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The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Secretary Thomas ]. Bell, who has
been away on a vacation of three
weeks, returned to the city last Fri
day evening, greatly refreshed and re-
newed in strength. He spent the en-
tire time with his family in New York
City. Asked how New York is he re
piled, Full of people, as usual-al-
ways full of people; and more work
than there is reliable help to do the
work Good wages. High cost of liv-
ing general. War talk a-plenty."
With the regular meeting of the
Committee of Management last Mon
day evening the work of the Fall sea-
son was formally opened. A successor
to our late chairman, DR.. De Frantz,
will be appointed very shortly by the
Board of Directors which alone has
the power to appoint chairman. Re-
hearsals of the Messiah" under the
direction of Mrs. De Frantz, temper
arily suspended after the death of her
husband will shortly be resumed. Next
Tuesday evening a special meeting OF
the Committee of Management will
be held to consider definite plans for
the financial and membership cam
paign which will probably be held the
latter part of October. The time of
the opening of the regular Sunday aft
ernoon meetings will be announced
next week.
Sims and King opened up the GRO
quet season last Saturday afternoon.
1t has been long while since more
brilliant playing was done than was
put up by the two men. In nine
game series the score stood 5 to in
favor of Sims. The season is very
short, and other players expect to
show their skill before it closes.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

NICK CHILES, the veteran editor
and proprietor of the Topeka Plain,
dealer, returned home after a success
full business trip to Colorado. AS is
usual, his presence is always an in
spiration to The Colorado Statesman,
as his timely suggestions and weighty
talks on the journalistic field encour-
age us to continue in the work
which, though it has its ungrateful
sides, presents its reward in the good
that we can do for our race, our coun-
try and humanity at large. We hope
a long life and every success now and
in the future for this fearless cham
pion of our cause and may the Plain
dealer have many more milestones
along its journey.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
FRANCIS T. BRUCE BIDS HIS LAST
FAREWELL.

DUST Thou Art, and unto dust
shalt thou return" finds fulfillment in
the death of an old and highly-re-
spected citizen, Francis t. Bruce, who
bade his last farewell to relatives and
friends at noon Saturday, September
Sth, at his late residence, 2231 Glen
arm place.
Father Bruce, as he was popularly
styled, came to Denver very many
years ago from Washington, D. c., in
the service of John l.. Routt, who be-
came Mayor of Denver and subse-
quently Governor of Colorado. The
deceased was appointed bailiff of the
Court under the Mayor, and was his
messenger and immediate bodyguard
when he became Governor He was
an employee of the state for twenty
five years, the latter part of which he
occupied the position of filing clerk in
the Auditors department during two
administrations.
One of the members of the Rocky
Mountain Lodge, No. 1920, Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows, he de-
voted his time and energy to its sue
cess, resulting in it's being one of the
strongest institutions in the West. He
was also a member of the Masonic or
ganization and received the highest
honors these fraternities could give
during his lifetime. An ardent Chris
tian worker, a jealous member OF
Shorter A NJ E. church for a period
of years, his name was household
word in the community, and high and
low, rich and poor, had always a
cheering word to give Father Bruce,
who never failed to exchange his
smile His rs years of existence fill
another page in the history of our
city, offers another lesson of the
Scriptural teaching, Man goes from
whence he came and his spirit to the
God Who gave it."
Associated with him for over thirty
years, The Colorado Statesman feels
deeply his demise and joins with the
throng of sympathizers in extending a
word of consolation to his bereaved
widow and other relatives. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow, 1:30
o'clock, from Shorter church, under
the auspices of the Odd Fellows and
other fraternal organizations, when
the Rev. Williams, pastor of the
church and other ministers of the city
of long acquaintanceship with the de-
ceased will take part.
He leaves a sorrowing widow, two
nieces and host of friends to mourn
their irreparable loss
Interment, Fairmount Cemetery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

E. A. Bromley, president of the Gil
braltar Oil Company is known to us
for over twenty years as man who
never presents anything to the public
without the accompanying assurance
of success, and now he comes forward
with this oil company, we have the
same faith in him as in the former
years and advise investment in this
company means SAFETY FIRST.
SEE sEMENT in this is
sue of paper.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
SUMMONS.
STATE OF COLORADO,
CITY and County of Denver. IS,
In the District Court.
No. 64S0S.

STATE OF COLORADO,
CITY and County of Denver. IS.
In the District Court.
No. 64S0S.
Sadie Rolling, Plaintiff,
Harry Rolling. Defendant.
The People of the State of COLORADO to
the Defendant above named, Greet
ing:
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of the City and County OF
Denver, State of Colorado, and an
swer the complaint therein within thir-
ty days after the service hereof II
You are served within this state; or
within fifty days after the service
hereof If served personally outside the
State of Colorado; or, If served by pup
lication, within fifty-five days from the
date of the last publication; or trial
will be had the same as though you
were present.
This is an action brought to obtain
a decree of divorce on the grounds OF
desertion and non-support; costs OF
suit and such other and further RELIEF
as may seem to the Court just ana
equitable from the complaint, copy
of which is hereunto attached, and the
evidence adduced upon the trial
Witness j. Sherman Brown, Clerk of
our said Court with the seal thereof
hereunto affixed, at office, in the CITY
of Denver, this 21st day of July, A. d.
1917. o,>,
fSeal.) Clerk.
By C. E. FINLEY,
Deputy Clerk.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
PAY DAY FOR coLoRED sAMMIEs

Who says the Colored Battalion is
not a reality? Why Wednesday last
was PAY DAY, the first for our boys
and like all soldiers they circulated
the coin.
This proves that it will be only a
matter of time when our battalion will
reach it's maximum strength and the
possibility of seeing service in the fed
eral army abroad will establish itself.
INTENDING RECRUITS SHOULD
HURRY UP and demonstrate their
willingness to defend home, country
and flag.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

EVERYBODY is getting ready for
the biggest event of the summer, the
Grand Military Reception and Drill at
the Denver Auditorium, Thursday
evening, September 20, 1917. The
drill contest will be between the
Eastern Star Drill Team, Uniform
Rank Htna Company No. 1, X. of p,
and the First Platoon of "a" Company,
Colorado CoIored Battalion. Music by
Queen City Brass Band and Morrison's
Famous Jazz Orchestra. Admission so
cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
LOUIS CHESTERFIELD coNNELL
NUMBERED WITH THE DEAD.

4 MOTHER link in the chain OF
~ old and new Denver is broken,
4 Aand sorrowing hearts could not
help from pouring out their feelings
in the shedding of tears when the
news of the death of Chester Connell
las he was generally called) reached
the ears of those who, in their asso-
citation of years with him in all walks
of life, reflected on the life of service
he gave to the promotion of the best
interests for the advancement of a
people and the upbuilding of COM
munity. After few months of illness
he surrendered to the summons which
sooner or later comes to all mankind
and peacefully passed away on the
morning of Saturday, Sept s, at his
late residence, 729 Elati street. A
brief sketch of his life and character
gives the following information:
Born in Mansco Creek, Tennessee,
| Sept. 2S, 1874, he came to Colorado in
1879 and located in Denver. He was
married to Eliza Kenny May 23, 1882,
and lived life of happiness for more
than thirty-five years. He was the
first letter carrier of color in Denver
and the state, and according to the
records gave every satisfaction and
was highly commended by P. o. Of
ficials as well as beloved by the en-
tire staff of clerks. A member of
Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. l. Free
and Accepted Masons, his answering
devotion to its cause for "a years ma
terially helped to insure its standards
and high ideals, and for such services
he was rewarded with the highest hon
ors the fraternity could bestow. I'm
ostentatious and unassuming in his
action he endeared himself to his fel-
low townsmen, and his ability as a
businessmen and one who delighted in
constructive methods for the benefit
of his race and the community in
which he lived exhibited itself in the
formation of. THE WESTERN LOAN
AND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION,
an organization of long standing, he
being president for years until the
time of his death. He served the
Union Depot Railway Co. as one of
its most reliable employees and earned
the respect of both officials and fell
low employees He closed a beautiful
life, leaving a legacy to us which is
appreciated and which must serve sue
cessfully an extraordinary usefulness
to ourselves and our country. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, last, 2 p.
M, at Shorter church, under the aus
pices of the Knight Templars, the
Rev. Williams, pastor of the church,
officiating. The floral offerings were
numerous and of the rarest designs,
while resolutions attesting to his life
and character in the different organi-
cations lent consolation to the sorrow
ing widow and other relatives who as
sembled to pay their last respects.
The postoffice department was repre-
sented by the superintendent of mail
carriers department, and many persons
of both races, visibly affected, paid
their last tribute to a man who, though
he was privileged to live the allotted
span of life, will be missed by many.
THE COLORADO STATESMAN has
lost a real friend and staunch sup
porter in his death, and offers its
heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the
bereaved family. Interment at Fair
mount cemetery. Douglass Undertak-
ing Co., in charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
CAMPBELL CHAPEL, AFRICAN M
e. CHURCH.
Twenty-Third and Lawrence Streets

A M. Ward, minister.
Sunday school, PAS m.
Preaching, IL a. m. and p. m.
General Glass, 1890 p. m.
Allen G. E. League meeting, p. m.
Sunday, Sept. 16, will mark the close
of our conference year. The pastor
will deliver his parting sermon at 8
d. m. At II a. m. service Mrs. Pearl
Rose will be the special soloist. The
Senior choir renders special music at
s p. m.
A conference of church members
and friends will be held on Monday
evening when reports will be rem
dered for the year following the gen
eral winding up.
We had a great service last Sunday
evening when Prof. H. L. Billups,
LID, delivered an able address upon
"The Mastery" He was greeted by a
large and representative audience.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
In Public Life.

"To look at me now, mum, you
wouldn't think that used to be in pub
lie life" said the tattered visitor.
"Dear me ~ exclaimed the sympathet-
ic housewife. "Were you member
of congress, or something like thatF'
mo, mum. was train announcer in
one of the largest railroad stations in
the country"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Among the many visitors who Wis
tied Denver last month was w. P. Pig
ford of Wheelock, Texas. Mr. Pigford
is a very prosperous farmer and give
us much information concerning the
conditions in the South. He visited a
few days with his son Abraham Lin
coin, who was drafted in the United
States army.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.
DOUGLASS Undertaking Co.

Isaac Miles Ledbedder, 55 years, de
voted brother of Mrs. Nancy Smith
Parsons, Kansas, departed this life
Sept. 7th. Funeral services were held
Thursday Sept. 18th, 2 p. m. from
Douglass Undertaking Chapel, under
auspices of Pythias Lodge No. IL, X.
of P. Rev A. M. Ward officiated. In
terment, Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.
East Twenty-thlrd Avenue and Wash
ington Street.

Presbyter: j. A. Thos-Hazell, S. T,B.
Sunday, Sept. 10th: ii a. m, Caleb,
an Arrarat in Israel" $50 p. m, "Sa-
cred Concert"
Last Sabbath morning Mr.. Gatewood
ably assisted the chorus work of the
choir, go Forward Christian Soldier"
by his rendition of the solo feature.
At $3.50 p. m. Miss frankie Buchanan
was at her best as she vocally recited
20 Lord Rebuke Me Not" by Brown.
The choir feelingly sang the anthem,
81 Will Save My Flock"
Miss Minnie M Albritton, Califor-
MAS mocking-bird, supported by Mrs.
M. E. Morrison, trombonist; Miss T..
Gatewood and Mr.. V. Spratlin, plan
lists; Mr.. Morgan Jackson, violinist,
ably sustained her reputation as vo-
calist of matured experience and abil-
ity. Her wonderful impression made
Tuesday night before a choice audi
ence will ever be live wire in the
hearts of Denver citizens. The artist
will ever find an open door and
ready crowd to welcome her return to
the Queen City of the Plains. Her
contemporaries on the nights program
faultlessly performed their respective
citations. The Presbyter of the
church and officers are under obliga-
tion to the patrons for their support.
A Sacred concert tomorrow after
noon, composed of the singing of an
cient hymns, anthems and other mu-
sical and literary selections will be
feature. Misses Albritton will partic-
ipate on the program. There will be
no paid admission, but liberal silver
offering will be asked for, part of
which will be donated to the Albritton
Sisters to help them pursue their mu-
steal studies in Boston. Let everybody
come and help.
Oct. 9th, Tuesday night, will provide
rare opportunity to hear rare elo-
cutionist and pianiste, Nine. Lillian
Jeter Davis of Neff College of Oratory,
Philadelphia, Pa. One of the leading
clergymen of the country in speaking
of her ability says: "She is indeed a
great character for a great age. The
old as well as young should be given
an opportunity to come into touch and
contact with this master mind"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. W. B. Townsend, wife of the
late attorney at law, will leave this
city tomorrow for an indefinite stay
in Tacoma, Wash, where she will be
the guest of her sister. She will be
accompanied by her brother, George
Wallingford.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

H. L. Billups, LED, of Marshall,
Texas, newly elected Vice Supreme
Commander of the American Wood
men, who has been guest in our city
vile, KY.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

IN CONJUNCTION with the dance
given by the Smart Set Club at Fern
Hall September 26, 1917, Billy Knight
will celebrate his birthday, which hap
pens to fall on the same date. He
promises to have plenty to eat for ev-
erybody. Punch is the only thing that
will be sold.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. H. ]. Foster, who has been the
guest of her father and sisters for six
weeks, will leave for her home in New
York City, next Wednesday. Many
social affairs have been given in honor
of Mrs. Foster while here.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Nelson of 1920
Fox street graciously entertained
large number of friends last Tuesday
evening in honor of Mrs. Laura Har-
ris of Chicago. Whist and dancing
was enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Har-
ris left Friday to join her husband in
Chicago.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. II. Pratt,
2232 Washington street. Wednesday
Sept. 5th, an eight-pound girl. Moth.
er and daughter doing nicely.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. Fannie Brown of 1882 South
Pearl Street received the sad news,
Wednesday, of the death or her only
brother, Benjamin Burton, who died
in Rouse, Colo. Mrs. Brown has the
sympathy of her many friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

William Morris of 1858 Stout Street.
popular townsman and employe of the
Union Depot Railway Company, is on
the sick list for two weeks. We wish
him speedy recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

BEAUREGARD r. MoSELY, At
ToRNEY-AT-LAW, Chicago, ILL.,, gave
most interesting and impressive ad-
dress to the Colored War Council at
Shorter Church last Sunday afternoon.
Quite an inspiration was given Major
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Campbell and his staff for the compile
tion of their work in raising the bat
talon, and the council was glad for
the association and help from the
speaker.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. Ed. Greer left last Saturday for
Topeka and Kansas City. She will at
tend the Grand Session of the U. b. F.,
and S. NJ. T. at Pittsburg, Kansas,
Sept. 18th.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. William Gibson of $3.50 Gilpin
dent last week, is improving slowly.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. ]. E. Crichlow of Boston,
Mass, and Mrs. Charles Bouki of
Colorado Springs are the house guests
of Mrs. Mabel Chinn Fallings for a
few weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Dempsey will
leave tomorrow for Detroit, Mich,
where they expect to locate perma-
nently.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Among the many visitors in the city
last week were Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil
Graves of Boulder.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. Jennie De Shattio left Thurs
day morning for five weeks visit in
the East
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Clarence Holmes, who sprained his
ankle several days ago, is able to be
at work.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Miss Made Nelson left Wednesday
for Rochester, N. Y, to visit with her
sister.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Nine. Davis, Neff College of Ora
tory, Philadelphia, at Peoples Presby-
terian, Tuesday night, Oct. 9. Admis-
sion, 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Mrs. Hattie Morris of 1858 fremont
place is on the sick list this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-15

Nine. Davis as elocutionist and plan
iste, Peoples Presbyterian, Oct. g.
Admission, 25 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-28
TORRENS LAND TITLE
!. SYSTEM GEORGIA Law
TITLE CERTIFIED BY COURT is
ALMOST LIKE A CERTIFICATE
OF STOCK. MEANS MUCH.

That the Torrens land title law,
enacted by the legislature Just ad-
journed, will mean more to the land
owners of Georgia than any legisla-
ton ever passed, is the general opin-
ion Of business men.
Under this law an owner of land
will be able to register his title, have
it certified by the court, and his GER
tifcate will be almost like a certif-
cate of stock when he goes to Dor
row money. 1t will show at a glance
the status of his title and the incum-
brances, if any, outstanding, and
there will be no necessity, when once
he has his title registered to employ
a lawyer to make an abstract. All
that is done away with entirely.
Passage of the land title bill was
brought to the attention of hn M.
Slaton when he was governor by
Isidor Gelders, editor of the Fitzger-
aid Leader-Enterprise, and Governor
Slaton urged it in his inaugural ad-
dress. The bill was drawn by Judge
Arthur Powell, and introduced by Mr..
Barfield, of Bibb.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-28
Sheriff s Sale.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Will be
sold on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der next, at public cutlery, at the
court house in said county, within
the legal hours of sale, to the high
est bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
Zone hundred and eighty-seven
and one-half (187h) acres, being
all of lot of land number sixty-four
(64) in the Eleventh (11th) district
of Terrell county, Georgia, except
fifteen (15) acre to be measured off
as follows: Eight (8) acres begin
ming at the Northwest corner, run
ming east along the north boundary
for the length of eight (8) acres;
thence south one ~ acre; thence
west eight (8) acres; thence north
one (1) acre to starting point. And
seven 90 acres to be measured by
beginning at the northeast corner of
said lot and running south seven CD
acres long and one ~ acre deep,
measuring off seven (7) acres"
Said property levied upon by J. q.
Turner, sheriff, as the property of
Mrs. Annie M. Thomas to satisfy the
following executions: An execution
issued from the city court of Daw-
son on the 9th day of July, 1915, in
favor of Birmingham Fertilizer com
pany against Mrs. Annie M. Thomas.
An execution issued from the city
court of Dawson on the 18th day of
July, 1916, in favor of Brown Guano
company against Mrs. Annie M.
Thomas An execution issued from
the city court Of Dawson on the 28th
day of January, 1918, in favor of
American Agricultural Chemical
company against Mrs. Annie M.
Thomas. All the foregoing levies
made August 2, 1917. This August
2, 1917. J. 2. TURNER, Sheriff.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-28
GEORGIANS NOW GETTING
DRUNK ON PERFUMES

Thirsty Atlantians Are Now Swallow
ing Cologne and Toilet Articles.
Improvement in Their Breath.
Getting lit up on perfume is said
to be the latest refuge of the thirsty
Atlanta drinker who is either unwill-
ing or unable to pay the blind tigers
exorbitant price for low grade liquor.
The interesting discovery has been
made, according to persons informed
on the subject, that certain kinds of
perfume contain a sufficiently large
percentage of alcohol to render them
Intoxicating "when drunk to excess, "
as the old Georgia prohibition law
would say; and it is reported that
drug stores are doing a rousing bust
ness in these particular kinds.
Of course a man assumes a serious
gastronomic risk when he pours
cologne or toilet water into his sys-
tenn in sufficient quantities to make
him feel exhilarated, but at least it
does not make his breath smell like
a moonshine distillery, which is one
of the well-known disadvantages of
INDUCING in corn liquor
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-08-28
Sale Under Power.

Georgia, Terrell County. Under and by
virtue of a power of sale contained in
the mortgage executed by J. q. Turner
to Southern Cotton Oil Company on the
18th day of December 1915 and recorded
IN the office of the clerk of the superior
court of Terrell county in book 20 of the
mortgage records, pages 700 and 701 the
undersigned Will sell at public SALE at
the court house in said county during
the legal hours of sale, to the highest
BIDDER for cash. on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1917, the following property to wit:
One house and lot In the city of Dawson,
Terrell county, Georgia, situated on the
corner of Orange street and Georgia ave-
nue., bounded on the north by Georgia
avenue, on the east by place where Nick
kenney lives, on south by J. +. Cooke
on west by Orange street, being the prop
erty where j. a. Turner formerly lived.
Also 1S5 acres of land in the 18th land
district of Terrell county, Georgia, de-
scrtbed as follows: 100 acres off of lot
of land No 143, being all of said lot west
of NochaWay creek, and IS acres off of
lot of land No. la, all of said land being
bounded as follows: on south by land of
T. w. Haddock, west by land of A. f.
Johnson, north by land of J. NJ Arthur,
and on east by Nochaway creek Said
land will be sold for the purpose of pay
ing three certain promissory notes dated
December 16, 1876 and payable as follows:
November 15 1916, $67073; on November
Is, 1917, $710.71; on November 15 1915 S77O.-
80; all of said notes being described in
said mortgage and were made and execut-
ed by j. q. Turner, and aggregate ST.
1924, being the total amount due on said
notes. A conveyance will be executed to
the purchaser by the undersigned under
and by virtue of the power aforesaid
This July q. 1917.
SOUTHERN COTTON OIL co.