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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK
OF TEMPERANCE REFORM In suoh
manner that all may receive and
enjoy its healing Influences. To Sc
cure sympathy and relief for the
unfortunate anu distressed families
Of those who pledge themselves to
abstain from oil Intoxicating drinks.
To elevate tho living, to comfort the
Widows and Fetherloss in tho hour OF
thor Affections, and bury tho dead Of
our Order, and generally In love to
spread tho principles OF true Charity
III tho hearts of members, thereby
creating fountains OF Purity and
Truth from which shall flow peren-
NAL streams OF comfort to the aTlict-
cd, and blessing TO all.
OURS is a SECRET ORDER. But
so far from being objectionable, we
claim IT mort In whatever light
opponents may choose to regard our
enterprise, We at least entertain no
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
{ BY Cleveland G.. Allcn)

NEW YORK. n. Y. April 29.-The
part the Negro is playing for America
in the great world war Of today. was
wildly described at Il large patriotic
mass meeting held in this c ty, at the
Salem NJ. T.. Church last sunday. and
never before in the history of the
colored. people Of this city, has such
enthusiasm been shown. as what was
manifested by the large audience
present.
The meeting was one of series
OF patriotic mass meetings, that are
being arranged by Cleveland G.. Allen
who presided, and as tho result, the
co.orcd people of this great city arc
becoming educated relative to the
part they are playing in this war,
ana to the extent to which they have
gone into it.
To We the meeting the patriotic
atmosphere; and picturesque back
ground, a delegation OF Negro SOL
diers from Camp Upton were present
rs special guest OF the meeting, and
their presence did much to inspire
the large number OF young men
present. In opening the meeting
the chairman told OF the part that
tho colroed people OF the nation are
playing in the great struggle, and
that ut no time was their loyalty
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Don't tell us about Wheat-less days
When we were boys, wo had so many
wheat less days and so many corn
bread days that wo decided to cut out
tho corn bread diet for the remainder
of our natural lives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

They are telling the colorcd people
to HooveriZc, when as a matter OF fact
i. should be the white folks doing this
same thing. Colored folks have been
Hoovcrizins for so many years that
many Of them are in the grave yard
as result Of the practice. They
could not earn enough money to get
enough to eat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Colorcd folks, be polite 10 white
people and to colored ones. BE polite
to them even though they may no..
be polite to you. You will find that
your conduct will make friends for
You on both sides Of the line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
At TIL: NAT|QN'S
NE TR0POL|S

and Loyalty OF tho Negro
Praised in Great Patriotic Meet
inR-I'ronincnt Speakers OF Both
Races Tell Part Negro Is Playing
In the Great War-FIOn. John G.
Dancy and Lieutenant o. IL. Nc
Kano, of 307th Infantry, Stirs
Audience in Describing Negroes
Valor-Govcrnor Whitman Sends
Message.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
S27.OO a WEEK
OLD FOLKS CONCERT-MAY 13.

Come to the Second Baptist Church
Monday, May 13, at eight o'clock to
SEQ the Old Folks Concert. Just
see Aunt Juliann with her old fash.
ion hoop skirt will make you laugh
Yourself out any spell OF Indigestion.
For the benefit 70 Missions. Come
and hclp to spread the Gospel. :.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

The officials OF the State are taking
up SO much time hunting down whis-
key blockade runners that tho thieves
and robbers pass by without notice
Both should have their proper proper
ton Of attention.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

The war situation is critical for
the Allies. 1t is reported that this
country must send four million five
hundred thousand more men over t.
the other side than are said to be there
now. When this is done, we shagl win
the war.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

ave get tired sometimes, but then
We know that there is rest beyond
the grave. AS Il matter of fac, most
OF us want rest on this side of the
grave.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

toored folks who permit their
children indulgcnces and who allow
Them to roam the streets at night are
pil.ng up trouble for the future in
truck loads.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Some people seem to think that hard
work shortcns life when as Il matter
of fact it prolongs it. BE careful though
that you get the necessary hours OF
rest at night. Rest in the day time is
usually injurious for that is the time
that You should be at work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
DO YOU KNOW THEM!

Please help me to locate my broth
cr, Rodcrick Summerville, and his
wife, Easter: also my sister Elizabeth
Harris and her husband, John Harris.
Write,
MRS. MARY GILLIAN PREAR,
Alma Place, Rochester, N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
Barber Wanted.

A good barber, can make from SIS
20 $1,000 week will give good guar
antco and furnish ticket. Address
James Hutton. 1870 S. Queen St, Mart
insburg, w. VI.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Don't argue with coiorcd folks, who
want to go North, let them go. Don't
argue with colored folks, who want
to stay South, let them stay.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Gov. WcStmOrclan Davis certainly
succeeded III getting the confidence
VI the coiorcd people at the Fifth ST.
Baptist Church last Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Pray to God all day Sunday and
pray to Him as much as YOU can every
other day in the week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
S 900 PANTS Isa1su re

80 Not $l.0o. not even Toe. not cent
sxx2 cost to you under our easy conditions.
No extra charge for fancy, swcll styles, "a
no oxtra charge for extra big, extreme "a
pcg-tops. pearl buttons, tunnel or fancy 10.
bolt loops, no oxtra charge for any IxN IA
thing. oil FREE. Before you take an Ef5Skf IN
Other order. before you buy suit or ,k[s[tSv1AA
pants. get our samples and new h/eI.GMy
oifer. Agents OF other tailoring houses M|iilh
please write, We have q new deal that fElllNIh
will open your eyes. We ask every man HfStllNa
TO answer this. cvery boy in long pants. UBitltNW
every mnn, everywhere. No matter HIktUM
where you 1.-Two or what you do write Pltf9S(RS
US q letter or postal and Say Send Mo NJ
Mo Your Neup Free O6sr''the big new Hin Nh
different tailoring deal. Costs nothing Ug nh
and no extra charges. Write TO-DAY. this H4 w
minute. Address ~SS %
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"Spt- TIC Chicago, III.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

"ANTED-Expert linotype operator :.
Apply Planet Office, 81 N. 4th St,
ltichmond, Va,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

Speak up Tor the Allies colored
folks. We have everything to gain
and but little TO lose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

issuing
a tn
% % % Cor 'n SS %a ss snf M m ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11
State Grand Lodge Virginia. The independent Order Of Good
Samaritans and What They Stand For.

ke,sstt'"'Ss~
misgivings as to its tendency. The
Constitution and Bylaws Of our Or
der are i'll tho reach 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 LOVD, PURITY
AND TRUTH and upon those three
pillars rest the structure OF our In
stitution. We believe our Order ts
conducive to the welfare Of both
sexes and 1t is the enjoined duty of
all TO watch over one another in
sickness and in health and to re-
monstrate with those who wander
from the paths of rectitude and
sobricty. We hope you will decide
to como with us in this onward
march and wo will do you good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-11

BE truthful, cqlored folks and God
fearing and all will DO we'll with you.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
WALK ERECT
AT EIGHTY

Because a man or women is old
does not mean that they must walk
along bent over and supported with
cane. a man can be as vigorous and
healthy at eighty as at twenty if he
aids the organs of the body in per.
forming their functions.
All diseases whether for a malig
nant or weak character tend TO tear
away our vitality. You must counter
act disease in its incipient stage If
you would live happy and useful
long life.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules. 20O-year-old preparation that
is used all over the world, contains
soothing oils combined with strength
giving and system-cleaning herbs
These capsules are a prescription and
have been and are still being used by
physicians in daily practice They
have proven their merit in relieving
backache. kidney and bladder com
plants and all ailments arising from
an excess Of urice acid in the system.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Cap
sules are sold al all reliable drug
gists They are guaranteed to do
I everything as claimed or money re-
funded Don't be misled by false
limitations Look for GOLD MEDAL
on every box.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
ABOUT The STATE
Happenings Of Interest From Differ
ent Sections.


Happenings Of Interest From Differ
ent Sections.
There are approximately 21.500 au-
tomobiles registered in Vermont The
motorcycles number 499.
No nomination papers for represen-
tatives were filed in West Rutland or
Clarendon within the specified time
Miss Arlene Strong. aged l6, of
Londonderry was taken i'll with cry
sipelas and died Of blood poisoning in
seven days
Hotel Bardwell in Rutland has been
repaired after being partially destroy
ed by fire last winter and is now
ready for occupancy.
There are 662 children engaged in
war gardening on % acres in Burling-
ton. Most of the children are be-
tween 10 and l6 years of age.
Wheat harvesting has kept the
farmers of putney busy recently. To
many of the younger farmers it is the
first experience in wheat harvesting
A Brattleboro man who boarded out
was found to have sugar card and
when the food administrator went to
take the card the man protested that
he should have a card as he couldn't
drink cider without sugar
L is not thought probable that the
buildings burned in West Dummer
ston Tuesday afternoon will be re-
built. It was 80 years ago that the
little village sustained another ser
ious loss by fire when four houses
were destroyed.
Dr.. Charlotte Fairbanks of st
Johnsbury has received an appoint
ment as member of the surgica
STAFF of military hospitals nthe Aisn'
1 district of France and she will leave
for that country as soon as she car
get the necessary papers from thu
United States.
The $4,000 hospital to be donated
by William II. Porter will be erected
on a commanding site, near Otte
creek, in the village Of Middlebury
The main buildings will be 102 feet b,
80 and two stories high. as will b.
the annex. The donor is anxious T.
have the hospital built this fall
John +. Brown of North Harlan
wants to Get even with the German
for the killing of his father. He
10 years of age and has tried lively
times to enlist, eleven times in tn
American forces and once in the ca
madam. but was rejected on accoun
Of his eyes He could not enlist a
the Burlington recruiting station thi
week because recruiting has bee
q suspended.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
The ldenl WIFE.

One Of the most successful men Of
this country recently wrote: what.
ever am owe it all to my wife She
has ever been an inspiration and the
greatest helpmate of my life To be
such a successful wife should be the
ambition Of every woman, but how
impossible when dragged down by
headaches, backaches, dragging.down
pains, nervousness and the blues. %
Every woman in this condition should
start at once to build up her system
by tonic Of specific powers. such as
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, which for three generations
has been restoring American women
TO health and consequent happiness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Tuesday, September 3, 1918
BENNINGTON BRiEF2
News OF the Town and ViiIas~ Tuis
Strictly Ger ausy Readers

e. l.. Nichols is in New York for
few days.
J. l.. McGurk is spending few
days with his son Frank McGurk in
Pawtucket, r. /.
Miss Esther Thompson has resigned
as clerk in the Vicrola department in
the Griswo,d store.
There viii be a meeting Of the
Daughters of Isabella Wednesday eve
ming at the Academy at O'Clock.
Miss Am Morris has resigned as
clerk in the Lurie store and returned
10 her home in hoosick Falls.
Miss Ruth Temple, who has been on
TWO weeks vacation resumed work
in the Nichols store this morning.
Herbert Weiner, government in
spector at the Black Cat Textiles
mill. was at his home in Saugus.
Mass, over Labor Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ Barney and
Miss L. NJ Barney motored to Ash
burnham, Mass, Saturday and are
spending a few days with relatives,
MIR. and Mrs, Harold II. Jolley OF
Schenectady. who have been guests
for a few days OF Dr. and Mrs. w b
Walker returned home yesterday al
ternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Henry, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Harvey ard Mrs. Williams OF
i Chester are spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. p Martin at the Sol
diers' Home. Mr. Henry is president
Of the Home
There will be a quarterly business
meeting OF the Ladies' Aid society OF
the First Baptist church on Wednes
day afternoon at o'clock. A large
attendance is requested as reports
are to be read and convention matters
discussed.
Mt Anthony Chapter. O. Z. S. vii
resume their meetings "Wednesday
evening September 4th. 1t is very i'm
cortant that every officer be present
Business of importance is to come be
fore the chapter Also a rehearsal o
The work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03

ESTATE or GEORGE W. WOOD
The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of bennington.
COMM SSONERS. to receive, examine
aud adjust the claims and demands OF
am persons against the estate Of George
w Wood. late Of Woodford. In said
District deceased. and an claims eX-
hibited tn Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet Tor the pur-
pose aforesaid at tho Town clerks
once In the town of Woodford In said
District ON the 18Th day Of January
1919 ncNt from 10 o'clock A. NJ until
3 o'clock =. NJ. on said day and that
six months from the 18Th day Of July
A. u. 1918. les the time limitad by said
Court FOR said creditors 90 present their
claims to Va for examination and al
lpWauCp.
Dated NJ woodford this 10Th day Of
July A 10. 1918.
a. u RUGBEE
NJ. S. KNIGHTS,
Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
Men Feel Tired. Too.

While much is said about tired wo-
men it must be remembered that men
also pay the penalty of overwork,
When the kidneys are weak, inactive
or sluggish. when one feels tired out
and miserable, lacks energy and am
bition Foley Kidney Pills are tonic
and STRENGTHENING VIM. H. Shark
Springfield. Ohio, writes II found
no relief from kidney trouble until
discovered Foley Kidney pills Now
am in A l shape They act quick
ly and surely.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
L the farmer is lndustrlous.

the soil will not be lazy Chinese pro-
VERDI II the husband carries insur.
ance, his widow and children will not
be needy. Consult us. National
Life ms. Co., of W. (Mutual) Earle
S. Kinsley, General Agent, Mead
Building, Rutland. W. ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03


Bessie Barrscale in an exceedingly
Unusual story OF the underworld.
"Blindfolded. q Pathe News and u.
5. War Film at Harte Theatre today.
Adv.
Don't miss the opening episode OF
the great Vitagraph outdoor western
serial a Fight for Millions" at Harte
Theatre tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. adv.
Mrs F. d. Mabrey was called to
New London. Ct. Monday by the
death of Mr.. Mabreys mother Mr.
/ Mabrey has been in New London for
/ several days.
]. T. Camp spent the week end and
/ Labor Day with Mrs. Camp who is
/ visiting relatives here for few
weeks. Mr. Camp returned to Hol-
yoke Monday
morrow Alice Joyce in THE Business
of Life and chapter No. I of "A Fight
or Millions featuring William Dun.
can, one Of the greatest outdoor ser.
ials ever shown. adv.
YOU want TO see real life, action,
orseback riding, thrills and punches
ee VIM. Duncan in "A Fight for Mil
ions at Harte Theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon and evening. adv.
Mrs. Ella Murray will be in New
York this week selecting fall mer
chandise In the meantime the clear
ance sale viii continue and there ar,
still bargains worth while Store vii
be open during the week from 9 to Il
a m. and from to 6 p. IN. ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-03
BENNINGTON aGI.5ES
tssa ss sAS Town an" village rsS
Sr.sf,y Tor ausr HsSsa7f

W. II. Nichols and NJ. x. Nichols
are in Albany today
Mrs J. L. McGurk of Gage street
is visiting in Springfield.
Thomas Dunn OF School street is
spending few days in New York.
Joseph Yott OF Camp Dix, New Jer-
sey. spent Labor Day with Mrs. Yott.
George S. McKeon of Scott street
has treated his barn to a new coat Of
pain.
Miss Ann Stone OF Manchester
spent the week end with Miss Hilda
Hurley.
Ernest Mitchell visited briefly with
friends in town Monday enroute to
mis- home in Winooski.
A. d. Hurley has returned to Pei
ham Bay having spent brief leave OF
absence with Mrs. Hurley
Miss Mae Morrissey is on a two
weeks vacation from her work as
c.erk in the Drysdale store.
Pathe News and U. S. War Film at
Harte Theatre today adv,
Coming TO the Harte Theatre to
Mrs Frank Grennan and daughter
Mary Frances, have returned to Sche
nectady after a visit with relatives.
w. f. Newcomb, employed b,
Harry H. Warren, spent the week enc
with his family in South Cambridge
\. Y.
The Guideboard baseball nine de
feated the Nigh, Hawks by the scor'
Of Y to Il on the desert" Sunday af
ternoon.
MIR and Mrs Frank Dagesse an,
daughter Marjorie have returned from
a few days outing at Pontoosac LAX
in Pi,tsfed
Miss Dorothy Shimlintzky resume
work this morning as bookkeeper il
the Lurie store after a weeks vaca
tion in New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Guiltinan O
Schenectady have been visiting Nj
Guiltinan's sister, Miss Lillian Guilt
nan of North street.
There will be a regular meeting q
Catamount Commandery this eyenin.
is hoped that all members will eT
deavor to be present
Judge and Mrs r. If. Holden lei
Monday for Baltimore. Nd and Was
ington They will visit in bot
places during the week.
John Murphy. who has been spent
ing a week with his mother. Mr.
Jane Murphy Of Gage street, returne
to Schenectady Monday.
Miss Bessie Weiner has returned /
her home in Saugus, Mass, after
few days visit az the home Of Mr.. an
Mrs, Benjamin Shimlintzky.
Benjamin y. Estabrook returne
this morning to Great Darlington. ha
ing spent the week end and Labor Da
with his family on South street
j Lawrence Griswold Of Co. 3
the United States training schoolS
photography at Rochester n. Y
spent the week end with his mathe
Bessie Barriscale in an exceeding
Unusual story OF the underwood
"Blindfolded.' a Pathe News and
= NNor MIN, az II.~t, fpl.,t.c IL,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-08

the nc Command
r. eh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-29
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS

lnhaling the fumes of turpentine
and white lead often weakens the
kidneys. That's one reason why so
many painters have bad backs and
sick kidneys. Exposure, frequent
colds and chills and the strain of
climbing up and down ladders help
start the trouble.
If your back aches, if sharp pains
strike you in the back when STOPPING.
lifting or working; if you have head
aches, dizziness, rheumatic pains; if
the urine is discolored or passages
painful and scanty, try Doans Kid
ney Pills, the remedy so widely-used
and so well-recommended by men in
the painting trade. Here's Elwell
testimony.
Bert Hagerman, farmer & painter.
K. +. ID. No. 2, Elwell, Mich says: 81
seemed to have all the symptoms Of
kidney trouble. / think that handling
turpentine was what caused it. The
kidney secretions were unnatural and
irregular in passage and / suffered
from severe attacks of backache
Finally | used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they cured me. When | have
needed a kidney medicine since.
Doan's have always fixed me up all
right"
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Hagerman had Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-29

The Wagners were at the Ruby
Salisbury farm over Sunday.
The James Wiltshire family were
at Riverdale for Sunday.
Earl Cole and wife and daughter
spent the week end with his parents
on Grove avenue.
A letter to the Coles from Serg.
Adam warowski stationed at Leon.
Springs, Texas, tells of pulling off
900 horse shoes in three and half
hours. Adam is some blacksmith.
The Hackett family with Mr.. Baird
of Edmore spent Sunday with the
Dan Cole family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Boarder of Flint are visiting this
week with Dan.
Glen Eyer Of Grove avenue broke
one Of his ribs while on guard duty
at Crystal lake Sunday noon. The
State troops were on hike to the
lake. Glen is now on light duty at
the plant but he is feeling pretty
sore.
Mrs. Emma Taught Of Highland
avenue has quite recovered from her
sickness. 1t looks good to see her
around again.
Last Sunday night every seat was
filled at Westminster to hear Rev.
Grierson's lecture on Scotland and
the Scotch" illustrated with lantern
views. This Sunday night the sub
ject is "Oliver Cromwell and the
Kaiser" Arrangements are being
made to give a series Of lantern lee
lures on Bunyan's pilgrim Prog
ress," abraham Lincoln" and "Quo
Vadis ?" and other subjects.