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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05
FIRST MI. OLIVE NOTES.

Newtown Va, Jan. 1.-The remains
of Mr.. Harvey Braxton were brought
rom Philadelphia last Tuesday The
funeral was conducted by Rev. G. F..
Holmes and pastor.
Many friends from the North spent
the holidays in this section.
A few days ego the following per-
sons were married at the home Of the
paitor. Mr.. Leonard Braxton and Miss
Adlee Taylor; Mr.. Joseph Fortune and
Mss Sally Randolph; Mr.. Griffin How
ard and Mrs Lucy Harvey.
The Christmas exercises of Mt. Olive
under the auspices Of the Ladies Mis-
sionary Circle were we'll attended AMI
much enjoyed.
The Invincible club of Chapel Hill
md BiTcoe gave a splendid concert last
Friday night for the benefit of the new
sHneol buildings
The MattapOni District Sunday
school Union held its services with
he First Mt. Olive Sunday School last
sunday. One feature of the occas on
was splendid sermon delivered BY
Rev. A P. Young.
Mr., r. D. Berry has treated himself
- hand ONE Dodge car.
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a WORD FROM BoYKINs, VA.
Boykins, Va,
June 4, 1923.

June A, 1928.
Mr. John Michell Jr.,
Sir:-I am just saying few words
Of consolation to you in this hour OF
trial. We are in one world Of trouble
and we are having it so. The Lord is
not dead. He lives and reigns yet so.
The wrong cannot overcome rs5hi
and sad to me to think you put your
sell: upon the altar and not be accepi-
ed. We the Boykins Court is praying
for you to put all your trust in the
God Of heaven and be man once
more time and If any good, we can do
we will be more than glad to help.
We cannot believe the report to be
true nor can I think the ones that are
trying to convict 70 uthink so, it Is
just the black heart in them so don't he
discouraged for God is not dead. or
asleep, pray on. hope you can WI
the race at last. Please Sir accept
these few remarks in the greatest
sympathy. I am one that is praying
fo' you.
MARY G. TURNER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

installed an entirely new heating sys-
tenn, which, since the winter has come
makes it far more agreeable than
years heretofore. The membership OIL
the church has been Increased by ap-
proximately one hundred persons. Zion
finds its financial condition better
than years previous.
These are outstanding Developments
but there are many other things thtt
are worthy but may not be mentioned
;aere. Thus Rising MT. Zion stands ia :
ing a new year with hope anew ami
faith undaunted.e hoping this year to
pass the record OF all previous years.
Rev. o. B. Simms, left Richmond
last Monday enroute to Pittsburgh,
Pa. where he will engage in evangelis-
tic services there CT
We were glad to welcome many OF
our old friends end acquaintance who
'sEspIloq sql 5uIInp sn pea!s a
Il
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

My Dear Mr. chell:-The sad
news of the Court ruling in your case
came to me as a great shock. was
startled. 1t is nothing but prejudice
malice, and envy. If had the means
! would come to your rescue at once
Be brave. Let us hope and look for the
best. Mrs. James and will pray t.
the God of heaven, our God for you
He is loving God He will bless you
and support you from all harm. We
are your sincere and true friends.
MR.. and MRS. L. L. JAMES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

Pref. and Mrs. C. F. Broadly CT
Marion Va. who spent the Xmas 10
Pulaski, with Mrs. Broady's parents
stopped over In Wytheville the guest
CT hrr grandmother, Mrs. Caroline
Carter.
I Mr~. Lena Hoard Of Dayton. Ohio is
visiting her brother Mr.. Robt. Cook.
Mr.. George Sheffey of indianapolis
ind. who spent few Gays in the CITY
left Friday, taking his mother. Mrs
Ju'ia Shelley who will spend the win
ter with him.
Mrs. Hanna Meyers left for Ricn
mond Va. for months visit to nel
husband Mr.. Matthew Meyers, the Gov
errors caterer.
Mrs. Kate S:mons OF Bristol Va. IL
~isiting her sister Mrs. Lucie Gibson
Mrs. Gertrude Johnson left last
Thursday for S2eedwell, Va. to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Lenard Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Spices and LITTLE
Lillian Anderson of Pulaski, were the
| Sunday guest of Mrs. Spicers mother
i Mrs. Caroline Carter.
| VI SIS 1Utl CJdlh lSlI loI q "OSho 49,
ii Marion, Va.
Misses Eula Scuti and Clara Turner
gave delightful entertainment to
their many friends. The guests were
so we'll pleased they wished for con
&inuGnce of the Festivities thai ended
y oclCcA Thursday night.
Misses Hattie, Title and Mace>
Johnson &C Dublin were the Saturday
no Sunday guest of Messrs. Greene
Charles, R. Chapman and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs James A. Chapman
&C pending the holidays in Pulaski
he guest of the latters father. MIR.
i"mes Wilson.
Mrs. Flora Nicholson left for an eS
ended VISIT 10 BlCefie'd w. Va. anti
Columbus, Ohio.
DIr. Chas. Davis Of Columbus, Onio
brought the remains of his daughter
Miss Stella Saturday and were taker
20 the home of MI. Jerry Sheffey and
she was buried from Franklin st. M
9. church Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Buford left for Florida
last Thursday to spend the winter.
Mrs. Mary Traverse of Pulaski and
Mrs. Emma and little grandson
James of Roanoke were the weekend
guests of their mother Mrs. Barbara
Green.
Messrs. Walter and Robt. Jenkins OF
Max Meadows, we're the week end guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs c. B. Gibson.
Mr.. R'chard Holiday of Max Mead
ows vas a business visitor in the city
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A. Hill entertained
4 number of their friends at O'Clock
Inner Sunday.
M"ssrs. r. J. Thompson. John @.
atepteau and Masters r. J. Thompson
81, and w. Harli,on Stepteau, Jr.
I motored to Cove Springs. to see MI.
Reese Monroe who is quite i'll.
Let the Plane. come to your door
every Saturday during 1924 and pay
fer it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05
YIN C. A AT FIFTH
STREET SUNDAY

Rev. II. J. King D. D., pastor of the
Fifth Street Baptist s Church will
preach tomorrow, $3.50 P. M. at the
above named church. HIS subject will
be: What to Do When You Cannot
Sleep at Night. Come early and get
good seat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05
BRAXTON-RUFFIN.

While the Magi Of 1923 were still
tusy hunting for the promised gifts g
very pretty and unique affair took
place in Mt. Olive Baptist church New
town, Va. December 25 1923 at P M.
where Miss Odessa Lee Braxton of In
dian Neck We recame the bride OF
Pew. Henry Motion Ruffin A. B. Of
Richmond. Va.
At $50 P. NJ. as the bridal party en-
tered the grounds, Miss Susie Jones
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

Rev. T. w. Hebron arrived Sunday
en- No. II from Northfork. w. Va, to
visit his family.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

Mis- Eva SGOne Of Columbus, ONO
Is visiting her sisters the Misses Stones
CT South Wytheville.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05
WYTHEVILLE NEWS.

Services at Bethel A NJ. E. church.
all dey Sunday Rev. G.. o. Wing preach
cd at IL o'clock and Rev. J. H. Monroe
at s o'clock. Services were we'll az
tended.
Rev. w. w. Ward preached at Frank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

Rev. L. L. Aston preached two able
sermons at the Baptist church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

Mrs. Elnora Clark of Excelsior. w.
Va. is visiting her sister Mrs. JAMIE
Crockett.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-01-05

I'm St. NJ. e. church morning anc
evi ming to enthusiastic congregations
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
OLATHE ITEMS
, ~~ee %o%%~ 80 . =

a. J. Rawson returned home last
week from Colorado Springs, where
he went as a delegate to the Grand
Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Vaughn entertained
at a Halloween party last Monday
evening in honor Of Miss Edith Piers
on. who left Friday for Nebraska,
Guests came dressed in costume.
Games were played until late hour
and then refreshments were served.
Earl Duncan met with a painful ac-
rident last Saturday when the crank
flew off the car he was cranking and
hit him in the face, breaking his glass
es, cutting his face, and knocking sew
eral teeth loose.
a community service was held at
the Baptist church a week ago Sunday
night. Or. Mitchell, the evangelist.
gave the sermon and while he was
speaking the Klu KluN Khan marched
in and presented the minister with
S25. 1t was very impressive and ap-
preCiated.
The Earl Dunlap family entertained
at a High Five party last Thursday
evening Those who enjoyed the
evening were the Clarence Workman.
John Neal. Robert Patrick and Roy
Roatcap families.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

to freshen soon; Holstein heifer calf;
red calf; . yearling steers; 8 yearl-
ing heifers; team gray horses, weight
1900 pounds, Z and s years old, sound;
set double harness with collars; good
wide tire wagon with box; high wheel
wagon, and some household goods.
These cattle are my entire dairy
herd and are good stock and not the
culls. Owner will give y months
time on this stock so that the purch-
aser may harvest his next years crop
before the notes come due, the paper
to carry good security and bear 100
from date Of sale with SO discount for
cash.
Lafayette Wallace, owner: G. A
Woodland. auctioneer; J. WelIand Jeff
ers, clerk. 45-6c
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

ing the nEauization, there being rep
resenta'.ras from each of the four
classes .- the Delta high school An
addre 0 the leader. Y. N. Rogers,
setting forth the ideals and purposes
of the club, was appreciated. Mr..
Rogers Emphasized the fact that the
organization was not a social club,
neither .u athletic club. but primarily
a religious organization, tine first
named features being secondary. At
their next meeting November y, the
boys ami their fathers will enjoy a
Fathersru banquet
o 4. Z.
Mrs. E0lla Allen entertained the
Bide-a-Wea club Friday afternoon at
her hOu. The usual pleasant time
was enjoyed
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
DAIRY ENCOURAGE
MENT SHOWS
GOOD RESULTS

After eight months Of operation the
San Luis Valley Dairy Association Of
Southern Colorado is beginning TO
prove to its sponsors that the dairy
COW will make that part of the state.
comprising the counties Of Alamosa.
Costello, Conejos. SaEuache. and Rio
Grande, one Of the leading agricultural
sections Of America The total men,
bership Of this association is now 400.
made up of business men. bankers and
farmers who are actively engaged in
and solidly behind a movement that
is resulting in an increased and more
efficient production and marketing of
dairy products and greater prosperity
of the entire valley. A field man was
employed to direct the work and an
official paper is published regularly
to carry news and information con-
cerning the work Of the associa .ion
and its members.
In addition to the local support Fi~.
en- this organization, the Holstein-
Friesian Association of America has
been Of active assistance in getting
the work underway Their c. VI.
Long. a man with many years expert
ence in organizing and operating
dairy associations of various kinds.
worked out a program and conducted
a series Of meetings which resulted
in bringing the farmers and the city
men Of the valley together in a big
way for the first time After an in
terval of nearly one year Mr.. Long
was back again on the ground from
October 20 to 81 and conducted a
series Of q big meetings in as many
towns in the valley. He was accom-
panied by W H. Olin. agricultural ag-
ent Of the D. & R. C. W. railroad. and
H. r. LasCelles, fieldman for the
Colorado State Dairy Commissioner.
a still more intensive program Is
planned for the coming year under
the direction Of the san Luis Valley
associations ueldman. Max c. Graudy.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

was out there was quite a bit Of pound
ing on the lodge door. and on opening
the door there stood IS ladies dressed
I'm Halloween costumes, and they
marched in and put on a fancy drill.
After a jolly time. cider doughnuts,
and pumpkin pie were served and en-
joyed by all
Bert Edwards returned to Fort Col
lins Monday after spending the fall
here in the fruit
]. 3. Brewer was taken sick with
pneumonia up in the Muddy country
about 25 miles from Paonia, and died
Saturday night Funeral services We're
held at the N. Z. church Tuesday
Mrs George Richards. Mrs. John
BOtt and Mrs. Theo Beckman We're
visiting and shopping in Delta We'd
nesday
Mr. and Mrs F. r Williams and
children Jeff for Denver on Thursday
morning for two weeks business
trip. They left in the new Maxwell
car lust purchased from the Clark No
tor Co.
Henry Benson. who has been guest
at the Fred Benson home. left yester-
day morning for Lake City
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
The First John Jacob Astor, Born in Germany,
Came to New York in 1888
BY MRS JOHN KING VAN RENSSELAER, in THE Social LADDER

appear society the press
chiefly through the persistent publicity methods of the society leaders
themselves There many others who cited frequently print
whether they wish because Of their wealth. their achievements
their connection with economic financial political life of the
city Readers regard those persons most frequently featured by
the belonging cold Knkerbocor families In nine
out Of ten their judgment is wrong.
Prominent today published OF New
the Vandcrb the Astors the Mogan the Daydns
monts the Lannon'S the Vandr the Wizards the Gouds Only
Of these families has enjoyed recognition back
Civil times This the Astors Not single of the
cited above back the annals Of society the Revolutionary
The first John Jacob Ao Waldorf Germany TO New
York in 1888 Il piano merchant
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
PUBLIC SALE AT
Mccoy & STEWART
FEED STORE

I viii offer for sale at public auction
in Delta at the Mccoy & Stewart feed
barn. rs W Fourth street, on Satur-
day afternoon, November Is, commenc-
ing at 2..l o'clock. the following prop
erty:
Jersev milk COW, 6 years old. will
fresheu soon: red Durham COW, ;
years CID. Holstein COW. 6 years old.
Just fresh. 3 Holstein cows. good
mixers good COWS with calves by
side; Roam Durham, years old; a
large E0.stein COW, to freshen in Feb
ruary: hnek COW. good mixer: brindle
COW. a -a1d one; 5 Holstein heifers.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
Have You MisIaId a Paekaae7

Postmaster Clarence Z. smith says
that he is gathering quite collection
OF small packages ut the postoftice
which people are doubtless looking for
and wondering what has happened TO
them, These have been accommodating
for some time and there are now
many packages Anyone who has lost
something and thinks It may have ben
lost at the postoffice should call there
and look over the group Perhaps You
can recover something YOU have given
mp as lost
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
SOCIETY
>>>~ e.+>- .

Mr. and Mrs. James Karns and two
children. John and Ruth took dinner
with Mr. Karns' sister Mrs. II. E. Per
Icy and family, Sunday
9. .
The +. F. club met last week on
Tuesday for luncheon at one o'clock
at the home Of Mrs. r. c. Hall After
the tempting luncheon pleasant aft
ornoon was spent at bridge
ss
The O. f. s. club will meet Thurs
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
Young Lady Undergoes operation.

Miss Edith Ptmau on Thursday
underwent an operation iu Denver for
appendicitis and r0u stouess. Mr. and
Mrs. r. T. Pitml0. parents OF Miss
Fi,mau won't TO Denver to he with
hg~ Miss PitmaU Is student al Mt.
ST. Gertrude's academy at Boulder.
Her many friends here wish her O
speedy recovery.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
Returned from Grand Lodne-

Returning recently from Grand
Lodge Assembly. l. o. O. F. aud Re
bekahs at Colorado Springs. were
Mesdames George Wear. Delta: Ralph
Giffee, HotchNss: Lauro Pace, Craw-
ford, and Miss Marie Bowness. Cedar.
edge: and Messrs Fred Newman.
Delta; We're Loucks. tEckert. and F.
a. Bowers. CedaredEe.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
To The Voters

Your expression OF good will and
confidence given me at the polls Tues
day I prize very highly In carrying
ont the work OF the office TO which
you have elected me | will try In
every way to Justify your trust and
will do all can to do the work as it
should be done and respond 30 every
call upon my office
c. r. VANAKEN.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

fraction of the strength and influence should have 1t is made up Of
duas only and lacks the power that would possess if it
~ by the force Of the throughout the nation
There is in fact bond between the organizations and the Amer
Bar association. The latter only
t gh It's and its individual members The local
not lis do they have any
r We have therefore, groups going their way,
related and with bonds between he and national association
ddnt Of organizations isolated they concerned
and made of individuals only The statement Of these facts
shows at the lack Of Conference Of the bar whole
All point the reorganization Of the Bar
the future that will be truly representative Of the state
asaion we'll The necessities of the present
ton demand it. There harm dreaming occasionally
least and it pleasant imagine national body viad by all the
organizations and those composed Of all the lawyers their
ce states. Such association and only such association
would represent would put profes-
the position it is entitled ocoupy-a position Of great dignity
d power.
Then indeed might hope accomplish the purposes for which
law and organize promote reform the law, facilitate
administration justice elevate the standard of integrity, honor
and courtesy in the legal profession thorough and liberal
Legal education and cultivate and cherish spirit Of brotherhood
g all the members thereof
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
Here from Golden STATE.

Mrs. Martha r. L.awton came in on
Wednesday morning from Long Beach.
California to visit indefinitely with
her daughter. Mrs. A. l. c. Daniel
and family.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

10 Study in Denver.
Miss Edith Cobbett left Thursday
for Denver where she will study at
the Barnes Business college. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A, Cobbett accompanied her
as far as Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
SPORTS

Sports are fascinating to the Amer
lean public. They permit differences
of opinion which involve no rancorous
dispute on matters ethical or moral.
relieving the critical sense without
creating intellectual antagonisms. A
sporting event once decided IS decided
for keeps, and there is no thought Of
a referendum.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
PAONIA NEWS
80 -

Thursday was odd Fellow night but
the sister Rebekahs made It into a
Halloween party. Just before lodge
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
called Home BY reIsaran1.

--VN TW---V y N-Ng- a----
Mrs Ralph Einnear of Lazear was
a departing passenger for Luray.
Kansas. Wednesday morning. having
been advised by telegram of the
serious illness OF her father.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

Come and see what THE Touch
down" IS. Junior play, December ?.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07
AL Signs Point to Reorganization of American
Bar Association
n FREsnENT RoGER sHERNlAN. nI.nols 5

WELL know that with all their ability along profeona
and business lines the lawyers Of the United States hay
neither complete effective organization Admit
telv Tie American Bar association Possesses only small
The Delta independent., 1924-11-07

Induction ceremonies were conduct
ed ot the Iii Y meeting Wednesday
evening twelve new members enter.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-02-06
81
ofMontana

A small cut on a forefinger incurred
while building fence developed into
blood poisoning and caused the death
of Callie 81. Wilson, a farmer living
near Luther.
twenty-five bobcats, 4S9 coyotes,
five mountain lions and two wolves
were killed by government trappers in
the state during the past month, ac-
cording to the report Of the govern
ment predatory animal Inspector.
With but 10 exhibits in the recent
poultry show at ST. Paul, fanciers from
Glendive won IT ribbons. There were
1000 birds entered in the show and
Glendiye poultry raisers are justly
proud Of their record.
Petitions carrying 5000 names have
been filed requesting a special election
TO determine the sentiment of residents
Of Silyerbow county for or against
] consolidation of the government OF
Butte and Silverbow county.
The issue Of $4,000 in school bonds
was approved by the taxpayers of
S~weetgrass at a recent special election.
Improvements in the G. NJ. ( st. +.
shops at Missoula to the extent Of 800
600 will be made this spring.
a. q. Tweed, formerly cashier of the
Banking Corporation of Montana, al
Helena. was arrested by deputy sher
ifs in Los Angeles on a t~elegraphiC
warrant charging him with receiving
deposits In an alleged in%solvent bank
George w. Casteel, former president o.
the same institution. was arrested il
Los Angeles last week.
George L. Ramsey, manager OF thu
Central Copper company. at Dos Ca
bezas, Arizona. was arrested in vii
cox, Arizona, charged with receiving
money in an insolvent bank in Levi
and Clark county, Montana. He wa
released under $1,000 bond to appea
in Montana when wanted.
Cumberland Matador, q Shorthorl
bull. said to be the best bull tina
ever came TO Montana" has been pul
chased to head, as sire. the pure bre
herd of the Charles Anceney prOpertie
; near SalesviHe. The animal was pul
: chased from Miller and Sons, Of Grsr
ger. Mo, and has been on exhibitiO
at Bozeman. The purchase price ia
well into four figures il Is reported.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-02-06
Bib Pea Seed Contracts

Red Lodge observation-disclosures
ers of the Roberts and Red Lodge
territory last week contracted for the
production Of 1920 acres of seed peas
for the D. VI. Ferry company OF De
troit, according TO the statement OF
+. p. McGregor, representative of
that company who made the contracts
in this community. These contracts
are entirely separate and additional
to the contract for $500 acres let in
this county by the Great Western
Seed company a week ago. This puts
the total Of pea contracts over 4,700
acres in Carbon county.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-02-06
Niles Hearing Concluded

Park County News-The hearing in
disbarment, in which E. NJ. Niles, al
attorney of this city, was defendant,
was concluded Friday. The hearing
was held in this district court cham
bers before 1. w. Choate, of Helena,
as referee. Judge John T. Matthews,
of Townsend, prosecuted the case, Mr.
Niles being defended by local attor-
neys. The evidence and findings viii
be presented to the supreme court 70;
final action.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-02-06
Shipping Chinks to New York

Columbus News-Last Saturday
night on train No. 4 were two full
cars of bonded goods in the nature
Of Chinese coolie laborers who were
being taken to New York city to be
turned over to the immigration Of
ficers. They will there be put on
ships as deck hands, etc, and while
they can come into American ports,
it VII be impossible for them to es-
tablish themselves in the U. S. The
\. P. was bonded for their safe de-
livery. and Bill Olson, Jim Koewn
and Sill Jacobs were the main guards
"Bidda-de-OI' said he predicted fur
a plenty keeping the Orientals OF
board till their destination wa.
reached.