended the public xchooly of Ottawa and obtained 4 fair education At the early age of 15 xhe was buptized into the church upon a profession of 2 hope in Christ, Round by round she uscended the Indder of usefulness in church activ. itles, serving it in the capacitica ot clerk, Sunday school superintendent, and for many years a teacher In th. Sunday school, was several times a delegate to the state and district an: nual meetings of the school. She always returned with an Interesting report of the proceedings, She was a member of the local misston circle, and at one tlme desired to become a foreign missionary, She served a few terms as worthy matron of her lodge, Ada Chapter No. 3, Order of the astern Star Duties placed up. on her were ulways discharged with credit to herself and the organiza- tion. On Dec. 8, 1894, she was marrica ‘to Mr. George Pendleton, and to this union alx children were born, three of whom preceded the mother to the other shore, Amidst sunsine and shadow, stubborn epidemics, she and her husband labored together in the raising of thelr children, until death Tent them oxunder, Two yeare ago disease pitched bat. ‘le against her body. Feeling that death bad attacked her too early in Hfe, her huxband resorted to every available meuns te prolong her years sith ux = He put her under medical spectalixie In Kansas City. | There she tecelsed temporary relief, and returned home only to find that the: dreadful disease continued to ptey. upon her vitality She wan neat xent to the Ottawa hospital but her case was too far gone to be reached. Realizing the fatalness of her condi- Hon and the shortness of her days, she began hastv preparations to leave thia world of sickness, pain and sorrow She selected her pall bear. ers, her funeral garments, even to the compller and reader of her obituary, Tn conversation with her pastor, dur- ing one of his many visit to her bedside, she said: “L am now ready to go. I feel that I have been some. What rebelllous against the Lord in wtriving to stay here longer,” She bore her suffering with extreme pa- tience, and alsayx thought that her Picnds Were Going alithey could for er. Last Thursday the curtain between her and eternity seemed to gradually ralxe, Conscious of it she rald to Mrs. Wn. Lewis, who was con. stantly with her in her hourk of jan Besta belt ‘Gentlemen. by picture. shows Sn 700 What jour Bos : i = i Quinine Py ’ PomADE ; Stet ey shot ese sane, a / fecvsstoey aed 62 aes fi ein n dante BAND, Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you You really can't straighten your bair Unt itsniceand long, That's what EXELENTO Sounse POMADE does, removes Dendrot, foods the Roots of the balr, and mukes {t grow lang, soft and allky, After using a few times you can wil the difference, and after a Ltule while i will beso pretty and jong thet you ean Sx ituptouult you, If Exetentedon’t does wa claira, we will give your money back, 25¢ by mailon receipt of stamps or cola, AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE, Wetee Bor Portiosiars. ABLENTO MEDICINE COW Allenta, On, vain, “'Tis sweet to trust in Jesus.” Friday was mostly spent in a state of unconsclouness. Saturday, Jan. 12, at 3 p. m., she told her husband she was going to die that evenius. She spent the next few hours talh- ing. At 7:45 she called her mother and Mra, Ruth Thompson. Tiv3 minutes later she was with us ny longer, because “she had leaped from the material into the spiritual at the uge of 42 yers, 22 months and 22 days She leaves mourning her departure a hustand, three wons, a mother, three sisters, three brothers, & host of friends and relatives who realize that A light from that home Is gone, A voice we loved is stilted, A place {5 vacant In the home ‘That never can be filled, MANHATTAN, KANSAS Quality Uniformily Upward. Prices Always Downward Bed Roll and Military Office Supplies IOLA, KAN. Golett Wataon, who has been 11) with small pox, has recovered, The many friends of Miss Addie Watson are sorry to learn that she has been stricken with small pox. Mr. and Mrs. L. ©, McCollough apent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields, On account of the cold weather ‘the two churches have not been ‘holding services on Sunday, Mra, Edna Hughes, widow of Al- bert Hughes, has gone back to Iowa. Mrs, James Long has returned {rom Oklahoma, whero she went to sell the off Jense on one of her furms, Master Harry Newman has chick. en pox, Mr. Cleveland Pulley and family hase moved out on his farm, The ladies of the Baptist church will entertain the plano club tonight at the church, Mrs, Spruce has been confined to her bed for several days with grip but {3 able to be out again. Mrs. Clara Pulley {3 sick, Mrs, John Daes Is getting along nicely. She has been removed from the hospital to her home. Mr, Daniel Miller is thinking of moving to Colorado. He its going out there this week to investigate conditions before he moves. It Is rumored that Mr, Willfam Johnson went to Oklahoma and re- turned with a wife, They are mak. ing thelr home with the groom's mother, Mrs, L, Johnson, on North utroet. 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 ‘PERO COLLEGE CO. MARRIED IN CHICAGO. | Durland-Sawtell Furniture Co. —SPECIALIZE IN— Furniture, Rugs and Draperies Pianos, Piano Players, Victrolasand Records Undertakers and Embalmers < WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAG® 1 Durland-Sawtell Furniture Company 117-119 W. Seventh St. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. | Chicago, Wi.—Mr. and Mra. L. ‘Slaughter announce the marriage of thelr second daughter, Audrey May- etta, to Mr, Elijah H, Johnson, Mou: day, February 4th, at the home of the bride’s parents, 4314 Langley avenue, The ceremony took place at 6 o'clock, Rev, Cook officiating, jonly the immediate family being resent. The happy couple will be at home to their friends at 3026 Vernon avenue, on and after Pebray ary Ii, | * PITTSBURG, KAN. Mins Calie Mae Gain Is spending the winter in California, Mrs. Dentrice Hunter, onc of our soung matrons, ty on the sick lst. Mr, Jef Durham {3s now on the road to recovery from a severe [all in which he Injured two ribs, Janu- ary 15. Mra, MeAlpine of Radley has re- tured from a vislt with her sca, Louis Slaughter, in Indlapaolls Ind Mr, MeDayis of Pittsburg is on the read ta recovery fiom an attach of blood poison jn his arm. Liddle hing has returned from the springs. Mrs. Robert Cain Is moviag tu Coffevyille, Kan, she will be missed by all, Dr. MoT, Geeder our most enil- nent physictun, ts planting to spend R few duys In Kansas City and St, Joe on some very important busi+ Teas, = Mra, May Hogan fa recovering from an operation performed by Dr. Geeder, Mrs. Katherine Geeder received her diptoma Ja Poro and pianicuring. Miss Ludie Anderson and Miss Jackson, students of the Normal, en- terlained a number of their friends at the residecne of Mr, and Mrs, Geeder, Mr. Charies Willams, who has been sick with pneumonia fever, to able to be back to work. Bud Moton is up and about after being sick for about three weeks, Mrs, Haines Js recovering from an operation performed by Dr. H, T. 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