Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-11-06
ROANOKE NEWS :

toANOhEi, VA, november -
The funeral services of SIR Charles
Terry took place Oh Tuesdap evening
at 2:30, October 81, at Mt. Zion
Baptist Churcr,, where one of the
largest, gatherings Of Pythians ever
seen in this CITY were assembled.
Roanoke Lodge, No. 81, X. of p.
followed the rcma MS Of their friend
and brother to the last resting place
very appropriate resolutions from the
lodge we're read by Past Chancellor
Charles Abbott.
" Rev. D. r.. Powell delivered the
eulogy, which was very betting and
timely. 1t was also instructive and
served to warn and help the members
Of Roanoke Lodge and all other as
sociatc lodges here. He gave a SOL
emn warnpg to men unsaved by the
Blood of Christ Jesus. S.r G. S.
Edmondson sang solo. Death Is Only
n Dream. The caSkct was of very
beautiful gray effect. The floral DC
Signs from the family, order and
friends were beautiful
Tie leaves to mourn their loss, a
loving wife, mother and father.
daughter and one SISTER: n host Of
friends with the entire membership of
Roanoke Lodge, No. 81, *. of p.
Mr.. G. G.. Villa the polite fun
eral director had charge OF the body.
rhe FANNY wishes to use this
method in thanking the order and
Trends for the assistance rendered
duNng Their sore bereavement and
Sad moments Of DISTRESS.
Tho Widow and Family.
The funeral services of the late
Charles Harris OF. Ninth Avenue, N.
IL. took place October 2S at -2:3O.
The deceased had been a. faithful and
consistent member of Mt ZION Bap-
est Church for thirty years, had
served we'll his day in the Church,
from lay mcbcr to Super; tcndent of
the Sunday School. He was a men,
Der of the highest rank of Odd Eel
lows, man of sterling ability and
safe counsel, one who discovered flu
turc poss bit es IN the advance of his
race. to do and dare as other races
OF the world. He relied implicitly
on God.
He was fa'thful member of Mt.
ZION Baptist Church and had many
friends in the, commun 'ty, Church,
Sunday School and Odd Fellows. w.
T.. Hughes, funeral Director and en-
banner, had the funeral IN charge.
He leaves to mourn their loss, II
devoted wife, one son, Mr.. Andrew
Harris. one brother, daughter-in
Jaw and a host OF friends and rela-
ives. Rev Jefferson was present,
also Rev. Powell. Of the Is"l Street
Baptist. Church. The remains were
laid to rest IN First Baptist Burial
Park.
Mrs. Prunty, Of 522 Fifth Avenue
N. W., who underwent a serious, but
very successful opcrat on at Burrc,l
Memorial Hospital was seen at home
this afternoon. She is getting along
very nicely. DR.. Clayton Informed
her she may get about the room and
gather strength.
The funeral services of the late
Price Watkins took place Monday
evening from Hughes Chapel on
Ga'.nsboro Avenue, N. w. Rev. A.
l.. James of First Bapt' ST Churc..
ofliciated, assisted by Rev. ]. j.
Jefferson He recently professed
faith N Christ. A solemn note of
warming was served on chose present.
Mrs. Churchhiii vas in attendance
n the funeral. Tho deceased had
worked for her until decl' m:n,c health
had overtaken him. lie had hcen in
til" Burre}l Memorial Hospital 20:
treatment and had been released, but
rclapscd. He leaves to mourn ne r
loss. a wilc and many relatives and
friends. HIS remains were lad to
rest in Midway Cemetery.
Mr.. s. Fisher, of Pittsburgh, Pa
was in the city last week visit nS
his brothers, Mcssrs. Joe and Frank
Fisher and sister, Mrs. Gillie Grimes
of Eighth Avenue.