Kansas City Advocate from Kansas City, Kansas • 1

1 4 CITY VOLUME VI. 1 TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1920 THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. NUMBER 48.

THE SUNLIGHT CLUB'S POEM ANCIENT YORK MASONS AND COURTS HELD THANKSGIVING SERVICE SUNDAY THE SCOTT-TOWERS WEDDING ONE OF THE SEASON'S BIG SOCIAL EVENTS (By Mrs M. C. Matthews, dedicated to Attorney and Mrs. Towers) Dear little maid, so kind and bright, And if we have not done so great We hope you both to please. In later years when clouds may drift And some be passed away Remember those who sent this gift, Upon your wedding day.

If ever clouds come thickly Arxl all not seem so bright, Just turn this lamp on quickly And all will become light. And dear young man so true, Elaborate Program Given Parade Largest Ever Prominent Young Lawyer and Former Educator We've come to see you, wed tonight And bring a gift to you. And as you enter in wedlock Seen in City Sermon Preached by Rev. J. A.

Broadnax, of Omaha, Nebraska Wed at Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle Tuesday, June 29 Many Presents And in life make a start Be sure to love and cherish Until death you shall part. That's why this Sunlight Club agreed The most elaborate wedding ever J. F. Wilson, W. of St.

John Lodge, also Grand Lecturer, acted lo help you start out right And gave this lamp by which to read Master of Ceremonies. The follov- had in our city was the wedding of Miss Orpheuis Scott, a former teacher, and Attorney William H. Towers, Mendelssohn's wedding march and the bridal party of about twenty-four, weut out quickly to autos and to tiie fine reception at 819 Freeman avenue, the residence of the And in life gam more light. a prominent young man. The first And as we heard that the bride Here's to the bride and bridegroom, W'ewish you joy and mirth, Be happy and be fruitful And multiply the earth.

We wish you greatest joy, too, With all sunshine and flowers, And Iwe congratulate you Mr. and Mrs. Towers. Read by this lamp that's given. And gain experienc right, And both go home to Heaven To iGod's Eternal Light.

scene of this most beautiful wedding" bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. wished Some one would bring a light, was at the Eighth Street Tabernacle, Scott.

Hundreds attended the receD- Tuesday, June 29th, 1920. Long be- tion and view the great number of So we brought this electric lamp. Now, didn't we do right? Our club, tho' started rather late. ing lodges too part: 'St. John No.

9, Temple No. 77, Harmony No. 58, Frank Wilson No. 88, and Eureka No. 21.

The fololwing Courts took part: St. Ruth No. 9, Excelsior No. 21, Naomi No. 58, Lily of the Valley No.

77, and L. C. Bowers No. 8S. The program committee was: Messrs James Glass.

Samuel Madison and Mrs. Zella McRoy, chairman. The collection was the largest of any ever given by lodges hewe. It was $207.50. This order is increasing daily.

It is said they made a class of 52 Our leaders worked with ease; ORPHANS' HOME CAMPAIGN CLOSES The Fifty-third Annual Thanksgiving services of the Ancient York Masons and Courts were held at Pleasant Green Baptist church Sunday, June 27, at 2 p. m. Before the service over 500 of these Masons, accompanied by two bands, paraded our boulevard and streets. On arriving at jthe church the following program was rendered: Song Choir Prayer Mr. Mitchell, Chaplain Hemarks Master of Ceremonies Song Choir Remarks.jMr.

J. W. Wilson, D.G.M. Remarks Rev. George McNeal Address in behalf of Courts Mrs.

Dovie Cummings, G.M.AJM. Historical Tafk on the Rev. Harris Song Choir Rev. J. A.

Broadnax of Omaha, M. W. G. M. He preached a very fine and the vast audience enjoyed it greatly as they also enjoyed their procession, which was the longest (i any that has been in our city.

Dr ON NEXT SUNDAY, JULY FOURTH fore the hour, a larg audience gath- valuable attd useful presents. This ered and the large church was filled popular young couple is proud of1 to overflowing, although the weather every present given them. The writ- was inclement, and over, 100 were er can remember only a few of the turned away. The church was lav- I many wedding presents Brids's cake isihly decorated with white lilies, in given by Mrs. Lulu Taylor, who also latrge baskets around the altar, and was the cateress and served such many large palms and ferns.

Just lovely brick ice cream of pink and Ifrsf ore the bridal party entered, white, and lovely cakes of all kinds Mri Fred Fitchou sang "Because I in abundance. The Unitarian club of Love You," very beautifully; thea men gave a cut glass set; cut glass Miss Sirpora Miller began to play water set and other things by Mrs Lohengrin's popular 'Faithful and D. B. Jackson's club; box of silver. True," and a sextette of four ladies Enterprice Lodge K.

of electric and', two gentlemen sang it with iron, Mrs. Hick's club; bed linen, proper expression. Then eight lady Mrs. P. Younger's club; refrigerator, ushers arrayed in -white-, filed slowly Mr.

and Mrs. E. S. Scott, Mr. and up the aisles, followed by six girls Li.

R. Boone, Mr.i as attendants, also arrayed ini white. J. Graves, and Mr. and Mrs.

W. S. Mr. Considee Jenkins, the best man, Scott. Some out of town persons present were: Wnj.

Young of Atchison; A White of Prince Hall No. 11, Atchi Every Citizen Should Contribute at Least S1.00 Captains and Their Workers Will Report Tuesday, July 6, at A. M. E. Church son, and Messrs.

Kerford and Clyde Briggs; Chas. Lee of Leavenworth; R. Shepherd of Paola; G. J. Stewart, Omaha; also Messrs.

Hickm'an and C. C. Bell, and Rev. M. W.

Dicker- son, G.S.W., of Topeka. about 200 people who witnessed this Garden City, Kansas entered from a door near the altar The Sunlight club, led by Mrs. M. and was met by Miss Myrtle Haw- C. Matthews, gave a handsome li- kins, the bridesmaid, who is also a brary electric lamp.

She also wrote niece of the bridegroom. She wore the wedding poem for the club. The a white silk accordeon-pleated cos- members of it were: Rev. and Mrs. Itume.

Attorney Towers, the bride- A. Royston Prof and Mrs. T. groom, advanced from the minister's Reynolds, Judge and Mrs. I.

F. Brad- great occasion. Miss Alberta Berry played the wedding march. Lavern Bray sang the wadding song. After the ceremony Miss Lavem sang the studio-room, and from an opposite ley; Mr.

and Mrs. N. Fine, Dr. and united solo. Misses Luvenia Mc door, the bride came.

She was a Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Mrs Wm. Green," The Orphans Home campaign for fiunds to put it in condition in compliance with the state management, will close Sunday, July 4th.

The captains and their workers are not leaving ia stone unturned to make the drive a succss. If those who refuse to contribute would go to this home and see its needs, they would have a diffbreit opinion, even of themselves. The one dollar you give will not ever cause you to go hungry, but will do its part in keeping some mother's boy or girl, who have been made an orphan, from an empty stomach. Don't refuse in helping these motherless and fatherless little children, as we don't know but what our dear ones may be thrown upon the mercies of the public some day. Next Tuesday evening, July 6th, the captains and their workers will make their reports with a big mass meeting a First A.

M. E. church, st the corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue. The public is asked to be present and hear these reports. Pherson acted three beautiful orations; after this everyone was served with refreshments, ice cream and vision of loveliness in a Misses Octavia and Cecil Carroll, Moonglow satin dress with an over- and Mrs.

O. B. Johnson, Assist-dress of imported" hand-embroidered ant Prosecuting Attorney E. A. net, with butterfly sleeves trimmed Shackelford, Mr.

John Wilson, Mrs. with pearls, and white kid slippers J. Jones, Officer and Mrs. J. W.

Rot- cake. This was the largest wedding pulled off in this city. We were heartily entertained by the Garden Editor The Advocate: Please allow me space in your paper to sav something more about the good people of this city. On the sxvo.vl Sunday, Mothers' day, we had a wonderful program rendered at our church, opened at 8 p. m.

Song by the choir, 'Where Jesus Leads Me I "Will Follow." Scripture lesson, 1st Psalm. Invocation by Brother T. L. McGee. Second Song, "Life is Like a Mountain Railroad," at which time we proceeded to the program.

Many interesting papers were read -which treated on the interest and welfare of mothers. Our minds were City Colored band, which rendered on. Her handsome tulle veil was inson', Attorney I. F. Bradley, draped' in Paris style, with a crown Mr.

Sanford Brown, Mr. Charles of orange blossoms, from California, Slaughter, Prof, and Mrs. Cuiry, and long white silk gloves. (Her cos- Miss Ruth Bradley, Miss Marie splendid mus'c, under the aspiration of Mr. Sam Houchin, leader.

Many beautiful pieces were played, which tume is said to have cost over $200.) Johnson and Attorney G. Booker. awak the entire All of the She carried -an arm bouquet of white The couple wKl their home above named was officiated by your LAWN PICNIC AND SOCIAL MONDAY, JULY FIFTH, AT 1138 ARMSTRONG roses, snap "dragons and Gypsy PhiTo on Fifth street and Nebraska ave- flowers. She met the groom at the nue. The whole communitv wishes altar; and Dr.

D. B. Jackson per- these popular young people eood formed the marriage ceremony. The luck and long life. The Advocate, ring service was used and all was through its society editor congratu- humble servant.

Mrs. Morehead from Sweet Springs, was in our city on business. Mr. Silm Roerson has been' seriously ill for the past weeks, but seems to be improving greatly. He has also bargained for a nice home in a beautiful location.

I am highly encouraged to press on in this great and noble work. I very impressive. The pianist played I lates them. called back to Sarah and Rebecca and Martha and Elizabeth and Mary, the wonderful mother of Jesus Christ. After the close of the program Mrs.

Lizzie Flentroy, Mrs. J. H. Brown came forward and took the fferine: amount S14.77. Many (CON) F.

ENRIGHT LAWYER STANLEY CANDIDATE FOR LEGISLATURE There will be a lawn picnic and social given Monday, July 5th! on the beautiful grassy -lawn at 1138 Armstrong avenue. It will be held under fthe auspices of Housiehold of Ruth of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows No. 57, Silva E. Robinson Temple No. 9.

Speakers, Rev. Geo. McNeal, Past Grand Master, and Lawyer Dorsey Green. There will be served plenty of barbecued meats, ice cream and "soft drinks. Come and enjoy an afternoon and evening of social recreation.

NANNIE CREYSTON, P.N.G. RILLA WOODS, W.P. MAGGIE HULSEY, W.R. RILLA WILLIAMS, W.S. hearts were interested in this beau Mr.

(Con) F. Enright announces a. want to say if there is any reader of stalled in this issue as a candidate for mar ilul ettort. we aiso nave mai tW Wijml. work OTTie li, ins nnrvp'r iiiimt.

'wjiiiiiS win is. lu fume i zrf shal of the North Citv Court, sub so mai we can Harrlpn Citv. We are thronged 17- ito liarcien ivity. 4U. ject to the Republican primary, Au date our peopie.

you me vui -ivdth work and cant get a laborer fort being put forth by our people. gust the 3rd. Mr. Enright is well known to the citizens of this Lawyer Arthur J. Stanley of the law firm of Stanley Stanley, located in the Wahlenmaier.

building, Eighth street and Minnesota avenue, announces to the voters of the Eighth District of his candidacy for representative to the State Legislature, subject to the Republican primary, August the 3rd. iMr. Stanley is one of the best COST OF TRAINING DISABLED VETERANS J. Swain, 841 Everett avenue, has returned from Excelsior Springs living here for quite forty years. He was at one time marshal of Argen greatly relieved of rheumatism, af here to do it.

Mr. Smith of our city is the best blacksmith here, white or colored. I will write more n'ext time and keep in touch with this prosperous city. REV. T.

E. WALKER. I furthermore want to say that Rev. W. R.

Runyan, from Salt Lake City, Utah, is our guest. He also -will preach for us Sunday night the "23rd. I -want to furthermore state that the Second Baptist church has called Rev. W. J.

Brannon of Colo- -rarJn Cnvinfflj ivlin tnnV fharira the tine before it was annexed to Kansas City, Kansas, and was later dep ter some three weeks treatment. His friends were delighted to see uty sheriff of Wyandotte county. him to return so much helped. known lawyers-in Eastern Kansas, and the firm of Stanley Stanley Mr. Enright would make a good "ALONG THE LINE OF REASON' Pi-mim brothers, probably have one of iauu up official if elected, and it is said he will be the one man to beat, as hisr friends are many all over the city.

ac the Scott-Towers wedding, and Jf? a1 of. the state. Arthur, as he is best Miss Whitfield was an attendant, Vu rwl HtHo known by the public, is very pooular Two thousand dollars is the average cost of retraining a disabled veteran, according to the Federal Board for Vocational Education. The economic value of a man' restored to productive efficiency exceeds this many times over. So would the cost of supporting a disabled man in dependency exceed the cost of vocational training many times over.

As an investment and as a saving vocational training is decidedly worth while, but the real consideration, after all, is that the main is restored. among all classes of citizens and some others whose names we have will draw heavily from every pre first Sunday in May, of said church. For the short acquaintance I have of Mr. Editor: I see our good friend, the above man, Rev. Brown, I find and ace i0Ver, W.

M. Trotter, will that he is a Christian gentleman and in Rev. McNeal's church on with his spiritual intellect we are evenrg of the 6th of July and trying to tear down this separation it may be observed, that it is the which has grown so strong in the same evening on which there is a ninds of our people. I want to fur- jj meeting of the Civic League, thermore state that on the second i hope Wl3, yn hav a good attend- Sundav we had a missionary rally ance. and attend his lecture in a i not at this writing.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EVANGELIST RETURNS TO CITY cinct in the district. This is his first time to come before the voters for Rev. J. A. Broadenax, of Omaha, an elective office.

He is at present and Grand Master of the Compact a member of the Board of Education, Masons, was in the city Sunday, to being appointed to fill out the uurx- at his church at 3 p. m. We also ,1 por VOu mav always put it attena the annual service. A large pired term of Judge Smith, who re number, headed by a bar.i, paraded signed some months ago. were entertained with a wonderful down in writing, that he has a mes- program by his people and others.

sage to deliver, one which will do us Mrs. Brooks, on Nebraska avenue, After the program- was rendered a p-0Oi to hear. is quite sick. Mr. Stanley, if elected, will be the principal streets.

Atef a nabsence of five weeks Dr. H. Franklin Bray, the Rocky Mountain evangelist and superintendent of the Sunshie Renscue Home, 2830 South State street, returned to the city Friday, having, closed on last Sunday in Springfield, greatest Union meeting in the history of that city. Two hundred and twenty souls were added to the army one of the strongest lawmakers the lower house, being honest, con uueimg iwa.a t-aiwcu ivir. lrotter is 01 tne mosu Don't forget the big K.

of P. pic scientious and careful in whatever he Have you done your part in help nic at Liberty Park, Monday, July Kfll tnhoYi TQ A will JlQ o1qKyi aA mc ouni na m. mOrOUglliy littC CUIIOCIVTUO 1UC11 VI ure was divided among three churches, race and is always ready, willing x.r TT TXfollrov il vnpoivinrr i i i i l1 -l 4- does. The nomination this Jts- ing the Children's Orphans' Home? will fcJV I 1 I 1 1 Fine running spring of water and xnci 15 equ'vaieiit to eiec.i Lof Christ and the church. Under 1 One dollar is not much to a cause plenty of shade.

Good band music j.vc. x. ii. av.vv.jt anl aounaaiitry bujiK to pie-strut idto 3.60; Rev. Brannon $3.60 and the an(j to jefend our cause, missionary ladies, $3.60.

This will League should do something show to the readers of this paper to snow appreciation of this true Hi if t.Viia is -nrvf nnrrnw heart-con- i i ,1 Qfno1'nr he is actually A BAZAAR like the Children's Orphans' Home. Do it now! all day. Baseball game and other outdoor sports. To be given by St. Catherine's Guild friend, and besides, a member of the League.

I hp imnnnr loHiac lluinr ain ar- I Mrs. J. Pearson of It is possible, that such occasion milieu J1L A 1V1C VllllitL. Tr is visiting her sister, M. Curry, of 940 Nebraska avenue.

may be helpful to inspire us to. a i i Mitel hlxkj. uiowaiv aveuue. xvaiioa the labors of Dr. Bray there have been 1896 conversions this season.

The fall work begins September 1, and Dr. Bray will leave the first of. July for his summer cottage at Idle-wild, where he wil lrest and prepare for the coming season. He will return to the city the latter part of August. Mother Bray will accompany her son and spend the summer with him at Idlewild.

Chicago Searchlight, June their baseball team, known aai I t-r City, on the evenings of Kansas City Black Cats, with abun dant of ice cream and a varifitv cf Mrs. Calhoun, 928 Oakland, who JULY 8, 9, and 10 cake. The voune women of that has been quite ill, is much improved, community are proud of their base of which her many friends will be A handsome Bed Set will be given ball team, and have been its greatest glad to learn. benefactors. Thev were entertained more determined effort, to do the matters and things which have been so strenuously urged and insisted by "Uncer Ike" in his sketches, "Along the Line of Reason." It may be instrumental in bringing to the sense of many, the fact, that it is high time that we, and all of us, become and be, "Race Conscious" as to ourselves FAVORABLY, as all others are.

For we may rest assured that all such others are Racte Conscious" towards us at the home of Mrs. H. Everett. tracted man. His people also have installed new furniture in the parsonage that he may be comfortable in its pastoral service.

On the 12th they (gave a surprise party on him which was very highly appreciated. Your humble servant was invited to attend, but owing to previous appointment could not. Brannon and I contributed our $3.60 to Rev. M. S.

Jones, who at which time was ruinning a revival for IRev. G. P. Henderson in our city, making a total of $7.20. I furthermore want to say the people are moving this city very xapidl.

3Mr. anti'Mrs. Ford have moved from Coffeyville to this city for her liealth; also Mr. Cid. Carter has come here for his health.

Mrs. Thomas from, the same city and Mrs. Mrs. A. G.

Holder was out to her church Sunday, after a seige of sick- TT 1 1 i 1 AUTO EPITAPHS. ness. xier cnurcn ana irienus were glad to see her. This grave you see Is Ezra Paine's; 'Twas raining and -He had no chains. Deputy Sheriff Thos.

Knapper attended the State Baptist Convention al Coffeyvilile and reports a fine session and pleasant time. And there are other important ftiatters and things to come before us. which should be looked after properly and in due time. Departed this life And his place in the strife, Rev. and Mrs.

Sykes, ofKingfish WHERE YOU CAN REGISTER! July 1 Lohuckot's Place, Twenty-fourth and Garfield. Kyle's Place, Third and Lafayette. July 2 Patty's Grocery, Twenty-seventh and Parallel. Jones Drug Store, Seventh and Quindaro. July 3 Wilson's Drug Store, Thirteenth and Quindaro.

Hill's Grocery, 2702 Sherman avenue. -July 6Dengel's Pharmacy, Seventh and Virginia. Chelsea Cash Drug Store, Twenty-fifth and N. J. July 7 Cooper's Grocery, Ninth and Freeman.

North Third St. Pharmacy, Third and Troup. July 8 Parkwood Pharmacy, Tenth and Quindaro. Beem's Grocery, Fifth and Haskell. July 9 -Home Drug Store, 1512 North Fifth.

Spears Horstman's Grocery, Eighth and Nebr. July 10 Elam McGuires, Nineteenth and Quindaro. Hill's Grocery, Eleventh and Freeman. Then let's get Busier, Blacker and "Walker all seem to be getting along er, visited Mr. A.

L. Sykes and You will find here Emanuel Perkrng. More Important stop that foolish Way of thinking "If you ain't white Wm at 925 Washington bou When he came to a hill, And a chance for a spill, levard. They are just married and you are Woe-be-gone, Un-done and remained a few days. His emrgency brake wasn't working.

No Good." We should use good sense and judgment, and observe nicely. We have had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Isabella Thomas of IKansas City, who is now giving treatments on the sick. I want to furthermore state that Mr. Henry C.

King and Miss Georgia Forrest of Fulton, Missouri, were united in wedlock on the 12th; also Mr. Henry Stephenson and Miss Pearlie Mc-Cure on the 15th, in the presence of Mrs. Sarah Hill, mother of Mr. James Hill, 321 Minnesota avenue, that Haiti, Liberia and Hazjez, all of them, Black Republics, are members cf the Peace Council, while white At sixty miles Across he flew. The fast mail came At sixty-two.

and his aunt, Mrs. Mary Williams, and (nephew of Denver, visited America is not. UNCLE IKE. Mr. and Mrs.

Hill last week..