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The Topeka Plaindealer INTER-STATE HOLDS 30TH ANNUALSESSION AT KANSAS CITY PIONEER ORGANIZATION SPLENDID ARRAY OF TARLY ADDRESSES BRILLIANT PAPERS. Kanona City School Teachers Gone Wild Over Dancing and Good Times. The 30th Annual session of the Inter State Literary Association of Kansas and the West the oldest organization of its kind among our people, was held at the Second Baptist church, corner 10th and Charlotte streets, Kansas City, Mo. on Dec. 28th to the 30th. The session was very fine, however, the attendance was far from what it should have been. Prof Jos L. Lawlor the president is to be convinced on his ability as a presiding officer. He was fair and impatient in his decisions and actions while the chair. He showed himself side away to the needs of the race as well as his ability as an educator on the first rank. It seems us that the leading educators and teachers of the city are not much interested along educational and literary lines. With a very few exceptions the teachers of Kansas City did not attend the sessions. It looks as if they are only interested in the salary which keeps them from vacation and not in the welfare of the pupils they teach, nor the community which they serve. The ball room and the good time seems to be a hair in which they revel. Out of the 144 Negro teachers of the city, there were about seven of this number who showed any interest, or attended the meeting. If the Colored people of Kansas City would pay attention to the teaching force, they would soon find out what good citizenship means and do for the growth of young people of the community. More than 70 per cent of young people of the city follow the actions of the teachers and when they become on the age of 12 years to the ball room they fly. The sole ambition, o Kansas City during the holiday season is to carouse and have a good time. This orgy on amuse mor backs about 30 days. After they have spent all of their money, they settle down and begin to look for new jobs, as a number of them quit work to have full freedom and enjoy the holiday activities. The teaching force is in a measure responsible, for this deplorable condition, for the child in nine cases out of ten, will appe its teacher, Kansas City. Missouri needs Colored leaders among men and women to elevate the race along moral and intellectual, as well as the commercial and civic lines. Living up to every dollar made, living in crowded terrace houses and only a few of them are buying homes and paying taxes. Not a single Colored real estate or loan organization which builds a flat or house for the members of the race. On the other hand, the Jew is building squalid flats and charging a burbuitant rentals. The poor, innocent, hardworking Colored people have stood for this for some years, simply because the leaders are but weaklings of the rabbit type. The city to show its pro- PROMINENT KAN- SAN DIES. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Death Claims Henderson Broadus, 73rd Henderson Broadus, one of the best brown colored men of Hutchinson, departed this life. Thursday, December 9th, 1920, at his home 407 North 9th street. He was born in Kentucky and came to Hutchinson with a young man and has lived here ever since. He was a chef cook for 32 years. He was 53 years old at the time of his death. He was married 20 years ago to Miss Katie Hill, who has the distinction of being the first colored girl to graduate from 9th local high school. He became quite well to do and besides his home property at 407 W. 9th street, owns the Broadus hall, 504 S. Main and other property. He belongs to four lodges, the Masons, Kelowna of Pythias, Knights and Daughters of Tabor and the Odd Fel- ODS 30TH ION AT KANSAS CITY per race pride and advancement in keepingg with its large and growing population should have a large and suitable hotel, a bank and other enterprises among the race. With the exceptions of a few drug stores, they have nothing else to boast of The meeting of the Interstate Library Association in Kansas City showed up the Negroes of the city in their real light and condition. At the closing meeting of that body, there were close to 500 people in attendance. It seems that at the last day, a few of the progressive men and women of the race awoke to the situation and came out. The historical contest was very spirited and the participants showed well prepared and talented young men and women who will in the coming years band for something and be able to much along with any community in which they might change or be located. George R Smith College Lincoln Institute, Western University, and Lincoln High school of Kansas City contested for the IU. o o o and dramatic reading. The following are a few of the contestants who received prizes Miss Hattie M Carter, of Lincoln Institute Miss Clarenceine Brooks, of Gor R Smith college, Miss Rosa Arnold, of Lincoln high school, Kansas City, Mo, James M. Hurris, Geo R Smith college, and Wm. Mcord of Western University, and Miss Daisy Peek of Kansas City, Mo, a teacher, who contested in poetry, representing the second Baptist church Crusaders. This is a church organization and she being a member, credit should be given to the church and not to the teachers. Much credit is to be given to Prof. J. R. E. Lee, chairman of the Executive committee, Mrs. E. M Guy, Dr P. M. Bell, of Wichita, Prof G. A. Gregg, of Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Myrtle Poster Cook, and Prof Joseph Bowler, for the success of the organization. Mr. Tittord Davis Jr. recited some very fine original poetry which the association刻了very highly. Mr Alexander Gatewood, the "Negro Caruso" entertained the body with a few of his selections which were well rendered and a most hearty ovation given him. He is beyond a doubt, one of the best singers of the Race. The representatives on the program all responded to the numbers assigned them and the result was a well rounded program. A great amount of spirit was shown in the selection of the meeting place for the next session between Tulsa, Okla., Kansas City Leavenworth, and Topeka. Topeka was chosen as the next place of meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Myrtle Foster Cook; 1st vice president, Wm. D. Harrison; 2nd vice president, Miss Annabelle Sawyer; 3rd vice president, Miss S. Nora Sexton; Recording Secretary, Miss Alice Carter; Asst. Recording Secretary, Miss Neoha Venerable, Treasurer, T. W. Bell; Chaplain, G. A. Gregg; Historian, W. E. Gray Executive committee: J. H. Hare, J. R. H. Lee, A. A. Hill, Mrs Catherine Buster and Mrs. Alda Johnson. lows, and proved to be a faithful member in each. He was a staunch church member belonging to the Methodist church. It is end to give up one of those whose influence among men was good; who by precept and example was well calculated to spread abroad the blessed influence of Godly living, yet He who doeth all things well makes no mistakes. Death is a bird master. He would take from us our brightest and best, but he cannot even mar our memory. A man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble. He cometh up like a flower and is cut down; He sleeps also as a shadow and continues not till the heavens be no more, they shall not wake nor be raised out of their sleep. May time bring its resignation, and may the shores of eternity that receives his soul, surround it with everlasting sunshine and flowers. He leaves to mourn his death an estmable and devoted wife, Mrs. Katie Broadus, three children, Mrs. J. Brown, Clyde and Howard Broadus, five sisters, five brothers, and a host of friends. The funeral was held Sunday of ternoon at 2:30 p. m. from the Beth- el church. Rev. R. C. Hadderson. D. D. will preach the sermon and the local Masonic lodge will have charge of the funeral. The inter- ment will be at the Eastside cem- tery. We must say that Hutchinson and its citizens, irrespective of race, has lost a valuable citizen. We knew Mr. Broadus for a number of years and we know of no one who came nearer living up to the golden rule than he. A big-hearted, Christian gentleman and a full-fledged, progressive race-man. The question comes to us whether or not there will be another to take his place in that community along business and racial lines. - Editor OAKLEY, KANSAS THE LOGANSPORT TOWNSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Dy William Colston The Loganport Township School convention convened on the 21st day of January 1921 at school district No. 8 The morning was spent in B.U. and after which the Sunday School was reviewed for 25 minutes by Rev M. S. Jones, the prepr in charge. At the beginning of the morning services, Rev W. P. Hilley, read the Scripture I sent. After speaking for a few minutes concerning the birth of Christ he relinquished the charge of the services to Rev. M. S. Jones, who gave a wonderful discourse conce nting the "Second Coming of Christ." The subject was splendidly discussed and every one appreciated the proof of the proximity of the great event and the exhortation to "prepare for the end draweth nigh." After the noon hour, during which recess the ladies of the convention served a delicious lunch, the business hour was announced by the president of the convention, Mr. W. E. Ross. After an invocation for deliverance and guidance by Mrs. Watson, the reports of the various Sunday School organizations were read by their respective secretaries and representatives. The Sunday Schools represented were as follows: Edith P. as at View, Union and Oakley. Owing to the lateness of the hour in beginning the morning program, the afternoon program was of necessity somewhat brief, nevertheless it was very interesting. Miss Bernice Nevens, the Secretary of the convention, read the report of the preceding convention and shortly afterwards the meeting was adjourned. It was a grand success owing to the efficient and tireless leaders and officials, the enthusiasm of the entire surrounding country and the unselfish aid of the neighboring towns and community. PARSONS. KANSAS We have had a great deal of sickness during the past few weeks. Death has visited the home of Mrs. Patterson and claimed her little daughter, Helen and curled her away to the life everlasting. Rev. Codie, pastor of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church conducted the funeral. Douglass school looses a bright little pupil from its ranks. God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform. It plants His footsteps on the seas and rides out on the storm. Dr. Bowser is kept quite busy at this time attending the sick and afflicted over and about the city. Mrs. Norn Woods has been on the sick list for some days. The writer was shocked very much on going to his stopping place in Kansas City, Mo, on learning of the death in that city of Mr. Thos Hopkins, of 1627 Tracy avenue, who felt from a 50 foot building, dying almost instantly. He leaves a wife, brother and mother to mourn their loss Rev. Doot will lose a young mitiater of his church, who was quito active in the work. The Masons will hate charge of the funeral. The body will be shipped to Little Rock for burial. The Colored people of this city are clamming for a big Xmas and if you want to see a race come to the front come to our city during the holidays We can say this about Parsons that since the city has become bone dry, you can only see the cops about the station with their hands crammed down in their pockets up to the e-bows. Watching the trains go and come, the wedding bells will ring sometime during the month and I am keeping my eyes opened and getting ready to pull the cord at any time. Dismissed LYNCHING RECORD FOR PAST YEAR According to the records compiled by Mouroe N. Work, of the department of Records and Research of Tuskegee Institute, there were 86 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Of these, 10 were in Northern states and 46 in Southern states. In 42 of the cases, the prisoners were removed or the guards were augmented or precautions taken. In 14 new armed force was used. The would be lynchers of these instances the mobs lived upon and as a result, 7 of the attackers were killed and several wounded. There were 61 persons lynched in 1920. Of these, 52 were in the south and 9 in the north and west. This is 22 less than the number, 82 for the year 1919. Of those lynchings 52 were Negroes and 9 were white. One of those put to death was a Negro woman. Eighten or less than 9 of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted Three of the victims were burned to death. The charges must those burned to death were rape and murder. 1. killing landlord in a dispute. 2. The offenses charged the whites were murder, 5; insulting woman, 1; no charge except being a foresharp, 1 killing officer of the law, 1. The offenses charged against the Negroes were, murder, 5; attempted murder, 4; killing officer of the law, 5; killing lendlord in dispute, 6; rape, 15; attempting rape, 3; assisting fugitive to escape, 3; wounding another, 2; insulting woman, 2; knocking down guard, escaping from chain gang and then returning and surrendering, 2; jumping labor contract, 1; for receiving stav of death sentence because another confessed crime, 1; peeping thru window at woman, 1; insisting on voting 1 The states in which lynchings occured and the number in each state are follows Alabama, 7; Arkansas 1 California, 3; Florida, 7; Georgia, 10; Illinois, 1; Kansas, 1; Minnesota 1 Missouri pol. 7; Missouri, 1; North Carolina 2; Ohio 1; Oklahoma, 7; South Carolina 1; Texas 10; Virginia 1; West Virginia, 1 --- GREAT BEND, KANSAS Never before in the history of Han- ton county can we say "Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, peace and good will to all mankind." We the members of the First Baptis- church with one accord give thanks with a heart more thankful and a clever understanding of what Christ would have us do. In humble sub- scription, I bow to the many bene- fectors who so ably assisted us in this undertaking of raising to a higher plane my race which I am so justly proud of. I would say to our many white friends who heard my cry of distress and with arms of love opened to us the success which we have attained, in worldly deeds, you have shown, "the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man." Long may you and your children live to aid those worthy of assistance. As the era of a new day is dawning we see in the distance, a new star shining forth in its radiant brilliancy telling you and me that Christ did come into this world to lift up fallen humanity. A more beautiful picture was never thrown on the screen than the one in reality when seven worldly men of Great Bend, in the person of Chief F. L. Lewis, J. W. Briscoe, R. T. Smith, Henry Bowser, Gus Craven, V. Booker, Jos. Camp- bell, who are merely diamonds in the rough, who with angelic hearts, devoted their time, talent and money to redeem the highest mark of civiliza- tion. O long may these men live for behind such noble deeds there lies a pleading soul with out-stretched arms, imploring every christian to do and be Christ like. To the numbers who stood so faithfully by me and your church, you have reached the goal, your lost love has been restored, your hearts desire accomplished. Let us now wake up from our come of sleep and content ment, put on new life and take Great Bend for Christ. To the com- munity, my praiser is that my last days may be my best days. May I serve you submissively and humbly. Again and again I thank the entire community with words unexpressed and cleaved tongue, but with a heart overjoyed with thanks, Kev, J. H. Ralmey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Great Bend, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of Lincoln, Neb. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of 2216 N. 2nd St. during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Fullbright, of Springfield, Mo. visited their children, here during the holidays, Mr. N. O. and Wm. Fullbright of Kansas, City, Kas. Mrs. Mary L. Carter, of Kansas City, Mo. spent New Year's day with her daughter, Miss Eva P. Washington, 637 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kansas... Mrs. Sims accompanied her. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townes, 1017 Walker avenue, Kansas side were the guests of Miss Eva P. Washington on New Year's day. All report a most enjoyable time and pronounce Miss Washington an ideal hostess. The Choir of the 1st A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas, sang at the Wednesday evening session of the Inter-Site, which was enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing. The solo by Miss Mabel Jackson was fine indeed. Mrs. Willis Allen, 1001 Walker Ave Kansas side kept open doors on New Year's Day from 2 until 6 p.m. A delightful time was had by all who called. In the death of Mr A Crump of 70 Georgia avenue last month the railroad lost one of its good men, the city a fine citizen, the family, a loving husband, father and brother; the Plaindealer, one of its best patrons. He left a devoted wife, one daughter, and one slater Mrs A. Crump is one of Kansas City, Kansas' prominent women, with a host of friends. The only child, Leah will graduate from Kansas University at Lawrence in June 1921. Mr. Crump left 16 pieces of property to be equally divided between wife and daughter, also a good bank account for each of them. Mr. and Mrs. N G. Fullbright, of 811 N. 13th street, Kansas side, had a family reunion on Xmas Day, serving a four course dinner with towers laid for 30. All received their presents from the family Xmas tree which was beautifully arranged in the porch. Those present report a delightful time and declare Mrs Fullbright a charming hostess. The funeral of Mr. John Williams, 1015 Washington Blvd. Kansas side, was held Sunday, Jan. 2, 1921 at the 9th Street Baptist church, Rev D B Jackson, his pastor preached the sermon. The funeral was in charge of Prudence Lodge, A F and A, M life leaves a devoted wife and 8 child ron. The Citizen's Forum rendered an excellent program on Sunday, Jan. 2, 1921, with Atty. Booker, presiding invocation by the chaplain, Mr. Napier. A number of songs were sung with Miss W. Dwiggins at the piano. Current Events by Mr. C. Jenkins, and an address by Atty. Alexander, of Ohio, which was a masterpiece. Instrumental solo by Miss Dwiggins, installation of the newly elected officers by Attorney Wm. Towers. Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of Kansas City, Mo., were the guests of the Forum on Sunday. Mrs M. Woods, 1317 Armstrong venue, Mrs. Birdie Neal, 1235 Arm- strong avenue, Kansas side and Mrs. Sarah J. Berry, of Arkansas were the guests of Miss Eva P. Washington, 637 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, last Tuesday evening, Jan. 4th, at which time all enjoyed themselves immensely. Mrs Eliza Davis, 1203 Ann avenue, Kansas side, is ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jarrett have moved into their new home which they recently purchased at 5th and Parallel. Mr. Jarrett also bought four houses and has sold one. He is preparing to engage in business in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Anderson are now residing at 523 Parallel avenue. Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Wichita, Kansas, was a visitor in the city last week. Miss E. Crawford of this city and Mr. Edgar Brooks Ransom, son of Rev. J. H. Ransom, were married here on December 30, 1920, at the home of the bride's parents, 12th and Everette avenue. They will make their home in Wichita, Kansas Mr. and Mrs W T. Wallace, 1103 N 30th street, have bought another home and are now located at 639 Garfield avenue. IOLA. KANSAS The Big Brothers were on the job and Messus, Fred Duncan, H. Smith, and Harve) Bland, saw to it that no little Race children were overlooked for Xmas dinner. Mr. Bland and his car are always willing to lend a helping hand to the Race of Iola, PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR RACEMAKINGGOOD IN OKLAHOMA Dear Sir:—Please allow me space in your valuable paper to mention a few of my agreeable surprises encountered during my recent visit to Oklahoma. After visiting the Baptist State Convention at Wichita, Oct. 6—10th, I had the pleasure of riding in your company to Guthrie. There I visited my brother, J F Anderson, and family whom I had not seen for 17 years. Thence to the Oklahoma State convention in Oklahoma, where I enjoy listening to many of the most charming theological treats sermon making that it has been our pleasure to hear, coming as they did from the five students from the Colored college of the south. Thence I went to Coving and stopped with Mr L Hairman the owner of the Lute Society for Colored in the city, but he personally engaged in the garage business. I next went to Bolog, where it was my pleasure to find in exclusive Negro city. I had heard men whom I considered reputed speak disparaging of living in an exclusively Colored city, but after two weeks in Bolog, I flatly disagree with all such gushy talk, for while there I noticed that the people had a general tendency to be clever and were in good circumstances and not being forced to sell their cotton at those slump figures, as both white and Colored were doing in other parts of the state, but they were able to live at home and gin their cotton, put it in their barns and keep it until the price rises next year. This is remarkable to one accoainted with southern customs. Savil May I mention the many cotton gins owned and operated by Colored men* Running daily, each gin is surrounded by hundreds of bales of cotton. Cotton samples and buys are in Colored men. If you have the patience, I would like to mention the following E A Miers, proprietor of the hotel; J A Jefferson, consortialist, I T Chadwick, grocer; H. C Cozine, real estate; G McGinnis, grocer, S W Williams, grocer; C L Charles dry goods and furnishings, W C. Love, grocer; Ward and Love, real estate and architects. B Oliver and Jones Mercantile Co., and Dolphin Mercantile Co., Money lenders, D. J. Turner, president, Farmers and Merchants bank; F R Castil, Agent, F. S. and W. Ry.; Chas E. Hyder, operator, F. S and W. Ry.; H. C. McCammack, agent, American Expco. I traveled through many counties in which the Colored farmers held the ratio of 10 to 1 over the white farmer. These are great things as seen from my viewpoint. I will not mention their oil industry, only to say that the Ardmore Lubricating Oil Company with headquarters in Oklahoma City, have been offered $500 000 for a half interest, which the Board of Directors persistently refuse. I respectfully Yours, Rev T C Anderson. Boy 440 Clay Center, Kansas. and neighboring towns, and we only wish we had more like him. Mr. Bland has a new Dodge car and owns a beautiful home. He has just completed a new garage, which is a credit it to the neighborhood in which he lives. He has purchased a business building and is operating a pocket billiard parlor. Some few years ago he came to Iola with 38 cents in money and obtained employment at the Cement plant and today he is worth $9000. This goes to show what others might do along the same line and enter more and varied businesses. The Race should be proud of this citizen. Too much can not be said about his able wife, Mrs Edna Bland who has worked and saved and helped him accumulate. Mr. Morgin and wife, were over from Ft Scott, and report a very nice visit with friends. Mrs Mabel Westor is at home visiting her parents. Her home is in Portland, Ore. We are always pleased to mention our proficient physician, Dr. Bass, the only Colored doctor in Iola. Dr. and Mrs. Bass, Jr., were up from Bitter Burg visiting Dr. J. B. Bass and returned home, reporting a very pleasant visit. Address all communicable to The Tepoka Plaindealer, 1128 Kirkland Ave Tepoka, Kansas. Money sent by Express, Postoffice Order or Registered Letter at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of The Plaindealer is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing correction will cheerfully be made Vaginal communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. The Princess Guards held their annual election at Taborian Hall, at 14th and Quincy street on Friday, evening and the following offiess were elected Mrs Bertha Morton, was re-elected Captain; Mabel Woolridge, Lieutenant, Mrs Hazel Patterson, Secretary, Mrs. Martha McDonald, Chaplain, Mrs Mary Washington, Corporal, and Mrs. Lena James, Treasurer. The election was held by Past Captain, Mrs. Anna Johnson MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Horses, cattle, planes, diamonds, household goods, libraries typewriters, autos, carriages, machinery and to salaried people. I. S. Thomas 511 Kansas Avenue, Phone 298. THE FEDERAL RESERVE OF MONEY FOR THE FEDERAL RESERVE OF MONEY FOR THE FEDERAL RESERVE OF MONEY ```markdown ``` Farm For 5 Miles from T house 14 A splendid opportunity to make plent POTATOES, ALFALFA, CORN, SWEET ..Good schools, Good community. 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Reports showed largely increased crops, hogs, cattle and poultry by following improved methods of the one Negro Smith Lever State Farm Agent, Prof J. W Butler, also Home sanitation, baby life, canning and poultry flocks, were much improved under the hard, steady work of the Home Economics Specialist Colored Woman, Mrs. H. K. Williams. lst agents as directed by Prof. N C Bruce, who is agent at large, was highly commended by an enthusiastic rising vote of the State Bureau. One of the most important resolutions passed w respecting the often voted for and ever delusive sub Experiment and Demonstration farm for Missouri Negro Farmers. Prof. N. C Bruce, W S. Wilhoit, Curryville; Floyd D Winn, Namrash; J. B Coleman, Boone Co., J. B Weaver, Dolly; John Bluffton; J. W Butler, Auxvesse; with state Chairman, Murray Shepherd, Vandalia, were commissioned to represent the interests of Missouri Country Life Negro People before the 51st General Assembly and elsewhere in the state during 1921. 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Learn the reason you aro always sure of getting your tax! on the min- ute you order It, See how the central office Is alwaye In touch with the taxicab drivers. It'a the result of an ambition to give Topeka q metropolitan taxicab service of the highest order, WATCH US GROW WATCH SERVICE WIN Roy P ? i——_————————-$NOy Fayne ¢——____—_ 3 PHONE 7 ] ] PHONE ee —_—_—_——————— \ , H* ALWAYS A MAN AT OUR TELEPHONE, SAN HEE EEE EEE Mra, Paul Reed, daughter of Rev. and Mre, 8 J. Williams, arrived in the olty last Thursday from Aurora, NL, to reside in our midst, Mr. Reed will arrive Sunday, Reh akon, Pte rE aeatire Unk secre a are TARR SS Reod will arrive Sunday, The Dumas Ait Club met with Mre, Janos Ulayborno, Friday, Dec, 10th. The lesson, “Constitution of the state of Kansna” was led by Mra. Amelia Tolbert, Dinner was served at 4 p. m. Tha Club wilt meet Dee, 23rd, with Mra, Mary Chiles, 123 Holman street, North Topeka. Mise Viola Meath, of Pittsburg Kansas, rnd a senor student of the State Manual Tralning normal, came to the clty to attend the La Premier formal patty While here she was the guest of Mire Huazelle Harris, On Friday evening, Mre, Eliza Goodwin entertained at a 4 course dinner complimentary to Miss Viola Meath, of Pittsburg, at her home on Van Buren street, Covers = were laid for six. Later several other young people prrived and the evening was rpent very enjoyably. At a very late hour, all departed declaring Mrs Goodwin an ideal hostess. Dr, C. L, Williams, Dentist, 508 Kans The Misses Newman most royal- ly entertained «the neighborhood whist cinb nnd a few other guests on Inst Thursday evening, <A two coune luncheon was served about 11:30, The hospitality of the two young hoxtesa’ waa Bo agreeably that the guests were unable to leave be. fore the wee hours of the morning, The ont of town guest was Mise y Heath, of iPittrburg. Mlia Viela Henth, wha has been visiting Miss Hazelle Marria during the holldrss, ‘eft Saturday afternoon for Kansan City to attend the party which was held at Labor Temple on New Years night Mr, and Waa Geo. Hicks, motored to Lawrence to spond the holida with Mra Wicks’ daughter, re, Tennveon Carrett Listsn for the wedding bells; on West street wid Coltege esaue. Yon wil) be Huprhed Oh ray Mr. ant Mis 4, @ Carter held their family runten at thety rest tence 713 Lafavetio street on Ninvs dav AN the ehitdien were present, num. dering ef ht seven of whom are mar. red = There were twelve grand “children present at the reunion The Twelve Star Club met at the residence of Mrs. Dora Martin. 414 N. Topeka avenue, Thuradiv even ing, Dec, Seth, Rev. M J, Bur ton, gave a xy lendid lecure on “Maith. fulness.” This wis enjoved by all present A three course Juncheon was served, after which the clut Ulosed fte Iv meetink for the year, Mrs, tda M. Jordon, Pres Mis Hreda Thompson, Secy, The Itev, WC. Conwell of Oma ha, Neb, will conduct revival ser: Vices at Mount Olive M. FB, chureb, 12th and Buchinan streets, begining Bunday evening, Jon 9th, Word was received in Topeka the past week, that Mr, Marl Beek, for “nerly of hits city but now Hsing tin Kungas City, Mo, was aocidently shot while hunting over at Liberty Mo, A Sturt party with the usual Kan- sas tamencus wan held last week at the office of Attorney Wim, Hrad, shaw on West Sth street, After a a very heated contest to see who were the bowses of the head table, u toothsome luncheon war served, The guests imbibed fieely of Aqua Pura, the cigars and Camels were passed around, then every body went homo feclin fino after dissij ating all ell the evening, John Page wat there, Dwight Burton, Geo. Morrow, J, Lee Hicks, Dr. Bolton, Herb Jal. goo, as ustal, Chas, Dradshaw, of Denver, Colo, Wm. Bradshaw, his brother, C, L. Abbott and G, K, Wil, fama, De Bailey planned this stunt but he forgot {t and went to Kanaas City ard left word with Bill Gainge that the gang was too slow for him, | Mr. and Mrs, R. UW, Thompson. en- (ertained at six o'ciock dinner on Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Willy McClean, of Wureka, Kansas. | Mins Willa McClean, who bas been visiting ber cousins = Mre, Willa Smith, Mrs, Laura Neleon, and other relatives, has returned to her bame in Eurcka, Kunsas, | Prof. MW. Treeman spent one day last week in Kansas Clits, Me, rs a shopping tour. Mon. 1, 1 Monroe, Miss Annabelie Sawyer.Atty. and Mra, J. H. Guy, were among these who attended the Inter State meeting In Kansas Cily, Mo. Mrs, Albert Geary, of Chicago, MI, spent the holidays in the city visit ing relatives and friends, Mra. John M, Wright returned home Monday from Kansas Cit), “here she has been spending the holidays visiting her mother and alster, She was accompanied by Her Mttle causing, Robert and Lucile | Miss Nuth Ridley was ameng the Topekans whe attended the testivb. . ce the weeh in Kansas City Mr. and Mrs. Dlarry Brawn, of Lawience were the gucsty af Mr. and Mra, Robert Vernina in Western ayente bist week. | = Mr amd Mrs, A. Wo McG. spent New Neara Day in Kanses City us ‘the gucts of Mis, Po oP. Mattos Tha Sunflower Art Chub entertained at the home of Mrs, A, Morton, 1717 ‘Wilmore atrect, Monday night — The phonoved guesia were the club mem. bers husbands, and the president of the Clty Tederution and husband A nico program was rendered which was followed by a dinner. All who were present reported a delightful time. Those present were: Mr, and Mrs. If. Washington, Mr. and Mrs, F. Rus- GRAND Wonciny 4 N Wednesday | 2 OPERA HOUSE JAN. 12 | = : Spaeth & Co., Presents : | LASSES WHITE | i ALL STAR MINSTRELS MESME, * , ; A GORGEOUS SPECTACULAR FIRST PART ; THE ISLE OF FLOWERS : . A MYRIAD OF NOVEL FEATURES : SYNCOPATED JAZZ DANCE WIZARDS : IN THE LAND OF OLD BLACK JOE, OR MOONLIGHT : AMONG THE MOS8, ; ee | : THE BLACKVILLE HANDICA? ; WITH LASSES WHITE AS JOCKEY DOOLITTLE P 80LO BAND AND ORCHESTRA ‘ DAILY NOONDAY STREET PARADE “**™~ & PRICES:—80c to $1.60 Plus tax, —SEATS ON SALE MONDAY— ; | Mrs, James Buford {ts confined to jher home 414% Grend avenue, with jihe rheumatien, Mrs, Ulizabeth Porter spent the holiday season in Chicago with dela: thea, Mrs, Win, Sharpe and sen, Mr. Fiancig, ere in California, for the Denefit of the health of the latter Mr, and Mra. R, M Frazier enter. tained a few friends on Sunday after, hoon ut 4 o'clock Inneheon, tn Lonos (or Mrs Alice Redd, of Ornaha, Nev. Thee prexent were Mr and Mra. C Tt TK, Johnson, Miss Lurline Jolmpor of San Antonia, Tew, Mre Ann, Howard, Mra J Smith ond Mra ¢ WW Brown, The evening wes spent pith vest wishes for the New Year | The Alpha Phi Upha, a nitiens fraternitvecomposed of grad tutes of the varlous colleges aint universities of the United States, held their an nia) oscanen fn Kansas Chi, Mo, uring the holidays Some of tle loping membersa of the rca belong ty this orgrntzetton One of the must bevuuifil eveuts of the serson Wis a “Mother's Dover Party” piven by the Whoanever Wal Hible aes at the home of President Mrs) Eva Barker, The house wos Mevorated with wreaths and bells, and the table decmations partraved the peison’s heawv, At 2 p.m 29 mothers sit down to the tables and were served a red Xmag dinner after which thes were ushered jnto the siiting room wher the beheld a large Nmuas tree decorated end yboaring gift for cach, consisting of jerndies, dolls, handkerchiefs and pops The mothers spent a happy redial hove acomnd the Nmas tree, plasing childhood games and telling stories uf theiz childhood dave Just befure the cars called for them, each pmother was given cindy and presents from the tree, The Kueste were [rs Vance, Mra Anna Butler, Mre, J. Pace, Mra Angeline Willams, Mrs G, A Aleaander, Mra Lucas Alevaw |acr, Mra, Mary Brasefiell, Mrs, Shinn, Mra, Johnson, Mre Mmm ~MeNarv, Mra Piten Stinghtor, Mrx {Ellen Huddleson, Mrs Duncan Mrs 'Bardue, Mrs, Kelth, Mra, Linney Bueknor, Mrs, MeCullovsh, Mra Wary latensasien Mra Snsiu Tellus and ‘Mra, Margie Moss, The Class was assisted by Veer. dames Moss, 1B. Rolling, I’ Ferhes, and S MeLean, Mr Mred Roundtree ond Mr. Morrow, who saw to ft that each mother was brought to the pir. ty and returned home, also Mise Norine Rolling and Mellicent Grant who rerved as wailresser Seanres mien amore ac. ainsmeeia aune omg eee, ‘The Bunflower Art Club will meet at the home of the President, ied Sinkford Menry, 209 Jackson street, Monday afternoon, Jan. 10th, We are in receipt of the obituary of W. C Courtney, who passed away at Ponca City, Okla. He was born’ Im South Carolina, and came to the state of Oklahonie in 1899, He was & progressive citizen and lerves a [nite and three rons to mourn thelr lows, ag well as a host of frends 1 The Knlentn and Daughter of Tas bor, of Atchison, Kansas, oo ebeated Sith t banquet in honor of the Aged kisghis und dauphtera and officers who have served from 10 te 20 veure’ Bich weston a \mae present {The oveasion sas helt under the luuametes of OM, Cine No * ; _ | | On last Taexdas even, Mir Like | Neloon, was hortess to one of the ) prettiest parted of the halkti sen. 76% at her home in Woodward ave hue, in honor of her cousin Mise , Wiltlo McClean, of Emeka [ures , After a dilnty repast et a late hour yevers one expressed themeclion 23 hosing one of the best thyee cer | On Wednesday evening. Mre, yWilla Smith entertained about tt [eottcre and high students fn honor jae her cousin, Miss Willa MeCkcun, of Eureka, Kansas ‘| Prof N. Sawyer apent the hell dava ot Chillicothe, Mo. with rele eo | Mre T. , Martin entertained at * cards Wednesday evening at ler ‘home 1926 Rucharan xtrect camptt "mentary io Mra, America Turner of Tenser, Colo, Mre, Geo Jordon of ‘ Peavonscrth Kansas and Mrs dex ‘ele Seay, Cilextva, Cal, Prizes ‘were awarded the percous reewiving ihe Dieheeg aml Toweey secre after wbtch ao dibity luncheon wie ser pve . —— fo oMre Lanra Witeon fe att ot her 4 home on Vast WN ly _ ; Mos, Mars Muphins, ime 45 years , et sudienty of heart taline, dan Teton her home, Wb Won strent. The fancial wag held Pueudiy ae 2 ta pom, fii the EH street Mapilst « chorely of whith the deenpecd tg y amember, Rev. 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We guarantees our foods to grow hair and to be harmless, and bamlet Rox of Pressing Oil Ste; Bee ot Haly Grower, 600; on of elat Grower, 60 cents—HAS, ADA MONT. GOMERY, Manufacturer, 1213 ucla Kansas City, Me, Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to tell the friends of the pastor of the Second Baptist church of Lexington, Mo., of the great meeting which just closed with 18 conversions and 6 reclaimed souls. This meeting was conducted by the Rev. B. A. Williams, of Ottawa, Kansas. Rev. Williams is indeed a great preacher and made for himself many friends in Lexington. This was one of the greatest meetings ever conducted in this church. Our doors stand ever ajar, at any time for this gospel preacher and we hope for him a great future and when Kansas can not entertain him longer. Missouri stands with outstretched arms to receive him. Miss Edith Evans who is a student at Lincoln Institute, spent the Xmas vacation here with her parents. Miss Campbell of Tulsa, Okla., is a visitor in this city. Mrs. A. A. Carpenter entertained at her on December 25th in honor of her house guests. Mrs. John Williams entertained at lunch last Thursday. Covers were laid for seventeen guests. Mr. Battles Hughes Johnson of Gr la spent the holidays here a her mother Mrs. Sam Jones at Mr. Jones. Mr. Buckner of Topeka, spent a days here visiting her niece, Mrs. Elmer Gordon and Mr. Gordon, at Jones street. Mr. Sarah Fleming spent Sunday friends in Kansas City. Miss Jordan Cohron and Win Salary were Kansas City visitors Nims and were the guests of Prof. into Mrs. F. MCGhee. Mrs Elmer Gordon entertained at Progressive whist on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs Johnson of Grafton. The first prize was won by Mr. Geo Bell and the Booby Prize went to Miss M Harrison. The Ladies of the Jewel Art club gave a very pretty party on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. O. T Duncan. An excellent musical and literary program was given, after which, a four course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones entertain the members of the N. S. club on Moody evening. The out of town were Mrs. Mokker, of Sherl- den Wynn, and Mrs. Johnson of Griity, In. Mrs. Thelm W. Walker spurt Xmas home with her parents. Prof. and Ness A. T Walker. She is a stud- ent of the State University of Neb- sasa p. Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Gee Brewer of North Plate. Neb. were visiting here Xmas as the guests of Mrs. Brewer's mother. Mrs. Lena Harper and Mr. Horner. Mr. and Mrs. Essex Al nt Nlas. I. Kansas City as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Collins Evans. Mr. John Gordon gave a very fresh, arts Friday evening, honor from Mrs. Fred H Johnson of Gravity. I. The house was artistically deco- rated in Xunta colors and bells. A col. full regina was served and the sweet wife was pleasantly enter- tired, awaiting the arrival of the year. The class of Bartlett High School is their annual Xmas party. 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Jason has returned to the institute after spending a portion of the Xmas holidays in Columbia, Mo. A number of the institute teachers have been out of the city during the holiday season, namely, Miss Ruth Cox, visiting her parents in Columbia, Mo. Miss Mayme Upshaw, visiting in St Louis; Miss Gladys Humbert in Kansas City; Mrs. M C. Boson in St. Louis; Home Fulton, Mo. and Mr. Virgil Williams visiting his parents in Chillicothe, Mo. Lincoln Institute closed on Dec 23rd for the holidays, resuming work again on January 3rd, 1921. A good recent age of the students spent the holidays at their various homes, or with friends. However for those re- mainning at the Institute there have been various festivities both on the sounds and in the city. Notable moving the affairs given in the city was the Free Social hold at the Second Pastorist Church, Fellas, December 31. Miss Culine Bolaine, of Carrollton Miss stationed at the Institute as the cure of Mrs. Mogene Floys, in pase the lab in the city. Miss Polline Mrs Lou Hatcher or Mrs Visi and her niece Miss Bower Laplant during the holidays Mr James Silvey left Friday to spend Xmas day with his brother, Mr Ledrew Silvey of Toronto Kansas He returned Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Wash and brother went to Kansas City for a short visit with their brother and sister, Mrs C H. Tull and returned on Tuesday reporting a most delightful visit. Mrs. Allnetta Wilson was very severely burned last Monday while at the steam laundry. A 3000 pound boiler exploded and was thrown about 50 feet from its base killing three persons and injuring several others. She is fortunate indeed in not being hospitalized the dead PITTSBURG. KANSAS Oriental evening before to hold a Ninja putty was given of the influence of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Geeder by the T. L. D. M. 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In any style when you use it, the big box tastes a long, lustrous, such wonderful. CO/8S 50c beauty parlors, or individ- R PROPOSITION After Using. OTTAWA, KANSAS --- SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. LOCAL AND LONG ISSUANCE BELL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES The observation and application of parliamentary usages, the serving on committees, transacting business, the crompt and efficient response to the to the various officers, and the deliberation and intelligent discussions of public questions and the practice of extemporaneous speaking void of sarcasm. All these points are to be considered from the students viewpoint. It is the hope of the president that each and every student in the normal would soon become a member of the organization. The other numbers on the program were, Miss Adam Jylea, of this city, who rendered a vocal solo to the supreme satisfaction of the entire gathering. Miss Hattie Myers at the piano, rendered a solo which showed her excellent ability as an artist of skill and ability. The last selection by Mr. Edward King of this city was a vocal solo which was well rendered and highly appreciated by the group. Mr. King quite frequently appears before large audiences and has demonstrated his ability as a talented singer. After the completion of the program, an appetizing two course lunch was served which showed the unexcelled ability of the committee to arrange and prepare such a daunting repast. The musical numbers rendered during the serving made the refreshments more easily digested. The latter part of the evening was spent in social games and other attractive pastime with a late but gas departure. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. The Emancipation Day was celebrated at the First Baptist Church with the proper ceremonies. Mr. Pates, of Gary, Ind., and Mr. Fields of Taft, Okla. were equally married on last Friday night. The young people left for Gary, Ind., where they will make their future home. Miss Octavia Chaidwick our popular County Demonstrator is still confined to her room. Prof. J. E Mason has returned from Gary and Chicago where he went to inspect his future home. Mrs. E. B. Johnson of Okmulgee, Okla. spent a few hours in the city on her way back from Coveta where she spent the holidays. The watchmeeting was celebrated by the younger set with a dance at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks on N. 7th street. Richard Adams the son of Mr. and Mrs. R A Adams, passed away last Saturday. Mrs. Ireland, the daughter of Rev G A Patrick, passed away on the 27th day of December. Mrs. John P Shelbun is in the city on business. Mrs. Shelbun is from Denver, Colo. The death of Prof Bruter, of Okla. City was a shock to the many friends in this section. Several of the young people of this place will attend the funeral at Earlaboro Mr. W O. Jackson, of Haskell was in the city on last Friday. He is planning to go to Gary to reside The Colored people here are all wrought up about a hospital. It is rather singular that this community can build 47 churches in a radius of of 8 miles and cannot build one hospital from which they will derive a great benefit. Each year proves the necessity for a race church. The Negro race thru a plagarized denominational system expended during the year just closed the sum of $47,897.675 in conventions, conferences, railroad The hospital movement is not taken with good grace, for the reason it carries with it a certain bunch who has collected money before and no accounting has been made of the money heretofore collected. In fact the county should erect this much needed institution. The Negroes of this county pay enough taxes and have enough money in the hands of the white guardians to get what they want. The most needed thing among the Negroes of this community is to get rid of the white men who are living on the wealth of the Freedman. Those Negro preachers who would make the less informed Negro believe that they are so filled with race pride should start at this point of attack. Much of this race pride is prompted by a desire to be called "Big Negroes" by the common whites who use certain element of Negroes to destroy the Colored people from demanding justice and equity in the distribution of the taxes of the Negro. It was this bunch that led the Negroes to donate $1200 on last year for the continance of the Negro schools. The same old decoy ducks are now active in the hospital movement. When! Oh When will the Negroes get their eyes open ```markdown ``` STOPPED HERE FITS Sloan's Liniment Pain's enemy "AT the very last vinge, down comes a bottle of Sloan's; then quick relief, without rubbing, for it's stimulating and scatters congeation. The boys use it for stuff muscles, and it helps Sally's backaches, too." 35c, 70c, $1.40. 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