The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-02-11

eral The remains were laid 10
rest in the Ragsdale cemetery. Miss
Gertrude Monroe of Wichita Falls
is in the city visiting his father.
Mr.. Roosevelt Mansing and Miss
Ruth Patterson were married at the
Methodist parsonage, Sunday even
ing. at o'clock Mr.. Mansing is of
Marshall. Rev. c. H. Carter Officiat-
ed. We wish for the couple q happy
tourney on the sea of matrimonial
uncertainty. Mr.. r. s. Scott was
called to st. Augustine to attend
the funeral of his brother. Miss
Josie Jones after four weeks stay
with Mrs. Norris links returned to
her home in Ruck last week. The
Seniors in Benson Chapel Sunday
school put is over the other classes
Sunday by raising the highest
amunt The Mid-winter revival will
begin at the C. M. E. church, Sun
day, February II. Services will be
cnducted by Rev. M. l.. Vaughters,
Secretary ( the Houston Division of
Colored work of the American Bible
Society, headquarters.
Waco, Feb. 9.-The sad news of
the early death of Editor ]. c. Rus
sell. at his home, Saturday 4th about
1890 brought terror to every home
and sorrow to every mind that knew.
him. A great man has gone; he had
paid the debt that all living Great
| lures surely and certainly must pay
sooner or later. A born hero, wise
statesman, jealous leader, be.
loved teacher, a refined gentleman,
Christian and one of the most thor
ough and brilliant scholars that
Texas ever knew or will know, has
fallen. Yes he has past away. Gone,
| yes, but not forgotten. True in
his place, true to his trust, true
everywhere. In keeping with his
good sense and fair judgment, this
great-hearted man prepared years
ago to meet that inevitable hour.
He gave his life to Jesus, so as a
result he Is now resting in the arms
of Him who made ali that there is.
Let us so live in this world, let
our department so be, that when
its ours to die and report to God
that we may meet with one who
is now a more distinguished guest,
Prof. J. G. Russell. We regret the
departure Of our friend and brother,
but let us say earth's loss Is heav-
ems gain. The Lord giveth and the
Lord taketh, blessed be the name of
the Lord. God bless the family and
relatives, they have our very deep
sympathy. Mrs. A. B. Channy of
Horne returned to her home, Sat
urday after attending the funeral
of her brother, Bert Thompson, who
she said was found Tuesday night
with bullet hole through his head.
! The spirit ran high at Mt. Ollie
Sun, and especially at IL o'clock
when Dr. ]. w. Slang took us to
Jesus on the Cross of Calvery. The
| Union Baptist Board met there last
week and closed Sunday night. There
was a great financial and spiritual
uplift. Pastor Mitch was absent but
his gifted and eloquent wife made
things pleasant At the close we
had sermon by Rev. Jackson.
San Angelo, Feb. 9.-The Sunday
School of st. Paul A. M. E. church
was well attended. At eleven o'clock
DR.. @. G. Hammonds preached a
strong sermon from Mark 7:24 to
large audience. At p. m, the
ministerial Alliance assembled at
jameson Chapel G. M. e. church.
DR.. j. H. Heron preached from
Rom. 9Th Chapter, subject "The
Wages of Sin is Death Collection
$1,000. The Alliance meets at
Wesley Chapel, Sunday, Feb. 18th.
st. Paul Baptist church was nicely
attended. Rev. Winston, pastor also
at Ballinger. The Deacons met in
Joint session to ask for a division
of Rev. Winston's time. Rev. Jno.
Brown, pastor of New Hope Sec
ond Baptist church was at his post
Sunday and from all reports service
was splendid. Rev. Wyatt, pastor
OF M. Il. Church has things well in
hand and his rally comes off Sunday,
the 18th. Mr.. Eugene Patterson and
Miss Brown of Mineral Wells were
married. T. Author House claimed
explorer of this county led a hun
ting party out Tuesday evening .
or 10 miles from town in a swift
car. The county educator (House)
got lost and came in about 10 p. M.
Mrs. Sarah Brown, teacher Of her
class, served cream party for the
little folks in the interest of the
childrens contest. The Kings Daug-
hters met as usual at Mrs. A. O..
Shirley, a pleasant and enjoyable
time was spent by all. The. The
afternoon was spent in making bad
ges of gold and purple. A delicious
nieu was served; chicken salad, ice
cream, pine apple sauce cherry gar
nishad cake Next meeting al the
A. M. e. parsonage where an enjoy
able time is expected. The hotel of
T. Piers end Lott is doing good
business. Edgar Hamilton, is i'm
proving. MIR. Wilks, enc of the old
pioneer soldiers is still i'll; we pray
his speedy recovery. Mrs. Mollie
Baker is improving from her illness.
No more church for Bro. Arbry
Lott until his new baby recognizes
him. Mrs. w. v. Hemphill, left few
days ago for Kansas City for a
visit.
Cleburne, Feb. 9.--Mr and Mrs.
L. y. Russell attended the funeral
OF Mr.. Russell's brother, Columbus
Russell, who died at Waco recently.
Rev. S. p. Prince of Fort Worth
was here in interest of Shiloh Bap-
fist church Mr.. and MRS. S. Muir
ply of La Junta, Colo, passed
through en- route to Beaumont. Rev.
G. w. Burton of Itasca has accept
ed the pastorate of the Shiloh Bap-
fist church. Mr.. Taylor and son of
Calvert were called to the bed side
Of his daughter Rev. Joseph A.
Brown snanf Sunday in Valley Mills