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The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
NATIONAL URBAN LEA G U
URGES NEGROES TO TAKE AD
VANTAGE OF INDUSTRIAL OP
PORTuNITf.

Negroes in large numbers are leav-
ing the South for the North. Many
are securing good positions. Those
that are sober and responsible and
know how to give an honest days toll
are holding their positions. The indo-
lent, inefficient men, however, are
soon discharged, become a burden to
the northern communities and bring
reproach and humiliation to thrifty
colored citizens in communities where
white people have not hitherto con-
sidered Negroes undesirables.
The National League on Urban Con-
ditions among Negroes urges the
right-thinking Negroes OF the South
and everywhere to discourage the
wholesale migration OF shiftless peo-
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
(New York Age)

Twenty young colored girls,
ranging in age from fifteen to
eighteen years, are proving to
the management of the fremont
Silk Mills of The Bronx that they
are capable of developing skill
and speed in the performance of
tasks with which, three weeks
ago, they were entirely unfamil-
lar.
This demonstration is taking
place every day at 81 West 140th
street, where tn silk company
has opened a branch workshop.
Sixteen blockers, four spoilers
and six reelers have been and are
installed, and the girls who had
never before seen that sort of
machinery, have had three weeks
in which to demonstrate their ca
pacity for mastering the work.
While the tasks are largely me-
chanical, a quick eye, deft fingers
and concentrated attention to the
work are necessities, and these
qualities the colored girls have
shown they possess.
When an Age representative
stopped in at the branch factory,
he was met by the vice-president
of the silk company, G. A. Jacobs
who is in charge of the down.
town office at 428 Fourth avenue.
Mr.. Jacobs was on a tour of in
vestigation, and expressed him
self as being highly gratified with
the result of the company's ex-
pertinent in employing colored
girls. Starting three weeks ago
with four girls, the force has
been added to rapidly, and others
are being employed as fast as
available ones offer.
With the completion of the in
stallation of the machinery, twen-
ty-six girls will be used as opera
tors. In addition number of
others will be used as packers,
labolers and wrappers. The ca
pacity of the quarters occupied
will alone limit the number to be
employed. The necessity for ex-
pert supervision has caused the
company to detail Miss Susie Jen-
son as forelady. She has been
with the mill for about twelve
years and is in charge of several
divisions of the work at the main
plant in The Bronx. Miss Jen-
son declared that the girls had
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
Young Colored
Girls Find New
Employment
SILK MILLS OPENS BRANCH IN HARLEM AND EMPLOYS
SCORE OR MORE GIRLS GIRLS LEARN QUICKLY
AND SEVERAL HAVE EARNED PROMOTION.

more than made good. Of eigh-
teen girls only three were in the
slightest degree slack in their
application to the work, and she
hoped they would improve.
AS an example of the develop
ment of the girls, the forelady
declared that at least four of
them would be given an increase
in wages this week. She de-
clared also that while the OPEN
ing of this branch plant, with
colored girls as workers, was an
experiment, the company would
certainly give the girls every op-
portunity to advance in know
ledge of the business. Both Miss
Jenson and Mr.. Jacobs believe
that as soon as possible the COM
pany will put colored girls in
charge of this branch. 1t was
positively stated by Mr.. Jacobs
that the company would not, un-
der any circumstances, draw the
color line with its employees.
The work entrusted to the
girls is of an interesting nature.
The silk ribbons, in various colors
and widths, are brought to the
branch in large hanks, just as it
comes from the dyeing watts.
The girls operating the reelers
take hold of it first, and the
large wooden reels. which re-
semble the old Dutch windmill
wheels, are soon covered with
the bright colored fabrics, which
is wound smoothly and in order
to the full capacity of the reel.
The reels, with their burdens,
then are taken by the blockers
and spoilers. Sixteen machines
are used by the blockers, and
these attend to the winding of |
the ribbons on small spools which |
hold five and ten yards. These
are operated by electri-
cal power.
The spoilers operate the ma
chimes which wind fifty and one
hundred yards to the spool.
These machines are operated by |
hand, experiments having proven
that a larger output is secured
than from machines operated by |
power. The filled spools are
then taken by other girls who
clip off uneven ends, pin, label
and pack the finished product in
boxes ready for shipment. With |
only part of the machinery in
operation more than sixty thous-
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02

tho just as competent workmen.
He asserted that the different
rates of pay had been fixed un-
der an agreement with the or
ganization of the men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Mine and
Quarry Accidents
In Britain

LONDON, Jaan. 29.-There were l.
300 separate mine and quarry accidents
causing the loss of 1888 lives in
Great Britain during the year 1914, &C
cording to the report of the chief in
spector of mines and quarries, which
lies just been issued. This represents
a decrease of 532 fatalities over 1918.
Besides those killed there were 165,00O
persons injured in the mines and lair
up wor week or more. but this was
decrease of 1862 over 1913. The num-
Der of persons employed in the United
Kingdom during 1914 was 1,157,455 in
the mines and 7S,9OS in the quarries, or
15S more than the preceding year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

snage as if he were a fishing worm.
One bite fthis snake and you are a
real true Elk for if you are true, the
bite is not harmful.
You should prepare long in advance
for the time of your life during the
Elk's Convention. The public safety
will see to it that no one
gets arrested or hurt in any way. Go
as far as you like, eat and drink your
hearts desire, but watch out for the
storm signal and keep we'll indoors.
Remember the dates of this grand
convention will be heralded through
the lands of Sahara to take place on
April 18th and Goth. Come on the
railroad, come in your Ford, if you
can't get here any other way, walk.
Boys it'll be worth the task. Depend
upon the Elks for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Church SERVICES
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. j. A. Thomas. Pastor.

Services eleven A. NJ, and seven
thirty P. NJ, conducted by the pastor.
At the morning services the theme
will be Are We Responsible for
Things Undone?'
At the evening services the subject
will be Finding Yourself"
Sunday School $50 A. M, Mr.. T, NJ.
Furlow, superintendent and Mr.. D. F.
Davenport, assistant superintendent.
Large classes for business men and
busy women. Enthusiastic classes
for young men and young ladies.
Splendid chorus choir of trained sing
ers. An hour in the school will
bring you the joy of Christian fellow
ship and teh uplift of the divine truth.
The motto of the school is efficiency.
A cordial greeting for you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
DISPLAYED
BY MISS AMERICAS

Americas, commercially, presents a
very much improved aspect than it did
year ago. At that time the industrial
plants were considering a complete
close-down. but now the sound of
their machinery goes merrily on and
nowhere is the spirit of optimism more
prevalent than in the many shops f
Americas.
The streets are filled with people
who seem bent upon purchasing the
beautiful articles being displayed by
the alert local merchants. 1t has been
commented upon that the city presents
e very business-hke front to the hosts
% travellers that visit our city.
Certainly the farmers are more OPP
timistic about the future and this is
probably the cause of the revival Of
confidence in circles commercial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
MANUAL TRAINING.

Just a moment about Manual Train
irg. That study we like when it's
raining. At the first of the term when
we all were there, we started to make
wooden tri-square, but we had to
quit because we couldn't plane it down.
When Mr.. Hoist stopped us, we surely
didn't frown.
Next on the program was a knife
and fork tray. But we hadn't time to
fix it right away, and the next time we
couldn't find any wood There was
some, but it wasn't any good. So we
had to wait for some we could use.
Ard this is the last of this sorrowful
news.
Next is the tie-rack which is to be
used,
With all of its FILINGS it got us con-
fused.
But most of us are through with it,
Which makes the slow one have a fit,
And now we started on a hickory
bookcase,
SO we all can keep our books in place.
r. A. S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
DIR. Lansing Burrows, Pastor.

Sunday School will be held at $50
a. m.
Morning services begins at 11:15 a.
E., conducted by the pastor, DR.. Lam
sing Burrows. The subject morning:
Message That Means Something,
Evening, Not Enough Light"
B. Y. P. U. at $50 p. m.
The Sunday School orchestra with
several new additions will furnish
special music at the Sunday School
service.
Sunday School of First Baptist
Church, corner Lee and Taylor
streets, Lansing Burrows, pastor; T.
F, Gatewood, superintendent. Services
every Sunday morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Calvary Church.

Sundays services will be conducted
by the Rev. William B. Saams, Vicar
of St. Johns Church, cambridge. Mr..
Sans has visited Americas several
ties on former occasions and glad
welcome awaits him,
Holy Communion at 1880 a. m. This
will be the Corporate Communion of
Chapter G. Of the Church Building So
ciety.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
The Mems Glass at 1000 a. m.
Morning Prayer, Litaany and Ser
mon at II a. m.
Evening Prayer and Sermon at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
EllaV1lle
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

ELLAVILLE, Ga, Jan. 29.-Revival
services which were begun at the
eMthodist church here ten days ago,
continue with increased interest. Rev.
]. w. FINLEY, of Perry, is preaching
twice daily, and his sermons are full
CT power and are being we'll received
by the vast congregations that gather
each night to hear him. The services
will perhaps continue through next
week. A great opportunity is present
ed our people to hear the word of God
explained, and we trust it will give
the people here the religious awaken
ing that they SO much need.
Mr.. L. B. Lott, of Americas, was
visitor to our city today.
Mr.. ]. H. Holloway is the guest of
relatives in Americas this week.
Miss Maude Williamson has return
ed from a pleasant visit to Americas.
Mrs. ]. H. Cheney left Thursday Off
a ten days visit to Atlanta.
Miss Hattie Arlington is spending
seem time in Waycross, the guest of
relatives.
Miss Mary Strange has as her guest
this week Miss Anna Heniure, of
Thomaston.
Mrs. A. Allen was shopping in
Americus Wednesday.
Miss Lucille Lindsay spent Monday
in Americas.
Mr.. E. w. Strange and Miss Mary
Strange autoed to Macon this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Murray went up
to Macon Wednesday.
Mrs. A. A. Arlington and Henry Ar
iugton went over to Montezuma on
Thursday.
The many friends of Miss Pearl
Lott are sorry to learn of her illness
from la grippe this week, and hope to
hear of her speedy recovery.
The many friends of Mr.. Claude
Johnson are rejoiced that he is once
more able to be at home. For the
past several months Mr.. Johnson has
been in Atlanta at st. Joseph's Infirm-
airy for treatment.
Miss Icie Boner, of Poulan, will
return home today, after very pleas
ant visit to friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Stevens and Mrs.
Fulford, of Putnam, attended preach
irg here Wednesday.
In game of basketball played be-
tween EllaNllle ana AmeTICuS FRIDAY
afternoon, Ellaville won by score of
25 to 8. The Ellaville boys had suf-
fered defeat several times, and every
rejoiced that at last they were
victorious. Prof. w. D. Cutts umpired
the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
War Movies To
Aid of Disabled
Soldiers Now

LONDON, Jan. 29.-Oficial moving
pictures of the actual fighting opera
tons OF the British army in France and
Flanders, taken under the direction of
the war department, are soon to be ex-
hibited before the British public so as
to show the civilians at home what the
army is doing. Receipts from the sale
and rent of the films will be devoted to
The aid of disabled soldiers and their
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
EDIT0R-IN-CHIEF:
Miss Isabel WheatIey.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS:
Miss Edith Shy.
Miss Sarah Horne.
Louis MOrehead.
Robert Slappey.
Paul Samson.

We had our picture taken Thursday
after recess. One of the Sixth grades
and both of the Seventh grades
thought that they were going to be
left out, because the man didn't have
enough slides. We finally got ur
pictures taken. He also got all the
babies pictures in town that after
noon. They will be shown at the
Opera House Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The boys of the 18th Grades are al
most through with their tie-racks, and
are now working on some magazine
racks which are made of quarter saw
ed oak They will be hard to plane,
SO We aren't expecting to get them
finished very soon. These things will
icok very pretty after we get through
with them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Spring is coming in Americas. There
is one yellow crocus in bloom in the
long row across the front of our lawn.
and in another week there will be
dozens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Chance For Bargains.

l am dismantling a model 81, 49,
horsepower Overland, and have many
parts for sale at bargains. This in
cludes magnetic in first class condi-
ton; several tires and tubes; rear axle
complete with wheels, and many other
things, LAW REEFS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

On Tuesday evening the senior class
will serve a dinner in the Domestic
Science dining-room to the members of
the board of education The room will
be decorated in pot plants and cut
flowers. This meal will be prepared
and served entirely by the senior girls.
| suppose everybody in school wishes
they could be on the Board that night.
| know l do!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

We are all getting up a program for
Georgia Day, under the instruction Of
Miss Hardy. We are learning several
songs for the occasion. Our home"
teachers are teaching US speeches and
Rotations. We're expecting a lot of
Visitors so don't fail US and not eU~.,e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Z 80 p. m.
The Mission Services conducted by
the Rev. Randolph R. Claiburn, will
begin Monday, January 31st, and will
continue every night at 1880 p. m. for
9 week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Several members of the Board of
Education were over here the other
day and we served them with hot choc-
olate. They said it was fine, and thaS
we were good cooks" Quite a COM
pliment, wasn't it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The school has had electric lights
put in the Domestic Science Depart
ment. 1t is a great improvement be-
cause on rainy days it's real dark and
now we can have it light.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Miss Lizzie McLendon, one of our
teachers, is in Atlanta. She had to go
on account of the illness of her sis
ter. Mrs. Lambert taught us in Miss
Lizzie's place. Mrs. Lambert teaches
us real often. She has taught several
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

In our art work we are taking up
color study and conventional design.
We are keeping our color charts in y
book.
In our history work we have book
in which we put our important maps,
such as the most important battles of
the Revolution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,
SCIENTIST.

Taylor Street.
Sunday services II a. m. Subject
Love"
Wednesday evening meeting 8
o'clock.
Reading rooms open daily Except
Sunday from 10 a. m. till noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

At our last cooking lesson we cook
ed sphagetti with tomato sauce, and
it was very good. Our lesson before
that, we made macaroni
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The people whose advertisements
you read in this paper are on the level.
They're not afraid of their goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday School at $50 a. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7:15 p. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The boys have finished their tie
racks and they are very attractive
and useful. They are going to make
some chairs and a table for the girls
dining room"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

Visitors for the week: Mrs. Ham
mond, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Wade Stack
house, DR.. c. p Davis, DR.. Burrows,
Mr.. John Taylor, Mrs. J. E. Johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

The Want AID means a quick return
in anything you want. Try them once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
FURLOW LAWN BAPTIST CHURSH
Rev. X. L. Bivins, Pastor.

Rev. X. i. BIVIHs, TasUOIs
Regular services eleven o'clock a. m.
B. Y. p. U. 6:15 p. m.
Evening services 700 p. M.
Sunday School $3.50 a. N.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
Invigorating to the Pale and sickIy

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria, enriches the blood and builds up the sys-
TEN. true tonic. For adults and children. SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30

times this week. We hope Miss Liz
zie's sister will get better so Miss Liz
zie can be with us Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-30
ALL THE ELKS IN
GEORGIA HAVE THEIR
EYES CENTERED HERE

CONTINUED from Page Three.)
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-28
SHERIEE'S SALE,

Under and by virtue of an order of sale
under foreclosure issued out of the super
Tor court Of the State of Washington,
holding terms at Okanogan. Washington,
day OF April. 1916. and to me directed and
delivered, for judgment rendered In
1915. in favor of, Of A: w. Johnston Ian, and
husband and wife. H. B. Cossar and Mrs.
H. B. Cossar. husband and wife. H. G.
Keys and Mrs II G Keys 6 husband u.s. nd, and ID
$250.00 attorney fees, together with costs
Of suit and interest, / have levied on all
the right. title, claim and interest of said
defendant of, in and to the following
Lot IS and IS according to the plat of
East Oroville Orchard tracts recorded in
the office of the auditor of Okanogan
singular the tenements. heriditaments and
appurtenances thereto belonging or in any
wise pertaining. The above described
property Is situated in Okanogan county.
Notice is hereby given that on the goth
day of May A. D. 1916 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Of said day. I will sell all the right,
either of them. in and to the above des-
cribed property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy plaintiff S
claim. besides all costs. interest and ac-
the front door of the court house.. at
Okanogan. in Okanogan county, Wash
ington, at public auction. for cash in hand
to the highest st. and best n bidder: ooun.
Washington. this 10th day Of April, A. d.
1916
HARRY E. STARK.
Sheriff Of Okanogan county, Washing
BY CLAIR WARD, Chief Deputy.
First Publication 4-14-6t.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-28
ORDER FOR FIXING DATE.
(No. 205.

(No. 2O5.)
In the Superior Court of Okanogan
County. State of Washington. -
In the matter of the estate of James NJ
Hagerty. deceased
Order fixing date FOR nearing ana lot Tue
confirmation of the sale of personal
Now. on this day this matter coming on
for hearing on the application OF Leroy l..
Work, Monroe Harmon ana >. T. Eckl.
executors of the last will and testament
of James NJ. Hagerty. deceased, for an
order fixing time and place for near,
ing on the return OF sale OF the capltal
stock and interest of said estate in the
Simlkameen Power Company, and for an
order confirming said sale authorizing
said executors to execute the proposed
contract attached to the return of sale
and il appearing to the court that pursu-
ant to an order made herein on the nth
day of February. 1913. authorizing the
said executors to make sale of the cap
ital stock of and interest in the Similka-
meen Power Company belonging to said
estate; that said executors have maze iae
capital stock and interest i'm said Slmllka-
meen Power Company owned and belong
ing to said estate. the court having ex,
amined the files and records herein and
being fully advised in the premises. II is
ordered that Saturday the 18th day or
May. 1916. at the hour of ten O'Clock A.
NJ of said day at the court room in the
town of Okanogan. Okanogan county.
State of Washingto ton. be and the same is
eieby fixed as the time and place for
capital stock and all interest in the Sim
ilkameen Power Company owned by the
estate of James NJ. Hagerty. deceased.
made and filed herein by the executors
of said estate and for an order approving
and confirming the sale of said property.
upon the terms and conditions set out and
shown by the return of such sale made
and filed herein aforesaid. and for an
order authorizing said executors to com
promise and discharge certain indebted
ness due said estate from the Similka-
meen Power Company, and to do and per-
form certain other things mentioned and
set out in said return of sale, at which
hearing at the time and place aforesaid.
any and all persons interested in said
estate may appear. object to or oppose the
confirmation of said sale. or the granting
Of authority sought by said executors
1t is further ordered that a copy of this
order be published for five consecutive
weekly publications in the Oroville Ga
zette weekly newspaper published at
Orovlle. in said county and state. and that
a copy hereof be mailed to the last known
address of each of the children and heirs
of the said James NJ. Hagerty. deceased.
at least twenty days before the date fixed
herein for said hearing.
Done in open court on this the 9th day
OF April. 1916.
GEO. S. LEE.
Court Commissioner.
First publication April IS, 1916.