Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-07-31
ROANOKE NEWS

ROANOKE, VA, July 21.--Tho
second quarterly conference Of Roam
oke District convened in the audi
torium of Mt Zion a. Nj. e. Church
Monday night, July &c. Presiding
Elder l. Ever presided. Brother c..
IL. Howard was elected marshal and
routine business was transacted. The
reports showed 2S conversions, 1
marriage and S3,293.40 collected
during the quarter.
The Presiding Elder spoke Of the
work in the highest complimentary
terms and was in fine spirits regard
ing the work done under the admin
istration Of the pastor, Rev. James
S. Hatcher. Rev. George Lee Of
fcred the bencdiction. The ladies of
Mt. Zion served the Conference with
ice cream and all were pleased with
this rcpast furnished by the ladies
Of tho Church. Mrs. Ella Loclllaycr,
Mrs. Bette Wright and the Steward
cSSes.
Rev. James S. Hatcher was IN
vited to Lynchburg to speak to the
ministers of this section Of the State.
Mrs. Lula Hattie Williams, 410
Eighth Avenue, N. w. departed this
life July 20, 1920. She had been in
failing health for nine months and
bore her sickness with much patience
She was given all the care that a
loving daughter and physician could
give, but the Lord loved her best
and took her to Himself. She was
ever confident in tho Lord, ever
abiding in His word. The funeral
services were conducted Thursday
afternoon at s o'clock from the Sweet
Union Baptist Church. Rev. William
Gilbert, pastor Of the deceased eulo-
gized in n very BETTING manner tho
life OF this model Christian mother,
whose daily devotions during health
and In sickness and severe pain ever
depended upon God. Ministers pres
cnt were Rev. ID. l1. Powell, Rev.
l.. O. Gordan, Rev. J. j. Mayo.
She leaves to mourn their loss, one
son, Mr.. Julius II. FELTON,; two
daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Boston,
41O Eighth Avenue, N. w. and Mrs.
George Frizille, New York City; a
brother, Mr.. Julius jackson, Nliza-
beth City, N. J.; four cousins and a
host OF friends. Floral designs beau
tiful bespeaking the life OF the de-
ceased, were numerous. 1nterment
was In Midway Burial Park. w. T..
Hughes officiating.
Mrs. Boston and the family wish
to use this method in thanking their
many friends who assisted them so
nicely during the illness and death of
their loving mother, who had suffered
nine months.
Mrs. Mary Davis, All Second Street
has -becn in the hospital but is out
again at home, very much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Fuqua, "a
Fourth Avenue, N. w. made flying
trip to Columbus, Ohio visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd llairston, 1873 North
Ohio Avenue. They returned much
clatcd over their trip.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. I. Ewcr
delivered the Gospel message to the
people Of Roanoke Sunday night,
from the subject, "Preparation for
Service" Isaiah 6:S. He beautifully
portrayed his subject and all felt the
call to do our full duty in life.
The Presiding Elder spoke Sunday
morning on. "Sct thy house in order
for thou shalt surely die and not
live. Mr. William S. Galloway
was soundly converted and the house
was filed with the Spirit.
Mr.. Isaac Stanfield, 66 Chestnut
Street fell Saturday evening and sus-
tanned painful injuries.
Mr.. Allie Brown formerly of the
25th Infantry, at Nogales. Arizona,
is in the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. Eliza Stanfield, &C Chestnut
Street had fall and sustained a
painful injury to her side.
Mr.. James IT. Hale and n. T..
Traynham and the Prison Committee
held services with the prisoners last
Sunday afternoon at $50.
Mr.. Thomas Walker Of Richmond
visited Roanoke last week, spending
the week end with hrs brothers, S.
w. Howard and w. II. Walker and
other relatives. The Towards and
Traynhams and Stanfields are his
relatives.
Rev. William Holland, Of Seventh
Avenue, N. w. is very much fndis-
posed at this writing.
Little Willie really "got 'em told"
last week about accepting a seat on
the floor Of white theatre, in pre-
ference to a comfortable chair in n
colored theatre Of your own.
Rev. ]. w. Lee, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church preached for
the Ladies Working Club OF Sweet
Union Baptist Church Sunday even
ing, July 25, at $3.50 o'clock. It
was spiritual treat for that congre-
cation as we'll as brig financial help
to the amount OF $4,000 for the
collection, for which the Church feels
very grateful to Rev. Lee and his
good people.
Mr.. Flcmming Rose and Sons have
opened full line Of first-class gro
ceries at the corner of Peach Road,
where they are engaged in the mer-
camille business and are really pre-
pared to furnish you with the lux
uries of the season, CONTEMPORARIES,
creams and cakes, etc. They solicit
the patronage Of the public and as
sure you their polite service. Give
them a trial. They are Of ours let