Wichita Searchlight

Christmas Number 1905 MERRY XMAS THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT A. M. E. Church, Wichita, Kansas. Its Origin and History REV. H. W. KING. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Wichita. A M E CHURCH are very few people in Wich- know anything of the his- tory organization of the African st Episcopal (A. M. E.) church THE MUSEUM A M E Church, Wichita, Kansas city. The present day con- tact and people meet there— but the church is there and is sing nicely—but few there be who were its founders, or- and early promoters. ITS HISTORY. May 25, 1874, Hon Thos. Glover Wichita, a young man full of streets, push and ambition, and a few colored people here, church among them or any religious organization, except "Christian Band," composed of all denominations who only meetings from house to the only persons still living with who were members of this band" are Mrs. Virginia Mr. Thomas Glover, Mrs. Boules, Mrs. Marie Miller and Mary Blackburn. Also con- sults with these meetings were Joshua Robinson and his es- s wife, Mother Eliza Robinson, of some years ago, and at home. Waco and Pine, many meetings were held, and that time were among the eminent colored people in this of the country. Having worked up much in- mong the Christian people this means Hon. Thos Glover to them the advisability of using a Methodist church. ORGANIZATION. Saturday on August 25, 1875, the people of the Methodist at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Waco and Pine, and the organization for an A. Church. Mr. Glover was del- find a preacher and he put in communication with Rev. ITS HISTORY. J. L. Hatton, who was then presiding elder of the "Emporia district." Rev. Hatton came down to Wichita and completed the church organization and placed the new church in charge of Rev. Dudly Carter who was then located at Emporia, as pastor, and Rev. Carter preached in Wichita once each month. This was the beginning of the present church and the only ones still living in Wichita who were members of that organization of August 25, 1875, are Mrs. Laura Rawles and Mr. Thos. Glover. The trials and vexations incident at and since the organization can never fully be told. The new church was always on the watch for new members and when Mr. Glover married, December 27, 1875, and brought his bride to Wichita she proved a very valuable addition to the church. Then came Mrs. Virginia Covington and her two daughters and many other early comers and workers. Wichita was then placed on the "Emporia Circuit," Rev. Dudly Carter was the circuit preacher who made Emporia, Newton and Wichita in 1876. The church services were then held upstairs over corner of 2nd and Main street in the building which now stands there but was known then as the Kramer building. FIRST REGULAR PASTOR. In 1877 the church had grown and felt that they could take care of a resident pastor so Mr. Thos Glover was sent to meet the annual conference which met in Kansas City, Kansas, and there he asked for a regular resident pastor. The Bishop assigned Rev. A. A. Pettiford to Wichita. Rev. Pettiford remained with the church here for two years. In 1879 Rev. A. H. Daily was sent to Wichita and under his pastorate the church received its name as "St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal church." The contract for the present lots on which the church now stands was made under Rev. A. H. Daily in 1881, for $30. In 1881 Rev. M. Wooten was sent to Wichita and the church purchased a store building for $100 and had it moved on the site where the present church stands. This was the first colored church building and the first colored church organization in Wichita. The store building had to be remodeled and repaired. But the church money was exhausted and they were unable to buy anything else. A FRIEND IN NEED. Being without money and badly in need of lumber to complete the church the trustees of the church delegated Mr. Thos. Glover with Rev. Whooten to go to the lumber yard of Ruttan & Kirkwood and see what could be done. Mr. Glover and Rev. Whooten went to Mr. J. C. Ruttan and laid the matter before him and Mr. Ruttan told them to go in the lumber yard and get all the lumber needed without money or mortgage and thus the church was able to proceed to completion. When the church was finished a gala day was had. Rev. J. W. Wilkerson was sent for and came as the visiting preacher and preached at 11 a. m., at the St. Paul M. E. church (white), of which Rev. Barney Kelly was pastor, and in the afternoon Rev. Barney Kelly and his congregation, and Rev. J. D. Hewett, pastor of the First Presbyterian church and his people all came over to the colored church on North Water and by cash and subscription enough money was raised to pay off the entire debt. The subscriptions were started with $25 by Mr. Hiram Imboden. Rev. J. W. Turner was the next pastor in 1884. ROSTER OF MINISTERS. ROSTER OF MINISTERS. Of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Wichita, from its organization to the present pastor: 1st, Rev. A. A. Pettiford, year 1877, 1 year; 2nd, J. H. Daily, year 1888, 2 years; 3rd, M. Wooten, 3 years; 4th, J. W. Turner, 2 years; 5th, E. A. Jackson, 1 year; 6th, L. Fullbright, 2 years; 7th, W. A. Moore, 1 year; 8th, J. W. Wilson, 1 year; 9th, B. F. Watson, 2 years; 10th, N. C. Buren, 2 years; 11th, D. W. Oakes, 2 years; 12th, B. R. Guy, 1 year; 13th, E. Harrison, 2 years; 14th, A. C. Terrill, 3 years; 15th P. D. Yochum, 2 years; 16th, H. W. King, 2 years. Trustee Board—Rev. S. S. Washington, J. C. Coffee, M. J. Dancy, J. T. Chinneth, Ed Lardrum, Thos. Glover, Jesse Crouch. Steward Board—J. A. Martin, Rev. S. S. Washington, M. J. Dancy, Thos. Glover, Ed Laudrum. STEWARDESS BOARD. Mrs. Lou White, Mrs. J. Thompson Mrs. Cannie Barker, Mrs. F. Baker Miss L. Covington, Mrs. M. Glover Mrs. N. Howard, Mrs. Ida B. Clark. W. M. Hincher—Class No. 5. Rev. S. S. Washington—Class No. 6. OFFICERS WILLING WORKERS Mrs. J. C. Coffee—President. Mrs. Myrtle Glover—Asst. Secretary. Mrs. C. A. Glover—Secretary. Mrs. Ella Chinneth—Asst. Secretary. Fannie Baker—Treasurer. District Steward—Ed. Landrum. Presiding Elder's Committee—Mrs. Ed. Landrum, Mrs. Ella Chinneth, Willa Kennedy, Mrs. M. Fleming, Mrs. Birdie Waters, Mrs. Thomas Fines, Mrs. Emma Jones, Mrs. Mary I. Jones. Members — Thos. Glover, Laura Rawles, D. Saunders, M. Clark, V. Covington, P. Glover, M. Buford, M. Griggs, M. Miller, M. Anderson, E. Landrum, A. Hackley, J. Crouch, I. J Knox, N. Dozler, M. Durphrey, S. Rawles, D. Douglas, M. Turner, L. Webb, B. Pembleton, B. Turner, A. Paul, C. A. Glover, T. Glover, J. A. Martin, M. Miller, H. Braden, C. Barker, E. Thompson, L. Coleman, F. Baker, M. Fleming, J. Haufman, C. Johnson, I. B. Clark, C. Neely, J. Steward, H. Baker, E. Johnson, S. Abernathy, F. McDougal, L. B. Smith, M. Foster, A. Harding, F. Payne, E. Payne, T. Fine, F. S. Wilkins, J. C. Coffee, M. Abernathy, M. A. Young, G. H. Young, B. Shoats, E. Horton, N. Howard, W. M. Dunson, W. M. Knox, M. Wilkins, A. Saunders, B. Hoss, S. Isler, I. Isler, J. Drain, B. McClellan, G. McDonald, N. Fox, F. Knox, A. Bartlett, H. Washington, M. Dancy, E. Landrum, A. Thompson, A. Adams, F. Gibbs, J. Grayson, A. Griggs, M. Jones, L. Robinson, E. Roach, L. E. Simpson, W. Kennedy, A. N. Neely, M. Edwards, M. Kimberline, E. McDonald, S. Smith, A. Pembleton, J. Dean, N. Simpson, P. Johnson, W. M. Hincher, J. A. Robinson, G. W. White, L. White, A. T. Glover, M. Glover, S. Waters, B. Waters, M. Anderson, M. Thompson, M. Parks, S. Hall, S. McFarland, F. A. Smith, L. J. Chapman, G. McFarland, L. Covington, H. McKinney, L. Hatten, J. T. Chinneth, E. Chinneth, J. Jackson, V. Matthews, H. Lewis, Rev, S. S. Washington, E. Harrison, G. Brown J. Morrow, L. Anderson, M. Beasley, J. Phillips, E. Henderson, G. Smith, A. Thompson, M. Glover, M. Coffee, L. Thomson, A. Ford, L. Guthredge, T. W. Fife, H. Patterson. Hon. Thos. Glover Pen or pencil are inadequate to fully portray the good works wrought for humanity and the race by the HON, THOS, GLOVER. One of the Pioneer Colored Citizene of Wichit—District Grand Master G. U. O. O. F. of Kansas. subject of this sketch, Hon. Thos. Glover, Coming to Kansas and to Wichita at an early date he has so interwoven his whole life into their progress that his achievements are indeed marvelous. From the first day which he landed in Wichita to the present time he has always been one of the foremost in his efforts to make Wichita a good place to live in. Born in the state of Kentucky of slave parents, and born a slave in Montgomery county of that state on March 22, 1853, he lived there till six years of age, when he was sold and together with his brother, Marshall Glover, was brought to Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, where his brother was again sold and taken back south and the two brothers have never met since. He lived in and about Independence, Mo., till May 24, 1874, when he started for Wichita, landing here May 25, same year. He was reared a slave boy, with none of the modern advantages, but while yet a slave he resolved that if he ever gained his freedom he would do all in his power for his race and their elevation, and make a strong man of himself. After coming to Wichita he threw his whole life into the interests of his race. His first work was the organization of the A. M. E. church. Next the Sunday school and lastly in the church the splendid Endeavor or Song Service. In politics he has always taken a prominent part and was the first colored delegate to the Republican state convention from Wichita the year the convention met in Topeka and nominated E. P. McCabe for State Auditor. He was very prominent in the movement which made McCabe Auditor. He was appointed guard at the penitentiary under Gov. John A. Martin and served with credit. In 1887 he was appointed as the first regular colored policeman in Wichita. He is a member of the Odd Fellows which organization he joined in 1875, and is at present Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. O. F. He is also a Mason, having joined that fraternity in 1877. In 1879 he was a candidate for Coroner of Sedgwick county and was defeated by 25 votes. Continued on page six Tabernacle Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas Its Origin and History TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Wichita, Kansas Tabernacle Baptist Church The Tabernacle Baptist church was organized in 1893 with 40 or 50 members, by Rev. R. N. Countee, Rev. J. H. VanLue was called to the pastorate in August 1893, served till September 1897. During the pastorate of Rev. VanLue they worshipped in a building on Oak street and purchased the present site on 9th and Water, the finest church site in the city. Rev VanLeu resigned to accept his present position as state missionary. Rev. Turned was called to succeed Rev. VanLeu. While he was pastor the present house of worship was erected. Rev. Fletcher was the next pastor. He did not stay with the church long. Rev. A. H. Mayo was then called and served a short while. Rev. R. N. Countee took charge of the church until they called Rev. Mar- TABERNACLE BAPTIST shall Underwood, who served until the present pastor, Rev. W. H. Tilman, took charge. Deacon Morris Mayo is one of the important factors in the church. He has been prominent with the people of this church for quite a number of years. Harry Walker and Jeff Demour are the present deacons. Charlie Prill is an energetic and intelligent member of the church. He is also financial clerk. This church cares for the sick and helps the poor, among them they bury the dead and take an active part in all the work of the state and nation. Much must be attributed to the wisdom and tact of the scholarly Countee, and the wisdom of Deacon Mayo and other men who stand at the head of affairs. Mrs. Cella McBride is secretary and an earnest worker of the church. Mrs. Anna Martin is the superintendent of the Sunday school. Under her leadership we have a progressive school. Mrs. Blanche Givens is leader of the young people's meeting which is largely attended every Sunday evening. This church is known as the antisociety church. The Pastor Rev. W. H. Tillman was born on Pitchfork Tilman's plantation in South Carolina. Earyl in life his parents moved to Augusta, Ga. The schools of that city were excellent for those days being conducted by ladies from the New England States. He finished the course of study in those schools attended the Atlanta University and Georgia Baptist College. He was converted at the age of six. He applied for membership in the Baptist church and was twice rejected on account of age and because he had not seen and heard things. At thirteen he applied again, and after arguing with the pastor and deacons and demanding baptism, he was voted in. ist Church, Wichita, Kansas in and History Rev. W. H. Tillman, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist, Church CHURCH, Wichita, Kansas At seven, before he was a member of the church, he was preaching to the bootblacks and paper boys in a stable, many of whom were lead to Christ. At nine he had a large class of old men and women in the Central Baptist church. He never had time to associate with young people. He was never licensed to preach. After finishing his days in school he went to Green Bush, Ga., to take charge of a school. It was a model school. He pastored the church at the same place, and at the close of his first revival he had fourteen for baptism. He wrote to his father telling him how God had blessed his labors. He received a letter calling him home at once. The white ministers of Atlanta, Ga., Revs. Givins, Norcross and Spaulding examined him and ordained him in the Wheat Street Baptist church of which his father was pastor. He went to Tennessee and pastored the Mt. Calvery and Rock Island churches. He was everybody's preacher. He did the evangelican work in all the churches in the Chattanooga district. He would pastor any church in the absence of its pastor. He was principal of the school at East Chatanooga for 18 years, moderator of the Cratanoga Association 12 years, member of the county court 6 years. He is called the sage of Kansas. He came to Wichita to pastor the New Hope Baptist church. He is now pastor of The Tabernacle Baptist church. HARD EFFORT. This Christmas Number is produced by us after many hard efforts on our part and many vexatious delays on the part of others. We trust that our effort will meet the approval of our many readers, and that they will overlook any error. We put this issued forward in the interest of all concerned. We again wish you a Merry Christmas. CITY COURT POSTOFFICE, WICHITA, KAN. awarded the Gold Medal at seven of these Ranges in u We guarantee this Range E. D. SQUIRI We carry a good line of New and Second Old Phone 873 McINTIR DEAL Groceries, all Kinds of Poultry a awarded the Gold Medal at the St. Louis Fair. Sixty-seven of these Ranges in use in the city of Wichita We guarantee this Range to be the best on the market. Groceries, all Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats Poultry and Oysters BENTH BENTH BENTH It is none of our business, of course, but almost any outsider is forced to the conclusion that Sir Alfred Austin is not earning his salary as poet laureate of England. At the Nelson collaborations it is Raddy Kipling's poetry and not Sir Alfred's that's being recked. Mrs. Taggart has been interviewed again. Oh, drop the Taggart business. There has been too much of it already. The Decisive Battles. We are mostly too proud to go wrong in a big way. Notorious sins are bad form; but when quiet temptations come, which no one knows about even the strongest may break down. One thing that keeps us up in great matches is the applause of the spectators. But on week-days, when we are practicing alone against the slow monotony of a private sin, there is no crowd to cheer us when we win, or hiss at us when we lose. These are the decisive battles.—Drummond. East End General M The Cheapest Place in Phone 1413 The Cheapest Place in the State to Buy Goods. New Phone 469 THIS IS THE Capitol National Steel Range at the St. Louis Fair. Sixty- n use in the city of Wichita ge to be the best on the market. RE, Local Agt. Bond Hand Furniture and sell on Installments. 350 N. Main RE BROS. ALERS IN of Fresh and Salt Meats, and Oysters DEALERS IN 338 North Main Street, Wichita, Kan Fast came the flocks of feather white Among the laurel trees Over the mountain through the night, Stirred by the Winter's breeze. The winds a wedding anthem sing, With cold lilies all aglow. The Snow Queen misses her Forest King So came the mistletoe. Kate Masterson. There is no time in life when opportunity, the chance to be and to do gathers so richly about the soul as when it has to suffer. Then everything depends on whether the man turns to the lower or higher helps. If he resorts to more expedients and tricks the opportunity is lost. He comes out no richer or greater, nay, he comes out harder, poorer, smaller, for his pain. But if he turns to God the hour of suffering is the turning point of his life—Philips Brooks. and Racket Merchandise in the State to Buy Goods. 523 East Douglas Avenue. Wichita Kansas. Wichita, Kansas. Mistletoe The Time of Trial. He is now president of the Court House Grocery company, at 517 N. Main. For four years he was depot master for the Missouri Pacific Railway. He will be pleased to meet his many acquaintances at the Court House Grocery, 517 N. Main street. REV H W KING Herewith we present a splendid likeness of Rev. H. W. King, the gentlemanly and Christian pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church of this city Rev. King is now in his second year as pastor of this church and during which time he has made many friends among both saints and sinners. Rev. W. H. King was born in Weston, Platt county, Missouri, in 1860 and in 1869 moved with his parents and grew to manhood in Jefferson county, Kansas. He was converted in 1877 and was licensed to preach in 1879. He moved to Omaha, Neb., where he studied for the ministry under Rev. R. Rickettts. His first appointment was Nebraska City, Neb., in 1884, where the church had four members. In 1885 he was given the pastorate of the church at Holton, Kansas, in 1886 he was appointed back to Nebraska City where a large church had been erected and in this city in 1886 he was married to Miss Anna Jones. His next appointment was North Lawrence where he remained one year, thence to Chanute, Kan., one year, Beattrice, Neb., one year; Manhattan, Kan., two years; Ottawa, two years; Hutchinson, where he remained till April and by request he transferred to Arkansas City where he filled the unexpired term of Rev. Glover, who was removed. Thence to Emporia, two years; Leavenworth, two years; Atchison, three years, and he is now in his second year in this city as pastor of St. Paul. Rev. King is classed as one of the most able ministers on the A. M. E. connection. He is learned and studious and has a captivating and pleasing delivery and is a close Bible student. WESTERN LANDS. Great immigrations of white people are going into the western counties of Kansas and the eastern counties of Colorado and buying up the land there in sections, half sections and quarter sections, while the colored man is leaving the farm and crowding to the city. There are thousands of acres of land in western Kansas, eastern Colorado. Wyoming and other western states that can be bought cheap and some day this country will be the garden spot of the West. It is, indeed, something alarming to notice the very inactiveness on the part of the colored man—he is not seemingly content unless he is crowded in some city like a ham in a sandwich, and still he complains that opportunities are being denied him and that his chances are being curbed while he himself is doing nothing to improve his chances or open opportunities. These lands are being sold by the thousand of acres every year, and very few colored men are taking advantage of this golden opportunity to help themselves. As a rule, the colored man has waited too much for some one to go forward, cut the trees, water the desert, plant the trees, build the towns, build the railways and do the pioneering—and then he comes in after all these things are done and complains because he is not made the czar. This is too much to ask. The time has passed when the black can longer look for the mule and forty acres free—if he gets either he must expect to pay for it like other men do. We would be proud to see the colored man bestir themselves and investigate this land and take some of it up, cultivate it, and become large producers as well as large consumers. SACRED PROGRAM A fine Sacred Program has been prepared by Mrs. Thos. W. Fine to be rendered at the A. M. E. church, Sunday. PROGRAM 1. Song..... By Choir 2. Invocation..... Rev. H. W. King (Pastor) 3. Song..... By Choir 4. Vocal Solo..... Robt. Floyd 5. Paper..... Mrs. Ida B. Clark 6. Solo..... Mrs. Theo Kennedy 7. Recitation..... Miss Mabel King 8. Song..... By Choir 9. Solo..... Miss Myrtle Fleming 10. Remarks..... W. N. Miller 11. Solo..... Miss PeariHackley 12. Oration..... Mrs. Ida Gordon 13. Selection..... By Choir 14. Collection 15. Benediction All are invited JAMES L. HARPER. One of Our Colored Grocers. Among the wide-awake colored men of Wichita is Mr. Jas. L. Harper, the subject of these few lines. Mr. Harper by upright conduct has won for himself many friends. He is one of the proprietors and is manager of the Court House Grocery 5 store, 517 North Main, the colored grocery store. James Leveticus Harper was born in Portsmouth, Scioto county, Ohio, November 29, 1869, and lived there till he was about 12 years old when he with his parents moved on a farm near Bavaria, Salina county, Kansas. From there to Salina where he attended school. He lived in Salina county about 6 years and moved from there near Topeka on a farm. From Topeka he went to Winfield where he worked in the St. James hotel about two months and in 1892 he came to Wichita and for 15 years was head waiter at the Carey hotel. He is a consistent churchman and joined the Baptist church in Ohio when only 11 years old. On coming to Wichita he cast his lot with the Second Baptist church and has ever since remained a member. At present he is a deacon and financial secretary of that church. In 1896 he joined the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and has filled every office in the local lodge with credit and has been twice Grand Master of the state and Grand Secretary and a state director for two years. In 1894 he was married to Miss Henrietta Turner and they have one little girl, Luvena. Mr. Harper will be pleased to wait on you at the store, 517 North Main street. WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE AN INDEXED BIBLE. 1. It analyzes by thoughts and subjects. 2. It is indexed, with reference to biography, history, and theology. 3. 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THE STATION THE HUB gestions of what to for Xmas Gifts: Mufflers Handkerchiefs Socks Suspenders Gloves Shirts Smoking Jackets Bath Robes Child's Overcoat Child's Suit Overcoat Suit Hub A little man of 12 years, already a qualified practician in silence and obedience, whose father owns a large rubber plantation in Central America, and who not long ago secured options on two plantations adjoining his own, went to New Orleans to raise the money to purchase them. In a short time his wife secured an option on a third plantation, which he very much desired, but which he had not been able to get before leaving for New Orleans. With a wife's caution, she was afraid to trust the option to the mails, so she sewed it carefully in the lining of her small son's jacket, and sent him north by the next steamer. "Mind, you are not to talk to anybody!" was her parting injunction. The boy obeyed her so literally that half the passengers thought him dumb. Several persons took a kindly interest in him, and tried to make the voyage pleasanter for him; but he refused to make friends, and except for 100 1. HIGH SCHOOL. 5. WASHINGTON. Hetty Green says if people talked less there would be fewer fools on record. But what is a man to do when he is called before an investigating committee? brief thanks, no word could be got out of him. As soon as the boat docked he found his way to the office of the broker where he knew his father made his headquarters. His father turned pale at the sight of him, and tremblingly asked if anything had happened at home. "No, father." The father then asked, somewhat sternly, what had brought him there. The boy answered by shaking his head. "I can't tell till we are alone," he whispered. When his father took him into a private office, he shut the door and locked it. Taking off his coat he showed his dazed father where to rip it—and the option was in safe hands. Then he spoke with a sigh of relief. "Mother told me not to talk with anybody," he said, "and I haven't." Of course his father was proud of him, but one hopes that the faithful little chap had a good time after that. --New Orleans Picayune. 2 5 7 2. KELLOGG. 6. IRVING. Another American countess has obtained a divorce from a count who failed to support her. So runs the world away. What good does it do to preach? GENERAL MEMORIAM GRIZZLY BEAR A MONUMENT SANTA FE DEPOT GRIZZLY BEAT A stone carving of a grizzly bear in the attitude of defending her cubs has been carved by Andrew Chester Thompson of Seattle, and will be immediately shipped to Alaska to be placed over the grave of R. Shadesty, one of the most prominent Indians in the north when alive, says the Seattle Times. He died Dec. 17, 1903, leaving $600 to defray the cost of the monument. The big piece of stone carving, weighing 3,000 pounds, will be shipped from Seattle to Wrangel, and from that point will be carried about 150 miles overland to the home of the Bear family Indians. The Indians themselves will transport the grizzly on its overland journey according to their own primitive methods of transportation. Mr. Thompson has been carving im- 3 1 8 MCCOY MAKES CUTS AND DRAWINGS DESIGNERS ILLUSTRATORS ENGRAVERS HALF-TONE ZINC ETCHING 203M.MAIN WICHITA KANS. WICHITA ENGRAVING CO. Brother this year will total about $80,000. He must be able to afford to buy a new hat and a pair of new shoes the same week. How absurd it is to say he is not a happy man! Brother this year will total about $100,000. He must be able to afford to buy a new hat and a pair of new shoes the same week. How absurd it is to say he is not a happy man! THE STATION ages for Alaska Indians for the last twenty-five years, but this is the largest monument he has shipped to Alaska carved from a single piece of marble. The stone carving provided for Shadesty is the first to be ordered in a defensive attitude. For the Black Bear tribe Mr. Thompson has carved several statues of bears, but they have all been on all fours. The Wolf tribe and others taking their name from wild animals have ordered carvings, but the work done for Shadesty is novel in its conception. It is customary among the Alaska Indians to leave money to pay for their own tombstone, and Shadesty saved for a lifetime to give himself a suitable piece for his grave. He was wealthy enough, though, to leave his kinsmen considerable money. A religious contemporary advertises "Baptismal pants, only $12 a pair." Can you crease these pants and use them for dinners and elections afterward? If not, why not plain $6 "pants," that can be creased? They have a drunkard's blacklist now at Honolulu, and on the list are refused drinks at the saloons. A correspondent says that nearly all the men on the list are steamship men; what they do when they get back to San Francisco would make your head ache. Henry Watterson says he prefers an English lord to an American snob who has nothing but money. But why an English lord? A decent dog would serve as an object of one's preference in a case of that kind. science has discovered several new its' of mosquitoes but no need for new THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE M.ONTH ..... 15a. Advertising Rates Made Known On Appl cation. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed TO THE SEARCHLIGHT for publici tion must be signed by the part or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your location of the City, County, State or Counts We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroreous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if bought to the Editor. " To Live and Let Live, " is OUR Motte. CHRISTMAS NUMBER 1905. With much labor we have succeeded in presenting this week's issue of the Searchlight to our many readers and ask them to accept it as our Xmas Number 1905. We beleived we are right when we say, tht this is the best Christmas Number every issued by any paper every published by colored people in Wichita and it is only a fair sample what we will give the people of this community in the way of a colored newspaper — they giving us their support. We have been laboring earnestly such our advent in this city to give the people a clean and wholesome home paper, a paper published in the higher ideals of race papers and how we have succeeded we leave our readers to judge. Which these few sincere remarks we wish one and all a "MERRY XMAS. 二 INTERSTATE LITERARY. Meets in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 26-27. The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West will convene in annual session at Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 26, 27, 28. Each literary society is entitled to representation by three delegates (one of whom may have a place one the program) and three alternates. 'New societies and those not having been enrolled at the last session of the association, will be required to pay a fee of $1.50. Societies enrolled at last session will pay $1 membership fee. The executive committee will convene in November for purpose of making up the program. Any society may become a member of the association by application to the president or corresponding secretary on or before the first day of December, sending therewith the required fee. Miss A. F. Moore, Cor. Sec'y, 1214 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo.; I. M. Horton. Chairman Executive Committee, 1608 E. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. OUR NUMBER. Any Christmas presents intended for the editor may be left at 428 N. Main street or at 335 West 15th street. Our name is W. N. Miller. Don't forget us. The W. T. P. S. Club contemplates another program in the near future. Chas. Tidwell, who for 15 years was porter on the Mo. pac. Ry. has given uphi-position and has located in Ft. Scot. tand will be engage at the White's Carper House there. Charley had many friends in Wichita who regret very much to see him leave the read. Hear the "Sacr'd Program" at the A.M.E. church next Sunday night, Dec. 30th. Be on hand early and you will enjoy it. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Jones have moved into their home 809. N. Water st. where they welcome their many friends. Miss. Maria Stevenson of Valley Center it a very pleasant day in this city Sunday as the guests of Miss Salli Rawles CLEARWATER NEWS. The writer has been absent from Clearwater for awhile. Aaron white is husking his corn. Mrs Geo. Baiton and baughter were in Clearwater shopping. Mrs Mary E. Carter of Medicine Lodge is reported very ill. C. R. Wilfrey and wife were down call on Santa Claus. Wichita Trunk Factory In their new location are THE HEADQUARTERS FOR X M A S T R U N K S and fine leather goods See them at '319 East Douglas Ave As the black man jwas benefited by the Underground Railroad in ante-bellum days so is the black man ef.Wichita benefited by the Underground Cafe run by Bud Hickerson at 349, N. Main street. The one saved him from slavery-the other will save from being hungry. Ratings all the way from 5 ets. up Nice Furnished ROOMS By the night or week Transit a Specialty Mr. R. Heck, Prop. 242 North Water St. JUST A WORD. Just a word. Don't you think that a newspaper that goes to the trouble and expense of publishing so much of the news of the colored people free of all cost to them, except the little subscription price, that the people ought to bring jog printing to the office of that paper, that it may still live as a first-class race paper? Did you ever see a paper so close to its people? Think about this and report as its suits you. Remember, that when you get your printing done at the Searchlight office you get local notices free of cost to you. You don't have to pay ten cents a line like who take their job printing to other shops. Then we do as good and as cheap printing as any first-class office in the Think it over. ELDORADO ITEMS The young people of Eldorado have organized a Literary Society at a Baptist church. The subject of last discussion was "which is the more useful the house or the cow" One young lady who rused to take her pat on the program was arretried by the sergeant—at—arm and is to be trie at the next meeting. she was carried-defore Judge We ls and plead "not guilty" the attorneys are J. A. Reed and G. Love. Both sides making preparations to put up a strong legal fight at the next meeting. ```markdown ``` THE WICHITASEARCHLIGHT ```markdown ``` Searchlight office is now at 428 N Main. Mr and Mrs. L. H. White have remodeled their house at 1424 N. Washington and when completed it will be one of the most modern homes in Wichita. Mr and Mrs Major Davis have recently repainted and remodeled their house at 1135 N. Washington and it is now one of the most up-to-date residences in the northeast part of the city. It is a cozy home. Mr and Mr. C. Swan have about 6 completed the addition of two rooms on their house at 1058 N. Mely and when completed they will have a comfortable home. Do you owe the Search right any thing? If you do—now is a good time to pay. Call at 428. N. Main and we will take pleasure in giving you a receipt. Mrs. W. H. Tillman left Wednesday for Chattanooga, Tenn. where she will visit relatives and friends for several weeks. Mrs. H. w. King was quite seriously ill last week but is able to be out among her friends. Miss Mable King is sick at her home 521 N. Water. Mrs. Thos. G. Banks came up from Arkansas City Monday to spend the holidays among her Wichita friends. Do you owe the Searchlight anyhing? now is a good time to pay. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Fray and brother Jas. Street is going to spend the holidays in Tepeko, with their parents. A L. Case will spend Christmas holidays with relatives in Lebanon Mo. He will be absent about one week. Mrs. Florence Washington of King- fisher Okla mther of Rev. S. S. Washington will arrive in the city Sunday to spend the holidays w th her son. Misses Lula Walls of Winfield, Hazel Rickman of Newton and Etha Page of Topeka are expected to spend Christmas in Wichita also Mr Jas. Baily of Topeka. They will be the guest of Lank Halbert. cJas. Reed of Eldorado was in the city Monday and Tuesday of this week. ELECTED OFFICERS Home of the West No. 2906 G. U. O. O. F. held the election of their officers for 1906 last Tuesday night. The fowling are the offices selected: C. Swan ..... N. G. Wm. Battes ..... V. N. G. Dan Furgerson ..... N. F. Geo. A Wallace ..... E. S. J. L. Harper ..... P. S. E. F. Thomas ..... Tr. s. L. H. White ..... P. N. F. Jas. J. Olen is making a preparations to go Kansas City to attend the Inter State Literary. TWO CLAIMS PAID Sir Frank Wilson Chief Grand Mentor of the Knight and Daughter of labor paid off two death claims in Atchison Kans s, last week The jurisdoction is doing nicely a d adding many members to the Tabriian family. Mrs. W. M. Dent retrnrd Monday from Reese Kansas where she conducted meeting Saturday and Sunday. DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Rev, J. H. Van Lew is in the city for a few days. Mr and Mrs. W. N. Miller entertained a few friends at their home 335 west 15th. street last Monday eve from eight to ten. Those present were: Rev and Mrs H. w. King, Rev. and Mrs. W H. Burrill Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Tillmsn Mesdames. Ella Kyle. R. Heck. L. Robinson. W. M. Miller Misses Beatrice Miller, Estella Slater W. M. Frazir= A very enjoyable time reported. The Stewardess Board of the A. M. E. church gave a fine entertainment at Mrs. W. H. Jones 522 N. Water street Tuesday night. Do not f. rget to pay your paper bill—now is the time. The worries of baking day turn to delight when you use HOWARD'S PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR No other as good SEARCHLIGHT only $1. Per Year. Are You A Subscriber? Mrs. W. M. Moore of Kingman was in the city this week at the Centropolis hotel. Mrs. Jas. J. Olden paid a visit to her husband last week. Gee. Wilbur has gone to Enid. Okla to accept a position as chef in a hotel here. Pay the Searchlight what you owe. Mrs. H. P. Frazier has returned from a short visit in Mcpherson where she stopped on her way from he Association Rev. w H. Burrill and Jno. E. Lewis are back from the Association. They report a good meeting. What do you think of this as our Xmas Issue? Isn't it alright? Sure. Mrs. Laura Rowles has filed suit against the Wichita Railway and Light Co. for $1000,00 damages for injuries sustained by the Company or running into her buggy on Nov. 26th. Errand K. Knox has filed suit for devoice against his wife Jesse Knox. John Fox of Larned is visiting in the city with Ike Miske1. The A. M. E. S. S. will render a program Sunday afternoon at 3pm, with appropriate Xmas music and exercises. The ladies of Stewarde's Board gave a successful house social Tuesday evening and the neat sum of $10.00 was realized. Joe Hart is very ill an not expected to live. Mrs. Geo. Johnson left hd city Wednesday for a short visit in Wichita Kansas. Get a Bottle of the New Wonder Lopez Specific Compound. As sure as Hot Springs are the best baths in the world, just as sure is LOPEZ the Best Blood Remedy known to MANKIND. It Never Fail To Cure or mater ally benefit in thirty days, any case of Blood Poison, [ Serofula, Syphilis or Running Sores, ] Rheumatism, Liver, Kidney or Stone ach troubles, Malaria, Catarrah, Gleet, sexual weakness, Failing Memory, or Weak eyes, General Decline, etc. [No Mercury] No matter how bad or where you live DON'T fail to get it. 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ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Healthful Cllmate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A. M. DD PRESIDENT QUINDAPO, Phones Office Res JINDAPO, KA Phones Office—Bell "White" Residence—Bell "West" **Phones** { Office—Bell "White" 4302 Residence—Bell "West" 15 Bud Hickerson, Proprietor. The Little RESTAURA Open Day Little Annex STAURANT & Open Day and Night RESTAURANT & CAFE Open Day and Night Short Order In Season Hot Chile 347 North Main Street Wichita, Kansas FINE CANDIES Home-Made Bread Pies, Cakes and Confectionaries Fresh Cooked Every day Special Holiday Line of Sweets J. T. Olmsted, 337 North Main Street;, Wichita Kansas If you are PARTICULAR and want pure,clean CANDIES for CHRISTMAS Be sure and get them at THE PALM 140 N. Main Street. Every Piece of Candy we sell is made on the Premises. USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR SOURCES. ount..... $201,916.47 ed..... 499.83 extures..... 13,700.00 exchange..... 214,421.97 $433,365.77 BILITIES $ 50,000.00 5,000.00 is (net)..... 8,607.80 $332,893.19 36,895.78 967,787.97 $433,395.77 ment is correct. RICHARDSON, Cashier. solicit your business. OKE- BLUE SEAL CIGARS SOLD EVERYWHERE H W.Dean Meat Market H W. Dean Meat Market —All Kinds of— Fresh and Salt Meats 13 N. Main St. Wichita Grocery Line Your wants need careful attention and our store is the place to get it. We handle the best of Fancy and Staple Groceries and our prices are right. Orders given prompt attention. Kernan & Co., 102 E. Douglas Pone 35 Wm. Dunson Robt. Floyd Dunson - Floyd Mandolin Club Music For Any Occasion Special! Arrangements For Par- ties. Prices Reasonable . . . Leave Order at 428 N. Main St OLDEN'S D Prescriptions ... Drugs of all kinds Your patronage solicited. customer. Our store is Hea DEN'S DRUG ST Prescriptions Filled with C Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tob tronage solicited. + Once a customer er. Our store is Headquaaters for Color OLDEN'S DRUO STORE ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. SECOND TO NONE SECOND TO NONE Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. Coffee a Are good things for CHRI your tickets and get your oner-Weigand T 115 North N coffee and Tea good things for CHRISTMAS PRESENT tickets and get your presents from us Weigand Tea & Coffee 5 North Main Street --- Coffee and Tea Are good things for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Save your tickets and get your presents from us Joner-Weigand Tea & Coffee Co., 115 North Main Street ```markdown ``` --- --- In The 1905 320 N. Main BUY NOW. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NO TRASH. THE YELLOW STORE. G Hopper, 229 N. Main Everything Cheap For Cash Call and give us a trial. Fresh and Salt Meats of All Kinds. Poultry and Oysters RUCO STORE is Filled with Care s, Cigars and Tobacco ... + Once a customer, always a adquaters for Colored people. To None OTTO WEIFS. Agent and Tea ISTMAS PRESENTS. Save presents from us Tea & Coffee Co., Main Street Suitable for Christmas Cut Glass, Lamps, Dinnerware Toilet Ware, Jardinieres, Chocolate Sets, Fruit Sets, Biscuit Jars, Box Plates, Vases, Tankard Jugs, Bon-Bons, Spoon Trays, Celery Trays, etc. Finest assortment; prices right. HUSE--CHARLTON Crockery Company 130 N. Main St., Wichita, Kan. THE WICHITASEARCHLIGHT, HUNDREDS of NOVEL and useful Articles CHRISTMAS The Novelty Store DON'T WAIT. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NOT CHEAP GOODS. GOOD GOODS CHEAP. SAVE MONEY. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Jas. Askins left for Tulsa last Wednesday. Ican Rickn The N. U with Mrs. E WEDDING: Cards are out for the wedding of Muss: M. Turner, of Wagner I. T. and Gen. Jackson of this city. The wedding reception will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Singleton. G. W. Gamble is in the city from Newata I. T. He will move there and make it his future home. The following officers were elected for Winfield badge No.20 K. P. W. A. Wright, ..... C. C. J. W. Wood, ..... V. C. Geo. Gamble, ..... M. F. J. W. Walker, ..... M. of Ex. J. W. Singleton .. K. of R. & S. Pev. S. S. Bandy, ..... Prelate. A. Nichols, ..... M. at A. Dan Fleming, ..... Trustee. Wm. Hooker, J. B. Burrs, and B b Davis, of Ark. City attended district court here this week. Sterling Temple was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs J. W. Wood entertained the Xra club last Tuesday, the guest were =Jas, Askina and wife of Tulsa; A. Nichols and wife A. Monroe received the gentleman's prize and Mrs. Myra Franklin the ladies prize lunch was served. XMAS TREE: The Second Baptist church el Winfield will hold their Christmas Tree at the church Monday night Dec.25 (Christmas Night) all are invited to be present. NEWTON, KAN Charlie Harvey left the city Tuesday for Sterling Kane, where he will visit with his grandmother for a few days He is expecting to leave this city Thursday for his home in Ra on New Mexico. Mrs. Hillman is reported ill. Ed. Scotts Mother who has bee visiting him for a new weeks has left the city for her home in Oklahoma. Quite a number of people, of the sccond Baptist church of this city ttended the union whee me in Hutchinson Kans. last wee they all reports a lovely time. Remember the quarterly meeting if the A. M. E. church Sunday the Presiding Elder will be with us all friends are cordially invited attend the services. --- Icran Rickman is on the sick lift. The N. U. G. Club met Monday with Mrs. Henry Reeveley the members report a lovely meeting. Harry Jackson who has been out of the city for sometime returned home this week. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34. WIGHITA TABERNAGLE NO. 34, Order of Twelve Meets First and Third Thursday Of Each Month All Daughters In Good Standing Invited Mrs. Mattie Miller, H. P. Bearice Miller. Sec. Fort Niobrara Nebraska. December 18 1905. Mr. W. N. Miller. Editor Searchlight. After several months of illness I am proud to be able to drop y u a few lines to assure you that I appreciate your valuable paper It has been a source my keeping in touch with my friends and also the doings and gossip around my home town, I am glad to see the "Searchlight" doing so nicely and I wish you all success in the world, It is possible I may do you some good as soon as I can brave our very disagreeable weather here and go out of doors but at present I am afraid to venture out so I can only wish you success. Well Fort Niobrara is very lively and every one seems to be enjoying themselves highly. To our credit we hold the champion ship of base ball for this department In foot ball we are second to none in the army and in military discipline and instruction the 25th. Infantry is the aime of perfection My friends will no doubt be suprize to learn that this regiment will go to the Philippine Islands again some time this spring but I intend to spend a couple of weeks in Wichita before I go on another tour of duty in the orient. Will write more when I hear from you. Very Respectfully. Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue BETTER SUPPLY. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NOT ONLY TODAY. EVERY DAY. NEW GOODS. SPECIAL INVITATION BRAI 120 East BRAITSCH'S 120 East Douglas Ave Court House Grocery Store 517 North Main Street Gardner Coal Co., .....DEALERS IN..... HARD COAL SOFT Feed and Building Material Office and Yards 1201 to 1245 N. Main St. Old Phone 146 New Phone 1804 FROM OUR FRIEND Dear Sir. Eugene R. Whitted. Band, 25th. Infantry. HOUCK We have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fancy and Staple Groerie, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods, Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and, in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line. FREE DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY Your Patronage Solicited 1905 Sells Ribbons. Sells Combs. Sells Embroidery. Sells Gloves. Sells Perfumery. Sells Syrups. Sells School Supplies. Sells Baskets. Sells Enamel Ware. Sells Fancy Goods. Sells Ornaments. Articles ONLY ONE PRICE. AND WORTH IT. 320 320 320 320 NORTH MAIN. NORTH MAIN. LARGER VARIETY. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. LOOK FOR THE SIGN. EASY BUYING. TO PAY US A VISIT. Holiday Footwear FOR Women, Men and Children Prices to suit The poor or the rich... ITSCH'S at Douglas Ave WICHITA SASH DOOR & PLANING MILLER The Developer JETT & WOOD WHOLESALE GROCERS. WHOLESALE WHOLESALE GROCERS WICHITA SASH, DOOR AND PLAN ING MILL CO. This institution was established twenty years ago, and has been turning out work for the Southwest ever since, continuously increasing their business. They are manufacturers and jobbers of sash, doors, mouldings, interior finish, turned scroll work, store counters and so on. Special work done to order in the shortest possible time. They ship all over the country and cover Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory. V. E. Ambley, the manager has had a long and varied experience in this line of work, and understands it thoroughly. P. H. Donley, the secretary of the company, was formerly vice president and manager of the Crescent Sash and Door company of Wichita. They keep competent draughtsmen and for all orders for special work will submit plans or details when wanted, so that purchasers may understand what they are getting. They carry a large stock of dry finishing leather of white pine, yellow pine, cypress, poplar, plain and quarter-sawed white and red oak, red gum, red birch, Washington fir and other woods, which they can manufacture to suit. Practically all the better class of work furnished in the city of Wichita has been turned out by this company. They furnish windows JETT & WOOD WHOLES or sash of all kinds, either open or glaezed, regular or special sizes, also furnish sheet plate of any kind of glass and make a specialty of all kinds of interior finish. It is impossible to enumerate the different specialties that they manufacture in the way of colonial columns, special square box porch columns, porch rails, porch and ornamental work, window and door screens, balusters, stair newals, stair counters, cabinet work, etc. But a postal card will bring a catalogue. Remember that their specialty is making all kinds of odd mill work. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. This bank has a capital of $100, 000.00, surplus $25,000 and undivided profits $31,848.44. Deposits are $1, 096,495.26. The directors are: A. C. Jobes, president; J. H. Black, vice president; C. W. Carey, cashier; C. R. Vernilion, M. C. Campbell, C. S. Gleed, S. W. Cooper, J. H. Stewart, N. F. Frazier and W. E. Brown. This is the United States, county and city depository. COMMERCIAL BANK. This is a private bank owned by J. A. Davidson. E. L. Davidson is the cashier. Its capital stock paid in is $5,000,000 and its individual deposits are $73,045.73. In the official statement of the financial condition of the bank recently, Mr. Davidson in makes affidavit that the bank has no liabilities and is not endorser on any note, obligation other than is shown in the financial statement which is an indication that the bank is run on a conservative basis. The way in which a Boston preacher characterized the trouble of the times: "That centralized fury of money madness that drives every trace of public spirit from the soul." He very nearly got onto the idea. --- WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY. WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY. This concern are manufacturers, jobbers and retailers of trunks and traveling bags and leather sample cases, satchels and everything pertaining to their line. They make a specialty of manufacturing sample trunks and cases and can make anything to order in the very best style, as they have the best wormies that can be had. Mr. E. G. Bodkin and Ellis Rinehart are the proprietors. Send specifications for any kind of trunk and get prices. 319 East Douglas. IMBODEN MILLING CO. These mills are fitted out with the latest improved machinery and have a capacity of 350 barrels per day. This concern was established in 1874 and in 1887 Mr. Imboden built the New Imperial mills. Mr. Imboden, the manager and proprietor, is not only a practical miller, but is a thorough business man, and this combination has placed the products of the Imboden mill on the market in such a manner that they have become well known as "the best that can be made." The officers are: H. Imboden, president; John H. Reynolds, secretary. The mill's leading brand is "Imperial." They ship all over the country and do some export. ALE GROCERS. WHO KANSAS NATIONAL BANK. For twenty-six years the Kansas National bank has been increasing its business every year. The conservative management and careful attention to the interests of their customers has brought about this growth. The capital stock is $100,000.00, the individual deposits are $918,146.26, the government deposits are $80,000.00, and the banks and banker deposits $901,279.96; total $2,155,146.42. The directors are: C. Q. Chandler, president; E. E. Masterman, first vice president; J. W. Berryman, second vice president; Elsberry Martin, cashier; Charles Testard, assistant chasher; C. H. Brooks, A. S. Parks, W. R. Dulaney, C. W. Southward and W. S. Woods. THE NATIONAL BANK OF WICH ITA. While this bank is not one of the oldest banks in the city, having been established in 1902, it has built up a business in a short time that would be a credit to any bank. The directors are: Charles W. Brown, president; V. H. Branch, vice president; George W. Robinson, cashier; J. N. Haymaker, D. E. Dunne, B. L. Eaton, D. E. Breese and E. T. Battin. The capital stock is $100,000.00, deposits $217,798.37. The Star of Bethlehem Out of the past's dark night There shines one star, Whose light Is more than countless constellations are. High in the East it gleams— This radiant star, Whose beams Are more to man than all the planets are. Still be thy light displayed. Oh, Bethlehem star! Nor fade Until the circling systems no more are. —Bennett Stephens. THE HOCKADAY HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE HARDWARE What the Doctor Says. [These "Health Hints" are contributed by an eminent physician. They are brief, but that means that they are "magnet's of wisdom."] LXVI. Nervous exhaustion is often attributed to over brain work; but it ought to be known that thought, which is legitimate brain work, strengthens the mind as bodily work strengthens the body; bodily power, capability, is limited, the power of thought it without limit or boundary. Nervous exhaustion is the result of brain worry, that is, mental or moral causes, or of brain starvation. The nervous system must be fed; must be supplied with nutrient derived from the perfect digestion of sustaining food; dyspeptia cannot furnish that, and the nerves are thrown into the irritability of starvation; they complain for the want of something to eat; hence a starving brain and a starving man have symptoms in common with one suffering from nervous exhaustion, commencing with exaltation, like that from liquor; then comes exhaustion and failure. The wish or willingness to lean upon another, is ignoble; to lean on one's self alone, is grand. To be patient and thorough in all that one does, is to compel success in any calline. Japanese counterfeiters in Hawaii are tuning out American money, and here is reason to suspect the copy is an artiste than the original. OLESALE CROCER Engine Lovese Track. Evansville, Ind., Dec. 16.—A switch engine of the Alton railroad left the track in the yards and crashed into a four-story building occupied by the Indiana Stove Company, killing the engineer and fireman. Ordered Bill Favorably Reported. Washington, Dec. 16. — The senate committee on commerce took up the shipping bill of the merchant marine commission, and after considering it, ordered that it be favorably reported to the senate. REAL TROUBLE WITH RUSSIA THE FATE OF SENNACHERID THE BANK ANECDOTES OF FAMOUS MEN ANECDOTES OF FAMOUS MEN "Some days before our departure from Moscow for Nizhni Novgorod we had booked tickets for places in a sleeping car," writes a traveler. "There were two of us, and by booking berths in time we hoped not only to avoid trouble in obtaining places, but to insure a night's rest in the 'wagon-lit.' We were en route for the famous and always unspeakably interesting 'Dalshaya Yarmaka,' that great fair at Nizhni which is absolutely without rival in the whole world of periodical commercial exhibitions. I had been cherishing some degree of apprehension as to what might happen at the 'Nijegrodshy Volksal,' or station of the line which runs by Vladimir to Nizhni Novgorod. My worst fears were realized. Many people were going to Nizhni Novgorod. And I wondered how many might have booked for the first-class carriages, and whether many would make a rush to capture the berths in the 'wagon-lit.' So I somewhat heavily tipped the most intelligent looking official I could find, showed him our two numbered tickets and engaged him to see that we were able to appropriate them. "Suddenly the doors of the waiting- saloon were dung open and there was THE FATE OF The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the told. And his cohorts were glaming in purple and gold; And the sheers of their spears was like skins on the sea. When the blue wave rolls night on deep Califoe. Like the leaves of the forest when summer is green. That host with their banners at sunset were seen; Like the leaves of the forest when autumn witheth down. That host on the morrow lay withered and srown. For the Angel of Death spread his wings on the blust. And breathed in the face of the foe as he passed; And the eyes of the sleepers waxed dead- ly and chill. And their hearts but once heaved, and forever grew still! KANSAS NATIONAL BANK. ANECDOTES OF There are some interesting antecedents of the leading British literary lights of the middle nineteenth century in a volume recently published in London, "Mrs. Brookfield and Her Circle." On one occasion there was great embarrassment at one of their gatherings. The majority of the party were anxious to hear Tennyson read "Mand," the first copy of which had just reached him; but it was down that Carlyle could not endure to hear any one reading aloud. What was to be done? A plot was laid to have the reading during the time of Carlyle's morning walk; but for this he always demanded an appreciative companion. Mrs. Brookfield says: "Chairs had been arranged in a quiet sitting room; the visitors were taking their places. Alfred was ready. So was Carlyle—in the hall—waiting for a companion in his walk, and evidently determined not to stir without one. It was quite an anxious moment. At length Mr. Goldwin Smith generously HARDWARE CO. a wild stampede. A big squad of most respectable Russian passengers made a rush for the sleeping cars. If all the berths were, not booked they would seek to occupy them, although only possessed of ordinary first-class tickets, and they might be allowed to do so by the expedient of a small bribe quietly administered to the guard. I have never seen a wilder scrimmage than the fight that ensued. The passengers with numbered tickets had booked up all the seats for the night's journey. But our man had to, shout, push, strike right and left, to hurl out two invaders who had stormed our places and to back hard against others who elbowed their way along the carriage corridors before the way was clear and we could reach the places to which we had a right. "What can be the matter with Russia? What can be the real cause of her troubles?" These are questions which thousands of people are asking. The little incident I have described suggests the accurate answer. Absolute carelessness as to administration is typical of the management of all public affairs. 'Nichev' (no matter) is the word most constantly heard on native lips. Nobody cares." And there lay the steed with his nostril all wide. Put through it there rolled not the breath of the pride; And the foam of his gasping lay white on the turf. And cold as the spray of the rock-heating surf. And there lay the rider distorted and pait. With the dew on his brow and the rust on his mail; And the tents were all silent, the banishment alone. The lances unlifted, the trumpet unlown. And the widows of Ashur are loud in their wall; And the idols are broken in the temple of Baal; And the helmet of the Gentle, unmote by the sword. Hath melted like snow in the glance of of the Lord. Wichita, Kansas. FAMOUS MEN stepped forward and joined the philosopher and then Mr. Brookfield joined them both, while the rest of us remained to listen with enthralled attention to the new words of the poet. "Of Macaulay's conversational method od Mrs. Brookfield gives the following curious example: "I remember sitting next him at dinner, at one period of which I asked him if he admired Jane Austen's works. He made no reply until a lull in the conversation occurred, when he announced, 'Mrs. Brookfield has asked me if I admire Jane Austen's novels, to which I reply—' and then entered into a lengthy dissertation, to which all listened but into which no one else dared intrude." A Tennyson incident: "Mr. Moxon said that Alfred one day while traveling said to him, 'Moxon, you have made me very unhappy by something you said to me at Lucerne,' the unfortunate speech having been: 'Why Tennyson, you will be as bald as Spedding before long.'" Young Doctor. The accompanying is the likeness of Dr. D. L. Stewart, one of Wichita young colored doctors. Although he has been in our city but a short time yet he has built an enviable report. 2 tion as a thorough physician and sgeon and one who well understand his profession and today he has thriving practice which includes one of the best families in our city and bids fair to reach the top of the leader in his profession. r. Stewart was born July 25, 1819. Desoto county, Mississippi, and who quite young his parents moved grew to manhoo-oWeNavnAltoh him to Columbus, Ohio, where grew to manhood and finished grammar and high schools of the place. He attended the Ohio State school located at Columbus and graduated with the degree of M. D. From there he went to Boston, Mass, where he attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons with clinical advantages in the Boston City Hospital in Massachusetts General Hospital, practiced one year in Little Rock, and from there he came to Wichita where he has office rooms at North Main street. JUDGE E. B. JEWETT Sedgwick's Favorite Son. No man has a warmer place in hearts of the people of Wichita Sedgwick county than Judge Ed Jewett, the subject of this sh sketch. For more than a quarter of a century Judge Jewett has given his life work in the interest of his fellow man Judge Jewett is an Ohioan by birth having been born in Stuberville. He his friendscmewfaylonymwf. f. ferson county—(as the Judge to his friends), "at an early date in life Thirty-four years ago he came Kansas and settled in what is now Sedgwick county. He is a strong man and tried to friend the colored people, and is a Republican of the Abraham Lincoln type. He has sent his country as Probate Judge for years and Postmaster at Wichita for years. He was warden of the Kansas penitentiary for four years and was appointed by W. E. Stanley while latter was governor. It is caused by all that Judge Jewett made one the cleanest, most economical and business-like wardens who ever charge of this big Kansas prison during his administration he saved the state by strictly business manods an amount almost equal to salary. Rock-Island LUMBER and COALG More attention should be placed the leaders of the race on the alarming numbers of colored people who giving up the country and rural life for that of city and town life. can see much danger in the New leaving the farm of independence coming to the city of dependence ceasing to be a producer and increasing as a consumer only. This two tithi century change has no good things for the future progress of the nation and unless some drastic measures formed to keep the Negro on the fath and place more there we can easily much future difficulty in the way the progress of the race. the progress of the city is not the place and Negro must learn this. The environments of fast city life, the temptations to lead the young astray, and the lack of opportunities to earn a living in crowded city are doing more to make good boys and girls, bad men and bad women, than any other thing. By general make-up and physic construction the race is best fitted tillers of the soil, and outside of the honest vocation the race is out of pew. For Second Baptist Church of El- rardo and the Antioch Baptist Church of Wichita. Using a place of usefulness in the of ministers is Rev. F. Durden. [Name] Dorado and Wichita. Rev. Duris is doing great work. The subject of this sketch was born Mississippi and moved to Texas as a youth, where at 16 he was arrested in Friendship Baptist Novoretta. He was married and later moved to Palestine, where he was ordained. His church as a minister was in Indiana and from Wichita he went to釜kee, thence to Nevada. He was memorial of the Southeastern Disassociation and secretary of the church. He has been in the ministry for forty-seven years and has held trees in Kansas, Colorado and with much success. of the most prominent young b) Wichita is the favorite, Dr. M. B. Wright, the pleasant pharmacist of the Olden Drug Store, 615 North Wright, though he has been in city but a comparatively short has made legions of friends both young and old. his young professional man was in South Carolina near Beau- and attended the public schools. Later he completed a normal use at Wayland Seminary, Wash- ing, D. C. (now Virginia Union university located at Richmond, Va.), which he took a three year's use in pharmacy at Howard Uni- tity, Washington, D. C., and con- ded a store in that city for Dr. D. with much credit and ability, made up his mind to come west located in Wichita and for the year he has been an able attache the Olden Drug Store. He is a tough man at his profession and used a high and creditable exami- before the Kansas Board of pharmacy. He will be pleased to meet anytime. THE LOPEZ SPECIFIC. the Lopez Specific, although a new remedy to the general public, has been used as a contagious blood remedy in a great many years in South America, and used by two of the most successful specialists in this country. Offering it to the public as a censure for this class of disease, it with perfect confidence, as the remembrance compounded and given away for the period of one year and taken of each case, and more than 600 cases since January 1, 1001, has been permanently cured without single failure, makes it certain at a positive, safe and permanent has been found. Try it and be sure. Sturners hits gone to Kansas with the asphalt company. IMPERIAL MILLS IMBODEN MILLING CO. Mrs. Astor invited only seventy-nine guests to the dinner which she gave in honor of Prince Louis. New York's "400" must during the past few years have been making rapid headway in the race suicide business. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE Wichita, Kansas. THE COURT HOUSE THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES THE CITY COURT HOUSE. CITY HALL, WICHITA, KAN. FRANCE MOURNS BRAVE WOMAN "Mr her" Jarrethout, "the glorious Breto..." is dead. Until Mme. Hofer won the £40,000 prize in the Press lottery Mme. Jarrethout was the most famous of the cantinieres in the French army, according to the London Express. She was born in 1817, and was 53 when the war with Germany broke out. She enlisted as a cantiniere so as to serve her country and be with her husband and son, both privates in the frances-treurs. Mme. Jarrethrouh went through the whole campaign as cook, as nurse and sometimes as a soldier, too, for she could use a rifle, and did so on occasions. At Abils, in October, 1870, she took two prisoners in an engagement with the White Cuirassiers. At Alencon, in the following January, she was severely wounded, but tied up her wound and went on caring for the wounds of "her children," as she called the soldiers. 10 CITY OF NEW YORK --- THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF WICHITA. --- IMBODEN MILL With Prince Louis, the house show and the insurance investigation all go- ing on at once New York had a s'en- souffle time of it. It will take societ- y a while to recover from the strain. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE COURT HOUSE Finest in Kansas Finally, during the siege of Chateau d'Un, she dressed herself in a man's uniform, took her turn on the walls with the defenders of that town, and when the work there was done threw a loose gown over her uniform and went to do what she could for the sick and wounded in the hospital. For her bravery Mme. Jarretthouw was given the cross of the Legion of Honor, and on official occasions numbers of lesser medals decorated her. She died in poverty, and her burial was of "the fifth class" only. But a picket of soldiers followed the poor coffin to the grave, officers made speeches over it and her old comrades mustered from all parts of France to say good-by. "She was a good woman and a brave," said one veteran whom she had nursed thirty-five years ago, and his few words were worth more than all the eulogy in the official speeches. --- A Christmas Heart to Heart Talk Christ THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE CITY OF BERLIN CORONA COUNTY CITY HALL SEDGWICK CO. COURT HOUSE PARTICULAR beauty of Christmas is that it is not only the day that is valuable, but all the days that go before have their special worth. Those who think least about the spiritual significance of Christmas often follow out its teaching closely, though unconsciously. The time is the time of gifts and thoughtfulness for others, and so fittingly celebrates the birth of the King, who came disguised in poverty, and began in the manger to live for, as He died for, others. Now, as of old it is not always those who have His name most frequently upon their lips who best obey His commands. The deeds, and not the speech, declare the heart, and since every good instinct and desire is from Him, it is a joy to remember how many millions are on His side, practising without any idea of their virtue the graces of love, unselfishness, faith, hope, and charity. The small and great economies of self-denial, the little acts of labor and patience, the thousands of good wishes, the unnumbered and unseen benevolence of this happy season, must be an incense of worship rising to Heaven and acceptable in the sight of the Love that dwells there. Christmas, 1905, is another milestone on the road of the world's progress towards rightness. --- : Not the Gift but the Thought. Not the Gift but the Thought. HUMANITY is not difficult to please. It is the trifles with the big motive behind them that make the sweetest presents. The crusty old bachelor sniffs contemptuously at the gorgeous buhl table presented to him by the head of the firm, and softens into a smile as he sees the bunch of Christmas roses offered by a niece who honestly tries to make the grumpy old fellow's Christmas a happy one. Father says in public, "What, Christmas again? This nonsense of present-giving will ruin me!" but is privately certain that Let the bells ring out, hang up the mistletoe, bring on the smoking turkey, and join in the frolics of the youngsters—anything, everything, so that the day be merry and all hearts the lighter because Christ the Lord was born. Forget for the time the cares of business, the pressure of hard times, the threatening future. Lock up the family skeleton and with it all frowns and harsh words, and the petty tyrannies and jealousies of common days. If you can lose the key of the closet, so much the better. If not, even the brief respite from ugly cares will leave its benediction in your heart. If you have no fireside of your own Xmas Candies... For Fine Holiday Candies and Holiday Bon Bons call at the the hugs and kisses, the mufflers and bric-a-brac, bestowed upon him by the family, and especially the neat pen-wiper in crimson, yellow and green wool, made with infinite palms by the youngest nopeful, fill up the vacuum in his banking account satisfactorily. The thought behind the gift enhances its value, and no one, from king to peasant, can resist the dear delight of affection's offerings. It is commonly the rich, who are best pleased by ordinary presents, and the great by childish ones. The poor have the wondrous gift of finding pleasure in what more fortunate folk despise. A woman took cut of a drawer a card that was wrapped in silver paper. Just a common little penny card, it was, till she told the story: "I was a workhouse girl in my first place, and it seemed robody cared for me. I most cried my eyes out that Christmas eve. Then in the morning one of the lodgers, a nice lady, gave me this with my name writ on it. I took it down to the kitchen and read them verses—I often wish I knew her as made them—God grant thee but a due reward. A worthy portion fair and just. And then never think thy lot too hard. But work, my girl, work, hope, and trust!" I stood there and cried for joy. It seemed to put heart into me, and I'll keep that card as long as I live!" SUNSHINE" and "comfort" are two rosy words expressing degrees of joyousness, and if among our friends we have any of these delightful individuals who radiate warmth and good fellowship, we instinctively apply the terms to them. There are comparatively few persons endowed naturally with a sunny temperament, yet the world wants all the sunshine it can get. Why should not happiness be cultivated? It is happy anywhere, and increases by dividing itself. Christmas is the season for the starting of a Sunshine stmas Gree Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me to enliven, seek out the ceneries hearth of some less fortunate brother. There are many forlorn little ones to ```markdown ``` --- --- club. The rules are simple, but will be found productive of many smiles and much love. Members agree—1. To keep all their woes and grievances to themselves. 2. To make somebody smile at least once every day. 3. To be sunny twelve hours a day in spite of all provocations. --- Old Chinese, Old Loves, Old Times. HEN the Christmas bell rings out they ring in a flood of golden memories. The dreams of. youth, the romance of spring, the poem of the bride and of the first child, the autumn of content, and now—it is Christmas again, there are empty chairs and vanished faces, the web of life's mingled sorrow and joy is fastened about us, we have known love and peace, and grief and pain, and still, thank God, it is a good world, we are glad to be alive, and able to look forward in hope to a yet brighter life beyond. Memory is a strong rope that binds the soul to good or ill. A man can never become utterly bad while there remains with him the memory of the beautiful home Christmas. A woman cannot grow callous who has the recollection of the dear old mother and the kind father who made the center and loveliness of the Christmas holiday and merriment. Let us be kind and loving to each other, for memories all round the world are busy with past Christmases, and this one will abide with those who yet wander access the seas. Only Once a Year ET us bury old grudges and for give as we are forgiven; scatter good wishes and thoughts far and wide; make the poor glad; cheer the aged, comfort the sick, do everything we can for everybody and God bless us everyone! Christmas comes but once a year, yet its blessings may last a lifetime. whom an orange and a picture book would be a foretaste of heaven. Play Santa Claus to some child, and you will find your Merry Christmas in the reflection of its innocent delight; or carry your greeting and your gift to some aged and lonely creature whose last Christmas it will be on earth, and carn a blessing that will repay your effort an hundredfold. There is, happily, no monopoly of the joys of Christmas. If they do not come to us, we can go to them. We have but to open our hearts and stretch out our hands and the messengers of peace will come gladly trooping towards us. It will be our own fault if we do not, each and all, have A Merry Christmas. ```markdown ``` FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put on any style desired consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and the only safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight, as hard as hair, kinky or curly hair soft, born, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, and may be obtained from one treatment; to 4 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The OZONIZED OX MARROW*) removes and prevents dandruff, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, perfumes and warms it, being elegantly retained by hairs. necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. OZONIZED OX MARROW*) has been made and sold continuously since about 1885, and label "OZONIZED OX MARROW", registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1874. In all that long period of time there has never been one required from the hundreds of thousands we have sold. FORD'S Hair Pomade remains sweet and offensive, no matter how long it has been used. It makes the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT, and matches that Ford's, Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") put up only in 50 ct. size, and only on the signature, Charles Ford Prest. on each package. FORD'S Hair Pomade bottle. Price only 50 cts. Sold by drugrists and dealers. If your drugstore procure it from his bobble or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or express paid. We pay postage and express charges to postal express money order and mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Prest 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. Try a "Hot Soda" at Olden's. D. L. STEWART, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 703 North Main St. All calls accepted upon polly, Day or Night Office Hours — 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p. m. 6 to 8 30 p.m. Don't Forget Your Xmas Turkey Duck Chicken or Goose We have plenty of them; we also have plenty of Fresh Baltimore Oysters. Our Fish supply consists of Halibut, Salmon, Salt Water Trout, White Bass and plenty of Fresh Cat Fish. Plenty of Mutton and Veal of the very best and our Beef is unsurpassable. Free Delivery Smith's Market Phone 1078 214 North Main L.S. NAFTGER, W. K. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank United States Depository Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L Holmes, S. B. Auidon, B. F. Mc Lean, J. M Moore, L. S Naftzger, M. Middle auff, O. Z. Smith. A General Banking Business Tranacted A General Banking Business Transected W CRITA KANSAS JOB PRINTING Why take your JOB PRINTING to others when a member of your own race can do the work as cheap and as good? Bring your job work to the Searchlight office, Second and Main streets, and we will do the work right. "Promptness and Quality" is our A new $10 counterfeit bill has made its appearance. Be careful, if you get it, not to try to work it off on the poor butcher. Abdul Hamid has paid one of his debts promptly, as a British cruiser was at hand to guarantee the correctness of the bill. The able foreign correspondent knows a sensation when he sees one. He cables that a Frenchman has been wounded in a duel. If amassing wealth is not a completely satisfying life job Uncle Russell Sage would be glad to have Mr. Rockefeller tell what is. "One must go away from home to hear the news," says a cynical philosopher. This is not calculated to make home popular with women. As to James J. Pappatheodorokou mountourgeototolous, he must be the one referred to in the song. "There's a Name That's Never Spoken." Andrew Lang says there are in the English language sixty words for which no rhymes can be found. This is encouraging, as far as it goes. Special Rates Account Christmas and New Year Holidays MISSOURI PUBLIC RAILWAY a rate of fare and one-third for selling rate of 50c for adults and DATE OF SALE AND LIMIT hold December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 sets limited to return up to and in MORY TO WHICH TICKETS ARE on the Missouri Pacific Railway, in and Southern Railway, and p in territory outlined as follows Rate: Open rate of fare and one-third for round trip, minimum selling rate of 50c for adults and 25c for children DATE OF SALE AND LIMITS Tickets will be sold December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 1905, and 1, 1906. All tickets limited to return up to and including Jan. 4. To all points on the Missouri Pacific Railway and St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway, and points on connecting lines in territory outlined as follows: Arkansas—All points Colorado—West to and including common points, Denver to Trinidad inclusive. Illinois—All points on and west of the Illinois Central railway; St Louis to a point near Binney, 14 miles of Litchfield; thence to St Louis-Chicago line of the C. & E. I. railway from a point near Binney through Hillsboro, Pana. Villa Grove, Tipton, Woodland Nebraska—All points North Dakota—East of meridian at which the Missouri river o ses the southern boundary Oklahoma—All points South Dakota—All points Tennessee—Memphis only Texas—All points Wisconsin—All points Wyoming—All points west Indian Territory-All points. Iowa-All points Kansas-All points Louisiana-All points Michigan-All points in upper Penninular SPECIAL ACCO OFFICE CIAL RA ACCOUNT mas and New SPECIAL RATES ACCOUNT Christmas and New Year HOLIDAYS Rate: Open rate of one and with minimum 50c for DATES OF SALE December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and return up to and including January 4 TERRITORY TO WHICH To all points on the A. T. & S. F. in the following states. Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois (to p. Louis line of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois R. R. From Chicago through Kansas, Louisiana. (West of the Mississippi, West of Lake Michigan) Minnesota (East of A. T. & S. F. R. R.) North of the Missouri River crosses its southern South Dakota, Tennessee (to Memphis (east of and including Cheyenne). See special ad for rates to points other places, on sale December 23rd go opportunity for you to visit your reel. Full particulars at Depot. J. R. MORIARITY, City Pass. Agent. ALWAYS IN rate of one and one third fare for minimum 50c for adults and 25c DATES OF SALE AND LIMITS M. 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1, 1906. including January 4, 1906. TORY TO WHICH TICKETS WILL in the A. T. & S. F. Ry., and to point tates. Grado, Illinois (to points on and west chicago and Eastern Momence, Tipton in Chicago throughnd Hillsboro), Incl. West of the Mississippi River (West of Michigan) Minnesota, Missouri, N. F. R. D. North Dakota (east of the crosses its southern boundary line), Tennessee (to Memphis only) Texas, leading Cheyenne). for rates to points east, in Indiana for December 23rd good for thirty days to visit your relatives far away. at Depot. L. R. D. City Pass. Agent., Wichita, Kan. Rate: Open rate of one and one third fare for the round trip with minimum 50c for adults and 25c for children. DATES OF SALE AND LIMITS December 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1, 1906. All tickets good to return up to and including January 4, 1906. TERRITORY TO WHICH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. To all points on the A. T. & S. F. Ry., and to points on connecting lines in the following states. Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois (to points on and west of the Chicago-St. Louis line of the Chicago and Eastern Momence, Tipton, Villa Grove, Pana a Illinois R. R. from Chicago throughhill Hillsboro), Indian Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana (West of the Mississippi River, Michigan (Northern Indiana, West of Lake Michigan) Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (East of A. T. & S. F. R. R.) North Dakota (east of the meridian at which the Missouri River passes, Northern boundary line), Oklahoma Territory, South Dakota, Tennessee (to Michigan only) Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming and including Cheyenne). (east of and including Omaha) See special ad for rates to points east, in Indiana and Ohio, and many other places, on sale December 23rd good for thirty days. This will be golden opportunity for you to visit your relatives far away. opp L. R. DELANEY, Agent. Full particulars at Depot. J. R. MORIARITY, City Pass. Agent, Wichita, Kan. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD QUALITY AND PRICE That is the keynote of the wonderful popularity and s CONFECTIONARY. I will be pleased to make any and me before Xmas day of any of my HOME MADE GOODS ready in my big store room, can fill any order with dispatch EXCELLED. Be sure to place all orders early to avoid a tion given to committees and teachers: also have a fine oranges, nuts and fancy Bon Bon boxes. PRICES BEAT Them Before Buying. state of the wonderful popularity and s sity. I will be pleased to make any ance of any of my HOME MADE GOODS room, can fill any order with dispat ure to place all orders early to avoid o tities and teachers: also have a fine Money Bon Bon boxes. PRICES BEATING That is the keynote of the wonderful popularity and success of ROGERS' CONFECTIONARY. I will be pleased to please any and fill all orders given me before Xmas day of any of my HOME MADE GOODS. I have a large line ready in my big store room, can fill any order with dispatch. QUALITY UNEXCELLED. Be sure to place all orders early to avoid delay. Special attention given to committees and teachers: also have a fine line of pears, apples, oranges, nuts and fancy Bon Bon boxes. PRICES BEAT THEM ALL See Them Before Buying. H. M. Rogers CALL U NEW P CALL UP NEW PHONE OPPLES CLEANING and DRY fine DRY and STEAM Cleaning Pressing, Repairing and Dyein Guaranteed, Called For and De lawrence -- Wich ```markdown ``` THE PEOPLES CLEANING and Dye Works For fine DRY and STEAM Cleaning and Pressing, Repairing and Dyeing Work Guaranteed, Called For and Delivered 129 N. Lawrence Wichita, Kan. Minnesota-All points and one-third for round trip, mini- of 50c for adults and 25c for children SALE AND LIMITS 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 1905, and return up to and including Jan. 4. CH TICKETS ARE SOLD Luri Pacific Railway and St. Louis Burn Railway, and points on con- outlined as follows: Nebraska—All points North Dakota—East of meridian at which the Missouri river crosses the southern boundary Oklahoma—All points South Dakota—All points Tennessee—Memphis only Texas—All points Wisconsin—All points Wyoming—All points west to and including Cheyene E E BLECKLEY, T P A I R SHERWIN, P & T A Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N Main St L RATES COUNT nd New Year Santa Fe and one third fare for the round trip for adults and 25c for children. SALE AND LIMITS and January 1, 1906. All tickets good to y 4, 1906. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. F. Ry., and to points on connecting lines points on and west of the Chicago St. ern Momence, Tipton, Villa Grove, Pana a ughnd Hillsboro), Indian Territory, Iowa, Mississippi River, Michigan (Northern Pen- nsylvania, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico Dakota (east of the meridian at which nthern boundary line), Oklahoma Territory, phis only) Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming points east, in Indiana and Ohio, and many good for thirty days. This will be golden relatives far away. L. R. DELANEY, Agent. Cent., Wichita, Kan. ful popularity and success of ROGERS' based to make any and fill all orders given HOME MADE GOODS. I have a large line any order with dispatch. QUALITY UNorders early to avoid delay. Special attenders: also have a fine line of pears, apples, xes. PRICES BEAT THEM ALL See 224 NORTH MAIN ST. UP PHONE 178 CLEANING and Dye Works STEAM Cleaning and airing and Dyeing Called For and Delivered -- Wichita, Kan. Knights and Daughters, if you have changed High Priestess or Chief Mentors since this list was published kindly notify me at once, that I may make the correction. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. Tabernacles. Number. 1 Mrs. Elliza Nichols, 938 Everett St., Kansas City, Kan. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North 4 Mrs. Madaliene Ward, 325 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. Main, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Sarah Skinner, 725 Park St., Atchison, Kan. 6 Mrs. Mary Curry, 804 Cherry St., Ottawa, Kan. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th, Sa- 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11th St., Coffeyville, Kans. Ina, Kan. 9 Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1421 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan. 10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Perlina Woodfork, 823 Freeman Ct., Kansas City, Kan. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Perlor T. Ballinger, 715 S. 20th St., Parsons, Kan. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 24 Mrs. C. E. Kirby, Bx. 332, Coffeyville, Kan. 20 Mrs. — Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leavenworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phamne Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Rachel Dudly, 521 N. 21st South Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 523 Main, Atchison, Kan. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1042 Everett, Kansas City, Kan. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kans. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, 828 Tyler St., N. Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. Marie Boyd, 1204 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 316 N. 12th, Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs. J. G. Gillum, 1209 Vine, Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 2062 Wier City, Kans. 2 J. Jefferson, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan. 3 Mr. William H. Barnes, 819 L St., Atchison, Kan. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb. 5 J. T. Howard, 120 Kansas Ave., Topeka. 6 M. E. Bird, 3014 Hewett, Everett, Washington. 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kans. 10 Richard Walker, Leavenworth. Kans. 11 W. N. Miller, 258 N. Main St., Searchlight office, Wichita, Kan. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 Henry Jordan, Salina, Kan. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Jarner, Box 332 Coffeyville, Kan. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan, Topeka, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren, Topeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St., Lincoln, Neb. 536 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St., Deadwood, South Dakota. Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED FUORISCH BROS, PROPS. 022 N. Main St. Phone 588 Los Angeles, San Diego, SAN FRANCISCO and many other California points EVERY DAY FOR $25.00 SANTA FE SANTA FE Cheap, isn't it? Passengers get rate as they do when rates are man tourist sleepers, free chacoaches. California taains leave p. m. and 10:15 p. m. Libeaal many other points en route. Valley and many other points in Santa Fe line with block signal equipment, Harvey meals and always use the SANTA FE. Pa. DEAM ABS IN NORTH-WEST COURT Bonded A can't it? Passengers get just as good service at this low they do when rates are higher. Fast trains, modern Pulp fast sleepers, free chair cars and comfortable day California taains leave WICHITA at 2:10 p. m., 5:10 10:15 p. m. Libeaal stopovers in California and at river points en route. You can buy a ticket to Salt River and many other points in Aoizona for same price. Line with block signals, rock ballast track, modern t, Harvey meals and fast trains. The very best people see the SANTA FE. Particuars at request Cheap, isn't it? Passengers get just as good service at this low rate as they do when rates are higher. Fast trains, modern Pul- man tourist sleepers, free chair cars and comfortable day coaches. California tains leave WICHITA at 2:10 p. m., 5:10 p. m. and 10:15 p. m. Libeaal stopovers in California and at many other points en route. You can buy a ticket to Salt River Valley and many other points in Aoizona for same price. Santa Fe line with block signals, rock ballast track, modern equipment, Harvey meals and fast trains. The very best people always use the SANTA FE. Particuars at request AM ABSTRACT Co IN NORTH-WEST BASEMENT OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors R and his mouey are soon parted. The mau who pays out his good money for inferior building material is foolish. Buy the BEST. We sell it. Have you seen the latest building material? It is our Cement Building Stone. The longer it wears, the harder it gets. J. H. TURNER, 537-547 West Douglas Ave. The Greatest OF Best Meats Rib Roasts 10c lb. Fish, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, C at Lowest Cash Prices. WHITLO 222 East Douglas Ave., The One B Toys & X The Greatest Variety OF THE Best Meats In the City 10c lb. Best Plate and Flank Boil &c. M ays, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Veal, Mutton, and Lam ash Prices. WHITLOCK BROS St Douglas Ave., Phone 298 The One Big Stock Of s & Xmas Gifts IS AT The Greatest Variety Best Meats In the City Rib Roasts 10c lb. Best Plate and Flank Boil 3c lb. Fish, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Veal, Mutton, and Lam at Lowest Cash Prices. WHITLOCK BROS 222 East Douglas Ave., Phone 298 Tanner's Book Store 122 North Main Street Great Holiday Sa Pianos and Organ Great Holiday Sale. Pianos and Organs ```markdown ``` Great Holiday Sale. Pianos and Organs Save Money Buy your pianos, organ the Greatest House in THE McKINN 135 No our pianos, organ, or piano player from the greatest House in the South West. McKINNEY MUSIG GO. Buy your pianos, organ, or piano player from the Greatest House in the South West. 135 North Market Street, Wichita Kansas. A FOOL L. R DELANEY, Agent J R MORIATY, City Pass Agent The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's Work Shoes Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxford and Slippers, all styles and kind AT WHOLESALE PRICES AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp Bros. & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N Main PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 259 WELOVER & SONS, Pross. OF THE