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F, ay “y ae ue ny ‘ ty we: 4 Che "Topeka Plaindealer SS Twentieth Year. No. 16. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 19, 1918 Price $1.50 Per Yeor The Plaindealer Man is in Oklahoma Once Moce---Delinquent Subscribers, Please Be Ready When he Calls. PATRIOTIC MEETING A BIG SUCCESS OVER THREE THOUSAND HEAR MUSIC AND STIRRING ADDRESSES, All Praise Dr. Peck for $Suc- cess fof Largest Meeting of Blacks Ever Held in Kansas. The City Auditorium was thionged on last Sunday afternoon in atten: dance 01 the greatest masa mecting ever Feld by Negtous dn this xeetion of the country, Mot over (wo houre they wore cntcriaied by musicar numbers by Jackson's ‘Twenty-third Reahacntel Land vader the persona divetion uf Hof, Geo. W. Jackson, for twenty-ght yeare a Duid director In Topeha, ard tcrmesty bandunster of the faraous Twews thiad Kansas Vol band, und uw chorus of xeventy five volcis in Nugro tolk and patriotic songs under the direction of Miss Carrie M. Carney, formerly musical director at Lincoln loetitute, who or erted pronouuced alsiity as a direc: tor. ‘the chomuy was at Its best fn the xonge of their ancestors, the on} orighval music of America, “Mise Jou sle Oden, Topeku'a pritmva donna as- elsted the chorus and leat valuable ald as 1 sololet. ‘The young mon ant Women who Composed the two qui tetts sung chatacteri«tic songs which were well received Atturney isla Scott Introduced the master of cerertontes, Attorie James H, Guy, who presided. Iter, W. A, Uiby, spoke at length in u pairtotic xpecch full of earnest enthuslism, paying the race great credit for its undying losalty to its flag and country, citing the colored anan's past record In the defense of the stars and atripes He flayed the haiser and fils ilk and piyed for tho | day when black men in Uncle Sam's uniforms would murch through the streets of Berlin fying the sturs anit #iripes. Hon, Thos. A, McNeal, editor of the Farmer's Mail and Breeze and an A No 1, simonpure friend of the ruce was the neat speaker nad he spoke at length on the Negices’ part in the tresent world confuct, Ho called At- tention to the Wrongs and Injustices heaped upou the race and wondered how long Would the Negro be capec- ted to remain losnl to the Mag and nation and jet suffer nuch treatment an is accorded firs today, Ibs ad- dress was fall of cep consictions of the white men's ingratitude and In- conslatency, but hailed the day of brighter things when oll men would cone Into their full realization of the brotherhnod of man. For forty-five minutes he held his hearers at rapt attention with his sound doctrine which wilt be Yong remeribered by q ‘The featine of the afternoon was Jackson's band = plaving, “Over There,” which Was encoied and re quested several times. The French national air, “The Masseilles” was played at which thine the vant ate ence atove fo Its feet and remit ed until after the ptaying ef the “Star Spangted Banner” The success of ine meeting was due entiedy to the ance ising cnoris of Dr. 1, douse Peck, the efitetent | pastor of St John ALM 1 eure und Kader of nll muyements for the} elevation of the race iu tlie elt | Dr. Peck $4 ahrt to bly things avd ig recognized throusho it the Wee || fern sectian of the coun iy Ke a do] of biz things Ite fy amergentze of | noo meat ality and cuce he x x His heart red bared toa Came te te nediately tates on aff aed bownes |! sith prosperity and enthustaann, Dy LH Peck’s Work In ‘Topche slong ith | ine 14 withont aa egal He ne teen |! he means of bunidng the best t tent! ‘fthe racy pace tonethe, and ve | Pople of Fath racer accorded Mer! expect{t) bearlug ‘The Leinging ot | Hlawatl a was prbap- the Blegext |! riumph of Dr Pec'a many «forte ave und eveoph fhe fatlering Suey lay afternnon Ite te at tert louder, Siean who haa the car of the people egardi(ax of race, Chord or religion, nt bis grvat Work ty felt ant appre feted by a grateful putiie Mr. 1. K, Pirhsioa dencaves artsy or Vuluable aeaistance in handing hig great throng, iis pound Juugey nent and yeara of CAperince mn atees {7 ix Fervice Insaluapie along thix «ane, ¥* | Lincotn School and Pretty Homes are @ Credit to the City and State, We visited Ol.the and must say that we were proud to vinit the beau tiful home recently erected by Mr. J. F. Botte, ICs a sesen room house fust on the cige of techy, ‘Ties have five avn of Jand, a Ieautiful lawn, alfalfa, hoga, chickens, yaltch cowr, ate, Mere Botte sold $97 war h of ecm durk.g the past eleht menths Mr. Botta entries mm fl firza the de pot’ to the portomice We had she pleasure of entos inn a fine dinner with Sr. and Sra, White field Ross, vho own a bewu'ifor’ av. burban Some, They ralee chickens and hoga and ara enjosirg te. Mr Ross ia a Cl War veteran tee certainty enjoyed our country nat ’ Yury, Me ath. {Wales < and eges; in fact everything was fine, Me. and Mra Rosy have three sons and one daughter, Mrs, Lliza Clark, who resides with her parents. They have six grandchildren and will cele brate their fiftieth wedding anniver wary 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 hie beautifn ‘and highiv cultured wife, We must aay that the colored people of Olathe should feel proud of these two edu- catora ant they pie, for they speak In the highost term» of them and the good work thes ure doing. Prof. Por ter is certainly 4 leader of his race and has never felled to act when the opportunity presented Itself to put forth an effe t for the things his peo- ple are enthiel to, Prof Porter was brought to Karras by bis parerts when a ebihl ard attended the pute le sehvols of Oswens vhere his pate ents frat betited, Me graduated trom the Kansas Wesleyan college and al xo attende’ the Stite Normal ot Hitxourg. Me tune to Othe tie ‘cers ago wd “aa marned ta Mot Ata Bas + praduate of Wester y Univerrity te fen Mason amd fy, row masts 4 Cedar Ne rt Tader No 33,A 1 8 A May a memyr | avd truster af the A. Moo$2 chant and captain of the home g wuds f which Mr. ye Manuon fs that Tew tenant and Willan Verhy. wecond heutenant, Tht ore | fzty-thiee members Capt. Morte: is to be congratulated upon the organization of this company as it was one of the iret to be organized in Kansas after the national guard went Into the ser tice of the Government. Capt. Por- ler is an enterprising, industrious xenticman and is saving his money. lt is through bia influence that the colored people can hoast of having ome of the finest, wort unique mourl chool buildings In the West, It w equipped with all the modern con- venleseer neceruary to make il 4 frat-clase school, It hes a £3) mrasium ind also manual training, domestic ‘clence depaitment anit 1 large audi- orlum It cost something Hke $15» 100. The building was dedicated a ew weehs ago at which service Inst wand Master B. J Hawking, of Pt. Scott, made the deileatory address. When Prof, Porter came to Olathe bey had nn old ditaplditeg school wuiiding unfit for the housing of cau le, and he at once begin to work for new building and by hard work ant lemonstinting his ability as an edu- ator and a jan of business qualif- ations he made an impression upon he echool board and with the arals- ance of the good colored citizens hey secured the present building. rof, Porter speaks highly of the oung people of the town and he said | cea Ri | Sie ars: | Re sth wa Peas ante Eeeate. 7 i CSN a f BO. ¢ Soe Bora RARE Soe oS PROM POYERS G PORTE hat wien the prize wae offered by the Cam» Tre girls for the one who Ws the best friend cf Le tn, the ontor Wet mile to xo? aol chien ard al ¥ te ely tte to cater inospective of leolor nnd Mi Mande Hiker on the [frugiir 7 ohftdien are cnxaged fla Red Creasy Yk und the .# Ming of ftheiit bonds amd are proving them Isher deal tw this Goveramert Vong ma Moet Lotter ad his est! atbte wife lve and owe hive ne rT oiiah ont hn tineie Slane wilt he fie fer awed or Kame other tava wilt steal ‘Tem ” OKLAHOMA ROLLIE i PROSPERITY The Pliindealer Man Visits the Land of Plenty. Our first stop in Oklahoma was at Nowata, where we found the colored beople progressing We met Dr, 13. D, Jones, Who Is enjoying a ‘fine practic and in highly respected The town Jus two nico grocery Sorex with coufrctionaria In con rection, We met our friend Wiaa Mone who tsa showaker and haw been tn the town deco ie organization, Mr oJ. Wo Anderson conducte 4 nleo rest wurmt with «girs and fruit fy conpection and hak a large and rowing business, Mr Joc ‘tears, ihe taller, (6 gett x ine ptd has an auto dctivers. WACONER > sen next atop ¥here we found a Bient many colored fumes, Mr. W, P. Cunningham rune a WHY SIMMONS FAILED 10 2 FILL DATES IN KANSAS ‘4 wit fies: Ss it) rh? ‘a q Baas SoMa os - FA | MBS AGN , Bie Oey ee i ps iene - pA ae oa a vs ee cack i Corea: / CN . - a2, . Ren sty) Ps ae to pee ay Taree A [ote =. Py ie y eae Fi . 4 of OR. F. JESSE PECK, Racior of Saint John A. MLO. Church, Briiligst Educator, Whos!"Sptenald Wor for Racial Upil’t 1s Felt and Appice clated Througheut the West. Distinguished Orator and Champien of the Rights of His People Balked When “Advance Agent” Turas Speculator...Several Cities Were lUisappointed. Writing from Kansas City, Mr. Geo, K, Willigms, of Western Univer. sity, quotes 2 perzonal interviow wth Rosece Cenktin Bir nors. Mr. Wil lams says: “Well, Simmons cane to Kansas City, Kansac, Rev.’ Gritfia calico up Clucago and reached hi where he bad cone noi toweturn, After a tot of pertuasi¢n he dttided 19 leave Sunday evaciag. “I talked with him tact nig it siter the address ond he Sold 110% th tna own meuth tat be wound r0t stend for anyone to go into the speculation business on hin... Brooks at Hute's incon offered him first $420 for a ten days’ trip through the ctate with Mr, Brooke as his manager traveling with him,. Then Brooks wanted to chop the price to $250. He accepted that, Simmons also sald that he told Mr, Brooks he would come for nothing it they would pay his expennes, When he was here for the Houston campaign on the Missouri olde, Mr. Simmons learned that *Vichita and nice grocery, Mr P.M. Delaney ts the prac. Hicing physician nad bis wife fy one of the best pooliry raisers in O%ta- homa, + AT MUSKOGLE the colored perpie coma a cylin dollars worth of property and the people (re Kot seal yaied put Wye fr all sections of the dit. Ther cre several grapes stows rat aie er two nfeo div Kandy aloe We visited the have of Rev, 1 MMrpton Wikon, pester of the top. ait church, He av ata the anton He asa Weamet iter. 1 Gad icling, pas for of the C. Mt 1. church nt found Titt rinvtag woo pels, We met one of ouzpubser bras, Ur Fred ov Wilton, who i with tle Simmons prey Ca We imust apoak of 1 Wderforl A Co, Who ghee tmemimeit to pee ple whe have irfected eat, They recelve commun'enc'®ag and perane for treatment fium allover the Couns try and $¢ voud be well for ane wat firer from thin rilment ta canst (rem nbout thelr ,YANt core We visited the ealerod Hlines cf Munkogeo of which Miss daontira Scott, a benutifuts and tore lt pet son Was is de hase he £0 ae ng everythit gy to make atom ruccess und Ue dalng eplemtid gorddert yg the WMOUAL Of HUpjOrt Bho wote from the ty which Is vers [ited = We hope he ety will build a Mbrary for the rolored people soon, Hf the colored people would get busy they could mve It done, ECPAQLA 2a progrestye farming community The colored pesple have wore Keod romiex And (hres or four good churea pulldings. Veat Mr, WoT Tener whe ans A first cline Rrocery Rad moe market, He hax a fine home and ou oya the company of his wi{a wnt Lildren, We riot We UW fam Redinend, who H engaged in the exttle bistiess Mr. and Mre, Woo Mowd er alaing chicken ofl bas apd are making money, , AT ViGQNON t stich wos our girs, shat (nthe fawn Prof W.G Peueqon se tnehiry nthe public Koos and a Hecute! ul farmer, ‘ Mi. Joe IMainont! Je + een ag ‘other citlee were selling tickets for ‘hla address, Thus he went East and ‘passed up Mr, Brogks’ speculating ‘Scheme, fam under the Impression that Brooks (e to blame for the break: {ng of aif engagements, and that had tha parties been doing business di- feet with Simmons, thie wholesale Gia*ppointment would have never oc: eurred, 'Slmmons came Monday morning one’ spoke at the A, M, E. church last Igtt which was packed to the out: Ive. Gov. Capper, Judge Weat and + umber of local whites were ' aft. Simmons talked for an hour ~r three quarters, Judge West ‘ard? a short address as did Gov. € prnmGeo, K. Williams, ‘r Srooks is the man who made ti Topeka engagement for Mr. Sim mare with Dr. Peck and Prof, Ridley. m1 fi st Dr, Peck refused to consider 1+ ieatter on account of It being so * a> big rally he had planned, He sstured flatly to handle it on a ticket 3ethug plan, and Mr, Brooks remarked that he could not afford to bring Mr, Elmmons to Kansas and have him mits Topeka, and arranged his date for Sunday and said a free will of- fering to dsfray hia expenses would be all right, This was agreed to by both Dr, Peck and Prof. Ridley, Hichany sip and tn doing w pic fast cre Dr © 1 Cooper on stccessta Tircie iy phssictan and his wife bs Af ett rchool toler Dr, Cooper ge diated thot the medica ‘ boat Wpittaker and Mid . BPP Stee tens Fel mcr tstats footy Wier wt tome Me WT Tantatt 6) af tie su eemntul elit er re on hada at neat fread of Te Habrderer [le epsts ad er mit ia cue collvetians Mot or Haliow ay feat anccvenfal inere® ont We inet Won, WoT Mitchell, whe Ie pincpal or the rehasl and. we found they vere preparing to bull Vee salons Tabalag wHeh i vere weeny De taadtiers pliould got Mo we ae tae dat a nfo batch fuiy . teete eat nme The col wD warts hove te witht up ad fee wtite sccrte ys Wide Waele bit WILBUNTON We nest st ited Wiltunon, a ndne Ing town, Lee we found xeveral coored perple cperating bidsviduil mines Woe de sehool of white ho ed Marte ie peecpal, ate bo Mews Hama Cumphe tl, Me at ave school buildings Je gitdex rt lngh setae combined, rot Parking ie a very fine gentle moe ae editor, anit hus been in! Ohabemy fot the past few yearn, | Ne 19 4 native of Loulsiana and was for several yeara instructor of Latin Inne af he teading sctinols of tut BLA, Woe ee 1b. Bhiekwell, whe bust rd bon uccemefal miner aad | condivets «Hale dream, parlor bho ib mad bast taney Mrowd “tx. TOW. Sloat own ees cpet Ur show alse owns nd Geeruie an fuel pendent mie | Mee dt Po Bsrd conducta a ae pith mt ant tse egeaty pallor ard wee beanttiat home on Weat Mala | yinent M00 bel be ae tor The Ty br Meee sty wad f authorizen jo tile Nt ata AP AUST LASTER we iound we cr of aur old filenda, Dretars Kouth Litdejohn and Price, Marre citing fine preetle We abo set esp friend, Mr, 2B, McDeuc whe we ate proud to Kay RKP « ToT NY NN ‘ NF ‘ Vea ae en el leer Pi acces y rahe pets raatiegs i ‘de Fy lide ; ec a CY eee 7-5) cee a} P ™ FY i i 4 4 fh ae arr F Mens 24 te eS Se a eet = oa Bee emmy Rubra “QE Ss 3 meh ae s Tana Ri a ei Sia ddim te ic ek No i ee ma oe ee ts rapidly recovering from a slight attack of paralysis, We met our young frend, Mr, Weat son of Prof. West, principal of Doug lass school at “Wichita, Kansas Young West is a graduate of the Emporia State Normal und is tow eniployed in the public wchools of Me Alester. We met Mrr. Jumes Beck, wife of the Jate Col, Neck and her son, Ler: ter and wife, They ute well and do ing fine, Young Beck ix preparing to xo to the army. ‘There are (wo successful grocery stores und reatawants in the town, Mrs. Hattie Morris, formerly Mat: Ue Allison, of Yale, Kansas, conducts a flne restaurant at 343 £3. Choctaw. AT CHECOTAI we found a town where there are several colored peapte who seen to be industrious, but are Just getting thetr eyen open, Me. “Henry Gavland, who just jepencd a fine cafe and restaurant has dust been successful In the organt- zation of a corporation whereby they wil begin to construct a twoxtory modern tick building to be used for lodge purpoxex and for mercaatite and hotel business, ‘Thin building WHT Cont several thousand — dollars and will be n Credit not only to the colored people but to the entire pop uladon of that town. Mr. Garland ix a wide awake business nian and If the people will follow hiands tet hey Gan make no mistake, He und tts wife operate the Ploneer Cute, Just opposite the “Katy depot and are dolug a thriving business, FT. GIBSON, | Here we found a few colored peo ble whe own thefr homes Mr. C1 Stare conduets a rea- fanrant as tine doen Rev. P. tt. Turner, Key Turner believes in the upbuilding of the race, He owns nice propeity and haw axon in college, AT VIAN we found a pogiexave farming community where there we a large minmber of tucceseful colored firmer who are making ft 4 business and are doing wal “They own thousunds at acres for miles around and there {4 bo Heason why the colered peaple houkt net conbol the business {n terest of the cliv We met Rey Wilian Hille, a eucecraful inerchant and pastor of the Second Baptint chnreh, He was formerly of Misxtssippl and baw been in the state (twenty seven years, The colored people have Just pur: chased a fine cemetery which ta Weantiful spot and thes deserve areat credit. The cemetery wax piven the elty by the Government but the col- ored people wern only given a rough pot, Ko they purchased tly one of thelr own We visited the farm of Mr. Willlam L. Starr, who raises cotton and coin and ix just one and one half miles from town, He is alka a junk dealer and fx doing a successful business, Ne has an industrious wife, twa ace complied daughters und they are making money on the farm We were Ino than delighted to meet the futher and mother of Mr Starr. Nis father, Mr. Jerre Starr in {t yours of sige und Wax born In Tat loqiewrer He and his wife are UF neta and he gardens a little} md hag heen successful in raising noueh to wustain himselt and wife. Ve talked with him and his talnd fi i ochear at at bel aud he remem ere things that have happesed tht sold minke ftaportant history, rom all oppeuances he ty here for wveral seu yet We net Mra Octasin Daisies, who tmaniter and bookkecper of a tore aed Is a good but Ines went Moser WS Shade, Menon Howard, | ‘hip Glu and 8. Gilli are mong (he successfal farmers of the awn Mie Tila Rocker fs one nf ite est perttr rufsers fa that port ef) he COUN. She has any umber a ne Weaneatte ldebone std realizes |, mins dollera fosy her peultry and, Bhs Cae Veur. ‘ We must sav that In xowe portion | F OMahona the colored wople ave} ins tem much me xpenthings thelr t oney for autamablles We found | cople riding dn Large nutamobiles | nd Diving in houses im which there, He crack Tare exongh to throw | eat Cough and no place in which, ppecteet the aute from the weather ¢ here fe no retson lor such cer don ot afar people ehoutd tise aviee themeeves VE Raw, Cold | rlible Domes and then get enteme fy les ullerwards AT TULLATASS, d hich $8 a enlored tawa, we found 5 «colored jwaple just ‘waking up § Mele ease of duty, but there aie © W While dough neck merchants Wha gq ye setiied in the town and are 4) ing to run things. They have n — ve het 18 Gone 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 fo do business when they are not wanted, They claim that colored people are offensive, yet they insist Upon coming among them. It Is cer talnly strange to see this lone white family in this town. They are run- ning a little restaurant and feeding colored people, but if they were in another town, colored plone would not be allowed to eat in their place of business. Woe are told that some of our people go there and ff they do, they are a disgrace to tho race and an enemy to its success. We met Mr. R. L. Granger, who Is agent for the Katy" and an indus: trious cillzen of the town, Wo met Dr, Geo L. Minor, who conducts a fine mercantile business nud hax charge of the postoffice. What Tultahassee néeda Is more men like there to amulet an carrying on the business enterprises, We visited the sehool of which Prof. Johnson is principal, and Miss Durham, assistant, Prof. Johnson is also a succensiul farmer and is op- erating a big farm and raising cat te and bogs, Ono thing of whick we are proud fa the corn meat mill operated by W, 13. Metntoxn, ‘This corporation bids falr to do well They are making money and enlarging the plant. Mr, MeIntont fs a tireless worker and 18 miuking gogl. There (s no reason why Tullabassee should wa be one of the best towns in Oklahoma. Heie fs located tho Fiipper, Key, Davia college, where there are now two hundred scholars, The kehool is managed by the A, Me 1, church under Bishop Connor, This is the firet succexsfut tern. Rev. 8. T Sims is president. and reat things are being carried on. They ate raising alfalfa, corn and every (hing tat $4 neceswary (a make & successful xehool. Rev Sims is a live whe ond If he ty given proper support will make this one of tho sreitest lustitutions of the A. M. E, connection We stopped over one night and sisited and went over the [ ground There are forty acres and us We Kay they are ralsing every. thing, What 1a needed now je more buildings ~The entertainment giren on Vriday night for the benefit of the school wan very much enjoyed by us, We never met a more Intelll- kent set of students in our Life and they rendered a fine program after which refreshments were served and a neat xum of money was realized, It In the duty of the citizens of Okla- homa to yurround Rev, Sima with a sirong board and finance the insti- tutton and it will repay tenfold. Rev. Sts ix a loyal man to his race and tnstructy his studenta when go- ing to Tullahassee to spend their money with colored merchante, which they do We attendid a mecting of the col pred CGtzens of Tullahussee for the purpose of ratstug moncy to have the dowd of the town recorded at Wago- ner We were surprixed to. know tat (his wis not done years ogo as the town has maxed ‘considerable money that could have been collectod ln Thaes, ‘Ihe colored people are itoused to their sense of duty and ie now KUtINg buey, We never met a more alncere and Kerlous eet of peo ple ‘There fy un uncomplcted (woxtory Jultdang owned by the fraternal or painizttions and (hey are now getting cals to complete thin building. AN hes hive ta do fs to have confidence a cach other and someone with brain. o push the Ui AL OKMULGEE se fourd the cotored peapte fornging, te tont, They have several suc es fal grocery stores and meat ratkets conducted by race men ‘hich aie duing fine, but we were uurptised when we Went up town nid Found hundreds af colured peo lo cranding the white stores, ‘The fhe eolund byistness league should ct together and fase tigate and put atop to this xort of thing ae it i neatled far The talntaters and eda ators shovld Ietine to these who ane under their teve'ing and ne tit them wot to trade at places Wat will not furnish them employ- ual There are a number of fine mig stores In the town and the bur Wee enierprixes as a Whole are do us antes Ly . A ones high schood building has en conphitd of which Prat Porte principal and le Is very bia see ik to WH that the schoot fs properly miucd ‘the tng that was prot. ly the most gratlfving to us was e diving out of the white ied Conttuded 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. Private Vaughn is home on a four days' furlough from Camp Finston, Overton Hightower left Thursday Mme. Alice McClelland Todd A Sail Specialist First, grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others how to grow theirs Mme. McClelland's Double Strength DANDRUFF CURE is a Marvelous discovery will positively promote the growth of hair in a very short time, providing it is used according to directions. Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, etc., have been TELEPHON M. R. S. We met Col E D Jefferson, district grand master of the order of Old Pellows No 25, state of Oklahoma, who has made that lodge one of the strongest institutions in that state. They have a three thousand members, several thousand dollars in the endowment treasury and buidl fund. Col Jefferson is one of the most for Camp Potato after a four days stay. MAPLE HILL, KANSAS. Mrs. Ananda Olive, of Topeka, I here for a short visit Mrs. Elizabeth Young has returned from Topeka, where she visited her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Duke, Mr. Lee Bradley and McCullahad spent Sunday here Mr. Shelby Olive and grand daughter, attended the track on Friday and Wednesday. TOPEKA'S FIRST COLLEGE LICENSED EMBALMUR G. W. H. milton MARY C. MAYER Our Popular Utertake Service Guaranteed. Read and Pay for The Topeka Plaindealer. completely cured by the use of one 25c box of DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFF CURE. After using a few boxer your hair will become naturally soft and glossy. The McGLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for stral stening the air. Price 25c each 615 Western Ave. TOPEKA TANSAS. 4259—WHITE [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a white shirt]. architect citizens and business men of Oklahoma and has served sixteen years as justice of the peace. He makes it his indispensable duty to tell the state and see that both branches of the Old Fellows are kept up in first-class running order. He is very popular among both races and through his leadership the order lords to prosper. He owns properties in Muskegee where he resides. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM MALDONVILLE tr culture complete—give a diploma as New York Stufford. Penny 1915 Red DECORVES YOUR PATRONAGE. IF D. Bixom who owns the Baby Beef Market and grocery at 1603 E Twelfth street, Kansas City would be patronized by the colored people of that community. If the would he could employ from three to five clerks. He has first-class goods and gives prompt service. Give them a trial order. Vim and Vigor Hair Promoter There is a reason why thousands of Americans are using VIM AND VIGOR HAIR PROMOTER. Get a box today and know why. Baby Beef Market... and Groceries J·H. DIXON, Prop. 1603 E. 12th Street, KANSAS, CITY MO. An appeal to the race pride of the Negroes of this neighborhood to spend their money where every dollar has a 100 cents value. First class Grocery and Meat Market owned by a member of your race. 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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Get a box today and be convinced. Price 50 cents. For sale by all first class drug stores. If your drug-gist hasn't it, he will get it for you or you may send Money Order or 60 cents in stamps to THEO. SMITH, Druggist and Distributer, 1301 E. 18th Street, KANSAS CITY, MO We are distributors for leading manufacturers of HAIR GROWERS, FACE CREAMS, STRAIGHTENING AND DRYING COMBS, ETS ```markdown ``` The Negroes of this neighborhood to star has a 100 cents value. Market owned by a member of your of groceries purchased by the Negro business we can and will put money, as is true of others who use employment are first class. necessary than now to build up big Spend your money where it does the amount spent and the commer- this general advancement. State Bank City, Kansas the Soldier Boys. in all time deposits. business through this services are delighted to on as to how to e Your Earnings KANSAS CITY, KS. Ara of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" PLOT K. The Best Fleur forfam Disease. 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 x a a I a Sf i a . ie ; ' edad cpoened 6 : . a re * Pas, ' - wd AAPOR tye hag ge ee ania wiun feed SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK L 5s We are pignsed to note that Misa }da Taylor who has been seriously 41 fe improving rapidly and will soon be able to be out again, If you want first class juultry, eggs, etc., call on Wm, and J. Jobn- ston, at 1335 East Bighteenth St. Kaneas City, Mo.—Adv, Prof, J, E. Patterson, head of the department of science at Western ‘University, epent a few hours In the city Saturday, SWEET POTATO PLANTS: 1 have good, strong, healthy plants of all vatieties for sale. Place your order now with D, Childs, R. R. 27, To veka, Kansas, or phone 3761 fle Mr, Ifarvey Scott spent several days in the city Inst week visiting relatives and friends, le was en route to Atmoriilo, ‘Texas from Chi- cago, where he had been visiting his mother, who had been quite fll. NOTICE: All persons sending obit- uaties or carda of thanks to this of- fice please enclose money order—b0c 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 reveral weeks at that place was uccompanied. to Topeka the pant week by her sister, Miss Katherine Barker, WANTED—T wo first-class Barbers at Okrulgee, Okla, one of the best towns inthe state Good businers, Write or call Wm SMITH, 415 1 Fifth Sircet, Okmulgee, Okla Mr, Joseph Rollins, of Chicago, formerly of thia city, ts here vinit- ing relatives and friends. Mr. Rol- ling fa employed as an Inspector for the government. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows tho Ilatr one inch per month or moncy refunded, Write FRANCIS BAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 3. Trinety Street, Mexico, Mo. {Adv.) Mra. Lindsay Taylor, of Kansas Clty, spent Friday here on business. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED—Call or write Jessa Powers Phone 2305 N-3. Mra. Anna Snel! and Miss Jexsic Bailey, of Kansus City, Mo., were cal- Jed hame the past week on aecount of the serious ibe 8 of their motner, Mrs, Lucy Chiles, Licuten ant Herbert Jamison, of Camp Fanston, visited Jus parents, Judge and Mrz, WoL, Jamison a few days axa, Licutenant Willlam A, Bettis, of Wichita. wae in the cite: Friday and Saturiu. He was en route to Kane san City, where Te will visit his duvghters and seta few polltlent pegs. WANTED —-Phetelass Automobile Mechaaie who can deliver the gels and wants to make moines No boovebead need apply —Dettls Auta Co, 335 N, Main St, Wiehita, Kanens, It You Use Face Powder USE THE BEST— Dr.FredPaimer’s Skin Wkitener Powéer Se 5) OG Yee ee a ; LORE, TE ee ees eae ee TLL EP CORTICALLY Vee wentevery woman who hin neve> Gilet SAIN WihraTad.. it PAG). POWTDL 2 to put itte thls, fete Furscter pour fue before yours wt -pr Oone chr wih the fee puaceryounhw.! causing ~paws Veo bo other Freie os site PAP ee See Wee INSEE Cdveha RR. Bones hve ote uty SIN VTIETE NER Per’ stad s to.he ficeand the eee bot aul apecarance feyte ste thee? ny C on.pare stio yur rtnce ents The a tot! cavince the poet Har ed thot outa hdr ore be ned rhe, oe tebee EUS WHIT Ne PALA AD ML atie jut whe seed oa -rae be oe furs powder Ping ete y cat bay Ms peo tas beowtlit fos, thes tee eat ret lis ton & + god vor. ff otine powders hot Beot 69 snd, Price 2%e at all druggists ard toilet goods dealevs, or sert direct for 25¢ postpaid. Write to JACCES’ PAARMACY CO. Atlanta, Cz. __AGENTS WANTED—_ 2 Relleves CATARRS of : BLADDER TM oars, § aN siouns DY = 60} Bald by att dren. J "SAY At A AAR Aumigetid | Mrs.' Maggie Adams Ie quite {il at ) her home on Monroe street. a ee genie ee an Attorney Dorsey Green and Prot J, P. King, of Kansas City, Kas, were in the city Saturday on bust- ness. 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. IMolder. The next meet- Ing will he Thursday, Aprit 25th with Mis Maggle Fitchue, 618 West First street, Robert Pinkston, one of Uncle Sam's gallant youngsters of Camp Funston, was in the city recently, the buen of his parents, Mr, and Mrs, K. K Pinkston. Bob looks like the real goods, All Missionary Laptist Sunday stivols are hereby notitied to elect delegates to the State Sunday school convention on the first Sunday in May. The Convention will be held fn Atchison with Ebenezer Baptist church, the Rev. W. 11. HM, pastor Henry 1. Monroe, President, Mr. Aaron Greene, of the Army Y at Camp Funston, has been at home the past two weeks on account of iiinees Tuesday he was an agreo able caller at this office. He will ree sume his duties in the next dav or two, Mr. Greene and his co-workers are doing a wonderful work at Fun- ston and have made their depurt- ment 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 as- sumed names and remained locked up until Monday afternoon, Mr. Emmett Cunningham left sev- eral dayx ago for Indlanapolls, Ind, where he will play bull the coming acason with the famous A B C's of that city, Cunningham {s about 20 years of nge and his splendid show- Ing list sencon against some of the strongest sem! professional teams at- tracted the aftention of managers of the big show, and after several Mat+ tering offers, he signed with the In- diana buneh, He is not only a good pitcher, but a gentleman on and off the diamond. Ile comes from one of the etate’s most highly respected femilies, being a won of Mr, und Mra M. W. Cunningham, of this city. Mr RJ Norman, who is employed in the Pullman service with head- quarters in Denver, Colo, hus been In the city visiting his family for the past two weeks, While here he hes punted his tesldence, 1509 N. Kansas avenue, and added other ime movementa, He was a pleasant cal- Jer at this office sexterday, Mr, Nor wan says that there his Just recent- Jy deen formed a Corporation at Dea ver to operate a grocery contirn of which the Rev Pavid Overr, v0. i Iv of Topeka, and pitstor of Zion May tist church, {% president und = Dr. Wertbrooh, — tren: urer. lle spoke very highly of the progress of the tace in the West He will represent The Plaindealer in Denver. | ‘The De Lin Sartee club enter. tained very claborately Tuesday evening pt the home of the prest dent, Mr. Cluence Iinrdy, 1200 Washington street Resides the club members whe are thirty three in| number, over twenty-five invited | Bucsts enjoyed the occasion, Hvcel-| vent musty was furnished by a jizz band composed of Messra, llard,| Talbert, Duke and Canta. Ata late hour taxi eailed for the guests, all ef shor were wn. aimoun in declare Ieg that hes Dad spent a dcightful evening The neat meeting of the lub will Me with Mr George Jacks; con, 120f Washburn avenue, Mis. Dora Alexander announces ‘Wat rhe fs now organizing @ cise in plivof ate, and makes nu rpeelalty of Instructing chiltres, and tho-e who leshe to enol will do well ta Kee hoy Mrs) Alevander be a roneiet ue of the hlgbed Gass which her many LUbTC npyosianes have proven to the week fever eg on kn shy 1 lovely -position, Ioves chiktien ene once a ehild come: In contact with ber they finmedlately become warm filonda, thie enabling ber te bet mere out of a child than the average Instructar Mire Ales inde halts no itfervcrr caridede from Mise Visteon Rast, a Bethary pra in ‘ Vionse cat the het mexicans in the business, If you desire to start your child in music, it will pay you fo phone WTA ND and consult , ’ Meander, We are in receipt of an issue of be Pl ag Ne aw and Piiger Progress camblned fio prosperity. edition ht lI CM lt We are in receipt of an issue of de finag Ness and Piiver Progress Scamblned fnta prosperity. editian Merge ef the glories ava prosperits of Kit Carton County The paper Ioura a Theyre Colo, dite Yne and ty punting Is fateresifis Pages we font weet ef oer ob} trie frferel bond dormon townsten, Fle ot Tore Vian, attorney aflaw and tet ep rater, whe it naw located v Purtfegton Colo oa Cubing Tittle (fe inte her ef i gre the b YU OAT preene ris eke oe ponte aver that country, Mr. Wilson prace Herd law te Fence for ois veer rel for arateonept, ped wd editert + ON Pave Pemocrat, Ila wife, who bytheway, $s ore of the bright women of the countrys, menaced the Ns mechan 1 esper inet and the v hole works ind it wan recognized ax one ef ibe atate’e Feet weekilon = The nr fide along with the cut tens an ie tere tinge wters of the nop tsa bright soune heetler ia putting inte the buriness Mfe of Burlington und Kit Cun compte fe preparing to erect a motern fame, where ha art i's avlerdit wife will dwell fn penee and happiness under their own vine and fig tree, Indeed we are delighted to note Tone’s success. Atf{CONVENTION HALL, KANSAS CITY, MO., May 10, 1918 AnnualjCadet Drill and Girls Physical Training Exhibition Pageant---“The Spirit of 1918” 600 STUDENTS+IN ACTION 600 EATS—50 Boxes (Seats to a box) $5.00 for a Box—Boxes reserved onty on full Payment—on Sale at Lincoln High School, 090 Scate—Arena Balcony 250 each (not reserved.) 000 Seata—Upper Balcony 18 each (not reserved) ALL PRICES INCLUDE WAR TAX TexeTs—encept on, sete on Sale,a Pete YM. CA: and at Drug Mrs, Mayme Steward, of Kansas City, arrlved Tucxday to be the guest of Mra, John M, Wright and Mrs. Lena Jordan. Me. and Mra, Samuel Thompson, of North Topeka, are the proud par- ents of twin girls, The Carnation Art club met April 17th with Mra, Precilla Eagleson. The next mecting will bo with Miss Hazel Lacy, 1407 Tyler street, Wed- nesday, April 24—Mra, T. Sinkford, President; Mrs, Laura Ransom, Re- porter, The funeral of Mr. John Waters, aged 46 years, was held Tuesday af- ternoon front Mount Carmel Daptist church of which he was a faithful member, Mr. Waters was a splendid man; quiet, modest and unassuming and attended strictly to his own af- fairs. For }eara he was employed by the Ploneer Waxte Paper Co., and he had the admiration and re- spect of the management and those with whom ho worked. —*—— SECOND SAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. * Sunday school at 9:30. Pastor's morning subject, “Wrest: ling for a Blessing" B. Y. P, U, at 6:50, The Sunday school will have a pro- gram at 8 o'clock, and the services for the entire day will be largely in the interest of Sunday schoo! work. Come carly. T. L. GRIFFITH, Minister. —————$$—_ When In Checotah and You Want Firstclass Accommodations Pioneer Cafe is the Best Place in Oklahoma to Secure Exactly What You are Looking for. 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Merers, Juckxon Cowan and Drlz- gem, of Chanute, spent a few diye with Mr Cowan's mother, Mixa Minor Larkin fa able to be up again, Rev, WP. Greene Is seriously i The Elder Bloxsom club wna en tertained last week by Mre, Robert Haggard Mere. Ela Cowan and Jackson Cowan Ieft Wednesday for St Louis, Mo, Mr. Bnggem, of Chanute, left Wea- nevras for Koen City Elizabeth Bigheo, who hos beer [ for the past week Is able to be up again, W. W. SHOBE’S e e ecco Pool and Billiard Parlors Soft Drinks and Cigars— Automobile for Hire... . 220 W. Seventh Street — — — JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, Callon the Old Reliable Frank Wilson For Meals, Lunches, Soft Drinks Fronting 92d Division ARMY CITY, KANSAP a D ALL SOLDIERS, FRIENDS AND CIVLIANS, ARE INVITED TO VISIT 31014 E. Elghth St, Junction City, Kansas Special Concert and Vaudeville Pool, Lunches, Cigars, Soft Drinks, Dancing Free MRS, JOSEPHINE FINNEY F. M. ROBERTS, Proprietors, ire AGENTS-The COL- eT Ay OHED MAN 13° NO Pt ater] aos! FLACKEI. A lrautdul Sibert) patriotic; ictureln colors Ra) towing the nerro troope be SMELT AG) teas furthesront. Then AY A fa] picture that will stir the P Rife | patriotic heart of every % negro, Mittions will be ae TBST] sold, Rams le 10e, Agente MAIO nab ysJo | can make © mint of BR aa SA money. Freryn, 10 wilt ary hay. Prop les Portrutt, G Ps eM} Bia D,Dupt.80,Chleago, ——————$—$+$} (First Publiahed in The Topeka Plaindealer April 19, 1918) NOTICE WO TICE. To William Osteen, Ewing Osteen et te dake heirs, evecutors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigna of Wesley Qstern and Lula Osteen, both deceancd, You and each of von are hereby notified that n petition has been Aled and fult commenced against you in the District Court of Shawnee Coun ty, Kansas, by W. M_ Forbes and r. 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MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC ‘ MEDIUM, Madame Viva, spirituaiatio me dium of New England states, hos rend Rome of the mast emitent peo Ple of the tno cortinenta This city is proud ef her A nattual horn medium, Tell sou true facta, Can Ve consulted on al) affairs without charges, Loeatid = permanentts in her on private Lome, in a respects able neighborhoal., Tate ‘trot, Vine or Jackson cer, Rat of nt 1th eirect, Roll phene rene tt ' 1015 East 4th St, Kaneas Cin, Mo No letter amewerd You must call to consult me * CPD Tallisped in The Tapela Phe. fatea Ageht 28, ate NOTICE Toa dt fon PPM a oe decay efits nthainiste stats, eacentars, de Shes trivees mtd a uot ef John Coda tes dea dl You net ee ho ef so pte hereby refic tn petitbin bs been file who woremerd vob tf yen ia en ee eT er ee ee ow bs Pep Wee es phn walt son ma defondarts ‘but sen ret amie: saia petition fied ‘ s Ne ORT on maid Court mata r te mie va re oe btw bt oa kes we frne gal juke aemt one le ped wed vet Pr tavern ef sid ce ihotdn Hiward Meer euleerg oe tain Php ae ft eveh and nt at on te all thos pot af the Nowtheast quar: rote tans oT wg shite Mh, Mange 15, ling west of the bightofway of the Chicago, Rock Islund and Pacific aire t Shaw ee County buneas We fer cer et fofedius sen Frei ane eWing or claiming uny right, title or interest In or to sald real gatate, (age ony Mar oH Chapin, Clerk Doth Coe (Fenty FS Onan Laxton, nepnrs ” Open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meals at all hours Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD As Good a Meal As You Can Get In Wichita 25¢ 513 N. Main St. WICHITA, KAN. Butler & Son’s Piano Co. vieroR, couuMBiZ 610 Minnesota Ave. TALKING MACHINES KANSAS CITY, KAN. R. C. KOGER TO WHOM IT MAY CONCCRN Nothe ts hereby xiven that Chas, Billig, who was eomvicted In the Dds. trict Court of Shawnee County, on March 3, 1915, of burglars, xecond degree, hag filed bis appllcation for executive clemency, to be heard in ihe Gow t office, Apri! 29 1938, , (Signed) JK, CODDING, J. REV. R. A. ADAMS, D D., Evangelist and Lecturer Who Will Appear at St. John A. M. E. Church, April 20 to May 5. Hear Him. Oklahoma Rolling in Prosperity Concluded from Page One light district that was so close to the school. It was so situated that our boys and girls had to pass it in order to get to school, and when we returned from Okla. home last summer we began to write letters to the city officials complaining of this district and we are glad to say that it has now thoroughly cleaned of this trash and immoral white women and decent colored people have rented the houses and we occupied one of these very houses that is now owned by members of the race. The many friends of Mr. John Barton of Parsons extend their sympathy during his double sorrow from the TMAGIC IS 9 USO SHAVING DURER MEDIO Free! Free! THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ..., Dcts. Magic Heater, price ..., Dcts. Agent warranted. Warranty literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Minneapolis, Mine. Free! Free! Free! 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The guests who attended the alter last Monday Eve given by Messrs Glasse-Smith rejoiced and I were exceedingly glad. Many friends who attended were Martin Smith, Brown, Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lydle of Ft Scott, Mrs Pae Woodson of Emporia, Miss Thurston, Messrs T. and Lake Petkins, Prof. Bonner of Parsons, Mrs Bradford and Sister, Miss C. Brankley, Mr. and Mrs. W. Glassse of Coffeyville, Mr. and Mrs. McGarvock, Mrs. Louise Jackson and Mr. G. Davis of Joplin, Misses Listella John- THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ... Dcts. Magic Heater, price ... Dcts. Agents wanted Write for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Minneapolis, Minn. free! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of INF CREOLE HAIR. We are the largest dealers in trole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Combs, in this country. We show rigor variety of styles and more Fine Creole Wigs that any other manufacturer the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE! P. O. Box 298. 20 Inch Creole Switches 25c Each; 24 Inch, 50c Each. Bell Phone 2209W Restaurant ss Car for Hire...7 Kansas City Mo. on, Bectrice and Hazel Davis, Nero Millin, Mussrs Leroy and Earl Lindis Johnson, Q. Garrison, F. Leceil, Oswego, Mrs. Brian, J. Davis, byron Llms and friends, Mrs. Ray White of Vinth. Mr. Jane Dial visited a few hours in Oswego last week. Rev. Gordon T. Holman of St. Paul will be with us again. The funeral services of Mrs. Jane Tinley were held at the St. Paul Church last Friday. Rev. Holman officiated, assisted by Rev. 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. 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