Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-19
ROANOKE NEWS NOTES

ROANOKE, VA, January 14.-Thc
Pres ding Elder, Rev. George II
Jones', OF the Roanoke District filled
his last appointment with the pastor
and mombors of Mt. Zion A. M. e .
Church, Sunday morning and night.
Ho preached two very instructive
sermons, ending tho work OF his
Quarterly Conference, Monday night,
January Ia. After five years Of labor
and service he was able, under tho
guidance Of the Heavenly Father, to
say no had proven himself a worker
seen and read OF all men, with whom
1t has boon his lot to be associated
with in his work OF labor and love.
There wore high compliments paid
DR.. Jones for the splendid manner
In which he has always doportcd
himself during his five years admin
istrat'on and the entire Conference
highly recommends him to any poo
pie with which his lot may DO cast,
as a strong Gospel III mister, with
wonderful executive ability cool and
calm in his Christ an Judgment. Ho
is man OF great worth to tho A.
M. II. Church and all should feel
proud OF such men as Rev. George
r. Jones.
The Conference convened In the
lecture room of the Church at $50
o'clock The session was pleasant
and harmon GUS. Tho reports were
very good, financially and spiritually.
Tho Conference closed by singing,
"God Be With You Till We Meet
Again Benediction by Rev. George
II. Jones.
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Charlestown, w. Va. has been in the
city visiting old friends for tho past
week. She WI return to Rocky
Mount Wednesday, 10th inst. and
Will leave for home later. At pres
ent she is with Miss Maggie Dohaven
Mrs. Cassie Hofflar Is tho guost Of
her sstor at sos Seventh avenue,
N W.
Miss Maggie Dehaven gave u whist
party In tho honor OF the sister and
HRS. Washington. After enjoy ing
tho games fno menu was served
All enjoyed Themselves.
Mrs. Mamie King. OF Fairfax ave-
nue.. has been confined to her home
with LaGrippe. She Is somewhat
improved.
Mr.. Henry Ford. who has boon
very sick at $40 Fairfax avenue Ia
reported much improved
The boys are still being called to
the colors In this section Of the State
and Invariably they are responding
cheerfully ana praveTfully to Their
countrys call. Let uE&,.@lplore' Gods
favor on our land and nation daily
before His throne. This ia tho ma
tton's strongest hope. Let tho whole
nation join In fervent prayer until n
peace covers our land as tho waters
cover tho sea.
Mrs. Ruth Terry, COS Sixth ave.
nue. N. w. has been sick since New
Years Day. She Is improving.
Tho weather hero has been the
coldost felt In this section for many
years. The scarcity Of fuel has made
1t appear colder than it really has
boon. We are proud to know that
amid tho panic for coal mono has
suffered severely. Tho delivery has
boon systematic.
Brother G. II. Howard, who has
boon sick for two weeks Is out again
and was able to attend the quarterly
Conference.
M. Stanfeld, Digger and Buster
Porter, Of 30S Seventh avenue, N. w.
will furnish you with the news Of the
State Of Virginia and other States.
Or. ]. IT. Roberts. one Of our lead
ing physicians, has boon appointed
by President Wilson as FIRST Lieu
tenant In tho U. s. A. Hospital Corps
for five years. 1t Is regretted that
he must leave. but his Magic City
friends rejoice with him in his sue
cess. DR.. Roberts has n very sue
cessful practice in Roanoke and Is
very popular.
Mrs. J. II. Beckwith. OF Cleveland,
Ohio Is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Thompson, on Chestnut street
Miss Mary Valentino returned to
New York CITY after ten days visit
to her sister, Mrs. Rosa Toles and
her many friends. She reported
most pleasant stay.
Mrs. George Moore and hor little
son, Chester, left for Philadelphia,
Pa, where she will have his Dyes
treated. While chopping wood few
days ago piece struck him in tho
eyo, almost destroying tho sight.
Mrs. Minnie Ray returned to the
city after spending a most pleasant
ten days in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rev. Azala Percetti, Of Virginia
Theological Seminary and College
filled the pulpit at Mount Zion Bap-
list Church. The pastor. Roy. w.
w. Hicks is i'll.
Mr.. Alfonza Moore, student Of
V. II. S. and College Of Lynchburg,
arrived in Roanoke to spend two
weeks.
Mrs. Mamie Tollivor. Of Belvldore,
Illinois. Is the guest OF her brother,
Mr.. Obbie Lawson, Lynchburg ave-
nue..
HAMPTON THEATRE. :.
Tho Benbow Stock Company will
be at the Hampton next week this
company Is well known in Roanoke
being clean and good. Tho pictures
arc good. Each day seven reoIs OF
moral and instructive films. Come
to your house at all times.
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