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The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
MARY LEE KNOWLES BENEFIT

Mrs. Ovid Brown and her assistants
of the Peoples Presbyterian Church
are to be commended and congratu-
lated for their timely thought and
charitable action in coming to the
rescue of Mary Lee Knowles, men,
ber of the Sunday School, who lies in
precarious condition in hospital
in this city suffering from an illness
that will necessitate an operation.
This young girl practically an orphan,
is a ward of Mrs. Clara Davis who has
been caring for her for some time, and
the sum of over $50 raised at an en-
tertainment last week Thursday at the
Peoples Church proves that our peo-
pie are always ready to respond gener-
ously to any worthy cause. The en-
tertainment consisted of a program of
songs, recitations, piano solos and the
rendition of the drama Beauty and
the Beast" in which upwards of
twenty children of a variety of ages
and size took part, giving splendid
performance Miss May Ella Berry
announced the program, and Miss
Catherine Patton was accompanist.
The training of the children reflected
the highest credit on Mrs. Brown who
devoted much time and energy to
their successful rendition. Her thanks
and appreciation are offered to all
those who assisted in bringing com
fort and relief to this sick girl. A
beautiful feature of this event was
played, as the performers were from
the various Sunday Schools of differ
ent denominations.
FOR GOOD DEEDS WE ARE AL
WAYS REWARDED.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
PROMINENT NEW WORKERS ARE
GUESTS OF DR.. AND MRS.
e. r. CAVITY

Mrs. Anthony Bagley, wife of one of
the most prominent and well-to-do Ne
gro citizens of Sheepshead Bay, New
York, and Mrs. Mamie Robinson of
Saratoga Springs, visited in Denver
this week, the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
E. f. Canty. They were domiciled at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Gross, 1927 East Twenty-second ave-
nue.. Mesdames Bagley and Robinson
have been lifelong friends, and in
early girlhood planned to at tome time
make an extensive trip together.
Their life's ambition is now being
realized with tour covering practical
ly the entire United States, and will
carry them into Alaska before return
ing TO their home state.
They were greatly impressed with
the beaunty of Denver and the gener-
al hospitality of her citizens. Thurs
day morning they left for California
and Old Mexico, after a pleasant So
cial function in their honor Wednes-
day evening with Mrs. Canty as host
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
THE DENVER cOLORED CIVIC
ASSOCIATION

THE regular monthly meeting of the
Denver Colored Civic Association was
held on Wednesday evening at Odd
Fellows Hall, and most enthusiastic
gathering of the members was held
After the regular routine of bust
ness was transacted the president then
introduced Mr.. Ounce Record. Indus
trial Director of the q. S. Dept. of
Labor for the Rocky Mountain Dis
trict.
Mr.. Record was most cordially re-
ceived by the members, all of whom
know him personally and appreciate
his interest in the association. He
gave one of the most practical, inter
esting and beneficial addresses to
which we have had the pleasure of
hearing. He is especially well pre-
pared in his work and gifted with the
ability to explain in detail the work
ings of his department.
He has a wonderful memory for sta
tistics and all who heard him went
away better informed as to the in
dustrial situation here in Denver and
Colorado.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
NOTES OF THE STEERING COM
MITTEE OF "THE FRIENDS
OF NEGRO FREEDOM"

The Steering Committee of 1.-The
Friends of Negro Freedom" after a
series of interesting meetings has
completed plans for a membership
drive and made final arrangements
for the free lecture on "The Ku Klux
Klan-A Challenge to Civilization
which Mr.. Owen will deliver on his
return in July.
Mr.. Owen will establish a perma'
nent council of The Friends of Negro
Freedom here when he returns.
The Steering Committee has ar
ranged to have a series of talks dis
cussing the different phases of the
organization every Monday night at
the Negro Women's Club home at
s p. IN.
Monday June 4, the steering COM
mittee and friends of the Friends OF
Negro Freedom had n most interest
ing meeting at the Negro Women
Club home. Mrs. G. n. Ross talk on
"The Educational Values of the Open
Forum" was exceedingly interesting
1t not only showed the educational
values, but showed how self-eXpres-
sion, concise thought and true leader
ship can be developed.
Monday June IL the subject will be I:
"The Status of the Negro in the Labor
Organizations in Colorado Mr.. Jas.
Myers, a member of one of the labor
organizations will be the speaker,
after which there will be open dis
cussions. Public invited. Come and
bring friend.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
LENA FISHER WINS

Lena Fisher, represented by S. e.
Cary and John Hipp, attorneys, re-
ceived a verdict Friday, June list,
awarding her all the property left by
the late Basil Hill. This case has
been bitterly contested in the courts
for the past fourteen months. The
litigation grew out of a will made by
Basil Hill, giving all of his property
to his friends and certain charitable
institutions, leaving Lena Fisher, the
girl he has raised, without mention in
his will. Under the present decision,
the will will have no force.
Attorney E. p. Blakemore repre-
sented the claimants under the will.
There is approximately $4,000 worth
of property involved.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
C. M. e. CHURCH NOTES
Reverend c. E. Chapman, Minister

Last Sunday was an interesting and
inspiring day throughout. The hour
in the Sunday School proved to be
fraught with the usual interest and
life. Striking truths were forcibly
driven home from the study of the les
son. The hour was veritable season
of enlightenment
At 3 80 p. m, DR.. ]. e. Allen, pas
tor of the Central Baptist Church
came over and brought with him his
very excellent choir and splendid
representation from his loyal congre-
cation.
The following is the order of the
services for tomorrow: Sunday School
at 2:30 p. m. Praise service and
preaching at 3 80 p. m. Praise SER
vice and preaching at 500 p. m.
Sunday is Children's Day, and the
Sunday School people are planning to
render a special Children's Day pro.
gram at one of the services.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to worship at any and all
services.
The services are now being held in
the Peoples Presbyterian Church, cor
ner of Washington Street and 23rl
Avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN w. LEVEL
REMODEL THEIR HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. level have
converted their pretty little cottage
at 2546 South Broadway into a most
convenient and handsome bungalow.
The entire interior has been rear
ranged and remodeled, with one long,
beautiful living room of exceptional
attractiveness. These coupled with
new fixtures and furnishings through
out make the level home one of the
most attractive of Denver's many
beautiful homes. Last Saturday even
ing Mr.. and Mrs. LEVEL entertained at
brilliantly appointed dinner of six
courses, as a house warming event.
Among those sharing an evening of
unusual pleasure were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt T. Roy and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Gross.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
WHITE ELEPHANT BASEBALL
TEAM CREDIT TO DENVER
Neuro Citizens Should Give Liberal
Support to this Great Agerega-
tion of Ball Players

PLAYING errorless ball against the
strong Gerhardt Mercantile team at
Merchants Park last sunday, the White
Elephants again proved their class as
the greatest semi-pro baseball team IN
the West. 1t was remarkable con-
fest, and the issue was in doubt until
the last man was out in the ninth in
ming. Both teams were in fine fettle
and put up clean, sportsmanlike
game. Hugh Smith, pitching for the
Elephants, was at his best, but 1t is
only fair to say that the gilt-edge sup
port given him was big factor in de-
termining the final score of to L in
his teams favor. The Elephant infield
consisting of Fields, Marvin, Gross and
Hanna, we're lightning fast and pulled
off double plays at critical moments
that were life-savers, while reliable
George Walke- behind the bat was
tower of strength The hair-raising
feature of the game, however, was the
running catch of Eddie Hill, which had
1t gotten past the fleet outfielder might
have caused n different story to be
written about the contest. Every man
did yeoman service, and we should be
proud of our boys, especially since we
are aware that the team is denied a
place in the semi-pro leagues because
of their superior ability. We would
suggest that leading Negro citizens ar
range a benefit ball game in the near
future that will give neat sum to the
boys, who by their athletic prowess
have brought such great distinction to
the race.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

HEWETSON-WATSON, local repor-
ter on the staff of The COLORADO
STATESMAN was painfully injured
last Tuesday evening at 8 $50 o'clock
near his home, Twenty-fourth Street
and Glenarm Place. He was knocked
down by an automobile which made n
sharp turn at the corner. Mr.. Watson
declares that he was crossing Twenty
fourth Street from east to west and
had almost succeeded in reaching the
sidewalk when the automobile coming
along Glenarm and appearing to con-
tinue east suddenly turned into
Twenty-fourth within four or six feet
of the curb. He tried to get out of
the way and was knocked unconscious
but while no bones were broken he
suffered severe lacerations on the
head and face and a sprained right
shoulder. We hope him speedy re-
covery.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9 80 a. m.
Morning services beginning at IL a.
m.
B. Y. P. U. at 6 80 p. m.
Evening services beginning at Z :45
p. m.
The services Sunday We're largely at
tended The Junior choir sang their
praises. Rev. G. e. Chapman was the
speaker at the morning services. The
Rev. J. E. Aliens discourse at the
evening services was of ''The Christian
as Compared With the Tree Planted by
the River of Water" Psalms 3.
Sunday there will be a special chill
dren's day program given by the Sun
da School at 1 o'clock. Parents are
urged to be present. - s,a.iIi
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
AN OLD FASHIONED SQUARE
PIANO

Just an old fashioned square piano
one that had been cherished by some
ones grand mother while she was
still young and charming. Carved
from great logs of black walnut, high
ly polished it had been among the
finest of its kind.
Now-old, every ivory key jangling
in discord, surpassed by more modern
pianos, it had finally come to rest in
Il Day Nursery for Negro Children.
There" thought the old piano,
twill be an eternal refuge"
Quietly, in painful old age, she
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

meditated. Well she remembered
how her ivory keys resounded in the
strains of Il cannot Sing the Old
Songs" Believe Me if Those Endear-
ing Young Charms" and last and best
loved, The Maiden's Prayer" All,
the days of her glorious youth.
One day she was rudely awakened
from her peaceful lasstude by voices,
she listened and heard:
"What are we going to do with the
hideous old thing? 1t takes up so
much room space and no one cares to
torture the air with such discord as
those keys create. We cannot sell it,
no one wants 1t. We can't even give
it away"
Realizing that she was being dis
cussed black despair, utter hopeless
ness fell upon and enveloped the old
piano. Then, one day came a man
from the mountains. He had driven
many weary miles to get this piano
for his young daughter.
Far from the pleasures of a city,
poor, and with none of the luXuries
and few of the necessities TO which
the girls in town were accustomed, yet
this child loved music, and in her un-
tutored way managed to create sounds
| that partially expressed her thoughts
Delighted to procure for his child
| piano, any piano, the father drove
| his tired horses over three hundred
miles of snow covered roads, with the
proceeds of his poor little crop in his
pocket as payment. Finally arriving
in town, he drove up before the Nurs-
cry Home.
Being greeted by the Matron he
humbly asked to see the piano. E.
She opened a door and pointed within.
He stood gazing in wide eyed rap
ture. "It is perfect" he exclaimed.
The moon that night gazed down
upon a lonely road, a team of droop-
ing horses, a wagon, whistling
driver and in the wagon, the old piano
going to her last home, confident of
being once more loved and appreci-
ated.
The farmer still had his money to
procure some other gift for his child,
because the club women after hearing
his story had refused to take even
penny for him.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
DR.. AND MRS. CAVITY ENTERTAIN
NEW YORK FRIENDS

Mrs. Anthony Bagley and Mrs. Ma
mie Robinson of New York were guests
of honor at a delightful house dancing
party, given by DIR. and Mrs. e. T..
Canty at 1927 East Twenty-second
avenue, the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gross, Wednesday evening.
About twenty-five of the Denver So
cial elite were in attendance.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
OBITUARY RECORD BY THE CAM
MEL UNDERTAKING CO.

Davis-Catherine Davis, beloved
adopted daughter of Mrs. Francis
Wyche, 2453 Lawrence St, departed
this life June 2, 1928. Interment at
Riverside.
Abeytia-Baby Abeytia, beloved son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Abeytia, 2O3S w.
Colfax ave-, departed this life June 3,
1923. Interment at Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS DEN
YER ORCHESTRA

Alarge attendance greeted the Nor
rison Orchestra in its appearance Mon
day night at Lincoln Hall. Notice of
their coming was limited to three days,
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
THE PEOPLES MoRTUARY
DEATH NOTICES

Chambers-Thomas, late of 2S46
Blake St, departed this life at local
hospital June 8. Funeral notice later.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

The COLORADO STATESMAN ac-
knowledges receipt of an invitation to
the Commencement Exercises of West
minister Law School, held at Central
Christian Church, Thursday night, at
which time our good friend and fellow
citizen, Thomas Kerney Price, bios
somed out as an attorney at law. Our
congratulations are extended Mr..
Price and we predict for, him much
success and prosperity.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
FOR QUICK SALE

LOTS. 18th and Grape, 5000 each;
$400 cash, balance $40 per month,
no interest on balance. Call Champa
300, ask for Mr.. Zab.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mrs. VIM. Gibson of 1890 Gilpin
street has put new up-to-date fence
in front of her place, added French
window and made many other i'm
provements on her property.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Hon. w. H. Green of Detroit, Mich,
secretary of Negro Dept, Gen. Conf.
S. D. A., at Washington, d. c., passed
through Denver Thursday morning en-
route to Colorado Springs, from an ex-
tended visit to southern California
points. Mr.. Green was much i'm
pressed with Denver during his short
stay here.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

LEON DE LOACH, one of our
prominent young citizens returned last
Saturday after several months visit
in New York, Washington, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and other eastern
points. He reports that our people
are making rapid progress. in business
and are creating very favorable i'm
pressions in the large metropolitan
cities. He notes also quite develop
ment in religious, social and musical
circles and predicts a splendid future
for our people who are determined to
accomplish. Mr.. De Loach appears
in very good health and we welcome
his return.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

of the proprietors of the leading Race
Drug Stores in the city Of Boley, Okla
homa.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
ROBERTA GILAIER,
nOnO IU..Iu-u .

The COLORADO STATESMAN re-
produces. with pleasure this simple
yet beautiful story woven round the
quaint, old fashioned piano that has
been such a romantic part of the
Negro Woman's Club Home since its
founding. 1t was read before the
Club Home Association some months
ago by Mrs. Roberta Gilmer.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pritchette
have purchased a beautiful modern
home at 1925 Humboldt Street, where
they are now living.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Nicely modern furnished rooms for
rent Apply 22s2 Cleveland Place.
Phone champa 5527-W.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mr.. Allen Collins, 101s East
Twenty-third Avenue, has been indis-
posed for several days. He is now on
the road to recovery, to the delight
of his many friends and acquaint-
ances.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09
MISS MARcELLA PARSONS, on

MISS MARCELLA PARSONS, one
of our very promising students of
Colorado State Teachers College is
among twenty-eight students who
were given certificates of proficiency
in the Order of Gregg Shorthand
Artists. These certificates are given
to those only who make ninety per
cent in the test sent out by the Gregg
Company and therefore Miss Parsons
is to be congratulated for such sue.
cess. She is the daughter of Charles
Parsons of 2602 Gilpin Street, who is
an employee of several years standing
with the Denver Club. She was a
winner of scholarship last year at
Manual Training High School where
shew as much liked by pupils and
teachers.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

;, Eugene Parks arrived home last
Sunday from California.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Rev. ]. S. Christian passed through
the city this week enroute to Canada,
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mrs. Charlie Holt of 1921 Glenarm
Place returned this week from a very
pleasant visit with relatives and
friends in Kansas City, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Thomas B. Biggerstaff of the Me
harry Medical College, Nashville,
Tenn, arrived in the city Wednesday,
to remain indefinitely.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mrs. Della Jones has moved to 1925
South Lincoln street.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

The Woman's Guild of the Church
of the Redeemer gave a very pretty
and enjoyable party at Old Colony hall
Tuesday evening. good crowd was
in attendance.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Don't fail to hear Chandler Owen in
his famous lecture "The ku klux kian
"A Challenge to Civilization" Peo-
pIe's Presbyterian Church, 23rd ave-
nue. and Washington, Friday, July 3
at p. m. Admission Free.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

Mr.. Martin w. Hawkins, student OF
, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga, is
spending his vacation with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Hammond of 1925 So. Lin
f, coin street.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

DIR. C. NJ. Taylor, Pho, of Boley,
Oklahoma, has been in the city for
several weeks as the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. S. A. STRIPPING, so3 East Twenty
sixth Avenue. DIR. Taylor did some
review work in her line of work while
here and expressed herself as hav-
ing profited by the review. While
here, she was the recipient of a full
share of Denver's unusual and unex.
celled hospitality. She is determined
to COME AGAIN" DR.. Taylor is one
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-09

WILLIAMS Parkway, lots, S1,750.
J. w. Perry, GIL 10th st. Champa
77OO.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
FORTUNATE WINNERS
OF REPUBLIC CONTEST

AS a result of last nights drawing,
the holders of the following numbers
are requested by the management of
the Republic Theatre to call at the
box Office and obtain their prizes:
541s, 5527, 519S, 5094, 50O4, 5410, 5S25,
sass, 5446, 5S44, SOFT, 5434, 5O0s, 1888,
54s6. 54OO, 1904. 5s42, 1923, 5OO7, 57O5,
50S1, 5427, s79S, S70S, 1860, 1857, 377S,
3947 and 375S.
Any of the above numbers will en-
title the holder to one of the articles
offered at the Republic Theatre,
through the courtesy of DR.. T. Kent
Green's Pharmacy. These articles
comprise many extremely desirable
perfumes, toilet water, powder and
similar essentials to feminine dainti-
ness.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
c. SP. OPERATORS
OBSERVE MOTHERS DAY

Mothers Day was celebrate at the
Office of the Chesapeake &c Potomac
Telephone Company yesterday from 2
to 4 o'clock.
Every girl who had a mother living
invited her to attend the party and
those whose mothers were dead had
their mothers represented by the next
relative. A mothers day booklet and
carnation was distributed to each OPP
orator. The mothers were given a
demonstration of the switchboard and
how it is operated. They were then
shown the plant and all of the ma
chinery in the plant department and
the methods employed in its opera
ton
A short program appropriate to the
occasion was next given by the girls.
The entertainment committee consist
ed of Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Tucker, Miss
Stevens and Miss Chambers.
AT the conclusion of the entertain
ment refreshments were served and
after that a picture of the mothers
and their daughters was taken, with
the c. & p office in the background
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
Restrict Merchants
In Using Pavements
To Display Wares

No more will the storekeepers of
the city be permitted to overcrowd
the sidewalks by displaying their
goods and wares both on the build
ing and curb lines. The City Council
last night, adopted an ordinance lay
ing down restrictions in this regard.
The ordinance provides that merch-
ants must not encroach beyond lin
it of % per cent from the building
line on the sidewalk in displaying
their goods The matter evoked con-
siderable discussion and efforts were
made to amend the ordinance as or
iginally drafted but without success;
so the measure was finally passed by
a vote of 5 to 8. 1t will become ef-
fective June Is, and the police depart
ment will be charged with its en-
forcement.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
BIRTHS, Is; DEATHS, Il;
INFECTIOUS DISEASES, IS
HEALTH REPORT SHOWS

The population of the city in
creased by more than a ratio OF TO l
during April. according to the month
ly report by DR.. Joseph C. Joyce.
health officer. which was submitted
to the City Council at last nights
'nee' ng. Births repbri "a totaled 25. as
compared to IL deaths Infectious
diseases reported numbered 16.
Births recorded by race and sex
as follows: White, s males, 8 fe-
males; colored. 4 mates females.
Deaths registered show white and
colored; males and females.
Six cases of measles were reported,
leading all other diseases. Other
cases of sickness were listed as fol-
lows: Scarlet fever, 2; lobar pneu-
monia, 2; bronchial pneumonia, 2;
whooping cough. /; pulmonary tuber-
culosis. 1; diphtheria, 1: mumps, l.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
NAVAL ACADEMY MAKES
FIRST DONATION TO
BABIES MILK FUND

The Naval Academy Chapel Sunday
School has made the first donation to
the Babies Milk and Ice Fund for the
summer. On Sunday, the last session
of the school for the academic year
was held and the children's contribu-
tions, amounting to the sum of $2S,SS,
given to Miss Sara Sutherland. the
public health nurse under the Red
Cross, to start this years fund for the
sick babies.
The amount raised for this purpose
last summer was sufficient to carry
through the winter. 1t is now ex-
hausted and Miss Sutherland is ready
for donations to this most necessary
work
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-15
Co. M Juniors Win 3

In a series of three games the Com
pany M Juniors baseball team de-
feated the nine OF Murray Hill. The
scores were: Company M Juniors,
10; Murray Hill, 3; Company an"
Juniors, IL; Murray Hill, 5; Company
IN" Juniors, 16; Murray Hill, 10.
All of the games were well played.
The Company 'M' Juniors would
like to arrange games with any 13 to
16-year old. teams. For games ad-
dress H. Kobe. 81 West street, Anna
polls. Md.
All boys now members Of Company
M Juniors, and all who would like
to join, are asked to report at the
State armory Thursday afternoon at
3 O'Clock, to discuss plans for organic
ing club.