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Newspaper

Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1920

Page

5

Leavenworth News Roundup Ties To Local Clubs and Classes

City notes Prof Roseon White attended a Monday night dance in Leavenworth Kas and Roscoe White runs a Saturday dancing academy at Lyric Hall with classes from 7 to 9 and 9 to 12. The Chaffeur's Club Garage celebrates a Maxwell sale while Miss Hortense Jones plans Chicago homeward move. A charity ball by the Missouri and Kansas Club is set for Lyric Hall on Wednesday June 16.

Roseon White Leavenworth Kas Roscoe White Dancing Academy Lyric Hall Clifton Missouri and Kansas Earl Christie Mr. Scott Roscoe Nathaniel White Chaffeur’s Club Blue Ribbon Club Garrison Square

In Memoriam George Garrett 1919 Death Remembered

In loving memory of our dear son and brother George Garrett who departed this life June 12 1919. This day recalls sad memories of the loved one gone to rest. Sadly missed by mother Mrs Annie Garrett and family.

George Garrett Annie Garrett

Exodus of Negro labor worries Jackson trade group

At a Jackson Board of Trade meeting president J W Tucker warned that a labor shortage threatens business in Jackson and Mississippi as another large exodus of Negro workers to the North and West gathers pace. He invited Hubert of Jackson College to explain causes and suggest remedies.

Associated Negro Press Jackson Miss Jackson Board of Trade J. W. Tucker Hubert Jackson College

Jeff's Lunch Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Cream Caramel

An OCR fragment lists Franklin Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Cream Caramel as products from Jeff's Lunch, noting a price or quantity line with Qt. 55e 706, though details are incomplete. The entry reads like a small grocery or lunch counter ad snippet from a historical page.

Franklin

In Memoriam for James Henry by Willa Henry

In fond memory of my beloved husband James Henry who passed away two years ago on June 13 1018. My heart still aches and memories are fresh today. In dreams I see you shining bright in heavenly array. Sadly missed by wife Willa Henry.

James Henry Willa Henry

Coming of Roscoe Simmons to Labor Temple Address

Mr Roscoe Conkling Simmons, famed orator, will speak at Labor Temple Wednesday evening June 16 1920 at 8 pm after a three week Southern tour. He attends the Republican National Convention in Chicago and will arrive Kansas City Tuesday morning June 15. Admission 26 cents. Mr and Mrs Wm Robinson of 1707 E 24th street visiting his mother in Columbia Mo.

Roscoe Conkling Simmons Labor Temple South Chicago Kansas City Wm. Robinson E, 24Th Street Harry J. Brown Columbia, Mo

Local notices list residents and travel for illness

Mrs Gwendolyn Jones of 1318 Woodland Avenue is on the sick list. Mrs Ada Bradley of Little Rock Arkansas visits her sister in law Mrs Marianna Rowan at 1801 E 18th Street. Music lessons offered by R G Jackson call Main 4676 or Fairfax 2062. Miss Grace Evans returned to Kansas City Missouri from Chamois Missouri due to her father’s illness and death.

R. G. Jackson Allen Chapel Main Fairfax Prof. Jackson Gwendolyn Jones Woodland Avenue Ada Bradley Little Rock, Ark Marianna Rowan 18Th Street Grace Evans Kansas City Chamois, Mo Tempa Wilson Woodwand Avenue

In loving memory of Alex Hunter

In loving memory of our dear father Alex Hunter who passed away June 10 1919 He is gone but not forgotten Never shall his memory fade Today recalls sad memories of the loved ones gone to rest And those who think of him today are the ones who loved him best Sadly missed by his children Ethel Hunter daughter Carl Hunter son

Alex Hunter Ethel Hunter Carl Hunter

Local Driving Lessons and City Race Clash in Fayetteville

Miss Alice Bradford plans driving lessons at Chauffeur's Garage in the city. In Fayetteville a whites blacks clash left H. C. Butler dead and Deputy Sheriff W. C. Moore mortally wounded. Two other whites shot and three Negro houses burned before midnight calm. Troop call to the governor earlier canceled.

Alice Bradford East Sth Street Vine Bell Clifton Associated Negro Press Fayetteville N. C H. C. Butler W. C. Moore

Arabia Temple Banquet Honors Rev H W White at Y M C A

Friday night at the Y M C A the Arabia Temple Mystic Shrine gave a banquet in honor of Rev H W White of Topeka Kansas pastor of the Central Baptist church and member of the Oasis Shrine No 29 Queen Beatrice Temple and Queen Esther Royal House SMT are giving the last Drama for the season at Auditorium Friday June 18 Diamonds and Hearts Prices 35c 55c Fitzhue Mary Cheatum or Blackburn contestants More Missourians arrived Sunday morning including J J Allen president World Wonder Oil and Gas Co and C H Calloway attorney both of Kansas City Attorney Hueston partner of Calloway expected in town Bishop A J Carey and Roscoe Conkling Simmons president of the Lincoln League were among those who cheered Hon Edward H Wright's speech before national committeemen Saturday afternoon.

Arabia Temple Mystic Shrine H. W. White Topeka Kansas Central Baptist Church Oasis Shrine Beatrice Temple Queen Esther Royal J. J. Allen The World Wonder Oil and Gas Co C. H. Calloway Kansas City Hueston A. J. Carey Roscoe Conkling Simmons Lincoln League Edward H. Wright National

Card of Thanks for Leslie Carter

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their son and nephew Leslie Carter. Grateful for floral offerings and support from Shubert Fur Co and Thornton & Minor staff. Praise Rev Williams for consoling funeral words. Signed Mrs Birdie Carson and Mr Be W Thompson.

Leslie Carter Shubert Fur Co Thornton & Minor Williams

Diamonds and Hearts closes season at Auditorium

The last Drama by local talent is staged at the Auditorium with Ethel Shores Mabel Grant George Walker and Ulysses Surratt in star roles. On Friday June 18 Mr Sylvester F Posey arrived from Little Rock and Saturday from Philanthor Smith College. He.

Ethel Shores Mabel Grant Messrs George Walker Ulysses Surratt Sylvester F. Posey Little Rock Philanter Smith College

Thanking Friends After Mother's Death in 1920

Tillie Reed of Rosedale Kansas expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during illness and death of her mother Cecelia Washington who died May 28, 1920. Special thanks to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church for floral offerings.

Cecelia Washington Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

Recital by Albert Allen Studio Draws Big Attendance

The recital directed by Madame A. Moore at the Y M C A drew over three hundred attendees Tuesday evening. The program was well rendered and the audience appreciative. Also noted is a Kansas City Sun report criticizing church conduct during a recent service and discussing church indifference and clergy concerns. Doctors Perry and Peebles spent three days in Guthrie performing five operations.

Albert Allen Madame A. Moore Y. M. CC Kansas City Sun City Olive A. Armstead J. Edward Perry C. Loyd Peebles Guthrie Alahoma

Marriage of Mrs. Nevada Kenner to W S Steverson in Kansas City

Mrs Nevada H Kenner widow of Prof J H Kenner of Marshall Missouri and W S Steverson a Saline county farmer wed on Wednesday June 2 1920 in Kansas City Missouri The couple's visit included hosting guests at 1514 17th street and a subsequent dinner at Mr Leonard Mo The Sun extends best wishes for their happiness

Nevada H. Kenner J. H. Kenner Marshall Steverson Saline County Kansas City W. P. Swann 17Th Street Gilbert Williams

Morria Brown University Trustees to Elect New President

Alanta Ga June 1 Trustees of Morria Brown University to meet next week to elect a successor to Dr W A Fountain who resigned to take duties as bishop of the A M E Church Memphis Tenn June 9 The local Grand Jury indicted Patrolman B J Bryant white last Monday for first degree murder in the killing of Lea Turner a Negro fireman Judge J Ed Richania urged careful inquiry into officer killings and the Turner case led to Bryant indictment

Memphis Tenn Looa B. J. Bryant Lea Turner J. Ed Richania Turner Tiryant

Odd Fellows to Honor Major General Morrin Lewis in Kansas City

All Odd Fellows Ruth Council and Patriarchies of Kanine City and Topeka Kansas plan a June 18 dinner at Dreamland Hall Cottage and Vine with Major General Morrin Lewis of Chicago. price 1.40 per plate. A public reception follows June 20 at Ebenezer A M E Church at 2:20. All Odd Fellows meet June 20 at 1:20 for escort. Information from COL Daniel Moore and Carl Melrose.

Odd Fellows Ruth Council Patriarchie’s Kanine City Kansas City Kan Topeka Morrin Lewis Chicago Dreamland Hall Cottage and Vine Ebenezer A. M. E. Church 14Th Lydia Cottage On

Cut Prices on Cigars At Jeff's Lunch

A concise sales note from Jeff's Lunch at 1900 Vine Street lists cigar deals: 10 cent cigars at five for 25c and 15 cent cigars at two for 25c. Also announces a walk in service and dine in option.

Jeff Vine St

Dawley to Speak at Eben Ezer Church Benefit

Prof. Wm. H. Dawley Jr. will deliver an address at Eben Ezer A M E Church on Thursday evening June 17 for the benefit of the Evens. Eben eter choir will perform other musical numbers. Admission is 15 cents. The address topics are The Miracle of the 18th Century or The First Shall Be Last.

Wm. H. Dawley, Jr Ebenever A. M. BE Ebeneter

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