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DANVILLE NEWS.

Danv lie, Va, May 21.--Mr. Joseph
II. Douglass, tho violinist, appeared
at the Westmoreland High School
last Wednesday evening, under the
auspices of the Trinity Baptist
Sunday School. He was accompanied
by Mr.. James Gmnn, a member OF
the senior class Of the Industrial
High School.
Tho Red Cross parade Sunday ev-
cning was the largest, says some, in
the history OF the city. Many OF the
orders OF both races we're in the line
OF march. The Red Cross Auxiliary
was out in full IN uniform style. Blu
ford's Band led the citizens OF color.
Mrs. U. G.. Russell, Cleveland street
who sometime ago underwent an
operation in the General Hospital, is
homo now. She is doing fine.
Mrs. Mile Wilson is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Miss Hattie Bennett was called to
Pittsburgh, Pa. on account OF tho ILL
uCis Of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Terry.
Mrs. ESsio Donoho left Thursday
fer Washington, d. G.
The Civic Improvement League
VIII meet at the residence OF Mrs.
Eliza West Motley on Monroe street,
Nay 81. All members are asked to
be present.
Mrs. Amanda Luck spent two days
In Washington, ID. G. visiting her son
Mr.. b. ]. Watkins spent Sunday in
the city with his family.
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RONCEVERTE NEWS.
(Oliver M. Grcen)


RonceVerte. w. Va, May 2t.--lRev.
I. II. Carpenter filled his pulpit and
preached very able sermon.
Row. G. II. Carter filled his pulpit
at Lewishurg Sunday.
The st. Lukes had their thanks
giving sermon at the Mount Zion NJ.
E. Church Sunday and an excellent
and splendid program was rendered
by the Juveniles. A beautiful solo
was sung by Mrs. a. l.. Brown and
an excellent paper was read by Mss
August ne Patterson. Mrs. Hattie
fyre was mistress of ceremonies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Manson have
moved to their new home on Lewis
burg avenue.
After spending few days at home
Misses Frances Marshall and Chris
tine Patterson have returned to
Charleston, w. Va.
MIR. Sandy Hollands is still i'll at
his home on Maj street
Miss Naycs Liggins is spending a
few days with her sister and other
relatives.
Business visitors IN our city were
Mr.. James Tates and Mrs. Edry, Mr..
James Allen and Mr.. Williams, OF
Sweet Springs.
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WINCHESTER NEWS.

Winchester, Va, May 20.-NIr.
Robert Mitchell, Of East Pail Mall
street, has gone to Parkersburg, w.
Va.
Mrs. Bertha Williams has returned
TO her home in Washington, d. G..
Rev. J. a. Reid preached the an
nual Thanksgiving sermon to Il crowd
O. house of the G. u. O. of Odd Eel
lows and the House Hold of Ruth
on Sunday night. The Doctor was at
pleased. The collection was So IL
Tho Odd Fellows are greatly enlarg
i:.g their ranks.
knights OF pythias Sir Mayhem b.
Cooke was elected to represent the
lodge at tho Grand Session to be held
in Danvillc in June.
Mrs. Fannie Clarke has returned
TO her home in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs Amanda Burrel and daughter
Mrs. William Wilkerson have re
turncd to Their home on East Pail
Mall street, after spending the Win
ter in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. L. Virginia Smith, of Hotel
Jack. has unfurled large service IA g
III honor Of the six young men who
arc with the colors. We hope other
hotels will follow suit.
Rev. and Mrs. w. p. Fisher and
Mr.. viii am Giles Good were in Lu
ray, Va. on Sunday attending quarter
ly meeting.
A good many OF our people mo-
torcd to Wildwood on Sunday to at
tend a large baptizing at the Giltieid
Baptist Church, Rev. Allan Williams
pastor.
Miss Rosa Harmon, secretary Of tho
Young Ladies' Knitting Club is in
receipt of letter from Mr.. Samuel
| Ewing Bannister, thanking the mem
hors for their liberal donation Of ar
ticles of comforts, such as sweaters
pulse warmers, etc. for the soldiers
! iii camp. Our young ladies shoulC
! be highly complimented for theil
: work.
/: Mr.. G.. G.. Triplett has been elected
President OF the Walters Social Clul
! They held a reception in Martinsburf
/ ". Va. last week and everybody hat
{an enjoyable time. Mr.. Harvey
: Mitchell Is secretary and Mr.. Elijal
: Hogan, treasurer.
Mrs. Roreric is visiting Mrs. Emma
Morris and Lucy Bowles on Soutl
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FULTON NOTES.

Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
At $50 a. Nj. the Sunday School was
good. The school is graded and is
doing great work for the Master.
Rev. Brown, tho pastor, has re.
turned from his trip to Covington,
Va. as a new man. At 1880 A. M.
he preached ono of the best sermons
we ever heard him deliver. All Of
the church was enthused. The Spirit
.of Christ was felt. Brother Walter
Johnson Is forging ahead with the
B. Y. p. u. every Sunday at 81 p. NJ.
All are invited.
The funeral of Mrs. Maria Reed,
who died on the 18th was preached
from her daughters residence, 500
Center street.
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church--At
$3.50 A. M. Sunday School was very
good. Brother George, l.. Branch of
the Ebenezer Sunday School was
present and made some very cncour
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REV. SkIPWITH CONDUCTS !
GREAT REVIVAL AT WHITlI
plains, N. y.

Bethel Baptist Church, White
I. aims, N. Y, Rev. J. G. Williamson,
Pastor.-We are now within cur
great revival. 1t Is the greatest. 1t
has been ours to witness since wo
have been n these parts, being n
union meeting. The Rev. Dr.. Skip
with. the. International singing evan
gelist Is preaching with power, is
effect can, be. both felt and seem
sinners are being converted In large
numbers, Dacksliders reclaimed as
we'll as the weak Christians are
strengthened, stimulated and helped,
N fact, no one, saint or sinner, can
be III these meetings and not be
helped.
All have been greatly benefited,
the whole city has beon helped both
spiritually and morally. $50 mighty
has been the power and influence of
the Holy Ghost until not only Chris.
uan3 Of color gave outward demon
STATIONS of their love for God and
FL tn in God, but white people did
likewise. Before these meetings
close we hope to make White Plains
white.
Our battle cry is, "Whitc Plains
For Christ now, we have prayed that
our wishes may he granted and we
have faith n Him who said. ASK
anything in My name and My Father
will grant it," Then. therefore, we
are looking for and expecting the an.
Swcr.
The Doctor Is not only preaching
With great power and telling effect,
but he is snsing as only he can
Never in our lives have We seen or
hcatd one like him. All of the city
is singing even those OF us who never
dreamed we could or ever would, are
. singing now with fl r.y pleasing
voices. God bless this, our brother,
and ever keep him to do just this
/ Kind OF work, for if there is anything
, beinS called. and | believe there is,
, this is his specific calling and we'll
! can lie measure up to it.
The brethren arc responding beau,
! tifully and faithfully to the call for
union. The Revcrends Coles, Griffin,
/ GU nm and the rest are on the job
working hard for the salvation Of
! souls. We hope to ever have this
cooperation for the salvation of our
city.
Our faithful and good members are
doing their duty, working as they
! know how to work and like they love
10 work for God. They VIII be sorry
"hen these meetings close. God
less th,m for it. The members of
'he v9riruj ether churches have been
very active, indeed. They shall have
their reward May God bless each
CT us.
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BIG MEET ON MEMORIAL DAY IN
HOVaGY PARK.

Tho annual athletic meet anu. field
day held under the auspices of tho
Spartan Literary and Athletic Asso.
cation Will be staged in Hovey Park
on May 30th Memorial Day. Because
OF the havoc played with athletes by
tho grear war, the meet will be limit
cd to public school scholars. Dunbar.
Moore Baker, Buchanan; George Mas
on and Navy Hi schools have entered
teams TO compete for the beautiful
school trophy. The Gymnastic drills
ana basket ball throws in which both
rls and boys will compete will be
new and spec acular. Much interest
Is also manifested in tho baseball
game between Moore and Dunbar
schools. Director of Physical Educa-
t!on Of the public school system, Mr..
l'c'gh T. Jones will be in attendance
10 Register The official scores s,esr
events are growing, in interest," each
Year and the indications are that
H"vey Park on Memorial Day will
present tho appearance of a big pic
mic. Mr.. j. NJ. Dabncy Physical Di-
rector of the Spartans will manage
tic meet.
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.t--r-gs.c---..--.1.sa--:.-,>1.-, .-,-ra-11s.-:s.

The liquor question is Still before
the people Of this community. When
Jail punishment was decided upon for
II man who might have two quarts of
liquor in his possession and no pun
ishment is provided for n man, who
may nave one quart, the law be
came not only absurd, but ridiculous.
These are make shift arrangements
which will "break down" in brief
period of time and the hypocrisy Of
the whole business will come to tho
service. God reigns and great princi-
pies are immutable although many
mon fear to speak the truth and spare
not.
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Mrs. Roreric fs from

Market street. Mrs. Roreric fs from
Roanoke, Va.
Mothers Day was held at st. Paul
a. NJ Il. Church Sunday to an &p
preciat NO audience.
Please pay for your Planet.
Miss Mary Louisa Brooks Mitchell
was removed from her home on East
Pail Mali street to tho Memorial Hos
ritnl on Monday, where sho under
went an opcrat ON.
Mrs. Charles lG. Lewis is spending
Il few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Lewis, in Fredericksburg, Va.
Philosophy by Mr.. Larric Turner:
There is profit in making rty
things clean--take the laundry.
a mule may kick but it gets him
nothing but clubbing.
Even a crooked road leads some.
where. Summer rules for season,
but so does Winter.
The little dirt on the enemy there
don't hurt. us 1t cookcd?" asked
tho man who has been hit with a
brick.
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CAMP LEE EVENTS.
Itichmond's Rcgimcntal Mother and
Sisters E.S.lS. petersburg
MothcrS tcnder Great
Mo,ncf $ Day Program.

Great was the rejoicing IN Camp
Lee Wncn their RcgimcntaI Mothers
AIRS. Ora Brown Stokes and ,hc.r
s,eg mental Sisters Mrs. ED. Calfec,
Misses Booker; Stth; Mays Elliot;
ChildS Conlcy and Taylor came among
them Saturday cnricn.ng the glorics
OF Spring.
Ai,er tue real soldiers mess was eat
en- al The 18TH company's hall, Mrs.
Callec and Misses n. Taylor, Conlcy
and Elliot visited the western end
where ANOTHER division of their regi
mental brothers were located. Their
visit was IL great event 10 the soldiers.
TO the auditorium filled with both
white and colored soldiers the Reg!--
mental Mother gave a message filled
With patriotism and encouragement.
Never had Mrs. Stokes spoken more
directly to the hearts OF an audience.
1t charmed, thrilled and inspired.
M.Ss Mays sang lyrics Of many moods.
One shouting multitude responded to
her every clfort. Altho she sang on
three q rtrCn' Gee: S Gus Miss Mays
always enchanted ami lever rendered
..s much mc:ndy as her he; rtrs earn
cStly demanded. In many ways the
soldiers tried to prove themselves
grateful for tho visit SO helpfully paid
TO them.
MOTiIHiiS DAY CELEBRATION
At 2:30 II. NJ. sharp Sunday, Mrs.
Erwin the Chairman Of the Community
War Work Committee among colored
People led more than u dozen noble
women OF Petersburg to the platform
II Y. w. G.. a. Hut No. SO Mrs.
Shields &C ed as Mistress Ceremonies
under her fine leadership an unsu
passed program was rendered as fol
lows:
Music "'rhcre's Sunshine in my soul
today Congregation; Prayer A Peters
burg Mother: Quartet, Petersburg
M&idens; Address, Mr.. r. r.. Jor
dan. General Secretary of Army Y.
NJ. c.. a. Camp Lee, Va. Music con
gregat,on; Reading. "Mother's. INDY
ing Love" Mrs. Fannie Davis; Essay
Mrs. S. A. Brown; Chorus led by
Misses Ursula Clark and Mary e.
Gcoifery; Essay, Mrs. Rosebud
Jones; Reading Somebody's Mother
Miss Sharpe; Vocal Solo, Meet Moth
CT lii the Skies, Mrs. J. B. Brown
Address "The Soldiers Mother" Mrs
Ida r. Harris; Vocal Solo "Tell Mothc:
I'll Re There" Miss u. Clark.
Many eyes were filled with tears
over the many touching tributes paid
to mother by the participants in &
marked way the soldiers white AND
= colorcd responded to the program. BJ
motion Mrs. Tfarris was made Reg
Mother OF Petersburg.
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aging remarks In his speech to the
school. On tho 10th Brother Il. l..
Williams. OF tho Sunday School gave
the children q nice reception.
1850 A. M. Rev. J. II. FauntTeroy
or the First Bapt st preached. He
stirred the audience. Rev. William
Harris, the pastor Is sick. Cali. dear
friends and sec him. He has been
sick four or vvo weeks with Rheum-
ati;nr.
On the 2Gth at $3.50 p. Nj. tho j.
i. b. Ga IS will give Il sacred concert.
Come friends and make the services
good.
tnicn Level Baptist Churchs--At
?:3o the Sunday School was good.
: he officers seem to be alert. At
1880 the pastor preached Il good
sermon. At 400 p. NJ. they seemed
10 have reached the spiritual climax,
for the. greatest enthusiasm prevailed
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The Widows May Queen.

This grand affair Will be given at
he Second Baptist church, Monday
May p, 1918 at $50 p. NJ. for Mis-
sion Benefit.
Many prominent widows will play
the leading roles.
Widows with graccs rare,
Widows, with abundant care;
Widows with love untold
viii do their best to reach tho
goal"
Being the first OF it's kind in the
city tho management OF the '"Thous--
and Dollar Rally Campaign" of which
Mrs. Rosa r.. Watson is General,
Mrs. Ada T.. Lewis Colonel, Miss Lila
Cuyillay Sec; Mrs. Sallie Nicholas
Treasurer; Mrs. Pocahontas Mosly,
Chaplain; is putting forth every ef--
fort to make this entertainment
which Is so full of mirth a success.
If You are hunting an evening Of
pleasure be sure to DO at the Second
Baptist church. Monday night at s.:
80 +. NJ. Admission. 10 cents.
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State Grand Lodge Of Virginia. The Independent Order Of Good
Samaritans and What They Stand For.

TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK
OF TEMPERANCE REFORM In su CHI
manner that all may receive and
enjoy its healing influences. To So
cure sympathy and relief for the
unfortunate and distressed families
of those who pledge themselves to
abstain from all Intoxicating drinks.
10 elevate the living, to comfort the
Widows and Fatherless in tho hour of
their affections, and bury tho dead Of
our order, and generally In love to
spread the principles of true Charity
In tho hearts of members, thereby
creating fountains Of Purity and
Truth from which shall flow peren-
Hial streams OF comfort to the afflict-
ed, and blessing to all.
OURS is a SECRET ORDER. But
SO far from being Objectionable, we
ella m 1t merit. In whatever light
opponents may choose to regard our
enterprise, We at least entertain no
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on his hands in breaking open the
window Of their sleeping apartment.
ihose who survived are being treated
W DR.. Barnetts Hospital. Mrs.
RHono, of Norfolk returned home
Sunday night. having been with Mrs,
b'rtoa since tho death Of her little
son.
Mr.. A. RI. Hylton, of keystone, w
Va. and two children are visiting his
father, Mr.. f. p. Hylton, G31 Eighth
avenue. \. w. We w sh them a very
pleasant time while In the city.
The funeral of Mr.. Philip Rags.
dale, who died Monday evening, May
IA, took place Thursday evening at
TWO O'Clock from the First Baptist
church. Mr.. Ragsdale was born in
Halifax county, Va. about flfty-three
years ago. He leaves to mourn their
loss, two brothers, two sisters, two
sons, two daughters and host OF
friends and relatives to mourn their
loss. There were several Of the white
friends OF Mrs. Ragsdale in attend
ance at the funeral.
His foreman, Mr.. Patterson, who
spoke OF tho chaste life OF Mr.. Rags.
dale In few words. Brother Rags.
dale gave all who inquired Of him as
TO his hope OF Heaven and he gave
all to understand all was we'll and
had been fixed long years ago.
Rev. e. E. Kicks very beautifully
portrayed the life of the deceased
Miss Lucy Stratton sang Il solo by
request or the family, Loved Ones
Waiting for Me-" which was most
bchtting rho polite funeral direc-
tor, Mr.. c. c, Williams had charge
OF tho funeral The Order Of st.
Luke was out in full. The beautiful
black caskct was covered with num-
crous wrcathS. The remains were
inferred in Midway Cemetery.
OBITUARY.
TIL S Is to certify that Mr.. Alfred
Penn calmly fell asleep in Jesus, May
II, 1918 at the age of fifty-threc
years, eight months and twelve days.
nc was born In Bedford county, Va.
August 81, 1864. He came to Roam
oke about. twenty-five years ago and
since then has made this city his
homo. He was an employee of the
Norfolk and Western Company ever
since locating in Roanoke.
lie was "a faithful member OF the
High Street Baptist Church for %
years, n deacon of the church for the
past three years. He served as su.
perintendent OF the Sabbath School
for a number of years and also as n
member Of the choir. In all church
work he was faithful, doing what he
could, cheerfully and willingly.
He was married to NJ SIS Mary Mar
tin, of Bedford county, "a years ago,
since which time they have lived to.
gether5 a. devoted husband and wife.
He was sick for several weeks, but
through all, he bore his sickness with
patience and Christian fortitudo,
trusting in God to do His will. He
leaves to mourn their loss Il vito,
ana adopted daughter, three sisters,
three brothers and host Of relatives
and friends.
Husband, thou hast gnc and left us,
Gone TO thy ctornal home,
'M)uc to that celestial city
" here we do not weep nor mourn.
the loss IS bitter, the pain scvore,
TO pant with one We love so dear,
The trial is hard, We'll not complain
Sat trust in God to meet aSain.
thank The many members and
friends for their Kindness during the
!i.neS@ and death OF my husband.
Alfred Penn.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Penn.
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Now, they are after the Police De-
pas4A@Snent in this city.

Teach your children good manners,
colorcd folks. From the action OF
some OF them around about here, SOME
of them badly need this kind OF in
s:ruction.
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Colored men are leading tho world
in riveting and colored men are MAX
ing reputation for themselves on
the front in France. BY the time, the
war is over, colorcd folks will have
come unto their own again.
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Yes, the declaration THAT this Is
IL world of trouble, and Of trials and
OF hcrcavements applies to everyday
happenings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25

The War Department is sending
men to Franco. IT men arc all that is
needed to win the war, the war will
be won on schedule time.
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mtsgiyings as to it's tendency. Tha
Constitution and Bylaws Of our Or
dor are In the roach of all who wish
to examine them. There are also
solemn admonitions inculcated In the
Lodge room that do not reach the ear
OF any except those who are account
ed worthy of membership.
OUR MOTTO IS LOVE-. PURITY
AND TRUTH and upon these three
pillars rest the structure OF our In
stitution. We believe our Order Ia
conducive to tho welfare Of both
sexes and 1t Ia tho eRjoined duty OF
all to watch over one another in
sickness and In health and to re-
monstrate with those who wander
from tho paths of reotitude and
sobriety. We hope you will decide
to come with lis in this onward
march and we will do you sood.
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is not encouraging TO the Allies.
Their only hope is to hold out and
prove faithful unto the end.
'.s-..
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This Is an ago Of arrant hypocrisy,
closely resembling conditions akin to
those existing at tho time of Christ,
.sS ''S.@*S+2H:
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we shall oil reach heaven ono OF
these days, If we all strive carncstly
to set there.
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