The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-21
"A CITY OF PROSPERITY"
BY Henry B. Brady.


Portland, Oregon, May 23.-Having
arrived here a few days ago from the
state of Washington, it has been my
pleasure to meet the representatives
of this city. Numbered among the
business and professional men of
prominence is J.. w. Stanley, Super
intendent of Bethel A. NJ. E. Church,
who has been a resident of Portland
for a number of years, is considered
one of it's most substantial citizen,
He is credited as being one that has
helped to lift the mortgage of Bethel
A. NJ. E. Church in this city.
DR.. James Merriman, who has been
a resident of this city for seventeen
years, is also a prominent physician
here. He enjoys the distinction of
having many clients among all races,
and is considered one of the best prac-
titioners in this city, also a very
prominent figure in the political life
here, and a holder of valuable real
estate.
E. ]. Minor, is an attorney in this
city. He enjoys "a splendid practice
here, also a prominent leader in poll
tical matters. His valued worth as a
citizen has given an exceptional stand
ing, and has the distinction of being
the only colored attorney in this city.
He is a young man with rare ability
with a bright future.
w. NJ. Moore has peer a resident of
this city for years. He is one of the
first business men to operate an eX-
press service here. He is also con
sidered one of the substantial men of
this city and is credited as one of
Portland's largest real estate holders.
Rutherford Bros, who has establish
ed one of the leading tonsorial parlors
of the city, and in connection these
gentlemen has established one of the
most complete toggery store in this
city. The Rutherfords are known for
their sterling qualities and they are
agents for the Chicago Defender and
other race Journals, also very prom
inent in the political life of the city.
The Railroad Mems International
Benevolent Industrial Association of
Chicago has placed a representative
in this city to look after this jurisdic-
ton. These stalwart men, Robert l.,
, Hays, DR.. NJ. o. Bousfield, and r. c.
Wright, has put the spirit of what real
organized labor means to the negro
railroad men in this country, and, ever
greater importance, they have studied
the conditions and have a representa-
tive in Washington, D. C. l find il
spreading from coast to coast.
The Advocate, published by e. D
Cannady, has the largest circulation
OF any weekly paper in this state. The
Cannadys are products of Texas, the!
are citizens of exceptional standing
and very prominent in the politica
life Of the state, also holder Of valued
real estate.
n Messrs. Roland w. Hays and Law
renee B. Brown, appeared in this cit,
a few weeks ago and charmed thei
audience. Both ~soloists were unde
the direction of Mrs. E. D. Cannady
They were highly commended by tai
n ented musical critics of this city. The,
both express themselves as havinI
beeen compltely won by Portland
r Mr.. Hays plans to make a tour O
" Europe soon.
If Warren Boyle, well appointed pre-
h fessional, chiropractor is considere,
e one of the best in the city, also prom
inent figure here socially. He is on
IS of the big generous fellows of Portlan,
It an dbids fair in the business here.
r Madam G. w. Mullen, who has bee.
a resident of Portland for the pas
1t ten years, and have added many act
vities with a bright page to the histor