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ran Kansas city sun. Saturday. December g. ioio. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS! 5 mw 9 WeeK Auditorium Ninth holmes Matinees Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday Starting Sunday Dec.

21 i Special Matinee Sunday THE SHOW THAT'S STOOD THE TEST "THE SMARTER SET" HEADED BY THE FOREMOST COMEDIANS Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt Presenting Their Latest Mutieal Creation "THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN" Clean, Classy, Clever, Historical, Beautiful Costuming Elaborate Special Scenery. Everything New and Original Ticket Sale Thursday, Dec. 18, at Auditorium Box Office. MATTJOY A LEADER.

I who entertained family groups and i friends Thanksgiving. Young' The Old Reliable Pharmacy 18th and Woodland Purest and Best Drugs, Sundries, Candies, Cigars, Tobaccos Elegant Soda Fountain, Serving Hot and Cold Drinks Prescriptions Carefully and Quickly Compounded Magazines, School Supplies and Stationery BEST OF ALL-COURTEOUS TREATMENT Both Phones East 1016 Democrats Choose Him as the Man To Guide the Negro End of That Party. That J. J. Mattjoy Is the choice of th" leading democrats for leader in this state Is attested by the following correspondence: St.

Louis, Nov. 22, 1919. My Dear Mattjoy: Not hearing from you, and receiving a letter from Tnlton, I was at a loss understand. You will remember 2 years ago whll In St. Louts on business, you spoke of having a Convention and I promised all the aid possible.

You understand the situation in Kansas City and to you I trust. Kindly give me some information on the coming convention. Don't you want to head the new organization? If nqt. advise. If you don't want it thn I am for Talton.

You can have the St. Louis vote. I am trying to arrange business so as to be on deck, have a lUse ball meeting in Chicago on the 20th. Do you think the Con- i ventio'n will last over two days If not I will sure be We will send at least sixteen. Ten men and six ladles.

Let me hear from you and for heaven sake don't wait a month to write. Best wishes. Sincerelv yours, CHAS. A. IN A1EMOHIAM.

Is out of town. oxecntlvo board lov nE memory 0I our near wiic of Plaza Parent-Teacher met Bna mower, uen wjnioroury, wno with tho President Mrs. O. M. Tillman Monday to plan tho year's work Armlstead and Miss Reeves of Plaza were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Tillman Sunday at o'possum Elizabeth Curtis Is Dr. J. D. Barksdale will preach at Way-man Tuesday night The East SIdo Trustee Helpers will have a Plaza recital nt thd home of Mrs.

Jennie Miller Thursday, December 11.... Allen League was largely attended Sunday. The meeting was led by Miss Deatrlce Reeves. passed away one year ago December 3, 1918: What is home without you, mother 7 What are nil the joys we meet? Since your loving smiles no longer Greet the coming of our feet? The days are long; the nights dreary, And times roll slowly on; Oh, how few nre life's pleasures Since you, dear mother, have gone. Sadly missed by husband, Joseph Canterbury and Children.

The Bennett Tailoring Co. One of the pioneer Tailor establishments has returned to business again and is located at 1701 E. 19th Street and are prepared to give the public the equal or the best service in the city. We therefore solicit the patronage of all our old customers and new-ones as well. We give the same service in a bigger and better way than heretofore.

With a prompt and pleasing manner of cleaning, pressing and alterations, ladies' work a specialty: one call makes a customer. Look for phone number in next week's ad. ROBERT BENNETT, Mgr. DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE OF MISSOURI. Frank Armstrong.

Director. November 25, 1919. J. J. Mattjoy, State Committeeman Fifth Congressional District, Negro Democratic State Committee of Missouri, 1510 East 18th Street, Kan-sts City, Missouri: J.

J. Mattjoy: You have been duly appointed as I State Committeeman for the Fifth i Congressional District, representing the Negro Democratic State Committee of Missouri. I A meeting of your committee will be held at Sedalla, Wednesday, De cember 18, 1919, for the purpose of perfecting a state organization of your committee. You are expected to attend this meeting. Bring this letter, which will be your credential.

BEN M. NEALE. Chairman. J. L.

SHEPHERD, Secretary, FRANK ARMSTRONG, Executive Secretary. COMMUNITY SERVICE. Last week was a busy one at tho Community Center. On Thanksgiving Day a delightful luncheon was served to the ex-service men. In the evening a number of young people came in and spent a pleasant time In dancing and singing and general social Because of the Thanksgiving festivi ties, the regular Thursday night meet ing of the Wayne Miner Post of Amer iran Legion held Its regular meeting on last Tuesday night at which time a large number were present and among those uniting was Capt.

Jas. R. Love recently returned from France On last Wednesday evening r. few members of the Old Settlers Club met at the Center for tho regular meeting, but because of the necessity of conserivng fuel were unable to hold the meeting as planned. However, we hope that as soon as there is a change in the fuel conditions all meetings will be resumed.

Book Lovers Club held their regular meeting at the Cen ter on last. Saturday afternoon. A very interesting program was carried out and the Book Lovers promised their loyal support In helping the Center to successfully carry on Its work On Saturday afternoon a number of the younger members of the Lincoln High! Alumnae met to discuss means bv which they could help foster the work at the Center. Watch for the "lay which they plan to put on Because of the shortage of coal the Center has I been compelled to discontinue all public meetings. However as soon as conditions change we shall be glad for the sencral public to make tho Center their home.

OLD CITIZEN PASSES AWAY. Mrs. Mary E. Bailey, widow of tho late Samuel R. Bailey, for years and at the time of his death, principal of Lincoln (now tho W.

W. Yates) school died Thursday, November 27, at her late residence, 1415 Lydla Avenue. About a year ago, she was stricken with paralysis which partly disabled her and later terminated in leakage qf the heart. She was born In Kentucky. 5S years ago, reared at Lebanon, 0., and educated 'at Berea College, Ken tucky, In which state she was mar ried.

The funeral obsequies were held last Sunday nt the St. Augustine P. E. Church, Father Harry Rahming officiating. She was burled in illgh-land Cemetery In the family lot where reposed the bodies of her husband and daughter Alberta Thompkins.

The deceased leaves an only relative, a brother. Prince Albert Stants of Ohio, who with his wife were present at the bedside of their sister during her last hours. They will remain in the city a few days before returning to their home at Lebanon, O. Mr. Stants will inheiit by descent the several properties of the late Mrs.

Bailey in this city. DO YOU CARRY INSURANCE? If so. why not the best? We pay you 25.00 per week for loss of time on account of Sickness or Accident; $20.00 weekly Hospital Benefits; $5,000 Accidental Death. All for $10.00 per year. CAN YOU BEAT IT? Investigate at once.

Caln-Sylvers Realty Co. (Agents), 1110 East 19th Kansas City, Mo. Bell Grand 430S. DON'T WAIT. HAVE A FIRE TONIGHT.

How would you SUPPOSE YOU supplant the LOSS? Take no chances. Insure today. Realty (Fire Insurance writers), 1110 East 19th St Mo. Bell Grand 4208. Cain Sylvers Kansas City, Before using was 6 inches long.

Aiiui usiue I years is 22 inches lung. Woman's GLORY is her HAIR No more Dandruff No more Falling Hair No more Itching Scalp No more Tetter No more Eczema Gives health to the Scalp, Growth of Long Fluffy Hair. priAes: Growing OH 50c Pressing Oil 50c Temple Oil 60c Agents Wanted, Enclose 3c stamp for letters. Madam JESSIE CARTER, Scientific Scalp Specialist and Manufacturers. 2761 Denver, Colo.

DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE OF MISSOURI. J. L. Shepherd, Secretary. December 2.

1919. J. J. Mattjoy, 1510 E. 18th Kansas City, Mo.

Dear Mattjoy: Just this day we have lecelved notification from Sedalia that a ban on public meetings has been placed there, and that we should postpone our, or rather the Democratic Ngroes proposed meeting for December 17th. We know that this news will be as disappointing to you folks as It is to us. But, tell the loyal Democrats cf your race that this postponement will I not be a great while, and that state i organization to be held at Sedalla will mean more to them than any other I even that has ever occurred In their 1 political history. are telling the world that the Democratic Negroes of Missouri are chanting. Shades or Jetrerson ana wasnmgion symbols of Democracy Foes of autocracy Go on.

and wo will follow thee to the last gasp With truth and loyalty. Very truly yours, Democratic State Committee J. L. Shepherd. Frank Armstrong.

P. S. We are sending a copy of this letter to Dr. Howard Smith. A NEEDED, BUSINESS ENTER.

PRISE. One of the most needed business enterprises for the race was recently opened at 1110 E. 19th street undr the firm name of the Caln-Sylvers Realty Company. This company has for its object' the opening up of avenues of employment to boys and girls of the race who are coming out of school each year without jobs of any kind: the issuing of fire insurance on nronerty and sick and accident insurance. Mr.

Cain who is treasurer of the Jamison Temple C. M. E. church is; well known having been a resident here for 19 years: and Mr. Sylvers who comes from Memphis, has had 20 years' exnerlence in the insurance business.

There is no doubt but that Kansas Cltyans will appreciate the opening 'of this establishment and get in touch with these deserving men who will accord them eevry courtesy In each business transaction. NILE QUEEN PREPARATIONS Better Than the Best Manufactured by the Chemical Company Dept. 104 312 South Clark Street CHICAGO, ILL. Save Swdar, Qiiidren! PLATTE CITY, MO. Sunday a rd letter day In Zion.

Rev. T. R. Sayles preached two soul stirring sermons. The collection was exod.

$44.30 The Thanksglv- I ing dinner and supper were grand success Mr. and Mrs. Dennis An derson of Kansas City spent the week end with the latter's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Nichols Mrs. Anderson returned home Sunday afternoon from her brothers In Kansas City bringing back with her a little niece, Emma Jane Green Miss Mary Jane Taylor, Mr Harry Wills and Wm.

Ketton were the riinner guest of Mrs. Josle Reed Sunday Mrs. Annie Angel of Kansas I City spent several days with her moth-I er and father. Mr. and Mrs.

McDanlel Mr. and Mrs. Geo Saunders spent I Thanksgiving in Kansas City Miss I Mamie McParker and Dorothy Fields I left Saturday morning for a visit in I Iowa Mr. and Mrs. D.

George lost I their baby Monday. We extend them sympathy Mrs. Minnie Williams is ill Read the Sun and get all the news. THE BENNETT TAILORING CO. One of the pioneer Tailor establish ments has returned to business again i and is located at 1701 E.

19th street! and are prepared to give the public th equal or the best service in the city. We therefore solicit the patronage of all our old customers and new ones as well. We give the same service in a bigger and better way then heretofore. With a prompt and pleasing manner of cleaning, pressing and alterations, ladles work a specialty, one call makes a customer. Look for phone number in next week's ad.

ROBERT BENNETT. Mgr A Penny Itcrc means a Bum "Over tlftae'. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. By Mrs. Katherine D.

Tillman. Mrs. Helen Wilkerson is quite ill. Joe Woods of Kansas City, spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Bettie Klnnard Union services were held at W'ayman A.

E. Church by Revs. Tillman, Beatty Young. fThe sermon was preach' ed by Rev. Beatty.

An excellent din I ner was served by Stewardess Board No. 1. Dinner was sent to tho sick and needy by the ministers. Miss Armlstead directed a splendid pro gram at night. The M.

P. A. Club held a rousing meeting "Wednesday, at the home of Mrs. M. Bassett on First Street.

Donations of money were sent to five needy persons and to the N. A. A. C. and N.

A. C. W. to fight lynching and to aid In Reconstruction. Mrs.

G'. M. Tillman was elected secretary. A delightful lunch eon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Buelah Kelmsley and children spent Thanksgiving in Maple ton.

Whltener, Mrs. J. E. Bassett, Mrs. Cora Copeland, Mrs.

Anna Brown and Prof. E. Hawking were among those IN MEMORIUM. Edward L. Jordan who passed nwav one year ago today, December 5, 1918' Though your voice is ever silent, And your true heart ceased to beat: Yet we miss your well known foot steps Oof the one we loved to greet.

We think of him still the same today. He is no dead, but just away. Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Jennie Jordan and Sen, Eddie Jordan, Brothers and Sisters. ft A.

T. MOORE. Kansas City's popular Undertaker wishes to thank his many friends for their loyalty and support to him since moving his Undertaking Parlors to 17th and Holmes streets. Mr. Moore can be reached by calling Grand 118 and will give his personal attention to all patrons desiring his services either night or day.

It Is needless to state the quality of work turned out by Mr. Moore as reputation for the best work and the best service has been established for many years. MRS. CADDY JETT LAWSON 1628 EAST 18TH STREET Wishes to announce that she is prepared to serve the public along all lines of Beauty Culture, Hair Dressing, Sham-pooing-, Arching Eyebrows, Dyeing, Bleaching and Mani-curing, carefully done by skilled and competent operators. Special attention given the Scalp.

Beauty culture in any and all lines taught. Call Mrs. Lawson for an appointment. BELL PHONE EAST 1722-J. w.

m. GROH II. 1 1 Successor to Cooper Campbell 18th and Paseo DRUGS DRUG SUNDRIES STATIONERY CIGARS Prompt attention to phone calls All Prescriptions Filled by Registered Men Both Phones East 43 Board of Health warns against Flu by advising people to keep teeth and mouth clean and in healthy condition. If you have Pyorrhea, loose teeth, bleeding gums, and fark stains on your teeth, just try this wonderful preparation. Don't matter how foul our mouth, it will clean it up in ten minutes.

It is sold on a positive guarantee to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded, Send $1 and 3 cents postage. DR. H. B. ROSBY, Dentist Box 396, Odd Fellows Bldg.

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UTLER MOTOR CO. 1523-25-27 Grand Avenue LYRIC HALL FOB RENT For All Entetairamenta See O. H. HARRIS, Mgr. 1731 Lydia Ave.

Hours: to 9 a. 12 to 1 p. m. Hall phones, Home Main 2733, Bell East 5219VT Residence, 2624 Euclid Ave. Res.

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