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The Plaindealer Man is Making a Trip Through Missouri---Please Be Ready to Pay Your Subscription --- The Twentieth Year. No. 23. AN APPEALTO PRESIDENT TO SPEAK OUT AGAIN BOLEY, OKLA., CITIZENS SEE FROM THE CHIEF OF THE A Silence at Washington of Late Pope Pius X A lics to Be Fair to AN APPEALTO PRESIDENT WILSON TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST OUTRAGES BOLEY, OKLA., CITIZENS SEEK AN EXPRESSION FROM THE CHIEF OF THE ARMY AND NAVY Silence at Washington Recalls Appeal of Late Pope Pius X Asking Catholics to Be Fair to Negroes. The Plaindealer Topeka, Kan., June 6, 1918. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President, United States of America, Washington, D. C. My dear President: As editor of the Topeka Plaindealer, which voices the sentiment not only of the colored people, but of a large percentage of the better class of white people in this country, we visited the exclusive colored town of Boley Oklahoma, a few weeks ago, and the people there wish me to avail to you that they are among you in this great struggle for democracy and freedom of the people and against the kaiser, busting, burning and destroying property and human life. They wish me to inform you that they raised $17,760 for the third liberty loan. Boley is an agricultural town, and the colored farmers control about ten miles square. They were driven to this spot from Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Mississippi because of oppression in those states; and they have established a little town with a population of something over two thousand, twenty-four hundred. They have their own bank, of which all the officers are colored. This bank has over $20,000 in deposit and paid out $1,000,000 during the past year. They have cotton guns, a corn mill, water works, and electric lights; there is one railroad which runs through the town, and it depot agent and telegraph operators are accomplished men and give good and faithful service. Boley has been organized for the past fifteen years, and the settlers were chiefly from rural districts, and in the early day it was an ordinary thing to see diapidated wagons drawn by oxen and mule teams; but on our recent visit there, on Saturday, we saw over seventy-five automobiles and not a Ford among them, all owned by these colored farmers and businessmen. The town has grown wonderfully—there are large dry goods and mercantile stores where young colored boys and girls are employed as clerks and bookkeepers. We found a first-class post-office and the postmaster and clerks overworked. Mr. Simmons, who is a democrat, made one of the best postmasters in Oklahoma. He has great faith in you and the Democratic party. To our surprise we found the chairman of the Democratic Township Central Committee, Mr. Bradley, a colored man, and Justice of the Peace, was unable to have the party locate a voting precinct in the town, and the citizens had to spend nearly $1,000 and go into court in order to have a voting precinct. We believe the party ought to give their colored adherents better consideration. The people of Boley want it thoroughly understood that they are with you in this great struggle, and they feel sure you want to do what is fair between man and man, and that is the reason they are investing their money into liberty bonds and contributing to the Red Cross and their sons are volunteering their service for the defense of this flag to crush oppression and killerism in all foreign lands and forever keep it from the shores of America, hoping that this will better their condition in this country. The information received by them is that you informed a committee some time ago that you did not know of the outrages committed upon the colored people of this country. They want you to know that a woman and her child were lynched within fifteen miles of this town and not one thing was done to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime; that at Chickasha a short time ago a colored army officer, Lieutenant Trubbess, was arrested officer, en route to Camp Doniphan under orders from the government to report there for duty, for the reason that he was traveling in a Pullman and had secured his birth before entering the state of Oklahoma, and because he chose to ride in comfort he was arrested at this town and finely by the judge of the city court $7,000 and cost, amounting to $24,00. and they would like to have you have these authorities refund this money to this young colored officer, who was en route to the army to properly preen himself to put up a defense in a town hall. They want you to know that you are unusual thing to see colored soldiers riding in the front end of a smoking car while white soldiers ride with ease and surrounded with luxury in a Pullman, and when serving at entailing stations the colored soldiers are not allowed to eat at the lunch counters or in the dining room but are comelled to carry their meals away in their hands (in like manner as wealthy people, when traveling, feed their doos). A telegram was sent the white 'Red Cross Chapter of Chickasha informing them that two sick soldiers were to be tak- Gepeka Plaindealer en from the train, and requested that they meet the train. They had the ambulance draped with white linen and decorated with flowers and ordered the driver to the train. When the train arrived, however, it was found that the sick soldiers were colored soldiers, and the white women threw up their hands in disgust and drove away, and the driver is reported as saying that he would rather haul dogs than to convey these men to a place of comfort. These soldiers were finally taken to the hospital and placed on the outside in the cold, and the colored Red Cross ladies demanded that the soldiers be given into their care. We want to call your attention to this, as you are President of the Red Cross Association. We are likewise requested to inform you that 60 per cent of the drifters who reported for duty in the different cantonments could not read or write, and these came principally from Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, and some did not even know their names. This illiteracy is caused by the prejudiced white people who do not wish the colored citizens to receive an education and resort to the vilest methods to prohibit the building of school houses and the providing and maintaining of teachers to give the necessary instruction so as to make intelligent citizens of their colored inhabitants. The people of Boley wish you to know that the colored farmers and railroad employees have subscribed liberally to the liberty loan, hoping that in crushing kaiserism and outrages upon women and children in Belgium it will also put an end to similar crimes in this country, such as the lynching, burning and outraging men, women, and children of the colored race here in America. Peonage still exists in some of the southern states: Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. It is desired that you be informed of the fact that not a single colored man, so far as we know, has been a member of the draft boards in any of the several counties in the United States, and yet thousands of colored men are being called to the colors. They approve of the commuting of the death sentence of the two soldiers who were sentenced to death for sleeping on duty in France, realizing as they do the extenuating circumstances under which these men were forced to work, and they are glad that you had the Christian heart to see that justice was meted out to these men, and we have implicit confidence that had the case of the thirteen soldiers who were executed last December at Fort Sam Houston been reviewed by you, they would be living today; and we feel that the forty old soldiers of the 21st Infantry now incarcerated in the federal prison at Leavenworth will receive similar consideration as you have these two white soldiers in France. The colored people are loyal, and at this critical time are proving that fact, for there is not a striker, slacker, or spy among the members of my race. Now, my dear President, these loyal American citizens ask that you give an expression if you can consistently do so, to the American public, calling their attention to the fact that you do not approve of these outrages, and that you hope they will desist from committing them, and insist on dramatic measures to apprehend these white people who commit these crimes or colored people of this country, Every German or foreigner who has come to this country has had more liberty and rights than the most highly respected and progressive colored citizen. We wish also to inform you that General Pershing has already reported of the many heroic deeds that are now being performed by colored soldiers in the American army in France. One or two at a time are capturing from twenty to thirty Germans. Yet while they are over there fighting to defend the hauler, their mothers, children, wives and sisters are being grossly mistreated by a certain class of white people in this country, chiefly of the southern states, and are denied equal rights of the law and denied the privilege of exercising the right of franchise, and are driven from their homes in many communities. It is commendable that these prisoners are putting up such a fight in France, when at the same time their hearts are burdened with relief at the thought of the crimes that are perpetrated upon their people in this country. We would have you know also, that we want our surgeons who are in the army services assigned to the same duties as the white physicians and promoted when they merit it, and we would like to have colored trained nurses placed in the base hospitals. We believe too, that Colonel Young, who was retired because of jealousy, as he was in line for promotion to general, be restored to his command and be allowed to go forth and help to win this great conflict. The colored people are loyal to the core, have been in the past, and will continue to work with their might, main, and money to bring this war to a successful conclusion, so as to completely obliterate kaiserism in a foreign country, and our own as well. We are not attempting to enumerate the many thousands of crimes committed upon colored people in the last year, but are giving you a mention of a few. We are writing Mr. Tumulty and calling his attention to this letter and asking that he see that you get the contents or abstracts from this letter, for the statements herein set forth are true, to the beat of our knowledge, so help us God! NICK CHILDs, Editor. The Topeka Plaindealer, Subscribed and sworn 40 before me this 6th day of June, 1918. EDNA GREENE, Notary Public (Seal) Commission expires March 17, 1921. P. S. We are enclosing herewith a copy of Resolutions sent Pope Plus X of Rome in 1903, in which resolutions we protetted against the outrages upon colored people in this country, and you will notice in his reply, he asks the Catholics not to be guilty of participating in such offences. Now if the head of the holy church at Rome can answer a letter expressing his views upon the outrages of this country, the great President of the United States can surely do no less. The Resolution: Resolved; That we express our profound sorrow upon the death of Pope Leo XIII, who was a friend to common humanity, and who expressed strong sentiments against wholesale lynchings in America before his death and congratulate the Catholics upon the election of Pope Plus X as his successor, since he is a man who has risen from the common wolks of life to occupy the most exalted station in the religious world. Plea to Plus X. Since there are so many Catholics among the Negroes of the United States, who in common with others of their race, are subjected to unparalleled outrages upon the slightest provocation, involving the innocent as well as the guilty, we urge His Holiness to use his good offices among the Catholics of this country to preserve friendly relations between the races and to break down the spirit of unfairness so prevalent in labor unlaw, composed in a great measure of Catholics, which in many instances deprive the Negro of the opportunity to earn an honest living for his family. In view of the fact that the Protestant church in America, excepting in a few rare individual instances, seems to be deaf to our appeals, and seems inclined to remain silent if not actually acquiescent in the terrible outrages upon us, we request Senator Burton, of Kansas to present this resolution to the representatives of the Pole at Washington, for transmission to His Holiness at the Vatican. The Pope's Views. The reply, in the handwriting of the Pope's secretary reads as follows; "To Mr. Nick Chiles, President of the Nineteen Nine News Association." the Western Negro Press Association: "Sir; His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, has transmitted to me for presentation to His Holiness, a copy of a resolution passed by your Western Negro Press Association (August 6, 1903, at Colorado Springs, Colo., U. S. A.,) and which you have forwarded through your senator Senator J. R. Burton, of Kansas. "I have much pleasure in assuring you that His Holiness has read the resolution with interest and sympathy, and I am committed to thank you and all of your associates very cordially in his name. The sovereign Pointiff is well aware that there are many Catholics among the Negroes of the United States, and this knowledge increases his Interest in the welfare of your race. His Holiness, as the Vicar of Christ, extends his loving care to every race without exception, and he must necessarily use his good offices to urge all Catholics to befriend the Negroes, who are called, no less than other men, to share in all the great benefits of the Redemption. No New Conception. "The life and example of Saint Peter Claver and of so many other Catholics missionaries are there to show that this is no new conception of the Apostolate entrusted to the Church of Christ. "Whilst frankly admitting that crimes may often be committed by members of the Negro race, His Holiness advocates for them the justice granted to other men by the laws of the land and a treatment in keeping with the tenents of Christianity "I am confident that these sentiments are shared by the vast majority of the great American people and by those who are responsible for the economy of the principles underlying the American Constitution "R CARD MERRY DEL VAL. "March 20, 1904" Letter to Secretary Tumulty. Topeka, Kan, June 6, 1918 Mr. J. P. Tumulty, Private Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C., U. B. A., my dear麦克斯·W. A., registered and marked "personal" to which THE UNFILLED MISSION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY Extract from an Able Address by Hon. James A. Troutman. your attention is called and we hope you will bring it to the notice of the President and ask him to give his public expression upon the subject matter propounded to him which would have effect upon the American people and result in much good. It is your indispensable duty as a devout Christian Catholic to carry out the wishes of Pope Plus X. You will find herein a copy of some Resolutions sent Pope Plus X at Home in the year 1983 in which we called his attention to some of the outrages committed upon the colored people of this country; and his reply to the same. Now we have been informed that it is through you that the President gets this information and through you that his views reach the American people. We learned recently that the President gave an expression that he did not know these outrages were being perpetrated in this country against the colored people and that he would give the matter proper consideration. As you are looked upon as one of those faithful adherents of true Catholicism and one who believed in the late Pope Plus X and from what we know of the Catholics of this country we believe that we will hear from you on the subject matter of these letters and we pray that the spirit of the late Pope Plus X will hover over you in such a manner that you will feel it is your rightful duty to give this down-trodden race proper consideration as there are a number of colored Catholies numbered among them. Very truly yours. Editor The Topeka Plaindealer. (From an Address of James A. Troutman at the Shawnee County Troutman for Governor Club as reported to the Topeka Dally Capital May 5, 1918) It is with pleasure that we present the following logical address of our friend and townman, Hon. James A. Troutman, and we believe it meets the approval of every true Republican in the country. Mr. Troutman is one of the few white men of today who is absolutely fair and square with the colored people. He has stood by the race in the Senate of this state, on the lecture platform and in private life, and if the past is a criterion by which to be guided, he will deal fairly with the race if elected governor. A meeting of the Shawnee County Troutman for Governor Club was held yesterday afternoon in the office of James A. Troutman, in the Mulvane building, at which the situation over the state was discussed and satisfaction expressed at condition reported. Mr. Troutman spoke briefly at the meeting, in part to follows: HON. JAMES A. TROUTMAN "The partial suspension of party activities during a crisis in the affairs of the world is not a desertion of party conviction, nor an abandonment of party organization. In proclaiming their loyalty to the administration, Republicans do not pledge it immunity from mediated críticaism, nor take the oath of allegiance to the Democratic party. When the victor and the victor quashed, at the polls, engage in patriotic granty, neither intends to form a political coalition. Each exemplifies his loyalty and assumes his responsibility, without surrendering party conviction or depreciating party organization. Religious bodies often unite in a moral crusade, without abrogating their credible or improving the other fellow's belief. They can stand shoulder to shoulder for the regeneration of the world and still maintain their denominational identity and faith. So Republicans can stand alongside of Democrats, in patriotism, without abatement of their partisan zeal or purposes. "Republicans believe their part tries to the best things in govern- ment, and, at this time, their con- tions should be stronger than ever. Through all of the mutations of years, MAN. OKLA. Mr. Johnnie Glass of Coffeyville, Kan. is here visiting relatives. Mrs. Minnie Milton returned home last Saturday after spending a week in Redland, Okla., with her mother-in-law. Mrs. Annie Hines, who has been ill so long, is improving. Mr. Ossie Vaughn, who has been very ill for the last few days from a gunshot wound received last Thursday night at Mabelle Public School turn-out, is reported better. On the second Sunday in this month the Odd Fellows rendered a very nice program, Jamie Glaisley, Mr. D. Jamillock, Mr. S. A Fonia, even the principal speakers. Rev. K. G. Madison, D. D., delivered the thanksgiving sermon, which was very instructive. The U. B. F. Lodge and the S. M. T. held their annual thanksgiving sermon with the Mount Olive Baptist Church. Prof. T. H. Turner delivered the address in behalf of the order. Subject: "Friendship." Rev. S. L. Wilson delivered the thanksgiving sermon. Collection $20 00 Everybody is fixing to pitch a battle on General Green next week. Rev. Geo. McClendon, district moderator of the Baptist Association, reported ill this week. HUDSON, KAN. Attorney W. I Jamison was in Great Bend on legal business. He was accompanied by Mrs. Jamison. While here they were pleasant callers at the homes of Mr. Arthur Robinson, Mr. Calvin Harris, and others. the Republican party has proven its right to live and to serve. The war cannot pervert its history, nor obscure its record. In the war and in peace, undaunted and undismayed, it stands upon its record, a triumphant force in the life and history of the great republic. Its mission will not end until democracy and peace are the recognized heritage of mankind. "The Democratic party, too, has a record which cannot be effaced by passing events, nor hidden by the exigencies of war. The record of both parties will survive the achievements of time and the havoc of war. "The war will lootle about party alignments a little, and disturb the equilibrium of Democrats a great deal. It will increase the need of party solidarity and sagacity. At the end of the war we will stand face to face with the chaos of a changed world. The millions of men withdrawn from peaceful vocations will return to the factories and the fields of Europe. Trends will become furrows, and our allies today will be our competitors in the fields of production tomorrow. The greatest industrial and economic problems of the centuries will be up for hold and quick solution. The continuity of our commercial life will have to be re-established, and the industrial map of the world redrawn, battleships and transports will become shuttles of peace, to weave a web of commercial destiny for bellentig nations. Then our commerce must outside every storm, defy every wind, and inside every zone. To win in the commercial race of the world, the Republican party must control the track, hold the rela, and drive. Patrolism and prosperity are inseparably blended with Republicanism in the thought, purpose and destiny of the American people." PERRY, OKLA. The funeral of Mr. J. H. Harper was held Sunday in New Prospect Baptist Church, of which Mr. Harper was a member and officer. Rev. Green of Wichita, Kann., preached the funeral sermon. The United Order of Odd Fellows and the 17 of Perry, Okla., participated, the Odd Fellows at the church and the G. A. R. and Relief Corps at the cemetery. Mr. Harper was in his 76th year in years in the Civil War a native of the Stute of Missouri. He came to Oklahoma in 1893. Leaves only a wife who knew his friends to mourn his death. Mr. Harper was a good citizen and loved by all of those who really knew him. Mrs. Clem, Tallahavero, the Grand Matron of the Oklahoma Jurisdiction of the Eastern Star, will conclude her annual visits for the year in about 8 or 10 days. She has been on the job for two months now. Geo. English of Wichita, Kan., is here visiting relatives and friends, as he will leave Monday night for Madison, Wis., where he expects to join the U. S. Navy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Works expect to leave in a few days to make their future home in Wichita, Kan. We regret very much to lose them. JETMORE, KAN. Mr. Sam Woods of Garfield, Kan, is here on business. Mr. Elliott Harris of Hutchinson, Kan, paid our community a short visit. He was guest at the Leo home. The following attended the County Price $1.50 Per Year TOM BOYD A CANDIDATE. Popular Santa Fe Man Announces for Treasurer of Shawnee County. Mr. Tom Boyd, one of the most popular young men in the employee of the Santa Fe, has decided to make the race for treasurer of Shawnee county, Mr. Boyd is well known and highly respected among the colored people of this town and county. He boasts of the fact that the best days of his life were his school days when he went to school with colored children and he has great respect for the race. There is no doubt of Tom's nomination and election. Sunday School Convention last Monday at Jetmore, Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw, Mrs. Leason Reed, Mrs. Malissa Bradshaw, Mr. Nelson Bradshaw, Mr. Tilford, Daniel and Gertler Bradshaw, Quite a few of our race attended the county High School. Mrs. Luella Bradford of Larned is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Johnson. Addene Maxwelle and Lyle Bradshaw are our race graduates from the High School this year. Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw's paper at the County Sunday School Convention (white) was highly praised and much commented on. Mrs. Johnson entertained last Thursday in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Bradford. The following couples attended the High School picnic: Mr. Ralph Bradshaw and Loucia Bradford, Levi Bradshaw and Alta Bradley. Make it a point to attend Sunday School and stay to church. Nedson Bradshaw acquitted himself with honor in his rendition of "Little Brown Baby" at the Glee Club program last Wednesday, he being the only one of our race on program. Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw has returned from her trip to Hutchinson, Kan. The recent good rains have been pleasing to all. Quite a number of young people motored to Kinsley last Wednesday eve. Mrs. Luella Bradford was the dinner guest on last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw. Rev. E. H. Lee spent Wednesday in the Valley Settlement. Mrs. Mattie Lee has been slightly indisposed. A Red Cross Chapter has been organized under the leadership of Mrs. Geo. Bradshaw, Sr. In Loving Remembrance of Mrs. Ellen Crump Great was the shock to Olathe when the news of Mrs. Ellen Crump's sudden death Monday, May 6, at her home on South Cherry, was flashed over the town. Mrs. Ellen Crump was born in Cass County, Mo. Nov. 12, 1859. Age at death 58 years. 6 months, 24 days. She was a consistent Christian, a loyal worker, a member of Second Baptist Church for more than thirty years. She was a member of the Apostolic Aid Society from its organization 15 years ago. Her funeral was held from the Baptist Church Wednesday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m., the Rev. Wm. Jackson officiating, after which all that was mortal of Sister Crump was laid to rest in Olathe Cemetery, there to asut the resurrection morm. The funeral was in charge of the Apostolic Aid Society. Resolutions from the Society, Church, and friends, also a beautiful poem dedicated to her memory was read by Mr. Dici Weaver (white). The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and both colored and white met to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of this good and great woman. She leaves a loving daughter, Miss Lida Crump, and a nephew she reared from infancy, Roy Brown, and a sister, Mrs. Crumpfield of Lawrence, and many other relatives and a host of good friends to mourn her loss, good night, dear friend, good night! Well done, faithful servant! While many have followed its beckoning tax. dining ray. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord! The road oft was rugged, the winds often strong, And many about thee would falter or fall. Till thy voice would recall them and cheer them plong. Thy han is were stretched out to help others always. Though thine own feet were bleeding, thine own heart oppressed. Thou didst do all the work thy hand found to do. Now enter thou into the joys of thy Lord! MISSOURI SUBSCRIBERS of The Plaindealer will take notice that the editor is now visiting the cities of that state, and we respectfully direct your attention to this fact and will be pleased to have you to be prepared to settle a part. If not all of your account. The Plaindealer is preparing to increase in size, but we can not do so unless the people pay what is due us The Topeka Plaindealer ESTABLISHED IN 1899. PICK CHILES. . . Editor and Owner SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Two Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES, PER MONTH: $2.00 PER INCH. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindale, 1928 Kansas Avenue. Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express. Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Letter in our risk; otherwise at the risk of the gender. When the attention of The Plaintiff is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made. Unused communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. Political Advertising. L. J. PETTIJOHN, of Dodge City, is a candidate for Secretary of State, subject to the action of the Republican primaries in August. I will appreciate your vote and support. S. N. HAWKES, Assistant Attorney General, Stockton, Kan., hereby announces his candidacy for Attorney General to be voted on at the Republican primaries in August. CHAS. D. ISE, Coffeyville, is a candidate for Attorney General, subject to the action of the Republicans at the Primaries in August.. He will appreciate your vote. W. J. BRYDEN, Assistant Insurance Commissioner, announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner, subject to the action of the Republicans at the Primaries in August.. He solicits your support. ORAN LAYTON, Republican candidate for Register of Deeds of Shawnee County, will appreciate your support in the August Primaries. MISS ESTELLA NORTHRUP, Douglas County, Candidate for Register of Deeds to be voted on at the Republican Primaries in August. . . . WILL JOHNS, Republican, will appreciate your support for Sheriff of Douglas County at the Primaries in August. J. R. WOODARD, Republican, Sheriff of Douglas County, announces his candidacy for renomination at the Primaries in August. ADJUTANT GENERAL CHAS. S. HUFFMAN, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, to be voted on at the Primaries in August. He will appreciate your support. THE EDITOR'S NOTE BOOK. Mr. L. F. Hayes, of Salina, has returned from Hillsborough, Ill., where he visited his parents, whom he had not seen since 1901. He was a member of the Twenty-third Kansas which served in Cuba under the late Col. James Hock. While in Leavenworth last week we were pleased to note that Mr. C. B. Carter, the prosperous undertaker, has purchased a fine auto funeral car, built especially for him at DesMolines, Iowa. It is certainly a fine car and the people of that vicinity are using it for all funerals. Mr. Carter is a progressive young man. We found Leavenworth collet people operating large auto to put shows. Another pleasing thing about our visit in Leavenworth was to find the many friends of Hon. B P Ennore, present member of the legislature insisting that he accept the nomination for re-election for another term. Judge Endress is a man who enjoys a large practice and is one of the leading attorneys of the state. While he wants to serve his county and state, he is a little slow in giving his consent to the nomination, but if his friends continue to insist, he will probably yield to their request. HUTCHISON, KAN. Last Sunday afternoon at the Convention Hall Roscoe C. Simmons spouse to a crowded house. He was introduced by Mr. Walter Finnis Mr. Finnis did much credit to the occasion Col. Simmons arose in a graceful manner and expressed himself as being pleased to be in the State of Kansas Simmons was at his best, and as he stepped firmly back and torn on the platform one could readily see in him a personality which commands the attention of the wise and prudent men and women of the age. Mr. James P. Pratt is here visiting here as their Walt Quite a large crowd of people were he daily in order to visitators. Miss Winchester of Kinsley where visiting her sister and other relatives Miss Potter of Great Bond is here visiting friends. Mrs. T. M. Reaves and daughters Irine and Juanna moved to Winfield Mr. Emery McCalp is having very Prof. Brown, the attorney of Kansas city, gave two very excellent surrogans at the A. M. E. church and the Second Baptist church. YALE, KAN. Mr. Hudson, who has been on the sick list, is now imprisoned. Miss Fuster Beaton of Yale has been in Pittsburg visiting her sick sister. Mr. Geo. Wheaton of Yale, the father of Ordeba and Marle, got crippled in Mine No. 13 and is not able to work yet. Mr. J. H. Miller has been visiting his friend in Cherokee; also his bro- her Mr. Edward S. Miller. Mr. H. Palmer of Cherokee is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs Palmer. The S. M. T. turned out in Weir Clay Sunday, and Mrs. Lewis and Mrs Hudson, who visited the Temple, took dinner at Mrs. Lollie's at Weir, and Miss Ruby Miller, Miss Rosa Miller and Miss Ardela Wheaton made a flying trip to Weir Saturday evening. Miss Marie Wheaton took a trip to Cherokee with Mr. Edward Miller. Mrs. G. White has arrived. Mrs. M. Gover has been visiting her daughter, who has become a first class nurse at Kansas City. The Yale Lodge turned out in Crowburg Sunday and had a delightful time. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. D. Bradley has returned from Western University, Quandaro, Kan., where she attended the commencement of the school. They also had a nice visit at the Old Soldiers' Home, Havensworth. Miss Romana Williams passed through on her way to Pittsburg, where she attends the Normal this summer. Miss Opaline Bradley and Miss Leota Brodus left for Pittsburg, Kan., Sunday to attend the State Normal. Mr. Lou Lowe spent a few days with wife and mother. Mrs. W. E. Allen was called to her home in Great Bend on account of her mother, who died later. Mrs. Shannon Webster and daughter, Miss Alma, left Saturday noon for Clinton, Mo., to spend a few days, and later they will go to Omaha, Neb. The Kewpie girls gave a line party at the Best Theater for Miss Alma Webster Friday night, which after the show had refreshments at Allen Jones' cabaret. Chaperoned by Mrs. May Houd. Henry Emery spent Sunday in the City. Mrs. El Walton left Saturday for Donson, Tex. Miss John Barley left Sunday morning for her home in Iowa. Miss Mary Lee Jackson left Sunday morning for her home in Glisson, aio. Mrs. Stella Mosely and son and Mrs. Nettie Taylor left Sunday morning for Camp Funston to visit Henry Loew. Mrs. T. Hines left Sunday morning for Camp Funston to spend a few days with her grandson Henry Lowe. Mrs. Baldwin of Vimta was in the city Sunday. The Clover Leaf Art Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. C. Clark. Lowman Robinson, who spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, left Monday for his home in Kansas City. Liner Booker of Camp Funston spent a few hours in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ida Glass entertained the Jewel Art Club, women and hubs, and a few guests, Monday evening. At a late hour refreshments. A splendid talk on the Red Cross work by Mrs. John Woods. Mrs. Julia Booker and daughters Edith and Lizzie spent a couple of days at Camp Funston visiting her son, Private Elmer Booker. Miss Helen Williams entertained Private Elmer Booker and Miss Lilian Womack and Mr. Meler Long at a slumber lunch Saturday evening. Mrs. Tifford Davis, the Grand W. C. of Court Canthes gave a splendid lecture to the members Tuesday evening May 21, after which the members gave a banquet for Mrs. Davis. The S. M. T. held their annual sermon Sunday at the New Hope Baptist Church. The amount of $21.60 was raised. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. Rev, J. W. Williams, who has had charge of the St. James M. E. Church since the first Sunday in October 1917, is doing a grand work, both spiritually and financially. Twelve members have been added, and much Christian enthusiasm has been aroused. He found a mortgage of $117 on the church, and with the assistance of his faithful members they have been able to pay it off, and May 30 the mortgage will be burned. May 19 was rainy day and $554.35 were raised. We are proud of Rev. Williams for his faithful work and Christian influence. The Sunday school has increased from "to to members. The Wichita District Conference and Sunday School Convention convenes June 11-13, and great preparations are being made to entertain delegates royally. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. Editor Nick Chiles spent Thursday evening and Friday in the city. Miss George of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Mr. Simms of Kansas City wrote the guest of Mrs. Georgia Stokes Decoration Day. Mr. Joseph Young of Minneapolis saved his mother, Mrs. Sallie Young. Ben, Sharpe and Miss Eunice Damer accompanied the body of Miss Damer's sister to Springfield for interment. Joseph Barton, Frank Field, Albert Jackson, Almond English, John Charke, Arthur Collins, Leonard Gray, and Howard Shepherd motored to at sis City Sanctuary with Mr. Ray Jayes. PARSONS, KAN. Mrs. Belle McIlton spent 2 weeks in Houston and Galveston, Tex. The Holmass church is having a great meeting. Mrs. A. H. Diggs is in Inparto to utte of Normal. Mrs. Wilhs and Mrs. Carr were called to Coffeyville to the bedside of Mr. Uhler. Lobert Wamock is here visiting from the camps. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Melton are to care on the 10th for Los Angeles, Ca., to spend the rest of the summer. Mrs. P. W. Garfield is in Parsons from Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Mabel Booker and husband a will have for home back cast on the 10th of next month. Mrs. Dardell and son were in Kansas City, Kan. Mr. A. H. Diggs is on the sick list. Mme. Alice McClelland Todd A calp specialist. First, grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others how to grow the hair Mme. McClelland's Double Strength "DANDRUFF CURF" is a Marvelous discovery w will positively promote the growth of hair in a very short time, providing it used according to directions. Dandruff. Falling Hair. Itching Scalp, etc. have been TELEPHONE 4259—WHITE PRINTER WANTED—The Paindealer can use a good man—linotype man preferred. "Hams" save stamps. Mr. Tom Young was in this city City on route home from Kansas City. Messrs Lon and Frank Colfer of La Cygne visited in this city Sandy. Mrs. Hattie Stone visited with her stepdaughter, Mrs. G. W. Arnold, and family Sunday. Mrs. knoble Fine and son and Mrs. Joseph Holloway returned to their homes in Kansas City Monday. Mr. John Bass of Minneapolis, Minn. arrived Tuesday to visit his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass. Mr. and Mrs. S. t. Austin of Kansas City arrived Wednesday to visit the latter's parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass. Mrs. Richard Bellamy of Kansas City arrived Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine. Mr. Earl Arnold returned from Kansas City Thursday for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. He was accompanied by his nephew, Master Roy Neaves, who will make an extended visit with his grandparents. Mr. Preston Bass and sister, Mrs. Cora Brown, and ar. Larnest Marritt, arrived Thursday to visit their parents and grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and little daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth, of Ft. Scott, visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Angina. Mr. Myrtle Carter of Kansas City arrived Thursday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold. Messrs Knoble Fine and Mr. Joseph Bradford of Kansas City played with the band boys Decoration Day. The following band-men participated: vince Fine, Ito; Earnest Merritt bartone; Joe Bradford, cornet—all in Kansas City; E. W. Fine, Cornet; Jamais Morton Cornet; Robert conto; Jack Fine, alto; G. W. Arnold, Jr., barytone; bert Fine, trombone; Merle Smith, trombone; R. E. Fine, tuba; W. H. Arnold bass drum; Walter Laey, snare drum. Mr. R. E. Scott went to Fort Scott Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Knoble Fine came down from Kansas City, Kan., to attend the high school commencement and see his brother graduate. The high School Commencement was held in the opera house. There were ten white graduates and one colored graduate. Mr. Robert Fine. Mr. Knoble Fine returned to Kansas City, Kun, Wednesday. His wife and son remained for a longer visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fine. All of the colored children who attended school were promoted to higher grades for the next term. Mr. Earl Arnold went to Kansas City Friday, where he expects to work Mr. Ed Pritchett was exempted from military service because he is a farmer. Mrs. H. W. Ward and daughter went to Kansas City Saturday for a Mr. D. Hildebrand, of his work, is improving nicely. Mrs. Kinchhu made a flying trip to Pittsburg Saturday, north of Pittsburg has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Palmer. Mr. G. Wheaton, the father of Ardela and Marie, who got hurt Saturday, is not any better. Mr. J. Miller made a trip to Crownburg Saturday evening. Mr. Ross of Oklahoma is here visiting his daughters and son. Miss Marie Wheaton is in Pittsburg visiting her aunt, Mrs. McKay. 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Mr. Tom Cotton has purchased another good piece of property on South Fuller St. We are indeed pleased to see this kind of thrift among our people. ABILENE, KAN. Mrs. W. I. Warder and children of Hill City is visiting friends and relatives this week. Miss Dorthala Simpson has returned from Fiske University of Nashville Fenn, where she was attending school Miss Harrison is a very respectable lady and highly esteemed by all who know her. We hope her sue essentia quist for further advancement. Roy, W. I., Warder was here from function Sunday to visit his family and relatives. Miss Rosetta Warder was here last week from the State Normal of Emoryia, visiting her home, and returned last Saturday to take up a summer course at the Normal. A large number of the Abilene people visited Camp Funston Saturday. Miss Jennie Somtunzie, an African missionary, gave a lecture at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church on foreign musics, which was very interesting and interesting. Private Wm. Harrison and Crowley of Camp Funston were visiting relatives and friends Sunday. Private N. Smith and wife were home on a bridal trip Sunday. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Notes from the Second Baptist Church Mrs. Minnie Douglass of Emporia and Mr. Burnie White of Abulene were in the city and attended the services at the church Sunday morning. Rev. C. R. Brewster spent Thursday of last week in Topeka on business. The Pastor organized a Bible class at the church to meet every Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mrs. M. D. Jones teacher. Mrs. J. W. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor at the Bible class last Sunday and gave some encouraging remarks. The Second Baptist Church of this city led in the finance at Abilene. At the recent board meeting the B. Y. P. carried up $10, the Mission Circle $6, Mrs. M. D. Jones $27; the gleaners Mrs. Jones sent out over the district realized $60. The total of what was raised in the Women's Board was $101.28. Mrs Alice Gibson, Pres., Mrs. Minnie Doughlass Sce. 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Miss Alice Anderson left Sunday for her home in Sumpter, S. C. Mrs. Mason left Thursday for her home in Washington, D. C.; Mrs. S. Carter on the same day for her home in New York; Mrs. Hattle Seabrook for Chicago Friday. The ladies have spent three months in the Post, and those left were much grieved to see their friends leave. 150 and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest lines of ADERTAKING GOODS in the State. We never sleep. Two Licensed Embal- mer in attendance. Phone 92 — 666 QUINCY 87. Hours:—9 a. m., to 12:00 m.; 2:30 p. m., to 5:00 p. m.; 7:00 p. m., to 8:30 p. m. DR. J. M. JAMISON, Special Diseases. Phone 959 — 327 Madison St. DR. S. FLOURNOY, Physician and Surgeon. 508 Kansas Ave. Office hours: 9 00 a. m. to 12 M 1 00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. 7 00 p. m. to 9 00 p. m. Phone 1147 ARRILLER WONDERFUL HAIR SUCCESS Removes Dandruff, Cures Scalp Disease, Stops the Hair from Falling Out, Helps it to Grow Long and Beautiful--No Matter How Stubborn and Short it may be. 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Manufactured by Welling Company. AND CIVLIANS ARE INVITED VISIT CITY HALL Junction City, Kansas t and Vaudeville soft Drinks. Dancing Free Y, Proprietors. Two acres of beautiful Blue Grass, Flowers and Good Shade with Teater Boards, Swings, Ruatic Benches, Pavilion with Plano, Refreshment Stand. Tables for Basket Lunches, Free Telephone and lighted by Acetylene Gas. This Garden for Rent to Church Socials, Band Concerts, Private Picnic Parties, Club or Campaign gatherings. Special Rates to Clubs giving series of parties. Three Blocks Southeast of end of Cemetery Car Line. MISS OGEAL WILSON, MANAGER Phone 1778 N.1. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Miss Lelah Payne is on the sick list. Miss Captola Tipton scent the week end in Emporia and Parsons. Miss Maytle Bradshaw, who had been attending the State Normal at Emporia, is home for the summer. WANTED—Two first class Barbers at Okmulgge, Okla, one of the best towns in the state. Good business. Write or call Wm. SMIIH, 415 E. Fifth Street, Okmulgge, Okla. Miss Ruby McKnight left one day this week to attend summer school at Emporia. Mrs. Minnie Perkins spent Saturday and Sunday at Camp Punston and Miltonale. Mrs. S. P. Malone, (l) welfare worker, placed a child in a good home at Junction City last week. She spent Sunday at Camp Funston visiting her son, Walter Malone. HAIRDRESSER WANTED—Will pay $1.50 per day. Must be experienced. Call Mrs. A. C. Todd, phone White 4259, or call at 615 Western avenue, Topeka, Kan. Mr. Wm. Brooks, who has been ill for several months, was reported worse a few days last week, and we are sorry to report that his condition is unchanged. NOTICE: All persons sending obituaries or cards of thanks to this office please enclose money order—50c for cards of thanks, $1 and up for obituaries, according to length. Mississippi Myrtle Hanks and Alberta Campbell are delegates to the Sunday School Convention which is in session at Kansas City this week. Other delegates from Shiloh Baptist church are Rev. S. E. J. Watson, Messrs. R. C. Campbell and William McKnight. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows the hair one inch per month or money refunded. Write FRANCIS BAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 S. Trinity Street, Mexico, Mo. (Adv.) Mrs. Minnie Page Tillery, of Chicago, arrived in the city Monday to attend the wedding of her sister and also spend a month with relatives and friends. BARBER WANTED—A good barber wanted. Note but strictly sober and reliable need apply. Good trade. Address, G W Tutt, 110 E Second Street, Joplin, Mo. Rov. J. A. Rike, of Admore, Ola, is spending a few days in the city. He was formerly pastor of Mount Olive M. P. church of this city, and is now making good at Admore. NOTICE—The State Federation of Colored Women's clubs will converge in Wichita, June 19 and 20, 1918. All clubs will please take notice and govern themactually accordingly. — Mrs. W. W. Shobe, President; Mrs. Rosa Jones, Corresponding Secretary. Miss Edna Ware entertained a few friends Monday evening complimentary to Miss Eva Grant, of Kansas City. Miss Grant is a student at the State Normal, of Emporia, and visited with Miss Ware during the past week She left Tuesday for her home. WANTED—Position as instructor in Domestic Science in a high school. Can furnish good reference—Address "X" care of The Plaindealer. Mr Chas Slaughter, adjutant general of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pathas, Kansas and Jurisdiction, and Mr. Thos. Kennedy, brigadier general of the same organization were in the city this week from Kansas City, making preparations for the encampment to be held here the week of July 22. These gentlemen are among the leading Pathas of the state and it is due to them largely that the Uniform Rank is growing to such large numbers. General Kennedy is editor of the Kansas City Advocate and Wichita Kawan, while General Slaughter is one of the leading business men of Kansas City and owns his establishment and is the only Negro ice cream manufacturer in the West. His establishment turns out thousands of gallons of cream during the year, he is always assisted by his wife and everything is up to the minute. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS For small capsules bores like some £7 Powerful magnifying Pads be all directions Mrs. John M. Wright has returned from Kansas City, and reports a fine time. Mrs. Elsie Brown suffered a relapse this week. Messrs. Harry Lewis, Clifford Jackson and Ernest Wilson spent Sunday in Olathe. Mime, T. C. Sinkford has returned from St. Joseph, Mo., where she spent Decoration Day visiting relatives. She reports a fine time. Miss Mattle Bradshaw, president of the Kaw Valley District B. Y. P. U. convention, went to Kansas City this week to preside at its annual session. Editor Chiles is visiting St. Louis and other towns in Missouri this week in the interest of The Plaindealer. Lleut, W. A. Bettis, secretary of the Capper for Senator League, was in the city one day this week. Mr. Chauncey Davis and Mr. Roht, Jackson, spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Misses Faye Slaughter and Edna Johnson. Mr. James Thompson and Miss Josephine Jackson spent the week end in the city attending the commencement exercises of the T. H. S. Mrs. Susan Bass Thompson, mother of our old journalistic friend, Hon Joe B. Bass, editor of the Los Angeles, (Calif.) Eagle, is very ill at the residence of Mrs. Susan O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan street. The Carnation Art club met with Mrs. Elfie Crith. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lola Lacey, 1811 Western avenue, June 12th.—T Sinkford, President; Laura Ransom, Reporter. Mr. Ed. Greer, of Denver, Colo., arrived Tuesday, and is now enjoying an outing on the banks of the Wakakausha. He will remain in the city for several days and accompany his wife to St. Louis, Mo. Miss Edna Johnson has returned from Lawrence to spend the summer with her parents. She is now enrolled in the Lawrence High school. Mrs. W. P. Davis left yesterday for a ten days' play in Colorado Springs, and Denver. Mrs. G. C. Fletcher/ of Atchison, stopped over in the city last week, on route from Chanute, where she attended the Grand Army Reunion. She is a member of Gimmes Relief Corps, and a sister of Mr. Frank Redd, who has resided in Topeka for a number of years. NOTICE—Splusters Convention or Old Maid's Concert will be given Friday, June 14th at Mt. Carmel Baptist church, Fourteenth and Monroe Sts. Admission 10c. Ily the Carnation Art club. Come and have a good laugh. Mrs. Anna Stewart Ray, of Chanute, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Geo. Ramsey. Word has been received in Topeka by Miss Inn Grant that Lieut. Leonard Richardson, of the fourth officer training camp, left Camp Dodge sometime last week to join his company en route to France. The District Conference and Sunday School Convention of the A. M. E. church, will convene at Brown Chapel, June 11, 12 and 13.—Rev T. W. Greene, Pastor; Rev. H. D. Harris, Presiding Elder. Myra Chapter No. 5, O. E. S., entertained in honor of Mrs. Unke Weatherly, of Lansing, Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Jane Levell, 1414 Logan street. A dainty luncheon was served after which several selections were rendered by Mrs. Isabel Walker. All present report a pleasant time. Mrs. Nannie Davenport, Twentythifth and Adams streets, who was called to St. Joseph, Mo., to the bedside of her niece, Little Davis, has returned home. --- Mrs. Alice Williams has returned from Terre Haute, Ind., where she spent several weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clara Roundtree. Topeka graduates from the High school are: Misses Eula Davis, Jaunita Griffith, Hazel Harris, Lillian Jenkins and Anna O'Dell (the latter enrolled at Emporia last Saturday) and Messrs. Clifford Sharp and Leander Johnson. Rev. J. O. Williams, district superintendent of the Paris District, Texas annual conference, M. H. church, is in the city visiting Rev. T. J. Jones, pastor of Mount Olive M H church at which church he is conducting a series of meetings. Rev Williams is one of the leading pastors of the M H church and speaks highly of Topeka. He also speaks well of the white and colored people of Te but of course he cannot see otherwise of the white people a he expects to return, but we are able to reach between the lines Mrs. Corene Gaines entertained Tuesday from 8 to 6 at her home 1182 Pucharan street. The afternoon was spent in a game, "naming parts of the body" in which Mrs. Irene Taylor and Miss Cora Bennett tied for honors. After drawing straws, Mrs. Taylor was the successful one. At 5 p.m. the guests were invited into the dining room which was artistically decorated using the color scheme of pink. After a delicious luncheon had been served from a beautiful pink hell while auspended from the center of the room each guest was asked to draw a ribbon and to their surprise each received a card announcing the engagement of Mr. A. D. Bailey and Miss Ellen Pare, June 5, 1918. The guests included just a few of Miss Pare's nearest friends. Mrs. Samuel McComb entertainte at her home, 414 Western avenue a 6 o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for eight. Rev. and Mrs. Robert Cox, of Sal- una, Mrs. Katie Stell, Mr. Robert Bowen, of St. John, Miss Elsie Scott, of St. John, attended the funeral of Mr. Dennie Hill this week. Mrs. Lena Gray was awarded $250 by a jury in Judge Robert D. Garter's division of the Shawnee county district court for injuries which she claims to have sustained last July when she was assaulted by a clown in the employ of the Haganbeck-Wallace shows. Mrs. Gray sued the show company for $2,000. News has been received in this city telling of the marriage of Mr. Leille Stewart, brother of Mrs. Robert Turner, of Topeka, to Miss Lillian Colson at DesMoines, In. Mr. Stewart is a member of the faculty of George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., and he bride was a stenographer at the same institution. They have many friends who wish them joy and happiness. Mr. Roy Hardy who is engaged in "Y" work for the National Army at Camp Dodge, Iowa, was in the city a few days this week visiting relatives and friends. He looks healthy and robust and says he likes the work in which he is engaged. Young hardy was an agreeable visitor at The Plaindealer office, and among other things told us of our young friend, Sergent "Bud" (Praoul), Smith, who several months ago was transferred from the 24th Infantry to the officer's training camp at Dodge. He says that the Sergent is fine and will receive his commission within a few days. Sergei, Smith was trained in Topka, and is a brother of Miss Willa Smith and Mrs. Lucy Jordan, who now reside in Colorado Springs. Miss Thelma Ida Mae Chiles, who for the past twelve months had been in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she made her home with her aunts, Miss Willa Smith and Mrs. Lucy Jordan arrived yesterday morning for a visit with her father and sister, Mr. Nick Chiles and Mrs. Geo. K. Williams, Miss Thelma is a student in the Colorado High school from which she graduates next spring. We were delighted to see her, but surprised at the wonderful change. Instead of the little child we had goodbye almost a year ago, we were confronted by a fine looking young lady, whose grace and charm readily wins one's admiration. The writer has watched her grow from a wee little tot into the winsome Miss pictured in our mind's eye as the days passed Miss Thelma will return to her new home sometime in July or August. She reports her aunts as getting along nicely and says that while she likes Colorado, she loves Kansas—especially Topeka and that she is delighted to mingle with the dearest people on earth once more. Cut Flowers and Funeral Work Cut Flowers and Funeral Work All kinds of Spring Plants for FLOWER GARDENS—LOXES AND BASKLTS. Now is the time to get your choice before the stock is sold out. ED. G. BASS. 809 E 15th St... Phone 3000 Mention This Paper When You Buy ```markdown ``` Atlanta, GA Lentown Med. Co. Centrem My picture shows you what your love EXCELENTO QUINN POMADE base drive for up hair. 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Every colored wo man should have one, we will have two, we will have toilet articles, but infaction guaranteed money back. in Bradshaw, a student in the Washburn School of Law, is taking his vacation in the shipping department of the Armour Packing Co., at Kansas City. He spent Sun-lav in the city with his parents and friends. William is a bright young man; always a gentleman, a good student and he has the respect of all who know him. Mr. Robert Reeves left Thursday of last week for a thirty days' trip in California. Mr. Reeves is an employee of Mr. Chas. Gleed, president of the Bell Telephone Co., and he is one among the best white men that ever lived. Mr. Gleed is a big hearted, honest, upright Christian gentleman and has nothing but royal American blood coursing through his veins. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas; has no color prejudice and believes in a square deal for every man. This community was shocked and grieved yesterday to learn of the drowning of Eno the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mallory, who reside at 1400 Van Buren street. The little fellow with his younger brother, William and other playfellows had gone wading in the Shunga-nunga creek at Eleventh and Jefferson streets at a place opposite a point where a storm sewer empties into the creek and he suddenly went down in about fifteen feet of water and became its victim as his small comrades were powerless to aid him. Firemen called to the scene were unable to rescue the body with tools and one member of the crew had to dive and bring it out. This office and a foot of friends extends sympathy to the bereaved patient. PAGE.BAILEY. The man of age of Miss Ellen Peg and Mr. A. D. Bailey was so親密 he had been at the house of the bike, 9th City street, but the presence of relatives and a few close friends the Rev. I. House Peck was for at St John A. M. 12 church for the house was a child's desecated with palms, roses and peopled. It is before the ceremony. Miss Area Griffith sang several beautiful selections after which Mr. Mail, colon Griffith played a wedding march and the brief entered on the arm of the groom Dr. J. L. Ransom and Mrs. Minnie Tillery, of Chicago, slater of the bike, were the only attendees. The bride were a beautiful white, not draped over pick embr. I. died still and carried a boquet of pink roses. Mrs. Tillery wrote a gown of grey creme dechine. The groom and his attendant wore the conventional black. After the cermons dainty refreshments were served. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Page, both deceased, and is a teacher of domestic art and cloce in the public schools of this city. She was reared and educated in Topeka and also a graduate of the Pittsburg Normal. The groom is also a manual training teacher in the public schools of Topeka, having come to this city three years ago from Cleveland, Ohio. The Plaindealer together with their many friends with Mr. and Mrs. Bailey prosperous married life. The out of town guests were: Mrs. Minnie Page Tillery, of Chicago; Mrs. Mary Pegg of Omaha, Nebr. Mr. W. Page, of Eskridge and Mr. Gathie P. of Kear as City Mo., sisters and brothers of the bride. From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. a reception was tendered the bride and groom by the former's sister, Mrs. Tillery, at the home of Mrs. Cyrane Gilles at 1182 Burcham street. During the evening a large number of friends called. The color scheme of pink was used in decorating and a dainty to put was served. PIERGE ADDITION NOTES. Pierre Land gave a concert Saturday at the school hege. Mrs. Della Bibbs of Kansas City, spent the week end with Mrs. Ned Perking. Mr. Arthur Taylor spent a few days with his relatives. Sergent William Larkin and Corporal Sheppard, visited with relatives and friends. Mrs. William Allen visited her husband, Sergeant Allen at Camp Funston last week. Mrs. Burgs, of Sodalla, Mo., spent a few days with her brother, Mr. John White. Mr. Clarence Henry of Troy, who has been visiting friends, left Tuesday for DesMoines la. Dew and Mrs. H. J. Miller and dangster Helen Franks, Dennis Hanks and Mrs. Best Hanks visited with Mrs. Lillian Clark last week. Mr. Ann Jordan has returned from Oklahoma. Mrs. Jack Johnson is on the sick list. Mrs. Date Russell entertained a number of ladies Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Ned Perkins. Miss Piner Larkin, Mertle Hanks, Miss Olive O'Brien, Henry and Eugene Martin, pleaded at Gags, Park Mem- CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and help of our friends. and brother, Humble Hill, also for the office of Mr. Mary Smiley, Mrs. Julie Soburg, Mrs. Dana Ri hardson, Edna and Lena Smiley. 1241 Wyoming St. Bell Phone 2209w The Indiana Restaurant is the place to find good, home cook ing. The farmers, stock men and working men all eat here. Take 12th street Car from Missouri and Minnesota Avenue from Kansas. Here you find the Kansas City information bureau. 7 PASSEGGER AUTO FOR HIRE 7 F. G. FIELDS, Proprietor, Kansas City, Missouri Pelletier's Band Base Things to wee home at less than REAL HAND-MALE Things to wear and things for the home at less than regular prices. REAL HAND-MALE HUMAN CRECLE HAIR LATEST STYLES IN COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR GOODS—WIGS, BRAIDS, TRANSFORMATIONS, PUFFS, BANGS, HAIR NETS, CUT HAIR BY THE POUND. We carry the largest assortment of Straightening Combs. Srnd for Beautiful Catalogue. The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's P. O. Box 145 Penn. 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From row on the Garden can be used by individuals, lodges, churches, clubs, etc., at a reasonable rate. See Miss Wilson's ad elsewhere in this issue for further information. POLITICS IN DCUGLAS COUNTY A Glance at Some of the Men and Women Who Feek Your Vote. Douglas county politics have began to boil somewhat. There are two candidates for sheer in the field: Mr. Will Johns and Mt J R. Woodard. Mr. Johns is one of the leading business men and has many friends who are actively pushing his candidate. Mr J R. Woodard is the present sheriff and is seeking reelection with the aid of a good, strong following. He is a splendid fellow is leaving no stone untummed in his campaign. Miss Betty Northrup v. O has raised her first term as registrar of deeds is a candidate for reelection with no opposition. She is making朵朵 a first-class official and we not seem to be proud of her and from the looks of things, she will hold the office as long as she wishes. When in Lawrence don't fall to view A. C. Havel's restaurant and café, 633 Mass street. It is one of the finest in the state. We visited the truck farm of Mr. K Rogers in North Lawrence. He is one of the finest truck farms in Karnes and he has no equal when it comes to producing the goods. His products are the finest on the market. He is assistant county treasurer and accessor. has a wife and four sons and two daughters who are very industrious and they assist much in making the farm a success. The people of Lawrence and Long's county are ord of Mr. Rogers and the progress he has made. Mrs. Rogers is secretary and cashier of the produce farm and the cash can be found on hard any time when called for We were delighted to meet one of our oldest subscribers, Mr. J. W. Chapman, while in Lawrence. He paid his 19th subscription ```markdown ``` Lawrence Notes orgain ement ear and things for the regular prices. FLN/N CRECLE HAIR s Eat at The ay Cafe BRADFORD PRIETOR s and Best Service sunday Dinner Here WICHITA,!KAN. CARD OF THANKS. We heartily appreciate and thank the many friends for the beautiful floral offering and comforting words at the death of our daughter and sister, Fone - Mrs Mary Fitchue, Mrs. John C. Barker and Brothers. SUNFLOWER GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Topeka Will Entertain the "Brave Men" July 22 to 26. Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Bythias and Prince Albert Court No. I, state of Kansas and jurisdiction, will convene in Topeka, July 22 to 26 under the auspices of Excelsior Lodge No. 3 and Court of Calanthe No. 1, at the City Auditorium and State Fair Grounds; in camp with mesa tents and sleeping accommodations for 3000 We have the co-operation of Gov. Capper and Mayor House, who will bid all welcome to our beautiful city. The committee will spare no palms to make this one of the finest and greatest assemblies that has ever been held in Kansas. Races, drills and bathing at our new city park Committees will meet each train to escort the delegates to the Fair Grounds. We have prepared for forty-eight lodges. For further information write; H. G. Brown, C. C, Chairman; W. E. Todd, Sec'y; James H. Gus, ex-Grand Attorney; B. Pope, V. C.; R. H. Wade, K R & S; H I. Mounce, M. F.; Mattle Perkins, W C. Agnes Charles, R. D. All particulars furnished by Chairman G. H. Brown, C. C; W. E. Todd, Sec'y, 108 I. Eighth Street, Topeka, Kansas. Meals 35c and 50c Room 25 and 50 Commercial Hotel North Cedar St. City Cafe North Main St MRS. F. B. BERRY, Prop. Bofey, Oklahoma. Phone Wal. 4535 Centrally Located TRAYLOR'S HOTEL C. H. TRAYLOR, Manager Newly furnished rooms, with Cards in connection, an ideal home for rates Traveling Public. One half block from the Santa Fe-Frisco station, and two blocks from Katy Depot. Fourteen W. Cal. OKLAHOMA, CITY, OKLA. # SPRINGFIELD, MO. The choir of the Washington Ave. Baptist Church, of which the Rev. W. H. Young is pastor, is making a great record. During the past twelve months they have given programs in and out of the large white Baptist churches and churches of other denominations in the city and in towns near the city that are populated by white citizens only. They are always cordially greeted, friendly received, and well paid. Their recent trip to Billings, Mo., with "The New Minister" netted the choir a large sum of money. Each time they have played before large crowds and have been encouraged by loud applause and asked for return engagements. They cannot accept all invitations, as they come too often, but are now preparing two programs to be given before white audiences. Mr. Charles Ellison had been sick for a week or more, but it was just a few days before his death that his family realized how seriously sick he was, what an inroad the pneumonia fever had made upon him. So it was a severe shock to his wife, mother, relatives, and friends, when he breathed his last Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock, May 3d. Services were conducted from his late residence, 928 S. Grant St., Sunday afternoon May 5th. Rev.W.II.Young of Washington Ave Baptist Church in beautiful, well chosen and sad appropriate words delivered the funeral eulogy. A part of the Baptist choir, Mrs. W. H. Young at the piano, assisted by song service, which was sweet, sad, and impressive. Rev. W. S. Webster, Pastor of Pitt's Chapel M. E. Church, added to the solemnity of the service by a beautiful, heart touching prayer. Arrangements were conducted by Undertaker W. P. Campbell. Auhomobile service was employed, and Mr. Charles Ellison was laid to rest in South Hazelwood cemetery. Relatives out of the city in attendance at the funeral service of Mr. Chas. Ellison were: Mr. Lafayette Elison and family of Kansas City, his father, Mr. G. Ellison, and family of Cane Springs, Mrs. Chas Pittman and Mrs. Revelle and little daughter of Kansas City We regret to learn of the death of "What's in a name?" "What's in a name?"—EVERYTHING! 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Harris and family of this city are held. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall and family are now enjoying their lovely, newly purchased home, situated on Grand Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Oatis Blakey are now cozily domiciled in their modern home on South Grant St. The lately wed Mr. and Mrs. Curtis are at home to their many friends at 1021 Summit Ave Mr. and Mrs. Cedric L. M. Cooper, who for the past five years have resided in Chicago, Ill., are now located for an indefinite time at 1043 Sherman St. Mrs. Cooper has just recently returned for a six month visit with her mother and folks in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Geo. Edwin Perkins and little son Sanford, who have resided at Kt. Dodge, La. for the past four years, are now at home on South Grant St. tor an indefinite period, as Mr. Perkins is expecting to be called to the front at any time. Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Lear are awaiting the condition of the times but are expecting to permanently locate in the West, Los Angeles, Cal. 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IVE CREOLE HAIR. ```markdown ``` We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound; Electric Cums, Erc., in this country. We show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for catalogue. IT IS FREE! 20 Inch Creole Switches 25e Each; 24 Inch, 50e Each. ARMY CITY, KANSAS Miss Alda M. Johnson departed Saturday night May 25 for Gary, Ind, to make that place her future home. Springfield regrets to lose one of her homes. I or Miss Johnson was one of the sweetest. The miscellaneous shower which en b, the L. II. Club in honor of Mrs. Carl N. Lear was a social function of interesting note. Mr. and Mrs. Lear were recipients of almost every article known or procurable, from cut glass, silver ware, fine china, bed pillows, lovely comforts, ceramels, even to kitchen utensils. The afternoon and evening of the 9th of May will be long remembered by all. On Monday evening, the 15th day of May, Prof. Albon L. Foster and his assistants, Miss Beatrice Hardy, Miss Beatrice Mason, Miss Edith Osborn, domestic science teacher, Prof. Warren Prade, manual training teacher, were able to present to the following students for their commendable efforts diplomas: Oatis Stephenson, Tillie Goodall, Frank Majors, Beatrice Pike, Reinhoff, J. R. Franklin, Queen Penn, Lonnie Vickers, Maude Penn, Rev. Lewis Paston of Benton Ave A. M E. Chapel, in a scholarly address presented the diplomas. On Tuesday morning May 14 Prof. A. L. Foster departed for camp to engage in official service. For a beautiful, well kept home, see that of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Chamberlain, 1102 Sherman St., on the corner, one hardly knows which to admire the more, the exterior or the interior, beautiful lawn and flowers in front and side, chickens and well planned garden in the rear, repairing and painting just completed. Although dowers were nipped in the conservatory in zero weather, they are making up for lost time now, blooming in all later glory. Social function of note, the bridal sition of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Clyde Curtis May 24 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., a very formal affair. Receivers in attendance, Mrs. Carl W. Lear, Miss Zekia Williams and Miss Beatrice. E. Layton, who presented the guests to Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Curtis, and Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Clyde Curtis The Misses Geneva Q. Vickers and Dorns B. Cooper at the service table and safe noir urn, Mrs. Harrison Thomason hostess. The wedding gifts were elegant, valuable, and appropriate. Among the rare gifts was a chest of silver by a number of friends. The hoars were continued from 4:00 to 12:00 at the residence of Mr. Jamie Abernathy, 1114 Sherman St. Miss Vola Pencerice Hardy and Mr Earnest Clyde Curtis were married Wednesday morning July 21, 1917, at Paola, Kan. They are now at home 1024 Summit Avenue, City. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our many neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and sympathy during the short illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Mr. Charlie Ellison. Also for the many and beautiful floral offerings. Signed. Mrs. Julia Ellison and daughters, Miss Julia Ellison. Miss Carlisseu Ellson. Miss Sarah Ellison. TULSA, OKLA. A tacky party was given at the Dunbar School Friday under the direction of Mrs. H. O. Boothe for the benefit of the Red Cross. Fortune telling, a minstrel, and various other amusements were had to finance the affair, and $13.70 were raised. Dr. C. E. Smith has returned from Battle Creek, Mich., where he carried a patient last week. Mt. Zion Baptists have resumed the work on their church. We learn that they expect to complete the building by fall. Mrs W. B. Humphrey of Sapulpa was here Sunday. She had charge of the girls' chorus of O. B. C., which sang at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Tulsa City schools will close Friday. This last week is being devoted to the annual exhibit and commencement exercises. The Brecalaurate sermon was preached Sunday by Rev. T. H. S. Johnson at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. There are five graduates, three girls and two boys, to receive diplomas Friday night. Three other members of this class enlisted in service a short time ago, and three vacant chairs, draped with an American flag, were open Sunday and will be seen throughout the week at the various exercises. Rev. M. Walker preached Sanday at A. M. L. Church, the pastor being absent. The annual services of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. were held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. The mass meeting of the Red Cross workers was well attended Sunday. Local speakers entertained the audience. Mrs. Davis of Mississippi, mother of the late Mrs. E. W. Woods, is visiting her son-in-law, E. W. Woods, N. Detroit St. Her stay is indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. H. Burton. Easton St. are seriously ill. NORBARNE, MO. Dr. L. C. Caldwell, Secretary og Allen League, who is touring the West in the interest of the young people, stopped over at Norbarne last Tuesday night and lectured to the young people at the A. M. E. Church. The lecture was highly appreciated. The Lincoln School gave its closing exercises last Saturday night at Phoenix Opera House to a large audience. Many strangers from out of town were present. Dr. Crossland of St Joseph was present and presented the diplomas to the three graduates, Miss Lenora Home, Miss Grace Mart'n and Miss Maurine Swan. Pev Z. Siler attended the commencement at Western University last Thursday. Mr Thomas Talston still continues quite poorly. Mrs. Verna Peeler, who has been very sick for the last three weeks, is improving. Mr. Earl House, who has been in Toledo, Ohio, is visiting his family for a few days. Master Flavius Marlowe, who has been attending Western University is spending vacation with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Justice Slaughter. Mrs. Sehan of Harden is visiting her daughter. at her home after a long illness. The funeral was held from the residence, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Harriott Crockett visited her daughter in our city, Monday. Mrs. Maria Herndon is visiting friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Rebecca Ewng is on the slik list. Mrs. Mattie Roulett is greatly improved in health at this writing. Mrs. Katie Johnson is confined to her home on account of illness. Mrs. Jiles Wood is very ill at her home. H Phone West Bell Phone West 190 932 WM. R. SMILEY Dealer in HAY, GRAIN, COAL AND WOOD Successor to Louis AlGaler Hydrant Water Furnished for Clisters 1717-1719 North Fifth St. KKNSAS CITY, KAN. WHEN IN OMAHA STOP AT THE PATTON HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. Two Blocks South of Union Station —CAFE IN CONNECTION— Meals at All Hours. Phone Douglas 4462 OMAHA. — NEHASKA, 1014-16' South Miavent St. Samuel Diggs The Old Reliable Junk Dealer PAYS HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR RAGS, METALS, ETC. 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