The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-01
DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY. MARCH 1, 1919

An elaborate dinner was given by
friend of John Brushwood of Thermop-
oils in honor of that esteemed gentle
man. The dinner was given in the
dining hall of the Baker Cafe, Sunday,
at O'Clock. Eighteen guests assem-
bled around the banquet board. Presi-
dent C. o. Smith of the Civic League
and Officers and other friends were
there to do honor to the foremost race
man of our state. Mr.. II. G. Jeffer-
son, toastmaster, was indeed wit.
His bright and cheerful repartee and
his dignified presence will be long re-
membered Short speeches were made
by most of the guests present. Rev.
J. T. Muse and Reverend Rogers tried
to excel in compliments to the excel
lent culinary art of Mrs. Baker and
the wonderful accomplishments of
Mr.. Brushwood. Mr.. Will Redd struck
the keynote when he stated he would
he glad to get out to the Civic League
if time would permit. James Williams,
John Hammond of Denver, Mr.. Reed,
Mr.. Jones and George Randall were
nearby enough to throw few bou-
quets,t at Brushwood Mr. Charles
Walker (Bud) sat opposite well
filled plate of turkey looking as cheer
full asusual.
Clarence Toliver, assistant secretary
of Civic League, reviewed the public
life of Mr.. Brushwood, told of the in
terest "Jack" had alway taken in any
honest steps to advance his people,
how he had always been able to whip
the boys into line on any good propo-
sition and there and in presence of
the best and most earnest class of
men that ever graced any banquet
board gave "Jack" new name
"Brushwood, the Whip" and with the
name he presented him with whip,
the staff of his office, and command
ed in Gods name and the Civic League
of Cheyenne to go in and about the
state whipping the Negroes into line
for the good of the race and state.
Mr. Brushwood though taken by sur
prise, vet nothing daunted, made
fitting reply, stating he would ever
try TO abide by the rules and conStitu-
tion of the Civic League and would
use the whip with vengeance and if
necessary would use it upon himself.
Sunday evening the assistant secre-
tary of Civic League escorted Mr..
h fcf
Church to listen TO a sermon deliv-
cred by Rev. J. T. Muse on the merci-
full master. 1t was indeed can elo-
quent sermon, was surely an inspira-
tion to all.
Mr.. John Brushwood left at 10
o'clock Sunday for his home in Their
mopolis. Goodbye, Jack, our love to
your family and come back soon.
Miss Virgil Gaskin, the stenOgrapher
in the office of DR.. J. III. Conway, has
been quite i'll the past week, but she
is much improved at this writing.
The revival meeting is still going on |
at the Second Baptist Church. Both |
white and colored seem TO be greatly |
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Rev. 7. T. Muse is at his best every |
night.
The funeral of Benjamin J. Cattlett, |
Jr., was held at o'clock Sunday aft
ernoon from the Early undertaking |
parlors, Rev. c. o. Smith officiating. |
Mrs. Benjamin J. Cattlett, Sr., was |
here from Colorado attending the fu- |
neral of her son.
Mrs. Nesbit is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. S. James is visiting in Colo
RADIO Springs this week.
Mrs. George Taylor has been quite |
ill with influenza but is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Reverend Endicott, pastor of the A.
NJ f. Church, delivered well pre-
pared sermon to large audience |
Sunday night.
F. c. Garrett of Laramie is visiting |
the Buffalo Band