The Messenger from Fort Scott, Kansas • 1

1 uaai In i "-7 71 FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1917. NUMBER 10 VOLUME 1 ii lIvL fci. tirtiji 3 Joplin Items. .1 Il.l.'l li lllllll I CITY NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD EXTRA-ORDINARY SHOE VALUES FOR ONE WEEK. JOPLIN ITEMS CON'T.

The Princess Theatre's middle name is Vaudeville. Well, you just laugh, and laugh, and lau.Th until you can't "laf" no mo- Jack Rippel is the manager and he has some show girls and boys I But wait unlil next week when Miss Billie Moody appears on the She comes in for two weeks. Yes, she is in Chicago now. Yes kiddo, the nouse has undergone repairs and everything is new, clean and you can hear good, said and done. Sure, you are invited.

Yes Mr. Howard Stults is on the job yet. The people call him That's him. If you don't want to laugh, don't go to the Ejlncess but you are "welcome as the flowers in May." Mr. and Mrs.

Samuel Beatty and Mrs. Beatty, mother of S. motored to Kansas City and returned last Tuesday. Yes little Bobbie was along. Well Mrs.

Beatty, the mother, left the party at Kansas and journeyed to St. Paul, Minnesota and visited a daughter, then went to Mason City, Iowa, visited a brother; his name is John Carter. she was away about six weeks. She reports a very pleasant trip and feels so much relieved. 1 You probably will never be able to buy SHOES 1 I again at the low prices you will find here for this 1 1 event Supply your shoe wants for any member of I the family at prices that will please you.

1 I Ladies Dress Shoes five numbers in black And 1 new two tone colors, were up to $10.00 values, 1 Special at $5.00. Ladies Comfort Shoes vici kid, low heel the kind for comfort and service now $2.50. I i Mens Outing Every Day Shoes, a real shoe for wear, Worth $3.50 Price $2.98. I I Mens Elk Every Day Shoes, Strong sturdy kind, Well worth $4.50 Price $3.50. Mens Strong Shoes for sturdy wear at a special i Price of $2.98.

I Childrens Shoes of gun metal, Patent and kid up I 1 to size 2 You can save a dollar by buying these I I numbers if we have the size. Price $1.43 $1.93 i Childrens Gun Metal Shoes, the kind that look I good and wear Price $2.25 $2.48 I You save money on every pair of boys shoes you I buy here Boys and Youths dress shoes at $1.69, I 1 $1.98 $2.25 I Your last chance at these low prices. I MODERATE PRICES. I SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. The Jones-Warr Dry Goods Co.

I FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Rev. Jordon Allen, a pioneer resident and minister of the Gospel, affiliated with the A. M. E.

Church has been here, "blest your soul and gone away." He was the guest at dinner Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson of 110 Lowman street, also was given a lovely repast at Mr.

and Mrs. William Holland of E. Oak St. After preaching several arousiry; soul flitting sermons, making the rounds of his many friends in boyhood days he departed for his home in Kansas City, Kansas. He began preaching in Fort Scott about 45 years ago, and has so faithfully demeaned himself that the ejntire Negro and White, reverence him in the highest.

Long live the Rev. Jordon Allen, the exemplar of the right principals of the living God. At last, but not at the least stay in the city, he was graciously entertained by one of the best women and her many friends Fort Scott has had the distinguished "honors to claim, Mrs. Susan Lewis, a life long member of the A. lM.

E. Church, a well wisher and a benefactor. A number of young friends spent a pleasant evening last Sunday at the home of Miss I. L. Fleming.

Those present were: Miss Thelnia Redd, Miss Thelma Barker, Miss May McNear, Mr. R. L. Roberts, Mr. Ross Owens, Mr.

Paul Jedkins, Mr. Ocy Smith, Mr. Ma-ceo Buford, Mr. Norbert Whitner and Mr. Jones of Parsons, Kansas.

Quite an enjoyable evening was spent. The Misses Fleming, Barker and Mr. Whitner are some entertainers. Mr. Nathan Johnson who has been to Claremore, Oklahoma for his health returned home much improved.

It is said that his appetite is something awful, as he wants to eat from the time his eyes are open mornings until he goes to sleep nights. Mrs. Johnson fears now that he will have to go to Germany to get a few of those tant-ilizing germs in his system in order to reduce his appetite. If you read the advertisements in this paper, others will read yours; do not pick up a paper without reading the advertisements, as every one has a message to deliver to you, and sometimes you may profit by so Every time an advertisement appears in the Messenger it means money to you and a satisfied want, and in purchasing from the merchants whose names appear in this very paper from time to time, if you will kindly say that "I saw it in the note the difference. Read the Messenger when you are really itching for good, wholesome mental food.

When you have read this paper don't stop until you have placed our name on th subscription list. Mr. and Mrs. J. O.

Hawkins have en gaged a lovely cottage at 1714 Elm and are living "fine and dandy." i ney were burned out but came back. Success. Don't tie us out so come in with what you owe, we need it. Are you trying to put us out of business? For Pure Milk and Cream, stuff that is fresh and clean, go to the City Dairy, 18 S. National or call phone 224.

You will get it. If you want to have a real pleasant time come to' the Vendome Friday night. Have your skirt or suit made by JOHNSON, the Tailor. Graduate ot Tu ikegee Institute, Hooker T. Washington School of Tailoring.

AH goods called for and delivered. All work guaranteed. Johnson, the Tailor, 219 E. First St. Phone 1527.

Fort Scott's pleasure Yen- dome Socialist Hall. Dancing every Friday night. The speed limit applies to everything but gome people's conscience. If you fail to receive your paper, be sure to notify us at once, and we will see that you do get it. Messenger, 415 Ransom St.

Hats cleaned and blocked. Notice-Alk ladies' tailoring done here in my shop. We furnish goods or will make from your pattern. Johnson, the Tailor 219 E. First Street.

Don't sing the blues, unless you prefix the rpd and white. It sounds worrisome. Three cheers for the "Red, White and Blue." .1,1 I I I I I I 111111 I I I I I I GIRARD ITEMS Splendid services were conducted at the Second Baptist Church rally last Sunday. Despite the slump in work, many contributed their bit to a sum of $34.80. Not bad because circumstances alter many cases.

Mrs. II. and daughter while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Zackny, was visited by Mr.

and Mrs. S. H. Beatty of Fort Scott Sunday. During their brief visit they dined sumptuously on an abundant supply of tomatoes.

Misses Ethel and A. Fountain of Croweburg, and Misses R. Hogue, Pritchett Glenn and Mr. E. W.

Edmonson, visited Miss G. Baskerville (an accomplished pianist). All report an excellent time. Mr. M.

Hughes visited the Methodist conference which convened, at Cof-feyville. He reported a prosperous year and anenjoyable visit and the appointment of Rev. Self pastor for Girard, and the reappointment of Rev. Warren at Pittsburg. It matters much in regard to what you say and do, therefore be safe, let the Messenger record your subscription and activity.

Mr. Hodrick will preach his trial sermon to enter the ministery Thursday at Edison. Mr. W. Hughes of Wichita visited his mother Mrs.

Hivsbes last Thursday evening and departed for Kansas City. Mrs. W. M. McDaniel, Mr.

and Mrs. L. B. Slaughter and Mr. and Mrs.

Vin-ing dined at Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown Sunday. Mr.

Melvin Ezel and Miss M. Gray visited I'ittsburg. Mrs. T. Bullard visited Mr.

and Mrs. Revel. Mr. and Mrs. H.

Slaughter of Chapman snd Mr. IIodTlck of Edisoa dined at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Many train loads of soldiers are continually passing through this city.

Each is greeted by a throng of gool wishers. Master Sammy Smith, while Invest- (gating the Whittier school building, I fell fracturing his arm. I Mrs. Anderson removed from i South Ozark to South Burnett Wanted Good all uiound man In lunch -onnttT ood place and good No drunkard need apply. Stewart's Cafe.

9ul Main St. I Illil It is a play so they say that the people like to see. It's for you, it's for her, just the same as it's for me. The Star Theatre is still shining a-mong the many amusement houses as one of the best. Honest to goodness, their vaudeville is unexcelled.

That old man with the chin whiskers, well he is some fool, and those girls, well girls will be girls. After an arduous day's work you can in no way recreate yourself better than attend this show house A perfect little pleasure resort is this; it really could use more room because it is so commanding in every way. You have to come early in order to get even standing room, which is not allowed, so you can get a bird's eye opinion as to the importance of the shows put on. "Say Mr. Jones where have you been, to bring such a show to old Joplin.

Mr. Cal Jefferson, one of the most noted livery and taxi dealers in Grand-by, was in Joplin Thursday; be was a bootblack in '82 and today is interested in two paying mines, valuable real estate, five automobiles and trucks and a few horses; yes he has money, yes indeed; he is a relative of Wm. Oates family, one of the best known families in this part of the country; Mr. Oates is a barber of long standing. Mrs.

Walker of Muskogee, Oklahoma was special guest at dinner of Mrs. Joseph Trice Wednesday. The dinner was something out of the ordinary th: servants of Mr. and Mrs. Trice are very well finished in their art.

We looked in "de" church but you were not "dar" but we found you seeing the sights at "de Everybody welcome. Come and see "what the Star has to show you, if you are from Missouri." The week's carnival at the Baptist Church was a success. The sum of $50 clear of all expense was raised. The accomplished waitresses were Miss Olio Kyar, Mrs. Irene Everett and Mrs.

Williams. If Joplin had more colored men like Doc. Harlow it would be a prince. Some of these days before Doc dies we are going to read his future by "looking in his hand" (with the mon-a ey). Mrs.

Henry Stewart and daughter Goldie will leave for Neosho to visit parents Saturday; they expect to return Sunday. Mr. William Walls of Coffeyville, Kansas was a visitor this week and made things lively for awhile. Every dog has his day. Miss Sabra Mae Everett played the piano at the Baptist Church Tuesday night to a full house.

She is a music ian of no mean ability. Mrs. Phoeby Sears of Galena died this week. A fatal attack of asthma was the cause; she was buried in Galena, Kansas Wednesday. The Mrs.

Anna Stephens and B. C. I Carter and Mr. John Jones and m. Hightour spent Sunday at dinner at the Country Club.

Fred Langin of Springfield, has just returned from a health trip te Cliiremore, Okla. lie says Mrs. Childers, mother of Mrs. Vad- en, is spending a very pleasant visit with her daughter. Thelma Ivy and Opal flyers visited in Galena Sunday.

Very pleasant visit. Miss Mary Wallace and Mrs. Mary Findley visited in Carthage Sunday. Bishop Qup.yle preached at Rever end Handcock's Church, 4th and Ken tucky, Sunday. Mr.

Henry Stewart told the porter that $1.50 would break him from borrowing a scraper costing $1.50, the pmperty of Stewart. Mrs. J. B. Davis of Oklahoma City, is making her home in Joplin.

She and her husband are very nice people. The Mrs. Essie Smith and Lula Har ris are guests cf Mrs. Ilr.tt'c Colbert this week. Mrs.

T. R. Williams has taken her daughters Verna and Jewell to Leavenworth to school. Mrs. Hattie Colbert is reported on the sick list this week.

Mrs. Key's mother and father are visiting her indefinitely. They live at 314 N. Sergeant. Mrs.

Irene Everett and daughter Sabra Mae are contemplating a trip to Muskogee to attend the State Fair. Prof. Vldfor Manuo Cabe're of New Orleans was a Joplin visitor this week. Mrs. Rosie Ransom went to Fort Scott to visit Wm.

Mayes of Muskogee aays that he Is so tired that be goes to sleep on the job. Mr Pnvtio irvinr te catch the fifcU out of the crek taia wek. We wish to extend our thanks to the many readers of the Messenger for renewing their subscriptions; that fact alone signifies that -Ave are.please-ing you, "our greatest We want to be of service to you in every conceivable way. The Entire Staff of the Messenger, acquired quite an extensive nit of town circulation, the Messenger is proving its right to be in the home if every race loving colored person within its reach; in fact it is read by more negroes than any paper publish-d in this district; ask your neighbor for proof of this assertion and if it is so, tell others, if not tell us. Are ou on our list? NOTICE If you desire to send in any information, do not be ashamed or afraid to sign your name to such information if you value it, because we shall put you down as moral cowards or ignorant people.

In sending in matter for publication, write on one side of paper, only. Do not this. Mr. and Mrs. Boy'd and sister-in-law, Mrs.

Polly Boy'd made a verv pleasant visit in Pittsburg, Kansas with relatives and friends. They lust came back Monday morning. They just liked to "busted" open at the many good meals prepared for them at Mr. Bud Boy'd's and Mr. Troy Boy'd's homes.

You know that Mr. Troy Boy'd is Mrs. Boy'd's son, but their wives are so sweet to the old folks. Don't be a quitter; keep your name ill the list and read the best paper for your own interest published in this district. The Messenger direct to, your door for twenty pennies per month.

You can speak through the columns of this paper without fear of failure to publish: it is for your interest so why not help push it along? Let's hear from you. Mrs. Lucy Holsom of Augusta, after once visiting Fort Scott, say, "well I have found a resting place at last." She is stopping with her daughter, Mrs. S. T.

Thomas at 306 Coats St. who is a very, very fine lady to meet. Mrs. America Brown. 215 Wall St or Wm.

Johnson, 219 E. First are itilhorized to accept suusenptions and news matter for the Messenger, so al! matter for publication, should be turned in not later than Wednesday even ing of each week. Rev. Frank Beatty preached a stir ing sermon in Hillsdale and ordained one deacon. What it takes to make the "preach" he happened to have it.

Those of you who are readers of the Messenger will confer a favor on ur to drop a card concerning your removal of residence so that your old address may be changed, thereby making more certain your gett ing the paper Mrs. Martha Hickman is suffering with a very bad overgrowth on the facial region. Much better now. Her eye was closed for awhile. He who fails to read the Messenger a home paper, a race representee, a ppper with the "pep and ginger," is a real slacker; no kidding.

Let's swat the fly, the spy and the Blacker Al' together. Bang! Meet me Friday at the Vendome Socialist for the time of your life. For quickest and best service, see JOHNSON the TAILOR. We clean and press everything. Silks of all kinds.

219 E. First St. Phone 1527. If you are liable to accidents or sickness, it will pay you to see me about Insurance. M.

Schafer, 16 1-2 North Main or phone office 413. Mrs. Ed rascal and baby of N. Grant street are running together now-a-days. You can't lose if you deal with the merchants mentioned in this paper; i Ar ft In iUa fotefnppr" If you discontinue your subscription to the Messenger because it states the tru'n, mere is eviunmj wii wrong with you.

Fort Scott's Jolly Club will give a picnic at the Vendome next week; you are invited to attend. My little as little p. you think, Mts. Johnion, the hair dresper, can the kinks. 219 K.

Fust St The Club Theatre played to mere than 200 colored people Sunday night. If it were not for the fact that there is so much good derived from seeing a show like Hi Jinks, you could never interest this particular set of people. They are a well, an exclusive, in away, clean, the better element of course. Mr. Bray, although a young man, and manager of the noteworthy play lious is always pleased to see our people, as others, enjoy themselves as they should; and for that reason, among others, he extends the invitation to "Come and the show's so delightful, "Come and Prof.

Ed Scott's orchestra of Carthage played at the roof garden at the Connor Hotel for the drafted soldiers who went to Camp Fort Funston, i Ft. Riley) Wednesday night. Miss Ruth Ivy who has been attending George R. Smith College at Sedalia is reported at Western University at Quindaro, Kansas this year, a student. Norman Green, son of Tuny Green, has been called to Chicago to reunite with the Company to which hs be longs.

He is a soldier, you know. Mr. and Mrs. W. C.

Walker of Muskogee, Okla. are in the city on a visit. He is superintendent of Lane Chapel Sunday School. Mrs. Lena Young of Galena, Kansas is visting Mrs.

B. C. Carter this week. The Mibses Anna and Veda Carter contemplate a trip to Baxter Springs, Kansas this week to visit relatives. Mr.

Hayes Bills visited his sister, Mrs. Anna Stephens this week. Miss Naoma Wright was a Galena visitor Sunday among friends. Mr. Wash Jackson is reported on the sick list this week.

Mr. George Lindsey, who has been ill for sometime is able to be up and about now. Glad to hear it. Where is Mr. Alexander Bruce? lie is wanted at the box office at onc, to see the Smart Set.

You CARTHAGE, MO. ITEMS. Miss Mary Redman is very seriously ill, not expected to live. Her mother died about one year Mr. and Mrs.

Commodore Scott have equipped a new home at 5th and River Streets. Si Moore is at the "Owl" yet already. Bosco and Rainwater, the snake charmers are looking for the serpents to appleize. Miss Emily Powell has chaperons lately Sorry. changed The Mrs.

J. L. Leonard and Martha Rhodes were at the bedside of Richard Scott who is very ill. No report so far. Somebodies have escaped shoveling coal, but we should worry Fred Miller-Hugh Webb Coal Shoveling Co.

Fred Blair, Associate Editor of the Carthage Tress retains his interest at the Hotel Br.rber Shop. Ed Scott and the Troutman Floral are Just like that Put your fingers close together. Mr. Coby Hogan, the Joplin dude, kicked out his boots here a few nights ago. He is some LOCAL BRIEFS Notice Just received a full line of human hair goods; such as transformations, cornet braids, switches, bangs land hair nets.

Wigs made to order. All hair goods handmade. Mrs. Wm. Johnson, the Hair Dresser.

219 East First Street For your 6aturday Specials let tha Metienger make your deliveriet. Read by rnor colored people than any paper puoii.nea in m.i oi.u one reads It. It reaches the people "Bieve Mrs. KitUe Wood made a bun led trip to Chanute, Iota and many other points In Kansae. She ju au I.

a iburry. Clad he Is home. Duri LA CYGNE ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. G.

W. Arnold were delighted with a visit from their children, Mr. Earl Arnold and Mrs. M. Carter of Kansas City and Mrs.

J. E. Nea-ves of Fort Scott, Kansas. Blaker Lumber and Grain Company will buy all your grain at the highest prices. See them for building material of all kinds.

We have been here since 1870 and are still here for business. Messers Scott Martin and Walter Graham passed through Friday en-route to Kansas City, where they expect to visit a few days. A strong, conservative, safe place to keep your money, is the Linn County Bank; 46 years of successful banking. Miss Alice Herriryjton was over from Mound City Monday looking after business matters. For hard and soft wheat flour, the Elaker Milling Co.

can supply you. Mrs. Hallie Taylor of Kansas City is visiting her father, Rev. A. J.

King. Messers. Theodore Carter and Wm. Wilson of La Cygne were Sunday visitors. II.

Fine attended the dance at Fort Scott Monday night. LOCAL BRIEFS The M. E. Church has been conducting a revial with the able assistance of Rev. Wm.

Young, a very noted evangelist. Last Sunday five said that they would be good and so they joined the Church. Mr. and Mrs. S.

H. Beatty motored to Crowebur.T and Girard Sunday. They were the guests of Mr. Hughes while In Girard and also attended the rally fit the church. Mr.

Jefferson Richard is Improving very rapidly; he has a fine appetite but is far behind in food supply for rame, but he says that he will go with the balance of the crowd. There was a wedding this week, but wait until next, issue for particulars. Vnn will no doubt be suprised to know the parties. Accept our congralations upon your success in this matter however, you lucky fellow. Stewart Bruce is able to be out gain after a spell of illness.

WANTED Agent; must be livp wire; none other nerd Apply The pserrr, 41 Ransom St. Miss Pearl Sands will "taKe youruum. feet out in the sand." Nuf Sed. For dry goods of quality, we have; tbem. The W.

J. Calhoun Dry Goods Company. Soo Davis for Ice cream, rlznra, bread, cakes and pies. Every-, thing fresh, at 110 S. Main street or phone 499.

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