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The Colorado statesman., 1920-05-01
FARMER LEAVES 100000.

Brennan, Tex, April 23.-The will
of Miles Motley, an aged farmer, who
died near Chappell Hill recently, has
been made public and discloses an es-
tate to the value of 100000, half of
which belonged to the deceased and
half to his wife. Motley left his share
to his wife.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-05-01
FOUR WOMEN LANDED IN JAIL ON
"JIM CROW" CHARGES.

Muskogee, Okla, April 1S.-Four col
ored women are in Jail here because
they refused to ride in the Jim Crow
section of u street car. The four were
arrested by street car conductor aft
er they declined to move from the
white" to the black" section of seats
The Colorado statesman., 1920-05-01
RACE NEWS S.';s,.t S.4;ss, s.s's.. s,s.

the Republican national convention
and that they would raise fund OF
$1,000 to aid their candidate for gov
ernor, who is J. II. Blount of Forrest
City, principal of a Negro school at
Helena.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-05-01
National Association for the
Advancement. of Colored People,


Advancement. of colored People
10 Fifth avenue. New York,
made public today copies of teiegrams
passing between the association ana
the governor and acting governor OF
Mississippi. in which the association
asked legal protection for lawyer 10
appeal the case of the Rev. f. H.
Franklin of Jackson, Miss, colored
minister. who was fined S400 and SEN
fenced to five months on the county
farm ut Tchua, Miss, for selling the
Crisis, the official organ of the asso-
cintion. and whose lawyer, employed
Inv colored people of jackson, Miss,
the association says. was intiinluiteu
by a mob which threatened to iynch
him if he attempted to defend the col
ored minister. The association de-
clares that a local justice of the peace
refused the tender of a bond to cover
the cost of appeal, declaring th;'
Franklin would be lynched if released
and that his only assurance OF pro
lection was for him to work out MS
sentence.
The reply of the acting governor TO
the associations request for legal pro-
lection was II declaration that III the
editors of this sheet CThe Crlsis'
would visit Mississippi we would make
an example of them that would De
lnsting benefit to the colored people
of the South and would not soon De
forgotten"
The association. in its statement
saws that it is uncertain from the aet-
ing governors telegram whether )the
"example" to which he refers means
a threatened lynching or II court sen
tence of unusual severity. In either
case saws the statement, the assocl;i-
tion wants to know whether the right
of uppeal to II higher court Is 10 pe
denied in Mississippi by mob intimi-
dation and sustained by the governor
office. and whether the Negro in MIS-
sissinpi has any rights which white
mon are bound to respect. The asso-
citation repeated its request for legal
protection.
The kilograms follow:
April 20, 1920.
Hon. Lee NJ Russell, Governor,
Jackson. Miss
We are advised that lawyer en-
ployed by colored people went to
Tchula, Miss, April 18th to provide
bond for appealing case of Rev. e. X.
Franklin. Negro minister, sentenced TO
six months and fined $400 for selling
Crisis published by National Associa-
tion for Advancement of Colored Peo-
nle. that lawyer was intimidateu d!
mob of 200 men who threatened v1o-
lence If he dared represent Franklin !;
that Justice of peace declined Donu'
although it had been properly certl-
fled by sheriff and was thereby made
valid under the law; that Justice toiu
LAWYER Franklin would be lynched II
released: that his only salvation was
10 work out sentence on county farh.
Association appeals to you lor protec-
tion for lawyer to undertake appeal
and asks that you advise us whether
Won will guarantee protection to law
yer to appeal case to higher court
The Colorado statesman., 1920-05-01
CHEYENNE, WY0. NEWS

"HE respectable home-owner is the
most desired in any community.
large number of our citizens
own their homes: there are still 9th
ers who do not own their homes. These
latter citizens pay rent to the land
lords. While rent is not as hig'. in
Chevenne MS most cities of its size,
tbe probability is rent will go much
higher. The pride of the race should
besssPs' cquire u home for wife aud fam
lily while there is the opportunity TO
secure good locations. a popular col
ored citizen, who has always endeaV-
ored to assist members of his race TO
those things they most desired. has IN
vestigated property conditions and has
secured the agency of thirty fine
houses and lots for sale 10 any persons
who wish home in Cheyenne.
This young man wishes to sell to
colored people, and it is the one chance
to acquire property in any locality in
our city. The prices range from S1,4oo
to $4,000, and we are not confined to
any one neighborhood. This latter fact
NAV surprise some who knew Chey-
enne in past years. To make these
new conditions possible. our popular
race man, who was born i'm this city.
owns good business and business
property, and. wishing the success of
our citizens. went before the real es-
tate board and insisted on obtaining II
square deal for his people. Tradesmen'
laborers and professionals are needed,
and we are in shape to receive all VINO
wish good wages and Il decent place
| in which to live. Later he Will have
n standing advertisement in the States
man and Star Coloradoans, get ready
TO move into the land of plenty! We
need Colorado spirit to blend with
wyoming hustling quality.
Rev. C. o. Smith has returned from
Hutchinson, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. jefferson have
returned from their honeymoon ana
are mt home to their friends at 80
West Nineteenth street.
| Mr.. VIII Thistle of Hanna. Wyo.,
was in the city on business.
Mrs. Charles Johnson has recovered
from recent illness.
John Carter, an employe at Union
Pacific coal chutes, died at st. Johns
hospital.
Miss Belle Griffen. 900 West Eight
eenth street. Cheyenne, desires infor-
nation of her uncle, Rev. Crawford
| Griffen, last heard of at Bowling
Green, KY, in 1914.
Mrs. Mary Randall, our popular ca
teress, had charge of the banquet at
Fort ID. A. Russell recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
Back From Meeting
Sttcnd 9th Annua!
Meeting in RichmCnd.

JuSge J. X. NJ Norton. first vice
president Of the board Of directors
Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
c.aticu: W S. RiSdon. member %
.hc cducat:cna. service committee Of
the boar,i. IN Secretary * L. Wal
lace. nave just returned from Rich
mcnd. where they attended the
37lh annua! convention Of the As
,oc:at.on in Virginia
The convention was one Of the
largest attcudc anG most importanS
ever h"!d in the state. One of the
NEST Important items on the pro8
gram was the adoption Of q new
constitution fer tH1 government of
the Statc Association. ana Judge
Norton was mcr,her Of the re-
v'sicn committee and I'D u great
pm. in framing the future AsSocia-
tica policy in Virginia.
The state scc..etaryS report
showed that The work i rapidly be
ne extended throughout the state.
many communities rnd counties be
mo ~ rapi ~ organized as thor
-;,.;.. - .ii%..d yc.e..,"t,rjg- 2,,a So
crgcl 10 man the fields The report
showci tha, nearly two hundr"d c~-
>crvire men have taken advantage
Of the free scholarship. being cf-
fcrc hy the way work council.
The state executive committee
was very highly pleased with the re-
na:';"blc beginning hcing made IN
tie i. Nj. {. A. ia Alexandria and
the program Z to he intensified IN
ihis city. it being the largest c;tr
ir the state conducting a non-cqulr-
m,r. service
The ,wo principal speakers Of the
campaign were Homer +. Ferguson,
president of IT." NcwHo:: News Shin
fgu.i .rg Ccrpnra SION. ard Harry y.
EE,lnscs # Australia. who had
charge of the British Y III. = \. IN
France Gming tie war Tn" cor
ven.icn closed with Fellowship DIN
rer. ct tie Hotel R;rhmcnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
X. OF c. MINSTREIS.
To Be Given at Lyceum Hall June
25th and 26th.

With Thursday and Friday even
ings CT next week set as the dates
of the knights of Columbus Min
strels. everything is set for the
greatest laugh producer ever staged
in Alexandria. The X. Of c. Min
strels have been practicing fer some
time and have gotten to the point
where everything indicates a Won
derful success for the new adventure
ers in the field Of minstrelsy.
The Ministries are under the di-
recticn Of Mr. c. NJ. Horgan. lectur-
er of the local council, anS he is be-
ing supported by an unusually large
number of his fraternity brothers.
as well as by many of the young
ladies of St. Mary's' Parish. While
the minstrel endeavor is in itself .
new project for its members, prac-
tically every member has had some
experience in amateur theatrical
lines, as the majority of the min
strel players are members Of st.
Mary's Dramatic Club. The min
strels will be helG in the Lyceum
Hall. where many interior improve
ments have been made in order 20
insure a greater success for both the
entertainers and the '.will-be enter
tanned" Special scenery has been
painted. novel background will be
one of the features. and special
dressing room fer the lady members
of the MINISTRIES has been erected.
The oates are Thursday. June 2l,
and Friday. June 25, just one week
eff. New songs, up-to-the-minut@
jokes. clever dancing and the aade /
attraction Of Nine. Pechusa the
Oriental dancing celebrity. who has
already left Cairo to attenS the af-
fair. are hut few Of the real treats
in store on next Thursday and Fri
day evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
NINSTRELS TONIGHT.
eSr:nrIe PLAYERS :" ,Herf"rm fer
HcspitaI Amhulance Fund.

e&v;ncIc rIaycrS :" Her!"rm fer
Hospital Ambulance Fund.
All is in rcadintss for the b'"
minstrel show tcn:.slt N the Opera
House for the ncncf, OF the ambu-
lance for the AIcxan ria Hospital
The Seminole Players were out in
large rumbers last night, headed by
band. They paradcd the streets
Of our city. advertising the enter
tairmcnt. They maze cr"ditabIc
showing and it Is The first amateur
minstrel show Of onr city TO hold 2
parade cf this character.
After the parade d;SbanAc at the
Opera House the players al once got
busy cn their final rehcarsa! before
the show. These hovS have worked
hard ror this entertainment and thcr
nron'i<c the public roo show fer
The money.
Many changes have been mad" in
the program. The entire after par'
will BE new. and the wind-up VIZ
consist Of an oiG-tirae south""n c"k"
walk. comnoSed ct four c"onl"S. anH
nj The conclusion Of The c2&" walk
han:'scme cak" vii! hc presented
to III" winners. The annlauS" OF the
audience i to decide II" winner so
get your ',ckct for the show ana ."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
IN MEMORIAM

.JEFFRIES-Sacred TO the memory
cf my dear husband. JAMES S. JET,
FRIES, who departed this life one
year ago today. June IS, 1919.
In the graveyards softly sleeping,
Where the flowers quietly wave,
II. lies the one | love so dearly,
In his lonely, silent grave.
Thou art gone. but not forgotten,
I'm this great world CT strife;
Thou shalt always be remembered,
As long as God gives me life.
More and more each day miss you.
| Friends may think the wound is heaiet
| But they Ettle know the sorrow
THAT les within my heart concealed
RDays of sorrow still comes over M
|Tsars Of sorrow silently flew
Fond memory keeps my dear jim nea1
Though heaven claimed him one yea
ago today.
BY his loving wife,
I I14G-1p Rena ,JaffrieS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
Chautauqua Coming
TIC BE Here July 7-13-Local Com
mittee Organized

The committee in charge CT the ar
rangcments for the Chautauqua to be
held here July 7-l3 at meeting held
Wednesday night in the Westminster
building. mapped cut its plans and
organized with the election Of the fol-
lowing: Committee on advertising.
Capt George H. Evans, chairman; c.
z. Morrison. Mrs. T. c. Howard; TEX
cts. Mrs. James A. Hulfish; arrange
ments. X. w. Ogden; hospitality
Sherman r. Fowler; Junior chautau-
qua. Mrs. Edwin f. Carver.
Tie sale cf tickets for the weeks
session of the chautauqua has been
large and il is expected that the ses-
S:crs throughout viii be largely pat
lronized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
REBELS BEAT GOMPERS.
Plum Plan Virtually Indcrsed by
Overwhelming Vote cf A. F. of l..

Montreal. June Is. - Government
ownership ans democratic opera
ticn' CT railroads was demanded in
resolution passed yesterday by the
annual convention of the American
Federation of Labor.
The language cf the resolution
was the language of the Plumb Plan
League. although the league was not
specifically mentioned.
The vote was 29.o59 to 9.349. 1t
came at the end Of two-day bat
tie, the bitterest organized labor has
had in years.
The result was complete defeat
for Samuel Gompers. veteran pres
iGent Of the federation, ans is re
garded as the only real setback he
has received in years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
KILLED BY FAILING TREE.
Marie Pugh, Aged II, Killed Fleeing
Storm at Chevy Chase.


Pinned beneath poplar tree
blown down by the storm a short
distance from her home in North
Chevy Chase, D. c., Marie Pugh, IL
vear-ol., daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward L. Pugh, died yesterday be-
fore aid reached her. Her neck was
broken.
Seeing the clouds gathering IN the
northwest. the child at neighbours
house about 400 yards from her" own
home decided to run home before the
storm broke. This was about 4:3O
o'clock and the wind was rising.
The little girl was crossing, a
street vixen big poplar uprootea
tv the wind, crashed to the ground.
The child failed to Judge the fall of
the tree and before she coul5t move
she was crushed to the roadway with
the heavy Trunk across her tiny
neck.
A man ran to her assistance and
managed to eXtrcate her He took
her to her home and summoned Dr.
Eugene Jones of kensington, Nj.
When the physician arrived at the
Pugh residence the child was pro-
nounced dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
Sylvester Breen Gives In
teresting History of
Many
FIRST PLAYED IN 1899
Alexandria in Bygone Years Pro-
duced Players Who Equaled Some
of the Stars in the Major League.

II is amusing to the "Old-Tlme'
baseball players and fans to reac
stories about the present day great
baseball players. as written by a
scribe who is not familiar with such
baseball matters, and. as far as his
joyous outbursts concerning wonder
fa! lccal baseball players now in our
midst as being superior to others. ne
has much to learn.
Baseball was first played in 1889,
at Cocperstown, n. y, by g major of
the United States Army. The game
had three bases. Two men played be-
tween first and second bases and two
between second and third bases, or
two shortstops and two second base
men. instead of one as now played.
Many changes have been made IN
playing baseball since then ard the
Alexandria men have kept pace with
the rest of the world on such matters.
In Alexandria's baseball hall Of
fame are men who were honorable in
every way and scme of the greatest
baseball players Of their day, and the
equal, if not superior. to many OF the
stars in the American and National
Laague at the present time.
Many baseball inventions. such as
new used by players, were unknown
to the old Alexandria boys-such as
catcherS' mits. bascmen and fielders
gloves. shin guards, spiked shoes,
Siding pads. and many other safe
Continued on Page Fivc)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
WILL NOT ACCEPT

San Francisco. June 1S.-Wi',ia lam
G.. McAdoo sent message today tc
the Western delegates 10 the National
Democratic Convention. inStructing
them not to vote for him under any
circumstances as he had fully made
up his mind not to accept the nomi-
nation for the Presidency.
The message is d verbal che and
was brought by Western de!egat"
who received it from McAdoo person
ally in the East. The delegate who
declines 10 have his name quoted. has
been busy circulating among his fe!-
lew Western delegates delivering Nc
Adoo's message TO each in person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
WINS DEBATING MEDAL
Mass I.aury Blcwett Awarded High
School Prize

The annual debate Of the .Alexan-
Ma High school took place last nigh:
in he auditorium Of that schoo! and
was won by Mss Laury RIewett. the
question debate was on a bonus for
,x-<ervicc en- Mss Blewe:t took the
negative side ard others on this SIDE
wera Fred West and Herhe!t Knight.
Mss Blewcts wen the gold medal!
givsn BY The school faculty.
Those who were on the atfitliirmat!ve
s.da were Everett James. Herbert Al
len and Miss Virginia SchwaG.
judges cf the contest were J. r..
Tr.myer. Rev. Dr.. /. &. Jackson ard
Miss Mary Bonez.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
News Of Potomac

Mrs. Cato. OF St. Eio. is visiting her
parents at their home in Dumf'ieS.
Va.
Mr. ]. NJ. Jennings and family of
Lloyd Avenue have moved = Peyton
avenue IN ore Of the houses rerenti>
built by Mr.. S.onne!l, Mr.. Beck h :
AIKEN rooms with Mr.. Jennings.
1Ir. and Mrs. W. l.. Arnold Of Win
Windsor Avenue are receiving cen
gratuiations over the arrival of 4 lit
lie baby gil.
The grammar grade commencement
e Vt. Vernon Schoo! was held last
f..ght in the school auditorium. Mr.
Kemp. superintendent of county
schools acted aS chairman of eNer-
.iseS. Mr.. R. a. Wilkinson. chairman
of school board, awarded the dip
lomas and made 4 short talk. Program
was as fellows: Dixie. Audience; n
vocation, Rev. Wills Way;es; piano
so!or. HilArrrade larger; Reading.
winners cf contest, address by Mr..
Frank Bail; class song; graduates.
Farewell song, school; presentation Of
Diplomas: Star Spang!ed Banner, ben
ed:ct;on Rev. Q. c. Bcale.
Miss Margaret Ford of Nj. Ecrno"
school won the contest for the he>'
pane on Health. Th:S contest was
held among the schools Of Alexandra
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
TRANSFERS IN REALTY

Property sales iust recorded IN the
Office Of the clerk Of the court follow:
Walker s. Nickl:n 70 William v.
Cline a house and lot on the south sido
of PITT between Duke and Wo!i2
streets; L. +. Carver tc L. 4. Law
renee house and lot 9l3 Wo,!2 street;
+. Z. Carver to George s. Brooks
house ard let 90 Woifc street; W. {.
Arnc!d 70 Charles W. Whiting hons"
and ict on the south side OF Queen
hetwesa Alfred and Patrick streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
SPORTS
= = y y = i = =

The Cardinals will play two games
Sunday on North Alfred street, first
game starting at 1.45 with Blansons
Athletics and the second with the
Shamrocks Of Fredericksburg, Jones
and Ludwig viii Go the pitching with
Schaffer en- the receiving end. Both
these teams have been greatly
strengthened in the last couple ot
weeks and the fans will find these
two games well contested. Come ana
look 'em over and you will not be dis
appointed if you are in hopes of see
:ng a couple OF good ball games. Don't
forget the time and place Sunday al
las on North Alfred street grounds.
Saturday at 3 p. m. on the Ship
ward diamond the Virginia Athletic
Club will cross bats with the Peer
less Athletic Club.
A good line up is promised with
Jumbo Raison and Tom Bayne twir!-
ing and Ham Nugent receiving.
1t is expected that it will be hard
fought game, but the big Y lads are
sure that they will finish on the long
end of the score.
The Virginia Club wishes TO an
nounce that their clubhouse located
at the end Of Wolfe street is open to
the public on Sundays from y o'clock
noon until 10 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
MILITARY TO ORGANIZE
Capt. Duffey Secures Fifty Men For
Company Meeting Tonight

The required number of men. 80, te
organize military company in Alex
ardria has been obtained and Capt
Louis n. Duffey, who was in charge
cf securing recruits for the new COM
pany. has issued call for meeting
TO be held in the armory tonight fol
the purpose of organizing. All men
who have signed up to become mem
hers of the new company are urged
to attend the meeting tonight.
Capt. Duffey has just received word
from Adjutant Gen. 10 Lane Stern
that fifty men will be sufficient to
organize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
SHELL GRINDING PLANT
Herhe,-, Bryants Son TO Erect Plant
al Crisfield. Nd.

4 dispatch frcm Crisf;e!d, nd, says
hat Har5er, Bryant's Son Company
of Alexandra. Will shortly construct
A large Shell grinding plant at Girls
field.
A; Crisfield building permit has
beer granted to the Potomac Poultry
Food Company. Baltimore for the
erection cf big plant al that place
70 co<t $50 600. 1t iS stated that the
CriSfeld plant will require two NIL
Ton bu4hels of shells a year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
MASONIC MOTTO +

Stated CGnc'ave Of Old Dominion
Comman cry No II. X. T.. VII! oe
held Friday evening. June 18th. a.
7:3O p. NJ Business, routine. Work
Temple DAgree. uniform. full dress
Ry order Of the E. c.
r. a. Zachary, Capt. Gen.
Attest: r. W. Latham, Recorder.
144-3c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
TOY TELEPHONE KILLS.

Fairmont ". Va. June lS.-,Mar-
tin Debosky and his two children
were electrccuted an3t Mrs. Debosky
was injured near their home at
Noncneah. W. Va, Yesterday when
wires leading from a toy telephone
with which the children were play
ing came in contact with high ten
sion traction wire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
NOTICE

Belle Haven Lodge. No. Il. Broth
erhood of Railway and Steamship
Clerks. will give an Informal dance
at the E!ks' Auditorium Friday even
ing. June 18th. 1920, at $50 p. m.
Music by Abe Kaminsky's Orchestra,
Admission. $l.00.
141-3p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
NOTICE

Beg ming Monday. June 2l, pie
lures will be changed daily = Rich
mond Theatre except on Fridays and
Saturdays. Hereafter matinee WI be
held on Saturdays at the Ingomar
Theatre. Pictures will begin at $50
o'clock. 146-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
SPECIAL

Country butter. % cents pound. T.
pound sack. White Marvel flour, Sl.CO
Hens. az cents pound. Fresh country
eggs. J. E. Purcell. III South Henry
street nhone 567-W. l46-lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
THREE OF 4 KIND

A smooth running motor. sw"et
little iaGy and the open country. Y"
guarantee you VIII enjoy all three !
you START from here.
TESTERS
g23 King Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
NOTICE

Effective June - 1920. Southern
Railway train now leaving Alexan-
dra at l:l2 p. m. will leave at
1:47 p. NJ. Saturdays only. Con
suit ticket cffice, Union Station. for
other changes.
145-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
The public schools for colored
children will hold their closing ex-
2.C.Scs tomorrow.
NJ. james NJ. Duncan. jr., has re-
tus"ed from the University Of Fir-
giria for the summer vacation.

MesSrs S. W. Pitts and Edgar War
f.eid N. left today for a trip to
B-amu,sa where they will spend the
rG&t IN days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-18

In sad bat loving remembrance of
Rour dear brother and uncle JAMES S.
|Jeffries who died | year ago today,
June Is, 1919.
How sadly | have counted the hours.
THAT measured one Sorrcwful year
Since they laid him beneath a mantle
cf flcwers
frhe brother | loved so dear.
Sister Emma.
4 He suffered much, he murmured not
u watched him day by day
funtil at last with broken heart.
/ sIw him pass away.
Sister Eva.
More and more each day miss you
Friends may think the wound is healed
But they little now the sorrow
THAT lies within my heart concealed
Niece Bessie.