Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-11-26
ROANOKE NEWS

ROANOKE, VA, November o.
Tho funeral services Of Mr.. Fred.
1Iairston,N S10 Seventh Street. NJ w.
were held at First Baptist Church,
November goth, at 2:30. He de-
parted this life Friday, November
18th after an illness Of three months
He was perfectly resigned to the will
OF the Almighty. He had been en-
ployed for twenty-five years by tho
leading undertakers, Oakley and
Oakley. Mr.. Samuel Oakley who had
the body in charge paid u glowing
tribute OF praise in few words. of
the honesty and integrity Of this
trustworthy servant and fellow
laborer for God.
Mrs. Hairston and family wish to
thank the numerous friends for their
generous help and assistance in max
ing it very comfortable for her dur
ing the sickness, death and burial
Of her beloved husband.
Rev. a. l.. James delivered the
cnlogy, assisted by associate minis
tiers. Rev. James S. Hatcher made
had charge OF the body, assisted by
He leaves to mourn their loss,
three sons, two daughters, loving
and devoted wife, Mrs. Lizzie HAIR
ston to all OF whom he left his
dying admonition. The Odd Fell
lows were out in large body. The
floral designs were very beautiful,
covering beautiful black casket.
Interment was in Midway Gene
terry with the honors OF tho Mnsons
and Odd Fellows.
Mrs. Violet Myers OF Fourth Ave-
nue., N. W., who has been quite sick
for several weeks Is able to DO about
in her room.
Miss Nora Woody, 115 IA Henry
Street, Phone 13S54-J-Mme. G. j..
Walkers Scalp and Hair Specialist,
will give free electric treatments to
patrons all winter to prove to you
what I'll do. Give mo trial. Any
thing you would like to know or
learn about the work. see me, l am
prepared to instruct you. Massag-
ing and electric treatment at the
beauty parlor. Miss Woody will
please you IL you call at her place.
She will give you service unstinted.
She is full OF business and knows her
work and knows no failure.
Morning services at Mt. Zion A.
M. e. Church, Rev. James S. Hatcher
B. d. used for his subject, "a Medi-
tation on Enoch."
Mrs. Mary Stokes Of Lowmoor was
called to nc burial OF her sister,
Mrs. Jane Bruce, whose remains were
inferred I'm Halifax County, near
Deniston Junction. After eight days
stay she left Monday, November 81.
for Lowmoor.
Mrs. Carrie Walker OF The Com
munity Cafe has been quite sick for
several days, but much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. Catherine Stanfleld wishes to
use this method In thanking the
many friends OF and around Cluster.
Springs and Deniston, Va, who did.
so much to the relief and comfort
OF the family in conveying the re-
mains OF her mother who was buried
in the old family plat near Dcniston.
We wish especially to thank Mr..
James Royal and Mr.. Mitchell Sprag-.
gins for their inestimable help IN
this most needed hour. We were
made to realize we were surrounded
by Christian friends. A very fervent
prayer was offered by Mr.. Monroe.
Harris. Rev. JEFF Brooks performed
the burial ceremony.
Mrs. Phyllis King, OF 200 Ninth
Avenue, N. Il. accompanied tho re-
mains to the last place, also Mr..
Isnac Stanfield, of &C Chestnut Ave
nue. accompanied Mrs. Catherine
Stantleld and husband to Deniston.
Madam Gregory and Watkins have
moved their beauty parlor, to corner
Fourth Avenue and Gainsboro,
where they have q beautiful parlor
with all the modern improvements to
make you beautiful. Give them a
trial. They carry a complete line Of
Nine. Walkers Preparation, AM
brosia, Black and White, and a line
Of Overton's Preparations.
Mr.. ID. w. Pittman, Miss Saphronia
and Mr.. Mayfair Pittman spent the
weekend in Richmond, Va. They
were the guest OF their aunts, Mrs.
Mamie Chambers, Mrs. Rosa and
Emma Stowe.
Get your Negro newspaper FROM
the Franklin Cafe, 102 Henry ST.,
N. w.. also the Sunday New York
American and Washington Times,
also the Washington Post from J. G.
Digger.
Mr.. George Brown and Charles
Spencer, of Chester, Pa. are in the
city. They are covering the new ad
dition at the silk mill and will be
here some time.
Mr.. G. II. Toliver spent Thanks
giving in Philadelphia, Pa. He spent
some days in New York City on bus
| mess for the Michaux Film Company
He attended the Lincoln and Howard
football game.
Miss Dorothy Brooks left for
Philadelphia, Pa, where she will
enter business college.