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The Topeka Plaindealer Candidates for Mayor in Topeka are Now Engaged in a Still Hunt. Watch the Fur Fly in a Few Days DEFENSE SOCIETY IS SUFFICIENT DEFENSE SOCIETY IS SUFFICIENT No Necessity for Proposed New Organization. A call has been issued by a local organization in Wichita, Kansas, known as the "Constitutional Rights Association of Kansas," to meet in that city, March 25th and 26th for the purpose of completing a state organization. In conversation with a few people in Wichita one day this week, we were told that the impression of the people in Wichita was that this league was organized for the purpose of holding the $600 that is now in the hands of the Rev J R. Ransom, which was collected among the colored people and a few whites to send the Reverend to France. They say that they cannot see the necessity of organizing a state league at this time, when the legislature, now about over and the rights of the colored people have been championed through the Kansas Defense Society, and the society is still fighting for equality of the rights of the colored citizens of Kansas and the nation. These good, substantial citizens of Wichita declared that they could not see the need of another organization under the present conditions and that if everybody would get behind the Kansas Defense Society and make it THE organization, the race would be in a position to combat segregation and other obstacles thrown in our path. The following letter has the marks of a well formulated plan to induce the people who donated $600 to send Rev Ransom to France, to let the proposed organization keep the funds to promote this proposed league which was never dreamed of until the promoters found themselves in possession of some $600 or more that could not be used for the purpose for which it was collected. The letter written to a well known Winfield gentleman follows: --- "Wlchita, Kansas. Feb. 28, 1919. J W, Jackson, Box 142, Winfield, Kansas. "Dear Frined'—I am writing you this letter asking that you read carefully the enclosed circular letter and will then do the best you can toward getting the people of your city interested to the extend that a meeting of the citizens will be held for the purpose of choosing delegates to this convention. Not only will the matter of the organization of a State organization of the Constitutional Rights Association be taken up, but the question as to WHAT DISPOSITION will be made of the MONEY raised with which to defray the expenses of Rev. Hansom to the conference in Verrazelles. "I trust friend Jackson that you will tell me hear from you at an early date as to how you feel about this matter and what you can or will do toward getting the good people of your city interested in this matter. We are earnestly hoping to have a large gathering here at the time named in the direct letter and I am hoping that Winfield will send a good delegation here. "Trusting that I will hear from you soon in a card to this matter I have to remain "Respectfully yours "CAPT S. W. JONES "501 N. Water Street" --- The above letter is from the secretary of the local organization and has called Mr. Jackson's attention to the fund spoken of Now the President of the Kansas Defense Society is working hard to make the Society not only a state organization, but a national organization. As soon as we have become acquainted with the class of men and women who are capable of being at the head of organizations like the Defense Society, then we are going to make a call from several states and make the organization national in scope. Mind you, The Defense Society is not going to have any ticky politicians at the head of it, nor grafters, nor any man or woman whose bread and butter comes in a way that he or she cannot look a white man square in the face, and tell him of the outrages being perpetrated upon the colored people of this country, and we will defend the race in the presence of one white person or a thousand. The continuance of forcing colored people out of comfortable chair cars and Pollmans when reaching the state line where Jim Crowism exists, must be forced to an issue that will put an end to this outrage and the race given their rights. The class of organization that has been in existence for the last 15 years have collected thousands of dollars from the colored people to fight these obnoxious laws, but without results. Thousands of men and women have been laughed, and all that has been gotten out of the thousands spent for this purpose has been the investigation. Now the President of the Kansas Defense Society secured the passage of the enactment of the law now on the statute books of Kansas making it compulsory for the sheriff or any other officer to allow a prisoner to be taken from him and lynched by forfeiture of their office, and forever barred from holding a similar office in the state again. We also had another bill in the same legislature making the county or city liable to the amount of $5000 to tel- MOC RA PEACE TALK. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. passage because the members were a little tenderfooted and thought the first bill sufficient. If laws of this kind were placed upon the statute books in states where mobs run wild and lawlessness prevails, this law would be a remedy to prevent outages of this kind. Now when the Kansas Defense Society has been in existence one half as long as other organizations fighting for the rights of the race, we will have had some laws enacted and placed upon the statutes in states where they are so badly needed. The Kansas Defense Society has the solid backing of the colored press of this country, and a large majority of the honest, hard working colored people who have heard about it and who are giving their support to it before he is chartered and properly organized for they have faith in the President and the editor of The Topka Plain-delier. The trouble with a large per cent of our would be leaders, they do not know how or what to do to make a race or nation stand up protesting and defending the cause of right. They always fear they will hurt them selves personally or lose a little presence with some ordinary cheap white man who pretends to be their friend their advice to all these small kinder organizations is to get in with the Kansas Defense Society. We do not want to get any money from that organization where white men are the head of for there are a set of colored people who claim to have a superior office and standing, but who think the leadership should be invested in the white race. The reform we do not expect much from this class, and neither will they get very far in getting genuine results. There is too much talk among this class and not enough action. The Kansas Defense Society intends to assist the returning colored soldiers from France in defending their rights and also insist that the ballot be placed in the hand of our colored man in this country and that ballot be cast and counted, and further that the colored man be not denied the right of free speech. We have cited facts in this case and those who feel like assisting the great moment being carried forward by the Kansas Defense Society, will please write the Rev J. R. Ransom requesting that he return your donation back to you and then you can forward the same to the Defense Society. Many have already written us that they had requested Rev. Ransom to give their donation to the Defense Society, but in order to avoid complications or misunderstanding on the part of anyone we prefer that parties having donated money do it in the way we have here in suggested SERGT. MAJOR WOODS WRITES M and Mrs J W Wood, 2121 Grand avenue, Parsons have received a letter from their son, Charles T Wood, Sergeant Major, third Battalion, Headquarters Co, A E F, which follows: I have been so busy that I have not had the opportunity to write. I should have said I was enjoying my time to write you. "I am on a seven day leave and I can say without exaggerating a bit, that the trip has already been worth $ thousand dollars and I have been here only three days." We left camp last Tuesday. Seventy nine boys, and we are now about twenty miles from the border of Italy. We made several stops on the way here, one of the longest stops was at Difan. We stopped there about 24 hours and the boys secured tasses and saw the city. Two of our boys had too go on a time and the police decided to keep them there. France has something that keeps the soldiers battling with themselves—that is, too many saloons. Bread an wine is the chief food of most of the people, especially the poorer class. "This town, Chambery, is located in the mountains and the scenes are grand. The tops of the mountains, at least some of them, are above the clouds and the town itself is of such a big altitude that we can seemingly reach out of the hotel in which we are staying and touch the clouds. "We are stopping at one of the best hotels in town and I am speaking little of it when I use the word, "swell." Uncle Sam has made a hit with me because he has given me something that I don't believe I could have gotten if I had been in civilian life. "We visited one of the museums here yesterday and we saw some pictures that are worth several thousand dollars. One picture in particular was the picture of Benn-Hurri. The size of the picture was about thirty feet by thirty feet. We also visited some of the old buildings here, some over 600 years old. I think I will have to close but will write again just as soon as I return to camp. "Your Son, SERGT. MAJ C T WOOD" PEACE GIVES SOLDIER TIME TO THINK OF HOME AND FRIENDS. Lawn vale France Jan 21 1919 Mr. Nick Chiles. 1 My Dear Good Old Friend. After not having hard from me now now you surely will be surprised to hear from me now at this late date but let us hope you look at it in this old plain way last but not least. We will say since the big Mozella or 77s no longer cry through the air with no more gas scares, no more shrapnel to dodge, no more waiting for orders to move up, with the absence of the above mentioned things one has time to commose or collect himself and think of those—both relatives and friends that he has not thought of for sometime. Well Mr. Chiles I have had the distinguished pleasure of seeing two copies of your well known paper and how I enjoyed seeing is just a bit beyond my power to describe in words. Now that this little game is over, I will ask you what you think of it and fearing you will ask me the same question. I will tell you in advance that I will postpone my odeon until a later date, and truly hope that I will have the pleasure of telling you in person of every incident as far as I am in authority to inform you. Well, Mr Chiles, we are here with not the least idea when we will get home to our loved ones. May God bless you all and keep you until we meet again. P. S. Kindly remember me to your family and all friends. finally YOUR VERY FATHER, SERGT ORDERLY B H SELLY CO L 806 Pioneer Infantry THE B. T. CLUB, CO. 351st M. G BAT N. G. AND O. CLUB. "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground." These are the rules and regulations on the "Black Tribe" club. Members Sorst A Jackson, President Sorst D L Penn, Judge Advocate Sorst C S Smith, Attorney at Law known as Steady Peal Sorst H K Poster the goat Sorst S Field, hard rock Corp. S Williams known as 'Lefty Lawfe' Corp. Sam Reed the big town boy Corp. B McMillian, the lazy man. -Courtesy of The Atlanta (Ga) Independent Corp Luther Jones, Zulu Kangaroo, the bull tamer. 2. No one is to take anything out in the room. 5. Above all do not "swear" in this room. 1. Oh! Please don't threaten members of this club. 5- It is useless to ask for water in this room 6 - If you want to eat with us leave a dine. 7 All members of this club must be man 8 - Any one not satisfied with pun- ishment had better keep a still tongue. 9 - Punishment as court may see fit 10 - If you can't stand punishment don't give any 11.—What we have said, we mean to carry out. Beware. The Lt. Coldid Traitor's Honor chat on the M. M. chapel with Mr. Mrs. Curtis Bob Loth. The ladies are doing excellent work. A nice boy was served and two ladies joined the chair. The next meeting will be held with Miss Jessie Brown. Wednesday, February 26th Prof. K J Hawkins chief executive of the army "Y at Camp Grant, I'll spent a few days in Rt. Scott visiting relatives and friends. While hour he was highly entertained Mrs. Cora Knight is recovering after an attack of illness Mrs. Martha Simmons, who underwent an operation at the hospital a few days ago is getting along nicely and will return to her home early next week A club is causing quite a deal of comment is the Inner Circle Triangle club organized by the young people of Ft Scott. The object of this club shall be to promote the intellectual, moral and social standing of the young people of Ft Scott. This club has started out with the right idea and all ready he have their club rooms and hall furnished nicely and have just in stalled a fine cabinet granfano. The initial affair was a George Washington reception which was highly enjoyed by all present. The committee has already arranged for enough entertainments to complete the season, some of them of a novel nature. The club has for its president Mrs A L. Hawkings; Miss Dorothy Thomas see return and Prof G E Watson treasurer. Mrs Mary Van Brown wife of the late John Brown, is preparing to move late her new home on the West side. Mr and Mrs T C Gantt entered Dr and Mrs A L Hawkins, Mr and Mrs C Hill at 6 o'clock dinner Friday Feb 14th Valentine place cards marked the place of each guest. Dean Hooker of Kansas City is visiting his grandmother Mrs Sallie Hawkins 12 Hendrick street Mrs J P Owens, of Omaha Nebr., 14 in the city visiting relatives and friends. Invitations have just reached the alt announcing the graduation of M M 11 edosha K Conway from the M W Gillis High school at Little Rock The Bad Members: Sergt. Whitly Coffee, known as "Setting Bull," watch him. Sergt Oliver Carter, the adjutator, beware. Knock, you can't come in right. Rules: "The Old Flag Will Never Touch the ground Respectfully yours SERGT. H K FOSTER, Co. D H T M G B N S. 92D D Vision A E F F I SCOTT KANSAS Ark, Feb. 21, 1919. This is the mid-winter graduation. Miss Conway received the second honor and has the distinction of being president. Miss Conway is quite an accomplished young lady as she plays and sings nicely. Miss Conway will enter college in the early fall. It will be remembered that she visited in It. Scott the summer of 1917 and was the guest of her aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Hawkins. Mrs. Lucinda Moore, mother of Mrs. Hrictense M. Hall, is indisposed this week. Wayman Chapel recently closed one of the best quarterly meetings in its history. Every department is alive and doing good work. The presiding elder, Rev. J. T. Smith and pastor, Rev. G. M. Tillman, were well pleased with the reports. Dr. A. L. Hawkins, our young physician, is very busy those days. His practice includes both races. Rev Cole, of Leavenworth, was the guest of Rev Tillman, last week. Plaza school hold a Large Parent Teachers meeting Friday at the conclusion of a very excellent program Prof G D Watson, principal, asked for a permanent organization and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs Katherine D Tillman, Vice president, Mrs Vina Taylor, secretary Mrs Whitner Mrs Dancer Hunter Mrs Desie Johnson measure Mrs Paulkner chaplain, Mrs Colin editor Mrs Rossinier crick Mrs Corine McKnight Program committee Mrs Mytle Fine Mrs Bessie Hall Mrs Blanche Young, Rev Frank Branty Dr V L. Hawkins Mrs Boulah Holmes, Mrs Frances Hunter Constitution and by laws Prof Watson, Mrs V L. Hawkins Mrs Josie Owens, Mrs Rosa Simmons, Mrs Sarah Parks, Rotoh incidents were served by the Domestic Science class, Mrs Tholma Rodd father Horothy Tillman was tendered a pleasant surprise on her eleventh birthday. Prof J. B. Jones, principal on Douglass High School, Columbia Mo will give a song recital here March 17th. The ladies Art club will give a unique entertainment at the Knights of Pythias hall, March 8th. The Mite Missionary held a good meeting with Mrs. Hem Miller. They are preparing for an Easter bazaar. Misses Thelma Hill and Berthena Hunter are meeting with much success with their music classes. ABILENE, KANSAS Presiding Elder Smith held quarterly meeting here on the 5th. Sonny Hampton was calling on his domains a few days ago and booking over the property recently purchased by him. Beacon Warder has purchased a very valuable house and wagon from Mr R L Calven. Mr Harvey Tyler has purchased a new Maxwell car. He intends to burn lots of gasoline this summer in mak- ing it pleasant for the girls. The nineteenth anniversary of the Allen Christian Endower League of the A M R church was held Sunday evening at 7:30. The following program was ordered Song Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown " Prayer by the president Mrs Jane Bell Reading the A C R Pledge Topic-"I Will and What Will I" Hob 10 19 Address "The Church and the World's Peace" Schuyler Collins Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Dora Bell *How to Keep the Church from Burning," Mr C G Scott. Special offering. MISSOURI BLACKS PRISE WORK OF KANSAS DEFENSE SOCIETY. The President of the Defense and the Plaindealer are Highly Commended for Standing Up. Harrisonville, Mo. Feb 27.—We the colored people of Harrisonville wish to congratulate the Hon. Nick Chiles for stand taken in behalf of the race in the recent issue which came before the legislature of Kansas. It was he who so brilliantly and fascinatingly pleaded to members of his race through The Plaindealer for support as he convincingly approached the chiefs of the other race with his manly demeanor which set the magnetic dynamo in motion throughout Kansas, which only necessitated the push of the electric button to announce the grand victory was achieved. When the race stands in need of a defender, an emancipator, a liberator she can always with pride in such an hour of need turn to Hon. Nick Chiles as a genuine race loving man who always responds to their needs as potentially as T. R. did to the National needs. Too much commendation cannot be bestowed upon this race defender who stands peerless as he does fearless. City News Notes. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Lee have been on the sick list but are convalescing at this writing Mrs. Walter Hodges has returned from Grand Junction, Colo., the altitude being too high. The boys of the 92d Division are expected home hourly. Master Ralph Jacobs and Mr. J. W. Davidson spent the week end in Kansas City. Mr. A. C. Vernon made a flying trip to Harrisonville, Sunday. The M. E. Sunday school has again thrown open the doors. Mrs. Lucile Johnson, of Kansas City, spent a few days with her grandfather last week. Mrs. Elsie Lee Page of Kansas City, was in town Sunday. Mrs. Alberta Allen was a guest at the Williams home in Pleasant Hill last week. Mrs. James Gillium is on the sick list. The G. W. I. club meets with Mrs. M. B. Davidson, the president, this month. Messra Frank Moore and Allen Call were visitors here Sunday from Kansas City. Mr. G. Jones is slowly improving but is having quite a seige of complications. OTTAWA, KANSAS. Mr H J Hughes went to Topeka on the 22d ult., to see Prof LeW W Payne, whose minister band played there that night. It was fine aggregation and Mr. Hughes feels well rewarded for the trip. Mr J R Rodgers has returned from Chicago, where he had been called on account of the serious illness of his sister, whom he reports as being greatly improved in health. A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs. W S J Lewis Feb 15th Mother and babe are doing fine. Mrs. Birdie Laster who had been seriously ill was able to be removed to Kansas City last week. Those who accompanied her to the train were her mother and her mother's sister of Kansas City and a brother, or Oklahoma and her daughter and two children of Iowa. The Beast in the Wilderness at St. Paul A M H church was a success socially and financially. Hev and Mrs A J Sanders were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Will Cosh and Mrs Lizzie Crews, Sunday. Mr Thos Agustus who had been very ill with pneumonia, is reported better Mrs A J Sanders has been on the sick list In the most popular young man contest at the A. M H church, the awards were as follows. First prize, Mr. Louis Smith; second prize, Mr. Harrison Baldwift; third prize, Mr Wm. Wilson; fourth prize, Mr Olin Wilson Mrs McCreary, of Kansas City, is the guest of her sister in law, Mrs. W. S J Lewis Mrs. Cora White was called to Hutchinson on account of the illness of her sister Mrs. Ruth Wilkerson. Returning a few days ago she reports her sister better. Mrs. John Lillard is able to sit up a little at this writing. Mr. Thos Simpson is visiting Garnett Paul Osawatonic, Hillsdale and Lawrence, writing insurance. The Mission Circle met with Mrs. Mary Lewis last week. A splendid time was had Mrs. Pauline Wilson united with the body to help carry on the splendid work laid out by that body. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Thos Simpson Dellouis refreshments were sorted. Mr and Mrs William McIlletter are reported ill. Let us be lovers of our race and help fight the bitter enemy of our advancement by reading and paying for The Plaindealer. NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS PRESIDENT GOES TO FRANCE The St Louis Mo. Argus is responsible for the following Roy W H Johannan, president of the National Race Congress, served for Paris, France, February 8, 1919 from Portland, Maine, on the Megantic after one month's hard work with the State Department in the Interest of the other delegates of the Race Congress. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Two Year ..... $1.20 Three Months ..... 1.90 Four Months ..... 60 ADVERTISING LATE, EPR MONTH 82 00 PER INCH PARSONS. KANSAS. The Jewel Art club met Monday at the home of Mrs. A. H Morton, and spent a pleasant afternoon in work. At 4 o'clock the hostess served a course luncheon. Mr and Mrs. Wynne Dickerson Mrs. Maybel Craft. Mrs. Margaret Payne and Mrs. Pell Shaken were very pleasant visitors. The next meeting will be with Mrs. N. Rensom. Mrs. P. H Walton will send the news from Parsons. See that she gets your notes in time.-Manager. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The rally at St. Luke A. M. E. church, Sunday, Feb. 16th, under the management of the pastor, Rev. Adams, was a grand success, raising something over $261 in twenty days. Rev. G. N. Jackson, of the Ninth Street Baptist church preached to a large audience at 3 o'clock. At 8:00 o'clock, Rev. Vaughn, the dean of the Theological department, Western University, addressed a large and an appreciative audience. The go to church campaign is still on. Worship with us Sunday. Mr. Henry Woody died at his home on New Hamshire street. Feb. 12th and was buried from the Cross undertaking parlors Monday at 10 o'clock. Feb. 17th. Brother Woody was a faithful member of St. Luke A. M. H. church. 30th but not forgotten. Mrs. Charles George, who had been down with rheumatism for the past three months is able to be around Mr. Alex. Williams, who had been down with the rheumatism for the past ten years, is not improving very much, but can go around in the house with crutches. The twins, Miss Genette and Master James Suggs are getting along nicely and will soon be walking Mrs. A. L. Reeves, of Emporia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm Powell, on S. Tenn. street Mrs. Lulu Peterson and Master Hare old, are both slick with the fly Mrs. Dr. Young, entertained a few of her friends Feb. 17th at her home, 808 Malne street in honor of her brother, Mr W H. West of Trial dad Colo. Mr. and Mrs. William Allen were in Kansas City last Saturday Lambkin Crouch. After many years of courtship, Mr. Lambkin and Miss Crouch were married in Chicago. They had an extended trip all through the state of Illinois and returned home via of Ottawa Kansas, stopping there for a few days they were entertained by Mr. Lombkin's blister, Mr. J H. Hicks. Miss Crouch is one of the accomplished young ladies of the city, and a great church worker. Her friends wish her a happy and prosperous journey on life's sea. Mr. Lambkin is a promising young man, a salesman in the Lenox Shoe store, Chicago. They will make their home in Chicago and will be glad to meet their many friends after March 1st. Wazzonee-Hines. Mr. Reita Wazzonee and Miss Lena Hines were married in Pocatello, Idaho, and will make their home in that city. The Plaindealer family extends best wishes to the young people, Elder John M Clark, of Topeka, filled the pulpit at St Luke A M B. church, Sunday morning, Feb 21d The Douglas County Patriotic Association, endorsed Rev G N Jackson for a member of the school board Announcement will be in the city papers. The Sierra Leone club held their 27th anniversary Feb. 14th at Mrs. Lulu Belle Salisbury's. They had their installation and the following are the officers for the ensuing year President, Mrs T D Doe; vice-president, Mrs R L King; secretary, Mrs Mattle Baker; treasurer, Mrs. Lulu B Irving; corresponding secretary Mrs. Arthur Hill Mr Albert Wallace, who has been down with muscular rheumatism, is able to be out. Mr W W West, the inventor of a drattleless window ventilator, who has been selling territorial rights, reports having sold the states of Kansas and Missouri. Mr West has gone to Oklahoma to introduce the same Mrs. Adella Miller is home from Topeka, where she had been visiting. She was on the receiving line at a tea given by Mrs Jack Johnson and Miss Era McAdoo, in honor of Mrs Cleo Gentry, of Detroit Elder Paul Coulley, of Topeka, spent Sunday in the city Mr Wilson Reed is on the sick list. Mrs. Lulu Peterson is ill at the home of her mother. Mrs. Carrie Allen. FORT RILEY, KANSAS. Mr. C J Perry, formerly of Wichita, but now of Fort Riley, and Miss Nona Gunn, of Blue Rapids, were united in marriage by the army chaplain, Roy Bradley, January 23d. Mr. Perry is engaged in the newspaper business and also has charge of officers quarters the artillery post. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. Mr. George Parker was called to Kansas City to see his brother who is ill Mr and Mrs Montrose Johnson, or DesMoines, Iowa are house guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson. Mrs. Tillie Parker Moss of Kansas City Kansas has been sending a few days in the city with her sister Mrs. Estella Graham and other relatives Mrs. Edna Parker left Saturday for a few days Visit in Kansas City Messrs George and James Parker, Kansas City Mo Mr. Macon Parker, of Leavenworth Kansas, have been visiting their sisters but returned to their home one day this week. Presiding Elder A. A. Gilbert of Kansas City who had been very ill was able to hold a successful quarterly meeting at Zion A M E church Sunday. We hope he will soon fully recover SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI. Presiding Elder S. L. Brooks hold his second quarterly meeting at Ebnerzer A M H church, Sunday. From every angle the meeting was a pronounced success. The entire church presented to have enjoyed the two able seminars preached by the Presiding Elder. To the delight of her many friends, Miss Elizabeth Washing has completely recovered from her severe illness. The carpenters and decorators are busily engaged in putting the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hicks at 713 N. 24th street in order according to their desire. Mrs. A. B. Todd, of Kansas City, was called one day last week to the bedside of her sister. Mrs. L. L. McHarg, the reporter, who is much better at this writing SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Thelma, youngest daughter of Mr. and is Mrs. Bert Hall, is improving after an attack of illness. Mrs. Rachel Fullbright is able to be up again after a severe attack of illness. Miss Clara Nutall, of Minor street, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. S. Dorsey, northeast of the city The members of Euclid Chapter No 23, O. E. S. responded with a nice remittance to the drive for the Armenian and Serian Relief Mr. Louis Johnson, who enlisted 7 years and 8 months ago in the United States army, returned to his home folks—Mr. Clarence Johnson, his brother, and Mrs Lucy Howard, his aunt and other kinfolds for a short three days' visit, on his return to Arizona, where he with his company has been stationed for the past four years. It is indeed interesting to hear Mr. Johnson relate some of his experiences with the Tenth calvary, who were lost in the wilds of Mexico for two months, living entirely upon parched corn. They were discovered by areoplane scouts that they were discovered. Mr. Johnson is looking fine and speaks and sports himself like an old veteran. He said that he was sorry that he did not get a chance to go overseas. He is a non-combined officer and was on route from Leavenworth, where had been to take some government prisoner. Private Ollie McPherson, who was sent to Camp Funster last July is reported to be in a critical condition. We hope him a speedy recovery. RICHMOND, MISSOURI. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacobs have moved to St Louis. Mr Green Wright left one day last week for Seattle, Wash. to join his family. They have been there for sometime. The pastor of St John church served Roosevelt hour, Sunday at a splendid program was rendered. Mrs. Willa Mac Liske, wife of And Liske, and also his little son, died at their home in the west end of the city after a brief illness. Funeral services were held under the muses of the O. E. S. The Rev. J. S. Blaine, officiated. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. The annual Lincoln Day banquet was observed by the pastor and members of the Second Baptist church, Feb 12th. An excellent program was rendered after which a repast was served that did credit to the occasion. Dr. L. W Harris, of Carrollton, was the principal speaker. Rev. S. L. Brooks, presiding elder, held his second quarterly meeting at Ward Chapel, last Sunday. Rev. J. S. Blaine preached an excellent sermon in the afternoon. Collection from all sources, $192.22. Mrs. D Austin, an evangelist, of Kansas City, preached to an aporecative congregation last Sunday at St. John. Mrs. J Drake and Miss Leota Tates of Carrollton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Slimm Dugh last week. Mrs. Roberta Bell has been con- fined to her bed for the past week, but is improving at this time. Miss Blanche McDonald, of Kansas City, attended the funeral of Mrs Ami Liske. Mr. Jesse Jonkina died at his home in the west end after a lingering ill- ness of several years. He leaves a wife and mother to mourn his demise. Funeral services were conducted under the auspices of Kejstone Lodge No. 73. The Rev. B. R. Monroe preached the funeral. We extend sympathy to the bereaved. The Missionary society was royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Fields Thursday night. Mrs. Lewis Smith entertained the young people with a Geo. Washington birthday party last week. A Belight- ful afternoon was passed. Miss Fay McGee and Mr. George Richardson entertained the Royal C. LEAVENWORTH CANDIDATES CHAS. T. COX For Commissioner Parks and Public Property CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION Your Support Will Be Duly Appreciated M. H. club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robe Richardson. An excellent man was served M. M. Bodine of Mexico, who had been in the employ of a local furniture store died suddenly at the home furniture died suddenly at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Goodle last Saturday morning. Mrs. Bodine and Mrs. Williams of Mexico, arrived Sunday and had the body prepared for shipment to Mexico, his former home. Resolutions and floral offerings were prepared by the various churches and sent to his former home. We extend sympathy to the galet stricken family in this hour of sadness. Mr. and Mrs. W Robinson entertained the members of the R. C. M. E. club Saturday Daluty refreshments were served Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rodgers cared for the young people of Ward Chapel Saturday in an elegant manner Rev I W Gordon has been very ill at his home on Whitmer for the past few days. We hope for his recovery soon. Rev Hurst, of Kansas City, preached the Pythian thanksgiving sermon. We would like to see the Plaindender in the home of every member on the race in this city. It is a bold, fearless defender of our rights and we should support the paper. Rev H I L. Bolden, former pastor of St. John, preached for Rev. J. S. Blaime, Wednesday night. Mrs Wm Jacobs spent Friday in Carrolton with her class in music. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, who have been confined to their home for sometime are slowly improving. LEAVENWORTH. KANSAS. Funeral services for Mr. D White were held Thursday afternoon from the family residence on Pottawatomie street, the Rev. J. W. Hayes, assisted by Rev. J. C. C. Owens, officiated. St. Mark Lodge No. 10, A. F. & A. M., had charge of the funeral. Deceased is survived by a wife, daughter, son and brother. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Ida Green were held Saturday afternoon from the Independent Baptist church, the Rev. J. W. Hayes, pastor of the First Baptist church officiated. He was assisted by Rev. J. C. C. Owens, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Hayes preached a very impressive sermon. Gates Ajar Temple No 2. S. M. T. had charge. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. C, B. Carter was called to St. Louis last Saturday on account of the death of his father. He was accompanied by his niece. Miss Branchie House, who has completed a nurse course at the Old General hospital in Kansas City, Mo., was in the city last week visiting her mother and other relatives. There were several social functions given in her honor among which was a party by Mrs. Geneva Brown. Mrs. Amanda Hunmhre, who is now residing in Omaha, Nehr, is spending a few days visiting her mother and friends. Mrs. R. B. Anderson of Kansas City was a visitor in the city Monday. Mrs. Wearholly and Mrs. Mason of Lansing attended services at Bethel A M. E. church, Sunday evening. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Tulliver were held from the Independent Baptist church, Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. D. Hunt, pastor officiating. He was assisted by Rev J. C C Owens and Rev. McCullough, of this city and Rev. Smith, of Wathena, Kansas. The Benevolent lodge had charge of the services. The Daughters of Bethel and Good Samaritans also attended in a body. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Editor Nick Chiles, of the Topeka Phaldealer, spent Monday and Tuesday in the city. The Progressive club of Bethel A M. E. church is doing fine. Mr. James Hamilton was called to Chicago, Saturday on account of the serious illness of his brother, Chester A Hamilton. Mrs. Bertha Alexander entertained a few friends last week in honor of Mrs. Reynolds, of Denver, Colo, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Harrison. Mrs. Alexander was assisted by Mrs. E. D. Scales. Those present were: Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Geo Harrison, Mrs. J, W Haynes, Mrs H. S. Small, Mrs Alice Smith, Mrs Laura Jackson, Mrs. Mattie Townsend, Mrs. Lottie Gentry, Mrs. Annie Young, Mrs Laura Townsend, Mrs. Ella Scales, Mrs. Millie Collins Dainty refreshments were served and all suggest a very pleasant afternoon. One of the most brilliant affairs of the season was the beautiful luncheon given by Mrs. Ella Scales. Tuesday of last week. The color scheme was pink and white. Pink and white sweet peas adorned the table. Punch was served throughout the afternoon and evening. A delicious three-course luncheon was served in the afternoon. In the evening Mrs. Scales entertained the ladies and their husbands. Games were played and all went home declaring Mrs. Scales an ideal hostess. In Memoriam. In losing remembrance of our dear husband and father, S. R. Lowery, who departed this life Saturday, March 1, 1913. Dearest father, peaceful be thy silent number. Peaceful in thy grave so low; Thou no more wilt join our number, Thou no more our sorrows know; Yet again we hope to meet thee; When the day of life is fled And in heaven with joy to greet; thee SHOOTS LIKE A PISTOL Combination Pocket Knife and Revolver burden. To abate and ease mans an ordinary percussion burden. To make an innumerable revolver and one of the making known to the public and 12 allied warships at sea. HUNTER, FISHER OR DEFENSE purposes. Almost all and half the notional purposes of the pistol are a putting the steel that he has 6 with 1 plated. When cased at 1m in latrine chamber and tracer been bladed. This heavy ammunition is nard prepared receipt of $1.00. To this month will be sold at key imprinted 10 of it return is not will found out man send your order today. 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City -- Dept. N. (First Published February 28, 1919) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, Daja Hommelshien, In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 14th day of April, 1919 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. LELA HOMMELSHIEN, By ELISHA SCOTT. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest:) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Mr. C. C. Crockett is ill at his home 2053 Western avenue. Mrs. Clay Odell, who had been seriously ill at St. Francis hospital, is improving. Mrs. T. L. Griffith left Monday for a short visit in Albia, Iowa. WANTED—First class Pharmacist $75.00 per month to right man Address, 125 1127 12th and Woodland, Kansas City, Mo. Attorney T W Ball, of Leavenworth, was in the city on business one day this week. Rev P Jesse Peck, president of Western University, Quincato, was in Toppea, Wednesday on business. WANTED Good R伯 Steady employment and good wages. Write D. E. NICHOLS, 219 Ninth Street, Lincoln, Nebr. Rev. T. L. Griffith former pastor of the Second Bishop church, but now in army "Y" service sacked from New York, Thursday, Feb 27 for his post of duty in France. The Polysetta Art club met Feb 27 at the residence of Mrs. Geo Burns, 1723 Western avenue Mead times Salte Cooper and Matheny were pleasant asters. New meeting will be March 13th with Mrs. Paul Morgan, 1619 Pilmore street. FOR RENT—Branner Street 1024 4 room cottage, colored Call Black 4862, or see owner at 1028 Branner Rev. B. Davidson Miss Carrie Crockett was the popular young lady who won the quilt contest at Shiloh Baptist church Feb. 27th. She sold 106 tickets in eight days. The Mission Circle of Shiloh Baptist church has held delightful meetings at the following places: Mrs. Marv Cabbell, Feb 13; Mrs. Mayne McGill, Feb. 20; Mrs. Annie Todd, Feb 27. On each occasion a delightful lunch was served. The next meeting, March 6th will be held with Mrs Pearl Moore. A GOOD HOME for an elderly lady. She must be a woman of Christian character. Apply in person or letter. MRS. C. P. MORROW, 219 Constitution Street, Emporia, Kansas. Frank Harrison, infant son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Wilson, died Feb 21 at the home of his parents in Kansas City, Mo, where the funeral was held. The remains were brought to Topeka for interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery. He was the first grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson. WANTED—Reliable young Barber also Bushelman. Married men preferred. Good business—D. C. Nieho las. 219 W. Ninth S*. Lincoln. Nebr Mr. Dawson Thomas was an agreeable caller at this office one day this week. He had just returned from Oklahoma, where had been for several months assisting his son who is a prosperous farmer. He reports the prospect for a good crop this year being excellent and that the wheat has never looked more promising. Mrs. J. S. Mason, of Denver, Colo. a prominent church, lodge and club worker also a delegate to the National Grand Lodge, S. M. T., which convenes in Indianapolis, Ind. in July, is en route to Pittsburgh, Pa. to join her husband is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Ridden 1117 Quincy street Mrs. Mason was formerly Miss Alice Fulten, of this city Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harris entertained at their home in Highland park, Monday Feb. 24th complimentary to Miss Alberia Guy and Dr. Kirksey Cord, of Chester, Pa., whose wedding took place, Feb. 26th Progressive whistle and cards were indulged in during the evening, after which a dainty course was served. A very enjoyable time was had Circle No. 3 of Shiloh Bandist church, met with Mrs. Ellen Balley, 911 Clay street, March 3d The meeting was a very pleasant one. You call was answered with a quotation, Mrs. Emma Galnes, president of the general missionary society was present and made some very interesting remarks for the benefit of the Circle. The next meeting will be with Mrs. H. I. Monroe, March 10th Mrs. Susie O'Brien, president; Miss Carrie Crockett, secretary. Messrs. Geo and A. G. Hagan will open a first class grocery store in the building at the corner of Fifteenth and Quincy streets about March 15th. They are splendid fellows and have made a success at everything to which they have set their hand which is a guarantee that Topeka will have a first-class colored grocery, Mr. Geo. Hagan, who will be the manager of the concern, informed a reporter for the Plaindealer one day this week that they would carry a full and complete line of everything and would sell for cash for the same price as the other fellow, Mr. A. G. Hagan, who has been engaged in the buckster business for several years will continue to run his wagon for a while at least. Watch for further announcement. The sad news reached us Thursday of last week, telling of the death of Mrs. Agnes Campbell, which occurred at Guthrie, Okla., after a lingering illness. She was the mother of our friend and former townman, Mr. H. L. Campbell, of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Campbell was one of Guthrie's pioneer citizens, and was highly respected by all who knew her. She has visited Topeka on several occasions and made many friends who will be pained to learn of her demsle. *AT THE APEX THEATRE. MONDAY—Iron Cross. TUESDAY—Wm S. Hart. WEDNESDAY—Fatal Ring. THURSDAY—The House of Gold. FRIDAY—Hand of Vengeance. SATURDAY—The Honest Man. BARBER WANTED. Cood wages guaranteed. Write at force to W. A. COVINGTON. 418 Commercial Street. Atchison, Kansas. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Mrs. Jane Clayborne, aged 90 years, died 12th February at the Tebuhan home. The funeral was held 25th from Stonecrest's Chapel. Instrument in Mt. Auburn cemetery. The funeral was under the auspice of Port- Hose Tabernacle Mrs. Clemente Drake aged 90 died 12th February at the family residence, 1211 T Fifth street. Funeral was held on the 25th at Mt. Olive M K church. Instrument in Tepcha cemetery. --- Mr James Holt, aged 50 years, died at his home near Grantville, Frid day. The funeral was held Monday at 2 o'clock at B Street Baptist church. Burial in Topch a cemetery Mrs Sophie Alexander, aged 29 years, died Friday. Funeral was held under the muscles of Household of Ruth N 116 of which she was a mem- brot. The services were held Monday at 2 o'clock from the Shiloh Baptist church Interment in Mr Auburn cemetery. ```markdown ``` Mrs Anna Mao Thompson, aged 36 years, died Tuesday morning at her home, 149 Emmett street after an illness of about four weeks. Deceased was the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Thompson, a member of No 3 fire department. She was one of Topcka's most highly respected young women and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the B Street Baptist church in North Topcka. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. Her remains were bid to rest in Mr. Auburn cemetery. Besides a husband she leaves a mother, father and two sisters and a host of warm friends to mourn her untimely demise. Dr. T. P. Martin entertained at his beautiful home, 1026 Buchanan street, Tuesday evening, Feb 25th at a delightful smoker, complimentary to Dr. Kirksey Curd, of Chester, Pa. whose marriage to Miss U. Alberta Guy occurred Feb 26 A delicious five course dinner was served after which the evening was spent in conversation and music. The following guests were present: Dr. T. P. Martin, Dr. Stacey Flourney, Dr. Louis Ransom, Rev. G. W. Guy, Attorney Jaina H. Guy and Mr. Harold Harris. DARBER WANTED—Lady or gentleman with good references Guarantee $1 per week. For information address, Wm. LOWE, Drumright, Okla, Oklahoma and Maple streets Club No 3 of Shiloh Baptist church gave a dinner and a quilt contest on the 27th of February. It was a success in every particular, and some 500 or more dinners were served Mrs. O'Brien, president and Miss Chuckett with all the members deserve credit for the success of the affair. In the evening a literary program was rendered. The quilt contest was enjoyed by all Miss Chuckett was the successful contest, having sold 100 tickets turning in $1175 Mrs. L. V. Williams was second having sold $20 worth Mrs. Luth Vaughn was third, having sold $26 worth of tickets. The club desires The Plaindealer to thank all those who contributed in any way to the success of the affair. The Childs' Welfare club met with Mrs. E, G. Greene, Teeth and Boswell, yesterday. The regular program was followed. Final arrangements were completed for the big open meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. March 13 at the Women's club house. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. An excellent program has been prepared Rev S D J Watton will deliver the address Reulating that upon the shoulders of the children of today costs the responsibility of tomorrow, we urge that all who can, will avail themselves of the opportunity to be present, that we may co operate and inspire each other in our work of training, to the best of our ability, the boys and girls on trusted to our care. GUY-CURD. The marriage of Miss Usunla Alberta Guy to Dr. Kirksey L. Curd was solemnized Wednesday, Feb 26 at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W Guy, 618 Western avenue. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Flake, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harris were the only attendants of the bride and groom. The bride wore a pretty gown of white satin and bridal vell draped with orange blossoms and carried a bridal bouquet of roses and valley lilies. The groom was attired in conventional black. Before the ceremony, Miss Castilla Reed sang, "Thank God for a Garden" and Miss Helen McLean played the wedding march. After the ceremony, a reception was tendered Dr. and Mrs. Curd in the home of Attorney and Mrs. J H Guy, 324 Topeka avenue from. 8 to 10 p. Mrs. Curd is a graduate of Topeka High school and Washburn college. She taught school at Lone college, Jackson, Tennessee, and in the High school at Baltimore. Md. Last year she obtained a leave of absence and entered the war camp community service at DesMoines la, where for the past six months she was director of the girl's work. Dr Curd was formerly of Oklahoma, attended the Kansas Agricultural college at Manhattan and is a graduate of Cornell University. He is now practicing at Chester, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. Curd left Saturday accompanied by the bride mother, Mrs. G. W Guy, for Tulsa, Okla., to visit Dr. Curd's mother, before returning to their future home in Chester, Pa. Political Advertising. TOPEKA CANDIDATES Frank M. Stahl I Will Appreciate Your Vote CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Vote For W. S. HANCOCK —Candidate For— COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Adah D. James TEACHER OF PIANO Fees for Lessons $1 10 per month. Lessons three-fifths hour in leaugh. Mrs. Ruth Bradley Saxord, of Kansas City, Kansas spent the week and in the city visiting friends and also attended the Guy Curd wedding. Rev J W Goodall pastor of the C M B church at Eskridge was in the city visiting Rev T A Powers. Mrs Edith Mendchell spent a few days in Kansas City last week visiting relatives and friends. Mrs H. W. Ware, of Detroit, Mich., left Friday for Junction City, to visit her sister Mrs. John Kiser for a few days before returning to Detroit. Mr. H. W. King, of Pittsburg, is visiting in the city with Mrs. Elliza Goodwin. Mr. King is a son of Prof. W. F. King, principal of one of the public schools at Crowburg. Mme. McClelland Todd has moved her hairdressing parlors to 119 W 5th street. Phone 963. Mrs Sneed received word Monday telling of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Kitty Hatton, which occurred Feb. 21 at Harrodshire, Kv. Mrs Hatton was also an aunt of Mr. Robt. Rolling About twenty six guests enjoyed the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jas Moore Saturday, March I. The time was delightfully spent in music, games and conversation. Mr Sanford D. Davis, one of the highly respected and prosperous citizens of Dover, Okla. is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs Anita Smith. One day this week he and Mrs Smith made the Plain lerder a very cordial visit Mr Davis is a thorough race man and a standout supporter of this paper. Dr. and Mrs. Martin entertained a few young people Friday evening at a pretenen party at their home, 10.56 Buchanan street. The eventlag was spent in dancing, after which a ladies luncheon was served. Mrs Ruth Bradley Sanford, of Kansas City, was the out of town guest present. Mine Lemon Clark has now in stock a large line of millinery. Her kits are all the best styles and can be seamed at reasonable prices. She has just made a large purchase of the best and prettiest creations in ladies headwear. Mine Clark is one of To- 0, 0 pokka's most highly respected business women and deserve much credit for her skill. Let every woman of her race patronize her. She has the goods, and is worthy of your support. She is located at 1414 Western avenue and her phone number is Red 5022. JOIN OUR SUIT CLUB—$2 Pre Month WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS Ladies Work a Specialty—We Call for and Deliver Your Work E. Nelson CLEANER AND DYER Work Neatly Done—Reasonable Price Phone 3051 1037 Woodward Ave. BIG COMMUNITY SING TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Musical Festival at City Auditorium Promises to Be the Best Eevr Held in Topeka. One of the grandest events of the present season will be that of the Community Sing which will be held Tuesday evening, March 15th at the City Auditorium. This musical will consist of a choose of 300 voices. Practically every church in Topeka with its choir is connected with the event. To this number is also added the choirs of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute. GOOD MEN FOR MAYOR OF ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. The Fight is Between Two Splendid Fellows—Third Man is Not in the Running—Was Ousted From Office. There is a great contest for mayor in Arkansas City, Kansas at the coming spring election. There seems to be but two real candidates, Mr Murray a and Mr. C. A. Hunt A Mr. Gibson is running on the platform of the lost cause. He is trying to create sympathy for himself because he was ousted from office. Prevailing sentiment among the people we talked to in Arkansas City is that they want a real live business man for mayor and they prefer a Republican for the reason that party has a set of active, loyal members who will give their service in an honest, upright and business manner. Mr C M Hunt the present mayor has lived in this state for the past 32 years. He is chairman of the Republican County Central Committee and secretary of the Third District Congressional Committee. He conducts one of the best laundries in the great Southwest, known as the Empire Lundy. Mr Hunt is a real successful business man. His friends say he has given the city a wide awake business administration. He is much interested in the extension of water and water system and is encouraging the builders of good roads leading into Arkansas City. Mr R I Murray who is now commissioner of finance has built the department up to such an extent that they have now money invested in government bonds. When he took hold or the office the city was at a low point of obb. Mr Murray is enamored in the city's business at 105 South Summit and has been for several years. Previous to this he was a letter corner and a member of that society for the past ten years. He is also a member of organized labor. He both he is an affiliation of mosh and energy, and takes great pride in living the city's money but at the time he kept up things in cool so without before controlled to raise the tax laws and the slinking fund is in a strong, healthy condition. He is in the administration of politics in city and government business and a source deed to the me, and women who toll for their breed. ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS—CITY CAMPAIGN. VOTE FOR R. J. Murray —CANDIDATE FOR— Mayor PRIMARY MARCH 11, 1919 Arkansas City, Kansas (Adv.) VOTE FOR C. N. Hunt CANDIDATE FOR Mayor PRIMARY MARCH 11, 1919 Atkansas City, Kansas. (Ads.) PIERCE ADDITION NOTES MRS. MYRTLE HANKS Mrs. Jennifer Davenport is last week for Oklahoma where she will visit her mother and daughter Mr. Paul Greene has returned from Chicago after a three months stay Mrs. Albert Larkin has received word that her son, Sergt. Wm. Larkin has arrived in New York from overseas. The Elder Blossom club was entertained Friday of last week by Mrs. J. W. Finney. The New Era Mill a Milling Company. 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Widney new store with full line of GROCERIES All line of everything Meats and Produce home and see us. We will treat you right P. J. Coleman Free Employment Agency headquarters for Pullman porter, Automobile Chauffeur, Tobacco and Cold Drinks, Pocket Bills Wichita's oldest business men and re- in business at 533 N. Main St; for ten ye- ring in Wichita for Twenty Seven yeas All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD PROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here N. Main St., WICHITA, K Mr. R. H. Widner new store with full line of GROCERIES Full line of everything Meats and Produce Come and see us. We will treat you right Waiters, Pullman porter, Automobile Chauffers, Cigars, Tobacco and Cold Drinks, Pocket Billards. One of Wichita's oldest business men and residents being in business at 533 N. Main St; for ten years. Living in Wichita for Twenty Seven years All Nations Eat at The Whiteway Cafe B. F. BRADFORD PROPRIETOR The Finest Cooks and Best Service Families Eat Sunday Dinner Here 513 N. Main St., WICHITA, KAN. A Scalp Specialist. First, grow your own hair to grow their Mine McDANDRITT CURE is a promote the growth of hair is used according to direct Scalp. Etc. have been con box of DOUBLE STRING a few boxes your hair wi The McCLELLANDS STR straightening the Hair P 119 W. Fifth St. Pho grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others measures. Mine McCILLIAND TODDS Double Strength CPURE is a Marvelous Discovery—will posit the growth of Hair in a very short time, providing according to directions. Dandruff, Falling Hair, Ic have been completely cured by the use of one DOUBLE STRENGTH DANDRUFF CURE. After u uses your Hair will become naturally soft and glo McCILLIAND'S STRONGHENING OIL, has no equi ting the Hair. Price 25c each. Fifth St. Phone 963 Topeka, Kan First, grow your own Hair, so that you can tell others how to grow theirs. Mine McCLELLAND TODDS Double Strength DANDRUFF CURE is a Marvelous Discovery—will positively promote the growth of Hair in a very short time, providing it is used according to directions. Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, Etc. have been completely cured by the use of one 25c box of DOUBLE STRength DANDRUFF CURE. After using a few boxes your Hair will become naturally soft and gloss. The McCLELLANDS STRIGHTENING OIL, has no equal for straightening the Hair. Price 25c each. TIP MAGIC IS 9 IN LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRILER AND MAIN ST RIGHTENER Magic—Postpaid Price $1.25 Magic Pomade, price .50 cts Magic Hater, price .70 cts Agents Wanted. Wanted for literature MAGIC SHAMPOO DRILER COMPANY Minneapolis, Minn. is Kidner of CS and Produce at you right an ency The Cafe at Service inner Here TA, KAN. tell others how double Strength will positively time, providing it ing Hair,ching use of one 25c RE. After using soft and gloss, has no equal for Topeka. Kansas SHAMPOO DRILER LIGHTENER Price $1.23 50 cts. 70 cts. bride for literature DRILER COMPANY Miss 1420 N. 5th St. (Second Term) Primary March 24. Election April Kansas City, Kansas Gerard B. Little —CANDIDATE FOR— COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Candidate for Its Election Primary March 24; Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. Lon. H. Chapman CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER WATER AND LIGHT Primary March 24; Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas James L. Beggs CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Primary March 24, Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas A. L. Bosse —CANDIDATE FOR— MEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION Primary March 24; Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. Harry J. Kaelin —CANDIDATE FOR— MEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION Primary March 24; Election April 1 Kansas City, Kansas. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS AND KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Prof. J. R. R. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school, has returned form Chicago and St. Louis, where he spent the past ten days. The Second Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo on Sunday, March 2, observed the twentieth-fourth anniversary of their pastor, Rev. S W Bacote, Rev. Thompson, president of Western College, Macon, Mo., preached the sermon at 11 a.m. A rally of which Mrs. L. J. Bacote was general chairman, was a success. In the evening Prof J R. D Lee had charge of the program. On Monday night, an informal reception was tenor of the pastor and wife and their guest Rev. Thompson Rev Goo McNeon Kansas side had charge of the program. A time was had by all present. Crusade at Masonle temple Thursday night initiated several new members. A fine reception was tendered all present. Mrs Cella Joining a Palm. Zarah Chatter O'Brien large institution filled at the Mills London. After the business com- mitted the lunch on Sunday at All Saturdays Office W. W. Mrs. S. Brown in her of Misses Pye and Lily Swettenton, too Lydia avene Ms. and side school and the it was held Sunday morning for daughters not there in the 1st school. The Plaindeen 10 colls at the The nursery nursed on Saturday of Larry High School Sunday at school was fine. Prof H. O Cook recently re- turned from France, delivered a fine lecture at the "N" Sunday afternoon. In the evening he was at the Second Hill church. Both lectures were highly instructive. Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Arch man at Mrs Ivy Lang 756 Garfield avenue. Launch was served and all had quiet time. The funeral of Mr. Wilson Reed. 127 Walter avenue, brother of Mrs. Popp Jones 436 Walker avenue and Mr. Miller Reed Kansas City, Mo. was held Feb 23d at Nathan Thatcher 's church the Rev W. A. Bowren executing. The Plaindealer extends vacation. The Business Mens Forum held its usual meeting Sunday afternoon at 10 o'clock at the Metropolitan Baptist church. A good program was rendered to a large appreciative crowd. Young Burney had some great and thrilling adventures this week. Every Saturday morning at 10:30 there is "story telling" at the Public Library for the children of the public books. The school that has the latest attendance will have the story telling lady to visit their school and all students in the school building. School vistor last Douglas school had four attendants and last Saturday Douglas school had two and Stowe had two Teachers urge the children to attend The Citizens Forum elected Prof Husband to represent the Forum as a dale to the N.A.C.P which met at Towick Feb 22d Mr Arthur Woods 511 Nebraska aveway is on the sick list The foundation of the First Bath church is morally complete. It is a thing to buy and much credit to church. Ray Bowte and Constructor Ed Orear Mr John Henderson has returned from Birmingham. Where a fed his relatives and friends a or in absence of ten years Mr Willis H. West of Worcester was in the city last week on business Mrs. Pamela Minor Law of California pl. 12 in the city the most of her mother Mrs. May Austin, O'Neil braska avenue. OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. Poro Corner DEPARTMENT "A" 35 Mrs. Ruth Collins, who had been ill for quite a while, is better at this writing. Prof. Perry, the Christian science practician, is presenting the public with his "Success" calander. Summer High school basket ball team won over Western University last Friday at the Y. M. C. A. by a score of 34 to 17. A game had been arranged between Sumner High school girls and the Olathe girls, Friday. Mrs. Romaine Moates Steele was in the city this week. the city this week. The Very Reverend Geo McNeal, the greatest church builder in the country has completed platting his new church. The deacons are now at work. Rev McNeal expects to have his church completed and ready for services the fifth Sunday in March Rev. McNeal is a wonder Muesday, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eminst Gavden, recited the quotation on 'Colonel Theo Roosevelt' composed by request by Mrs. M. C. Matthews at the Forum at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. Sunday she received many and Mr. and Mrs. G. Fleming celebrated their fifteenth anniversary Friday Feb. 21 at the Northampton THE BLUE COOSE CAFE In the place to sell books In the place to sell food The right place to eat Katts City, Kansas ORDER EASTER STAR One set 17 pieces, gold plated Officers Jewels with 17 emblematic gold plated hangers, for O 12 Complete for $19.00 Address The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY : MISSOURI KINKY HAIR [Signature] Althoas Ms. Serenata Med. med. for the use My private shows you at your free DELENTO QUINING FGMADE you can for my hair before I show it my hair was short and groomed and now it is so in the hair and so goes to a show that I can do it up and may I want to. J.KIRR.SD. Don't let some salo a Kink Remover for you. You really can't straighten your hair until it is nice and long. That's what DELENTO QUINING does remove Dandruff, feeds the stones of the hair and makes it itchy, long, itch and allery. After using a few times you can call the difference and after a flake while it will be so pry and long, that you can fit it up to it you. If Exelente don't do a stain then we will give you a money back 250 by mail on receipt of stamps or coins AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. There Is No Substitute For Butter Because butter fat is the only edible fat that is not dead fat", the only edible fat that comes from a living animal; the only fat taside from mother's milk) designed by nature to develop and nourish human beings; the only edible fat that po uses a really palatable flavor. BUTTER NOT A COSTLY FOOD When you buy butter you get prac buy other foods you get some food a do the labor and expense of prep Butter is economical because it giv value palatability and digestibility of Use butter in cooking your meats in your creams, spread it thick on 7" children need it for growth, the placer for the duv's work. BUY YOUR BUTTER When you buy Meadow Gold you to flavor and crispy freshness. Me from efficiently pasteurized cream in the creamery When you buy butter you get practically all food, when you buy other foods you get some food and a great deal of waste—does the labor and expense of preparation. Butter is economical because it greatly increases the energy value, palatability and digestibility of all other foods. Use butter in cooking your meats and vegetables, have but to in your steals, spread it thick on the bread and batter akes. 7" children need it for growth, the grown ups need it to supply it for the day's work. BUY YOUR BUTTER BY NAME When you buy Meadow Gold you are always sure of purity, soft or and crispy freshness. Meadow Gold is charmed daily from efficiently pasteurized cream. Triple wrapped and sealed in the creamy Pasteurized Meadow Gold Butter The funeral of Mrs. Ella Thompson Goff who departed this life last Sunday was held from the St. John Baptist church Wednesday at 2:30, the Pew W P Banks, officiating. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. We extend sympathy to those bereaved. Mr McKinley Thompson, of Alliance, Nebraska attended the funeral of his sister Mrs. Ella Thompson Goff Sull and Lee, now in the army were unable to be present. The members of the Court of Calans he gave a musical and entertainment Friday evening at O & M hall. A good crowd attended. Mr Josephine Price, who had been visiting relatives at Newton, has returned home. Mr Bruce Williams of Junction CPA visited here last week with relatives and friends. Mr Fred McGee, who accidently had his face seriously burned recently is improving slowly. Mrs J. B. Odir has returned from Kansas City where she was called on account of the illness of her grandson. A program was rendered at the K. of D. ball Friday evening by the Busy Lee club. It was a marched success. Mr. and Mrs. Euel, of Iola, spent a CHANUTE, KANSAS. let practically all food, when you use food and a great deal of waste—one of preparation. Because it greatly increases the energy reliability of all other foods our meats and vegetables, have but which on the bread and batter makes growth, the grown ups need it to superk BUTTER BY NAME Gold you are always sure of purity, Press Meadow Gold is charmed daily cream Triple wrapped and sealed Ask your grocer for Meadow Gold Topeka, Kansas few days in the city visiting their daughter. Mrs. Florence Brigham. Rev. Winston, of the New Hope Baptist church, has gone on a thirty days' vacation, after being ill for a few weeks. Mr Clarence Hunt is spending the week end with his relatives Mr and Mrs Bett McCormick The Busy Bee club met at the home of Mr and Mrs, G E McDonald, on Feb 26th. The Mite Missionary met at the home of Mrs D A Simmons Mr Clifford Johnson spent a few days in the city visiting friends and relatives Mr Charlie Jenkins is spending the week end with his relatives, Mr. and Mrs Jenkins Our beloved pastor of the A. M B. church is still on the sick list Miss Neoma Brown has returned home after several weeks visit in Humboldt 777—Order of Twelve-333 Write for our 1919 price list for goods you are sure to need this season Address The Moses Dickson Regalla and Supplies Co. 1217 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY : MISSOURI. BEATRICE CREAMERY COMPANY ae, Shp nea esce, = =e. 2