Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
ROANOKE ITEMS.


ROANOKE. VA, January S0-Mrs.
Della Johnson, the wife Of lev. Re-
bert Johnson, Of Northeast Zen II
Avenue departed this life after an
auness of several weeks. Friday even
ing, January %. 1924. She was a
cons. 81 ent member of the Hill Street
Baptis- Church She was highly re-
sDected. A mother in the church his
fallen. Her kindly care fer the min
istry will be missed in her home and
church.
The funeral services took place on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the
HNl Stree Baptist Church. Rev d,
r. Powell officiated in very est!ma-
BILE eulogy Of the life Of this godly
woman. The church was filled with
people to mourn this Christian wom'
an mother, wife, neighbor and a
friend to the friendless as we'll as
chose Of the household of faith. Long
may her memory live in the hearts
of the people of Roanoke for her
Chr stfan integrity.
REV Robert Johnson wishes TO use
this method in thanking the many
ftends who adntrtsNs{ea to their
necessities during the long illness,
demise and burial of his. beloved
wife Mrs. Della Johnson; and un-
bounded thanks to members of both
races.
Mr.. Charles Dickerson. an aged
citizen of this city, died here Tuesday
afternoon, having been N dec'in-
ing health for long while. His
death came as a surprise, as he was
about the streets last week, appar-
entity as we'll as usual.
Rev. James S. Hatcher D. D. Of
Mt. ZION A. NJ. e. Church deFyere
Q great sermon there Sunday on the
subject, 'Caleb the Great Heart.
Al night he continued his series on
TIE journeyings of the Israelites. The
Offering for Sunday. January p was
$4,000.
The Sunshine Club gave very
fine repast in the parlor of the Mt 8.
Zion A. NJ. E. parsonage. which was
a delight and a surprise, especially
to the board of trustees, which was
invited. None was so well reared
as to refuse this excellent menu.
Mrs. Elizabeth Riley Of 239 Eighth
Avenue N. W. has been quite indis-
posed the past ten days, is slightly
improved.
Mrs. Gill of Northwest Tenth Ave
nue. is much improved.
Mrs. Lucy Wilson of Northwest
Ninh Avenue has been silk for sew
eral weeks, but is much better.
Sir Knight Joseph PcEndexter. of l
Lynehburg Avenue N. w. has been
quite feeble for long while. He is
the senior member of Roanoke Lodge
No. 81, X. of P.
Mr.. Thomas Stanhsld was ind;s-
posed last week end and SUNDAY,
but was able to be out with the trus-
tees Monday.
Remember Madison Stanfeld has
Indian Herbs, Sectional Tablets for
men. Red Root Alternative Tablets for
every woman OF all ages and Saliva
sena, the best to be found for many
Of the male and female diseases with
STOP Guarantee to follow each
bottle. Madison Stanfiald is agent
for them all at 153 Wells Alley. n. w
While passing down Eighth Ave
rue on Walker Street, the Agent dis
covered that something unusual had
happened and all the people on that
thoroughfare were gazing from their
porches. looked to my left. at No.
312 Walker Avenue and saw three
beautiful calves that had come up
from the barn yard. The gate had
heen left open and they had taken
possession of that beautiful front
porch. The lady of the house had
gone calling and her father had a
hard time getting them off the porch
Rev. James S. Hatcher left last
Wednesday to visit Brother Cornelius
who was compelled to return to his
home in Winston-Salem, N. C.. be-
cause of I'LL health. He carries the
best wishes and prayers of Mt Zion.
Mrs. Bessie Ford, of 232 Sixth Ave
nue. N. w. leaves for Clafton Forge
Friday. where she will spend several
days with her husband, Mr.. Henry
Ford.
Mrs. C. H Robinson and family
wish to use this method to thank the
many friends for the use of their
cars, the beautiful floral designs and
a,'l ether ass stance rendered upon
the occasion of the death of her be-
loved husband, Mr.. c. H. Robinson,
who departed this life January IA.
Funeral services were held January
II at the First Baptist Church. Rev.
A L. James delivered the eulogy.
Mrs. Lucy Day, Of Northeast Eighth
Avenue is improving, but yet unable
to be out of bed.
Mr.. John Day, who has been in for
six or eight weeks is able to be
around the house.