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The Plaindealer Man is in Oklahoma Once More----Delinquent Subscribers, Please Be Ready When he Calls Twentieth Year. No. 16. that when the prize was offered by the Cuno Campi girls for the one who was the best friend of Mr. Bliss, the one was made to school children and all were eligible to cater irrespective of color and Mr. Mende Baker on the first prize. The children are engaged in Red Cross work and the setting of thrift bonds and are providing them's best level of this Government long term. Phot. Litter and his est. unable wife have and we have no loan but that their lives will be better need or some other town will steal them. OKLAHOMA ROLLING IN PROSPERITY The Phindealer Man Visits Our first stop in Oklahoma was at Nowata, where we found the colored people progressing. We met Dr. J. D. Jones, who is enjoying a fine practice and is highly respected. The town has two nice grocery stores with confectionaries in connection. We met our friend William McNeil who is a showmaker and has been in the town since his organization. Mr J. W Anderson conducts a nice restaurant with cigars and fruit in connection and has a large and growing business. Mr Joe Schoe, the tailor, is doing fine etd has an auto delivery. WAGONER Our next stop where we found a great many colored farmers. Mr W. W. Cunningham runs a All Praise Dr. Peck for Success of Largest Meeting of Blacks Ever Held The City Auditorium was thronged on last Sunday afternoon in attendance on the greatest mass meeting ever held by Negroes in this section of the country. For over two hours they were entertained by musical numbers by Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band under the personal direction of Prof. also, W. Jackson, for twenty eight years a band director in Topeka, and formerly bandmaster of the famous Twenty-third Kansas Vol band, and a chorus of seventy five voices in Negro folk and patriotic songs under the direction of Miss Carrie M. Carnoy, formerly musical director at Lincoln Institute, who exerted pronounced ability as a director. The chorus was at its best in the songs of their ancestors, the only original music of America. Miss Jessie Oden, Topkea's prima donna assisted the chorus and lent valuable aid as a soloist. The young men and women who composed the two quartets sang characteristic songs which were well received Attorney Elissa Scott introduced the master of coroniesion, Attorney James H. Guy, who presided. Hen, W. A. Biby, spoke at length in a parrotic speech full of earnest enthu-siasm, paying the race great credit for its undying loyalty to its flag and country, clinging the colored man's past record in the defense of the stars and stripes. He flashed the kaiser and his lik and played for the day when black men in Uncle Sam's uniforms would march through the streets of Berlin flying the stars and stripes. Hon. Thos. A. McNeal, editor of the Farmer's Mail and Breeze and an A No 1, simonpure friend of the race was the next speaker and he spoke at length on the Negroes' part in the present world conflict. He called attention to the wrongs and injustices heaped upon the race and wondered how long would the Negro be expected to remain loyal to the flag and nation and yet suffer such treatment as is accorded him today. His address was full of deep convictions of the white men's ingratitude and inconsistency, but halted the day of brighter things when all men would come into their full realization of the brotherhood of man. For forty-five minutes he held his hearers at rapt attention with his sound doctrine which will be long remembered by all. The feature of the afternoon was Jackson's band playing, "Over There," which was enclosed and requested several times. The French national air, "The Masselles" was played at which time the most incidence arose to its feet and required until after the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner." The success of the meeting was due entirely to the unceasing efforts of Dr. P. Jesse Peck, the efficient pastor of St John A. M. M. church and leader of all movements, for the elevation of the race in this city. Dr. Peck is alert to big things and is recognized throughout the Western section of the county as a door of big things. He is an organizer of no mean altar and once he has his heart and hand to a telling it is meditatively takes on life and bounds with prosperity and enthusiasm. Dr Peck's work in Topkai along the line is without any equal. He has been the means of bringing the last step of the race race together, and the people of Batava race accorded their respectful bearing. The blinding of "Hawaii" was perhaps the biggest triumph of Dr Peck's many efforts save and except the gathering Sunday afternoon. He is a guest leader, a man who has the ear of the people regardless of race, creed or religion, and his great work is felt and appreciated by a grateful public Mr. K. K. Pirkson describes all for valuable assistance in handling this great throng. His sound judgment and years of experience make his service invaluable along this one. Lincoln School and Pretty Homes are a Credit to the City and State. We visited Olivia and must say that we were proud to visit the beautiful home recently erected by Mr. J. F. Botts. It is a seven room house just on the edge of the street. They have five acres of land, a beautiful lawn, alfalfa, hega, chickens, mish cows, etc. Mrs. Botts sold $50 worth of eggs during the past eight months. Mr. Botts carries mall from the depot to the porch. We had the pleasure of enjoying a fine dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Whitefield Ross, who own a beautiful suburban home. They raise chickens and hens and are enjoying life. Mr. Ross is a Civil War veteran. We certainly enjoyed our country man and eggs; in fact everything was fine. Mr. and Mrs Rose have three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Lilia Clark, who resides with her parents. They have six grandchildren and will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary next November when all of the children are expected to be present. We also visited Lincoln school, of which Prof. Powers G. Porter is principal, assisted by his beautiful and highly cultured wife. We must say that the colored people of Olathe should feel proud of these two educators and they are, for they speak in the highest terms of them and the good work they are doing. Prof. Porter is certainly a leader of his race and has never failed to act when the opportunity presented itself to put forth an effort for the things his people are entitled to. Prof. Porter was brought to Kansas by his parents when a child and attended the public schools of Owens, where his parents first settled. He graduated from the Kansas Westleyan college and also attended the State Normal at Pittsburgh. He came to Olathe two years ago and was married to Miss Anna Bass, graduate of Western University. He is a Mason and is now master. Cedar Lee in lead No. 33, A I A M. a memb and trustee of the A. M. Z churc and captain of the home grand of which Mr. Le Dame is first Tenant and William Perly, second heutnant. That are fifty-three members. Capt. Porter is to be congratulated upon the organization of this company as it was one of the first to be organized in Kansas after the national guard went into the service of the Government. Capt. Porter is an enterprising, industrious gentleman and is saving his money. It is through his influence that the colored people can boast of having one of the finest, most unique model school buildings in the West. It is equipped with all the modern conveniences necessary to make it a first-class school. It has a gymnasium and also manual training, domestic science department and a large auditorium. It cost something like $1500. The building was dedicated a few weeks ago at which service Past Grand Master E. J Hawkins, of P. Scott, made the dedicatory address. When Prof. Porter came to Olathe they had an old dilapidated school building unit for the housing of cattle, and he at once begin to work for a new building and by hard work and demonstrating his ability as an educator and a man of business qualifications he made an impression upon the school board and with the assistance of the good colored citizens they secured the present building. Prof. Porter speaks highly of the young people of the town and he said A. PROF. POWERS G PORTER ```markdown ``` WHY SIMMONS FAILED TO FILL DATES IN KANSAS Distinguished Orator and Champion of the Rights of His People Balked When "Advance Agent" Turns Speculator...Several Cities Were Disappointed. Writing from Kansas City, Mr. Geo. K. Williams, of Western University, quotes a personal interview with Roscoe Cenkin Jr. ... Mr. Williams says: "Well, Simmons came to Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. Griffin called up Chicago and reached him where he had gone not to return. After a lot of persuasion he decided to leave Sunday evening. "I talked with him last night after the address and he told me with his own mouth that he would not stand for anyone to go into the speculation business on him. Brooks at Hutchinson offered him $500 for a ten days' trip through the state with Mr. Brooks as his manager traveling with him. Then Brooks wanted to chop the price to $250. He accepted that. Simmons also said that he told Mr. Brooks he would come for nothing if they would pay his expenses. When he was here for the Houston campaign on the Missouri side, Mr. Simmons learned that "Wichita and ```markdown ``` DR. F. JESSE PECK, Pactor of Saint John A. M. E. Church, Brilliant Educator, Whose Splendid Work for Racial Upilt is Felt and Appreciated Throughout the West. Mr P. M. Defiance is the practic ing physician and his wife is one of the best poultry raisers in Oklahoma. AT MESSAGER the colored people cown a million dollars worth of property and the people are not gated but live in all sections of the city. They are several greedy stores and one or two nice dry goods stores. We visited the house of Rev. B. Wellington Wilson, pastor of the Baptist church. He owed a fine automobile. We met Rev. I. G. McMahon pastor of the C. M. B. church and found Him living along peacefully. We met one of our subscriber, Mr. Fred Roy Wilson, who is with the Slimmons Dairy Co. We must speak of Dr. Waterford A. Co., who gives treatment to people who have infected brood. They receive communion and rent for treatment from all over the country and it would be well for an sufferer from this element to consult them about their care We visited the colored library of Muskogee of which Miss Lontha Stott, a beautiful and latticed girl young lady is in charge. She is making everything to make it a success and is doing splendid good dealing the amount of support she gets from the city which is very limited. We hope the city will build a library for the colored people soon. If the colored people would get busy they could have it done. INTAQUA is a progressive farming community The colored people have some good homes and three or four good church buildings. We met Mr. W T. He posed who owns a first class grocery and meat market. He has a fine home and enjoys the company of his wife and children. We met Mr. William Redmond, who is engaged in the cattle business. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hood pre- raining chicken and to a and are making money. AT VIRGON which was our first visit to the town Prof W. G. Pearson as teacher in the public schools and a succe- ful farmer. Mr. Joe Diamond Jr. Co-crea- nice grocery. CITAPLA AT VEGNON Plaindealer other cities were selling tickets for his address. Thus he went East and passed up Mr. Brooka's speculating scheme. I am under the impression that Brooka is to blame for the breaking of all engagements, and that had the parties been doing business direct with Simmons, this wholesale appointment would have never occurred. I Simmons came Monday morning and spoke at the A. M. E. church last night which was packed to the outlair. Gov. Capper, Judge West and a number of local whites were short. Simmons talked for an hour or three quarters. Judge West made a short address as did Gov. Cappell—Geo. K. Williams. Mr Brooks is the man who made to Topeka engagement for Mr. Slimmer with Dr. Peck and Prof. Ridley, who first Dr. Peck refused to consider the matter on account of it being so big rally he had planned. He offered flatly to handle it on a ticket selling plan, and Mr. Brooks remarked that he could not afford to bring Mr. Simmons to Kansas and have him miles Topeka, and arranged his date for Sunday and said a free will offering to defray his expenses would be all right. This was agreed to by both Dr. Peck and Prof. Ridley. Back to ship and is doing a nice lunch. Dr. C. H. Cooper is a successful professor of physician and his wife is a professional school teacher. Dr. C. Cooper graduated from the medical Whittaker and Mr. successful internships to meet Mr. W. T. Louther of the successful difference who is a great friend of the ladies. He is much in our collections. Holloway is a successful merchant. We met Mrs. M. I. Mitchell, who is principal of the school and we found they were preparing to build a new school building which is very important. The happiest should get it and so to that a nice brick collar, a nice door. The collar will be here to wake up and the white curtain will do that but WILLIAMTON We next visited Wilburtton, a notch town. Here we found several counsel people operating individual minor. We visited the school of which Professor Parking is principal, satisfied to Mrs. Emma Campbell, and one school building, located at high school combined, of Parking is a very fine gentleman and educator, and has been in Oklahoma for the past few years. He is a native of Louisiana and was for several years instructor of Latin in one of the leading schools of that state. Mr. L. Blackwell, who had lost a successful minor and is conducts a hair dressing, parlor. He is making money. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shont own the school. Mr. Shont also owns and operates an independent mine. Mrs. Thel. Bird conducts a tour of the country pastor and own a beautiful home on West Main street Mr. C. B. Baldwin for The Taylor Place church and authorized to collect donations AF WALLSTER we found a friend of our old friends, Dorothy F. Smith, LittleJohn and Price, who are living a fine practice. We also put our friend, Mr. E. E. McDaniel, who we are proud to say THE HOME OF THE HERITAGE CENTER is rapidly recovering from a slight attack of paralysis. We met our young friend, Mr. West, son of Prof. West, principal of Douglass school at Wichita, Kansas. Young West is a graduate of the Emporia State Normal and is now employed in the public schools of McAlester. We met Mrs. James Beck, wife of the late Col. Beck and her son, Lester and wife. They are well and doing fine. Young Beck is preparing to go to the army. There are two successful grocery stores and restaurants in the town. Mrs. Hattie Morris, formerly Hattie Allison, of Yale, Kansas, conducts a fine restaurant at 343 I. Choctaw. AT CHECOTAH we found a town where there are several colored people who seem to be industrious, but are just getting their eyes open. Mr. Henry Garland, who just opened a fine cafe and restaurant has just been successful in the organization of a corporation whereby they will begin to construct a two-story modern brick building to be used for lodge purposes and for mercantile and hotel business. This building will cost several thousand dollars and will be a credit not only to the colored people but to the entire population of that town. Mr. Garland is a wide awake business man and if the people will follow his advice they can make no mistake. He and his wife operate the Pioneer Cafe, just opposite the "Katy" depot and are doing a thriving business. FT. GUISON Here we found a few colored people who own their homes Mr. C. H. Sturr conducts a restaurant as also does Rev. P. T. Turner. Rev Turner believes in the upbuilding of the race. He owns nice property and has a son in college. AT VIAN we found a progressive farming community where there are a large number of successful colored farmers who are making it a business and are doing well. They own thousands of acres for miles around and there is no reason why the colored people should not control the business interests of the city. We met Rev William Elliott, a successful merchant and pastor of the Second Baptist church. He was formerly of Mississippi and has been in the state twenty seven years. The colored people have just purchased a fine cemetery which is a beautiful spot and they deserve great credit. The cemetery was given the city by the Government but the colored people were only given a rough spot, so they purchased this one of their own We visited the farm of Mr. William L. Starr, who raises cotton and corn and is just one and one half miles from town. He is also a junk dealer and is doing a successful business. He has an industrious wife, two accompiled daughters and they are making money on the farm. We were more than delighted to meet the father and mother of Mr Starr. His father, Mr. Jerre Starr is 91 years of age and was born in East Tennessee. He and his wife are still active and he gardena a little and has been successful in raising enough to sustain himself and wife. We talked with him and his kind is as clear as a bell and he remembers things that have happened that would make important history. From all appearances he is here for several years yet. We met Mrs Octavia Davis, who is mannequin and bookkeeper of a store and is a good but messy woman Moses W. S. Shade, Moses Howard, Phillip Glass and S. P. Gillin are among the successful farmers of the town. Mrs. Ella Rocker is one of the best petrils tubers in that port of the country. She has any number of fine Wheatoffle old beans and realizes many dollars from her poultry and eggs each year. We must say that in some portion of Oklahoma the colored people are losing too much time spending their money for automobiles. We found people riding in large automobiles and living in houses in which there are cracks large enough to throw a cut through and no place in which to protect the auto from the weather. There is no reason for such. Criticism of affords people should first provide themselves with good, comfortable homes and then get automobile afterwards. which is a colored town, we found the colored people just waking up to their sense of duty, but there are few white rough neck merchants who have settled in the town and are trying to run things. They have a poor white man acting just of the Price $1.50 Per Year pence. This is done for the purpose of having law suits so as to keep the colored people in trouble and paying out their money. We cannot understand why white men would want to come among colored people to do business when they are not wanted. They claim that colored people are offensive, yet they insist upon coming among them. It is certainly strange to see this lone white family in this town. They are running a little restaurant and feeding colored people, but if they were in another town, colored people would not be allowed to eat in their place of business. We are told that some of our people go there and if they do, they are a disgrace to the race and an enemy to its success. We met Mr. R. L. Granger, who is agent for the "Katy" and an industrious citizen of the town. We met Dr. Geo L. Minor, who conducts a fine mercantile business and has charge of the postoffice. What Tullahassee needs is more men like these to assist in carrying on the business enterprises. We visited the school of which Prof. Johnson is principal, and Miss Durham, assistant. Prof. Johnson is also a successful farmer and is operating a big farm and raising cattle and hogs. One thing of which we are proud is the corn meal mill operated by W. I. McIntosh. This corporation bids fair to do well. They are making money and enlarging the plant. Mr. McIntosh is a tireless worker and is making good. There is no reason why Tullahassees should be one of the best towns in Oklahoma. Here is located the Pipper, Key, Davis college, where there are now two hundred scholars. The school is managed by the A. M. E. church under Bishop Connor. This is the first successful term. Rev. S. T Sims is president and great things are being carried on. They are raising alfalfa, corn and everything that is necessary to make a successful school. Rev Sims is a live wife and if he is given proper support will make this one of the greatest institutions of the A. M. E. connection. We stopped over one night and visited and went over the ground. There are forty acres and as we say they are raising everything. What is needed now is more buildings. The entertainment given on Friday night for the benefit of the school was very much enjoyed by us. We never met a more intelligent set of students in our life and they rendered a fine program after which refreshments were served and a neat sum of money was realised. It is the duty of the citizens of Oklahoma to surround Rev. Sims with a strong board and finance the institution and it will repay tenfold. Rev. Sims is a loyal man to his race and instructs his students when going to Tullahassee to spend their money with colored merchants, which they do. We attended a meeting of the colored citizens of Tullahassee for the purpose of raising money to have the deed of the town recorded at Wagnet. We were surprised to know that this was not done years ago as the town has missed considerable money that could have been collected in Taxes. The colored people are amused to their sense of duty and are now getting bury. We never met a more sincere and serious set of people. There is an uncompleted two story building owned by the fraternal organizations and they are now getting ready to complete this building. All they have to do is to have confidence in each other and someone with brain to push the thing. we found the colored people forging the front. They have several successful grocery stores and meat markets conducted by race men which are doing fine, but we were surprised when we went up town and found hundreds of colored people crowding the white stores. The The colored business league should get together and have figate and put a stop to this sort of thing as it is unqualified for. The ministers and educators should be come to those who come under their teaching and instruct them not to trade at places that will not furnish them employment. There are a number of fine drug stores in the town and the business enterprises as a whole are doing nicely. A new high school building has been completed of which Prof. Forte is principal and he is very busy seing to it that the school is properly conducted. The thing that was probably the most gratifying to us was the driving out of the white red Concluded on Page Four Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindealer, 1120 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express. Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter to our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in some columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. KAN-AS CITY, KANSAS. Mr. D. Green, 316 Greely avenue, has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. Hopkins, 365 Rowland avenue, entertained her art club at her home, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Beasie Payne, 633 Garfield avenue, has returned from a trip to Wichita. The funeral of Mrs. Robinson, 2711 N. Sixth street, was held from Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Sunday under the auspices of the O. L. S. The Rev. J. R. Richardson, pastor and Rev. W. A. Bowren, each paid a fine tribute to her beautiful Christian life. Mrs. Earl W. Beck and children, of Topeka, are guests of her mother, Mrs. M. E. Glover, 531 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Maggie Grant, 2443 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. J. C. Spalding, 312 LaFayette, K. C. K., are visiting in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Seymour and son, have purchased a nice home at 923 Splittog street and are now residing in their new home. Miss Lillian Harvey, of Kansas City, spent the week end with her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Seymour. Mrs. Georgia Stine, 1051 Walker avenue is ill at her home. She is the mother of Mrs. Inez Willis Taylor. Miss Irma Bradford, a teacher in Stowe school, died and her funeral was held from the Adventist church. Miss Jarrett, teacher in Dunbar school, died in Chicago, Ill., and her funeral was held in that city. Mrs. Anna Gorham, died in Ounaha, Nebr. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church An interesting musical and literary program was rendered at the Sighth Street Baptist church under the auspices of the Sewing Circle, Mrs. A. J. Seymour, president, raised the largest amount of money and received the prize quilt, which was made and donated by the Circle. Prof. J. A. Hodge, of the Summer High school, met with a painful accident. He stepped on a huge nail which penetrated his foot. Mr. R Wilson, 1719 N Second street, is confined to his home on account of Illness. Miss Mable Jackson, 711 Oakland avenue, has recovered from her recent Illness. Mr. Thomas Booker is ill at his home. Kansas City, Missouri. Prof. J. R. H. Lee, of Lincoln High school, is chairman of the third Liberty Loan Committee among Negroes and is urging everyone to buy bonds Prof. Cox, of Wendell Phillips school has organized sixteen war saving societies in the school. This is said to be the only colored school in the United States thus organized Rev. S. W. Hacote, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is conducting a revival Mrs. W. W. Penn, 2010 Summit street, has been released from the hospital and is slowly recovering at her home PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Messrs. Merle Smith and Earl Arnold, returned from Kansas City on Tuesday evening. Mr. R. B. Pine returned from Kansas City, Tuesday morning. Rev. Gallerple filled his pulpit at LaCygne, Sunday. Mrs. Mollie McCoy Pine of Wichita, arrived Wednesday to visit relatives and friends Mr. Granville Arnold visited relatives and friends here Wednesday and Thursday Monsignors Alice Dabbs and Mollie Sutton, of Lafayette, were in the city Thursday on route to Monolith City Mrs. Mary Arnold went to Kansas City, Saturday to visit her daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Carter and Mrs. Georgia Neaves. Mrs. Mollie McCoy Pine of Wichita, went to Kansas City Saturday to visit friends and relatives Mrs. Ellen South, of Parsons at rived Saturday to assist Rev Gillepie in a series of meetings to be held on this circuit of the V. M. I. church 22 PAXICO, KANSAS Howard Office is absent from school the last of the week Miss Frances and Jessie Officer attended the track meet last week Mr P M Bradley and wife, Mr C, C Officer and daughter M Frances drove to Camp Funston and took dinner with Private "Bob" Bradley and Sergeant Henry Officer They report a fine time Mrs Melinda Jackson visited son, Sergeant Henry Officer at Camp Funston, Sunday Marshall Jesse Davis and P McKalin and wife, drove to Camp Funston, Sunday to see their son, Clinton, who is very ill Correspondents will please take notice and write on one side of the paper only. Faustina Hall and Esther Hoffer visited Ethel Hall, Sunday. Measers, Glynn Smith and George Heim, visited friends here Sunday. Howard Officer called on Pauline Oliver, Sunday. Bradley and Jackson, sawed at Howard Officer and father, Mr. K. D. Officer, drove to Topeka, Wednesday to visit his daughters. Leonard and Lewis Bradley are on the sick list. Faustina and Ethel Hall and Edith Walls, called on Geneva Jackson, Sunday. Mrs. K, I). Officer went to Topeka, Saturday. Ernest Scott returned Sunday from Omaha. Arthur and Ernest Scott took dinner with Marshall Scott in Manhattan, Sunday. Mattie and Rose Scott visited Manhattan friends last week. Mrs Jane Officer and Mrs. H. K. Alexander visited Mrs Andrew Shook, Sunday. Grant Hall, Cecil and Evan Bradley attended the track meet Tuesday. TULSA, OKLAHOMA. Mrs B. L. Lanch is attending the bedside of her sister in McAlester. Rev J. A. Johnson held his second quarterly meeting at Vernon Chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday. He reports a successful meeting. Mrs. M A Wright is in Claremore for a few days Rev. C. R. Tucker's condition is somewhat improved. Quite a number of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gentry on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Geo Travis, who has spent the winter visiting her daughter and husband, Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes. Miss Blanche Woodford entertained the Juvenile band at the home of Mrs. I. B. Taylor on Friday evening. Games and rausie were the diversions of the evening. PARSONS, KANSAS. Mrs. H. Coleman has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Denson, Tex Mr W G Banks, of Kansas City, transacted business here Monday. Miss Flossie Bridgewater, Mrs. Mary Harwell Misses Taylor and the little daughters of Chas Bunnett and Harley Patterson are on the sick list. The ladies of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, invites every lady to the missionary meeting every Monday afternoon. The name of the two clubs lately organized at the Mount Pleasant Baptist church are C. P. Walker and Billy Sunday. One of the swellest affairs of the season was given Wednesday evening at the residence of Miss Lillian Womack, 2207 Morgan avenue. The evening was spent in dancing and cards. Music was furnished by the Misses Henderson and Mr Taylor. At a late hour a dainty two-course lunchhop was served. The men's Bible class of the First M H church, meets every Sunday morning at 9:15. It will make you a better citizen to attend. For the final decision by the Douglass teachers as to the representative four minute speaker from that school, Raymond Jones, Daniel Shakespeare, Adela Sailler, Daisy Mc Murray, Chip Jones, Charley Carright, Vivian Bradley and Odella Bryant were chosen to make their speeches. From these eight, Adela Sailler was chosen to the Douglass representative. A H. Clark took his students on a field trip one day this week. The Douglass orchestra tunished the music for the entertainment at the A M H church, Monday evening. Among our visitors were Miss Luckie Dorsey, who is attending the State Normal at Lompore. Miss Dorsey was formerly a Douglass student. Miss Rachel and Thelma Jones that Monday for Wichita The Jewel Art club will meet with Mrs. H. Mackey, Monday The Clover La of Mr. club will meet with Mrs. H Bradley, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Payne is on the side. Mrs. H Bradley left Friday for Kansas City to meet her sister from California. J. W French is on the side. V Gilson is still on the sick list. Vrs. Omar McLinn is on the sick list. Mrs. Martha daughter and granddaughter of Charlie passed through the city this day on route to Miami. Mr. Perkins Fish Warner in the sick list. Mrs. Roy Howard and Mrs. J W Woods spent last week in Winfield building. Mrs. P. For a Mcallough or Johnson we are in the city from Johlin, Mo. L. W. Poster is in the city from Mushogee, Ohio. P. and Mrs. Muson, or Colleen Willis passed through Thursday on the home from Pittsburg. Chas. Morrison, Jr. of St. Louis Son's with his mother, Mrs. Anna Morison. Charlie Whittimore, who has been wid for the past six weeks is able to be up. Pedford Noeman left Sunday night for Camp Funston after a visit with relatives and friends. The Kewpie Art club met with Miss Helen Williams, friday afternoon. A defect hunoon was served and enjoyed by all. 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Because of the large amount of groceries purchased by the Negroes, if we can get only a third of your business we can and will put your boys and girls to work earning money, as is true of others who use your money to give their children employment. Our prices are right Our good are first class. There never was a time more necessary than now to build up big business enterprises in our own race. Spend your money where it does double duty—a competitive value for the amount spent and the commercial strengthening of the Negro for his general advancement. Military State Bank Army City, Kansas A safe Bank for the Soldier Boys. Liberal interest on all time deposits. Do all of your business through this Bank whose employees are delighted to give all information as to how to Invest and Save Your Earnings Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of UNDERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Embal-mera in attendance. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that A. H. Morand, who was convicted in the District Court of Shawnee County, on 9—10—17 of Ley. from Ry. Coach, has filed his application for Executive Clemency to be heard in the Governor's office April 18th (Signed) J. E. CODDING, Warden. Her Na Pabong bath and fruit you become a man with a mind with a mind with a mind Prender Baby Beef Market and Groceries J·H. DIXON, Prop. 1603 E. 12th Street, KANSAS, CITY MO. An appeal to the race pride of the Negro spend their money where every dollar has First class Grocery and Meat Market race. Because of the large amount of groceries, if we can get only a third of your bu your boys and girls to work earning money, your money to give their children employment Our prices are right Our good are first There never was a time more necessary business enterprises in our own race. Spend double duty—a competitive value for the ancial strengthening of the Negro for his gene A. D. Johnson, President H. E. Powers, Vice- Pres. S. C. 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Insist on your dealer giving you the best-that is "POLAR "POLAR" Other brands are BELFLOUR and X E. C." Manufactured by Milling Company. JOB PRINTING SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK We are pleased to note that Miss Jda Taylor who has been seriously ill is improving rapidly and will soon be able to be out again. If you want first class poultry, eggs, etc., call on Wm. and J. Johnston, at 1335 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Prof. J. E. Patterson, head of the department of science at Western University, spent a few hours in the city Saturday. SWEET POTATO PLANTS: I have good, strong, healthy plants of all varieties for sale. Place your order now with D. Childs, R. R. 27, Topeka, Kansas, or phone 3751 K-1. Mr. Harvey Scott spent several days in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. He was en route to Amorillo, Texas from Chicago, where he had been visiting his mother, who had been quite ill. NOTICE: All persons sending obituaries or cards of thanks to this office please enclose money order—50c for cards of thanks, $1 and up for obituaries, according to length. Miss Flora Barker, nurse at the city hospital, Kansas City, Mo., who has been ill for several weeks at that place was accompanied to Topeka the past week by her sister, Miss Katherine Barker. WANTED—Two first-class Barbers at Okmulgee, Okla, one of the best towns in the state. Good business. Write or call Wm SMITH, 415 E. Fifth Street, Okmulgee, Okla. Mr. Joseph Rollins, of Chicago, formerly of this city, is here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Rollins is employed as an inspector for the government. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows the Hair one inch per month or money refunded. Write FRANCIS DAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 S. Trinity Street, Mexico, Mo. (Adv.) Mrs. Lindsay Taylor, of Kansas City, spent Friday here on business. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED-Call or write Jessia Powers Phone 2305 N-3. Mrs. Anna Snell and Miss Jessie Balley, of Kansas City, Mo., were called home the past week on account of the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. Lucy Chiles. Lieutenant Herbert Jamison, of Camp Funston, visited his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. I. Jamison a few days ago. Lieutenant William A. Bettis, of Wichita, was in the city Friday and Saturday. He was on route to Kansas City, where he will visit his daughters and set a few political pegs. WANTED --- First-class Automobile Mechanic who can deliver the goods and wants to make money No booze-head need apply—Bettis Auto Co., 535 N. Main St., Wichita, Kansas. If You Use Face Powder USE THE BEST—USE Dr.FredPalmer's Skdn Whitener Powder The most successful powder ever made for brazing out the beauty of a dark complexion. TEST IT CRITICALLY We wrote every woman who has never tried it...IN WHAT LINK OR LACT, POWDER, to put it to this test. However you're the before you've written your letter with the face powering your writing power, etc. If the letter is in P's form, you'll be in the letter. IN R.T. E.J.W.W.R. No.co I've got a F.N.W.H.T N.R POW. I'd be in the office, and the I'm a bit small appearance I'd like to be on. I'm going to call you for I'd like to be in the office I'm going to call you for your time to be beautiful if so, the size of a cat in this for and a power. If other powders not need to go, Price 25c at all druggists and toilet goods dealers, or sort direct for 25c postpaid. Write to JACOES' PHARMACY CO. Atlanta, Co. (1) AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OLD LIBERAL TERMS Relloves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS Each capsule bears the name KJ. Brewery of vaucheria. Baid by all druggists. . Mrs. Maggie Adams is quite ill at her home on Monroe street. Rev. P. C. Danforth, of Springfield, Mo., was a pleasant caller at this office yesterday. Attorney Dorsey Green and Prof J. P. King, of Kansas City, Kas, were in the city Saturday on business. Mr. Geo. W. Jones, Jr., and family motored over from Oskaloosa, Sunday and spent the day with relatives and friends. The Poinsetta Embroidery club met with Mrs. Holder. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 25th with Miss Maggie Fitchue, 518 West First street. Robert Pinkston, one of Uncle Sam's gallant youngsters of Camp Funston, was in the city recently, the niece of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. K Pinkston. Bob looks like the real goods. All Missionary Baptist Sunday schools are hereby notified to elect delegates to the State Sunday school convention on the first Sunday in May. The Convention will be held in Atchison with Ebenezer Baptist church, the Rev. W. H. Hill, pastor. Henry I. Monroe, President. Mr. Aaron Greene, of the Army Y at Camp Funston, has been at home the past two weeks on account of illness Tuesday he was an agreeable caller at this office. He will resume his duties in the next day or two. Mr. Greene and his co-workers are doing a wonderful work at Funston and have made their department the pride of the army. Dame Rumor has it that several females wandered from the beaten path and fell in with the "lower fives" and when the police raided a place Sunday morning they were carted off to the city jail where they gave assumed names and remained locked up until Monday afternoon. Mr. Emmett Cunningham left several days ago for Indianapolis, Ind., where he will play ball the coming season with the famous A B C's of that city. Cunningham is about 20 years of age and his splendid showing last season against some of the strongest semi professional teams attracted the attention of managers of the big show, and after several flattering offers, he signed with the Indiana bunch. He is not only a good pitcher, but a gentleman on and off the diamond. He comes from one of the state's most highly respected families, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cunningham, of this city. Mr R. J Norman, who is employed in the Pullman service with headquarters in Denver, Colo., has been in the city visiting his family for the past two weeks. While here he has painted his residence, 1509 N. Kansas avenue, and added other improvements. He was a pleasant caller at this office yesterday. Mr. Norman says that there has just recently been formed a corporation at Denver to operate a grocery concern of which the Rev David Overr, 40, of Topeka, and pastor of Zion Baptist church, is president and Dr. Westbrook, treasurer. He speaks very highly of the progress of the race in the West. He will represent The Plaindealer in Denver. The De Lux Sartee club entertained very elaborately Tuesday evening at the home of the president, Mr. Clarence Hardy, 1200 Washington street Besides the club members who are thirty three in number, over twenty-five invited guests enjoyed the occasion. Excellent music was furnished by a jazz band composed of Messrs. Dillard, Talbett, Duke and Cannon. At a late hour taxis called for the guests, all of whom were unmoused in declarations that they had spent a delightful evening. The next meeting of the club will be with Mr. George Jackson, 1201 Washburn avenue. Mrs. Dora Alexander announces that she is now organizing a class in place of, and makes a speciality of instructing children, and those who lose to enroll will do well to see her Mrs. Alexander is a trustee of the highest class which her many public appearance have proven to the music lovers of Toowka. She is lovely disposition, loves children and once a child comes in contact with her they immediately become warm friends, this enabling her to get more out of a child than the average Instructor Mrs. Alexander holds a certificate from Miss Vivien Rost, a Bathary grad in the business. If you desire to start your child in music, it will pay you in phone 177b N-1 and consult Mrs. Alexander. We are in receipt of an issue of the New York and Plumer Progress combined into a prosperity edition selling of the glories and prosperity of Kit Carson County. The paper bears a Plumer Colo. date and is purporting to interesting pages we could a cut out of our old friend and former townstown, Hon. A. P. Dace Wilson, attorney at law and its epiterator, who is now located at Purlington Colo. thriving little life in the best of all good will waive of presumably that country. Mr. Wilson practiced law in Tenn. for one year for management, wired and edited N.Pave Democrat. His wife, who bytheway, is one of the bright women of the country, managed the N.Pave mechan. I coopered and the whole works, and it was recognized as one of the state's best weeklies. The article along with the cut items in the story of the man this bright soure brother is putting into the business life of Burlington and Kit Carson county. He is preparing to erect a modern home, where he and his galerid wife will dwell in peace and happiness under their own vine and fig tree. Indeed we are delighted to note Tone's success. LINCOLN SCHOOL At CONVENTION HALL, KANSAS CITY, MO., May 10, 1918 Annual Cadet Drill and Girls Physical Training Exhibition Pageant---"The Spirit of 1918" 600 STUDENTS·IN ACTION 600 SEATS—50 Boxes (Seats to a box) $5.00 for a Box—Boxes reserved only on full Payment—on Sale at Lincoln High School. 4,000 Seats—Arena Balcony 25c each (not reserved.) 2,000 Seats—Upper Balcony 15c each (not reserved) ALL PRICES INCLUDE WAR TAX TICKETS—Except Box Seats on Sale at Paseo Y. M. C. A. and at Drug Stores, also in the hands of High School Students. Prof and Mrs Fred Roundtree entertained with a flag party Monday evening at their residence, 1317 Van Buren street. The affair was in honor of their brother, Attorney John Roundtree, of Terro Haute, Ind. A delightful evening was spent by all present. PIERCE ADDITION NOTES. Messrs. Jackson Cowan and Briggem, of Chanute, spent a few days with Mr Cowan's mother. Miss Elnor Larkin is able to be up again. Roy, W. P. Greene is seriously ill The Elder Blossom club was entertained last week by Mrs. Robert Haggard Mrs. Ella Cowan and Jackson Cowan left Wednesday for St Louis, Mo. Mr. Briggem, of Chanute, left Wenecay for Kau a City Elizabeth Bigbee, who has been ill for the past week is able to be up again. AGENTS—The COL- OILED MAN IS NO SLAYER. A beautiful patriotic picture in colors showing the mere troops ready for the front. It is a picture that will stir the patriotic heart of every negro. Millions will be sold. Sample 10c. Agents can make a mint of money. Everym. ro will buy. Temples Portrait. Sts D. Dept. 50, Chicago. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer April 19, 1918) NOTICE. To William Osteen, Ewing Osteen and the unnawn heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of Wesley Osteen and Lula Osteen, both deceased. You and each of you are hereby notified that a petition has been filed and suit commenced against you in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by W. M. Forbes and r. D. Forbes, as plaintiffs, argon r. t and other resident defendants; That you must answer said petition filed in said case No. 31574 in said Court on or before the 31st day of May, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against each of you in favor of said plaintiffs, w. A. Forbes not P. D. Forbes, quieting the title in them against each of you, to lot 100 on Lane Street in Block 17 in King's Addition to the City of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, and forever enjoining you from asserting or claiming any right, title or interest in or to said real estate Attorney for Plaintiffs (Most) Mary B. Chapin, Clerk District Court (Senal) By Mac Brewer, Deputy MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. Madame Hynn, spiritualistic medium of New England states, has read some of the most eminent people of the two continents. This city is 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 respectable neighborhood. Tale of trust, Vine or Jackson car, get off at 19th street. Bell phone 012003 1015 East 19th St. Kansas City, Mo. No better answer. You must call to consult me. First Published in The Topical Planner, later April 19, 1918. NOTICE To It for all my known help administerors, executors, desi- tors, trustees and a list of John C. H. has declared You and all of you are hereby officlly a petition has been filed in the Court of Sawyer by Pardal M. as well sale you are defendants. I but you must answer said petition filed No 21777 in said Court on or near 21777 as time and judgment is ordered and you furnish of said initial Elward Meyer calling the title in him as it is such and all of on to all the part of the Northeast quar- 15, lying west of the right way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Crest. Shawnee County Kansas for war of obloding you from assembling or claiming any right, title or interest in or to said real estate. (M. A. Mary H. Chapin, Clerk District Court (Seal) By Oran Layton, Deputy TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given that Chas. Ellis, who was convicted in the District Court of Shawnee County, on March 3, 1915, of burglary, second degree, has filed his application for executive clemency, to be heard in the Gov't office, April 29, 1918. (Stamped) L. K. CORDING. Mrs. Mayme Steward, of Kansas City, arrived Tuesday to be the guest of Mrs. John M. Wright and Mrs. Lena Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, of North Tojeka, are the proud parents of twin girls. The Carnation Art club met April 17th with Mrs. Precilla Eagleson. The next meeting will be with Miss Hazel Lacy, 1407 Tyler street, Wednesday, April 24—Mrs. T. Sinkford, President; Mrs. Laura Ransom, Reporter. The funeral of Mr. John Waters, aged 46 years, was held Tuesday afternoon from Mount Carmel Baptist church of which he was a faithful member. Mr. Waters was a splendid man; quiet, modest and unassuming and attended strictly to his own affairs. For years he was employed by the Pioneer Waste Paper Co., and he had the admiration and respect of the management and those with whom he worked. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Sunday school at 6:30. Pastor's morning subject, "Wrestling for a Blessing" B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. The Sunday school will have a program at 8 o'clock, and the services for the entire day will be largely in the interest of Sunday school work. Come early. T. L. GRIFFITH, Minister. 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Daily and Rev. Wilson. The H. H. of Ruth gave their services, of which she was a number. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dessett, her aunt, Mrs. Rey, Mr. and Mrs. T. H Tinley, the former from Silverty, N. M. Mr. and Mrs. John Bosett, Miss Hardee, Mr. Clay Wilson, Mrs. Behe Bell of Coiffeyville, Mrs. Frances Wilson-Lee of Independence, attended the funeral of Mrs. Tinley. Mrs. Betsey Sublette, who has been ill for a few days, is better. Mrs. Woodson returned to Parsons Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pinley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bossett are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bossett, Mesdames George Adams and M. Crawford were in town Sunday, the latter on her way to Springfield Mo. Mrs. Lunce Jackson and son Chester wrote the guests of Mrs Reed and sister, Mrs. Culberson, while in the city the last week. PLEASANTON, KANSAS THE A M H Sunday School gave a short Easter program, Sunday at cat church and Rev Gillespie delivered a strong lesson on "Christ's Resurrection." Mrs Jane Rock returned from a visit in Kansas City, Friday. Mrs. Earl Arnold and R. R. Pine were to Kansas City, saluted even m Mr and Mrs Marie Smith returned from a visit to Iola OBITUARY. He was born in Boone County Mo. and was 67 years of age. He was a self- educated and aunt to school for 20 years. He was a good citizen and a keen observer. A loyal Cumhurian. He butted in dis me and was 60 years in the country during a blok thresh in the service during which time he had several churches. He was married 11. Mt. Scott Hillbush, Aug. 14.77 and to this union four children were born, two of whom ser- tio, Mt. Maude Hays and Mrs. Wolfe Hays, and a grand child- and a host of friends. At the time of his death he had supplied five churches and was clerk of his pres- batory, and at one time was a de- legate to the national convention of his denomination. Truly a great man has fallen, he has ceased labor and gone to receive his reward; and it was sold of Paul, it can be sail of Rex Harvey "I have finished course I am ready." 2 Thi 4 6 7 RESOLUTIONS. Written as Andrew Giles, our beloved brother and coworker who predeceased this early life April 6 1918 and whereaus, as he so faithfully served as treasurer of our Stewards Trust for more than a quarter of a century, and Whereaus as he considered his every church duty a pleasure, and his sacrifice an honor and who just is the warm breezes of spring were lining the cold winds of the white weather and the petals of the first flowers begun to unfold our friend and brother carefully hid aside his garments of mortality to meet loved ones gone awry before Therefore he it resolved: that as we bow our hearts in sorrow, yet with humble subservient son to I’m who doeth all things well. Therefore be it further resolved. that as we know his physical sorrows are ended, we believe by his beautiful life that his eternal joys have just begun. He has gone to the blissful shore Where rests no shadows, nor falls no stains Where those who meet, shall part no more And those long parted shall meet again. Respectfully Submitted. Ernest Gordon, Jack Brown, R. Carson, H. Lamberson, A. Abbott, John Menace, William Smith, PITTSBURG, KANSAS. Mrs. Nettle Hudson spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Yale. Mr. John Lewis spent Saturday in Pittsburg with his brother, Mr. Jack Ghopher. Mr. Ephram Morkdeth and, wife spent Sunday in Yale with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer Mr. Mapel was in town one day this week Mr. Dennis Hudson is attending court in Pittsburg Mr. Sam Smith and wife spent Sunday in Yale with his sister, Mrs. Frank Palmer. Mr. Percy Thurman met with a fatal accident Thursday. He was riding a freight train and while walking over the train, he attempted to cross a car of sand when he fell through, both legs were so badly managled that amputation was necessary, but to no avail as he died shortly after. Funeral services were held from St. John Baptist church at Crowburg. The body was laid to rest in the Yale cemetery. Mr. H. Palmer is nursing a sore eye. FAT REDUCER Do you know what too good women everywhere are doing today, or have powerfully done, for the purposes of the new ADIDO is the answer. This natural, modern self-reducing method is absolutely safe and pleasurable for women and not difficult to use. Great numbers of testicals are coming in. As one ADIDO user said, "Pretty only all appear of a normal health as well as reducing 50c. Box FREE May we sell you a RFE Test Reducing Dust, the same that we and to all there? It contains an illustrated book on self-reducing dust and a Free Box of Aipo Reducing Materials. 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