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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

uniform for Quarterly Meeting the
Fourth Sunday, June 22nd. -. The ux-
iliaries of the church are having their
regular meetings and invite all new
members to Join some auxiliary in or
der to become acquainted and share in
the great work of the church. -. The
United-We-Stand Club was royalty en-
tertained by Mrs. Fannie Givens on
Locust st. The president, Mrs. Thur
man, completed plans to raise their
share of the Annual Conference
Claims. -. Mrs. Ona b. Wilson enter
tanned the Deaconess Board 81. In the
Republican Rally the Whatsoever
Will Club raised $326.75, the largest
amounts being raised by Miss Ger
trude Busey, $3.50, Mrs. Christina
Sims, SCOTS, Miss Florence Fisher,
$46.6S and Miss Mary Green $44.95.
The balance was raised by the Presi-
dent and her co-workers. The $4,000
raised by the Trustees gives a total of
$278015 for the trustee department of
Ebenezer -. Quarterly Meeting is
June %, after which the pastor will
lay plans for the Conference Claims,
Every Auxiliary of the church will be
asked to raise $500 on Conference
Claims. All Clubs will make a report
showing what they did in the Rally.
Because Of the large number of young
men uniting with the church, the pas.
tor will organize a Brotherhood.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH..
. Bonner Springs, Kans.
Rev. Kyles, Pastor.

Out of the heat and hustle Of the
City, nesting among the green hills
Of the country lies the little city Of
Bonner. Hospitality is one Of the
leading features. Here one may come
and enjoy a pleasant and profitable
Eabbath in worship. Our Sunday
School which onven at 10 a. m. is
always well attended and interesting
lessons had. At II o'clock we have
preaching and the past Sunday our
pastor preached from the subject
THE tongue is a fire" t. e. BE mind
full as to how you speak, The 3
o'clock service was devoted to coven-
ant and communion services, which
were we'll attended. On the account
of the inclemency Of the weather our
attendance at the evening service was
not so good. We invite all to come
out to Bonner Springs at any service
and help us build up the for
the Master.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
VINE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH.

All services were well attended.
There were two additions. . The drill
and Bazaar that was given last week,
under the management of Mrs. Ella
Lawson, vas a grind success. The
house WIS crowded to its capacity -.
Miss Beatrice Hughes and sister we're
visitors at u church Sunday. We
were indeed glad to have them with
us and hope they will come again. =.
The B. Y. P. u. rendered a fine pro-
gram. Among the many things was
a lecture by DR.. Caldwell. He chose
for his subject 1.-THE Unseen Negro
Church" It was great. We also had
a fine violin solo by Master VIM,
Harper assisted by Mrs. Estella
Woods, recitations by Master Douglas
Howard and Lonzo Peck, solo by Bar
nard Huston and instrumental solo by
Miss Eusabell Huston.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH.
5th and Lydia.
Geo. w. Devlin, Pastor.

Geo. w. Devlin, Pastor.
The Old Folks Concert at the Bethel
Baptist Church Saturday night, May
31st was a success. Mother King was
the neatest and most comical dressed
and walked away with the cake which
was given as a prize. The rain hind
cred our services Sunday, although we
were glad that we were able to pay
our subscriptions of $500 to the Y. w.
C. ABBY request the pastor will
preach next Sunday night from Job.
14:14 IF a Man Dies Shall he Live
Again." We have great things in
store for this month. I'VE are max
ing great preparations for a special
car trip to Swope Park. We have
several sick members. Sister AlVa
Allen seems to be no better. Broth
er Clark Bohanan died Saturday A.
NJ. Hiss loss was deeply felt. -. The
committee is arranging to serve next
Saturday night to thank the people
for their efficient work with the
Bethel Baptist Church. Sister Desha
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

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Services were we'll attended all day
Sunday. The Sunday School at $3.50
was good. We had a splendid lesson
and every body was interested. The
B. Y. P. Z. is still alive and is doing a
great work with Mrs. Moore, our IN
firing leader at the head of the helm
The morning speaking meeting was
conducted by the mothers as they used
to do every first Sunday and we mad
a soul stirring meeting. Sunday even
ing the Tabernacle Church was with
us and we had an old time speaking
conducted by the deacons. Sunday
night the pastor preached an able
sermon and everybody was filled with
the holy spirit. All that were pres
ent enjoyed it,. The sick members
of the church are improving and we
wish them a speedy recovery The
Sunday School and B. Y. P. L. are
making strenuous efforts to raise
funds in order to send delegates to the
National Sunday School and B. Y. +
L. Congress which holds its session IL
Jackson, Miss. We were at LABOR
Temple Monday night, but owing tC
the Indictment weather we did not Dc
so well, but we are going to repeat 1t
Everyone that was present enjoyed l
to the highest. Every one was a
his best and played his part well.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
BETHEL A.. M. E. CHURCH.

BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH.
The services were largely attended
at Bethel last Sunday -. The Sunday
School was full of enthusiasm The
pastor, Rev. Dawson preached a great
Sacramento sermon at the morning
service, this being the Third Quarterly
Conference. Quite a number of
Bethel members went out to Western
University Sunday afternoon to hear
Bishop Parks preach. Bethel is
looking forward to her big Rally that
will begin Sunday and will continue
indefinite. Rev. S. w. Bacote, pastor
Of the Second Baptist Church and con
gregation will be at Bethel Church
Sunday afternoon. All the public is
cordially invited to be present. .
Brother Sutton, leader of Glass No 2,
took the medal from brother Young,
leader Glass No. 1 and s now back
to his old No.. Bethel is still going
upward. Come and hear the great ser
mon Sunday morning, afternoon and
night. We are glad to know that our
sick ones are on the mend. go Several
of our substantial members have NOV
ed away in the last few weeks. E. Miss
Hattie Davis. who married is now liv-
ing at Council Grove, Kans., and
Bethel wishes for her a happy sail
through life and Mrs. Black is now
living in Topeka.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School at $3.50. AT IL A.
M. sermon by the pastor. Rev. 8. w.
Toles which was enjoyed by all. At
$3.50 we united with st. Paul in a
glorious speaking meeting. ..B. Y. P.
u. at 6;30....At 7:45 Rev. William
New Of Kansas City, Kans., spoke for
us. June 18th the Women's Club
will give a play, Scenes of Modern
Life" under the direction of sister
Bessie Young, sister Jessie e. Smith.
Musical director. st. Paul and New
Hope are selling tickets for the prize.
All are invited to attend. You are
welcome and will be we'll entertained.
I'VE ask that you attend the Mis-.
sion Circle on Thursday at 8 o'clock.
... The pastor will close the meet.
ing Wednesday night which he has
been conducting for ten nights at In
dependence for Rev. Laskins. There
were two additions to our number
Sunday. We are proud of our success
under the leadership Of Rev. s. w.
Toles. He is indeed an able speaker.
We invite all to hear him.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH.
1920 Crystal.

Sunday we had splendid services.
Our pastor arrived home Friday. All
of the members and friends were glad
to see him and greeted him with
smiles and with hearty hand shakes
We gladly welcome him back to our
church. Rev. H. c. Gatewood, our
pastor preached as usual, two wonder
full sermons. We were all made to re
joice while he fed our hungry souls
with the gospel of our Lord Jesus
There were three additions to the
church. Sister Mary Williams, our
splendid B. Y. P. U. president, mas
Joined in with us and is trying to help
build up this community where she
lives and where it is much needed
-. The Who-So-Ever-Wln Club has
painted the church and has decorated
it very beautiful inside, The outside
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

At $3.50 thee Sunday School rnder-
ed a fine program in honor of Chill
dren's Day. AT IL o'clock Rev. N.
A. Mackey Of New York preached on
Future Satisfaction" to a large and
we'll pleased congregation. . AT $50
the B. Y. p. U. rendered an excellent
program. During the evening testi.
monials were given and the Lords
Supper was partaken of by a large
number, also four candidates received
the ordinance OF baptism. -Four others
Joined the church by Watch care. .
The B. Y. P. U. Coral Glass did not
meet on account of last week being
Commencement week. last Wed.
nesday evening Rev. w. f. Arlington
Wilson Of Texas, preached a fine SER
NOR to a large congregation -. You
are welcome to make this your church
home. Come to church.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
EBENEZER CHURCH,

Sunday services were as usual, well
attended at Ebenezer. Rev. Osborne
delivered a forceful sermon from the
10th Chapter of Hebrews and the oath
verse. Subject Love and Good
Works" There were six additions &. .
At 1880 P. NJ. the funeral Of Mr.. John
Louis Mason, Jr., was held from the
church with John LANCE Lodge, A. F.
&c A. NJ. and the K. of P's. in charge.
Rev. w. T. Osborne offlciated. :. .Bish-
op H. B. Parks preached a great SER
mon in the evening to an appreciative
audience. Among the visitors were
Hon. N. G. Crews and wife and Mes
danes Schumache and Brown, Troy,
Kans. . . Mrs. Barker, mother of Mrs.
Anna Roberts is still quite i'll at her
residence on Park Ave-. Sunday is
Children's Day. A special program in
the afternoon by the children. The
$4,000 raised by the Trustees gave
a total of $27S0.15 for the Trustee De
partment of Ebenezer. THE Junior
Stewardess expect to have their new
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
1sT. BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev w. A. Bowren, Pastor.

IAtNs W ~
The morning services were devoted
to Christian testimonials which were
entered into in the Spirit with a
splendid attendance. -. The Sunday
School was well attended and much
interest manifested in the lessons,
The Patriarchs with seven other Socie-
ties met at the Fraternal Hall, Srd and
Nebraska Ave. at 500 O'Clock P. NJ.
and formed a line of march, led by the
Ladies Uniform Rank and Two bands
marched north on 3rd to Washington
Blvd. west on Washington to 9TH ST,
thence south to the church building on
Nebraska, where they were TO have
laid the corner stone, but which had
to be postponed on the account OF a
rain storm coming on. However the
Corner Stone laying will be held this
Sunday at 8 P. NJ. The B. Y. P, o..
held an unusual fine service at 6
O'Clock P. NJ. and on the account OF the
rainy weather did not have the at
tendance they usually have. . The
evening services were not so well at
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School was opened at $3.50.
The attendance was good. Services
we're we'll attended all day Sunday. d. L. &.
The pastor, Rev. S. c. Doyle, preached
a glorious ermon lisa. 4O:S. The fu-
neral of Sister Carrie Jackson was
held from the Church at 200 o'clock.
She was the mother of Sister LESSEE
Estelle, one of Friendships best and
active members. The Church is in
deep sympathy with sister Estelle.. -.
The B. Y. P. U. met at 600 o'clock
P. No. The mission Circle will meet
at the Church Thursday afternoon.
Everybody is welcome to attend.
Sister ack Withers is still very i'll. -.
The pastor urges all members to pay
a special visit to Sister Withers. . .
The public has a standing invitation
to this Church.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Corner 18th. and Grove SITS.


Rev. James S. Anderson, Pastor.
The Sunday School was opened at
the regular hour with an increase in
members and interest. AT 1880 A.
NJ. the pastor preached a great SER
mon, subject The Cooperation of
God, VS.. The Opposition of others"
Text Romans 1871. At $3.50 P. NJ. the
pastor preached another powerful SER
mon, subject The Manifestation Of
Gods Love. Text Romans SIS. The
rain did not hinder our services. The
choir added much to the services by
singing several choice selections. The
organist and the choir members are
very faithful. Our revival meeting
is now going on. We earnestly ask
the Christians and churches to come
over and help us to win souls for the
Masters Kingdom $50. The members
and Christians Of the church are re-
quested to observe these rules. First,
Pray three time each day, Psalms
55:17; Second, Read the Bible Daily,
Acts 17:11: Third, Consecrate Your
selves to the work, End. Corinthians
GIT; Fourth, Attend every service
raj nor shine, hot or cold, Hebrews
1925; Fifth, be a personal worker
in the meeting, John ga. Come for
all things are now ready. -. The Kan
sas City Sun is a very interesting pa
per and should receive the support
of every race loving Negro. Don't
forget to buy the Sun.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
ST. JOHN A. M. e. CHURCH.
1747 BeIIvieW Ave.

Sunday June 14th was General Glass
day at st. John conducted by Rev.
D. c. Newman. Those present en-
joyed a spiritual feast. Reports from
the several departments Of the church
were made, which was quite encourag-
ing to the membership. Mr.. Silas
Wallace was unanimously elected by
the church as delegate to the Electoral
College converting at independence,
Mo. Rev, and Mrs. ]. G. Bell spent
the week in st. Joseph visiting his
mother. While there they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bell.
....... Mrs. Louise Payne, who has
been quite i'll, was able to attend
church Sunday. . Rev. and Mrs. Bell
enjoyed a most pleasant drive over
the city Sunday in the car owned by
Mr.. James Norman, II of st. Johns
progressive young men. Mrs. Eliza
Finley spent Decoration Day in Atchi-
son, Kans., visiting friends. Mrs.
Parker was out of the city for a few
DAYS. Mrs. Kate Cummings motor
ed to Quindaro, Kans., Sunday in her
beautiful five passenger car. She had
as her guests Rev. and Mrs, J. c.. Bell
While there they attended the exer
cises at Western University and heard
the Baccalaureate sermon preached tc
the graduating class by Bishop H. b
Parks. -. Mrs. M. Harris was a visitor
to the parsonage last week. Strang
ers and visitors we welcome you tC
all our services.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

tended but good services were had and
the Lords Supper was administered.
go. There are quite a few of the mem
bers on the sick list and we are pray.
ing for their speedy recovery. The
collection for the day was $40. The
and friends are cordially in
to come out Sunday and assist
us in laying our Corner Stone.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
ST. STEPHENS BAPTIST CHURCH.

The pastor preached at II A. M,
subject Faith and Salvation" Rev.
Nurse asked all sinners to come and
take a seat as his guest. Five per-
sons responded. At the close of the
sermon there were nine additions and
one for baptism. We had a glorious
meeting. E.. Sunday School at $3.50 P.
NJ, L. H. Hampton, Supt.....B Y. P.
U. at 600 P. NJ. president E. Alfred.
Let us all join our hands and hearts
to make our B. Y. p. U. meetings in
teresting. -. AT 8 P. NJ. Mr.. Mackey
preached. subject "He Fell out Of the
Tree to Follow Jesus. The pastor
will leave Monday, June 9th, for the
Sunday School Congress at Bessemer,
Ala. 80. Sister Jane Sims is on the sick
list. Mr.. Jessie CASTOR attended ser
vices with us Sunday morning. The
Ministers Union met with st. Stephen
Baptist Church. Rev. A. A. Banks of
Kansas Ave, Baptist Church preached
a powerful sermon. DR.. Banks Is one
of the strong supports of the N. B. c.
Collection $57.57.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

four thousand years ago.
THAT it became so hot last week
that Betty and Sam determined to
shed their swell raiment and put on
their old clothes because they felt
more at home"
That fire brands and ~incendaries
never did a race or cause any lasting
good and that's no lie.
That the wonderful growth of the
Kansas City Sun has attracted the
favorable consideration of the Negro
Press throughout the country and with
the exception of the Chicago Defend
er has had the greatest increase in
circulation of any Negro Paper Pub
lished in America. Amt you proud
of your Sun?
That a triumvirate of which any
city could justly be proud is DR.. ]. Ed
ward Perry the physician, William H.
Thomas the pulpiteer and ]. R. E. Lee
the educator. Kansas City is certain
ly proud of each and every one of
them.
THAT a young woman sued her
husband for divorce the other day and
when asked to state her grounds she
said "He promised to take care of me
as well as my father did" In the hus-
bands answer he said: 81 meant if
she'd help me-" The case was dis
missed.
That the man who is ignorant Of
his own ignorance is INDEED ignor-
ant.
THAT an irate woman, a gun and
a strong determination interviewed a
former sutton the other day and
Cleaned house and not a word was
said d%erogatory to her actions. You
don't blame him, do you?
THAT the following conversation
was heard the other day:
What paper do you read said he?
Said she For all the news, I need but
one,
1 read the Kansas City Sun"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

has taken so much interest in making
these entertainments a success &. On
account Of illness Sister ]. E. B. John
son has been unable to attend services
and we miss her very much. e.. .
Friends we hope to have your coop
Grafton as we have engaged twenty
copies Of the Sun for distribution at
the church.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
KANSAS AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School was well attended
at $780,. Preaching at 1880 A. M.
by the pastor, Rev. A. A. Banks. Sub
ject Behind Time" and we all heard
many good things. . B. Y. p. U. at
$50 was well attended. Our Presi.
dent who was i'll for six weeks was
with US.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.

All services were well attended. The
Sunday School was well attended. The
teachers tried hard to make the lesson
interesting. You are invited to at
tend the b. Y. P. U. and the Sunday
School. . -. he teachers meet weekly at
RMS. p. L. Blackwell. All teachers are
invited. The paper read by MI. Ross
was indeed fine subject Faith
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

is left for the men to get busy with
Our prayer service is every Wednes-
day night. I'VE invite all Christians
to come and sing and pray with us.
49,. Our Lords supper is the End Sun.
day in every month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
ST. JAMES A. M. E. ZION CHURCH

OF JNWES a. NJ. E. ZION CHUHCH.
The pastor, Rev. w. e. Shaw, will
speak at the morning and evening ser
vices. The Popularity Contest and
Sock Social will be held Monday even
ing June 9th. -. Mrs. s. j. Duncan will
preach Wednesday evening, June 18th.
LA good sized audience heard DR..
Burris jenkins last Sunday afternoon.
... .Dinned will be served Friday, June
18th.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
THEY SAY

That the old adage that he who
lives by the sword will perish by the
sword is just as true now as it was
four thousand years ago.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07
FRANKLIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE
G.. G. HOLMES
oFFICE-oPERA HOUSE BLOCK

Come East to the beautiful Lake C~hamplain Valley, where
you can buy a farm for $50 to $1OO an acre, with good buildings,
good water, stock and tools.
One can raise 40 bushels wheat, so bushels corn, 20 bushels
beans, 200 to 300 bushels potatoes to an acre; barley, peas and
oats; also three crops of alfalfa. In short, one is always sure
of a crop every year.
And call your attention to the 800 acre farm, il is equip
ped so that one milks the cows, grinds the grain, does the wash
ing by electricity. Just let us give you a description of some
of the farms we have on our list.
ST. ALBAN
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

That it became so hot last week
that Betty and Sam determined to
shed their swell raiment and put on
their old clothes because they felt
more at home
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

That the man who is ignorant of
his own ignorance is INDEED ignor.
ant.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-07

That fire brands and in~cendaries
never did a race or cause any lasting
good and that's no lie.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-24
DIES
 IN TOMBSTONE

w. F. Kuchenbecker. father of Louis Kuchenbecker, the clerk of the county board of supervisors, died sud denly yesterday at his home in Tomb stone, according to word reaching this city last night.
 Mir. Kuchenbecker was a pioneer of the Southwest, and a prominent figure in Tombstone for more than a decade past. He came to Tombstone 14 years ago from New Mexico, and at once attained prominence in the city's commercial and political life, being several times elected mayor. He was more than 70 years of age.
 Besides his son, Mir. Kuchenbecker is survived by widow, who is a sis ter of Postmaster Thomas Feeney of Miami.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been announced here.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-24
Fifth of Cananea
 Bandits Is Slain

Word has been received in Bisbee of the killing last Sunday at Cumpas Sonora. of Jose Casillas, who is said to have been one of the mounted ban. dits who on May 14th robbed the Banco Mercantil at Cananea. footed several stores and killed several per. sons, including the chief of police.
 Casillas was killed while resisting arrest. His name had been connected with the holdup ever since it occurred, and following his recent arrival at Cumpas officers completely establish ed his identity. When his surrender was demanded he resisted and in the gun play that followed he was killed by officers.
 Casillas is the fifth of the bandits to pay the penalty of their crime, all having met death in violent form, one having been hanged from a bridge in the main section of Can anea.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-24
Pop Geers Is Star
 Of Grand Circuit

POUUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Aug. 23. Pop Geers proved the feature of getaway day at the grand circuit meeting at the Hudson River driving park, when he drove Mamie Locke to victory over Crossmans' Native Chief in four heat struggle in the 2;13 trot. after placing sixth and seventh in the first two heats. Gox's Hum Fast took the second heat. but was drawn before the final. Helen March. Small Up, took the 2:11 pace after Holly Rood Alice had won the first heat in 2:06 IA. Delico won third money with seconds in the first and third heats. Hollyrood, the Dodge entry in the 2:07 trot, was the class of the field, winning an easy straight heat victory over Peter June and Elm ma Mcgowan and Baron Cegantle walked away with the 2:24 trot in easy fashion.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-24
Milton Is Winner
 Elgin Road Race

ELGIN, Ills, Aug. 23-Tommy Mil ton, a veteran driver, won the seventh renewal of the Elgin road race at 301 miles today covering the distance in 4:05:17, at an average speed of 73.5 miles per hour.
 For his victory Milton bagged $4000 of the S10,000 prize money.
 Roscoe Sarles was second, finishing nearly 25 miles behind the victor. Kurtke. who started his first import ant race at the Indianapolis speedway this spring, pioleted his car into third place, while Ralph Mulford, who was forced to withdraw his own car in the 17Sth mile, pulled up in fourth place at the wheel of Ira Vails entry.
 The race was almost featureless and time was considered extremely slow. The event. however, drew a tremendous crowd.