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GREAT LEADER AND ORGANIZER. Notable Career of the Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross. HIS RISE TO PROMINENCE. Brief Review ef What the Paetor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church In Washington Hae Accomplished In the Ministry—Hint That He May Be Elected Bishop. Washington.—The Rev. Dr. I. N Ross, the successful pastor of the Met ropolitan A. M. E. church in this city, was born in Hawkins county, East Tennessee, Jan. 22, 185 G. His parents, with their ten children, migrated to Green county, 0.. In 1801. His father was a sturdy, painstaking, thrifty farmer. His mother was a woman of strong personality and Christian piety. Four of the five sons of these Chris tian parents became preachers. The Rev. Dr. 1. N. Roes is. however, the only surviving member of the well known quartet of Rosa preachers. His early life was spent on the farm and in attending the public school. The Rev. Dr. Ross’ career as a min ister extends over a wide area, having been over thirty-one years in the ltin erancy of the A. M. E. church. His first tbf#ge was in Ohio, whence he wai transferred to Pennsylvania, again to Ohio, next to Georgia and then to the District of Columbia; in all of which places he has held the leading charges. He Joined the Ohio conference in 188 U and snent about five venva In th*» ? FIVE POINTS WIDE AWAKE BIG SMOKER |at Fern Hall, 27 11 Weiton st. FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 15th I UNDER AUSPICES OF REO CLUB KID BELL PIE DAVIS There will be a. Ten Round Boxing Contest between Kid Bell of Denver, Colored Champ k ion Lightweight of the west, and Pie Davis of Pueblo, the Fighting Demon. Also a Ten Round Bout between Kid Dinge of Salt Lake City, and Knock-Out-Brown of Dnever. Big Battle Royal for the Paperweight Championship of Five Points. Music by Webster’s Orchestra. Dancing Obtain your Ringside Tickets by calling at Reo Club, or Phone Main 2759 Reserved Seats 75c and $l.OO. General Admission 50c Program Starts at 8:30 Sharp AL RIVERS, Promoter •- ■ ‘ ;- > . '' ‘~V L ■" fi^)k : j’>;. •■■•--. - ' . V ■ . .. . " j« V; —— REV. DR. I. H. BOSS. Third Episcopal district wuuuut any intermission or without missing an ap pointment pastoring the following churches: Oberlin mission. Ohio: St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Washington. Pa.: Oil City and Titusville circuit Pennsylvania; Brown’s chapel, Alleghe ny City, and Wiley Avenue A. M. E. church. Pittsburgh: Warren chapel, To ledo. O.: St Paul’s church. Columbus. 0.. where he entertained the general conference in 1900: live years at Allen temple. Cincinnati: three years and six months at Big Bethel. Atlanta, fla. All of these churches have been financially and spiritually quickened and improved. Some of them were re lieved of their heavy indebtedness. Most prominent among those relieved were Brown's chapel. Allegheny City, where a mortgage debt of $3,858 of twenty-seven years* standing was en tirely lifted. His work at Metropolitan A. M. E church stands out. up to the present, in bold relief. He has Installed steam heat and made other needed improvements on the interior and exterior of the church, reduced its bonded debt $2,000 and greatly increased the congregation. Another noteworthy feature In the administration of Dr. Ross* work i 9 the awakening of the various auxilia ries of the church to a complete reali zation of the fact that they are a part of this organization and that each has a duty to perform in the effort for Bnancial betterment. This is evidenc ed by the readiness of all in respond ing to the calls of the pastor at all times. The board feels proud to have such sterling qualities in its presiding officer. In the opinion of the members of the church, lie is an ideal pastor, whose chief aim seems to be the wel fare of Ills congregation. Knowing that Dr. Ross is a repre sentative of the highest type of Chris tian manhood, the members feel that they can sincerely commend him. if the necessity or opportunity arises, to any church, any representative position, even to the highest ecclesiastical hon or within the gift of the church, know ing full well that whatever position of honor, of trust or of ecclesiastical re sponsibility may fall to him daring the coming years he will not be found wanting He has been honored by the denomi nation in many ways. He has been a delegate to the general conference each session for the past twenty years and a trustee of Wilberforce univer sity for a like period of time. This college conferred the degree of doc-tor of divinity upon the Rev. Mr. Ross in 19<»3. MISSIONARY BOARD MEETS. Ntptrtt Show Incroaso In Funds For A. M. E. Church Work. Now York.—The annual meeting of the missionary board of the African -Methodist Episcopal church held in the Bible H«»use In this city on Wednes day, April 29. was attended by some of the most noted ministers from every ■potion of the country. The meeting was held for the pur peso of hearing the annual report of Missionary Secretary Dr. J. W. Ran kin, audit his books and appropriate funds on hand to the cause of mis sions. This was one of the most im portant sessions ever held in the his tory of the board, as it is the first time that the secretary was able to report from the field from personal ob servation. Dr. Rankin having recently returned from a visit to Africa. The members of the board present were Revs. a. L. Murray, Jersey City. N. J.; S. S. Morris, Richmond, Va.; C. S. Williams, Cincinnati; N. J. Mc- Cracken. Chicago; N. C. Buren, St. Joseph, Mo.; W. D. Johnson. Plains. Ga.; D. 11. Johnson, Abbeyville, S. C.: J. W. Washington, New Orleans; J. A. Lindsay. Memphis, Tenn.; R. S. Jen kin. For: Worth. Tex.; S. A. Harris. Coacoa, Fla.; G. R. Tucker. Oklahoma City, Okla.; T. A. Smythe, Chicago; Mrs. Laura L. Turner, Atlanta, Ga.. and Mrs Mary F. Handy, Baltimore. Following an impressive opening ex ercise. Bishop C. S. Smith. D. D., of Detroit Mich., presented Secretary Rankin, whose report showed a large increase over the previous year. Re ceipts for the year amounted to $51.- 570.18. and the expenditures for theN year amounted to $45,555.80. leaving a balance of 50.014.35. The work of Dr. Rankin was highly commended, and a vote of thanks was extended for his information about the work in West Africa._ Bishop W. II Heard, who is in charge of the work In West Africa, delivered a short ad dress. Business Phone Residence Phone Champa 3262 York 2079 HARDWICK AUTO SERVICE IOLIVER HARDWICK, Mgr. SERVICE BY TRIP OR HOUR STAND AT ATLAS DRUG STORE, 2701 WELTON ST. THE LEADER We are now pleased to announce to the public that we are located at our new home, 2108 Larimer street, in quarters more commodious and con venient. We have an especially fine line of hair goods and toilet acces sories. Hair dressing according to the latest modes. A call is all w P ask, as we are sure we can please you. HALLOWELL AND JOHNSON Mrs. Viola Johnson, Prop. J. R. Hallowell, Manager / v Artists Electrical Massage /- . ajNt W. D. Smith Baths j Bolden Bros.'Barber Shop U , I RUFUS EGLDEN, Manager ovick; serviced 926'.NINETEENTH STREET,! DENVER, COLO. NearTCurtis Phone Main 4052 MONEY TO LOAN Chattels One Month’s Interest Free We loan lots of money to anybody, like $lO, $l5, $2O $25. 13°. S4O, #5O, $65, $75, $9O, $lOO or more, on your fur niture, pianos, sewing machines, ranges, teams, cattle, dairies farm implements, store fixtures, income lands, lots, or any thing else of value, all left in you possession; very secret, private and quick; in one hour all done; plenty clerks and auto go any place. 2945 Larimer Street Phone Main 1083 Office Hours 10 a. m. to 3 p. nr C. H. SHIRLEY, Pres. J. C.’.HAMPSON. V.-P. PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. The Atlas Drug Co. .Incorporated Leaders in Prescriptions Store|No. 1 Store No. 2 | a/01 WELTON ST. 26th AND VVELTON