The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-03-15

Ed AMERICAN CITIZEN:

only Negro Journal in Kansas; for 1t
is not so, we found the ADVOCATE on
our front porch Sunday morning and
she looms up like bump on log.
Just chuck full of little knot holes
and every hole is filed with some
thing good. Success to you Smith.
We had the pleasure of meeting the
Rev, NJ Collins. on his return from
Washington, D. G. The Elder has I
smile all over his face. He said he
had hearty hand shake with the
President. Did you get al appoint
ment?" we asked; yes, said the Elder.
[ received the appointment as minis
ter to Bethel Chapel, and will hold
up the gospel banner to the good peo-
pie of that church, Sunday, March
18th. Come aud see me and bring the
AMERICAN CITIZEN with you.
Last Sunday night at the Independ-
ent Baptist church, the Rev. q. L.
Hederson preached soul string SER
mon.
The Rev. J. W. Browder, of West
Port, Mo, occupied the pulpit at
FIRST Baptist church and has begun
series of meetings. B"n. BrOwder Is
young man, full Of y in, get up and
go ahead.
The Rev w. II. Davidson, of &, M.
F.. church. returned Saturday from
Jetmore, Kan, where he spent few
days with friends.
Elder S. Mcdowell has begun pro-
tracted meeting at Mount Olive
church.
Miss Beta Williams is able TO lie
out again.
Elder II. H. Turner has been con-
l fined to his bed for six or eight
5 weeks. Elder T. is one of the old est
elders of the Baptist church in the
a state Of Kansas. being Sc years of age.
Aside from his present illness he is as
healthy as can be, with good sight
having a strong voice.
8 Mr.. A. II. Coleman met with very
painful accident last week while at
;. work in tho coal mine.
Mrs. A. Barnett and little son are
OH the sick list.
Mrs. F. Quarles is confined to her
bed.
d Mr.. A. e. Ewing went to Kansas
J. City Monday.
g Mr.. VIM. Mckee returned home
FROM Washington Ter, last Sunday
Miss G.. Williams has returned
from a four months visit at Lacygne
Mr.. Robert I'll. Taylor, one of on
promising young men, died, Satur
day, 9th inst and was buried Sunday
,ir Mr.. Taylor was born April 28,. 1866
ia at Liberty, Clay Co., Mo-, being a
10 the time of his death, % years, l
IL months and DAYS. He had lived i
Lincoln NIB. for the last four CT tiv
years and has many friends IN tina
city who will be panied TO learn of hi
death. While he was not q membe
of any church, or secret organization
vet he was moral young man and
. know him was to love HIM. He II
turned home on the 4th of last Dec
RS. and was stopping with his bro. Oscs
ge at the time of his death. The AMER
CAN CITIZEN extends its sympath
RS. to the bereayed family. Mr.. 0. Tia!
for lor wishes to thank the many frienc
ii. for their kindness to his brotht
while sick.
The The little daughter of Mr.. job
as Stone, died Friday night, 9Th inst
of funeral from G.. NJ. E. church. Sc
vices conducted by the Rev. w.
co Davidson.
ss. Political meetings are getting qui
nto numerous about this time, and
h." about two weeks you will see oil
rse white brother take us by the arm al
ev. whisper in our ear, come, Mr.. A. yC
un- are just as good as any man; bU
aud what will the same maH say after Il
first Tuesday III April? Will he tai
on your arm? Will you be as good the
but Register or you cannot vote Re
un- lister to-day. then vote for princip
honesty, and the man that you belle
will do you the most good. Let
mon dictate to you who you shs
Ie" vote for. Your Bum
his ~
ua- Candidate for Constable.