Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-05-18
NOTES OF THE ZION
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
The very inclement weather last
Sunday operated to reduce the at
tendance of the faithful, however, the
11:OO hour witnessed very interest
ing and helpful service. The pastor
preached from the subject, THE Life
That's Different" text, Matt 7:13,1
At the evening service the small num-
ber present studied the l Cor. 13.
The terrific snow storm on Monday
evening made it necessary to post
pone the Ladies' Mission Study class.
1t is hoped that a full number will be
present next meeting at which time
the class will take up the first half
of chapter three in the text book
This class is doing especially coed
work and is bringing Africa nearer to
a number of earnest missionary wom-
en-.
The Mems Bible class are now
studying a series of lessons on the life
of Joseph. The subject for next
Tuesday evening is Joseph in Pris-
on" Gen. 40. No man who has an
interest in Bible study should not
miss these lessons. Early in June
the men of the class will prepare box
to be shipped to Dr. H H. Jones, Ii
IBERIA, Africa.
A program is being prepared for
the observance of Children's Day on
the second Sunday in June. 1t is
hoped that this will prove the largest
gathering of the school for the year.
Our association will convene with
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plans are being laid to entertain the
delegation during that week. We ex-
pect this to be the largest gathering
in it's history.
Don't forget the s1.00 offering for
house cleaning next Sunday.
On Wednesday, the 29th, the w c.
T. U. will hold an all-day meeting at
Zion. Special programs will be rem
dered at the morning, afternoon and
evening sessions.
The committee that had in charge
the Williams concert made a report
of $47O net. Nine hundred and sixty
seven tickets were sold making 1t the
largest church concert in the history
of Denver.
A. S. Hamilton left the city Tues
day for an extended trip east and as
far south as Nashville where his
mother lives He will be gone a
month.
Miss Lethel Dawson left last week
for Canada by the way of Chicago
and the Great Lakes. Her trip will
last about five weeks.
Fred Cummings is in the city.
Mrs Walter Motley after spending
several months with her sister, Mrs.
Thomas Jones, of Spokane Washing
ton, has returned to Denver.
Mr.. Holmes of Colorado College,
Colorado Springs, was in the city dur
ing the week
All Juveniles are requested 10 be
present at the next meeting on May
25, 1912, to make arrangements for
their annual sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Smith enter
tained at their home Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Patrick and Mrs. Francis Miller
at a very elaborate 6 p. m. dinner
last Thursday evening.
The big shirt waist ball scheduled
for May 30 at Eureka hall is post
poned until Saturday afternoon, June
8. Fl. B. Club.
NINTH WARD NEGROES FORM
REPUBLICAN, CLUB.
Named in Honor of Miss Grace Shoe.
Pledged to Work for Entire Ticket.
On Friday evening, May 10, about
40 colored citizens of the Ninth ward
met at the residence of ]. w. Hardy,
1924 Clarkson street, and organized a
Republican club, known as the Ninth
Ward Shoe Republican club.
Speeches were made by Miss Grace
Ellen Shoe, Dewey G. Bailey, Mrs.
Ellen Shoe, Dewey c. Bailey and Mrs.
Dewey c. Bailey.
The officers of the club are: Mr..
]. w. Hardy, president; Mr. Thomas
Dickerson, vice president, and Mrs.
v. E. Ffnney, secretary.
The meeting adjourned pledging its
support to the entire Republican
ticket.
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