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The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
LAURANCE EUGENE CLICK
TNOntrIlIltcOT


Lauruuce Eugene Click was born
IN Hartman, Colorado October IS.
1919, and passed away at GreybuIl
Wyoming, March ~, 1921 He suf
fercd with appendicitis and after
the operation complications fol
lowed in the form of blood poison.
ing and pneumonia
The funeral services were conduct.
ed on March 20th by tie Rev
Cooper of the Grcybull Methodist
Church The text chosen was "a Lit
tlo Child Shall Lead Them The
songs used were Safe In the Arms
Of Jesus" and Rock of Ages"
He leaves to mourn his departure
a loving mother and stcp-fathcr.
Alr and Mrs. Chas Canine; two
sisters, Helen and Vera Click, all
of Spence, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs
John Taylor grandparents, Of Ford
Kansas. and two auuts and uncl"s
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Index Of Mill
wood. Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs
Henry Norton of Bristol Colorado.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
CHURCH NEWS OF THE WEEK

Jessie kehoe was received by let
ter from the FIRST Presbyterian
Church Of Rockpoft. n. Y.
The big Sunday school picnic at
the Armory Monday night was a
property 'i'Gaing-u.' and reGr.ii'g
to ashes 'nasSeS of debris is a wo1-
thy example 10 ali a. this season
of the year Seed was again :,Cwn
on the lawn and the trustees in
tend ii possible to give it growing
care.
The Pre-Easter program will be
observed by sepecial services on
W educsday and Friday evenings of
Easter Week at 7:3O O'Clock The
experiences OF Jesus will be briefly
reviewed for the last days of his
life 1t is hoped that general at
tendance Will be possible.
On Easter Sunday at HOO n IN.
opportunity viii be given for any
who may desire TO do SO to unite
with this Church. Let me know il
you so intend.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
BIBLE INSTITUTE WILL HOLD
GRADUATION EXERCISES

The winter term graduation en-
ercises of the. Moody Bible lnsti.
tute, Chicago, will be held April IL
The siXty.One graduates of the Day
School together with one hundred
eighty-siX graduates from the Cor
respondcnce School represent thir-
ty-six states, with Alaska, Canada,
England, Ireland. Norway, Africa.
China, New Zealand. Sweden, and
Scotland.
The graduation address will be
given by Rev Henry c. SWearingen,
d. D., eX-MOdcratOr of the Prcsby
terian Church. L. s. A, and pastor
of the House of Hope Presbyterian
Church, St Paul, MINI. His theme
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
FRIENDLY BIBLE CLASS
HAS ENJOYABLE EVENING

The Friendly Bible Glass Of the
Methodist Sunday School met al the
CasbuTn home Tuesday evening OF
thi; week for their regular usinCss
and social meeting, Mrs. Casburn,
MIS i. 'Haltord, ana Nr7 clark
being hostesses. The rooms were
appropriately decorated for tn
Easter season. The business session
opened with the Lords Prayer. Mrs
Rose. president of the class, presid
ing The members responded tc
roll call with memory verse from
the Psalms Important bisjncss
matters We're discussed and pians
made for future work. The devo-
tional was conducted by Mrs
Scarfte, an Easter lesson being
used for the occasion.
Mesdames Eaton ana o Kane had
charge of the evenings entertain
nent Most royaliy did they enter
tain with very pleasing musical
program assisted by Mr. Beamon
and members of tho Junior Choir
An eight-piece OTcheStri rendered
four especially fine numbers. Eliza
beth Howell Alberta Rose and
Elizabeth Afford, each gave a piano
solo Agnes Bashor Yiolin solo
Mr. Beamon and daughter Mary
favored the company with several
piano and saxophone duets Sweet
Easter Time" given by four mem
bers of the orchestra was very well
received
AT the close of the musical pro
gram there were several impromptu
speeches of merit Delicious re
freshments were then served by the
hostesses to fOrty-eight members
and guests Every one expressed
appreciation of the evenings enter
tainment
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
GOOD WILL BUILDING NOW
NATION WIDE ENDEAVoR
OF UTILITY ORGANIZATION

No other business in the nation
is making such rapid strides along
the highway of public friendship as
the utility industry. There are now
81 states in which Public Utility In.
formation bureaus are tunctioning
that serving Colorado New Mexico
and Wyoming being one of the
pioneers.
Commenting last week on the
success that is attending the work
Of these organizations. AZ evidenced
by the cver-growing tricndliness
and understanding Of the people
served by the utilities Walter II
Johnson, president Of the National
Electric Light Association, said:
The Importance Of improving
our relations with the public in
the various communities which are
being served by utilities. is para
mount
:" The electrical gas, telephone
and street railway industries of the
various commonwealths are coop.
Grating in furnishing information
through newspaper advertising and
other effective methods. This is
not in any sense an activity for the
spreading of propaganda, but con
sists of making public the tremen
dous truths concerning the import,
ance Of our relation to all phases
of modern life.
The electrical industry is back
Of this movement because is has
recognized the value Of such work
1t is doing much to cement better
feelings between the industry and
the public. and to dispel any mis-.
understandings or suspicious the
public may have of our utilities
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
THERON s. MASON
Contributed

Theron Sylvester Mason was born
in Paris, Monroe county, Missouri
September q, 1888, and passed on
to his reward at La Junta. Col
orado, April G, 1924 Age G5 years
e months and IL days.
On November 25. 1885 he was mar
ried to Mary Henrietta jenkins. To
this union We're born four children
all OF whom survive him. He leaves
to mourn his departure IA loving
wife; Henry Martin Mason of Col.
orado Springs. Colorado: Victor j
Mason Of La Juntu, Colorado: VII
lie 7. Mason, and Miss Madgc Ma
son of Coolidge, Kansas also six
grandchildren.
When ten years of age he Wa-
converted and affiliated with the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He
remained faithful and consistent
member Of the Church.
He was for many years superin,
tendcnt of the Coolidge Sunday
School
\ kind father, a true friend, It
good ncighbor an honorable citi.
zen. lOycn and respected by all
who knew him. \ member in good
standing Of the odd Fellow lodge
He was a resident of Coolidge for
90 years and served a. an employee
Of the Santa Fc RuiIroad Company
for p years.
Happy are the dead said John,
who die in the Lord, from hence
forth yea saith the Spirit, that they
may rest from their Iabors for their
works follow with them.
| know there are no errors in the
great eternal plan. That all things
work together for the final good Of
man. And ! know as my soul
speeds onward in the great eternal
quest, | shall say as look back
carthward, whatever is is best.
Funeral services. were conducted
by the Rev. II. e Scurffe Of the
Holly Methodist Episcopal Church
Tuesday afternoon and were largely
attended The music wa furnished
by the Coolidge church quartctte
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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Isaac Ira Gorby, Pastor, Phone law


Subject at 11:0O A. M-"Cursing
the Fig Tree
Subject at 7:3O p NJ .-"The
.kineship of Jesus
Md-week Services Wed. 1870 p NJ
Led by Elder Klein. A full sup.
port expected.
Sunday School at 10 A. NJ. Sharp.
H. w. Woods, Superintendent,
Maurice Kimmel, Assistant Supt,
Glass for all grades-fine body of
teachers.
brilliant success in every way.
Games playiettes and lots of fun
was enjoyed.
1t was compliment by the
losers to the winners in the last
contest
The Rev. DR.. Gorby left on No. |
Monday night for Walsenbu"e 10
attend the meeting of Pueblo
PresbyteIy in session at that place
Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thursday
ut this week.
The Presbyterian pastor is Civ.
ing c0mmendable emmplc 10 all
by burning rubbish IN the chrtch
Big growing school again forced
TO plOvide more room which Is
being considered and on which re
port will be given next Sunday
The "Pennant" due the 'Nolun
teers" is expected by next Sunday
and the presentation speech VIII
be made by Dr. Gorby.
At the church service ll:OO A. NJ
last Sunday, ten new members
were publicly received nine OF
whom were on profession ano
eight were baptised, The Commu
nion was largely attended. Mrs
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side OF the road
And be a friend to man.

! know there are brook glaldenla
meadows ahead
And mountains OF wearisome
height
And the road passes on through
the long afternoon
And stretches away into the
night.
But still | rejoice when the travel
lers rejoice
And weep with the strangers
that moan.
Nor live In my house by the side
OF the road
Like a man that dwells alone
Let me live in my house by the
side OF the road
Where the race Of men 90 by;
They're good. they're bad, they're
weak, they're strong,
Wise. foolish, 50 am |,
Then why should | sit in the scorn
ers seat
Or hurl the cynic'c ban
Let me live in my house by the
side Of the road
And be friend to man,
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIREC.
TOR SPEAKS AT BAPTIST
CHURCH

The Rev w F. Ripley. of Den
yer, director Of religious education
for Colorado and Wyoming of the
Baptist church, spoke at the Rap-
tist church in Holly Sunday even
the b. Y p. L. at 6;45 and address
ed the congregation at the 7:30
o'clock church services
Rev Ripley left Monday for Clio
ves Meadow TO attend the annual
rally of the Prowers county Sunday
School Association which was held
at that place Monday and Tuesday.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
TWO SPEAKERS AT BAPTIST
CHURCH MONDAY NIGHT

DR.. James Asa White, president
OF the Colorado Women's College
at Denver and Mrs F. l. Smith of
Denver spoke at the Baptist
Church Monday evening. Dr. White
spoke on the campaign to finish
the New World Movement and Mrs
Smith of the activities of woncn's
foreign missionary organizations.
Mrs Smith returned to Denver
the same evening, while Dr. White
remained in Holly and addressed
the students of the high school
Tuesday morning.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH SERVICES
o

Sunday school 9;45 a. m. Fl. A.
Rose Superintendent. Glasses for
all ages Brotherhood class.
Preaching at l1:GO A. NJ. Subject
The Christ of the Ages. Special
music.
Senior League s. s room at Gas
p. IN. \ live service conducted by
Young people Come and encourage
them with your presence.
Topic, Japan" taken from the
World Service Volume Fac West.
tall, leader,
Preaching 1880 p. NJ Subject
"A man who saw a light, and
heard a Voice" Evangelistic ser,
vice. Glad singing Special mum
Der by the Junior Choir
Our Pre- Easter Services begin to-
day and close With the services
Easter Sunday Services nightly at
7:30 p. III Tell your friends and
plan to attend every service. Now
is the time to decide for Christ, to
have your heart warmed as we
travel up the slopes OF Mt. Olivet
together, to win your Friend, Neigh
Dor, Chum, for Christ. viii those
who wish to be baptized, and re
ceived into Church Fellowship East
or Sunday kindly make it known
to the pastor as carry as convenient.
Regarding baptism, you have your
choice of mode. You are the one
TO be satisfied
Last Sunday waSa g reat day in
all departments of our Church ac-
tivity. The singing was lively and
the messages Inspiring Plan TO
attend both services Sunday. You'll
feel better Monday.
Everybody wants to belong to a
Growing, Glowing, Going Concern.
The Church whore your welcome
holds out. The Church with warm
spiritual atmosphere, Come.
Workers Conference every We'd
nesday evening. Junior choir meets
from 7 to 7:30 Workers Conference
in the Sunday School room at 200
o'clock sharp. Workers Conference
in the Choir room at the same
hour. The Mid-Week service begin
ming promptly at 1:30 p III. in the
Sunday School room, The best ser
vice of the week Bring you friends
Bible, Pencil and Paper.
This is the H0mclike Church
with the Homelike Services The
Church with the Warm Spiritual
Atmosphere
R. f. Scarffe, Pastor. Phone ll5.
Organists. Mesdames, Gyger, Rose
and Wood.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
POULTRY ASSOCIATIONS TO
HOLD MEETINGS

At meeting Of the Prowcrs
County Poultry Association 0f
Saturday of last week 1t was de
cidcd TO hold the regular monthly
meetings in various towns over the
county instcad Of at one place
This plan viii allow the poultry
ruisers in every part Of the terri.
tory to attend the meetings
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10


Sunday School A. Nj.
Preaching III A. NJ and 80 Z. NJ.
h. Y p. L. ...........................6:1 +. NJ.
Mid-Weck Prayer Meeting ard study
OF the Sunday School lesson W ed
nesday ...............-,...-..,....,.5o l.. VI
H C. Merrifield Supt. Of Sunday
School
Children's Church will be held
Sunday at II A. NJ. An illustrated
talk will be given by the pastor.
Special music by the Children. All
boys and girls invital, also fathers
and mothers.
A cordial welcome is extended
to all newcomers and strangers and
any who don't now what to do with
themselves Sunday nights TO come
ard enjoy Pleasant Sunday Even
ing with US Singing with an nplitt
at 7:3O r. NJ and IA message
straight from the Old Book We
have no time or inclination for any
other kind of message.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
PENTECOSTAL MEETINGS

Sunday School at the Mission at
10 A NJ Prea hing at II o'clock
Also Preaching on Sunday, We'd
nesday, and Saturday nights
Every body Welcome.
Ora Hurley, EvaGg.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
Catholic Church Services
1lly-St. Joseph's Church.

Holly-St Joseph's Church.
Masses: First and third Sundays,
1890 a m. Second and fourth Sun
days $50 a. III. Sunday School after
the masses. Communion for adults
the second Sunday OF month. Com.
munion for children the fourth Sun
day of month.
Bristol st. Mary's Church.
Masses: First and third Sundays
$50 "A. m Second and fourth Sun
days 1920 a III. Sunday School after
ter masses. Communion for adults
first Sunday Of month. Communion
for children third sunday of month.
G-anada-Sacred Heart Church.
Masses: Second Saturday OF month
900 a. IN. Fifth Sunday of month.
Sunday School: First and Third
Sunday 200 p. III.
Hartman
Sunday School: Second and four
the Sundays 200 p. III.
Short instructions or sermons at
each of the services.
FATHER d. A. BARRY.
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OBITUARIES
JOSEPH E. SAUNDERS
Contributed

W illidln f>dNIlNtIS ann Wllt came
to this country from England in
1866 with family OF five children
and settled in Eastern Nebraska
Joseph Z. Saunders, the young
est child, was born near Dottingtou
Mil, Northhanptoushirc, England
December %. 1864. and was promo
ted to Higher Service at Holly. Col
orado, April p 1921 Age SO years
3 months and'S days.
He was united in marriage to
Miss Myrtle Stevens on August 26
1856. TO. this union were born two
children; Fred IL Saunders and
Nta LeOta, now Mrs. Harry D
Steele, both OF Holly, Colorado.
In 1895 he came with his family
to Cripple Creek, Colorado, wher,
they resided for a number of years
He with his family moved to Hol
iy in the winter of 1915.
At the age of twelve he united
with the Christian Church. In 1913
he united with the MthOdist Epis
copal Church in Holly. Colorado
under the pastorate OF the Rev
q. Al Spence, and remained a faith
tul and consistent member of the
Church until God called him to join
the Church triumphant which is
without spot before the Throne OF
God.
He leaves to mourn his depart
ure a loving wife and two children
Two sisters Miss Anna NJ. Saunders
Of Denver Colorado, and Mrs. Mary
J. Nash, Palmyra Nebraska, who
are present to-day and W. II
Saundcr. of Ozark Arkansas, who
was unable to be present
We have gathered this afternoon
10 pay our last tribute of respect
to this departed Loved One. A
loving father. n good neighbor. and
q true friend. a citizen of no mean
ability respected and loved by all
who knew him A Christian Gen
tIeman. a member of the Church
OF Jesus Christ one whose con
duet reflected that of his Master.
whose he was and whom he served
We are in the presence Of Death
We stand beside the mortality of
one to whom the gates of death
have been opened to let his white
soul pass within. They open in
ward, and constantly they swiSg to
receive the parting soul
Nevertheless we may and should
comfort ourselves as knowing that
the toll and burden Of bearing this
our Brother are exchanged for the
rcposc of Heaven: that the battle
is ended and he is crowned victor
that the struggle OF many years
after the likeness Of the Master is
now completed by his being
brought to see Him rs He is, yand
to Union incfYablc and eternal
with Him whom his soul loved
In the midst of grief and tears
We viii rejoice in the life and i'm.
mortality brought to light thru the
Gospel But we comfort ourselves
with memory as well as with Hope
We rejoice and thank God for life
which leaves behind it radiance
Of purity, goodness, and pence. such
as few bcqucath to those who sur
Vive them
He loved humanity, he loved
folks, and they recIprocatcd his
love These lines. it seems to me
tell the story OF his life.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
CHRISTIAN

Sunday School each Sunday at the
Communion services after Sunday
School.
Glasses for all at the Sunday
school-R. +. Higley. Supt. Every
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10

Yes, We are equipped to do all
kinds Of job work, Let Us figure
your next job.-The Chicitain.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10

For first class job work see The
ChiCftaiu Office.
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will be. The Bible as a Modern
Book
The Holly chieftain., 1924-04-10
ChThfRH

Catarrh is n Local disease greatly in
tucnCed by Constitutional conditions I.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists Of an Ointment which gives Quick
Relief by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, a Tonic, which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces and asslsts in Kidding your system
of Catargh.
Sold by druggists Tor over 40 Years.
Il. ]. Cheney G Co, Toledo. o.
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Filed in office December 3rd,
nOA
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TWO DIES MONIES BANKS
CLOSE THEIR DOORS

DES MONIES, Dec. 81 Two
Des Moines banks, TIE Mechanics
Savings and the Commercial Saw
ings closed their doors today, and
were taken over by the state bank
ing department.
1t is stated that the cause Of the
banks closing their doors was due
to the prospective or actual heavy
with drawals of public and private
funds.
The Commercial Savings Bank here
failed to open its doors this morn
ing under orders of thu state bank
ing department. The bank had on
sit public trust finds amount.
! % more than 81 100000.
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NATIONAL GUARD To
REMOVE ROBERTS
Colorado Governor Calls Out
Soldiers to Gust Civil Service
Commissioner

DENVER, Dec. 31.--More dast:c
steps were taken here today to Gust
W. v. Roberts, Civil Service Com
missioner from office when Gov
g1Ur w. F. Sweet Issued a procla-
NATION calling out the National
guard to help remove Roberts.
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MACON ISSUES 1928
BLDG. PERMITS IN 1924

MACON, Dec. 31.---A total of
l,528 building permits calling for
ia total expenditure Of spproxin ate
ly 81, 7S6,502 was issued in Macon
during The past year, according to
the city building Inspector. This
shows an increase of $157, 189 ever
Pie year 1928.
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GRAND JURY
PRESENTMENTS

Ipaneled this term of court, beg
submit the following as our gen
Rl presentments, together with the
reports of the special committees
appointed:
Handicapped by a severe cold,
the Courts charge to us was short,
but yet very impressive, laying
stress upon the game and bird laws,
both State and Federal. We would
like to see strict enforcement of
the game and bird laws, and appeal
to every sportsman of the county
to fully observet hese law which are
Tor ke mcetection not only of the
= ,i tru but also for the pro-
3 our fruit trees and crops
: pc many invading insects.
I w. Buchanan was elect
of the Peace for the
Wy sixth District
the jurors of Superior
y a4Vss Us and the bailiffs for
cuoeTi q court are continued the
eayoe 4 they have been for the past
year.
Inc Various committees have ex-
anime the records of the books
Of thy Mcounty offices and find
them atly kept; for any financial
report concerning any of the of
fees I erence is made to the com
pleteE q lit recently made by certi-
fed pr ic accountants of all the
books a. the county offices.
For service well rendered, thanks
and praise are in order; we, there
fore, desire to express our appre-
citation and thanks to our retiring
sheriff, Mr.. Lucius Harvey, and his
deputy, Mr. T. L. Summers, for the
faithfulness and fearlessness with
which they have filled this office
for the past several years, and
praise them for the great work
they have been able to accomplish
as result of such strict per-
Torrance of duty. Also, we de-
sire to thank our retiring county
! farm demonstration, Mr.. George o.
Marshall, for the splendid service
he has rendered the county and its
farmers, believing that his efforts
have been very helpful to the coun-
ty as a whole. We further com
mend our retiring county school
superintendent, Mr.. E. w. Dupree,
for the faithful discharge of his
duties during his years of service,
and wish to express our grateful
ness for the service of the retiring
members of the county board of ed
ucation, Messrs. ]. C. Carter. J. E.
Kanew and Walter Chappell, and
the retiring members of the Coun-
to Commissioners, Messrs. R. S. Oh
iver and S. E. Statham.
We, the grand jury, offer the
following recomn endations:
LIST. That the County Commits
sioners fill the. position of county
farm demons .&aade vacant by
the resignay Mr.. George o.
Marshall. ~
End. THAT our representatives in
the General Assembly secure the
~Aof~,a local bill providing
for the consolidation of the office
Of tax collector and tax receiver in
this county, and that the CONSOLE
dated office be placed on such sal
airy as shall be fixed by the Board
Of County Commissioners.
3rd. That Act No. $50, year
<1922, page 81, as to the manner of
klectIons shall become operative in
his county. k
J zth. That these presentments be
published in the Americas Tines
Recorder, and that the sum of Ten
$4,000 Dollars be paid therefor;
so that a stenographer be paid
- 5000 Dollars for tipping
nresentnaents.
MEMBERS IL this grand jury
sxpresd to Judge Little
- julie hilton and
SSi ]:
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Georgia, Sumter County,
certify the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of Grand
Jury Presentments for November
Term, 1924, Sumter Superior Court,
and a true extract from the min
utes of said court. Given under
my hand and seal, this the 3rd day
of December, 1924.
H. E. ALLEN,
Clerk, Sup. Court.
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days of jury service.
Respectfully submitted.
J. E. MATHIS, Foreman.
LEE HUDSON, Clerk.
JOE M. BRYAN, Chairman.
LEE HUSON,
GEO. w. WALTERS.
Received in open court, ordered
filed and published as recommend
ed. This Dee. 3, 1924.
2. A. LITTLEJOHN,
]. S. c., S.-W.C.
JULIE FELTON,,
Sol.-Gen.
Filed in office December 3rd,
1924.
Il. E. ALLEN,
Clerk, Sup. Court.