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"PORO" MARKS A NEW DAY IN AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY
Opening of Magnificent Structure One of the Great Achievements in the Upward Climb of America's Business Activity.
Twentieth Year. No. 49.
Mr. and Mrs. Malone
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A. E. Malone. 3. Rev. W. Sampson Brown
"PORO" MARKS A NEED
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St. Louis, Mo.-The whole race is congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Malone on the new home of the Poro College, the greatest, largest, and most complete commercial building in the country owned by the race. It was erected at a cost of $250,000 and will go down in history as one of the great achievements of the American Negro.
A whole week was used in the opening and dedicatory exercises, during which some of the most noted men and women of the race from all parts of the country took part. Each night was an interesting program. Among some of the prominent men who were present were Rev.W. Sampon Brooks, D. D., Baltimore, Md.; Jno. H. Murphy, Editor Afro-American, Baltimore, Md.; George L. Knox, Editor of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.; Lester A. Walton, Managing Editor of the New York Age, New York City; Ormond A. Forte, Editor Cleveland Advocate, Cleveland, Ohio; George R. Garner, Jr., Tenor Soloist, Chicago, Ill.; J. Findley Wilson, Editor Washington Eagle, Washington, D.C.; Robert S. Abbott, Editor Chicago Defender, Chicago, Ill.; Nelson C. Crews, Editor of the Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo. J. Anthony Josey, Editor of Wisconsin Weekly Blade, Madison, Ws.; I. Willis Cole, Editor Louisville Leader, Louisville, Ky.; W. E. King, Editor Dallas Express, Dallas, Texas; Harry C. Smith, Editor Cleveland Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio; John L. Thompson, Editor Bystander, Des Moines, Iowa; Roscoe C. Simmons, Louisville, Ky.; Carry B. Lewis, Managing Editor of the Chicago Defender; Mrs. R. S. Abbott,
Chicago; Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Chicago; Charles Stewart, U. S. A.; Roland B. Hayes, Boston, Mass.; J. L. Caston, St. Louis Clarion; Mrs. C. A. Williams, Atlanta, Ga.; William H. Steward, Editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; Geo. Harris, Editor New York News; R. A. Byrd of Springfield, and many others.
of Spring.
The auditorium was opened Sunday morning, November 21, with praise service conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Malone. Mr. Malone made the opening prayer, and the scripture lesson was real by Mrs. Malone. The lesson read was in keeping with the occasion. It was fitting that the first meeting in the building should be praise service. Only the employees were present, with a few personal friends of the head of the institution. The employees had prayers and short talks, quotations from the Scripture.
Monday at 11 o'clock the building was inspected by the members of the local Negro Business League. Then followed the opening of the building to the public at 6 o'clock n. m. Many were the visitors shown through the building by the ushers.
The first public meeting was held during Monday night in the auditorium, every which was attended by fully five hundred people. They were present
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Brooks. 4. Mrs. G. W. Holt. 5. Hermes Zimmerman. 6. Anita Patti Brown. 7. George R. Garner, Jr. 8.
NEW DAY AMERICAN HISTORY
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from all parts of the country. Roland Hayes, of Boston, the noted Tenor. Prof. Frank L. Williams, Principal of the Sumner High School, presided. Prof. Williams said that in the achievements of Mr. and Mrs. Malone was revealed the wonderfulness of man, who was made in the image of God. He felt that the whole race should feel proud of them.
Congressman Newton was introduced and spoke in terms of praise of the work of the building. He was proud to see the great institution. "Great things have been done by our boys overseas," he said, and soon they will be coming home, come home as American citizens. We are all American citizens. In the future an American citizen will be tested by his worth and achievements and not by his physical size, nor his color. We are American citizens, all of us striving for some purpose, living under the same flag.
"What wonderful example to us in this splendid achievement. Behold this little orphan girl, who has worked her way to the top. Behold her wonderful achievement. She took advantage of the opportunity and did not sit down. Through her zeal, push, training and Christian life she stands with her husband today a living example of what opportunity will do if properly used by a trained mind."
Dr. W. Sampson Brooks of Baltimore, who was the principal speaker told of the union of the two great murds, and of his first visit to their place, and how he was impressed with the fact that they opened their business with prayer. "A people who pray and trust God will succeed," he said, and therefore we are all proud of Mr. and Mrs. Malone.
There are three kinds of people in this world, producers, distributers and consumers. The Negro must be among the producers. He must put brain in his product. Brain power rules the world, and if the Negro would be among the rulers, he must put brains into his work. Brain power will make the world bow at your feet. The world never asks who invented anything that is useful, but it puts it into use. Invention was never known to draw the color line and what can be done by the individual, we have it here in this little woman, Mrs. Annie M. Turner Malone.
Mrs. Malone was given an ovation when presented to the large audience. She made a short talk in which she said that if she were booked for an address her subject would be "Giving." It was a great thing to live, and she impressed the value of little gifts and told how she had been encouraged, inspired by the gift of a kind word during her early life, and she was ever ready to respond to any cause which needed her, and if she only had the means, she would give to every
Drawing to a Close
she is the benefactor of the whole race.
Row standing, reading from left to J. Finley Wilson, I. W. Cole, Charles King, J. H. Murphy, R. S. Abbott, H. Charles Stewart of Chicago was right: Cary B. Lewis, Charles Stew. H. Stewart, John L. Thompson.
C. Smith, A. E. Malone, G. L. Knox, the art speaker. "He who falls to art. Ormond A. Forte, J. L. Caston, Seated, from left to right: W. E. J. A. Josey, Bishop L. J. Coppin.
Dr. Mary F. Warring. 9. Leater A. Walton. 10. Mrs. Florence Cole-Tal bert. 11. Dr. S. A. Ware. 12. Mrs.
appeal made to her.
For example of brevity and driving home a thought was demonstrated in the address of Prof. A. E. Malone. "Reap what you sow." We should give out that which comes to us and we will receive the blessings of God.'
In the audience Monday night were some, of the leading men and women of St. Louis. The best people of both races vied with each other to show their appreciation, their esteem, their respect for the woman, for the man, who are not grumblers, but doers. Thus the first day went down in history as a new era in the life of the Negro race. She had done what she could.
Tuesday
The second day of the opening was full. This wonderful building was thrown open to the public at 10 o'clock, and long before that hour there were many people on the streets waiting.
No attempt to make money. The best available talent, men and women of national fame and some international appeared on the program each evening of the week, and all who came were admitted free. The invitation went to all alike, "Come and see, come and hear."
The first song at the opening of the new building was composed by a member of the race, Hermes Zimmerman of Hadley, Illinois, "America First and Forever," and was sung by the Poro Choral Club of 125 voices, the employees of the institution.
Rev. R. H. Cole, Principal of one of the public schools of St. Louis, presided. Each program was arranged by Prof. Jones, Secretary of the St. Louis Y. M. C. A. "The Old Flag never Touched the Ground" was the opening chorus, and the prayer was made by Dr. Cole. George R. Garner, tenor soloist, and director of the Polyphonic Choral Union, with his voice won the large audience. He was encored time and time again. He made a hit.
Prof. Cole spoke of the complainers, of the grumblers, those who had seen that it was too much money to put in a building so far out, but he said that the promoters had a vision. They were building for the future. He could recall when the section where now stands the magnificent structure was called Mudville, when it was considered "way out," but now it was a beautiful section of St. Louis, and great things would yet be accomplished right in the section where stands Poro College. "Poro will bring the people out here," he said.
"The early life of Aaron and Annie Malone was discussed by Mrs. H. W Jameson of Peoria, Illinois, who had both born from youth. It was indeed an interesting feature. She told of the school days of Aaron, in finishing the grammar school, high school, normal and then accepting a small school in southern Illinois, then principal of a large school in Quincy. On account of ill health left the school room, became a book agent, and later married the model woman of the Negro race.
The life of Mrs. Malone, as told by Mrs. Jameson, was an inspiration to the girls of the race. She described her humble home and school days with her short hair, but how she portrayed the elements of a great woman. She stuck to her school studies, feeding her mind, and today she is the benefactor of the whole race.
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find himself, who he is, what he is, and his place in God's universe, is a failure throughout his life," he said, "and we have before us these two characters, Mr. and Mrs. Malone, because they took the time in the school room to locate themselves. Man must find himself through his mind. Physical size or strength is not manhood, but man is mind. God breathed into his nostrila mind, soul, and will. He rules the world because he is the mind of the world."
Editor George L. Knox, of the Indianapolis Freeman spoke. He said some food wholesome things to the people. The closing address was made by Editor John H. Murphy of the Afro-American, Baltimore, Md. He delivered a practical business address. Lester A. Walton of the New York Age was introduced as a product of St. Louis. He had spent his early life in "Mudville," but today stood out as an inspiration to the youth of the race. He ranked with the best newspaper men of the age, and due to the fact that he had applied himself when a student, Mr. Walton made a short address. He was given an ovation by the large audience. All people rejoice in the success of the "home boy," hence their expression to young Walton. He was accompanied by his family and came from New York to pay tribute to the man and woman who are doing things.
Wednesday
The crowd had largely increased from out of town, and all day the ushers were kept busy showing the visitors through the plant. In the afternoon the Poro agents of St. Louis gave a reception and banquet to the visiting agents. They assembled in the auditorium, where a program was rendered. Mrs. Victoria Turner presided, and Mrs. Bland made the opening prayer. One of the features was a solo by Mrs. Vella Bundy, the wife of Dr. Bundy.
Mrs. A. E. Malone extended wel-
come to the large crowd of agents. She was glad that they came and wanted that they should enjoy their stay. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Hawkins. Mrs. Cora Williams of Atlanta, Georgia; Mrs. Willie Scott of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Betts of Chicago; Mrs. E. L. Vaughn of Pittsburg and Mrs. Clark of New York responded to the addresses.
At the banquet responses to toasts were made by agents from Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Florida, and Missouri.
It was impossible to get standing room in the evening. It was the time when Roscoe Conkling Simmons was the principal speaker. Many were anxious to hear him, hence long before the hour the auditorium was crowded. Prof. Charles Brown presided. The opening prayer was made by Rev. George E. Stevens.
"They had a vision," was the keynote of the address delivered by Prof. Brown in introducing the program. Then followed a solo by America's favorite soprano, Anita Pattil Brown of Chicago. She was at her best, and while the sweet sound filled the large auditorium the people sat breathless, so to speak.
The following from the people in Louisville, Ky., was read by I. Willis Cole:
"In behalf of the citizens of Louisville, representing the professional, educational, commercial, and industrial life of the city, we extend hearty congratulations upon the opening of your new, magnificent commercial and educational institution. We have watched with great interest the remarkable growth of Poro College. Now we take great pleasure in felicitating you upwith our crowning achievement. We wish you and your institution a long and increasingly successful career in the great work you are doing for the economic and educational advancement of our people everywhere. We join in happy anticipation for a pleasant week of festivities for which you have so adequately planned, and beg to remain, cordially and sincerely yours, (signed) G. H. Parrish, Pres. State University; H. C. Russell, Pres. Kentucky Educational Association; W. B. Matthews, Principal Central High School; A. E. Meyzeek, Principal Normal School; W. H. Steward, Editor American Baptist; J. R. Harvey, Pastor Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church; W. J. Walls, Pastor Broadway Temple; G. M. Noble, Presiding-Elder G. M. E.; H. H. Block, Secretary Y. M. C. A.; W. H. Shepherd, Pastor Hancock Presbyterian Church; G. W. Reed, Md. Chapel War Cam. Community service; E. G. Harris, Pastor Plymouth Congregational Church; W. H. Riley, Pastor Jackson Street M. E. Church; W. P. Offutt, Supt. Sunshine Center; E. H. Hall, Pres. Mammouth Life and Industrial Insurance Co; W. H. Wright Attorney; J. C. Lattimore, Physician; Wilson Ballard, Dentist; I. Willis Cole Editor Louisville Leader.
Dr. S. A. Ware of Springfield rendered a solo. He was given an encore. Roscoe C. Simmons, the speaker, was given an ovation when introduced. He delivered an address. For being late he said it was due to the fact that he had to stop and look at the building, and he was proud that he did, because he was Negro from top to bottom. He said that the building represented brains and money combined, both in possession of the Malones. "To build up a great race, a great institution, you must have the combination' of brains and money. This is a great accomplishment for the race.
"This is a great hall for us, because these are reconstruction times. Some one said that it was too far out. It makes no difference how far it is out, the people are going to find it."
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Thanksgiving
There were many interesting features connected with the day at Poro. It opened with Thanksgiving services in the auditorium, presided over by Mrs. Malone—in fact, this is the service that she had charge of and in which she seemingly entered with her whole soul and heart. She had many things for which she was thankful, among them being the opportunity to serve. She liked to serve, and to her it was a source of pleasure all the time. She read the Scripture lesson in keeping with the occasion.
Each employee and Poro agent had something to say, and it was a treat to hear the stories told by the women who were the agents of Poro. Several who had been teaching school resigned to take up Poro because they could serve. Carey B. Lewis, managing editor of the Chicago Defender, spoke. To him no meeting meant so much. It carried him back to the training received from his mother and father back in Kentucky, that religious training, and while others were asleep or out enjoying themselves, he found pleasure in being in the most important meeting.
Editor George L. Knox also made a telling speech on Thanksgiving, its origin, and what it meant to the American people. It was a practical address.
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Newspaper Men Meet
The newspaper men attending the opening had a meeting in the afternoon, which was followed by a smoker and a visit to the various newspapers of the city, under the escort of the local newspapers. In the meeting Editor Harry O. Smith of the Overland Gazette, presided. Editor Abbott of the Chicago Defender delivered an address on "Newspaper Making." The meeting was also addressed By Prof. A. E. Malone, who said that he was indeed glad to have the members of the press present. It was his desire to have them use a story that he might prepare for them, but he wanted them to come and see, and if they found anything worthy of telling their readers, to do it from their viewpoint and not from his. He had a desire to serve his people, and stood ready to do anything in his power to that end. "I invited you because I wanted you to be here. This invitation is not selfish."
Special Thanksgiving dinner was served to all the visitors.
The largest crowd filled the auditorium and corridors Thursday evening. It was necessary to have an overflow meeting in the dining room. Prof. David Gordon, Principal of one of the St. Louis schools, presided. Rev. M. Searcy made the opening prayer and was followed by a selection by the Summer High School Choral Club. Mrs. Florence Cole-Talbert entertained the audience. Her voice has in it a fortune. She is the winner of a diamond medal from the Chicago Musical College, and the audience voted her another diamond medal. She sang: "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark!" and the "Arie, Je Suis Titania" from Mignon. It was the crowning point of the evening.
The speaker of the evening was the Hon. Nelson Crews of Kansas City, Mo. It was a great speech, and long since the country has acknowledged Mr. Crews as one of the greatest orators of the race. He maintained his reputation. He paid a high tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Malone for their contribution to the race.
"I was told to bring with me a white flag when I left home," said Mr. Crews. "White flag means surrender, and I did not feel that I needed it, because Kansas City leads them all, but since I have been here and have seen this magnificent structure I am willing to surrender to Mr. and Mrs. Malone. This is a great building, and we rejoice with you because of it. St. Louis leads the world."
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The Kansas Defense Society is growing rapidly. The good people from several parts in the United States are kindly responding to the appeal of the organization. We are asking the aid of every loyal negro man and woman in the freeing of the court martialed soldiers of the 24th Infantry, who are imprisoned at Leavenworth Kansas.
COFFEYVILLE, KAN.
Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Minneapolis, Minn., was called to the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Georgie Hubbard, Hayden, Okla., and on her return she will visit her sister, Mrs. H. A. Willbern of Coffeyville, Kan., and also her brother, Mr. Joe Manley of Kansas City, Mo.
SALINA, KAN.
The influenza ban was again put on Salina Saturday evening at midnight. Private Garnett of Fort Riley was a recent visitor in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews of Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Nellie Steele of Junction City, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Alice Perry, have returned to their homes. Mrs. Mae Thomas, who has resided in Kansas City for the past 6 months, is home again on a visit. Mrs. Wm. Garvin, who has been on the sick list with influenza, is able to be out again. Messrs. Albert and Claude Lewis, who attended the funeral of their cousin Wendell Williams, have returned to their home in Olathe.
Mrs. Barney Everett has returned from a month's visit at Little Rock and reports a pleasant time and trip. She was accompanied home by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Watson of Little Rock.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson of Solomon spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jackson at the Country Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Boswell are reported better with influenza at this writing.
The ladies of the N. U. G. Art Club entertained Thanksgiving with Mrs. George Wilson on North Eighth St. An enjoyable time was had. A short program was rendered and delicious refreshments served.
An interesting program, arranged by Mrs. Frances Parker, was rendered at the U. K. T. Hall Thanksgiving evening for the benefit of the M. E. church.
The members of the St. John Baptist church served lunch and dinner Thanksgiving day and had quite a success.
Mrs. Oma Brummel underwent a serious operation at the St. Barnabas Hospital recently but is improving rapidly now.
Miss Margaret Adams who secured a slight accident at Junction City a few months ago, is improving slowly.
The High School Colored Glee Club made its first appearance in chapel Wednesday afternoon, rendering two numbers: "Italia Beloved" from "Martha," and "Now to the Banquet We Press," from "Sorcerer." This is the only organization of this kind in the state. Sopranos; Geralhino Bryant and Lauline Cole; Tenors; Wm. Gordon and Bruce Williams; Altos; Ora Hayes and Elzabeth Perrin; Basses; Estill Woodley and Crawford Deprest.
PLEASANTON, KAN.
Mr. William Arnold, the Pleasanton correspondent for the Piaindcaler, has been unable to send in the news the past two weeks on account of being sick with the influenza.
Mr. James Morton, who has been sick with pneumonia, and sister Miss Eva, who has been sick with the influenza, are reported better.
Master Jack Pine, who has been sick with the influenza, is able to take care of his paper route again.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold went to Kansas City Tuesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with their daughters, Mrs. J. E. Neaves and family and Mrs. Myrtle Carter. They returned home Saturday accompanied by their grand daughter, Miss Lizabeth Carter.
Rev. J. E. Christopher went to La Cygne Friday to make arrangements for a meeting on Sunday.
Mrs. Christopher went to La Cygne Sunday morning to attend services at the A. M. E. church of that place.
Mrs. Daisy Neaves of Fort Scott arrived Sanday Morning to visit her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine.
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We have just returned from St. Louis, Mo, where we were invited to attend the opening of the large manufacturing building of the Poro College, erected by Mr. and Mrs. Malone at a cost of a quarter million dollars. We must say that this has placed Mr. and Mrs. Malone as leaders of the colored Americans, and we bow to them as such. No white person has ever succeeded as have these people, who started on nothing but courage, ambition, Christianity, love, and energy. They began with the manufacture of a preparation for the hair, and not only educated the people to care for their hair, but placed on the market a preparation that would do the work. They have trained thousands of women, who have gone out and made good and are buying homes and educating their children. The many hundreds of persons who visited and explored this building were in one voice in singing the praises of the Malones, and said that the event even surpassed the expectations of what the Queen of Sheba saw when she visited the temple of King Solomon. We must admit that we never expected to live to see a building of this kind erected by colored people in the United States. Of all the churches, lodges, and societies, none have
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The Rev. T. L. Griffith, pastor of the Second Baptists, left Monday evening to go into the Y. M. C. A. work overseas. Doctor Griffith was born in Middleburg, Va., April 19, 1872; attended public school in his home town, in Baltimore, Md., and Rochester, N. Y. He also attended Moyland Seminary, Washington, D. C., Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, Ill, and Des Moines, In; received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Union University, Richmond, Va., and also from Western College; began pastoral work at twenty-three years of age in Union Valley Baptist church at Michakinock, Iowa. Rev. Griffith was two years pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, Des Moines,
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ever come anywhere near accomplishing a thing of this kind. Invitations were sent all over the United States to men of the press, ministers, bishops, entertainers, requesting them to visit St. Louis and be the guests of the Malones with all expenses paid, including round-trip railroad fare, Pullman and dining car and limousine service. They also invited their agents and two or three hundred accepted and were present. Show us a white organization or firm that ever attempted such a stupendous undertaking as this was, and we will surrender our newspaper.
Mr. Charles Stewart, D. D., who is the associate representative of the press and general missionary of the National Baptist Convention, was present and assisted the newspapers to get their report in detail for the entire week. Mr. Stewart is certainly a prince when it comes to publicity work, and he is not only a first class representative, but is a minister, scholar, and gentleman of the highest type and the press is under many obligations to him for the support given. We would like to see Mr. Malone go as a representative to Paris, as he will honestly and conscientiously represent the race. He would be the logical representative for the business men and newspaper interests.
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In. He came to Topcha June, 1916, to begin a new work at the Second Baptist Church, Corner Third and Quincy Streets. This is one of the largest churches in the Middle West owned by the Negro race, having a large membership, all of whom regretted his leaving for his duties across the seas. Doctor Griffith was granted a leave of absence from his church about two weeks ago. For several years Doctor Griffith was an active worker in the organization of the Baptist mission work of Iowa, and a member of the Board of (white) Baptist State Convention. Twelve years President of Western Baptist Convention, resigning the office last July.
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Mrs. Clyde Briggs will spend a few lavs in Kansas City visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. H. C. Jefferson of Cheyenne, Wyo., who has been visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Hattie Ingram, has returned to his home.
The Utopia Art and Reading Club was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Ida Marell at the home of Mrs. J. D. Colbert.
Mrs. Joseph Smothers of New York is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Delia Generals, for three weeks. She left for home last week.
Mrs. Rachel Taylor left last week for St. Louis to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Bredlove.
Mrs. Moses Van Meter was taken to Topeka for an operation. Doctor Stewart, the attending physician, reports the patient doing as well as could be expected.
Mrs. D. L. Stewart, wife of Doctor Stewart, who has been ill for a few days, is improving.
Miss Lecola Penn, sister of Miss Pertilla Penn, was operated on in Topeka last week by Dr. D. L. Stewart. At last report patient was resting fire.
Mr. Edwin Potter of Frankfort Kansas spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Taylor.
Mrs. Sidney Allen and Miss Lillie Mizner of Omaha are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson. Mrs. Allen is Mr. Wilson's aunt and is past 75 years old.
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CARBONDALE. KAN.
All churches were closed Sunday on account of the flue.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Foster gave a Thanksgiving dinner. Those present were: Miss Daisy Foster, Abbie Foster of Topeka, Mrs. H. K. Foster of Carbondale.
Mrs. Sarah White took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. A. Moore.
W. M. Foster threshed his forty acres of haffir corn, and it brought him $1,740.
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Mrs. Nellie Hendricks.....
Mrs. D. A. Holmes....
1,000 VOICES FROM 50 CHOIRS AND CHORAL SOCIETIES of Greater Kansas City and Nearby Cities Date—January 22, 1919
Major N. Clark Smith.....Director
Prof R. G. Jackson.....Associate Director
Mrs. S. W. Bacote.....President
Mr. Tilford Davis.....Vice-President
Mrs. Nellie Hendricks.....Secretary
Mrs. D. A. Holmes.....Librarian
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Chairman.....
Mrs. Lulu Summers.....
Miss Pearl Pool.....
Miss Blanche K. Morrison.....
Mr. P. C. Turner.....
Mr. Clydo Glass.....
Mrs. Ophel'a Jackson.....
Mrs. J. F. Shannon.....
Mrs. W. B. Carter.....
Mr. Theodore Copeland.....
Mr. Chas. T. Watts.....
Auspices of General Committ
Churches, etc., of Greater Kansas C
Reynolds, Chairman.....Kansas
Summers.....Kansas
Cool.....Independent
K. Morrison.....Saint
Turner.....Kansas
Bass.....Kansas
Jackson.....Argentine
Cannon.....Kansas
Carter.....Leaven
Lee Copeland.....Lake
Watts.....Kansas
of General Committee representing all
c., of Greater Kansas City.
Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Chairman.....Kansas City, Kans.
Mrs. Lulu Summers.....Kansas City, Kans.
Miss Pearl Pool.....Independence, Mo.
Miss Blanche K. Morrison.....Saint Joseph, Mo.
Mr. P. C. Turner.....Marshall, Mo.
Mr. Clydo Glass.....Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Ophelia Jackson.....Argentine, Kans.
Mrs. J. F. Shannon.....Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. W. B. Carter.....Leavenworth, Kans.
Mr. Theodore Copeland.....Lawrence, Kans.
Mr. Chas. T. Watts.....Kansas City, Mo.
Auspices of General Committee representing all Organizations,
Churches, etc., of Greater Kansas City.
J. R. E. LEE,
Acting General Chairman
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD
A change of time tables will be made in 1918, and this advance notice of the time division points on this and connecting Folders will be available at stations and effective.
WEST BOUND
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37 18 11
7:00A 10:10P 9:00A Lv...St. Louis...
11.50A 1:48A 12:10P Ar..Jefferson City...
4.30P 8:57A 2:05P Ar... Sedalia...
8.30P 7:40A 5:20P Ar..Kansas City.
SOUTH BOUND
105 103 45 11
8:30A 10:00P 8:30A 5:45P Lv..Kansas
10.50A 12:20A 10:50A 7:55P Ar. Orawa
2:15P 8.00A
6.15P 7:15A
8.05P 6.10A
11:38P 12:28P
8.45A 7.35P
Ar..Lates G
Ar... Wick
Ar.. Coffey
Ar.. St. Ne
Ar..Little
8.40P 10 30P Ar. Council
8.45P 2 30A Ar. Holsim
12 05P Ar... Puech
8.50P Ar... Deny
NORTH BOUND
605 105 103 101
11 00P 8.30A 8 30P Lv..Kansas
6:15ALv12.50P 10.15A 10 45P Ar... Atch
7:15A 4.40P Ar... Omie
5:45A 6.35P Ar... Linch
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9.00A Lv., St. Louis, Ar. 9.55P
12.10P Ar., Jefferson City, Lv. 6.10P
2.05P Ar., Sedalia ... 4.20P
5.20P Ar., Kansas City, Lv. 1.15P
EAST BOX
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11 18 14 16
8.00A 8.00A 5.45P
4.05A 8.05P
2.00A 12.10P
10.45P 9.00A
BOUND
45 11 12 46
8.30A 5.45P Lv., Kansas City, Ar. 12.50P
10.50A 7.05P
4.45P
Ar.,ates Center, Lv.
Ar., Wichita ... Lv.
Ar., Coffeyville, Lv.
Ar., Ft. Smith ... Lv.
Ar., Little Rock, Lv.
8.40P 10.30P Ar., Council Grove. 8.20A 12:40P
8.45P 2.30A Ar., Holsington. 4.20A 7.00A
12.05P Ar., Durbile ... 6.00P
8.50P Ar., Denver ... 8.15A
BOUND
103 101 102 104
8.30A 8.30P Lv., Kansas City, Ar. 7.55A 4.40P
10.15A 10.45P Ar., Atchison ... Lv. 6.55A 2.55P
4.40P Ar., Omaha ... Lv. 8.80
6.35P Ar., Lincoln ... Lv. 7.45A
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A change of time tables will be made effective 1201 A.M. NOVEMBER 1918, and this advance notice of the time of the principal trains at important division points on this and connecting lines is issued for public information. Folders will be available at stations and Information Bureaus on day schedule effective.
A. ROBERTSON,
Federal Manager.
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7:00A 10:10P 9 00A Lv...St. Louis...Ar. 9 55P 8.00A 5:45P 7:50P 10:80A
11.50A 1:48A 12:10P Ar.Jefferson City...Lv. 6:10P 4 05A 3:05P 3:50P 6:80A
4.30P 8:57A 2:05P Ar... Sedalia ... 4 20P 2 00A 12:10P 11:18A
8.30P 7.40A 5.20P Ar...Kansas City...Lv. 1.15P 10 45P 9.00A 7:80A
SOUTH BOUND
105 103 45 11
8.30A 10:00P 8.30A 5:45P Lv..Kansas City...Ar. 12.50P 7:05P 7.00A 7:08P
10.50A 12.20A 10 50A 7.55P Ar. Orawatonie ...Lv. 10 50A 4:45P 4:40A 4:45P
2:15P 8.00A
6.15P 7:15A
5.05P 6.10A
11:38P 12.28P
6 45A 7.35P
8.40P 10 30P Ar.Council Grove.
8.45P 2 30A Ar. Hollington.
12 05P Ar... Pueblo ...
8.50P Ar... Denver ...
8.20A 12:40P
4 20A 7.00P
6.00P
8.15A
NORTH BOUND
605 105 103 101
11 00P 8.30A 8 30P Lv..Kansas City...Ar. 7.55A 4 40P 7:15A
6:15ALv12.50P 10.15A 10 45P Ar... Atchison ...Lv. 6 55A 2.55P 5.27A 10:28
7:15A 4.40P Ar... Omaha ...Lv. 8.30 11:30P
8:45A 6.35P Ar... Lincoln ...Lv. 7:45A 10:35P
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Directo
Associate Directo
Presiden
Vice-Presiden
Secretar
Libraria
Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
Independence, Mo
Saint Joseph, Mo
Marshall, Mo
Kansas City, Mo
Argentine, Kansas
Kansas City, Mo
Leavenworth, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Kansas City, Mo
representing all Organizations
A. ROBERTSON, Federal Manager.
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Ar. 9 55P 8.00A 5:45P 7:80P 10:80A
Lv. 6:10P 4 05A 8.05P 8.50P 6:80A
4 20P 8 00A 12:10P 11:18A
Lv. 1.15P 10 45P 9.00A 7:80A
NORTH BOUND
12 46 104 108
City..Ar. 12.50P 7:05P 7.00A 7:05B
mile..Lv. 10 50A 4:45P 4:40A 4:45B
Inter..Lv. 1:40A 1:80A
m ..Lv. 9.80P 9.60A
Ville ..Lv. 10:20P 10:40B
th ..Lv. 3.20P 4:05B
ock..Lv. 7.50A 8:45B
Prove. 8 20A 12:40P
Con. 4 20A 7.00A
p ... 8.00P
r ... 8.15A
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102 104 108 40A
City..Ar. 7.55A 4 40P 7:15A
mile..Lv. 6 55A 2.55P 5.27A 10:28
m ..Lv. 8.80 11:30P
r ..Lv. 7:45A 10:25P
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SEEN AND HEARD
DURING THE WEEK
Euca Alba is a life saver and a
FLU chaser, Any drug store.
Mrs. Henry King and Mra, W. R,
Lamay of Kansas City spent Thanks.
giving in the city, the guest of their
sister, Mrs. John Bradshaw, and mece
Mrs, Chas. Slaughter.
Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Alexander enter-
tained at six o'clock dinner Sunday
evening at thelr home on Weat Lau-
rent Street. Thoso present were Mrs.
F, Campbell, Master Robert Camp-
bell, Mra. A. Alexander, and hitle Iva
Alexander.
Mrs, Vina Taylor of Fort Scott
spent last weck the guest of Mrs. G.
W. Burns.
Mrs. T. C. Sinkford is much im-
proved under the care of attending
physician, Doctor I‘lournoy.
Mr. Fred Newman of Kansas City
was called to Topeka one day this
week «due to the Iliness of his mother,
Mrs. Fannie Sails.
Mrs, Susan Teltis has returned from
Kansas City, whee she spent a few
days ag the ‘guest of her niece, Mrs.
Calhe Briscoe. She reporte a pleas-
ant time.
Mrs, F, North of Kansas City, Mo.,
spent a few days in the city last
week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Abe Dow-
dell.
Mrs. Sam McCoombs entertained
on Thanksiving Day at a six o'clock
dinner in honor of Mr. Weathers and
Mr. William Smith, both of Kansas
City, Mo. Covers were laid for ten.
The sad news have been received of
the death of Rev. C. Thomas at Albia,
Towa. Rev. Thomas was the father
of Mrs. T, L. Griffith of this city, who
has been ill for two years but has
been critically ill for about four
months. Mr. Thomas had reared a
large family and is a highly respected
citizen. Tle is one of Iowa's pioncer|
colored citizens. was a minister of the
A.M. E, church and served very
faithfully and successfully.
A message received from the war
department December 4 brought the
news of the death of Private Jordon
(Buddie) Patterson of 331st Machine
Guns, 92d Division, Co, D., who died
in a’ French hospital of pneumonia
eleven days after the armistice was
signed. He was one of the first To-
peka boys to leave Camp Funston for
France on the 20th of May. Letters
to his mother reported the fact that
he had seen active service and been
“over the top” twice. Private Pat-
terson was 29 years old. Besides his
mother, who is Mrs. Bettie Patterson,
1179 Buchanan Street, he leaves three
sisters and one brother, who are Mrs,
Mayme Payne. Albuquerque, N. M.,
Miss Cora Patterson, Omaha, Neb.,
Mrs, Florence Pierce, and Mr, Solon
Patterson of Topeka.
There was an e.ror in last week's
issue of Plaindeatcr in recard to pre-
mium on exhibit at Topeka Industrial
Institute. Mra. C. E. Brown
recewed first prize in the following:
Mango pukles, spiced pears, spiced
penches, plum ‘butter, canned beans,
mustard, canned corn, _ tomatucs,
strawberry preserves, pickled red
onions; also first prize on pickled
beets, cucumbers, and sweet pickles;
second prize on canned peaches, to-
mato preserves, and pear preserves;
third prize 07 sour pickles and sliced
tomato pickle.
WOVEN. ATTENTION!
NOTICH: There is an opening for
colored lates to act as nurses for pa-
tients ot Gsnwatomie State Hospital,
Osawatomice, Kansas, with salary
yangii ¢ from $24 to $35 per month,
board, room, and laundry, Address
C. S. Stohrs Arst. Supt. State Hus-
pitcl, Osuwatome, Kansas.
Maron'e Notice.
The memters of Mt. Moriah Lode
No. 5 are rewested to mail all dues
to the Sceretary, S, A, Payne, 1319
N, Jefferson St, It is of very great
importance to see that this is cone,
D. S. BURTON, Master
S. A, PAYNE, Secretary
Cut Tals Out!
EUCA ALBA FOR FLU
Euea Alba is composed of oil of
Eucalyptus, Menthol, and Camphor,
Tt is used internally as well as exter-
nally for Infucnza. Put plenty in-
side exh nostnl. If throat Is sore,
swntot i in doses as slirecte1 3 or 4
times n day, Mataaee the ache with
it, At all druw stores, Sime old
Price, 25" ard He,
PICRCE ADDITION
Mra. We 2. Crocne and davehter
Mrs. Tesiie Weed, have returned
home from Chiravo,
Mr. Georre Parris «ft New York
fs Veit'ng sith his n other, Mra, Eller
Marr's,
Mra. Blinch Price ia iM) nt the home
of her sister M.a Tila Cowan,
Mis. Mntildr Martin fs visting
with relativea in Kursas City, Mo.
Mrs Ne! Perkles’ condition is im-
proved at thia wriine,
Mrs dohasea Filter ant bute
davattor Avrty Yne have veturned
home front Oklatoma,
Mr Ren Meer of Ottawa ment the
week crt vith ha mece, Mrs, G. A.
Bipbee.
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AN APPEAL [O THE LOYAL
CITIZENS OF TOPEKA
Topeka, Kansas, October 3, 1918.
This is to certify that Luvenia
Hamilton has been duly authorized by
the Board of Directors of the City
Federation to solicit the generous
public for financial ald and assistance
which will help them in their struggle
to properly furnish and maintain
their Club House, a worthy institution
located at Garfield School Building,
13th and Quincy Streets, now used as
a community center for the women
and girls of the race, both young and
old,
“He that giveth to the poor, lendeth
to the Lord.”
Thanking you for any gift, great
or small,
By the Board of Directors of City
Federation,
ETTA M. JACKSON, Chairman.
ELIZABETH M. WASHINGTON,
Secretary, Chairman Finance.
Mrs. Fannie Campbell gave a fam-
ily dinner Thanksgiving evening at
ther home on North Topeka Avenue,
‘Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
Alexander and their little daughter
Iva, and Master Robert Campbell, and
Mra, Rosa Harris and Mra, Campbell.
Other sucsts were Mrs, Daisy Mur-
phy and Master Frank Hayes,
Miss Edna Greene, Plaindealer
stenographer and secretary of the
Kansas Defensa Society, returned
Wednesday from her home in Hia-
watha, where she spent six weeks at
the bedside of her sister, Miss
Rachel Greene, who had been ser
jously Wl, but at this time is greatly
improved in health and will soon be
her former self,
Brown's Chapel, Topeka.
1205 Washington Street, Topeka, Ks
12-4-18,
Our first Quarterly Meeting was
held Sunday, November 24th. At
Love Feast Friday night the P. E,
Rev. Harris after recounting some of
his besetments since Con. owing to
the ravage of Influenza, briefly out-
hned his work of the District for the
year. On Sunday att 11 8, m., No-
vember 24 he preached to an attentive
and appreciative audience, eliciting
many amens ete,
Our forces were well lined up to re-
new the campaign again at 3 p. m.
Rev. Ross hned Hymn No, 1, after
which Rev, T. W. Green led in a fer-
vent prayer. Scripture leason by Rev,
Anderson of St. Mk., N, Topeka, Rev,
King of St. John’s, Topeka, preached
the sacramental sermon to the edifi-
cation of all present.
Rev, Jones of Mt. Olive M. E.
church and Rev. Dais of North Tonc-
ka M. E. church took up the offering.
Total fer the day, $50. Raised for
the quarter, despite the closing order,
$20000, Total amt. Thanksgiving
Dinner, $78 00. Many! = many!!
thanks!!! to Leaders. Officers. Mem-
bers, Frnends, Rev. G. P.
WANTED: Experienced laundry-
man, tailor, cleaner, and presser.
Good money. Machinery ready for use.
Write Frank Wilson, Army City, Kan
i
Topekan Writes
=m From France
With the Army in France Sunday,
Nov, 3, 1918.
Mr, Henry Monroe,
Dear Sir:—It is with a degree of
pleasure that I perform the duty
which devolves upon me in extending
to my hoamtahty and in making me
welcome to write to you and friends,
and to any service which is mine to
offer you. No doubt hae and friends
haxe long since decided that 1 have
entirely forrotten to write and keep
tn touch with you friends and the Shi-
loh Baptist Church. Of course I am
not a member of the church, My
mother is, and I hold at as my chureh,
in fact, all my relatives are members
of that church, I am now writing
you, your friends, nnd the church my
thoughts concerning my work and of
my training.
I left Topeha and my friends de-
termined to represent my race of my
home town and my country In the
world’s greatest war. And that one
thine I have done, Now T write von
the truth that you may tell I have
secn the worlds ereatest war, and 4
1m a part of that war, During the
time I have participated in this great
conflict more than once I huve seen
the world naked and bare, I have
seen the world about completely
stripped of its modesty, refinement,
and gentility. Pity for man seems to
be entirely gone. Man scemeid to have
forgotten the brotherhood of man and
the fatherhood of God, Men have
spent the sasings of generations for
gurs to destroy men's lives who were
slong the sume, T have seen men on
their way to their death, men dving.
fom certun that man fears neither
God nor the devil. These men ge to
the battle $1 trenches ther comrades
died in the nerbt before knowing what
awaits them, and xtull they are not
afraid, not even of God, nor of ware
rors Which they ace gomng to battle
vith, It seems the only thing men
look for Ie ww satisfy their bodies and
appetite fur the earthly things, Upen
n certain trot where Twas, v here:
the Germa x formerly occumed, T saw
act ipel way out in this great forest.
You Fave read about Argonne Forest,
Ty this cho pal Isa bug post, on which |
'y Christ, nalel In crucifixion, the:
tit wondertd dae T have seen fy
all my Ife tis hfe size The frown
of sufferings fs s itl on the face, and
from the spikes driven in His hones,
unl feet the rust from the tec) has|
srlehiad down hike and looks hhe
blool, This statue has been expose
ta the weather for seme time, The
rain has cuused the steel to rust from
the crown of thorns or His head,
Something that resembles bloc in
passings stems to be trickling down,
In the midst cf roaring cannon it is
a most touching sight. Men pass that.
sacred place, and you can see their:
mouths move in a few words of pitent|
prayer. I only wish I could send that
wonderful piece of work to the church. ,
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You'll find Sloan's Liniment
softens the severe
rheumatic ache ,
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Put tt on freely. Don't red tt fa
Just let it penetrate naturally, What a
sense of soothing relief soon follows!
External aches, mtoee,, soreness,
eral uscles,
Beck "cricka"—thoee aulments cant
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Sloan's Liciment. ‘Clear, convenient,
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Shells are now falling like hail in
a great storm. A philosopher of the
old school would perhaps say the new
world Is mudersog, a serious stomach
ache, but as a soldier 1 have come to
the conclusion that they are labor
pains, and Mother Earth is giving
birth to the child of hberty, I am
glad to oeess a soldier boy's
thoughts while in the dugouts. Now
I know you are anxious to hear some-
thing of the 92d Division, which has
several boy's from home in it. They
are going hke a house on fire. They
know no steps backward. They are
born with a sunny dlaposition that
makes everything they come in con-
tact with feel like smiling, and at a
moment's notice they are the darc-
devil soldiers of the world. No man
can stand his attack, I do not claim
for them all the honor of battle, but
on them I do make this statement: As
soldiers they are inferior to none and
superior to many and equal to the
best of modern civilization, You may
say for us the American people will
have no reason to even regret they
saw fit to send us to do a man’s job.
The French people are very obedi-
ent of justice. Truly this Is a free
country. I have been in the largest
hotels, cabarets, cafés, etc. of this
country. I have dined in them, in
fact. I have been in churches, thea-
ters, cabarets, cafts, ete. and among
the amstocratic people over here,
They consider it an honor to entertain
me as an American. |
This is a wonderful trip indeed for
a young man. It wall give me a new
hold in hfe. The French cannot un-
derstand why the American Negro is
so jolly and good-natured, They
asked me why. I admitted I cannot)
say. Can you?
In sour prayers T shall ask to be.
remembered. Gixe my love to the
church, and tell all members for me
and for them to tell all members of
my race to treat their daily work s0|
that the man they work for will not
have reason to want foreign labor in
their places. Let each one make his|
employer feel that he is indispensable
to his business.
Yours respectfully,
FRANK L. LEE,
368 Ambulance Company, 317 Sani-
tary Train, American E, F,
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We are so ry to note that Mrs.
Grace Shields Todd remains serioussy
ill at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Cora
Shields, 1331 Van Buren Street,
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Mrs. Moss of Topeka, Kan, spent
last week here, the guest of her
daughte , Mra, Elmer Gordon.
Miss Margaret Brosius has been in-
diepoted for a few days,
We regret very much to hear of
the death of Mr. Lair of Troy, Kan.
Me had been a frequent visitor here.
Mr. W. A. Hill, editor of the Na+
tional Protest, has been quite ill; also
his daughter Eliza and son Evans,
firs, I. Noel was called to Kansas
City Mo, on account of the illness
of her sister,
Mrs. Hazel Herndon Turner of
Council Blufis, Iowa, spent the week
end here as the house guest of Mrs.
Beatrice Hughes Johnson and was the
recipient of many social affairs.
Friday afternoon the largest affair
of the catly fall was the “at home”
given by Mrs. O. C Martin in honor
of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Kirby
Wiluams, Mrs, Hazel Turner of Coua-
cil Bluffs, Mrs. John Schutte of Kan-
sas City, Kan, Recening hou s were
3 to G o'clock. Tle Indies in the ree
ceiving line were Mesdames_ Kirby
Waltams, Havel Turner, John Schutte,
Beatrice Jehnson, John Jorton, Wm.
Robinson, Mss Ruby Cohron received
the cards, Two hundred laces called
during the afternoon,
Mrs, Leon Toomer gave a dinner
party Sunday in compliment to Mrs.
Moss of Toreha, Kansas.
Mrs. Newland Self was hostess to
a few friends last Thursday evening
in honor of Mra, Hazel Turner.
Mrs, Beatrice Johnson gave a party
Saturday afternoon in honor of her
house guest, Mrs, Hazel Turner. Pro-
gressive whist was played at six ta-
bles. The first prize a pink silk bou-
doir cap was won by Mrs. Beulah Fra-
sier. The booby went to Mrs. Wm.
Rackley.
Miss Corinne Phelps has been very
ill at her home in Savannah, Mo, and
is now here at the home of her sister,
‘Mrs. Pansy Saunders.
Mrs. Elmer Gordon entertained a
few friends last Friday might in hon-
or of her mother, Mrs. Moss of Tope-
ka, and Mrs. Hazel Turner of Counc)
Buffs,
Mrs. Elmer Johnson gave a hox
party Sunday might at the Lyceum
theater as a courtesy to Mesdames
John Schutte and Hazel Turner, who
have been visitors here.
LEAVENWORSH, KAN,
Mrs, Hortense Mott and daughter
Mazell of Kansas City, Mo. were vis
iting in the city last week, the guests
of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Weaver,
Funefal services for Mrs, Fanmc
Lee, who died last Saturday at the
residence of her son-in-law Sergcant
Harris on Arsenal Till, Fort Leaven-
worth, were held Tuesday afternoon
from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. J,
GC. C. Owens, pastor, officiating. Crys-
eat Tabernacle had charge of the serv-
ices, Mra. Lee had been apparently
in good health until two or three days
‘prior to her death, and her death was
quite a shock to her daughter, Mrs.
Minme Maris, und her many friends.
Mrs, Leo attended services Sunday
prio? to her death Saturday,
‘The korse show given, by members
‘ef Detachment No. 2, Army Scrvice
Schools, Thursday afternoun at the
Riding ‘Hatt was largely attended by
the ofkers and ther wives and
friends und also by the wives and
friends of the enlisted men, First
prize was awarded to William Gough
and second prize to George Warden,
Rev. G. We Ii. Ross of Port Wil
liams, Kan, was a visitor in the city
last Weck, the gucet of Mr. and Mrs,
S. E. Lowery.
Mr, John Smith returned home
Saturday afternoon from Kansas City
where he spent Thanksyiving with his
sun George Smith and fumily,
Nov. 22, LUTK.
| NOTICE,
| In the Probate Court of Shawnee
County, Kansas, {n the matter of
the estate of Manme Fuston, diceased,
All persons intercsted wall take no-
tice thot my petition is on file in the
uftice of the Shawnee County Probate
Court, asking for authority to sell the
'following-desiribed real estate, stu-
pated in Shawnce County, Kiants, be-
Honging to the estate of I'c*ic l'une
ton, deceased, for the purpost af puy-
Jing the debts of said estate ond the
jexpenscs of administration. te ait:
| A certain tract of land, com.uencing
at a point fifty-nire (& rods ant
four ($) fect south, and wne hundred
and fifteen (115) “«t west of the
northenst corner ¢ the southeast
quarter of Kaw Reserve No, four (4),
thence one hundred and thirty (130)
fect north, thence twenty-five (25)
fect east, thence ore hundred and
thirty (130) fect south, thence twene
ty-five (25) fect vest to the place of
beginning, ;
Sant pet‘tion is mt for bearing
Monday the fth of Dicember, FMR, at
10 o'lock a.m. ut which time and
Place Jou cin make Pnown any obices
tions you mny baye to the granting
of vuch order of sale,
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The blood of your mothers and fathers will cry out against you if you do not help that young man who dared to help to defend our people; I refer to that hero Doctor Bundy." This was greeted with an outburst of applause and cheering.
Captain R. A. Byrd of Springfield was the next speaker. He, like others, had many good things to say about the work of Mr. and Mrs. Ma-Mr. Crews grew eloquent as he picture and declared that the race could not say too much for them.
Dr. J. T. Caston, representing the Negro Business League of St. Louis, spoke. The members of the League were present in a body.
Editor Abbott of the Chicago Defender made an address. He was proud of the work of the Malones and said that the only way for the American Negro to climb was by doing things, and not by sitting around complaining. He said that the Chicago Defender was going to spend money to send a representative to the peace conference in France in order that the readers may be posted. "We are not the fools that most people would try to make you believe that we are." Editor W. E. King of the Dallas Express read the following resolutions from the newspaper men:
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"Resolved, that we extend a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Malone for the courtesies extended us while here and wish for them the greatest measure of success in their splendid undertaking." Signed, John H. Murphy, Chairman, W. E. King, Secretary, Harry C. Smith, J. Anthony Josey, J. L. Thompson.
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Two hundred people attended the overflow meeting in the dining room. Hon. Nelson C. Crews, after finishing his speech in the auditorium, addressed the overflow. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor of the Cleveland Gazette, and who served three terms in the Ohio Legislature was the principal speaker. He said:
"The presence of so many editors of the race newspapers is a distinct compliment to Prof. and Mrs. Malone in honor of the greatest race business enterprise to date." He referred to the fifty-six colored teachers in the mixed schools of the city of Cleveland as possibly the most encouraging thing of a racial nature for that city and state, and referred to the enaction of Ohio's civil rights law, anti-lynching law, and the barring of the infamous photo play "The Birth of a Nation" from the state three years ago, and two months ago, as the most distinctive racial successes of recent years in the State of Ohio. Representing the "Toro employees, Mrs. Mittle Johnson presented Mrs. Malone with a basket of flowers, using the following verse:
"From every section you have come, Joyful tidings to us bring. We receive you with glad hearts And praises for you sing.
The employes of Poro College Wish to mingle their voice today Along with all these numbers great. All hail! All hail this happy day!
With its marble, wood and brass
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This opening week will ever mark
An epoch in our lives.
Long live the great Malones
To aid mankind as he aspires.
To greater things and higher plans
Than ever he has found.
And may his love for them increase,
As he mounts the ladder round by
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Be ever taught to know
The great and lasting good they're
The great and lasting good they've done
For the nations here below.
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employees of Poro College, please allow me, one of this number, the great
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we are all one family. From time to
time they have done little things for
me, but never before was I so
completely surprised! We did not have
the slightest idea that they were
thinking of us in this way. I assure
you that I thank you all."
There was a session of the press Friday morning. There were many things discussed by the men who hold the destiny of the race in their hands. These men are the makers of sentiment and the defenders of the race. Resolutions were passed pledging the moral support to Mr. Bundy, the man of the hour, the man whose life was being sought, and whose freedom was in jeopardy.
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It was impossible not alone to get in the auditorium in the evening, but the building had to be closed at 8 o'clock, for every available space was crowded. Fully 3,000 people entered the building during the evening. The citizens of St. Louis, East St. Louis—in fact all the surrounding towns came to see the largest business enterprise of the race. All races were represented.
Harry G. Smith of the Cleveland Jazette presided. He made an address on race unity. He said that the race had reached the place where it would feel its oneness. "This building is a building for the whole race, and when we talk about what we have accomplished, point to it. We can take a spindle lesson from the Jew. Touch one, and the whole of the Jewish population is concerned, and so it must be with the Negro. We should all feel a deep interest in that young man, Doctor Bundy, and we should all get behind him, for he is ours."
Mme.Anita Pattil Brown was the soloist for the evening, and the principal speaker was Bishop L. J. Coppin of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop Coppin was accompanied by Dr. W. II. Peck, pastor of St. James Church. It was declared that Bishop spoke as never betore, and his address drove home many practical points to the whole race. He commended Mr. and Mrs. Malone for the monument they have erected and spoke in terms of praise of Mrs. Malone because she was an inventor, having given to the world something which helped women to improve themselves. He spoke of some of his race who had declared that they were satisfied at being as God had made them, especially with their hair. It was in the plan of the Almighty that man should improve. He has continued to improve the cath, and the building was a practical demonstration of it. The race on top was the one to be emulated. He had many illustrations to back up his argument.
Short speeches were made by J. Anthony Josey of Madison, Wis., Ormond A. Forte of Cleveland, Ohio, and J. Findlay Wilson of Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Malone was presented with a basket bouquet by the orphans' home. To this Prof. Malone responded. He said they were but God's stewards, and his success was but God putting within his reach means to help the orphans and the old people, and the most money realized in the auditorium should be for the orphans. This is what he had on book, and it was what should be done. As he told how he and wife were both orphans at the age of two years, hence knew full well how to extend to orphan children sympathy, and their success was but means placed in their hands to do more for the old people and the children alone in the world. As he spoke of the children alone in the world he wept like a child, and there were many in the audience who joined with him.
There were many strong addresses delivered in the dining room. Capt. Byrd presided.
Saturday
The building again was crowded, and an overflow meeting was necessarv. Dr. Mayr Fitzbutler Warring of Chicago, Chairman of the Col. Dimnison Auxiliary Red Cross Work at Olivet Baptist Church, and Captain of the canteen team which meets and serves soldiers passing through the city, was the speaker. She said in part:
"What plan can be advanced, what method can be pursued to draw together the factions of our people? What has been is, what will be must be the work of concentrated opinion toward furthering the great thought that our president has voiced, making the world safe for democracy, and to do this we must make America safe for all American citizens.
"If ever there was a time when we needed to eliminate the class of colored people who are willing to wear a collar and believe in serveryation and submission, it is now. We have done all they ask for us in this world war, and now is the time of terms. Let America accord to the American Negro the rights of men, and let America take her place with other great world powers in giving the dark races credit for their part in upholding right. Let us be ranked on ability and efficiency and not on cow."
James L. Usher presided at the meeting Saturday evening, and the soloist was John W. Evans.
George H. Harris, Editor of the New York News, delivered an address. He said that he came to see the great building, and like the Queen of Sheba he was ready to say that the half had not been told.
Nick Chiles, Editor of the Topeka Plaindealer, spoke. A moving picture exhibition was put on for a short time, showing the progress of Poro and some interesting things racial. Sunday marked the closing of the exercises, and it was considered a great day. At a time when all the churches were not in service several thousand people were turned away from the building. The Poro Choral Club furnished music. John B. Vashon presided, and Dr. O. C. Maxwell made the opening prayer. Rev. Wm. H. Peck, D. D. introduced the speaker, Dr. R. E. Jones, Editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Rev. H. H. Harris presented Mrs. Malone with a large bouquet of flowers.
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The Poro College building, on the southwest corner of Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Avenues, was designed and erected under the superintendence of Albert E. Groves, architect, and occupies an area of 142 x 37 feet. It contains three stories, mezzanino besides a basement and roof garden, and is designed in an adaptation of the Colonial style of architecture. The material used on the exterior is a dark red vitreous brick, with white claved terra cotta trimmings, cornice, and string courses.
It has a reinforced concrete Kelton frame with brick enclosing walls and is thoroughly fire-proof. It contains a manufacturing department
for Poro products, together with the general office of the company; a department containing 31 booths for shampooing, massaging, hair dressing, manicuring, and chiropody. Four separate stores and an auditorium which will seat five hundred persons. The building also contains thirty-five offices equipped for doctors and dentists, and also class, dining room, kitchen, and 96 dormitory rooms for Poro College, which gives instructions in the treatment of the scalp and hair, manicuring, etc. A large bath department, equipped with tubs, shower, electric, and vapor baths; also contains a large steam laundry, emergency hospital rooms, reception and committee rooms. The building is steam heated throughout and is equipped with modern plumbing; contains a model ice and refrigerating plant, which furnishes refrigeration to all the ice fountains, the soda fountains, and refrigerates the vaults which contain the goods in the process of manufacture; also refrigerates the ice boxes in connection with the pantry and kitchen. It has local and long distance telephone connection from the rooms, every one of which is an outside room.
The building is equipped with pneumatic carriers, electric passenger and freight elevators. The building cost upward of $250,000 to build and equip and is one of the largest and most complete establishments of its kind in the country. It is owned by the Poro College Company, of which Aaron E. Malone is president, Annie M. Pope Turnbo-Malone treasurer. The institution formerly occupied a large residence at 3100 Pine Street and has had a rapid growth, due largely to the business ability of Mrs. A. M. Pope Turnbo-Malone.
DUNLAP. KAN.
Every one around here is jubilant over the peace tern.
We can all enjoy our Thanksgiving much better to know that our boys have laid down arms and will return home soon.
Messrs. Warren and John Stovall of Humboldt are plastering the Rural High School here. They are stopping at the homes of R. Mattox and Roy L. Davis.
Mr. Charles Harriss and family of Omaha, Neb., have moved back to Dunlap. They are now located at the home of Mrs. Harriss's father, Mr. Wm. Ray. We gladly welcome them back in our midst again.
Mrs. Mabel Lecoq of Omaha, Neb., is here visiting her mother and relatives and friends.
Rev. G. C. Cooper, Pastor of the M. E. Church, has purchased property since being in Dunlap and has built a new house on it. He and family have moved out of the parsonage and are now located in their new home.
Misses Gertrude and Hattie Davis of Emporia are coming home to spend Thanksgiving with home folks. The farmers of this vicinity have out the largest acreage of wheat they have had for years, and it is looking fine for the time of the year. Mr. Jay Summers of Junction City was here visiting his mother last week. The busy season is now over, and we hope to continue writing the news for Dunlap.
ABILENE, KAN.
Mrs. Mattle Veal has gone to Osawattomie to spend thanksgiving with her niece, Mrs. Lettie Dryden.
Mrs. Gertrude Patterson and sister Mrs. Hattie Warder have returned to their home in Kansas City after attending the funeral of their sister and visiting with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Vera Tyler has the flu, and it is rumored that her father has the flu but we hope not.
Rev. Robert Cox of Salina stopped over between trains en route to Osage City and Kansas City.
It is very lonesome on Sundays—no Sunday school, no church, all places of gathering have the lid on on account of the flu.
Sergeant Gibson has been sick this week, but at this writing we have not learned the nature of his complaint.
Mr. Hedge is sick also.
We learn that Private Clinton Morris is stationed at Newport, Va., and is expected home soon.
Private Lloyd Smith of Camp Upton, N. J., who has been very sick, has recovered and is expected home very soon.
Private Noah Smith of New York is also expected home soon.
On the 30th Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Harrison received five letters from her son William, who writes from somewhere in France; but we have not learned the contents of the letters.
MAPLE HILL, KAN.
Mrs. James Blueford and her son James went to Kansas City Tuesday morning to spend Thanksgiving. A few from here attended the entertainment at Paxico Thanksgiving night. Mr. Henry Helm and his son George were Topeka visitors Wednesday. Mrs. H. Hall, her two children, and sister, Miss Alta Bradley, left Thursday morning for Atchison, Kansas, where they will spend Thanksgiving and visit a while. Miss Rosa Scott spent Thanksgiving in Manhattan with her sister, Mrs. Molley Hawkins, and brother, Mr. Marshall Scott.
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The inventor of this Hair Grower, which is made of sixteen ingredients, and containing everything necessary to GROW Hair, prevent Dandruff and Tetter, prevent the Hair from ling out, and keeps it looking very nice at all times this hair grower will not make the Hair sticky, but keeps it soft and fluffy, it makes the Hair awfully nice and straight without pressing, but you may press it if you desire. I guarantee this Hair grower to GROW Hair on an average of one inch a month, also to darken gray Hair.
Price by Mail Prepaid:
I BOX ..... $ .50
PRESSING OIL..... .50
SHAMPOO PASTE..... .50
Agents Wanted—Enclose 3c stamp for office or Express Money Order pay
E. J. COTTO
9 W. Calif., Ave., Crown Barber Shop
3c stamp for reply to letters. Send Post-
ply Order payable to
`COTTON & CO.,
Barber Shop., OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
Agents Wanted—Enclose 3c stamp for reply to letters. Send Post office or Express Money Order payable to
H. E. CAN
Moving Express, Co
Wood; Stove and F
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CANFIELD
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PHONE WT8T 2328
Hunting & Co. THE MAGIC 1991 LARGE
SHAVED DOUBLE PLD CO.
THE MAGIC SHAMPOO
DRILL
AND MARK STRAIGHTENER
Magic—Footpaid Price $1.23
Magic Pomade, price.....10 cts.
Magic Heater, price.....10 cts.
Agave Wand. Write for later use
MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY
Minneapolis, Minn.
Hunting Boar THE MAGIC 1991 LONG
THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRILL AND MARK STRAIGHTENER
Magic—Postpaid Price $1.23
Magic Pomade, price.....18 cts.
Magic Hater, price.....10 cts.
Agents Wanted. Write for Libre une
MAGIC SHAMPOO DRILER COMPANY
Minneapolis, Minn.
Best of Service
415 Lafayette Avenue
Will promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength. Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Witry, Try
S. D. LYON8,Gen. Agent
314 East Second St.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
FLOUR.
The Best Flour forfamily use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best—that is "POLAR BEAR." Other brands are BELFLOUR and X T. C." Manufactured by
Prompt Delivery
KANSAS CITY, KAN.