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The Topeka Plaindealer Hear Rev. N.H. Jeltz at St John for 3 Weeks The State Federation, Women's Clubs, in Topeka, June 1-2-3. TWENTY-THIRD YEAR NUMBER 21 The Kansas Defense Society Is After Results and Not Petitions. Topeka, Kans Feb. 28, 1918. Hon. T. W. Bell, Atty. at Law. Leavenworth, Kans. My dear sir: We are contemplating on bringing to a test the constitutionality of the trial of the soldiers of the 24th Infantry who were tried and convicted at Fort Sam Houston for participation in the plot there in August, 1917 and for which thirteen were hanged and thirty-eight are now incarcerated in the Federal Prison at Leavenworth. Under the code under which they were convicted, the president has said that this does not apply to this country but over in France. Under the military rules of this country all court martials have to be reviewed by the president and in this case, no reviewing was done except by the commanding general of the southern department. We want this matter thoroughly gore over and wish to know what procedure we should use in the matter, in order to secure for these men their rights and for this we will create and solicit a fund to pay lawyers to take action in the matter. We do very much the authority of this court martial to convict these men and think they should be tried by a jury. Before we do this we would like to know what steps to take so there will be no guess work. The Topeka Plaindealer is championing the cause of these soldiers and expects to see that the funds are raised to defray expenses. We would like to know your retainer fee in a matter of this kind after you have given us to understand if anything can be done. You can be furnished with a copy of the trial and information that you may wish and for further information on the power of the court martial in a case like this, you will have to obtain elsewhere either from the War department or from rules and regulations laid down in some military book. You must understand that a court martial can be mistaken as well as judges on a bench and ought to be subject to errors. We have writter the Hon. Wm. H. Lewis of Boston and Ellisha Scott of this city who will be associated with you in this case; and of course we want one white man attorney, a strong man who we will decide on later. Now let me hear from you with reference to this matter. Very truly yours, Nick Chiles. Leavenworth, Kans. Mar. 11. 1918. Hor. Nick Chiles. 'My dear Chiles;' Your letter of February 28th came to me in due time, I note that you say relative to the Ft. Sam Houston matter and hasten to say, that I would be pleased, to confer with the Hon. Wm. H. Lewis of Boston and the Hon. Elisha Scott of your City relative to the same, they are both splendid men of whom I have an admiration for. Now, the matter you want to know more is what to do, and what we can do, and what we believe ought to be done. It is a fight and the kind I enjoy, and the kind I treat I see victory ahead, and the kind I would be pleased to take part in with the two gentlemen you speak of. I have a fixed mind on the matter as I briefed upon it as for myself at the time it happened. The retainer fee is an important item and I would want to talk with you personally along that line, as there is an expense to the lawyers who take up the matter. and there is a way in taking up the matter and presenting it to the court that will catch the admiration of the true and fair consideration of, and by the court. These are the things which must be courted carefully, that is the reason I shall here refuse at this time to comment further or differently until I have talked with you. You say that Court Martial can be mistaken and men can be wickedly wrong when he cares not to do right and refuse to be fair, and as for the vengeance to please his wicked mind. So I shall close and will be In Topeka some day this week and talk with you and Mr. Scott and learn what you know about Mr. Lewis Topeka, Kans June 20, 1918 Hon. T. W. Bell, Atty. for Kansas Defense Society. Leavenworth, Kans. As per agreement, you will find enclosed check for $50 as a little expense money to assist you in preparing papers for the bringing of habeas corpus proceedings $n$ the case of the court martialled soldiers of the 24th Infantry now incarcerated $n$ the Federal Prison at Leavenworth. I have sent Mr. E. T. Barbour check for $40 and Elisha Scott, $20 and shall instruct them that you are beginning to prepare the papers for the matter and that you will correspond with them as chief attorney in the matter. Please remember that when this case is brought and when given to the associated press and newspapers that we will use the name of the Kansas Defense Society, Nick Chiles President and you as Chief attorney We want every body given full credit for what they do so that the public may know. I think I will try and have a meeting arranged in Leaverworth soon so that I can make a talk on this proposition and collect some funds there. Mr Samuel's has headed the list with $500. Of course you understand we intend to make this organization parmentent and have it so that any time anything happens to our people in this western country, we will have some funds on hand and can employ attorneys at once to take the matter up, and it is up to me $ like you to assist us in making this organization permanent Very truly yours, Nick Chiles. Pres Kansas Defense Society. TOPEKA INDUBTRIAL COUNCIL STREET FAIR AND CARNIVAL During the week of May 30 and 31, and June 1-2-3-4, the S. W. Brundags show which has been engaged for this occasion will arrive in Topeka via Union Pacific, about noon Sunday. This organization travels in their own special train of 30 double length cars and carries more than 300 people, 20 big shows and four riding devices, 60 high class concessions, 25 piece military band, Steam Callope and 15 piece Colored band. The following is a partial list of the shows: Water Circus, Wild West Show, Minstrel Show, Jazz Alley, Circus Annex, Jungle Land, Shimmv Avenue, Athletic Show, Follies of 1921, Monster Autodrome, Tripty, the Miracle Man, Bluey Blury, The Unexplained, Over the Falls, Monkey Motordrome, Smile Box Whip, Merry-Go-Round, Giant Ferris Wheel, and Sea Plane Swing. All shows will be located on Quirky Street, from Firstt to Fourth streets TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 27, 1921 Editor's Note Book We visited Adkins Brothers Undertaking Establishment, where they have just erected a new two story building at 2128 Vine St. They have two morgues in connection with this building, one in the basement and one on the first floor, one being used for contagious diseases. They have a fine Chapel hearse, automobiles, two limousines, a parlor, and they are doing a large business. Mr. R. V. Atkins is the licensed embalmer, having attended the Schoolof Embalming at St. Louis. The Odd Fellows of Kansas City, Ka. are making preparations for the Grand Lodge Session to be held in Kansas City, Ka., in July. Mr. Nathan Thatcher, Grand Master is leaving no stone unturned. He is making a few annual visits from time to time and says the ladies are doing fine. Mrs Lutetta Newman Carter, vice Noble Governess, says the Household of Ruth of Kansas and Nebraska is progressing nicely. Several new lodges have been set up and she says Grand Master Thatcher is doing much to help the Household in this great work. They set up a lodge at Leavenworth with 165 members. Mrs Carter is very popular among the members and ladies of the Household and her many friends predict she will be the next Grand Noble Governess of the juridiction Rev. W. E. Bowren, pastor of the First Baptist Church,5th and Nebraska, is bearing the completion of his Church-which will cost something like $50,000. They expect to occupy it some time during the summer months. Rev. Bowren is president of the Baptist State Convention and says the Baptist are moving along acely. Miss Hattie Walton, one of the teachers of the public schools of Kansas City, Mo., has been selected to represent the teachers' association at Des Moines, Ia. This is a mark of distinction for this big gathering of white and Colored. Miss Yalton is highly educated, a daughter of the late Prof. A. H. Walton, who was Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Kansas Her mother isMrs. Narnie J Walton, a teacher in the public schools of Leavenworth and said to be one of the best teachers of the State. She has another daughter teaching at Tulsa Okla The Walton family is one of the educators. Dr. D L Stewart, of Atchison, came to Topeka last Monday to perform an operation at St. Fracis upon Miss Lulu Veluset Mitchell and Samuel Long. Both operations were successful Dr Stewart is becoming to be renowned as one of the safest and most successful physician in the West. A well to do white man from Kansas City, Mo. came up to Atchinson a few days ago and placed himself under Dr Stewart for treatment for dropsy, which shows which way the wind is blowing The many friends of Rev. T W Green, retired, are glad to know he is up after being confined for several days on account of smallpox. His wife has returned from Leaverworth where she buried her sister, Miss Ada Green. She has brought her aged mother, who is near a hundred years old, Mrs Lucretia Bailey, who will make her home with her. Rev. N. J. Johnson, pastor of the M E. Church, 12th and Buchanan, is meeting with much success in his new field. Every who meets him seems to be well pleased. Dr. E. A. Walker at 18th and Paseo is enjoying a fire practice life is a great race man and a gentleman, a scholar, makes good morev. pain his bills, enjoys life and has the respect of everyone. Mr. John Maddox and wife with their two daughters, of Chapute, Kansas, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Watson, pastor of Browns Chapel. They are among the leading citizens of that place. Mies Ogeal Wilson, owner of Wilson's Summer Garden, east of the city, has put a new floor in the dancing pavilion and is now fitted up for the summer season. Canvas curtains have also been placed in the pavilion and everything made convenient for parties, picnics and other affairs. The garden is for rent for afternoon and evenings at a reasonable rate. Rev. Wm. Alexander, of Kansas City, Mo., one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. church of the North Missouri Conference, has organized a Grant Memorial Church at the corner of Missouri Avenue and Lake Street. St. Joseph, Mo., and has purchased a building at a cost of $7500 00, which will be remodeled for church purposes. This property was owned at one time owned by the Goetz Brewing company of St Joseph. He started with two members and has added 43. He is now holding services in the Hughes building, 2303 Missouri avenue. Mr. Hughes is one of Missouri's prosperous colored men and a member of the A. M. E. church. They are having crowded houses at each service. There are three on Sunday, that is, he delivers a lecture on Sunday afternoon on "High Life, and What Christialty Means to the Itate." Rev. Alexander owns some valuable property in Kansas City, Mo. and owns a good home at 1707 E. 11th street, where he conducts a medical vapor bath treatment and where people go to seek health. NATIVE TOPEKAN DEAD The funeral of Mrs. Laura Wilson was held at the St. John A. M. E Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. King, the pastor and Rev. W. H. Young, of Calvary Baptist Church, officiated O E. S. No 7 performed the ceremony. She was a member of this organization for a number of years. Rev. King paid a high tribute to the great Christian life and work of Mrs. Wilson, not only for the Church, but individuals and the public as well. She has been a worker, working for this church 25 years and held her membership for the past 14 years. The Church was crowded. Her friends were by the thousands. In both races. The casket was a pink satin couch, with silver bars and linscription plate. The pulpit and casket were surrounded with flowers of all colors, kinds and descriptions from friends. Lodges and relatives. This is probably the first funeral ever held in St John of a of that age. Mrs Wilson comes from fine blood and she as well as her family showed it. She was certainly a woman who not only her family will miss, but the public as well. She was good ratured, kind and peasing and constantly doing, not once did her anger last. We had our first time to see her in a distasteful mood. Several selections were rendered by St John Choir and resolutions offered from the leader and members of her class and the East Hill Art Club 2nd Church. Mrs. Wright sang Lead Kindly Light very sweetly and Mrs Gentry also sang very sweetly and impressively, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." The remains were viewed by several hundred. The body was placed in the vault at M. Hope Cemetery, west of the cit). This is one of the most exclusive cemeteries in the west, where her remains wait to be reviewed by her son Clemont who is absent. All of her other relatives were present save one son, who could not be here. Mrs Wilson was noted for her beautiful Art work. She always had specimens of Art work on exhibition, the State Fair and at the Topeka Industrial Institute, and was awarded valuable prizes on each occasion. She was the organizer of the East Hill Art Club and a charter member of the Shamrock Art Club. It was largely thru her efforts that the El- der Blossom Club was organized in Pierce Addition. The following clipping was taken from the Topeka Dally Capital. Mrs. Laura Wilson Was Grand- daugh of Founder of St. Louis. Mrs. Laura Wilson. 67 years old, native daughter of Shawnee County, died yesterday morning at the home of her husband, H. C. Wilson, Ninth street and Republic avenue. Mrs. Wilson, as Laura Shattlo, was born in the Osage Indian camp at Burnett's Mound, southwest of Topeka. Her father was Clement Shattlo, formerly Choteau, a son of the multi millionaire founder of St Louis. Her mother was an Osage Indian malden Clement Choteau was not recognized by his wealthy relatives after he had come to Kansas in 1850 and had married the Indian maid, and soon after that changed his name to Shattio, the Osage equivalent of his French name. The Choteau family is still prominent in St Louis and a prominent street there bears that name. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband and by seven children, four sons and three daughters. The surviving children are: Mrs. Anna Do Mose, Vancouver. B C; Frank R Wilson, Junction City; Clement Wilson, Vancouver; Roy Wilson, Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs Don Alexander and Miss Ogeal Wilson, Topeka. Two sisters and a brother also survive. They are Mrs. Ogeal Smith and Mrs. Lizzie Holmes, both of Denver, Colo., and Henry Choteau, Topeka. PROMINENT YOUNG BUSINESS MAN MARRIES HERE Mr. Burgass Van Vetchen Leads Miss Mary Paxton to Altar The many friends of Mr. Burgess Ban Vetchen wish to congratulate him and his bride, Miss Mary R. Paxton, and wish for them a long and happy voyage through life Mr Van Vetchen is an estimable young man, born reared and educated in Topeka. He is assistant of the Central Topeka Paper Company, one of the largest concerns in the West He know the business from A to Z. He is very popular with the employees, as well as the management. He is polite courteous, dignified and gentlemanly. He comes of fine stock, well bred. His mother is the daughter of the late Col James Burgess, one of the leading pioneer citizens of Shawnee County who was Registerer of Deeds for some years. His father is one of Shawnee County's and Kansas' leading citizens, standing well in politics and is a through business man. Now engaged in the oil business. His uncle, Mr. Sadler J. Hodgins, is president of the Central Paper Company and the largest stockholder and one of Kannas' leading business men who is also an upright, Christian gentleman and has a host of friends Mr Nelson, the general manager of the paper company, is a great friend of Mr Van Vetchen and has great confidence in his business ability and predicts some great things for him in the near future in connections with this company. Miss Mary R. Paxton, the bride, is one of Topaka's queenly young ladies, who is highly educated, and has taken advantage of the instructions of her parents and developed into a first class housekeeper. She will be one of those young wives who can cook, keep house and make life happy for her husband. They will be at home to their friends at 1226 Mulvane Street. These two young people have the best wishes of the best people of Topeka and Kansas. Her father is a retired merchant and at present is engaged in the banking business While in Kansas City, we met Dr. Kane, who is enjoying a fine practice at 1608 F. 12th Street. His friends are saying many nice things about him and some hint that cupid has wounded his heart and at some near date he will take one of Kansas City's highly educated young women to the altar. We will await the news. PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR CHANUTE, KANSAS. Mrs. Stafford Hall is indisposed. Mr. Ward is being pushed rapidly on New Hope Church The following young men took part in the White Legion Minstrel last Tuesday and Wednesday: Hutus Ray, Jimmie Parks, Stafford Hall, Raymond Newton, Sherdar Allen and Neoma Carrybell. Fay Bradley spent Sunday in K. C. Little Roy Samuel is recovering rapidly after being ill for two weeks. Rev. Curtis of Joplin has been asked to preach the Masonic Annual Sermon which is to be held here in June. The K. of P. Lodge is preparing to have another large initiatios in the near future. Miss Eva Groomer and George Sweat of Iola, Kans .were married Wednesday in Iola and spent Thursday and Friday in this city. WANTED—More people to attend Church, especially the young set. WANTED—Brownie Washington wants a Stenographer to handle his Base Ball mail Loise Williams, Caston Perrin of this city attended the track meet in Iola Tuesday. George Konius went to Tulsa last Tuesday. Mr. Richard Hogand is still confined to his room. Mrs. A. Dawson and Dangler spent the week end in Erie, Ks. The Cozy Barber Shop is becoming more popular every week. Mr. Herman Hawkins spent Sunday in Iola with his parents. Rev Hunt preached a very Trounching Sermon, Sunday morning on "Mother." The N N Division of the Sewing Club of New Hope met Monday after noon with Mrs Roy Johnson. J. S. Hill has been ill the past week with La Grippie. Butt was able to be out Sunday. Mrs. J Brigham has been indisposed the past week with La Grippie. The Fairy Club of New Hope Baptist Church gave an entertainment Friday evening. All of the Churches are preparing elaborate programs for Childreps Day. Rev Lee of K. C. K. is here attending the State Federal Convention. The Chanute Colored Band rehearsed last Friday night. Mrs. L. Morris has been indisposed for the past month, Mr. E. Moore of Joplin is spending a few days in this city. Fay Bradley witnessed the game in Kansas City Sunday between the Monarchs and St. Louis. Mr. Mussay is erecting a Bunkalow on N. Washington Mr Floyd Crith has been indisposed for lute last two weeks with Toussilitis Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Odalr are visiting Emporia. Several girls and boys gave a Fruit Shower Friday night on Little Espinala Cole. Rev J H Lee, of Rosedale, Kans, W Ledghty, of Pittsburgh, Kans, and Robert Crusoe of Isage, Kans, were the Negro Delegates to the State Federation of Labor, which convened here the 9 10 11th Those gentlemen succeeded in gaining two Resolutions to put through which are certainly in favor of the Negro abolishing a discrimination against Color or Creed-By Delegate Mc Gerr Del. Lee was endorsed by the Federation for N. S. Marshall from the 1st District. These gentlemen were treated royally and they were very much pleased with Chanute -Cull Again Gentlemen. Mrs Floyd Watson is ill at her residence on S Cen. Mr. and Mrs. J. B Odalr attended the all Kansas Grand Lodge in Emporia last week and also spent a day in Ottawa. Mrs. Lola Burker of Wichita spent the week end with Mrs N. H. Canybee. Mr. George Sweat fanned the city Thursday, from Pittsburg he was going to Emporia to enter a track meet. Mr. Rufus Ray returned Friday after spending a week in K. C. Mo. Mr. Loyd Bingham is visiting in St. Louis, Mo. The Charute Band enjoyed the play for the Elks in Emporia last Wednesday. That was the longest trip the organization has ever made. Mrs. A. Dawson, Is indisposed Mrs. G. Beery is gradually recovering A number of young folks attended the Carryival last week. A large number of people enjoyed Mad Hawkins' Recital Monday. We are trusting she will return in the The Community Institute will be held here this week and Boley will be blessed with many good things. Mrs. Eliza Bryant who has been visiting her daughters in Pueblo, Col., and Portland, Ore., for the past year has returned home. Bee Year.....$1.00 Bee Months.....1.00 Three Months.....5.0 ADVERTISING RATES: $1.00 per bath per month. Entered at the Postoffice at Topaka, Kannan or Bensed Glass Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Topaka Postdealer, 113) Kannan Ave Topaka, Kannan. Money sent by Expense, Postoffice Order or Registered Letters at our risk; otherwise at the pisk of the matter. When the attention of The Painmaker is called to any management of those in these towns, or to any other concerning any man or thing possession will cheerfully be made, distinguished commendations, except from our regular correspondents, will be published. The following notice has been sent out of the pensioners from the financial department of the A. M. E. Church, which we are at a loss to know why this great Church, which is supposed to have some of the shrewdest financeers in the country as well as some of the brightest and most intelligent men of the Race. 1541 14th St N W, Washington, D.C. Enclosed you will find a check in your favor for a quarterly payment to you as one of our pensioners. I am sorry to have to inform you that the total amount of money received by us is not sufficient to enable us to pay you the full amount recommended by the last General Conference. We are therefore forced to cut these payments and pay all on a percentage basis according to the amount received. The enclosed check represents the amount payable to you this quarter, which is the very best we can do. to all of us, I trust that you will accept this in the proper spirit and rest assured that we will do the very best we can and make these payments quarterly to the full extent as the condition of the treasury will warrant. Please sign the within receipt and return it to the office. Very sincerely yours. At the General Conference at St. Louis a law was passed to pension superannuated ministers and deceased ministers' wives. A specific amount was allotted and voted upon and now after one year after the slitting of the general Conference, this notice is sent and we are told by some that the amount is cut half in two, half of the amount allotted is cut from the check. We would like to know what is going to become of these Colored Bishops, ministers and General Conference officers who meet at the General Conference blow, talk, pray and look wise, and promise everything also collect the people's money and then do not know how to pay it out or they do not know how to collect it, or they do collect it and use it all for expenditures. We think too much of the people's money is expended unnecessarily. And we see no reason why the assessment allotted to each conference could not be collected and paid out as pro rated. The trouble with these departments is that it costs too much to collect a dollar, and when a dollar is collected it is quite heavy in the first hand and before it reach the proper department it is paid out to whom it is intended. It becomes very light and before it is finally disposed of it becomes as chaff before the wind and is taken we know not where. As the Scriptures say "The wind bloweth and no man can tell where it listeth." The bishops and their great councils, the General Officers and advisers should explain to the people what becomes of their money and why such reductions Much credit is due Dr. R. C. Bunch and his organization in arousing the schoolboard of Kansas City, Mo. to the sense of duty in asking for an appropriation sufficient to buy and erect a new high school building. The present high school building and its location in Kansas City is a shame to the Colored and white people of that city and the people of the Nation as everybody is looking upon Kansas City as being one of the leading Cities of the West and how any decent people, especially white people, should stand for such conditions to exist along educational lines is more than we can understand. The High School is overcrowded, filthy, unhealthy, and should be condemned. We are proud Dr. Bunch and his friends got busy and made an effort to defeat the bond. We also note Dr.J. B. Perry and his coterie of friends did the Samaritan Act by accepting a plan and specification for an addition to the High School at a cost of $150,000. They thought this was better than fighting the bond. Both doctors are Race men and are associates, but one taking the effort to defeat the bond issue and the other accepting the middle ground. No two people can see a proposition alike, but I believe that the attempt to defeat the bonds or at least show the displeasure they have for the reason that the Colored people were not being treated fairly would probably have brought better results in three or four years, but as it is the people will be compelled to accept this additional improvement at the present location, which will be worse than nothing, as the High School needs plenty of ground for exercises and much room. They needs three times the space they have as well as room. These people should insist upon a junior high school and a new location. Hon T. W. Bell, of Leavenworth, Kane, has spent some of the good money of the people by getting on a petition with a few extracts containing the names and cause of incarceration of the Soldiers of the Houston Riot who are serving a term for life. Mr. Bell was the leading attorney in this case and took upon himself to go over the country and solicit these funds, guaranteeing the people he would take this case to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court if necessary, and liberate these unfortunate soldiers. Now instead of appealing this case as he agreed to, he is now taking the petition route We wish to call attention of the public to the fact that the N. A. A. C. P. has a petition all over the United States being signed up to send to the President and the War Department for the release of these unfortunate Soldiers and that Mr. Bell was not employed by the Kansas Defense Society to draw up a petition, but file legal papers and facts that the Court would be justified in releasing them. He visited the Masonic Grand Lodge at Chanute, Kans, and other Lodges and made them a flat statement that it would take something between five and eighthousand dollars to appeal this case and that he was going to appeal the case and get e boy libered. Now we can not understand why he resorted to this petition; when he told the people at the different gatherings what he could. We take great pleasure in running his cut and study it carefully. So far as we are concerned, he would not be invited to address any Colored institution of any kind until he clears himself on this Houston Riot affirHe has gone over the country and gotten the money and not accounted to the people for the amount collected and he was employed by the Society and should account to us for the amount collected It was through the editor of the Plumdealer and the Kansas Defense Sleevie that we employed Mr T W Bell After being employed he took upon himself to collect three or four thousand dollars, kept the money and made one report to the office, ignored the organization and us entirey, which shows his methods are dishonest. The following communication will speak for themselves, show our motive in the organization, and what we are trying to succeed in doing and that is get these fellows out. Mr. Bell informel us that it would take several thousand dollars while the United States Attorney said it would only take $500.00. We insist that Mr. Bell carry out his agreement, that is, appeal this case with the money collected. The following are the communications: You will note from the tone of some of his letters, when he was hungry for money, he began to write us quite often and very encouraging letters. You will note in the communications that we began to take cold feet as he began to slow up and he was very anxious to see us and this was about the time he wanted to launch his campaign to take money in before the case was decided by Judge Pollard. We had the pleasure of having supper with Miss Catherine Barker at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barker, last week. Miss Barker is one of Topeka's popular teachers and believes she will make a good housekeeper But we judge from the way we enjoyed the meal that her mother must be the chief cook and we certainly complimented Miss Caterline for such an excellent mother, who is such a fine cook. This speaks well of Miss Catherine and if she follow in her mother's steps, she will not have any trouble keeping house. Her father, Mr. J W Barker, is one of the popular mail carriers at the Post Office. They own a beautiful home opposite the Base Ball Park and enjoy life. Hereafter we will have a good excuse to either call on Miss Catherine or call to eat. The many friends of Mr. Wm. I. Biddle are glad he was appointed warden at the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kans. He is a deriving citizen, a gentleman, a scholar, editor and staunch Republican. He is the leader of his Party. He was never known to weaken while in the service of his friends or his Party. This appointment was largely due to the influence of Congressman Dan Anthony of the first District, whose influence with Curtis and Capper brought the coveted prize to Mr. Biddle, who is also a staunch friend of Mr. Curtis and Capper and has voted their ballots for years, so there was no trouble for Mr. Anthony to secure their support in this appointment. Mr. Biddle was conceived for some time with the prison at Lansing, Ka. being one of the directors and has had experience along that line; is conservative, conscientious, courageous and this position will not change his status in the least, as he has been used to doing big things and has held good positions having been postmaster of Leavenworth for several years and editor of the Leavenworth Times. He has a host of friends among the Colored people as well as the whites and Uncle Sam will have nothing to regret, nor the inmates of the prison in this appointment. He can always be counted upon to do the fair thing as well as the right thing at the proper time. We visited Manhattan, Ft. Riley, Junction City, Abilene, Salina and Ellsworth We found the Colored people doing fairly well in all these little towns We found some improving and building homes READ THE PLAINDEALER YOUR HOME PAPER, THAT'S ALL FREE CATALOGUE We manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Hair Goods, Electric Combs, New Hair, Eleg. We are the latest Creole Hair Dealers and show a in Designers, and show a larger variety of styles, and will sell Fine Crocs. Wide than any other man- ufacturers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. It is FREE. 5 Sam Willis Human Hair Goods Co. P.O. Box 298 SHEVENY, LA. READ THE PLAINDEALER, YOUR HOME PAPER, THAT'S ALL IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ...SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS ... Henry Woolridge, Plaintiff vs. No. 34018 Anna Forte and. . . . Forte, her husband, Defendants. 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The New Era Milling Co., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS Manufacturer of the Colibriated "POLAR BEAR" Flour The Best and Most Wholesome FLOUR for Family use. Indicate on your dealer giving you the BEST—that is "POLAR BEAR" Other Brands are BELL FLOUR and X T S Manufactured By. The New Era Milling Company. DROPSY TREATED ONE WEEK FREE Short breathing reduced in a few hours; swelling reduced in a few days; regulates the liver, kidneys, stomach and heart; purifies the blood, strengthens the entire system. Write for Free Trial Treatment. COLLUM DROPSY REMEDY CO. Dept. X—50 ATLANTA, GA. TUBERCULOSIS Dr. Glass has positive proof that he is able to cure tuberculosis by isolation in any climate. For further information address The T. P. GLASS INMALANT CO. Houston Building • LOS ANGELES, CA. Tuberculosis It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio druggist to survive the ravages of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting on himself, and discovered the Home Treatment, known as ADDILINE. Anyone with coughs or influenza showing tubercular tendency Send your name and address to ADDILINE 40 Arcade Building, COLUMBUS; OHIO Mr Chas W. Abernathy, better known throughout this section of the country as "Wardie" has identified himself with the staff of the Plain-dealer in the capacity of lintotype operator. We feel that we have made a "find" in Wardle, in that he has just completed the course of instruction at the Mergenthaler plant at Chicago, where he was put thru the daily habit of tearing 'em down and put 'em up again. Thru the courtesy of Mr. Levand, the Business Manager of the Kansas City Post he gained admittance to the Lintotype school, and being a conscientious kind of a chap, he has gotten more in six weeks than some we know who have not gotten in 20 years. He took the chair one day last week and knocked ten galleys with very little trouble. Bulls, yes, he made a few, some galleys worse than others, but show us the gink who does not make 'bulls'. Well we'll give him the opportunity and we feel that he will make good. We have seen him for the past 15 years sell papers on 12th street in Kansas City, Mo., and the public of that city will say he was possessed with "bull dog" tenacity and stick-to-fitness. In a few weeks he will produce the goods. MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Horses, cattle, pianos, diamonds, household goods, libraries, typewriters, autos, carriages, machinery and to salaried people—F. S. Thomas, 514 Kausas Avenue. Phone 298. WANTED—First class Pharmacist. Registered in Kansas. Address the Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. WANTED STUDENT NURSES. To Young women between 18 and 35, high school education. An excellent opportunity for professional training. Positions available upon graduation. Eight vacancies open. Training Free. Write at once to Supt. Hale Hospital Nurse Training School, Montgomery, Ala., 325 E. Lake Street. The State Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in the Metropolitan Hall, Topeka, Kans., on June 1-2-3. The City Federation is ready and has spared nekher palus or money to make this meeting one of the greatest in history of the organization. Mrs. Washington, the President has labored hard and long to make this meeting a success, and state that every thing is in tip top shape for this splendid organization of Race women. Mrs. Susie O'Brien was hostess of a nine o'clock breakfast on Tuesday complimentary to Chief Grand Mentor, A. W. Harrold, Grand Preceptress Emma Galanes and past Preceptress Sarah Weddington of Los Angeles, Cal. Those present were bound in their praises of the ability of the hostess to prepare and serve a meal. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood completed her Hair course with Mrs. Sinkford Henry, and received her with high honors April 14th. Mrs. Hazelwood is now capable inweaving and scalp work. She will continue the work for a while with Madam Sinkford Henry, and then she Mrs. Amy Ramey formally an old settler of this city, but now residing in Chicago, Ill., is here visiting her niece Mrs. George W. Hamilton Sr. in Tenth Street. JEFF'S LUNCH, 1900 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. Word was received in Topeka of Mr. Malcolm Griffith's death which occurred at the home of his parents in Des Molnes, Ia. It is a shock to his many friends in this city, as he was just here recently and gave a piano recital at Shiloh Baptist Church and Industrial Inst. Mr. Griffith lived here during the time his father had charge of Calvary Baptist Church. He was just a young man possessing a rare musical ability and would have graduated from Drake University in June. The Plaindealer' together with a host of friends extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. WANTED—Good barber. Write Sherman Teal, Wellington, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hamilton were greatly surprised this week when they received the news of the marriage of their son Mr. Robert Logan Hamilton to Miss Vera Ree Pettiford at St. Paul, Minn. Mr Hamilton and his bride were married last Frilay, having formed acquaintance just two days previous. His many friends wish for them happy and long married life. WATCH FOR DAUGHMAN'S ICE CREAM WAGONS. FIRST CLASS ICE CREAM. Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel Sawyer left Wednesday for Chillicothe, Mo. called there by the death of Mr. Sawyer's father, Mr Daniel Sawyer an old resident of that place. The Plaindealer extends her deepest sympathy to the family. JEFF'S LUNCH, 1900 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. Mme Madeline Carter Hawkins one of America's sweetest singers and most accomplished pianist, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs M. Bolton, of 1415 Tyler, this past week. Mme Hawkins had been on a tour through Okla. and Kansas and stopped over to see Mrs.Bolton, who is a friend of long standing. Mme Hawkins is a talented young woman having studied in the best Conservatories the United States affords. She is also deeply interested in Velvet Brown preparations being manufactured by her husband Dr. Frank J Hawkins, who is a physician and dentist of Dallas, Tex. Mme Hawkins is originally from Nashville, Tenn. but is chronicle to their new home on Grand Blvd., Chicago, Ill. WANTED-For adoption, a brown skin girl between 5 and 6 years of age. Address Mrs Ida B. Parks, 10Q E Dakota Ft Chickasha, Okla. IMPORTANT—NOTICE WANTED- Information of the whereabouts of the heirs of the late Rankin Booker, of Graham County, Kansas, who died several years ago. Write; Rev. C. R Bryster, Nicodemus, Kansas. 4t FUNERALS Stonestreet &lSons Undertaker Mr. Butler Moore, ag 71 years. diled April 28th at his residence R, R. 9. Elmont, Ka. The supral. was held May 2nd from B Street Baptist Church. Interment Rochester Cemetary. Mr. William Jordon, age 79 years died May 12th at the home of his daughter. Mrs Denjamin Burton 1916 Harrison Street. The funeral was held May 16th from Stone Street Chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Chas. G. Spaulding, age 83 years and an old resident of this city died May 9th at his home 1043 Woodard Ave. The funeral was held May 12th from the Holy Name Church. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Spaulding was the father of Mrs. George W. Jackson. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. 1. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Harry Wilson and family wish to thank friends and the following organizations: Elder Blossom Club, Shamrock Club, East Hill Club, Alpha Assisi Circle, Eastern Star Chapter, Calvary Baptist Church, St. John A. M. E. Church and all others who assisted, for their sympathy and kind nees, service rendered and for their many beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Laura Wilson. IMPORTANT NOTICE! TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Any one in any community who might have information of members of the race who are being held to work without compensation against their will, or those who cannot enforce thier rights, such as minors, imbeciles, or others, please write to Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plaindealer and President of the Kansas Defense Society, who has instructions from the Department of Justice at Washington, to furnish any and all information concerning these outrages and immediate action will be had to bring the guilty parties to justice and break up this nefarious traffic. The Rev. S. N. Vass, Field Secretary of the Baptist Sunday School Publishing Board, was in the city a few days ago at the invitation of a few of the Baptist churches of Topeka. He held a Bible Institute at Calvary Baptist church where he had a number of students who received certificates as being competent to teach Sunday School and Bible work. On the Sunday closing the services all meetings were held at the City Auditorium, where several hundred assembled and heard a very interesting discourse on the characters of the Bible. He used a blackboard for illustrating his remarks. As a Bible student, Dr. Vass, is in a class by himself and ranks among the best in this country. We wish for Dr. Vass to return again. We take pleasure in calling our readers attention to the most up-to-date and best equipped shoe repairing shop to be found in this section of the West. The Star Shoe Shop located at $10 Kansas avenue, has recently installed several thousand dollars worth of new, modern machinery with which work is turned out equal to the factory. Mr. Jos. DeKrell, the proprietor, is making an effort to give his many customers, the benefit of the expert knowledge and skill, with which he is possessed, in building shoes and boots and in repairing and mending. Together with this, he has a scientific knowledge of all deformities and irregularities in human feet, and can build shoes to fit feet of most any size or shape. He demonstrated to the writer his method of curing corns and bunions, and we might say, he fully understands his business and can give relief and cure in the most stubborn cases of bunions. Any one having such trouble, should immediately call and see him. He is an affable man, very easily approached and although very busy is always ready to give attention to matters of feet. Aside from doing the most extensive shoe repair business in the city of Topeka, he is doing abig mail order business throughout the entire state of Kansas. See him about the bad feet. TOPEKA CAMP, NO. 2, Americas Woodman meets 2nd and 4th Fridays nights at Jackson's Hall, 420 Kansas Ave., at 8 p. m. All visiting neighbors cordially invited George W. Jackson, Commander Dr. B. Flournoy, Clerk. Mr. Clay Odell, one of the popular route carriers, is progressing nicely in the service for Uncle Samlie is now serving his twelfth year and Uncle Sam increase his salary most every year. He is one of the most popular carriers in Shawnee County, which take in Poolin and West Tenth Street. Mr. Odell is very popular with both races, owns a good home on Western Avenue and enjoys the company of his wife and children. Two daughters are completing their education. Miss Dorthy is taking a two year course at Emporia and will soon receive her life certificate. It is said that he sold more Bonds in 1918 than any other carrier and was so reconciled and given a souvenir by the Government. K. GRIFFITH, MUSICIAN. Brain Fever Causes Death of Young Piano Student. Rev, and Mrs T. L. Griffith, 828 13th street, died at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19th, following a short illness of brain fever. He was 24 years old. Mr. Griffith a senior student at the Drake Conservatory of Music, and would have graduated from the piano course in June. Beside his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Arna and Father, and two brothers, Thomas and Lloyd, all of Des Moines. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 o'clock from St Paul A. M. E. church. Iowa Byrlander. FOR SALE—A bargain. Five room house. Arkansas City, Kansas. Address Mrs. Wm. Odell, 1707 Western Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, or the Topeka Plaindealer. WANTED-To care for little children while parents are at work. No danger of cars. Close to school. Mrs. Jannie Saunders, 701 Golden avenue, R. R. No. 27. No matter what you may have tried or how you have worked with your hair Koken's Hair Straight will astonish you with the results obtained through its use. One application will convince you that there's nothing else like it. Just try it and see how fine your hair looks. Short, snappy, stubborn, kinky hair becomes soft, long and straight with continued use of Koken's Hair Straight. Dandruff disappears and the scalp becomes healthy and full of vitality so that it can produce new hair. You can dress your hair in any style when you use Koken's Hair Straight. The big box acts a long time—it costs more because it gives such wonderful results and is worth More. PRICE PER BOX, 50c COMBS 50c This is an opportunity for beauty parlors, or individuals to become agents WRITE FOR OUR PROPOSITION ```markdown ``` --- THE "The Evangel of the Dakota." PREACHER, POET AND LECTURER Connectional Evangelist of the A. M. E. Church Said by Blahops Parka, Coppin and Carey and many leading Churchman, to be the most eloquent and forceful Evangelist of color on the road today A Big Drive Against Sin MAY 29TH TO JUNE 19TH INCLUSIVE SERMON PROGRAM DATE Subjects MAY 29th—11:00 A. M. "GOD SPEAKS" MAY 29th—8:00 P. M. "GOD FIRST." MAY 30th—"LOVE." MAY 31st—"BIN." JUNE 1st—"DRY BONES." JUNE 2nd—"JUSTIFICATION." JUNE 3rd—"CONSECRATION." JUNE 4th—Saturday, NO SERVICES. JUNE 5th—11:00 A. M. "LIFE AS A MASTERPIECE." 8:00 P. M. "THE CALL." JUNE 6th—"OVER THE TOP." JUNE 7th—"REGENERATION." FOR BALD—Residence and store Address 912 Pottowatomie Street. Manhattan, Kansas. I DARBEIL WANTED—Must be first- class. Can have full charge of shop. Good opportunity for right man. Write for particulars to Smith and Broadus, 128 W. 8th street, Junction City, Kansas. JEFF'S LUNCH, 1900 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. ```markdown ``` SEE WILLIAMS WHEN YOU WANT YOUR SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED My Own Shop 1158 LINCOLN ST. OUR MOTTO Quality Quantity and Service After Using. Atwo 605 CEN Watch for our Red and White Wagon. Join the The Ge T Come Y ST A. M Top H. W RNE JELTZ RER E. Church many leading ceful Evangelist Drive Again JUNE 19TH ERMON PROGRA Atwood Ice C 605 CENTRAL AVENUE Watch for our Red and White Wagons I WA Join the Christian The Fight is on Get Right with The Church Come Ye to the S ST JOY A. M. E. Topeka, H. W. KING Against THE 19TH INCIPI PROGRAM Join the Christian Army Today! The Fight is on! Get Right with God! The Church Calls! Come Ye to the Seat of Battle! ST JOHN A. M. E. Church Topeka, Kansas H. W. KING, Pastor Date Subjects JUNE 8th—"THE PRODIGAL SON." JUNE 9th—"WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED." JUNE 10th—'JUDGEMENT DAY." JUNE 11th—3:00 P. M. BIG REVIVAL PARADE. JUNE 10th—"JUDGEMENT DAY." JUNE 11th—3:00 P. M. BIG REVIVAL PARADE. JUNE 12th—11:00 A. M. "THE VISION OF A NEW LIFE." JUNE 13th—3:00 P. M. MASS MEETING (FOR MEN ONLY) Subject: "THE DYNAMIC OF MANHOOD" JUNE 12th—8:00 P. M. "THE HANDWRIT. ING UPON THE WALL." JUNE 13th—"PRAYER." --- 2.29 AGENTS WANTED MADAM SINKFORD HZNRY Phone No. Red 4618 200 JACKSON ST., TOPEKA, KAS OTTO smartity service Btwood Ice Cream Comp 505 CENTRAL AVENUE KANSAS CITY, KA Four Red Have Wagons Two WHY Ice Cream Company RAL AVENUE KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Have served you for Twelve Years. WHY NOT NOW? PHONE FAIRFAX 2911. WAN ANT YOU! the Christian Army Too The Fight is on! Get Right with God! The Church Calls! Ye to the Seat of Bath T JOHN M. E. Church Topeka, Kansas W. W. KING, Pastor against S WITH INCLUSIVE GRAM Christian Army Today! It is on! Light with God! Church Calls! the Seat of Battle! JOHN E. Church Ka, Kansas KING, Pastor Inst Sin INCLUSIVE Date Subjects JUNE 14th—"THE HOMELAND OF THE SOUL." JUNE 15th—"THE LOST SOUL." JUNE 16th—"DEATH IN THE POT." JUNE 17th—"THE PALE HORSE AND HIS RIDER." JUNE 18th—SATURDAY NO SERVICES. JUNE 19th—11:00 A. M. "THE BRIDGE OF FAITH." 3:00 P. M. MASS MEETING (FOR WOMEN ONLY)... Subject: "THE GOD—WOMAN." JUNE 19th—8:00 P. M. "THE EAGLE, STIRRING UP HER NEST." --- --- JEFFS LUNCH, 1900 Vine Street. Kansas City, Mo. THE WORLD'S FIRST FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINKFORD'S POMADE, cures dand ruff stops hair from falling out You can get two months home treat ment by mail, $1.55. Sand 10 cent for postage. SPECIALTY Church and Lodge Socials CLAREMORE, OKLA. By Edw. T. Moore. Business in Claremore was at a standstill last Monday as a result of the down pour of rain which lasted for 11 hours. Part of the business district was flooded and water stood 10 inches deep in the First National Bark. Cat Creek was out of it's banks and was a quarter of a mile wide. Water was very high on S. Missouri avenue. One family living near Cat Creek had to be carried out of their home in a boat. Altho the water is said to have been the highest with the exception of six years ago. There was no loss of life. Rev. Noah W. Moore, of this city has been informed that his son, Tollie T. Moore, who graduates from Shorter College, N. Little Rock, Ark, this spring has been elected to the highest honored student in the high school department. Robert Johnson and family of Tulsa, spent last Sunday in the city as the guests of Mr. Farmer, his father The Crime wave in Claremore, continues to keep us busy and on the alert. About 11:30 p. m. Thursday, two men broke into Rainey's place on S. Missouri avenue. They entered thru a front window. Mr. Lowe and Mr. Weaver, saw them and called Wm. Rainey, the proprietor. A police alarm was turned in. The men were trying to rob the electric piano, but were frightened away before they had an opportunity to pull off the job. They were given chase by Mr. Rainey and others as they fled north of town, where the trail was lost. Nothing was missed from the place. Miss Minnie West spent Saturday in Tulsa taking violin lessons The Rev. L. E. Nelson left Tuesday night for Tullahassee to attend the commencement exercises of the Flipper-Key Davis University. Mr. Troy Murrell and Johnnie Clardy left Sunday for Kansas City. Rev. Noah W. Moore pastor of the A. M. E church of Vlan, preached a soul stirring sermon at the A. M. E church here on Sunday night to a large and appreciative audience His text was, "Occupy until I come" Luke 19:13. The Boostres Club of the Mt Zion Baptist church met Thursday evening at the Washington Bath House, with a large attendance. The guest of honor was Mrs Turner of Bristow, Okla., who made a rice address to the club members. A response was made by Mrs Bell, followed by Mr Wm. Rainey. Rev. P. A. Heart, pastor of Bethel A. M. E church left Tuesday for Tullahassee, Okla. to attend the commencement exercises of Flipper Key-Davis College. During his absence Mrs Heart and daughter, Miss Pearl were alarmed Wednesday night by the storm passing thru the parsonage When the excitement was over, they found many good things left them by the storm, which consisted of groceries of all kinds. These storms are always welcome at the parsonage Mrs F B Beech seems to have been the center of attraction The Rev will be surprised when he returns and finds what the storm did The Social Uplift Club met Thursday night at the church. The next meeting will be held with Miss Laura Rollin on West 6th street. The Rose Hud Club social given at the A. M E church on Friday night, was one of the grandest affairs ever given in Claremore. A large bunch of people turned out and all had a good time. The church was beautifully decorated and the several booths all contained something different. All Claremore people are proud of the Boley bark for which a charter has just been granted. It is true there are several colored banks thru out the country, but this is the only one granted a charter by the National government. We look upon it, not only as an achievement of Boley, but for the whole race. We notice in the Tulsa Daily World, where a warrant was issued for the arrest of Edw Thomas, head of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of Milwaukee, Wis. The warrant charged possession and exhibition of pictures intended to stimulate a race riot. The pictures showed the lynching of five Negroes and a Negro girl. Why don't some of our white brethren issue warrants for the arrest of the owners and exhibitors of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" or the "Birth of a Nation"? Both of these do more to stir up hatred and to cause a race riot than the pictures shown by Mr. Thomas. Why does the government allow such pictures as these to be exhibited There is a real building boom in Claremore now. For several weeks building has been resumed on a large scale than at anytime since the fall of 1918. Several residences are in the course of construction and more are being planned. Mr A. E. Elston has just remodeled his home on N. Oesunia avenue. The members of the St Joseph Baptist church have started the construction of their new church on West 9th street. The members of the A. M. N church are very anxious to start their new building which will cost $25 000. Claremore is holding her own. The unemployed is now on the decrease here and at this time most every one here is busy. Last Sunday was a high day at the 1st Baptist church, Rev. C. B Burton, pastor preached Sunday night on the Doctrine of Sanctification. It was enjoyed by all. A large audience was present and the collection was $33.50 for the day. In the issue of May 5th, the Tulsa World remarks, "William Heard, of Atlanta, Ga., in Milwaukee, Wis. to organize a branch of the Ku Klux Klan. Mr Heard described the order as a "secret patriotic organization formed to maintain American principles and white supremacy." But we all know what the Ku Klux Klan means to the black man. And ro doubles. Mr Heard was instrumental in causing the arrest of Mr Edw Thomas, (colored) head of the local branch, of the N A A C P. at Milwaukee. Mr Roy London has moved to Tulsa for a short time. Mr. John Saunders is ill at his home on 8 Catalayah this week Rev C B Burton spent a few days in Oklahoma City this week Mrs Glena Love is very sick this week and we hope for her recovery Rev Noah Moore returned from Vlan where he is pastoring the A M E church there Miss Ura Elaton is reported ill at this writing. On Monday evening Pumpkin Ross and Snookum Moore were out selling their papers and as they passed the City Light and Water Plant, a white man threw a half of a brick at them strikipg little Snookum on the head The man was arrested and fined the sum of $600 in Police Court Troy Murrell and Johnnio Clardy who went to Kansas City, has returned home to stay, at least, until times get better farther up the road They report that the times in the city are not like they used to be Ilev Buchanan of Nowata, spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends and attending the sermon by the Odd Pellows. Sam Westbrook has established a good jitney line here. If you want a jitney call phone 580, for quick service. Messrs. Tollie T., and Fred D Moore and Thos White, who graduated from Shorter University at Little Rock, Ark, this spring returned home Saturday morning. They report a fine school year and we are glad to see the boys. Mr Joe Elaton is on the sick list this week. "Bud' Teamor and Willie Pratt, of Tulsa, spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends. Last Sunday was a high day at the A M D church. There was a large attendance in Sunday School and at the 11 00 o'clock services, the Rev Buchanan, of Nowata, preached a powerful sermon or "What Shall we do For Jesus?" which was enjoyed by all. Mrs Moreno Vann spent a few days last week in Muskogee visiting her friends. The St Joseph Baptist church gave a soful Saturday night at the home of Mrs "Cip" Walker, on West 9th street The Social Uplift Club met Thursday at the home of Miss Frankle Troupe and was entertained by Messrs Adron White Terrell Troupe and Booker T Moore. A large crowd of young folks were present and spent an enjoyable evening. The time was whaled away with music of all kinds, both plato and victoria. Truy Murrell and Edw T Moore presided at the piano PURE WOOL SCARF ANGORA FINISH Actual Value $5.00 $349 Postpaid Send No Money SURPLUS CLEARINGHOUSE 712 Broadway New York NY Topeka Industrial Council Street Fair and Carnival MAY 29, 30. JUNE 1, 2, 3, 4 QUINCY STREET WE COMPLY WITH THE PURE SHOW LAWS 30 Car Show. Devices. 60 Band. 16 Pie Clean Sport Can not Af Amusement Water circus. W 30 Car Show. 300 People. 20 Big Shows. 4 Big Riding Devices. 60 High Class Concessions. 25 Piece Military Band. 16 Piece Colored Band. CleanSport and Recreation For the Toiler Who Can not Afford a Trip to Foreign Resorts and Amusement centers. Water circus. Wild West Show. Shimmy Avenue. Great Athletic Show A --- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Ut leo, adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Ut leo, adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit. WANTED! You and woman to wear Florentine Gown. With two thousand diamonds. More than seven perfectly cut the most sparkle and brilliancy last forever. SEND YOUR NAME NO HONEY. Simply write name and address and send it to the jewelry shop. If you have a lot of lost brilliancy purchased in gold and silver, just write it in the payment slip then give it for cash. If your bridegroom and groom you are and marrying a gemming woman, just write it in the payment slip then give it for cash. Write for easy payment (nowy gifting shopping many wonderful bargains). Andrew Bent, R.S.C. THE HEXRITE CO. IIG NASSAU ST. N.Y. SANTAL APPLY MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER reliaved in 24 HOURS Each Cap- sule bears the name &r Beware of counterfeit THWESTERN SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES QUINCY STREET Jungleland. Circus Side show. Smile Box. Dixieland Minstrel. Follies of 1921. The Circus Annex. Jazz Alley. Tripp, the Miricle Man. Bluey Bluey The Unexplained. Big Auto Drome. Platform Show. Mystic Grotto. Monkey Motordrome. Merry Go Round. Sea Plane Swing. Giant Ferris Wheel Whip. All for your amusement. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Fatnie Turner, Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE To JAMES E. TURNER, Defendant Greetings— You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, Fannie Turner, who filed her petition in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 16th day of April, 1921, for a divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 6th day of June, A.D. 1921, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be rendered accordingly. By Elisha Scott, Attorney for Plain Attest: W H. Anderson, Clerk District Court. 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