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The Topeka Plaindealer J. GRAND MASTER HENRY I MONROE Who Will Preside at the "War Session" of Prince Hall Grand Lodge A, P & A, M, Which Convenes at Emporia, August 28 Ever Vogue in the Jurisdiction is Hereby Notified to Send Their Representa ges. Twentleth Year. No. 33. GERMAN SYMPATHY OR CUSSEDNESS? Colored Draftees En Route to Camp Treated With Silent Contempt by Whites. We have a report from Parsons and Oswego to the effect that some pre-German white proprietors of an eating house refused to feed colored draftees who were on route to an army camp. When these boys applied to be served, they were handed their lunches in paper boxes, which the most of them trampled under foot as any brave, manly man would have done under such circumstances. They were going away to fight and die if necessary for a country whose people that conduct public places should be loyal enough to treat them as defenders and protectors and not as they would a pack of dogs as they is an outrage and the colored people of Oswego and Persons should get out a warrant under the civil rights law and prosecute the proprietors of the places. It is a shame to permit such men to conduct public places; and we are glad the boys refused to take the lunches and they should have dashed them back into the face of the waiter who told them they couldn't eat in the dining room in face of the fact that they were going off to fight for the protection of American honor. The people should be proud of the young men who resented these insults for they are the type to send up against the kaiser, and it is a pity that they did not begin training for the job there and then by administering a good, sound beating to a man who would dare offer such an insult to the government of this country. ```markdown ``` Great Bend, Kan, Aur. 2, 1910. Editor Plaindealer: Feeling that you will always champion the cause of the colored race even those of Barton county. How can we crush autocracy abroad when we have it right here at home? Five of our colored boys left for Camp Funston August 1, 1918 without the escort of the home guards, without the band or any city officials excepting the sheriff, who sat in his car and looked on. On July 22 when the white boys left they were headed by the whole band, the entire company of home guards, the old soldiers and almost the entire population of Barton county were out excluding the colored citizens. Our boys were tagged an hour before train time when they should have been tagged at 4 O'clock the day before. They were given five days notice which did not give any of them time to visit their mothers and dear relatives, fearing they couldn't reach there and return in time. One boy's mother was sent word by her son that he could not come home and she rushed here from Oklahoma, leaving her sick bed and had the train been a few hours late she would never have made the trip in time. If our boys are going after the kalser and to shed their blood for humanity as well as the whites, why were they herded off as cattle? If all of the patriotism is to be shown the whites then why should we have to sacrifice our fathers, brothers, sons and husbands in the cause of humanity? Why are we handed a card by some people and asked to vote to put such men in office. We colored people are getting above a red bandana handkerchief, hot wiennas and ice cream. A few days' schooling doesn't allow us to accept anything but justice. Signed by a Mother who is expecting her son to go most anytime and a Wife whose husband left Aug. 1 MRS. EDITH MAWKINS. MRS. FRANCIS T BOOKER P. S.-The boys that left are: Gus Craven, Francis Booker, Hen Gibson, Allen Boyt. When we called up the local board they shifted the matter off on the Tribune, a local newspaper and it turn the newspaper claimed it was the board, and since it is the duty of the draft board to attend to such things, and not a newspaper. One can readily see where to properly place the responsibility. --- We are proud that we have some women who do not stand idly by and see insults heaped upon the race by pro-Germans without presenting the same. The following article received from Mrs. Francis Booker is from the Barton County News and speaks for itself: Red Cross Ladies Were on the Joo The following note was handed in to this office this morning regarding the seeming lack of enthusiasm when the colored registrants entrained for the army camp, and the complaint is seemingly justifiable, for the boys are going to fight the other fellow battles the same as their own, and in every instance the colored folks have shown a degree of patriotism and loyalty equal to that of any of the Allied race, and they will render good service and are entitled to the honors given all of Uncle Sam's boys. The letter was as follows: "Six colored draft men left this morning on No. 6 wor Camp Funsto, to cast their lot to get the kaiset. But we are sorry to say that the band failed to show up and not even a car was on hand to carry the baggage of the boys to the depot. But the Red Cross was present and gave the boys fruit at the station. "God Bless the Red Cross. "If there is any race in the world that loves music it is the Negro race, and the next bunch that leaves will have music if we have to get a bunch of tin pans. The fact that they were going to leave was not even mentioned in the other paper, although it claims to be the champion of the colored race. "Brothers, get together and forget our color. If we are good enough to fight the battles for humanity with you we ought to be treated as other soldiers." NOTICE to all colored educational leagues, churches and fraternal organizations in the state of Kansas: If you endorse the Dyer Bill now before the House which would make lynching a federal crime, do not forget to immediately prepare to send your representative to the National Race Congress at Washington, D. C., Oct. 1, 2 and 3, 1918. F. W. Kirk, Soliciting State Representative, 806 Yuma St., Manhattan, Kansas. Rev. W. H. Jernigan, President National Race Congress, 903 Third St. N. W., Washington, D. C. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING AUG. 16, 1918 THE CHURCH OF THE NUNS DEAUTIFUL RHONOKE BAPTIST CHURCH, HOT SPRINGS, ARK. DR. IOS. T. HILL, PASTOR. HOT SPRINGS, A CITY OF GRANDEUR (B) MATTIE A. PERKINS) "He sendeth the spring into the valleys, which run among the hills. So sang the Psalmanist enumerating the blessings of the Lord, bestowed upon man, and throughout all time, of which we have record, men have found strength and healing in the waters welling from the earth. Each spring in the earlier world had its own presiding god or goddess to whom was built an altar or temple. DeSoto sailed from Spain in 1538 for America, to take up the quest of Ponce DeLeon, who 28 years before had made a fruitless search for the Fountain of Youth landing on the west coast of Florida, he with his band of gallant men, proceeded in a northwesterly direction and in 1611 ```markdown ``` DR. JOS. T. HILL, Pastor'Rhonbke Baptist Church, Hot Springs, Ark. crossed the Mississippi river, the discovery of which is credited to him. He finally came upon a spring of running warm water, held sacred by the Indians, as having wonderful health giving powers. He found in reality Ponce De Leon's vision, the Hot Springs of Arkansas. In modern times the history of the famous warm mineral springs is well known, every country has them and all down. the ages comes testimony that the waters gushing from the bosom of Mother Earth have an efficacy in relieving the ill. But in all the world's history of beneficent waters there is nothing to compare with the records of the Hot Springs of Arkansas. Nature has surrounded them with manifestations of her majesty and loveliness. Here are grandeur, sublimity and peace. Mighty mountains, splendidly wooded, tower on either side of a sinuous valley and the climate is salubrious in all seasons. From the bases of the mountains gush the waters that give the place its name, and in this valley has grown up a beautiful city, that now nestles against gigantic hills and then overflows upon a pleasant, broad plain. The mountain breezes come coolingly down into the valley in the summer. The scene is one of mighty beauty. It uplifts the heart, nature is here in her most entrance over the valley and the busy town, and the valley and the busy town, and they assert, in the splendor of their woods changing with the season, the eternality of that beauty which maketh glad the heart of man, here is natural national sauntarium, having forty-six hot springs with one thousand acres of mountain woodland around them. It is called the first National Forest Reservation. In 1832 the place was dedicated its mountains and waters belong to the people forever. The government has expended millions of dollars in buying out boulevards, roadways, walks that wind around the mountains and presents to the traveler thereon an endless changing panorama of landscape. At every curve there is some new natural picture. The vistas are magnificent. The play of light and shade presents ever new combinations of colors. The skies are shifting symphonies of hue and the clouds pile themselves in innumerable similitudes of shape and structure that cast a spell upon the imagination. On the forested heights one looks down on a new city after a fire which a few years ago destrored a large proportion of the buildings in the business section of the community. The fashionable throng and plenty to do. The sun shines mellowly, down from the mountains come breezes almost intoxicating with ozone. The scent of the woods is everywhere. The People in Hot Springs. We find in Hot Springs a thrifty class of people among the Negro race. While a great number are employed as attendants in the many bath houses, business too, is largely carried on by our people. We had the pleasure of visiting several business places while there. Among some of them were the Pythian Bath House, owned by the Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. J. F. Warren M. foreman. The Shelton hotel which it owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shelton; Mr. J. F. Warren's undertaking parlor; the office of The Echo, the leading weekly paper of Hot Springs. While in Hot Springs we were the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Jos. T. Hill, formerly of Topeka. Dr. Hill was pastor of Shiloh Baptist church in Topeka for more than a year. Both Dr. and Mrs. Hill made hosts of friends while in this city and their leasing was not only a loss to the City of Topeka, but to the state of Kansas. When I reflect on the distribution of good and evil here in the land, I find that much has been given man to enjoy. Though we should examine the whole world, we shall not find but few, that are so happy as to have nothing left to wish for; but in this brilliant, vivid, vital, energetic town of Hot Springs, we believe there is nothing left for the Hills to wish for. They are happily domiciled on Walnut street in a beautiful bungalow. Both are pictures of real health. Dr. Hill is the pastor of the Rhon- pake Baptist church, the largest and best church in the state of Arkansas. It is located at Whittington and Ossark, and is noted for its grand and beauty. The cost of the structure is estimated at about $30, 000. In connection with the church proper, is a large balcony, with five large electric fans which make each service pleasant to attend, even during the hottest season. There is also a ladies' parlour, which is nicely furnished, a large lecture room, ladies' and gent's chair room, a large and nicely equipped office. The Rhonsoake Baptist church has become the leading church in the South, under the pastorate of Dr. Jos. T. Hill, having a membership of over six hundred. All services are well attended, with equally as many of the white as of the black race. The church has recently purchased five hundred new hymnals. It was a striking feature to me, to know that at each service, every hymnal was in use. The choir, a band of beautiful singers, simply leads the singing and the entire congregation sings. Dr. Hill is no doubt one of the highest salaried colored ministers in the country receiving a salary of two hundred dollars per month. The church also furnishes him with a stenographer, who gives her entire time and receives a good salary. The general treasure of the church is one thousand dollars. We had the pleasure of visiting the Willing Workers' club at the home of Mrs Gantt, on Church street. About eighteen ladies were present. The club is made up of workers of the Ithonnoke Baptist church and its object is to reimburse the church treasury. At this meeting, it was reported that seventy-five dollars had been raised on a lawn social. The ladies of this club deserve much credit. OKLAHOMA. Throughout the state we found the crops good. The farmers are all doing nicely. Besides their garden stuff, they have a great number of hogs, cattle and chickens. Oklahoma City. We stopped with a nephew, Mr. Arthur Kimbro. He with his wife and two children reside on East Ninth street. Mr. Kimbro and Mr. Kenne own and operate a large auto repair shop at 573 East Main, which gives employment to nine people besides a bookkeeper. We visited the Tabernacle Baptist church, Rev. Perry, pastor. This is one of the most progressive organizations in Oklahoma City, having a membership of about 400. They are planning to build in the close future. This church also contributed $4.18 to the Kansas Defense Society. We also visited the following business places: The office of The Black Dispatch. Mr. Dungee is the editor and presents a bold, fearless journal. The Edwards Undertaking Co., at 300 E. Second street, owned by Mr. T. Edwards. The drug stores owned by Dr. Haywood, Dr. Slaughter, and Dr. Bethel. They are the leaders and all enjoy a good business. Judge Hawkins is one of the leading lawyers in Oklahoma City, having a large practice. His office is one of the finest in the state. While at Oklahoma City we witnessed one of the grandest parades and picnics that was ever given in honor of the boys who were called into service. The parade was given under the auspices of the colored Council of Defense, and consisted of the Uniform Rank, Womens' drill Team of the S. M. T., the ministers and drafted boys the Red Cross and Womens' Council of Defense. About 5000 people took part in the parade. It was viewed by thousands of people of both races. The parade marched to the park and there the large crowd listened to an interesting program. The drafted boys and the Womens' Council of Defense were served dinner free. Two hundred and seven boys left Wednesday morning at 7:45 for Camp Dodge, Iowa. They left amid the deafening cheers of about 6000 people of their own race who gathered at the Santa Fe depot. Drafted Box Brutally Slain. Drafted Boy Brutally Slain. Ed Strong, one of the drafted young men was shot and instantly killed just two days before the soldiers left for Camp Dodge, Iowa. Young Strong in company with two friends was on West Grand avenue at 2:30 in the morning, having what they thought to be the last free moments for enjoyment, when he was brutally slain by W. It. Ferguson, a plainclothes officer, a low, Southern rebel who was exonerated, on a claim that he killed the youth in self defense. We believe that this wilful slaying of black Americans by vicious whites will never be stopped until we shoulder the rifle and go out and claim "an eve for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." We hope the time will soon come when the Negro will develop sufficient courage to defend his sacred rights in this country. He must cease being too cowardly to sacrifice his life for the protection to his property and his home. Hennepessay, Okla. We had a very pleasant stay at Hennessey and found everyone doing fine. We thank the many readers and friends of The Topeka Plaindealer throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma for the courteses shown us. CHETOPA, KAN. Mrs. Rosa Culberson of Dallas, Tex. who came to visit relatives some time ago, was called home unexpectedly. Mrs. Rosa Lee visited her parents. Mrs. Rosa Lee visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts. Mrs. Thompson-Simpson, who has been poorly, is some better. Rev. T. T. Holman is contemplating a trip to Conference in August. Rev. McNeal of Kansas City visited his lodge last month. Miss Rheuby O. Jackson departed one day for an extended visit to her brother and wife of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Laban Jackson. The young folks are enjoying themselves in picnicking and fishing parties. A number of soldier boys are called from here and vicinity. A reception is anticipated. Mr. and Mrs. Grigaby are at the letter's father's stand serving meals and cold drinks to all. Give them a trial—at Morgan's Place. Mr. James Hudson met his Chapter when the Grand Matron made her annual visit. Miss Hudson of Porter, Okla., niece of Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Wilson, is visiting in the city. When you have any news, send them to the correspondent. Mrs. N. W. Greene, Instructor of the Manual Training School of Muskogee, Okla., who is in attendance at S. M. T. N. of Pittsburg, Kan., made an excellent address 4th of July at Croweburg. She told many facts, and taught the ladies a lesson to be more conservative and watchful, also try and buy War Savings Stamps as you are able. That this was our day to celebrate as any one. Lawyer Scott of Topeka, a noble man, also made a very interesting speech and told us how the "two colored gentlemen" captured thirty enemies. We hope those items will go down in history. At Girard the same evening we had the pleasure to listen to our boy orator Prof. E. J. Hawkins of Ft. Scott, Price $1.0 Per Year who is also a Pittsburg Normalite of importance. Hon. H. I. Monroe, Rev. J. R. Ransom. It is time now for us to do our bit, then we feel better to ask for these favors that are stored away for us. From these addresses are examples from our best men and women, of which we feel duly proud. We have a good represented number in the Normal at Pittsburgh this year. Of the 1583 students 54 are colored. Master Edward Goodwin of Tulsa, whose income is $4,000 royalty a day is in attendance. Also Misses F. Bunch, Guess, Prof. W. Lane and Hughes Mesdames Fowler and Lott of Luther and Jola, Mrs. R. Simons and daughters, the Misses Pete, Misses Simons. C. Knight, Prof. Watson, Miss Goins of Ft. Scott, Misses Matthew, Ethel Ross, Horton of Guthrie and Winfield, Misses, Beasley, Wagoner, Thomas of Vinita, Mrs. S. A. Williams, Pittburg, Mrs. W. S. Ashwood, Inols, Ok., Miss E. Hailey of Coffeyville, Misses E. Bryan, Scott of Galena, Miss Carter of Savannah, Mo., Miss Fields of Taft, Mrs. Grant of Tallahassee, Okla., Profs. Payne and Thompkins of Mo., Misses Nelle Lindsey, V. ForPL. VI man of Cherokee, Misses Nellie B. Burris, Walte of Joplin, Grisby. SALINA, KAN. Mrs. Julia Jakes, who has been seriously ill at the hospital, is home and improving rapidly. Mesdames Wigley, Henderson, Murrel, Misses Hudson and Smith, also Rev. Swisher, attended the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Tabor at Topeka and report a pleasant time and trip. Mr. Clarence Hudson and Miss Geraldine Bryant motored to Abilene Sunday, and while there were the guests of Miss Darthula Simpson. Mr. R. C. Jackson, steward of the Country Club, is doing great business, and we wish him much success for the summer. Sixteen of our boys left the city last week to enter the service. Among them was Mr. Theodore Banks, son of Rev. and Mrs. Banks. We wish them much success. Mr. Charles Brooks is seriously ill at his home on N. Pacific Street. Mr. Theodore Jordan, who has made his home in Chicago for the past year, is home again and looking well. Mesdames Everett, Haynes, and Misses Bryant and Jackson have returned from Wichita after attending the Federation of Women's Clubs and report a delightful time and trip. While there they were royally entertained by Misses Giles, Butler, and Mesdames Carter, Ray, and Helm. Miss Etelka Taylor of Manhattan is the guest of Mrs. Viva Daw on N. 4th Street and has been an honor guest at a number of social functions given by the young people of the city. The Military Girls enjoyed a slumber party Wednesday night July 3 at the home of Miss Hays, south of the city. Thursday morning the Fourth they took the motor boat up the river to the upper mill and had a picnic. Mrs. Ella Rosemond and brothers, Messrs. John and William Gordon, who have been running a first class cafe on N. Santa Fe Avenue, have sold out but will conduct a smaller and more classy one on N. 8th Street. Miss Jennie Bowwell left recently for Topeka for a short visit. Mr. William Wigley, who has been an employee of his uncle, Mr. W. W. Shobe at Junction City, is home again. Editor Chiles was a visitor in the city two weeks ago. FORT SCOTT, KAN Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Ex-Grand Master of Masons, delivered a timely address to the drafted boys Thursday evening, the affair being a banquet given them by the G. W. O. of A. Shilo Baptist Church. Quite a large crowd was present, and a very nice program was rendered. Dr. A. L. Hawkins was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Myrtle Harris, the noted Evangelist, is holding fort at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church and has won some souls for the Master. Rev. Smith, the presiding elder, held his quarterly meeting Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. All services were well attended. The Young Ladies' Helping Hand Club of Shilo Baptist Church will have their penny rally Sunday July 21. They have also arranged for a nice program. Mrs. Etta Caldwell, wife of Mr. Henry Caldwell, is on the sick list. Mrs. Bessie White of Kansas City is in the city on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Henry Caldwell. Miss Myrtle Terry left the city Saturday for Kansas City and Camp Funston. Quite a number witnessed the pic-PL. IX. Sog nic and dance given Friday in honor of the drafted boys at Fern Lake Park. Mr. and Mrs. Lankford, Mr. and Mrs. Valley, and Miss Katie Moore of Girard motored to Fort Scott Friday to attend the plenic and dance given for the drafted boys. While here they were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Hawkins. The Fort Scott teachers, who have been attending the summer school at Pittaburg, Kan, returned home this week greatly benefitted. Mrs. Sarah Mays of Kansas City, Mo, who has been visiting relatives and friends for several weeks, left for her home Wednesday morning. While here she was royally entertained. Wilson's ..Two acrop of beautiful Blue Grass, Flowers and Good Shade with Tortoer Boards, Swings, Rustle Benches, Pavilion with Plane, Refreshment Stand, Tableau for Basket Luncheon, Free Telephone and lighted by Acetylene Gas. This Garden for Rent to Church Socials, Band Concerts, Private Pleno 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 Mrs. R. S Sims has returned from a visit with relatives in St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Cora Ray left yesterday for a sojourn in Chicago. Mrs. T. L. Griffith was called to Albia, Iowa to be at the bedside of her father who has been seriously ill, but now improving. Word has been received that Mr. Harry Pope, formerly of Topeka, is now in training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Mme. Alice Todd who has been Madame Allec Todd who has been seriously ill at her home on Western Ave, is improving. Private Cleade Oglesvie and Private Eugene Richardson, of Camp Funston, Sundayed in the City with relatives and friends. NOTICE: All persons sending obiaries or cards of thanks to this office please enclose money order—50c for cards of thanks, $1 and up for obitutures, according to length. Mrs. C. B. Brown left Saturday for a three weeks' stay in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was accompanied by Miss Lillian Patton. On their return they will spend a few days in Pueblo, Colo., where they will be the guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Henry. WONDER HAIR GROWER grows the Hair one inch per month or money refunded. Write FRANCIS BAKER, the Scalp Specialist, 920 S. Trinity St, Mexico, Mo. (Adv.) The Misses Griffith entertained at a card party Wednesday at their home 1330 North Kansas avenue in honor of Beatrice and Leotis Henderson, of Grandridge, Ill. The house was beautifully decorated in sunflowers and locust leaves. Covets were laid for the following: Miss Beatrice and Leotis Henderson, Edna Ramsey, Hazel Griffith, Thelma Ida Mae Chiles, Dora Reeves, Allege Smith, Marven King, Cleo DePriest, Juanita Griffith and Valeria Griffith. The Plaindealer has a large number of people on our list that owe for the paper, and just simply will not "pay off". We do not like to take radical steps to obtain what is justly due us, but if they persist in dodging the debt we will be compelled to do so. A great many of them are now employed by the United States government and no man can dodge his bills and work for your Uncle Samuel. Heretofore they have worked for corporations and through a "pull" or influence of powerful friends it was difficult to get at these people. No man has a pull with the government and we are going to get ours no matter what it cost the other fellow. Our stenographer is making up a list of these people and what they owe which will be filed with Mr. McAdoo within a few days. We have been mistreated in this matter long enough. A hint to the wise is sufficient. PIERCE ADDITION. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tolbert spent the week end in Kansas City. Mrs. Mabel Scales, and Mrs. Davis, both of Kansas City, are visiting with their mother, Mrs. Will Cole. Mrs. Katie Wilson is on the sick list. The Elder Blossom club was entertained last week by Mrs. Logan Dunn. Mrs. Richard Slaughter and children have returned after spending two weeks in Chicago. Mrs. G. A. Bigbee and little daughter, Ellizabeth, left Wednesday for Ottawa, where they will visit Mrs. Bigbee's father, Mr. Myers. Mrs. Matthida Martin is visiting relatives in Chicago Mrs. Suila Orendorf, of Osage City, spent a few days with Mrs. Lillian Clark Mrs. Hollownay and Mrs. Sawyer have returned from a short visit in Osage City. Mrs. Julia Gudgel, who was overcome by heat Sunday afternoon, is getting along nicely Mrs. Carl Sharp, of Amarillo, Tex. J. W. Finney. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. John Dunforth is on the sick list. Rolloves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges is 24 HOURS SANTA CAPSULES MIDAY For more information please visit www.miday.com MIDAY ... IN HONOR OF S. M. T. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Mrs. Silas Brown Proves a Most Charming Hostess. Society graciously bowed and pinned a rose upon Mrs. Sillas Brown, Tuesday at high noon, and declared that modest lady the most charming hostess of the season. The occasion was a dinner honoring grand officers of the S. M. T. lodge, of which order the hostess is worthy princess of Silver Star Temple No 16, a subordinate body. The honored guests were: Mrs. Sarah J. Parks, guests were! Mrs. Sarah J. Parks, Worthy Princess; Mrs. Lyle, Chairman Trustee Board and Mrs. Gregory, Chaplain, all of Kansas City. Mrs. Anna Tyler, of Muskogee, Okla., was an out of town guest. Covers were laid for twelve. The menu was served in three courses and in its preparation Mrs. Brown sustained her reputation as mistress of the culinary art. The Brown home at 1154 Clay street, always has the appearance of having been specially arranged for such an affair, but the arrangement of a few polled plants with cut flowers cunningly entwined here and there, gave the always pretty dining room the appearance of a veritable flower garden. After partaking sumptuously of the toothsome repast, the guests proceeded to the lodge room, 1300 Quincy street where the Grand Princess and her staff met the local Temples in joint season. Mrs. Garrett and daughter, Louise, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Hicks. Mrs. Bertle Scott Taylor is attending the Grand Chapter O R. S., in Kansas City this week. Mrs. H. C. Wilson spent Sunday at Camp Funston visiting her son, Mr. Frank R. Wilson. Don't forget that Wilson's Summer Garden is open for picnics and parties. For particulars see Miss Ogeal Wilson. Misses Elsie Green, Norene Rollen, Eva and Theresa Barker gave an informal party Friday of last week in honor of Miss Thelma Ida Mae Chiles of Colorado Springs, Colo. About 40 guests were present, and report the young ladies as most charming entertainers. Mr. B. C. Minnis and son were the guests this week of his brother, Mr. A. J. Minnis, 1110 Lane street, he was en route to Camp Funston to visit his son, Frank. A 6 o'clock dinner was given by Miss Martharine Hicks in honor of Miss Lorene Brown, of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Marlon and Margaret Carter, of Topeka. Coverers were laid for nine; Miss Lillian Patton, Miss Lulu Matheny, Miss Mildred Parker, Miss Gertrude Bradshaw and Miss Corine Shields. A letter from Miss Emma Ellen Cooper, who is sojourning in Los Angeles, Calif., with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Shepperd, says that she is enjoying herself immensely. She also says that our former townman and old journalistic friend, Hon. Joe B. Bass with his California Eagle are protecting the rights of the race in that section of he world and with the assistance of his accomplished wife who is one of the best female orators in the country, are making the Eagle felt and appreciated. Card of Thanks—We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends in Kansas City, Mo., and Wichita for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and loss of our loved one—Dudley Johnson, husband; Emily Johnson, daughter; Wichita; Ulna Johnson, son; Emma McDonald, mother: Ida B. Kimberling, sister, Kansas City, Mo., 2445 Woodland avenue. Mrs. Sarah J. Parks, of Kansas City, grand princess of the S. M. T. order, was in the city Tuesday on her grand visit. Mrs. Parks is well known in Topeka and has a host of good, warm personal friends in and out of the order, and her coming to Topeka is always halled with much joy. While she failed to lift our latchstring, we are reliably informed that she received so many social favors that she was pushed for time to transact the business for which she made the trip. She is a splendid woman and a safe, sane, bound leader of her sex—one worthy of the high honor that has been thrust upon her. (First Published in The Plaindealer, Friday, July 26, 1918) In the matter of the estate of Cornelia Harper, deceased. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 26th day of August, 1918, I shall apply to the Prolate Court sitting at the Court House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, for a full and final settlement of said estate and an order of the Court finding and adjudging who are the heirs of Cornella Harper, deceased. HATTIE B. DONNELLY, Executor. (First Published in The Topeka Plaindealer Aug. 2, 1918) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ns. In the matter of the estate of Will Ham Randolph, deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of July, A. D., 1918, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas duly appointed administrator of the estate of William Randolph, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All par- ties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. BARAH F MALONE. Administrator. Mrs. Elisha Scott and son, Junior and Mrs. Bertie Scott Taylor, will leave tomorrow for Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo., for a month's pojourn. Mrs. Salile Cooper accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. D. T. Rhodes and granddaughter,' George Fauntroy, left Sunday for Excelior Springs where they will spend ten days. Mr. Edward T. Poole of Hopkinsville, Ky., is the guest of Miss Mayne Williams on Quincy street. They were pleasant callers at The Plaindealer Wednesday. Mrs. M. W. Freeman assisted by Meadams T. C. Reeves, Joe Talbert and William Galen were hostesses at a birthday party Monday evening complimentary to the former's little daughter., Lucille, at the home of Mrs. Reeves. The evening was spent in music and games. About thirty guests were present. Lieut. W. A. Lettis, of Wichita editor of The Wichita Protest, was in the city a few days last week in the interest of his publication and other matters. The protest is a red hot little "rag" and every blow is hit from the shoulder. In a recent issue the Lieutenant takes a certain Dixie lad to task for preaching the doctrine of segregation and Jim Crow schools in Kansas. In our next issue we will serve this choice gem to our readers for their edification. It is the nearest job of skimming it has been our good fortune to read and expresses the sentiment of every colored man, woman and child in the state. The Invincible Concert company composed of Mr. Johnson, wife and daughter and Mr. Mackey, assisted in their entertainment by Mr. John W. Cooper, appeared at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening. A fair sized but very appreciative audience greeted them and were well paid for the time spent. Messrs Johnson and Mackey are blind, but have mastered the art of music and are what might be termed sightless wonders. They not only play any stringed or wind instrument but have composed numbers that stand out among the leading composers of the country. Both men possess a pleasing sense of humor and one could sit for hours of their entertainment and never grow tired. The company is only assisted by Mr. John W. Cooper, who as a ventriloquist has no equal. The Plaindealer wishes to extend congratulations to Mr. Mackey for we have it that he has recently taken into himself a better half. The company goes from here to St. Joseph, and to other towns in Missouri and wherever they appear, the people should give them large audiences as their entertainment is high-class and doubly worth the admission charged. We consider it a pleasure to have a personal acquaintance with the "Invincibles," a pleasure that has been ours for years, and The Plaindeales does not hesitate in commending these fine gentlemen and their families to the public. They travel on merit, not sympathy. Mr. Weaver Young, one of Linn county's successful farmers, who resides near Mound City, was in Fopeka Monday and Tuesday, and visited his sister, who is confined in a local hospital. Mr. Young is an old friend of ye scribe, and during his stay made The Plaindealer a pleasant call. He reports that the corn crop in his district has been ruined by the drouth and that they are compelled to haul water for their stock. However, Mr. Young said it made him feel good as he rode through the rich and fertile Valley of the Kaw to see such splendid crops and everything looking so prosperous. KINKY HAIR KINKY HAIR P Almost O, On Earlwood Red, On Oak Street. 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