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The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05
NEGRO COOPERATION.

Hear the Hon. James D. Brooks Of
New York on the development OF the
Universal Negro Improvement Associ-
alton and the success OF the Black star
Line Steamship Co., owned and oper-
ated by Negroes. The speaker will be
here from Feb. 27 to March 9, inc.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

George w. Brooks, first-Srade fire
man of Hose Co. No. 3, was appointed
lieutenant, Monday, by Manager OIL
Safety and Excise Downer on recom-
mendation of the Civil Service Com
mission. The appointment takes effect
Immediately.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05
FUNERAL NOTICES OF DoUGLESS
UNDERTAKING CO.

Ennels-M Malinda, - years; beloved
mother of Horace Ennels. 2702 Cali
fornia street, departed this life Jan.
-. Funeral services were held 30
y. m, Wednesday, Feb. 2, from Doug
lass Chapel. Interment, Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr.. r. b. Bolden, the popular TON
sorial artist and proprietor lett
Denver Thursday for IVA
months vacation. He will visit Los
Angeles and other cities on the coast
while out west.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

800 a.m,-Sunday School.
II 200 II. m.-Genernl class.
6 30 p, m.-Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m,-Preachlng.
Mid-Week Meetings.
Monday, p. M, Trustee Board.
"Wednesday, s p. M, Prayer ana
Glass.
Thursday, s p. M, willing Workers.
Last Sunday morning, DIR. Love- II
missionary minister of the Baptist
Church, preached noble sermon TO
large congregation, taking his text
from Ephesians 6:11-14.
The new parsonage at 1881 Arapa-
hoe is now all fixed up. and Rev. and
Mrs. Wilson are ready to receive Wis
itors.
Beginning with the third week of
this month two weeks revival will he
had at Campbell.
More details next week.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Frank Hall, our esteemed townsman'
who is making good on his ranch near
Boulder, dropped in on business last
week and stayed for three days. Come
again. Brother Hall, as we are always
glad to see you.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr.. james Cantey, member of firm
operating Elite Drug Stores, is quite
i'll at his residence, 2250 Washington
with pneumonia.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr. Martin Payne is slightly i'm
proved from an operation for appendi-
citis, which was performed about two
weeks ago.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

One of our greatest orators, Hon.
James D. Brooks, will delight the peo-
pie of Denver with addresses on the
program of the New Negro for his
place in the sun. Feb. 27 to March 9,
inc.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05
NOTICE.

The Universal Negro Improvement
Association and African Communities
League meets every first and third
Tuesdays in the month at 6o9 Twenty
seventh street, s:15 p. m. sharp. Visi-
tors welcome.
EDWARD C. DAVIS, Secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mrs. Marguerite Alsop, who has been
visiting for four months in California
and Utah, returned home last Tuesday
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

A good time with good music and
a fine program will be served for ~
per plate at the Banquet of Pythias
Lodge No. II, X. Of p, on THURSDAY
evening, Feb. 10, at Dania hall. All
persons holding tickets for the pre-
vious date will be honored.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Duke Conway has purchased n new
five-passenger sedan with which he
intends TO enter the taxi service.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

The Banquet of Pythias Lodge NO.
II, X. of p, which was postponed o"-
ino to the death of Grand Chancellor
C. S. Muse, is positively announced TOT
Thursday evening, Feb. 10, at DANA
hall. Good music, interesting program
and plenty to eat, all for 81 per p'ate'
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mountain Lodge No. 80, l. B, 2. o.
Z. of w. had an initiation ceremony
last week Wednesday evening. quite
ii large attendance and an elaborate
luncheon served by the Elks caterer
Prof. Jackson, offer positive indica-
tions that this fraternal society is
making much progress in our comlnun-
ity. Who will be the next Elk:
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

We are pleased to note the improve
ment of little Nathan Brown, after an
attack of pneumonia.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
F. Mayo of 1925 Williams street, is
slightly improved after serious at
tack of pneumonia.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Jackson, for
merly of 2537 Curtis street, are now at
home to their friends at 3329 VIII
liams street
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Williams VIII
he pleased to receive their friends at
their new home at 1891 Williams
street.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. DePriest, who
have been suffering with severe colds,
are able to be out.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE
MASONIC TEMPLE ASSoCIA-

TON:
A special meeting will be held We'd
nesday, March ., 1921, at o'clock p.
M, 2745 Welton street, for the purpose
of legal dissolution of the old corpora
ton, and calling in all outstanding
stock, which will be transferable to the
new corporation or paid for in cash as
the stockholders mad desire.
JAMES C. COOPER,
WIN. SPRAGUE, President.
Secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

Mrs. Isabel Stewart ana sister, Mrs
Foster, We're numbered among the sick
last week.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

For Rent-Three-room frame house,
close in; reliable colored people;
cheap. 1853 Lincoln St. (Rear.)
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05

For Rent-Two nicely furnished
rooms in strictly modern house, at
2218 Clarkson street.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-02-05
CAMPBELL A. Nj. E. CHURCH.

Corner Twenty-thfrd and Lawrence
Streets. Rev. I. S. Wilson, Pastor.
Res. 2331 Arapahoe ST. PHI. Main 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
LEE STREET CHURCH

The Christmas tree at Lee Street
Methodist church Tuesday evening
was attended by many pleasing fea-
lures, both to the young members
Of the congregation and their friends
and to the older epople who came to
enjoy the enthusiasm of the children.
Santa Claus distributed many
gifts to the young people, and the
tree was laden with gifts from the
cider ones to the poor and needy
Of the community. Donations to
The amount of SIS were contributed,
the perishable of which was distrib-
uted today, while the staples will be
retained for distribution as the need
arises.
One friend of the congregation
gave a ton of coal, to be put up
IN 100 pound bags, which will be
kept until calls are received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
MORTGAGE ON FARM
OF YORK At LAST LIF TED

NASHVILLE, Dec. 28- Sergt. AL
vim G. York, hero of the World War,
will receive a clear title to his Fent-
ress county farm this week. The last.
dollar to pay the final $4,000 note
to buy the farm has been contribute
ed and the note is en- route here for
payment.
In the deed to the farm is recited
Yorls's war record, particularly his
feat Of arms in the Argonne, when,
single-handed, he killed 25 Germans
and captured 1872 prisoners, including
several high officers. Citations ac-
eompanying medals also are recited
in the deed. In addition, tributes by
Marshal Foch and General Pershing
are inscribed on the document, which
gives Sergeant York home for life
in appreciation of his vaIor and re-
fusal to commercialize his patriotism.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
HARDWICK AND PARTY
ON COAST DEER HUNT

BRUNSWICK, Dec. 28.--A dis
tinguished party of Georgians arriv-
ed in Brunswick yesterday to spend
two days on Cumberland Island on
a hunting expedition Comprising
the party was Governor Thomas w.
hardwick, James X. Ottley, presi-
dent of the Fourth National bank,
of Atlanta; A. O. Blalock, former in
ternal revenue collector fdt Georgia:
Judge Samuel c.. Atkinson, former
Brunswiekian; Col Albert Foster, 6f
Madison; G. ". McCarty, Jr, and
Aruthur Lucas, of Atlanta.
On their arrival the party was met
at the station by Senator L. r. Akin,
Col. L. d. Wilkes, DR.. j. W.. Simmons
and several others, and escorted TO
the Oglethorpe hotel where breakfast
was served. The steamer, Atlantic,
was in waiting at the Mansfield street
pier to convey them to the famous
hunting grounds. The party will be
the guests of Senator Akin and will
spend most of their time in deer
hunting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
TO OHOLDUNION
WATCH SERVICE
All Who Wish To Join Invited
To Attend Central Baptist
Meeting

Saturday, December 81, being the
last day of the year, Watch Night
services will be held in the Central
Baptist church here, beginning at
1870 O'clock and continuing until
1880 a. M, during which time the
hours will be devoted to prayers of
thanksgiving for the year just closed
and for guidance in the paths of
peace and righteousness in the year
just dawning. No other features will
enter into the SERVED save those
of prayer, in which all the Christian
people of the various churches have
been invited to participate.
Rev. Silas Johnson, president of
the Ministerial association here, asks
that all those who desire to do so
come and join in the closing Service
cf the united churches for the year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
FRANCE BLOCKS AGREEMENT ON SUBMARINES
HE. ALLEN HEADS
GEORGIA LIONS AS
DIST. GOVERNOR
Americus Man Made Temporary
State Executive OF Civic
Club

MACON, Dec. 28.-H. E. Allen,
of Americus, was named temporary
district governor of the Lions clubs
for Georgia at a meeting here yester-
day to which representatives from
Amerieus, Atlanta and Macon, in
Georgia, and the Orlando, Fla, club
were invited. j. K. Smith, president
Of the Atlanta, club, was named first
deputy governor, and M. j. Whitman,
Of Macon, second deputy, and r. p.
Ewing, of Americus, was named sec
retary and treasurer.
1t was decided to communicate
Immediately. to international head
quarters the wish Of the clubs that
a field representative be sent here
TO organize more clubs. Several
towns in South Georgia are under
consideration.
The visitors were guests last night
at the dinner the local club memb~1's
gave to their wives, the presidents Of
Macon's other civic organizations
and Gen. Walter A. Harris, district
governor Of the Kiwanis clubs, also
being honor guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
LIONS TO START
BIG CAMPAIGN.

II. E. Allen, who was yesterday
elected district governor Of the Lions
clubs Of Georgia was at his office
at the court house today. He stated
that the Macon meeting was high
ly delightful affair, especially the en-
tertainment afforded at the ladies'
night dinner Of the Macon club last
evening.
Mr.. Allen. stated that his election
as district 'gdgernor was only
temporary; that an organic
err would be at work for some time
establishing new clubs, and that prob
ably some time in April a state con-
vention, with naR clubs participat-
ing, would be held, at which perma-
nent officers would be elected.
1t was the sense of the meeting
that the secretary should reside in
the same city with the president, be-
cause of the correspondence that
would have to be handled, and R. p.
Ewing was selected for that office,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
TWO JUNIOR B. Y. P. u.
OFFICERS GRADUATED

Sam Conner and John Ewing Eiker,
Jr, having reached the age limit in
which they can serve as officers or
pgrticipants in the Junior organiza-
tjon Of the B. Y. P. u, received their
certificates of graduation into the
senor league Sunday evening in the
Central Baptist church at 8 O'Clock
Rev. Henry T. Brookshire, pastor of
the congregation, presenting the
cards of promotion.
They have served in the junior
league for the past two and ralf
ears in the capacity of officers and
Ieaders. Mr.. Conner has served as
president Of the society for the past
six months, while Mr.. Kiker retired
as chairman of the missionary COM
mittee Of demonstration programs,
both having been on number of oc-
casons group leaders. In future
they will be identified with the
senior organization, in which field
they will justify their promise of
usefulness made in the younger
league.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
PAPER MAKERS URGE
TARIFF ON NEWSPR PRINT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Ncws-
rrint paper occupied the attention of
the senate tariff makers, the manu-
facturers asking for protection for
their industry and the newspaper
publishers urging that paper be re-
tanned on the free list as proposed
in the Fordncy bill,
William E. Haskell, vice-president
of the International Paper Co., de
clared newsprint alone of all paper
was unprotected by a tariff and that
the treason is obyious-that the
press can control legislation"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
ANOTHER FINE JERSEY
BOUGHT BY BULL CLUB

George o. Marshall, county farm
demonstration agent. has Just secur-
ed another fine Jersey bull for the
Sumter County Bull association. The
organization now owns five fine reg
istered bulls, all of which are used
for breeding purposes by the nnen,-.
bers, being located at various points
throughout the county. All of the
animals are out Of cows that produce
10000 pounds of milk and 500
pounds Of butterfat minimum per
year. These bulls are RAPIDLY erad-
ieating scrub cattle in the county.
their services being available to ifa-
dividuals owning one or two cows,
as well as to the large herd owners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
LUMPKIN MASONS
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

LUMPKIN, Dec. 28.-At the reg
ular meeting of Cross Lodge No
173, f. & A. M, officers for the en-,
suing year were chosen and installed
are as follows:
DR.. w. j. Martin, worshipful mas
ter; d. G. Bland, senior warden, e.
j. Horne, junior warden, A. T. Fort
senior deacon; DR.. NJ. Walton, junior
deacon; J. II. Barr, secretary; j. NJ
Hobbs, treasurer; Grover d. Bland.
Tyler.
: Finances of the lodge are in fine
condition, even after its always lib
eral donations to certain objects and
along certain lines that are always
regarded by the lodge. A number
of new members have been added to
its roll within the past year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
u. S. COMPROMISE
OFFER REJECTED
In iTSENfiREfY
Demand For 10000 Minimum
Tonnage Said To Close Door
To Agreement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28. - (Ry
Associated Press.) Hope Tor an
agreement to limit submarine TN
mage is declared to have been aban-
doned today at the meeting of the
arms conference naval committee.
Demand by France FOR a minimum
submarine tonnage Of 10000 was de-
cIared by delegates to have closed
the door to any agreement, the
American compromise proposal hav-
ing been rejected finally and CONF
pletely by the French.
The presentation of the French
viewpoint was followed by lengthy
discussions, the committee adjourn-
after two hours of debate to meet
again at 3 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
BREAKS RULE IN
FIRST SPEECH.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Freed
by President Harding from Atlanta
federal penitentiary, where he was
serving a ten-year sentence for max
ing speeches in violation Of the war
laws, Eugene V. Debs, Socialist lead
er, was reprimanded last night by
the Union station police here for
making speech without a permit
before leaving for his home in Terre
Haute, Ind.
Before boarding his train, Debs adj
dressed crowd of several hundred
persons in the station, including ad-
mirers who had come to say goodbye,
expressing his gratitude for the re-
ception in Washington and closing
with reiteration of his opposition
to war and belief in the force of love
in the redemption of the world.
No effort was made by uniformed
police in the crowd to interfere with
his address, but immediately upon
it's conclusion a plain clothes man
rushed up to Debs and demanded if
he had a permit to speak in the sta
ton, and upon being informed in the
negative, declared:
You have taken great liberty.
Debs, who had grasped the plain
clothes man by the hand under the
impression that he was we'll wisher,
iapologized, and said he had not
known he was doing wrong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
FIRST BAPTIST TO HAVE.
XMAS PROGRAM TONIGHT

The Flrst baptist Sunday school
Christmas entertainment will be held
at the church at 7:30 o'clock tonight
A good program has been prepared
after which Refreshments will be
served and an hour or so spent to-
gether in a social way.
The superintendent is very anxious
that all the parents in the church and
Sunday school attend this service and
a special invitation is hereby given
them to come with their children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
DAUGHTER OF Oil
KING DIVORCED
Mrs. Harold F. Mccormick
Granted Decree On Grounds
Of Desertion

CHICAGO, Dec. 28.- Mrs. Edith
R. McMCormick, only daughter Of
John D. Rockefeller, millionaire oil
king was granted divorce on the
grounds of desertion from Harold f.
Mccormick, president Of the. Inter-.
national Harvester company, in Su-
perior court today.
No provision for alimony was iil-
cluded in the decree.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
ATLANTA CRIME
WAVE UNABATED
Aged Watchrnan Murderously
Attacked, Beaten With Pipe
And Robbed

ATLANTA, Dec. 28-J. w. Fuller,
aged 60, a watchman for the Tennes-
see Chemical company, was murder
ously attacked while on duty last
night, beaten with an iron pipe and
robbed. He was found early today
in a critical condition and removed to
a hospital. I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
LIQUOR BANDITS
ROB DISTILLERY
OF 325 CASES
Two Trucks Used To Garry Loot
Away-Five Guards Locked
In Office

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 28.-A dozen
or more bandits swooped down on
the Blue Ribbon distillery at Emil
nence, KY, early today, locked five
Guards in the office of the plant and
stole 325 cases of bottled in bond
whisky, according to a report to the
police here.
Two automobile trucks were used
to haul the liquor away.
The guards later released them
selves and gave the alarm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
ANTI-BETTING
LAW is RULED INVALID

MOBILE, Dec. 28.-Tho act Of
the legislature of 1919 prohibiting
the making OF a wager on a horse
race or other form of sport, was
held unconstitutional in the Inferior
criminal court here this morning
Notice of appeal was given by state
attorneys.
The decision grew out of d test
case brought by II. G. Murnan, pres
ident Of the Mobile Business Mems
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
CHRISTMAS SHOOTING
is CALLED MURDER

WAYCROSS, Dec. %. - Lonnie.
Boyett, white, rs years old, is dead
it his home six miles from Patterson
and Ivey Watson, also white, is in
the Blackshear jail charged with the
CRIME as result of shooting af-
tray which took place at the Boyett
nome Christmas day. No particulars
are known here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
MURDER, ARSON.
LAID TO BISHOPS
Two Brothers Arrested At McRae
Charged With Crime Against
Step pFather

M'RAE, Dec. 28' Charged with
murder and arson in connection with
the burning of the home of w. j.
Knight, sixteen miles sotfta of here
last May, Elisha and Dave Bishop,
brothers, were arrested yesterday.
Officers state that the Bishops
were stepsons of Knight and bad
feeling had existed for some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
GREAT WELCOME
READY FOR DEBS
Home Town Prepares Big Occas-
ion On His Return Home
Tonight

TERRE hAUTE, Ind, Dec. 28-A
home town welcome awaited the re-
turn here tonight of Eugene v. Debs.
Socialist leader, who was released
from prison in Atlanta Sunday.
Friends and neighbors, regardless of
political views, were expected to
meet bis train and escort Debs to his
home where he will meet his wife.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
EX-GOVERNOR BECKETT
OF NORTH CAROLINA DIES

RALEIGH, Dec. 28.-Former Gov
ernor Thomas w. Beckett, who suf-
fered stroke of paralysis at his
home here last night, died at 9:15
O'Clock this morning without regain
ing consciousness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
REFINED SUGAR GOES
RFLOW 5-CENT LEVEL

NEW YORK, Dec. 28.-Refined
sugar broke below the 5 cent level
today for the first time in several
years, due to the continued weak
ness of raw sugar The Federal Co.
reduced it's quotations ten points to
400 cent pounds for fine granu-
lated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
WILSON CELEBRATES HIS
65TH BIRTHDAY QUIETLY

WASHINGTON, Dec. e. = For
mer President Woodrow Wilson to-
day quietly celebrated his sixty-fifth
birthday at his home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
FRESH EGGS DROP Sc
AT CHICAGO TO 44c

CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-Fresh eggs
on the Chicago wholesale exchange
dropped five cents today to ID cents
a DOZEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON.
Good middling, 18 cents.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 28. - Market
opened very steady 1851 up. Quo
,Jatlon, fully 1171. Sales, 5000
oaies. Receipts 48,O82 bales, OF
which 32,322 are American.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
AMERIcUs TEMPERATURES
Furnished BY Rexall Pharmacy

Nancy nd Nick H TmesR sE Twins gb bkya front ertuo o etH
d h wonder doesn't
starts t. tdA. Hyt beer lowing o rndN of neyoHk Hyh
eP than
8 the T 'h tim eaay ykryo ddd q H TmR eeydy yh N page6
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-28
WEATHER FORECAST:

For Georgia = Fair tonight and
probably Thursday; somewhat warm
er Thursday and i'll northwest por-
ton tonight.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-10
Lively Wedding Festivities.

Wedding festivities were turned to rioting in Natal, the other day The daughter of a native chief had been married to another chief, Sabindi After the wedding a dance took place about hundred yards from the kraal
 Sabandi having made his speech of thanks he inquired as to the appear ance of an "army" under the bride groom, which had not been present at the ceremony. The party began to move off, and some threw stones at the spectators. A melee ensued, some of the spectators taking refuge in the kraal Up to this time no assegais had been noticed. However, Nganyana. one of Maiuzi's men, was stabbed with an assegai behind the right shoul- der. and killed Other casualties were stabs and injuries to the head and sustained by seven natives, all seri- ous, but none fatal up to the present. As a result of the affray about 400 natives will probably be charged.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-10
New Lamp Burns
 94N Air
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an amaz- ngly brilliant soft, white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been ested by the U. s. Government and 5 leading universities and found to oe superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. t burns without odor, smoke or noise no pumping up, is simple, clean, and safe. Burns 94 per cent air and six per .ent common kerosene (coal oiD.
 The inventor, z. E. Johnson, 29 N. Fifth St., Portland Oregon, is offering o send a lamp on 10 days FREE rial, or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality, who will help him introduce it. Write him to- day for full particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency, and without experience or money make $250 to $500 per month.