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The Copeka Plaindealer Governor H. O. Lowden's Presidential Boom is Growing Daily Throughout Kansas and the Nation KANSAS WILL PROTECT HILL KANSAS WILL PROTECT HILL Ft. Smith, Ark. Kansas Defense Society and Editor of Topeka Plaindealer Dear Sir: I noticed January 23rd that a habeas corpus proceeding was brought to, secure the release of Mr. Robert L. Hill by Negro attorneys, who state they were acting without fees as representatives of the Topeka branch of the N. A. A. C. P. We as members and officials of the Fort Smith branch endorse the act of the Topeka branch and have sent money to the N. A. A. C. P. headquarters at New York and we are still raising funds for the same cause. I saw in the paper of Little Rock February 2 a petition to Governor Allen of Kansas, requesting extradition of Robert L. Hill containing the signature of three Negroes. The Negro signers are: Bishop J. M. Connor, A. M. E. church; J. M. Cox, president Philander College; Jos. A. Booker, president Baptist college. Now these men are not voicing the sentiment of Negroes in Arkansas. If there is anything you can do in the name of God and humanity hold Mr. Hill in Kansas; we want him to have a fair trial. We known he will not get justice in Arkansas. Please publish the best of this in your paper. Tanking you for your attention and hoping to hear from you in the near future. Yours in Christ and for the race, W. S. WHITNEY, J. W. ROSS, Executive Committee of the N. A. A. C. P. --- We cannot understand why these colored men would join with the Negro haters of that section to return Hill to the land of lynching and injustice. Surely Bishop Conner and others haven't lost their reason and manhood, when they know colored men are not permitted to set on the jury, colored lawyers are not shown the proper courtesy by the courts, and white jurors always convict a colored man charged with a crime against a whit man though he be innocent. This custom is law in Arkansas. Hill is in Kansas and here to stay. He is where freedom, Christianity and justice prevail. In a country where a man's word goes him be white, black red, rich or poor. He is in a state where school houses and the Bible have a standing. No Hill will not go back to hell hidden Arkansas. Bishop Connor and the men who asked Hill's return know that the cotton planters are behind, this scheme to get Hill back. They also know Hill is not guilty of any crime. They know they could not give him protection against a mob or protest in the courts against a lancaro trial and when they petition Governor Allen that he would be safe and have a fair trial they will not the truth for they would not die in pose of it and hurt with it by and see it will deter the whisper to the other colored people who a shame by the Lord will be caused of it. The Lord likes a reward after these things that in the state of Atlanta, there are to be found plantations where colored people are kept in ignorance. Is any school house robbed of their labor and those who used the telegram to Governor Allen know all of this and know all of the white planter will not permit them to hold revival meetings during white season. We are sure of at the colored traitors who have shown the faces when the two United States Senators from Kansas are contesting along with the Kansas Defense Society, the N. A. A. C. P. and all of the colored people of the country and millions of good white people. No, Hill will not go back. Let the governor and the courts of Arkansas give the men now confined in the penitentiary and those sentenced to be hanged a fair trial and then there will be time enough to ask for Hill's return. Bishop Connor and those who signed the telegram should see to the case of the men in their midst who have been railroaded to prison and the gallows simply because they are black and accused of crime against white people. President Kansas Defense Society and Editor Topeka Plaindealer. Colored Church Worker Accused of Standering the Pastor Ottawa, Kan., Feb. 5.—When Béthany Chapel Colored Baptist church voted to exclude from its membership Thomas Simpson, the only colored boy ever to graduate from Ottawa high school and an active worker in the church for years, prominent church men took a hand in the case. It was alleged that Simpson circulated slanderous stories about the pastor, Rev S. A. William. At an ex-marie council of leading colored and white Baptists of the state, called by Simpson it was recommended that Simpson's exclusion be reconsidered and he be given another hearing. The church committee set March 1 as the date for the rehearing. Stirring on the ex-marie council was Rev W. A. Bowren, of Kansas City, Kansas, president of the Kansas colored Baptist convention, who acted as moderator, with several other prominent colored Baptist ministers. Prof. R. H. Mitchie, of Ottawa University and a member of the First Baptist church of Ottawa, was clerk. HANNAN OUT FOR SHERIFF OF SHAWNEE COUNTY Chief of Police Goo, G. Hannan announces himself a candidate for sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas, subject to the Republican primaries in August. Mr. Hannan was born in Donpe, Wis., 1870 and came to Kansas in 1884, settling in Glaser, Cloud county. He was appointed superintendent of the state farm at Lansing in 1899, serving for six years. While in the service of the state a mutiny broke out in the prison mine, eight hundred feet below the surface, and Mr. Hannan was one of the volunteers of eight men to go down in the mine where several hundred desperate prisoners had threatened to blow up the mine and destroy themselves PETER H. MR. GEO. G. HANNAN and officers. There were three colored officers and five whites who made this dangerous decent into the infernal regions. Chief Hannan says he never thought of what might happen, but just went on and subdued the prisoners and made the several imprisoned officers happy when the relief came. He now holds a certificate of bravery and appreciation from Governor Stanley for this heroic deed. Mr. Hannan was reared on a farm where he remained and worked for several years. He was a guard at the state arsenal under General Huffman during the past war. He is now chief of police and is making one among the best the city ever had. He says he has been a consistent Republican all of his life and if elected to the office of sheriff will do his whole duty and no citizen or taxpayer will have anything to ret MRS. HENRIETTA HARPER WRITES MRS. HENRIETTA HARPER WRITES Vilton Plainford for I am I to you my second letter of our trip to California. After I had been in Los Angeles for more than a week and had come down in the shopping district a number of times, had seeing few, if any of my people I wondered where all of them were I that there were fewer col red people in a city of this size than of any I ever knew. On Sabbath we took a car going in a different direction than we had come before and as we crossed a street, (Central Ave.) we saw blocks of one but our people and I said, "there we are!" Many more than it had been mine to see for many a day. I am told that it is often called the "Black Broadway" It is on this street that the greater part of Negro business is located. I may not be accurate but Los Angeles has four underleaders among our people, several grocery stores, three drug stores, about ten or twelve physicians, as many lawyers, several bachelor's hairdressers, dry cleaners, sweet shops, professional shine purifiers, hotels, costuming qstablishments, three weekly papers, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A. and all that goes to make up a business for our people but one thing is lacking here as well as most places of its size is a mercantile business on a large scale that will employ as well as accommodate our people. The people here are quite migratory, persons coming in for health and climate and sight seeing, so that I am told most of this business has been established by new comers. Quite a few people own nice homes; in fact almost all of the homes here are beautiful. The California style of a home not being plastered and all of them of wood with set in China closets and buffets and the open grate make them very attractive. All yards are well kept. It is quite rare to see an alley. So there is no place for publish to accumulate. Can we meet every family nuts out their old this, etc., and they are picked up by the city. On January first we went to Pas- dena to the annual tournament of roses, which was a magnificent scene. A aeride about two miles long with TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6. 1920 The Passing of HarryR. Graham each float covered and decorated with natural flowers. Very little colored business in Passadena. I was told that there is one colored doctor and one grocery. San Bernadina is a railroad town etaol shrdl. shrd cmfwy bgkq vbqk with probably three hundred of our people, three churches and no business among us. Rev. Fred A. Hughes, formerly of Missouri and a family consisting of a wife and three children, is pastor of the A. M. E. church. Rev. Read holds forth at the Baptist church, and the Saints church of which the Dents formerly of Wichita are members. At Daurte we find the few colored people there working in the orange groves and have but one church, the A. M. E., but it seems to be a community church as the Baptists and all worship there. Rev. J. H. C. Redd is pastor. Monrovia is quite a busy little town, probably barber shops is about all the business but people do there. Rev. Pollette, pastor of the A. M. E. church runs a service car. It is quite a beautiful scene on board one of the cars here to go to one of these adjoining towns and ride for miles between orange and grape fruit orchards and see oranges on the ground like apples. The HARRY R. GRAHAM DEAD Head of the Sona and Daughters of Jerusalem Laid to Rest by Members of Order he Bullded. The Song and Daughters of Jerusalem paid a high tribute to the life and work of their deceased founder, Mr. Harry R. Graham. The order was loyal to him to the last as they are to all of their members. Kansas and Missouri members turned out in full force to attend the funeral at Ebengér A. M. E. church. 1930 ARTY R GRAMMY Hatchard Graham is a native of Jack on County, Missouri and was born in Westport, (now a part of Benaun (ny)) August 31, 1855, his parents being Richard and Martha Graham. His early ambition and initialization was for journalism, and while yet a mere youth took up the printers trade and mastered it so passionately fond of this work was he that during the whole of his career as teacher and public man has been connected with the silent messenger of thought" In some way or other. In 1873, with more ambition than experience, with more determination than prudence, he issued the Little "Watchman," devoted to the Sunday school interests of the A. M. P. connection. As such it was the first publication of its kind West of the Mississippi river, and during its life attracted a fair sized circulation. The Freedman's Record was his next venture in 1874, his associate being Prof R. W. Poster March 11, 1874, he began the publication of The Colored Sentinel at Mexico, Mo. The next star (1879) this paper was moved to Kansas City, Mo., and the nario changed to The Western Sentinel. For several years this publication enjoyed a prosperous career and had a large and popular circulation. It was the first Negro journal ever published in Kansas City, Mo., and wielded a strong influence for the well-being of the race. In 1884, he went to DesMoines, IN, where he founded the Rising Son, this being the first Negro journal ever published in that state. Disposing of The Rising Son to a stock company he went to St. Joseph, Mo., as associate editor of The St Joseph Mirror. In 1896 he reestablished The Rising Son at Kansas City, Mo. in 1913 he, was called to Tulsa, Okla., and served on the editorial staff of The Star for more than a year. He was the founder of the Western Negro Press Association, and was its first president, having been elected July 14, 1896. This organization has grown into one of the strongest and most forcible assoc- most of the gardens here are made by the Japs who have this part of the country. They grow fruits and vegetables and bring them in to their own stores. The Japs are disfranchised and refused in the Metropolitan insurance company and an attempt was made to keep them out of the schools here but with all that the white man helps them to succeed by renting him desirable locations to establish business and patronizes his business. We have not been in a town in California but that some of its people know the editor of The Plain-dealer and all praise him for his fearless stand for the race. HENRIETTA HARPER. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO ERECT A FINE SANITARIUM Hot Springs, Ark.—Supreme Temple and sanitarium commission of Supreme Lodge. Knights of Pythias, with Supreme Chancellor Green presiding, purchased fifty-two and one-half feet more frontage on Malvern avenue and closed plans for the completion of bath house and sanitarium to cost one hundred thirty five thousand dollars. Work to begin immediately. ations among the race journals of the West. In matters of race effort, race enterprise and race aspiration for higher and nobler material things, he may be set down as a pioneer, and his fine example might be copied with profit by the youth of today. His persistence in promoting and building up business ventures is prominent exhibited in the number of projects he has fathered or been associated with. His whole real and effort in life seems to have been an ambition to foster some kind of commercial enterprise that would reflect credit upon his race. He sacrificed the greater part of his earnings in this direction and some of them have been successful. Mr. Graham has the distinction of being the first Negro ever nominated for public office in Kansas City This was in 1875, while editing the Western Seminol on the Republican ticket for supervision of registration. He ran second on the ticket, leading the candidate for mayor by several hundred votes. In our society he has been active and has enjoyed the respect and confidence of his associates and fellow members to an unusual degree. He is a member of the Order of T. Le Masons Sons and Daughters of Jesus 1871 United Latteries of T. Le Masons of Philadelphia and T. Le Masons of Philadelphia which I served as member of the re- cording at Grand Scribe of the rights of T but und r the street to found P. Mo. J Kison in 1871 was Supreme Grand Scribe of Secretary of Permanent De- partment to the S and D of J for nine years, was secretary of the W M Association of the U P's in Kansas and represented the grand lodge in the National Grand Lodge, K of P., two consecutive terms, representing Progress Lodge No 47 was made Grand Registrar Qunahua, Nebr. in 1892 and elected Deputy Grand Master at Kansas City, Mo. in 1903 of the Grand Lodge, A and A M of the Missouri Joris- diction. He is the founder of Gris- ham Lodge No. N, A, P and A M, Kansas City, Mo., and a member of Kansas City Consistory No. 7, of the Scottish Rite Masonry and of Allah Temple No. 6 Mystic Shrine. In church work his activities have been nearly as varied and quite as consistant as those in journalism, business ventures and lodge work. Joining Allen Chapel in 1875, under the pastorate of the late Dr. T W Henderson, he was for many years its clerk, and in the North Missouri Conference he was for several years District Superintendent, and was elected a lay delegate to the General Conference which met at Philadelphia in 1902. He began the profession of teaching at the age of 17, and has taught at intervals in several towns in Missouri, leaving a splendid record in his wake. In 1901 he want to Western University as instructor of printing under Dr. W. T. Vernon. He remained with this institution for twelve years and made a record in turning out printers and embryonic journalists. His devotion and service to Western University during the twelve years will ever be a part of its history, and many of the youths who have received aid and encouragement and inspiration from him will in future rise to bless and honor him. When the National Educational Congress was organized at St. Louis in 1910, he was elected its corresponding Secretary and was re-elected for three consecutive years. WHITMAN FOR SENATOR. Hon. J. E. Whitman, who served in the lower house of the Kansas legislature, is a candidate for the senate, comprising Reno, Kingman and Pratt counties, the Thirty-sixth senatorial district. He is a fine gentleman and will make one of the best representatives that district has ever had. He resides at Preston, and is one of the states prosperous citizens. He is almost sure to land the office. GIRL SUICIDES WHEN FIANCE BREAKS TROTH. Former Lawrence Girl Takes Carbolic Acid After Letter Comes Telling of Marriage. The following is from the Evening Telegraph, Colorado Springs, Colo. Telegraph, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Despondent over the unfaithfulness of her flance caused Miss Criscila Gray, 24, a colored servant employed at 110 East Columbia street to commit suicide last night in her room at that address. Her lifeless body was discovered this morning when she failed to appear at her usual time. She had killed herself by drinking curcolic acid, according to Russell Law, deputy coroner, who took charge of the body. Beside her bed was found a letter from Bruce Woods, of Wichita, Kan. to whom the girl had been engaged, informing her that he was married and about to come to Colorado Springs. Miss Gray also left the beginning of a note addressed to Woods which she evidently had not the heart to complete. Woods' letter to the girl read: Dear Miss Gray: I just must write you the truth as I have not had the heart until today, and as I am about to come to the Springs I think you should know that I am married, and I shall make the things right that you have did for me. Want to see you when I get there * * * * Was married in September. How are you getting along? I will let you know when I shall arrive in Colorado Springs so Tejon street will be good. All at present as I expect to see you soon BRUCE. Write at once. Miss Gray's attempt at a reply reads: Mr. Bruce L. Woods; Just received your letter stating your marriage in September, I never was so deceived. Why did you continue to write me? Here the letter ended with the handwriting so shaky that it was hard to read. A telegram has been sent to Miss Gray's mother in Lawrence and no funeral arrangements will be made until her arrival here. --- Miss Gray was reared in Lawrence and has many good, warm friends in Topeko and throughout the state. The affair is deeply regretted. PARSONS DEFEATED Chanute, Kansas, January 21th, 19 20 Parsons Colored High school suffered its first defeat, and also its first game of the season, at the hands of he Chanute Colored High school boys. The game was hard fought throughout. At the end of the first half the score was Chanute High school 1. Parsons High school 2. The final score was 17 to 2 in favor of the Chanute High school Summit and in favor of Chanute High school 27; B McDaniel, F, P, Williams, L, P, Newton, C, G Bradley, R, G, L, Clem, L, G Parsons High school 2 Hall, R, P Shakespier, L, P, Gillispe, C; Darkls, R, G, Ploud, L, G, Chanute High school substitutes were Berlin, Goodall, Rummell Scoring - Chanute Field Gol. B, McDonald 6 L, Williams 1 B, Newton 1 Pro Tho L, Williams 2 B McDaniel 1 Parsons Field Gol. Shakepear 1, Deferee, T. Woods; Timur F. Bradley Scorer Dr Bowser Chanute will play Parsons a return game here in two weeks FAY A BRADLEY, Mgr., Chanute Colored High School Basket Ball Team YALE NEWS Mrs. Kinchlo, who has been sick for sometime, is now improving nicely. Mrs. Callio Lewis made a quick trip to Pittsburgh, Kansas, Thursday. Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Hosie Palmer. Mr. Julius Galnes, Mr. Harry Maples, and Mr. Cornellus Brown were all in Yale visiting their friend Sunday. Mrs. Murdock is improving nicely. The A M H. church gave another entertainment Saturday even and had a good success. THE EDITOR'S TRIP We visited Hutchinson, Great Bend, Wichita, and Pratt and will write about our people later on. At all of the points visited we found the people a unit for Rev J. R. Ransom for pishop. We were sorry at Hutchinson to find our old friend Walter Evans on the sick list It's great to say, good morning, It's fine to say, hello! But better still, to grasp the hand of a loyal friend you know. A look may be forgotten. A word misunderstood. But the touch of the human hand, is the pledge of brotherhood. Price $1.50 Per Year MURDERS WIFE AND SUICIDES Great indeed was the shock spread upon the city when Chester A. Dishman, prophet of the "Pennant" confectionery fired a bullet into the brain of his young wife and with the same revolver a few minutes later took his own life. The shooting of his wife occurred near the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jackson, corner of Fourteenth and Jackson streets, where his wife, Freda had gone to live since their seperation of a few days. Early in the evening he had gone to her place of employment to see her and found her father waiting for her. Foiled in this effort he rushed to a spot near her home. From the information found on his body he had prepared his belongings and arranged his business with the purpose of getting his wife to leave the city. This was evidenced by his baggage which was found packed and ready for travel. Mrs. Freda Jackson Dishman was a Topeka girl and had been a great help to her husband in the business which they had conducted for nearly two years. She was an ideal wife, and enjoyed a large friendship in the city. She left her studies at the University of Kansas to marry, and in the conduct of the business they established at the corner of Fourteenth and Quincy streets, made many personal sacrifices for its success. Chester Dishman was a straightforward young man, intelligent and with good business acumen. For some years he resided in Denver where he was employed as soda dispenser. He was well liked by his many friends and associates. His father, Mr. C. A. Dishman, of Chicago, arrived and took charge of his affairs. The young man's funeral was held from Stonecreet street's chapel Tuesday, while his wife was buried from Shiloh baptist church Monday afternoon, she being a member of that church. The affair is one of the saddest in the history of Topeka, and the people of this community deeply sympathize with the parents of the young people. Mr Dishman father of the unfortunate young man is a fine gentleman, and loved his daughter-in-law very dearly. He did not know of her death until after he arrived at the Jackson home in Topeka. The why of it all no one will ever know, perhaps the young man had sought dope or booze in which to forget the estrangement between he and his wife and was suddenly crazed by its use. Who knows? REFLECTIONS FROM THE TERRIBLE CHICAGO RIOT A smile for your lips and a thought for your breath. Before the Chilengo riots Chinese and Japanese students in a nearby university paid no attention to the colored men, or seemed to avoid them. Since the riots, these Oriental have been suffering close to the Nero students. Even in a physical fight—once you are in—it gives to bear yourself like a man. And recently in Chengdu, two colored youths were passing down the street and a Chinaman came along behind them. They passed some white touches. The colored boys were not molested, as has been the rule since August, 1919, but the Chinaman was greeted by the touches with such remarks as those "Hello Chink Rat Dater- Stant-Eyes," etc. Whereupon the Chinaman conceived an inspiration and said passionately as he shook his fist "Me bigger, too! Me fight like nigger at Thirty-ninth Street!" Portland Adjocate. PLAN NEGRO SCHOOL IN AFRICA Courses of Study Will Be Principally Agricultural Boston, Jan. 29 - Plans for the establishment of three large industrial training schools for Negroes in Africa were announced today by the Rev. J. L. Bartholomew, centenary secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church for this district. The estimated cost would be $225,000, which has been appropriated by the centenary conservation committee out of hte $113,000,000 offering secured last summer. The schools will be modeled after Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, and similar institutions in this country and will be located at Inhambane, Portuguese East Africa, Old Untail, Rhodesia and Angola, on the west coast. The courses of study will lay special stress upon agriculture. A STRANGER "A STRANGER "Our Father," I softly whispered "When handing your blessings down, Remember the woman who doesn't forget The stranger in the town" He opened his book of blessings, And then to my surprise, "A stranger, and we took me in." Gleamed out before my eyes. Ah! you who remember strangers, Your final message will be. What you have done to the least of these, The same you have done o me." —Nels Yingle. gt *es . \w "le? Payne ce abttcgt oy | ag Sos RO UT eee Oe Te { e Rb tag sy. & We ce PE TRS ee eet Ne ene tae Ps FOUNDED JANUARY 1899. st NICK CHILES, fditor and Owner 1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Ono Yearsserecerseccscecesseor$l 50 Bix Month ceesesPorsrossevees 100 ‘Three Montha.sssesesesevecsonee 60 ADVERTISING RATES: $200 per inch per month. Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The * Topeka Plaindealer, 1129 Kansas Ave ‘Topeka, Kansas. “Money sent by Ev- press, Postoffice Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the Tisk of the sender, , When the atténtion of The Plain- dealer is called to any misstatement of facts In these columns, of to any error concerning any man or thing Correction will cheerfully be meade. Unelgned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. 333—TABORIAN NOTES8—777 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE C.GS To Whom It May Concern: I have Fecetyed several letters from different ™members of our organization asaing about supplics and who had the right to manufacture, sell and furnish sup- Dies of all kinds to our memnvers and to nll others who want them, Please allow me to siv that Rev, Sir Frank Wilson, our late C. G, M,, dought the copy right from Rey. Sir Moses Dickson, 1, C, G, M., which gave him all the above rights. Tho Kansas Nebraski Jurisdiction Inter. national Order of Twelve decided many years ago that its members should buy all supplies from Rev, Sir Frook Wilson, C. G. M., that he would be able to furnish. After the death of Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M., the Board of Grand Curators was called to meet August the 18th, 1919. The question of supplies and the right to handle them came up, and then the Board called Mary O. Wilson, the wife of the late Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, C, GU. M., and made the following con- tract with Dtr, Nary O. Wilson to buy the copyright ior the sum of five hundred dollars, ($500.00. The Board also agreed to take over all supplies that the late Rev, Sir Frank Wilson, Cc, G. M., left on hand, The C, G, 8., Slr A. W. Hopkins, C. G. 8.. was then ordered to go to Topeka, Kansas and with Sir A. M. Harrold, the new C. G. M., and Dtr. Emma Gaines, C, G. P, and made strict in- voice of all supplies that were turned over to the Grand Templo nad Tabernacle, We found the to- tal amount of supplies turned over as per price Mat, $1251,56 (tnelve hundred Afty-one dollars and fifty lx cents) Deducting* twenty five ner gent from the above amount left a balance of $938.67 (nine hundred thirty-elght dollars and sixty-seven cents, adding to thia amount five hun: dred dollars, the purchase price of the copyricht, making a grand total due Dtr. Mary O. Wilson, $1438.67 (fourteen hundred thirty-eight dol- lars and alszty-seven cents. The Grand Temple and Tabernacto pald Dir. Mary O. Wilson the sum of 4200 (two hundred dollars) leasing Smount stilt due, $1238.67 to Dee, 24, 1919, Committes of Trustees, » SIR A, M. HARROLD, C, G. M, SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C, G. 5., DTR. EMMA GAINDS, C.G P. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Elvira Wardy, et al, Plaintiffs, vB, No 32859. Magegle Dunn, ct a), Defendants. = PUBLICATION NOTICE To the defendant, Susie Wagner, Sreeting: +, You are hereby notified that sult has been fited against you and the defendant, Maggie Dunn, petition In which said sult has been on tho 31st day of December, 1919, filed In the office of the clerk of tho District Court te Shawnee County, Kansas, That safd suit {a one in partition of the following described real estate lying and situated in Shawnee Coun. ty, Kansas, towit: The north three (3) acres of the south ten (10) acres of a‘tract of land beginning 40 rods east and 64,66 pods south of the northwest quarter of Section 4, town- ship 12, range 16, rast of the 6th p. ™m, thence south 65,33 rods thence east 40 rods; thence north 65.33 rods; thence weet 40 rods to place of be- Sioniog, and you are notified that un- Jess you answer said petition on or before the 10th day of March, 3920, the petition in sald sult wilt be taken as true and judgment rendered Against you accordingly. JAMISON & JAMISON. Attorneys for’ Plaintiffs. (Altest) Mary E, Chapin, Clerk District Court, THE EDITOR'S NOTE BOOK, We received a telegram on Janu, ary 23th announcing the death of our uncle, Mr. William Chilee at Evanston, Ill, Tle was born at Chiles’ Cross Road, Abbey ville Coun- ty, South Carolina, He went to Evanston several yenra ago. He war @ conscientious “Christian and a worker for the church and oppressed humanity, He in survived by a wife, feveral grown children. three broth: ers snd scores of relatives, xxx Mr. N. 8. Adkins, of the’ Wood men, Kansas City, Mo., {s doing fine. xxx Mr. Chas. Slaughter, Kansas City, Kansas, {8 the only ice cream manu facturer of his race in the West. . xx2 Fortune J. Weaver jefon the sob 1626 E. 38th street to sell you real estate at a low ggures end on terms to sult the purchaser or negociate loans for you, 2 22 Mrs. Maty Jane Davis served @ fine tuncheon in honor of her niece, ‘Miss Laura Belt, who {s traveling with the Billy King trove, Fifteer ‘sat down at 1:00 a, m. to one o! ee finest luncheons of the season, Jeongs, muste and conversation reigned until 3:30 in the morning, xxx Adkins Bros, endertakers, 19th and ‘Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo., are doing a fine businese. They have eeveral thousand dollars invested In auto hearses, ambulance, caskets ete, They are Missouri boys and for years were engaged in the bar ber business, x2 Mra. Beatrice Walker, daughter of Mes. €. Diggs, 1710 Oak street, Kan: ras City, Mo.. is doing fine since un. dergoing a surgical operation, Her many friends wish her @ speedy re- covery. PLEASANTON, KANS. Mr. Earl Arnold spent Sunday fr Ft. Scott. Mr. Charles Reddick of Bolcourt, was in this clty Tuesday on business. Mr, Granville Arnold {s laying of of Sis run as porter on the Frisco, on account of a bad cold, Mis brother Earl, is relleving him. There will be a leap year dance given at the opera house neat Friday night, » Mr. and Mrs, Roy Dodson of Fort thessA.Bev bg bg bgk bsk bgqkb Scott are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Lacy. Thera was o dance given in the opera house Friday evening which Was attended by the joung folks of this place, Tuter, Mo., Ft. Scott, Girard Kans., and-other town, Wil liam MeCabes orchestra furnished the music and a good time was eu- Joyed by everybody. Mrs, Florence Fine visited her neice, Mra. Daisie Neaves, in Fort Seott Friday. Mr. Granville Arnold went down to Ft Scott Saturday on business, Mrs. G. W. Amold gave a party ent Jan, 3, in honor of her randdaughter, Miss Eltzabeth Carter whose birthday was on that date, She invited a few of Elizabeth's friends; among them were: Miss Eva Morton, Sire, Evangeline Dod- son of Fort Scott, Misses Elvira and Pent White and Mr, Willlam Ar- nold, ape BELL AIR NOTES | Mesars. Jesse Hawkins, Thomas and Chester Stinson was in Buuce- ton Saturday, Tuscumbia school is doing excel- Tent work with Miss Luella D, Mills as teacher, Mise Maggle Gaston, of Kansas City, and returned home ofter an ex- tended visit with her mother and friends. ‘Those on the sick Net are: Miss Vider Watkios, Mr. Geo, Bush, Mr, geo. Holliday and Mrs, Robert lay. Mr, Ed Gillum and Gail Persen, of Pilot Grove, were the guests of Rev. Geo. Gillum and family, Mrs, Louisa Sedonia and F. H. Emory, Mrs. Lucinda _Tlawkins: Misses Grace and Sfattle Gillum, an} Miss Luella D, Mills attended the Tevival at Pilot Grove Inst week. Mra. Jennie Smith and two sons, ‘of Pleasant Green, were visiting rel: alives and friends here last week. Mr. Lesly Williams and family moved to their new home pear Speed last woek, They will bo greatly mirsed in the community, Misc Luella D, Mills, toncher of Turcambia school was the week-cnd Ruet of her father and family vt Pilot Grove, A goodly number from here at- tended the wedding of Miss Benlah Wright and Mr. Roy Jones at Specd, Sunday, Rey. A, M, Jackson, of Blackburn, filed his appointment here Sunday, Ne left for his home Monday morn- ing accompanied by H, Gillum for Plot Grove. Me. Menry Walker, of Pitot Grove, was visiting in the Watkins hore, Sunday, Little Flordy Williams was vislt- Ing in the Hawking home last week He was accompanied by Nathan Hawkins, Mr. and Mra, Choster Stinson left for St. Louls inst week, Walter Wright, of Speed. was a Pleasant visitor in Tascumbla school last week, OTTAWA, KANSAS, Mr. Richards, of Kansas City, via ited Mr, Wm, MeDrier and family Sunday, Mises Sallle Rodgers and Miss Lotte Mae Hall, of Topeka, spen: the week ond with Mr, und Mrs, J.B, Rodgers, There Ia quite a bit of sickness here: Mrs, Cora White and Mrs, Margaret Thompson are improved Ir health: Mr, Ed Shields remains £1); Mr, Richard Mattox {a able to be out again after two months’ ailing; ue. Sennard and son, Harlin, are sick, Rev, J. W. Hayes. of Leaven: worth, preached at Bethany Chapel Wednesday night, Rov. Thomas, en route to Iowa, delivered w talk here on the 9th, Mr, Klendike, a well known tailor, of Olathe, haa located here, The meeting of the Ald Society on ast Thursday night was grand In: deed, Twenty-five were present and two sinners were converted, ‘This Is go new for this Soclety of young People, but under the new leader, Mrs, Ida Mae Johnson, who fs stir ring things to make her auxiliary one of the best in Bethany Chapel Bhe haa pursued this course, have Bpectal petitions to be offered tn be- half of the unxased, and this ts the beginning, what the end will be no one can tell an God moves ina mys terious way His wonders to preform Mr, Fred Russell Allen made a quick trip to Kansas City last week on business He is a progressive young man and ia engaged in bus- ness in this city, Quite a number of Ottawane vist ed Topeka Friday, where they at- tended the community sing which was. participated in by two hundred voices, Over 2,500 poople were tn attendance. The visitors were mot at the trains and carried to a res- taurant for eupper and after the program were invited to attend a banquet given for the singers. At- tending the sing from here ‘were: Rev. 8. A. Williams, Mrs, J. H. Hicks, Mr. and Mre. J, ®, Rodgers, Mra, Evelyn Lewis, Miss Katherine Glaspie, Mr, Willie Bell and Mr. George Holbert. All report a fine trip. —_— se OLATHE, KANS, Miss Bertha Pratt was very pleas: ently surprised on last Thursday, the their friends The occasion being ber 16th bythday, The evening was pleasantly spent {n music and games Light refreshments were scrved at a late hour. The Olathe VY. M. C. A. basket ball team defeated the George R, Smith college team in a game 24 to & Jast Friday night, "Mra, Ida Fanon is on the sick list The Mission circle of 2nd Raptist church was entertained last Thurs- day by Mrs, W. T. Burdette at the residence of Mrs, Samuel Pratt. Re- freshments were served, The next meeting January 29 was held at the chureh, The body of Warner Cross was brought to Olathe Monday for burial He dicd jast Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin. Mrs, P, G. Porter ts very sick at her home on N, Kansas Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MO ‘The enure community was shoched with grief and sadness in the sudden death of Mre. Lucy Willams, wie Was stricken with apoplexy lust I'rl- day afternoon, Jan. 2, 1920, and died ‘that evening about 6:3) p,m. The lous to the community in the untime ly death will be very heenly felt as she Waa active and foremost in ever) movement for the advancement and upblulding of hemanity, She was an active member of the Woman's Mus- feal and Literary club, a falthfut worker in the W, C, T. U., 9 char ter member of the Women's Com munity Service club and one of ite most enthusiastic supporters, and at the time of her death was president of the same, She was a devout and beloved member of the Washington Avenue Bapust church in which she labored faithfully for the brief time allotted ‘her, No member of the church has been more faithful in its service—more willing to respond to its every call than has Sister Wil- Mams. The funeral ‘was held on Wednesday ofterncon, Jan, 7; Rev, Young under whore ministry — she served 60 unfalteringly came from Topeka to essist in conducting the funeral. He spoke in e fitting man- ner of her service during his pastor- ate, The sermon was eloquently preached by Rev. Dorsey ssatsted by Rev. Petty who conducted the service. Fowers were profuse nnd beautiful which evidenced the high esteem in which she was held. Site leave to mourn their loss a huaband, two brothers, five sons, one daughter and a host of friends Those who came to pay last respects to Sister Willlama were members of both rac: es and from all walks of life, She was indeed loved by all who knew her, Her brief life was an {naplra. tlon and a blessing to her household. DEARFIELD Tho town of Dearfield 1s the Dear fleld settlement, two miles south o} Masters on the U. P. rallroad, north eastern Colorado in Weld County, I the most prosperous Negro town oi fits ago in the United States, The town and settlement are situated near the Platte River, and the farm {ng settlement Hes between the Union Pacific rallroad and the Burlington railroad in the Platte Rivor Valley comprising a territory of about elght sqtare miles of tho best culthated and viegin land in the state, Tho farming settlement was begun in 1910 and now has a prosperous population of 600, The town was started two' yeara ago to establish the business neceasary to accommo. date the farmers’ needs, Tho town bas a general store run by Mr. A, C, Martin, of Arizona; a blacksmith shop run by Square Hrock- man of Wathena, Kansas; a hotel tun by Mrs. Florence Copeland of Denver; a cement block plant op- erated by Mr. Wm. Smith, a long distance telephone with a ‘farmers’ private Hne connection, operated by Walter Hi. Pritehett and Henry Downey, There is now in course of erection by one of the townsmen, a City Hall, 30x80 feet to be used for public and social gatherings, moving pictures, and other entertainments. Mr, Menry Misher, of Wyoming and ‘Mr. J, D, Brown, of Missiselppl, are bullding a bank block and will con- duct The Dearfield Brokerage aud Loan business for the present with a capital of $20,000, Later they are to establish a Firet National Bank with ® good capitalization, These men ere representing a total capita) of thelr own and associates of $1,000,000. R. B, Roberts, of Taft, Oklahoma, haa eclocted ground for the moving of his mill and elevator to Dearfeld in the early spring, . A canning factory and a creamery are also belug con- sidered, A ittle investigation of the Dear field town and settlement vill readi- ly prove to partles desiring a pros- Terous location in a thriving Negro community that the town of Dear. field fa not a paper proposition, but 1s @ live, going success. There Is room for many new enterprises as ‘we can support all the kinds of busl- ness found in soy well established community, Now fs the time to in- Yeast in business lots and tracts while you can buy direct from the origina) owner before they fall into the hands of the speculators who will demand double the price they are now selling for, The agencies for the town of Dear- field are The Dearfield Brokerage and Ioan Co., Dearfield. Masters P. Q., Colo.; H. Misher and J, D. Brown, Dearfeld Agency, 720 East 26th avenue, Denver, Colo; 8. C, Powell, real estate agent. Write today for prices and termé of tote and trects and any other {n- formation you may desire, -, OUR NEW HOME ‘i Na 4 =f Pine, J ° : | . Dy € S| Capa: 7 ee ee oo Spe FF il Te Beh mae Tiss PA Hip BS a if > | haat heey yo, —S OO Hd Pp " [PGSSE fi Oe LT TESA Bi we oe Oe Fee Pee u RAUL) eee Se SAT ean | tae hia FANNY Ted | LE ESE 2 Re aie ete Beak Isis ii | grab we eae ee Sa “PENDLETON=AyE =| [== sree 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information -OR 4 oa *OROCOLLEGE St. Louis, Mo. i oh 4 v; ne San oi a we Fe Lee oe mnie Be ae SE 4 A CHANGE OF FACE BUT ON THE SAME JOB. SINKFORD'S MARROW POMADE It cures dandruff,’ stops. hair from Falling out. .You can get 2 months home treatment for $1.50 or by mail, $185. 1 will teach the art of hair dressing by mall giving diplomaa for the same. ,Please send 10 cents for postage. AGENTS WANTED t also have straightening combs, eleetnclty brushes and combs, Madam T. C, Sinkford . 209 Jackeon St. ‘Topeka, Kansas Phone Red 4618, 112 Miflions @® used last year* to KILL COLDS HILLS cnscnmnle QUININ - Sr:gyie - Standard a earned, ior 20 years ~tsiater—breake up a’ecid tn Fe eS money tacit files “te ‘ ne tse, “nth Gy Ae Alt Draw Stores SSS ie Wyte ety ZeFAERT-HINGRS: AS iuute co ! eet il @ i a : See ¥ Me HARD WHEAT FLOUR, spi 7 J ANSAS CITY. Ca PEL ore 8 2 Hotel Cummings |S IRIS |, NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS First Clase Rooms, Cafe and Dining room open at all hours. Phone Grand 3727, Also Long Distance, 1708-1711 Walnut St. Kaneae City, Mo. Auto Service zt hand . = ~ ne oa o , Sones a aa eee Ro a4 - Boge ; non ees ! oe Pa rk : at oo 3 cae: a Z06 . ’ ; ie cae gli 8 ee ie ath 9% area ts Sime , Seth oe ae Mi a . oan aE e Ay eS = : om BH ait » . aan pore aa one | ee a ae Transformations ie hair goods of all kinds, er prices are reasonable and the goods the best that can be obtained, No letters answered un- lees stamps are sent. Address, 4 Mme, M, BEARD, 516 8, 16th So St, Joseph, Mo, ——— ——— oo For Y our Convenience . | | ALL CONDUCTORS WILL SELL CAR TICKETS IN BTRIPB OF FIVE FOR THIRTY CENTS, YOU WILL SAYE TIME AND TUE ANNOYANCE. OF GET TING PENNY CHANGE. | ASK THE CONDUCTOR, HE'LL BE PLEASED TO ACCOM- MODATH YOU. TICKET .N ANY QUANTITY DESIRED | WILL ALSO PD ON SALE AT THE TOPEKA EDISON CO. | AND THIS COMPANY'S OFFICE. To; i Cc The opeka Railway Oe Gi Plan YoureAdvertising now. Mme. BEARD'S HAIR GROWCR cures all scalp disease, stops bair from falling out and promotes a natural growth of nev; hatr, making tre hair long, soft and glossy, Mme, Beard makes Switches, SEEN AND HEARD DURING THE WEEK Y. no it isn't too late to join our coal saving club. Do it now. Topeka Coal Company.—Adv. Mr. James E. Johnson, successful farmer of Burlingame, was an agreeable caller at this office one day last week. The John Kelly who took poison Last week was not John Kelly of 1634 Western avenue. He is working and has been every day at the Cremerie Cafe.—Advt. HOMES WANTED—A colored baby boy light complexioned and a colored baby girl dark complexioned and a fine colored boy thirteen years old. Address. The Kansas Children's Home Society, 918 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Miss Lucile Troupe, in Lincoln street, is in Paris, Texas, teaching China palmaking for a few months. Her sister, Miss Elmira will leave Tuesday to join her at that place. WHY DO YOU WEAR GRAY HAIR? Prince Henry's Hair Dye will restore your gray hair to its natural color and reduce your aged appearance 15 to 20 years. Sold or applied by H. H. CHOTEAU, Hair Specialist, 110 Kansas Ave., Topcka, Kansas Miss Clyota Dayis returned from Lawrence, Sunday where she attended the basket ball game of K. I. E. S. I., and Lawrence High school Saturday night. Mrs. George Slaughter is in Belton, Texas, where she went some two weeks ago to visit her parents and friends. Mr. Geo. W. Hamilton, Sr., of Hamilton and Son, undertakers, was a very pleasant visitor at this office one day this week. It was the first time he had been out in she open for a number of days having been confined to his home on account of illness. He looked rather thin but said he was feeling good. The Union Leaf Cleaning Co, 1401 Kansas avenue is doing excellent work. Give them a trial. All work guaranteed.—Aaron Green and Son, proprietors. Phone 3262. Our old friend, U. A. Graham is numbered among the flu patients. We are pleased to report at this writing that he he is doing fine. Friends of Mrs. Clara Kirk will be pained to learn that she has been ill since the day she landed in Los Angeles, Calif., some three weeks ago. However at this writing she is doing nicely. FOR SALE—Upright Piano in good condition for $100 cash. Phone Red 4783. Father Brown, of Denver, Colo., and formerly a resident of this city, was here ast week visiting friends. He was en route home from a visit in Missouri. Dr. J. D. Perry, surgeon in chief, Wheatley President Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., was in the city a few days ago visiting his son, E. B. Perry. While here he was house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. THE BLUE GOOSE CAFE Is the place to get good meals. All kinds of good cats Home cooking. The right place to eat.—Mrs. T. H. ELLIOTT, Prop., 1715 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. I WANT TO GET MARRIED—Hello girl! I am looking for a helpmate. Here I am girls, I want to marry a real light brown skinned or mulatto woman 21 to 35 years of age. Who will be first to write me? I would be glad to help make a home happy with an upright refined and cultured lady. I live a Christian life.—W. S. ROBERTSON, 323 Ealy St. New Albany, Ind. WANTED—Middle aged woman to cook or to assist in cooking. A permanent home if desired.—G. W. McCord, 310 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas. BAKER WANTED-Colored, apply with best recommendation to Haskell Bakery (colored) or to Valley Mercantile Co., Haskell, Okla. Miss Mattie A. Perkins, business agent for The Topeka Plaindealer is spending a few weeks visit in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Tunley on H Thirty-third street California Eagle. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Ada Mae Ridge, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Phelix H. Ridge, of Cameron, Mo., and Mr. Frank E. Hatton, of Kansas City. Mr. Hatton is a son of the Rev. J. L. Hatton, of Topeka. Highland Park, 26th and Adams streets. For Sale—House, 6 lots, 37 bearing cherry trees, cistern and well; eight lots north of ball park sown in alfalfa. A snap—Phone 4203 K 2. Thursday evening. January 28th was home coming of the members of Shiloh Baptist church. The purpose of the event was to create a more cordial feeling among the members and to pledge for the drive for a new Shiloh. About $6,118 was pledged by the various members to be paid by Dec. 31. At the conclusion of these features the members passed to the basement where they were royally entertained with a spread by the Pastor's Aid. Mr. E. B. Perry received a severe laceration on his hand while experimenting in the laboratory at Washburn college a few days ago. Mrs. George Hicks, January 28th was hostess to the East Hill Art and Social club. A book has been given by the club to the pupils of Washington school, subject "The Negro in American History," Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Garrett were visitors and made short talks of encouragement. Mrs. Hicks proved an ideal hostess. February 11th Mrs. John Hicks entertained the club. A cash donation of $5 was given Mrs. Hill. The insurance of an aged neighbor is paid up by the club. All reported a pleasant afternoon.-Mrs. Alexander, reporter. The many Topeka friends of Mr. Marshall Greene Holloway, of Horton, and Mrs. Etta Scott McCrary, who married Dec. 25, 1919, are wishing them all the happiness that one could bestow upon another. These two popular people stand high in church circles and represent the beat people in the West. Mrs. Holloway is one of the leading evangelist of the country and is known for her Christian life and noble acts among the poor. She owns a good home in Kansas City, Kansas where she has resided for years and has caused many men and women to join the church and lead better lives. Mr. Holloway is one of the best all around printers in the business, and has been on the headlight-Commercial of Horton for years. He is a linotype expert and Christian gentleman. Many friends throughout Kansas and the West wish them a happy voyage through life. Mrs. Holloway will remain at her home, 523 N. Ninth street, Kansas City, Kansas for awhile, until she has completed her revival campaign then Horton will be her home. The Executive Board of the Household of Ruth District No. 12 met last Saturday at the residence of Mrs. Rosa Jackson, D. G. E. T. The following members were present: Mrs. Lettia Newman Carter, D. G. R. N. G.; Mrs. Luella Green, D. G. W. R.; Mrs. Cora Yeager, D. G. W. T.; Mrs. Anna Daniels, D. G. W. D.; Mrs. Beatrice Childs, D. G. E. Secy. The reports showed the order in fine condition. Over $1200 had been paid out the past quarter for death claims. Mrs. Henrietta Harper, the D. G. M. N. G., is visiting in California. She is greatly loved by the members who were sorry she could not be present. Her splendid work for the order has left everything in fine shape so there is nothing but harmony. Mrs. Carter makes an excellent presiding officer. Mrs. Ida Wright Smith, of Saint Paul, Minn., visited her brother, Mr. Geo. Wright on College avenue last Sunday. She was en route home from Oklahoma City, where she visited her parents. She will visit her sister., Mrs. Luons in Kansas City. Mrs. Smith likes the Northwest. Mr. Wright entertained a few friends at a course dinner in her honor. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank those who stood by me in my hour of sorrow: Mr. A. R. Jackson and family, Mr. L. Reaves and family, M. Austin and family, Mr. Jackson Hardy, Mr. Geo. Hagan, Mr. Willie Martin, Mr. Trevv Martin and the many consulting friends who extended their sincere sympathy. C. A. DISHMAN. A SAD AFFAIR Miss Edna Roberts, aged 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pote Roberts and sophomore in Topeka High school, passed away last Wednesday by her own hand—shooting herself through the heart, at her home, 1928 Topeka avenue. The funeral was held Saturday morning from the family home, the Rev. H. W. King, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church officiating. Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents, sister, grandmother, and other relatives and host of friends. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which Miss Edna is held by her friends. Mrs. Gatewood, nunt of deceased, of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Boeov, of Kansas City, were here to attend the funeral. One of the hardest bills to meet in the coal bill. Join our Coal Savings club and have the satisfaction of knowing that the coal is in the bin and paid for before winter sets in. Some system. Topeka Coal Company.—Adv. Sunbeam Tabernacle No. 22 surprised the Chief Preceptress Thursday, January 8th. Quiet a few were present and each daughter presented her a package containing groceries, which amounted to $15 00 it was a very profitable affair and was received with words of greeting in the form of a rhyme from the High Preceptress as follows: Just a little deed of Kindness Tabor shines everywhere Sunbeam growing, Spreading sunshine, Spreading sunshine everywhere Dt. Fanie F. Wilson, H. P. Dt. Ella Nora Fryson, C. P. Dt. Georgia Moore, Com. LAWRENCE, KANS The Happy Hour birthday club was delightfully entertained Sunday by the president, Miss Else Brown. The Sewing circle of the Ninth St. church will entertain the II-Y's Thursday eveing in the church parlor. The Queen Esther club will have a food sale Saturday at Brown's Pantatorium. Much success is expected. The funeral of Miss Josie Cooper was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at 1st Baptist church, N. Lawrence. It was largely attended. The body of Miss Crusilla Gray, who died last week in Colorado Springs will be brought to Lawrence for burial. Mr. J. R. Johnson, who has been in the hospital at Kansas City, where he had an operation, returned Wednesday and is slowly improving. Wichita, Kansas Jan. 26, 1920 Rev. J. G. Gause, pastor of the Grant Chapel A. M. E. church, N. Wichita, is very ill from a dangerous fall. Last Thursday morning as he was making a swift run to catch the Cleveland car he had an awful hard fall which has caused him to be confined to his bed for several days and was not able to render service on Sunday; but now by the mercy of the Lord he is on the mend. Selection for the Sundy subject, Revelation 22 and part of the 17th verse; "And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely. RICHMOND, MO Miss Odessa Price has returned from Bloomington, Ill., where she has made her home for the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have been on the sick list, but are very much improved. Rev. D. L. Tucker, one of the oldest ministers in this section of the state has been confined to bed for a time. The two weeks rally at St. John netted the members $525.32, of which the members are proud. Dr. C. W. Combs has been called to the ministry and preacched an excellent sermon at St. John last Sunday. Mr. Jewel Thompson, who re- enlisted in the army and is now stationed at Arizona, is visiting home folks. Mr. and Mrs. David Garner of Wyoming, visited their parents' friends last week. Mrs. Eva Rodgers has gone to St. Joseph to visit her sister. Mr. James Robinson, Jerry Harris, and William Robinson have returned from the convention in Cleveland, O. Rev. J. W. Gordon visited his family in Iola last week. Rev. H. L. Bolden of Kansas City, preached here last week for one of the clubs. Mr. and Mrs. Carter McDonald had as their guest fifty friends at a turkey luncheon last Saturday. The young folks enjoyed a dance at the Flek cafe Wednesday night. Mrs. Charles Taylor is sick at her home, on W. Lexington, threatened with pneumonia. Miss Nadine Rodgers, who has been very ill is on the road to recovery. Mesdames Gertrude Elliot. Claude Clay, Sherman Land are among the sick also. *Miss Rosa Miller of Kansas City, was the guest of Rev. N. T. Walker and wilt last Sunday. CROWEBURG, KANS Mrs. Delphia Roberson is on the sck list. Mr. R. B. Slaughter was visiting in Girdard Saturday. Rev. L. G. Cooper preached in Radley Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Radley Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Mr. Strother Fountain got his hand mashed in No. 16 mine. Mrs. Mary Madley and son have arrived home from Clinton, Tenn. where she has been visiting her mother. Mr. Cornellious Terry and his bride Mrs. Axie Bell Terry left Croweburg Tuesday, Feb. 27th, for their hem in Alabama. Mrs. Mary Brown of Girard, was visiting in Croweburg Tuesday. Rev Bemboe preached a wonderful sermon at St. John's Baptist church Sunday at 7 p. m. Mrs. Taylor from Ft. Scott, is visiting Mrs. Myrtle Beard. The members of St. John Baptist church gave a surprise party on their pastor, Rev. L. G. Cooper, the pastor and his wife highly appreciated the different things that the members brought them. Some took sacks of flour and hams, showing how well they cared for a man of God. Messrs. Mack Phelps and Mr. W. M. Nelson was in Pittsburg on business Saturday. Mrs. Laura Tindrell was in Pittsburg Sunday visiting her brother, Mr. Sid Gilmore, who has been very sick. Mrs. Pearl Thompson is a little indisposed with a sore foot. Little Marrell Quinzy is on the sick list. McDaniel Pride Temple is working hard for a successful leap year entertainment. Jeff's Lunch WILL HELP YOU LIKE KAN8AS CITY, MO. OPEN ALL THE TIME. G.W. Hamilton -TOPEKA'S FIRST COLORED- LICENSED EMBALMER. Our Popular Undertaker Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Service Guaranteed. Phone 874. 889 Kansas Ave AND ARE MAKING PROMPT DE- LIVERIES IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY. COME AND SEE US OR CALL- A ADA'S HAIR GROWER in 3 months will make the hair long, soft, and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the manufacturer. We want live agents to represent us in every city and hamlet in the great West. BOX OF PRESSING OIL, 25c BOX OF HAIR GROWER, 50c MRS. ADA MONTGOMERY Manufacturer 1212 Eucidl Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 3153 J Branch Oilicet b17 Shavoe, 11 Worth Don't fail to visit our up-to-date Hair Dressing Parlors at either place Stonestreet & Son ```markdown ``` WE carry one of the Sheet lines o "WEDFAKING GOODS in the State We never sleep. Two Licensed Emba- tars in attendance. WHEN IN OMAHA STOP AT: THE PATTON HOTEL N. P. PATTON, Prop. Two Blosks South of Union Station —CAFE IN CONNECTION— —MEALS AT ALL HOURS— Phone Douglas 4445 1014-16 South Eleventh Street, Bell Phone West 1050 FORREST B. ANDERSON LAWYER Real Estate Broke Hare all Kinds of Property to Colored People 529 State Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER released in 24 HOURS Each Cap substitute the name MIDY Bearer of counterfeit Mary THE NEW HAIRDRESSER Mm E. Richardson has opened a first-class Beauty Parlor at Mme. McCleiland Todd's old stand, 119 W. 5th St. She has worked with Mme. Todd for the past year and is capable of giving you first-class service. One trial will convince you. Price 50 cents. McCleiland Todd's Hair Goods. Mme. Todd's Double Strength Hair Grower and Straightening Oil on sale for 25 cents. MME. E. RICHARDSON, 119 West 5th Street. Topeka; Kansas Samuel Diggs The Old Reliable Junk Dealer PAYS HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR RAGS, METALS, ETC. 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St Joseph Hide and Fur Co. 108 N. Second St. SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI. ents Wanted Good Money Made We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells For 25c per Box One 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size agent, send $1.00, and we will you can begin work with at Send all money by Money R GROWER, MFR. --- to Physicians in 1900 Rheumatism, Neuritis and for generally. Always say "Bayer" when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the package and on the tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. FEY G gn 3 OS fF PES Sa TT Ie GE 8 Cg aM ROS RET SRE oe F \ Sete Sn Tae 1 AEE oS 5 F te . . @ : 3 ‘ ~ - 4 . 4 a : fi 4 . . . # P h La 5 7 4 ii. 3 ee 5° , a PS eee ae Rat pity: aD Bs; ab. 4 iba. 4 ercted A ABs pe ata rete knaeete oy. whee” 4h ory citar to bat Vat ee 8S nhl ips ile RR ga.” og My VIAN, OKLA, Mrs, Birder Berry came bome last ‘week from Claremore, Okla, very ill, Dut fs reported better at hie writing, Misa Emmerlee McNamee, after spending Christmas holidays with friends and felatives, left at Satur day evesning for Tulsa, Okla. Mr, Budle Bennett and family are mostng this week down to Idabell, (Okla. 1o make that thelr future home. Mrs. Pauline Hill ts very it this week. . Rey, N.’T, Turner on last Satur- day was elected pastor of the First Baptist church, Vian. Br, HE D. Mltchetl moved to Ports er, Okla the first of February, Mr, George Pettles come clear last Saturday in the Justice Peace Court, He had been charged with killlog Joba Williams Mr, Nathan Melton.is building a mest Uttle? hungtiow dn his bottom farm, to be occupied by Mr. Alvin Smith. It is dullt on a Jate and mod- ern style; Mr. Nathan McClure, Jr. architect. Mr, Lee, former resident of Spiro, ‘Ola, has opened a nice cafe in Mr, Geo. McNamee's store, East Main St. Rey. A, Jones, pastor of he holl- faeas church, is preparing to conduct ® len dass meeting. ATCHISON, KANS. Mr. Allen Wilson of Kansas City Kons, spent a few days in the city the guest of his parents and blaster Mr. and Mra, Frank Wilon and Mrs. Clyde Briggs. The A. M. E, chofr entertained very pleasantly at the residence o! Mr. and Mrs, Jerry Taylor on Wash: Angton Street for Mr, and Mrs. Wile Coarington, Miss Ada Barnett anit Mr. and Mrs, John Ewing, who kind: Iv nnsisted them in their cantata Christmas It ia with regret that we announce that Mrs. P. W. Barnett does not improve Mrs, Cstella Cleaves very plens- ently entertaind the Carnation art club at hr home on Eighth street, Mr, and Mrs, O. Williama of St. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul, Minn, who spent the holidays James Crowford and Mra. Dora Dy- fart, left last week for their home in Minn, Mra, Sam Truchart of Omaha, al- 80 spent the holldasys with her moth- pr Mrs. ora Dveart Mrs, Clyde Briggs delightfully ens fertained the Utopla Art and Reading club, nt Ler home on T street. The Diughters of Bether gave a “reception for membera and n few friends January 2nd at True Mlesen all About one hondred and twenty: Nee were present and evervone bid BR lers enjoyable the A short pro Rrere wae rendered, whieh wae eq Joye Wy nll After which a delight. {ul two course lunch was served At a late hour att depirted home atter having horoughls enjoyed the evens ing One of the mast beautiful partlos of he holilas season was xlven by Utopia Art and Reading club for club husbind« "the elus color red and white wae used as decoration; a four course dinner was served = The men Werd seated ont the tables and the club ladies dhl tho sersing All the delieneles of the Reason were served, After the men had eaten all they pes- sibly could they then served the ladies All enjoy a delichtful time and the men hase decided to return the far or in the nenr future, Mra, [stella Marper, who hig leon elek for zomefme is Haprosing (Firs. Peblished in ‘The Piitnd tr Vebntirs G 10 Sine of Raoesis Shawn © County, ss Inch patter of she estate ef} Dw Aiken date of Stiw. + Coun ty. Ken NOTICE OF SEROINTMENT Rethoc ds teres gh ih tar he LHth wvef damn ry VL io ite Understed yw by th fie te Court «f Shewnce Coun Ky duty 6 octet odlministeitor of thy estite of Eilon AMhens, bite of tian. nee cones a coqudd Moa Satereeted Gy sath estate wil tole hotles and povean theme ty sae coud 4 Youth Ado ate + 3 Mrs. Jackson's , . * 2 Epileptic Fits ist Her own story of 4 ee) her remarkable kan deliverance, eee New Jersey tm occa) Chemist offers : wfheg generous supply Many cf the wonder- = ful remedy free. No wonder Mrs, Jackson is anxious to have the wko'e world know what Dr, Khine's Lpileptic Remedy did for her, Doctors tned end fa ed to help her. Fifteen convulsions in three hours isa terrific expenence. But Mis, Jackson is well now, Read how it al happened: Cdn W MH Kine Co, Sh Eaters: Fae tone bt, Hed Bank,N J ‘ oy a peareagos wastaken with cone Ieee UT Aa ted dectore with woe te ieprecnteatet tome ute form mse pet EiLevienelshaiierey Cad ior meee benke Malore i tnew where ¢ wae delayed at ine toler eae tans "ei aent eats AGE mb hums’ E very yeuratira'thad Teacnld Bivattrerd wtecheoteunvulciine | A itle Pere ete eee etek bet ions vote hard ST Tee! Shee a nea! Tose sauens Jeanie Ba cekivana ie mae me feel piietener soins mnnataant iScantne sree tet ater in mill's Litiouwire et He es Seat ‘Gallons it will cure thems anit has cured ce, NBNAG TANG deckeon FRE Ev all sufferers from Epi lepsy, St. Vitus Dance, of pence sirster nervous disorders, & generous trial bore (full $1.25 | with valuable book oat treatment of these schscasce, on appl ‘to De. RL. Kline Cov 4301 White Se, Red Bank, N. J « Is Sometimes The Best. Great improvements and Inventions have been made In some | things, but there are many of the old ways still the best. Articles of Merit are never forgotten and always advertise themselves, . LL f ESS “a x ti Lg : aS ‘ioe i. Real “a so Veg ZZ Zam R74 dams i eee - * ie Wi Vg ee ee, ve bi Z Ey Lif” " | a Loy ( hy \ Hy y EZ Ze. | i ie ” _ : Centuries ago our forefathers gathered from the fields and foreate, herbs roots, and barks to be used ss their only family medicine, which kept them well, This custom has been banded down for hundreds of years, but it was W, W. Gavitt who, more than a quarter of @ century ago, then a prom. loont banker, devised a plan of still continuing and making casy, this old tlme eustom. He, assisted by others, began the manufacturing of an herb, root, and bark compound with which he bad previously had aw large amount of experience, and knowing its great medical value, he gave it free to the poor and his intimate frlends who were alck and who needed medical tront- ment, 4 8o ploased were they with it, they began recommending It far and wide. It proved to be ® great sensation to many who had an opportunity of testing it, for it fulfilled two very important requirements, One, the saviog of time in the gathering and mixing of their own medielne, and another, of helping them of many of thelr ailments, The demand continued to jocrease for this remedy, which is known ss Qavitt’s System Regulator, and today iso remedy with @ national reputation for Rheumatism, Constipation and Dyspepsia, Kidney, Liver. Stomach and Blood troubles, a It Is put up in boxes of 160 tablets for 240 days’ treatment for €1.00. A pleased customer or your money refunded, Is the condition of every sale, W. W. GAVITT MEDICAL C©O., Topeka, Kansas, U. 8. A, - - Peep eee IRIFLUENZALS: &« { ._.._!S CONTRACTED. MOPE READILY J §3Y PEOPLE WHO HAVE RUN-DOWN SYSTEMS Voisenons accumal ition retained by the system cansed by defecthye dle gestion and climluutive organs ar sce of the principal causes of Ine Maenza If von want to protect yourself acrinet Influcnza and La Grippe sa should wateh sour digestion and heop your system free fain constipation beousing Gasitta Svatem Rexalator = | You should not deliv! Send for a $190 box of Gavite’s Sistem Regu! lator today and Kt ws demonstrate .o you what a valuable ie. > ned | cine we cur tarnish vou Wty cove sad eonvealent: to tnke and ft fs bod by handgeds ef thous vole In ev ry prt ef the world Therefore \ ef WEPt to number von among che ot the press ef Cavite Sestein He | fatur ‘ we | oath itv on woe dlet With fatter giving tte ee triad ver Pee AM he rene ad ty out cheerfully ae We receded i i. wsageons : GULP VIA TN, i « : % oie? PUA PPUW Brags on : ’ . tare 4 SAMETTS SYSTEM Alay Mow ay to show war how out Ll. 9 ! out ord rf saa You co ‘nd Ved SOO BAT copvement Wi yet ader tele) fore seu! tereet it . ; , eae pp . + . PW GAVITT MEDICAL CO. mer TOPLits, Kee | Gertlemen = Plesce sand me by return marl, rostage pid ces box ef, Cavi'e Syttem Regulatar, Tatlet fom, for whith find a $142 Pll here: I with enclosed. . AMIS sia, on DATE Esk See Faw oe se 6 see eesnseetns oe seemavornornsonenne COMIN TY sete esses sate seesesee PO Pay ce SOE NO. ge we ow ee cuss SPVTES assesses oe ne ne « Hive sou ever teed this medicine? From whom did sau buy tt "How Teng ted by POUT LAMIY * sscmsenenenunerenennmenan «aterse ssn a Were sou pleased with itt scone wma eae WeaiETliD NOTICE:—Send 4 cente extra to co ver Government Revenue Stamp tax s e Agents wanted in evary county, write eye . for our proposition. The amount collecied by the trus teea, during he paxt month, together with that of the stewards and other church ausiliaries undoubtedly plies ht John tn the honor mention clisa so far as finances are concerned Our Dis are belng paid CO, PD, Our mortgage Indebtedness ia being grad ually reduced ond we are ialalng and paytug our billa ns we build ‘The “Cradle Noll” in St, John Sun. tay sthool will be revived with Miss Mayme Johnson as the superinien dent. ‘the “Cradle Role” consists of name of all bables In arms who are too young to attend Sunday school, If you are interested in the welfare of your babies you will consider and take advantage of this opportunity, Miss Johnson will be glad to givo you Information, You may see her at Sunday school or call her by tele- phone. For a clearer idea of this department, read the next issue of ba Recorder, | The Sewing Circle will meet next | Wednesday io the church,—Mrs. L. Buckner, President; Mre, M, ‘Jobn- son, Secretary, (OCKS OUT PAIN Kh 4 Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan’s the World's Liniment This famous rehever of rheumatic telus, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, icuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity sutlers from, enjoys its great sales be~ cause st practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief, Always ready for use, it takes litle to penctrate without rudling and-pros duce results, Clean, refreshing. At alt drug stores. 35c, 70c, $140, ny | ’ swoans | eS eee CEVA LA AECL AAS BLACKSMITH'S. ~ SONMAYBE PRESIDENT 1 a a he > Nice Straight Hair in 15 Minutes . —BY USING—— “Satin Top” The Instant Hair Straightening Cream for Men and Women The Wonder of the Age AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE ’ Send TODAY oN eon tints orton’ the retall price Wilson Chemical Company 535 W. 3rd Street JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Governor Lowden of Iilinois, Leading Republican Candi- date, Had Humble Start. + WON OVER MANY OBSTACLES A Schoofmaster at Fifteen—Worked Way Thehugh College and Law School—From Law to Politice —Farming His Big taterest. | taterest, Gov. Frank O, Lowden of Mitnols one of the prominent candidates fot the Republican presidential nomina. tlon, won success in lfe by grit and hard work. Son of a illage black snilth, confronted by the privations of Bo wnlevelunei country, enjoying only such adsanittes as te coutd carn by unremitting work ond sacrifice—it was not the Kit! of beginning to promise a brilliant fatine, But bs deterutna- on, ambition amd ability Lowden tev. eled the elsticles that ruse about him and nade snecess look his way, Governor Lowden was born near Sunrise, Mon, on Janunry 20, 1801, Hie father was Lorenzo Lowden, who ran the villtze blacksmith shop, The Lowdens left Sunrise when Frank was seven sears old, barely out of the primer cliss at the school’ which Lo renzo helped to build, and moved to Hardin county, lowa, There the elder Lowden took up farming The boy farnied, too, but did more, He made spare time for himself and demanded an education, So well did he succeed thot at fifteen he was master of the country schuol, saving his few dollars for cellere, At twenty he entered the Universty of Towa, By outside work hho made cnough money to complete his course—at the head of his class, ‘then be went to Chitage, Me want+ ed to be a lawser, By the same pro, Brom ¢f werk and sncrifive that bad ndvaded bint thas far Lowden work. dd hin Way iroush the Union college of law, conpieting a lwo yeir course fn one, year—agele at the hand of bis. class, Now cme aire years of lived work, Dnt deed with greater rewards than the seme naan latd defers Pnewn., In 1645 he @as tasted to Miss Plorence Tullnom davcthter ef one of Atmerica's | Krcatest basins nen our children | have becn Pern te them. a pen and, tee danas Lowden Lenn te tie an active En Lolest in polities, Me was an delesite to the ution ccovention that in 100 nominated Mi Klaley and Roose valt. Pour sense titer he was a can dilate defore the Republican puberty forlal convantion but a combination of the Yates Pence forecs a fated him, Lowden took the stump ata helped Geet he smeeesstal rival, Chattes S. Dated ‘Ewe sents tater bee wats elected te con ess Com the ‘eaten he TMnets iste Mooretieed vet on ads ound teed hte tis en an ta Cor resn he went te kis penn td On on Et Teme bot) 4 te Pu Wee th eS pron oot fl et : " Perr 8 1 ten | aeons the Gamat thn‘ . laa 7. a whch be ee batt Int ts Veche ithe at eibie , aid went Meta feat ee wash tabard Gav bs sc ce vel fu.dng Jouuary tu be ote vat bs ploved ore eC ihe ms. ee tanetive end aucee sul nd antsy et tie tecord ec In the history of thy niate To bilef, the chief events of Gavan or Lowdene Ute, ure ug, feloss, W61—Bern, Sunt, Mum WM—NMoved to Uudin county ta Ush--Guadu ited fiom Uulverslty of towa. JosT—Ginduated fom Liw school, IVH—Miuid te Stes tlowme Pullman, * Wem Entered bin pattnership of Londen, Hstabreok & Davis, Appotnte od Woutcniine colonel, fist tefuntry, Mhinels National Gund, WHI —Tx feted for Repuniiean pom. Juation for governor, UG—Vleetod to consress, 3911—Retlred fiom congress, W1G—Llected governor of Hllnole, —— lr . e The East India Hair Grower ~ ‘Wil Promote a Full Growth of Hatr, Wit iat also Restore the Strength and the Beau r a ty of the Hair, If your Hair is Dry ané ee RD VS me RAS OS 7 a 5 ys Yee ees East India Hair | ues ; ane ares. aks Grower a ‘heg] a ie gael It you are bothered with Falling Hatr, eS aft eta! Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hale SrA ed ze! Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST IN- wy me] DIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy containe z Propricties that go ta the roots of the Halh,, * stimulates the shin, helping nature Yo its work. Sy Leaves the Hair soft and sllky. Perfumed with 44 ® vam of a thousond fowers, The best known remedy for a Heavy and Beautiful Black D)eDrows, also restores Gray Hatr (ij to Ite Natural Color, Cun be used with Hot Iron for Straightening, at Price Sent by Malt 50c} 10¢ Extra for Postage 3 . yt Mae’ creasing Se D. LYONS, Gen. Agent Ol, 1 Face Cream and Di- 314 East Second Bt, reetion for Belhng, F200 VT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA, ' + Pxtea fer Postage bata ‘ aa ee ee ce ‘ MOSS UPMIA GED NE HE EEC EET ETOTE RILKAYERE HORE SS RIO COED , aA Tse “aha ce gin, Mw Era fiiiing fo,, : ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, . 1 Manufacturers of the Celebrated “ee : : ata ST MDOLAR SEVR! y wx a Bn aS Nea Flour Web 2a" The Best and Most Wholesome i 4 Ye 3 ite i 1" for Tamily use. Inelet 2 Sd ce Tee on dealer giving you the > t he “<8 4G: Se BLST—that is : % faGe x : ars Noe ed “POLAR BEAR : Ae tes, Las Other Brands are CEE a Sod} BELL FLOUR and XTC : “= Manutgetured By he + © ' > 7 ?The New Era Milling Company. WEA RG tM WM EME CCS CAR LOWDEN SPONSORS GOOD ROADS. MOVE See us for the . : best in a t Printing..* ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF 4,800 MILES OF HIGHWAY, Under the direction of Gov, Frank O, Lowden, Miiinois has begun the con- struction of a system of 4,800 mites of ood ron nt n cost of $87,000,000, which Shen completed, will cause aus tomobiiista and farmers to rejolce. Two hundred miles of good roads were built Inst scar and pluns have been made for the construction of more than 2,000 miles this year, When the work ts completed ItIno!s will have one of the finest systems of hard roads to the country, The voters of the state approved a $60,000,000 bond fssue for good roads, and -with the federal government ap- Propriation the sum available fer trunk Ine, bard serfaced highways has been fixed at 887,000,000, the F H . ‘assin: = = RG = rahar