Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
ROANOKE NEWS

T.. Dean. OF sos Fifth avenue, ~ w.
left the city Tuesday July 80 for Chi
cago for Il two weeks vacation. We
hope him Il pleasant trip. On return
ing, he claims he will be ready for
the camp at Fort Wayne Indiana.
Mr. Larkin Hurt of BID Seventh
stree n. w. left Saturday night for
Goodvicw, Va. visiting his wife,
Mrs. Laura j. Hurt who is spending
the Summer on their farm at the old
home and producing vegetables etc.
Mr. Edgar n. Stantield 1873 Wells
Alley n. w. left Sunday morning for
Cincinnati Ohio before reporting for
Camp Meade He will return Wcdncs
day night.
Rev. James d. Walker of 12l Wells
avenue preached TO an apprccatiVe
audience at $3.50 Sunday evening at
The Maple Street Baptist Church.
His text was Exodus 14:15 and the
subject "Go Forward" It was very
appropriate for the occasion for the
watchword to all in these busy times
is Go Forward. Rev. NJ. w. Gilbert,
OF Sweet Union Baptist Church and
his congregation were i'll attendance,
which added much encouragement TO
the occasion. All were benefited by
listening to the Scripture message.
Mrs. Hester Stills died Sunday morn
ing. July La from acute indigestion
at 204 Liberty street, Norfolk, Va. and
her remains were shipped here to the
home Of her daughter, a2S Fourth ave
nue.. n. w, Mrs. Louise Burton. The
funeral took place from the home
and WAS conducted by tho Rev. ID.
n. Powell. The friends of Mrs. Bur
ton feel very kccnly the piercing shock
that has como to her .rmc dining
the last ten months. Her sister was
the first to cross tic river Of time,
Next little son, then Mr.. Blacks
people at Huntington, w. Va. last but
not least Il loving mother who was
taken by the relentless reaper Death
must be quite Il burden to bear, She
leaves to mourn their loss Mrs. Nam
mic Boone OF 204 Liberty street Nor
folk Va.
Mrs. Matte Black. OF Huntington,
W. Va. and Louise burton, Of 1928
Fourth avenue n. w. Mrs. l.. Burton
wishes to use this method in thank
ing the many friends who gave such
nice floral designs, especially tho
friends of Norfolk, Va. Rev. DR..
Powell delivered the funeral culogy
at the home of the daughter, noting
the faithfuncss of this noble Christ
ian wife and mother, now lamcnted.
He admonished his hearers to fall
INTO limo for the King.
y. e. Isaac Ever was present at
Mt. Zion a. NJ. Il. Church Sunday
morning in response to his scheduled
time for the second quarterly meet
ing at Roanoke. He preached Sunday
to tie people of Mt. Zion
The Elder seemed to be at high tide
and spoke to his audience rs the
Spirit directed and when he had fin
ishcd few present could not feel rho
kindling OF that spiritual fire. At
night the Elder gave another rich dis
course wherein any could feed and
feast off the wonderful text. At the
close of his sermon two persons i'll
the audience joined the church.
Notice! After August first, Mr.
George Roherson, 600 Ninth avenue,
N. w. will be in charge Of The Pitts
burgh Courier, The Freeman of H.
dianapolis, Ind. and The Journal and
Guide of Norfolk, Va. together with
Miss Polly Banks of Seventh avenue.
n. w.
Mr.. J. G. Digger will leave about
August list for Hopewell, Va. but will
in all probability be away from the
city eight months. He is a paper
hustler. I am sorry to part with him
as he is quite a Christian gentleman,
worthy of any community, a high
churchman and true friend.
In ~ ivf
who has been out in the coal fields
since March 10th, dropped in the city
Saturday night looking fine. He will
spend a few days at home for little
rest and recreation. All were glad to
see our old friend about the street
again. He expects to return West in
Il few days.
very large gathering Of citizens
was at tho Municipal Building Monday
night to witness the departure and
entertainment Of the colored draftees,
called to Camp Lee. Va. 1t was a
very jolly set Of young men. All
seemed cheerful. May they remem-
Der and never forget that God will
take care of all.
Mrs. Annie Abbotts wishes to use
this method in thanking her many
friends who assisted them so nicely
during the illness and death Of her
son, Mr.. Elton Brown, who departed
this life July 20. The funeral took
place from Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
of which the deceased had been q
mer .,cr in good standing for period
of II years. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. William
Moore, former lDastor of Brother
Brown. He told the waiting audience
that Brother Browns last words to
him were that all things were right
with him.
The floral designs were very beau
tiful and were presented by the many
friends Of the deceased and the fam
lily. Brother Brown leaves devoted
wife, a loving mother, two brothers,
three sisters, aunt, three uncles and
a host Of other relatives and friends
to mourn their loss. Interment was
Tuesday, July %, at $3.50 in Midway
Cemetery.