Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-01
ROAN()kE NEWS

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Mary Hail of Gi'mor Avenue, N. w.
was called to the bedside OF her sister
Mrs. l.. b. Jones. Of New York City.
Mrs. Hall left Tuesday afternoon on
the Memphis Special.
Another sister Of Mrs. Hail. Mrs.
Cora Perry. who resides in Bristol,
will leave for Washington. ID. G. to,
undergo an operation.
Mrs. Mamie l.. II. Jackson, Of
Salem, Va. spcnt a pleasant and happy
afternoon with Rev and Mrs. p. G.
Gravely recently.
Rev. and Mrs Grave!y had as
their guest, their n;occ, Mrs. Lillian
Gravcly Smith and husband, MIR.
Ernest Smith.
Mrs. Rachel Riley. of Tenth Ave
nue.. N. w, who had been in dcclin-
ing health for long while died last
Friday at 1880 and was buried on
Saturday. She was strict member
of Mt Zion A. NJ. Il. Church for many
years and was Il StewurdesS.
Miss Daniels. of ZIG Tenth Avenue,
n. Il. underwent Il very serious but
successful operation at the Burrell
Memorial Hospital. She was dis
charged from the hospital several
weeks ago and is getting on nicely.
She wishes to use this method in
thanking the doctors. nurses and
friends for the kindness, care and
courtcsies extended during her i'll
ness and stay in the hospital. She
has nothing but praise for ALL
MIR. and Mrs. G. ID. Joplin, Of
Wcich, w. Va. were in the CITY
Friday and attended services at Mt.
Zion A. Nj. e. Sunday. Mr.. Joplin
left Monday mornfng for his home.
Mrs. Nellie Oliver, of Gilmer Ave
nue. has been somewhat indisposed
for the past two weeks, but IS much
improved at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Walker of the
Community Cafe. corner Of Eighth
Avenue and Peach Road will furnish
you with the delicacics and dainties
OF the season There is polite ser
vice a the Community Cafe from
cnrly morn till the wcesomc hours
of night.
Mrs. McClannahan, Of Tenth Ave
nuc died this morning after short
il ness (April 80
Mr.. John Traynham died Tuesday
1T tho home of his brother, Mr.. G. w.
Traynham He had bee. taken to
nal1yhack some weeks ago by his
brother, because Of failing health.
Mrs. H. J. White. Of Fourth Street
hnS been very i'll, but is improving
rapidly.
Mr.. Aubrey Jones returned home
after spending the past fourteen
months in Detroit, Michigan. He is
the guest of his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jones, 222 Fifth Avenue,
N. w.
Mrs. Charlotte Powell, mother OF
Rev. ID. II. Powell pastor OF Hill st.
Baptist Church, died on the 18th in
Baltimore, Md. after a lingering i'll
ness, Her remains were laid TO rest
in Mount Auburn Cemetery. She was
the mother Of Edgar Powell and Mrs.
Mary T.. Hill. all of Roanoke, Va.
Mr. WHfrcd NJ. Brown returned to
the city from Banksvil,c, Va, whore
lie was the guest Of his aunt. Mrs.
j.. b. Ash.
Rcvs G. e. Miller, &c. Radford w.
W. Ward. Abingdon, Deacon 1. M.
Canady. Pulaski, Rev. T.. d. Johnson,
Marion, Deacon J. w. liilcry, and
Mr.. e. S. Pope. Abingdon, Mr.. Will
liam Sharps. Mr.. G. J. Richardson
Mr.. j. A. Cooley, Marion, Mr.. Zig.
Mills. Blacksburg, were delegates to
the Republican Convention which met
at Richmond on the 9th.
The Roanoke Brass Band under
the direction of Mr.. r. L. Page will
give grand reception and musical
at the True Reformers Hall. Friday.
April 80, from $40 to 1890. This
entertainment is being given to assist
the band in paying for their uniforms.
The organization is n very deserving
one and should receive the support
Of every loyal citizen Of Roanoke.
They have recently placed an order
for uniforms. costing more than 5000.
Uniforms will improve the appear
ance OF thfs organization. We are
sure that our friends want lis to look
as we'll as any other band in the
city when we appear on the streets.
We feel, too that most Of You are
willing to help the boys. This en-
tertainmcnt gives you an opportunity
so come out, bring other friends and
help us. The ladies will serve re-
freshments at popular prices. Ad-
mission. 35 cents.
Stanfeld and Howard, the "hust-
ling-est" boy in town will deliver
your papers TO your door on time.
Thomas Howard will reach you on
his fine bicycle, while Stanfeld will
deliver on foot, because Of the num-
her OF patrons he must supply with
those wonderful plasters and Indian
Herb Pills for your numerous aches
and ills during springtfme. due to
colds contracted during the Winter.
Try them and convince yourself they
are the best in the market. You may
see the agent or his Madame at 153
We Is Alley, and obtain the needed
remedies and help for your health.
DR.. I. Ever held his first quarter
for this Conference year at Mt Zion
A. NJ. T.. Church. Since our last
quarter S converts, Z baptisms and
40 accessfons into full membership.
We have had 10 nccessions since
Conference and raised over 91357.
We have more than $1400 in the
treasures Of our Church. Our $500
rally is launched and we are on the
drive for souls. members and money.
Watch us pay for our pipe organ spot
cash