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The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19
LENTEN TEA AT HOME

OF Mrs. Laura GunneII Successful
Affair
The series of Lenten Teas given by
the Parish Guild came to a successful
climax last Thursday evening, when a
very large crowd attended a pleasing
service at the residence of Mrs. Laura
Gunnell, 1926 East Twenty-fourth ave-
nue.. The affair was in charge of Mes
danes Tompkins, Westbrook and Gun
nell and over $50 was realized for the
Guild treasury.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Estate of Louis Bentley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that on the
27th day of May, 1924, 1 will present
to the County Court of the City and
County of Denver. Colorado. my ac-
counts for final settlement of admins
tration of said estate, when and where
all persons in interest may appear and
object to them, If they so desire.
JONATHAN r. CONTEE,
Administrator.
Thos. Campbell, Attorney.
First publication. April IL, 1924.
Last publication May 10, 1924.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

No. 1921.
Notice is hereby given that on the
goth day of May. 1924, 1 will present
to the County Court of the City and
County of Denver. Colorado. my ac-
counts for final settlement of admin
istration of said estate, when and where
all persons in interest may appear and
object to them If they so desire.
L. V. CAMMEL,
Administrator.
Thos. Campbell. Attorney.
First publication, April 5, 1924.
Last publication, May 3, 1924.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Bishop NJ. w. Claire, formerly of
Washington, d. c., now of Liberia,
presided over the Lincoln Annual Con-
ference, was the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Il. f. Boyle while in the city, the
bishop being lifelong friend to her
family.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

May Party and Frolic at Fern Hall,
Mountain Lodge of Elks No. SO,
Thursday, May list, 1924. Morrison
"Himself" and Orchestra. Admission
SOC.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Banks will move
Soon into their newly furnished home
J at 2546 Marion street, where they will
be ideally situated. Mr.. and Mrs
T,anks are among our largest prop
erty owners.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Lillian Walker, graduate nurse
is on duty at ST. Joseph's HosPita'
and will be there for some time.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Robert Buie of 1889 Marion street
is numbered among the sick this
week.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

May Party and Frolic at Fern Hall
Mountain Lodge of Elks No. SO,
Thursday, May list, 1924. Morrison
"Himself" and Orchestra. Admission
SOC.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

May Party and Frolic at Fern Hall
Mountain Lodge of EIks, No. SO,
Thursday, May 1st, 1924. Morrison
"Himself" and Orchestra. Admission
SOC.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Nine. T. d. Perkins and little daugh-
ter returned home last week from an
eastern tour of several months.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Mrs. ]. Fl. p. Westbrook, who has
been ill for several days, Is able to
be up.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING co.
Funeral Notice

Reed.-Harry, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Reed, 4351 Decatur
street, departed this life April 10,
1924. Services were held from parlors
Sunday, April 13, mt p. m, Rev.
f. L. Smith officiating- Interment,
Riverside.
"oUR MOTTO:
"FoR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY"
National Identification Bureau
TASK US"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Mr.. r. NJ. Grigsby, 445 st. Paul
street, has recently remodeled and re-
Furnished his modern home until it is
fmong the most beautiful in the city.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-19

Mrs. T. w. Yeiser of Canon City was
a visitor in the city Friday.
, 1924-01-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
January 7, 1924.
NOTICE is hereby given that Tony
C. Rock. OF Lander. Wyo., who, on
Aug. IS, 1920, made Addl. Hid. En-
try, Act July g., 1916, Serial No.
%o25455, for SEA NEA; NJ SEA-
SEX SEA OF Section 6, Township
IS N. Range 80 w, 9th p. Medid-
ian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final Three Year Proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Albert Tweed, Clerk
Of the District Court, at Lander,
Wyoming, o nthe list day of March,
1924.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Con p. Sheehan, Edward Harris
John Wales, William NJ. Johnson, all
OF Split Rock, Wyo.
, 1924-01-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE

Default having occurred in certain
~ the conditions Of the real estate
mortgage dated August %. 1922,
made, executed and delivered by F.
NJ. Bible of Carbon County. State OF
wyoming. to Homer A. France as
the Treasurer of the Carbon County
Building Association. a wyoming
CORPORATION, which said mortgage
was given to secure the payment OF
Eight Hundred Dollars tSS00.0O)
evidenced by II certain promissory
note dated August 22. 1922. payable
on or before WI years after date to
the order OF Homer A. France as
the Treasurer of and for the Carbon
County Building Association. at the
Rawlins National Bank of Rawlins,
Wyoming. with interest thereon at
the rate OF seven per cent. per an
mum. payable on the 22nd day OF
each and every month until paid;
which said mortgage deed was filed
for record and duly recorded in the
office Of the County Clerk. and Ex-
Offieio Register Of Deeds Of Carbon
County. Wyoming. on the 18th day
OF September. 1872, In Book 1855 OF
Mortgage Deed Records, at Page
2iS, aaid Instrument being number
cd S3l34. That sDo. said mortgage
there 10 claimed 70 be due this 9Th
day Of Decsaksr. 1898. the date Of
this Aoties, the 80 Of Eight Hun
drsd Dollars 10000. prtactpal.
Fifteen asl El/lee DsiSaes ($1S.Sl)
Interest. 0.s Nselrsl Forty-Mx 4
62-iee DelhU OiSe.s9) taxes. esd
One Hundred DAArv O1se.e0) at
tornsy's fsss q Drsvils1 in sAid
mortssss. sil 1sfaait having &C.
Cured in he DayAeat Of tho inter
est due % sAil aots - September
"a. 1898. sal thereafter. which in
forest 10 due aal payable and IL still
unpaid: that sail nsrtGagee has
elected 10 exercise its sption a. pro-
v!ded In said mortgage. to declare
the whole amount Of principal and
interest secured BY said mortgage
due and payable: asl the power Of
sale contained In said mortgage
having become operative by rcason
Of default in the payment Of said
interest MS due and payable. and no
suit OF proceeding having been In
stituted At law to recove the debt
secured by said mortgage. or any
part thereof and no assignment Of
said mortgage or note having been
made. notice IL hereby given that
by virtue OF the power OF sale In
said mortgage contained and under
the Statute In such case made and
provided. said mortgage will be fore
closed by the sale Of the mortgaged
promises At public auction and ven
due TO the highest sad best bidder
for caAh. by the Sheriff or Deputy
Sheriff Of Carbon County, wyoming.
, 1924-01-31
Questions For Tax
PAYERS To Answer

The following statement is issued
nv collector of Internal Revenue Vi
the district of Wyoming.
In making an income tax return
Gov the wear 1928, taxpayers or
ayery class, buiness and professional
men salaried persons, wage earners
and farmers should present to them
eelves for consideration the follow
ing questions:
Did you receive any ihteres on
bank deposits? 49,,
lave YOU any property from which
YOU receive rent? A.,
Did you receive any income IN the
form of dividends or interest from
stocks or bonds?
Did you receive any bonuses dur
ing the year?
Did you make any profit on the
sale of stocks, bonds, etc?
Did you act as broker in n
transaction for which you received
a commission?
Are you interested in any partner
shin or other firm from which you
receive income,
Have you any income from royal
tiles or patents?
Have you any minor children VINO
are working?
Have Won control of the earnings
of such children? If so, the amount
must be included in the parents
return of income.
Has your wife any income from
any source whatever. If so, it must
be included in your return, or re-
ported in a separate return OF IN
come.
Did you receive any directors
fees or trustees fees in the course
of the year.
Did o hold any office in a bene-
fit society from which you received
income?
Answers to these questions are
necessary in the filing of correct IN
come tax return.
If single Cor married n not
lifting with wife) and the net income
was $1,000 or more or the gross
income $1,000 or more, or If married
and living with wife and the u
les net income was $4,000 or more,
or the gross income was $4,000 or
more. a return is required. The fact
that the income may not be taxed
by reason of the personal exemptions
81, 900 for a single person, S2,oOo
for married persons whose net IN
come was $1,000 OF less and $1,000
for married persons whose net in
come was in excess of $4,000, Plus
the $500 credit for each deDendent
does not alter this requirement.
The filing period ends at midnight
of March Is, 1924. Forms for filing
returns may be obtained at the Of
flee of Collector of Internal Revenue
Cheyenne and the following branch
offices: Basin, Casper, Laramie,
Rock Springs or Sheridan. Persons
who's net income was $4,000 or less
and was derived chiefly from salary
or wage should ask for Form
1O4OA. Those whose net income
was in excess of $4,000, r, regard.
less of the amount, was derived
from business. profession or farm
ing should ak for Form 1910.
, 1924-01-31

the premises described in said mort
gage, or so much thereof as shall
be necessary to satisfy the amount,
due on said mortgage, together with
interest, attorneys fees taxes, and
the charges, costs and expenses al
lowed by law, Said sale will be
held on Saturday, the 9th day of
February. 1924, at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
at the front door OF the Court House
in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyom-
ing. The premises to be sold are
described in said mortgage as fol-
lows: Lots Seven 90, Eight (S),
Nine CO.., Ten (1O), Eleven G1),
Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Four
teen (14), Fifteen G5), Sixteen
(16), Seventeen 90, and Eighteen
C1S) in Block Nine 90 of the Sec
ond South Side Addition to the City
Of Rawlins. in Carbon County,
Wyoming, together with all build
ings and other improvements there
on, or to be erected thereon during
the term of this mortgage.
Dated this 27th day OF December,
A. d. 1928.
HOMER A. FRANCE,
as the Treasurer of the
Carbon County Building
Association. a Corpora
ton.
By A. r. McMicken.
First publication Dec 81, 1923.
Seventh publication Feb. Z, 1924.
Attorney.
, 1924-01-31
EYE STRAIN? THIS HELPS

For strained eyes try simple cam
phor, hydrastis, witchhazel, etc, as
mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. one
small bottle helps any case week.
strained or sore eyes. 1t Will sur
prise you. Aluminium eye cup Tree.
Rendle's Drug Store, Miller BLOCK.
, 1924-01-31
petition shall be sold.

V"TTTTUU 6TITT Ug hUIW.
It is hereby ordered that the next
of kin Of said minors and all per
IONS Interested in their said estates
appear before this Court, in the
Court room thereof, in the City of
Rawlins, County Of Carbon and state
OF wyoming, on the 18th day of Feb
ruary A d, 1924 at ten o'clock A. NJ.
to show cause why an order should
, 1924-01-31

his day presented to this Court and
filed herein his petition duly veri-
fed, praying for an order Of sale OF
certain real property belonging to
said minors for the causes and rea-
sons therein set forth; and 1t appear
ing to this Court from the said pc
tition that it is necessary and will
be beneficial to the said minors that
tho said real estate described in said
, 1924-01-31
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

State of Wyoming,
The State OF Wyoming,
}SS.
County Of Carbon.
IN DISTRICT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Matter of the Guard
ianship Estate of Andrew
p e e Harold Olaf
Peterson. and Alice Mar
garet Peterson, Minors.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
ole Peterson the guardian of the
persons and estates of Andrew Peter
son, Harold Olaf Peterson and Alice
Margaret Peterson, minors, having
, 1924-01-31

MART T. CHRISTENSEN,
Register
First publication Jan. 10, 1924.
Fifth publication Feb. Z, 1924.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

More than three years ago. the
Roosevelt State Bank Of Chicago,
at 35th street and Grand boulevard,
threw its doors open to the pub
lie and from that time to the present
the bank has transacted most flour
ishing business, under the wise and
foreseeing management of Mr. Alex
ander Flower, its president.
At all times it has continued TO
make rapid strides forward and right
now its capital and surplus amounts
to hundreds Of thousands Of dollars and
the Roosevelt State Bank is safe and
sound through and through.
President Flower and his associates
are all high class and successful bust
ness men and they are fully determined
to extend the power and influence Of
the Roosevelt State Bank until it
reaches to all parts Of the south side
President Flower at this time wishes
to heartily thank the thousands Of
colored people who have 50 Loyalty
stood by the Roosevelt State Bank for
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
OMEGA PSI PHI TO MEET IN
WASHINGTON, DEC. 1871
preston News Service)

Washington, D. C.-The thirteenth
annual conclave Of the Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity will be held here De-
cember p to 81 inclusive. Prepare
tons for the reception and entertain
ment Of the visiting delegates, which
will number more than half thousand
from chapters in all parts Of the coun-
try are being made on an elaborate
scale.
Among the prominent members of
the fraternity who will receive special
honor at the conclave are: DR.. E. E.
Just scientist Of international note;
Roland Hayes, tenor singer OF world
wide fame, who has completed his
fourth successful continent tour; DR..
Carter O. Woodson, editor Of the
Journal Of Negro History; DR.. ]. w.
f. Bowen, of Cannon Theological
Seminary, Atlanta Ga; Carl Diton,
OOiil pOoOl pidllISL, LII Alldl lGS II.
Marshall, Of the National Council Y.
N. c. A.; Prof. Garrett {. Wilkinson,
assistant superintendent Of Washing
ton public schools; Dr.. John R. Haw-
kins, president Of Prudential Bank;
Hon. John 9. Napier, former Regis
ter Of the U. s. Treasury; Nahum D.
Braschur, founder OF the Associated
Negro Press; Bishop John Hurst,
Bishop A. /. Gaines and Atty. w.
Justin Carter.
The fraternity will be the guests of
trustees Of Howard University, which
institution gave it birth thirteen years
ago as the first Negro Greek-letter
fraternity founded at Negro institu-
ton.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

only light was from the ruddy blaze of
the great wood fire. The Yule log
was to burn all night; if it went out,
it was considered a sign Of ill luck that
would govern the ensuing year.
?. 1T Was the Calm and Silent
Night" A Christmas hymn, by Al
fred Domett. ''Hark the Herald
Angels Sing" A Christmas hymn, by
Charles Wesley. Il Heard the Bells
on Christmas Day" Christmas Bells,
by H. W. Longfellow.
3. St. Nicholas as the patron
saint Of boys. He is said to have been
Bishop Of Myra, and to have died
the year 326. The young were uni
versally taught to revere him, and the
popular fiction which represents him
as the bearer Of presents to children on
Christmas eve is we'll known. He IS
the Santa Claus Cor Klaus) Of the
Dutch.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
FORMER WHITE HOUSE MES
SENGER LAID TO REST
preston News Service)

Washington, d. edgar +. Beck
ley. aged 90 years, confidential mes
senger to President Grant, was buried
this week. The funeral services were
conducted from his late home in
Twelfth street by the Rev. DR.. j.
Francis Grimke
Mr.. Beckley was in the employ Of
the Washington and Curtis families,
and came to this city during President
Lincoln's administration After serv-
ing at the battle Of Bull Run, He Be-
came orderly for General Grant. Fol
lowing the Civil War he was given a
position in the government depart
ments He went to the White House
with President Grant as his confden-
tial messenger, and remained there to
serve various presidents through the
time of President Roosevelt.
He was the father OF DR.. Edwin P.
Beckley, prominent physician Of this
city, and Harry Beckley, former head
quarters detective.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
SOCIETY NEWS
By Louise Bond

On New Years eve, the Sigma Psi
Chi fraternity will entertain about two
hundred and fifty guests with a dance
at the Ideal Tea Room, 34th St. and
Michigan Ave Though informal, this
promises to be one Of the greatest OF
the social events planned for the Yule
season among the younger social set
on the south side. Dancing will begin
at nine p. m. and all those fortunate
enough to have received invitations are
eager for the good time they know is
in store for them.
The members Of the club are:
Arthur Turnbull Harold Washington,
Avery French, Elmer Campbell, Oliver
Thordon, Cornell Norris, Harold Brad
ley, Otis Sexton, James McQuay, Ed
ward Gillestie Joseph Winters, Lucius
Clay Fred Collier, Gerald Logan,
George Smith, Donald Miller, Mercus
Mahonie, Francis Haivey.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
COOK COUNTY MEDICAL AS
SION MEETS AT EBENEZER
BAPTIST CHURCH

On Sunday, December Fl. at 8P. M,
at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist
Church, 45th and Vincennes Avenue,
the Cook County Medical Association
met and discussed the why's, where
fores and preventives Of certain dis
eases commonly known to all.
Dr. Floyd w. Willis, Master Of
ceremonies, told Of the organization Of
the association and the need Of the
city Of Chicago to be in closer touch
with its physicians and they in turn
should know the people with whom
they must serve daily.
Among the other speakers were Drs.
Y. @. DAILY, Roscoe G. Giles and
Count ]. Teffner. Each gave a few
remarks on health, the condition Of
the body and how we should take care
Of It. We have two co!ored hospitals
exclusively under the direction OF col
ored people; Provident Hospital, So
and Dearborn Streets and the Wilson
Hospital, 3Sth and Vernon Avenue.
Other physicians attending the
meeting were Drs. Clay, Tom Smith,
Julian Lewis, Teren, Dudley, Miller,
Hale (dentis) and Murray.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
CHARLEY BATS ACQUITTED
ON MURDER CHARGE
preston News Service)

Wilson. M C-Charley Bats
charged with the murder of Washing
ton Savage. was acquitted of the
charge this week when the case was
brought to trial. The killing took
place in Toisnot on the night Of De
cember 9, 1928, and according to the
evidence Bats had ordered Paul Wick
from his house and when Wick opened
fire on him, Bats somehow managed
to wrest the pistol from Wick and
then was attacked by Savage. Bats
testified that the shot which killed
Savage was intended for Wick. Saw
age was killed instantly. Some of the
intended witnesses testified that Savage
rushed into the melee in the role of
peacemaker.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

tory Is included, served BY other com
panies that buy energy at wholesale
from one or the other Of these three
companies. the total area supplied in
the Chicago District is not less than
10000 square miles and the popula-
ton not less than 100000 Of people,
or two-thirds OF the total population
OF the state Of Illinois.
1t is calculated that the company
now produces Is per cent Of all cleo
trio energy used in Chicago and As
per cent Of all present power. either
electric or steam. and this percent
age is steadily being increased as ex-
pensive isolated plants give way to the
better and more efficient central sta
ton source Of supply.
Company Has Never Raised Rates
The Commonwealth Edison Com
pany holds the distinction Of never
having raised its rates, a record also
held BY its predecessors, this being
true even during the difficult war
period when there was a great advance
in the prices Of all commodities IN
stead Of increasing rates. the company
has reduced the price OF light and
power as fast as the growth OF the
company, development in the art and
Inauguration OF economies have per-
mitted Wide attention has been at
tracted BY this extraordinary per
Torrance.
AS indicating what has transpired
relative to the customers light bill, in
1905 a dollar would purchase about
5000 candle hours Of light. In 1922
it would buy $4,000 candle hours. Be-
tween 1905 and 1922 lamp efficiency
increased 2l6 per cent, the rate
decreased So per cent and the total in
crease in candle hours for a dollar was
COS per cent.
Under the management Of the pres
ent officials Of the Commonwealth
Edison Company, it will easily con-
tinue to hold its own in every way
in the electrical world
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY EASIL Y
STANDS AT THE HEAD OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL
MANUFACTURING CONCERNS IN THE WORLD.

No business concern III the wide
world has expanded along any line in
the past ten or fifteen years like the
Commonwealth Edison Company has,
Ter it has become known and transacts
business in some form or other using
its products in all parts of the world.
At the present time the Common
wealth Edison Company employees
8,642 persons in all Of its branches and
electrical stations which are located i'll
all parts ~ Chicago. extending its
activities to cities and towns all
around this city and to larger and
smaller places located many miles in
every direction from the Cook County
Court House.
The figures show that the Common
wealth Edison Company continues 10
transact ali ever-increasing volume III
electrical business, for the past year
it has added | ,544 names to its payroll
and one employe out OF every three is
a stakeholder in the corporation, which
speaks volumes for the long sighted
ness Of the employees of Common
wealth Edison Company. The Com
monwealth Edison Company has "a
256 stockholders, IS per cent Of whom
live in the city OF Chicago and about
Q per cent reside in the state Of Hi
nois, outside Of Chicago. Ninety-six
per cent Of the stockholders own 90
per cent Of the company's stock.
We have a total OF 688,l55 Gus
toners, Of whom 567,378 are residence
customers, 1905 occupying small
stores and offices, and 1852 are whole
sale and industrial customers.
The increase in the number Of Gus
toners during the year amounted to
77,852.
About rs per cent Of the number
OF families in the city OF Chicago use
electricity.
The business for the past year
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

amounted u $49,l36,O42, al increase
of $6,028O86 over the previous year.
The 100000 increase Of last year
will absorb between $25,OOO,OOO and
S3OOOO,OOO Of additional capital for the
purpose Of increasing the plants and
distribution system
During the year the company will
spend about S29,375.O00 in new con
struction. Approximately $l6,OO0O0O
Of this vast sum will be used in work
at the new Crawford Avenue station
and in adding to its other stations. The
balance Will Be used for sub-stations,
conduits, underground cables. over
head distribution and Services" to Gus
toners, meters and miscellaneous
items
It San truly be said that the Com
monwea!th Edison Company. through
its various branches and public utili-
ties companies, almost covers the face
Of the earth with its vast business
ramihcations
Company's Plants Hub Of Vast
System
In building and planning for the
present and the future the Common
wealth Edison Company does not con-
fine itself strictly 70 the area estab-
lished by the arbitrary lines of the
municipality. For instance, while the
energy is different, the distribution
systems Of the Commonwealth Edison
Company, Of the Public Service Com
pany Of Northern Illinois and 10 some
extent, that Of the Illinois Northern
Utilities Company, are operated prac-
ucally as one system; that is. the
transmission lines of the three con
panies are so tied together that any
one company can draw upon the gen
Grating facilities OF the others in time
OF need. The area Of Chicago IS 2lO
square miles; the Public Service Com
pany operates in territory Of 5,4OO
square miles and the Illinois Northern
Utilities Company serves nearly 3.4OO
square miles If some outside terri
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

the past three years and a half
He earnestly hopes that all Of his
colored fellow citizens will greatly
enjoy themselves as long as the holi-
day season lasts.
As stated elsewhere, Mr.. Flower is
chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Bankers State Bank at 47th street
and Grand boulevard, which is posi-
tive proof that he is wide awake and
one Of the most successful bankers in
Chicago.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
ANSWERS

l. The Yule log was a great log
Of wood, sometimes the root Of a tree.
brought into the house on Christmas
eve, laid in the fireplace, and lighted
with the brand Of last years log
While It lasted, there was great drink
ing, singing and telling Of tales. Some
times it was accompanied BY Christ
mas candles, but in the cottages the