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The Topeka Plaindealer Conditions Around Washington Look as Though the President's Own Door Yard Needs Renovating Twenty-First Year. No.26. MAN WHO KILLS MEM TEXAS MO President Kansas Dr. C. P Dramatic Scene Before Judge Smith---Both Fugitive he Would a Man's Chance in MAN WHO KILLS MEMBERS OF LONGVIEW. TEXAS MOB SEEKS PROTECTION IN KANSAS President Kansas Defense Society Comes to Dr. C. P. Davis's Rescue. Dramatic Scene Before Gov. Allen and Judge Smith---Both Assured the Fugitive he Would Be Given a Man's Chance in Kansas. "They were coming with torches and oil and a rope," said the man. When the leaders of the mob were a short distance from his home Dr. Davis says he opened fire with a revolver. Four men, he told the governor, were killed. Then the mob drew back. This gave Doctor Davis an opportunity to escape with his family. Bloodhounds Were Neer. "We waded the river," he said today—"back and forth to throw that mob off our trial. Sometimes the bloodhounds were within fifty feet of me. Conditions Around Topeka and the great State of Kansas was stirred as never before or since the days of old John Brown, of Harper's Perry fame, when Dr. C. P. Davis of Longsley, Tox, who had fled from the state that General Sherman once said if it was left to him to choose between two places in which to duell, Texas or hell, he would much prefer the latter, arrived in Topeka. From the treatment the colored race is receiving at the hands of the "crackers" who are backed by the lawmakers as well as those entrusted to enforce the laws bears out the old General's statement. Dr Davis had in view "Bleeding Kansas" and her struggle for the freedom of mankind and set his face to ward the land of fair play and justice to all mankind. He knew that in Topeka dwelled a loyal class of white and eloquent people as well as a governor, state county and city officials who would see to it that no harm would be done him. Dr Davis was informed to see the editor of The Plaindealer who is also president of the Kansas Defense Society. He called at our home on Sunday morning. We were out of town and met the Doctor Monday morning and after hearing his story that afternoon we went to the governor's office, where we took the matter up with Judge Smith, parole officer who passes on all requisitions before the governor takes any action The Doctor related the story of the trouble, the cause and condition with tears at times streaming down his cheeks. The Judge assured us that everything would be carefully considered and not to worry. Governor Allen was out of the city and when he returned the next day a delegation of leading colored citizens representing every section of Kansas called on Governor who had Dr. Davis relate the story. The Governor then succeeded that he put himself into the custody of the sheriff and all would be well. The Doctor was worrying about his family and said he would like to go to Boston where they had gone, so he left Toneks in an automobile driven by a recently returned soldier without saving anything to anyone, which was the same thing to do and we hope he is now in the old State of Massachusetts, where he will also be safe from the illegal and unlawful panes issued by a one sided state government whose autocratic powers are always crushing the progressive colored Americans. We are delighted that the colored people of Longview, Texas stood up for their rights. We need just two thousand leaders equally divided up in those sections of the United States where this lawless element are allowed by the officers of the law to override everything that is decent and right when it comes to dealing with the colored race. If the decent whites want the law equally enforced, let them place colored men in official positions. Sheriff, constables and deputies should be parceled out according to population. As a rule, Southern white officials are ignorant as well as vicious and prey upon the weak. We have contended all along that the Southern white man is a big coward from the fact that it takes a mob of hundreds to subdue, outrage or murder one colored man. Dr. Davis and his associates took a small pistol and drove the cowards back, wounding several and made their escape. Now they have the audacity to want them arrested and brought back to be lynched or burned at the stake. No! Noll never will any civilized state like Kansas ever give up a human being to such people who have no more regard for human rights than the kaiser and his butchers who murdered women and babies. Part of these United States: Texas, Georgia, Alabama and a few others ought to be placed under martial law. The white people of these states are as much unfit to govern the people as the inhabitants of the First Islands. The constitution should be so amended that a state allowing such outrages should be put under martial law. These same hell hounds are supporting two families, one colored and one white and yet they have not the sense to quit outraging their own flesh and blood. One-third of the South is amalgamated—plenty of white people with colored blood and visas versus. We want to see the colored people stand up for their rights everywhere. Just think of it, right under the shadow of the dome of the Nation's Capitol, race riots are allowed to go on for several days in plain view of the President members of congress and the may and war department who have just finished fighting a world war and put out of commission the greatest fighting machine the world has ever known, and now think, they cannot stop a lot or stop the many outrages that are breaking out in different sections of the country against the colored people. If the law continues to be lax there will be nothing left for the progressive, fair minded white and colored people to do but follow the method laid down in Washington and Dr. Davis in Texas. If the colored people as a whole would have backed Dr. Davis up he would not have had to fire for his life, but the people of Longfellow would have been taught another lesson. White people all over the nation are resorting to anything to secure their rights, why not the colored man? The colored man has been loyal. He could dynamite; he could have destroyed the whole town of Longview by fire; he could destroy any and all of the principal towns in the South if he so desired when these mobs break out and officers refuse to give protection. The colored people are loyal to their government and don't resort to these things. Now let all the good, Christian white people join with the blacks and make America a better and fit place in which to live. Now let it be known from now on henceforth and forever, that the colored people are not going to stand for insults and not resent them. DR. DAVIS TELLS GCVERNOR | THE STORY OF HIS FLIGHT He Admits Shooting Into Mob and Killing Four—Dramatic Scene at Capitol—Delegation Accompanies Davis to Governor. Fleeing from a Longview, Texas mob and with a bounty of $7,500 on his head, Dr. C. P. Davis, a Negro, today surrendered himself to Governor Allen. The Negro—wealthy and graduate of Harvard university—fled to Kansas for protection from the town which was placed under martial law following a race riot. Doctor Davis told a dramatic story to Governor Allen today and admitted that he shot into a mob and killed four men in defense of his home and his family. Details of the night of horror in the Texas town were related to Governor Allen. Doctor Davis told the Kansas Governor how he escaped with his family in a motor car and of hours in the river while he mob searched for the Negroes with bloodhounds. A large delegation of Topeka Negroes, headed by Nick Chiles, president of the Kansas Defense society, accompanied Dr. Davis to the governor's office. Governor Allen said he had no right to accept the Negro's surrender. He directed the delegation to Sheriff Hugh Larkimer. Under this procedure a full hearing of the case may be had before Governor Allen when the state of Texas seeks to extradite the man. Was a Dramatic Scene. Few more dramatic scenes have been enacted in the state house than that which surrounded the twenty-minutes conference in Governor Allen's office. The Negro fugitive went into details concerning the Longview rioting. "I protested when one of my people was mobbed," said Dr. Davis. This action aroused race feeling in the town. The fugitive became the principal in a drive on the Negro settlement of the town. "Six strong white men came to my home to whip my niece," the Doctor said. "They charged her with insolence toward her employer. She had already been beaten once. I drew a revolver and protected her." Then the mob sought to destroy Dr. Davis's property. They cut the tires on his automobiles. When night came a mob formed and the whites prepared to storm the Negro's home. Bloodhounds Were Near: "I knew of just two states that TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 25. 1919. were truly dear," continued the fugitive—"Massachusetts, where I was educated—and Kansas." Dr. Davis told Governor Allen he had sent his wife, daughter annd niece to Massachusetts. The center of the race riot came to Kansas to surrender to the state's executive. At South Coffeyville, Okla., several days ago, Dr. Davis was arrested by a peace officer. He was released when he gave a $1,500 cash bond State and local departments of government in Texas have offered a reward of $7,500 for arrest of the Negro Demands for extradition of Dr. Davis are expected from Texas as soon as officials of that state know the man is in this state. Dr. Davis appealed to Governor Allen for protection. He said that removal to Texas meant just one thing—mob violence. Under the action of the Kansas governor today, it will be possible to hold a full and complete hearing as to the merits of the case. The town of Longview was under marital law two days following the rioting. Antagonized White Business Men. According to the story which Dr. Davis told in Topokia today, he aroused race feeling in the Longview district when he organized the Negro cotton planters. Thus his organization the Negroes sent their cotton direct to Galveston and saved the middleman profit of local dealers. Dr. Davis also organized cooperative Negro stores which permitted Negroes in the district to buy merchandise at prices below those quoted by local dealers. During the war period, Dr. Davis said, he was called upon by committees which told him the amount of bonds he must buy. He said he bought a total of $10,000 worth of government securities. He declared that when he had from Longview he had a deposit of $11,000 in a local bank, as well as property and securities worth several thousand dollars. He asked Governor Allen to arrange for the protection of this property. Dr. Davis declared he did not dare return to Texas in the face of the race feeling which exists—From The Tonaka Daily State Journal, Monday evening July 21. Dr. Davis was not detained in Tonaka by the sheriff but was permitted to go his way and The Plainlander assures his friends in Texas that they will hear from him shortly in a state like Kansas, where he will be protected. BALTIMORE BLACKS ARE DOING SOME GREAT THINGS. Home of W. Samson Brooks. Next A. M. E. Bishop is Alive to Best Interest of the Race. Baltimore, July 24.—Leading citizens here are behind a movement to have Mayor Broening appoint a colord member of the school board. Bishon John Hurst, of the A. M. E. church, and Carl J. Murphy, managing editor of the Afro-American, had an interview with the mayor on Thursday of last week, and strongly urged the necessity for such an appointment. The mayor, who is a Republican, has said that a new building is needed for the colored High school and that the buildings of other schools should be remainted and repaired. Rev. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, pastor of Bethel church, returned from a far Western trip a few days ago, remaining until Tuesday of this week. He says that the news of the success of Bethel church in liquidating its mortgage debt of $74,000 was known all over the country. The Rev. Dr. W. H. Weaver, City Councilman Warner T. McGuinn and John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro American, spent a brief vacation at Sea Isle, N. J. Harry T. Pratt and J. Clarence Chambers, teachers in the city schools, are taking courses at the summer school of Columbia University, New York. Dr. S. H. Hughes, Dr. Hugh Price Hughes, James Hunter and Albert S. Peek were recent visitors at Atlantic City and Cape May. The War Community club observed its first anniversary Sunday. Over 80,000 colored soldiers have visited there. Its social unfit work will be continued. Dr. William H. Weaver is the executive secretary and organizer and Bernard Webb, assistant. J. Homer Tutt and S. Tutt Whitney and the "Smarter Set" played here last week. W. T. Andrews, publisher of the Daily Herald, is attending the annual session of the South Carolina Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, which is being held at Columbia, S. C., this week. A large number of Masons attended special services at Annapolis, Sunday at Asbury M. E. church. Rev. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, of Bethel A. M. E. church, Baldimore, preached a special sermon. Brooks T. Evans. grand master for Maryland, delivered an address. Hold Policeman for Shooting Colored Chauffeur. Policeman W. A. Peppersack shot a colored chauffeur a few weeks ago, and now he has been presented by the grand jury for alleged murderous assault. The chauffeur was driving his car on the wrong side of the street, due to repairs being made on the other side when the policeman halted him. The chauffeur kept on, stopping at his garage. The policeman when he caught up with him angrily demanded an explanation. The chauffeur handed him his operators card, which Peppersack tore into bits and throw into the street he then started to arrest he man. The latter asked to be allowed to telephone, and the policeman pulled his "blackjacket" struck at the man who warded off the bow. Peppersack pulled his revolver and shot the man The officer prefaced charges against the man alleging that he resisted arrest and violated the trade court. The policeman's arrest then followed. He was before the police board Tuesday on charges of alleged conduct uncoming an officer. At Frederick Md. Geo, A Waltys was reected grand clinicuor of the Maryland Knights of Pathias of the annual session of the Maryland Grand Lodge of the order. Two representatives to the Supreme Lodge session, which will be held in Atlantic City next month as well as a full corps of officers. The Grand Court of Calanthe the women's auxiliary, also met KANSAS ODD FELLOWS MAKEGREAT STRIDES KANSAS ODD FELLOWS MAKEGREAT STRIDES Coffeyville Meeting Shows Commendable Progress. Peace and Harmony Prevail District Grand Lodge No 17, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Kansas and Jurisdiction met in its thirty-sixth annual session at Coffeyville last week as did also the District Grand Lodge, Household of Ruth. The sessions were held at the Odd Fellows hall on Union avenue, and the Household in the old Foster Williams building. The reports of the various departments showed the Grand Lodge officers were on the alert and attending strictly to business. The Endowment department where lies the heart of the members, showed all death claims paid and over $9,000.00 in the bank drawing four per cent. Interest. The Burial department organized about two years ago started without a dollar, showed all claims paid and money in the treasury. W. W. Shobe and P. I. Bassett are the fathers of this new move. Grand Secretary Chas Childs, deserves great credit for efficiency displayed in his department. When he took hold there was a deficiency of over $2,000 in outstanding claims. He has so managed that the District Treasurer had something like five hundred dollars on hand and all bills paid. He spurred the lodge up to paying in promptly what they owed. They increased the death benefits from $100 to $125 to take effect Oct. 1, 1919, without increasing the dues. The Grand Lodge showed is confidence in its officers by re-electing the following officers: District Grand Master—M. L. Butler, 1404 Crawford Ave, Parsons, Kansas District Deputy Grand Master—E. E. Bryant, South Omaha, Nebr. District Grand Secretary—Chas L. Childs, 837 N. Water St, Wichita, Kansas. District Grand Treasurer—W. T. White, Junction City, Kansas District Grand Director—J. T. Rosson, Ft. Scott, Kansas. District Endowment Secretary—Dr. S. M. Banks, 514 Minnesota Avenue, Kannas City, Kansas. District Endowment Treasurer—D. ```markdown ``` MRS. HENRIETTA HARPER, Brilliant Wichita Woman, Who Will Again Head the Grand Household of Ruth. D. Hope, 1314 Washington, Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. District Secretary of Burial Department—P. H. Bassett, Box 44, Chetopa, Kansas. District Treasurer of Burial Department—W. W. Shobe, Salina, Kansas. District Household of Bubb. The District Grand Lodge Household of Ruth held one of the finest sessions in history of the order. District Most Noble Governoress Mrs. Henrietta Harper took hold of the order when everything was in chaos. Endowment department and others were in bad shape. Through her efforts and with the assistance of the grand officers all claims have been settled and they have sufficient cash in all departments to withstand any kind of crisis. Greetings were exchanged between the two bodies assuring continued JOHN H. MR. CHAS. CHILDS, Who Was Elected District Grand Secretary for the Fifth Time. Locality Resolutions of thanks were tendered the citizens of Coffeyville and the local lodges for the kind hospitality extended them while in the city. The following are the officers for the ensuing year: District Grand M. N. G.—Mrs. Henrietta Harper, Wichita, Kansas. District Grand R. N. G.—Mrs. Letitia Carter, Kansas City, Mo. District Grand W. R.—Mrs. Luella Greene, Kansas City, Kansas. District Grand W. T.-Mrs. Cora Yeager, Lawrence, Kansas District Grand W. B.—Mrs. Anna Daniels, Parsons, Kansas. District Grand W. R. of End.—Mrs. Beatrice Childs, Wichita, Kansas. District Grand W. T. of End.—Mrs. Rosie Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. The memorial services were held in the A. M. E. church on Wednesday evening and were very impressive. Both lodges paid a high tribute of respect to their departed dead, there being over sixty who had answered the last summons during the past two years. The installation of officers was held in Odd Follows' hall on Thursday evening. The colored people of Coffeyville are certainly kind and courteous, and did everything to make it pleasant for the visitors. Past Deputy Grand Master T. B. Watkins of Missouri, was guest of the Grand Lodge and raised $90 for the Dr. Bundy defense fund. The welcome addresses on behalf of the lodges and city were listened to and heartily received at the A. M. E. church. The major sent his proxy, Attorney Clapp, who made a nice speech from the end of his lips, after which he grabbed his hat and rushed out hurriedly without offering an excuse. He is young and has something to learn before he dies and as he plods down life's rugged path will someday ask the colored people for their help and support. This youngster thought this being colored people he could use them as common, ordinary ignorant folks, but in that audience were men and women who were his intellectual masters. He was censured to the very extent that they would not care to ever see Mr. Clapp again would he to suffer the torrences of the damned. The mayor should have sequestered someone who had respect for their home training if they possessed none for the people to whom they were to address. The next place of meeting will be Omaha, Nehr., in 1920. The Misses Counts gave a 9 o'clock breakfast in honor of Mrs. Honrietta Harper, grand noble governess of the Household of Ruth at their home in Coffeyville, Thursday morning of last week. Those present were: Mrs. Carter, Kansas City, vice-noble governess and Nick Chiles, editor of The Topeka Plaindealer. Fried chicken was no object. Five courses were served and enjoyed. --- We are proud to note that our friends, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hunnigan have opened a nice little grocery store at 5046 E. Fifth street, Coffeyville, which is one of the best stores in that section. This young married couple are doing things up-to-date. Mr. Hunnigan is clerk and tailor at the Palace Clothing Co., one of the best stores in the state. The owner of the Palace who is retiring says he will back Mr. Hunnigan for ten thousand dollars if he will find the place to open up a clothing store. Keep on boy. The Kansas Defense Society needs your help in the work undertaken and you should not hesitate to donate funds to further this worthy cause. Price $1.50 Per Year THE EDITOR'S NOTE BOOK Interesting Jots Concerning People Prominent in the Affairs of Kansas. Mayor Humphrey, of Hutchinson, is all in a class by himself when it comes to a white man addressing a colored audience. He is the first one we ever hear use the expression: "We people." The usual and favorite expression of the white man is, "you people." Mayor Humphrey says the salvation of any people lies in their own efforts to shape their destiny for better or for worse. He said that he felt much encouraged at the wonderful progress made in the race and that we must stand up for all that is good. Efficiency and ability will bring any race up and compel others to follow and respect their wishes, he declared. Mr. Humphrey is serving Hutchinson as mayor for the first time and is making the town one of the best the city ever had and the people are proud of him. He is a big-hearted Christian gentleman and his welcome to the Kulahls and Daughters of Tabor at their annual session was a master piece. It was not his purpose to use a lot of meaningless words, but spoke from his heart. The Mayor referred to matters of importance and used the expression, "We people" must do this or that as it is our duty; not one time did he say "you people," as does the ninth white man out of every ten on such occasions. He endowed himself in the hearts of those who heard him. If the Democratic party could produce ten per cent of as fine men as Mayor Humphrey, they would always be in power. The Mayor said he believes in brain and ability and is not using hatred or prejudice to further his interest. He is one of the officers of one of the largest salt plants in Hutchinson and a Virginian by birth. We hope he will continue to preach the doctrine of Americanism to the white race, the colored people are one hundred per cent. American. We note with deep sorrow the death of Mrs. Melina Bettis, mother of Lieut. W. A. Bettis, editor of The Wichita Protest, which occurred in that city several days ago. Deceased was seventy-two years of age at the time of her passing. She was a conscientious and devoted Christian mother, loved and adored by friends and neighbors. Her demise is the passing of one of the old landmarks of Wichita. Mrs. Bettis did her part in making it possible for the present generation to enjoy the privileges and opportunities of Freedom in that city. She always stood up for the rights of her people and looked upon no one as her superior. The funeral was held from the A. M. E church, the Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor, officiating. Editor Bettis and his family have the sympathy of The Plaindealer and a host of friends throughout the state. We visited Parsons a few days ago and had the pleasure of organizing a local branch of the Kansas Defense Society at Brown Chapel, Eighteenth and Washington streets of which the REV. T. W. GREENE. Jr. Nov. T. W. Greene, Jr., is pastor. He is now serving his fifth year at Parsons and is one of the leading progressive ministers of the Kansas Conference. In fact the entire Conference idolizes him for the progressive and manly Christian spirit which he exerts every moment of his life. This church is about completed and is one of the finest in the A. M. E. connection. It cost something like twenty thousand dollars. It is modern and up-to-date. In our travels over the state we find the ministers and the laity saying that it is no more than right to recognize the young ministers of the connection by sending one to the next general conference at St. Louis, Mo., in 1920. They say that Rev. Greene is the man and it will almost be unanimous. Before entering the ministry he was a professional horsehoeer and was master of the trade. He has served at Oswego, Chetopa, Bassett and Emporia. Rev. Greene remodeled the church at Emporia at a cost of $1,000. When he took the church a Parsons there was an indebtedness of $600 which he paid off a short time after he was on the job. He has the assurance of ninety per cent. of the ministers and lay delegates at the annual Conference at Kansas City that they will vote and work to send him to the general conference at St. Louis, Mo., in 1920. SUBSCRIPTION MAILER. The Year ..... $1.50 July Months ..... 1.00 June Months ..... 8.60 ADVERTISING HATES, PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. Ordered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kan., as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topeka Plaindaleer, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Money sent by Express Postoffice Money Oder or Registered Let- der to our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of THE Plaintiff is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will necessarily be made. Unaligned communications, errors from our regular correspondents, will not be published. THE KANSAS DEFENSE SOCIETY wants every race man, woman and child to contribute something to assist in fighting the legal battle for the release of the forty-one soldiers charged with participation in the Houston riots. Send all money to the Kansas Defense Society, 1129 Kansas Ava., Topeka, Kan. SALINA. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, accompanied by Mrs. Parker's sister, Mrs. Roland Whiteside, of Junction City, left last week to visit relatives in Hill City and Nicodemus. Mrs. Jennie Riley, of Junction City, is a pleasant visitor in the city, the guest of Mrs. Laurie Greene. A play given under the auspices of Miss Eva Henderson entitled, "The National Colors" was given last week at the U. K. T. Hall and was highly praised by all. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Woudley and son, Estyle, who motored to Hosington and other places northwest of here, have returned and report a very pleasant trip. The Salina Giants defeated the Emporia Giants in a ball game last Thursday by a score of 18 to 9. A dance was given for the boys in the Saint John Gymnasium and an enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Henry Jordan is ill at this writing, with tonsillitis. Mrs. Henry Kirtley who has suffered the past week with a poisoned eye is improving rapidiv. Mr. and Mrs. Kloyd Peters have as their guest, Mr. Peter's brother, who has recently returned from overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly N. Jones and son left last Tuesday for Denver, Col., where they will visit for several months with relatives. Miss Geraldine Bryant left Wednesday for Independence, Coffeyville and Iola, where she will visit with relatives for several weeks. Rev. H. Burbridge left Monday for a short visit in Hutchinson. Miss Essie Nelson is visiting relatives and friends at her former home in Ellsworth. Mrs. Plex Iox, of Kansas City, arrived last week to visit her husband who has just returned from overseas. Mr. Harry Hawkins returned from overseas last week and received a cordial welcome. PLEASANTON, KANSAS. Mr. Tom W. Fine left Sunday morning for his home in Wichita, after a very delightful visit with his aged parmts, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fine. Rev. Runyon preached two interesting sermons at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. G. W. Arnold returned from a weeks' visit in Kansas City, Monday. Mr. "Son" Graham, of Mound City, was in town Tuesday. Mr. Granville Arnold went to Kansas City, Tuesday on business. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder, arrived Friday evening to hold quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Edward Pritchett came down from Kansas City, Saturday to visit his folks. Mr. Earl Arnold went to Kansas City, Saturday evening for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Del Taylor entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cain, of Omaha, Nebr., last Thursday evening at their home in W. First street. Ten couple were present and after a delightfully spent evening in games, etc., were served by the hostess Thoke enjoying the repast were: Mr. and Mrs Wm Dues, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Baker, Junction City; Mr George Taylor and Miss Veroma Pyles Mr John Eason and Miss Nannie Holman, Mr Uholn Dowd and Miss Lillian Jackson Mr Ferdinand Clayborne and Miss Daisy Trice, Mr Leslie Frontice and Miss Ethel Lee, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Thompson Mr. Leander Sparkman and Miss Georgia Davis After all had been refreshed a short talk was made on the Argonne Forest battle by Capt Cain, who saw twelve months service overseas. He also wears an insigno for sharmootting. Mrs. Martin Dismuken is ill as is also Mrs. Neil Pierce. Members of the So-Different club gave a miscellaneous shower at Progressive Hall. Friday evening in honor of the bride-elect, Miss Mabel Cole. Quite a few were present and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A goodly number were present and enjoyed a very pleasant time. The bride-elect received several useful gifts. Miss Ozella Rowe, Ft. Smith, Ark, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pierce last week. Miss Rowe was en route to Colorado Springs, Colo., to spend the summer. Miss Edith Hailey sent last week at her home in Coffeyville. Mr. Warren Maxwell was visiting in the city last week with his brother, Mr. Clarence Maxwell. He left a day or so ago for Joplin, Mo., to spend a few days before returning home. Mr. Arthur James has returned to the city after a short absence in Western Kansas. Mr. Leroy Crouch is taking his vacation at his old home in Butler, Mo. Mr. Arthur James and flance, Miss Lucile Robins were visiting in Columbus, Sunday. Normal students held an outing at Lincoln Park, Thursday afternoon. An earmous crowd was present and report a very pleasantly spent afternoon. With the completion of the necessary work on Mt. Hebron Baptist church, it was entered Sunday, July 27th. Much credit is due their beloved pastor, Rev. John T. Ellas as well as the eager, willing and dutiful members who have esprit de corps. The church when completed will be one of the most elaborate, modern and facinating edifices in all Southwestern Kansas. Sunday, July 27th, the opening and $2000 rally day; Rev. P. D. Skinner, of Coffeyville will deliver the sermon, afternoon and night The Mission Circle of the Mount Hebron church held a social at the home o f Mrs. J. H. Andrews, 724 W. Kansas, Thursday evening. After the regular routine of business, pop was sold by Mrs. Andrews for the benefit of the $2000 rally Sunday. The A. M. H. church held a $400 rally Sunday in order to lift the final mortgage on the church. A social was held at the residence of Mrs. Turner Alexander, Thursday evening toward the movement. A number of members and friends were out and much success was reported. Mrs. J. H. Andrews was hostess to a dinner party at her home Sunday afternoon. The repast was enjoyed by Misses Daisy Trice, Ethel Lee, Ft. Smith, Ark, Stella Henderson, Chanute; Mrs. Hortense Andrews, Ft. Smith, Ark; Miss Curley Andrews drews and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews. Mr. Albert Crouch, formerly of this city but who has been residing in Kansas City, is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss Anna M. Amos was dinner guest Sunday of Miss Vivian Foreman, of Cherokee. A sacred musical program among normalites was rendered Sunday morning at Mt. Hebron Baptist church under the direction of Miss Daisy M. Trice. Much credit was given the participants for their efforts. ```markdown ``` in 3 months will make the hair long, soft, and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the mufacturer. 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Mr. Hogan is a member of the Regular Army, and is stationed at the Fort. Mr. Joe Hampton and Mr. Harvey Taler made a visit to St. Joseph, Mo., Kansas City and Topeka last week. Miss Hazel Lewis and brother, Austin, of Concordia, visited their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis, and also attended an entertainment given by the young people. Mr. Howard Morman and Mr. Joe Hampton have returned from overseas and were discharged at Camp Funston, and are now at home. Mr. Joe Hampton. Frank Tyler, Amos Taler, Harry Tyler, Leon Smith, Laura Smith, Dot Simpson, motored to Salina last week to attend a banquet given in honor of the returned soldiers. Mr. Thurman Williams and wife, of Emporia, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis. Mr. Obediah Garcy, of Talmage, is in town. Mr. Amos Tyler has been harvesting. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, of Washington, came down to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williams and also Mrs. Shaves, a sister of Mrs. Charles Williams. KINKY HAIR Allen in, O., Erinlea Hard, O., Owainton. My petch, always you like your day. EXELENTO QUININE POMADE Has gone for my hair before I need it. What was short and smooth and now so is it beautiful and smooth and silky that I can do it up and try it want to. JANIE LARD. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's also and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does. Removes Sandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it so soft and silky. After using a few times you can tail the difference, and after a while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelento doesn't do so we claim, we will give your money back. R$ by mail on receipt of stamp or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for Portsmouth. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Albemarle, O. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Sergt. and Mrs. Highinbothm, of Kansas City, spent Friday in the city the guests of Mrs. Roberson. Mr. John W. Long, G. S., of the Daughters of Bethel, visited Daughters of Bethel Lodge No. 1. Thursday afternoon. After the meeting all retired to the reception hall to be served to ice cream and cake. Mr. Long was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davis during his stay here. He left Thursday evening for Atchison to visit lodge No. 2 of that order. Mr. Joseph Barton and Miss Corline Stuart, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Susie Pace Sampson left Saturday afternoon for Topeka to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pace and other relatives and also to attend the grand lodge of the Court of Calanthe. Mrs. Corine O'Bryant, grand matron of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, O. E. S., visited Fidelity Chapter No. 9 and Deborah Chapter No. 26 in joint session, Saturday evening. After the meeting all retired to the reception hall where they were bountifully served to brick ice cream and cake. While in the city she was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce. Mr. R. J. Smith left last week for Buffalo and other Eastern points to spend two months' vacation with his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Dotson. Mr. William Moore, fo Kansas City, formerly of this city, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Ida M. Thompson, who has been ill for several weeks is somewhat improved in health at this writing. You may never know it happened if you fall to read The Plaindealer. ATCHISON, KANSAS. One of the very saddest deaths in many months occurred last week when Mr. E. Wilson was accidently injured Thursday and died Sunday night. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, July 17th under the auspices of the Masonic Lodges Nos. 4 and 63. The Daughters of Bethel held their thirty sixth anniversary at True Eleven hall Thursday, July 17. A large crowd attended. Mrs. D. L. Stewart very pleasantly entertained the Utopia Art and Reading club at her home on South Fourth street. The pastor and members of Ebenezer Baptist church went to Elwood Sunday to assist Rev. Cartwright in a rally. Hev, Lee, of Zion Baptist church, spent a few days in Kansas City. Mrs. Ewing Bratton died last week of heart trouble and was buried from Zion Baptist church. Crescent Tabernacle had charge of the funeral. A very appreciative audience attended the musicals given by Prof Clyde L. Glass, of Western University and Prof Arthur Brown, of Philadelphia, a noted baritone, which was one of the best ever given in this city and every one is looking forward to a return engagement. The Eastern Star gave a reception for Mrs. Corine O'Bryant, worthy grand matron of the Kansas and Colorado Jurisdiction, who is making her annual visit. A very large crowd attended. Mrs. W E. Gray is matron of the local Chapter and has spared no pain to make the meeting a success. Mrs. J. A. Billops, wife of the pastor of the A. M. E. church, leaves Wednesday for a visit to her old home in Lousiana. She will be accompanied by her daughter, Grace. OUR NEW HOME PORD COLLEGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. 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After partaking of a delicious repast, the party went for an auto drive in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davy returned from a visit with their parents in Kansas City, Mo., Friday night and report a very pleasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mason, of Kansas City, Mo., are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E, E. Mason, 715 W. Tenth street. Meadames Jamese Devine, Lottie Puckett, M. D. Jones and Bradshaw, attended the convention of the Eastern Star in Topeka, the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Graves, 624 W. Fourth street, entertained at dinner in honor of her brother, Mr. Wm. Chinn, who had just returned from overseas duty Thursday evening. Mr. Daniel Hurley, of Lincoln, Neb. is in the city, the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Chas. Dade, who was a delegate to the Household of Ruth grand lodge, at Coffeyville, has returned and reports a splendid session. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Baker, 526 W. Twelfth street, left one day this week for a visit with her parents in Pittsburg. For Your Convenience ALL CONDUCTORS WILL SELL CAR TICKETS IN STRIPS OF FIVE FOR THIRTY OENTS. YOU WILL SAVE TIME AND THE ANNOYANCE OF GETTING PENNY CHANGE. ASK THE CONDUCTOR, HE'LL BE PLEASED TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. TICKETS IN ANY QUANTITY DESIRED WILL ALSO BE ON SALE AT THE TOPEKA EDISON CO. AND THIS COMPANY'S OFFICE. The Topeka Railway Co. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES Mrs. Chas. Turner, 509 W. Fourteenth street, returned Saturday from a short visit in Kansas City. Sergt. F. Ware is home for a visit with his family. He has been stationed in Camp Dodge for some time. Mrs. Victoria Dukes, of Johnston, Pa., arrived in the city Saturday for a visit with her brother, Mr. V. McAdoo, of 531 W. Ninth street. Mrs. J. Thompson and children who have been visiting relatives and friends for several weeks, returned to this city last week, reporting a very pleasant trip. Mrs. Samuel Cavens and daughter, Miss Earline, were Junction City visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rann, 238 E. Fifth street, are the proud parents of a son, born Saturday and he is named Kenneth, Jr. Mother and son are doing nicely. The baby show held at the Odd Fellows' Hall last evening was reported as a great success. Mesdames Whiteside and Jennie Riley and Miss Frances Deprad, wro have been in Fort Riley, left Saturday for their homes in Bogue. Mr. F. Franks, who has been enjoying a thirty days' furlough in Columbus, Ga., accompanied by his family, have returned to this city. --- COURTESY CAREFUL HANDLING. The Auto Express Furniture Moved,Packed and Stored BAGGAGE TRANSFERRED OFFICE 574 — TELEPHONES —RESIDENCE 4807 We go Anywhere---Any Time JOHN H. ROBINSON. SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Mrs. Leslie Wilson, is spending a few days in Emporia this week. Miss Helen McLean left Saturday for an extended visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence James and baby are visiting relatives in Wamego. Mr. and Mrs. James Salder and little daughter, Ollen Elizabeth, are visiting relatives in Alma. Mrs. S. W. Bacote, of Kansas City, visited her mother, Mrs. Amarda Alexander, 931 North Tyler street. Mrs. C. C. Crockett is in Emporia this week visiting her daughters, Mrs. Maurice Smith and Mrs. Nettle West. Mr. Harrison M. Gillean, of Denison, Tex., was a Topeka visitor last week. WANTED—Colored man, married for farm work, $60.00 per month and house, Write, WILL THOMPSON, Box 5, Jewell County, Mankato, Kan. Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, noted orator and newspaper man is reported as having passed through Topeka one day this week en route to South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Northington entertained at dinner Wednesday evening complimentary to Mrs. Carrie O'Bryant, of Denver, Colo. Covers were laid for eight. Hon. Frank Montgomery, a prominent citizen of Windeld, and representative of The Plaindealer in that section, was in the city a short time ago. FOR SALE—To close estate lot 120, 420 E Fourth street small store room, rents for $13 per month. Price $1,000. —See H. E. Freeman Tarbet, 201 Jackson street. Mr. Harrison Vernon received a message from Kansas City one day this week telling of the death of his brother, Mr. Chas. Vernon. Mrs. Jessie Mitchell and Miss Geneva Fletcher, of Wamego, spent a week in the city visiting Miss Elizabeth Harrison. Messers John King and H. P. Hurt, of Wichita, attended the Pythian grand lodge here this week. These young men are former residents of Topeka having resided here some years ago. HAIRDRESSER WANTED — Establishment at Leavenworth with a first-class patronage can use a good skilled worker. Address—Mrs. Ada Montgomery, 1212 Euclid, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. C. S. Abernathe Rutzler, formerly of Topeka, but now a resident of Lawton, Okla., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Mallory, 14th and Van Buren streets. Her many friends are giving her a royal welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Yober and Mrs. Jane Owens Smith, spent a few days in the city the guests of Mrs. Mary Yober. Card of Thanks: We desire to ex- press our heartfelt gratitude to our friends for the many acts of sym- pathy and assistance rendered us during the illness and death of our wife and mother, and also for the floral offerings—G. W. Jones and Childen. Lieut. W. A. Bettis, editor and owner and Mr. Chas Bettis, business manager, of the Wichita Protest, spent three days in the city attending the Pythian grand lodge and looking after the interest of their paper in Topeka. They traveled in their own big Jackson 8 touring car from which waved flaming streamers advertising the Protest. They will also visit Kansas City and Leavenworth before returning to headquarters. Following the custom of all true craftsmen, they made The Plaindealer one of their hang outs. WILSON'S Summer Garden FOR RENT TO PRIVATE PICNIC PARTIES, CHURCH SOCIALS, SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINGS. A Cool, Beautiful Place with Swings, Teter Boards, Rustic Benches, Tables for Basket Lunches and Pavilion with Piano. Two (2) Blocks South and One (1) Block East of Cemetery Car Line. PHONE 1778 N-1 TERMS REASONABLE. Ogeal Wilson, Manager Misses Irene and Martha Wallace, of Lawrence and Mrs. Frank Weaver, of Milwaukee, Wis., were the week-end guests of Mrs. Jack Johnson. Mrs. Norline Davis, of Kansas City, grand worthy counselor of the Court of Calanthe, was the guest of Miss Mattie Perkins this week. Meadames Jones, Puckett, Divine and Bradshaw, all of Junction City, visited Topeka last week to greet the grand matron of the O. E. E., who was on her annual visit. The ladies report a royal time. Evening Star Palatium No. 2 is leaving no stone unturned to make the outing at the Taborian Home an enjoyable affair on the 12th. All who desire some real pleasure to avail themselves of the opportunity to attend. The Twelve Star club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Jordan, 903 N. Western avenue, Monday evening, July 28. All members are requested to be present. After the routine business refreshments will be served.—Ida M. Jordan, president; R. A. Jackson, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carrington and mother, Mrs. Lucy Thompson, of Los Angeles, Calif., are guests of the latter's brother, Mr. J. H. B. Taylor. They say that California is a grand and glorious state in which to live that the Topeka colony is doing nicely but there is no place like Kansas. Mr. Carrington may engage in business in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Worlie Stevens, of Kansas City, Kansas, spent a few days last week in the city, the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. A. R. Hightower. Mrs. Stevens was Miss Ida Taylor before her marriage and has many good, warm personal friends in Topeka who always delight in her coming and spare no pain in making her stay one of pleasure. Miss Alice Wilheimina Monroe entertained about twenty of her friends at her home on Clay street in honor of Misses Helen Smith and Mildred Owens, of Kansas City, Kansas. The morning was spent in games and outdoor recreation, which was enjoyed by all the little misses who pronounced little Miss Monroe an ideal hostess. Mr. James H. Carter, of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting the sessions of the Pythian grand lodge. Mr. Carter is an experienced tailor and fitter and as such is house tailor of uniforms for the Baltimore hotel, whose business he has had for the past ten years. While here he was a caller at this office in company with Mr. Fuller, formerly of Wichita, but now located in Kansas City. Mrs. R. L. Taylor, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly Miss Minnie Hunter, who was born in Topeka and resided on the East side, is visiting her sister and brother, Mrs. Agnes Hunter and Mr. William Hunter and another brother, Mr. R. T. Gentry, a wealthy real estate dealer at Tulsa, Okla. and her husband's folks, Mr. Pet Pennel and family at Atchison Mrs. Taylor says the colored people of her city are doing fine, buying homes and also own a fine sanitarium Her many friends are not only glad to see her but are making Mrs. Taylor's stay very pleasant. She expects to return to her home about the first of the month. Mr. Fred Thompson arrived Saturday of last week from St. Louis, Mo., to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson on Quincy street and also to say howdy to his brother, Mr. Henry Thompson, who had just returned from overseas with the 805th Pioneer Infantry and whom he did not get an opportunity to meet while serving in the signal corps "over there" with the famous 92d Division. Fred is a top notch linotype operator and is drawing the union scale in Mr. C. K. Robinson's big, modern printing plant. Somehow, our head sort 'o swells when we think of that boy. He is our very own. We made him here in The Plaindealer office on our Model 10 machine, and he is now one of the best operators in the business and is running the latest creation in a linotype machine. He returned to his position Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Johnson entertained at 10:00 o'clock breakfast Saturday of last week, complimentary to Miss Mildred Owens and Miss Helen Smith, of Kansas City. Coverers were laid for Miss Alice Monroe, Miss Vivian Watson, Miss Mildred Owens and Miss Helen Smith. Hon. W. C. Hueston, of Kansas City, spent a few days visiting the Pythian grand session here. He placed the case of Dr. Bundy before that body, which raised the sum of sixty dollars for the Bundy fight. Attorney Hueston is the most active figure today in pushing the case to the higher courts. Mrs. Carrie Langston Clark, formerly of Lawrence, and well known throughout the state, arrived here several days ago for a visit with her niece, Mrs. Minnie Perkins. Mrs. Clark is now a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, where her husband has profitable employment. In the early days of The Plaindealer Mrs. Clark covered the state in the interest of the paper. In company with Mrs. Perkins she made the office a pleasant visit. Miss Mae Marshall, of Omaha, Nebr. who has been visiting Miss Hazel Mae Griffith for the past three weeks was delightfully entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Griffith. Those present were: Miss Mae Marshall, Gertrude Bradshaw, Bernice Crockett, Sylvia Newman, Cassie Newman and Francis Hayes, Mr. Clarence Bradshaw, Hugo Dandridge, Melburn Dandridge, Earl Ransom, Thomas Griffith, Lloyd Griffith, Glenn Mallory. Mrs. Lucy Yober and Mrs. Dollie Woods entertained their husbands, Mr. Oscar Woods and Mr. Hazelton Yober, Thursday evening of last week at Mr. Yober's residence, 1028 Boswell avenue. Mr. and Yoeber and Mr. Woods both belonged to the 805th Pioneer Infantry, the former being a corporal. The dining room and parlor was filled with relatives and friends. Mrs. George Lane played some of her choice selections. All report a nice time. A DISTINGUISHED GUEST Mr. and Mrs. Mims Entertain In Honor of Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Giljard Mims entertained at their home, 937 College avenue Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. H. E. Williams, of Greenville, South Carolina, who will be their guest for about fifteen days. Mrs. Williams is en route home from Waco, Texas, where she was a delegate to the quadrnial session of the Home and Foreign Mission convention of the A. M. E. church. She is one of South Carolina's wealthy widows who devotes most of her time to charity—mostly looking after old folks and orphans. During the war Mrs. Williams headed the Red Cross work in her city and made a great success. She will visit friends and relatives in Alabama before going home. Her stay in Topeka has been one of social delight and the affair Tuesday evening was one of the most delightful ever witnessed in Topeka, and after being served all departed for their several homes feeling happy to have met the distinguished lady from South Carolina. The guests; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knott, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barker, Mrs. W. W. Russell, Mr. Nick Chiles, Mrs. T. Morton, Mrs. H. E. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Stacey Flournoy, Mrs. A. R. Hightower, Mr. J. H. B. Taylor, Mrs. A. D. Hallel, Mr. and Mrs. John Page, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins and son, Merle, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hubbard, Mrs. Frank Weaver, of milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Greene L. Scales, Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs. C. A. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Smith and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. H Wade, Mrs. Tom Sneed and son, Taft, Dr. T. P. Martin and mother, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. Chas. L. Williams Goodly number of friends and neighbors enjoyed an old fashioned barbecue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slaughter in Pierce Addition Saturday night of last week. The meats, fish, etc., were delicious and with good, cold "almost" beer fresh from the keg, the meats were devoured without mercy, and those who desired pop, ginger ale, etc., did not have to go wanting for it too was there in abundance. It reminded us of the good old days when staff drawn from a keg had the "authority." The feature of the evening however was the music by Hamilton's Jazz band; Joe Tolbert, violin; Andrew Harris, clarionet; "Doc" Gilbert, cornet; Clinton Duke, piano and Preston Smith, traps. Each man knows his "stuff" and plays every note on the score from beginning to end. Clear and sweet as a bell the notes of the inspiring jazz thrilled those who heard them, and when they struck up "Home Sweet Home," the crowd clamored for just one more. It can be truthfully said that this organization is the equal of any in Topeka and the best of their race the city has ever boasted. PIERCE ADDITION NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larkin visited in St. Joseph, Mo. Sunday. The entertainment given at the residence of Mr Richard Slaughter, Saturday night was well attended Mrs. Thompson on Washington street has the sympathy of Pierce Addition in the loss of her son, Mr. Albert Thompson, who died July 16 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanks, of Denver, Colo. have moved to Washington, D. C., Mr. Hanks is employed by Senator Philps, of Colorado. Since being in Washington Mr. John Starnes, of Topeka, who is employed by Senator Capper, Mr. Hanks was a resident of Topeka for several years and is an uncle of Miss Myrtle Hanks. When In Chickasaw, Okla., and Wish First-class Accommodations Stop at SMITI'S HOTEL 523 S. Second Street; Phone 1273 Lunch Counter and Short Orders, Ice Cream and Pies a Specialty. MRS. DEETTA SMITI, Prop. IN MEMORY of our Dear Father who departed this life July 27, 1918: "So sad to be remembered" Ah yes, but it is true "Just one year ago today" He bade us all adieu. Farewell to friends and kindred Farewell to children dear Lo the triumphant chariot waits And angles chant the solemn lay. He is gone a cloud of light Hath received him from our sight Gone to heaven where mortal eye Cannot reach the radiant sky Through the veil of time and space Passed in to the holiest place All his toll and sorrow done All the battles fought and won. "I am golg we heard him say" Good that I should go this way Gone is that dear form and face But not gone is present grace He is gone and we remain In this world of sin and pain In the void which he has left On this earth for him bereft. MRS. WALTER CROCKETT, MRS LULU FORREST. MISS CARRIE CROCKETT, MISS MARY CROCKETT. MISS FRANKIE CROCKETT. CABINET MAKER. CABINET MARKER. Furniture repaired or made over. New pieces a specialty. Work guaranteed. Terms to suit you. CEDAR CRESTS at low prices. 914 CLAY ST., Phone Black 4925. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- (dealer, July 25, 1919) In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. EmahizerSpleiman Furniture Co., a Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. No. 15563 J. A. Goldhammer, Defendant. The State of Kansas to J. A. Goldhammer, defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, and that on the 9th day of July it filed its petition against you in the above named court, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 1st day of September, 1919 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you as prayed in said petition. That there remains due said plaintiff from you as alleged in plaintiff's petition, the sum of $175.20 with interest thereon at the rate of six per cent per annum from the 9th day of July 1919. T. D. HUMPHREYS. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Attest) Paul H. Edgar, Clerk of the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Adah D. James TEACHER OF PIANO Fees for Lessons $1.50 per month. Lessons three fifths hour in length. GRANTVILLE - TELEPHONE 31 When in Guthrie, Okla., Call On MRS. W. R. CHATMAN for neat and comfortable rooms at 25 and 50 cents, 417 South First St. phone 723. They have an auto for hire, stand at R & H Cafe. 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X HOME COMING CELEBRATION FOR ALL RETURNED NEGRO SOLDIERS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: James Nickell sentenced 11.13.18 from Shawnee County for not'st intent to rape, will present his application for a parole to the Board of Administration, at their next regular meeting held at Lansing, Kansas, October, 1919 Communications favoring or protesting his release will be considered at that time. (Signed) J. K. CODDING, Warden. (First Published in The Topeka Plainlander, July 18, 1919.) denler July 18, 1919) In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas To Maude Mason; Greetings You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 6th day of September 1919, or valid petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be rendered accordingly. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Ellen Will, Plantiff vs. James Fvan Wild, Defendant 32361 PUBLICATION NOTICE The State of Kansas to James Evan Wild, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by your wife, the above named plantiff. GARFIELD PARK Topeka, Kansas. Tuesday,July29 The plaintiff filed her petition in this court on the 5th day of June. A D 1919, praying that you be divorced from her, and you must answer said petition on or before the 8th day of August, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, granting to the plaintiff herein an absolute divorce. Attest Marv E. Chapin, Clerk. By Oro L. Scudder, Deputy. (First Published In The Topeka Plain- dealer, July 11th, 1919.) dealer, July 11th, 1919.) In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Florence Kniffen. Plaintiff The State of Kansas to the above named Fred Kniffen. Col. Chas. Young You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas by your wife the above named Florence Kniffen. The plaintiff filed her action in this court on the 28th day of May, 1919 praying for a divorce from you and that unless you answer the said petition on or before the 22d day of August, 1919 the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you granting to plaintiff here in an absolute divorce. T. D. HUMPHREYS. Attorney for Plaintiff. (Altest) Mary E. Chapin, Clerk of the District Court. is coming to help extend a cordial welcome to our brave boys In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Lizzie Lyons, Plaintiff, vs Chalmer Lyons, Defendant. No. 32,414. The State of Kansas to Defendant Chalmer Lyons: Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in an action, the petition of which was on the 24th day of June, 1919, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas; that the suit is an action for divorce, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 9th day of August, 1919, the allegations contained in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, according to the prayer therein contained. GRAND PARADE HEADED BY Jackson's 23rd Regt. Band. JAMISON & JAMISON. Attomevs for Plaintiff. Attest Mary E. Chapin, Clerk District Court. BETHEL. KANSAS. Address by Gov.H.J.Allen. Mrs. Josephine Rodgers, has been somewhat indisposed for the past few days. The basket meeting and rally given by the members of the Oak Ridge Baptist church on Sunday, was successful in every way; spiritually, socially and financially. A large number of friends came from other points to help the cause along and the day was one well spent. The pastor, Rev. Isaac Locke, was assisted by the Rev. David Thomas, of Edwardsville, Rev. Chas, Wilson, and Rev. William Baker, of Kansas City, and Elder Samuel Madison, of the Mt. Zlion A, M, E. Chapel. Among the visitors we noticed: From Kansas City—Rev. Chas, Wilson, Rev Wm. Baker, Mrs. Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carson, Mrs. Maluda McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Fortune J. Weaver, Miss Carmelita Weaver, Prof. Geo. Wood, Mr. Emmett Parker, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Mrs. Elger Alsbrook, Mr. Sidned Turner, Mr. Henry Hutchins, and Miss Irene Wood. From Morris, Kansas—Mr. and Mrs. Dave McCallop; from Nearman—Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams, Mrs. Silas Williams, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott, Mrs. Peter Fulton, Mr. Chas Pope; from Edwardsville—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dawson, Rev. David Thomas, Elder and Mrs. Samuel Madison, Private Fred Laspery. State Capitol Grounds at 2 o'clock. 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