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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
WILLIAM sTRAueHTER DEAD.
He Was a Well Liked Colored Man.
Funeral Tomorrow.

S''~'Sh NNS wv
William Straughter, 80 years old,
colored, died al his home, 21O East
Logan street about $3.50 o'clock yes
terday afternoon after an illness last
ing several weeks. He had been sick
about ten days. Tumor of the brain
caused his death.
The deceased was one of the best
known and we'll liked eoiored men in
Ottawa, He was industrious and he
and his family took an active part in
colored church affairs.
He was born October 20, 1885, at
Kansas City, Kas., and a the son
of Mrs. Mary Hudson, 1903 East Twen-
ty-third street, Kansas City. On July
6, 1909, he was married to Cora viii.
son, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wilson, now OF Denver. Mrs. Straugh-
ter died April 80, 1914. Mr.. Straugh-
ter is survived by a mother and a fos-
ter brother, S. F. Straughter, 1906 The
Paseo. Kansas City. He and his wife
are here, Straughter lived here seven
years and was an active member of
the African Methodist Episcopal
church. 4
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at l o'clock at the A. M.
e. church with Rev. b. r. Ross, pas
tor, in charge. The body will be taken
to Kansas City for burial. PaIhearers
will be d. p. johnson, George Pendle-
ton, Frank Holbert and Ernest Wash
ington.-Ottawa Herald.
The family thanks their many
friends for the kindnesses and floral
offerings.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
AT LAST.

oh, look, caught at last. A well
known gentleman, who is liked by all
who know him, was in New York last
August on business and happened to
see the Shriners turn out. AS they
passed his hotel he noticed those
grand warriors in line, Geo. W. Nc.
Koin, Rev. w. Sampson Brooks, F. ].
Brown. J. L. Henderson. S. Groves, ].
Patterson, John w. Sykes. S. McNair
and many others. He says he could
not help from giving that Western
warwhoop, when he saw those st.
Louisaans in line and said the ladies
in the autos looked granad. He said
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

group of young men, a number OF
whom l met personally; in fact. the
building was so ocrowded that one OF
the young men very kindly gave UP
his room to me. There are more than
900 members, so l was informed.
The whole atmosphere and sur,
roundings impressed me so much that
l am taking the liberty of writing you
this personal letter about it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

George w. X. Love, grand secretary
of the Masonic fraternity, has been
r~eappointed to his old position as re-
cording clerk in the city %treasurer's
office. The entire Masonic fraternity
is proud of this recognition of the
worth and ability of their grand Sec
rotary, who is M of the most expert
accountants, regardless of race, in this
city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

On account of continual rain the
services were poorly attended all day
last Sunday. The topic lesson in
the B. Y. P. U. was well discussed
and a fine program was arranged, the
attendance was 30. Next Sunday the
B. Y. P. U. choir will begin its process
sional promptly at 6 o'clock. An ex-
cellent program has been prepared
and special music will be rendered.
The topic: Jehovah Can Fulfill His
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

Kansas City needs a first class civ
ic organization among the Negroes. 1t
should be made up of men who really
stand for something and who really
desire something besides political of
fee and empty honors.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

Colored teachers who wish to main
tain a standard of efficiency should
take advantage of summer schools
during the vacation. A low standard
of work means a low standard of re-
suits, both to teacher and pupil.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
MARVEL AT NEGRO SOLDIERS.
Mexicans Seem to Have More Respect
for Black Troops Than White.

for Black Troops Than White.
The Mexicans marvel at the Negro
regiments, of which there are four, or
parts of four, in the expedition.
The Negroes, by the way, make
splendid soldiers. They are, on the
whole, more proud of the uniform than
the white men, they are more amen
able to discipline, less inclined to
grumble, and they are fully as brave
and enduring as the whites, although
they have less individual mentality and
initiative. Most of them are Negroes
from the Southern states, and most
of them are commanded by officers
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
EDITORIALS,

At Richmond, Texas, last week, a
Colored preacher and one of his rea-
cons were drowned in the Brazos while
about to immense a number of candi-
dates. This is not necessarily an ar
gument in favor of sprinkling.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Mable D. Wilson, HOG High
land avenue, wishes to thank her many
friends for their floral offerings and
the kindness shown her during her
recent illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That if any of you girls cOntem.
plate wearing the new hoop skirt stay
away from the n where the wind
blows.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That all these bad Negroes around
Kansas City who want to fight have
now an opportunity to join the army.
Will they do it?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That two or three well known men
about town early lost their eye sight
at the Billiken ball last Monday night.
How? Ask the boys.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

THAT prices for material for wom-
ems clothing are high. Well, they are
not using much of it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That a political party that will
ALLEVIATE its Supporters on the verge of
election is a fool and unworthy Of sup
port.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That the man who processes re.
ligion is a real disciple of Safety
First"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

THAT a certain Republican alder.
man is anxious to %segregate the Ne.
groes. Can that be true?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

That to get a delicious, refreshing
soda or sundae the White-Wood drug
store, Nineteenth and Vine streets, has
no equal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

THAT a certain lady ran so fast
the other night that she knocked the
heel off a new $12 pair of shoes. What
was she running for?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

THAT the following conversation
took place between two colored ladies
the other day;
Some un sick at yo' house, Mis- Car
ter?" inquired Lila. "Ah seed the doe
tabs kyar eroun' dar yistiddy?"
1T was for my brother, Lila"
"Sho! What's he done OF de mat
ter of 'm?"
Nobody seems to know what the
disease is. He can eat and sleep as
well as ever; he stays out all day long
on the veranda in the sum-, and seems
as we'll as anyone; but he can't do any
work at all"
Law! Mis- Carter, dat amt no dis.
ease what you brothah got. OATS a
gif'!" Lawd hep!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS.
w. G. Mosely, Chairman.
E. S. Baker, Secretary.
r. w. Foster, Treasurer.
w. c. Mallory, Sandy Meyers,
VIM. Washington, L. P. Porteet,
T. w. H. Williams R. T. Coles,
]. E. Hereford, E. G. Lacey,
Geo. Johnson, Robt. Wiley.
R. Y. Adkins,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

THAT while the prospects are good
for an unusual number of June brides
the lawyers are also smiling at the
prospects for divorces later OF
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Praise Ford's Purposes.

Columbia, S. G., Jan. % -
Henry Ford'.5 efforts toWald enI-
ing the European war are not
finished, aud "uo one can Tell
what yet may be ACCOMPLISHED "
declared Lieut.. Gov. Andrew J.
Bethea of South Carolina, WAC
returned here today after spend
ing seven weeks as a member Of
the Ford Peace exposition. Mr..
Ecthaa sailed from New York
with the Ford part and remain
ed with tie party until after it
reached Inc Hague. Their after
a yjsjl u London he returned to
this country. He wss high in
his praises of Ford's purposes,
declaring he h. ''set the world,
and especially 'ich men. an ex,
ampIe.r
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Hon. I. VI. I,ankstOn Dead,

Ante, La, Jan. 23,-Funefal
services of Senator Thomas N.
Bankston, who died at hot
Springs, Ark, Friday, were held
here Sunday.
The funeral was attended by
citizen from every section Of the
Parish Members OF the local
Masonic lodge, Knights Of Mac
cabees, PythianS and Woo1m'n
Of the Werld attended the finer
al. Company l., L ), n T., Of
which Senator Bankston Was cap
tain prior to his promotion to
senior major Of The First Loulsl.
ana Infantry, attended the tuner
al and a salute was fired at the
grave.
Senator Bankston was a cardl-
date for reelection to the Senate.
His campaign for the upper
house was inaugurated shortly
before he became i'll, and when
the news of his death reached
Amite his friends, believing that
he would shortly return to Amlte
in good health, were preparing a
statement to the voters, EXPLAIN
ing the reason for his inactivity IN
the campaign.
Col. Bankston is survived by
his wife and daughter, Celeste.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Gard of Thanks.

We we're the recipients Of so
much tender love and solicitude
anG such splendid assistance in
the care of our mother duriG g
her last illness in our houIe, that
we take this means of express.
ing our sincere thanks to our
many, many friends who came
to our aid. We are grateful for
every kindness shown US at that
time, and most earnestly thank
you one and all.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. L. Pope.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
CUMBERLAND
TELEPHONE &
TELEGRAPHC0
incorporated
A Card of Thanks.
Franklinton, La, Jan. 30
d1pays.

FrankllnGOn, La., Jan. ILL.,
To My Friends, Supporters and
Voters of Washington PARISH
take this method Of ex-
pressing to YOU one and all, MY
sincere thanks for the liberal
support given me yesterday at
the polls, and now at the begin
ming of the second race for noml-
nation to the Office of Sheriff OF
your parish. I wish to say that
enter this race without malice
to any one Those who exercised
their rights as citizens at the
first primary and cast their
votes for those Of my opponents
who have been eliminated from
the race by the primary law,
have now a perfect right to again
express their choice, by select
ling from the two remaining
candidates their Sheriff for tue
next four years. Should / be for
tunate enough to have the con-
hdence of a majority of the vo-
ters at second primary and
again be nonored by election to
this office, [ now promise the
people If Washington Parish
thu | will not again be a cAnul-
| date + + r,,,i,c;;on. but will re-
tnru !, them the Office which
they have been kind enough tc
conflde to me, and will as a pri'
vate citizen continue to work for
the upbuilding and betterment
of my native parish
i If~re-elected I shalt strive to
the very best of my ability tt
perform the duties of my office
faithfully and impartially to-
wards all the citizens reguard'
less of their political affiliations
|or alignment. 1t has been dem
onstrated in the primary yester
day, that | am not the candidate
of any ring or clique, but 20 be
fore tie whole people with IN
trammellud hands asking fo1
their support
= Thanking you all for past ia
vors and respectfully soliciting
your votes on the 20 of Feb.
l. ruary, ! am,
i Very respectfully,
Thomas J. Simmons
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Women Differ in Pallet
Case Views.
Saws Mother Did Right to Tell
Truth.

Do women who are not moth
ers believe that Mrs. Sarah PAL
let was right in testltying
against her son, Hermon Pallet
who has been convicted Of muir
dering his father?
Two women who have 10
children we're asked for their
opinions Monday and both ex'
pressed views opposite to those
of four of the mothers quoted
Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Pitlzin Schertz
said there we're two reasons why
Mrs. Pallet should have testified
against her son. and one why
she should not. Mrs. Roydau
Douglas said that if the mother
told the truth she was doing no
wrong, for truth can never
wrong anyone
She had the mos diih"1.t
task that ever has confronted a
woman" Sid Mrs Schertz AS
/ she was called upon to tell the
truth under oath she could
hardly have done anything else
and have remained true to her
self. Another thing that she
probably considered was that
she felt loyalty to her husband
|should continue after death, and
|if she did not tell the truth she
was violating her faith to him
The only reason she should not
have testified against her son
! was that she was violating that
|primal instinct to protect ones
Town children.
Mrs. Roydan Douglas said thai
lin such a case the truth was the
first consideration.
"Truth and justice, said Mrs
Douglas, go right together. II
THAT mother had perjared her.
self to free her son it would have
|selved as a boomerang Stick
to the truth and no harm will re
suit. An ethical more than {
merterial question is involved
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
New Cafe.

A new restaurant called The
Farmers Restaurant has been
established in the building next
to Babington's Drug Store un'
der an efficient management
where ladies as we'll as gentlemen
NAV obtain the deIicauieS Of the
season prepared by neat and
skil.ful persons. Patrons com
ing from or going to all trains
may find hot coffee and hot or
cold lunches at this place.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Thanks.

I am anxious to thank the
friends who helped me win the
piano in the contest just closed
by the Ideal Drug Store l am
so happy to get the piano and
realize that l could not have won
it except for the help of my
many friends and so l want you
to know how grateful | am for
every vote given me-
Clara Mae Simmons
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Presidents Daughter Has
AdenOids Removed.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23.-Miss
Margar ct Wilson, the Presidents
daughter, left the hospital here
today, where on Jan, is, she I'm.
.derwent an operation for the re
moval Of adenoids and both ton
sils. The operation was success,
full, it was said at the hospital,
and but for unfavorable weather
Miss Wilson would have been
able to leave earlier. Miss Viii.
son will remain here with friends
until early next we k.
Notice. am applying for
pardon.
Tom Woodland,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
WELLESLEY Receives Gift VI
$4,000.
~D@--SNN

WELLESLEY, Mas" Jan. PA
Gift of $4,000 from ali anonyn'
Gus graduate WAS announced by
President Ellen PendIeton Of
WellesIy Collcg e.saturaay'
The money is to be used to-
ward e. fund for a new adminis-
tration building.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
r A,LaCour of Jackson, Miss,

J. A. LaCour Of Jackson, Miss,
spent the weekend with his
family here,
Born, To Mr.. and Mrs Howard
Foil, on Wednesday, jan 70,
son, weight, y pounds
Notice--The Grand Jury will
meet at Franklinton, on FEB. {.
1916, !
G. Fred Magee, Foreman.
Rev. H. w. Bowman, 2. b., Will
preach at the Methodist church
Friday, 7 p. m. on "Organized
Efficiency" Sunday morning at
| II o'clock, on The Preem'nent
Christi" Quarterly Conference
will be held at 2 p. M, and he Will
preach at iona Sunday night.
Rev. c.. T. Corkern will preach
at the Methodist church at
night. All are cordially invited
to attead these services.
j. A. Mccormack,
H. j. Chester has been REIN
stated as foreman of the Era
Leader, returning to Franklin"
ton on Wednesday to take charge
of the work. Mr.. Chester seems
to 50 thoroughly understand the
requirements of the trade here
that we are glad to offer his SER
vices again to our faithful pa
irons, being sure that he will
prove even more satisfactory
> than before. During his years
absence Mr.. Chester was EN-
) ployed as printer on passenger
steamers running between the
1 United States and Tropical
ports. He has had some inter-
= esting experiences on his wy
e ages.
The number of the Lyceuu
course given at the auditorium
Tuesday evening was entertain
ing. instructive and with all
=, -, very refining, while the weathe
. was not altogether promising
and the street lamps were unli
and many men were detracte'
n bv the counter attraction Of can
y vassing election returns; Their
10 was a comparatively full nous
T. which enjoyed the treat otfere
!. by Madam Elizabeth de BARR
: Gill, a harpist, reader, contralt
re soloist, who, from beginning
IS ending variously entertained tn
Is audience whose delight was NAL
st ifested by frequent hearty az
IS plause. Before closing he
repertoire Madame Gill yer
as graciously thanked the audien(
% for it's atten tiveness and SpoE
ID word of praise of the Sprague
2 who are booked to be here !r
"a day evening. February Ill.,. |
a. our next issue will appear ;
Ie announcement Of the univers
o. favor with which the SDrAyut
an have heretofore been receive
throughout their extensive tou
r. Madame Gill's harp, a curiosi1
,s to many of the audience, is q
Il. elegant specimen of that r.
If markable musical instrumeI
which antedates the piano. He
~ is valued at $1,000 and has boo
- n use without repairs or ac{
~ dent, nineteen years.
lu Gard of Thanks,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
Ola SImnIe Names,

Tabitha and D0rcas are both names
that owe their origin to the gentle
gazelle-although Dorcas in its mean
ing suggests nothing Of the animals
gentleness, for the name signifies dark
and beautiful eyes.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27

is, in a measure, remunerative
of the effort she and her many
friends expended in producing
this final result by working hard
and at all times.
The good work done by Misses
Myrtle Carrier, Willie Lee Bate
man and Jessie Hood is we'll
worth honorable mention--yea.
truly d prize-but since there
can only be one successful one
in a contest of this kind, we
hope they are not discouraged
but the NOR, determined to
make the old adage true. IF at
first you don't succeed try, try
again."
In conclusion we wish to say
that our contest was perfectly
; fair and square, and we chal-
ienge anyone to show wherein al
any time we favored anyone OF
the Contestants.
Thanking one and all interest.
ed parties again, We are,
Cordially yours,
Ideal Drug Store
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27

D. G. Bickham of Bogalusa s
spending this week at home.
T. L. Grubbs of Covington'
was in town several days this
week.
Advance shipments of Spring
Goods are arriving daily.
S. H. Burris, Inc
Miss Clare Valloft of Bayou
LaComb, was a guest the first OF
the week of Mrs. J. 3. Wood
We want to buy a few nun
dred bushels of COW peas
S. H. Burris, Inc
is. Brock Of New Orleans,
on a combined business and
pleasure trip, spent the first OF
the week in Franklinton.
All parties holding tickets on
dinner set will present them at
our Store, Saturday, Jan. %,
at 1905. H. Burris, Inc.
Houston Wood came up from
Bayou LaComb Sunday to spend
a few days at home and incident
ally to be on hand to vote in the
exceedingly interesting election
on Tuesday.
Mrs. J. A. LaCour and little
daughter Fay, lett Monday for
an extened visit with relatives in
Eagle Pass, Tex, this being the
trip they contemplated for the
holidays and which was post
poned on account of illness.
Mr.. and MRS. L. G. Joynel
with their daughtar, Mrs. Hattie
Doremus and their grandson,
little Odgen Doremus, left last
Wednesday by automobile for a
. trip down the Coast Country and
a visit of several days at Gulf
port, Miss, and a longer stay
with friends .<.and relatives il
Mobile, Alabama.
Miss Jewel Dunn, who spen
the past fortnight here in th'
home af her brother and sister
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Dunn, lef
Saturday for a short stay il
Bunkie, La. before leaving for
six months visit in Texas an(
California. Miss Dunn made
numberof warm friends durin'
her short stay in Franklinton.
Saturday and Monday KEEP
the candidates on d run abou
town, as seemingly the create
part of the country populace wa
in town these days, giving op
portunity for vigorous campaign
ing without stirring out of tn
city limits. Certain it is tina
these two days showed create
activity on our city streets thai
has been witnessed since tn
closing day of the Parish Fair.
Married-ht high noon, Wed
nesday at the home of the bride
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. M
Darlington, a quiet wedding wa
solemnized between Mr.. 0. E
Magee and Miss Ellen Darlington
Only the immediate familie:
were present, the ceremoney be
ing performed by Rev. ]. A. M
Cormack, pastor Of the Metho
dist church.
The bride is the eldest of til
two daughters of this home an
a young lady of the sweetes
possible character and DISPOSE
ton, having now the warme.
love and affection of the friend
she made even in her earlies
childhood, as we'll as the new a
pnaintances she has made a
along thru her years to til
present time. She has MAJ
l. l.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
We want 500 bushels Of shell

corn nuU u y III GNO Va
one,bM!f busheI sacks
S. Il. Burris Inc.
William and Carl Darlington
are sronding a few days in town
this week, being two more Oh
the bunch who hold this as their
voting precinct
Mr.. and Mrs. Aron, after
short residence in Frankllnton
moved to Tylertown, MISS
where they will be established
in connection with the Boston
Store,
Miss Mamie Wills, one of the
accommodating sales-ladies at the
Boston Store, is off for a two
weeks vacation, and is spending
the time with relatives in dis
tant parts OF the Parish.
Mrs. c. C. Simmons enter.
tanned at dinner on Sunday IN
honor of the bride.elect, Miss
Ellen Darlington, other guests
being Miss Babington's tiance,
Mr., O. B. Magee, and Miss Ruth
Darlington and K. l. Bean.
Mesdames r. D. Magee, Ada
Darlington, o. H. Carter and
Misses TeTula McMichael and
Stella Magee and Bannon Bah
ington spent Saturday afternoon
with friends in the Magic City,
going thru the great mills and
seeing the other interesting
sights of Bogalusa.
| Mr.. G. Doremus, who has beer
prospecting in Rogalusa during
the past three weeks, was a visl-
tor to his family Tuesday, While
hers he voted at the primary
election. His family prefers tx
continue residing here. Mr.
Doremus has been admitted tt
the editorial staff of the Bogalus
American but he is unforgetfu
of pleasant associates at Frank
linton.
/ P. A. Tins, form er forema
of the Era-Leader, left Thursda
for Bogalusa. where he will d
job work exclusively, in the OF
flee of the Bogalusa American
. Mr.. Tins was a specially desira
) BILE resident and made som
Z lasting friendships during hi
years stay in Franklinton, hi
! friends here extending be:
wishes for his success in hi
new position.
The Piano Contest which h5
been on at the Ideal Drug St6r
! for the past six months, close
Monday, Jan. Oath, 1916, at l
;! O'Clock, noon, and Miss Clal
) May Sim mons was the WHINE
with 586075 votes, Miss Myrt
Carrier second with 49325O vote
and Miss Willie Lee DdJema
I third with 399,985 votes.
The contest was quite a SUI
! cess, and much interest wa
manifested all along, and espec
ally during the last few days {
: the Contest.
The management of the Stol
takes this method of eXpressin
sincere thanks for the intere
p shown and the trade given, ar
l. solicits a continuance of san
upon a basis of fair and squai
dealing, competency, best price
: and quality goods.
The winner is to be congrat1
lated, for the prize she has VIC
. is, in a measure, remunerati'
u of the effort she and her man
y friends expended in producir
this final result by working ha
10 and at all times.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-01-27
pointer for Poets.

If trading stamps were given with
the works of the poets more women
would buy them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-28

assuming rall for June /. 1919
Assuming call for Nav /. 1918