The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-12-30

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three boxes Of apples, two boxes of
oranges and two buckets of candy
would be distributed as the people
passed out. At the II o'clock hour
DR.. VIM preached a wonderful Text
ual sermon, using for his text "Will
Man Rob God?" At the conclusion
of the morning service Prof. H. B.
P. Johnson, musical director of the
National Baptist Congress and the
National Baptist Convention, was in.
troduced to lead in the singing OF
an invitational song. The Professor
came forward and led the mammoth
congregation, in singing Standing in
the Need of Prayer" At three o'clock
the funeral Of Mrs. Addie Doty was
solemDized, DR.. Vim, pastor, official
ing. The funeral was a very sad
affair. Mrs. Doty had been a men,
Der of the st. James Church for many
years, and was loved and respected
by the membership. At five O'Clock
the B. Y. P. u. held a very interest
ing session. Rev. s.. NJ Montgomery
has things well in hand and is Great.
ing much favorable comment as presi
dent At 4:30 p. m. the big chorus
of 100 held a very interesting prac-
tice in the basement, Prof. H. B. p.
Johnson directing At 1880 the com.
bined choirs and orchestra rendered
most excellent musical program, at
the close of which DR.. VIM called
for announcements, They are as fol-
lows: Monday, Big chorus practice;
Tuesday night, Superintendent coun-
ell at 1880, and Big Jubilee Concert
at 500 O'Clock; Sunday, Dec. 31st,
Sunday School Membership Banner
Day At the close of the announce
ments DR.. Winn preached the banner
sermon Of his life, using for his topic
Butts Destroy" Many persons were
out of the city during the Christmas
period spending the Yuletide with
friends and relatives in the various
sections of the State and nation. The
general public is most cordially in
vited to all our services. Rev. ]. H.
Vim. pastor, and Mrs, G. r. Talton
reporter.
RusK
Rusk. Texas. Dec. 25.-Sunday was
recognized and observed as Christ
mas Eve day. Sunday School was
well attended at all of the churches
AT 1880 O'Clock Sunday morning,
Rev. S. H. Bradley, the modern De-
mosthenes, preached a great intel
lectual sermon to a large congrega-
ton at the Mt. Pleasant C. M. e.
Church. Text jeremiah 1922. Col
lection s1O25 AT night the great
gospel giant preached another able
sermon to congregation equally as
large. Rev A. II. Daniels, presiding
elder of the Jacksonville district G..
M. F.. Church, accompanied by Rev.
G. A. Moseley, passed through the
city Sunday night enroute to their
homes. On Sunday evening the in.
vincible C. NJ. r.. Juvenile Society
assembled at the usual hour. The
members of the Society had the pleas.
ure of listening to many noted speak
ers. Some of the speakers displayed
some refined oratory. The Christ
mas tree that was had at the West
Union Baptist Church was a grand
success. Many people received pres
ents, hence they were made to enjoy
the coming of Christmas. Cupid
played a most interesting part in the
great Christmas program which is
being carried out in the city. He has
caused Mr.. Criss Session and Miss
Mary White to be united in marriage.
also Mr.. Edward Powell and Miss
Amanda Thompson 1t is understood
that Mr.. and Mrs. Powell will leave
Immediately for Kerens, Texas, the
home of Mr. Powell. A host of
friends and relatives wish for each
of the couples long and happy life.
Rev j. A. Smith performed each of
the ceremonies. Prof. T. A. Wood of
Prairie View, was the welcomed and
royalty received guest of Miss Leila
M. baltimore on the evening of Dec.
20. Mr.. Raymon Brown. Mr. Artress
Brown and Mrs. Lydia Henderson OF
Fort Worth, are visiting their father,
Rev. G. T. Brown. They motored
to Rusk in their Ford car. Mr. |.
d. Henderson of Luflxin, is visiting
his brother, Rev p. Taylor. Mr., Tom
Hicks of Jacksonville, is now shak.
ing hands with his many friends.
/ He is the honored visitor of his
mother, Mrs Jennie Hicks. Mr. Mute
Monmouth and wife are the visitors
of the formers mother, Mrs. Matte
Monmouth. Doctor o. L. baltimore
and family of Houston, are the Wis.
itors Of the formers mott err. sister
and little niece. Mr.. O'vester Thomp
son of LuflSin, is in the city to spend
the holidays with his mother and
brother Mrs. Portia Hooper is in
the city visiting her father, Prof. A.
l.. Franklin, during the holidays. She
is a prominent teacher. Mrs. l.. NJ
Seals, who is a teacher in the rex
arkana schools. is now visiting the
home people. Mrs. Henrietta Cope
land of Alto, is here to spend the
holidays with her children Mrs
Hannah Franklin and family moved
to Tyler on Dec. 20. Mr.. Jim Nc
Duff and family left the city few
days ago, enroute to Jacksonville
where they will spend sew days
with his mother Miss NJ. e. Latti
more AID Miss Leila NJ baltimore
were the guests OF Miss Fannie and
Yiola Bogus Sunday evening. Mr.
| r. b Johnson and Mr. A. Session
I two progressive farmers were in the
city Saturday evening looking after
business affairs They each bought
copy of the Express. Prof NJ. A
Hampton of Ponta, passed through
the city enroute to his home anC
bought copy of the Express; adso
Rev. f. Sweet, an out of town man
purchased a copy OF the Express
Miss Annie Bell Smith. who has beer
sick for more than month. is rap
idly improving.
TEMPLE
Temple. Texas. Dec. 2S.-Miss G
Beatrice Hamilton and Essie Elray
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