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The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
HON. JOHN PAINTER OF WASH.
INGToN, D. c., RETURNED TO
DENVER, HIS HOME, TO VOTE

Twenty-seven years ago, when Sena-
tor L. o. Wolcott was in the zenith OF
his power and influence, both in the
state and the nation, he took with him
one of Denver's most active and influ-
ential young colored men and placed
him in a good position in one of the
departments at Washington. Inns
young man made good as the years
rolled by and won many friends, until
today he Is one of Washington's most
widely known and influential citizens
Many were the glad handshakes from
old friends when Mr.. John Paynter
was met on the streets of Denver, OF
in the office of the editor OF The
COLORADO STATESMAN.
Mr.. Paynter, while in the city was
the guest of Mrs. Minnie Hayes and
Mr.. Jos. d. Rivers, who are close
friends of the olden times.
Mr.. Paynter simply came to vote ana
not to visit. His time was very short,
but he was kept moving night and day
while here.
He is one of the progressive spirits
of Washington and n leading promoter
of the Suburban Amusement Company
of Washington, which is operating a
large amusement and recreation park
for the colored people of the District
of Columbia. We were all glad 10
shake the hand of our former citizen,
and to know that he has attained sue
cess.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
(EpiscopaI.)
22nd Ave. and Humboldt st.
Sunday. November 7th.

Sunday, November 9TH.
Festival of All Saints (transferred).
Solemn Choral Celebration of the Holy
Eucharist at IL o'clock a. IN.
Celebrant and preacher, the Rev.
Father T. J. Haldeman of the Associ-
ate Mission.
Sermon subject, "Holy Souls"
Names for Commemoration should
he given in writing, to the usher, Mr..
Skillern, before the service.
An important announcement will be
made at this service by request of the
Bishop of the Diocese.
Do not fail to be present, since 1t is
of personal interest to every member
Irving p. Johnson, Bishop. Pastor
ex-officio ]. w. Hudston, Reader In
charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

One of the most beautiful Hallow-
cen affairs of the season was a card
marty given by Mrs. Cola Payne, Sat
urday afternoon at 1927 e. 22nd Ave
nue.. There were sixteen of Denver's
Young matrons present and a happier
crowd has seldom assembled than this.
The first prize was won by Mrs. Ed
na Fisher; the second prize was taken
by Mrs. Kathryn Ridgeway, and Mrs.
vivian Greenwood won the BOBBY.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Ralph Motley, who has been absent
from his home, Colorado Springs, for
nearly two years in the employment
of Mr. e. A. Swenson, retired banker,
as valet, arrived in Denver last Sun
day from New York. Mr.. Motley
created furore among his large circle
of friends whom he found here and is
being royalty entertained. He goes to
the springs tomorrow, where he will
remain until next spring before re-
turning to New York.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of Jno. w. Car
rie. Jr, who passed from this life
October 81, 1919, at Seattle, Washing
ton.
MRS. IDA CARRIE
MIR AND MRS. JNO. w. CARRIE,
MIR AND MRS. GEO. w. GROSS.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

former Jackson's orchestra, who de-
lighted Denver social and musical
circles for a long time, and who also
had among his patrons some Of the
most exclusive society folks of Den
yer. We wish Brother Charlie and
wife a happy time in the northwest
ern city.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Jackson,
residents of several years, left last
Sunday for Portland, Oregon, for an
indefinite stay as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Jackson, their son and
daughter. Mr.. Jackson, Jr., will be
remembered as the leader of the
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

The Denver Colored Civic Associa-
ton will hold their regular monthly
meeting at 2745 Welton street on Tues
day evening, Nov. 8, at 8 10 p. IN. All
members are requested to be present.
Big business of Importance to be
transacted.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
FUNERAL NOTICE.
The cammel Undertaking Co.

Mr. Thomas Jackson of 1871 Usage
Street. Departed this life October ~.
Services were held Wednesday, Nov
ember 3, from the Cammel Company
Parlors. Rev. John Perkins officiat-
ed Interment, Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Keep off the date Of Monday, Nov.
9Th. Elks' Grand Ball. Old Colony
Hall.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Mrs. James Il. Brown of Boise, Ida
bo, is visiting her nephew, E. X. vii.
Iiams. 2O22 welton Street.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Hear Maud cuney Hare in recital
at Peoples Tabernacle, Twentieth and
Lawrence streets, November 18th at
8 D. m. Benefit of Negro Woman's
pay Nursery. Admission SOC.
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FREE TO THE LADIES.

Biz Doings at Fern Hall, Monday
Night, Nov. 9th.
Ladies admitted free to this big
dance. Handsome souvenir for every
lady who attends. Yes, we will have
our regular orchestra in attendance.
Many special feature dances. Gentle
men SOC. BILLY KNIGHT, Mgr.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

Thursday, Nov. II, 1920, great Arm'.
stice Day celebration for the colored
people of Denver. Fern Hall, as usual.
For fun and a good time, follow the
crowd. Morrison Second Jazz orches-
ira. BILLY KNIGHT, Mgr.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

WANTED-Reliable men and wom-
en- to take good positions. Industrial
Employment Agency, 2602 Welton
street. Phone 2S07 Champa.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06

The Knights TempIars entertain
ment, Nov. 26th. Keep off that date.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
Towels and ToWelings

Heavy ribbed Turkish towels. CSC
Fifty dozen offered at this extremely low
,rice.
.Bleached or unbleached crash yard. .2.5O
Only 1000 yards to sell at this price.
-17x32-in. huck towels, 100 doz. only at 19c
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-06
Leather Bags

Beautiful hand-tooled leather swagger bags
in the newest and most desirable designs.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-24

trait artist have always treasured
IL as the one precious memeuto of my
life"
Hughes was duly touched, but the
impression was not lasting. There
was something artificial and insnccre
about Eta Harness. Under the inllu-
encc of his present emotions. howcy-
er, his softened spirit, longed for 10y.
al comp0nlonship.
"I'll do II l' spoke Hughes Il shall
call upon Mrs. Harness and Alberta
One or the other | will cndow with
fortune and ! hope TO trace out some
real affection for me; n genuine glad
ness to welcome me rs a member ~
their household during my remaining
few years"
An hour later he entered the home
OF Mrs. Harness lie was told that she
was out on an crrand and was shown
into sitting room. Invountarily
memory directed him TO the niche
where he had viewed his mothers por-
trait. II was not in place. Then n
he glanced into the room beyond
Harnes saw It lying across two chairs,
used as an ironing board. The shock
drove him TO his feet. He had faith
omed the insincerlty Of this unworthy
relative. He was half-minded to re-
turn home. 4 memory OF the last
time he had seen Alberta, her hus-
band and children, However. infiu-
enccd him to follow out his prescribed
plan.
They had always lived humbly. but
respectfully. From the day that Al
den Norris had married Alberta he
had but one thought in his mind-her
comfort and contentment and that Of
the little ones who came TO them as
the years passed on.
Well Hughes knew the house, the
room brilliantly lighted, whence ech-
oed sounds of jollity and excitement.
Its window was open for ventilation
and his eyes dimmed as he viewed the
hapDy-faced Alberta and her husband,
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Marriage License.

The Christmas season always
brings its quota of customers to the
county cerk's office, and this one is
no different from any past, except
possibly that sometimes there are
more and sometimes there are less.
The following are those who have
launched out upon the sea OF matri-
mony since last issue:
Alpheus Stroud and Miss Cora
Eubanks.
Tandy Adams and Miss ollie Tay-
Tor
Fred Cotton and Miss Ruby John
ston
NJ NJ Rawiinson and Miss orena
Green.
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CHRISTMAS.

Christmas will soon be here again
and with il Is associated the desire TO
give and receive. II comes with pleas
ure to some and sadness to others.
Sadness because lots of the little tots
who are, unfortunate will not have
the pleasure Of receiving = gift. tho
ever so small. it is cherished even
greater by the child who does not
possess the necessary means with
which to buy presents. II is a duty,
and q very pleasant one, that de-
wolves upon the fortunate TO see that
these are kindly remembered at
Christmas.
Christmas Is the festival Of the
Christian church observed annually
in memory OF the birth OF Christ. The
time when the festival was first OBJ
served Is not known with certainty.
but Is spoken of in the beginning OF
the third century by Clement OF Alex
ander, and in the later part Of the
fourth century Chryostom speaks OF
Il as of great antiquity. AS to the day
on which IL was celebrated. there was
long considerable diversity. but by
the time of Chryostom the western
church had fixed on december the
25th though no certain knowledge OF
the day of Christ's birth existed. The
Eastern church which previously had
favored Jan 9. gradually adopted
the same date. and since then all
down the ages most every where
throughout Christendom 1t is kept as
holiday and an occasion of great
enjoyment.
Our thoughts. though burdened
with the everyday business activities
during the year Just past, is now
turned to the lowly Nazareue. the
Savior of the world, whose birth we
are soon TO celebrate and out OF
whose short life has come the eK-
ample of brOtherly love. Mans duty
10 man. Am I my brothers keeper!
Can only b. answered in the affirm
atiye. when we think Of the life of
Jesus and his teaching The Golden
rule was said by him, And as ye
would that men should do TO you, do
We also to them likewise" How APP
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% man by The name OF Eicke but who
Is now dead. Lily huffman. who mar
ried j. a Baker LYDIA Huffman Ada
Huffman who married HI. Davis. Ida
Huffman who married Forest Jones,
and Minnie Huffman who married
Tom Cantwell but who is now dead
That Minnie Huffman Cantwcll left
surviving her two children, to-wit.
Lottio Cantwell who married a man
by the name OF Taylor. and George
Cantwell who is now minor but
whose place OF residence is unknown
TO plaintiffs.
That said Minnie Huffman Can't
well alo had one daughter who mar
ried man by the name OF Buster
Pickens. That said Mrs Pickens is
now dead and left surviving her a
child whose name is unknown to
plaintiffs and also whose place of
residence is unknodn to
plaintiffs. but said child is a minor
and so far as known to plaintiffs is
stlll living.
end That at the time OF the
death of the said Joe Huffman and
Fannie Huffman. they were possess
ed OF the following described real
estate. to-wit: All Of lots Nos Z, 8
and inclusive in block No. AZ of the
Wilmeth addition TO the Town OF
Snyder, in Scurry County. Texas. and
also an undivided 5-8 interest In Lot
No. 10 in Block No 10 OF the Town
of Snyder. in Scurry County, Texas.
That said property was community
property OF the said Joe Huffman
ard wife Fannie Euffman and there
zorro esai of the said children of
sat- ,a,lies - entitIal 10 shle
equally in he same.
3rd. That the said S. S. Huff
man. ]. e. Huffman. f. Il. Huffman.
Bulah Ecke. Lilly Baker. LYDIA Huff
man, Ada Davis. Ida Jones are
each entitled to a one-eighth interest
IL. said property and Lottie Taylor
Geo. Cantwel and the Pickens baby
are each entitled TO a one-eighth in
terest Jointly, or a 1-24th interest
each.
4th That said property is not
susceptible of being divided and there
fore should be sold and the proceeds
divided as the law directs.
Wherefore plaintiffs pray the court
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Fannie Combs Grimes.

Fannie Combs Grimes was born
near Lexington, Mo-. and lived there
until about twelve years ago. AT this
time she came to Texas, coming TO
Snyder. Here she lived until she pass
ed from this life at 200 o'clock,
Dec. 6. 1920. She was married 10
Mr.. NJ. A. Grimes, July 90. 1913.
This union was one of love, OF hap
piness, of blessed fellowship. Indeed
she was real lover of home. She
was great in her home life. She was
interested in the care. the upkeep.
the arrangement, the orderliness OF
home. With skill she selected and
with hand she beautified those
things that went into her home. In
the home her conversation was ele-
waiting, interspersed with wit that
sometimes spanked with keeness,
her consideration was fair and kind
her love was genuine and tender.
She was great among her friends.
She knew the meaning OF friendship.
Shd knew what it was to love and
be loved. She was careful to meet
the new people coming to town. She
wanted them TO feel at home. She
did not want them TO be without
friends. What living tribute to her
friendship were those twelve large
wreaths of beautiful flowers that en-
circled her bier.
She was great in her religious life.
She was unselflsh. She wanted to
help. In Sunday school class her dis
cussion often turned to the practical
to the ways of helping some one in
need Her own personal life was
pure. Her life was genuine and con-
secrated. Her loyalty was outstand-
ing. That was n high and worthy tri-
butte which the board OF Stewards
paid her. We feel that we have sus-
tanned a great loss in the life Of our
church. She was a genuine Christian.
Her loyalty was certainly praise
worthy. We could always expect her
whether II be Sunday school, preach
ing. or prayer meeting. She always
did her part in everything, and that
without even being solicited. Truly,
she went about doing good.
The first part OF her funeral ser
vice was held at Lubbock, Texas, at
1880. Dec. 7. 1920. in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Maedgen, niece of the
family. under the direction OF her
pastor. J. II. Hicks, assisted by Rev
j. r. Griswold In this service were
used song which she repeatedly sang
during her last few hours. God will
take care of you. and I'm the
Child OF King" The funeral ser
vice was concluded at Lexington,
Mo. at 200 o'clock. Dec, 9, 1920,
in the First Methodist Church, under
the direction OF the pastor, amid "A
host of relatives and friends her
body was placed in the beautiful
cemetery Of Lexington.
Her pastor,
J. II. HICKS.
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VI his o"hi uS Ah' NNh' W
music and the voices OF rollicklng chill
dren In the apartment overhead were
borne to his ears.
The recognition OF the fact that he
was getting old, that he was missing
something I'm life that might make
him better and happier, appealed to
him powerfully this Christmas eve.
He had mechanically distributed the
usual Christmas largesse nj the Office
Homeward bound he had neglected no
appeal from the street mendicant
This was not soul-satIsfying, however
II had dawned upon him that he had
brought his Isolation upon himself (;
that there were at least two persons
In the great city who were of klth and
kin and he set 10 summing up the
duty he owed them.
~ have been no closer TO them than
If were an utter stranger" he solllo-
qulzed. 1T is my fault, | suppose, for
| have encouraged neither; for years
| have simply sent them the usual hol-
lday check. When | am through with
what l have II must go TO others.
Which of the two deserves recogni-
tion-Ettn IIarnes or Alberta Norris?
The first named was widow and
second cousin. Hughes had supplied
the capital to start her in boarding
house ut her urgent request and she
had managed 10 make living out OF
H. For a time he called and she had
put herself out TO make upon him an
impression of admiration Of his sue
cessful business record, Of gratitude
for his financial cooperation, of her
love and devotion for him, the last
near relative she had in the world.
Then, too, she had appealed To him
In a strong way. once she had tax
en- him to n draperied niche of the
sitting room, ana had showed him a
llfe-sized oil painting OF his dead
mother.
"Shc was like sister 10 me-" said
Mrs. Harpes pathetically, "and you
know brother Willis was quito % por.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-24
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuin

Take Aspirin only as told in e
package OF genuine Bayer Tablets
Aspirin Then you will be follow
the directions and dosage worked
by physicians during II years,
proved safe by millions Take
chances with substitutes II you
the Bayer cross on tablets. you
take them without fear for co
headache. neuralgia, rheumati
caracho. toothache. lumbago and
pain. Handy tin boxes OF TIVE
tablets cost few cents Drugg
also sell largep packages. Asp
is the trade mark of BayeE Manu-
ture of Observation-Disclosures of
icylicacid.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-24

A wom4a's t.alcst hope is to stay
young She often resorts to paints,
powder and cosmetics 10 hilc her
years. S.mo women pay large sums 10
so.callcI Beauty Doctors" in The be-
lief tina, money win buy youth. Others
wear girIsh dresses. thinking they can
fool thr World about their age But
no one is deceived. The more you try
to hidu yYur age, the more it shows.
There ID but one thing that holds old
age baoa and that is hcllth. Sickness
and weakness bring old age carly in
life. Uc Pierce's Flvorite Prcacrip-
ton IS hIiliing-up medicine for
women. 70 makes them healthy and
strong uieu they suffer from women S
troubles II keeps them looking young
by keeping them we'll. II 10 a woman s
tonic rlr tho frail, the delicate and
those Who are nervous, dizzy aud who
hayo. hlckache and dragging pains.
Favorito Prescription IL altogether
vegetable and without particle Of
alcohol It is safe to take. Try it
now. la tablet or liquid form at all
druggists, or send Toe for trial package
of the tablets to DR.. Piercs's LaValids
Hotel in Buffalo. N. z.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-24

propriate then at this time to remem-
her some one W it'll gift. It's not the
value OF the gift that Is greatest APP
preciated. but the spirit in which 1t
is given. the love and best wishes that
go with II.
What JOY 1t is to live as child
again for Christmas brings memories
OF childhood, to live In the hearts OF
our children. TO given them gladness,
rs once VIC were glad. to see them
rejuire as cnce we rejoiced. 1r'st-
rils ~ youth, beginning Of life. as u
were. starting out with new resoin-
tions for the future.
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Cilntion hN Publication.

The state OF Teyas, To the Sheriff or
any Constable OF Scurry County.
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to
summon George Cantwell, and Baby
Pickens, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for
four successive weeks previous to
the return day hereof, in some news
paper published in your county, II
there be newspaper published
therein but ii not then in any news
paper published IN the 32nd judicial
district. but If there be no newspa-
per published In said judicial dis
trict, then in a newspaper published
in the nearest district to said 32nd.
TO appear a the next regular term of
the District Court Of Scurry County
10 be holden nc the Court house there
OF in Snyder on the fourth Monday
In December. 1920. the same being
the 27th day of December. 1920,
then and there TO answer petition
filed in said court ON the LIST day
of of December. 1920. in a suit num-
bered on the docket OF said court No.
2171. wherein SIS Huffman, Mrs. Blu
lah Eicke, a feme sole LYDIA Huffman.
Mrs Ada Davis joined by her husband
H. l.. Davis. Mrs Ida Jones, joined
by her husband Forest Jones, J. f,
Huffman. r. r. Huffman. Mrs. Lille
Baker. Joined by Ter husband J A.
Baker, and Lottie Taylor. Joined by
her husband. Taylor, are plaintiffs,
and George Cantwell and Baby Pick
ems as defendants, said petition alleg
ing
The State of Texas. County OF
Scurry In the District Court of
Scurry County. Texas. December
Term, A. d. 1920.
To the Honorable w. p. Leslie,
Judge of said Court:
Now comes S S. Huffman. Mrs
Bulah Eicke, feme sole, Mrs. Ada
Davis, Joined by her husband, II. l..
Davis, Mrs. Ida Jones. joined by her
husband, Forrest Jones, all OF Sour
ny County. Texas. and ] T.. HUFF
man of Dawson County. Texas, f.. f.
Huffman of Willbarger county, Texas
Mrs. Lilly Baker. Joined by her hus-
band, ia. Baker, LYDIA Huffman and |
Lottie Taylor, joined by her husband,
Taylor each of Williamson county, |
Texas. all of whom are hereinafter
styled plaintiffs complaining OF
George Cantwell and Baby Pickens,
hereinafter styled defendants, and
for cause OF action plaintiffs would
represent to the Court the follow
ing. to-wit:
1st That the above named par
ties plaintiffs and defendants are
the heirs and only heirs OF Joe Hun
man and wife. Fannie Huffman, both
deceased That there was born to
the marriage of said Joe Huffman
and Fannie Huffman ten children
one Of whom died before either of
them died and was never married
and without children at the time OF
death. That they had born unto
them the following children besides
the one mentioned above, to-wit. S. S.
Huffman. J. Il. Huffman. Il. z. HUH
man. Bulah Huffman. VINO married
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the two little girls, and a baby crawl

the two little girls, and baby crawl
Ing about. cooling with animation.
Keep Marvin away from the can
dies, Alden" he heard Alberta speak,
and his heart thrilled. This last child
then was his namesake
He came into the house to receive
the usual earnest welcome always be-
slowed upon him. Alberta" he said,
81 am lonely and unhappy, have re-
solved to seek some congenlal haven
where love and sympathy will bring
me peace and contentment. Is it
heref"
With open arms she greeted him.
and amid Christmas cheer and the low.
ing tenderness of true, honest souls.
that Christmas eve Marvin Hughes
was awarded the longing desire of his
hear.
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that the defendants be cited to
pear and answer this petition
that said above described property
sold for the purposes OF partit
and that the money be divided as
law directs and for special and &
eral relief.
Herein fail not, but have Def
said court on the said first day
the next term thereof. this "
with your return thereon show
how you have executed the same.
Witness Nellie Weems, Clerk Of
District Court of Scurry County.
NELLIE WEE
Given under my hand and
seal OF said court, in the county
Scurry. this the 1st day Of Decemt
A. D.. 1920.
(Seal) NELLIE WEEP
Clerk Of District Court Scurry
Issued this 1st day OF December
D.. 1920.
rs NELLIE WhEMs
Clerk OF District Court OF Scurry
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A. CHRISTMAS
HAVEN
ia. 1850, Western Newspaper union.j

n OLD man sat dreamlly
gazing into the fireplace Of
a richly furnished room. IL
was Christmas eve and
Marvin Hughes was looking
back over the years OF his
life and was grave and sad
dened as he realized that he
had neither chick nor child
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-24

Sheriff J. II. Byrd went to Abilene
Tuesday