Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-28
ROANOKE NEWS

ROANOKE. VA, juno 30 Mrs.
Burnc II Glasgow, of Is Heart
Avenue, n w. had for her honorcd
guest at he: pa,atial residence dur
ing the Womon's Educational Con-
vention held at the First Baptist
Church. Rev. G. G. Cabell, Mrs.
Nancy Trent. Mr.. Della Ann Glas-
gov, Of Lynchburg, Va. She wishes
to state that she has just received a
letter from her grandson, Mr.. Ed
mondson and his wife, saying they
intend to return to Roanoke by win
ter.
Mr.. William lIogans, Of 52G Fifth
Avenue, n. w. who returned from
Hot Springs, Arkansas after four
weeks treatment was quite feeble
from the trip. but he has rccuperatcd
very much and is getting along very
fine, which will be quite pleasing to
his many friends in the city and on
the railroad. where he has worked
many years. Mr.. Iogans has
host of friends and is among the
oldest colorcd brakcmcn on the list
in this division Of the N. and w.
Mrs. Essic NJ. Watkins, $50 Eighth
Avenue, n. w. had the pleasure OF
Il two weeks visit by her grand
mother, Mrs. Jane Farmer, Of East
Radford. She returned homo on
Thursday, the 18th, having enjoyed
very pleasant stay in the city.
At the shoe shop Of j. NJ. Ban
mister and Pogue, you can get any
kind OF repairs or the shoe made to
your order. Corner Fifth Avenue
and Gainshoro Road. They are run
ming three benches and will do your
work we'll.
NJ. Stanllcld was taken real sick
= Wednesday, Juno IS. He was over
come by the severe heat and was in
for three days, but thanks to the
Lord he is able to be out and on the
job with the boys ugain.
The hustlcrS. Thomas Howard,
Willie Mitchell and Duball Booth Of
Sixth and Seventh Avenues with Stan
field, the old agent with deliver The
Planet with the aid OF our old friend
Joe and Mr.. w. o. Hickman for
fun measure. We'll Get them out.
Quite II complimentary audience
assembled in the auditorium of Mt.
Zion A. NJ. j.. Church, Monday
wight, juno %, to hear ono Of the
ErandcSl aud most all-roun,. irC05r"s
ever listened to in this section oil
Virginia., given by Mrs. Louise NJ.
BraXton, founder and principal of the
Macon Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute, Macon, Georgia. She was as
sisted by local talent of the above
named Church. Miss Sophronia
Pittman, who can always fill her place
with the girl or woman who does
noble deeds. Little Christine Trayn
ham, ore Of the participants rem
dered an instrumental solo, which
held the audience spellbound. The
Rev. ]. S. Hatcher, Holland, Trayn-
ham and Holland came with their
famous quartette that always delights
and pleascs the people of Roanoke.
Miss Watkins, of Seventh Avenue,
N. w. rendered very fine solo.
Mrs. Braxton by her wonderful deliv
cry on the most important subjects
claiming the attention Of the present
day received a silver offering OF
twenty-four dollars was given in a
short while.
Mrs. Braxton lccturcd at the First
Baptist Church Tuesday night, June
"a. She will in all probability be
III \he ffagic City two weeks. I am
va in saying I believe she will
help all Roanokers who will avail
themselves Of the opportunity Of hear
ing this great instructor and teacher
of the race. Hear her. 1t is worth
90. I had not 81 but SO cents
fell through my fingers like a penny.
Mr.. William Beth, of the Veter-
mary Units from Overseas called at
the home OF NJ. Stanfield to see his
friend, e. A. Stanfield, who went
to Camp UPTON, l.. I. in 1918.
Mr.. S. w. Howard Of 500 Sew
enth Avenue, N. w. left for a short
trip to Columbus, Ohio to visit his
old friend, Mr.. jackson Sales. Mr..
Sales mother resides in Roanoke,
nevertheless she is never forgotten
by her son as many mothers are.
Rev. James IS. Hatcher, B. D. Of
Mt. Zion A. NJ. e. Church spoke
very encouragingly to his congrega-
ton Of their future hopes in life and
encouraged them to be very jealous
toward God and His Church, looking
ever for the Masters coming.
Mr.. Beverly Twcedy Of Newport
News is in the city this week shaking
hands with old friends.
Miss l.. Esther Daye gave a
musicale June 1G before leaving for
the Summer School, Monday night,
June 1G, at the Cool Spring Baptist
Church on Hall Street. Seats were
reserved for white people. The adj
mission was 50 cents. a portion OF
the proceeds were for the Franklin
Town School, Ada II. Urqhart, prin-
cipal. Invocation was by Rev. San
derlin: Introductory remarks, Miss
A. II. Urquhart; instrumental duet,
Mrs. II. n. Harris and NJ. II. Cobb;
remarks by Rev. Sanderlin; solo,
"llold Thou My Hand and other
renditions by Miss Odel Stancil; solo
nf hp
Titus Cross "
Mrs. Rodey Philpot Of 317 Tenth
Avenue, N. f. is much better after
suffering from an attack OF acute
indigestion.
Sergeant Robert J. Boland, Jr.
who has been suffering with Rheu-
matism the past five weeks is some
better at this writing.
NJ " Maltna. Inl ~ /