DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-04-09
Colored People
Rev. S. G. Baker Editor

diOUS Ill me shape.
The Blind Duet composed by
Mcssrs &, a. Zeiglcr and Bibbs Of
South Carolina, will render a very
fine program at Bethel Church
Thursday night. They will cXhlblt
at Orange City Friday night at
the public school-house,
The Rev. VIM. Powe resigned
the pastorate Of the Union Baptist
church last week and conducted
his last service at that church last
Sunday night. Some of the good
friends of the outgoing pastor
rendered him a very enjoyable
surprise party on Monday night.
The Rev. Powc left this week for
his home at Eustis
Mr.. J. W. Marshall, state super
intendent of the NJ. p. Association,
was in the city last week on bust
ness. While here, he inspected
the books and accounts of the
agent Is. G.. Baker and was per
fectly satisfied with the condition
Of affairs as kept by his represent
ativc at this place.
Sunday, April 18th. is the day
appointed by the Herones of Jer-
icho to hold their annual public
services. This celebration promis-
es to be something above the ordin-
airy, and the public is cordially in
vitcd to attend. 1t is said that two
death claims will be paid at that
service.
The members and friends of the
Union Baptist church are asked to
remember that next Sunday is rally
day and they will be expected to do
their full duty,
The Woman's Home Mission
Society was organized at the Union
Baptist church last week, The ottlc-
crs elected were as follows; Mes
danes Nellie Benton, president;
NJ. A. Miller, vice; Pinkey Rogers,
treasurer; l.. X. Robinson, secre-
tary. The officers elected were
duly installed by the pastor.
DR.. D. A. Perrin will be in the
city next week and will hold his
first quarterly conference at Bethel
church Friday night, April 10.
The quarterly meeting will be held
Sunday April 18th.
Prof. S. +. Hadly was again call
ed to Lake Helen to the bedside of
his sister who is said to have been
very i'll. Mrs, Morrison has com
plcte charge at the school during
his absence,
Mr.. J. V Vaughn i, having his
home bcautiticd by the application
Of new coat ot paint. The work
is being done by Mr.. Lewis Mitchell.
Since the season closed at the
College Arms, Mr. Jacob Thomp-
son has taken charge Of his surrey
on the street. He and Mr.. l.. b.
Bacon are ready to serve YOU at all
times.
The Easter service at Bethel
church next Sunday promises to be
very interesting and enjoyable.
The committee is making pre-
parations To please those who may
attend
Mrs. Isabella Johnson is spending
a few days with her relatives at
Ostccn. She will return home
soon.
The Rev. p. II. Davis spent Sun
day at the Primitive Baptist church
and preached two able sermons.
He held his official meeting at that
church on Monday night. He will
spend next Sunday at Orange City,
The gas fixtures for St. Annis
church have been ordered, and will
be installed by Mr.. H. Roseman
as soon as they arrive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels will soon
be able to move into their new eight
room house, which is a credit to
the entire section in which it is
being built.
Mrs. Kate Thomas has recently
purchased a horse, buggy and
wagon.
Miss Lila Thomas has returned
from Jefferson County, Florida,
where she has been teaching school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coley are much
elevated over the arrival of fine
daughter which made its advent a
few days ago.