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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY MATTER AS SEEN FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES C. H. Jenkins Takes The Liberty to Sign Names of Number of Students, Claiming that Everything is "All Right" at the University Harrison W. Hollie Tells of His Personal Knowledge of Rgce Discrimination and Humiliations by Chancellor Lindley Hon. Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Nick: I have just read your letter of the 15th inst., to Dr. Lindley. As usual you go off half cocked. Before you wrote the chancellor, taking him to task for conditions, none of which you enumerate, you should have gotten in touch with some of the students here and secured at first hand correct information as to actual conditions. If you had done that it would not have been necessary, for you to add, "if what is said is true." In your letter you have resorted to abuse and billingsgate rather than logic and fact. Your letter is general in its condemnation, but is far from specific in telling what wrongs you suffer or in just what respect we are less fortunate than the Negro students at Manhattan. No possible good can come from a letter such as you have written. It breathes hate. Mutual hatred accomplishes nothing. Nick, we are now organizing here at the University an inter-racial committee. It is to be composed of not more than ten of the outstanding white students and ten of ours. We hope to be able to iron out all racial differences that may arise. We will not surrender a single manhood right, but we hope to substitute diplomacy and tact for noise and abuse. This is a constructive movement. I know you, Nick, and know your methods; but before you accuse me of being a traitor as you usually do when one differs with you come down here to Lawrence and talk this matter over with me, then I will arrange for a meeting between you and the Chanceller. Whenever or if ever a condition arises here that cannot be settled by the University officials and the calm, level-headed Negro students, then will be time enough for you to get into this affair; but until that time your bitter, insulting, vitriolic language only serves to widen a breach which we are stiving to narrow now. We are here on the grounds and know the conditions. Yop are in Topaka, but you have not been sufficiently interested in the stories which you have heard to come down and investigate. The very fact that you have made the charge against the head of this school without having made any sort of an investigation, that you have taken the word of some unnamed school in some other city, all this creates the impression that you are not so much interested in the Negro students here in Lawrence but that you desire to be sensational, to have some glaring, black headlines in your paper and to be talked about. If you are sincere, Nick, comes down next week and wa will discuss all our Jills, real and fancied, Yours truly, C. B. JENKINS. Read and approved by these students: Viola-Crawford, Carrie Gray, Ruth Washington, Amanda Freeman, Roberta Bell, Lillian Groomer, Grace Haworth, Hugh A. Browne, Bernard B. Watson, A. DeGrafennad, A. Jerome Baker, Earl Cole, Willard Johnson, Gallet C. Watson, Horace Clendennon, Mason Carrion. The Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. I noticed an article in the last issue of your paper concerning the treatment of colored students at the University of Kansas, and having just recently graduated from that institution, I feel that it is my duty to help enlighten the people of the State as to the existing conditions there. My only regret is that a student from the State Agricultural College was the first to take the responsibility upon himself and fire the first shot at our dear Chancellor upon Mount Oread. I have been in several committees composed of the leading students at the University and citizens of Lawrence who have visited the Chancellor in his office, and from all appearances that gentleman holds no love for our people. He contends that he is not opposed to Negro students at- tending the University, but in the past several years they have been coming in such large numbers, that it is creaking a problem at the University which may get beyond his control. In other words, the increased number of fogro students at the University might cause race riot, or other race disturbances at said institution. Chancellor Lindley has never expressed the fear that the increased number of Chinese and Japanese who cannot even become citizens of this country, nor Hindu and Philippino students, some of whom are blacker than myself, would cause a race disturbance at the University. To the contrary he has been an ardent worker for the Cosmopolitan Club, the purpose of which is to blend them together in on charmoneous body. Chancellor Lindley was the instigator of the idea to have all colored students (voluntarily) to segregate themselves in the University Commons, and because they refused to do as he had wished, his wrath has waxed hot against them. He contends that the University Commons is a place of social gathering; and as the Negro students are not seeking social equality at the University they should not sit at the same tables with the whites. Another one of his pet contentions is that there are many white students from Missouri and Oklahoma attending Kansas, University (which states do not permit Negroes to attend their State universities), and it is only natural for them to oppose the presence of Negroes at Kansas University. He absolutely ignores, the fact, that Kansas University was erected and is being maintained as a Stale institution, and that he is being pal dby the State to conduct an institution, for the education of Kansas Students. It is my opinion that this matter should be brought to the attention of the trustees of the University, and thata Mr. Lindley be given a chance to resign in order that he might move to the universities of some State where the only Negro he will come in contact with will be the janitor, or perhaps it would be more agreeable with him to take the Chancellorship at Valparaiso, Ind., where he can openly teach his doctrines of race hatred and prejudice. Everybody should read these two letters which go to show how vasculating and weak young race men are when they are under the supervision of some white men_who use their position to stigmatize and degrade them at every turn of the road, especially when both are subservient to the taxpayers and neither should attempt to overdo the other but be fair to all. Chancellor Lindley' of the Kansas University ought to give all students the same attention when it comes to their educational duties. The public pays him to do that. All American colored students should have superior rights to Jape, Chinese, Mexicans, Englishmen, or any other foreigners for that matter, but they do not ask for that. All they ask for is a half even break and they will make it, Chancellor Lindley and his coherents notwithstanding. Now, why is this slippant Considine Jenkins defending this Pharisee—a man who has departed from the old rules of that great University, of treating all students alike when in the study halls or on campus. Thirty years ago colored students played on the football teams, were leaders in oratorical contests, young colored men won the honors to represent Kansas University against other colleges in such contests, and won. Where wa stthis young Solomonic would-be Race leader, Conadine Jenkins? He was prabably trailing in the sack of his father's loins when young men of the Race were making history and both the President and faculty in those days were highclass Christian gentlemen of culture and refinement, and the student body was made up of a like matter. Now, Jenkins, you are a young traitor to yourself and Race. I am afraid you are trying to ease by for a certificate of graduation so you can THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN DR. W. F. BOTTS, of Omaha, Neb., will conduct special evangelistic campaign at Calvary Baptist church, 3rd and Quinney Streets, beginning Monday evening, December 3rd, continuing to the 14th. Dr. Botts is a great gospel preacher. Hear ye him. Calvary Baptist church, corner of 3rd and Quinney, was well attended on last Sunday. At the 11 o'clock services the Rev. W. H. Young, minister, preached a powerful sermon, subject "Dependance and Faith." Text, Mark 1:15: "Repent ye and believe the gospel." Collection for the day, $171.38. CHERRYVALE Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff left Saturday for Omaha, Neb., for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. and Mr. Clarence Merille and Miss Alta Washington of Independence, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Knox yesterday. Mr. Charlie-Wicks of Los Angeles Cal., and Mrs. Dencan of Colorado Springs, Col., are in the city visiting their sister, Mrs. A. F. Greene. Mrs. Addie Oliver, returned home Sunday from Pawhanka, Okla., where she went to visit her daughter who has been quita ill. The Helping-Hand Tabernacle Nov. 40 meets every first and third Thursday. The Benevolent Society gave an entertainment at the home of Mrs. E. P. Landis last Thursday night. apply yourself to some profession to fool the people to enable you to eke out an existence by catering to Chancellor Lindley and his colored-hating gang. They will probably let you pass, so you use this method of defending them by getting these gooslin students to sign this visionary statement. This alone shows you are dangerous to the Race. These signers did not know they were signing away their rights. If they are satisfied with the one-sided treatment they are receiving at Lindley's hands and go tell him so, it will only encourage him to draw the color line a little tighter. No, Jenkins, you are making it bad for those who are to follow you in years to come. Why not be like Mr. Harrison W. Holly, who speaks out like an American citizen and tells about the prejudice and who is responsible for it? Yes, I will come down and talk to Chancellor Lindley and would be glad to have you make an engagement with him for me and let the student body hear what is said about his one-sided affair and Race hatred. If the white students from Texas, Georgia and other hell holes of the South do not want to attend Kansas University on account of the presence of colored students let them go back where they came from and Kansas will be better off. Tell them John Brown of Harper's Ferry fought on Kansas soll to keep back such fellows as Lindley and his southern sympathizers, and their Race prejudice out of Kansas. You go to the records of Douglas county and find where one Governor Charles Robinson deeded some of the land where now stands Kansas University, and so worded that no discrimination should be made on account of Race or color. If you have nerve enough, use that in some of your short talks in the student rooms and get Lindley and his southerners told, as I do not think they know. You meditate over it a little yourself. We are trying to help booth races to live in peace and unity. Yes, send for me and show me where I am wrong. NICK CHILES, Editor. THE 24th INFANTRY PRISONERS AT LEAVENWORTH President Calvin Coolidge, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: We wish to call attention to the outrage that is being perpetrated upon the colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry in the Federal Prison at Leavenwort, Kansas, who were there for participating in the Houston riot in 1917. These men were convicted by court martial which was influenced by prejudice of those who were connected socially or otherwise to those who sat on the court. Most of these men did not participate in the riot and evidence will show it; but they were convicted and sent up for life and some of them are innocent men. You are aware of the fact that Southern white people are prejudiced to successful colored people, and this 24th Infantry was sent there to do their duty and the superior officers suffered the white citizens of Houston to insult the colored soldiers to such an extent that they had to resort to some method for their protection. Whenever a colored soldier was seen on the streets with colored women these white citizens would insult them and naturally the soldiers would protect them. This method brought on the riot. After the court martial they hanged nineteen colored soldiers, the President not approving of the findings because they were not sent to him, and the military officers carried out the orders of the court martial by hanging these men. Now we think that after hanging nineteen colored men and sending fifty-six for life and fifteen for 15 and 25 years should at this time be sufficient to satisfy the whims and wishes of those Texas rebels who caused this riot. I think there were five or six white people killed who started the riot and fired into the soldiers. I think you could well afford to pardon these men without the colored colored people getting one hundred thousand names to beg you to do your Christian duty in this matter. We are informed that Secretary of War is surrounded by some of these very same men who sat on the court martial, who are doing everything in their power to keep these men from being released. If men like Debs and thousands of others like him who did everything in their power to prevent people from defending the flag, and said all manner of things against this Government during the World War can be pardoned, why can't these innocent, honest, upright boys, whose brothers and friends sacrificed their lives, millions of dollars and the like to protect this flag in the World War, why can't they get the same treatmen from your hands as those traitors? We hope you will use your influence and cut out all the red tape and have these young men released from the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, feeling that you have done no more than your duty under the circumstances and conditions as set forth. The colored people of this country, especially the South, have suffered and are suffering untold indignities and cruel treatment from prejudiced Southern whites. They have no means of having a fair trial and no consideration when the rights of the white people are involved. This you know and I believe you will hasten to right-en the wrongs perpetrated on an innocent Race. Yours truly. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We the undersigned feel our duty to give the public some information to offsend some gossip being circulated in Topeka. The following held office in the new organization of 10th St. Baptist Church: Bros. J. P. Perkins, Deacon; L. Malary, Deacon and Trustee; E. D. Mayden, secretary and trustee; Sister J. P. Perkins, treasurer of the building committee, and mother of the church. Names of the building committee, viz. J. P. Perkins, chairman; E. D. Mayden, A. H. McNeal, Sister F. M. Mayden, Sister B. McNeal, Sister T. M. Camel, Sister Kitburgh, Sister Genne Childs, and the Carter family. We, the above named and as many more of the members who would help were sent out by the church and endorsed by the pastor to look out a location to erect a church house and solicit and give entertainments, collect money to purchase and build. We succeeded, and bought three lots from Mrs. Woolfork. They are loca- PRICE FIVE CENTS, $1.50 PER YEAR There is no disbuiling the fact that the people of the old Holland stock mostly agriculturists, still hate the British, who are the shopkeepers and gentlemen of the country. The attitude of the British element, judging from what they told me confidentially and what has happened before, in that as soon as they can accumulate sufficient wealth in South Africa they intend to go back to England to live. Forty per cent of the total population of the Union of South Africa live in the Cape Province, and nearly 23 per cent of the Union population live on the coast of this province. The total white population of the province at the last census was 651,000, and the blacks, East Indians and part-white totaled over 2,000,000. Halfway Station to India When the Dutch, in 1651, decided to establish a halfway depot at the south arm extremity of Africa to supply food and water to their ships on the long voyage between Europe and India, they located this station at Table Bay on the Cape Peninsula, not only on account of the harbor but also because the site of Cape Town was a good place for a cabbage patch. Twenty years later they formally purchased from the Hottentot natives the whole of the peninsula for $48.00 in goods. At Wynberg, eight miles southeast of Cape Town, they planted vineyards and were soon producing wine. Near Wynberg today is a large provincial government wine farm, Groot Constantia, containing some 140,000 vines. The district is also celebrated for its peaches and plums as well as grapes. Wheat, oats, and barley were sown at Rondebosch, five miles from Cape Town, and did well, resulting in the laying out of farms in this section. WHOLE SOUTH AFRICAN PENINSULA BOUGHT FOR $48.00 How the Dutch Happened to Establish Half-way Trading Point in 1651—Site of Capt Town Chosen Not Only Because of Its Harbor but Because It Was Good Place for Cabbage Pastch. By W. D. Boyce Drawing a line on the map of South Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Town to the northeast boundary of the Cape Province, you will find it is nearly 700 miles. This coastal belt is the only well-watered part of the Cape Province, through rainfall or short rivers, and contains 75 per cent of the population and raises 90 per cent of the agricultural products of the province in an area of about 30,000 square miles. There are 277,000 square miles in the Cape Province—a larger area than the State of Texas—and only about 10 per cent of the province is reasonably good country, where fruits, vegetables and cereals can be grown in paying quantities. The 30,000 square miles instead of supporting a population of 500,000 whites, as it does, could easily support 2,000,000. Except for the jealousy between Boer and Briton and the inefficiency of the native Negro labor, it would soon be a garden spot. HOGAN-BROOKS NUPTIALS Miss Etta Mae Hogan, daughter of Mrs. A. G. Hogan, 1933 Harrison, was quietly married to Mr. Chas Brooks, Horton, Kansas, Saturday evening, November 17th, at her home. Just the immediate family and a few intimate friends being present. Rev. J. R. Ransom performed the ceremony. Mrs. Brooks is very attractive and of a very lovable disposition. Mr. Brooks is an industrious young man and he comes from one of Horton's old and respected families. They will be at home to friends at 1724 Topeka Ave. Mrs. Arthur Smith, of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Etta Mae Hogan. Mrs. Myrtle Wilson, of Kansas City, Kansas, was called to Topeka to care for her aunt, Miss Maggie Titchue, who is seriously ill at her home, 1821 Van Buren St. ted on Tenth and Branner Sts. We made one payment of Fifty Dollars, which we hold receipt and contract. We now ask aid and thank all in advance. All churches, pastors and families and friends to use your influence and give your prayerful and financial assistance, and we will highly appreciate it and God will bless you. JAMES PERKINS, Chairman. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH SALINA, KANS. Rev. S. A. Williams, Pastor "For I have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and I cannot go back," were the words of the text selected by Pastor Williams for Sunday morning, discourse theme, "Strong Determination." It required strong determination on the part of Jephthah to keep his promise to God, when it took from him his beloved daughter, and so it is with the Christian today. It takes strong determination on our part to stand against the inducements and the things that allure in this sinful world. Our salvation depends largely upon our determination. Sunday school was well attended and much interest manifested in the lesson, "Christians called to be Missionaries." At 3 P. M., Pastor Williams baptized five converts in the Smokey Hill river, there was a large number out to witness this sacred rite. A large and appreciative audience listened to a very impressive sermon by our pastor Sunday evening. He chose for a text Rom. 6:23, subject, "The wages of sin is death." He emphasized three kinds of death caused by sin; first, death to the body; second, spiritual death; third, soul death. It was indeed a strong sermon full of admonition for all. A junior chorus consisting of our twenty voices was organized Sunday in our church. The pastor is anxious to put the young converts to work. Miss Geraldine Bryant was elected chorister. Thanksgiving, will be observed with union services at 1 a. m., at the St. John Baptist church. Rev. Rooka, pastor of the A. M. E. church will deliver the sermon. Pastor Williams left Tuesday morning for Hutchinson, Kansas where he will conduct a revival assister by Rev. J. E. Zeits, the national singer. Avery interesting meeting was held at the church Thursday afternoon, discussing the necessity of cooperation in the development of the Christian life of our children. Pastor Williams as master of ceremonies stated in his address thata tha ecooperation of the home, school and church were the only means by which the Christian side could be developed. We listened to strong logical addresses by the following: Rev. Rooks, Dr. H. H. Wilson, Prof. P. G. Porter, Rev. Franklin, Mrs. O. E. Jackson, Mrs. Ed. Finch. WESTERN COLLEGE Thursday evening the Western College Glee Club rendered a very pleasing program at the Pleasant Green Baptist church. Rev. Tally, and alumnus of Western College, visited school Tuesday. The New Era District has already begun to pay for our new heating plant in the boys' dormitory. The following sums have thus far been received: From the Women's Board, through Mrs. Mamie Johnson, $75.00; from the B. Y. P. U., through Mr. Drew and Miss Salisbury, $24.50; the Association through Rev. Booker, $25.00; from the Sunday school through Rev. Patton, $25.00, making a total of $149.50. Rev. Lane of this city was a caller at the college Wednesday. We are happy to report the very generous flift of two fine shoats by one of our students, Mrs. Cora Greene. Under the Austpices of the Western College Missionary Society a very good program was given in the college chapel, Tuesday evening, November 20th. After the program, there were refreshments sold. The program was put on in an effort to raise money to help send khaki cloth to Mrs. Butler, who is a missionary in Africa. President Richardson is in Poplar Bluff, Mo., over the week end. The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Parker, 1121 Locust St. November 26. After routine of business, the evening was spent in art an dneedle work. After interesting facts were on household hints of many useful ways of canning and how to can by Mrs. Washington, a very pleasant talk was made by our visitor, Mrs. Geo. Hicks, of East Hill, of this city. The club was then served to a most delicious feast by the hostess, and adjourned to meet Monday with Mrs. Perry, of 1417 Jackson St. Mrs. Chas. Harris, Pres. Mrs. S. Perry, Sec. Mrs. Geo. Cowan, Rep. Nick Chiles, Editor and Publisher 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 Topeka, 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 mis-statement 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 correspondents, will not be published. FOR SALE.—Four room house on 22nd and Jefferson St. For particulars Phone 23271, F. Russell. Mr. Wm. Foster, of Carbondale, Kansas, was in the city Tuesday and was a pleasant caller at the Plaindealer office. --- Sunday, December 9th, 1923, has been proclaimed by the National President as Memorial Day for the late Mrs. Mary B. Talbert. All clubs are requested to hold services on that day. Mr. David Perkins, Chicago, Ill., formerly of Topeka, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ethel Henderson, daughter of Rev. J. R. Ransom, pastor St. John A. M. E. Church, who recently underwent an operation at Parsons, Kansas, is improving nicely. --- Dr. J. L. Ransom, and Rev. J. R. we called to the bedside of their sister and daughter, Mrs. Ethel Henderson, Parsons, Kansas. --- The Live Wires of Lane Chapel gave an "honest to goodness" waffle supper at the home of Mrs. Haines Tuesday night. Watch them! They will have something novel in the way of entertainment, Friday, December 7th, at Lane Chapel. Come and see who the Live Wires are. Miss Juanita Wilson is slightly indisposed this week. To members and friends of St. John A. M. E. Church: We have a very pressing obligaton to meet by the 3rd Sunday in December and need $1600 00. We need your assistance. Mr. and Mrs. Canlington had as dinner guests, Thanksgiving; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Johnson, Mrs. Rae Morgan Harris and son, Master Morgan Hartis. An Agreeable Surprise This office force was the recipient of Chocolate galore by our co-worker, Mr. Sylvester Carlton, one day this week. Carbondale, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Foster were visitors at their parents' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Hitchwell and 21 and Mrs. Kenyon were also visitors at the Wm. Foster home Sunday. Mr. Wm. Foster called on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson Sunday. Mr. Mike Opostle and brother of Kansas City, spent Friday and Saturday hunting and were the guests of the Wm. Foster family. Rey, W. M. I. Turner and wife and daughter wer entertained at dinner Friday, November 23, at Mr. Fred Douglass, 205 W. 21st St., and had a great time. On Monday evening, the 26th, Miss Lorine Walker and Miss Elizabeth Owens were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. Fred Douglass. Mr. Albert Seaton of Quindaro, visited in Topeka one day last week with his aunt Miss Muggie Fitchue, who has been seriously ill at her home on Van Buren Street. Mr. Seaton is one of Quindaro's prosperous young men and owns two nice houses, one nine-room and one six-room, and is planning on building two more small houses. Mrs. Luciesa Butley, the mother of Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Green, is seriously ill. Rev, T. W. Green, retired minister of the A. M. E. Church, called at the office Wednesday of the week and paid his subscription. Last Sunday, Mrs. Mack Whitelow, of Kansas City, Mo., was the break- fast guest of Mrs. Wallace Smith. Mrs. Alice Hogan announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Etta May Hogan, to Mr. Charles Brooks, of Horton, Kansas, which took place Saturday, November 17th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. R. Ransom. --- Miss Mattie Perkins, Grand Treasurer ofourt of Calanthe, attended the Board of Control Meeting held at Wichita, Kansas, November 17th. Stonestreet and Son purchased a fine ambulance last week at a cost of several hundred dollars. Mr. Wilbur Stonestreet and Mr. Robert Martin went to Indiana and drove it overland. This shows they are keeping pace with the times. Mrs. Eliza Bowie at 1306 Washington St., is quite ill. She is one of Brown Chapel's corner stone members. We hope she will recover. She is suffering from an attack of heart. Mrs. James Hayden died at Hennessey, Oklahoma a short time ago. She died on the homestead five miles west of Hennessey. She also owned property on Hunton and Buchanan Streets. --- One of Topeka's Foremost Business Men Passes to the Great Beyond In Chicago The funeral of Mr. John M. Ferguson was held from Stonestreet and Son's Chapel last Saturday afternoon. The Episcopal minister of St. Simon Cyrean officiated. Jackson's Band of which he was a member, for a number of years, turned out and escorted the remains to 10th and Quincy Sts. They played several appropriate pieces. Mr. Ferguson was an industrious man. He erected the two story brick at 15th and Quincy, where he carried on a fine business. He certainly did his part in building up the race. He leaves two sons and a grandson and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The remains were interred in the family plot at Topeka Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Maloney of 107 Rice St., Pueblo, Colo., celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Friday evening November 30th, at their beautiful home. Mrs. Maloney was a Topeka young lady formerly Miss Bryant. She was very popular when a young girl and was very beautiful and industrious, high-class Christian young lady. Her father, one of Topeka's pioneer truck growers made good. Her brother, Herbert, is still trucking at the old homestead five miles east of where Miss Maloney grew up. They have the best wishes of their many friends and hope they will enjoy their golden wedding equally as well. Mr. Maloney is an employee of the Great Smelting Works of Pueblo, where he has handled the mails and other important and responsible details for years. They are upright Christian people also do much for charity, lodges and church work in the community and state. We enjoyed an old-fashion Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Green, retired minister of the A. M. E. Church, at their fine home on 22nd and Jefferson Sts. Mr. Irvin Green, his son, and wife and young Irvin, Jr., Master Coker, and Mrs. Lucretia Burleigh, mother of Mrs. Green who is in her 96th year, although feeble she sat at the table an denjoyed most all of the good things to eat. Mrs. Green is a No. one cook and housekeeper. Rev. T. W. Green who is past 70 years, is active as a man of forty. He is now building two houses in Pierce Addition, a growing community. They own a six-room house, barn, horses, hogs, and chickens, and grow fine garden each year. He is one of the real prosperous citizens on that side of Topeka. No strain to live and not miss it, because he is industrious and believes in having something. He is far above the average colored man who lives on the suburbs an dwho have the same opportunity to raise hogs, chickens and good gardens. He does the chores around the house an drespects his wife by not having her to do the inside and outside work around the house and then go out and make a whole day working for some one else like most Topeka men do, and never make a showing to their wives as to what they are doing with their money, not buying homes nor paying the bills. We certainly enjoyed being at this well provided home. Miss. Green is a fine Christian lady and has many friends. The many friends of Mr. Samuel Shucks will be glad to know he is at home from Minneapolis, Minn., where he was visiting his children and took sick, is much better at this time. W. W. Overton is always doing great things. He and his good wife have built a store room at 1109 Washington street. They have opened up a grocery store and notion store. They have fine living rooms in the rear. East Topeka is proud of them. He will build another house soon. Go on, Brother Overton, you are some race man. Watch for the Big Christmas Edition Dec.14 Service The Keynote of This Great Business Institution. PORO COLLEGE, upon this lofty principle, inspires Race Women with ideals of personal neatness, beauty, pride, self-respect, physical and mental cleanliness. Because of the nation-wide demand for PORO thousands trained by PORO COLLEGE in the art of PORO HAIR AND BEAUTY CUL TURE now conduct highly profitable PORO AGENCIES right in their homes. Through PORO profits, thousands are prosperous and independent. WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING YOU CAN DO! There are now openings for wide-awake enterprising Race Women to earn nice profits as Our Agents. It will pay you to investigate. Rev. S. A. Williams, Pastor Sunday, a beautiful spring like day marked the closing services of our great revival, that has been going on for the past two weeks, conducted by Rev. C. P. Morrow, Ottowa, and Dr. J. E. Jeltz, a gospel singer. Rev. Morrow was called home Friday to attend a funeral so could not be with us in the closing services, but at 11 a.m. Sunday morning the house was filled to its capacity when Pastor Williams delivered the baptismal sermon. He brought to us a message that will be long remembered. This straightforward doctrinal sermon was delivered under the heading of "Ten things that baptism by immersion require, and represent." He gave scripture references for each. By using various demonstrations the truths were brought to us more forcibly. His closing thought was Christ's baptism in itself should be sufficient grounds for our baptism by immersion. At the close of this service eight united with the church, one conversion. At 3 p. m., upwards of two thousand people of both races thronged the banks of the Smoky Hill river to witness the baptizing by the pastor. This was a very impressive service, singing conducted by Dr. on Jeltz. There were thirty-three put on Christ by baptism. There will be baptizing again next Sunday as five of the converts could not be ready Sunday. Immediately after baptizing was assembled in the church where we listened to a very interesting sermon by Rev. Lanigan. At 8 p. m. there was not standing room in the audience. Dr. Jeltz, the national singer, who assisted with the meeting delivered the closing sermon of the revival. A very timely discourse, discussing "The conversion of Saul," after which he sang "Go down Moses," by request, which was indeed a treat. The hand of fellowship was extended to those who united with the church, after which the Lord's supper was administered. There was a total of 57 accessions to the church during the meeting, and $448.33 was the total collection. Rev. Brooks pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city, delivered a strong gospel sermon Friday night, using as a text "What profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul?" We appreciate very highly the cooperation on the part of the local pastor, ministers and teachers in this revival effort. We know that where there is unity there is strength, and feel that Go dhan wonderfully blessed our united efforts and prayers. Dr. Jeltz and Pastor Williams will go to Hutchinson to conduct a revival meeting beginning Monday, November 26th—Church Reporter. 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. DEPT. PAOLA NEWS By Miss Daisy K. Jackson The home missionary circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Johnie Roberson last Friday evening, about three miles from town. Many went out and they all reported a good time. A social was gilven at the Mount Olivet Baptist church last Saturday evening by the pulpit aid furnishing club, and they report success. Mrs. Nellie Gray and son Norris are visiting in Quindora, Kansas with her husband, Mr. Benjamin Gray, and are expecting to return home Thanksgiving day. Neodsha Valley district board was held at the Mt. Olivet Baptist church two days last week and people from all churches in the district were present. Meals were served in the basement of the church and it was beautifully decorated by Miss Sarah Frazier, one of our true and faithful members, an devery one reported a grand time. Mrs. Ed. Jackson, who has been ill for the last three weeks, is up and out doing nicely. Mrs. Rhoda Thomas is reported ill at this writing. Mrs. Square Reed is reported having sinking spells. Miss Beulah Dillard the pianist of Mt. Olivet Baptist church, who has been ill for a long time, is reported mending slowly. Misses Ethel Cartwright, Lydia Crump, Ethel Moore, Emma Fuel, all of Olathe, motored down here last evening and spent a few hours visiting Mrs. Henry Dillard, Mrs. Ed. Jackson, and Mrs. N. M. Jackson. Sprained arms is just the luck for the Jacksons this week, as both Mr. George and Allen Jackson sprained their arms last week. Rev. 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You and each of you are hereby notified that a petition has been filed and suit commenced in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, being case No. 34865, wherein Charles J. Allen, Cora B. Mason, Martha E. Barber, and C. W. Willits, are plaintiffs, and you together with other parties are defendants and that you must answer to said petition on or before the 8th day of December, 1923, or judgment will be taken in favor of plaintiff, against each and all of the defendants in said action, adjudging and determining: that said plaintiffs are the owners of an undivided one-half of the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee county Kansas, to wit: A part of Reserve No. 4, described as follows. Commencing at the north west corner of land conveyed to Elias Parsons, recorded in Column 53, at page 635 of the records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Shawnee County, Kansas, being in the center of Gordon Street, 8.51 chains westerly along the center of Gordon street from the east line of said Reserve; thence southerly along said Parson land, 4.07 chains to the Higginbotham Additions; thence westerly with the line of Higginbotham Addition to within 50 feet of an alley between Western avenue and Filmore street, south of Gordon street; thence northerly and parallel with said alley to the center of Gordon street; thence easterly to the place of beginning; also. Commencing on the West line of Kansas avenue 75 feet northerly from the northern limits of the city of Topeka; thence westerly at right angles to Kansas Avenue 175 feet; thence northerly 75 feet; thence eatserly 175 feet; thence southerly 75 fee to the place of beginning. And excluding you and each of you from any right, title, or interest in or to said real estate. W. R. HAZEN Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk of the District Court. By Mae Brewer, Depty. MEN WANTED—For Detective was Experience unnecessary. Write in details explaining guaranteed positions. J. Ganer, former Government Detective. St. Louis Mo. Will Promote a full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength and the Beauty of the Hair. If YOUR Hair is Dry and Wry, TRY— 500 Agents Wanted Address all Orders to MME. R. J. CLARK. DEPT. 60 639 N. Water Street, Wichita, Kansas PUBLICATION NOTICE Lottie C. Kemper and W. W. Smith will take notice that they have been sued as defendants in a case in the District Court of Kansas in and for Shawnee county, with others, by Bertha W. Smith, plaintiff, whose petition is now on file in said court, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 28th day of December, 1923 or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you, and the title to the west half of the S. E. quarter of section 3, township 12, range 16, E., of the 6th P. M. in Kansas, quieted as against you and the plaintiff adjudged the owner thereof in fee. Attorney for Plaintiff. Nov. 16 3t. J. E. MACE GROCERIES and MEATS Phone 6316 823 West Gordon St. North Topeka, Kansas IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. N.ah Shinn, Plaintiff. vs No. 36538 Arvilla Shinn, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE TO ARVILLA SHINN, G eetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, who filed his petition for divorce in the above entitled court on the 2nd day of November, 1023. You are further notified that you must answer said petition as fled on or before the 24th day of December, A.D. 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you accordingly, for divorce. Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk District Court. By Carrie Bush Deputy Clerk Dist. Court. WHEN IN KANSAS CITY stop at the HARRIS HOUSE Kansas City, Kansas Board and Rooms, Soft Drinks Soft Drinks, Cigars, Ice Cream and Lanches Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Prepisters 430 Virginia Avenue A NEW PERFUME Use the PURE IMPORTED ESSENCE OF FRESH CUT FLOWERS Send 50 cents for big sample of one drop perfume Essence sufficient for 6 months use. De Orange Blossom, Rose, Lilac, Crab-Apple, Violet, Lily of the Vally and the Famous Paris Garden Boquet One drop will last six days There is such a charm in the appealing and mystic odors of these perfumes that they will make many friends for you. THE FRENCH MFG. CO. 4737 St. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Ill. Dept. 22 (Special prices to Agents) DR. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC Brushes and Combs For Sale B. J. FREEMAN Phone 9458 Topeka, Kans R. F. D. 27 A. E. We pay postage when full amount is sent in with your order. Our eleven page catalogue sent to you free. 500 Agent Address all Orders to MME. 639 N. Water Stree Mrs. Ada Allen Driver died Thursday night, November 18th, was buried Sunday November 18th. She leaves a husband, daughter, mother, father also a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Mrs. Clinton Davis and Mrs. Jess Nichols of McFarland, spent Monday with Mrs. Elmer Douglass and Miss Katherine Nichols; Mrs. Elmer Douglas and Miss Katherine Nichols spent Tuesday sat McFarland. Mrs. John Napue of Topeka spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Officer. Mrs. Luther Bradley spent Thursday with Miss Katherine Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCutcheon spent the week end with relatives in Omaha, Neb. Hon. Scott and Dr. Bolin also a few of their Kansas City friends spent the week end with relatives and enjoyed a big hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bradley, Mrs. A. J. Medley, Mrs. Martha Buck, Miss Eva Medley and Miss Sable Guillory motored to Eskridge, Kansas Sunday. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. R. A. Sons, Plaintiff PUBLIC NOTICE The State of Kansas to E. B. Sons, Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled Court for a Divorce, by the plaintiff, R. A. Sons, and that unless you answer said cause on or before the 10th day of January, 1924, judgment will be taken against you, forever dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and the said plaintiff, R. A. Sons. R. M. LEE, Attorney for the plaintiff. Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk of the District Court. By Carrie Bush. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, that a petition has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of Shawnee county, Kansas, and directed to the county commissioners of said county, praying for the vacation of the following described lots, streets and alleys, in East Fairview Golden's Addition to the City of Topeka, in said county and State, viz.; Lots 601 to 637, both inclusive, on High street, lots 602 to 638, both inclusive on Golden avenue, lots 2602 to 2622, both inclusive on Tenth Avenue, East, also the alley on the rear of said lots 2602 to 2622, running east and west, from the east line of Golden Avenue to the West line of High street, also the alley on the rear of lots 601 to 637 High street and 602 to 638 Golden Ave. from the south line of Gabler street to the north line of the alley running East and West at the rear of lots 2602 to 2622 on Tenth avenue East, also High street from the North line of Tenth avenue East to the North line of Gabler St., also Gabler street from the East line of Golden avenue to the East line of High street, all in said East Fairview Goldens addition to the City of Topeka, in said county and State. That on the 10th day of Dec., 1923, said petition will be presented to said board of commissioners at the court house in the City of Topeka, for hearing thereon and at such time and place all persons interested can appear and be heard under said petition. Paul M. Montgomery, Pearl M. Montgomery, Frank A. Smurr, Hattie W. Smurr, Mary Richardson, Ellen M. Gill, Marie Gill, Bertha A. Gill Everett R. Gill, petitioners. Mme. R. J. Clark's Hair Preparations guaranteed to bring the scalp back to life. Stop hair from breaking off, falling out or splitting, remove dandruff, tetter, eczema or any scalp diseases you may have. Send in your order and be convinced. Growing Oil ..... $ .60 Pressing Oil .5.....50 Cocoanut Oil Shampoo .....50 CHERRYVALE Mrs. M. Commander and husband are in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oile Oliver. Mrs. M. E. Craige was called to the bedside of her husband Rev. Cralge, who is very ill. She left Saturday night. Mr. Norman of Plainview, Ark., is in the city visiting his uncle and family, Mr. Robert Barnett. Rev. R. C. Williams delivered a very instructive sermon Sunday night at the A. M. E. church. His subject was "The fixed Heart." Miss Mattie Morris is on the sick list. There will be a Thanksgiving sermon also dinner at the A. M. E. on Thanksgiving day. A program and play will be given Friday. Rev. Thomas, the new pastor, of the Bethlehem church, delivered a spiritual sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Strauta of Parsons, was also present Sunday night. His text was "I am the vine, ye are the branches." His theme was "Clean up." Missess Tessie Wheaton and Adoline Parker visited in Independence last week, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Toburt. Mrs. A. F. Greene was called to Ottawa this morning on the account of the death of her brother in law, Mr. Richardson. David Roverson, who has been in Gerry, Ind., for several months, is back in the city. EMPORIA The seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Babe Smith died here Saturday of diptheria. He was sick only a short time. Kindness and sympathy of the friends were shown in the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Margaret Walker and little daughter, of Lawrence, is here visiting her relatives and friends. We are all glad to see her both are looking fine. Mrs. Low Harris returned home on Monday evening, after being absent all summer. Mr. James Hare, formerly of this place but now of Topeka, was here visiting friends a few days last week. He came to attend the funeral of Mr. Ed. Wicks. The funeral of Mr. Ed. Wicks was held ata Second Christian church, conducted by Rev. B. C. Dukes of Topeka, assisted by Rev. Robert Everett of the A. M. E. church. Love for him and sympathy for the family were shown in the mass of beautiful flowers that covered the casket. The obituary expressed his life and is as follows: In the weakness of humanity, but with becoming reverence we are prone to inquire why the earthly career of such a life should have closed so soon; why the light so early extinguished. But on such an occasion as this it is not for us to philosophy; it is not for us to judge. The mystery cannot be solved. When the messenger of death comes with his summons his hand can not be stayed. Edward James Wicks, son of James and Sophia Wicks, was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on January 18, 1881. He came to the state of Kansas in 1883 where he spent his boyhood days, and educated in Emporia school. For a period of five years he was cook at the Kansas State Hospital at Topeka. In 1898 he went to Los Angeles, Cal., where he resided until shortly prior to his untimely death. For the past several years he was employed as chief steward on the Steamship Avalon. In 1915 he was married to Miss Mattle Stephens of Los Angeles, who survives him, together with three sisters. In June of this year Mr. Wicks was strucken with paralysis and came to the home of his sister, Mrs. Richardson, of Ottawa, Kansas, where he seemed to recuperate; but on November 4th he answered the call to that undiscovered country from whence no traveler returns. Mr. Wicks came to Emporia July 1923, and confessed his faith in Christ and united with the Second Christian Church of the city of his boyhood days. Mr. Wicke was a living force among living men. In daily life he was unassuming and earnest and always considerate of his fellowmen; he was devoted to his family, kind and obliging to his friends, and generous to all. He gave of his time in the kindly ministrations of others. He was a man of will power and a determination to do things that he believed should be done, and all without show or pretence. One of his conspicuous characteristics was his devotion to his duties. He never spared himself. He was an inspiration to others. He had a genial temper and was a pleasant companion and associate. On an occasion like this the thoughtful mind looks with cosmic view and infinite humidity from this short life in the eternities of the past and of the future, and the spirit of favorite poem of the great Lincoln spontaneously aides to aid in consideration of our griefs: Oh why should the spirit of mortals be proud? Like a fast flirting meteor, a fast flying cloud? In the matter of Mary E. Palmer a person adjudged to be insane State of Kansas, County of Shawnee se; Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that undersigned was, on the 15th day of October, A.D. 1923, duly appointed guardian of the person and Mary E. Palmer, who was, on the day of November, 1922, in the Court of Shawnee County, Kansas adjudged to be insane; that E. qualified as such guardian and managing the estate and affording the said Mary E. Palmer. II. W. WHITE, Guard Vice Joe Weatherly, rector First published in Topeka Pdier er, October 26, 1923. eryState of Kansas. Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the Estate of ard (Dick) Turner, late of Sh County, Kansas. Notice is hereby given that 23d day of October, A. D. 1922, undersigned was , by the Procurator Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor of the executor of Richard (Dick) Turner, later Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will notice and govern themselves accordingly. J. R. RANSOM; Exercise 4. ```markdown ``` The above is a photograph of the big pipe organ which has been ordered for St. John A. M. E. church. By the time it is ready for delivery thep astor, Rev. J. R. Ransom, members of the church hope to raise funds sufficient to pay for it. To that end, voluntary contributions are being solicited. Anyone wishing to contribute to this noble cause please communicate with Rev. J. R. Ransom, the pastor, 511. Westenth street, or phone 26259. AGENTS: TAKE ORDERS FOR VERSIBLE COATS. Sell like Highland Only $10.00 You make $2.00 per every sale. Samples free. Write: Liberty Mfg. Co., Liberty Blvd. 13, Dayton, OH. ADA MONTGOMERY Hair Grower A the hair long, soft and glossy. A friend 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 Hair Dressing Parlors. Money Must Be Sent With All Orders. Send 10 cents for postage. We guarantee our goods to grow hair and to be harmless. Agents wanted in every town and hamlet. Box of Hair Grower ..... Box of Pressing Oil ..... Box of Special Grower ..... MRS. ADA MONTGOMER 1212 Euclid Ave. Kansas City, NGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN THE MID WEST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS New Well Known Kansas Men on List At the Annual Stockholders meeting of the Mid-West Life Insurance Company, November 19, 1923, the fol- lowing officers and directors were e- lected: Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, Presi- dent, Kansas City; Dr. Wm. E. Jack- son, Topeka; Mr. T. B. Watkins, Dr. Philip J. Perry, Mr. H. L. Kinsler, of Kansas City; Dr. Edward Bell, of St. Louis, Vice-president; Mr. W. G. Mos- sie, Mr. Felix H. Payne, Treasurer; Mr. M. Miller, Medical Director; Lodge Directory Beborah tent No. 47 meets the fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Francis Hardiman, Res. 1801 Kansas avenue, Phone 7619. American Beauty tent No. 9 meets second and fourth Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Luel Hicks, Bm. 1910 Harrison St. Golden Rod tent, Q. M. Dtr. Alice Hilton, Res. 22nd and Jefferson. Royal House of Meda meets the second thursday and the 23rd of each month, Sir Ran- som Taylor P. P. Res. R. R. 27, phone, Dial 29, call 54 K. 1. Her Space Rate in This Column, Call Bunnyside Temple No. 59 meets first and third Thursdays, C. M. Sir S. E. Hall, Pes. BAY King street, Phone: 2-2404. St. Luke Temple No. 5 meets first and third Thursdays, C. M. Sir L. W. Blackwell, Res. 000 M. Topeka, Phone 2-5801. Jeffersonia Temple No. 60 meets first and third Tuesdays, C. M. Sir Albert Larkins, Aes. and Jefferson street. Pride of Topeka Temple No. 16 meets second and fourth Sundays, C. M. Sir W. M. Buff- ington, Res. 1017 College St., phone 3352. Frank Wilson Temple No. 58, meets second and fourth Mon- day, C. M. Sir W. M. Bills, Res. 117 E. Second street. Macedonia Tab. No. 93, meets first and third Thurs- day, H. P. Dtr., Hester Tuck, Res. 911 N. Western, Phone 2- 6266. Rearley Rose Tab. No. 77 meets first and third Wednesda- m, H. P. Dtr. Jeannette Hal- ay, Res. 1403 N. Jefferson St., Phone 2-5449. Mageline Tab. No. 85 meets meet and fourth Thursdays, H. P. Dtr. Ella Cowan, Res. 22d and Jefferson St., Phone (Dial No. and call for 115 k. l.) Western Sun Tab. No. 9 meets first and third Fridays, H. P. Dtr. Lula Delley, Res. 1012 W. 10th, Phone 2-6235. Clinging Rose Tab. No. 27, second and fourth Fri- lages H. P. Dtr. Nora Buffing- gins. Des. 1047 College Ave., KEEP IT, BOY, AS A REWARD FOR YOUR HONESTY. Dr. R. C. Hayden, Asst. Medical Director; Mr. F. E. Fleming, of Pratt, Kansas, Chief of Farm Loan Department; Ellisha Scott, Topeka, John W. Clark, Lawrence, Kansas; C. H. Calloway, Kansas City; Dan W. Bowles, St. Louis, Attorney. The following composed the Board of Directors for the ensuing year: Rev. B. F. Abbott, Dr. Chas, H. Phillips, St. Louis; Dr. W. E. Jackson, John W. Clark, Ellisha Scott, F. E. Fleming, of Kansas; Harris Tucker, Chicago; Dr. S. S. Hill, Mr. T. B. Watkins, Dr. D. M. Miller, Mr. F. H. Payne, Mr. W. G. Mosely, Mrs. Alberta Gilmore, of Kansas City. Phone 3352. Golden Eagle Tab. No. 31, meets first and third Mondays, H. P. Dtr. Frances Greene, Res. 22nd and Jefferson, Phone (Dial 29 and call 115 k. 2.). Pansy Blossom tent No. 37, meets first and third Saturdays Q. M. Dtr. Anna Williams, Res. 1157 Lane St. Phone 2-2888. Pride of Topeka tent No. 36 meets first and third Saturday, Q. M. Dtr. Fannie Campbell, Res. 628 N. Topeka Ave., Ph. 9660. Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., T., A. A. and A. EUCLID LODGE NO. 2 Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 8 p.m. U. A. Graham, W. M., 1433 Reed St. Phone 23712 F. J. Buckner, Sec., 1427 Quincy St. Phone 6725 S. B. Shields, S. W., 1706 Topeka Av. John Hicks, J. W., 103 W. 11th St. Phone 22182 MT. MORIAH LODGE NO. 5 Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Clarence Bradahaw, W. M., 717 Locust St., Phone 24462 B. F. Payne, Sec., 1421 Tyler Phone 23416 A. J. Payne, S. W., 1807 N. Jefferson Phone 6767 John Alston, J. W. 923 N. Taylor St. Dial 7148 KAW VALLEY LODGE NO. 18 Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays Dave Solomon, W. M., 1128 N. Tyler Phone 3014 Harry Dandridge, See., 722 Garfield Phone 25659 R. C. Allen, S. W., 1115 N. Van Buren, Phone 22455 Lester Watts, J. W., 912 E. 11th St. Phone 21836 Hiram Lodge No. 2.—Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 o'clock, 420 Kansas Ave. M. W. Dickerson, W. M. H C. Taylor, Secretary A. F. and A. M. 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