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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
THE NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS
OF AMERICA SUFFRAGE
SESSION.

To the Colored Folk of America,
Greetings:
The National Race Congress OF
America by its Executive Committee
authorizes us to issue the call for the
Fourth Annual Meeting of the said
Congress to meet in Washington, D..
C., October 9TH I 18th, 1919, inclu-
sive, at the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, r street. between 18th and
18th streets, N. w. The Reverend
DR.. NJ. W. D, Norman, pastor.
All Local Units are eligible to be
represented according to the Constitu-
ton. Churches and Auxiliaries Of
Churches, Clubs, Associations, Fra.
ternities and Organizations are also
admitted according to the law now in
force-$2 per delegate.
This Congress is known as the Suf-
frage Session. Every interest of the
Colored people hinges on the ballot.
Every man in America should be in
terested in the franchise, there is no
more important subject before us as
a people. You are called to meet us.
If there is no organization in your
district to send a delegation, let a
few public spirited men make such an
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
MaCkGy'S LinimeRt

DR.. Nurse las for sometime beef
the distributor Of Mackey's Wonderful
Rhelmatic cure has recently purchas
ed outright the formula for compound
ing the same and now has the sole
rights for the manufacture and distrI
button Of this wonderful preparation
This is the only ten days cure OIL
the market taking ten days for rheu
matism two hours and immediate re
lief for neuralgia, ~forty-eight hours for
lumbago, n week for throat trouble
ten days for asthma and all pains AND
stiffness in the body, ten days for lung
trouble in first and second stage and
a guaranteed remedy and destroyer
Of appendicitis, absolutely guaranteed
under the Pure Food and Drug act
serial No. 44333.
Sold only by Rev, ]. W. Nurse, D
D., at his Laboratory and residence
1905 Michigan Ave, Kansas City, No.
Bell phone East 1880. $500 per bot.
tle-Agents wanted. Orders out Of the
city CSC extra for postage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

organization that desires the growth
of the Negro manhood, the purity of
Negro womanhood and the opportun-
ity of Negro childhood. Come, all We
leaders Of the great Black race in
America. Come to bring the truth
from your community, come to hear
the facts about other sections, come
to hear the story Of the Colored PEG
pie Of England, France, Liberia and
Haiti, come to help make a program
for the reconstruction of the higher
life of the Negro in America.
All prospective delegates and visit.
ors are asked to write, Rev. NJ. w. y.
Norman, Chairman Committee on Ar
~rangements.
For further information, write Head
quarters, 903 Third street, ". w,
Washington, D. c.
c. H.. STEPTEAU, Secretary.
W. H. JERNAGIN, President.
H. ]. CALLS, Chm'n Elk. Com.
J. L. S. HOLLOMAN, Sec. Elk. Com.
Baltimore, Nd.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

well attended and the pupils all
seemed to be very much interested
in their lessons. The superintendent
and teachers all seem to have the in
terest of the Sunday School at heart
... The auxiliary boards are doing a
great work in the work Of the church
and will meet according to appoint
ment. There are some of the mem
bers on the sick list and we are pray
ing for their recovery. The even
ing service was well attended and
the pastor again took charge of the
meeting and treated us to another
blessed m Rev. T. H. War
field, Mr.. Rodgers and Mr.. Brown
were welcome visitors at our church
during the day. Don't forget the
Church Fair that is to be held short
ly. The collection for the day was
$500. The work on our auditori-
um is progressing nicely. You are
welcome to worship with US at any
and all of our services.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
{. NJ. E. CHURCH.
Rev. H. L. Bolden. Pastor

Our regular correspondent being
out of the city, we were forced to rely
upon others of the congregation to
report our church news. The serv-
ices for the day were we'll attended
and every n seemed to be uplifted
by having attended. -. The morning
service was conducted by the pastor,
who preached a very able sermon to
the delight and edifcation of his
hearers. The Sunday School was
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
YOU TOO.

May be p%rejudiced against employ
ment agencies as a lot of people are.
That's because they have never tried
the A. l. Our courteous treatment
ap1 fair dealing make it cheaper for
you to come to us and get a good
job than it is to walk around looking
for one or to spend your time work
ing at a poor job. Our fee is one
dollar and your money back if dissat,
isfied. Ask any of our more than
two hundred satisfied clients. It's not
secret.
Al AGENCY
18TH AND VINE STREETS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

The Negro Musicians Union will
furnish three bands for the Labor
Day parade. After the parade they
will give a band concert in Heath
wood Park, Kansas City, Kansas.
There will be fifty instruments used
at this affair.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

The teachers who have been out of
the city on their vacations are gath
ering homeward. Yes, one by one to
get ready for the resumption of their
duties. All that have returned so far
look as if their vacation has done
them good.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Mr.. John and Horton French,
young and prosperous farmers, were
on the market Saturday night with
a load of the finest grapes that we
have seer on the market this year.
They state that they will market
more than a thousand baskets this
season. These young men are hus-
tiers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
ALL THE NEWS OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, THAT'S NEWS

Mr.. P. C. Swancy, 206O North Bird
Street, one of the city letter carriers,
has made some very fine improve
ments on his home, which adds very
much to it's appearance. Mr.. Swancy
is in the newspaper business also and
can furnish you with any Negro
newspaper or magazine hat is of
note. Write for his list. 1t is free.
The Walnut Boulevard Baptist
Church are now placing the roof on
their new church. This church is
unique in that it has nine sides and
not a post nor pillow to mar the view
of all parts of the structure from the
inside. This beautiful edifce, when
completed, will represent the best in
the architectural art, being a copy of
none other but in a class by itself.
Mr.. F. w. Ragsdale, a returned
soldier, has opened a first class new
and secondhand store at 314 Mime
sofa Avenue. 1t will be known as
the Soldiers New and Second Hand
Store. He also will call for and de-
liver baggage to all parts of Greater
Kansas City. He says that his motto
will be: Bargains and a Fair and
Square Deal to ALL" He is a young
mar and is deserving of the patron
age and encouragement of the buying
public.
Mrs. Lula NJ. Logan entertained
with dinner a few of her friends last
Friday in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Lucas of st. Louis, Mo. Among the
guests present were Mrs. Anna and
Miss Merriam Reed of Kansas City,
Mo-; Miss Gladys Carson of Leaven-
worth, Kas., and Mrs. Bertha Carroll
of this city. Mrs. Logan spared no
pains in trying to make it a pleasant
affair and all were unanimous in
their praise of her splendid effort,
which was a success.
Mrs. Norine Davis, who was elected
without a dissenting vote as grand
worthy counselor of the Court of
Calanthe for the state of Kansas,
wires us from Atlantic City, N. j.,
that she was unanimously chosen as
the supreme lecturer of the Calanthi-
an Court. Maybe you think Mr.. T..
DIS chest isn't bullying out, and he
has a right to feel proud of his bet
ter half. Go ahead, Sister Davis, we
are all for you. Mrs. Davis has con-
scented to give us a full account of
her trip in another issue.
Mrs. Pearl Monday, 27O6 North 9Th
Street, entertained in honor of Miss
Matte Anderson, Evanston, H., who
is in the city, a visitor at her home,
Monday evening from 8 to II p. m.
The house was tastefully decorated.
The evening was spent in music and
cards. There was a number of guests
from both Kansas Citys, in all about
forty. The ladies' prize was won by
Mrs. Grant Plummer. The mems
prize by DR.. Henry billiard. The
guest prize was won by Miss Matte
Anderson. A dainty lunch was serv-
ed, consisting of t%ri-colored brick ice
cream, hot cocoa and vanilla waters.
All spent a very pleasant evening and
went reluctantly to their homes vot-
ing Mrs. Monday, who entertained on
Monday, an ideal Monday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

March Il, 1918.
Having bought a bottle OF Mackey's
Eminent OF Miss Tooley and tried II for
rheumatism on my son, found II all that
was needed. l win recommend it to any
one for soch troubles or neuralgia.
MRS. N. NJ HENDERSON,
1925 Virginia.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

The King Solomon Baptist Church
will give an excursion and picnic at
Bonner Springs on Labor Day, Sep
TENDER l. They are making elabo-
rate preparations to entertain all
those who may attend.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
LOCALS.

Mr.. Jesse Porter, S12 North Third
Street, is using his fine auto for
pleasure and funeral parties.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

1t is reported hat Mr.. Milligan,
with his brother from Texas, has
bought the interest of Mr.. Lee in the
Buffalo Club at Sixth and State. Mr..
Milligan reports the business as
good.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Mrs. A. E. Hyde is still on the sick
list and continues very poorly. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Dear Sir: I have used only one bottle
Of the Mackey's Eminent during the III
ness of my wife with the Influenza Dis
ease and l must say that II brought her
through safely.
Mr.. and Mrs. NEWTON McGHEE,
1870 Barber Ave. Memphis, Tenn.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Mrs. P. C. Swancy, POGO North 3rd
Street, entertained with a 6-cOurse
dinner for her daughter Sunday at 5
o'clock. Mrs. Marshall of Carrollton,
Mo, was guest of honor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Mrs. Harry Marshall of Carroll
ton, Mo-, was a weekend visitor in
the city. While in the city she was
the guest of Mrs. E. B. Tillery, go
Parallel Avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30
MITCHELL &
ALTERNATELY

Have entered into a partner
ship to handle Real Estate, do
ing a General Rental and Sales
Business and to Sell Flowers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Quite a few of the citizens took
advantage of the government sale OF
foodstuff and laid in a winters sup
ply of meat, beans and rice.
Mrs. Montgomery, on Stewart
Street, who has been put of the city
all the past week, has returned.
Mr.. Homer wilbur, formerly a
teacher in the city schools, was in the
city this week, shaking hands with
his old acquaintance and friends.
Mrs. Gala Downing, 354 Garfield
Avenue, left for her former home in
Arkansas last week for an extended
visit with her relatives and friends.
A shoe shop has been opened at $3.50
Minnesota Avenue by Mr.. Green, who
was formerly on North Fifth Street.
Mr.. Green is a first class shoe re-
pairer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Dear Agent: I had been suffering 9
months with my back and nothing gave
n ease, but the Mackey's Eminent. I
I'm sure l will keep it in my home ct ali
times.
MRS. ELLA COOK,
6I4 William Ave
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-08-30

Mr.. w. G. Banks, the head of the
American Woodmen Lodge in this
city, is promoting a cooperative
store for the Negroes of Kansas City,
Kansas.
Mr.. NJ. c. Phelps, of Second and
Greedy Streets, visited relatives in
Emporia, Kas., last week. He reports
the country in fine shape and a very
pleasant visit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
'MOUlDERS WITHDRAW
FROM FEDERATION

At meeting last night Of InteEnA-
tioual MoulderS unions local No l18,
II was determined 20 withdraw from
the state Federation OF Labor. This
local has 4 unembership OF about 31k.
The action Of last night was taken
following discussion Of the proceed
inEz ct tho annual convention at
Alexandra early In tho week.
1T was clear said n. b. Green
way, OF local 1@3. last night. ~that the
convention was dominated by = cer-
tain element in Tidewater, and when
4 colored Delegate was placed on tho
board, the straw broke"
i atntement wa made last night
that nnAchfn1gts local No 10 would
NEST tomorrow night and that action
sem1lar - that Of tho moulders. would
~ taken
II wa a1no rumored that q the
meeting Of tho Central Trades and
Labor council wednesday night action
would probably be taken by which tbs
local organisation would separate IT,
oelf from the stAtA body.
Interesting events are lfkely to
transpire In local union circles within
the aext week or two. It II sAid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
VICTORY SUFFRAGE
DINNER WEDNESDAY

Plans are being perfected ~ zusns-
berE Of thu Equal Sunrags League Of
Richmond. for : ~,fctory suffrage
dinrAr." in celebration OF the pasnEs
by congress Of the federal suffrage
amendment, to " held on Wednesday
evening. June II. at o'clock at the
Country Club Of Virginia, under the
chairmanship Of Mrs. Charles c..
Boshar. frst vice-president OF the
Richmond leagna.
Reservations may be made By
'phontnr suffrage headquarters. and
tickets can be secured * hcaAQuart-
ers, or from members Of tho league
any hour after midday Monday.
Mrs. John g. ArmisteaA and COM
mtttse win have charge OF tho tables.
Two minute speeches viii be made BY
prominent men and woKnen surrag-
iStA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
LOCAL DELEGATlou
NAY APPROVE CALL

n w. announced yesterday that he
local Delegation n ths ststs legislature
had considered tho proposition Of call
ing special session Of ths legisiatura,
ana had agreed that they would not
sign the can unless they we're con-
WINGED that their constituents wished It.
The chamber Of commerce and Rotary
club, both representative bodies. have
passed resolutions endorsing the move
ment calling for IN extra session, and
II 10 pointed out that the action OF
these two representative bodies sim
ply reflects the sentiment and w1shAs
Of . large mA3oG1ty Of ths citizens OF
Richmond,
Owners Of AUTOMOBILES are practically
favorable to tho extra session, and
there are about $4,000 ownArs Of auto
mo bibles In Richmond
these thT~e elemenx1 a10ne sADu11
convince the representatives what the
people WISH aaAd : leading cit3zsn
yesterday.
II was sa3d ysstsrdxy thak Asaufts
statement would b escursd frum t1se
delegation tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
SUTTON THE ENVY
OF HIS NE|eHD0RS

Whit B. Sutton. OF virginia avenue.
is having the time Of his sweet young
life. He has acquired q new car,
which he calls the "Shove-lo-ray,"
and each day he takes q course Of In
struction in the mechanism. the
idiosyncracils and workings OF thu
machine He devptesl his time to
cautioning people to stay out Of the
streets or carry extra life insurance
when he drives the car. John d.
Taylor. who lives near Mr.. sutton.
says the latter now rides by and puts
on considerable style. ana Mr.. Taylor
is merely waiting to SEQ him ''stalf.
or get . punctura
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
STAT IlE CAMPAIGN
cRIIDRtl's SOCIETY

Rfchnondsu work IN the statewide
campaten OF the Children's Home so
defy 81 VIRGINIA. which opens on
TuesdAy and continues for fifteen dAys,
win b. directed BY =. Randolph WI
uAxna, prominent attorney, It WAS
announced yesterday by Rev. G. e
P1eAs1ntG general chairman OF the
compaign. Mrs. r. Scott Carter has
accepted the chAfrmanshtp Of the wo-
mems committee. and the organiza-
don y being rapidly completed.
the opening of city headquarters In
order that the campaign can b
opened on Tuesday without delay
Heveral organisations have already
voluntarily rendered the society the
services Of committees to help In the
campaign, because Of fts great object
In saving the unfortunate little chill
dron Of the state. Everywhere the
society has received the greatest COS
operation and sympathy from the peo-
pie.
People in every section OF the state
will be asked to contribute as gene
rously AZ possible to the fund. for II
virginia's children are to be saved
and there are still 10000 that must b
cared for they must be saved by vir-
gfnians. Last year the society handled
1,640 little unfortunates, the demands
upon It are increasing daily.
Its present quarters arc over
abandoned at once becauBe they are
not suitable for the larger number Of
children that Is being handled. Prop
erty WINS acquired sometime ago IN
Highland Park for permanent re-
cefving station. These buildings mnst
be repaired and a new homo erected
to serve as q domitory before the
winter months
The remainder Of the money raised
from the campaign win establish re-
cefving station IN Roanoke to meet
the needs OF that great section Of the
state. pay tho deficit from last years
operations and provide funds for cur
rent expenses. The need Ia fApera-
tive and the society must have the
cooperation and support OF the peo-
pie Of Virginia
Campaign headquarters IN Rich
nsond. under the direction Of Rev. c.
F. P1ea8ants general chairman, an
nounced that every district IN the
state Is ready for the drive, county
c1aAirmen already having been ap-
pointed ana their organizations com
plcted Intensive work win be started
on the opening day OF the drive and
win be continued until the close Of the
campaign on June IS through the
churches. schools, local committees
and other organizations
THIS II the first tfzn0 n the efgh-
tern years that the hox1e has been IN
operation. that It. was forced to cali
upon the pubic III 4 statewide nfove
ment for contribution. bat the alb
normal conditions brought ON by the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08

pr. 8. G. Mitchell u. ~, Fh. ~. uf
Delaware college, Nswark, Dial. VIII
9ddreGe the graduating Class o. Inc
Medical collega Of Virginia ~ tho
c0mmencement e1efctDes which W-lI
! be held on Monday night June y. -
$40 o'clock IN the Academy q MUSIC
Degrees win be conferred W Or. Stu-
art Mcguire. president Of the conege,
who win aleo make = report q the
ysars work. Announcement Of hcs-
pitai appointments win then be made.
Admission 70 the Academy, u - an
a total 81 seveut-nins have applied
TOR diplomas this year. Twenty-four
seek degrees ia the school OF medi-
cine. thirtY-nfuo IN the school Of dem
tistry. ana .ixteon IN the school of
pharmacy. The III az graduates viii
81 Announced AFTER the meeting Of the
hoard Of visitors which Will be held In
the College building. Twelfth and
Clay streets, It noon tomorrow.
Rev, y. =. NcFaden, d. d, win
preAch the NAccnianreate sermon on
Nun6ey n1xht June 1Ssh. In the First
rresoyter41n churcA.
y Tho annual meeting OF the alu1nni
W1n be he3d e 10 O'Clock Monday with
~ following program:
81 Bufnam moeffnx. election Of on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
PUBLIC INVITED TO
DENED|cTINE FINALS

Tfse eight annual eoxnrszscenaeu4
exeectses Of the B4nedtcttne college
WIN BE- held IN tho college auaftoffan,
ON Mcnd2Z. June .. At . r. NJ
Tho Rt Rev. d + O'Conns1, q.
D.. bishop Of Richmond. WIN deliver
the address to the graduates. The
valedictory WIN be given by. lieut..
Andrew NJ Dzeea1n, IT. The public
b cordially invited to attend tia excr-
c1DeA
Dtp3cmass win b. crufMFod On fbe
fUf1owtng cadets. Captain r. Scott
fleming. I4Sent. Andrew NJ Drea11n.
Ir~-Gnd ILeut. Thomas Il 8hona.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
MISS VAIDER90F IS
GIVEN SCHOLARSHIP

Among a. youne wUrnAn - th11
rection vs,o I'm sxfend tha training
.- 1900, sA-.11,.,.,r&.,-
NJ - - -.
estabHshod q the univezs1S ~ VIZ
GINA by tho virginia division.
woner.s lana arrv " America. =
49, ~~.,--- .,--...S
NILES OOrotHy = - = =
Henrico county.
Announcement that Ma vAnderoof
h.A 49,. ~.-A.6 ~ .rhofarsaip Of
= a. !. :.
!ereo n aouIcC 49, S,+sr,. ~
tefson, cnA1 man y ~ - -
visions Wae tn ~. !. A : II
STATE nea0Quax sAv ns - !.
street Inc scno.Axsp ~
long course onsro0 ana IHc1uuo. - -
ticaly every e4psnse AoCc1s~1 -
cept raiiroad Iare 20 ana uU 49,.
iottssviiie. A numDer o1 sca - n.n
are I'LL OPon tncav1I .ov1 - .,.s..
niono oneEe0 Y - ~.
DavlA VIE u .ms ~ 3
slnI1 VINO. Will IAc
acuve uIsins yvuns $1,000 - -,
tenu tne camp. @ ~ ~. -.
enter tne camp 1uU =. n . 49,.
VIII nunpes y Souna . -
hicnmono ana olnoF socaOns 0 Ine
state.
me op9ecs u estAoiDnIu. - ca = =
Wnicn wali DC unoer tns ou - u
autnof1ties OF tne CnIvexIv ~ VI
glnla ana framed lnssl "
meet the demand Tor uoo Wnen
workers Tor the Isfms ano1unS
women an oppor.uy, n -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
WOMEN TO ASSEMBLE
FOR ORGANIZATION

A convention Of business and pro-
fassionAl women from all over Viz
giniA will b0 held IN Richmond, June
97-38.
d Some Of the most representative
and prominent business and profess
rlonal women In tho city are behind
the movement. Mrs. Nine b. Prlce ID
organiser for the national wOman's
including Virginia
Following the state convsntdnn
shere. national convention Will Is
held 1t st Louis July n. Virginia
women will determine tho part they
viii taxa In the Federation at that
I41nsA
Il some objects Of the organization
movement Of the i1.eoo,o00 women
now engaged In commercial and pro-
sspGetonAl lines are to stAndardi1a their
9vork, secure better living and work
ang Conditions which Will benedt both
exnploysr and einplcye. &
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
LIEUT.. f. c. ANDERSON
GETS CR0|x De GUERRE

Of Captain George Wayne Anderson,
Jr., who was killed IN action. has
been awarded the croix de guerra
with 4 silver star, by Marshan retAi1a.
He has been serving with the First
division of tho regular army. and ~
now in command OF several German
towns His org1nt1ataon - Battery
r., sixth regiment, Field artlnexE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
BROWNSVILLE

Miss Minnie D0wn4n has hcsn re-
cent guest Of friends At Clifton Forge.
w. +. Bolton, Of Richmond. visited
his family here fsw days since.
Harry Stephens ana his bride ar
rived at hts home hare q few days ago
from Franco.
Vernon Et1cak1er has returned from
the Valley, where he attended tie fu-
neral Of his aunt, Mrs. Koontx
Mr.. and Mn Anthony b. TA1d1efro
hAve returned from their wedding trip
which included . number Of norkheSu
cities ana CanAda, and are now at h0fr
home. MT Sharon" near OranSA
Harry F1txhuxh. . mnn1ber Of The
Richmond 0ravs, and who hteRy re-
turned from FrancA spent severa days
this week with his annta tbs Masses
Fftzhugh, on Main streek
L C. Boughan, Of Petsnshnrx. .
former 0Ordonsvf1le resident, k1f
Tuesday for Alexandria to repeeeent
the Brotherhood OF Carpenters ana
JotnerD In the twenty fourth annual
convenf1un OF the Virginia EtAAe Fed
eration Of Labor.
Miss MJrle Lea3cA VINO has besn
teaching for the past De4sSon at Nine
Run, has returned home for tho sum
mer vacation.
J. J. Conman. Of NEkntsn. veI1hsd In
family. 1t thu home Of A. H Martin.
this week.
< W. Purtr. D. d. IL "a, Of Lax
mgton. KY. stopped cver Tn wesk
Win Mr.. and Mra. J. H MAtthtnA, "a
route to Fork Un1on, where -
preached she baecalAuroaAe SERMON.
~ MIRA J. H Matthies WI attend ths
weddfng of Charles Edwin Ford, Gon
OF e. I. Ford, Of Newport News, ns1t
Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-08
SEVERE STORM N
I. NEARBY TERRITORY

Northern Hanrfco and Southern and
and eastern Hanover, weFe viGdted By
= terrifdc wind. hail and rain storm
yesterday afternoon. near the ChtcsSA-
hominy Swamp several buildtnxs were
unrocfed and some blown down
Growing crops were badly damaged.
corn. cabbage and other vegetables
being flattsned to the ground
Thousands OF chickens ware
drowned by the heavy downpour. and
the hail cut down fruits and flowers
In every direction The storm came
UP quickly and in q few minutes the
streams were out OF their banks So
heavy was the rainfall that tho roads
were beaten good and hard