Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-11-01
ROANOKE: NEWS

George 10. Moore. She has been very
sick for several days. Mrs. Clara
Burnard, of Jenkins Jones, w. Va
and Mrs. Sallie Wainwright, of
Toshes, Pittsylvanin Co., Va, sisters
of Mrs. Davids. were called to her
bedside.
TO the friends OF different organ
izations that paid their last tributes
Of respect to our beloved daughter,
Miss Sadie Bell Rose, on October Is,
Mrs. Rose and the family wish to
thank them again for the beautiful
flowers that were presented by the
Office force Of the Norfolk and West
crn main Office, the design given by
the Courts Of Calanthc, tho Juvenile
Department of st. Lukcs, the organ
ization of the Sewing Circle Of the
Hill Street Church, design rom the
B. Y. p. u, from the Sunday School
and also her loving schoolmatcs
Thanks again to all who assisted in
bringing sunshine to our gloomy
hearts in the hours of our sorrow
and grief, caused by the death of
our daughter, Sadie Bell. Tho
Mother, Mrs. Flcmming Rose.
a series of services of revival for
the saving Of souls for the Kingdom
of God and His Christ has been in
progress the past week and many of
Satan's captives have been unfettered
and are able to rejoice in that the
Holy Spirit is dwelling within and
has ruled sin and self, hence thcy
arc able to utter praise and thanks
giving to our Heavenly Father for
His wonderful blessings to tho chill
drcn Of men. rho meetings are on
ut Hill Street, High Street and Mt.
Zion Baptist Churches. Rev. ID. r.
Powell, Rev. J. w. Ice and Rev. J..
w. Hicks have pitched battle
against the host Of sin and Satan,
to his destruction. May this good
work continue until much Of the
present evils have vanished from our
midst and mon and women will learn
to live for His Kingdom on earth.
Tho third Quarterly Conference of
Mt. Zion A. NJ. II. Church convened
Monday night, October 2S, Right REV
ercnd Isaac Ever, Presiding elder.
The business Of the Conference was
disposed OF in regular routine. The
reports from every auxiliary Of the
Church showed n marked advance
mcnt over any previous year of the
history of the Church, since the days
of the founder, Rev. Jeremiah Cuffey
Of saintcd memory. The spiritual
and social and financial side Of the
Church is very encouraging. In
truth, Roanoke has n united ministry
and people with hearts and minds
aglow for uplift and advancement OF
the Masters cause. May unity and
good will always abound in hearts
and minds Of the Christian men and
women in all lands, realizing that we
are one family in Christ, our Living
Head.
Sweet Union Baptist Church last
Thursday night. October 90, was the
scene of very pleasant and enjoy
able entertainment in which many
took part in making it very pro-
fitable affair. Rev. William Gilbert
the pastor, made the opening address
followed by solos, Quartettes by their
choir and friends. Mrs. Boston
rendered fine selection, also Mrs
Haynes gave a good selection. A
very young Miss, only converted one
week, rendered one of the sweetest
solos of the evening, while all were
grand and helpful. The st. Luke's
Quartette rendered very touching
selection entitled, cover the Deep
Blue Sea-" Mr.. Johnnie Daniels,
from overseas and others Of the home
talent were on the program.
Mrs. pattic Fowlkes and others
rendered fine quartette selection,
entitled, at is Not My Mother. lis
Me O Lord, Standing in the Need of
Prayer" which was very inspiring
10 all who listened to the great snn
timnnf in that h.,l q,
deep meanings.
Mr.. G. l.. Pittman who has been in
for several weeks was seen on the
streets Monday much improved after
several weeks confinement to his
home at 212 Seventh Avenue, N. w.
He is looking well with 81 years
Pullman service.
Mrs. Eliza A. Lawson is enjoying
herself nicely among her brothers
and friends of Roanoke. She is Sis
ter to the Stanfield Brothers.
The laying Of the cornerstone of
the additional work Of Mt. Zion A.
NJ. E. Church, of Roanoke took place
Sunday evening at three o'clock. Rev.
James, Of the First Baptist Church
delivered the sermon for the occasion
in the most mastery manner, from
that memorable text in Nehemiah,
where he had decided to rebuild the
walls at Jerusalem. The Rev. DR..
James spared no pains in explaining
the facts in his discourse fully, as.
surfing his audience that to accom-
plish great ends the people of that
remote age had a mind to work. He
also encouraged the people OF this
present age of the great possibilities
for them to have a mind to work in
the Masters vineyard.
Nearly all Of the ministers Of the
city were present to witness the work
OF laying the corner stone. Rev.
Isaac Ever, P. e. Of Roanoke Dis
trict, officiated in laying the corner
stone, being assisted by the visiting
ministers Of the city. The Offering
was lifted by Major w. B. +. Crowell