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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Lumpton county. Georgia, 1872; age
81 years. He was, on the 7th day OF
February, 1880, duly ordained to the
office of deacon and to the ministry
of the gospel by the laying on OF the
hands of the Presbytery, and thereby
commanded to preach the gospel to
all nations in obedience to the COM
mand of Christ, and to perform all
the functions pertaining to the office
of a deacon and elder.
Pastor Charles B. Murphy and Sam
uel Sheppard; Jordon S. White, uea-
con; Thomas C. Hooker. clerk; John
Moore.
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evident that there is great future be-
fore her. Recently she played before
Sir Henry Heyman formerly violinist
for King EdwardD. who encouraged her
and who predicts unusual success If
she continued as she has begun.
Her playing is certain to be an In
spiration to the girl students of the
violin In the East and for this reason
she was brought from the far West to
play at the great Hackley Musical Fes-
tival at the Academy Of Music. October
aand. and everybody who can should
hear before she returns West. On
May 18th, 1909, she will play at Shorter
A. NJ. E. church, after which she will
all engagements westward, en- route
home.
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HoLLEv-eArewooo MARRIAGE.

While everybody was not exactly
surprised, yet the marriage Of Miss
Idella Gatewood to Mr.. Benjamin
Holley last Thursday evening came
as pleasant greeting so soon after
Easter The wedding happened at
22ls Clarkson street in the presence
OF very few friends and relatives.
Rice, old shoes and the like were
much In evidence on Clarkson street
as far down as 1886 Glenarm Place,
where the happy couple are snugly
fitted up in their permanent quarters.
Both parties are very prominent in
Denver and their entire host OF
friends join The Statesman in wish
ing them a merry, merry journey
through life interspersed with no
shadows, but all sunshine.
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PIONEER DEAD.

Mr.. H ,nry Davis, one among Den
ver's old, ST citizens, departed this life
at the ht me OF Mr.. Josh Holbert, Fri
day nigh !. April 18th, 1909, at 1880
O'Clock. The deceased leaves wife,
Mrs. En- ma Davis. ten children and
three q indchildren to mourn their
loss but Heavens gain.
We fu ly realize that We have lost a
very 10y lng father. and good hus-
band. 7 he names of the children are
Mrs. r B. Smith, Mollie Watkins.
Lulu H III. Ella Morrow and Pearl
Liggins John Davis, Edward Davis,
Robert Davis and Paul Davis. Names
OF Gran lchildren are James Montgom
cry. He lry Davis and Leon Smith.
Mr. T enry Davis came to Denver in
the ye; r OF 1872 He was born in
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Mime. Hackiey, Americas Premier *
prano's Opinion.

Mis- Virginia Moore is the leading
violin st Of the colored race now be-
fore lie public, and yet she Is just IL
years OF age Her playing should be
heard by every colored child in the
count Y. There may be seed sown
In sol lie city which will bear unexpect-
ed fr 1t. There hould be special ef.
fort made by music-loving people In
vario is cities to secure her services
while she is in the East, or en- route
to he home In California
E. AZAI-IA HACKLEY.
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Th, Azalia Hackley Choral club will
pres mt Miss Virginia Moore Of Los
Ang, les. May 10th. at Shorter A. NJ.
f. q urch. Admission. 25 and IS cents.
Miss Moore is only IS years OF age.
Colo ed girl violinists are very rare,
and this petite young girls persever
anct deserves encouragement. 1t IL
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24
REV. WARD PREACHED EXCEL:
LENT SERMON AT CENTRAL
SUNDAY.

To a crowded house one of the best
45-minute sermons ever preached by
the pastor of Shorter was preached
Sunday afternoon. There has been
more comments this past week about
this sermon than for many weeks. 1t
seemed the time, place and its sug-
gestions of the recent fire and loyal
membership fairly set the reverend's
heart and mind in spiritual blaze
which was easily caught up by the
congregation turning the whole body
into religious blaze of "Amens."
GLORY to Cod" etc. 1t was good to
be there and there were representa-
tives of the various churches who par
took of the religious feast and enjoyed
themselves thoroughly. Rev. Beckham
has been full of smiles as the conse-
quence of the successful meeting. A
neat sum was taken for the church
The Life Line Club meets next
Thursday evening, April 29th, at the
home of Miss Cole. 1882 Twenty-hinth
street. The members are requested
to be present.
MRS. COOPER. President.
Mrs. R. B. Smith and her little son
Leon arrived in Denver to-day from
Boise. Idaho. to attend the funeral OF
her father, Mr. Henry Davis.
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After spending three and . half
months with Daniels Z Fisher, Miss
Eva Carter has opened 4 dressmaking
shop at home, 2l11 Arapahoe street.
phone Main s636.
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ton. The noir renders sweet music
during all Of the services.
The follt wing adults Joined the
Bible class aught by the pastor: Mrs.
Anna Bobo Mr.. F. D. Mcpherson,
Mrs. Sallie Berry. Mrs. T. S. Clink-
scale, Mr.. ". S. Evans and Mrs. Mary
Evans. Tn Sunday school is rapidly
increasing is enrolment.
Next SUI day morning the pastor
will preach from Isa- 40:31, Waiting
Upon the ord" But they that wait
upon the Lord shall renew their
strength; hey shall mount up with
wings as agles; they shall run. and
not be We ary; they shall walk and
not faint You are invited. Good
music.
Mr.. Cor lelius Rice is very sick at
his home, ,514 Washington street. He
is receivi ig good medical attention
and we he pc to see him at his post OF
duty so0n
Miss Ii cretia Harris is the organ
LIST OF the Epworth League. She is an
accomplis led pianist.
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SCOTS CHURCH NOTES.

The Anti-Saloon League held forth
Sunday morning. Rev. Crist preached
from Proverbs 1929, who hath woe?
Who hath sorrow? Who hath con-
tenuons7 Who hath babbling? Who
hath wounds without cause? Who
hath redness OF eyes7 They that
,arry long at the wine. they that go 10
seek mixed wine" The speaker grew
eloquent as he depicted the misery
and woe brought upon this country
by the un-American saloons. a hand
some subscription Was made by those
touched by this great sermon.
An Epworth League was organized
by the pastor after the adjournment
OF the Sunday school. The following
officers were elected: Mr. ]. d. Rice,
president: first vice-president. Mr.. F.
D. Mcpherson: second vice-president,
Mrs. Mary Evans: third vice-presi-
dent. Miss Leila Rice: fourth vice
president, Mrs. Anna Bobo: secretary,
Miss Carrie Carr. treasurer. Miss
Ruth Hoffman; librarian, Mr.. Ira
Gardner. This organization starts of
with a good corps OF officers ana o'ds
fair TO succeed. The first meeting
will be held Sunday evening at I. Mr..
+. u. Mcpherson will have charge OF
the program.
The pastor preached 10 an appreci-
ative audience Sunday evening. Text,
THE Power of Love-" John 3:16. The
following is an outline:
|. For the love of country men
have given their lives.
II. For the love of family men
have given their lives.
III. For the love OF religious lib.
erty men have forsaken all ana nave
been burned at the stake.
" Gods love for humanity exem-
plified in the gift Of His Son.
V. He has set precedent for His
children.
VI. The final triumph of Gods love.
The Ladies' Aid Society had a large
and enthusiastic attendance last
Thursday afternoon at the parsonage.
They have assumed part of the cur
rent expenses Of the church 10 the
delight of the trustees and pastor.
Their first entertainment will be an
noanced in the near future.
Miss Leila Rice is the accomplished
organist. She gives perfect satisfac-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Captain Silas johnson OF Engine
No. 3. who suffered severe injuries a
few weeks ago, is able 10 be about
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Andrew ]. Riley and Mack Wright
Of Alamosa were In the city compict-
ing their degrees In the Masonic
lodge.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Among our callers this week were
Mrs. Dishman and Miss Eva Hopkins
OF Cheyenne.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24
J. N. KELLY,

IF. Shaw OF Colorado Springs was
visitor TO this ONCE last week He
Is connected with the press there.
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The Bethlehem choir viii render a
grand musical concert and entertain
ment Tuesday night. April 27. Pro
gram win start at 7:45. Come one.
come all Dinner will be served be
gining at O'Clock. 27l6 Larimer
street.
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ORCHESTRA CHANGES ITS NAME.

OhSne . ma SnAN06o 10 NAME
e, the undersigned members OF the
Great Western Symphony Orchestra.
formerly known as the Harris Orehes-
ira. recognize J. n. Kelly as our man.
aser and agree to play all contracts
made by him In the future. Music for
all occasions.
MORGAN. r. JACKSON,
viofinist.
chAs. e. JACKSON,
Bass vIolinist.
q. EDGAR WILLIAMS,
Traps.
EMILIO GARCIA,
Trombone.
AMApA GONZALEZ,
clarionetist
DANIEL w. WALKER,
Second cornetist
r. EMMETT WEBSTER,
Pianist.
J. n. KELLY,
First cornetist and Manager,
2222 Arspshoe St., Phone Main 1887
or The Statesman ONCE.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Miss Ii cretia Harris is the organ
list OF the Epworth League. She is an
accomplis led pianist.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Miss Leila Rice is the accomplished
organist. She gives perfect sausfac-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Arapahoe Lodge OF Odd Fellows has
improved It's property on Arapahoe by
adding stone walk.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

duuluh d ctohf
We have changed our name but the
phone remains the same, Main 6i23.
The DOUGLASS Undertaking Company.
formerly the Lswhorn Company, 1o1e
Nineteenth street. J. r. contee' man
aeer.
Mrs. Anna Hicks has oDened dress
making parlor for children at 2@2s
Welton street. A trial will convince
OF her merit.
SHIRT WAISTS and PLAl.' SEW
ING by Miss l.. f. Williams. 3l4 lAu
st.. rear. Phone Main 1892.
Mr.. Clarence Collier is the church
treasurer. He is a Trustworthy young
man and is making good.
Mrs Emma A. Dorsey OF Institute,
West VIRGINIA. who Is matron In the
West virginia Colored Institute. VIII
spend her vacation In Denver. Mrs.
Dorsey 10 the widow OF the late Rev.
James A. Dorsey OF the Central Mis-
.os,r4 ConfAraurA
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MRS. COOPER. President
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-04-24

Mr.. Clarence Collier is the CHI
treasurer. He is Trustworthy yt
man and Is making good.
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SHIRT WAISTS and PLAl' SEW
ING by Miss L. e. williams. 314 lat
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

The Charleston board or affairs held
a meeting and took important sction
with referenceto thequsstion Of liquor
licenses for the ensuiug year. At this
meeting the board failed TO concur IN
the action Of the couneil which, at a
recent meeting refused TO grant saloon
permits. Ia taxing this acttoN the
beard Of offairs offered ! substitute re-
solution which places the limit pom
the number OF saloons to be authorized
at 100, instead Of 30, - prov ided for Iii
the original resolution.
1t il believed that this change rails
ing the limit as 10 the number of sa-
looms will result n number Of council
neutrality-suspicious. votes, and W hen the
questlo.. oy...- up for final settlement
on June It'll, license will DO granted.
II is a generally accepted fact that
the reason for the overwhelming vote
Of council in favor Of granting no lie
enses at ell was the injury which would
have been inflicted on many saioonists
~ granting the limited nambcI OF 30
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

Winchester, June ~. While work
men were tearing down an old carpen
ter shop on the farm Of the late
samuel Davidson, at unger's Store,
Morgan county they found wooden
box containing 500, Ia gold ana uank
notes, which ills supposed had been
placed between the Notwithstanding
and lining by Davidson upon his re-
turafrom the California gold field,
years before this Civil war. The place
is now being ransacked ~ it, present
owner, William Shade, who beiIevek
ne will ficd more treasure. Davidson
was eccentric and absentmiuded, an
although supposed to be rich, little
cash xs,s found when be died. some
years ago he drove TO Martinsburg,
and walked home, forgetting his Team,
and shortly before he died be left his
coat, in which was 500, hanging on a
fence three miles from home, and never
found it.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

CUR gailai,t soldier bssys viii be lass-
ing some rather strenuous times d1r.
Ing he coming two months III iii, way
q sctivc cam /, Ills which inalu ies ride
practice
captAls ". z. Kiln i iss Informs
tinn y ssse elect thar there II now ii
transit from the state capital i large
supply Of equipment, new unifosms
y GLIDING the blue, ammunition Tor rifle
practice aud full camp euuinment Tor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

Nsgavern Mijovicks, was the name
Of Slav who wsserushed to death at
tho qusrries Of the Star dard Lime aud
Stone Go. just South or town on
satnrday morning last about 8 o'clock.
The unfortunate man was loading .
truck when unexpectedly huge
bcwider which was len ha sging above
came rolling down rolling over The
man aud killed him instantly. The
cssuaer want out ard looked ii the
resnsins and decided that an inquest
was unnecessary. The remains were
taken to WiIcn's undertaking cstat-
iishment and prepared for burial and
were later inferred In the Catholic
cemetery.
~ seems little thing to the Am4ri-
can people that = man like this il kin
ed for in our mad rush for wealth such
people are soon forgotten and little
incurred, but this poor unfortunate
man had family In Europe, moth :
er. a father, 4 wife and several children.
There will b the scene Of mourning.
His family was doubtless ~ doar to
hun as our families are to ne and they
will wait In vain fer the retarn for him
whom they doubtless loved and who
was their supporter and defender.
II does seem that there are a great
men killed Or crippled in this same
way Al this same place aud thar there
ought to be less.
We have stringent mining laws reg :
ulating the operation Of mines and il
seems 10 as that there ought to be some
requirements for the manager Of the
stone quarries to use proper preoaution
to protect the lives and limbs Of the
poor fellows who dig Ia these holes.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04
NUMBER "a


Marssusburg w. VI. Nay "a, io0o.
AZ meeting q The ministers Of our
city held this d&te tlls following acsios4
was taken.
Whereas the ssnctity Of the Sab
bath has been invaded and It's spirit
#usl and religious advantages sieplorp-
sbly seeu'Arized BY sunday excursion
trains on the Baltimore aud Ohio rail 4
road greatly interfering with attend
snce upon divine worship; and
Whereas from articles appssring d
our city papers there seems 10 BE- d..
position on tho paft of sotne cltixen ~
demand sunday excursion trains 10 il
run also ~ the Cumberland Valley
Railroad besides those Oh the Baitl-
more a,sd Ohio; thersforc H. II
Resolved. That We protest asAinxt
this spirit Of wsrldliuers III deseer4t-
ing Gels holy day and prayerful-
n petition ths Board of Trads 0f
ManinSburg 70 voice their spp0si-
tion 10 the introdnctlon of Sunday ex-
cursion trains on the t'VmbevlApd vai-
lev Rsilroad ana 10 discourage auy
movement ii, that direction
Resolved, That W. entreat the God-
fearing and Sabbath observing cItIxena
Of our community to help overthrow
the bow xisting Sspbsth dissertation
lengendered by sunday excursion Trans
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

The will Of Gold falengsr, late d
near Bunker Hill, was admitted Il
probate Monday In County CLERK
Hobbs Office. He hequeaths. 10 his
children kaymonsi ssweii and Anna
6aphrenia Balenger All " hls real and
personal property; but his wife, Iaydie
May BaIenger is 10 have ilfs interest
In tho same and Samuel a. Cockrell
and Mary Jane Henson arc each 10
have home AMI care during their
life time.
His wife and Samuel CockreIi are
Fappsinted Kuardisns VI hiA chiIdxn
without boud. /. = ssSs
The will IL dated March 1909 and
was Witnessed BY Gold CockrsiI
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

The village " Gerardstown has q
curiosity in the way Of q negro girl
who was very black turning :aImest
white. The change came on gradually
and has been in process fvr the past
year Or more. II started with small
spots which kept charging until now
nearly the entire surfaces has changed
to white with here and there q small
spot 6r streak Of the original black re-
naming. During tho presses Of
change the girl has apparently enjoyed
perfect health.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

Mrs. Carl G. Grove was given pleas
ant surprise ON Tuesday night at her
home ON South Queen street when she
came home from the country and
found her home in the possession of
her friends who had everything IN
readiness for the celebration of her Attn
birthday. The house was trimmed
with flowers und most tempting
collation. was spread.
All spent most delightful evening
and left wishing the hostess many
more happy anniversaries.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

Winchester, Va, Nay 2s.-WhjIe at
play At their home at Reliance, near
here, Alvin and Reggie Jenkins, sever
and Eve years ofage, found an old gun
Run, or I'll sheot," Alvin shouted
playfully t. his brother. Reggie stood
his greund and received the entire con-
tents Of the old bIandsrbass in his abb
domea. He died = few hours later.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

All schools Of the city show gains
beth in enrollnent and average daily
attendance over last year;but especial-
" is this true Of Sumner School where
the enrollment Tor the menth shows a
gain Of 1916 per csnt- over the CORE
spending nonth u last year, and the
average daily attendance ian increase
Of over 80 per cent.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04

The County Courtcf Jeaerssn Coun-
ty was on visit TO Berkeley Springs
On last Friday and stopped here a.
they were retarniag and At both places
inspected the new court houses, we are
Informed, with idea Of rebuilding the
court house in Charlsstown. The old
court house in Charlestowa has many
valuable historical associations which
would cause nelIittls regret to see II
blotfed cut aad destroyed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04
Deaths


hOdlllo
FRANKS.
Roy, the little son Of Mr. and MIS-.
william Franks died at their home
near Shan hai On Thursday Of last
week aged about Is months.
EpPARD.,
Leah, three year old daughter 81
Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Eppard, died at
their home on aouth Church street In
this city on Saturday morning last
after short illness OF pneumonia
The funeral took place from the home
on Monday afternoon &C 2.5o o'clock.
MILLER.
News has reached here Of the death
Of Mr.. Joseph Miller, former resident
of this county, at his home in Salt
Lake City, Utah, q few days sgo.
The deceased was a brother to Mrs.
Mary Sencindiver, and an uncle to Dr..
r. L. Sencindiver, of this city, and
has many acquaintances and friends
in this section who will learn of his
death with much sorrow and re-
CERT.
BUTTS.
Mr.. William Bits. well Known
carpenter Of this city died at his home
on Pennsylvania avenue very sudden
iy on last Saturday evening at the age
of57 wears. he deceased was native
Of this county aud is survived BY his
wife and two daughters.
The funeral took place from the Y {
q. Church on Pennsylvania avenue on
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, Rev. g.
S.Frump, CT the Lutheran church
Officiating, the pastor beng Ill. and
the 1nterment was in Greco Hill
BRANTNER.
Mrs. Alice Virginia Brantner, below
|, cd wife Of Mr.. Brisby +. Brantner, dIed
at her home at 5l5 North Queen street
ID this cit : on Monday evening at the
age of as years. She Is survived by her
husband, three step children and her
mother, Mrs. Barsara orem. Tue de-
ceased was born aud lived near DUFF
nelds until some years ago when she
moved to this city.
The funeral took place on Wsdnes-
day at 2 o'clock from the Y. B. church
Rev. w. F. Gruver, her pastor OIL
ciating aud the interment was In
Green Hill cemetery.
STRONG.
rs. Fannie G.. Bowers Strony, the
faithful and beloved wife of Mr.. j. w.
Stewart Strong, died at the hospital
in Winchester on last Monday even
ing Of acute Bright's disease after an
illness of about three weeks. Though
she was very unwell for several IN onths
her aiIment was thought to be Of no
very serious nature until she reached
the hospital where she went at the ear
nest request OF her physician, DR..
Morgan, who realizing the seriousness
of her disease thought best for her
to go TO the hospital. Her death was
shock to her many friends in this
community and was the cause of gen.
eral regret by everybody.
She was the daughter of the late
John s. Bowers and was born and has
lived all her life in the viciaity Of Ger
ardstown and Tnwood.
She is survived by her husband and
three small children for whom there il
general sympathy. She also leaves two
brothers and two sisters: Hon. George
M. Bowers and John s. Bowers, :oi
Alaska, Mrs. w. e. Morgan Of Los
Angeles And Mrs. G. NJ. Busey, Of
Riverview, Cal.
The funeral took place from the
home of Mr.. James w. Strong neal
Inwood on Wednesday morning aHd
the interment was in Norborne eene'
terry, her uncle, Rev. J.. r. Stump, o.
Middletown, Va, officiating.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-04
INSTRUCTORS.

Rev. Ii. 4. Musselman, Eiuca-
tionaI Secretary and Associate Editor
Of Periodicals OF the American Bapt
Publication Society, Philadelphia, Pa,
Camden NJ. Cobern. PHI. D., D. D.,
head OF the Department Of English
Bible ana Philosophy Of Religion IN
Allegheny College, MeadviIIe, Pa.
Joseph Clark, y. d. General Secre.
OF the Ohio Sunday school Association,
Columbus, Ohio.
Rev. John a. McKamy, Ct tae Pres.
byterian Board of Publication, Nash
vile, Tenn.
MRS. Mary Foster Bryner, Interna-
tional Elementary Superintendent,
Oh cago, Illinois.
Miss Martha r. Graham, Superin-
tendent, Elementary Department
West Virginia Sunday School Assoc
iation, Wheeling, w. Va.
Cha-Ies M. Phillips, Phi. D., Profess
OF of Bible Literature in Franklin Col
lege, Indiana.
Clara M. Wheeler, Horace Mann
school, New York City.
Hyre D. Clark, D. D., Pastor Of
M. 4. Church, Buckhannon, w. Va.
Mr.. Arthur T. Arnold, General Sec
rotary Of the West Virginia Sunday
School Association, Wheeling, VIVA,
For futher information concerning
the school, write to the General 6ecre-
tary OF the Association, Mr.. Arthur Z.
Arnold, No. $50 Board Of Trade
Building, Wheeling, West Virginia.