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saad ° ‘ : “. e “TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR, NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 1923 eRICE FUE Ret a » dite s . a er + eo of e e le Mee ~ < ts ae tat * al . ‘ . . ; %, . ' fordonnee itnermentmibes eta ribiiplig net ape: Mag melee Acemeremtentnieeventinse tit yp tt tt Patt OG ‘ : *, i a - * . WAYSIDE CHIPS * By Nick Chiles At Parsons, Kansas De, Bowser has, just opened a fine Fospital and the Colored ,eople are very proud of him. He is a very fine physician. Among the splendid citizens is Mr. Davil T'ovte:, who ov + a fine home ut 2217 Coring. He ts a janitor of the colored schools, and came to Kan- sas in '79, Me own several pieces of proprety, He and his wife are very Progressive utd are preparing for 2 rainy day. GSES Veer Sheeran wer re Se ee Prof. A. B. Clark ti principal. The achodl is progressing fie and he is dolng much for the upitft of educa- tion and does not hevt.a e tu ask the achool boaud for wha 4 necessary t omake the school a success, He is a high class Chistian ye: tleman and stands for good citizer~rlp. He has been principal for a nunoet of sears, 4s highly respec.ed hy tre people anu has an atterdazce of ao.t 20. The yeung man who Le doing te business ty Robt, H. Moiton, He ha & tailoring amt clothes cleaning ¢ tablishment and the Mecca Hole where he iy dofag a lage busines~ Young Merton atteaued Western Uni- verdity, He was born in Gainett, Kau aas, 36 yeais ago, has lived in Par- aonk 22 yeuto, utteried the mace schools in Painors, He hue a wif? and twe children flvifiz with 1b mother, Mis, Blair, wio owns a nice home and in a gool Chistian laity Me also atterce Lineal: Universit: at Jeifemon City, Mu. sie operated o tailoring e tabliviment for the Katy employees dyth g the tke and hept the eimployees v ho were compelled to go within the shop a. .c., dar aid quite uw bu-l-oo 2 ¢terward the @ompar y Iva-eu Ave ho es aad gave him the pristlege of tak oz his choice fo extablix® tis buries ant he i well equippel to cairs vs such bus- meas, He spent 9 nont-s wal 27 nye in the Woild War amt we preuict great thing’ for Morton. Bir. Pearl Tipton, the house mover and contract oi, I. doing a great bre iness, one of the largest In the state. The firny cun-Ists of !- “on, Dale, aml his wife, Tey st! open a coal company t'ls fall, The, bought the lots “from the railroal tight of way and are preparing for business, He wns sevetul pieces of prvperty and rent houses in Parsots aml is build. ing others. His x02, Craveis, has just completed » five room molem houce at 2830 G.ard Averse, which will bring a goul income. Francia is just 18 and Jay a bank account and db» buying property for him-elf. Rev. J, T. Smith, pustor of the A. ME. ctu 41, claim everything i moving alfo's ricely, The State Conventio. of the A, M. E. churel) way held at Parsons to re- Jeet delegates ta the Get etal Confer- ence In 2°24 which will be held In Louisville, Ky. E. Pete, Robinson, of Parsons, a:4 Dr, (2. W. Brown, Vet- emarian of Ft. Scott, weie selected as delegate. While ts Parion, we were the guext of Mr, Walter Williams and wife. Mr. Willlams f, Grand Presid: ing Privce uni says the drill teams are doitg tre over the tute. He has mae sey eval cisits oves the state. —__—_—_. At Coffe, ville we fuurd a very ine Mustrious c'axs of culured people, a good ma © working i the Missouri Pacific enos+ und other public works. There ty uiiy ane grocery Store, which is inaking a nucce-v, They have two gout se-taurants, several room- ing hou-e., ore drug atove, one large tailoring a «f clothe, cleaning ertub- lishment, Mr, M, J. Dixon conducts this taflorirg establitheent and does an immense business —_——_——. Mr, Leroy Willits, ail Wife ons ‘a nice drug stove ai uie doing a fine business, Ste ly a fine business wome an, as well ai her husband, and he ways the, ate in need of a physician, A good dostur can irake plenty of money in Coffeyville ard they want some gow physician and if he in a man full cf {ace pride and attentive to business fe will bave nothing to worry aohavt They should write to Leroy Waliama, Eagleson Drug Co. 705 Unsuu Street, Coffeyville, Kansas, W. H. Fowler has just returned to Coffeyville from Los Angeles, Call- fornia, and reporsa that Dr. Whitta- ker is succeeding fine in his new hos- pital. ) The most progrexsive business min- tater In Coffeysille and Kansas is the Rev. A. W. Ross, pastor of the Cal- ‘ary Baptiet church, He has pastored there fox four years and $s now mak: ing the second drive to complete a fifty thousand dolloar church, which will be a credit to the race and citl- zena of Coffeyville. There is one thing we lke about him; he js a progress. ive young minister, Me organized a building and Joan association which is succeeding and they are building houses for our own race, which should be done all over the state, and if the Colores ministers of the different de: sam{nativad and churches of the dif ferent parts of the state and country soukl do Nhewsse, the Colored peo- ple would uot have te beg the white veople t» build houses for them, Rev, Ross is followirg in the fuot- tops of the Savior, Tae poerie of Coffesvile and the u.toanding courtry wie p.otd of Ma. od Mr. D, Agtaadtingtos, whe owe ore ef the finest axl neatest funily weewiy atores in Kancas, ‘fhey ca- Joy n ‘aye tinde among the white geople. They are polite, fidu.tiivas, and use good common horse rence {1 were* .yda bu inesa, Thes ae ae ited hy Ma Huntiagto.'a slecer “iss [la Harricon, who fs also a race business weman ard ds helpiay nohe the Lisinews a oaneeses, th Huntington has everyihduys on the aarkes | 9a. an. They are well fixed a this woile'e yord . The own 1 tire bungalow wh'eh fs p tjolaing the ftoceiy rtore, ell modern, nicely fu ished aud eyuipped, located at 59! Last Sth street. They own severa cent houses and farma, Mr. Hunting: +01 i. a member of the K, of P., ands 32 degree Mason, owes robvdy ont sent, Money In the han’: a at prenar. ing to baitd a few houses to rent. Mr Huntington fs now in his 86th yenr He clerked for the Palace Clothing Co. for a number of years, This fs where he made his seputation as ar honest, upright, business young man, sold clothitig and gent's furishings and knew the business form u to z, Nis wife'a maiden name was Miss I.abell Claggett, a member of the 4. M. E. church and the Court of Ca- larthe, Mr, Bradford conducts u shoe shin- Fig business and is doing fine, Mr. M, Reeves, who ix with the Ressey Furniture Co, fs an uphols terer and a fine artist, and fixes and repairs any kind of furniture given him, Mr, W, Hi. Harrington {+ a pro- mresnive citizen, has a datry of Hols- tein cows, some gising milk, ns much as five galions a day; chickens and hogs, J. W. Nolen owns a shoe shining parlor at the terminal station and {s tloing fine, It is about the largest of Itx kind fn the state, Sila» Jones, who owns the Odd Fel- lows Buikling and also @ fine cafe, wae recently mairiel to Miss Pearl ‘Pritton of Independence, She {s as- soclatert with him In his fine eafe and they aie doing well. Mr, Jones fs a fine business man, a progressive Race leader and very proud of his wife Whom he married on April 17th, He has Just now begun to reallze that he Is on earth. He was so carrled away on his honeymoon that he almost neg- Teeted his business, Hix wife came to Kis rescue and he iz now looking after businens, —_—— | While in Coffeyville we stopped with the Counts Sisters, who own wool property, They are progressive Jadies and doing much for the ups tulldnig of their sex and Race, Lawyer Cox and wife own several pieces of valuable Property and are consilered among the wealthiest Col- ored people in that section of the country, Mr, MeDonald conduct a fine eafe und {s doing a fine business, —_——. J, T, Smith is a successful real ess tate man, owna good Property and is doing a good business, —o—— Mrs. A, L, Redden owns a large rooming house, owns property on Union street. - , ae ¥ att. F 9 4 ie : as 5 , : ‘ oan : ee aa e A ; , x AP a ae | ar Pe weak = Tbs oh . i < Rn * LE ok, ae adel Pd : aoe | a we > 2 .2 b F , . «oe , p E : ; nt a Be wee ne ey Loco : a “ a oe a , a ; on aa a a) : eticcx ape PROF. CARTER IN TOWN Prof. W. R, Carter, of Tos Ange‘es. California, State Muxiu:ces Car ihe Northern Baptint Convention, stopnes in Topeka enroute fiom the sersions of the Convention held in Atlante City, N. J. He fe tooking fine and the citizens of Topeka and his many friends and acybaintancee kept him busy oxhaking hada spad ia | ‘Katsas Avenue. Alma! ever tte he toox theie waa one sua haa wieuled wishing him well ad cre Inved euccess, He {2 now pasing the 4a'arier cf nine miavo ae pa tors aud baif of the alan of the yatezal wissfoaary ard ha’f the reliz'vus ed- ——————————— LARGE NUMBER OF - GRADUATES AT WES- TERN U. THIS YEAR The commencenicrt extice-cs of We.tera Univerdity acte he'd on the 7th of Jure in the prese. ce of a large crowd of visitots a4 a wa aad ruacves oof ir jwutlae There weis something | ho 0 g.ada ates in the different depaitments. The following ia the class roll: Bacie.ors of Arts, Johu Atesa uch W. tdyrioa King, Clifton Long, Nu voleon Edwaids, Normal: Mayolts Baker, Kanzetta Jotnon, Oia Lee Young, Deferta MeFachin, Ada Su Brown, Elna Rogers, Theoloss; Hus- ten Judkins, T. A, MePit>, teadenic Pearl Ander-on, Olire Althouse, Mae Bridgeforth, Milvial Banks, EiavLee Biuke, Mary Bianham, Cate Baker, ‘Thelma Dinsmore, Robert Dinsmohe, Bennie Daugherty, Viviun Dougtas, Jessie Tields, Daniel Green, A, G. Gully, Mra, G. G. Herndon, Neota Hill, Roscoe Howart, Phil Howanl, James Hughes, Kanzetta Johnson, Otiexna Jolly, Flotence Jackson, Ralph Jackson, Huston Judkins, Clifton Lat- tang, Mra, Ethel Myeia, Uistetia Mor- alaon, Odessa MeGee, heue Roberts, Hugh Reed, Minewa — obertxon, Evold Rushing, Robert J: a.dess, Susan Slaughter, Lillan Storey, Otin Tionpey, Guiou Tuslor, Claicace Tuy- lon, 1. D, Tetay, Dorothy Tucker, J ue cille Valeatine, Owed Valentine, Lo- rene Washington, Willie Wilson, Em- ma Weaver, Dimple Wuitx, Cail West, Lorenzo Young, Domestic Art: Caro- lee Stillez, Mabel Barnes, Annie ¥, Hawkins, Lorraine Jordan, Kancetta Johnson, Itholu Ponds, Adde Daniels Ratella Morrison, Jessie Simmonx, Domestic Art: Carolee Miller, Ett Latting, Lillian Storey, Ellen Easley, Mary Branham, Oline Althouse, Auto Mechanics; Edgar Cranshaw, Robert Jackson, Olympia Washington, Care pentrys Robert Su'cer, Robert Dense oie. Talloring: M. C, Neal, Musics Charlotte Kennedy, Marie Littard. Commercial Juney Wesley, CliuiTord Lane, Ada Sue Bell, Annie V, Haw- Kin», Pecolu Powell, Margaret Maush> all. The graduating addiess was made by Senator A. B. Curney, « member of the Board of Astministration, He dwelt upon the subject of makin; ucation for the young people and wef an additwnal sum of $7600 00 during the past year, California is getting only the best clase of Ne- groes from Kansas and elsewhere, he stated, He called ea Governor Davis who was very glad to xee him and consulted hint on nome problema on rebuilding the girls’ dormitory at K. LiL, recently destroyed by light: ning and fire. The Governor assured Piof Carter the building would ‘be innediately rebuilt and the school wou'd piogrens, The Govermor stated he wax very glal to meet Prof, Car- tea aud reraembered him when he was in the legielature. good but in the world, that the stu dent should avail himself of every weportunity to secure a position uni wien once secured to make sroorl. The progiam in detail follows: Musie; “Send Out Thy Light,” The Choius; Music, Orchestra; “Lthiopa's Paen of Exaltation,” by Burleigh, the Choius; Music, the Orchestr; Polo- staine in A Minor, by Chopin, Mise Charlotte Kennedy; A Medley of Fa- sorite Songs, by Leavitt, the Young Men of the Chorus; Music Orchestra; Address, Senator A, B, Carney; Mu- nic, Orchestra; Feheitations, Bishop HB, Parks; Presentation of Diplom- aa, Pres, F, J. Peck; “O Western U," Jackson; Benediction, MONROE PLAYGROUND LARGELY ATTENDED Wanted — A gool boy 7 or & years of axe, Cun go to schoul, und have # xvod home, with a gool family. Address Mr, Joe Page, Erkridge, Kanpas, With the closing of school for the year, Juvenile eyes turned to the play grounds where they will enjoy them- selves for the remainder of the sewyon, At the Montoe playgroumt un yn- usually large attendance has been the teouid, This popular meeting place of the yourgstera aint aller poaple ‘s proving i big asset to the citizens in keeping chillres off the -treet. The workers In charge aie Misa Mellicent I, Grunt and Mr, Bert Gur. dion, Mist Grant ia taking great in- terest in her work and It is largely through her efforts thut the rerults are being obtained, +. MOCK SENATE A SUCCESS .. The Mock Senate given xt Biowa Chapel war quite a success, The nf falr was given last Thurrdas, | They elected Mr. Geo. Hanty, Muy- or, Me, John Chilea was his opponent The proceeds of this club oes to the Educational Fund. | Thirty-two boyx between the ages of 10 and 13 are now taking calis- thenic» at the colored Y. M,C. A., 822 Kenaas Avenue, Aaron Green, secretary of the colyored “Y¥", sald he hopes this will Le the forerunner of a -tymnaslum class, q N ~ = 7. ¥ KANSAS AVENUE “Y” IN NEW QUARTERS ‘the gooil citizens af Topoka will be feaced to know that the Y. M. G.'A. is well established in its new quar- ters at 322 Kansas Avenue, It [a felt that the place is at least so located as to be a credit not onl to the Agso- ciation movement und ita immedate friends but to the community at large as well us to the whole Race. It ix only natural that the Associa- tion has been put to a lot of extra expenxe and there yet remains some Nery necessary improvements to be ‘Maile; for instance, “shower baths.” ‘These Lathe must Le In at thé earliest ete date and the Assoctation does not want to go in debt for them. When the work ta finshed it must be Pail for, ~ i Do you know that with 6,000 Col- ores people in the city, our boya, and kitl,"too, for that matter, have ac- cess to neither a gymn nor a shower bath anywhere except the very small umber that tuke gymn work at the High Schout? This is ently one of the conditions that the Y. M,C. A, Ja struggling hard to remedy. The public recently indicated its kympathy with these progressive {- dleas by either becoming: members or fubsenbing to itx maintenance Fund. Yet while it ts readily admitted that the Associatign tx corhpelled to have the money, nevertheless money is not the only thing desiied, Your presence, a visitation once in a while, is alxo [eer ex ential to the success of this work, It tends to keep one in touch with what hay beea uccomplinhed; i being; accomplished and what the fu- ture prospects are, The Y. M.C. A. belongs to the pub- lic, and it is going to be just what the public makes it, Up to the present, in activities, in fiowth It it running second to none. {Indications are ‘that the Assoelation }Will keep that pace. With the entire group of Colored citizena pushing or pling forward the weight of the load will not be a bunten to anyone and what might become a drudgery will be a joy and a pleasure instead and the goal for which all of us are atriving yill not be a dream but a living reality, | BIGBEE—SCOTT NUPTIALS | ¥. Clovus Scatt und Miss Ethel Mae Bigbee was quitely married June Ist. This was quite a surprise to their many frlends, who least expectet fhe happening. Misa Bigbee fx the elder daughter of the late Archie Bigbee, ‘The grandaughter of Mrs, Emma Galns with whom she has made her home xince the death of her father, She ix a young lady in high social landing, popular among the younger set, was a student in the Topeka High Schoul, and for more than a year, was clerk in The Topehu Plaindealer Office, Minn Bigbee is al- so an active worker in the Calvary Presbyterfan Church and ix now serve fn ax {ty efficient Organist. Mr. Scott in a brillant energetic young man and for several monthe have been employed in the Santafe Shopa. The young couple ix ut home, to their friends, at 907 Wood Street. The Plaindealer wishes for them a happy voyage on thelr ea of life, _ AGED MAN STRICKEN Matt, Kan. June 14.—“Uncle George ees former slave, whose exact age is unknown, but which is believed 'to be between 97 and 10, suffered a slight stroke of paralysia on the [ntrects here the uther day, He is sald ito be recovering, Uncle George hus jbeen unuble to do much walking for reveral yeurx, He walked down town the other day for the first time that Hs hud walked that far since last fall und the exertlon was too much for him, His mind fs clear, und he re eats many Incidents of pre-Civil War days, Uncle George was always the fiixt mun fn the county to pay his taxes In the full, —_——_—__ Mrs, Xathemne Newroun Brown ta ‘how our general news Katherer, cire culation agent and collector for the elty, Beglaing next week we hope to save the Plaindealer brine full of loce jal pews, and beg for Mrs, Brown the whole-hearted co-operation of our readers, A Miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs, Clovis Scott formerly Miss Ethel Mee Bighes at the home of Mra Grace Sawyer. She received reveral useful and valuable presents, WAYSIDE CHIPS Mr. C. L. Proctor, general manager of the Empire District Electric Com- pany of Joplin Mo, is one of the mov- ing splrits of that section of the state and is popular among all the business people, and fs doing much fn making the work of the Company the great- ext of ita kind, _—_ Mr. and Mra, R. Crutchfield of 1117 New York ‘Avenue, Lawrence, have Junt completed a fine seven room bun- galow all modern and neatly furnisht al a cont of $5000.00, | Mra, Hattie Jefferson and her hus- ‘band of Cheyenne, Wyoming, whe make thelr home in Atchison every | winter, have returned home. They are ‘among thd mest prosperous aad weal- bed colored people of their section of ‘the country. They own several reat ‘houses and other valuable propesty ‘which brings them big ineome, They came down in thelr large touring ear, They visited the parents ef Mrs, Jef ferxon, Mra. Jefferson was onee prin- cipal of the Leavenworth acheela, ‘which position she held feur yeare, She is popular and has many frlenda fall over the west. Rev. J. Fy Wilson, A. M, E. mime ister of Campbell Chapel, Denver, Colo, attended the exercises of West- ern University, Is many friends of Kansas and Missourl were glad te see him looking so well, He has*in- stalled a new pire organin the church since he hus taken charge and raleed over nine thousand dollars im cash, Cumpbell's Chapel is prospering junder his administrution, ' —_—___ Misa Clara Lambertson, who was one of the popular teachers of Te+ peks ond Kansas City, Kansas, an- Mounces she is married to Mr. J. A. Greene of Leavenworth, where she fa now making her home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J, H. Lam- bertson, of Quiney street, She has the best wishes of her friends ayd ace | quaintances who hope for her a hap- ‘py journey through life. Mra, Greene is a very industrious young lady and we may expect great things of her in the future, Mr, Morgan Evans of Hutchineen, son of Mrs, Fannie Evans, of Tope- ka, who Is attending Wilberforce Unl- versity, la making good on the ath- letic field. He is a great runner and expert in every athletic sport, He wit be in Chicago for the summer making Preparations to return to Wilberforce in the fall, We are in receipt of an invitation from Mr. and Mra, Wm, W. Penn, announcing the marriage of thelr sis- ter, Mina Pertilla Penn, one of the public school teachers of Atchison, te Mr, Bert B. Madison, one of Atehis son's popular young men. The map riuge took place on the afternoon or June 12th at 5 o'clock at the A. BM. E. church. They will be at home te their friends at 1301 6th street, after July Int, These young people have the best wiuhes of their many friends ta Atchison and all over the state. They are among Atchison’s most popula’ young people, The ceremony took place at the residence at 713 X atreet, Dr, Patton, president of the Atchi« ton Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., han added several new members to the organization and forty white members. He ia doing much for the upbuilding of the Race, and {a one of tas leading physicians of Kanss’, ELECTED DEPUTY GRAND MASTER FOR/MISSOURL Kansua City, Mo, June 14.—The Emmanvel Baptist chureh, 2tst and Flora, Rev. N. T, Lane, pastor, bs going forwanl. They have just raised $580.50 In a rally Just cucsed, | ‘The pastor recently returned from ‘St, Louis where he was elected Dep- uty Grand Master of the F, A. A. York Masons, Kansa¢ City is now in line for great work. Rev, Larkina will organize the work everywhere. . The pastor preached a great sere mon Sunday night, Mrs, Woodson {a on the olck Het, Mrs. Lane {s ill also. The Pastor was recently given a” ‘nice guilt of clothes, | Rev, Jackson ig In the city from Arkansag, Mra, Wright was out agafn, ‘The Baby Contest is now on, | Nick Chiles, Editor and Publisher George C. Anderson, Manager Miss Mattle A. Perkins, Bookkeeper and Cashier SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .50 ADVERTISING RATES $2.00 Per Inch Per Month Entered at the U. S. Post Office at Topahe, Kansas as Second Class Matter. Address all communications to The TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, 1129 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas Money sent to us by Express or Post Office Money Order at our risk; otherwise at the risk of the sender. When the attention of the PLAINDEALER is called to any mistake or misstatement of facts in these columns, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will be cheerfully made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondence, will not be published. NOWATA, OKLAHOMA By Mrs. E. Clargett 1. Wheat harvest has begun her. 2. Prof. Spencer is teaching school at Langston during the summer. 3. Rev. Star is the new pastor of the Baptist church. 4. Dr. Jones was elected a representative to the National Convention of Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U. 5. The Masonic Lodges will have their annual sermons on the 24th of this month. 6. Many of the farmers are raising cotton this year. Prof. Porter of Bartlekville, stopt here on his way to Claremore. 'Atty M. L. Cox and Mrs. K. Smith and their chauffeur were intown on business. Mr. L. Harris has returned to his home. Mr. White and Mr. J. Madden of Hayden were in town this week. Mr. J. Green is remodeling his cancary kitchen. The Smith Oil Co. is doing well. The manual training teachers are raising cotton this year. Mr. H. Turk and Mrs. Bertha Blackburn had the holy wedlock tiled. Barbers have a good time now as times are rather dull. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have gone to Indiana for a visit with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barden have gone to Ponca City to live. Mrs. Bessie Jones has gone to Ponca City on a vacation. Mrs. Franky Alberty left this week for Tulsa. YALE NEWS Mrs Lora Beaton of Kansas City, Kansas was here visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Dewberry and Mrs. Thos. Murdock. Mrs. Bertie Smith of Kansas City is here visiting her parents, Mr. J. E. Harvey. Little Ruth Grayson, who has been ill for several days is now doing nicely. Also Mrs. John D. Lewis. Mrs. John D. Hudson and Mrs. Robert Dewberry motored to Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Giles spent Saturday and Sunday in Mineral with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Giles. Mrs. John Walls and children are spending a week in Chill High, Mo., with her relatives and friends. Oklahoma seems to lead having the largest number attending. Miss Bessie Greene, teacher of Salinia, Kansas, here attending the teachers' college. The A. M. E. District Convention, Sunday School Convention, Mite Missionary and Allen Christian Endeavor Society convened her Tuesday, the 12th and lasted through the 14th. Mt. Olive was the host to the Cofnerence. There was quite a splendid delegation in attendance considering the high waters and recent rains, and everyone present reported a good meeting spiritually and financially. Rev. Robert Everett is pastor of this church and means to be a good Christian gentleman who knwos how to do things. Rev. T. Greene and wife of Lawrence, and wife, attended the District Conference and had the pleasure of seeing relatives and friends. Mrs. Christina Bartley and little granddaughter of Humboldt, Kansas, spent a few days here last week with her sister, Mrs. O. Flowers. She was looking fine. Mrs. Cayton Williams has gone to Chicago to attend the national track and field meet; his brother is a member of one of the teams. TRADE PORO MARK For Every Texture of Hair and Skin. Try PORO Products. Experience that matchless satisfaction which the PORO Patron enjoys. sprinter of the Teachers College, entered the state track meet at Ottawa, broke two conference records—the 100 yards, and 220 yards dashes in one day and was high point man Next time he beat Walton, the fast of the meet. Emporia sprinter, in the 220 yard dash, running the distance in 21 4-5 seconds, world's record time on a curved track. Williams is scheduled to enter the National Track and Field Meet in Chicago this week. Rev. James Martin, of Topeka, passed through the city and spent a few hours with friends en route to Strong City where he is pastoring a Baptist church. Mrs. Nellie Wilson returned to Chicago this afternoon after spending a few months with her parents and relatives. Mrs. Tom Turner of Dunlap, Kansas, who is here with her son, is gradually improving after being sick for several weeks. Mr. Henry Burton departed this life June 8th, after a lingering illness of several months. His funeral was held at Second Christian church of which he was a member. Rev. McDuff conducted the services and was assisted by Rev. Duke of Topeka, Rev. C. M. Watson of St. James Baptist church and Rev. E. W. Perry of Oklahoma City. He leaves to mourn their loss, a daughter, one son and a sister. His remains were laid to rest at Magnewood Cemetery. D. H. W. Perry of Oklahoma City returned to his home Thursday, night after holding a ten days' revival at St. James Baptist church. He seemed to be a strong and stalwart giant in Israel, knowing the gospel and just present it in a convincing manner. The services at St. James Baptist ere especially good all day Sunday. 777 International Order of Twelve Nebraska Grand Temple and Tabernacle To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Princes and Princesses of the Royal House of Media, Maida and Pages of Honor GREETING: The Thirty-second Annual Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene in the city of Newton, State of Kansas, Tuesday, July 1, 1923, at 10 a.m., and continue in session the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th. Preliminary Reason The Board of Grand Curators are rerequested to meet Monday at 10:00 a.m. July 9th. The Grand Royal House will meet in its first session Monday at 2:30 A nearby PORO AGENT will cheerfully serve your PORO needs. If you don't know the PORO AGENT write us and she'll call. Seal of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. Sir A. M. Harold, C. G. M., 1540 Willis Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Sir A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. PROCLAMATION TO U. B. F. and S.M.T. MEMBERS: GRAND LODGE To the Officers and Members of the State G. L., of U. B. F. and S. M. T., Grand Royal House, Mother Matrons, and Juveniles of Kansas Jurisdiction, GREETING: 1st—Whereas, Art. 2, Sec. 9 of the State G. L., and G. T. Laws provide that the State G. L. of U. B. F. and S. M. T. shall meet annually on the last Tuesday in June of each year at such place as shall be designated. 2nd—Whereas, at the 14th Annual Session held at Wichita, Kansas, on Sept. 5th, 6th, 7th, 1922, the City of Coffeyville, Kansas, was chosen as the place for holding the 15th Annual Session beginning Monday morning, at 10:30 o'clock, June 25th, 1923. Take Notice Everbody!—This Means YOU! Therefore, I. F. O. Miller, S. G. M., of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. and Juveniles of the State of Kansas, under the jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge of U. B. F. and S. M. T., of the World, by the power vested in me, do hereby notify the G. L. G. T., Grand Royal House, and Juveniles, and all Grand Lodge officers, and Grand Representatives of the aforesaid Grand Lodge, and Grand Temple, Grand Royal House, and Juveniles, to assemble at the U. B. F. and S. M. T. Hall in Coffeyville, Kansas, as the guests of Darcus Temple No. 93 on the last Tuesday in June, being the 20th day of June, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock sharp, a.m., in the 15th Annual Session for the purpose of transacting such business as legally come before the Grand Lodge, Grand Temple, Grand Royal House and Mother Matrons' Council, which will meet Monday at 3:30 p.m. 3rd.—The National Grand Lodge Officers, and Members, and all U. B. F. and S. M. T. of the National Jurisdiction, in good standing are invited to visit our sessions. 4th—All Lodges, Temples, Royal Houses and Juveniles, that have not paid their Cate and National taxes in accordance with Art. 2 and 3, and Sections 10, 1 and 3, and all special appointments and $260 from each lodge and Temple for minutes and all appointments of whatsoever k. l. agreed them, will not be allowed reported to in the G. L. or G. T. until "cases have been fully satisfied." 5th—All Departments will forward such obligations of their Lodges and officers to the State G. and faster with full report of work, giving condition of the Cate in Your District by June 15th, 1923. 6th.—Cash or hand in all treasuries must be exhibited by certified checks, showl g the actual cash on hand with their report at the session. The Endowment Boards will meet in Coffeville, June 26, 1923, at 3:30 p.m. All Lodge, Tempies, and Juveniles are hereby directed to pay your June payment to Mrs. Eva White, 1910 N. Hallock St., Kansas City, Kansas, on or before June 15th, as she closes her books on the 20th and Templees are requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and pay their travelling expenses and board. Labernacles are requested to send their H. P. or V. P. and pay their travelling expenses and board. Palatiums and their P. P. V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or V. Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Room and board at $1.50 per day. Take Due Notice. All Temples and Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. Send quarterly report June 1st to C. G. M. and Tents to G. Q. M. and Palatiums to G. P. P. Grand Duc: Grand Dues for each Knight, 45c Home Tax, 25c. Drill Tax, 10c. Total, 80c. Grand Dues for each Daughter, 35c. Home tax, 25c. Drill Tax, 10c. Total 70c. Each member of a Test 5c and each • ember of a Patriate, 15c, which must be paid in full at the Grand Session, or the representative cannot vote • be elected to any office in the 2 and Temple and Tabernacle. Endowment Receipts Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the endowment Secretary since thela. Grand Session, to this Grand Session, as per Constitution, and put them into the hands of the committee. All Endowment must be paid in full. Anrastl Returns A annual returns will be sent to each Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium and Tent, in May, which bring with you to the Grand Session. Any Temple Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent, failing to receive blanks by the 15th of May will immediately send to G. G. S. or the C. G. M., they will be sent to once Be on Time As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates present at the hour of opening. Members notified to meet the Board of Grand Judges, will not be permitted in open Grand Session until they have appeared before the Board of Grand Judges. Annual Sermon The Annual Sermon will be presche by Rev. Sir Wm. Enjani, C. G. O Saturday night, July 11th. All members must be present in full reca lla. The Committee on the Condition of Colored Americans of the Jurisdiction will make report, viz: Rev. Wm Taward, C. G. O.; Rev. Sir, H. W White, Sir J. B. Brown, Dtr. Aurie Williams of Topcka; Dtr. Hulda Patterson, Dtr. Salina Estera, Dtr. Jon Sellers, Dtr. Sophia Snowden, Chairman of the Committee on Fe Divise Service The General Law sets the third Sunday in June for the Annual Session to be preached. In all places there are more than two or two numbers they must meet and are arrangement to have the sermon preached at the same hour. In instance will this law or order be changed. If the sermon is not preached on the third Sunday in June it cannot be preached on any other Sunday. Each D . D. G. M. shall make a written report of the condition of his D. dict to the C. G. M. or to the Grand Season. About a Place to Stay? We can take care of you with Light House Keeping Room and Board And we are sure you will be satisfied We will board you right from our own store at a wholesale price with everything fresh and fine. Dial 22258 or Call at Our Store 903-905 E. 10th Street Announces that Arrangements are Now Being Made for Monthly The Company plans to carry approximately two thousand passengers monthly. Make your plans now for a trip during the coming season. WE WILL ALSO SHOW YOU HOW YOU MAY BECOME A PART-OWNER IN THE MOST TALKED OF ENTERPRISE IN YEARS. A round trip, with all expenses on shipboard included, at no more expense than a vacation right here at home! To meet the ever increasing demand in this country for an inexpensive and at the same time thoroughly comfortable and enjoyable trans-Atlantic voyage, is the prime object of the Great Northern Steamship Company. Organized by progressive business men who realize the exceptional opportunity offered now for inexpensive travel in Europe, the Company will cater to the thousands of intelligent persons WE WILL ALSO SHOW BECOME A PART-OWNER OF ENTERPRISE Cut out and mail us with A. Wikstrom Information Dep't Edmunds Bldg., Suite 54 Boston, Mass. I am interested in securing full information regarding a trip to: (Mark with a cross) One way Round trip England France Germany Sweden Norway Denmark Baltic Provinces Finland Russia Name Street or R.f.d. City or Town State that date will be regarded as suspended, and cannot represent in the G. L. and G. T. So send the June Quarter to the M. A. ... Secretary, by June 15th, 1923. Sure. This Means YOU, and YOUR LODGE or TEMPLE. 7th. In accordance with the National and State Grand Lodge Laws and Proclamations issued by Pet W. H. Jameson, Neational G. M. All Lodges, Temples, Royal Houses and Juveniles, shall meet on Sunday, May 27th, 1923. In some Hall or church and hold their Annual Thanksgiving Service, and 25 per cent of all movies raised on that day shall be sent to John I. Davis, S. G. Secy, 731 Oakland Avenue, Kansas City, Iowa, Monday following the ceremony; this will be sent by him to the National Grand Master as our part of the expense of printing the new National Constitution or Laws, Programs, etc. 8th.—Elect your delegating at your last meeting in May, a d f ord the names to our Grand Secretary. He will furnish you with report and credential blanks, not later than June 1st. Taxes for U. K. F. 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Please send me prospectus and full particulars. Name Street or R.f.d. City or Town State Taxes for Royal House are same as 1922. Taxes for new members each, 25c. Taxes for S. M. T. State and National 25c. Taxes for Juveniles are same as in 1922. Minute money from each Lodge and Temple, $2.00. Board will be 50c for bed and 50c per meal. All meals will be served at the church. (See Big Poster Later.) 9th.—The condition of our Craft is remarkable. We are pleased to say that Peace and Harmony prevails. We are not getting out our minutes but they are in the process of compilation, the Grand Secy and the Committee have decided to wait until June in our G. L. meet 3 months earlier and we can put two ears' minutes in one; so have patience. We provide that we will be We promise that we will have of the minutes in your hand in 65 days after the close of your Grand Lodge in June. We will visit every Lodge and Temple, this year, we can, so look out in May and June, I am on my way, We remain, You're in J. M. and T., P. O. Miller, S. G. M. J. I. Davia, S. G. Barry. * Tg . * ps 4 oF we aad . + : \ Lote . . : : a’ “ Saat . . * . fs Noe | ———EEEEoaEoOoEEEe————————————_—— SSS a rrr yearns LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J. H. B. Taylor has just re- ATCHISON, KANSAS Boughman i . ‘BELT Z ——— turned from a few days' stay in Kane ——3 tian none. a teas Diomond Bote t £7 By Kathryn Newman Brown sas City, Topeka, Kansas, Phone 3178, 3 7 ; Popeks, Kana, Jana £0; 1928. Miss Pertilla Penn, and Mir, Bert | eeemmemeeeenseeeenneee 7 } Ste Knighta an a Brothers Election —— Mailizon, were united in marriage at WHEN IN. KANSAS CITY - of Officers will be held at the Hall] lan Ruth Ridley left Sunday for|8 o'elock p.m. Tuenday. The ere: rien ot te e Thurelay night. Your prenence ta{Chicago, Il, where she will attend |™ony took place at the A. M. E. BARRIS HOVER {~) needed. Please dont fail to be there. the Chicago University, chureh and was performed by by the Kasese City, Kansas . Oo mi: Fraternally, Rev. C. C. Hicks, and afterwards a | Board eed Ronme, Geft Drinks Sole ‘ Y w ‘ o Mane 2 Aiswen ——— pean reception we iene ‘ ee “a Cigars: lis a and Imbe : i . Miss Theresa Barker and Mra, Exe. | 00M€ of the bride. The couple ‘eft on as Precio ; N of F Excelstor Lodge No, 3.] . iss Sheresa Darker and Mira. Gre | shenext train for Kansas City to re- 00 Virginia Arcane Mr. Thomas B. Simpson, COitawa, Kans; Special Agent for the Nation- el Industrial Insurance Co, was in the City on business this week. Mrs. F. G. Cannon attended the Amerioan Legion Convention in K, C. Kans, last Thursday and Friday, Mrs, Ed. Greer is reported sick, Mrs, Jennie Miley formely of this city parsed thra Topeka enroute to Emporia where she will attend Sum- mer School, Mises Wilzene Woods, Faye Shuck Emmalene Cooper, Captolé Jones and Okellun Grant are attending Sum- mer rchool at Kansas University. Mr, George C. Anderson Manager of the Topeka Plaindealer spent Monday and Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo., lodking after business interests. Mrs. Bertha Smith left Tuesday for McAllister, Oklahoma, to be at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. W, I. Robinson, who is critically ill, Mrs. Robinson yisited In this «ity about two weeks ago, with Airs.,Smith on Fillmore street. ——___ NOTICB—Beginning with Sunday, June 24th, lee Cream and Geld Drinke will be on wate at the Y. MLC. A, Attorney Scott won a very import: ant sult in the District Court, The t#-e arose when a young colored gir! 24 mn down and Injured br an.au tomobile, The Jury consisted of white People only, and when asked by Mr Scott if they coukl give a verdict a. gulnet a highly cultured white lady in favor of a poor Negro girl whose father was a common Iaborer, this went to the heart of the jury anit they were out only a few minutes ant brought in the verdict fn favor 0 the colored ynrl. i—: Mrs, Da'sy Martin, wife of Dr. T. P, Martin, returned home last week, after a visit af several months witr relatives and frieads in North Cus hoa and Virginis, She was aceoty a+ | nfed by her sister, Mrs, Etta Sommer- ville, fiom Wartenton, who will mshe Topeka her home for the time being. Prof, H. J. Johnson of Ft, Worth, Texas stopped in Topeka a few ayn last week owing to the high vatera, Me was enroute to his home from Loa Angles, Cal.fornin, While in the city he was the guest of Rev. au Mr, W, H, Young, Mre, Guede Stamnes usderwe ct ar operation at Chrict Ho pi'gt nt wou At thls writh g rhe in doing nicely, Mr, Eva Solomon cf Loe Angeles, Califoraia, visited In the city last week. White here, she vas the guest of her vister, Minn Ruby MeKnight, Mra. Anna Rae ¢f Chanute Kan- was, is the puest of Mra, Geo. Ralmey, this week. Mrs, Einily Walton, and her daugh- erin-lav, Mr’ Jane Wa'ton of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who heve been visiting her slater, Mrs. Geo. Charles, left Sunday for thelr home, i kaa & Be mee 6 . DC laSES>E_El Eee v ‘ SOME TH Sg SS Ss A\, i FLY ny . ‘ So im ‘ By de, heath) Gn tL Sys p 4 QcraTED CE te Satin Top nat Sgaightening Cheam: BETTER ats prem: | | a Send teday fer am order and - ae am a gust pay the povtmas ‘$1.25 and 4 Peed oa a few cents for postage when j Bet] Be delivers it te yon { § ‘We send you the vembination 1 | : 2] & jar of creare; 1 jarcof eslve; | ¥ e the two for the ene ‘price. | - : AGENT'S ORDER, ‘$2.25 ; q H Retails for 3:75. "MAKE BIG off MONEY. No Het Comba Need- iq f} e2. Makes All Hair STRAIGHT j WILSON CHEMICAL COMPANY | 615 E. 36th St. Apt.206 Chicago, Ill, Ethel Waters Gah) =e ps = =. ‘Brown Baby t= : yes aacep sa c— reece ares HA WEE PRES aoe austere. NEW FARE SCHEDULE Cash Fare ......e...s.24. 8 Conte wi ’ 3 Two Tokens ......0++0+06 15Cents ‘ \ . Fifteen Tickets .....++see006 $1.10 * 24 Tickets ....cccccecresecee 150 Tickets on sale at Street Railway Building, 12th and Jackson; the Topeka Edieon Compary, 808 Kansas Avenue; Austin-Snediker Mercantile Com- I pany, 843 North Kansas Avenue; Ensign Drug Store 304 Forest Street, Oakland, Kansas. The Topeka Railway Co. TheEast India Hair Grower- " Wl Promote e,full Growth of Hair ‘a ws Will also Restere the Btrength and ia » the Beauty of the Hair, If YOUR ee P Hair te Dry and Wiry, TRY—— Pane e ° , Fa r East India Hair Ary cd ' : we et Grower * iad Said a PY; Pp st you are bethered with Falling Hatr oi. sMe, = andruft, Itching Boalp, or Hetr treuble ‘ N of any bind, we want you to try a jar of J EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER A POE The remedy contains medica} preyerties that go to A ‘be roots of the hair, atimulate the skin, helpiug astore tw de ite work. Leaves ‘he hair soft and dilky, Per termed with a balm of s theesand Siwers, Tha dest mown remedy for Heavy ané@ Brantify) Black Eye SD brows, alse restores Gray Hatr to te natural color Cas be used with hot froo for str ighteniag. —Pricg Sent by Mall 60 cente— Peatage 10 conte Exire j —AGENT-S ODTFIT— 1 Metr Grower; 3 Temple S. D. Lyons, O00; 1 Shampoo; 3 Pressia as 1 ws c . and GENERAL AGENT tteg for selling 6200 | Pre 844 RAST SECOND BT, tage Be ortrs —————— | JALAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA WIGS OF NATURAL HUMAN HAIR Made according to vour measurement either wavy or e: crimpy, Can be combed and dressed, Buy direct from the manufecturer. Write for free catalog of awitches, transformations, straightening combs, and every- thing In hair goods, . Alex Marks, 662J, 8th Ave., New York City Mr. J. H. B. Taylor has just re- turned from a few days’ stay in Kane sas City. Misa Ruth Ridley left Sunday for Chicago, Ill, where she will attend the Chicago University, . Miss Theresa Barker and Mra. Exe- klel Ridley attended the District Con- ference and Sunday School Conven- tion of the Topeka District, at Em: | poria, Kansas, last week, Mr, B.C, Brown, of Denver, Colo- rado, spuke to the Allen Christian Endeavor League and evening xen- ices at St, John A, M, E. church Sun- day evening. His aubject was “Pre- paredness.” It was well delivered and appreciated by oll, Rev, Tyler and wife are visiting Mr, Milton Tyler on Lincoln Street, | —_—~ Misa A, Lorene Browne will leave June 26th for Lon Angeles, Califor- nia, She will attend the University of California and will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. G. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Green of Leav- enworth, Kansas, ure viziting Mrs. Green's parents, Mr. and Mra. H. Lamberson. Mr. Lamberron, who has been confined to his bed for several months is very much improved at this writing. Mre. Davis of Fresno, California, apent Wednesday in the city vinithus friends. She gave a recital in Kansas City, Mo., Thurstay. ——————— Mrs. Clifton Jackson who became Hl Saturday under went an operation Sunday. | Mrs. Clifton Jackson attended the American Legion Auxflary in Kansas City Kansas last week | Mra. Cleve Ogievie attended the | American Legion Auxiliary In Kanna: Cit, mane lust weele. Mr .Horace Lambertsen, who has hee s'ck fur some time ut his hone 326 Quincy street, §s improviag. Hie was for several yearn treasurer of “Naw Valley Lodge No, 18, A. F, and A.M. and the members are giving him special attention. | Mrs. Lee. J. Hicks has been visiting friends in Kansas City for the past fortnight, The Municipal Welfare League met at the Kansas Avenue SY, M. C, A. recently and elected the following of- ficers: Mre. Effie Clark, president; Miss Viola Scott, Vice president; Mra. Harry Dandridge, secretary; Mrs, Na- thantel Sawyer, assistant secretary; Mrs, R. H. Wade, treararer; Mrs, 2 F. Malone, chaplain, and Mra, Bertle Taylor, reporter. —— ee The Hi-Y boys met at the Kanray Avenue Y. M. C. A. $22 Kansaz Av: enue, and decided to hold a pienic at the Chinn furm, twelve miles south: east of Topeka, Saturday, June 30th. ‘William Austin lead the meeting. The subject was, “The Doctrines of Jesus Christ.” by popular Race Artist Singers Excluive ca The Record of Quality Trinle Hines Twelfth Street Rag Jor ‘Turner Rug Heale Street Mamma Gulf Coast Bluew My Dthw and Mo You Can Have My Man Full Blues Sweet Smellin Mama Mon, Morning Wuex Down Hearted Blues 75 Each 7S¢ Mail wa your order, Pay whan received, THE MUSIC HOUSE Bos $225 Dept. 5 St, Louis, Ma. MEN WANTED—For detective work Experience unaccessary, Write for des fauls eylaining guaranteed pus tion, ¢ Ganor, Former Government Dectective Bt, Louls, Vo. ATCHISON, KANSAS Mies Pertilla Penn, and Mr. Bert Madison, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock p. m., Tuesday. The ere- mony took place at the A. M. E. chureh and was performed by by the Rev. C. C. Hicks, and afterwards a passing reception was served at the home of the bride. The couple left on thenext train for Kansas City to re- main until the first of July, with the Bride's brother, Mr. Penn. Mra, Oscar Barnett, who has been ill for the past mnoth, Is able to be out again, Mra. Wm, Mitchell has been caring for her mother, Mrs. James Scales, The Knight Templar Band rendered a splendid concert at Zion Baptiat chureh Monday evening. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Homer Ray Skinner, Plaintiff. See: Ee See a See ene re nee ‘es No, 36093 tecta Skinner, Defendant. TO LEETA SKINNER GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintif{, Hom- et Ray Skinner, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, who 12th da’ of June, A. D., 1923. You are filed his petition for divorce, on the further notified that you must ans- wer said petition filed herein, on or tefore the 20th day of August, 1923, or sald petition willbe taken as true axt judgement rendered against you for d'voree, accordingly. RM. Van Dyne Elisha Scott Attest: W. E. Anderson, Clerk, District Court, By Mae Brewer, Deputy. SS LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF KANSAS To W. C. Glenn and Mrs. W. C, Glenn, his wife: You are hereby notified that Iva G. Lieurance, as plaintiff, has filed her petition and commenced sult a- gainst you and The Prudential Trust ‘Company of Topeha, Kansas, as de- fordantz, ins the Distnet Court of shawnce Count, hannas, belng case No. 36076 a.d that you must anrwer -aid petition on or before the 2ist ‘day of July, 1923, or said petition aeill be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and said Pru- dential Trust Company, quieting the ‘title in plaintiff as against you and ssid other defendant to Lot 611 and the Gouth Half of Lot 509 on Grand Avenue in Elmhurst Addition to the City of Topeka, in the county and state aforesaid, and excluding you from any right, title or interest in and to reid real estate. W. R, Hazen, Attorney for Palintiff Attest: W, E. 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This may be our last expression in print cause we are expected to walk bare-footed over the hot rands and ride that old goat, horns and all with out a saddle to night. ATCHISON, KANSAS The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will hold their Annual Sermon at Mt. Olive Baptist church Sunday, June 17th. Mrs. Grant, formerly, Miss Nadra Hloey, is visiting Mrs. P. King of this city, for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Scales is better now and has returned to her home, 401 S. 8th St. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, 522 Santa Fe, entertained with a dinner Sunday, June 10th in the home of Mrs. Jackson's grandmother, Mrs. Keuhen Daylias, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baylis, and daughter, Charlotte were also guests. The Colored post of the American Legion has a room in the Memorial Hall. It is being furnished and the boys expect to have a grand opening about the 24th of June. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bujlies went to Missouri this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bujlies' uncle. PAX!CO, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen spent Wednesday afternoon with their daughter Mrs. David Driver whom is very sick at the home of his mother, Mrs. Dan West. Mr. Omaj Officer left for Topeka, Friday where he will work. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Scott spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. David Driver at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan West. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Allen spent Sat. at Manhattan, Kansas. Miss Fostina Hall and Miss Leona Pride left for Chicago Saturday. Miss Goe Hall left for Topeka Sat. The C. M. E. Church Members are looking forward for the big rally and Basket Dinner to be held here Sunday July 1st. Mr. Sam Dennett of Alma, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCutcheon. Mr. Major Robertson of 513 Santa Fe returned home from K. U. Wed. Mr. Frank Walker is in the city to spend Memorial Day. Mrs. Ruby White of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary White of this city, who has been sick for the past two weeks. Mrs. Shirley Yance of Omaha, Neb. is visiting her mother, and friends of the city. Mr. R. H. Hightower, for many years, police officer of Coffeyville, recently died in Kansas City, where he went a few months ago for treatment. He was an officer and a great man in fraternal orders, being W. M. of Enterprise No. 7., F. and A. M. WELLINGTON, KANSAS Ethel North has joined her husband in Eureka. Mrs. M. Tucker owns a nice home on South C. Mrs. James West of Enid, Oklahoma, paid our city a visit on Decoration Day, Mrs. West is an ex-Wellington citizen, and is a fine lady as well as a reader of the Plaindealer. Since moving to Oklahoma, she has become very weolthy. The Wellington Red Socks (colored) Baseball Team has played three of their games for the season. When the boys win a game we will publish the score. Linecoln School has closed one of the most successful years in its history. Aside from the regular work that was up to the high standard un- STATUE OF LIBERTY CARTHAGE, MO. By H. V. Wallace --- The American Legion of Topeka is exceedingly fortunate in having an auxiliary connected with it, which really functions. The moving spirits of the auxiliary are Mrs. Fabrian Cannon, Mrs. C. Jackson, Mrs. C. Ogleswie and Mrs. Delenia Walker. Recently they were fortunate in having one day set aside for Tay Day and their efforts netted them the magnificentsum of $20 00. The healthy spirit with which these women worked was clearly manifested. They spent one whole evening in getting their bags ready and the next day tugging every body whom they met. Even one who has the ex-servie men at heart would work as earnestly as the e women, the wounded war veterans will have no cause for complaint. direction of the principal, several amateur concerts were given at the Delphus Theater for which the children were give reash prizes. In our Auditorium Madam Greer gave a splendid reading and the Fisk Jubilee Singer gave their famous program. This year's graduating class, four girls and three boys, was the first to wear e'a rings and give a public debate on the closing program. Dr. P. P. Moten of Springfield, Mo., delivered the commencement address, subject: "The Open Door." No better and well taken address has ever been heard here. Principal H. V. Wallace, C. C. Daniel, Mae Clark, Lthel Beecham, C. C. Daniel and Marie Williams are now attending summer school at Lincoln U. in Jefferson City. Rev. T. A. Patterson, pastor of the Baptist church, with his delegates, recently returned from Neosho, Mo., where they attended the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention. The delegates, Mrs. T. A. Patterson, Marie Wallace, Delbert Redmond, Ralph Hunter and Ray Cable are all loud in their praises of the successful meeting and the hospitality of the Neosho folks. Blind Boone Concert Co., finding that on account of high water, they could not get train service from Mt. vernon, Mo., bought a car and motored to their next stop. Enroute they spent an hour with Prof. H. V. Wallace and family. Boone and Mrs. Day are looking fine and are as jolly as ever. Editor Nick Chiles, on his tour, in Missouri, stopped longe nough to shake hands and chat with a few of his friends. H. H. Curtis, Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Knox, Kansas City, Mo., recently made the Musonic Orders an official visit. Rev. J. L. Leonard has returned from Kansas City where he visited his son. Mrs. Corn Timmon Gibson has returned from Kansas City, Mo., where she attended the funeral of her sister. On the sick list are Mrs. Wm. Frazler, who has been in for over a month. She is able to sit up part of the day. Most of the Negroes here own their ow. Lomes and make an effort to keep them beautiful. Let us hope all the others will do the same. John Hardy, chef at the Drake Hotel is remodeling his home, adding a bath, dining room, and sleeping porch. He has a wife, two boys and two girls. Miss Vivian Peale is now home for the summer. She closed a successful school year in Blackwater, Mo. The Red Cross has done much to relieve the suffering of both white and Colored people who live in the flood stricken areas. Rev. A. W. Roller, new pastor of the Methodist church is getting the right start in gettin' his church to put life in all of the organizations. The Be Loyal Club, Ladies' Relief Club, Willing Workers' Club, Ladies' Ald, and the Sunday School and Epworth League, are all working to make the best showing. The Reverend has a wife and two boys, very valuable assets to Carthage. KAW FURNITURE AUCTION COMPANY The Auction Store 439 Minnesota Ave. For Space Rate in This Column, Call 3300. Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., T., A., A., and A. Golden West Lodge No. 49.—Meets End and 4th Mondays at 8 o'clock, 490 Kansas Ave. Visiting Brothes Welcome. Wm. M. Bradenhaw, C. C., S. R. Gardenhire, K. R. & S. F. A. A. Y. Masons Iliam Lodge No. 2—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at B o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. M. W. Dickerson, W. M. H C. Taylor, Secretary KANSAS HEADQUARTERS—Buffet Launch. For fine service stop at 1800 East 12th street, Kansas City, Mo. Bud Goff, Attendinb; Geo. Ramsey, Proprietor. FOR SALE.—Fine Tailoring business equipped for cleaning and pressing. Doing a splendid business and well located. For information, call or write or me A. P. Burris, 219 N. 10th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. NG, Callouses and Bunions / feet. A Cure guaranteed. Sa M. Dixon, Chiropractor. 16 8 Green Ave., Chanute, Kansas. "EFFICIENCY is the head of DELPHI, M. NEAINESS and ATTENTION." does the work. "LAINDEALER PRINT PLEASE." GENTS: $5.00 an hour booking orders or Liberty Guaranteed hosiery. Spring are now ready. Commissions 25 to per cent. Our leading three par- ties milk, $294, we'll like light- rite quie. Liberty Mfg C .28. ayton. Ohio. 6 Stonestreet & Son. POPULAR UNDERTAKER We carry one of the finest lines UNDERTAKING GOODS! In the PATH. We Never Sleep. Two L- shalmers in Attendance. and Quincy streets. 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