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The Topeka Plaindealer All Kansas Welcomes Knights and Calantheans to the Capitol City GROWTH OF CALANTHEAN ORDER IN STATE OF KANSAS THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM The Efficient and Capable Grand Worthy Counselor State of Kansas Back in 1912 the Order of Calanthe in the State of Kansas was at a low ebb. Graft, hypocrisy and dishonesty had so sapped the foundation of the Order Atlas in membership it was sadly lacking both in quantity and quality. The best and most desirable women held, aloof from the organization, on account of the flagrant conditions which existed therein. Many of the members of long standing had become discouraged and dropped out. The finances had been juggled and mismanaged until the organization seemed hopelessly insolvent. The "system" which had been long in control had perpetuated itself by seizing the psychological moment when he Grand Court lay under the spell of the Grand Worthy Counsellor's address to then and there move that the rules be suspended and the Grand Worthy Counsellor be re-elected for the ensuing year. This once secured, the rest of the "system" was secure, and year by year had so perpetuated itself, and like a leach had fastened itself upon the body of the organization and sucked its life blood. These things were not unobserved or unnoticed by the organization as a whole, but were a fruitful subject for comment and discussion within the Order. It was the common judgment of the more worthy class of membership that something should be done about it, but the questions "how?" was upon everybody's lips. The "system," thru years of control of the institution and its finances, had become arrogant and bold. Those who would protest were cowed and intimidated. Like the mice in the table who recognized in the cat their arch enemy and decided that as a measure of protection the cat should be belled, they also hesitated from year to year, and sought for someone to appear brave enough to take upon herself the task which, the deemed highly necessary, none cared to assume. In this year of 1912—Hermione Court was instituted at Kansas City, Kans. The thirteenth member to poin this Court, the herself unaffected in her after fortunes by this alleged unlucky number, very soon became bad luck to the "system." Within a month after joining she attended a Session of the Grand Court and served upon the finance committee. Herself unnately honest, straightforward and upright, she soon struck a hot trail, which with with her-natural courage and aggressiveness, she proceeded to follow up with her indignation increasing at every step. She joined in the discussions of the intimidated minority. They agreed as before that something should be done. She said something would be done. When the usual motion was put to re-elect the G. W. C. by a suspension of the rules, at the conclusion of the usual "mas- terly address," she took the floor in opposition thereto, and stood like a Gibaralter amidst the lashing tempest which descended upon her, and all undismayed, fought the "system" upon its own ground. It is only truth to say that she fought a losing fight and the steam roller went on its way apparently unhurt. But the logic of events proves that even in defeat she organized victory, for at the succeeding Session of the Grand Court the "system" was swept out of power and the "head and front of this offending" was suspended for life and the champion of right and justice was made G. R. of D. when her modesty and inexperience prompted her to decline to become a candidate for the high office of G. W. C. which had been so abused. In this capacity she served for three years, gaining in wisdom, experience, and confidence, until the demand becoming insistent and clamorous, in 1817, at Salina, she became a candidate for G. W. C. and was chosen by an overwhelming vote. She immediately set to work with the energy of an enthusiast, with the consecration of a devotee, and with the vision of a born leader, to faithfully diagnose the conditions and to skillfully apply the needed remedies. Everywhere she went she plead the cause of devotion to principle, the need of faithful personal service, and pride in the organization. For four years she has ridden over the jurisdiction like a Joan of Arc at Domere hearing the spirit voices and interpreting them to her followers. They have believed upon her word and have lived. Within this time the membership has risen from 580 to more than double that number. The financial condition has improved from a condition of apparent hopeless insolvency, with many death claims months in arrears, and a big deficit in the treasury, to a present cash balance of nearly three thousand dollars with no outstanding unpaid claims. After all the greatest asset is the large number of members representative of the very best womanhood of the race, who have, under this high type of leadership, been connected with the order. As evidence of the fact that her work is being appreciated it is only necessary to state that at the recent Grand Court Session she was unanimously chosen G. W. C. for the ensuing year, altho, still true to her principles, she declined an election by a suspension of the rules in the way made popular under the "system," and declared her willingness to go to the thy ballot box at the regular time set for election and there abide the will of the majority. This is Norene Davis, Grand Worthy Cousellor of Sunflower Grand Court and Supreme Lecturer O. O. C. whom the Calanthans in Kansas delight to honor. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 12, 1921 Boston Seeks Next Supreme En-campment Delegations arriving by train loads and autos SIR E. G. TIDRINGTON REPORTS GLOWING PROGRESS FOR CALANTHEANS [Image of a silhouette of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie.] Attorney Ernest G. Tidrington, was born at Clarksville, Tenn. Aug. 14, 1881, and was brought to Evansville when a few weeks old. Mr. Tidrington received his early education in the public schools of Evansville. At a very early age he entered politics, working up through rank and file. His first political honor was that of precinct committeeman of the old twenty-eighth precinct of the seventh ward. He continued his work, winning the esteem of such men as former Senator Hemenway, and was appointed as an assistant in the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C. He has served as deputy sheriff of Vanderburg county, assistant surveyor of Evansville, city detective, assistant superintendent and assistant engineer of public properties at Indianapolis. Mr. Tidrington has been a delegate a number of times to the state Republican convention and alternate delegate at large to the Republican national convention. During the last Republican campaign Mr. Tidrington was chairman of the national committee on organization. He is a member of the state advisory committee of the Republican party. For the past seventeen years he has served a Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana. Through his keen business foresight he has succeeded in placing the Pythian organization in the front ranks of the fraternal world. In August 1919 he was elected Supreme Vice-Chancellor of the Supreme Vice-Chancellor of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Supreme Court, Order of Calanthe. He is also a member of the Pythian Sanitarium committee, which operates the largest Negro bath house in the world at Hot Springs, Ark. As Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Supreme Court of Calanthe, Attorney Tidrington has made a splendid record for the term he has served. Due to his tireless efforts and the co-operation of his loyal co-workers the order of Calanthe has grown greatly numerically and financially. Attorney Tidrington was admitted to the Vanderburg county Bar in January, 1920. As a lawyer he has been successful. In every civic movement for the benefit of the race Mr. Tidrington will be found an ardent worker. He holds the individual record for securing the largest membership in the Y. M. C. A. campaign at Indianapolis. He is a member of the Alexander A. M. E. church. Mr. Tidrington is the best known colored man in the state of Indiana. He has a host of friends and it may be truthfully said of him that when he is your friend he is loyal to the end. His advice is always sought by the leaders of the political party he is affiliated with—the republican—and is one of its most faithful workers. At all times and under all circumstances he is courteous and polite to all persons. He considers himself very fortunate in his marriage to Mrs. Hallie E. Tidrington, one of Evanaville's most intellectual women. Mr. Tidrington believes that his success has been accomplished by the constant encouragement and assistance rendered by his wife. M. THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE MRB. C. A. TUGGLE State of Alabama Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the State of Alabama was born in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, May 28th, 1859. She was next to the eldest child of Warren and Charity Griggs, pioneer citizens of the town in which she was born and the grandlaughter of the famous Indian Chief for whom the town of Eufaula was named. She yas married to the Hon. John L. Tuggle, P. S. W. C. of the O. O. C. and P. G. C. of the State of Alabama, at the age of 16. Nine children were born to them of which only one is now living. From her youth Alabama's Grand Old Woman has been a remarkable character, taking an active part in religious, missionary and educational work from the age of 12. She traveled extensively in this work with the late Bishop H. M. Turner. So earnest was she in her work, so devoted to service to which she dedicated her life until at the age of 14 she won the name that all of her THE NEW YORK TIMES MRS. F. COSBY BLEVINS State of Alabama Mrs. Fannie Cosby Bevins of Birmingham, Ala., is the Supreme Escort of the Supreme Order of Calanthe, having served satisfactorily at this post for eight years. Next to the Grand Worthy Counselor of the State of Alabama in fraternal circles, it can be said that in point of service and popularity Mrs. Blevins stands second This is proven by her having been elected PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR s and City ers of Earth friends now know best and love to call her—"Old Lady" and to the children "Grannie." She is decidedly the most brilliant fraternal light in our state, having been G. W. C. of the Calanthe for 20 years and Deputy Oorganizer from the beginning of the Pythlans in this state. She has weathered the many storms of the order for years and piloted her ship until today the Old Fraternal Ship with the Star of Calanthe at her mast pole is now sailing at the head in the fraternal realms of Alabama. She is founder and organizer of Tuggle Institute which school is estimated to be worth $100,000.00, owned and operated by the O. O. C. of Alabama and bears her name. Tuggle Institute through the services it has rendered and is still rendering the Negro youth of the state as well as the community in which it is located has won a place in the hearts of the people of all races that is bearing fruit for our people and is doing much to solve our problems. Mrs. Tuggle has lived a life of service and her usefulness is being felt throughout the country. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person. Due to the low resolution, no specific details can be discerned. grand recorder of deeds for ten consecutive years which position she now fills, as well as being the Vice President of Tuggle Institute and treasurer of the Trustee Board of this institution. She holds, and has for ten years, the position of Recorder of Truth of the Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection of Alabama. Her marked executive ability, devotion to duty rare intelligence and genial disposition stamp her a qualified leader recognized and honored by her coworkers in Alabama. New Year.....$1.99 New Month.....1.99 Three Months.....2.99 P. ADVERTISING RATES; $2.99 per inch per month. Entered at the Postoffice at Topaka, Banana as Second Class Mail Matter. Address all communications to The Sopka Plaindaler, 1129 Kansas Ave Sopka, Kanawa. Money sent by Expos. Postoffice Order or Registered better at our risk; otherwise at the visit of the sender. When the attention of The Plainmaker is called to any misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing correction will cheerfully be made, assigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. MRS. ANNA J. WALLACE Grand Worthy Counselor State of Mississippi 1910 I was elected as G. W. C. of the State of Miss, without one penny in treasury.. After the enlowment went into the hands of the receiver, all members gave up and did not have any love for the order at all. I loved the order and never gave up. I loved the principle and I could not afford to THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN give up. I continued to go on with five courts to seven up to 22. I hope to work on and on till I reach up in hundreds. I am going to work until I can bring Miss. back to Supreme Jurisdiction like she was. I believe I can do it with the working force I have with me now and with the help of the Supreme Worthy Counsellor. THE WOMAN WHO WAS A WOMAN MRS. SADIE JACKSON of Braddock, Penn. MARY E. MRS. ROSA J. RICHARDSON Grand Worthy Counsellor State of Maryland Mr. Laurence Lomax, a student of the Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Ill., visited the Plaindealer while in the city. Mr. Lomax has a very promising future in music. MRB. JULIA REED Grand Worthy Counsellor State of Indiana One of the most ardent workers in the Calantnean cause for the upbuilding of this the foremost organization of the Negro race, as Mrs. Julie Reed, Grand Worthy Counsellor, of Indiana, Mrs. Reed a product of Indanapols, Ind, being borned and reared in the capital of the Hoosfer state. She is now serving her tenth year as Grand Worthy Counsellor, and has witnessed the wonderfol growth of the order in the state, from a small organization to the place, which it now occupies, with more members than all the other women's organizations in the state. THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE Under her wise and busine like leadership, the Endowment and Durd departments have been operated in a manner which has brought success to the Order. She has placed the Calanthean Order of Indiana, in the front ranks of the Calanthean world, all of which goes to make up the wonderful Supreme Court which is meeting in our city this week. Besides her interest in fraternal work, she is a devoted Christian worker, being the clerk of the Corinthian Baptist church and President of the Alpha Home for Old and Indigent people of her race. She is a member of the state Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Indiana. Mr. Leo DePriest is numbered a mong the sick this week. Mrs William Bradshaw, has returned from a trip to Hennessey, Okla, where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid. Anderson, and her son, Wm. E. Taylor, of that place. LICENSED VISUALISER Open for Business Day and Night Everything New But the Man. Best Service Guaranteed. —Auto Ambulance— Phone 574 369 Kansas Ave STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNED COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Marshall Blount, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of August, A. D. 1921, the undersigned was by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Marshall Blount late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. CARRIE DOWDELL, Administrator. 1 THE INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHT ING CREAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN THE INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHT ING CREAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN SEND TODAY $1.00 which includes postage, for a single outfit of "SATIN TOP." -WILSON CHEMICAL COMPANY Box 56. Junction City, KANSAS I was elected G. W. C. of the Juris of Texas 1902. At that time we had only 65 courts with about seven hundred members paying $100.05 policy. 40 cents a quarter end tax. Per capita tax .25 semiannually, as it is now. I was elected in June. In August I secured a state charter. As the Grand Court had been organized five years without a charter, so the laws of the state was staring us in the face and warning us every year that we would get ourselves in trouble if we did not charter. Sir L. M. Mitchell of Austin was G. C. They prevailed with us to go under their charter, but I did not see it in that way. So with the help of Dr. R. F. Ferril of Houston who was THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD our Guard Secretary and Treasurer of the End department we secured our State Chater in August 1902. Since then I have had the respect of each set of Insurance Commissioners. We did not have one dollar on hand Our expenses kept up with our collections. Our membership grew quite rapidly bringing into our fold the best blood of Texas, highly educated, cultured women who are abreast with the times. None filling important offices who were not competent. In 1905 we increased our policies to $150.00 paying .50 a quarter tax. In two years after we raised to $200.00 paying .65 a year tax. Our membership continued so rapidly that in 1911 we raised to $300.00 paying $1.00 quarter also put on a burial tax of $1.50 a year paid each October giving each deceased member a $75 burial. When the Mobile law passed in Texas 1913. The Court of Calanthe was the only Secret Fraternity in Texas that had any reserve. We had over nineteen thousand dollars reserve. Besides having helped the K. of P.'s, of Texas to build a beautiful Grand Temple of which I had the honor of being one of the Temple Commissioners and helped to plan that lovely structure which cost over a hundred thousand dollars. The Grand Court furnished over thirteen thousand dollars in cash money, and it has been acknowledged by all that had it not been for the push and hard work and encouragement of the Court of Calanthe the Grand Temple project would have fallen through. $35,000 was borrowed from the K. of P. End department to help build the Temple, and all had been paid back before the administration changed. The Grand Court of Calanthe always tried to do their best to encourage the work of the K. of P. beauce we feel that they have done for us what no other fraternity have done for their women and that is put the management of the ladies department into our hands. The Grand Court of Texas can now boost of 334 financial courts, over nine thousand members, over ninety thousand dollars in the endowment and burial treasure, $10,200 in Liberty Bonds, over fifty-six thousand dollars reserve. This is my twentieth year as G. W. C. We've not had sunshine all the way, but the Lord has been good to us and brought us thus far. Our Juvenile departments are now beginning to bloom and blossom as the rose. We reported over one thousand dollars, working only three years. We have also a charity fund that is aiding us greatly in doing charity work. 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Order of Calathe A woman of rare talent and unusual ability in her line of work, has few equals. Her work in the Grand Court of the Jurisdictinn of Texas, has been of great benefit and wide influence. She served two years as Vice-President of the Endowment Board, where her advice and judgment was much sought in that department. From that office she was elected secretary-treasurer of the same board, which office she still holds, having been unanimously re-elected for the past seven years. The financial status of Texas has moved by leaps and hounds under the guidance of this matchless financier. Mrs. Dora Alexander announces that she will open a piano studio on June 14th, 1921, for children and beginners at the Colored Y. N. C. A. rooms, 420 Kansas avenue. Prices: 75c for one hour or 50c for 40 minutes. Call 1772 N-1, Tuesday from 1:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Mrs. Alexander holds a music teachers' certificate. 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Press 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 tuberculosis, art tendency. Send your name and address to COLUMBUS, OHIO S. W. GREEN SAFE LEADER Evidences of Progress in Material Affairs—Chancellor S. W. Green Helping to Solve our Economic Problems—Pythian Temple Now Out of Debt—A Tribute to Negro Thrift and Enterprise. (By Charles Alexander) (By Charles Alexander) A short while ago under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, a celebration was held in New Orleans. The beautiful Knights of Pythias Temple was paid out of debt and the significant fact brought the two races in New Orleans much closer together—for this temple cost a great deal of money—in all $200,000; and money, you know, has the magic of bringing to pass good-will and friendliness where other things fail. The prompt discharge of financial obligations promotes a certain kind of confidence that is enduring. Moreover the success of our enterprise in New Orleans was due from the start to the cordial co-operation of the bankers of that city. This cooperation was the result of the faith which these bankers have in the integrity of the leader of the movement. His business ability is well known—his faithfulness and prudence have been well tested in the estimation of the best commercial circles—he is regarded as a substantial citizen. Mr. Green is one of the outstanding dominating personalities among the Negroes in the United States. He is the Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. His manly attitude on all questions, his plain speech, his honest methods, his un ```markdown ``` [Image of a man in formal attire with a bow tie and a hat, looking slightly to the side.] M. assuming manners, have conspired to make him a great power among the Knights of Pythias. He is obviously one of the safest leaders the race has produced, and it is fortunate that thinking men in the ranks of the ranks of the order have long since agreed that he is equal to every responsibility and every duty the fraternity imposes upon him. Mr. Green's home and headquarters are located at New Orleans, La. In this great city he is highly respected and honored by all classes; he is held in high regard by the bankers and business men of his community—the real test of the character and standing of the individual. It was through his influence that the bankers of New Orleans advanced the K. of P. $75,000 to finish and equip the great $200,000 Pythian Temple which was erected in that metropolis a few years ago. These influential business men assured him that as long as he was at the head of the order in New Orleans they would protect the financial interests of the organization—paying him the compliment of their fullest confidence in his business ability, fidelity, acumen and sagacity. At the last meeting of the Supreme Lodge at St. Louis, Mo., it was clearly demonstrated that the order has made wonderful progress under the guidance of Chancellor Green. The sessions were the most successful it has held in its history and the entire convention was conducted under the most favorable conditions—harmony and concord characterized every day session. At the election of officers there was practically no opposition to the slate and the old officers were reelected. This was also true of the women's department, the Courts of Calanthe, and likewise the Uniform rank. The entire regime of the present officers has been marked by the most singular prosperity and no little degree of credit is due the presiding genus of the order for keeping and maintaining this splendid condition. Chancellor Green Joined the Knights of Pythias in 1883, when in the month of July of that year, as a charter member, he helped to form Tensas Lodge No. 21. He is the pride of Louisiana, the state in which he was born. He has served as Grand Chancellor in the state from 1892 to the present time, declining the office for two years, 1897-98; but being re-elected in 1899, he has been continued in that office ever since. He succeeded S. W. Starks in 1908 as Supreme Chancellor and was elected to that office in 1909, and has been re-elected at every session --- since. The Supreme Lodge meets in convention every two years. convention every two years. At the last convention held in St. Louis, over 4,000 uniform rank members were encamped, while fully 10,000 delegates and friends attended the sessions. Twenty-four grand lodges from as many states were represented; and the military parade, the climax to the convention, was pronounced one of the most impressive and beautiful ever witnessed in St. Louis. Crowds of people in every walk of life lined the streets and applauded the Knights as they passed by. The competitive drill, which took place at night in the great Coliseum, attracted a crowd that filled the building to its utmost capacity. Taken by and large, this convention aided the colored people in making favorable sentiment and will long linger in the minds of the people as indicating the dignity and self respect of a class struggling for fair play and justice. At this convention the illuminating facts were brought out that the resources of the Knights of Pythias amounted to $1,770,000 in cash and property. Eleven magnificent Grand Lodge temples have been erected, ranging in value from $25,000 to over $200,000; while many temple owned by local lodges run into large investments. The Supreme Lodge owns a row of brick flats in Chicago valued at nearly $50,000, a bath house and sanitarium at Hot Springs, Arkansas, valued at $22,000, and other valuable property. At the last session the Supreme Lodge was authorized to erect in Chicago a temple to cost $200,000. The following statement from his official report shows the growth and financial resources of the order at the present time. THE NEW YORK TIMES Number of lodges July, 1917, 3- 113; number of members July, 1917, 118,210. Total amount of endowment paid out for the term ending July 1, 1917, $935,153.64. Amount of endowment in treasury July 1, 1917, $463,688.08. Increase over last term, $124,850.02. Amount of Grand Lodge funds on hand July 1, 1917, $42,356.62. Amount of Supreme Lodge funds on hand July 1, 1917, $16,936.32. Value of property owned by Grand Lodges, $702,848.90. Value of property owned by Supreme Lodge, $70,000. Value of property owned by Subordinate Lodges, $474,619.93. Total resources, $1,770,449.75. A man who stands for so much and who has achieved so much for the material upbuilding of the race cannot long be stigmatized or held in contempt, once his history is well known. Chancellor Green is a man of vision and purpose and the great $200,000 temple erected by his faith in the race at New Orleans, stands as a monument to his genius for organizing and holding harmoniously together members of the Negro race. THE STATE ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE HOLDS A SUCCESSFUL SESSION AT FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. The Second Annual Convention of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Kansas branch of the A. M. E. church convened at Wayman Chapel, Fort Scott. Kansas, with Rev. G. M. Tillman, pastor. The convention opened Wednesday morning at 10:30, with the president, Dean Edw. R. Vaughan, of Western University, presiding. Owing to the preparation for conference and the meetings held prior to this, the attendance at the convention was not as large as it might have been, but it was up to the high water mark in inspiration and information. The three days session ran as follows: good, better, best. First day, good; second day, better; third day, best. It was acknowledged by the delegate to have been one of the best conventions which they had ever attended because of its valuable information given put. Indeed it was a school of knowledge. We feel that our dear bishop has placed the right man in the right place to place the young people's department on a high plane, when he --- appointed our esteemable and efficient president, Dean Vaughan to that place. In the absence of Dr. R. C Henderson, the annual sermon was delivered by the president, from Matt. 25: 21-36. 'How Christianity Overcometh the World.' First Sick, Visited; Second, Naked, Clothed; Third, Priqoners, Ministered unto; Four, Thirsty, Given Drink; Fifth, Hungry, Fed. Holy Communion was administered by Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr. Revs. Tillman, Vaughan and Whitcomb, after which came the business and work of the convention. Committees were appointed and set about their missions. We found on arriving at Ft. Scott, that the funeral of Mrs. Neal, one of the oldest members of Wayman Chapel, and the grandmother of the secretary of the convention, was to be preached at that church in the afternoon. The first committee was on remorse, other committees appointed were on Credenlals, Finance and Resolution. The body then adjourned for dinner to the dining room of the church where an excellent dinner was prepared. At 3:30 p. m., the program was continued and several papers were rendered as follows: "Our purpose in coming here... by Mrs Butler, of Parsons; and 'Some Lives that Point Out.'" by Mrs. S. Snowden, of Lawrence. Some valuable points were brought out in the discussion of these two splendid papers. At the night session we were entertained by a well trained choir of 15 or 20 voices under the direction of Miss Thelma Hill, who deserves much credit for the excellent point to which she had trained these voices. Welcome addresses were delivered by Dr. J. W. Brown, on behalf of the city; Rev. W. H. G. Rowe, on behalf of the Ministerial Alliance and the churches; and Mrs Katherine D. Tillman on behalf of the A. C. E League. Responses were made by the following: Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., on behalf of churches and city; Mrs S. Snowden, on behalf of the A. C. E. L. delegation. The session opened Thursday morning with a sermon by the Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr., "A Spiritual Awakening." The program was carried out as usual with the following peppers: "Some League Problems Difficult to Solve." by Mrs. Flora Abbott, Topeka; and "Literature and League," by Miss Thelma Hill; "The Part Music Should have in the League," and "Public questions and Endeavor League." Thursday evening our meeting was graced by the presence of the Dr. J. C. C. Owehs, presiding elder, of the Parsons District, who delivered an address on the $5000000 Drive. He spoke of why this financial drive is necessary and that in order that the drive may not be strenuous, it was suggested that each African Methodist contribute the sum of $1000, having four years in which to pay same, at the rate of $250 per year. He also explained how it was to be distributed, which is as follows: For Education, Evangelistic work, Church Extension, Superannuated ministers and Missions. At this time the Rev. T. W. Greene, Jr. delivered an address on "Why this 5 Million dollar drive should be put over, in that we need it." Friday morning the session opened with papers by Mrs Maude Gentry, of Topeka, on "How to Promote Bible Study," and Mr. P. Jones, of Parsons on "The Social Side of the League." Miss Jones and Mrs Tulmhn. "League Prayer meetings and how to make them grow." Miss McMurray, Parsons. All problems relative to the A. C. E. League work were discussed at length and a thorough understanding was had by all present. The convention deplored the Tulsa, Okla, riot and thought this tragedy was perpetuated by a race boasting of their superiority, wealth and pride causing them to feel that the harps have been hung on willows. They do not say our people are wholly blameless, but feel that no crime would justify the whole-sale murder, looting and burning of homes of the innocent people who were made defenseless by the law which allowed such action to be done. The convention prayed the time when all men would be free and equal in the eyes of the law as they are in the sight of God, and that all voices would ascend as one man's prayer for peace, brotherly love and world wide democracy, remembering God has no respective persons. Friday evening marked the close of a much enjoyed and profitable convention, closed with a beautiful pageant given by Mrs. Tillman and a literary and musical program by delegates and home talent. Mrs E. R Vaughan, of Quindaro, delivered an original poem. Too much praise cannot be given Rev. G. M. Tillman and his wife, Mrs Katherine D. Tillman, editor of the Woman's Missionary Recorder, and his congregation and friends for the splendid manner in which they cared SUPREME LODGE OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, COURT OF CALANTHE AND UNIFORM RANK: We welcome You to Topeka, and would like to make your acquaintance. Your patronage will be greatly appreciated. THE KANSAS ARMY AND NAVY SALVAGE CO 531 Kansas Avenue. A Complete Line of Soldier's Goods and Tourist's Needs for the delegates, who departed for their homes much enthused and their minds bubbling over with information and new ideas. We are assured that another year the attendance of the convention will be larger and better and more efficient work done among local Leagues. A scholarship for some deserving young person, to Western University, was a thought advanced for the convention to give thought to for the coming year. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Maude Dunson Hogg, Corresponding and Recording secretary, and Mrs. S. Snowden, Treasurer. MRS. MARY NELSON JONES Grand Worthy Counsellor State of Georgia Mrs. Mary N. Jones, is one of the most efficient Grand Worthy Counsellors, in the Order. Under her wise THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE leadership and careful guidance the Order of the State of Georgia has grown and prospered both numerically and financially. Mrs. Jones is one of the best known speakers in the country. She has educated a number of girls of the race, who are making good, in their chosen professions. Too much credit cannot be given Mrs. Jones, for her untiring efforts toward the Calanthe Order and her race. PARSONS. KANSAS Mr. nd Mrs George Williams, of 2508 Morgan Street, this city, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Mae, to Mr. W. H. Cunningham, of Philadelphia, Penn., at high noon, August 1st, 1921. Mr. Cunningham is employed as a mail clerk at the post office. They are at home at 15 South Mote street. They were the recipients of a few valuable gifts. LOOKEBA. OKLA Rev. H. Bendle delivered a wonderful german on Sunday morning Mrs. C. G. McNeil arrived home on Sunday evening from a visit of several days She is much improved in health. Mr. J. L. Gunter came home last Saturday from Watonga. Mrs Mozee, of Hydro agent Saturday night at the home of Mrs McNeil Mr and Mrs S M. Ray were callers. GRAND CHANCELLOR LLOYD HEADS MISSOURMS SUPREME LODGE DELEGATION TO CITY. The Supreme Lodge delegation to the Supreme lodge in this city, is composed of some of the most prominent men of the state, led by that indefatigable and efficient worker of Pythianism, Hon. A. W. LLOyd. The other members are T. A. Curtls, Dr. J. D. Sexton and Wm Johnson. → U ```markdown ``` Grand Worthy Mation, Juvenile Dept. State of Georgia Among the many women of Georgia who have won a prominent place in the field of Calantheism, no one has achieved greater fame than the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Georgia A. Washburn, Grand worthy Matron of the Juvenile department of Georgia and its jurisdiction. An honor to herself and to her race, and it is with pride that the Juvenile department of Georgia can point to her as its brilliant star, and pay homage to her in recognition of the honors that have been given her. Her excellent work has placed her ```markdown ``` MAJOR P. A. ROPER Grand Worthy Counsellor State of South Carolina Sir P. A. Roper, G. W. C. of the state of S. C. is one of the oldest K. of P. in this state, becoming a member of the Corinthian Lodge No. 7, at its organization in 1891. He received the P. C. degree at Charleston, S. C. and was elected G. C. in 1898, which office he filled for five years. In 1897 he took the idea at a sug- LODGE OF K COURT OF C in the front rank, and today she is the leading factor of the largest Juvenile department in the world. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., and received her education in the Atlanta University. She worked her way up in the order, and has succeeded through perseverance and study. Those who know her personally speak of her in the highest terms, declaring that she is a born leader. Under her three years administration 115 Juvenile courts have been organized and new members too numerous to mention. There is scarcely a county in Georgia that Juvenilism is not stamped indelicably. Fraternally yours GEORGIA A WASHBURN. Grand Worthy Matron. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. gestion from his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Roper, of getting Courts of Calanthe in South Carolina, of which Queen Esther No. 1, was the first. The Grand Court in S. C. was organized by Sir P. A. Roper and others April 25th, 1911 with Sir P. A. Roper as the G. W. C., today we have over 250 courts with a membership of over 9,000. Sir Roper has steered the ship of Calantheism for eleven consecutive years with nothing but progress, progress every year. His life is a record of achievements and shows what can be accomplished by perseverance. NIGHTS OF ALANTHE Mary [Name] Grand Worthy Counsellor, State of Missouri The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner, was born at Greenville, Miss. She removed to St. Louis, Missouri with her parents when quite young, and received her education in the public schools of that city and at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. In the year 1902 Mrs. Buckner joined the Order of Calanthe becoming a charter member of Fair HermoneCourt, No. 136 of St. Louis, Mo. She has served this court in all its stations, and for a number of years has been its Treasurer. In 1903 Mrs. Buckner became a member of the Grand Court of Missouri, and was elected to the the office of Grand Worthy Inspectris. From that time until now she has served the Grand Court of Missouri in official capacity, having served two years as Grand Trustee; four years 1939 MAJ. GEN. R. R. JACKSON Head of the Uniform Rank, K. of P. of the Uniform Rank, with his officers and knights, cadets and lady drill corps and military bands are doing much. They meet every two years with the Supreme Lodge and are encamped for a week or ten days with something like three to six thousand knights in camp. Maj. Gen. Jackson is one of the finest officers Rev. Hunt preached a very able sermon Sunday morning. His text was from the 2nd chapter of Jude. His subject was "Christians Contending." Rev. Samuel Martin passed through the city Thursday enroute to Topeka. The Black Diamonds defeated Eve Sunday, the score being 6 to 2. The boy wonder pitcher of Missouri was on the mound for Chanute. Chanute sent a large delegation to Parsons last Friday endeavoring to capture the K. of P. Grand Lodge for next year, but on account of Parsons having it this year it could not be held so close. The Chanute band made a lasting impression, especially when it played "My Mammy." --- as Grand Treasurer of Endowment and eleven years as Grand Worthy Counsellor. Sister Buckner is widely known for her sunshiny temperament and her womanly qualities. She has a smile for all, is possessed of a kind considerate nature; but nevertheless, has earned a reputation for firmness and stability. During the years of turmoil in Missouri, it was largely through the efforts of Sister Buckner that the Grand Jurisdiction was saved to Calantheism. The signal honors which have come to Mrs. Buckner have not come unmerited. She is known as a worker in the ranks of Calantheans. She has labored arduously for the upbuilding of the Grand Court of Missouri and done-much to make it one of the best in the Supreme Jurisdiction. She is loyal and faithful to the order and is causes. Under her administration as Grand Worthy Counsellor, Missouri has come to the front, and new life seems to have been infuesed throughout the state. 1 to be found anywhere. He is kind, courteous, polite, very determined and insists on everybody doing his or her duty. He is well liked and respected from all ranks of the K. of P. order. He is head of the K. of P. printing plant in Chicago. He requires a very strict discipline and most courteous treatment of knights to each other as well as the public. It is a source of pleasure to visit the camp and witness the maneuvers and competitive drills as well as band contests. Prof. M. W. Freeman of Topska was in the city Thursday between trains. The Chanute band has several engagements ahead of them. Mr. Herman Thompkins attended the Lodge in Iola Monday night. The rain was much needed here Tuesday morning. William Johnson of Iola spent Sunday in the city. Miss Thelma Johnson of Muskogee, Okla. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry Taylor. Mr. George Kohns is spending his honeymoon in the city. Chanute was highly honored last Friday by having Hon. Charles Stewart as its guest. He visited the mis- . sionary convention of the A. M. E. church and made an address that will be long remembered. We are trusting that he will be with us again in the near future. Clarence Williams left Sunday for Vinita, Okla., to visit his grand parents. Everett Mix of Erle Kansas was in the city Wednesday and left Thursday to attend the K. of P. Grand Lodge. Rev. Watson of Topeka spent Sunday morning in this city. Mr. T. Bradley is spending his vacation out of the city. The East Side Division of the Mission Circle of New Hope met Monday with Mrs. Hubbard. Rev. Dr. Vaughn of Quindaro delivered two able sermons at the Methodist church Sunday. The rally netted over two hundred dollars. Miss Fannie Governor of Wichita is visiting relatives here. Fay Bradley and George Kouns spent the Fourth of July Eve in Coffeyville. Mr. and Mrs. Bland of Iola attended services at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Rev. Dudley Hunt is attending the summer school at Topeka. The Chanute colored band gave a concert Friday and Fourth of July nights. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams of Erie spent the Fourth in Chanute. Lonnie Hall umpired a baseball game in Iola last Thursday. The barbeque given on the fourth of July by the Methodist and Baptist churches was a grand success. Mrs. Frank Butler is indisposed at this writing. Mr. Williams and son spent the Fourth in Chanute. They are from Iola. Mr. Stovall of Humboldt spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Winston and daughter were in Cherryvale Thursday and Friday. Rev Fitzpatrick is still indisposed. The mission circle met last Monday with Mrs. Glover on N. Main day with Mrs. Glover on N. Main. Last Tuesday night the gentlemen of the town met at Allen's Chapel and organized a civic club. It meets every Tuesday night. The Chanute Black Diamonds defeated the Boosters (white) in a 12 inning game. The score being 4-3. Ray Minefielded, of Oswego pitched for the Diamonds. He pitched a wonderful game. The Diamonds play in Iola against the Oilers (white) on the 10th. J. B. DR. E. E. UNDERWOOD Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals. Frankfort. Kentucky BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION The Knights of Pythias first organized in Washington, D. C. in 1863. Colored men were admitted into the Lodge not as colored, but men thought they were white. Afterwards applications were made at Richmond, Va., of the Supreme Lodge to admit colored men. They refused on the grounds of their color as the constitution refused it (see article 8, section 8). So the colored men who were in the order withdrew after the application was refused and the organization was started in Philadelphia. These same brethren and some of the white brethren who wished to see the colored brethren succeed. And for this reason, on March 26, 1880, Lightfoot Lodge No. 1 was set up in Vicksburg, Miss., by Dr. Thos. W. Stringer, who was the founder and first Supreme Chancellor of the colored organization. From that time on the order grew and the fourth annual session was held at Richmond, Va., at the place where they were refused. The Supreme constitution was adopted at Vicksburg, April 7th, 1880, known as the North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Dr. E. A. Williams was the second Supreme Chancellor and did much work for the upbuilding of the order. The third session was held in Hot Springs, Ark., in 1885 where the constitution and by laws were strengthened. The Order of Calanthe was founded May 4, 1883. While the Supreme Session was held at Vicksburg, Mesdames Mattie A. Williams and N. Green formed this organization and to the surprise of the Knights who were in session they asked to be granted a charter. From that on the Grand Court of Calanthe has grown. The great responsibility placed on the shoulders of Sir Tidrington has been met with ease and the Order is now standing as one of the grandest in the history of the world. Much credit is due Mesdames Williams and Green who set up the first order known as the Pride of Calanthe No. 1, I. O. O. C. at Whitehall, La. From that time on great work has been accomplished. The colored people of this country should be proud of this order of K. P. and the Court of Calanthe and the Uni 1 Meadow Gold Butter TRIPLE SEALED The absolute cleanliness of Meadow Gold Butter is assured by its being triple wrapped and sealed at the creamery. Its freshness is assured by its being churned fresh daily. Its purity is assured by the use of Pure Pasteurized Cream. Meadow Gold Butter is rich in nourishment and flavor. Satisfying to the epicure. All good dealers recommend it. Beatrice Creamery Company Topeka, Kansas Meadow Gold Butter CHURNED FRESH DAILY Grand Chancellor of the State of Kansas. Dr. Sol H. Thompson, Grand Chancellor of the State of Kansas who resides at Kansas City, Kans, is one of the finest physicians in the west. He is a graduate of Howard University. He was elected at Fort Scott in 1914; with almost a depleted treasury in the Endowment Department form Rank, which have done so much along all lines for the advancement of the race. TOPEKA HAS 5,000 of the best colored people in the United States. 4 modern Colored grade schools. 150 Colored students in the City high school (mixed) 225 Colored students in Washburn College and Kansas Industrial Edu- cational Institute. 55 Colored teachers. 8 Colored postal employees. 1 Secret service man. 1 Deputy county clerk. 1 Deputy county treasurer. 1 Deputy marshal. 1 Deputy sheriff. 2 Sanitary policemen. 2 Dentists. 6 Physicians. 6 Lawyers. 1 Young Men's Christian Association. 23 Churches. 15 Groceries. 2 Coal Dealers. 6 Barber Shops. 15 Restaurants and Cafes. 25 Truck Farmers. 3 Electricians. 1 American Legion Post. 1 N. A. A. C. P. 1 Business Men's Association. and nothing in the revenue department but unpaid bills, with from six to eight hundred knights in good standing in the state, now the order can boost of something over two thousand members with $14,000 in the Endowment Department, all bills paid and money in the exchequer department. He is kind, affable, highly educated, polished and a fine writer. His annual addresses are gems and the members all demand that they be spread on the minutes that they may have them. A Hose and Truck Company, with two shifts of 8 men each. One of the best in the country. And the best educational and family rearing advantages in America. Come Live With Us. Mrs. W. W. McDaniels, of Crowburg, Kansas, who with her husband, conducts a fine grocery and restaurant, in that city, stopped over in the city this week as the guest of Mrs. Elsie Brown, enroute from Cincinnati, O., where she attended the meeting of the National Grand lodge, of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. On their trip they visited in five states and had a most delightful time. The sessions are said to have been the largest ever held. The next meeting will be held in Hot Springs, Ark. The state of Kansas captured three of the national officers in the persons of: Mrs. Parks, of Kansas City; Mrs. Nettle Washington and Mrs. Elsie Brown. Mrs. Brown is the wife of Fireman Brown, of this city, who owns a fine home on Clay street and is one of Topeka's most progressive NATIONAL FLORENCE CRITTENTON MISSION ESTABLISHES INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS NEAR WASHINGTON. MRS. S. F. MALONE, NATIONAL FIELD WORKER APPEALS FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 12. The work of the Florence Crittenton Mission, an organization chartered by an act of Congress is not generally known among the colored people of the United States. Out of the 79 Homes established and under the supervision of the Mission, there is but one operated by Colored people, which is located at Topeka, Kansas, and of which for fourteen years, Mrs. Malone served as president. These Homes are doing a great work in rescuing fallen girls and unfortunate women. Not content with this, the Mission is now undertaking preventative work by the establishment of a National Industrial and Agricultural Training School at Clifton Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, known as the Ivakota Farms and which consists of 325 acres. It is the plan of the management, which is under the direction of the National Florence Crittenton Mission, Mrs. LaMont A. Williams, President, 5614 Chevy Chase Drive, Washington, D.C. to have erected on this farm a dormitory for colored girls. This will fill a long felt want for young womanhood in the race. In this school the girls are taught various lines of industry to fit them for the duties of life; with special regard for the health and physical development of the girls. This dormitory is being erected by voluntary contributions. We are, therefore, earnestly appealing to our race to become one of the nine thousand to give at least one dollar each, for this most worthy cause. The building will cost ten thousand dollars, one thousand of which we have now on hand. My eight years experience as City Welfare Worker in the city of Topeka, Kansas, makes me feel that this preventative work for young girls is a most needed and progressive step. Governor Henry J. Allen, Senators Arthur Capper and Charles Curtis, of Kansas, all give their hearty endorsement to this work. citizens. Mrs. Brown is an ardent church and lodge worker and gives a portion of her time looking after the poor, sick and distressed. One of the main attractions of the delegation of recent arrivals to the Encampment was the Ladies drill team of Cleveland, Ohio, which caused a sensation upon their arrival today. The team is well uniformed, well selected and makes an excellent showing. We are for you. Cleveland. o pe ~~ “ae = ~ & rs . ee OS Roe ee ae = = eB ee ea ee SY \ a s ” . ; rear . : . a ee eee ens ak ae . . 7 ‘ ' . «tReet anh Serle Sis ta cata eae, Dee T maketene / stdeas are Vea ths fe tEeS settee Tue 5 Bee. \ A. cihnanhs Palle poallduan onal ee ence . tea! ae dk tad oa net Of Dotne races in Kansas is to be fair to each other when it comes to en- forcement of the law. We have several Colored lawyers in Kansas who are respected and treated on equal terms with lawyers of other races in the courts, Kansas can boast of a fairly good class of white people and a minority of these believe in giving the race all the rights and benefits others enjoy, but are hindered and hampered by a majority of Southern whites pho migrated from the south and who spread theypolson of race hatred, ‘Some 35 ycara ago the Colored people of Kansas knew no segregation in hotels or theaters, Thou- ands of white southerners were brought here by the rallroads, and who now hold positions in the general offices and shops, are the cause of this aentl- ment, And yet after they are here fot a while they soon learn our customs and they fall in and grin and coriplain of the school system, and every now and then they take a jab at this educational system and other institutions “here the Colored people are on equality. The only consolation they get out of the same is the segregation in theatres, restaurants, and soda foun- tains, and this will adjust itself when the Colored people wake up to busi. ness. It ts the sentiment of these southern whites and the cowardice of the merchants that causes these conditions, There are no black laws on tho statute books of Kansas. Southern sentiment has tried and failed to enact them, but they did not, even when they had a Democratic governor and lex islature. As long as the name of John Brown and Harpers’ Ferry fame are revered by Kansans, no black laws wilLever disgrace her name or be placed ‘on the statute books, or any public Institution be closed against the race. We want our visitors to feel at home while here. Within Kansas they should feel they are on holy soil. We want them to inspect the State House, call upon the state offictals and other public institutions in the city and state, The Federal Prison, the State Prison, ond Soldiers’ Home are locaed at Leavenworth, sixty miles north, which would be a fine side trip to those who are out west. Do not hesitate to ask any white person any information you may desire on our streets, or anywhero in Kunsas, or on the train, as we have no jim-crow of any kind here and you will find the white people kind and affable and glad to give any information you want and will also ghe our lady yisitors the same respect and attention as they would ny woman of any other'race, The K, of P, sessions will be held in the Representative Hall at the State House, and the Court of Calanthe in the Supreme Court room on the same floor. Delegates will take the elevator, where they will find one of the best places the session has been held in in its history. You will also find the auditorium where the entertainments are to be held on Quincy street be- tween Seventh and Eighth, a fine building, holding something like cight thousand. The Fair Grounds, where the Uniform Rank will be encamped, is one of the finest thoroughfares, well equipped, We must say, as a whole, the delegates to this meeting can safely say they are meeting in one of the best places of meeting in the history of their organization, The citizens of Topeka have spared no pains to fix their homes for the entertainment of the visitors and delegates. While they will find the homes humble, you will find big hearts, kind and courteous People, who will do all that is necessary to make the guests happy. As a race, we should not ex- Pect too much, as we all should remember where we came from, as we are gradually growing strorger morally, financially and physically, and every- thing can not be completed in a day. | We also want you to visit the Topeka Industrial School, on East Sixth Street, where there will be a number of the delegates and sisiturs. The’ headquarters will be found at 413 Kansas Avenue, They will also have: Boy Scouts and members of the Committee to give desired information, : NICK CHILES, = Editor Topeka Plaindealer, President Kansas Defense Society. 40 THE CITIZENS OF TOPEKA: Beginning August 14th and continuing until there will be within the con- fines of Topeka and Kaneas several thousand visitors and delegates of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pithias and Court of Calanthe, with the Supreme Officers. This body will consist of some of the greatest men and women of the Race who are representing an organization that pays out millions of dollars to beneficiaries for burial and other sick and death benefits, They own a sanatorium at Hot Springs, Ark., and also a large building at Chi- cago. The Encampment is one ‘of the strong auxiliaries of the organization “here thousands of young men are getting military training and good citi- zenship. These consist of the best young people of the country, The citi- zens may feel proud of the great body, The following are the officers of the Supreme Lodge: S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, 507 Pythian Temple, New Orleans, La, Dr. E. A, Williams, Past Supreme Chancellor, Box 453, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. G, Tidrington, Supreme Vice Chancellor, 16 Orr Ave., Evansville, Ind. Rev, A. H, Newton, Supreme Prelate, 332 Washington St,, Camden, N, J, John H. Young, Supreme Master of Exchequer, Room 16, Masonic Tem- ple, Pine Bluff, Ark. . Roscoe C, Simmons, Supreme Lecturer, Pythian Temple Building, Louis- ville, Ky, Dr, E, E, Underwoéd, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, S, L Corner Clinton and Washington Sts., Frankfort, Ky. George A, Watty, Supreme Master at Arms, 533 Lanvale St. Balti- more, Md. Dr. U. G. Mason, Supreme Medical Registrar, Pythian Temple, Birming- ham, Ala. S. A. T. Watkins, Supreme Attorney, 36 W, Randolph St., Chicago, Il. J. A, Dlums, Supreme Inner Guard, Winston-Salem, N.C. Henry James, Supreme Outer Guard, 1021 Davis St, Jacksonville, Fla, R. R, Jackson, Major Geneial Uniform Rank, 3300 State St., Chicago, Il. The delegations will begin to arrive Saturday, On Monday night there will be a public reception, welcome addriss by the governor and others, and responses, Then on Tucsduy will be the opening sessions at the State Capitol, On Tuesday night will he the grand mardi gras ball, On Wednes- day afternoon there will be an ingpection and review at Camp Yohn E, Lewis at the Fair Grounds, On Wednesday night there will be an entertainment at the Auditorium, Thursday afternoon there will be the prize drill, which Will be Governors’ and Majors’ and State Officials’ Day, Thursday night a grand muihtary dance at the Auditorium. I'riday morning a grand street parade, with several thousand in hne, Friday night pize drills, Class A, B and C, and band concert at the Auditorium, The official opening of the Camp, Sunday, August 14th, There will be something going on all the time, beginning Sunday and continuing until Trhlay night, August 19th, Admission to the Tair Grounds 15 cents, The Lighth Regiment Band of Mhnois, formerly the 36th Infantry, which served in France, will be on the rounds, along with several other bands, The First Regiment K. of Pr Band of Kansas City will also be present, A competitive drill will be held at the Auditorium Friday night, August 11th, The local committee {s as follows: Dr. S, H, Thompson, general chairman, 1512 N, Tifth St., Kansas City, Kan.; Norene Davis, vice chairman, Box 200, Kansas City, Kan.; B, E. Gare Test, secretary, 901 Third Ave., Leavenworth, Kan.; W, C, Brown treasurer, 12 W, Ninth St., Lawrence, Kan,; 11, I. Monroe, chalrman ways and means, 1156 Clay St., Topeka, Kan.; General Thomas Kennedy, chairman Camp Grounds, 834 Nebraska Avey Kansas City, Kan.; Mattie Perkins, chairman homes, 625 Western Ave., Topeka, Kan.; Judge J. 11. Guy, chairman enter. tainment, 410 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan,; Prof, R, Hi, Wade, advertising and printing, 1100 College Ave,, Topeka, Kan; Dr, I. H. Anthony, transportatlon, 1514 N, Fifth St., Kansas City, Kan.; F, Bf, Roberts, boarding department, Wellington, Kan. + -WELCOME! - WELCOME! Anights and ValaMatheans (UY AUPURe and Kansas. It fs an honor to welcome to Topeka one of the greatest Colored organt- zations in the Untted States, which is doing so much for the uplift of hu- manity and for the betterment of both races The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Court of Calanthe, with the Uniform Rank, are gathering here from all parts of the United States in the blennial session, This is the first time in the history of the organization that Topeka or Kansas has had the honor of entertaining this Zrand national gathering. ‘We wish to call the attention of the visitors and members to the fact that they are meeting in one of the best cities and states in the Union, and that It was Kansas that first lit the torch of liberty for the world by oppos- ing the oppression of slavery. It was John Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame, who started the cradle of liberty to rocking and who died that all might be free, This started on Kansas soil, After Kansas had succeeded in driving the rebels and slaveholders from her borders, she then began to develop into a great commonwealth, Ex-colored slaves, along with white free-soijers, fought alde by slde to keep Kansas from the Infamous slave-holding oligarchy, Kansas is noted for its freedom and liberty of the people. Sho is the first state to allot 160 acres of land ts everyone who saw fit to homestead, free of charge, And this land was exempt from debt, Each head of # household fs allowed $150.00 from table purposes. All heads of families who are wage earners are exempt from suits and garnishments when shown to the court that it s necessary for the support of the family, . Kansas stands high in the ranks of education. It is her policy to see to it that all children of school age shall have an education and the govern- ment sparea no pains in seeing that sufficient appropriation 1s made for the education of the youth, and also compulsory law that they attend school, ‘and also a law against children being employed in factories and workshops. ‘This ts for the purpose of having them educated, so Kansas is classed as an intelligent and progressive tate; koth from an education and financial point, ‘All of her colleges and public institutions are free to everybody, especially where the public pays the taxes. Kansas is largely guided by public senti- ment, When it comes to places of amusement, soda fountains, hotels and restaurants, the whites do not cater to our trade, although we have acivil rights bill on our statute books against discriminaion in such places, The Colored people have not as yet made an attempt to force theBe laws, Suits have been instituted against such places of this kind in several instances, but the complaining-partles have been paid a nominal sum and the suits dismissed, = There is no discrimination in the public institutions of Kansas, such as colleges and universitles and high schools, There 8 segregation in but few. towns in the state of Kansas, The legislature passed an act giving the cities of the firet class a right to separate white and Colored grades up to the high school, and an unjust Supreme Court upheld the decision. Notwith-| standing this, you find only Topeka and Atchison separate in the grades, In Topeka they are mixed and on the north side of Lawrence are separate schools. In Kansas City, Kan., they are separate in the grade and high school, by s special act of the legislature, In cities of the second and third class there are three or four instances where schools are separate and that is by special requests of the Colored people in that community. We have cities ke Hutchinson, Newton, Emporia, Iola and many others, where there 4s no separation whatever. There are private institutions in Kansas like Washburn College, which is recognized as a first-class institution, and also the M. E. College at Baldwin, where Colored students are admitted ang treated as fair and as kind as the whites. We have two industrial schoole in Kansas owned by the colored people, and practically owned and controlled by the Methodist and Baptist denomi- nations, for which the state appropriates for the maintenance of industrial departments, They appropriate something like a quarter of a million dol- lars each year for the institutions. These institutions meet the need of a class of Colored people who probably would not succeed in colleges like Manhattan, Kansas University, Emporia and Pittsburg, as it would require quite a sum of money for students to go there, while at these two institu- tions they can be employed and earn enough to make it through, and about! 20 per cent of the students attending these institutions find employment. So we want our visitors to know that Kansas stands high for the education of both races almost equally, especially in the institutions named above, Now as to our charitable institutions, our hospital for the insane, home for incorrigible girls and boys, state reformatory at Hutchinson, our penal and charitable institutions, school for the deaf and blind. The school for incorrigible girls is presided over by white and Colored matrons and all receive the same treatment, stay in the same building and everybody is made to respect the rights of each other, You Will find this the same at all in- stitutions In Kansas. There is no color or discrimination to be found at any of them, We wish to call our visitois’ attention to the school for incorrigible boys, three miles north of the city, and we would be delighted if the visitors would pay a visit-to this school, This is in charge of Capt. W. P, McLean, who is one of the fairest whitemen that ever lived, Of the great number: of white and Colored boys at this institution thereis absolutely no diecrimi- nation whatever, They have a band, cadets, and have over three hundred acies of land which the boys till; they have large buildings, beautiful frounds, where the boys drill, have athletic sports, and do whatever kind of work that goes to make a boy better, and you will find the Colored boys along all these different ranks, acting with absolute freedom and treated as fair a3 any other race. In the formation of ranks there is no discrimina- tion—everyone is lined up according to his height, . Kansas has something over seventy-five thousand Colored population, We have hundreds of prosperous farmers who grow wheat, corn and cattle; who have good houses, automobiles, and are enjoying life, and free to act and do as other citizens as long as they kecp within the bounds of the law. They are recognized by their white colleagues and are respected as such, and there {a not a white farm neighbor you can find in Kansas who does not recognize his Colored neighbor, especially one who is progressive and a worker, In the Kaw Valley District we have hundreds of Colored truck growers, which extends to Kansas City, Kan, They are making~the most successful truck growers in this country, They are to be found in all mar- kets from 4:30 to 8:00 o'clock in the morning selling their products, Ou the Union Pacific, ten miles from Kansas City, you wall find one of the wealthiest truck growers in the Kaw Valley, Hon, J. G. Groves, who has one of the finest brick homes of any farmer in the West, The Coived people of Kansas are not as strong on industrialism and business as they should be, and yet they are waking up and within the next few years they will be heard from, Wh at the most Colored people are inter- ested in is the welfare of the people and the laws and enforcement of the same, Aw we said before, Kansas is guided largely by sentiment, The laws are enforced on all alike. As a rule, you will find its judges on the bench, and the officers who enforce the law, arc usually Yalr when it comes to | PROGRAM Public Reception to Supreme Lodge, - Monday Evening, August 15, toon at the Auditorlum, Corner 7th and Quiney Streets, Tope- ka, Kansas 1, Call to order—Prof, R. H. Wade 2. Song, America—By the audience e favoestlon—Rev, J, R. Ransom ‘4, Introduction of General Chair- man, Dr, 8. 1{. Thompson by Prof R. HH, Wade. 5. Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. M, Wright. 6, Introduction of Bipreme Chanel. lor, 8, W. Green, as Master of Cere- monics, by Dr, 8, If, Thompson, 7, Welcome to State by His Monor, Governor H, J. Allen, 8, Welcome to City by His Honor, Mayor Corwine, % Welcome on behalf tf Grand Lodge by Attorney Jas, II, Guy, 10, Musie—Selected, 11. Welcome on behalf of Grand Court, Mrs, Norene Davis, G. W, C. 12, Welcome on behalf of the Su- ene Court, E, G, Tidrington, S, V 18, Response on behalf of th Uniform Rank, Gen. R. 1, Jackson, 16. Response on behalf of the Su- preme Podge, by R. C, Simmons, §. L. 1, Music, —_ _ ; | a | foo i iby os | i 7 | MRS. 8. W. GREEN Supreme Chancellor's Wife. Is one of the charter members of Ster of Calanthe Court No. 27, the first Court organized in the City of New Orleans, began work in the or- ganizutien February 1902, was wor- thy Councellor six years in Star of Calanthe Court No, 27 attended the Grand Court of Louisiana the first time in 1903 and has been an active member since 1902, has been present at every session of the Grand Court of Louisiana since 1903 also the Su- preme Court since 1905, At the session of the Supreme Court held in Lousville, Ky., 1905 she recenved the P. G. W. C. degree for services rendered the Supreme Worthy Councellor without compen- sation. Have been Supreme Repre- resentative from the Grand Court of Louisiana since the session held in Indianapohs, Ind, yea» 1911, and is 18. Introduction o f Distinguished Visitors, 19. Presentation of Jewel to Sir John H. Young, S. M. Ex, by Supreme Chancellor. 20, Benediction, by Rev. W. HH. Young. Events Tuesday morning, opening session of the Supreme Lodge at Camtol. Opening session of the Supreme Court at Capitol. Tuesday might, Grand Pythian Mardi-Gras, Hall- we'en and D. 0, K. ©,, Dramatic Pa- rade. Nine Prizes to be Given Away in Three Classes. First, Second and Third Prizes in each class. Wednes- day afternoon, inspection and_review umfoim rank, at Camp John E, Lews is, Pair Grounds. Wednesday night, Dance at pavilhon Garfield park and vaudeville City auditorium. Thursday night grand reception and military dance at suditorium, Friday morn- ing, a grat strect parade with erght thousand in line. Friday night, prize drills, class A, B and C, and band con- cert at auditorium. | Program SUNDAY, AUGUST l4 | 7,00 a, m., cannon salute, | 9:00 a. m, Guard mount, Kansas. 2.00 p.m, Camp sermon Topcha churches and choirs in attcndance, Col, Ry. GM. Gitlam officiatiny, Sa- end conert by 1st regiment band, Chi- ago. | 3,00 p. m, Musical Drill, Ist Reg- iment, Hinois, 3:30 p.m. Eahibition Drill, Pales- tine Company B., Cincinnati, Oluo, 5:30 Dress Parade MONDAY, AUGUST 15 6,00 a, m, Reveille, 9:00 a. m.’Guard Mount, Companies First Regiment, Pennsylvania, Ari zona, Jowa, Alabama, Florida, Wash- ington, D, C,, North Carolina, Suuth Carolina, Mussnchusctts, Delaware, Connecticut, Colorado and California. 2.00 p. m, Concert, First Regiment Band and Brigade Band, Pittsburgh, Pa., Ninth Battalon Band, Columbus, Ohio, and First Regiment Band, Kan- sas Cly, Kansas. 3:30 p.m, Exhibition Drill, Battle Axe Cadet Company. 5:30 p. m, Dress Parade, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 6,00 a, m., Reveille, 9.00 Guard Mount, Companis First and Second Regiments, Ohio, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Connecticut, 2:00 BR m, Concert, First Regiment Band, St. Louis, Mo. Second Regi- ment’ Band, Philadelphia, Pa, and First Reginiental Band, Indianopolis, Ind. 5:00 p. m., Dress Parade; Escort to the colors. 8.00 p. m4 Pythian Parade and Mardi Gras, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 6.00 a, m., Reveille. 9:00 a. m., Guard Mount, Compan. es First Regiment, Indiana, Mhnois, Mrayland, Arkansas, New York, Seorgia and Michigan. 2.00 p. m. General Inspection and), Review, 6:30 p. m., Dress Parade, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 1 6,00 a. m, Reveille. 9:00 a. m, Guard Mount, Second fegiment Pennsylvania, Missouri, |! one of the Supreme Representatives from Louisiana to the present Su+ preme Court meeting, When she first began work as a Calanthe the organization had not made much progress numerically or fiaancially, she has worked and help- ef to build up her subordinate court, Which is considered one of the best in the State and have mote cash on hand than any Court in the State of Louisiana. She has served as chair- man of the banking committee for 18 years and chairman of the sick committee for eight years which po- sition she Ia now filling, showing fac Yors to none but those entitled under the law, She is the President of the Wom- ens Christian Association and Foune der of the Colored Working girls Home in the City of New Orleans, La., which has been established since April 1019; she is widely known in the work and is deeply interested in the girls and women of her race. It is never too early or too late for her with the work of the home, Kentucky, Tennessee, Nebraska and Weet Virginia, 1:00 p,m. Prize Drill Class D. 2:30 p. m4 Band Concert, Second Regiment Band, Missouri, First Reg iment Band, Omaha, Nebraska, | 3.00 p. m, Exhibition Drills, Mus- eal am and Palestine Company, ‘0. B, | 6:00 p. m., Dress Parade. | §:00 p.m, Prize Drills, Class C and Miltary Dunce ut Auditorium, | FRIDAY, AUGUST, 19 6.00 a, ni, Reveille. 8.00 a. m. leave camp grounds, 10.00 a, m, Parade, 2:00 p.m, Musical Drill, First Rege iment. Thnoss, ‘ 6:30 p. m., Dress Parade, 8:00 p.m, Prize Drills, Class A, and B. Band Concert, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 5:30 a. m, Reveille. 6.30 p. m, Break Camp, MRS, E, J. COLYER Grand Worthy Cousellor State of Florida oe f ee 9 2 : ; a a a ; i. ran = | =y ® | S Mrs. E. J, Colyer G, W, C, jurisdic- tion of Florida, has served very en- ergetically and successfully in this office for three years. When she went into office there were 141 Courts, with a membership of four thousand, having in treasury $6,316 27 Paying ($100.00 Endowment, Now having increased in Courts to 212 and membership to 10,000 and the reasre to $48,600 paying $25000 Endowment. In Juvenile Courts an «inerqase from 7 members to 32, Mr, J. A. Cobb, of Kansas City, Mo, a writer and producer of dramatic Plays was a visitor iu the city this week negotiating for the production of his play in this city soon, Hon. J. H. BR. Taylor, of the State House force, has returned home from bis annual vacation, which be erent ia Kansas City, MRS. JESSIE D. ROBINSON State of Missouri Just when the nation was struggling with the problem of reconstruction, the aftermath of the War of the Rebellion, there was born in the City of St. Louis, a baby girl, whose subsequent career has been one of the most notable chapters in Missouri's history of Racial achievements. Trained in the public schools of her native city, she was graduated in 1889; espoused the cause of Christianity in 1890, while engaged in the work of a public school teacher. She was married in 1894 to C. K. Robinson, for many years Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal. She again resumed her work as a teacher in 1897 continuing until 1906. These years of preparation, of intimate contact and association with the varied phases of our Racial life only gave her a more comprehensive view of the needs of our people, and inspired her to consecrate her life to the larger fields, for which her splendid abilities and warm-hearted sympathies peculiarly fitted her. Ardent always in her practical Christian service, she was no less devoted to her labors for the promotion of the Court of Calanthe. Rising rapidly in the councils of the Order, she was elected Supreme Conductress at Jacksonville, Florida in 1899: was re- A. elected in Chicago in 1901. In 1911 she was elected Supreme Worthy Inspectrix at Indianapolis, succeeding herself at each succeeding bi-ennial session at Baltimore, Md, Columbus, Ohio, St. Louis, Mo, and Atlantic City, N. J., and will officiate in that capacity at Torpeka, Kans, until the election of officers. Twice during her tenure of office she has had the distinction of occupying the exalted position of Supreme Worth Counsellor, by the deaths of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks and Supreme Worthy Counsellor J. W. Strother. The honor of instituting the Grand Court of the State of New York, in 1910, and harmonizing the factions in Colorado, as the Special Representative of Supreme Worthy Chancellor, Joseph L. Jones, are only instances of her executive force and special abilities. Aside from the work enumerated above she is now President emeritus of the Woman's Board of City Missions (undenominational) of the City of St. Louis; student member—"A" class of the St. Louis Provident Association; president of St. Paul Chapel Mite Missionary Society of St. Louis, and because of continued, devoted service in that particular branch of church activity, was honored at the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, held in St. Louis, May 1920, with an honorary life membership in the Connectional Mite Missionary Society. Thus briefly is the life's story of a woman we all delight to honor, summarized. Unselfish, consecrated to an ideal, untiring and unceasing in her devotion to the great cause of human uplift and Racial betterment. Jessie D. Robinson's name has been written indelibly in the hearts of the many whose lives she has touched and to whom her sympathies have been a benediction and inspiration. LENNA SNOWDEN Lexington, Kentucky Mrs. Leanna C. Snowden G. W. C. of Kentucky, was born in Lexington, Kentucky and passed her girlhood days there, and met and was led to JOHN H. HARRIS the hymenal altar by one not unknown in Pythian Circles, Gen. John B. Snowden P. G. C. of Kentucky. She is widely known throughout the state as a church worker, club organizer and fraternal woman. Those who have worked with her say many commendable things concerning her. She has a pleasing personality, intelligent, tactful, and loyal to her friends at all times. So far as history goes it cannot be complete without Mrs. Snowden. She has come from the ground up to her present position by service in every meaning of the word. The first Register of Deeds in the second court organized in the state, and the first Grand Register of Deeds of the Grand Court at its organization in Louisville Sept. 1902, she began that office with a 5q tablet and has held many responsible offices since that time and watched the steady growth of the order, until now the books owned by the Grand Court are worth more than $30000. She was elected Grand Worthy Councillor at Louisville July 23, 1918 during the strenuous times of the Great World War. Mrs. Snowden had been in training just for this time, with all of the history of the organization before her, and as facions will naturally arise, finance embarrassing as one annalist has said, at the time the only one to possess the key to the entire situation. Retrenchment and rigid economy was the watchword. In 1918 there was a balance of $1299.93 in treasury, 57 courts and 5 Juveniles. 1921 we have 71 courts, 7 pro-tems, 11 Juveniles and a cash balance $2400.00 exclusive $800.00 raised during the year by the women to pay on the beautiful Pythian Temple at Louisville with $800 worth of bonds on the same. With the splendid women of which constitute the Grand Court Officers, Kentucky is steadily forging her way to the front ranks; Mrs. Sarah Donald G. R. of Dep, and Miss Carrie D. Murray G. R. of Dep, and Miss Carrie D. Murray G R. of Deeds, deserve special mention together with the rank and file of those thousands of conscientious Christian women who constitute the Calantheans of the State, so nobly rallied to the call of their leader and made possible the success which they now enjoy. MRS. M. A. JOSENBERGER State of Arkansas One of the most faithful and reliable officers of the Supreme Court THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM if Calanthe, is Mrs. M. S. Josenberger, of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. Josenberger is Assistant Supreme Conductress, which office she has held with honor for several years. She is a great asset to the Calantheon Order in her home state. She never tues of working for the order and the upbuilding of her race. Mrs. Josenberger is one of Ft. Smith's leading business women, being engaged in the undertaking business. 1930 The Grand Worthy Counsellor of Oklahoma, comes from Eufaula, Mrs. E. A. Crawford. Much credit is due her for her untiring work in placing the Calanthe Order in the front ranks of Fraternalism in the State of Oklahoma. She is at all times interested in the Calanthean cause and upbuilding. Mrs. Crawford can always be relied upon, as one of the Grand Worthy Counsellors, willing to do her duty towards the Calanthean cause. Just the place and the time to entertain your graduating friends. Give them a party at Wilson's Summer Garden. What could be nicer? LOOKEBO, OKLA. Rev. A. Jackson of Oklahoma City, preached a soul stirring and reviving plain goapel sermon Sunday at the Pilgrim Rest Church. The M. E. Conference will convene the 17th to 21st at Anadarko. The Presbyterian convention will convene the 22th to 28th at Chandler, Okla. Cheater Gunter is improving at this writing. Mrs. C. C. Mack is spending the week at Anadarko. J. H. Gunter and J. L. Gunter who have been engaged in the harvest fields were home Tuesday on a vacation trip on account of rain. Mrs. Mary Ray is somewhat indisposed at this writing. [Portrait of a man with long hair, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat.] 1 EVA OWENS of Deq Moines, Iowa. The Grand Court O. O. C. of Iowa was instituted November 9th 1915 at Des Moines, Iowa at the Knights of Tabor Hall, 8th and Mulberry streets. Eva Owens at said time was D. D. S. W. C. of Polk County, was elected G. W. C. There was only eight Courts and a membership of eighty in the whole jurisdiction. At the present time with Eva Owens being elected at the Sixth Annual Session held in Des Moines June 23-25, 1921, our jurisdiction under the leadership of Eva Owens, and the Supreme W. C. of the Universe our Helper is continuing to increase in membership and also financial. At present there are fifteen courts and 432 members in the jurisdiction of Iowa. The work of the Grand Worthy Counsellor's places them in a position to help the many with whom they necessarily come in contact and there- MRS. M. J. HAZELWOOD Supreme Worthy Register of Deeds Charleston, West Virginia The subject of this sketch was sent as Supreme Representative from the Grand Court of West Virginia, to the Supreme Court at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1905, at which time she was elected Supreme Lecturer. At Louisville, Ky., in 1907, she was HIAWATHA, KANSAS By Lela Grabba Mathew Wilkerson was in Hlawatha last week. Mr. Scott, manager of Electric park has given one day to our people for a picnic at the park on August 18th. The 4th of August celebration was held at Sun Springs, fourteen miles north of Hlawatha. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gamble and niece, Miss Naomi Duncan, were visitors in Hlawatha on Sunday. The first Sunday in August was Ladies Day at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Walker, of Kansas City, is now barbering at the Anderson and Tranea barber shop. Miss Dorothy Evans of Horton, is the guest of Mrs. Elroy Anderson. Miss Piper of Slater, Mo. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Crawford. The colored jubilee singers have closed an engagement to sing at the Electric park each Tuesday night for the present season. The community was shocked last week to learn of the sudden death of Mr. John Henry, at his home, 314 Pottowatomie street, Friday night after an illness of a day's duration. He was taken with an attack of illness similar to Cholera Morbus, which finally resulted in hemorrages. He was --- fore their influence is a power to be reckoned with. Oftimes the confidante and advisor of others. They should be well informed of political issues and aspirants for public office. Trained judgment is needed everywhere and it should be armed with the ballot so the Grand Worthy Counsellor of Iowa will blaze the trail by intertwining the high ideals of the Court of Calanthe with the persistent agitation to arouse colored Subordinate Courts of Iowa and throughout the Country that they are potent factors in the body politic. She will further urge through her courts the investigation of all Candidates for public offices regardless of party lines and indorse all forward movements of social uplift, racial and community development, such as the N. A. A. C. P. child welfare, the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill and everything in particular that effects the American Negro. EVA OWENS, G. W. C. 1 unanimously elected Supreme Worthy Orator which office she filled until 1917. When Mrs. Curl-Maxwell, upon retiring from the office of Supreme Worthy Register of Deeds, asked the privilege of naming her successor, she named Mrs. M. J. Hazelwood, who was unanimously elected to that position, which she is now holding, and which she has filled with entire satisfaction. born in Kentucky and had been a resident of Hiawatha for th epast 14 years, was an industrious, accomodating and agreeable man and well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and five children. The funeral services were held on Sunday from the A. M. E Church, burial in Hiawatha cemetery. Chas. Rutherford returned to his home in Kansas City last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Groves of White Cloud motored to this place Sunday, and from here Mrs. Groves and children will visit in Omaha. Mrs. M. C Allen and daughter, Velma, left this week for a visit in Des Moines, Ia., with relatives. Miss Lela Grabbs returned home last Sunday from Horton, where she visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goodlow and son motored to Hiawatha last Sunday. Miss Florenteen Tobert returned home from a two weeks visit with Miss Frances Davis, of Lawrence. Miss Davis is now a guest of Miss Tolbrt. CO-OPERATE—GET TOGETHER, SUPPORT AND BOOST OUR OWN ENTERPRISES. ITS ESSENTIAL TO EACH AND EVERY COLORED MAN AND WOMAN IN THIS CITY. --- KING ```markdown ``` ATTENTION! K. of P's. We have a very complete assortment of K. of-P's emblem jewelry for your selection, including all the niftiest designs in emblem pins or buttons, watch fcbs and rings. Mrs. M. S. Grant was born in Darlen, Ga. After finishing the public school in her home, town, she attended school at Harper's Ferry, Va. several years. She then taught one year in Palatka, Fla., and again entered school in Atlanta, Ga., attending Atlanta University. After leaving Atlanta University she began work as a teacher in Darlen and has taught school here to the present MRS. LULA S. BLOUNT Grand Worthy Counsellor State of Arkansas The Grand Court of Arkansas was organized in the city of Little Rock July 1903 and Lula S. Blount is one of the charter members. She has been officially connected with the Grand Court since its organization. In 1919 Sir J. T. T. Warren the first G. W. C. of the state died and Mrs. Blount was chosen to fill the vacaney. She has filled the position with credit to herself and the order. She enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire membership and the people of the state from which she hails. Al- FOR SALE—3 Black Trotting Bred Stallions. Fine, weight 1300 each. H. G. Shore, 328 Wabash ave., Topa k, Kansas, Phone 2208 N-3. FOR SALE—CAFE. Corner of E and Washington Streets, 501 So. Busintas is good and will sell right. Am going away. Prof. F. M. Harris. time. She has the distinction of being the only colored teacher in her county meriting a state license. She is also widely known in church and society circles having contributed a deal of her time and talent in this direction. She is now Grand Register of Deeds of the Grand Court, Jurisdiction of Georgia. For a number of years she filled this position with credit to herself and satisfaction to the order. Her friends are numerous and she is held in high esteem not only in Georgia, but throughout the country. To know her is to love her. ```markdown ``` though the country has suffered during the recent panic, Mrs. Blount has succeeded in holding the greater part of the members together and added 27 new adult Courts and 11 Juvenile Courts since her election to the office of G. W. C. More than 3000 new members have come under the Calanthian Banner and more will follow. Arkansas now has about 12000 financial members and $30,000 surplus and a three story brick building on one of the most prominent streets in the city of Little Rock. Mrs. Blount has been the Supreme Representative from her state since 1911 and does all within her power to promote the interests of the order everywhere. HON. ELISHA SCOTT Topeka Attorney, Who in Company With Other Race Attorneys Of The Country Will Bring Suits To Recover Damages for The Tulsa Riot Victima. Attorney Scott is now in Tulsa Attending to Legal Matter Concerning this and other cases. NTION! P's. TENNESSEE UNIFORM RANK Brave Pythians from the Volunteer State Here and On the Job. The Uniform Rank from the great state of Tennessee, headed by Brigadier General Preston Taylor, and Col. Henry Allen Boyd, are on the THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN BRIG GEN PRESTON TAYLOR grounds and making great preparation for an excellent showing Their (1) COL. HENRY A. BOYD men are well trained and present a fine showing. Topeka and Kansas welcomes this splendid body of men. Rev. Anderson Makes Appeal To the Editor of the Plaindealer: I am a reader of your paper and I am sending you this article to be published in your paper. I am working in the interest of our educational work in this state, since we have two denominational schools, one in Supulpa and one in Muskogee. I was in Ada, Okla. on the 5th Sunday in August at Philmon Ada Baptist church of which Rev. T. H. Mundine is pastor. I met the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. and the mission circle and the Ladies' Aid Society, and all parts of the church are working. The Star Light Band and all parts of the church are doing big things under Rev. Mundine. Rev. Mundine made things very pleasant while we were there. The Mission Circle is presided over by his wife. The superintendent of the Sunday School is Bro. N. Roe. There was a tea given at the parsonage. There were two members added to the church. The pastor preached the mission sermon last Sunday night. I am trying to raise $50.00 as my part to be paid in our schools as I am the second vice president of the Baptist Suite Convention and I must pay my part in my district. Those that donated to the cause. Mission Circle $3.5, B. Y. P. U. 75c. Ladies Aid Society $1.00, Bro. Allen, Mr. Nox 25c. Presents donated: Mrs. Nox one skirt and waist, Mrs. Thous, three handkerchiefs, Sister Phillips one waist and handkerchiefs. We are proud of such people. Our educational tour through the district will be until our Baptist state convention meets in October 1941. L. A. Anderson, Pastor. COFFEYVILLE, KANS. Rev. Alexander of the C. M. E. Church is holding a two week's revival. Everybody is welcome. Dr. L. M. Miller who has been located at his residence will move to the Masonic building about Saturday. Clifford H. Hoard has been slick with a very severe cold. He is getting along nicely now. Mr. Charley, a local cleaner and presser has purchased him a Maxwell touring car. Mr. J. H. Gentry and Mrs. Dixon returned from Iola, Kansas where they have been attending the Grand Session of the I. N. Order of 12 There was a fishing party consisting of M. Teat, A. A. Cluggett M. Reed and Lewis Lamb, Clifton H. Hoard, which had a very pleasant trip. The party came back with no fish, but reports a very pleasant trip. Miss Myrtle Garland of Independence was a visitor in Coffeyville. Mrs. Ode Cole of Independence was a visitor in pur city Sunday. Mr. B. A. Johnson of Arkansas City and Mr. Will Wright of Winfield spent Sunday in Coffeyville visiting Mr. Arnold and Andy Grant. Armor Temple No. 47 of Independence had their regular meeting at the Masonic Hall Friday Evening. Mr. Buckner the vice grand master of Topeka, Kansas was in Coffeyville Wednesday night, July 20th The Sir Knight of Golden Gate No. 17 gave him a hearty welcome. Eureka Commandery No. 17 of Coffeyville, Kansas will hold their election of officers Thursday night July 28th. J. W. Noland, E. C. M. Jones, Rec. Mr. Oscar Horn and Birdell Red gave a party at Forest Park Thursday night. Mr. James Buckner motored to Independence, Kansas. Thursday on business. Mr. Will Norton returned from Chetopa where he has been the last two weeks on business. Mr. Jack Roberts, Mr. Reese Hopson and Mr. Chaney Thompson went to Independence Sunday. PIFTTSBURG, KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Crouch entertained at dinner Thursday, July 28th, Misses Mollene Johnston, Inez Horton, Elizabeth Rose, Lizzie McKee and Mrs. Ethel Benham. The Bible Training class at Bethel A. M. E. church has completed its course. The enrollment of the class was twenty-three and those passing a successful examination and receiving diplomas were five, Lizzie McKee, J. Patler, James Galloway, Edward Graham and Dale Bougess. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallace entertained at dinner Sunday July 31 Mrs. S. A. Williams, Mrs. Williams is one of the city teachers. Mr. and Mrs. James Mason entertained at dinner Sunday, July 31, Mieses Lettie Von Dahl and Lizzie McKee. The guests left expressing themselves as having spent a delightful afternoon. Only a few normal students are attending the Auguest term of school. Miss Lizzie McKee was the guest of Miss Lulu Ques Sunday afternoon. Miss McKee expressed herself as la-ing spent a pleasant afternoon. The church entertainment given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason was quite a success. After spending a week visiting with friends, Miss Lizzie M Kee left for her home, Guthre, Okeh, Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, Miss McKee catered the state annual training normal school in this city last September and mafured the primary teacher's course. Miss McKee made many friends while here, and we regret very much to see her go. She will be greatly missed, especially in church work. Misses Helen Forbes and Edna Ware, have returned home from an extended trip East, during which time they visited Chicago. They were the recipients of a number of social functions and in fact, the trip was simply one grand and glorious event after another.. Wilson's Summer GARDEN OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS UNTIL OCTOBER 1st. A cool, pleasant, well kept place, with comfortable benches, teter boards, picnic tables, swings, good water and pavilion with piano and a new dance floor. —FOR RENT— OGEAL & ROY WILSON, Managers. PHONE 1778 N. 1. GOITRE Pay When Well Have an honest, proven remedy for gouttre (big neck). It checks the growth at once, reduces the enlargement, stops pate and distresses and relieves in little time and suffers with Telly your friends about this. Write me once. DR. ROCK. Dept. 70 Box 737, Minneapolis, WI. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Mary Washington, Plaintiff, Vs. No. 34196. George Washington. Defendant PUBLICATION NOTICE Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff Mary Washington, who filed a Petition for divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 29th day of June, 1921. You are further notified that you must answer said Petition on or before the 15th day of August, 1921, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be rendered accordingly, divorcing said plaintiff from you. Mary Washington, By Scott & Van Dyke, Attorneys for Petition. Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk District Court. By Mae Brewer, Deputy. THE HINKFORD'S POMADE, ourea dane ruff stops hair from falling out You can get two months home treas- ment by mail, $1.85. Send 10 cem- for postage. —AGENTS WANTED— MRS. SINKFORD HENRY —PhoneBlue 6136— 218 Polk St. Topeta, Kansas MONDAY AND TUESDAY Sensational Summer CLEARANCE "Suburban Harvest Sale" OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF HIGH CRADE SUMMER SUITS, COATS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, WAISTS AND SWEATERS, IS SACRIFICED AT PRICES THAT ARE IN MANY CASES ONLY 1.4 THE FORMER VALUE. For full description of items, see Sunday paper. As there is only a limited quality of many specials we suggest that you come early to make your choice. In view of the very unusual values, we cannot accept any garment back for refund or change. An Advance Showing of Fall Apparel FOR THE WOMAN WHO LIKES TO BE THE FIRST TO WEAR THE NEW FASHIONS, WE ARE PREPARED WITH A COMPLETE SELECTION OF SUITS, COATS AND DRESSES. THE PRICES ARE EXCEPTIONLLY REASONABLE. The Parisian 807 Kansas Avenue --- OU-AU-GENE Toilet Preparations have come as a boon to the human family. Men, women and children will be benefited by using those wonderful gifts of this the greatest age that the world has ever known. All who know how to value their personal appearance worth giving attention should give these preparations a trial. LOU-AU-GENE Hair Grower promotes the growth of the Hair by keeping it scalp in a healthy condition, which will prevent premature graying and falling of the Hair. It contains no dye stuff but will darken gray hair, and has no equal for the cure of dandruff, itch, scabs, white patches that itch and irritation resulting often into bleeding sores and in all forms of scalp diseases. Men find it a wonderful dressing which takes instant effect upon the most stubborn hair by brushing it after applying this preparation. It is so harmless that mothers have used it successfully upon the heads of their babies to grow hair on the sides and back where it usually rubs off. It will grow Hair with or without the use of hot irons, but when it is dressed the Grower will keep the Hair straight, longer than any other. Bales have box 50 cents. LOH-AU-GENE Pressing Oil is an excellent dressing for the hair making it glossy, straight and beautiful. It also strengthens the Hair and keeps it from becoming brittle. Price per Box 75 cents. LOU-AU-GENE Skin Bleach will brighten the complexion without making the face raw and sore as it is in the case in a great many bleaches. It will eradicate freckles and all facial blemishes arising from a diseased condition of the skin by using it every day and night as it serves as a splendid cream and you will be surprised to see the change in the color of the complexion so gently brought about without the terrible torture which is experienced in the use of most bleach. It makes the skin smooth bright, soft and velvety. Many who cannot use face powder to their satisfaction find that it takes nicely after using LOU-AU-GENE SKIN BLEACH. Price 50 cents per jar. Scientific scalp treatment and hair dressing. Full Course taught for $10 00 cash, or on terms of three payments, $15 00, by mail, including the art of growing the hair. Branch office, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA. MME. M. LOUISE BROOKING, 821 East Third Street OKMULOE. OKLAHOMA. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Irene (Jackson) Stillle, a minor, by John F. Johnson, her guardian, Plaintiff, No. 34039. Frank D. Stillle, James Edward Stillle, Mahalla Stillle, Lydia Anne Stillle, Henrietta Stillle, Jasper A. Stillle, Zuchulah Stillle, Louis J. Stillle, Carolina Hargett, Edward Hargett, James Gardner, James C. Gardner, August Gardner, a minor, Pender Gardner, a minor, Matilda Gardner, a minor, et al. Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas to Mahalin Stillie, Lydia Anne Stillie, Henrietta Stillie, Jasper A. Stillie, Zachariah Stillie, Louis J. Stillie, Carolina Hargget, Edward Hargget, James Gardner, James C. Gardner, August Gardner, a minor, Pender Gardner, a minor, and Matilda Gardner, a minor; Yout, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have been sent in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff in the above entitled case, and that you must answer the petition filed in said cause on or before the 17th day of August, 1921, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer of the said petition, and adjudging and declaring the said plaintiff to be the owner of and granting and decreeing to said plaintiff the possession of all the real estate described in said petition as follows, to-wit: Lots 405, 407, 409, and 411, in Block 8 on Lincoln Street in King's Addition to the city of Topka; Lots 411, 433, 442 and 444 on Lincoln Street in King's Addition to the City of Topka; The Northwest quarter (NEJ) of the Southwest quarter (SWJ) of Section 25, township 12, range 14, east of the Sixth P. M., in Shawnee County, Kansas, and Port of the Southern quarter (SWJ) of Section 25, Township 12, 8 of Range 14, East of the Sixth P. M., described as follows: Commencing at 0 south of corner of sold quarter southeast; then East along the South the threes of one (1) rod; then North parallel with the west line the west eighty-one (81) rods; then west one (1) rod to sold west line; then south on sold west The eighty-one (81) rod to the places of beginning; and barring and excluding each of sold definite from claiming or asserting my right, title is my equity or interest the term, and for judgment for costs and all other proper relief. Irine (Jackson) Stillie, a author, By John F. Johnson, her guardian, Plaintiff. By Plymouth Scott, Jna, E. Larimer, W. E. Atchison, Her Attorney. Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clark District Court. FOR SALE—By owner at 620 Western avenue, 7 room house, sleeping porch, modern except furnace. For further information call Topeka Plain-dealer, Phone 3300. PHONE 3178 DIAMOND BOTTLING WORKS BAUGHMAN BROS. & LEGGE race and I would be glad to see more of this class. If you want to be well entertained, just drop off in Kingfisher. Yours truly, J. J. Merida. GALLATIN, MO. GALLATIN, MO Mrs. Sallie Marshall, Mrs. Lee and Miss Margaret Marshall, of Omaha, Neb., motored to Carmon, Mo., Sunday. Miss Ruth Major who has been on the sick list is much better at this writing. Mr. Vurn Williams motored to Carmon, Mo. Sunday. Mr. Will'Downing was in Carmon, Mo. Sunday. McGough and Davis' cafe is getting along fine. They are at the corner of 16th and K streets. The colored people of Gallatin are getting along fine. We have two good churches here. Mr. G. C. Elder motored to Carnon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Cowens and Mrs. Williams motored to Carmon, Mr. Sutday. Mr. and Mrs. Mogfee motored to Cannon Sunday. A reception was given Monday evening, August 1, by the young men of the T. D. F. Club in honor of the young ladies. The room was decorated beautifully with flowers. An elaborate lunch consisting of three courses was served, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Sarah E. Downing leaves for Onabai, Neb. Thursday, August 1th to consult the physicians. She has been in poor health for some time. The D. L. F. Club called on Mrs. Ruth Majors Sunday and had a nice time. Mrs. Majors has been very sick but is better at this writing. Mr. James Brown, of Wichita, Kansas, with his wife, is visiting his mother-in-law on Lilmore street. Mr. Brown lived in Topeka for a number of years and was employed at Smith-Holiday drug store and afterwards owned a drug store in Topeka. He then moved to Wichita where he has been in business for sometime in the Making Eye Drug company. He is now on a rest. His many friends are glad to see him and are wishing him well. New Fare Schedule Cash Fare 8 cts Two Tokens 15 Fifteen Tickets 1.10 24 Tickets 1.50 ...TICKETS ON SALE AT STREET RAILWAY BUIL AND JACKSON, THE TOPEKA EDISON CO., 808 KAN AUSTIN SNEDIKER MER, CO. 893 N. KANSAS AVE. DRUG STORE, 304 FOREST ST. OAKLAND, KANSAS The Topeka Railway OUR MOTTO Quality Quantity and Service Atwood Ice Cream Comp 608 CENTRAL AVENUE KANSAS CITY. KA Watch for our Red and White Wagons Have a Twel e Schedule 8 cts tickets 15 tickets 1.10 ts 1.50 STREET RAILWAY BUILDING 12TH EDISON CO., 808 KANSAS AVE. 895 N. KANSAS AVE., ENSIGN T. OAKLAND, KANSAS. Railway Co. ...TICKETS ON SALE AT STREET·RAILWAY BUILDING 12TH AND JACKSON, THE TOPEKA EDITION CO., 808 KANBAS AVELAUSTIN SNEDIKER MER, CO. 813 N. KANBAS AVE., ENSIGN DRUG STORE, 304 FOREST ST. OAKLAND, KANBAS. The Topeka Railway Co. Cream Company E KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Have served you for Twelve Years. WHY NOT NOW! Atwood Ice Cream Company 606 CENTRAL AVENUE KANSAS CITY. KANSAS Watch for our Red and White Wagons Have served you boy Twelve Years. WHY NOT NOW? PHONE FAIRFAX 2911. THE.... KANSAS INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INVITES YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO ENTER SCHOOL WHERE WORK, BOOKS AND PLAY CONSIDERED A PART OF ONE'S EDUCATION HE.... INDUSTRIAL AND L INSTITUTE AND WOMEN TO ENTER A BK, BOOKS AND PLAY ARE OF ONE'S EDUCATION— THE.... KANSAS INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INVITES YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO ENTER A SCHOOL WHERE WORK, BOOKS AND PLAY ARE CONSIDERED A PART OF ONE'S EDUCATION This Institution gives the following Courses: (GENERAL FARMING 1.— Agriculture (POULTRY (LIVE STOCK & DAIRYING 1. — Agriculture (GENERAL FARMING (POULTRY (LIVE STOCK & DAIRYING . (AUTO MECHANICS (BLACKSMITHING 2. — Mechanic Arts (CARPENTRY (PRINTING (TAILORING 3. — Home Economics (DOMESTIC SCIENCE (DOMESTIC ARTS (LAUNDERING Information, Write al TOPEKA, KANSAS For Further Information, Write G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Principal TOPEKA, For Further Information, Write G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Principal TOPEKA, KANSAS PHONE 3172 DIAMOND BOTTLING WORKS 2201 LINCOLN STREET TOPEKA, ! : KANSAS WATCH FOR BAUGHMAN'S ICE CREAM WAGONS. FIRST CLASS ICE CREAM. EFF'S LUNCH, 1860 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. The Institute Inn opposite the Topkis Industrial Institute on the East Sixth Street (and Roads) will be prepared to serve many auto parties during the big K. of P. Encampment to soft drinks, iceed melons and Barlequed sandwiches. Drive in and be served. Ogeal Wilson. Prop. August 4th, 1921 To the Plaindealer: Dear Sir: I am very glad to save to you that I was down to Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and was very proud to note the progress of our race in that little town. It is second to none. Many large towns are not doing what the people are doing there. They have several nice places of business and a set of very energetic and intelligent people. While there I met Rev Jones, Prof Johnson, Sisters Porter and Allen, Mr and Mrs Patterson, the Lewis brothers, Rev H J Vance, my brother in law, and a number of other very prosperous citizens. The thing that is most attractive is that the colored people there own their homes and there are very few renters there. The colored people of Kingfisher are a credit to the OUR MOTTO Quality Quantity and Service 4.— TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 5.— NURSE TRAINING COURSE 6.— BUSINESS COURSE 7.— MUSICAL COURSE Yours truly, J. J. Merida. SPECIALTY Church and Lodge Socials THE LEE Safety Hair Straightener THIS wonderful invention makes hair straightening easy, rapid and safe. It straightens the hair in ONE FOURTH OF THE TIME required by the best of the old style straighteners. The SAFETY ATTACHMENT makes it impossible to burn the scalp while using. The COMBING SURFACE to which the hair is exposed is from 4 to 6 times greater than any other straightener. WE WANT AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD! VERY LIBERAL COMMISSIONS WILL BE PAID TO AGENTS ON THIS ARTICLE WHICH SELLS ITSELF. Mail your order to Lee Safety Hair Straightener Co. 1800 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Western University The Great Educational Institution of The Mid-West The location is ideal, near Kansas City. The buildings are modern brick structures, steam heated and electric-lighted. The following courses are offered: COOKING, SEWING, MILLINERY, CARPENTRY TAILORING, AGRICULTURE, STEAM LAUNDERING AUTO MECHANICS, BLACKSMITHING, PRINTING, STEAM AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL DRAWING, CHINA PAINTING POULTRY RAISING ON AN EXTENSIVE SCALE (Incubation) with more than 4,000 blooded fowls in the runs and Hatchery. All departments are excellently equipped NO STUDENTS RECEIVED BELOW FIRST YEAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE School opens September 5th, 1921. For Catalogue or fur- ther information, Write— F. Jesse Peck, President Kansas City, Kansas. R.F.D. No. 3. IN THE DISTINCT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Lillian McGee, Plaintiff. vs. No. 34250 Ferb McGee. Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE To the Defendant. Ferb McGee: Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff, petition in which said suit has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 18th day of July, 1921, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 2nd day of Sept. 1921, the allegations contained in said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you for a divorce and restoration of the plaintiff's maiden name JAMISON AND JAMISON, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court. SANTAL MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap- sula board the MIDY Records of counterfeits The Lee Safety Hair Straightener will Accomplish Better Results In Ten or Fifteen Minutes time, than the Best of the old Style Instrument Will Accomplish In One Hour. PAT JULY, 19 1921 POSITION FOR HEATING. PAT JULY, 19 1921 READY FOR USE The Solid Copper heated member is a SCIENTIFICALLY PERFECT HAIR STRAIGHTENER, and is from FOUR to SIX times heavier, and ha from FOUR to SIX times the heat holding capacity of any other straightener. Mr. George Robinson, of the Michauex Film Company of Chicago, Ill., was in the city this week. Word has been received from Mrs. A. J. Wilson, who is visiting in S. Carolina, who states that she is one of the grandest times of her life, going all the time and visiting old acquaintances. She expects to return to Topeka in the next few weeks. Mrs. Inez Burns Carrington, entertained with a 1:00 o'clock lunhbeon on Tuesday, August 2nn, complimentary to her cousin, Mrs. Lula Adkins Wilson, of Los Angeles, Cal., at her home in Western avenue. Covers were laid for the following ladies: Mesdames Lula Adkins Wilson, Ameda Yober, Earl Rhodes, Edna Ramsey Martin, S. Seals, Rae Morgan Harris and Mrs. Carrington. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Emma Gray, Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE To GEORGE GRAY, Defendant, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed her petition in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 8th day of July, 1921, for a divorce. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 29th day of August, 1921, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce will be rendered accordingly. EMMA GRAY R. M. Van Dyne, Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, By Carrie Bush, Deputy MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Horses, cattle, planes, diamonds, household goods, Libraries, typewriter, autoa, carriages, machinery and to salaried people—F. B. Thomas, 516 Kaisers Avenue, Phone 928. Enclose money, order or draft for $5.00 and this wondérful instrument will be forwarded to you by parcel post or express, charges prepaid. J. In three months will make the Mink long, soft and glossy. A trial will prove it. When in Kansas City call on the manufacturer. We want live agents to represent us in every city. Don't fail to visit our up-to-date main Dressing Pasiors. Box of Pressing Oil 60c; Box Hair Grower, 60c, Box of Spt Grower, 60 cents—MRE, ADA MO COMERY, Manufacturer, 1838 Mo Kansas City, Ma. Dr. Lee's Tonic Pressing Oil is the ideal oil for use with this straightener, price 50c Cents We are from Missouri, and will show you! See our Exhibit at the Fair Grounds, during the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, in Topeka, Kansas, August 14 to 20. or at our home office the Palace Drug Store, 12th and Woodland Kansas City Mo. or in the hands of many expert and wide-awake hair dressers who are using the Instrument. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair. We also Restore the Strength and the Dense try of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try East India Hair Grower If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jarof EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy properties that go of the Hair, to the roots stimulates the skin, helping nails, do its work Leaves the Hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand Soybeans. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Hye-Brown, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Price Sent by Mail (No) 18c Extra for Postage 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Dabbing for Salting, 70.00 50c Extra for Postage 8. D. LYON8, Gen. Agen 314. East Second St. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA We are pleased to call to the attention of the visiting members of the Pythian fraternity, to the Beatrice Creamery, located at the corner of 2nd and Polk streets. This is one of the greatest institutions of its kind to be found in the West. You will enjoy a treat in visiting this institution and witness for yourself, just how fine-butter is made, prepared and handled before it reaches your table for consumption. This firm manufactures MEADOW GOLD butter and ships it over the world to kings, queens, princes and the-common mas of laboring people as well, all of whom enjoy and appreciate its rich flavor and rare quality. The price is within the reach of all. The officers are among the finest group of business men to be found in any concern any place. Mr. J. B. Haskell, General Manager, Mr. C. W. Haskell, Asst. Manager, and Mr. J. J. Corkell, the General Superintendent, constitute the executive force of this great, world-wide enterprise. BOSTON DELEGATION WANT THE NEXT SUPREME SESSION Supreme Representative O. E. Barco, of Boston, Mass., has arrived on the scene of action and has looked the situation over as regards the next session of the Supreme Lodge states that in as much as the Pythian body has never met in the New England states, it is now time that the people of that section be afforded an opportunity to entertain the next session. Mrs Neva Martin, in Quincy street, is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Lula Adkine Wilson, who has been the house guest of Mrs. Inex Carrington, has returned to her home in Los Angeles, Cal. — — "es SSSR 6, THRGTON REPORTS GOH == ING PROGRESS FOR CALANTHEARS. | 7: ee i 4 E a THEANS: i al Us eee =