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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER --- TWE PRIN PRINCIPAL BRIDGEFORTH MAKES VISITS THROUGH EASTERN CITIES A few days ago I had the pleasure of looking into the improvements in the educational equipment of Kansas City. On the Kansas side, under the direction of the venerable superintendent, Mr. Pearson, a new junior high school is being erected, $50,000 addition is being made at Sumner High School, under the direction of Principal Hodge, and other very definite plans are under way for attaching the thoughts of colored children the best possible kind of public education. In connection with this school I found a night school being operated in which people have the opportunity to learn the trades and advance themselves in elementary work, who had denied the privileges of school in early years. This was a mot to bring sight to see people from 50 to 63 years of age learning the trades and learning to read and write. There is every indication that the people of Kansas are doing a very great part in fostering the great cause of education. Lincoln High School On the Missouri side the Lincoln High School under the leadership of M. Cook, is in operation, with a buil- ding worth possibly over one-half mili- lion dollars, a large part of it built by students an贮蓄 with a spi- bil equipment and everything is pea- ling pushed forward with a plenoid equipment of our people both in the traces and in academic education. An exhibition of the trade was in L. Lin- coln High School and its spiritual equi- ment speak well for the oppo-ral trade- afforded the boys and girls of Jama- gas C.I.Y. Mo. A thorough inpection of Western University was made and we found there a large number of pumps under the direction of President Peck, preparing themselves in tinkles, agriculture and in the profession for the great demands of life. It is gratifying to see the new equipment ridden there and the spirit of progress manifested by both teachers and students. Sumner High School, St. Louis Sumner High School, under the direction of Dr. Frank William I. for phaps the best equipped and most ther- ougly organized school in the entire country. It is at Sumner High that the best salaries are paid to teachers. Dr. Williams has been successful in selecting the best teachers coming out of the colleges each year, who direct the educational work of that splendid institution. This school is constantly on the increase and the very latest equipment is to be found, with crowded class rooms and well prepared teachers. Both academic work and trade work are being pursued. In fact, Sumner High School, Kana- city, Lincoln High School, Kana- city, Mo., and Sumner High School sat St. Louis, are first class junior colleges. No doubt, in a few years they will be so classified in our system of education. Poro College One of World Wonders One of the most inspiring sights to be seen anywhere in the country outside of Tuskegee Institute, I. Poro College and any young man or woman in America should not deny himself or himself of the opportunity of observing this great creation and assemblage of art, business people, culture and refinement. Mr. and Mrs. Malone are to be congratulated upon their success and the Race is to be congratulated upon producing such worthy people. Wilberforce University Wilberforce University has within the last five years added to its equipment both to its physical plant, teaching force, dormitories and many man other useful things and the - 49 NELLIE JOHNS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & NURSE TRAINING SCHOOL Scholarships will be given six-young women who desire to become professional nurses and who enter our Nurse Training School January first. Young women must first desire to be nurses and have the natural qualification. Scholarships will entitle each student to board, lodging and laundry, and nurse uniforms. For further information write DR. W. A. JONES, Director Health Department, or G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Principal. Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute will be able to accommodate 24 more young men January first. Our new buildings are nearing completion and will be ready for use by that time. Any young man desiring to enter the Institute can find plenty of work to pay part or all of his board. For further information write Principal G. R. BRIDGEFORTH. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY-MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1923 great work being done at this institution in most gratifying. President Giorgi, Supt. Hundy, along with the Board of Trustees, are working to rush to completion Shorter Hall, a boys' dormitory, which when completed will be one of the finest dormitories in the country. The school plant was in excellent condition, the student body inspiring, an dwe found a spirit of cooperation manifested among the teachers. Wilberforce in a colored community, with stores, a postoffice and is ideally located for training colored men and women. Ohio State University Ohio State University, very much like the University of Kansas, has attached out its arms to every corner of the State and in all agricultural and industrial pursuits, that great institution is really the leader of the State on many problems confronting the great State of Ohio. Carnegie Technical Institute Carnegie Institute at Pittsburgh, is one of the finest equipped technical institutions in the country and a place that attracts a large number of young men and women who wish to prepare themselves for the technical industries and a trade life. It is simply wonderful what one good man can do for the elevation of useful knowledge like Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Not only did we find the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, but in every city I had the pleasure of visiting there was a sign of the goodness of Andrew Carnegie in the way of libraries. It is to be hoped that this idea of stulting libraries throughout the country will take up the splendid work Greater Howard University The extra tuition looks to Greater Howard University as the leading place for profes for all training for our people, and it is here that our people look for a great national institution, well equipped in every respect for the advancement of the colored boys and girls of the day. Hampton Technical College Hampton Institute, the best equipped technical school possibly in the country, and doing a fine service in trade and educational work, deserves the praise an derredit of all who may be permitted to visit this institution. Its organization is perfect and its machinery in fine working condition, with a large inspiring student body and a well prepared faculty. Columbia University There is no question about Columbia University being a great teaching center and information about this school is no general that only a passing word is necessary. They raised twelve million dollars this year and I understand that it has an endowment of ninety million dollars and is training some ethree thousand people annually. It has educational experts, possibly th astronest in the country, grachered from all the universities of the country. Harlem, A Great Negro Town I had the pleasure of stopping in Harlem, in New York, and thus as considered the largest Negro town in the world. A large part of the business enterprises here are being conducted by our people and the church and laty are all helping in advancing the cause of our people in the great city. The New York Age, under Dr. Fred Moore, the New York News, under Mr. Harris, a Topeka boy, are doing much to fight the profeeing in rent now being charged our people in Harlem and placing a large number of colored men and women in useful positions. The Age, News and Chicago Defender are among the leading colored and more each year not only by our people but the reading public. THE LIFE OF JOHN W. HARRIS SIR A. M. HARROLD, Grand Chief Menter Krights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction, who is doing great work for the Order, 1640 Willis St., Omaha, Nebraska. SIR A. M. HARROLD, Grand Chief Menter Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction, who is doing great work for the Order. 1540 Willis St., Omaha, Nebraska. WOMEN' CORNER By Mattie A. Perkins friends. They also had the honor of worshiping with the First Baptists Church of which Rev. Cartwright is pastor. The four report a delightful trip, and long to go again. The C. F. C. Club was delightfully WOMEN' CORNER By Mattie A. Perkins The Dumas Art and Literary Club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Bidie Garrett. Club was called to order by the President. Reports from the charity entertainment were made. An excellent paper on charity was read by Mrs. S. F. Malone, a chapter from the Bible was read by Mrs. Lillian Perkins. A dainty two course luncheon was served by the hostess. Club adjourned to meet Dec. 21 with Mrs. Cora Galies. Miss Viola Scott, President. Mrs. Eleanor Bolton, Sec'y. Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Reporter. Mrs. Elisha Scott was presented two beautiful white candlesticks for the first prize, Mrs. Sheppard and Mrs. Page were given artistically designed aprons as guest prizes and Mrs. John D. Johnson was given a box of Xmas candles as the conciation prize. The party was the most beautiful of the season, the interior decoration of Xmas designs and the luncheon arranged In the holiday style making it very attractive. Mrs. Pennie Mason at 604 F. 12th, was hostess at a dinner party for the Indies Sunshine Birthday Club and her friends. The dining room was beautifully decorated with pottery plants. The table was also decorated with a pumpkin basket filled with all kinds of fruit. A lovely four course dinner was served which was excellent. Mrs. W. H. Young made an excellent talk which was greatly enjoyed by all present. The visitors present were Mrs. W. H. Young, Mrs. N Cowel, Mrs. E. Ridley, Mrs. Gen Thompson, Mrs. J. E. Pottlauer. Next meeting will be with Mrs. C. H. Dandridge, Dec. 13. Mrs. A. Hall, President. Mrs. C. E. Daudridge, Sec. Mrs. Hendrietta Buckner was hostess to the Sunflower Att Club Monday, Dec. 3rd, at the home of Mrs. J. V. Halev, 1403 N. Jefferson St. Plans were discussed for the annual Holiday Feast given exclusively for the husbands and friends of the members. Reports from our regular charity and the Thanksgiving charity committees were very good. A vote of thanks was extended to the hostess for the delicious lunch served us. After which we adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Reese Burns on West 12th St. Mrs. Geo. McCombs, Pres. Mrs. D. H. Thompson, Rec. Sec. Mrs. C. C. Moore, Reporter. friends. They also had the honor of worshiping with the First Baptist Church of which Rev. Cartwright is pastor. The four report a delightful trip, and long to go again. The C. F. C. Club was delightfully entertained Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the residence of Mrs. D. F. Mallory. The meeting was opened with Pres. Mrs. A very helpful talk was given by Mrs. J. M. Forbes presiding. After singing "Silent Night," Christmas quotations were given by Mendames J. W. Forbes, W. Ware, T. P. Martin, D. Mallory, N. Sawyer, C. Moss, J. D. Barker, J. Page, A. L. Abbott, Hester Hardiman, Lillian Crow, E. Riddley, F. Roundtree and C. Gentry. Surrent Topics were led by Mrs. A. L. Abbott. Mrs. H. Martin was guest of the clubs. After a delicious two course luncheon club adjourned to meet Jan. 9 with Mrs. John Page. Poinsetta Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Minnie Roberts, 1411 Quincy, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, 1923. General routine of business was had. Quotations were from Shakespeare. Preparation was made for giving out Christmas baskets to the poor as usual. Club will have a Christmas tree at the residence of Mrs. Nick Wright, 719 E. Eleventh St., Thursday evening, Dec. 27, for the husbands and friends. After a delightful lunch club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Victor Anderson, 619 Clay, Jan. 10, 1924. Mrs. Emma Hall, President. Mrs. Maria Anderson, Reporter. Visitors, Mrs. Bessie Harris, W. G. Tumer, Eliza Slaughter and Ola Hale CHRISTMAS STORIES It was Christmas night. The moon was shining and the snow sparkled like diamonds more rare and wonderful than are ever seen in a jewelry shop. The bells jingled, the frosty air seemed to say in its cool, cheery way: "I'm here. I brush against your faces so you can feel me and my cold, bracing ways." And the sleigh went merrily along. Inside the sleigh were a man and a girl. And they were saying things which may not sound new to you. "There is nothing in the world like love," was one of the things they said. "And to be in love, and sleigh-riding on Christmas night after a perfect Christmas day—there is nothing in the world like it." But it was as beautiful to them as though no one else had ever said these things. For beauty is not dependent upon novelty. It depends on something far deeper and truer. There is nothing new about love. There is nothing new about Christmas. But that doesn't make either of them any less wonderful!—Mary Graham Bonner. A WONDERFUL OPERATION Operation Performed on 88-Year Old Patient at Wheatley is Successful A return of her sight after fourteen years of total blindness is the blessing that has come to Mrs. Frances Lillis, mother-in-law of Rev. Horton, 2110 E. 9th street, the pastor of the Highland Avenue Baptist church. The operation for the restoration of her sight was performed by Dr. T. A. Fletcher, eye specialist, with offices in the Lincoln building. 88 years Old Mrs. Ellis is 88 years of age. She has been unable to see since she wa 71 years old be- cause of cataracts on both eyes. About two months ago she came from the South to live with her daughter and Mrs. Ellis is 88 years of age. She has been unable to see since she was 71 years old because of cataracts on both eyes. About two months ago she came from the South to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Kansas City. Her relatives hoped to restore her sight here where there are so many more opportunities for treatment than at her home. A month after she arrived she was taken to Wheatley-Provident where Dr. Fletcher, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, who has recently returned from study and research work in Europe, performed the operation which resulted in the restoration of her sight. Mrs. Ellis when interviewed, was overjoyed at the return of her vision and confided that she had grown years younger since the operation. Two More Now See Two more patients, Mrs. B. Gatewood, 543 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. A. Martin, Olathe, Kansas are now at Wheatley-Provident hospital recovering from CHRISTMAS CANDLES CHRISTMAS CANDLES It is a pleasant custom, when the Christmas tree is lighted and its many candles fail to give all the needed cheer, to light a candle fro mits fires and give the taller candles on the shelf and on the table a share in the happy illumination.—C. G. Hazard. JAPANESE WOMEN'S PILLOWS The cedar-wood pillows found in the tomb of old King Tut-Ankh-Amen, in Egypt, exactly resemble the wooden pillows in use today in Japan. It must be difficult to find any sleep-inducing virtue in these so-called cushions, and one must be much determined to sleep to be able to do so under the conditions. The reason for the hard substance of these pillows is explained by the imperative necessity of not disarranging the complicated headaddress of the Japanese women. Only the women of the middle class still use these hard pillows, as they do their hair only once a month and cannot bear to see it untidy between times. The C. F. C. club met Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the residence of Mrs. I. P. Martin. Mrs. J. M. Forbes, Pres. presiding. The following answered roll call with appropriate quotations: Mrs. F. Roundtree, Mrs. E. Ridley, Mrs. A. L. Abbott, Mrs. D. F. Mallory, Mrs. Hester Hardiman, Mrs. C. Moss, Mrs. J. D. Barker, Mrs. W. Ware, Mrs. J. Page, Mrs. C. G. Gentry and Mrs. P. Martin. Current topics were led by Mrs. Gussie Page. Mrs. H. Martin was a pleasant visitor and made an interesting talk to the club. After a dainty two course luncheon club adjourned to meet Dec. 12 with Mrs. D. P. Mallory, Mrs. Charles Bledsoe entertained with a delightful card party at her residence on Lane St., in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Cora Sheppard of Coffeyville, Kan., and Mrs. Page of St. Louis, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bright. Au Courant Bridge Club Mrs. Howard Officer, 1416 Western Ave, entertained the Au Courant Bridge Club Dec. 6. The current topics discussed were as follows: The Robinson-Jackson Wedding, and The Invention of Movies in China. Mrs. Cura Sheppard of Coffeyville, Kan., was the guests of honor. Mrs. U. S. Grant, Pres. Rev. J. R. Ransom is somewhat indl-posed this week. ```markdown ``` operations performed by Dr. Fletcher on cataracts on their eyes. In each case, sight has been restored. "The success or failure of operations of this nature depends on the age of the patients, the condition of the eyes and the technique with which the operation is performed." Dr. Fletcher said yesterday. "Not infrequently, operations on patients as old as my recent case are failures because of the age factor." Rev. Mr. Horton, when interviewed gave out the following statement: "My mother was blind for fourteen years. I heard of Dr. Fletcher's successful operations; I became more and more interested in my mother's eyes. I went to Tenton, Tenn., after her and put her in his care and he made a successful operation. She is now seeing. I wish to state to the public, he is upon his job and any one who is blind or suffering with their eyes, I am sure he can help you as he did my mother. I shall never forget him. I had tried many doctors; they said all hope was lost, but Dr. Fletcher found that lost hope, so I bid him God-speed because he is a blessing to humanity." On Hospital Staff Dr. Fletcher is a member of the staff of the Old City hospital and is also on the staff of the Mercy Model Ward at the Wheatley-Provident hospital. This last case is one of fifteen similar cases operated on by him. Patients from outside the state—Akansas, Oklahoma and Kansas have benefited by his treatments. White doctors and specialists down town have congratulated him on the success of his operation and recommend him highly as a competent eye physician. Dr. Katherine Richardson, in her address to the congregation of the Vine Street church Sunday night spoke of Dr. Fletcher as an eye specialist with few equals in Jackson county. It is true she is handicapped in many instances, but she is still persistent. During the world war her reputation as a woster was established in many instances. She was found to do work equally as well as in some instances better than the white women. After all there is something beautiful in the attitude of the negro woman toward her work. She has the patient trust and belief that whatever task entrusted to her she will accomplish. Mattie A. Perkins. ( Continued on page eight) JOHN H. HARRIS A. F. WILSON Grand Secretary Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 910 New Jersey Ave., Kansas City, Kansas Grand Secretary A. F. WILSON of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M., was in Topeka last week to send out the Minutes of the Grand Lodge, printed by the Topeku Plain-dealer. Mr. Wilson holds one of the most responsible positions of any colored man in the West. He is the Clerk of the Street Department of Kansas City, Kansas, the largest city in Kansas. Under his supervision is hundreds of employees. Thousands of dollars of property which he has managed for years without a blemish. He is vice-grand chief Menter of the Knights and Daughters of Tubon of Kansas and Nebraska Juri-diction, 32nd degree Mason, member of nearly all other secret organizations; president of the local branehof the National Association of Colored People. 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Tuition. $125.00 for complete course. Write today. Agents wanted to represent the school. Central Automobile School, Lock Box 14. Pittsburg, Kansas. BRING ALL OF YOUR PRINTING NEEDS TO THE PLAINDEALER OFFICE DR. J. L. PRINCE RESIGNS PLACE ON LOCAL BOARD OF MANAGERS WESTERN COLLEGE ST. JOSEPH PASTOR TO LEAVE THE STATE At the regular monthly meeting of the local Board of Managers of Western College, held in the President's office, Tuesday, December 4th, Dr. J. L. Prince, for nine years pastor of the Francis Street Baptist church, St. Joseph, Mo., tendered his resignation to the Board, both as chairman and a member. Dr. Prince stated that he regretted the necessity of his action, as his relations with the Board had been most cordial and his interest in the work of the State, particularly his interest in Western College, was deep and lasting. Each member of the Board expressed deep regret that the popular St. Joseph pastor was to leave the state thereby severing his direct communication with the Board, and with the general Baptist work of Missouri. Board members, as well as President Richardson and Mrs. R. A. Abbington, vied with one another in attributing to the retiring chairman, those fine qualities of a minister, a leader and a Christian gentleman, which had placed him in high esteem among his workers, throughout the state. At the close of the meeting, the following letter was drafted and signed: Western College, Kansas & City, Mo. December 4, 1923. We, your longtime fellow workers, are sending you this letter as an expression of our high personal regard for you, and of our abiding gratitude for the patient and manly way you have lived and worked with us. We are very happy to remember that for our cause in general and for our college especially, you have been tireless in your efforts to secure the best; that you have never allowed personal animus, difference of opinion, jealousy or littleness of any kind to manifest itself in the slightest degree. We appreciate more than we can here express, your patient hearing and just rulings in your position as chairman of our Board; and your promptness, your sacrifice, your willingness to go to the end in all our undertakings. We commend you unreservedly to the Brethren in your now field of labor, and to all men who are seeking the truth and the right. Again extending our gratitude and high regard, we are. Yours with best wishes Goins, secretary; D. A. Holmes, treas- C. R. McDowell, chairman; Mary purer; S. W. Bacote, Mamie Johnson, John Goins, Clement Richardson, Pres. Western College. WHEN IN KANSAS CITY stop at the HARRIS HOUSE Kansas City, Kansas Board and Rooms, Soft Drinks Set Drinks, Cigars, Ice Cream and Luche Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Proprietors 430 Virginia Avenue THE KITCHEN CABINET Wautin 'for the sunshine, When de sky is gray; Whinfr.' and a pinnin' Ioh de blues to go away, See de water trickle Down the window pane; Wilsh dat it would hurry 'long An' neber come again. When de drought somes roun'; Wonder why dat sunshine keep A-dryin' out de groun'; Wishin' for de rain storm Better stop dat kickin', Doesn't help a bit; Kin' o' weather what you has Is all you's gwinter git. J. E. MACE GROCERIES and MEATS Phone 6316 823 West Gordon St. North Topeka, Kansas SHOES AT Fernstrom'S 835 North Kansas Ave. (Anything That's Real) Office-515 N. Main St. Phone Mkt. 1344 Wichita, Kana. M. G. Blackwell, President A. F. McClinton, Sec.Treas. 605 N. 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Anderson Clerk of the District Court. By Carrie Bush. Dept. Clerk of the Dist. Court. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Nah Shinn, Plaintiff. vs No. 36538 Arvilla Shinn, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE TO ARVILLA SHINN, G setings: 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, 1923. You are further notified that you must answer said petition as filed 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. ELISHA SCOTT, R. M. VAN DYNE Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: W. E. Anderson Clerk District Court. By Carrie Bush Deputy Clerk Dist. Court. NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLICATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEVERY Notice is hereby given that Walter Watts, who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on the 2nd day of April, 1921, of the crime of manslaughter in first degree, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State penitentiary for a term not to exceed 21 years, has filed in the office of the governor of the State of Kansas his application for executive clemency, and that such application will be heard and determined by the governor at his office, in Topeka, Kansas on the 7th day of January, at ten o'clock a.m., when and where any person may appear and show cause why such application should or should not be granted, and a pardon, commutation of sentence or a parole be given said Walter Watts. Walter Watts, Petitioner. 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. NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLI CATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY Notice is hereby given that Jimmie Sims who was convicted in the district court of Shawnee county, on the 13th day of March, 1922, of the crime of grand larceny, and who was sentenced to imprisonment in the State penitentiary for a term not to exceed five years, has filed in the office of the governor of the State of Kansas his application for executive clemency, and that such application will be heard and determined by the governor at his office, in Topeka, Kansas on the 7th day of January, at ten o'clock a. m. when and where any person may appear and show cause why such application should or should not be granted, and a parion, commutation of sentences or a paroll be given said Jimmie Sims. JIMMIE SIMS, Petitioner. Buried at Hopkinaville Where He Started His Newspaper and Political Career Hopkinsville, Ky., Dec. 7—The funeral services of Phil H. Brown, Commissioner of Conciliation in the Labor Department at Washington, D. C., were held here last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Virginia Ave. Baptist church of whie hMr. Brown was a member. The funeral cology was delivered by Rev. E. Williams, the pastor who was assisted in the services by Rev. C. M. Newell, pastor of the C. M. E. church, and Father Harold Percival of the Episcopal church. Mr. Brown was born in Ironton, O., in 1871. He lived in Washington 30 years ago and worked in the government printin goffice. He later entered the newspaper business and became nationally known as a newspaper man of great natural ability and a first rank politician. Mr. Brown suddenly passed away in Washington last Friday, November 30, of heart trouble, and his remains were brought to Hopkinsville for burial. He moved to Hopkinsville several years ago had became one of its first citizens as publisher and owner of a weekly newspaper, giving up this, however, as his political influence grew, to become affiliated with the State Republican organization as publicity chairman of the colored work at Louisville. He was placed at the 111d of the national publicity work, during the Harding campaign, and after the Republican presidential victory was given the position held at his death, reported as receiving the highest salary of any member of the race under the administration. The position of Commissioner of Conciliation is said to have pal dim $5,500 a year. Among the several floral designs were wreaths from President Coolidge Senator Medill McCormick, and Secretary of Labor Davis. Letters and telegrams of condolence were received by Mrs. Brown, the widow, from all parts of the country. The active pall-bearers were Messrs J. A. Hayes, Neil Turner, James Turner, K. J. Massie, Walter Robinson, and Clarence Babbage. Honorary pall bearers were Editor William Waelry and Ben nBall of Louisville; J. M. Woolridge and Charlie Woolridge, of Madisonville; Peter Postell and J. M. Sleet, of Hopkinsville. His remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery here. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT In The Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of Mary E. Palmer a person adjudged to be insane State of Kansas, County of Shawnee ss. Creditors and all other persons interested are hereby notified that the undersigned was, on the 15th day of October, A.D. 1923, duly appointed guardian of the person and estate of Mary E. Palmer, who was, on the 13th day of November, 1922, in the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, adjudged to be insane; that I have qualified as such guardian and am now managing the estate and affairs of the said Mary E. Palmer. H. W. WHITE, Guardian. Vice Joe Weatherly, resigned. 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