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Newspaper

Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

5

Local Notices and social updates from Kansas City

A scanned city notices page lists residents traveling to Des Moines for Officers Training Camp, varied health and employment updates, real estate transactions, and bond purchases. Notables include Mr. A W Harris, printer, Mr. Edward Baker Jr leaving for camp, Dr Theodore Smith investing in Liberty Bonds, and Mrs. John Bowman cashing inheritance. A large Kansas City group plans a July visit to the Des Moines training camp.

Edward §. Baker, Jr Tes Maines, In Kansas City Des Moines

Local Social News From Kansas City and Visits

Misa Evalene Hunt of 2812 North Sixth Street is visiting in Denver. Mrs. Evans entertained Mr. and Mrs. Martin of Chicago at dinner. Mr. W. R. Joineon of 596 Nebraska Avenue ill from ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Francesaa Tucker and Miss Gretchen Tucker of 1408 North 8th Street spent Sunday in Leavenworth. Mr. Albert Hemsley of Fort Scott was guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. E., Mart, 1043 Grandview Boulevard. Mrs. Will Robinson returned home in San Francisco after two weeks with Mrs. Sallie Arnold. Edith Nelson and the sister of Reno are visiting their sister and grandmother in Kansas City. Mrs. D. A. Holmesite, Metropolitan Sunday school delegate, attended Lawrence convention and brought back a helpful report. Mrs. Hattie Ewing attended grand court at Leavenworth and visited a brother at Lansing, a Kan state penitentiary guard. Maude Jarrett returned from Langston Oklahoma after two weeks visiting Prof. and Mrs. J. M. Marquess and other Oklahoma cities. Metropolitan’s Sabbaths were among the day’s highlights with strong attendance and sermons. The K and D of T held its annual sermon. Elgath Street Baptist Tabernacle had good services. The B. PLAS is improving with the President's return and the Sunday School progress. The Sewing Circle contributed $55 to the rally. Rev. B. I. Jackson is improving. The Goal Will Club donated $177.11 to the rally.

Maude Jarrett Freeman Avenue Langston, Okla J. M. Marquess Elgath Street

Painting and Paper Hanging by the job

Handy tradesman offers painting and paper hanging services. Call Bell Phone Bast 4915W for estimates and scheduling.

Social visitors and travel notes from Denver Star

Prof and Mrs J H Kenner Mr Gilbert Jacques and Mrs B P Jackson came from Marshall Mo in the Studebaker with driver Mr Jordan Rucker. Mrs Jackson is wife of a prominent Missouri farmer and stockman. Hon Chas A Stewart AP correspondent halted in Kansas City en route to St Louis from Muskogee where he covered a case. Alberta Wilkinson one of our club delegates to the State Federation met with an accident at Union Station injuring a rib and was taken to Mrs J C Cooper’s home 2227 Tremont Place Denver.

J. H. Kenner Gilbert Jacques 8. P. Jackson Marshall Studebaker Jordan Rucker Chas. A. Stewart Associated Press Kansas City Kane St. Louis Muskogee Alberta Wilkinson State Federation Pueblo Union Station J. C. Cooper Tremont Place Denver Star

Finished dressmakers advertise reasonable prices on Huclid

Plain and fancy by finished dressmakers at 2689 Huclid avenue advertise reasonable prices. Mra. Thos Boyd at 915 Vine entertained at 11:00 o'clock breakfast last Wednesday with Prof and Mrs J H Kenner Mrs Palmer Jackson and Mr Rucker of Marshall Mo. They motored to the city and praised the hostess hospitality. Mrs Sarah Bickford and daughter Miss Mabel of Virginia City Mont and Helena Hines of Washington DC were in the city last week visiting friends and left Tuesday for home. Aid Miss Bickford were guests of Mrs BE Vaughan at Sunny Slope while Hines stayed with Mrs Wm Griffin. It is noted Black residents respond to Lady Solicitors for the Red Cross Fund and may give even a dime to aid the cause. Ver A Adams, known in theatrical circles, died at General Hospital Saturday after illness since last winter. Formerly with Mt Olive Lodge No 53 A F & A M, he died and had no insurance. friends raised funds for a decent burial.

Sarah Bickford Mabel Virginia City Mont Helena Hines Washington, D. C Aid Miss Bickford BE. R. Vaughan Sunny Slope Hines Wm. E. Griffin Steptoe A. Adams General Hospital Mt.,Olive Lodge No. 53

Sermon by Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem

The Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will hold their annual sermon on July 1 at Bethel A M B Church at 24th and Flora Avenue. Hon F F A Turner will speak on Yesterday Today and Tomorrow with T B D J Rob inson as Master of Ceremonies.

Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem Bethel A. M. B Flora Avenue F F. A. Turner T. BD. J. Robinson

Elected Officers Named for City Masonic Lodges

All city lodges except one report officers for the year. Rone No 26 lists E Sprueil as WM and Countee as Secy. Pritchard No 42 lists W Young as WM and Spigener as Secy. Amon Johnson No 14914 Booth Cannon WM and Coles No 86 Secy. Turner No 106 Carr WM and Scott Secy. Freen Pasture No 128 lists Albert John Green as WM and E Baker Secy. Graham No 85 Harris WM and Oden Secy. Mt Oliva No 53 Brown WM. Ideal No 70 Brasefield WM and Sophien Secy. Westport No 46 Langdon WM and Burton Secy. Mt Oread No 76 Bunch WM and Kane Secy. John Lange Lodge No 118 Calloway WM and Cespides Secy.

Masonic Lodges Rone E. Sprueil W. M Co. HH Countee Sec'y. Pritchard W. W. Young J. HL. Spigener Sec'y Amon Johnson Booth Cannon W. G. Moore J. W. Holbert John Turner Chas Carr W M F. I. Scott Freen Pasture Albert John Green Albert Johnson E. 8 Baker Graham F. A. Harris J. W. Oden Mt. Oliva W. H. Brown Www M. Ideal Clay Brasefield E. Sophien Westport R. H. Langdon A. V. Burton Mt. Oread EB. C. Bunch C. M. Kane Sec’y. John Lange C. EL Calloway Jasper Cespides Sac'y

Hutchinson Crews Wedding Brings Local Couple Together

Jas H Crews and Miss Florida Hutchinson wed in a simple ceremony at the groom’s brother N C Crews home on 2624 Highland avenue with close family and friends. Dr Wm H Thomas officiated the ring ceremony as Major N Clark Smith played piano. many in the White family attended and the couple plan to reside at 2735 Vine street after June 30.

Jas H. Crews Florida Hutchinson N. C. Crews Highland Avenue Wm. H. Thomas Allen Chapel Major N. Clark Smith E. White Mrs. Crews Vine Street

Mass Memorial in Cincinnati Honors Senator Foraker

More than 2 000 people attended a memorial meeting for late United States Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. Attorn ey Gilchrist Stewart of New York urged protection for African Americans from switching, burning, disfranchisement and segregation. Rev R C Ransom of New York spoke on Negro loyalty from Crispus Attucks to Carrizal, amid applause. Sun staff note continued with visitors from New York and local residents touring the city.

Cincinnati Joseph Benson Foraker United States Gilchrist Stewart New York City Stewart Senator Foraker Brownsville Texas R. C. Ransom New York African Methodist Review Ransom Crispus Boston Commons Carrizal

Two women arrested for disrupting public station

Memphis Tennessee officers Broadfoot and Bryant arrested Martha Mc Coy and Mary Johnson on South Wellington street for disorderly conduct after they danced shouting that Jesus is coming today. Both women were taken into custody after creating a disturbance at the public station.

Holy Rollers Memphis Tenn Martha McCoy Mary Johnson Wellington Broadfoot Bryant Jesus

Lincoln Institute Threatened Over Presidency Showdown

A Missouri editor defends Lincoln Institute President B F Allen amid attacks by Kansas City politicians. A long letter from JOAN FENTON HENRY praises Allen’s leadership, urges his retention, and condemns political interference in the historic Negro school’s governance. The piece appears in daily papers and supports continued state support for the institution.

the Sun Missouri Benjamin Franklin Allen Columbia Commonwealth Kansas City Board of Regents Allen

Invention Aims to Aid Banjo Players with Headband Device

An inventor proposes a head strap device for banjo or guitar that slips over the instrument head. Buttons mute strings to aid chord production, promising easier practice and smoother playing for musicians seeking assisted chord articulation.

He Is That Man Who Never Did Anything

A compact, opinionated line frame depicts a man described as reluctant to act and critical of others on how to proceed, presenting a sharp, judgmental caricature of behavior. The piece frames the subject as passive yet controlling in discourse.

Old Rubber Models Show English Cows For Girls

Rubber models of essential parts of cows have been invented in England to aid girls training as milkmaids. The devices aim to teach correct milking and handling techniques.

England

Not Even That. A Failed View on Executive Control

A biting remark questions the idea that a single former executive could master national affairs or succeed as a book agent. The speaker mocks the notion that one person’s imagined capacity equates to real governance or market success.

Tan

And He Never Can. A Hair Growth Claim Attracts Crowds

Every time a new Warrer arrives in town, bald men flock to hear if he can offer a method to make hair grow. The scene captures a persistent local interest in hair restoration and the spectacle around itinerant specialists.

Insurance Promise Amid Family Dependence Crisis

A persuasive ad argues against relying on family for support and promotes Clover Leaf Insurance as a solution to personal financial responsibility and self sufficiency.

Colored men and women urged to seek business careers

An advertisement by Clover Leaf Casualty Co. invites colored men and women with education and ambition to start independent business ventures. It claims common labor is honest but limits earnings, noting some earn from 50 to 100 per month selling nearince as a side line. J J Allen, district manager, Loy FB, 18th St, Bel, East 2760.

Clover Leaf Casualty CO J.J. Allen Dist. Mer Loy FB 18Th St. Bel East

Quinoleum Hair and Face Preparations Catalog

Ours are finest hair and face preparations including Quinoleum Hair Grower Quinoleum Hair Tonic Quinoleum Hair Shampoo Quinoleum Face Bleach Quinoleum Face Cream Quinoleum Camphor Tea and a free sample of perfumed toilet and face powders with orders Call Bell Phone West 1757 26th and Parkway Kansas City Kas.

Quinoleum Call Bell Phone West 26Th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas Quinoleum Manufacturing Company

Money to Loan for Rooms and House Repairs Ad

Short time money to loan to room ing house keeperer must have reference. Property owners can obtain a loan thru our agency and pay it back by weekly installments. If your house needs papering painting or repairing get a loan and put In its necessary repairs. Our business is strictly confidential.

Also Mentioned on This Page

City New S Clover A. W. Harris St. Louia Nora Reynolds Delmonico Cafe John Simpson Colonel Robert Simpson Omaha W. W. Lampkins Columbus, Mo Hertha Smith Neal Theodore Smith Smith E. B. Ramsey Enet 11Th Street John L. Minor H. L. Kinsley E. 21St Street West Denver Colorado Springs John Bowman Agnes Avenue Springfield Ethel No Gatewood William Holman Etta Kenyon Bud Holman Harry J. Brown Chicago Til Annie E. Floyd E. Drake H. Laden Tallor E. 18Th Street Mr. Drake Eugene Nickens Charlotte Street Green Pasture Kansas City, Kas Mra Zenobia Nelson Misa Evalene Hunt Atreet Ie Denver, Colo Mrs. Evans Mra. Martin W. R. Joineon Nebraska Avenue Francesaa Tucker Gretchen Tucker North 8Th Street Leavenworth, Kans Albert Hemsley Fort Scott Kans M. E., Mart Grandview Boulevard Will Robinson Sanrancisco Sallie Arnold Edith Nelson Sitthe Reno A, DD. Humes Mrs. Redman Ned Street D. A Hattie Ewing Grand Court Leavenworth Lansing Kansas State Penitentiary W. M. Enyard H. J. Johnson Huclid Avenue Bell Phone Main Red Cross Fund RED Cross Foraker M. Lee John M. Thompkins C. W. Taylor E. Claybourne T. Bennett Edw. Price Lincoln Institute United States Infantry Jefferson City Capital News Regente Lincoln Institute B. F.alien Linco Allens Trom Misouri Potest Joan Fenton Henry Oscar de Priest de Priest Clarence Darrow Edward H. Morris Teenan Jones Berriest Jones J. J. Allen The Clover Leaf Insurance Company Bell Peoples’ Drug Store Bell East Home East Peerless Laden & Drake J. Hentzen L. J, Thomas Dr. Scholl Crossett Boot Shop Main St Wallace, Mgr
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