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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
c. M. E. CHURCH.



The Sunday School opened at the
usual time with all the teachers pres.
ent and the scholars in their places.
The lesson was well taught and prop
erly reviewed. All present seemingly
enjoyed the work. The pastor
preached a wonderful sermon to a
well filled house, which was enjoyed
by each and every one. This was our
day for a financial effort. Rev. Boz
den las the leader of the men and
Sister A. J. Hill was the leader of the
women. The men by some accident
succeeded in raising more money than
the women for once. The amount
raised by the men vas $500. The
amount that was raised by the women
was S6S.17. The young women raised
$500, while the children raised S2O.2S
making a grand total of $216.43....O ON
Sunday July 18th, several members
Of the church attended the Missouri
District Sunday School Convention Of
the c. NJ. f. Church which was in ses-
sion at Excelsior Springs, Mo. There
was quite a large delegation present.
There was two visitors present
at the morning service, Miss Good
and Mr.. Carter of Richmond, Mo. go.
The afternoon service was conducted
by the Rev. y. T. Walker assisted by
the choir. The sermon being preach
ed by Rev. Dovie Russell, using as her
subject Preparedness" after which
a collection was taken by the Jamison
Temple which amounted to $l3.05.
The beautiful song service rendered
by the choir from the Jamison lem.
pie was simply grand. Ministers pres.
ent at the afternoon service were Rev.
erends N. T. Walker, W. NJ. Perkins
and Mrs. Dovie Russell. The evening
service was conducted by the pastor,
who preached us another very excel
lent and soul stirring sermon. The
Auxiliary Board meets at the home of
Mrs. Bette Tolbert, 1904 Washington
Elvd Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E.
Montgomery, President, Mrs. NJ. FOL
den Sec'y.. The Stewardess Board
No. ,, gives an entertainment at the
residence of Mrs. Lucy Williams, 18th
and State Ave. The majority of our
members have pledged themselves TO
give S1.00 to the church each Sunday
Tor four months, which if given will
90 a long way in enabling us to fin
ish our church building.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. Nose Williams, Pastor

Rev. Nose Williams, Pastor
The pastor conducted the morning
service and preached a grand and
noble sermon to a large audience.
Many were the hearts that wede made
20 rejoice and to feel that it was coed
to come unto the House of the Lord.
There was four souls that expressed
a desire to be saved at this meeting.
The Sunday School was well attended
and the lessons so well taught that it
was an inspiration to have been in
attendance. Much praise is due the
Superintendent for the untiring ef-
forts put forth to make the Sunday
School a zee The B. Y. p. [.
met at it's usual time and the topic
for discussion was well presented and
much interest shown in its discussion
go. At the evening service the pastor
again preached to us and delivered a
wonderful sermon which was full Of
the Power and Holy Ghost. At this
meeting two souls were saved and
united with the church. The church
work is moving along nicely and all
branches are at work. The collec-
ton for the day was $146.O0. We are
glad to welcome all visiting friends
and solicit their attendance at any
and all of our services.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

say that he is a coming Paul does not
do him Justice. The Rev. Smith
preached us a good sermon which was
well appreciated and enjoyed as a
spiritual treat. &c. The Sabbath School
was well attended and the interest
shown in the lesson speaks well for
the work for the Bible Glass. We
have so many young people in our
school and much credit is due Mrs.
Pague our faithful superintendent who
seems so untiring in her efforts to
make all the little ones feel the help
full influence of the Sunday school.
We had the pleasure Of listening to
Rev. Lewis, who preached a noble
sermon for us at the evening service.
Rev. Lewis is a good preacher and
we all enjoyed his discourse. The
brothers are not satisfied with the
many beatings the sisters have given
them and are still send them ultima.
tums. The sisters just to prove to
them that they were valiant hearted
soldiers and not afraid to give battle,
accepted the challenge. The results
for the day will plainly tell you who
won the day. The brothers under
Captain Harris, raised S35.25. The
sisters under the leadership of Lieu
tenant RMS. Duprham and Mrs. T.
Bowman raised $4,000. Their Captain
Mrs. Ford, was absent but she knew
that her forces had been placed in
good hands. The general collection
was $46.42 making a total for the day
of $127.67.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
EPWORTH M. e. CHURCH.
Armourdale, Kansas,
Rev. Chas. Simms, Pastor.

Rev. Chas. Simms, Pastor.
The mornig service was blessed
with a visitor, DR.. s. A. Stripping, who
is p~astoring in Denver, Colo. He
preached a soul stoirring sermon for
us, and used as his subject: Saul,
when he found a strong man took
him to himself" Rev. Stripping was
just on his return from the Centenary
Worlds Fair, at Columbus, Ohio,
where he reports a very pleasant stay.
THE Rev. Chas. Simms and his
delegate, Miss Wilmer Parker, have
Just returned from Bonner Springs,
Kans., where they were in attendance
at the Sunday School Convention Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. They
report a splendid session and many in
structive papers. The paper read by
the little Miss Wilmer was very fine
and received much discussion and
comment. She used as her subject.
How to make the home department
a success" The convention was well
attended and each one enjoyed the
hospitality OF the Bonner Springs poo
pie. Our church Is located at 9l6
S. 4th ST., Armourdale. We are trying
to do a great work here with this
people and will be glad to welcome
any n who may wish to attend our
services.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mr.. David Harris, the son of Mrs.
Aurillia Bryant, TAG Rowland, has re-
turned home sound and well from a
s~ojourn in France with the famous sos
A. e. F. We extend to him a hearty
welcome and hope at some near date
to publish some of his exciting exper,
fences at the front.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

We don't see why you do not answer
the correspondence that we mailed to
you about your SUBSCRIBING which
is past due. If we do not hear from
you by the first OF the week you will
come up minus your paper next week.
Some of you do not mind telling us to
call and then sneak away from home
when we are due.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. G. Washington, Mrs. Whitley
and Mrs. Eliza Montgomery spent a
pleasant Sunday in Excelsior Springs
on the 18th. Where they were in at
tendance a t the c. NJ e. Sunday
School Convention. They all were de-
lighted with the trip.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Some of u leading iCtizens seeing
the need for recreation for our people
have opened a beautiful park near Sth
and Virginia, which promises to be the
leading place of amusement and fun
in the city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. G. A. Bigbee and little daugh-
ter are pleasant visitors of Mrs. Chas.
Tull, on Troup Ave. Mrs. Bigbee is
from Aopega, Kans. We wish her a
pleasant visit. Mrs. VIM. Lewis of
Ottawa, Kans., is also visiting Mrs.
Tull who must be a delightful hostess
as she is never without company.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Miss Good and Mr.. Carter of Rich
mond, Mo-, were pleasant visitors in
our city Sunday. These young people
are of the best families in Richmond
and are personal friends of the writer.
We hope they will come again.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

The Kansas City Social Club met
with Miss Bessie Eggleston who is
spending the summer at the residence
OF DR.. and RMS. Love on Bird St, at
Virginia.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

The LIST Baptist Church will cele-
brate the 4th of August in fleetwood
Park with an old fashioned picnic.
Baseball, fat mems race and other rae.
es by women and children. Plenty
Of good music and an abundance OF
eatables. Everybody is invited to
come before breakfast and stay until
bedtime.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. B. F. Robinson, 22O1 n. Srd. st.
entertained with an auto party the fol-
lowing ladies in honor Of Mrs. Daw-
son of Indianapolis, Ind. Mesdames.
C = Swancy, Margaret Johnson, Ma
son, Stevens and Robinson. The even
ing was spent in viewing the beautiful
boulovards and homes of Kansas City,
Mo. All report an enjoyable evening.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. Mason, 1929 n. 3rd St. enter.
tanned at breakfast for Mrs. Dawson
OF Indianapolis. Ind, Saturday morn
ing July 10Th. Covers were laid for
eight.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

The wife of Rev. j. w. Clay, Pastor
Of King Solomon Baptist Church, who
has been sick for quite awhile, passed
away Wednesday, July 10th and was
buried from that church Sunday the
10Th. We wish to extend our SYM
pathy to the bereaved.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Club No. 8 Of the Firs t Baptist
Church, Bonner Springs will run a
trolley excursion to Lawrence, Kans.,
Tuesday July 20, to which the public
is cordially invited. Cars will leave
tic City Park at $50 A. NJ.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. F1ossie PENN Saund-
ers are the proud parents of a charm
ing baby girl. Just like its papa.
Mother and daughter doing fine. Luck
to you old boy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

The Ladies Band of the American
Woodmen nave added four new mem-
hers to their number. All the citizens
of Kansas City, Kans., are proud of
these ladies who are doing so nicely
and hope for them continued success.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Miss Flemings, one Of our young
lady teachers has returned from Chi
cage, ILL.,, where she went to spend
some of her vaaction. She reports a
pleasant visit.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
LOCALS.

Miss Estella Wilson, 945 Everette
Ave, will visit Los Angeles and 9th
er parts of California, while on her
vacation.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. Perkins, APO Nebraska, Ave,
has returned to the City after spend.
ing a vacation of two weeks. She re-
ports an enjoyable time.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Some our readers are under the i'm
preston that when they have any
news that they will have to pay for its
bsiDg printed. My dear friends you
are mistaken. We will gladly publish
any news item that o will give us.
We want the news but we do not want
your private opinion as that is re
served for the Editor alone, We have
asked and begged you for your Church
news but you seem reluctant to let us
have IL. Now call West 1923 and ask
for Mr.. Swancy who will gladly take
down any news you may have that is
nCWs.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
SEWING AND CROCHET WORK.

For sewing and crochet work see
Mrs. c. w. Weber, 125 Parallel Ave,
Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West
1886. Pricts reasonable.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mrs. Mamie Heitz and son Kennith
have returned from a delightful eight
weeks visit to the Great Lakes, Mil
waukee and Chicago. They report this
to have been an ideal vacation.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. ]. R, Richardson. Pastor.

Rev. j. R. Richardson, Pastor.
The Bible Glass had for its lesson
The Ebonites' which was taught by
the Pastor. The lesson was we'll
taught and thoroughly enjoyed by
those who were fortunate in being
present and participating in the les
SON. The morning service was well
attended and the sermon preached by
n Of u W young preachers. TIC
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

The aYtes Branch Of the Y. w G.
A. will launch a campaign to raise
$4,000 dollars beginning July 81 to Aug
ust 2. They solicit The assistance of
the entire public.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Mr.. Chas. Tull was in the city on
business the latter part of last week.
He reports that st. Joseph is still on
the map and eevrything in his line
as moving along nicely.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26

Kansas City, aKns., has added to its
already competent force Of Physicians
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-26
MITCHELL &
ALTERNATELY

Have entered into a partner
ship to handle Real Estate, do
ing a General Rental and Sales
Business and to Sell Flowers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
ITALIANS RETURN TO
AMERICA FROM ITALY

NAPLES, Dec. 5,--About 10000 i'm
migrants have returned to Italy from
the United States through the port Of
Naples since Jan. /. The number is in
creasing month by month, and with the
recent release Of ships hitherto re-
Questioned by the allies, 1t is estimated
that 10000 Italians will greet Vesuvius
again every month.
The fortunes brought by the return
ing Italians are gladly welcomed by
their relatives, made needy by the war.
The prosperous appearance OF the pas
sengers Is generally commented on, be-
ing probably the result Of five years of
savings at wartime wages In America,
and their well-made clothes and sub
stantial baggage form a striking con-
trast to the bags and rags In evidence
when emigrants leave for America,
States by way OF Naples, the most i'm
portant embarkation point of e~migrants
In Southern Europe, Is still very far
from pre-war levels. Data from the
Italian emigration office in this city in
dictate that, aside from returning ressr-
visits, 9,2i7 Italians sailed to the United
States from Naples during the first
eight and a half months Of 1919. The
great majority of these were wives.
children, and other near relatives OF
Italians already in the United States,
who have hitherto been prevented from
lOlllUH JlelT ldIUilibS bbSauSc VI yin
lions incident to the world war, The
number of actual emigrants as the word
is ordinarily used, is practically negligi-
BILE, :.
In contrast with this condition, II
may be noted that in sielS, the last
year before the war, 1913 1854 emigrants
left Naples for the United States. The
difference between the two totals IL
ascribed to the results of the operation
OF the literacy law Of 1917, dearth OF
ships and a~bnornally high passenger
rates, and the continuance Of American
passport restrictions,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
why DID The UNITED
STATES GO BONE Dry!

Realizing the Importance of preserv.
Ing the health OF the nation over every
thing else, &c sovereign states Of Amer
lea, at tremendous loss Of revenue,
ratified the prohibition amendment 10
the constitution OF this great republic
on Jan. 20, 1919, marking an epoch
which is undoubtedly the greatest ad-
vance for welfare known In Its history,
After years and years 1t has, at last,
been recognized that alcohol Is a detri-
ment TO morals and a danger to life,
whether used by citizens In the largest
cities OF IN the smallest communities.
This is due, OF course, 70 the effect that
alcohol has upon the human system.
In action alcohol is a violent stimu-
liant. II irritates the tender mucous
membranes Of the body and thus him
ders digestion, circulation, assimilation
and every other function, often destroy
ing vitality itself. Alcohol has fire.
quently been known TO ~ hardening
OF the liver. to promote rheumatic pains
and seriously harm brain power.
There was a time whom the extensive
use Of alcohol. for internal purposes
might have been excusable owing TO the
lack OF knowledge Of what this poison
caused. II was due TO the same reason
lack OF knowledge-that the Puritan:
executed some of their most intelliEent
and high minded women under thu
witch ordinances." believing that II
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
UNSAFE HOUSE FELL WITHOUT
Warming; COX ST. WOMAN'S
EXPERIENCE IS THRILLING

"Boss." said the foreman to the con
tractor, as he hurriedly rushed into
tho office. that house you put w for
Silas Jones fell down last night"
"How's that2" hurredly calculated the
contractor,
Why II was the mistake of the
workmen. they thouEhtlessly took down
the scaffolding before they put on tho
wall paper"
This little joke has n serious side, as
we'll a a funny one, which Ia demon
strated in the story told by Mrs, Walter
V~anderburg, 2b7 Utah Avenue. Memphis,
in which she relates how Pepgen
strengthened her entire system.
1t shows that the human body-that
house In which we live-when 1t is
attacked by disease 10 just as insecure
as the house that was held together by
wall paper, The fibors and tissues
which compose the network that holds
the frame together become weak AND
the result Is many ailments, such rs
dyspepsia, indigestion, backache. con.
stipation, stomach, kidney, liver ant
catarrhal affections,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
SCHOOL GIRL RETURNS WITH
HER LUNCH UNTOUCHED; STORY
INTERESTS MEMPHIS MOTHERS

She complained OF feeling tired and
said she ached all over. She didn't
care to play with her little friends.
She grew slender and looked pale,
She was restless at night and would
roll and toss in bed.
my husband and | were alarmed
about her state Of health. Pepgen
was recommended to us as "a good
tonic for young and old people so we
decided to have our daughter try it.
And now | am so grateful for the
way Pepgen relieved her that ! am
glad to indorso IL, Our daughter looks
Ike a different girl. She tells me
she Is feeling fine, She asks me
to put extra LUNCH In her basket to
take TO school, She Is steadily gain
Ing weight and has a good healthy
complexion, She sleeps soundly,"
Weak. nervous. u -down people
may learn more Of Pepgen at the
Weiss Pharmacy, Main and Union SITS.
or from any other leading drug store
anywhere,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05

Mrs. Vanderhurg says; "A little more
than a year ago | had influenza and
there has never been a day since that
time that ! have felt Just right, %
Il was so nervous that l often had to
ask my children TO play in another
room, as l couldn't stand their noise
I felt weak and tired and my homework
had become nothing short OF drudgery.
After going to bed I would usually wake
up shortly after midnight and then !
couldn't sleep another wink until time
to get UP in the morning,
Il had no appetite and what little I
ate didn't taste good.
"PepRen strengthened my entire sys-
tenn, ! now have a good appetite, and
rest well at night, ! am so much
stronger that my homework doesn't
seem half as hard.
II presume Abe children are glad I am
better, for the noise they make at play
does not annoy me In the least.
Il recommend pepgen as a splendid
tonic for people who are u down.
Copyright, 1919. by The American
| Drug Co, all rights reseryed)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05

This. story Is told by Mrs. Edgar
Matthews. GS5 s, Cox street, Memphis,
in regard 10 her daughter, aged II.
who didn't care 10 eat or play II viii
be very interesting for Memphis
mothers to learn how the little girl
was relieved OF her unnatural health
condition by PepEen.
Pepgen is a new nom alcoholic tonic
now being introduced here by proml-
nent local druggists, Although 1t Is a
very effective medicine 1t does not
contain any strong or harmful drugs,
II has a pleasant sassafras taste and
children do not object to taking II
my daughter had been in a badly
run down condition for two months"
says Mrs, Matthews. 'Her appetite fell
away to almost nothing. which is
quite unnatural for a child Of eleven.
ut Is my custom to fix her a lunch
to eat at school during noon hour.
often she would come homo after
school with her lunch untouched. not
having eaten one bite.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
POLAND'S ORPHAN ARMY
MOVES TO WEST FRONT

PosEN, Western Poland, Dec, s.
Polard's orphan army is being moved,
in large units, from the eastern front
TO western Poland. The first group Of
500 orphans, gathered in the desolated
regions east OF the River Bug, has just
been brought across the country to q
new children's home in Posen equipped
by the American Red Cross.
other large orphanages here In West
ern Poland are being prepared by the
Polish authorities, with American help,
to receive the orphaned children who
are now taxing the capacities OF homes
along the east front.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
CHURCH IN RIO
TO HOLD CENTENARY

RIO DE JANEIRo, Dec. 5.--Christ
church Of this city which soon will
celebrate Us centenary Is said to have
been the first protestant church to be
built in South America, 1t was erected
lions were placed on the church, the
exterior was to resemble q dwelling
house and not a temple, and no bells
were allowed. Out OF this concession
grew the religious liberty which exists
now in Brazil,
Today there are two Anglican do
ceses and 40 churches in South Amer
lea, One diocese includes Argentina
and Brazil, with a bishopric In Buenoe
Aires; the other includes the Falkland
islands and the west coast countries.
In addition to the Anglican churches,
there are many other protestant
churches scattered throughout South
America.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05

so doing they were casting out devils"
Nowadays everybody knows this was
wrong and the practice Of the Puritans
In this respect will always remain as n
blot against those ~God-fearing and
otherwise righteous people,
Since the injurious qualities OF alco-
hol have been acknowledged, the ques-
ton Is, why should alcohol be issued
in medicines any more than sold in bev-
eraEcs?' When absorbed into the blood
the consequences are the same In either
case.
Formerly It was thought that all tine
lures, fluid extracts and cordials re-
CURED alcohol, II statistics published
by the London (Eng) Temperate hos
pital nre correct hen the above theory
IL wrong, These statistics show thai
this hospital has obtained better re.
suits with medicines containing glycer.
inc menstrums than those In which al.
oohol was used for the same purpose
The fact is that even q small dose Of
alcohol will aEgravate the interior lin
ings just as surely a. II win inflam,
the eye-make 1t red and fiery.
Pepgen, the stomach. nerve and bloot
tonic, does not contain one drop of al,
cohol. wine or spirits, to offset III
soothing influences,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-05
Recent EpidemiCS Have Gre
ated an Enormous Demand
for Strength Giving TOniCS,
Druggists Say.
PROMINENT FOLKS
TESTIFY
Many Thousands of Bottles Of
New Preparation Have Been
Sold by Local Stores Within
the Past Few Weeks.

Druggists say there eve was q
greater demand nor a more pressing
necessity for good tonlos than there
Is now. Recent epidSmics Of stomach,
liver and other troubles, such a. In
~fluenga, have left thousands in a woak-
ensd condition who never knew what t
was 10 be sick before,
A tonic Is essentially a strength
promoting medicine which builds health
through the stomach, blood and nerves.
pepEen Is the most talked OF tonic In
the country today because II IL making
sick people well, and they can't help
talking about II.
As a mater OF fact. nine out Of every
ten people who take Pepgen feel 80
much better that they tell their friends
and ~neighbors about II.
The following list contains the names
Of only q small percentage Of the peo-
pie. every one of them living right here
in Memphis, who have been relieved OF
sleepleSsnesE, nervousness, rheumatism,
stomach, kidney and liver Ills by Pep
gen: