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New Britain herald., 1924-02-21

Male house servants are less ex- acting and more attentive than won- en. according to the wfe Of 2 British ex-naVal officer.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-21

Is there any good reason why a fighter who has taken proper care of himself should not be able to hold his own in the fistic game at 40?
New Britain herald., 1924-02-21

Bob Fitzsimmons and Johnny Dun dee are to be classed with Britton. Fitz won the heavyweight title from Corbett when he was around the S5 mark, while Dundee eopped the feather title at 30.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-21

Dundeo's career is a great tribute to clean living. X believer in the theory that there is no better eondi- tioner than real competition, he has made it a point 10 keep busy. Fight ing is a serious business with Dun- doe. Always in shape 10 fight he never passed up a worthwhile opportunity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

E4S<--
George Woodson, Mrs. Mollie McDon
aid, Mrs. Jennie Anderson, Mrs. Mary
White, Mrs. Rose Gentry, Mrs. Mary
j. Scott, Mt. Carmel Circle fine re-
ception; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. franklin,
Mrs. Jennie Fields, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ +?
Fields, Mrs. Jennie Singleton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bertha Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
ney Robinson, Miss Kate Calland, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Spencer, Mrs Josephine
Anderson. Mrs H. Jennings, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Florence Reed and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. I. Anderson,
Me. and Mrs. Ed, Brown, Mrs. Sue
Bailey, Miss Pattie Good, the Billup's
family a great Thanksgiving dinner;
Mrs. Maria Graves gave great din.
ner and presented the president a cut
steel beaded bag. it being presented
with we'll chosen words by Rev. DR..
Tines. We appreciate the hospitality of
these dear friends more than we can ex
press and their kindness will linger
with us forever, and be an incentive to
help us get strong to come back to you
for greater service.
Difference not distance separates
souls, and since we are alike in aim
purpose and work, can't feel that we
are separated.
Much happiness, success and joy to
the women of Virginia in the year OF
1924.
Pray for us and the work daily. Sin
cerely your president for seven thous
and dollars at the Jubilee, June Gath
Virginia Seminary and College.
(MRS.) L. w. TYRRELL,
President.
1878 e. 1875 ST., Cleveland, Ohio
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

(Norfolk, Va, Journal and Guide)
Rev. Edward Hughes Hunter, D. D.,
former Presiding Elder of the Ports
mouth District of the Virginia Annual
Conference of the A. M. E. Church and
for five years pastor of Emanuel
Church, died at his late residence, 9Z9
Efingham Street, Portsmouth, Satur-
day March 1, at 1240 o'clock in his
59th year.
His funeral was held Tuesday, March
5 at Emanuel Church. Rev. S. S. Nor
ris, D. D., General Secretary of Allen
Christian Endeavor League, delivered
the funeral sermon.
Rev. Hunters death brought to an end
the career of one of the ablest and most
scholarly ministers of his day Stricken
with paralysis % months ago and SUI
fering recurrent and persistent attacks
since that time, DR.. Hunter conducted
until the end valiant but patient
and admirable fight against death.
Time and again since disease invaded
him his family and friends have felt
that his end was only matter Of Few
hours, but from each succeeding attack
he appeared to rally, altho it was plain
ly evident that his once sturdy body
and strong constitutional powers were
steadily and surely suffering weaken
ing that was bringing him nearer to
the inevitable finish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

In Washington the cortege was me.
by Bishop J. Albert Johnson of the
Virginia Conference and escorted to the
Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, DR.. Stew
art, pastor, where obsequies were held
over it before being deposited in Elm
wood Cemetery.
DR.. Hunter is survived by his
e'dow, Mrs. Jennie Spears Hunter, his
daughter, Evangeline and nephew
Prof. S. N. Hunter of Raleigh and 9th
er relatives. His friends and admirers
were legions.
During the long illness and suffering
of DR.. Hunter, his wife was his most
constant and devoted attendant. DR..
Hunter himself was a most patient and
resigned sufferer Not once. stated Mrs.
Hunter during the long physical and
mental strain was he heard to utter a
single complaint.
The friends of the family and neh'
bers of Emanuel Church were loyal to
DIR. and Mrs. Hunter thruout his i'll
ness. They did everything humanity
possible to alleviate the distressing cir
cumstances and to DR.. Hunter death
came as a termination OF most sue
cessful and useful career cut short by
patient suffering.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
ARKANSAS GOVERNOR PROMISES
INQUIRY INTO MURDER.

Through his Secretary, Governor
Thomas C. McRae of Arkansas. mas
written to the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People
So Fifth Avenue, New York., promising
a Grand Jury investigation into the
killing of Charles Ruck, a colored man
who is alleged to have been shot In
cold blood by white man.
Mr. Ruck's daughter, reported to the
N. A. A. C. p, that late in December
her father, who was seventy
years old, had been met by two white
men, one of them a constable on the
road about mile firm his home. Upon
being ordered to throw up his nands'
the old man who was unarmed, being
slow in his movements, was shot
through the head by the white man &C
companying the constable. Governor
McRae's secretary in acknowledging
the original report made by the N. A.
A. C. P, wrote: a.. that there seems
to be no doubt about the killing OF
Charles Ruck, in very much the same
way as described in the letter OF this
woman who claims to be daughter or
the deceased"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
DUSKY CANADIAN RESENTS
BEING CALLED A NEGRO.
preston News Service)

PITTSBURGH, PA, MARCH 21.-
In connection with fire last Wednes'
day afternoon in a dwelling house in
Reed Street, local white newspapers
reported that the dwelling was occupi
ed by Clarence Jackson, a Negro.
Upon seeing reference in the papers
Jackson hied himself to each news
paper office in the city carrying with
him his naturalization papers to prove
his nativity. The result of which each
paper carried correction in the next
issue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
AROSE FROM OBsCURITY.

Edward H. Hunter, A. B., A. M, LII.
B., LII. M, D. D., was born in Raleigh
North Carolina, November 10, 1855,
the son of Harriet Hunter. He began
life in poverty and obscurity but at the
time of his death had won for himself
eminence and distinction. Finishing
the public schools of his home city ne
entered Lincoln University from where
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

he won his A. B., degree at nineteen.
Returning ito Raleigh he taught school
in that city for five years. Passing the
civil service examination he reslgnea
from school work and assumed posi-
ton in the War Department at Wash
ington, where he remained for four
years. 1t was while thus employed ne
pursued the law course at Howard Uni
versity and won the LII. B. degree IN
1893. In 1896 he received the LII. M de
gree. In the wal department he attain
ed high rank in the classified civil ser
vice. After his graduation In law ne
was promoted to the Land ONCE wnere
he was Law Examiner OF Land Claims.
He remained in the Land Office for III
teen years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
LICENSED TO PREACH

Having been active in church WORK
while in Washington in 1901 ne was
licensed to preach, doing city mission
work and holding small pastorates. he
was also superintendent of the Young
PEOPLES work in the Baltimore Annual
Conference for several years. In 1919
he resigned his government position
and Joined the Virginia Annual Confer
ence, his first passionate being Bethei
Station, Richmond, where he remain
er for two years. AS pastor he was
successful from the beginning From
Richmond he was sent to st. John, Nor
folk. which he served for five years
and which under his ministry came to
he one of the most attractive stations
of the connection. He served the Eman
uel Station, Portsmouth, five years
from which he was elevated to the pre-
siding eldership.
Since joining the Conference DIR.
Hunter has been a prominent and IN.
fluential figure in denominational
gatherings. He had been member OF
the last three General Conferences and
was Secretary Of the General Mission
Board, also member of the Commits
sion on Incorporation for the General
Church. At the 1920 General Conference
he WAS put forward by the Virginia
delegation for the Bishopric and receiv
ed flattering vote.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

client societies, DR.. Hunter belonged to
the Masons, Odd Fellows and the Girls
pus ocAttucks Benevolent Society Of
Washington. ;o. .,.-. 81 bo
June IS, 1903 he married Miss Jen.
ME M. Spears daughter Of John and
Mary Spears. An earlier union with
Miss Mary L. Russell, wal blessed with
two children, Evangeline and Russell
Hunter. The first wife died in 1901.
Mrs. Jennie Spears Hunter was
prominent and successful school princi
pal in Washington and has been a won
derful help In the development Of DR..
Hunters life.
DR.. Hunters body was placed before
the chancel in Emanuel Church at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning where 1t
lay in state until the funeral hour, l
o'clock. Here it was viewed bn hun.
dreds of his former friends ard admir-
ers and floral wreaths were banked
around it until the casket was practical
lily hid in an embankment of the most
fragrant tributes.
BODY SHIPPED TO WASHINGTON
The funeral procession entered the
church led by Rev. L. L. Berry, D. D.,
pastor. REV. W. R. Howerton outlined
hymn, Servant of God Well Done"
The remainder of the services were par
ticipated in by Revs. ]. G. Williams, D.
A. Blake, G. G. Taylor, G. H. West, W.
w. Roberts. J. H. A. Martin, Eulogistir
remarks were made by Revs. M. e.
Davis, Presiding Elder Of the Ports
mouth District; Rev. G. R. Saunders.
Presiding Elder of the Norfolk District
Rev. A. J. Nottingham, Pastor Of Trim
ity Church. Berkeley; Rev. ]. A. Valen-
tine; Mr.. John R. Hawkins, financial
secretary of the A. M. e. Connection
and Rev L. l.. Berry, pastor of Eman-
uel Most appropriate music was superb
ly rendered by the choir.
The entire funeral procession follow
ed the remains to the Washington
steamer on which the body was shipped
to the capitol where DR.. Hunter spent
the majority Of his life.
Drs. S. 8. Morris. L. L. Berry M. II.
Davis, F.. A. Seaton and Rev. j. II. "A.
Martin ACCOMPANIED the body to Wash
ington. Mesdames Grace Corpew ana
C. L. X. Bailey accompanied Mrs. Hun.
or and Miss Evangeline on the trip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
THE CAREER OF THE LATE REV.
e. H. HUNTER.

Recurrent Attacks of Paralysis Final
ly Bring End to Eminent Min
lister; Host OF Friends
Mourn Death,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29
FRATERNAL MAN

Among the secret orders and benev
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29

MADE FOR HIMSELF A BRIL-
LIANT CAREER,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-29


A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC:
We reputation honorable ten mm
the failure institution the
enterprise
ddHY
stand that dollar of
onak practices We insist that alleged be
directly indirectly and thai the involved greatest hae
o. honesty has been our ecakstase
and with which affiliated taken others
the there meet them
Other than complete responsibility Om ledger sheets Attn
dbeS rcsaaE and make
while the liability aak from this
s6h which
0oeoO One Hundred Thousand Dollars wS ($36O0o Thirty
tx Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability
We could not
surrendered
puywt natld (Sll000) Eleven Thousand Dollars
from nl pendas on
6news is thai the people whom have defended will
behalf outstanding
uucnpn Mdemxk We ar trusting God
Shakespeare hauces and aank1ds-
no CasaYs threats
strong honesty tmhg assneQ
L1et idle wind daIRpedmt
vndada dsmdedh believe shall obtain
Richmond Va May 1923
The Chilkoot post., 1924-11-28


 
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS

Quilting Parties Are Thing Of Past
Time was" as the illustrated
history books would say, when
every American town and village
had its quilting parties during the
winter months" But times have
changed since grandma was a girl,
and the only patch quilts seen today
are those in antique shops, historical
museums or treasured as heirlooms
by the descendants Of the first
families Of the land.
An old Salem quilt plays an i'm
portant part in the story Of the
latest william Fox production,
times Have Changed" which stars
william Russell The quilt Is given
to the niece Of the owner as q we'd
ding present. When the family heir
loom Is loaned by the husband to q
friend in New York series of
dramatic incidents develop in which
the quilt has an important role.
This picture brings out numerous
comedy characteriZations which
should delight all the Russell fans.
The accidents which befa1f the
quilt are as many and multicolored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
Traveller Needs Real
Dollars in Germany

Hamburg, March 80 ca. P. By
Mail)-Americans coming to Ger
many this summer will do well to
provide themselves with a long wal
let and have 1t we'll filled with real
American banknotes.
Travellers checks and letters or
credit still cause endless trouble.
Banks will not pay out actual Amert-
can money on dollar checks and let
ters of credit without charging an
excessive premium, as well as q
heavy exchange fee. If travellers
accept rentenmarks and have more
than they require for use in Ger
many. they are not supposed to car.
ry them out of the country. Further
more, rentermarks are at heavy
discount in surrounding countries in
spite of the high point at which
they are held in Germany.
Foreigners living In Germany vir-
tually have abandoned the use of
checks and have actual English or
American money mailed to them be-
cause. of the great advantage there
il in possessing stable currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
Radio Quotations
Benefit Farmers

Chicago, April II "a. Pho
| where is the Importance of the ra-
dio as a connecting link between the
great cities and the rural home
steads so effectively demonstrated as
| in the vast reaches of the American
continent.
| The American radio equipped
farmer today is in virtually constant
| communication with the centers of
trade through the hundreds of pow
erful broadcasting stations which
| dot the map to the four borders. The
social and economic influences of the
| cities, which formerly were almost
! imperceptibly slow in affecting the
rural life, now spread with a rapidity
which challenge the imaginations of
those who have not seen for them
! selves.
| The farmer who a few years ago
waited as long as "a hours for re-
ports on the principal commodity
markets, is probably in closer touch
with price trends today than most Of
| the city folk equally interested In
trade. His new position is due to
! the tremendous development of the
radio.
The Chicago Board of Trade, the
| largest grain market in the world,
| has been q pioneer in broadcasting
market reports, and has won inter
national recognition by its efforts to
| bring the grain producer into IN
Simultaneous touch with exchange
| prices.
! the quotations to the farmer minutes
ahead of their receipt by the less
progressive village elevator opera
| tor who still is dependent upon the
| telegraph for his reports.
! WDAP is owned outright by the
| Board of Trade, and when not in use
| for market reports and business
news, is busy throwing entertaining
| programs to the winds.
Prices on all principal commodi-
| ties, such as wheat, corn, oats, rye.
barley, ribs, lard, pork, etc, are
broadcast at intervals Of five and
the close, 1:15 p. M. the closing
range, and the opening high-low
table Is read for all commodities.
The service is instantaneous to
those tuned in to WDAP at the close.
A private telephone wire from the
price clerks quartered directly over
the trading pits carries the quota
lions to the broadcasting studio syn
enormously with their TRANSMISSION
over the wire ticker system. the
oadcasting crier reads the reports
into the microphone directly from
the headset.
The station is a 500-watt type, and
broadcasts on 360--metre wave
length. The day time range is about
200 miles, but the night range seems
unlimited. A New Zealand radio fan
recently reported having caught the
quotations, and a short time before
letter from q merchantmen sailor In
the inter coastal trade told of his
hearing the program first on the east
coast, just south of New York. later
as he rounded Cape Horn at the ex-
IRENE south end of the hemisphere,
and again as he neared Los Angeles,
ON the Pacific seaboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
CLINTON

Members Of Pine Tree Lodge, No.
~. l. Q. Q. F., are requested to as
semble at the lodge room at 1870
p. M. today and proceed to the resi-
dence OF A. NJ. Eldridge to attend
the funeral services Of the late Leon
Gerald.
Gerald Brothers have opened
their Main street garage for the sea-
son.
Rev. George Smith, recently ap-
pointed pastor of Brown Memorial
church, will move to town from
South Elliott next week and occupy
the pulpit for the first time on April
q.
Mrs. Mark Ieavitt and daughter.
Dorothy, of Haverhill. Mass. are In
town visiting her mother. Mrs. Will
Eastman, and her sister, Mrs. Lew
ellyn Decker.
Principal F. H. Moulton will go
to Augusta today to attend the an
nual conference of high school prin-
cipals
Charles H. Greedy was in Water
Vile on business Thursday.
Miss Alice Chamberlain has re-
turned to Vermont, where she has
a teaching position, after passing a
vacation at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.
Ronald Nelson has gone to Water
vile, where he has a position as
attendant for Sam. L. Preble, who
is recovering from a stroke Of pa
ra,ysis.
Mrs. Guy Coro and son, Maynard.
OF Fairfield were in town Thursday
to visit her mother. Mrs. Herbert
Grant.
Mrs. Charline Besse and Mrs.
Archer Weymouth were among the
business visitors in Waterville on
Thursday
Mrs. Ray Pierce and son. Fred.
of West Benton were visiting rela-
tives in town Thursday.
Mrs Nina Gerald will move her
household goods from Winslow on
Saturday and will make her home
with her father, A. M. Eldridge. on
Silver street.
Mrs. Albert G.. Waldron is suffer-
ing from severe attack of neuritis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Double Feature Picture Program at
the Colonial Theatre for Today and
Tomorrow. Bryant Washburn and
Mabel Forrest in New Film
Following their splendid work in
mine to Keep" Bryan. Washburn
mad Mabel Forrest again appear op-
posite one another in q new Ben
Wilson production. 1.-THE Love Trap"
which comes to the Colonial theatre
today and tomorrow. Mr.. Washburn
Is the clean cut type Of young
American who 'pleases not only by
his ability but by personality. while
Miss Forrest Is one OF the most
captivating of the newer screen
favorites.
Wheeler Oakman Is heavy-and
does a fine piece OF acting. Kate
Lester Is the aristocratic aunt to
Francis Powers mild hammered
uncle. Mabel Trunnelle. a very fine
actress, has a strong character role
as does Laura LaVarnie. Little
Billie Lord is well cast and others
of importance in the big roster Of
players are William Irving, Edith
Stayart. Sydney Franklin. Betty
Small. -.
John Ince Is the director of this
thrilling mystery love drama.
Jack O. Clubs" starring Herbert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
COOPER'S MILLS

George B. Mcclellan Camp, s. Of w.,
No. SO and their Auxiliary No. II. held
their regular meeting April IS, with
a good attendance. regardless Of the
travelling. The auxiliary will have an
apron supper April 21st, every lady to
bring an apron with a bow to match
the apron in a sealed envelope. The
envelope will be sold to the gentlemen
and they will find the lady who has an
apron to- match the bow and then take
her to supper which they are entitled
to by buying the envelopes The Aux
Hilary will furnish the supper between
and s. After supper there will be
patriotic program. These proceeds
are to be expended for Memorial day in
any way seen At. Next regular meet
ing will be May Q. All members of
the Auxiliary and 8. Of ", who have
not been solicited to cook please bring
pastry April 21st for the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL.

Der wrote Mr.. Hodge and in reply
received the following: Hotel Aston,
New York, April 15.-My Dear Mr..
Webber:. I have heard Harry Irvine
speak Of you so many. many times
that feel ! have always known you.
was indeed glad to receive your
letter and to read the dodger-I think
that Is how we spelled 1t. We used
to use sixteenth sheets! I am re-
turning it for am sure you want to
keep it. My kind wishes are with
you and. yours, Mr.. Weber.
Sincerely yours,
VIM. HODGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
UNITY

SOUTH-Mrs. William Walton has
returned home after visiting in All
gusta recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Urban Waning and son
were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Goodwin.
Mrs. Everett Loveland IS teaching
the Davis school in South Freedom.
Mrs. Ella Libby is in Fairfield visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Chester Par
sons.
Miss Elizabeth McGray, who has
been i'll with a cold, is much better.
Harry Waning is much improved in
health.
The many friends Of Clair Waning of
Augusta extend congratulations to
him and his bride and wish them a
long and happy welded Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
CHURCH HILL

Mrs. Gordon Gerard Of Vassal-
boro passed Monday with her sister,
Mrs. Harry Soule and family.
Miss, Frances Rand has returned
from the Augusta General hospital
to Mrs. Harry Soule's, where she
has been boarding for some time. /.
Joseph Colfor is in the Augusta
General hospital for treatment.
Ruth McDugall has returned to
Pennington normal school.
Mrs. Annie Tibbetts Of Gardiner
has been a recent guest Of her
niece, Mrs. Harry Soule.
Mrs. Dan GiIley is very sick With
pneumonia. She 10 being cared Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
SIDNEY

NORTH-Mrs. Lenora Michalski OF
Fairfield passed the weekend with heT
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. s. b. Clark.
Cassius Clark OF Pennington was q
Sunday caller at 8. B. Clark's.
Mrs. Jessamine Benson has returned
to her home here after passing the
winter in Togus. Mr.. Benson will re-
turn as soon as It 10 little warmer.
Mrs. Mcdonald. the nurse who has
been caring for the Furman boy. re-
turned TO her home in Waterville Tues
day. and Mrs. George Shersard is car
ing for him for q short time.
Tbs many friends Of Mrs. Xauds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
Recall Old Acouaintanee

William Hodge, who once played
1.-THE Man From Home" in this city
contributed very interesting
feature Of the April number OF the
American magazine on his early Tex-
periences as a travelling actor. In
this he made mention Of Harry Irv-
inc, at one time associated with H.
Price Webber OF this, city. Mr.. Web
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

as the patches in the quilt itself. 1t
is stolen. diamonds are hidden IN It's
homely folds, it is found and lost,
placed on sale and sold. 1t is a
cork tossed hither and thither
whittier the ocean of life deems best
to cast it.
"Times Have Changed" Is by far
the best Russell picture to be an
aounced for the Opera House where
it will be shown starting today.
Mabel Julienne Scott plays opposite
the star. The picture was directed
by James Flood.