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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
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ORDER or PUBLICATION

In tho Circuit Court of Buchanan
County, Missouri to the October
Term, \. D.. 1870.
state of Missouri County Of Bu-
Chanan, S.
W Harvey Saunders. Plaintiff
VS..
Hattie 4. saunders ..... Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
hv his Attorney, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the Circuit Court
that said defendant. Hattie A. S1uu-
dorS, is a nonresident of the state Of
Missouri and does not reside therein,
it is ordered that said nonresident
defendant be notified by publication,
as required by law, that said plaintiff
has commenced his suit i'm this Court
against saiG defendant by petition and
affidavit, 'hc object and general ma
ture of which is TO obtain a decree of
divorce from the defendant on the
grounds Of indignities such as to rem
der his condition in life as the hus-
band Of defendant, intolerable, in
that tO-wit: that from and after the
date of plaintiffs marriage with de-
fendant, defendant has shown most
violent and abusive temper of mind
and has exhibited great wrath and
hatred towards plaintiff by calling
him vile and indecent names, and
without justification and exuse
quarreled at plaintiff and accused
him Of matters that he knew nothing
about; that defendant has on divers
occasions visited with other women
of ill-repute and has freely spoken to
plaintiff and other people about her
association and familiarities with
other men, and that on the 14th day
Of April. 1920, left and abandoned
plaintiff. That unless the said Hat
tie a. Saunders shall be and appear
at the next term Of this Court, 10 be
begun and held at the Court House,
in the City of St. Joseph, in Buchan-
an County State Of Missouri, on the
18th day of October, 1920, on or be-
fore the third day Of said term, tC
answer plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken for confessed as to her
and judgment rendered accordingly.
It is further ordered, that copy OF
this order be published in The st
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
lished in the County Of Buchanan
for four weeks successfully, the last
insertion Of which to be at least fif-
teen days before the next october
1920 term Of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT J. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Chas. A. Redfearn Deputy Clerk
Alva +. Lindsay, Attorney for Plain
tiff. (65)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Gest9m entary, upon the estate Of
Franklin Jones, deceased. have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri. bearing date OF the 18th
day Of May, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft OF such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
MARY Il. JONES,
(SeaD ENeCutrix.
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate of
John n. King, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County.
Missouri. beaIing date Of the Sd day
of December, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required To exhibit
th.m TO me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft OF such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice. they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
RAY r. KING,
(ScaD Administrator.
Fred NJ. WanSer, Clerk of Probate.
(424
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testam entary, upon the estate OF
William n. Puryis, deceased, have
b cen granted TO the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri bearing date of the 7th
day Of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft Of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy Attest:
ABBIE L. PURNIS,
(SeaD ENecutriX.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(424)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate oil
Sadie a. Evalson, deceased, have been
granted to the yndorsigned, by the
Probate Court OF buchanan County
Missouri, bearing date Of the 23d day
of June, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allQwance, within sis
months from date Of said letters, OF
they may be precludcd from any ben
eft of such estate; and if said claim.
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
Il. V. CUMBERFORD,
CSeaD Administrators.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24

In the Probate Court OF Buchanan
County Missouri
In the matter Of the Estate Of
James 7. Hubbard.
Now on this 18th day OF June,
1920. this matter coming on to be
heard, the court finds that said
James 7. Hubbard has been duly
notified Of this proceeding by puDli-
cation, as provided b. law. but ap-
pears not.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24

in The st. Joseph Observer. a news
paper published in Buchanan County,
Missouri, and in The Democrat, a
newspaper published in Andrew
County, Missouri, and that said Allen
Joseph Hubbard, If alive, or any 9TH
er person for him. are required to
produce to this court, within twelve
weeks from the date OF the last pub
lication of said notice, satisfactory
evidence of the fact that he is still
living, and upon failure so to do, this
court will issue letters OF administra-
tion upon his estate.
A true copy. Attest:
FRED NJ. WANGER,
(SeaD Clerk Of Probate.
(61S
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters.
Testamcntary, upon the estate Of
Dora w. Richardson, deceased have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court OF Buchanan
County, Missouri, bearing date Of the
18th day of May. 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 70 me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters. or
they may be precludcd from any BEN
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
a true copy. Attest:
SAM WILCOX,
(Se1D Executor.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testam entary, upon the estate OF
Mary Nesbitt, deceased, have been
granted TO the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri bearing date Of the nth
day of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benz
eft of such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
a true copy, Attest:
WILLIAM r.. MILAN.
(SeaD Executor.
Fred NJ Wanger, Clerk Of Probate.
C529D
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24

said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benz
eft Of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy Attest:
MARY a. WILLIAMS,
(ScaD Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wangcr, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration. upon the estate OF
Levi N. Bateman. deceased. have been
granted te the undersigned. by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County.
Missouri. bearing date Of the 10th day
OF May. 1920.
All persons having claims agAinst
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that E.ogters
OF Administration, with VIII annexed.
upon the estate of America Robinson.
deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned, by the Probate Court of
buchanan County, Missouri, bearing
date Of the 25th day OF November,
1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 20 me for allowance. within six
months from date OF said letters. or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice. they will be forever barred
A true copy. Attest;
MARY A. WILLIAMS,
(SeaD Public Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
(S71
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
What Docs May Mean?

"Mr. May is running on a platform
Of strict law enforcement. specifying
the dry issue-at least we presume
he favors enforcing the prohibition
amendment. on the back Of the
cards he distributed was printed in
bold type the words, May is Dry
The captain of the curbstone guards
intimated that he presumed Mr.. May
meant by this that it was getting to
be a long time between drinks, -
Fairfax Forum.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24

"Profiteering Continues in New
York Despite the Law."-Headline,
Where have we heard that before p
Kansas City Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
Take the Electric Line To
KANSAS CITY. LIBERTY AND

EACELSIOR SPhINGA
Shortest route, quickest time, best
service. Trains leave Sth and Ed
mond stree's. Local every hour start
ing 5:35 a m. 20 7:35 D. m. then s:35
and 1880 p. m limited train 10 -
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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-07-24
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

(SeaD Executor
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk Of Probate
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
COMMUNITY NOTES

A Community House has all the good
points and none Of the bad points of club
house. It is a fine place to bring friends
The Federal Street Neighborhood Service
Club which ccutcrs its activities in the
twenty .ninth and thirtieth blocks held its
regular meeting last Thursday evening. Miss
Crowder assisted Miss Randolph in steering
the meeting.
Community Service staged free opcn-air
moving picture show in Ellis Park last We'd
ncsday. Fully one thousand persons wit
messed the show. There was one comcds and
one educational film. Advice. admonitious,
and instruction couched in snappy language
were flashed on the screen and were received
with great applauscs. Popular songs were
thrown ON the screen and very successful
community sing resulted.
Community Service would like to arrange
an interview with individuals and organiza
tious who are interested iu a better com
munity and would like TO have them invcstI-
gate into its work and AIMS.
The entertainment last Saturday evening.
entitled "A Night in China was the most
artistic entertainment that has been held at
the Community House. The decoration
charmed by its soft oriental Ravncss and the
picturesque Chinese girls delighted the eyes
as they slipped tea in truly oriental style
The Literary Digest, The Crisis The Re
view Of Reviews, The Iady's Home Journal.
The Saturday Evening Post, The Worlds
Work and the Survey are "A Jew OF the maya
zines the reading tables al the Community
House. Come spend a profitable minute or
so in instructive reading. There arc no
charges.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
Y. w. C. A. NOTES
Y. w. c. A. NEWS

w. - a. NEW
The Public Library OF Chicago has opened
a branch library at the Y. ". {. 4 for
women and girls. Miss Jeanette Whisnant
Librarian will be in charge from to 5 on
Monday. Tue sday. Wednesday and frllas,
and from , to $50 on Thursday each week.
Our camp for colored girls at Hammond.
Ind. is getting along nicely. Miss Webster
Director reports large crowd This past
week and expects still larger crowds before
it closes Mothers and children's week.
Aug p to IS. All mothers are privileged
to take their children for that week. 20
bows over ten years OF age are allowed. Al
children under 8 years will be charged $3.50
per week Grown ups, SOS.
Miss Clayda Williams, Field Resreational
Worker of the Y. W. c. A., is II the city
for a few days and is visiting thg camp
Mrs. II. A. Watkins IS cenYHlsscing alter
short illness at Pfovident HOSPITAL.
Miss Bessie l. Mitchell Girls Work Secre-
tary, whose work closes at the Association
on August 18th. is going to Wilberforee =
visit her mother for the remainder OF August.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
UP REACH MAGAZINE GETS
20. K" FROM NATIONAL
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Editor Higgins Honored in Delaware

After attending the annual meeting
.ot the National Association of Teach
ers in Colored Schools. at Baltimore.
and making trip through Maryland
and Delaware in the interest of the
magazine, Editor higgins is home
again
In Delaware he was the guest OF
the State Teachers Association and
the Delware Negro Civic League.
While in the state he addressed the
summer school students at the Col
ored State College. at Dover.
In company with Prof. c. NJ.
Smith, secretary of the Delaware
Negro Civic League, he addressed en-
thusiastic audiences in Wilmington
and visited the institutions for educa-
ton and social work in the Delaware
metropolis.
The teachers association at Balti
more endorsed the work of The Up
Reach Magazine and passed a reso-
luton requiring the schools to intro
duce courses in Negro history and
literature in the school program of
studies.
A National Council of Teachers of
Negro History and Literature was or
gained and will meet with the parent
organization next July in Oklahoma
City. Teachers wishing to keep up
with this new national movement in
education among US should keep in
touch with The Up-Reach Magazine
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
Is a Merry Widow

"Soon after my husbands death
8 years ago ! was taken with ty-
phoid fever. Since then have suf-
fered from stomach and liver
trouble and constipation | have
doctoJed "A great deal without bene-
fit. Since taking Mayr's Wonder
full Remedy THREE months ago my
boweld have moved regularly and
/ am feeling well again. ! am now
a happy woman" 1t is "A simple.
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the in
testinal tract and allays the in
flammation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money re-
funded. For sale at all Druggists.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
THE CHURCHES
Union Baptist Notes

We are glad to report that we have had
another successful week of Church work
Services were good all day Sunday. We
greatly missed our pastor, Rev. J. A. Royal
who is still away his vacation
We had an excellent sermon Sunday
morning by Rev Washington, one of our
icentiate ministers. At night we enjoyed
another very excellent sermon by Rev G.
Iiford, another one of our licentiate min.
isters These are very promising young men
and the Church is praying for their CON
tinual growth in the ministry
Last Thursday evening we enjoyed one OF
the rarest treats OF the season. The Jubilee
with Jubilee concert Our hearts 'gf'S wrra
made glad BY the beautiful plantation melo.
dies which these most prominent nighting-
gales OF the West Side rendered. We were
then carried to the heights of laughter by
the readings from the works OF Paul Lau
renee Dunbar which was rendered bv
Unions latest stars. The entire program
was credit to our stalwart president. Mr.
J. 7. Lewis We are planning many excel.
lent features for the remainder OF the sea.
SON
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14

Rev. w. Sturgeon Carey, $500
Dearborn Street, is the author OF a
small pamphlet, The Telescope of
Life i'll Fifteen Bright Stars" just off
the press which treats of the econ
omic and spiritual life OF individuals
in unique and attractive way. 1t
merits careful perusal from any in
terested in religious literature, and
favorable words of comment have
been passed on it.
The author, Rev. Carey is widely
known here as lecturer and his many
friends have urged him to put out
such a pamphlet as he has just given
them.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
St. Paul c. M. E. Church, 4644 Dearborn St,
Rev. |. A. Winters, Pastor

St. Paul c. M. E. Church, 4644 Dearborn ST.
Rev. ]. A. Winters, Pastor
The church was packed at the morning
hour OF worship, and many had TO be turned
away. Our pastor filled his pulpit and de.
lvered a rousing message with fervor and
eloqucnce. The choir was at its best. Take
rendered by Mrs. Willie Henderson as the
invitation was extended. Sven united with
the church. Dir. ]. A. Hamlet, editor Of the
worshpped with us. At the close of service
the Orphans Band. which is touring about
the country, played Nearer Ny God to
Thee" and then sang a Negro Spiritual which
was greatly enjoyed by the vast audience.
The church presented the pastor with 500
for a vacation trip. He will leave this week
| for Arkansas and other points south and cast.
| Ne welcome you here at all times
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
Mayor Charges Political Plot

Mayor f. G. Klinger of Chicago
Heights. when asked concerning the
alleged riot, said that the fake report
was not only symptom of diseased
mind. but charged the story to the
workings OF his political enemies who
sought to embarass his administra-
ton.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
MiSli;fic.aaYD Wssif'f ;si :. g. .; ,nox
Teury 5 at 4511 Indiana Ave.


Mrs. C. R. Wood and Miss C. D.
Warren of Knoxville, Tenn, are Wis
iting in the city.
Mrs. Ruth Jones, Denver, Colo, is
guest of her sister, Mrs Grace
Wright, 3542 Forest Ave.
Mrs. Ethel Bird and daughter and
Master Daniel Rainey, $500 Prairie
Ave, are visiting Mrs. Kennedy and
friends in Knoxville. Tenn. They will
also spend few days in Louisville
before returning home, early in Sep
TENDER.
Mr.. Earnest Thomas, 1883 Langley,
who was a popular barber at the Col
onial Barbershop for four years, died
Friday morning after a brief illness.
DR.. Park Tancil, DDS, of Chap
man and Tancil Dental Parlors, left
the city for Washington, D. G. TO
bury his mother, Mrs. Mollie Tancil.
He is expected back the last of the
week.
Misses Vivaian Harsh and Ethel
Murphy left Sunday night for month
stay in Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. S A. Watkins entertained Mrs.
!. Herndon of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. l..
F. Payne of Houston, Texas, Mrs.
w. VERIFY, Mrs. Franklin Dennis and
Miss Aurelia Ward at Dinner Satur-
day night at the Appomattox Club.
Mrs. Helen Clay, 4144 ST. Laurence
is spending a month in Frankfort, KY
Mrs. T. G. Ewing of Vicksburg,
-, - Il l. 4
Alfred w. Hampton, 1900 Langley
Ave.
Mrs. Earl Kennedy entertained on
Saturday with luncheon in honor of
Mrs. Bertha Young-Smith of Cali
fornia.
Mrs. Madeline Kemp, 9 West 35th
Street, has returned from Memphis
after a stay of three months visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. 7. Arnold Hill entertained her
sister, Mrs. A. Hinton of Boston,
Wednesday afternoon with a lunch
con. Guests present we're Mrs. Frank
lin Denison, Mrs. Paine of Texas,
Mrs. Earl Kennedy, Mrs. Vera Green
and Miss Nealey of Kansas City.
MIS. NODCIl D ADDOLI entertained
Thursday afternoon with cards and a
luncheon in honor of visiting guests
A very delightful afternoon was
passed.
Mrs. Franklin TT. Denison was at
home Friday afternoon to her many
friends in honor of Mrs. L. Paine of
Houston, Texas. The home was
beautifully decorated in flowers and
ferns and the guests we're arrayed in
wonderful gowns which made the oc-
casion one of the prettiest of the sea
son.
Mrs. G. c. Hall entertained at cards
on Saturday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. J. Herndon of Atlanta. Ga Mrs.
Hall is the usual wonderful hostess
and much comment was made in her
favor.
DIR. and Mrs. T. Carlisle are the
proud parents of fine girl born Mon
day. Mother and child are doing well.
Harold Combs from Milwaukee is
in the city at the Yiucennes Hotel.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14

Mrs. Brown, the charming and gra-
cious hostess, served dainty ice
course.
About fifty guests were present and
the occasion was one of the most
charming of the season.
DIR. and Mrs. II. II. Towles, after
three weeks in the city during which
time the Doctor took a post-gradu-
ate course, departed Friday for De
troit and Canadian points, after which
they will return to their home IN
Texarkana, Texas.
Mrs. Myrtel Johnson, Birmingham,
is visiting with Mrs. Evans, 5l25 In
diana Ave.
Mrs. Ethel Selby-St. Clair who has
been the charming house guest OF DIR.
and Mrs. Lawton, 1886 Grand Blvd,
returned to her home in Texas after
a delightful visit here.
Mrs. w. Burton and Mrs. A. f.
Payne of Birmingham, Ala, are the
house guests OF Mrs. W. Burton, 6446
Vernon.
Miss Juliet Bradford, Associate
Editor Times-Plaindealcr Birming-
ham, is visiting in the city at 522 East
36th Street.
Miss A. Dudley of Birmingham is
guest at G4S Grand Blvd
Mrs. Vance Anderson, 6440 Vernon
Ave, received in honor OF her sister
Mrs. Ownes of Montreal and Miss
Gates of the same city, Miss DeLong
of New York and Miss Howard Col
Inns of Washington, d. c.
I % 4t,o
K Free Perfume Co, Cincinnati, Ohio,
will spend several weeks with Rev.
and Mrs. Y. A. Blackwell, $500 Yer
non Ave.
Rev. w. A. Blackwell, DID,, has
left for Richmond, Va, to attend a
Connection Council,
Misses Ethel and Marguerite Viii
kinson of St. Louis, Mo, are visiting
in the city for few weeks as guests
of Mrs. Mary Byron Clark, 4404
Grand Blvd.
Mr.. J. G. Brown of Philadelphia,
Pa, is in the city, looking after the
business of the Progressive Co.
Mrs. Mason and daughters, Misses
Ellarze and Vivian of Birmingham,
Ala, are guests in the city at No.
3644 Ellis Park.
Miss Edna Morris of Charleston,
N. C., is at the home of DR.. Downs,
3748 Grand.
Miss Norve1l Major, Hopkinsville,
KY, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Petrie,
6327 Eberhart Ave.
Miss Bessie Clayton the heiress of
Oklahoma, is spending her vacation
in the city.
Miss Ester Middleton, Washington,
+ D. c., is visiting her brother, Mr.. Ray
mond Middleton, 1904 St. Lawrence
Ave.
Miss E. Flag, Washington, D. c,
is visiting her sister, Mrs Holmes, 81
East 50th Street.
Miss Campbell, Detroit, Mich, is
guest of Mrs. Randel, $40 Rhodes
Ave.
n
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14
THE CLUBS
Appomattox Club Mote

An members are requested to attend the
progressive whist Saturday. August 18th \
beautiful prize for the winner.
Directors Joseph Brent and William Cowan
have returned from their vacations in Colo
RADIO Each one claims 10 have climbed the
highest mountain peak. The odds however,
are IN favor OF Brent, he being built more for
climbing than Big Bill Cowan.
Among the Visitors
Miss Charlotte Gillard. St. Paul, MINI, a
charming young belle, was a delighted Wis
itor to our beautiful club house. She *
pressed herself amazed at the wonderful
building and furnishings
W II Amouo and J. H. Palmer of Tusk-
egce Institute were also among the promi-
nent visitors.
Walter stanton aud Jesse Harris. new mem
hers. made their first visit and both declared
themselves happy 10 be among our famous
aggregation.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-14

The customer picked up some
roquefort cheese from the grocer's
counter and took an appraising sniff
at its aroma
I'D like dimes worth OF this
cheese"
Madame, you have already had it. .