Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-06
Stockholders Met
Fine Showing Of the Southern
Aid Society.
OFFICERS SREELECTED-PROMINE BUSINESS
MEN-A SKETCH OF THE PERSONS
CONTROLLING AFFAIRS-A FINE
SHOWING.

The annual meeting of the Stock.
holders of Southern Aid Society was
held on Monday night, January 25th,
at the office of the company, 5o4 N. 2nd
st. Very nearly all of the stockholders
Were present, a few being represented
by proxy. One of the principal fea-
tures of the meeting was the report of
the Secretary and General Manager.
which showed that the company had
enjoyed the most prosperous year of its
existence.
The increase in membership was ex.
ceedingly large as was also the cash re-
-ceipts and real estate holdings. The
excess of business over that of the pre-
ceding year was very near $1,000. 1t
has real estate TO it's credit in Richmond
and Newport News valued at S9OOO
which not only places it among the
most substantial corporations of its kind
IN this State, but gives it financial
standing second to none, and secures
1ts policy holders in case of increased
sickness ard death. The company has
been able to pay all OF its Just claims
promptly and has established an un-
shaken confidence. The name, Southern
Aid. is n household word, and its repu-
tasion for prompt payment of claims is
quite an enviable one.
The report of the condition of the
WORK was most gratifying TO the Stock
holders, who were unstinted in their
praise of the officers in charge of the
affairs. Rev. IL. ID. Lewis, the COM
pany's first president, made a speech
complimenting the officials for their
work. He made most excellent COM
parison of the past and present condi-
tion, and was listened to with marked
attention.
The officers and directors were all re-
elected, which is indeed an evidence of
the confidence reposed in their ability
by the Stockholders. Messrs. Jas T.
Garter, b. l.. Jordan, Rev. Sidney STAN
ton Messrs. III. b. Burwell, Walter K.
Baker, Arnistead Washington and
Thos. M. Orump made speeches, thar K
ing the Stockholders for their re. elec-
tion and complimentary remarks.
MIR. ARMIsTEAD WASHINGTON.
Officers and Directors for the ensuing
year are Mr.. Armistead Washington,
President. He is also President of the
st. Luke's Association, Director of the
Richmond Hospital, Deacon and Treas
urer of the Second Baptist Church and
has been for many years with DIR. VIM.
II. Taylor, State Chemist He is known
for his veracity, keen insight in bust.
ness matters and is considered by those
who know him to be one Of
the best and most successful finan-
ciers in this city. While not COL
lege graduate. he has, from his wide ex-
per1ence IN business, won the reputa.
tion Of having an extraordinary amount
of common sense and his opinions are
sought by many. To have the benefit
OF his judgment means success.
MR.. EDWARD STEWART.
Mr.. Edward Stewart, Vice President,
conducts we'll stocked grocery store
at 205 s. Second street, between Canal
and Byrd SJs. He is better known by
ed" Stewart, aid his name is a
household word. He is polite, affable
and easily approached, and his trade
among the white people is as great as
among the people of his race His bust
ness is successfully run and he enjoys
the confidence of the public. . He is
chairman of the Trustee Board of the
Second Baptist Church and his influ-
ence has been much felt.
Mr.. WALTER e. BAKER.
Mr.. Walter E. Baker, Treasurer, is
ayoung man who has spent all of his
years conducting the wholesale and re-
tail liquor business for Mr.. A. W.
RoseDe at 18th and Gary SITS There is
scarcely man or boy who is employed
in that vicinity who does not know
him. he is faithful, honest and
thorough business man. He knows
how to make friends, gift that many
persons do not possess.
MR.. THoS M. CRUMP.
Mr.. Thos. M. Cruulp, Secretary and
General Manager, won nis business
reputation while engaged as book
Keeper and assistant manager of the
Richmond PLANET, a position he held
with credit to himself and honor to his
employer for eight years and 6 months.
DE is Grand Keeper Of Records and
Seal of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia,
knights of Pythias; Secretary of the
Board OF Directors of the Mechanics
Savings Bank; Colonel of the 1st regi-
ment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pyth
las; Director Of the Y. M. O. A., and
Chorister of the Second Baptist Church
choir. He is widely known throughout
the State for his business tact. He is
courteous and easily approached. and
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