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The Topeka Plaindealer Twentleth Year. No.17. BRIGHT SPOTS IN OKLAHOMA The Plaindealer Man Finds Prosperous Communities Skipping Over the State. The colored people of Okmulgee showed their loyalty by responding to The Plaindealer with the amounts they owed the Plaindealer. While in the city we attended the revival services conducted by the Rev. Duffy at the A. M. E. church of which Rev. Dawson is pastor. This young evangelist is certainly a whirlwind and has it on Dilly Sunday in every particular. He has done great work in Oklahoma and hundreds of people have turned from the crooked path to travel in the narrow way. While at Okmulgee we had the pleasure of meeting a bridal party from Hot Springs, Ark, who were united in holy wedlock by Rev. Jos. T. Hill on Feb. 28th at the home of the bride. The groom, Mr. E. L. Martin, returned immediately to Okmulgee, but the bride has just recently made her entrance into her new home. Mr. Martin is a successful barber and owns considerable property and farm land. The bride was formerly Mrs. Vernice L. Williams, an intelligent widow and church worker of Hot Springs. There were many friends of the family at the depot to welcome the bride to the city. We met our old friend, Mr. J. H. Williamson, one of the old landmarks of Okmulgee. He owns considerable property and is enjoying life. Rev. Hoard, formerly of Orage City, Kansas, conducts a grocery store and undertaking establishment. We also met Mrs. M. D. Cox, formerly of Topeka and daughter, Mrs. M. L. Brookka. Mrs. Cox conducts a nice grocery store and owns a fine home. She is a great worker and a race woman and has done much for unbuilding her race in Oklahoma. AT BEGGS we found a progressive class of colored people. We met Mr. Chas Lowman, who is a successful farmer and owns and controls over 500 acres of land. He also has a large touring car. AT CHANDLER which was our first visit, we arrived here on an early morning train and visited the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bauner. He is a successful cotton buyer, farmer and banker and his wife is principal of the Douglas school of that city, a position she has held for a number of years. After being served to a fine early morning breakfast in their beautiful dining room, which breakfast consisted of fine country cured ham and fresh eggs, we then motored to the school and to town. After visiting a few of our subscribers, we motored a few miles out and visited the farm of Mr. Robert Harlan, who owns a good farm a few miles out At the Douglass school we enjoyed some beautiful singing and receptions as fine as we have heard anywhere. This was the first time we are thoroughly convinced that if the had the pleasure of visiting a school where a lady was principal and we lady principals will all measure up to Mrs. Sauner we will be in favor of them everywhere instead of men as they seem to take more interest in the children than men. Mrs. Sauner is a highly cultured woman and loves to work. She would be miserable if she was not in the school room. She is a fine housekeeper and does everything to make her home happy and agreeable. In her school she has a fine faculty of young ladies who are highly educated. They have a course in domestic art and science. The instrumental and vocal solos rendered by the pupils and teachers were as fine as we have heard anywhere in the country. Miss Leah Evans sang a solo. She has a very fine sweet voice and will some day be one of the singers of national reputation. It is in the small towns that we get the best people who go to make up the brain of the larger cities. At this exercise addresses were made by the editor and Mr. Sauner, which addresses were roundly applauded by both pupils and teachers. Chandler is a commercial center and the colored people are loyal and good citizens. All they want in the small towns is honest leadership. Mr. Ellis White conducts a successful restaurant and grocery store and is doing well in the community. Mr. Chas Atkins and wife conduct a successful restaurant. The colored people own good property in the main thoroughfare of Chandler. BRISTOW was our next stop, which was our first visit to the town. Bristow is a thriving burg and we found a local class of people here. They have an undertaking establishment of which Mr. G. W. Harrison is the owner. The colored people should give this establishment their undivided support. They have two or three restaurant's one of which is owned by Mr. J. A. Duff). Dr. W. H., Whittaker is a live wire and takes great interest in defending the cause of the race. Through his courage and manliness the colored people have been able to hold their own and now they can build and own property in the main part of town. We also met Dr. Chas. Williams the husband of Mrs. Paralee Luca. Williams, formerly of Lawrence, Ka. They are doing well and have two fine children. Mrs. E. A. Johnson conducts a successful restaurant and owns the building, is an industrious lady, full of race pride, a type of woman who always love to meet. We met Mr. P. L. Shoals who controls many acres of land. He has mules, horses, cattle and hogs. His children are all industrious and assist him in getting to the front. We met Mr. Henry Williams, one of the old timers who conducts a grocery store in the suburbs of the town. SAPULPA is a town where there are quite a number of colored people. It was here that we attended the election in which in one ward the colored people seemed to predominate. There are but few colored policemen and the street lights and street life provements in the community where colored people live are woofly neglected and while the colored people are interested in voting for while people they should see to it that they got proper recognition. We met our friend, Mr. H. Hutton who owns a grocery store and is a member of several lodges. We stopped with our friend, Mr. Harry Johnson and wife who conduct one of the nicest hotels in Oklahoma and are doing a large business. Dr. Humphrey and Dr. E. E. McCoy Johnson are enjoying a good practice. It was in this town that we met the three colored lieutenants on the Jim crow car and who were refused service at the lunch counter but were obliged to take their lunch away in a sack while on the same train in the Pullman were white commissioned officers who were served dinner in the dining car with great pomp and style. Many white men on the train complained of this treatment accorded to colored soldiers and said it was a shame and disgrace and that had they been pro-Germans, the privilege of riding in the Pullman or enjoying their meals in the dining car would not have been denied them. We visited the school of which Prof. W. E. Day is principal and found a fine building which was erected at a cost of several thousand dollars and a fine corps of teachers; everything modern. This is about the only town we know of in Oklahoma where the white people are fair to the blacks along educational lines. TULSA we must say is a great town and the colored people are making money, and are getting their eyes open to improved conditions, own good homes and in a few years will be a great factor in Tulsa. They have drug stores, restaurants, groceries, theaters and undertaking establishments and all are doing a prosperous business. Mr. Thomas Gentry, formerly of Topeka, is engaged in the real estate business. The Home Undertaking establishment, of which Mr. H. W. Ragdale is owner, is well equipped with an auto hearse and have just purchased an ambulance at a cost of several hundred dollars. Mr. G. W. Wilson is a successful real estate man and has a fine business. Dr. Bridgewater, who went there in the early days is enjoying a lucrative practice and owns several good pieces of property. Rev. Tucker, pastor of the A M. E. church is preparing to build a new church. Miss Blanche M. Woodfork, 417 N. Greenwood, is our correspondent and representative. She is one of Tulsa's highly cultured and educated young ladies and is instructor in one of the schools. Tulsa has some fine lawyers, among whom are Hon. G. W. Huchin, formerly of St. Louis, Mo. He has been practicing law for several years. Jackson and Goodwin, funeral directors, are enjoying a good business. Mr. Goodwin is an oil promoter and is doing quite a business. Mr. L. W. Wells, formerly of Topeka, is conducting a successful restaurant. Our old friend, Hon. G W Curley, deputy sheriff, is worth several thousand dollars and is preparing to put up a new building. We visited The Tulsa Star, of which Mr. Smitherman is the editor. We met Prof. Harry R. Graham, formerly of Western University, and who is now employed on The Star. The colored brother is voting to suit himself in Tulsa. As soon as colored people are allowed to exercise the right of franchise all over the state of Oklahoma, the results will be seen. If the Democrats just elected will see to it that the colored people are allowed to vote, they will be justified in continuing to vote the ticket. A few miles out from Tulsa is the town of Sand Springs where the colored people are doing things. They operate several stores and restaurants. we visited for a few hours and found Mr. C. M. Nichols, son and wife, who conduct a successful restaurant, confectionery and grocery doing fine. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 26, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are certainly enterprising citizens. They came to this place from Mississippi in 1903 and are making good. Mrs. E. R. Randle conducts a nice grocery and restaurant. We also met Mrs. A. B. Thompson, principal of the school. She is meeting with success and doing much to help the race. AT CLAREMORE we visited a few hours and from observation, the colored people seem to be doing nicely. A great many people go to this town for their health. The Cobb Hotel and Lang Hotel are the principal places where tourists stop. We were glad to note that our old friend, Mr. Jess Martin is still baggage master at the Frisco depot. He owns a beautiful bungalow which he recently erected. AT VINITA we found some improvements and several successful groceries. Mr. Washington conducts a clothes cleaning establishment The Rider Hotel is still doing business. Mrs. Rider is enjoying better health Her daughter, Miss Georgia is at home assisting her mother They have recently purchased a fine automobile from which they get great comfort. Dr. L. R. Itman is enjoying a fine practice. He has three little boys of whom he is very proud. We met Mr. Veaters, who is boss of the section on the "Katy" in which service he has been for a number of years. We met Prof. W. A. Easter, principal of the graded and high school. Prof. Easter is a great race man and is making good. He is one of the leading educators of Oklahoma. we met our friend, Mr. James Martin, of R. R. I, who is one of the most successful farmers in that part of the country. We are sorry to announce that he recently lost his big barn by fire which cost him $1,500 and its contents valued at $2,000. He owns and controls over 500 acres of land and has cattle, hogs and chickens. At present he is contemplating rebuilding and we hope he will be successful. REV. J. M. BROWN VISITS TOPEKA Former Kansan is Delighted With California. The Plaindealer along with a host of Topekans were agreeably surprised Wednesday when that noble Christian gentleman and scholar, Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of the Fifteenth Street A. M. E. church, Oakland, Calif., showed up on the scene. He was en route home from Kentucky, where he had been called on account of the illness of his aged mother, Mrs Alice Bird, who left Topeka a short time ago to reside with her children in that state. At this writing her condition is very grave. Rev. Brown looked the picture of health and his immaculate dress showed that he is in good and regular standing with the master tailors of that city, and also that he is being imposed upon by being compelled to take a salary at which he and his estimable family can live in comfort and ease. He was bubbling over with good things to say about California and her people, and his looks proved every assertion. However, he is still deeply in love with Kansas and Kansas. It was here that he was reared, and preached among us for over a quarter of a century, and all have a warm spot in their heart for him. When the Plaindealer was started nearly twenty years ago, the name of the Ilev, J. M Brown was the first to grace our subscription list and it has always been there and always a year in advance. When asked about our old journalistic friend, Hon. Joe B. Bass, editor of the Los Angeles Eagle, he said that Bass and his estimable helpmeet are rolling in prosperity, that they are true honest leaders and that they have the admiration and respect of the people of both races. Rev Brown will depart Monday for his home. --- Send Strong Resolutions to City Commissioners When Race Men and Women are Wronged. To the Hon. Mr. K A. Scheld, commissioner of public safety, and members of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salt Lake: Gentlemen; — Greeting and congratulating you as the highest officers of our noble City, of which we as colored citizens constitute a part of its constituency. We beg to submit the following; But permit us first to assure you that we do not come to you with any spirit of condemnation upon your part, but we feel that we have a very serious and just cause to present to you. We wish further to assure you that we stand for all that is true and all that honest manhood can stand for. We wish further to assure you that we stand as firm as any humans can stand for law and order, and condemn all who do not stand for such; par icularly at this most crucial time, when it seems that nothing but the shedding of innocent human blood will keep Imperialism from ruling the world. We wish further to assure you that we do not bring any condemnation against the police department as a unit; but it is our desire to call your attention to a matter that happened on the corner of Second South and Main streets, Tuesday evening, April 9th, between the hours of 8:15 and 8:30, when three young persons; a young woman and two boys of color were standing there waiting for a car. Names: Thelma Stewart, Wallace Thurman and Wendell Hicks. A drunken U. S. soldier of the 20th regiment came down the street, and went out of his way to push this 15-year old boy off the walk, knocked him down and beat him, until this young woman interfered. The soldier then turned on her and knocked her down twice. When she endevoured to stop their escape, was snatched into a car with license number 969. Although she was screaming to the top of her voice, not an officer could be seen. She was taken to Third South and West Temple and there thrown out by these men. Although they had the number of the license on the car and its driver making his confession to taking the man to First West and Fourth South; there was no serious effort made to apprehend these men. We admit one of the boys and the young woman were taken out last Friday to Ft. Douglas to identify the soldier, but this was too late. No matter what mark and been on him remember four days had passed and the marks could have healed. We therefore condemn the actions of the officers on that evening in the most bitter terms, and ask your honors to take this matter up and find out why there was no effort put forth to apprehend these men when they possessed such splendid information. We plead for a democracy that will We plead for a democracy that will be safe for all men in Salt Lake City, and not a land of antocracy. Signed by a committee from a mass meeting of colored citizens of Salt Lake City, Utah G. W. HARTS, Childman, I. W. BROWN. VFS I. W. BROWN. J. W. JOHNSON. The case is ordered investigated by the mayor. WEIR CITY, KANSAS Mr. William Berry returned Wednesday from Detroit, Mich. A patriotic meeting was held, Sunday evening at Saint John Baptist church. A large crowd was present. Rev. Williams preached two good sermons Sunday. Mesdames Mary Stewart, Johnny Greer, Delle Dalley and Sallie Christian are numbered among the sick. Mr. H. J. Tyson has been ill. Mr. I. S. Starr is confined to his bed. Mr. James Jackson has been on the sick list. Rev. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E. church is on the sick list. Mr. John Greer visited Pittsburg. Saturday Mrs. Mary Dean, of Pittsburg, visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. John Wrench hurt his back while and avoring to lift a large rock Monday Rev. T. H Prentice, pastor of St. John Baptist church, preached in Parsons, Sunday. Mrs. Beatrice Prentice attended the funeral of Mr. John Wilson at Girard, Sunday. Miss Georgia Wrench, of Pittsburg, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wrench and also her sister, Mrs. H J. Jason Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Young have added a summer kitchen to their residence. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Christiae are adding to their residence. Little Louise Bean, of Pittsburg, visited her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Greer, Sunday. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. If variety is the spice of life, then the visitors at Excelsior Springs have had no cause to complain of monotony during the past few days as nature has bestowed upon us all kinds of weather from the snow and ice Blasts of December to the sunshine and balmy breezes of May. Among those who have been accommodated in the accommodious and comfortable Albany Hotel, exclusive Negro hostelry of this, nature's picturesque resort of health, several states have been represented. Some of them are New York, by Miss Emma DeLande; Nebraska by Meadames Bertle Trucheart, Lillian B Emerson, Maggie Brown, all of Omaha; and last but not least, just plain Bob Robinson, who while here has mastered to heart of driving a Ford and has since been in constant demand as chauffeur to the lady guests; Kansas by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green, of Leavenworth; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Early, Mrs. Eiffle Porter and Mr. Albert Smith, of Kansas City; and Lieutenant William A. Bettis of Wichita, secretary of the "Capper for Senator League;" Missouri by the Hon Fred W Dabney, who is here recuperating from his strenuous efforts during the Third Liberty Loan campaign and who, as a rate exception, that softened the blow of the general defeat of his party in the recent municipal election at Kansas city, was successful in electing the candidate for alderman from his ward. Others from Kansas City, Mo, are: Mrs. Fred W. Dabney, president of the State Federation of Colored Womens' clubs; Mrs. J. H. Williams, wife of the grand master of the U. B. F., and daughters; Mrs. P. W. Whitworth, Mr. Heavy Turner; Dr. L. W. Brown, one of the city physicians; Mr. Thomas H. Black; Mrs. William J. Thompkins, the brilliant, accomplished and charming wife of Dr. William J. Thompkins. As a fitting climax to a week of interesting entertainment, the guests are looking forward to the concert to be given here Saturday evening by the genial Blind Boone and his company. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard, of Paola, spent several days here visiting the Misses Robinson. Misses Georgia Day and Alma Jones spent Sunday in Cherryvale with relatives. Misses James Squier and Frank Smith, of Independence, were in the city Monday. Missers, Albert Washington, Henry Holland and Thomas Sutherland, of Independence, were in town, Sunday. Missers, William Maberry and Clarence King, of Independence, were the guests of Miss Geraldyne Jones, Tuesday night. Mr. George Bolden, of Independence, was in town Tuesday. Misses Blanche Wright and Geraldyne Jones attended the show at Independence, Saturday night. Miss Tessie Wheaton and mother, who had been on the sick list are reported better at this writing. Mr. Mose King, of Independence, was in town, Monday. Read The Plaindealer. It is the most fearless race journal in these United States. NICODEMUS, KANSAS. The writer has been very busy at this season of the year planting garden and caring for her incubator and baby chicks. This accounts for no news from this place during the past two weeks. We have been blessed with a lovely rain the past week. Mrs. Hattie Taylor is on the sick list. Mr. Louis Allen and young son, Orio, have disked and harrowed 150 acres of land and have planted fifty acres of oats and barley. The grain is all up and looking fine. How is that for thrift? Mrs. John Vanderall had the misfortune to fall and break one of her ribs, Saturday. Parents should watch and develop any talent shown by their children. The writer has a daughter, aged 13 years, who showed a talent for music at the age of one year and by developing this talent, she is now quite a musician. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Mrs. Chrisolla Harper and two children, of Troy, are the guests of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Runjon, Mrs. Margaret Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Hooker, served dinner in honor of Mrs. Harper last week. Mrs. Bertha Miller, who had been ill for the past three weeks, was out last week to the joy of her friends. last week to the joy of her friends. Miss Lucile Armstead is still on the sick list. Mrs. Myrtle Rogers is visiting in California. Mrs. Arthur Elliott made a flying trip to Topeka, last week. Mrs. Alex Harness spent the week and with his family. He is repairing and beautifying his home. Mr. Holle P. Evans is caught in the meshes of the second draft. Five Imperial boys were caught in the first. Mr. Thomas Smith, of Camp Funson, attended the funeral of his uncle. Mr. Peter Turker. Mr. Peter Tucker passed away April 1st with pneumonia at the advanced age of 73 years. Mr. Tucker was born May 6, 1845 at Hairtax County, Va. He was married to Mrs. Caroline Burns, May 2, 1868 at the same place. Mr. Tucker was a good Christian, a member and deacon of St. James Baptist church. The funeral was held Thursday, April 4th at 2 p. m. from St. James Baptist church, the Rev. S. H. Gibson of Bloomington, Ill. officiating assisted by Rev. C. P. Morrow. Dr C. F. Lott made a flying trip to Topeka, Sunday. Mrs. Sol West is still on the sick list. There are some fine programs rendered at the Literary at St. James Baptist church. A pleasant party was given at the residence of Mrs. D. F. Tipton in honor of Rev. Gibson, of Bloomington, Ill. A dainty three course rest was served by Mrs. Tipton, Mrs. Moses Murry and Mrs. Clarence Tipton. After luncheon, the evening was delightfully spent in social conversation. The colored Elks are flourishing in this city. Mr. Ray Patterson has accepted a job as chauffeur for Mr Fred C Newman Sunflower Lodge No 227, I. P. H. O. E. of W., elected officers as follows last Thursday evening; Thur- man Williams, E. R.; Phillip P. E. L.; Roy Grider, E. L. K; Ed- ward Cheery, Esquire; G. W. Level, Treasurer; Edward I. Henderson. Price $1.50 Per Year Secretary; Chester C. Curtis, I. G.; Fred Richardson, Tyler. At the close of the meeting, a three course lunch was served by the master of social session. Mr. Thurman Williams is our correspondent and agent in Emporia. Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of The Topeka Plaindaleer, was in the city a short time ago. Rev. Martin has returned from a successful trip to Oklahoma. He is pastor of the Christian church. Mr. Fred Curl was called to Kansas City last week on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs. Bessie Griffin. Rev. S. H. Gibson left Tuesday for his home in Bloomington, Ill., after a pleasant visit with old friends and neighbors. St. John Lodge, No 14, A. F. & A. M., in making elaborate arrangements to entertain Prince Hall Grand Lodge which convenes in this city the last week in August. Mr. J. T. Brown is master of St. John Lodge. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Mr. Alex Hilder left Monday for Parsons, where he will work at the round house. Mrs. Elmora Thompson, of Independence, spent Sunday here. Little Mildred Fields and Ruth Campbell, of Chanute, visited relatives here Sunday. The Silver Leaf Art club was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. T. G. Ratcliff. Mr. Thomas Sneed, of Topeka, was shaking hands with old friends here a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Roberson and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barton, of Wichita, motored here last week and spent a few days with Mr. Roberson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roberson. Mrs. Teal, of Independence, was in the city, Thursday. Mrs. Brown entertained the Aid Society, Tuesday evening. Several ladies went to independence, Monday evening to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martle Washington. PARSONS. KANSAS. Mr. A. A. Glass is still on the sick list. Mrs. Ethel Jones, of Los Angeles, Calif., has returned from Wichita to spend a few days with relatives. Mr. L.W. Foster was in Independence, Wednesday. Mr. Joe Harwell, of Bartlesville, Okla., was in the city last week visiting his mother who is ill. Mr. Will Harwell, of Camp Grant, Ill., is home on an eight days' furough on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Mary Harwell, who is some better at this writing. After a two months illness with pneumonia, Mr. Seth Coulter is able to resume work. Mrs. A. H. Diggs, who was called to Sedalia, Mo., last Saturday on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Dan Jones, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Harvey Bradley visited in Kansas City last week. Little Sam Strother, Jr., is ill at his home, 2229 Grand avenue. Mr. Harvey Green, the horse and mule buyer, of Muskogee, Okla., passed through here Tuesday en route home. Mr. Woods was called to Independence, Tuesday on account of the death of his young sister. Mr. Frank Porter, of Independence, passed through the city en route to Pittsburg to join his family. Mrs. Mary Walks, of Coffeyville, spent a few days in the city visiting her mother and daughter. Word was received in the city on Sunday telling of the death of Mrs. Dan Jones, wife of a well known "Kuty" porter and also of the death of Mrs. Elas Fletcher, also the wife of a well known porter. Mrs. A. E. Ovetton, teacher in the Dallas, Tex. schools, passed through city Friday en route to Sedalia, where she had been called on account of the serious illness of her father Mrs. Henrietta Harper, noble governess of the II. H of Ruth and expresident of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs, will arrive in the city Sunday on her annual visit to the lodge. While hero the City Federation will entertain her at the residence of Mrs. Lillian Christian, 1809 Clark, Monday night. The Kowpie club will also be a guest, Mrs. Harper resides in Wichita. The Panx) Art club will meet with Mrs. Sam Walker, Thursday afternoon Mr. George Williams is ill with la grippe. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mrs. Ella Smith preached at the A. M. H. church, Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary Arnold returned Monday evening from a visit to Kansas City. Rev Gillespie is holding meetings in Mound City, this week. TO SUBSCRIBERS IN OKLAHOMA: The Plaindealer man is again in your state and has an interesting message to deliver to you. He will make a number of public addresses. Hear his message. Two Year . $1.50 Six Months . 1.00 Three Months . 50 ADVERTISING RATES, PBR MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kah... on Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Platadier, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express. Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Letter to our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plotindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in more columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will carefully be made. Unaligned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. WHITE SOLDIERS REBEL. One Hundred Men Escape from Camp But Most are Captured. Below is a press dispatch which tells its own story. We shall watch this with time and patience to see what will become of these men who have really committed a crime and much different from that committed by the soldiers of the 24th Infantry when they were protecting themselves from mob violence and outrages of the police department. White men can do most anything and get away with it but if colored men do something to protect themselves, they are lynched, burned or imprisoned. There must be an awful mean, contemptible class of whites about Houston, Texas. Billy Sunday has our permission to go there and clean up the town: Houston, Texas, April 16-Approximately 100 men belonging to various organizations in the headquarters trains and military police companies escaped from Camp Logan yesterday in rebellion against an order transferring them to other organizations in the division. All but two of them have been captured and will probably face charges of conspiring to mutiny, it was announced today. The majority of the men were from the old "Fighting Seventh" guard regiment of Chicago EDITOR'S NOTES. We stopped at Coffeyville while en route to Oklahoma a few weeks ago and was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Ross. They are getting along nicely. --- Mr. James Richardson has recently had a general opening of his fine lunch counter and furnished rooms at Four Gold street, Paola, Kansas. The colored people are very proud of this place and Mr. Richardson enjoys a good trade. --- Rev. J. R. Ransom has gone East to attend a meeting of the A. M. E. Financial Board which meets in Washington, D. C. He will also attend the Peace Convention which will meet in Philadelphia. Rev. Ransom is a live wire and a great leader of his race. He never leaves a stone unturned to see that the rights of the colored people are respected --- Going to Kansas City without seeing or hearing of B. I. Golden, the popular tailor, at 1609 I. 18th street, would be doing yourself an injustice. Mr. Golden is a first-class tailor and business man, has no superiors and few equals. He also conducts a first-class barbershop and pool hall in connection with his business. The many friends of Mr. C. C. James, of Lawrence, will regret to learn that he has been ill for the past eight weeks and his daughters, Mendames Moore, of Lyons, Brown, of St. Louis and Dandl of San Francisco, and Taylor, of Hono, Nev., have been called to his bedside. Mr. James has lived in Lawrence for over a half century, is a thorough race man and a conscientious Christian gentleman. He owns good property and farm lands in North Lawrence, is a staunch Republican and has always advocated the principles of the party. We hope for him a speedy recovery SALINA KANSAS Residential services began at the St Joan Baptist church Monday evening. Rev. Moses Williams, of Kansas City, is conducting the meeting. Miss Elizabeth Williams entertained a few young people at her residence on W Spruce street. Friday evening. Music and dancing furnished the amusement of the evening. Little Dorothy Young is suffering from an attack of pneumonia Sergeant Major Clarence R. Williams, of Camp Funston was in the city, Sunday the guest of Miss Geraldine Bryant The social given by Sajunt John Mission Circle was a grand success. The members of the N.Y.C. My club have elected their delegates to the Federation of Women's Art club which convenes at Wichita. They are; Misses Bryant and Jackson; Meadames Henderson, Hawnes and Excrett Miss Oraligh Haves, first year high school student, won the certificate for giving the best four minute speech on "Patriotism" Miss Haves is well qualified to speak on the "War Saying Stumps" Uncle Sam is about to strip the town of your men of color. Mr. Roy Travis is the next to be called. Word has been received from Pri- Word has been received from Private Suil Thompson, who is now in Los Angeles, Calif., stating that he is en route to the Hawaiian Islands. Mr. Ira Campbell will leave shortly for points East. PIERCE ADDITION NOTES. The Elder Blossom club was entertained Friday by Mrs. Albert Larkins. Mrs. Adeline Lewis left Friday for Kansas City, Mo, where she will visit her son. Corporal William Larkins, of Camp Funston., spent the week end with his parents. Rev. W. P. Greene is still confined to his bed. Sargeant Harold Harris, of Camp Funston, is at home visiting his mother. (First Published in The Plaindealer April 26, 1918) State of Kansas, State of Arkansas Shawnee County. 45. In the matter of the estate of Geo Payne, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given that on the 23d day of April, A D., 1918, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County), Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of George Payne, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. JESSIE E. PAYNE. Administrator. CARD OF THANKS. Newton, Kansas—We wish to thank our many friends and also the Santa Fe porters of Kansas City who remembered us by their beautiful floral offering during our hours of bereavement, also letters of sympathy.—Mrs. M. J. Fortner and daughter, Bessie. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of my deat mother, Julia Moreland, who departed this life April 23, 1916. Do not ask me if I miss her, Oh, there is such a vacant place, Oft I think I hear her foot steps, or I see her smiling face. It left me broken hearted, Friends may think the wound is healed. But the little load of sorrow Is within my heart concealed. Sadly missed by her husband, daughter and granddaughter — B. Moreland, Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Gilbert and daughter, Irma. OBITUARY. Minneapolis, Minnesota — Mary Ann Renix was born in 1844 in LaFayette County, Mo, and died at the home of her son, John T. Rexix, 410 East Twenty-fourth street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tuesday, Jan. 1st at 7:30 p. m. Missouri Ann Ward was married to James Renix (deceased) at Lexington, Mo., June 10th, 1865. They moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1862. She was the mother of ten children, five of whom now survive; A. T. Renix, of Mason City, Ia; James Ward Renix, John T. Renix, Mrs. Mary Edwards and Mrs. Blanche Briscoe, of Minneapolis; also five grand children. She moved from Topeka to Des Moines, Ia, July 9th, 1891 and from DesMoines to Minneapolis, Minu, on Sept. 9th, 1901. The funeral was held at Lawrence's undertaking parlors, Jan. 4th, 1918, Rev. Stovall and Rev. Beasley officiating. The remains were placed in a vault it being impossible to bury during the winter months on account of the extreme cold weather and laid to rest, Wednesday, April 17, 1918 at Crystal Lake cemetery. Besides the relatives she leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Commencement Program. May 8- Wednesday 8 p.m., Orchestra concert. May 9 thursday & p m Graduating place final May 10—Friday 8 p.m. exercises by theological department May 12—Sunday 3 p.m. Bucena laureato Sectio by Bishop H R. Parks May 12 Sunday 7:30 p.m. Address to Religious and Literary Societies May 13—Monday 8 p.m. Class Night Exercises—Class of 1919 May 14—Tuesday 10 a.m. Meeting of the State Industrial Board of Trustees Exhibits in all departments May 14 Tuesday 8 p.m. Industrial Demonstration May 14 Tuesday 2 p m Field Day Games Tennis May 15 Wednesday 10 a m Meeting of the University Board of Trustees. Exhibits in all Departments May 15 Wednesday 1 p m Field Day Games Prize Drills May 15 Wednesday 8 p m Oratorical Contest for M H Vaupho Gold Model Annual Address and Reception of Muml Association. Ad- tessed by Prof G H Buster, Sumner High school, Kansas City Kansas R H Brown President May 16 Thursday 2:30 p.m. 22d Annual Commencement Exercises. NINFIELD, KANSAS "He was a first death that has occurred in Winfield in many years in the death of Mr Edward A Cooper on Saturday night at Arkansas City. Mr Cooper's death was caused by gas fumes, he having rented a flat and was found dead in bed the next morning by his friend who called to see him. The time in one food one was still there. Edward was one of the best lived boys in the city and was a member of the junior high school. No death in recent year has occurred in the community both while and colored. The toils will be sent to his mother in Jonesville, La. Recognized by Mr J W Jasbon. The Vesors will have charge of the funeral. Dev. W. J. Brannon is holding re Mme. Alice McClelland Todd A Scalp Specialist. First, grow your own Hair so that yo- 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 NO NEED HAVE A D When a few a DR. 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Have just used up my first box and name has given me entire satisfaction. Yours very truly. BOYS DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggists or sent di JACOBS' PHARMACY (1) AGENTS WRITE FOR OUR Sold by druggists or sent direct for 25cjpostpaid. Write Vival in Wellington and having fine success. Rev Terrel held quarterly meeting at the A M H. church, Sunday. Rev White is doing good work. Hon, Nick Chiles, The Plaindealer man transactions in the city, Saturday. —IOPEKA'S FIRST COLLECTION LICENSED MEALMER. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night everything New But too Men. 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 boxes your hair will become naturally soft and glossy. The McCLELLAND'S STRAIGHTENING OIL has no equal for strait, stening the hair. Price 25c cure 615 Western Ave., TOPEKA, KANSAS. NOW TO DARK SKIN applications of DR. PALMER'S WHITENER skin shades lighter. brown skin, but it clears sallow com- bines and leaving the skin fair and soft. Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER SOAP IS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR SENSATION, DECAKES SKIN, DERMATOLOGY, AND SOOTHING AND REALING Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER SOAP of the hundreds we receive daily, DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER. Milledgeville, Ga., May 8, 1916 for another box of Dr. Fred Pal- box and name has given me entire very truly L. BOLES Direct for 25cjpostpaid. Write CO. Atlanta, Ga. WANTED LIBERAL TERMS THE LIFE OF MARY CATHERINE BURTON --- Mahomet, New York, is a small town of 10,000 people, and a place of many faces. It is not a colony, but a community of people who live in different parts of the city. It is a two-month home treatment for all the sick and ill. It is a place of all small diseases. It is the most marvelous known to science. I teach the art of hair and body culture complete—give a diploma and start you on the road to success. 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Phone 1147 You Can't go Wrong When You Order NO MORE SHORT, HARSH AND UNRULY HAIR Vim and Vlgor Hair Promoter A new discovery—stops the hair from falling out and makes the hair long, soft and glossy. Thousands are getting results from its use. Price 50 cents. For sale by all first class drug stores. If your druggist 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 Distributor, 1301 E. 18th Street, KANSAS CITY, MO We are distributors for leading manufacturers of HAIR GROWERS, FACE CREAMS, STRAIGHTENING AND DRYING COMBS, ETS There is a reason why thousands of Americans are VIGOR HAIR PROMOTER. Get a box today and kn Baby Beef Market... and Groceries J·H. DIXON, Prop. 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. An appeal to the race pride of the Negroes of this spend their money where every dollar has a 100 cent. First class Grocery and Meat Market owned by a race. Because of the large amount of groceries purchased, if we can get only a third of your business we your boys and girls to work earning money, as is true 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 business enterprises in our own race. Spend your money double duty—a competitive value 'or the amount spent'cial strengthening of the Negro for his general advance The Negroes of this neighborhood to bear has a 100 cents value. Market owned by a member of your of groceries purchased by the Ne- your 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- als general advancement. State Bank Y, Kansas the Soldier Boys. all time deposits. business through this ees are delighted to on as to how to Your Earnings Milling Co., 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. 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JAMISON, Special Diseases. 1603 E. 12th Street, KANSAS, CITY MO. A. D. Johnson, President H. E. Powers, Vice- Pres. S. C. Willis, Cashier ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK were shopping in Topeka leet week. If you want first claas oultry, ees, etc., call on Wm. and J. John: ston, at 1336 East Eighteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.—Adv. Mr, John Starnes‘is {!1 at hie rest- dence on Buchanan atreet. Mr. Frank Germany is very Ill at 716 Fillmore street. Mr. and Mra. J, 3+ Gleaves have removed from Trout Creek, Montana, to Atchison, Kansas. They were tn Topeka yesterday and were pleasant callers at this office. ’ — SWLET POTATO PLANTS: I have good, strong, healthy plants of all varleties for sale, Plaee your order now with D, Childs, R. R. 27, To peka, Kansas, or phone 3751 K-1, i Our friend, Mr. William Lane, of, Oklahoma, hag located in the city. | At present he ts employed at Pelle ‘ers, He ig a Mason and a mighty fine fellow. NOTICE: All peisons sending obit: uarles or cards of thanks to this of- fice please enclose money order-—-50c for cards of thanks, $1 and up for obituaries, according to length, Editor Nick Chiles is in Oklahoma looking over the work of the race during the past twelve months and collecting past due subscriptions. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows the Halr one inch per month or money refunded. Write FRANCIS BAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 S. Trincty Street, Mexico, Mo. {Ady.) Mrs. George Slaughter has been slightly indisposed, We are pleased to report her much better at this writing, Private Robert B. Singleton, of B Company, Milltary Police, 924 Divis- fom, f¢ spending a few days in the city this week, He is a native of Arizona and a gentlemanly fellow. WANTED: — First-class Automobile Mechanic whos can deliver the goods ond wants to make mon. No boore-head need apply.—Bettis Auto Co, 635 N. Main St, Wichita, Kansas, Mr, Will S. Ransom, of the state |, house force, who suffered a severe attack of la grippe, which confined him to his bed for three days, Is uble |; to report for duty. WANTLD—Tnwo first<lass Barbers at Okmulgee, Okla , one of the best towns in the state. Good husiness, Write or call Wm, SMITH, 415 B, Fifth Street, Okmulgee, Oklu. | —— He was accompanied by his son and |: they were the guests of Judge and): Mrs. W, 1. Jamison. Lieutenant Richardson has a 15 days’ Jeave of absence and ke and his father went |, to Karsas City for a visit and from |. there his father will go to Minnesota |, to visit his mother before returning |, fo his home, r Mra, Mary MeNenl Oden, aged 38 |! pears, Wife of Mr, Thomas Oden, || dled Wednesday at their home (of, miles west of Grantville, The do- |, ceased is a daughter of Mr, and Mra. |; J. McNeal, old residents of this city, The funeral was held this afternoon from Brown Chrpel. A, M, E, churek. |, Miss Willa Lamberson, daughter || of Mr, and Mrs, Horace Lamberson, | Was married to Mr, Joseph Weather. |, ly, Sunday afternoon at the home of |{ the bride's parents, 215 1. Curti+ |] stiert the Rev. F, Jesse Peck, of |, St, Jolin A, M, 12, church officiating. | Mrs, Weatheriy was reared in this elty, graduating from the Topeks High school and also of Washburn col'ege. Their many frlende wish |! thei auch Joy and happiness In their | | sojoum tosether, : The East IHL W, and H. Art club ” met Wetliesd ty afternvon at the rest | ° dence of Mra, Susie Wiliams fa] Highland Park, After the recutar |! routine of buninces the club spent | the remainder of the time in soclat © coaversalion, Mrs, Forrest, of the ,7 North Side, mado un Interestiny 1 6+] corcerning the organization of a Red Croxy chapter among the colored wo- | men and Kecuied the named uf seve { crat of the ladies The club Is a busy], organization and I4 doing much for| ! the Interest of (arity, The guests |" prevent were; Mra. Forrest, Mra, Vi ilines Hatrher Mrs, Smith and 7 Mrs, Geo. K, Willams, The how]! tose served an appetizing and boun- |! trous Innch, ' Mie, Cyrere fintth Galaes and Misi Cora Benzett were agiecab'e {© enlern ut this fice one day pile week. There ladies worked on The |‘ Vintidea'cr in its infuncy, the former | ¢ a pri Mer and the latter a boekhearrr t Relieves CATARRH of .” . BLADDER TNT ena 1 DN gee I = OF 8 See om ney a irestee? Mra, Grace Hines Sutton, formerty of this city, but now of Pocatello, Idaho, arrived in.the city leat week to be with her mother, who Is In poor health, Misa Julia Chiles who went to Chi- cago for 8 Visit, was called home on account of the Iliness of her mother, Mrs, Lucy Chiles, At this writing we are pleased to report that she is greatly improved in health. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED—Call or write Jesse Powers. Phone 2305 N-3. Mr. Waller Malone, of Kansas City, spent the week end fn the city visiting his mother, Mrs. S, F. Ma: lone. He will be called to Camp Funston, April 28, / Mr, Richardson, a prosperous citi- zen of Oakland, Calif., after visiting his son, Lieutendat Richardson, of the engineering corps at Camp Fun- Blox, epent Wednesday in Topeks, Miss Myrtle Bates is serlously i] at the home of her grandmother, Mra, Elizabeth Link, 1316 Tyler street Later: As we go to ptess word comes to this office telling of the death of Miss Dates, Deputy Sheriff Joseph Holman, who was shot from ambush some tno weeks ago by a man and woman ia getting along nicely. Holman Is one of the bravert and best peace officers {hat ever served Shawnee county, and his Injury is deeply regretted by all lovers of good government, FOR RENT—A_ five room house; nice large rooms, three lots and in a good location. Enquire at The Plaindealer or phone 5137-J. The, Carnation Art club met Aprit 24th with Migs Hazel Lacey ‘rhe next meeting ‘on Wednesday, May 1 will be with Mrs, Fredora Fortson at the home of Mrs, Bessie Harris, Devon fats, 12th and Tyler street— Mrs, T, Sinkford, president; Laura Ransom, reporter, The Needle Craft and — Art club met April 11th at the reek dence of Mra. C. D, Dandridge, 1025 Hi. tenth street. A peper was read by Mrs. Slaughter on “The Coming | of Arthur.” A three course lunch ‘as served and all present enjoyed the afternoon, Mr. Foster Kealing dled Sunday at_ a local hospital. Funeral services were held Tuexday afternoon from Drown Chopel A, M, El. church, On account of the illnews of Pastor T. V. Greene, Rev. Bowers of the C. M. oK. chureh officiated, Buriat in Mt, Avbura cenietery. Lieutenant Willlam A. Bettis, of Wichita, was a Topeka visitor the Irst of the weck, He was en route 1ome from a trip over the state In he interest of Governor Capper for United States Senator, Mr. EF Nelson, an o'd time enia lapenser, astisted by his excellent? sife, have purchased new and up odate flatures, and about May lat | will open one of the finest “dens” Ia || he city of Topeka. The soda foun ain is of the latest design and Mr. Neluon’s years of experience in a uarantee that everything will he juat feht. They will be located at 632 Juincy street, Watch these columns or the date of the opening. Miss Georgia C. Hall, registerea urse and a member of the Ked Crosm, s in Manhattan this week, the guest f her sister Miss Gereva Hall. She | as been notified to be prepared to o to the front at momenta notice he fa a graduate of the General lospital, Kansas City, and her wide ¥perience places her in the front unk of the profession. The De Jux Martes cmd met at tha ome of Mr, Geoige Jacksott, 1020 Vashburn avenue, Tuesday evening. | ixteen were presert and four new | embers were addel ta the roll ‘he club ia now within the bounds tite quota Thoy Save Kecured Wilt on’s Garden for the surme; Watch t or the date of the musical to he, iven at the club house soon.—Clar nce Hardy, president; Cecella hompson, secretary. | ME Among the teachers in the Topeka; ublic achools that resigned, appears 1e name uf Miss Jennie Grant, Mise fante Janeq ard Miva Mave Wile amex wore nlacad on the avallaote bist | nd Prof, 13, Ridley was mode prin- anti nf ‘Wet€iplas sehoal in North | opeka, Prof, Sol. G. Watkins who ad been in charge of the echoot for | 10 pust 25 3enrs having been re tcd at a pension, | men ring eluh ¢ be Ot Be delon f the Natfancl Ari ef he in Toe t ye eee 1 Sergent Molly, af B Comamy 240 Infente fs amare the rayts com, miastoned men fram the feeining school at Camp Funston. He Is en- Joying a fifteen days* furlough, the Jira tein ton etnre for him oy of ft "is home hy Daa Angetes Cont, he ts ‘a pitent nt the heme af Mra Ullen Slaughter, 1407 Monroe street, itr As we ote creer, the veckl pro Brom ef the Aner Toy fied ta are rhve flow we we tra nlnpred iq announce thet > cess of bestress wade tie atop ele wan rf that ins atltrtian peestanhe The TY fa teqice They are putting on some of the fimest pictures ever flashed upon a screen, Better take the ¢ fidun or 1;our best girl and look ‘em over, e . oS Lincoln High 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 SEAT8—50 Boxes (Seats to a bon} $5.00 for a Box—Boxes reserved onty on full Payment—on Sale at Lincoln High School, 4000 Seats—Arena Balcony 25c each (net reeerved.) 4 2,000 Seate—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, 9 Snyder’s... 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Tent te eee ee: (Virst| Published in The Topeka Plaindenler April 19, 1918) NOTICE, To William Osteen, Ewing Osteen Rea the uncrawn helrs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of Wesley Oxiren und Luta Osteen, both deceased: You and euch of you are hereby notified that a petition has been filed aud ruit commenced against you in the District Court of Shawnee Coun: ty, Kansas, by W. M. forbes and r. |E. Forbes, as plafntiffe, against you jand other resident defendants; Thar you must answer sald petition filed in sald case No, 31574 in kala Court on or before the 3ist «ay of Mas, 191s, or anid petition will ‘be taken as true and judgment ren- dered against each of you in favor of paid piaintifs, wot Posreet a F, E. Forbes, quieting the title in them aguinat cach of you, to Lot 460 on Lane Street In Block 17 in King’s Addition to the City af Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, and forever enjoining you from usseiting or aiming any right, title or tnterest in or to sald real estate, WK. HAZEN, Attorney for Plaintiffe. (Attest) Mary EB, Chapin, Clerk District Court (Seal) By Mae Trewer, Depeity. MADAME HYDE, SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. | Madame Wear, epirituallstle re alum of New England states, bar read some of the most eminent peo ple of the two continents. This city ia proud of her. A natural born medium, Tell you true facts, Can | be consulted on all affairs without charges, Located permanently in her own private home, In a respect: able nelghborhood, Take Tronst, Vine or Jackson car, get off at, 19th street. Bell phone G 2602, Adress 1015 East 19th St, Kavi On, No letters answered = You must call to consult me ao: (First Published in’ Tae Topeka Plaindealer Agi) 19, 1918) NOTICE. To Birton Hal ard the unknown heirs, administrators, executors, de- Macer, trustecs and asvigee of John C Donglars, deceased: You nnd exch ef sou are hereby notified that a petition has been Aled and rull cormenced against you in the Distiic! Cort of Stawnee, Coun te Karras be Ldwerd Meer og platn- MT axateat vou aa defentaate ‘That you must enever sala petition Med w xatd cree No dtiT7 in wald Court on or befors the ist diy of “ay, WIS or att eerlte wow te he taken ag frue and Judgment — rendcred againat you fa fiver of seid plaintlt, Kdward Myer, anicting the tide In him agatest eneh ond all of on ta all that part of the Northeast quar for et hector th Tawishia 10 Range 15, lying went of the right-of way of the Chicago, Nock Island and Pacific ad trond , Shavaee County, Kanes, and forever esicteteg vou from ne erting or claiming any right, title or Interest In or to sald real estate. (Attert) Mary E Chapia, Clerk Dhatrler oust (8ea)) By Oran Layton, Deputy, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice 1s hereby xbven that Chas. Fille, whe wie consictet In the Dis trict Court of Shawnee County, on March 3, 1215, of huislary. second degree, has filed hin application for ecceutive clemeney, ta be heard in the Governa's aftiee Apri) 29, 1918, (Signed) J. K, CODDING, wrear ate 7m Tt eee St etic vis Bargain Basement Things to wear and things for the home at less than regular prices. >) W. W. SHOBE’S.... Z Pool and Billiard Parlors Soft Drinks and Cigars— : Automobile for Hire... . 220 W. Seventh Street _- ~ - JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, | Call on the Old Reliable Frank Wilson For Meals, Lunches, Soft Drinks Fronting 92d Division ARMY CITY, KANSAP pa ar ALL SOLDIERS, FRIENDS AND CIVLIANS ARE INVITED TO VISIT 310y, E, Eighth 8t, Junction City, Kansas Special Concert and Vaudeville Pool, Lunches, Cigars, Soft Drinks. Dancing Free MRS, JOSEPHINE FINNEYA F. M. ROBERTS, Proprietors. 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The Morgan Drug Company | 1512 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, Nas York ST Che MR take | BAVTIST RANKS. Statement of the Commissiondrs o: the National Baptist Convention (utt. inco| FpOratel: ) £ Submitted to the joint Meeting of Commissioners of the Southern Lap list Convention, the National Baptis' Convention (incorporated), and the National Baptist Convention (unin. corporated), at Memphis, Tenn. March 19th, 1018, “Bleased are the peace-makers: for they shall be ealled the childrer of God,” “Behold, how pleasant it $s for brethren to dwell together in unity!’ “In love of the brethren be ten: derly affectionated one to uncther; in love preferring one another,” To Baptists now. assembled in "Peace Conference’ in Memphis, and to ull whom they represent: to Dr. J. B. Gambrel, president of the Souther Baptist Convention and O. L. Haley, secretary of their Mediation Commit- tee, Revs, Boone, Barton, Cox, Atty. Atikirs, and others of said Convention; and to all vur churches and brethren everywhere—Chnistian Greeting in the name of Elim whose we are and whom we survive, we the underelgued D. B. Gains, J. We Hurse, G, W, Alex ander, S. S. Jones, J. L. Harding, S. R, Price, D, W. Bowen, duly appoint: ed Commissioners of the National Baptist Convention (unincorporated), beg to submit to the jot commis sions of American Baptists here as- sembled the following statement: Speaking personally and for these We represent, we respecttully declare our sincere wish for the peace of fra- ternal fellowship and for the organic union of our two national conventions. The authority of our commission and the objective of our appointments uppear in the following preamble and ‘resolutivns adopted by our convention tn Atlanta, Ga, last September: “Rev, R. WH. Rovd offered the fol. lowing resolution in accordance with & eenulution ottered by the Southern Fantist Convention at New Orleans, Li. reported to this body In session, Whereas, The | Southern Buptist Convention in session in New Orlcans, Tu., May, 1917, passed a resolution tendering the good offices of South- ern Baptists to both factions of the National Baptist Convention, and, Whereas, Rev. Dr. J. B. Gambrel, pretitens of the convention, and Rev. tr, O, L Hatley, an official of the Southern Baptist Convention, came to Atlanta in person und urged the ap- pointment of a lke commission or committee from this body to meet with treir committee at such time and place as could be hereafter agreed up- on, therefore be it Resolved, That the president of this convention be impowered to appoint a committee of seven, whose duty it shall be when called upon to meet a ommittee of the Southern Baptist Convention to confer with them con cerning a harmonious consideration of the differences between the two factions of the National Baptist Con- vention, and to report their findings; for the consideration of this conven-' tion at its next session.” | ‘That there be no misunderstanding, we beg to call your attention to the fact we were appointed to meet the commussioncrs of the Southern Bap- tist Consention. However, we under- stood a like commission to our own was to be asked from our sister con- vention, We are regular missionary Bap- tists; hence we stand for Bareiot prn-, ciples revealed in the New Testament, tnd it 18 our intentiun to be loyal to the Baptist polity made historic! through the ayes. _ It should be known that the prove ime of our commission 1s only advis+ ory, not legrslative, authority resting alone in the National Baptist Conven- ton, whom we represent, It follows that we CAN NOT form urganie u- non betveen our two conventions In fact we are bidden to report our “find- ines" to the convention We insist, however, that the peuce of love ant Christian fellowship be- tween Baptists of the two conventions MUST obtain and that every facility tendine toward cy, arie union should be encoureuet, “ s o4 taly surest that a4 Prerequisite te the glorious consum- r yoo Mr tist unty prayed tor and pouyht the following things must be done, to-wits (a) ‘The artules of incorporation (charter) obtained im Washngton, D, Cu May 37, 1915 ,by Reva, C,H, Pare ib, Bishoo Wo Johnan, Sf. Grires, WM OD) Norman, W. Wilbanks, and Prof. MoM Resers, is.0 bar to derom- inational auty ad must be annulled, vhemernted . (se caw suite nov pending apa'nst Baptists are a barrier to peace and u- mitv and shoul he withd=ay: Be at brows thet we are in moat| hearty sympathy with the dengmina- tionnd moment ta petabieh a nop | manent National Baptist Theological Semmare and Women’s Trainin School F evideses of the eagerness turttain that woal we point to the | purchase of the Boscubel College nroverty in Nashville, upon whieh the fist) payment has been mad, We suicirest the appointment of a commit. tee from ench of ovr tra conventions AGENTS WANTED: made selling PROF. KELLY MILLER’S new $3 to $ i 2 Per Day Progress of Colored People Teachers students, male orfemate, ministers, widows, married wumen, anyone with spare time, can make! pet hour. [very budy buya—it peasy tosell. Send fe lor termwandoutft atonce, act way, AUSTIN JENKINS COMPANY, 525 Ninth Street. WASHINGTON, D. 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Box 298, WUMAN HAIR Goops co 20 Inch Creole Switches 25¢ | Shreveport, La Each; 24 Inch, 50e Each, : ‘ 1243 Wyoming Street Bell Phone 2209W ° The IndianaRestaurant la the place to Ond goou, bore couk. Ing The farmers, stock wen and working men all eat Sere, fake 12th street Car from Mlenourt and Minpexota Avenue from Kansa Mere you tind the Kansas City into. Maatiun dures, | 7--Pas»enger Peerless Car for Hire.-7 F,G FIELOS, Prop. Kansas Clty Mo, past tn furthering strife mong his rethren, we ask that Dr. D. B. Grey, secretary of the board, be ‘requested to mail mission allowances of his board direct from his office to our mis- sionaties of both conventions in due piepartion and equity. | elative td the various boards of our conventions, incorporated and unin- corporated, we suggest the appoint. ment of a committee or committecs to draft regulations for co-operation or a plan of consolidation where such may be deemed wlae, their report to be submitted to # convention for final ratification. It should not be forgotten, that in- corporated boards are separate and distinct entities in law; that they are supreme within the sphere of their le- gal status; that no convention or for- eign person or organization can coms mand them. Their selfperpetusting and self-determinating rights are the guarantee of law, and conventions may not Interpose, ‘here are two national conventions of Baptist women, each having vari- ous boards expressive of its work. Both their misston and educational work is distinctive, as with men, though the ubjective is identic. We Feapestfully advise that Baptist women of the national convention un- incorporated delay any plan or method of formal organic union till these pro- ceedings, our plans and purposes re- cenve nal adjustment in orgame ree union of the two conventions. This mention {s made, that our loyal sisters may know their worth and work are most highly prized Tunally;” The fact that Baptist preachers are barred from certain pulpits of their brethren because of relationship to the National Convention (unincorpurated), and that corresponding messengers to conventions and associations are tepricd of the Haptist courtesy of an introduction, though their stand~ ing be regular in their churches and their work denominational, is, we ree spectfully submit, a hindrance to unis ty as weil as a palpable expression of non-fellowship, we suggest that inters pulpit service be furthered and cor- responding messengers be welcomed as is Baptist custom. Repeating the scripture—“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in umtyl” We are, in the love of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, your brethren, D, B, Gains. J. W, Hurse. G, W, Alexander. 8. S. Jones. J, L. Harding, 4 S. R. Prince. D. W. 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Horses, cattle, planes, dtaniunds, nuucehold guous, lruraries, typewfitere suioy, carriages, maenimery, and w a. uried people.—F., S. ‘Lhomas, b'y | Kannas avenne ‘Teeoke, xe dye eae WATERFORD & MORRISON ‘The Old Thue Doctors—The Doctors i” of a Square Deal, Ia your blood Infected? Is your sve tem poison? 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If wel shink we cen cure you, we tell you 20 if we think we cannot cure you, ve ell you so Consult or write us. Main office, 214 Love Bid'x. 200% 8.¢ Second street, Muskogee, Oklahoma, | \ddrees all communications to Dr, it 4. Waterford at above number , | Cowie MANHATTAN, KANSAS Quality Uniformily Upward Prices Always Downward . Bed Roll and Military Office Supplies / DON'T BE A SLACKER | ~“BORO” | | is in 10.600 Homes: is it in Yours? Will you kindly see to this at once and oblige "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY | Durland-Sawtell Furniture Co. ! —SPECIALIZE IN— | Furniture, Rugs and Draperies : Pianos, Piano Players, be Victrolas and Records Undertakers and Embalmers® WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE ’ : 2 Durland-Sawtell Furniture Company 117-119 W. Seventh St. JUNCTION CITY, KAN, . . 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