Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
ROANOKE NOTES

dlcu November 3, after more than
twelve months illness. The deceased
was model Christian in the COM
munity and living epistlc. seen and
read Of all men. She was loved by
all who knew her, the result Of which
was shown when on Monday, Novem-
Dor the aged and young men and
women and boys and girls packed
the Ninth Avenue Christian Church
to pay the last tribute of respect to
all that remained Of Mother Laven-
der.
A short while before the end came
she said to those present, "Tell
George I want to SEQ him. Mr..
George Lavender was q strict lover
of his mother, who bad done what
she could for him and left him a
credit to any community. For many
years he has held positions Of trust
with one Of the best white families
here, as the result of n devoted
Christian mother. The Lord Jesus
said to His sorrowing Disciples, Son
forget not thy mother" This Is
what Mr.. Lavender kept before him.
The funeral was conducted by Rev
j R. Londerback, pastor Of the
Christian Church, assisted by Rev.
E. E. Kicks, Of the First Baptist
Church, who read Scripture lesson,
Revelations, 21st chapter. Rev. L.
l.. Downing, Of the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church led in prayer,
most betting tho occasion, aftcr
which the Rev. ]. r. Louderback
read the obituary and proceeded to
eulogize the life Of the deceased from
the text, Rev. 21:4, "And there shall
be no more DEATH" The eulogy was
beautifully pictured and portrayed
without flattory. Roy. Louderbacl1
indeed did credit to the occasion and
commended all present to Mother
Lavcndor's God and Saviour for help
in that dreadful hour when we must
change worlds.
The casket was beautiful, with a
black cloth finish. The floral designs
wcrc numerous and very beautiful
in every respect.
Mr.. w T.. Hughes, the polite fun
eral director of Gainsboro avenue had
the funeral in charge. The remains
were inferred IN tho family plat in
Midway Cemetery.
Mrs. Marion Hunter Douglass, OF
2O7 Fifth avenue, N. -. departed this
life November 8, 1917, after an ill
ness Of three weeks, with Pneumonia.
The funeral services were held in
the home, Monday, November 5, the
Rev. %. %. Kicks officiating. The
floral designs were profuse and very
beautiful. Mr.. w. r. Hughes had
charge of the remains, which were
shipped to Suffolk for interment.
She was the widow OF J. Frank Doug
Mass. I# t3.#
Rev, James III. Burks, ex-pastor of
High Street Baptist Church, now Of
Braddock, Pa. filled the pulpit at
High Street last Sunday morning to
an overwhelming audience. He used
as text, John 1881. "He that COM
eth from above Is above all: he that
Is OF tho earth Is earthly, and speak
eth of the earth: He that cometh
from Heaven is above ALL" He
preached morning and night. He
Will remain In the city until Wednes-
day, November 7.
The revival services began Sunday
on behalf of the souls Of men who
are dying because of their neglect
to accept the rules and live for God
and humanity. Rev. Harris of Mt.
Lebanon A. NJ u hurch 81 ctrtesh
Lebanon A. M. r. Church Is certainly
making the message clear and plain
that Christ receiyeth sinful men,
Rev. Murphy Of the Third Baptist
Church died Monday, November &
He was a licentiate in the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church.
n.sV. George G. Taylor very ear
nestly appeals to all members to at
tend the Revival Services during the
two weeks meeting.
A young man by the name Of Poin
dexter died last Sunday evening from
the effects Of an accident in the N.
and w. Yards. While braking on
the yards he had both of his legs
cut off.
The Rescue missionary Circle and
the Silver Leaf Circle Of the High
Street Baptist Church, jointly gave
their ex-pastor, Rev. James Fl. Burks
cordial reception Monday might,
November S, at the residence of
Mrs. Julia Cooper, Patton avenue, N.
w. The parlor, dining room and re-
ception hall were crowded with
guests. go
Among the distinguished ministers
present we're, Rev. James II. Burlzs,
Of Braddock, Pa, Rev. George C.
Taylor, Rev. w. w. Hicks, Rev. Will
liam Moore, Rev. D. R. Powell and
wife. The evening was we'll spent.
Refreshments Of the season were
SclFeu DouhUllully" everybody left
and expressed themselves as having
had nice time and also wished our
ex-pastor much JOY and happiness on
his trip back home and to come back
again. We all love to see him in the
Magic City.
Mr.. Thomas w. Galloway Is in the
city from Pittsburgh, Pa, after a
years absence. He Is stopping with
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Alice
Robertson, 214 Ninth avenue, N. e.
The Rev. Prof. Samuel D.. Tate, of
Washington, D. G. thrilled his hear
ers at the Hill Street Baptist Church
Sunday morning. All enjoyed the
excellent discourse from Luke 21:34,
which reads, "Take heed to your
selves, lest at any time your hearts
be overcharged with surfeiting and
drunkenness, etc." He selected for
his subject "The Need OF the