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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-17
PAYS 5000 FOR PENNY

Burlington. n. j., June IA PEN
ny in the collection of the late Grif-
fifth w. Lewis, of this city. has been
sold for 10000 times its face value
and has set a new record for Ameri-
can one-cent coins. This penny, which
is considered the gem of the collec-
ton recently put on the market by
Howard F. Lewis, executor Of his
fathers estate, is a big copper cent
coined by the State of New Jersey in
1856. Hilyard Ryder, of Elmira, N
Y, is the purchaser of the Lewis pen
NY for 5000. Senator Lewis gave $50
for it ten years ago.
A $3.50 gold piece, bearing date of
1906, has been sold for $3.50, and a 81
gold piece that brought $50 were
other famous coins in the Lewis coll
lection
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-17
SUPREME COURT NEAR RECORD

washington, June 17.-More cases
were disposed of by the Supreme
Court during its recent term than dur
ing any other term since 1890 ac-
cording to a summary of business
just completed by James d. Maher,
clerk of the court. A total of 547
cases were passed on, while in 1890
the court considered $40 cases There
still remain on the docket 522 cases.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-17
JACOBS FAMILY REUNION

Marietta, Pa. June 1.-THE Jacobs
family have decided on August Is as
the date of their reunion at East Ber-
lin, York county. An interesting pro-
gram is being prepared, and many
counties Will be represented at the
meeting.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
GREAT CELEBRATION
AT SHORTER CHURCH
Lincoln Day, Feb. IL, 1916, Under the
Auspices of coIored Citizens
League.
(By a Patriot)

The atmosphere of the spacious au,
ditorium of Shorter A. M. E. Church
must surely have been permeated
with the true spirit of the ever-mem-
orable Abraham Lincoln to have
caused such huge success to attend
the efforts of the Colored Citizens
League in their celebration of the
one. hundred and seventh birthday of
this noble American and emancipation
of the Negro race in America. AL
though it was Saturday evening Ga
generally busy time for our people,, a
large and appreciative audience gath
cred to show their loyalty to the
memory of one so endeared to their
hearts, and to attest their patriotism
to the land which gave them a new
birth The auditorium of the church,
under the skillful hand of the decora-
ton committee of the league, pre-
scented an appearance that only the
poet could give justice in graphically
describing. Large American flags
were to be seen on both sides of a
life.size portrait of Lincoln, suspended
in front of the rostrum, which was
surrounded by numerous pots of beau
tiful palms and carnations, while a
large bouquet of American beauties
adorned the table of the presiding Of
ficer In front of the gallery was an
other flag of such large dimensions
as to occupy nearly the entire length.
The fragrance of the flowers as it
was shifted by the hundreds of peo-
pie, coupled with the charming aspect
of the decorations, seemed to have
given rise to a thrill of gratitude for
the privilege of enjoying this COM
memorative event, and the program,
which was faultlessly rendered, gave
race to hold it's own when it is nur-
tured in the environments of that
which enriches, ennobles and uplifts.
The celebration was opened with
prayer by the Rev. r. l.. Pope, pastor
of the church, who presided but later
was substituted by Rev. T. e. Hender-
son, as the former had to respond to
an urgent vail of illness. Morrison's
orchestra then aroused the enthusi-
asm of the audience by playing selec'
lions of popular American patriotic
airs, followed by Miss Elsie Won Dick
ersohn in an address on 'Lincoln's1
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
PETER oGDEN'S DAY, MARCH 1
1916.

All members of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows and their auxil-
iaries to join in paying a fitting me-
mortal to the life and work of Peter
Ogden, the founder of this grand and
noble organization in America. This
event will take place on March 1 at
the Peoples Presbyterian Church. 23d
Avenue and Washington street at
O'Clock, and a request is made
for members to be fittingly re-
called and to participate in this
service with all the spirit and en-
thusiasm that characterize Odd Eel
lowship. The invitation is also offered
to friends and neighbors of members
The committee is exerting every eff
fort to provide special program for
the occasion and all members of the
order should show their appreciation
of such character by putting in their
appearance.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
ZION CHURCH NOTES.

DO NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING AT 11:15,
TO HEAR THE HONORABLE
GEORGE A. CARLSON, GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE. Every citizen who
believes in law enforcement will de-
light to take this opportunity to do
the governor honor The subject OF
his address is, Good Citizenship.
To be seated you must he on time. Do
not fail
Last Sundays services were large
ly attended Rev Over preached at
the morning service Col A. T. Nor
gan spoke in the evening. There was
also baptizing at the close of the lat
ter service Brother Charles Sher-
lotte united during the day.
The Bible Glass work of the church
is progressing in a fine spirit. The
mems class meets on Tuesday eve
ming at s. The ladies' meet Thursdays
at $3.50 p. m. Everyone welcome.
The Willing Workers, as usual on
Monday evenings; and the Church
Aid on Friday afternoon at 2:30.
The Ladies' Mission Circle will
meet Thursday afternoon after the
Womens Bible Glass.
Among the sick this week are num-
bered Brother Thomas Grimes, Sister
Crumley, Sister Gipson and Sister
Maud Hereford. The mother of Sis
ter Ada Pritchette is also very ill.
Others reported are convalescent.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
MAYOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

Petitions are in circulation to OBJ
tain signatures, in accordance with
the law, to put on the ballot the ques-
ton of new charter plan for the city
and county of Denver, to take the
place of the present commission form
The amendment provides for the cleo,
ton of four officers-mayor, assessor,
treasurer and auditor; city and coun'
ty attorney and nine councilmen, nom
mated from districts in which they
reside and elected at large. The cleo
ton commission gives out the state
ment that under the Twentieth
Amendment to the constitution l,
takes ten per cent of the vote for
governor at the last general election
in signatures to file petition to
amend the charter. which would be
$3.50.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.

East Twenty-third avenue and
Washington street Pastor, j. A
Thos HAZEL, S.T.B.
Sermon Topics-11 a. m, shut
Out; p. m, Vocation Day Exer
cises"
Next Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday nights the ladies of the church
will conduct a mid-w;nter indoor
fair in the chapel. A program will
be the feature of the ado.
The Odd Fellows will observe a
memorial service in honor of the
founder of their organization, Wed
nesday night, March L, in the audi
forum of the church. The ladies OF
the church, with Mrs Susie Rose
president, and Mrs. Matte Wilson
secretary, will entertain the order
and their friends with refreshments
at the close of the exercise in the
chapel ~' ~
There are six weeks more when the
efforts for our church year will be
consummated The faithful members
are hereby commended for their he
roic sacrifices during the year.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
| E. V. GILL PIONEER PASSES
AWAY

One of our Oldest residents of this
city and pioneers of the state in the
person of E. V. Gill, veteran express
man, joined the throng of the great
majority on Thursday last at a. m.
when he obeyed the death summons
ct his residence, 1866 Race street. Mr.
Gill has been ailing for some time and
while he had the benefit of very
skilled physicians yet he succumbed
to the malady that laid hold of him
He was very popular citizen and
was in the express business for a
number of years. He leaves a widow
and many friends to mourn his loss
Funeral takes place this afternoon at
2 o'clock from CANNED Undertaking
Parlors, Rev. R. L. Pope, officiating
Interment at Fairmont Cemetery.
Friends will please omit flowers
The Colorado Statesman offers it's sin
cere coincidence to the relatives in
this their hour of bereavement.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
SHORTER cHAPEL,s NOTES.


Rev. Robert L. Pope, 3D., Pastor
Shorter was in her glory last Sab
bath, with Rev. John Adams, DID, of
Pueblo, as gospel messenger. A mag
nificent audience turned out at the
morning hour and splendid crowd at
evening, and on both occasions this
man of God delivered a most inspiring
message. While in the City DR.. Adj
ans spoke before the Y. M C. A. and
delivered an able address at the Lin
coin Day celebration at Shorter Sat
urday evening.
Our pastors sermon topic tomorrow
at II will be, The Life for Others. "
At the evening hour the Allen Chris
tan Endeavor League will render it's
annual program. which promises to
be unusually interesting. See pro-
gram in another column.
The Lincoln Day celebration held
Saturday evening under the auspices
of the Colored Citizens League sue
ceeded far beyond our most sanguine
expectation. Aside from some of the
best talent of the city. the program
included two out-of-town speakers
DR.. John Adams of Pueblo and Mr..
Duncan Of Glenwood Springs This
advanced step taken by Editor Rivers
and other members of the Colored
Citizens League met with most
hearty response, as shown by the
large and representative audience
which was in attendance
Shorters sick room this week in
cludes little Marguerite Barbour,
County hospital; Hollis Frazier, 2335
Glencoe: Henry Bryant, Goode block;
]. w. Wilson, 2246 Glenarm; Mes
danes F. A. Early, 1868 Jasmine;
Elisa Cornell, 729 Elati; Rosa c. John
son, 1401 East Twenty-fourth; Louis
sa Cooper, 1862 Marion; Isabella Stew
art, 1851 Lafayette; Minnie Levert,
1915 Twentieth street. and Miss Lena
Barnes, 293S Glenarm. Our pastors
wife, along with most Of our sick, is
convalescent.
Don't miss the grand musical at
Shorter Thursday evening the oath.
This will be given under the auspices
of the Mite Missionary Society, and
you know it's reputation. Admission
10 cents.
Shorter's Spring Campaign is on in
dead earnest, and something is going
to happen on the fourth Sunday in
March. Let every one lend a hand.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
Church of the Holy Redeemer.

Twenty-second avenue and Hum
boldt street. The Rev. Henry B.
Brown, vicar
1870 a. m.-Celebration of the Holy
Eucharist.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
11:15 a. m.-Choral, Solemn Euchar-
list with sermon Subject, Economy"
Solo, 1.-The Lord Is My Light" Miss
Minnis).
7:45 p. m.-Choral, Solemn Even
song with sermon. THE Grown, In
corruptible and Corruptible.'
Wednesday, 2:3o p. m.-Meeting Of
the Guild of ST. Perpetua.
Thursday, 8 p. m-The Parish
Guild will meet.
Friday, 4. p. m.-Junior Choir re-
hearsal. s p. M, Litany and general
choir rehearsal.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

The boys of the Y. NJ c. A. are be
ginning to line up for the baseball
season Two teams will be put in the
field at an early date-a lightweight
team composed of boys from IL to
IA, and a middleweight team com
posed of boys from Is to IS. In this
way it is the intention of the com
mittee to always have one or more
teams in readiness for work. The
members of the two teams will be
announced later.
Some pretty good boxing is being
done by those who like that sort OF
sport. Some of the young boys are
developing into real good knockers
The wireless club is still improving
the wireless plant and getting better
results all the while. While sitting
with his instruments at his ears few
evenings ago, the president of the
club heard the operator giving out the
time from the government station in
Arlington, Va.
given by the boys department on
Monday evening. Quite a number OF
them were non-members, who had
been brought by some boys who were
served, and games and other sports
were INDUCED in.
Last Sunday afternoon twenty-three
boys attended the boys meeting
which was held at 2:30 o'clock. Mr..
Leslie Eichelberger of the Denver
University, delivered the address to
the boys. The mems meeting, which
was held at O'Clock, was addressed
by Rev. Dr. John Adams, pastor of the
A. NJ. E. Church at Pueblo, who force
fully explained the opportunity now
lying before the Young Mems Chris
tian Associations all over the country.
Next Sunday afternoon at 230
o'clock the boys meeting will be ad-
dressed by Mr.. r. F. Frey, of the Cen
trail Association. The mems meeting
at o'clock will be addressed by Rev.
S. A. Stripping of Oklahoma, presiding
elder of the Scott NJ E. Church. Mr..
STRIPPING is one of the ablest preach
ers in the M. e. Church, and will
bring strong message, to which all
men are invited.
A Washington Birthday Social will
be held next Tuesday evening, the
22d, to which everybody will be vel
come Men will be permitted to
bring their wives ami their lady
friends. Everything will be free.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
Early Life" which quite impressed
her auditors.

Early Life" which quite impressed
her auditors.
Master Atwell Rose on the violin
and Miss Cleo |. Hobson at the piano
gave startling revelations of what
emancipation means to the Negro
youth of this country as their selec-
lions were highly commended by the
rounds of applause they received and
the encores they gave in response.
Both being of very tender years, their
contribution to the program was quite
appreciated, and the blessings attend
ant with Lincoln's action were fully
realized by these juvenile opponents
of art
The Emancipation Proclamation,
read by Mrs. T. E. McClain, wife of
the popular dentist, DR.. McClain, gave
very striking reminder of the de-
termination of Lincoln to serve hui
manity, as those who listened to the
delivery of Mrs. McClain, with her
clearness of tone and marked forci-
bleness, concluded that better choice
could not have been made by the
committee to convey to the audience
this proclamation of the equality of
all men in the eyes of the law and the
freedom of people from bondage.
Mrs. Jessie C. Roy delighted the as
sembly with a vocal solo which was a
very acceptable contribution to the
program. She possesses a rich and
powerful tone, with good timber, and
would be quite an auxiliary to the
musical element of the city. Mrs. Roy
was accompanied by Miss Helen Min
mis-, graduate of Western University,
Kansas, who gave an exhibition of
touch and technique seldom seen in
Denver. This young artist should be
very valuable acquisition to Denver
musical circles
Addresses by W. II. Duncan of
Glenwood Springs, Colo, and Rev.
John Adams, Pueblo, Colo, on Lin
coin and the Negro" and Providence
and Lincoln" respectively, were de-
livered in a mastery manner, setting
forth the type of citizen Lincoln was,
and the principles that he laid down
for the improvement and progress of
the human family seemed to have had
the Divine approval.
AT the close of the program the
stewardess board of the church served
refreshments in the chapel room,
which was enjoyed by all. Truly, it
can be said this event surpassed any
thing of it's kind ever held in our city
to pay honor to whom honor is due,
and if the promoters-The Colored
Citizens League of Denver Colo.-
will continue to provide such get-to-
gether meetings for better working
and more harmonious relationship
among us, there is every reason to eX-
pect a progressive people, a better
Colorado and a greater nation. Patri.
otto colored citizens, ally yourselves,
therefore, with the forces of good, and
the reaping of a rich harvest is bound
to result from the sowing of the seed
ny Lincoln.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Grand Master E. V. CANNED re-
turned home Saturday from his an
nual visits to La Junta, Trinidad, AL
buquerque and Pueblo, where he re-
ports the work of the U, B. F. & S.
M. F. steadily growing and the condi-
lions of the order much improved
from last year. Four new branches
of the organization are now being es-
tablished and the outlook is great for
the future.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mrs. R. j. Won Dickersohn and
granddaughter, Lillian, returned home
from Los Angeles, Cal, where they
have been for five months. She says
that Los Angeles is nice, but give her
Denver
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

The Colored Citizens League offers
it's sincere appreciation to the Rev. R..
l.. Pope, the trustees of Shorter A. M.
E. Church, and all persons who so
kindly contributed to the success of
their Lincoln Day celebration
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Justin w. Mackey has received
news of the death of his father, James
Mackey, at San Diego, Cal. Mr..
Mackey was well known in Denver
for number of years. The Colorado
Statesman offers it's sympathy to the
bereaved relatives
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mrs. Ellen Russ received a tele.
gram from Oakland, Cal, Tuesday, in
forming her of the death of Mr.. The
odore Parks, who died Sunday after a
brief illness.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mrs. William Gibson of 1880 Gilpin
street, who has been sick for the last
six weeks, is able to be out.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Miss Cora Phillips, known as Donna
Teresa, of 1919 Twen,y-first street,
after a severe case of illness, is fast
improving
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mrs. Anna James of 2945 Glenarm
place, who has been suffering with la
grippe, is able to be out again.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19
CANNED & co. FUNERAL NOTICE

Mr. George w. Gordon's funeral
was held Tuesday morning at IL
o'clock from the parlors. Interment
at Riverside. Rev. p. r. Fossette of
ficiated.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

James Cooper left Thursday night
for Los Angeles, Calf, to attend the
bedside of his sister, Mrs. N. Gordon
who is very i'll.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

George Parsons left the city last
Wednesday on the private car of Mr..
Lawrence C. Phipps, ST., for a few
days on the Moffat road.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

The infant son of Frank S. Reed,
embalmer of this city, is reported
sick.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

For Rent-Furnished rooms at the
REQ Club, 271o Welton street, E. r.
Page, proprietor. Permanent or tran
silent.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mrs. l.. NJ Brown of 1928 Walnut
street, who has been sick for some
time, is improving.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Piano tuning and light repairing by
A. Covington. Phone Main 4o52.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-02-19

Mr.. Richard Frazier has severed
his connection with the Rocky Noun
tain Athletic Club, as the following
shows.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Denver, Colo, Feb. IA, 1916.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Club.
Gentlemen: ! hereby tender my
resignation as secretary and director
of your club, to take effect immediate.
iy.
(Signed) RICHARD FRAZIER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-27
In the Poljce Court

L. S. Kinsev arrested for bcig drunk
paid fine of 50 and costs. and ''BIiT
Hogan. also charged with beng
drunk, was DISCHARGED
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-27

With six gangs of bridge builders al
work on bridges let by contract, Coun-
" Engineer HicNnk is preparing to sub
nit to the board Saturday a list Of
thirty-two more bridges to be built by
contract. This is the third list pre-
pared for this season, and the three
will comprise more than 100 bridges
and culverts. The contract for the third
list will be let, it is expected, by Aug.
10. All of the bridges and cuiverts it
contains are in the southern half of the
county.
The Thor Construction Company, Of
Cedar Falls. which was awarded the
first contract, has three gangs of men
working east of Rhodes They are d.
vided into an excavating, form build
ing, and concrete gang. Three bridges
have been finished a few miles east of
Rhodes and three others are under
way.
The Pickus Construction Company,
of Sioux City, which was awarded tn.
second contract for bridges in the
northern half of the county, begins
work Friday. 1t has organized three
gangs and will start work sinultane-
ously on y-foot bridge a mile
northwest Of State Center and two 9TH
ers two and one-half miles north of the
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-27
Z rain and Phone
Prevent Big Barn
Being Destroyed

How train crew and telephone
worked together to save a big barn
near Rockwell from being destroyed ny
fire. is told by passengers on train No.
10. south on the Minneapolis & st.
Louis
The other morning, following a
thunder shower, the train was nearing
Rockwell from the north. Out of the
town couple of miles Conductor E. D.
Young and Brakelpan Charles Worley
both noticed that large barn on the
Brown farm was on fire, near the caves,
evidently having been struck by liSht-
ming.
The house was on the opposite side
of the barn from the blaze, and the
family was at breakfast. Hurrying
into the station as soon as the train
reached Rockwell, Conductor Young re-
ported the fire to the agent, and Mr..
Brown was notified by telephone that
his barn was on fire. Prompt work
saved the structure and severe loss.
The only damage done was to the top
of the building, "a hole being burned
along the caves and into the roof.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-27
SPECIAL MAIL COLLECTION.
Postmaster Johnson Arranges TO,
Added Service in Business District.

Added service in the collection of
mail late in the afternoon will go into
effect next Monday, when Postmaster
Johnson will install a special delivery
service beginning at Third avenue and
Market street. extending north to Main
street, west on the north side of Main
to First street. and east on the south
side OF the street to Center.
The collection will reach the post
Office at about o'clock, in time to be
dispatched on evening trains north
and south on the Minneapolis & St.
Louis and west on the Northwestern.
delivery should be made of much
of this mail twelve hours earlier than
at present. N
Patrons who use the Main street
boxes as repositories should arrange
to have their mail in the boxes by 4: 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-27
WHO STOLE MORPHINE?
Coroner Lynn Will Have to Explain
Absence Of Stock to Inspector.

DR.. A. r. Lynn, coroner of Marshall
county. will be compelled to explain
to the federal inspector who visits him
under the provisions Of the Harrison
act, the disappearance Of 500 one
eighth grain morphine tablets from his
office.
Wednesday, when DR.. Lynn had oc-
casion to visit his laboratory to secure
some morphine tablets, he found bot
tie recently purchased. containing 500
Of the tablets, gone. The federal act
compels physicians to show the inspec-
tor just what he has done with his sup
ply Of morphine. This is provided by
law in an effort to prevent the use Of
the drug excepting in cases where it is
absolutely needed.
Altho he has no clue as to who was
responsible for the theft of the tablets,
DR.. Lynn suspects strange woman