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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07
FARAiVILEE NEWS.
SUNDAY WITH THE CHURCHES

Sunday marked the beginning OF
another, years work for the pastor
of the First Baptist Church. Under
the able leadership of the Rev. j.
II. Wiley the First Church has re
turned to it's former glory. Twelve
months ago inc resigned the pastor
ate of the EbencZcr Baptist Church
at Providence, II. l., accepted the
call tG and took up the work !.ero.
Surely his coming from the far North
! to the sunni South was planned by
God who docth all things we'll. Under
his leadership the Church has taken
OH new life and every department IS
comn4cndablc way. The attendance
is large and inspiring and the servic-
, cs are filled with the spirit Of the
, Lord and religious fervor. The col
lections for the past year have been
wonderful. The Su, day School was
| largely attended and at II o'clock
the pastor brought us very timely
subject which was enjoyed by all.
The Annual Church meeting of the
First Baptist Church was held on the
9th OF November to review the do.
ings Of the year and to elect the
Annual officers. The officers elected
were: Church clerk Deacon p. II.
Hilton; Assistant clerk Miss Martha
r. Hilton Treasurer Trustee G. S.
Blue, Organist Miss G.. K. Branch;
Assistant Organist Mrs. Pearl Bak-
er; Choirster Deacon A. w. Lancast
or who was also elected Superintend
Rent Of the Sunday School, Mr.. An
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Reg. Band $40 Infantry.

a. e. II. France, Oct. "a, 1918
Dear Mo her-1 just received both
OF your letters containing the letter
OF Clarence. l was indeed glad to
hear from you. 1 sent you a letter
this morning but after receiving
your last two letters I am Writing
again tonight. l also got three letters
from Nellie along with yours. |
have been hearing from you regularly
now, and I think l have most Of the
letters you have written me since I
left st. Nazane.
Tell Clarence | admire his ambi-
ton and patriotism in being so anxious
to get to the front. l hope lis desire
may be granted but if he thinks that
he Will have some hing on me he is
mistaken. If he was in school OIL the
9th of September why he is only an
amateur. On September 10th
tho Reg, marched into the third
line and on the following day into
the front, the band right along with
them. We went on the front line u
little beans, an American little beans
is only match OH tho front. L much
rather carry the gun 2 to l, but God
must be with me for men have died
, around me and i am still we'll and
healthy. remained on the front for
seven days and nights then was re-
lieved. The band worked faithfully
but l guess tho Colonel rather than
TO see the bind shot to pieces relieved
1t. The Regiment stayed III until
October Goth We are still in reserve
but don't think we will have to go
back any time soon.
l wrote you before and told you /
was having I'LL the experiences that
soldier could have. l am not writ
Ing this to worry You all but I want
some one back home to rejoice with
me after going through so much and
coming out again. What l ain going
through is not killing me but only pre-
pairing me to live SO when you think
or me don't let sad thoughts run
through your mind for I am living as
usual and trying to make the most
OF everything at all time. Glad you
enjoyed your trip this summer. 1
hope Phil got back to school o. X.
You oil may rest contcnted for we
both Will be back to you soon. Bosche
Is running so fast that we hardly can
keep up with them. Clarence better
hurry and get some of 1t before it's
too late. If you get this letter I may
write you a letter more of my his
tory. When has Aunt Annie been
down? Give my best love to her and
Grandma.
RICHARD.
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Announcement.

Mrs. Ella o. Waller wishes to an
nounco to her friends that she Is now
with E. G. Meyer Jewelry Co., Num-
Der 81 w. Broad Street rs agent. She
desires tho patronage Of her many
friends rs this Is the first Jewelry
Company In this city to employ a
Colored woman rs It's representative.
Weddins Presents, Diamonds,
watches, Silverware, Pins and Jew
elry OF all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. for
sale.
On visiting tho store give Mrs.
Waller tho benefit of your purchase.
Give her call.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

stitute, Petersburg spent tho week
end here.
Mr.. Mat Branch and Daniel Bur-
roll are homo for tho winter from
Baltimore.
Mrs. Mamie Bland received some
very interesting letters from her son
Philip in Franco this week. Also
Mrs. Martha Hilton from her SONS.
Clarence and Richard. Below is II
letter from Richard A. Hilton:
MIR. Charlie Murlcll of Richmond,
and Mr.. James Pcgram or East
Orange, N. j. were the guest of
their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Murrcll, Thanksgiving Day.
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HILL STREET NOTES.

Sunday, November "a. was Mems
Church. 1T the eleven o'clock SER
vice Deacon II. B. Bailey gave an
address, which was very appropriate
for the occasion. The pastor
preached an excellent sermon to tho
| men. Mr.. j. II. Wickcs was in charge.
In the afternoon an excellent pro-
gram was rendered. Very able and
patriotic addresses were delivered by
Attorney A. j. Oliver, DR.. T.. r. Dud
ley and Major w. b. T.. Crowell. At
this service q Service Flag of eight
stars was presented to the Church
by DR.. Dudley from the Sunday
School and b. Y. p. u. in honor of
eight of it's members in the United
States service. Mr.. J. II. Wickes,
| master of ceremonies.
At tho evening service, Deacon r..
b. Bailey in charge, papers were read
by the following: Messrs. Moses
Powell, Alexander Smith, G. S. Ed
monsoon and James Swift, which were
all very good and suitable to the
occasion. The choir rendered ex-
cellent music during the entire day,
all OF it's members being present at
the three services.
On the following Monday night,
the 25th, a Harvest Home Festival
was served In the lecture room Of
the Church, which was indeed Il
success
Sunday, December 1, was Women's
Day. Mrs. Annie Bailey had charge
OF services during the entire day. At
II A. NJ. the pastor, Rev. Powell
preached a special sermon to the
Women. Paper, subject, How to
Employ Idle Churches and Children"
was read by Miss M. G. Bailey
In the afternoon tho principal
speaker was Mrs. G. j.. Allen Bozotra
Salem, Va, ex-Field Secretary w. B.
S. E. Convention, who delivered n
most able address on, "Woman's
Duty to Church and Community. I"
This address was full Of wholesome
truths and inspiration. An excellent
paper, subject, Woman" was read
by Mrs. Azalia Hackley, one Of our
leading school teachers; solos by
Mrs. Reesby, Miss Lessye Lucas and
Mrs. G. E. Moore and duet by Misses
Marion c. and Ella +. Bowden were
enjoyed by all, rs usual, for they arc
indeed sweet singers.
At the evening service devotionals
were conducted by Mrs. Letha Bell
rhodes. paper on, WOmanS
Day was read by Mrs. Annie Thomas
which was very good. A duet was
sung by Mrs. Powell and Miss Ed
wards. A most appropriate sermon
was preached by the Rev. J. Marable
tho Blind Evangelist, pastor New
Hope Baptist Church, Prince Edward
County.
The deaconesses for the entire day
were Mistresses Lessye Edwards,
Margaret Davis, Abbie Rhodes, Lille
Swift, Lucy Slaughter, Florence
Wickcs, Laura Stone, Rosa White and
Ollie tucker.
The ushers were Misses Lucille
Rhodes, Ruth Edwards, Julia Jones,
Rosa Miller and NJ. G.. Bailey. Mrs.
Annie Bailey was mistress Of core-
monies.
The choir served at the three SER
vices and rendered most excellent
music. We all can see the splendid
improvement Of our choir under the
excellent leadership Of our organist
and choristress, Mrs. Joanna Reese
and the president, David r. Jones.
M. G. b., Church Reporter.
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the qualification OF her many

to- the qualification OF her many
friends.
A slight snow fell hero Tuesday
night for tho first time this season.
Mrs. Mary A. Robinson, OF 214
Gregory Avenue, N. E. was taken
violently sick last Sunday evening
after attending the Sabbath School
and morning services at the High
Street Baptist Church, Of which she
is Il faithful member. She is some
what better at this writing. We do
wish for her Il speedy recovery. She
has the Influenza. DR.. J. b. Clayton
is her attending physician.
Mrs. Charlotte Perry returned to
her homo in Lexington, Monday,
December 2, after spending a very
pleasant week at the home of her
lifelong friend, Mrs. Nicey J. Grave
ly, 1923 Seventh Avenue, N. w. While
in Roanoke, Mrs. Perry visited Salem
and other places Of Importance. In
fact she was so pleased with Roanoke
and its special development along the
color line she will soon return to
have completed somo dental work,
started by DR.. Dudley.
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VIEWPOINTS OF OUR.
Continued from First Page.)

they wouldn't demand q little moro
OF this attention, a different attitude
on the part of the women that tho
rather disintcrested, independent, un
emotional air Of American girls, who
make the men dance attendance in
stead Of trying to please.
Scores of letters have como to the
Tribune from American girls who
feel that this means a rivalry with
tho French and they resent it,
Perhaps the writer of the article
was wrong in his conclusions. Per-
haps our soldiers will go back unaf
fected by the attitude that French
women take toward men, which is
so different from what they have
been accustomed to from the latter
day American girl. The only ones
who can answer are the soldiers
themselves.
The Tribune would like to have
their sentiments on the subject.
Write to the Editor OF the Army
Edition and give him your thoughts
on the following questions:
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DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Earnest Leroy Wilson, formerly OF
Virginia or elsewhere was killed on
the Pennsylvania r.. r., while at
work and information is desired con-
corning his relatives. 4 letter found
on his person was addressed to n
friend at IS West Twenty-second
Street, South Richmond, Va. He
was heavily insured. Send informa-
ton to The Planet, 81 N. Fourth
Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

1t is to your interest to get into
essential war industry service. Read
advertisement for mon in this issue.
No matter what kind Of work you are
engaged in you can get big money by
applying for work now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

VIRGlNIA--In Hastings Court, Part
II, City OF Richmond, November
IL. 1918.
ARTHUR IRBY ...... Plaintiff
VS..
SARAH IRBY .......... Defendant
The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bonds
Of matrimony for the plaintiff from
the defendant on the grounds Of
abandonment and descrtion contin-
uing for more than three years.
And an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendant
is not a resident of this State, the
said Sarah Irby is notified to appear
here within fifteen days after the due
publication Of this order and do what
is necessary to protect her interest
in this snit.
A Copy-Teste:
w. e. DUVAL, Clerk.
G.. MIAIMS, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

If you wish to know the kind Of
wages they are paying for essential
war work, call or write to The Planet
Richmond, Va. We will tell you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

COOK WANTED--For Small Family
of three. $4,000 month and free
transportation. A good home for
"A competent good appearance won
an. Men who want to work in the
woods and saw mill and farming,
offers work. Also free housing
and fuel.
PINE DELL PLANTATION,
williamsburg, Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

VIRGTNIA---In the Law and Equity
Court OF the City OF Richmond,
the 3Tth day Of November, 1919.
BLANCHE B. SHELTON. Plaintiff
against IN CllANCERY
SIDNEY EDGAR SHELTON,
Defendant
The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond Of
matrimony by the plaintiff from the
defendant upon the ground Of dcser-
ton and adultery.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant Sidney
Edgar Shelton is not q resident of
Virginia, it is. ordered that said de-
PENDANT appear here within fifteen
days after the due publication OF
this order and do what may be ne
ccssary to protect his interest herein.
A Copy-Tcste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

drew Jackson Care-taker Of the church
and grounds; Mr.. German Baker,
Chairman of the Board of Ushers.
The ushcrs are: Messrs. Walter Reed
Daniel Brown, Robert Coles; John
Paige, William Paige. The report
read by the Clerk was very encourag
ing, every debt of the Church has
been paid off during the year.
And then the purchasing Of chairs
for the Sunday School room leaves
the Church with something over
four hundred dollars to be paid Off
by Easter if it's the Masters will.
There were several additions to
tho Church during the year, but there
arc some vacancies created by death
Which cannot be readily filled viz
Deacon d. Miller and Deacon z.
Is. Hairston. The pastor congratu-
lates the church upon having ;.n eff
cient Board of Officers who have
worked hard with the pastor to bring
good results. Although much good
has been accomplished during the
year the pastor is hot satisfied, he
wishes TO see greater results for good
at the end of another year II 1t pleas
es tho Master that we oil work to-
gether to see such an end. The pas.
tor and Rev. Frank Ellis brought
the church some good reports and
encouraging remarks from the Gen
eral Association. They urged the peo
pie to prepare themselves for tho
great meeting in Richmond next
July.
A. NJ. E. CHURCH.
Sunday was indeed a high day in
Zion with the members OF the Beulah
a. Nj. e Church. Mrs. j. II. Hun
ter of Portsmouth, Va, who is the
Pres, of the Women's Mite Mission
airy Society now OH her tour through
tho district was with us. Mrs. Hunt
CT is also one of the Evangelists Of
the a. M. e. church. Tho theme or
her discourse was Beware of little
Sins" The subject was we'll deliver
cd and onc's duty to avoid little sins
made clear.
special appeal to take moro inter
est i'll the missionary work is q call
no truo Christian can resist, and
many said k4Aterest had awak
encd to do more work in the Masters
vineyard.
Now that the Epidemic of Influen-
IN seemed to have spent itself tho leag
lie children are gathering again and
hope to create much interest among
the young people. Mrs. J. II Angus
tus is untiring in her great efforts to
help the young~lamb into tho fold.
Miss Mary e. Branch of Chambers
street distinguished teacher at the
Virginia Normal and Industrial In
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CHRISTMAS MONEY FOR EVERY
BODY owning Government Bonds.
Buy, Sell Bonds. COMMERCIAL
GUARANTEE CO, 2S N. Ninth
Street, Richmond, va.
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The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond
OF matrimony by the plaintiff from
the defendant upon the ground OF
desertion.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Elsie
May Scott is not resident of the
State of Virginia, it is ordered that
said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after the duo publication
OF this order and do what may be
necessary to protect her interest
herein.
y Copy-Tcste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk
j. HENRY CRUTCHFIEID, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

HAMILTON b. SCOTT, Plaintiff
against IN CHANCERY
ELSIE MAY SCOTT. Defendant
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

VlRGINIA-In the Law and Equity
Court of tho City OF Richmond,
tho Goth day of November, 1918.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07

Last month proved 10 be one Of the
most successful months in France,
for the allies as they succeeded in
driving the enemy many miles back,
and capturing thousands Of German
prisoners.
The Oegro soldiers Of America who
took part in this successful drive,
were the 92nd division; 370th, 371st;
372nd, and the 3G9ih; or the we'll
known 18th New York Regiment.
These soldiers were very successful
as they captured six towns, many
Ammunition Dumps and thousands Of
German prisoners.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-07
THE QUESTIONS.

Do you believe that French girls
are more agreeable, moro thoughtful
and attentive than American girls?
DO you believe that French girls
strive to please and are appreciative
of little attentions, while American
girls strive to rule and arc cxacting
and eXhorbitant in their demands?
Which manner do you like better?
Send us letters, post cards--any
way you care to write. Your name
will not be used If you do not wish
it to be.
American Colorcd Regiments Did
Heroic Work In Great Battles.
Infirmary No. 372nd. r. l..
U. S. Med. Dep. S. p. 179
A. u. +. Trance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

1t was not much that he had to do.
Merely make movement of his hands.
Masses of troops continued to rush
across the bridge until more than half
were safely over. The bridge further
above was not in such great demand,
and with the lessened congestion al
most all who crossed here were
already safe. We could see how the
first of the French units had crossed,
but the bridge continued to stand.
The sergeant who manned the appa-
ratus at this bridge became restless
waiting for orders, and finally on his
own initiative blew it up. Some
Frenchmen and hundreds Of Germans
upon the bridge found their graves in
the Marine.
At the same moment the officer
standing next to me received the order
to blow up the last bridge. He hest
tated to obey, for he could still see
many Germans on the other side. He
could see the race for the road leading
to the bridgehead as all sought safety
at the same instant. There a terrible
panic reigned. Many soldiers jumped
into the river and tried to swim across.
The pressure became greater as the
thousands still on the other side tried
to get back.
The message over the wire became
more and more insfstent. Finally the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting ON in years Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty In your old days as you
were when a kid, and every one will be
glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections Keep them clean and
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accommodations. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical
" and you will find that the system win
always be in perfect working order. Your
spirits win be enlivened, your muscles
made strong. and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life, fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking a capsule or two each
day They viii keep you in condition and
prevent a return of your troubles
There is only one guaranteed brand of
HARLEM Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL
There are many fakes on the market. Be
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all 6rst-class
druggists.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

A keen-eyed bellboy at the Lincoln
hotel and q mans hat prevented -
rious loss to Mrs d. Scott, 815 East
Twenty-nfth street. one evening re-
Gently. relates the Indianapolis News
Mrs Scott was resting on the mez-
famine floor with some friends after
dinner. enjoying the music and trying
to keep cool and comfortable. She was
comfortable enough but not 80 cool
In wiping the PRECIPITATION from her
hands she pulled on diamond soli-
taire, which fell down In the lobby.
Mrs Scott and her party got down.
stairs hurriedly and soon guests, mu-
sicians, bellboys and all Joined in the
search for the missing ring.
The search revealed nothing until
one of the bellboys became inquisitive
about q mans hat that was leaning up
against a column. There the ring was,
inside the hat, and Mrs Scott went
away rejoicing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

Inc ftQnIinS Became more Lively
officer sprang up, rushed by the pio-
neer standing at the apparatus and a
second later there was a terrible deto-
nation-bridge and men were thrown
into the air hundreds of meters. Just
as a river at high tide races along,
taking with it all manner of debris, so
the surface of the Marine was covered
with wood. men, torn uniforms and
horses. Efforts to swim We're futile,
vet soldiers continued to jump into the
river.
On the other side the French began
to disarm such German soldiers as
stood there with raised hands, Thou
sands of prisoners, innumerable horses
and machine guns fell into the hands
of the enemy. Several of our company
were just about to retire with the
electric apparatus when something de-
veloped which certain OF our number
had suspected An error had been
mAde and it was too late to rsSs.e;;- &
The upper bridge. which had not
been used to any great extent by the
Germans, should have been left stand
ingi
1t had been the purpose Of the staff
In command to leave this bridge so
that the enemy might continue its pur-
suit of our troops until a certain num-
Der OF Frenchmen had crossed the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

NV health 30 can do all my work and
I am so grateful that am recommend
ing it to my friends. - Mrs. D. n.
ALTERS, r. r. 4, Oregon, III.
Onlywomen who have suffered the tor
lures Of such troubles and have dragged
along from day to day can realize the
relief which this famous root and herb
remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. brought to Mrs Alters.
Women everywhere in Mrs. Alters'
condition should profit by her recon-
mendation, and IL there are any COM
plications write Lydia E. Pinkham's
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice
The result Of their 40 years experiences
il at your service.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
GERMANS, ROUTED, BLOW UP BRIDGES, SENDING THOU
SANDS OF THEIR OWN MEN TO THEIR DEATH

of the German branch of the service
Belgium with the first German forces invading that country Ign
border and attack Belgian soldiers defend
by
in a
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CTO BE CONTINUED.)
AZ Good Ne Ten Men.

Conveying systems which are very
costly to Install become good invest
ments when there Is a shortage of Ia
Dor. An example of this is the long
overhead monorail erected in a Toledo,
o., plant The electrically operated
crane Is handled by but one man. 1t
carries boxed automobiles from the
plant to the FIAT cars ON the siding.
where the turning on OF the electric
motor lowers them into place. Form
erly it took ten hands. with trucks and
gangways, to accomplish the same la
Dor. The work does not require high
" trained man. A woman can do IT,
Popular Science Monthly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

The Germans, unable to with
stand the attacks Of the French.
begin their retreat, fleeing ~
wild disorder. The next In
staIIment tells the story Of the
ending Of the battle Of the
Marine which saved Paris from
the PrussiAn hordes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

Quite a Difference.
Bill Bashem was not safe person
to deal with. On the contrary, he
dealt with safes; but the lady visitor
10 the slums was not to know this.
49," she said to Bills little son,
they've put your father away for safe
keepingY"
Nah! Fer safe-breakin' replied
the gruaby one. with a wink.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
lizard SKIN" AND
FOOT CALLUSES
Maeicl Peel them off without
pain or soreness

Don't surfer A tiny bottle of Freez-
one costs but few cents at any drug
store. Apply few drops on the
toughened caRuses or "hard skin" on
bottom of feet, then lift those painful
spots right on with fingers -Corns also