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you on the fight you have been max
ing for justice and fair play and
wish to assure you that I am number
ell with an unknown large number
of friends who are working both day
and night to help you win in the end
and up to this moment; we feel that
you will Overwhelmingly win.
Keep praying, working and believ-
ing and read part Of the 37th chap.
ter of the Psalms of David each dav
and have no fear of the outcome.
Many friends know that you are in
nocent and that you are being charged
for banking negligence that you were
not guilty of and that others are re-
sponsible for. but their day is coming
don't worry and you will live 70 see it
Your friend and well-wisher,
SHERMAN S. FURR
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HAD PUT UP FUNDS.

Mitchell said that he had personally
put up 100000 in security to protect
the stockholders of the bank, and that
at no time had anything been proven
against his honesty.
He attributed the institutions diff
cu'ties to banking system that few
white men could understand and no
co!ored man pretended to understand.
and said that he had requested six
prominent bankers on Main Street to
sit on commission that would eXarI
Inc the banks affairs. Two of them
mad accepted the invitation.
AT the cloce Of his speech a long It
OF resolutions were read and adopted
providing for the appointment O: a
committee to confer with the roceiv.
ers of the bank, and that counsel be
authorized to communicate with the
state corporation commission and the
Chancery Court with view to secur-,
ms the reopening OF the institution.
The organization of defense clubs
were provided for to raise funds to aid
Mitchell in his appeal from the three
year sentence hanging over him. ami
the meeting went on record as having
full faith in his honesty and integrity.
(News Leader, May &c, 1929
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Sincerely yours.
j. RUPERT JEFFERSON.
A VOICE F'ROM RHODE ISLAND.
SERGEANT MORRELL SPEAKS.

A VOICE F'ROM RHODE ISLAND.
SERGEANT MORRELL SPEAKS.
jamestown, r. l..
May 10. 1923.
Editor John Mitchell. Jr.
81 North Fourth ST.,
Richmond. Va.
My Dear Mr.. Mitchell: Please finn
inclosed check for the continuation OF
my subscription to your paper. At the
same time l wish to express to you
deepest sympathy in this your hour of
persecution, your reputation for
square dealing and integrity in your
community and in wide area OF
these United States will refute the eff
forts of your traducers to defile and
humilate the name of an honorable
man. Trey cannot shake the conf
dence of those who know you and win
regret their efforts to do so.
/ feel as confident Of your vindica-
tion as If that fact had been already az
complished. Keep the faith aud COOL
courage, continue the fight as of yore.
victory is yours.
b. F.. MORRELL.
Ordnance Sergt. u. S. A. Retired
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FULTON NOTES

The services last Sunday at the Nit.
Calvary Baptist Church were excel.
lent. Our pastor with the assistance of
his Corp of Officers and judiciOus mem
bers are putting forth great efforts to
finish paying for the church.
Let us not forget the services tomor
row, Sunday School $50 A. NJ. After
the morning services we will proceeh
to the Baptismal waters over by the
Government Road at l p. M. The eve
ming being sacramental service. we
arc looking forward to a grand time
with our many friends in the name OF
the Lord.
Remember our weekly prayer mee'-
ing services every Wednesday evening
$50 p. NJ.
Last Sunday night the Rev. w. Fl.
Jackson of Philadelphia, Pa, preached
for us He also spoke during the Sun
day School services presided over b"
NJ SIS T.. A. Logan the assistant Superin
tendent.
Last Sunday the people of the Firs.
Baptist church. Bermuda Hundreds.
had a joyful time. A powerful ser
mon was preached by the pastor Rev
w. L. Tuck. After the morning servic-
es they entered into the Communion
services which was served by the pas
tor A good many friends OF the
Church were present including Rev.
Mrs. Alice Tuck and Rev. c. b Jeffer
son, Corresponding Secretary of Rich
mund Baptist Sunday School Union.
At $50 p. NJ. the Nursery of the Nat
ional Ideal Benefit Society Inc. held
their Bird anniversary services at th"
church. Sermon by the Rev. G. b. JEFF
erson. THE program was in charge OF
the Matron, Mrs. j. Brown and the
Counselor Mrs. NJ. Whitmore Of Ber-
muda.
After these services Rev. w. l.. Tuck
presented his resignation in order co
take charge of the Gravel Hill Baptist
Church. The members regretted very
much to accept the same. The Deacon,
Board spoke in the highest terms OF
praise of the Reverend, especially
Deacon e. Miller at whose home the
Church prepared as the stopping place
of Rev. Tuck while at the Hundreds
He will supply the pulpit for 90 days.
A great time is anticipated at the
termination of the Rally tomorrow at
the New Vine Baptist church, Charles
City, Co, Va. Rev. w. l.. Tuck pastor.
The regular Union meeting of the
Richmond Baptist Sunday School
Union which was scheduled to meet
with the Union Level Baptist Sunday
School June 3rd- has been changed 10
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THE Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

A very happy hour with the class
TO, the explanation on the Sunday
School Lesson last Saturday p M.
DR.. w. H Stokes teacher This was
the closing for the season. Both teach
er and members are delighted WITH
the work that was done. A spec ial pro
gram, paper, songs, and solos The
teacher was very kindly remembered
by the members. His closing woros
We're crowded with inspiration an.
all parted in one accord. Watch for
the opening September Goth, 5 p. Nj.
Saturday. Refreshments were served
and all were satisfied.
The Junior Bible class. senior and
educational classes closed last Tues
day s p. M. The program was a very
interesting one Certificates for schol
arshfp were awarded. A gold medal,
first honor was given by Rev. A. h.
DAILY; silver medal for second honor
given by DR.. A. A Tenant. Every
heart was glad.
Everybody in his place for services
boys and men last Sunday.
At the building $50 A NJ. prayer
services for the workers.
A very helpful hour with the wome,
of the penitentiary 10 A M. Glad 10
have one of our members with us. Mr.
G. t. Walker of the Second Baptist
Church.
The meeting in the City Home con
Quoted by Chairman James Dunn IL
A. M. was enjoyed by all. Chairman
VIM. Thomas was very mindful of the
work in the City Jail
p. M. at the building a large mum
t,7 of boys gathered and heard a very
t-re!y address by President r. p. Dan
lei. Subject: Sowing and Reaping
Over the top for the Lorda q grea,
Gospel meeting conducted by the Ush
ers Board of the 9th Mt Zion l3aptis:
church. Chairman Straus knows JUS
| how to lead. His chorus sang from
the soul. Come again. The Lord is
pleased with such fellowship for Him
On time Sunday $3.50 a. NJ. at tn,
Y. NJ. c. A the workers. p. Nj. the
boys. $50 p M. at the building tn,
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BE- rss..ssa s
A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, GA

..a- -.s.-i S.s.N - - -
Atlanta, Ga.
May 25, 1928.
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr. Editor,
Richmond Planet,
Richmond. Va,
My Dear Brother John-This is to OK
press to you my most sincere sympathy
and keenest regret In your unfortu-
nate dilemma and to assure you of
my mistaken confidence in your in.
tegrity. | cannot bring myself to be-
l1eVe that you have Intentionally de-
frauded anybody-the verdict of the
court to the contrary Notwithstanding.
do not believe that you in your declin
ing years, after having fought foi
the right Of your people, and made the
many sacrifices you have, and as dear
as the bank of which you were I'll,
FOUNDER. was to you, that you would
w1lfully, wickedly and criminal y
strike 1t down and defraud the peop. e
you have done so much to uplift.
III can assist you in any way. !
shall be glad to do It. / am enclosfnt.
you little check for $1,000. as an eyi
dence Of my sincerity. I do not know
that you need it, but II you do. shall
be glad to do more.
With the hope that you may in the
end be vindicated and praying to that
end, am
Yours very cordially,
B. J DAVIS. Editor.
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DIR. CARTER COMING HERE.

DR.. H. G.. Carter. superintendent
OF the Piedmont Sanatorium, Burke
Vile, Va. will deliver an address al
the st. Luke Auditorium, st. James
and Baker streets, Sunday evening,
June 10, at 500 P. M. His subject
Will be, "The Prevention and Cure
OF tuberculosis"
DR.. Carter is one of the greatest
authorities on Tuberculosis in Amer
lea and his address are marvels OF
thought along this and other health
lines. The meeting is fostered by
the Richmond Medical Society and
the Negro Organization Society in the
Interest of erecting a chapel at the
sanatorfum. A musical program T.
also featured.
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A VOICEFROM BLACKSTONE.
Blackstone. Va.

Blackstone. Va.
May Is, 1923.
Dear MIR. Mitchell:-I want You to
know that your friends in Blackstone
especially Evening Star Court are
deeply concerned and interested in
your welfare and extend you the deep.
est sympathy For my part. know Of
no one who has actually fought hard
e. than you to righten affairs, nor one
who has held up better than you I'm
der the awful strain.-We hope your
suffering and great humiliation may
me crowned with success.
am praying for you Mr.. Mitchell.
YHnr friends are praying for you. May
the angels of heaven comfort you. Nav
He who is the only justice stay with
you-Be strong. forgive the enemies;
The Lord strengthen and keep you.
Command me if there is any service
IN ne. am sure your friends every
where are the same.
Your sincere friend.
JENNIE v. JACKSON.
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Columbia. s: c.. May 16, 1923.

Columbia. s. c.. May 10, 1923.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.
My dear Friend and Brother:
Though in far-away South Carolina
l have been praying to God and writ
ing my influential friends in Rich
mond In your behalf. So when read
the Times-Dispatch this morning and
saw where you will have another
chance 1 praised God, from whom
all blessings flow" To my mind there
Is either Negro or white man I'm the
woodptle. Is 1t possible that a Sc.
OF jurors would be discharged over
night, return the next morning. DOS
stbly after roaming the streets and
return a verdict of guilty? God is not
dead. Though justice sleeps. I am
still hopeful that things may be set
tied amicably and If needs be as You
nave well said, that you go shoeiess
ana clothless to satisfy the depositors
ana other claims. And as q deposifor
| would rather see you in that condi-
ton than to see You deprived of your
freedom and liberty. May God helm
others to see 1t in this light and etart
at once to assist in its contamination
Yours for square deal.
crew w. II. SKIPWITH
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Lord has never lost a battle and He
wont loose this because there are 8,
may of His own children praying the
one prayer, for an honest just AM.
square deal for you. We know full
we'll you are innocent OF what your
enemies have accused, but with tina.
faith in our Almighty God, He will &c
lease you to be drawer and stronger
than ever before, or as long as your
life lasts.
With a praying race of the hes,
folks of the same which term as Gods
army. l am yours commencing you 10
Him in F.. G. and B.,
JOHN f.. GARY.
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A VOICE FROM CAPE CHARLES
Cape Charles Va.
May 80, 1928.
UUTS SINCERELY
GEO. A. MELVIN.

VucSy on, lSEO.
Sir John Mitchell, Jr.,
81 North 4th Street.
Richmond, Va
Dear Sir and Bro:--We the under.
sign desire to write you letter to let
you know that we are in deep SYM
pathy with you in your great terror
you are going through, which we sin
Gel ely believe is caused by sins or
others. Knowing you as we have for
many years and knowing you have
stood for honesty, just and right, prin
ciples we will never believe If all the
world of your enemies should falsel,
accuse YOU. that you ever had any 9th
er motive than honest, just and right
principle
We further believe and know tina;
you are being tried as Jesus was Not
for your sins, but for the sins of 9th.
ers. We are praying that all may he
wel1 with you soon.
Yours in F. G. and B..
SIR s. J. LOGAN
DIR. ID. w. PALMER.
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A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE CO

Charlotte G.. H., Va.
May II, 1928.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
My Dear Mr.. MITCHELL note vita
very deep regret that your request for
a new rial has been denied you and
am writing to say that trust you will
have more favorable consideration
when your case comes up before the
Suprme Court. With renewed assur
ances of my sympathy,
l am Fraternally yours,
j. MURRAY JEFFRESS,
r. w. G.. L.
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WISHING Us WELL.
Norfolk, Va,
May Is, 1928.

Mr.. Mtchell:-
Dear friend and brother.-I wanted
to write to you for a long time to le:
you know that my confidence in your
has nevere been shaken. l have
pleaded with my people to stand still
and not get excited; that you had not
stolen anything; that you would re-
place that which was out at the time
Mrs. Fannie Ash and | have talked it
over and decided that it was ones fate
especially. when we try to do right. Re
member when Christ was here wha.
they said of Him So there will come
time in our life as christians, to face
the crisis.
1 am praying for your acquittal AMI
If the law viii; give justice, it will be
Done. / remain.
Yours truly, F.. H. and L.,
MARY N. GAY,
SSS Johnson Ave
Norfolk, va
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New Forh, ". Z,
May -, 134L

Gen. Jno. Mitchell Jr.,
Richmond, Va.
My Dear John:-May I assure you
OF my deepest sympathy in your recen.
struggles and misfortunes which have
befallen you. want to assure you that
am sure that you are absolutely in
nocent of any intention of doing any
thing that was wrong concerning the
Mechanics Savings Bank, for voted
for you as G. c., Of Virginia MANY
years ago. 1 have held you in high
eIteem for many years and want You
to know that my admiration and faith
in you are still mistaken.
May the good Lord bless you in com
ing out all right in this ordeal.
Yours in F. G. and B..
COL. w. II. POLLARD.
Formerly of Richmond but now OF
2OS9 Madison Avenue. New York
City.
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A VOICE FROM PORTSMOUTH VA
Portsmouth, VA,
May %, 1928.

Portsmouth, VA,
May %, 1928.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond Va,
My Dear Mr.. Mitchell :-Permit me,
one whose personal respect you always
had, to express my deepest sympathy
for you in this hour of trial with you.
1t seems to me unthinkable tina .
you, after so many years useful, bene-.
cial, and sacrificial service for your
people would descend to perpretrats
the glaring fraud of which you are ac
caused. With me it is not believed to-
have been done as charged 1t seems 20
me that you are victim OF your own
friends for whom you have done tho
most. But there will be Judas Iscar
lots as long as humanity lives in it's
mortal state.
Yours sincerely
GEO. A. MELVIN.
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SURPRISED HIM.

a very agreeable surprise was led
on Mr.. William T.. Lewis, of 2519
Bainbridge Street. Southside. on last
Wednesday night by his madam, Mrs
Lille Lewis. The party gathered
and enjoyed themselves until mid
night and when the fact was an
nounced that the gathering was eel
ebrslting his birthday, Mr.. Lewis was
struck as though by lightning bolt
from clear sky. Refreshments
were served and a fine evening was
spent.
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A WORD FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, Pa.
May 90, 1922.

Philadelphia, Pa.
May %, 1922.
Dear john
have discussed your case with your
many friends here and throughout the
State Of Pennsylvania and 1 find them
all to agree with me that none but a
coward could or would commit the
act that you are charged with and nc
man can say that John Mitchell Jr ,
has yellow streak or ever showed
the white feather.
We realize that you are in the
clutches of your foes, but your friends
who outnumber them, are mistaken
in their confidence in your integrity
and will so continue until the highest
tribunal in the land says you are
guilty which hope will never be the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-02
IOloRED CITIZENS SEEK RE.
oPENiNG OF MECHANICS BANK.

twelve hundred colored citizens
met In Fifth Street Baptist Church
last night and adopted resolutions pro
viding for the appointment of a COM
mittee to meet with receivers. and
authorized counsel to confer with the
state Corporation Commission ana
the Judge of the Chancery Court as TO
the proper steps necessary for the re-
opening of the Mechanics Savings
Bank.
Falth in the integrity of John Mitch
ell Jr., president OF tire Bank VIII
was recently sentenced was expressed
and plans were made for the raising or
a fund for his defense.
(Richmond Va, Times Dispatch MAY
&c, 1929
Ekfglyf.,
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Richmond, Va. July 8, 1916.
A perfect cure has been effected
by l.. j. Hayden's Pure Herb Medi.
cineA After waiting thirteen years
anu have not suffered from the
horrible disease, Gravel. 1 desire 20
make u statement to l.. J. Hayden:
Thirteen years ago twelve leading
physicians OF my city treated me for
Kidney trouble and gravel will. u,
the desired benefit. These doctors
advised me to be operated o.. as tina,
was the only chance for me. was
advised to go and get some of l.. J..
Eayden's Herb Medicine and try be
lore being operated on. l did 60,
and In twenty four hours after using
his medicines I passed at least u
half dozen gravel, some as big as q
large pea. Since that time l have
not suffered with the gravel. i
highly recommend l.. j. Hayden's
medicine to ell suffering humanity :.
am. j. A. PAGE.
4 Auburn Ave-, Richmond Va.
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PROPERTY VALUE REDUCED.

In the final audit of the bank, nc
said the building with value of 500
600 was listed at $3.50 and all other
real estate given proportionately re
duted value. Loans and discounts
were not mentioned at all, said Mitch.
ell. with the result that tho bank was
insolvent to the extent OF over 500, 000
He said that efforts were being made
to force the sale of the property at :,
sacrifice and that if the stockholders
would demand fair examination of
affairs the bank could be reopened
within seven days time.
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Boston, Mass,
May 20, 1923.
John Mitchell. Jr.

John Mitchell, Jr,
1t is with both pleasure and solemn
ity that I pen this in praise of your
great worth and uncompromising Ia.
Dor for those in the south supposed to
be free but as yet part free. but mostly
enslaved. You have ever been their
brave and courageous champion an
come what may they will recoenize
you az such. At present they feel Won
are n martyr having dared to assert
your right as an American citizen and
you Tor them are made to suffer but
come what may dear one. your true
friends cannot be fooled and they will
stand by you to the limit for they
still believe you true and honest The
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s. s. UNION WILL MEET.

The Baptist State Sunday School
Union of Richmond, South Richmond
and Vicinity will meet with the Swans
boro Sunday School Sunday, at $3.50
p. NJ. All Sunday Schools belonging
to our Union are asked to be present
as election of annual officers and re-
ports of the last years work will be
made by the secretary.
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to the tops of glory and from the soil
mo.stened with their blood have
grown fruits which fed the hearts an /
ehfl ched the lives OF countless heroes
throughout the ages. Such, 1 believe is
your destiny and trust that Heaven
may give you the grace and grit to
Dear 1t nobiy, and smile through your
tears until the morning dawneth."
Yours truly,
G. c. JOHNSON,
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F1Grklin, Va,
May 20, 1928 .

Hon. John Mitchell Jr..
311 North 4ttf Street
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir and Brother:-It is with
regret that 1 have to write you Just a
few lines of cheer in this your hours
Of trouble.
Let me say to you that I have
spent sleepless nights since your trials
began. but God is not dead, neither is
He asleep but in due time will He ser
you free from this worry, which we
are rustlng will be at the next session
OF the Supreme Court.
L go to God for you with many pray
ers and tear dimmed eyes. Your
enemies in few days will be crushed
TO the walls, because they are trying
10 XIII one of the best men of our race
what l would term as the cream of
the race
shall ever believe in your honesty
ana integrity as man. God is witt;
you and behind you stands the best of
the Negro race for your early ease OF
mind. Be strong. hold on and fear not
for He who holds the DESTINY of the
world i'm His hand will hold John Mitch
ell clear TO the world as one striving
TO upl:ft the fallen of our people. Will,
prayers going up to Him who rules
and super-rules. am yours for has
ty relief in F. G.. and b..
w. w. URQUHART.
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janitOrs of the Federal Reserve Bank
will conduct special gospel meeting
for men. One of the officers will speak
Be on time men for good time. Come.
Prayer is the only sure weapon.
Please do not forget the Y. NJ. c. A.
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verdict.

verdict.
trust God will guide you to vindi.
catlon and l pen you these lines OF
sympathy and confidence that thew
may enable you to press your battle to
tbs end so that your foes may be made
10 weep instead of smile. am as
ever,
Your friend,
B. G. COLLIER.
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In Memoriam.

IN loving remembrance of my dear
Aunt Carrie White Pitchford. who de-
parted this life three years ago, May
%. 1920
When crystal streams though endless
Flow over golden lands of sand,
Where l some day expect to meet;
And clasp my Aunties hand.
Her Niece:
MILDRED WHITE.
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bank reopened.

bank reopened.
Mitchell spoke for more than an
hour to crowd of over 1000 colored
people. who packed the church to Cd
pacity and who interrupted his re
marks with frequent applause.
lie stated that for over two years h,
had paid the dividends of the institu-
tiCn out of his own pocket that for
five years the institution had been
haia ssed by the rulings of the state
corporation commission
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A BLACKSTONE REMINDER.
Blackstone, Va.
May ID, 1923.
s.lr. Mitchell.

Blackstone, va.
May ID, 1923.
III. Mitchell,
Dear Sir and Bro.,-I am writing
YOU because heard you were sick
Hope you are better now. l am asking
you not to worry over what is on
hand. but trust the Lord and He will
make all things right. You shall have
my prayers. From your friend indeed
j. l.. ROYAL
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A VOICE FROM WEST VIRGINIA.

Parkersburg, w. Va.
May 10 1923.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr..
Richmond. Virginia.
Dear Sir and other:-Inclosed
IND check for two dollars. which pays
my subscription to the Planet"
have been following with a great
deal OF interest and anxiety, your cas-
in the courts relative to the Bank.
Permit me to say that my faith in
your honesty and integrity is as
strong now as it has ever been an
you know it has always been verv
great.
l notice that the case will be carried.
to higher court and I hope that in ii
you will be vindicated.
With kindest regards and best wish
es,
Sincerely yours.
j. RUPERT JEFFER SON.