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The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
FUNERAL OF MRS. EMMA CARTER
LARGELY ATTENDED

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Carter
aged mother of Eugene A. Carter and
sister of DR. Justina Ford was held
at the Peoples mortuary last Satur-
day morning and was largely attended.
Mrs Carter, whose home was in Gales
burg, ILL.,, was injured severely some
weeks ago when an auto in which
she was riding in company with her
sister, DIR. Justina Ford, and husband,
was struck by a switch engine at the
Thirty eighth street crossing. But lit
tie hope was held out at the time for
her recovery and her death was by
no means unexpected. Rev. John E.
Ford of Jacksonville, Florida, and
former pastor of Zion Baptist Church
of this city, officiated at the funeral
services. The remains were shipped
to Galesburg for final interment, the
son, Eugene Carter, accompanying
them. Our earnest sympathy goes out
to all the bereaved ones.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
BOOKER HARRIS DIES IN
RALEIGH, N. C.

Mrs. Maude Harris of 1896 Hum
boldt street received the sad intelli-
gence early Tuesday morning that her
son, Booker Harris, who had been at
tending school at Raleigh, n. C.
had passed away in that city after a
brief illness resulting from a stroke
of paralysis. Booker was n remark
able bright young man and had en-
tered the Episcopal school at st. Au-
gustine with view to a professional
career. For a number of years he
has served as one of the altar boys
of the Church of the Redeemer. Ac-
cording to present arrangements his
body will be brought to Denver for
burial and it is planned to hold the
funeral service Monday morning at 8
o'clock from the Redeemer.
Mrs. Harris, the mother, has the
sympathy of the entire city, as both
she and her stricken son were well
and favorably known.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
MOUNTAIN LODGE OF ELks
HOLDS INSTALLATION
CEREMONY

With Edward Page acting in the po-
sition of installing official, the officers
of Mountain Lodge No. 80, I. B. p. o.
f. of w. elected last December were
regularly installed, and the general
opinion expressed by members old and
young was the most impressive cere-
mony ever held on such an occasion in
the history of the lodge.
The following were the officers in
stalled: DIR. T. +. McClain, Exalted
Ruler; c. Il. Starr, Esteemed Leading
Knight; Milton Alleyne, Est. Loyal
Knight; C. A. Moseley, Est. Lecturing
Knight; C. w. Cranberry, Esquire; T..
X. Price, Secretary; Jas. f. Clark,
Treasurer Walter Jones, Inner Guard !;
Ed. Jackson, Tiler. Douglas, Perkins,
Miller, Walker and Curtis Harris,
Trustees.
After short, interesting talks from
the officers in which they pledged
themselves to the development and
progress of the local lodge and Elk
dom in general, the meeting was closed
with well prepared banquet in which
all the members participated.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
A SWELL DINNER PARTY

One of the most select affairs of the
holiday season was dinner of smart
appointments presided over by Miss
Louise Mayse in her home Christmas
eve.
The decorations We're the usual
Xmas colors. An elaborate four
course dinner was served during which
music was played and toasts were CIV
en- with Mr.. Mercer as toastmaster.
Covers were laid for the hostess and
Misses Edna Over, La Verne Will
liams, Harriet Russ, May Helma Stell.
Messrs. Ellsworth Mercer, Jr., Robert
Spencer, Ben X. Clarke and VIM. Ev-
ans.
The ladies were charmingly gowned
and after dinner each guest was given
a Xmas present by the hostess.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK
SHOW FOR 1924
To Be Held in Denver, Jan. 19 to 26;
Eighteenth Annual Event Heraded
as Great Western Exposition

The eighteenth annual National
Western Stock Show, Denver's great
mid-winter classic, which is to be held
in the stadium of the Denver stock
yards from Jan. 10Th to the 26th, gives
promise of excelling in many features
the list of brilliant shows of the past.
Judging from entries and inquiries
received by Harry l.. Youngerman,
general manager of the show, interest
is unusually high and indications are
that the largest crowds in history will
gather to pass judgment on the aristo-
Gratis of the domestic animal kingdom.
1t is given out from the office of the
general manager that entries in almost
every department of the live stock
game are much larger thus early than
those of a year ago. Breeders of live
stock from twenty-five states will COM
pete in the great show this year.
Dairy cattle from Wisconsin, known
as the leading milk producing state of
the Union, have been entered, as have
also the H. O. Harrison herd of Aber
deen-Angus cattle that were winners at
the 1923 International Live Stock EX
position of Chicago
Visitors to the National Western
Stock Show are always thrilled by the
series of brilliant equine events staged
by the National Western Horse Show
which is held annually with the Stock
Show, and is looked to as u great So
ciety gathering In addition to the
string of noted thoroughbreds owned
by Loula Long Combs of Kansas City,
without which no horse show in Amer
lea could be regarded a success, repre-
sentatives from famous California and
Chicago stables will be competitors
for honors during the six-night horse
shows starting Monday night Jan. 81.
The railroads entering Denver have
announced a special rate of fare-and-
one-third for the round trip. Denver
and Colorado take a just pride in this
annual show for it brings visitors from
many of the western states who learn
from first hand of our ability to con-
duct one of the most successful stock
and horse shows in America.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
REV. JOHN E. FORD RECEIVES
CORDIAL WELCOME TO
DENVER
Former Pastor of Historic Zion Bap-
tist Church Greets Old Friends.

The Rev. John e. Ford former pas
tor Of Zion Baptist Church and in his
day fearless race leader and power
full religious factor, returned to Den
Yer last Friday night for brief period
having been called to this city to Of
ficiate at the funeral of Mrs. Nellie
Walker, a member of his church dur
ing his pastorate here. BY strange
turn of circumstances he reached
Denver in time to conduct the service
over Mrs. Emma Carter, another old
friend and relative by former mar
riage, The popularity of Rev. Ford
has not waned an iota during the years
of his absence and the demands upon
his time from old time friends has
been all but overwhelming. He has
been the recipient of many notable So
cial and church functions while here
and his short stay will be mutually re-
gietted by both himself and devoted
admirers.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
JUDGE GEO. A. LUXFORD OF THE
COUNTY COURT
Renders Important Decision in the
Case of the Estate of John S.
Williams, Deceased

On November 30th last, John S. Will
liams, who was living at 3541 Wyn-
koop street, was seriously shot by
Geo. Mitchell, boarder in Williams
house. Williams was rushed to the
county hospital and later died on De
cember TO- The deceased had three
brothers, and Leroy f. Williams EN-
ployed Attorney Thos. Campbell to
represent their interest in the estate
as against the claims of Lottie Dan
iels, nee Williams, who claimed to be
the common law wife of John S. VIII
liams, deceased, and the legal heir to
his life insurance and the house and
lot owned by Williams. Letters of adj
ministration were granted in the es-
tate of Leroy f. Williams, brother,
| and LOttie Daniels, nee Williams, filed
petition through her attorney to
have Leroy Williams set aside and en-
| joined from acting as administrator
| The case came to trial Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock before Judge
Luxford in the County Court, and af-
ter trial, lasting almost the entire
day, the case came to a close and was
won by Attorney Campbell for the
Williams brothers. Judge Luxford, in
rendering his decision, gave one of the
most notable opinions upon the law
of common-law marriages, setting
forth the basic principles of morality
and the home which are the founda-
ton of our government and society
that has ever been handed down from
the bench in the County Court.
Judge Luxford, in giving his deci-
sion, said in part as follows:
THE Court appreciates the able
argument of counsel; but in order TO
establish common-law marriage,
there ought to be n very clear distinc-
ton between actual marriage and
Illicit relations.
Il do not know how widespread this
custom of ignoring the regular process
of marriage is. 1t would appear from
three or four cases we have had here,
and from testimony in this particular
case, that the practice is more gem
eral than supposed.
This ought not to be. Our very
government itself depends upon the
stability and sanctity of the home.
Children, the hearthstone, home life,
these are matters that go to make up
the very foundation of our govern
ment and society. The usual custom
of procuring license and then hav-
ing some proper officer unite the par
ties in holy matrimony has been es-
tablished by evolution and common
consent to be the desirable course.
This does not contemplate a loose
union. nor barnyard morals, but an ac-
tual bona fide union that becomes a
matter of public record, where the
husband and wife can look back to
that day and say, This is when we
were united in holy wedlock.'
Il commend this to you Don't skate
around on the thin ice with reference
to the laws under which you live.
Walk up fairly and fearlessly and be
real citizen, be Il real mother, be a
real father"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

With the holidays now over we are
getting back to normal again, and are
glad to see evidences of happiness and
good cheer on every hand. The boys
clubs, so seriously disturbed in their
program by the holidays, are beginning
to function again, and show signs of
speedy rehabilitation. The Central
Bear Trailers (ploneer groups) have
already played baseball against the
Shorter Bear-cats, and the High School
boys are fairly aching for an engage
ment with somebody.
Bids for the construction of the new
building are nearly about all in. and
the joint building committee will soon
pass upon them. This will be good
news to all our friends who wish to
see work on the building begun at
once.
All those who gathered at the New
Hope Baptist Church last Sunday aft
ernoon to witness the Emancipation
program We're greatly pleased with ii.
The program opened with an instru-
mental prelude played by Professor
Watson As the strains glided into the
"Star-Spangled Banner" the audience
rose while Mr.. George w. Gross read
a series of special Words" ending
with quotation from the address of
President Coolidge in his eulogy of the
late President Harding. Commander
Franklin of the Wallace Simpson Post,
in five-minute talk full of fire and en-
thusiasm, told why we had gathered
there. After this Miss Nelsine How
ard read Abraham Lincoln's Emanci-
patton Proclamation. 1t was admitted
by all that they had never heard it
more effectively read.
AS she read the words of the Prac-
lamation declaring that the slaves ARE
henceforth and forever free" the audi
ence brought forth loud and long ap-
plause. The anniversary address by
DR.. Westbrook was masterpiece,
thrilling the audiencme by its elo-
quence and its mastery array of facts
Secretary Bell announced at the close
of the program that it was tne hope of
the promoters that hereafter the citi-
zens will take charge of the movement
and make it an annual affair. A com
mittee composed of representatives
from all the different organizations In
the city1was appointed to have charge
of arrangements
Tomorrow Sunday afternoon an
other great treat is in store for the
people. The Rev. John r. Ford of
Jacksonville, Fla, visiting IN the city
at this time, will be the speaker. Dr.
Ford, for several years pastored the
Zion Batist Church, is known and
loved by everybody. The program will
be held at the New Hope Baptist
Church, beginning at 4 o'clock. Every
body is welcome.
Our honor roll, unused for so long
time, is as follows: Miss Arula Cole
Moral N Keelan; George C. King and
Merchants Biscuit Company.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
CARD OF THANKS

/ wish to take this means to express
my sincerest appreciation and heartfelt
thanks to my many friends of both
races for their kindness, services and
expressions of sympathy during the
long illness and death of my beloved
wife, Nellie Walker. l desire to espe-
cially thank Rev. ]. E. Ford, who came
from Jacksonville, Fla, to conduct the
funeral DIR. Justina Ford, and DR..
Blosser, her physicians; also Mrs.
Jeanette Thomas, who was nurse for
NV wife in the last few weeks of her
illness, and to the many friends for the
beautiful floral offerings
PAUL W. WALKER,
Husband.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

Rev. A. C. Jackson was in Boulder
Sunday. There was a business meet
ing held at the Baptist Church ct 6
o'clock.
Rev. A. C. Murphy spoke Sunday night
from the subject Acknowledgement
and Gods Directions Before the ser
mon Rev. Murphy sang, "Get ON
Board" and Swing Low, Sweet Cha
riot" This is the first time Allen
Chapel has had the singing of our
songs introduced in the service.
AT the Baptist Church they have had
jubilee singing a part of the service
each month. One Sunday night has
ing our songs for about two years. We,
as race, should sing our songs more.
While passing through, Mrs. Georgia
Stevens from Kansas City, Kas, and
the Misses Inez and Mildred Stevens
from Hannibal, Mo, paid short visit
with their aunt, Mrs. Bryant, spend
ing four days, returning home Sunday
afternoon.
The Cedar Arts and Literary Club
Will meet at the home of the president
Thursday, the 10th. Mrs! Mary White
Is still our much-loved president.
The Mite Missionary of Allen Cha
pei will give a chitterling and chilli
supper Friday, the 11th, at the home
of Mrs. S. b. Harris.
Prayer meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Chrysler's Wednesday night,
the 9th.
There win be a chitterIing supper
at the Missions every Saturday night
In the future until further notice.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
FIRST BATTALION BAND TO
GIVE SECOND ANNUAL
DANCE

!. The second annual dance to be
given at Old Colony hall "Wednesday
night, January 16, by the First Bat
.alion Band of the Knights of Pythlas
promises to eclipse the big event given
year ago by this famous musical or
aanization. During the past year the
band has made rapid strides as body
Of finished musicians and no doubt a
capacity crowd will be on hand as a
mark of appreciation. The band is
offerinu suitable prizes to every per-
son selling over fifty tickets.
|. Admission a5 cents. Everybody
should attend.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
FUNERAL NOTICES BY THE
PEOPLES MORTUARY

Fielto-Mrs. E. L., the beloved wife
of Mr.. Sidney Fielto of 1886 Adams
street, departed this life Jan. 3, at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Lewis, 371
Steele street. Services were held Sun
day, Jan. 6, from st. Joseph's Church.
Interment at Mount Olivet.
Hamilton-Baby, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hamilton, de-
parted this life at local hospital,
Jan. 5. Services were held Monday,
Jan. Z, from the Peoples ParlOrs. In
terment at Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

C. e. SMITH, former manager OF the
Market Company, a long established
business which was very successlui
for many years, begs to inform his pa
irons and the public that he has
opened his own business IN the SAME
line, and promises to offer the best
quality in meats and groceries, also the
usual courtesy that is generally eN-
tended. A call at 621 Fifteenth street
will convince YOU that Mr.. Smith main
tains his reputation, and THE COLO
RADIO STATESMAN in its years OF
association with him and his business
activities can vouch for the benefits
that the public will receive.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
SHORTER CHAPEL NOTES

The minister will occupy the pulpit
at both services Sunday. The morn
ing service at IL a. m, subject, How
Old Art Thou?" The evening service
at Z 80 p. m, subject, THE Severity
of the Terms of Dicipleship."
Special music furnished by the choir
at both services.
Open Forum Thursday evening. Sub
ject, "The Bonus," discussed by eX-
service men.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

Mr.. Frank Embry of Colorado
Springs died very suddenly last Thurs
day at Des Moines, Iowa. Deceased
was a pioneer of Colorado and widely
known, especially in railroad circles.
His wife, Mrs. Julia Embry well
known in club and political work, left
Immediately for Des Moines to accom-
pany the remains home. A large circle
of friends are left to mourn his loss.
The COLORADO STATESMAN ex-
tends its heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
IN MEM ORlAM

In loving memory of our dear daugh-
ter CLEO IRENE, who departed this
life Jan. Z, 1921.
No room was left for hope or fear,
OF more or less; so high, so great
Her growth was, yet so safe her seat
Safe in the circle of her friends;
Safe in her loyal heart and ends;
Safe in her native, valiant spirit;
By favor safe, and safe by merit.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Hobson.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
MRS. FRANCES X. THATCHER
MAKES GENEROUS GIFT TO THE
Y. M. C. A. BUILDING FUND

Mrs. Frances X. Thatcher, one OF
Denver's wealthy women, demonstrated
her interest in our racial uplift this
week by making glft of 5000 to the
Y. NJ. c. A. building fund, for which
our group have been working jealous
ly in the past year. The gift of Mrs.
Thatcher came through Mr.. Chas. Bur
ton, who was in the Thatcher home
for more thnn twenty years.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
WELL KNOWN DENVER COUPLE
Welded

On Thursday, January 3, Mrs. Min
ME Hayes became the happy bride OF
Mr.. Terry Chisholm. Both the bride
and groom are citizens of long resi-
dence in Denver and have many
friends who will be delighted to learn
of the union.
The Colorado Statesman joins IN
well wishes and hearty congratula-
tions.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

The Bonviviant Club in its first
meeting of the new year, Tuesday, and
with the new president, c. n. Pitt, IN
the chair, adopted some progressive
nlans and methods that will mean
much to the high standing of the club
in the future. An excellent wild goose
dinner marked the occasion and jolly
good time had by all present. Mr.. John
Warden of Henderson, KY, as the
guest of honor.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

The Pollyanna Whist Club met with
Mrs. Geo. w. Gross Wednesday after
noon and in addition to the regular
members had number OF visiting
guests. The club has had very sue
cessful year and plans some pleasing
events for the near future.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
COSTUME PARTY TO BE GIVEN
BY ST. KATHERINE GUILD

There is always something new and
attractive in Denver's offering of So
cial functions. The latest thing now
is costume party which is TO De
given at Fern Hall Thursday night,
January oath. No doubt 1t Will at
tract large crowd.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
THE DE LUXE

Furnished apartments, 2 and 8
rooms, hot and cold water, kitchen,
also kitchenette; electric lights and
gas, to desirable tenants only. 1852
1858 Ogden ST. Phone champa a943W.
Mrs. r. M. Blakey.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

Oran C. Goens, popular barber of
1921 Nineteenth street, has recovered
from his recent illness and is again at
his post to accommodate his patrons
and the public in the tonsorial art.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12
BOULDER, COLORADO, NEWS

We have been having some beauti-
full days since our very severe cold
weather the 1st-16 and is below. Cold
enough and then some.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

CoLoRED Men wanted to qualify for
sleeping car and train porters. Ex-
Perience unnecessary. TranspOrtatfon
furnished. Write It. McCaffrey, Supf-,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

On Thursday afternoon, Jan. II, at
the Shirley j. Liggins Music Studio,
2603 Welton street, will be given re-
cital of II. T. Burleigh's music. The
public is invited.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

Mrs. Minnie Raining, mother of FIR.
II. Il. Raining, left last Saturday
night for two months visit with rel
atives in Providence, Il. /.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-01-12

DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING
COMPANY
Remember our services are Of the
velvet kind.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Frankford

Elijah Carey, aged 76 years, died
at his home in this town early Tues
day morning. He was a son Of the
late Johnathan and Elizabeth Carey.
He was the eldest of four children,
of which one, his brother, Joseph, is
living. He died near the spot where
he was born. The house in which he
was born stood about where his
present home is. The old house was
burned several years ago. He was
never married. Besides his brother
he is survived by several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at his home.
Burial was in the family cemetery.
The Senior Glass Of the Frank
ford High School presented a COM
edy drama, Light House Man," in
the Frankford Opera House on We'd
nesday evening.
The cast Of characters were:
Hon. John Enlow, president Of the
Seacoast Banking Co., Carlton Long.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Well, well; let them step on 'er.
That's what cemeteries were made
for.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Miss Mabel Griffith, our personal
buyer, will be glad to select your
gift for you, if you can't get to store.
Mail or phone orders will be cared
for promptly and efficiently. Evans
Jewelry Store, Milford. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Warwick

Once more the holiday season
draws nigh and the spirit of Christ
mas pervades the air. The school
children are practicing for their
Christmas entertainment and the
kiddies are looking forward to a
visit from Santa Claus.
A. H. Lingo's mill is out of com
mission and undergoing repairs this
week.
Mrs. E. R. Blizzard and Miss
Agnes Blizzard were visitors in
Warwick on Wednesday afternoon.
A collision occurred near here on
Saturday evening, when a touring
car owned by Edward Jones, crash
ed into Ford roadster driven by H.
A. Barto. There were several in the
Jones' car, but fortunately neither
parties were injured at all, although
both cars were considerably damag-
ed. The traffic officer who soon ap-
peared put no blame on either side
as they were running slow and their
lights were alright, but while on the
scene picked up three violators Of
the law who were running with il
legal lights.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Barto attend
ed the funeral services Of their lit
tie grandson, Ashbel L. Mumford, at
he M. E. Church, Wyoming, on Sun
lay afternoon. He was i'll only a few
lays, but despite all that medical
skill and loving care could suggest,
le steadily grew worse, and on
evening was released from
lis suffering and "fell asleep" The
,ereaved parents who watched over
lim night and day, have the entire
of this community, where
hey are well known.
E. W. Rust was a caller in George
own on Sunday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Christmas Invitation
an Insult to MabeLle

So "a LOVELY Christmas present
~ an invitation to the opera
an INSULT The beast! Oh,
the beastl And to think had grown
so fond of him. How could he be so
rude?" Mabelle clenched her fists and
paced the floor, deep red flush suf-
fusing her face. She walked to the
mirror over the mantle and looked at
herself intently. "A bearded womanl"
she said in contempt at herself. II
am bearded, Of cOurse-but the nerve
of him! I've always intended to have
that frightful hair removed from my
upper lip. It is hideous, isn't 1t,
mOther2 But oh, how could he be so
unkind?"
"Why, daughter, what are you talk
ing about? I don't understand. Il
seems to me If I were given an invl-
tation to the opera as Christmas greet
ing I should be only too delighted.
And what has hair on your upper lip
to do with opera, anywayP
"Oh, because, BECAUSE" she sobbed;
"the Opera-it's-it's the Barber Of
Seville '"-Marion R. Reagan.
%, 1924. Western Newspaper Union)