Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-21
Correspondence.
ROANOKE ITEMS.

ROANOKE, VA, April 17.-Pre-
siding Elder Isaac Ever, of the
Roanoke District and Rev. James s.
Hatcher, of Mt. Zion A. NJ. ,E. Church
and a large delegation left Monday
night for the Annual Conference at
Richmond. Rev. Hatcher Is very
broad-hearted young man and work
man in the Masters Vineyard who
has proven himself at Mt. Zion and
the city OF Roanoke during his four
years administration, VIII CHI has been
a wonderful success along all lines.
The entire oty will be pleased and
the membership of Mt. Zion espec-
tally desires Rev. Hatcher's return
for the fifth year.
Miss Helen Brown. 307 Ninth Ave
nue., N. w. is recovering from Sc
rious operation at Burrel Memorial
Hospital. Neurius developed caus-
ing a prolongation OF her illness.
MIRA. Florence Mitchell and her
niece. Miss Eva Taylor, left Wednes-
day to visit the A. NJ. e. Annual Con-
ference eat Richmond. Mrs. Jane
Galloway, 121 Lynchburg Avenue,
Mrs. Addie Stanield, Mrs. Matte
Jones and many others will also at
tend the Conference.
Brother Cornelius Jones. of Park
Street and Fourth Avenue, Is much
indisposed at this writing.
Rev. A. NJ. Shervill, of Ferrum,
Va. delivered a strong message in
mastery manner. at Mt Zion A. M.
e. Church Sunday morning. His sub
ject was, Baptism of Repentance
Through the Blood the Only Cleans
ing for the Souls of Men," The men,
bers of Mt. Zion were delighted to
greet the western delegation, who
stopped over until 1910 A. M.
Mr. Morton Board of Seventh st.
underwent an operation at Burrell
Memorial Friday afternoon. April 13.
died soon after the operation. His
remains were taken to Clifton Forge
for interment, Monday, April 16, ac-
companied by number of his rail-
road friends.
Mr. Thomas Stanfield attended the
funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr.. w.
G. Farley who was buried in Column
bus, Ohio last Thursday. H is sister.
Mrs. Anna Harris, of South Boston,
mis- nephews, ]. C. Digger, Of Roam
oke, MarceAlus Digger, of Chicago,
and Prof. M. Traynham, of Roanoke.
lifelong friend of the deceased,
attended the funeral. The deceased
was a faithful Christian.
Mr.. r. B. Bailey. Of 9 Fifth Avenue
N. F., who has been ailing from a
paralytic stroke, was seen this after
noon on THE streets. having discarded
his crutch and getting aleng nicely
with his cane.
Mrs. Laura Durphey is mych indis-
posed at her home on Harrison Ave-
nue., N. w.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adleane Brandon
have moved into their newly pur-
chased home at 311 Seventh Avenue
N. E.
Mrs. Eliza Poore is indisposed at
her home with neurltis.
Mrs. Eliza Clayton, who has been
very feeble. is improving.
Mr.. N. T. Moore was soundly con-
verified before the evening services at
Mt. Zion A. NJ. f. last Sunday.
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Rev. James s. Hatcher, B. d. d. D
preached from Romans 1911. The
Reverend ended where he began four
years agc-persuading men to accept
the Saviour's love and favor and be
saved. Many have needed his mes
sage during his four years passionate
here at Mt. Zion.
Mrs. Berta Howard, of 3O2 Sew
enth Avenue. N. W. is much indis-
posed with rheumatism.
Remember the Sa!vasena, Plaster.
Planet and Pill Man of Roanoke. ex-
poets soon to get on the road and
canvas the Southwest, along the N.
and w. Get your supply while you
may.
THE UNION COAL CO., INC.
The Union Coal Company, which
dissolved some months ago, has been
replaced by The Union Coal Company
Inc. headed by three of Roanoke's
leading young home boys, Richard
Hurt, president; Grant Howard. vice
president; Mckinley Rice. secretary
and treasurer. We are proud to
know that this essential enterprise lis
being conducted by THE above home
boys.
Mr. Richard Hurt, a very active
member Of the First Baptist Church
and is a progressive young man. Mr..
Grant Howard, is an old citizen Of
worth and character and member
of the First Baptist Church. Mr..
Mckinley Rice, young deacon of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a great
fraternal man. Il
These young men are well known
among the people of both races and
stand very high in the community
When in need of fuel of any kind,
let the home boys serve you and keep
the enterprise going, for such is what
We need.