Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-05-12
ROANOKE NOTES

Roanoke, Va. May S-Rev. Geo.
C. Taylor returned home from Wythe
Vile and was at his post Sunday
morning In fine condition, Judging
from the excellent Gospel message he
delivered. The community feels very
proud that he IL regaining his health.
Rev. George p. Miller filled tho
pulpit at Mt. Zion A. M. e. Church
Sunday night, at $50. 1t was a
great effort.
Mrs. Nora ID. Taylor left Sunday
to be present at the commencement
exercises. Mrs. Taylor Is tho wife
of Rev. George G.. Taylor, d. d.
y little vacation will in al probability
be quite helpful to Madam Taylor as
she has boon continde to the home for
the past four months on account OIL
the i'll health of Rev. Taylor.
Mr.. Nathan Beets, of Sixth avenue,
is still sick at his home. He is a
little improved.
Mrs. Hattie Cooper, of Ninth ave-
nue. n. W., who has been very sick
for three weeks, Is much improved
Mrs. w. II. Austin, OF Detroit,
! Mich. who has been visiting Mrs
Alice Robertson, at PA Ninth avenue
N. e. left May 3rd for Detroit over
! the n. & w. She took her two
children with her, Gladys and Helen.
The funeral service Of tho late
William Barber, who died Saturday
morning, May 5th. at seven o'clock,
took place from the First Baptist
, Church, Of which he was faithful
member In high standing. He was
good citizen and nefghbor. AZ
! husband and father and a devoted
{ Christian he was honest. In his
/ dealings with men he was most pa
ticnt and calm. He bore his illness
with fortitude until tho end came,
when he wrapped the mantle of
grace about him and leaning his head
on the breast Of Christ, our Redeemer
laid down in silent peaceful rest. He
was siXty-five years of age.
The funeral eulogy was rendered
by the pastor. Rev. II. e. Kicks, the
polished prelate Of the First Baptist
Church, who used as text, "The.
| days OF thy mourning shall DO ended"
full. The very polite funeral direc-
tor, Mr.. c. C. Williams, OF Gilmer
avenue. n. w. had the funeral in
charge The remains were solcmnly
laid to rest in the First Baptist
Cemetery, there to await the coming
OF the King in His glory.
! a certain newspaper man In the
city remarked that fifty percent Of
: the teachers Of the public school
failed to subscribe to his paper known
| rs The Virginia Advocate, which ran
! for short period and ceased to be,
and he wished them certain happy
, lot. The ladies In return, wish him
! n happy goodbye. for the paper has
: ceased to appear and has not been
! seen IL the homes Of the fifty percent
! who did subscribe to 1t.
.Mossrs. John end George pcoplos,
6W Lynchburg avenue, N. r visited
their mother at Max Meadows, Va.
Saturday. May 9Th. They also Wis.
tied friends at Wytheville. Va. and
returned Monday night.
Mrs. Annie Mitchell, of Sixth ave-
nue., N. w. is out again after several
!
improved.
Mrs. Gillie Ferguson, of Fifth ave-
nue.. N. WI who has been much in
disposed for several weeks Is reported
much improved.
Mr.. Douglass Brunette. Of Third
avenue, N. w. Is sick and has been
for several weeks. He Is somewhat
improved.
M. Stanfeld and J. C. Digger
will put The Planet in your hand on
time for half dime. Every Friday
or Saturday.
Mr.. John L. Lewis, OF Knoxville,
Tenn. Joined his friend. Mr.. George
Noe and they are stopping at f2S
High street.
Mr.. Homer Brown, of Union Uni
versity was in the city Saturday,
shaking hands with his many friends.
He is son Of Rev. w. r. Brown,
Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr.. Hammond Jones, who under
went an operation at the Roanoke
Hospital. is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Daisy Kate Kessler, Of
Youngstown, Ohio was called to this
city to attend the bedside Of her
brother, Mr.. Samuel Hates, who Is
some better. He was taken Ill at
| Hampton Institute.
Mr.. r.. A. Hunt, OF South Boston
Va! was In the city this week.
At the Maple Street Baptist Church
Sunday, May 9Th, Rev. James A.
Walker preached a soul-stirring SER
mon from the Ecclesiastes. At eight