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The Topeka Plaindealer from Topeka, Kansas • 2

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Ed. WJnroe. secretary, Mr. Wilkex school of Topeka and was one of the first rural carriers in Shawnee county Covington, one oft he directors and managers. We are glad to see our when that system wan first establish p.i.

Ha was active, Industrious, en fOUNDED JANUARY 1899 Nick Chiles, Editor and Publisher colored people get together and establish business where they can em tcrprising. He left Topeka some 10 lion ntrn and W8S located at Lex- ploy our men and women. We in- Mist Mattie A. Perkins, Bookkeeper and Cashiei inirton. where he was weighma- -pected some of the garments manufactured by this firm and saw the ter for the coal mine.

He transfer-Southern Mines young ladies at work and must say the goods are fine and first class and BCBSCfUITION RATES: I 1.1 1 around Pittsburg and Cirard district will find a ready market. If was very popular with the Union One Year U-50 Six Months I-00 Three Montha and was their delegate to important Mr. Orin Page, the 15 year old son moptlnirs in the district. His funer of Mr. Emmett Page, of Ekridge, al was held at the home of his broth ADVERTISING RATES $2.00 Per Inch Per Month stopped over in Topeka last Sunday er Prof.

Fred Roundtree, on Van Bu as the guest of his uncle, Mr. John ren street. He was past 64 years of Kntorwl at the U. S. Post Office al Page.

He was selected by the high Tooeka. Kansas as Second Clan age. Rev. Ransom officiated and paid a glowing tribute to the great life school of Esk ridge to attend the burnalistic meeting at K. U.

last Matter. Address all commnnirnlions to The of this man. His brother, Mr. jonn week. He was called upon to make Hnnrwitroe.

a nrominent lawyer of TOPEKA PLAIN DEALER. 112 few remarks at St. John A. M. E.I Kaimaa Avenue.

Tont-ka. Kansas church last Sunday and felt it was an Money sent to us by Express or Poi Office Money Order at our risk; oth honor for a colored man to be select ed out of a majority of white stu hlSUItvw vvj Cleveland, Ohio, was here for the funeral. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, two brothers and relatives Mrs. Bertie Cazell and her little daughter with Mrs. J.

E. Cazell, her mother-in-law, came from Kansas City for the funeral. dents to represent them in this journ alistic meeting. He said he hoped erwise at the risk or the sender. When the attention of the PLAIN-DEALER is called to any mistakt or mis-statement of farts in thri columns, or to any error concerninu this would be an inspiration to others I who might gain much by working hard and looking forward to fetter I Dr.

A. L. Hawkins and wife and Mrs. E. N.

Davis, of Omaha, things. Young Page is very intelligent and we predict great things for any man or thing, correcnon win cheerfully made. Unsigned communications, except from our regular correspondents, will not be published. accompanied by Prof. E.

J. Hawkins, of Ft. Scott, motored to Topeka last him. Snfnrdav in Dr. Hawkins' new 1924 FOR SALE.

Four room house on Buick sedan. He had been vis We visited Miss Lena Thompson, one of our subscribers at 329 Taylor I iting his mother and friends In Ft. 22nd and Jefferson St. For particulars Phone 23271. F.

Russell. St. Miss Thompson conducts a fine Scott. They stopped over to visit Mrs, The Keynote of This Great Business Institution. PDRD COLLEGE, upon this lofty principle, inspires Race Women with ideals of personal neatness, beauty, pride, self-respect, physical and mental cleanliness.

Because of the nation-wide demand for PDRD thousands trained by PORO COLLEGE in the art of PDRD HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE now conduct highly profitable PDRD AGENCIES right in their homes. Through PDRQ profits, thousands are prosperous and independent WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING YOU CAN DO! There are now openings for wide-awake enterprising Race Women to earn nice profits as Our Agents. It will pay you to investigate. WRITE TO-DAY PDRD COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue, ST.

LOUIS, U. S. A. C. M.

Ray. They also visited In Kan cake shop, where she bakes for all the aristocratic weddings and parties. She ships cakes all over the country, The Pastors Aid of Shiloh will meet I gas cjty en route to Omaha. Dr, Wednesday. November 28, at the res- Hawkins is one of the prosperous to New York and other cities.

She idence of Mrs.iL. C. Clark, 1414 Wes-1 physicians in Omaha and owns sev is also a fine cateress, but does not tern. leral pieces of property. Prof.

f. Hawkins came this far to visit one apply herself to that portion of the trade now, as her time is taken up in I Rev. T. A. Bowers, pastor Jamison i0f his lady friends in Topeka ana re- Temple, Kansas City, Kansas, was in turned to Ft.

Scott in the afternoon, the making of fine cakes. Miss Thompson is a fine business woman the city visiting with friends, and has lived in Topeka for a num Mrs. John Odell, of Detroit, Mich Mrs. Jno. Odell, Detroit, is js the guest of her sister, Mrs.

a. ber of years. She is a fine, comely maid, never been married, intelligent! in the city, guest of her sister, Mrs. I Alexander. She is looking well and B.

T. Alexander on Lincoln and I her many friends arre glad to see her lady. other relatives. I here. She likes Detroit and says the Rev.

A. W. Ross, of Coffeyville, (colored people are doin gnicely. Her State Missionary, who succeeded the Mrs. W.

J. Turner, wife of Rev. I daughter, Miss Annabel, is teaching Turner, pastor of Lane Chapel, and in th emixed schools, late Rev. Van Leu, was in Topeka this week on business. He is a young family, arrived one day last week, man full of push and energy and the We are sorry to learn of the sick Baptists made no mistake in appoint ing him to this position.

He is now ness of Mrs. D. L. Stewart of Dr. D.

L. Stewart, of Atchison. Her many friends hope for her a speedy trying to raise $20,000 this year fori Mrs. G. W.

Burns, 1733 Western is suffering from a slight injury received in an automobile accident Monday night. the Baptist cause. We hope him sue-1 recovery. cess and the Baptists and everybody! DEPT. else will rally to his support.

Mrs. Carrie Kerford, who was injured by the Missouri Pacific train Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Scott entertained the Bon Viant Club of which D-2 running into a nAtchison street car a they are members, at the home of Mr, We hope the colored pjeSHRDLU We hope the colored employees of and Mrs. Dick Porter on Tyler few weeks ago, is able to resume her Monday night.

position in the schools. She was se- tne banta shops will get down to spectrix, Topeka; Mrs. Nettie Bowers, NOTICE! riously injured and probably perma- Dusiness, stick to their work, draw SEE O. T. THOMAS, THE TAILOR: Temnnrarv hearlnuarters 110 Kansas- G.

W. Inspector, Wichita; Mrs. F. Roberts, Wellington, G. T.

Mrs. Ruth Morgan, Kansas City, nently, but her friends will be glad their pay, invest in real estate, bonds At the request of the President, Mrs. Millie Drumgould, G. S. E.

B. has returned to her home after to know she is out. The engine threw and other securities, whereby the an extended visit with her Darents. the car from 15 to 20 feet and there I race will be benefited. There are The Exacutive Committee of the Kan Avenue, with the wonderful line of goods for men or women Suits tot-order from $9.00 up.

Arkansas City. sas Political League, will meet in too many young men drawing pay Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Wilson.

were nine passengers due none was Kansas City, at 517 Minneso killed. Mrs. Kerford is one of Atch- The Golden Leaf Club, Lane Chapel, ison's popular teachers. ta Friday, November 30, at 12 and laying off one or two days after pay day. This is too much money to be throwing away.

They have a Word has been received in Topeka of the death in Seattle, of William Hallum. a former resident o'clock. Let all members be present, met Tuesday afternoon at the home OUT OF A JOB? P. G. Porter, Pres, Salina, Kans.

great opportunity to make good and 0 Topeka Deceased was a brother E. Percy Roberson, Sec, Parsons, Ks. WANT MORE MONEY? WHO'S WHO IN ATCHISON IN BUSINESS? We visited the George W. Kerford Then write THE NORTHWESTERN; of Mrs. Agnes Charles and Jesse Pers-ley.

A wife, son and daughter survive him. iney snouiu uo so, or gei out ana let some other good colored men come in and take their places. Mrs. C. Moss entertained about 24 Stone Quarry, just south of the city COLORED TEACHERS' BUREAU Box 404 Mound City, HI.

limits of Atchison. We must say this is one of the greatest concerns we ev WANTED. A man well experienced in farm work and management to take of Mrs. Edna Martin, on Tyler St. Next meeting will be Wednesday, November 28, at the home of Mrs.

Pearl Temple, 2300 Filmore St. Mrs. Ella Cowan who underwent a minor operation is improving nicely. Mrs. Wm.

Gaines has been numbered among the sick this week, NOTICE er visited of its kind, operated by any one. These- three brothers, George, charge of a small far mnear Topeka. Man without family preferred. All world war veterans who were ladies at cards Wednesday afternoon at her home on Washington St. The affair was complimentary to Mrs.

Roy and Clarence, are to be compli student at Western University 1918, Quindora, Kansas, are hereby notified Write or apply to J. H. Route 27, Box 211, Topeka, Kansas. John Odell of Detroit, Mich. mented for taking up the work their CARL MAZE ithat there will be a reunion at West- father left.

He left them a small Mrs. Eliza Alexander entertained ern University, June 15, 1924. Those FRESH and STAPLE GROCERIES- about 200 guests Saturday afternoon who will attend please send their COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. AND MEATS Reasonable Prices All Patronage Apperciated Experience unnecessary. Transpor We are glad to kno wthat President concern employing just four or five F.

Jesse Peck, who has been confined men. Now these young men have en-to his bed for some time, is now con- larged the quary and moved it a cou-valescing and will be out soon. His pie 0f mfles from the old place, put many friends are glad to kno wthis as a new $35,000 plant where they he is doing much to make Western have employed 25 or 30 men. They University one of the foremost schools are shipping stone and crushed rock of this country. He raised several for miles around and furnishing the from 3 to 6 complimentary to Mrs.

names and communcation to Past John Odell of Detroit, Mich. Commander Clarence Hardy, Jordan I Post, 318, American Legion, 1200 The Alphia Assisi Circle entertain-J Washington Phone 8226. Adv. ed at luncheon Friday nierht comnli-l Phone 25-763 923-25 W. Gordon St- tation furnished.

Write Tl McCaffrey, St. Louis, Mo. North Topeka manfavir U. TV, fVloll TW "VllLUl VV Villi VUG1I Ui AC- trOit, Mich. The Smarter Set Club met Tuesday evening November 16th with Mr.

Jno, same for county roads. These young men are fine and are some of the "Who's Who in Atchison. We are glad to announce to our readers that Rev. J. M.

Brown is now located at 290 Kensington Place, Pasadena, Cal. He is pastoring the 1st A. M. E. church of that place.

He thousand dollars for educational purposes during the annual conference in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Prof. Peck has but few equals and no superiors along this line of work. He has proven this conclusively to the entire satisfaction of the State Board of Administration, as well as the leading educators and friends who are interested in industrial education. We COMFORTS of HOME SUPPLIED FROM CROSBY BROS.

Splendid Stock of home furnishings at no greater cost than you are asked to pay for furniture of a far inferior grade. You should have nothing but the BEST for true economy. Russell Johnson on Lincoln St, Mrs. John Odell of Detroit, is in the city visiting with relatives and friends. is very popular pastor in the city and 5 hope he will take good care of himself the people speak well of him.

This is TMS.li The Smarter Set Club met Tuesday and not tax his brain and energy too 1 much, until he is out of danger. evening, November Oth, with Mr. Jno Jeffries, on Western Ave. if? r- The Smarter Set Club gave a party one of the garden spots of the world. He has a fine, congregation and everybody respects him.

His many friends hope for him continued success. Mr. Jesse Presley and Mrs. Agnes Charles received notice of the death Friday evening at the home of Mrs, mm As we go to press we lear nof the death of Mr. John Ferguson, who was a prosperous merchant of Topeka for a number of years.

He was also a wnue, in nerce Attmon. The evening was spent with dancing, after musician and a member of Jackson tin." was which a two-course luncheon served. of their brother, Mr. Wm. Hallum, Band for a number of years.

He leaves two sons and a host of friends at Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Julia Fletcher of Chicashi The Dorcas Art and Literary Club was in the city last week. She to mourn their loss. Mr.

Ferguson was born in Tennessee and was a very industrious man. Some years ago he moved to Chicago. The funer was called to Topeka owing to the illness of her girl who was seriously ill at the K. I. E.

I. Mrs. Fletcher al will be held from Stonestreets and burial at Topeka Cemetery. Jackson's Band, of which he was a member, will pay respects to his memory. of Calvary Baptist church met at the home of Mrs.

Robert Jones, 220 Oak street on Wednesday. There were reports from the different committees appointed at last meeting and jnite a deal of business. Quite an interesting Bible study was had, led by the president, Mrs. Elizabeth Elison. The hostess served a dainty two-course carrier her daughter home last ''Friday.

Mr. A. H. Ross, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Metropolitan Real Estate and Investment of Denver, was in the city on business As we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Davis, of Kansas City, Mo.

of the finest characters of the West. She leaves a sister, brother and a host of friends to luncheon. Members preseent were Mesdames Bolton, Charles, Clay, Dan- this week. dridge, Ellison, Jenkins, Jones, Moo A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR YOUj mourn their loss. The Sunflower Grand Court Heads Meet in Wichita.

Kansas dy, Morgan, Officer, Patton, Taylor, Thompson and Wilkerson. The Board of Control of the Sun We are sorry to announce the death of Mr. A. P. Koundtree, who died at If you can't afford to pay all cash, we make arrangements so that responsible patrons may buy their furniture on a convenient monthly payment plan.

Vve are proud to announce that Prof. George H. Jackson is here at the command of you and all his friends. He is ready to give your needs special attention an exclusive Crosby Bros, furniture feature. flower Grand Court met at Wichita, lew colored men in Atchison have the home of Mrs.

Bertie Cazell, on Woodland Street, Kansas City, gotten together and organized the "Sure Stitch Mfg. Co." where they Kansas, Saturday November 17th, at the home of Mrs. T. W. Bowers.

Members present: Mrs. Nune Davis, G. W. Kansas City, Miss Bertha E. Garrett, G.

R. Leaven-Worth, Kansas; Miss Mattie A. Per- are manufacturing lady garments and last Wednesday, from blood poison. He 'was brought to the hospital at Rose-dale where he received the best of treatments and attention of the physicians, but nothing seemed to have other wearing apparel. They are working four youn gladies.

Miss Lu-la Colbert is manager, Dr. Patton is jhb, v. jvcv. ui i opesa, i any effect. He attended the highpresident, Prof.

Gray, treasurer, Mr. Mrs. Maggie Matley Coram, G. In-.

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