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

ROANOKE, VA. July 81 Tho
second quarterly conference Of Roam
okc District convened in the audi
forum Of Mt. Zion a. M. Il. Church
Monday night. July 90. Presiding
Elder |. Ever presided. Brother G.
IL. Howard was elected marshal and
routine business was transacted. Tho
reports showed Is conversions, 1
marriage and $3,293.40 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
fcrcd the bcncdiction. 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 Locklayer,
Mrs. Bette Wright and the Steward
cSScs.
Rev. James S. Hatcher was M
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 n
loving daughter and physician could
give. but the Lord loved her best
and took her to Himself. She was
ever confident in the Lord, ever
abiding in His word. The funeral
services were conducted Thursday
afternoon at ; o'clock from the Sweet
Union Baptist Church. Rev. William
Gilbert pastor Of the deceased eulo-
gizcd in 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
ent were Rev. ID. n. Powell, Rev.
l.. o. Gordan, Rev. J. J. Mayo.
She leaves to mourn their loss, one
son, Mr., julius IL. FELTON,; two
daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Boston,
4lO Eighth Avenue, N. w. and Mrs.
George Frizille, New York City; a
brother, Mr.. Julius Jackson, Eliza
beth City, N. J.; four cousins and Il
host OF friends. Floral designs beau
tiful, bespealling the life OF the de-
ceased, were numerous. Interment
was in Midway Burial Park, w. Il.
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. Al Second Street
has -hccn in the hospital but is out
again at home, very much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Fuqua, "a
Fourth Avenue, n. w. made Il dying
trip to Columbus, Ohio visiting MIR.
and Mrs. Lloyd llairston, 50 North
Ohio Avenue. They returned much
clatcd over their trip.
The Presiding Elder. Rev. |. Ewcr
delivered the Gospel message TO the
people Of Roanoke Sunday night
from the subject, "Prcparation for
Service" Isaiah G:S. lie beautifully
portrayed his subject and all felt the
call 10 do our full duty in life.
The Presiding Elder spoke Sunday
morning on, Set thy house in order,
for thou shalt surely die and not
live. Mr.. William S. Galloway
was soundly converted and the house
was filled with the Spirit.
Mr.. Isaac Stanhcld, 6G Chestnut
Street fell Saturday evening and sus-
tanned painful injuries.
Mr.. Allie Brown formerly of the
25th Infantry, at Nogalcs, Arizona,
is in the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. l.. Brown, i13 Ninth Avenue.
Mrs. Eliza StanGcld, G6 Chestnut
Street had fall and sustained Il
painful injury to her side.
Mr.. James II. Hale and n. ".
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 his brothers, S.
w. Howard and w. II. Walker and
other relatives. The Towards and
Traynhams and 'Stanfields arc 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 seat on
the floor Of a white theatre, in pre-
iticllCc 10 al COllllOTlhDIG Cla1T In Il
colored theatre Of your own.
Rev. J. w. Lee. pastor OF the
First Baptist Church preached for
the Ladies Working Club OF Sweet
Union Baptist Church Sunday even
ing. July IS. 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.. Flemming Rose and Sons have
opened a 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, confectionarfes.
creams and cakes, etc. They solicit
the patronage Of the public and as
sure you their polite service. Give
them q trial They are OF ours let