Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-13
SATURDAY APRIL 10, 1918
DANNIIIII NEWS.


William Thomas, of Broad street en-
tertaincd in honor of their sister
Mrs. Bcrdcl;a Quinn and Mrs. Nir-
ginia Powell. The evening was
pleasantly spent with games, puzzles
and jokes.
Mrs. Mamie Johnson and Mrs.
Fannie Woolrich. Of Cleveland street
left the city last week for points
North. We hope for them on their
trip much JOY and profit.
There was great rejoicing last
Tuesday among the citizens of color
especially among the members of the
N. A. A. G. p. when Mayor Wooding
gave his decision in the Bowles-
Avorctt case. Policeman Bowles on
Saturday, March 80. pelted Mr.. Sam
Averctt with his billy unjustly. His
excuse for the act was Mr.. Averett
gave him back talk The police
man was fined $40 for assault and
Mr.. Avcrctt $3.50 for obstructing the
sidewalk.
AS soon as Prof J. n. Page, the
president Of the Branch Of the N. A.
A. G. p heard OF the trouble he
sought the cause. Learning that Mr..
Averett WAS being handled unjustly,
he at once secured counsel for him
in the person Of Lawyer w. p. Allen.
The association was notified and each
member grew Interested.
At the trial Tuesday morning, the
courtroom was crowded with the best
white citizens, pastor and board
members Of the Main Street nj. e.
Church, OF which Mr.. Averctt is SEX
ton, the right thinking colorcd citi-
CONS and the officers of the Branch of
the n a.. a. G. p. scored victory,
in that it rendered first aid in Mr..
Averctt's behalf.
The Danville Branch Of the N. A.
A. G.. =. Is not yet two months old
but 1t is working. The active part
1t took in the above mentioned case
is enough to convince every one that
It is worth while. viii you become
q part OF the National Association?
1t needs you.
Miss Carrie HEREFORD of Cleveland
street is improving. We hope for
her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Dclina Watkins Is expected
out in q few days.
Licut Vann Brown has returned
to Camp Funston, after spending a
few days in the city.
Rcv. J. r.. Cooper will not go on
the mission field. First OF this year
a call came to Rev. Cooper to go and
labor among the Baptists Of the State
of Virginia as field missionary. Last
Sunday he informed his congregation
that he would abide with them. Rev.
Cooper has also refused the call to-
the pastorate Of a large church III
the Eastern part OF the State.
The pastor and congregation OF tho
Trinity Baptist Church are planning
, a:'battfe with sin and the lower world.
The battle will start April tho 18th.
Every Christian is urged to join In
the fray, that the devil may be put
to flight.
Mrs. p. M. b. Hodge has returned
from Lynchburg, Va, where she went
to accompany Mrs. Maria Chaflin,
who has been very sick in this city
for some time. Mrs. Chatiin Is gone
to be with her son, Prof. James II.
Chatlin.
The Danvillc Athletic Club met
at the residence OF Mr.. Edward Dos
VOL last Friday evening. Quite an
enjoyable evening was spent. Tho
Club regrets the leaving OF one or
its strongest members, Mr.. w. p.
Yancey. Mr.. Yancey offered his SER
vice TO his country. He left Saturday
for Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Mo- Eva WI YIN holIoji I'll NJ
Paul Industrial School, Lawrenccville
Va. spent the week end with Mrs.
w. +. Grasty, Gay street.
DR.. G. w. Goode and Rev. W. f.
Grasty, PHI. ID. were called to the Oak
Grove Baptist Church, Sunday after
noon to- assist in the installation Of
tho pastor, Rev. x. S. Logan.
Mrs. Lula Towns house caught
fire one day last week. Little dam
age was done. v
Mrs. Lawrence, OF Winston-Salem,
N. G. was the guest Of Mrs. Mile
Miller, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Graster spent
Daster in Greensboro, N. CO.
Mr.. Lindsay Williams and Miss
Gracio Budget We're married in Feb
ruary. Announcement, Wednesday
evening, April 10, 1918, at the res
idence Of her sister, Mrs. Anna Mar
tin, Spruce street.
Mrs. Mile Wilson, of Cleveland
street was called to Clarksburg, Va.
Monday, on account Of the death Of
her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jordan, Of
Broad street are very ill at this
writing.
AT a meeting held at the Chamber
Of Commerce Building, Monday ev-
ening in interest Of a patriotic rally
for this city, the citizens Of color
wore not overlooked. Present at the
meeting were, Drs. G.. w. Goode, s.
A. Moses, w. Il. Grasty and Rev. j.
RI Cooper. All Of these were given
hearing. Things are changing in
Danyille. Let us pray that right
may prevail
Al the four-minutc speaking con
test held at the WcBtmOrcland High
School last Monday, Robert Craft
won first prize and TcsHic Motley the
second.
Mr.. hbncr Jonca. OF Gay strcct,
made visit TO Durham. n G.. to zee
his mother. Mr9. Silvia Williamson.
Mrs. Annie IYcy Dayig. Of Roanoke
va. Is home. Her many friends VIII
be sorry to know that she Is sick.
Deacon william Robertson, Of Van
Buren, street Is on the sick list.
Mrs. Frchia Martin, OF Sycamore
street q cd Sunday cvrpiur and tb,,