Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-18
Roanoke News

speedy recovery may be hers to
enjoy.
The annual thanksgiving sermon
OF the Knights of Pythias and the
Courts of Cnlmthe will take place
March 26th at three o'clock at the
Second Avenue Christian Church,
Rev. J. II. Louderback will deliver
tho sermon. The Orders will be out
in full and the public is cordially
invited.
Mrs. Ella Stanton, Of Pittsburgh,
Pa. is in the city at the bedside Of
her mother, Mrs. Emma Wright, OIL
722 Gainsboro Avenue, N. w. Mrs.
Wright is much improved since the
arrival Of her daughter. Mrs. Stan.
ton was pleased to meet her many
friends of long ago.
Mrs. McMeadows, who has been in
very poor health for a long period,
finds herself much relieved Of her
troubles by the use Of some simple
remedies. She claims to be feeling
better than she has felt for many
months.
Mrs. M. G. Ianghorn, PA Park ST.
N. w. entertained her husband, Mr.
3. M. LanghOrn and q number Of
his barber friends in birthday party
Monday evening, March 13. All ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the
very splendid time.
Mr.. l.. B. Broadnax, Of Seventh
Avenue, who has been confined to
his home for two weeks is somewhat
improved at this writing. Miss Stella
BrOadnax, his daughter who has been
on the sick list is at her post as
teacher in the public schools.
Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D. de-
livered a very helpful and instructive
sermon to tho members and follow
ers Of Mt. Zion Sunday morning.
His text was Jeremiah 1882, "Can a
maid forget her ornaments or n bride
her attire? Yet my people have for
gotten me days without number."
He painted picture for those who
heard that should not soon be for.
gotten. He showed how ungrateful
1T is for young man to have noble
opportunities for making success in
the financial world and then waste
his substance with those who caro-
for nothing but the lavisning of his
goods on them. And that man who
fOrgets the mound that holds the
remains Of his own mother and fails
to visit that lonely mound at given
time to kneel, and offer prayer or
drop tear In dear remembrance Of
mother, must be n forgetful creature.
The night service was very good
and we'll attended. There was one
accession. The total collection for
the day was $4,000. The Lord has
been with us in our effort and labors
under the efficient pastorate OF Rev.
j. S. Hatcher in all his labors here
MT ]. %. Jefferson OF IL Eleventh
Avenue, N. T.. has been sick at his
residence for the past fifteen days.
He is improving.
Mr.. w. A. Jefferson, Of Williamson
w. Va. suffered Il fractured hip and
is now in the Princeton Hospital
His parents received message from
him stating that he is getting IN
nicely.
Tuesday morning about o'clock
on Peach Road, near the Hill Street
Church, the neighbors were awak-
ened by an alarm Of fire, which took
place in a house which had been very
recently vacated. Origin Of the fire
is unknown.
Mrs. Loula Johnson, 81 Jordan's
Alley Is indisposed this week.
In sad, but loving memory Of my
loving mother, Mrs. Allie Steward,
who departed this life March 16,
1920:
Two years have passed. I can't
forget; your memory Is as fresh to-
day with me as the day you passed
away. lRest on, dear mother, I miss
you more and more each passing. I
watched your sufferings day and
night. Though after oil my care
and watching your spirit took its
flight to that land where there Is no
night.
BY her devoted daughter,
..DELLA PATTERSON.
Monday night, Mrs. X. r. Boland,
with others gave a very enjoyable
concert at Mt. Zion for the benefit
Of the Mite Missionary. When in
Roanoke come to Mt. Zion A. M. T..
Mrs. Florence Price and her daugh
ter, Miss Ethel, left for Lewistown,
Montana, where they will be the
guest Of her uncle, Mr.. Jerry Reid
for six months.
The Franklin Cafe at 102 Henry
Street, N. w. wishes to go out Of
business and is for SALE Call or
write for prices. a good stand on
a good location.
Mr.. w. T.. Dalton, 701 Common
wealth Avenue, S. e., WHO has open
cd grocery business at the above
address, is fair dealer, strictly
honest. He handles fine line of
good fresh country butter and eggs
delivered from the country every
week. He invites your patronage.
Call and examine his stock and
prices on goods. Ho will treat you
fair.
There seems to be much anxiety
for work in these parts. The weather
has been against the people here who
might have had their work done, but
since springtime is on there are many
openings for the man who will work.
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