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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

JONES-In loving memory Of our
dear mother, Amelia Hickmon Jones
who departed this life four year.
ago, December 2, 1920:
Four years and still we miss you,
Miss you more and more each day
For love you just the same, deal
Mother,
AS on the day you passed away.
No more your footsteps shall I hear
No more your face with its gentle
smile;
Oh. how Gan / this burden bear,
Yet it must be for awhile.
In Silence and grief, oh those sad
years,
!. How I have longed to see your
dear face
AS each day goes by and night comes
g on,
Still no one can take your place.
Devoted daughter,
FLORENCE H. COGBILL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS:

J Many Richmonders went to- Wash.
ing on to see the Howard-Lincoln
football game. Lincoln white.washed
Howard 81 to o.
Mrs. Mamie Scott is somewhat in
disposed this week at her home, 1901
Decatur street.
Uepositors of the Mechanics Saw.
ings Bank are requestedl 10 prove
their claims before Commissioner H.
Carlton Jackson in the Travellers
building.
Attorney H. NJ. Smich, Jr. was
stricken with a hemorrhage from the
stomach at Winchester, Va. last
weak. While his condition was re
ported as serious, he is now improv
ing.
Misses Florine and Mary G. Cog
bill spent Thanksgiving in Washing.
tom the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk.
land Cogbill. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. Alton Taylor.
The Checker Cab Service is being
literally patronized. Polite chauffers
serve it's patrons and immediate ser
vice is always available. The regular
stand is at Second and Leigh streets.
Mechanics Savings Bank depos.-
tors are urged to act promptly as
advised by counsel. The outlook
was never brighter than now.
We thank our patrons for help
extended and those. subscribers who
have responded to our appeals have
our thanks.
Lucinda Price wife Of W. A. Price
decided to sell out Friendly Inn, due
to is undue notoriety caused by the
recent raids there. She insists that
she is not guilty of the charges al
legged against her.
With all of the troubles. you can
still find all right service at w. A.
,Prces undertaking parlors. City or
country calls answered promptly.
Persons apprehending death them
selves Or that of any Of their family
can make arrangements there before
hand.
Messrs. Joseph Richardson. Olden
Sharpe and W. Taylor Staples who
represented the Pittsburgh Courier,
motored to the Hampton-Uni classic
at Hampton.
Attorney r. C. Walker, Of Glouces.
ter Va. spent several days in, the
r'.v last week He attended the ses
SONS Of the Virginia State Teachers
Association. He is promoting the
movement to- offer THE Manassas In.
dustp.al School as an additional nor
NAL school for the co1ored teachers.
The property is valued at 100000.
It has "a mortgage Indebtedness Of
only $4,000. The State Board Of
Education has approved Of the move.
ment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
REV. AND MRS. w. Il. BALL IN
10Th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

The twentieth wedding anniversary
of Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Ball cele
brated on Thursday, November q
1924, made their home a scene OF
delight. with many friends who ex'
pressed their esteem and appreciation
with presents consisting of many val
liable pieces of china and even new
blue serge suit for Rev. Ball. Many
members of the Goodwill Baptis
Church, of which Rev. Ball is pastor
were present. This means is used to
thank them all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
MISS MAMIE BURROUGHS HERE

Miss Mamie H. Burroughs of
Washington spoke to ia large and
enthusiastic audience at the Sixth
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday
AFTERNOON. at O'Clock. She is one
of the most eloquent speakers in the
country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
SATAN, THE DRAGON, THE DEVIL

SATAN, THE DRAGON, THE DEVIL
At Third Street Bethel A. M. E.
Church. Sunday night, December z.
at 1880 o'clock.
What the Bible Teaches Concern.
ing Satan, sermonic lecture will
be delivered by Rev. James s..
Hatcher to the members Of the Y.
M. G. A. Come, you are welcome
You have heard that Satan is in
He'll, etc. Come learn of his person
ality, his origin. his fall, his present
position, his present work, his gospel,
his final doom, and how we can over.
come him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
BYRD FLIES, LEE LEADS BACKS
IN YARDAGE.

Like a mighty unresisting HURT:
cane, the stellar quartet Of Lion
hearted backs tore through How
ards so-called mighty defense. and
outtgeneraled, outplayed and out
gained the Bison crew by dint Of
CONTINUED on Page 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
COLLEGESSTAGE GREAT
FOOTBALL CLASSICS
TURKEY DAY
LINCOLN-HOWARD AND
HAMPTON-UNION
DRAW BIC.
preston News serv ,ce.)

WASHINGTON, y c., December
1.-The Lion" retains unchallenged
it's crown as the mighty king 6f
beasts. Like a wild, maddened an
imall the brilliant knights of the
pigskin of Lincoln University van
quished and humbled Coach Morris
on's Bison brigade 81 to in class
ic clash Turkey Day at Griffith g
spacious League Park Stadium before
an enthusiastic and picturesque
crowd of $4,000 roofing, yelling and
cheering grd dewotees.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
WANT NOTICES FREE!

WANT NOTICES for persons desir-
ing employment will hereafter be
published free of charge. Persons
seeking help will pay full rates.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
A RECORD OF THE PAST-FINDS
VALUABLE DOCUMENTS.


Rev. DR.. Walter H. Brooks spoke
TO large congregations at the Eben
ezer Baptist Church Thanksgiving
Day. He has lost none Of his pow
crs as a brilliant pulpit orator. Al
12 o'clock his text was Psalms 1881
and Psalms 96:S. He used two
texts In expressing his thoughts. The
assemblages were delighted.
AS he left the church one of hia
admirers placed into his hand an ex
tract from daily newspaper of q
publication made November rs.
1874. 1t was as follows:
"a Sunday School Institute
for the benefit of colored Sun
day School workers is being
hald at the First African
Church. Rev. Walter H. Brooks
missionary of the American
Baptist PubGcation Society a
mong the colored churches Of
Virginia, is conductor"
Rev. DIR. Brooks is one of the
ablest pulpit divines in this country
He had with him personal letter
from Mrs. E. L. Van Lew. the cele-
hro+ed annointea of President u S
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

HICKMON-In sad but loving
memory of our dear wife and mothe
Edna Mckenzie Hickmon, who de
partial this life one year ago, Novem
Der 25, 1928:
No mOra upon this earth / see
Her sweet and loving face;
There is no one in this wide world
Can ever take her place.
Husband and Son.
FLOYD o. HICKMON, SR. and JR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06
REV WALTER H. BROOKS, D. D.,
Pastor of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church,

Grant. Her name in connection
with the escape of Federal prisoners
from Libby Prison has gone down in
history. Rev. DR.. Brooks was Fed
eral employee In the postoffHce here
during hef regime and had charge o.
the general delivery. Mrs. Van Lewis
letts1r, colored by age was sacredly
held by Rev. DR.. Brooks. 1t reads
as follows:
Post Office, Richmond, Va,
"April 21st, 1874.
Mr.. w. H.. Brooks,
"sSir:-It was with sincere regret
to lose so honest and faithful an
official, that ! received your letter
of resignation. I rejoice with bet
ter prospect. which opens before you,
and wish you in your new calling
and domestic life Gods blessing, and
a full amount of happiness.
every sincerely,
"Your friend,
"E. L. VAN LEW.
POSTMASTER" J"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

The letter was written by her with
pom and ink. DR.. Brooks resigned
his position in the post office here
to become missionary under the Bible
and Publication Society, which body
is now known as the American Bap
tist Publication Society.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

Many Richmonders went to- Wash.
ing on to see the Howard-Lincoln
football game. Lincoln white.washed
Howard 81 to O.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

Depositors of the Mechanics Saw
ings Bank are requtstedl 10 prove
their claims before Commissioner H.
Carlton Jackson in the Travellers
building.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

Mrs. Mamie Scott is somewhat in
disposed this week at her home, 1901.
Decatur street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-06

Attorney H. NJ. Smich, Jr. was
stricken with hemorrhage from the
stomach at Winchester, Va. last
weak. While his condition was re
ported as serious, he is now improv
ing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that a new Sc
ries of stock will be opened in the Home
Building & Loan Association of Pleas
antville, N. j., an. 26, 1924.
Shares are fifty cents (50c) each with
an entrance fee of ten cents G0c) per
share.
You may subscribe for shares at any
time during he month of January at
The First National Bank. Any further
Information can be obtained from
GEO. H. ADAMS, Secretary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
JUDGE UpH0LDS PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF DOG III BONE
San Francisco Court Hands
Down Ruling That Is EBoohaI
in Annals of Do0dom.

A new right has been Won for Amer
ica's doedom. Recent decisions in 1nri-
Gus curtis have recognized d dogs
right as a contestant il I'D arjiu.s.
but now, for the first time. il Ias been
solemnly decreed thar q dog is fun
legal owner Of a bone. once he his i-
In his possession.
And dogs throughout the country
can thank Teddy. local canine resi-
dent, Alexander Moslin. his attorney.
and Police Judge SYLVAN ]. Lazarus
as they gnaw their s|ouB-bones in
peace.
Teddy was brought into Judge Liza
rus court recently TO answer the most
serious charge Il dog can face. He had
attacked a member of the superior
race called Man. The victim In this
case was the fye-year-old child Of a
neighbor.
The death penalty was demanded.
There was no disputed evidence.
Teddy vas guilty. \ red row Of teeth
marks IN the infants arm constituted
The t%elltale corpus deleeti.
Despite his eight years of uniin-
%peachable conduct, things looked black
for Teddy.
OF course, the dogs lawyer brought
out the fact that the child had tried
o rob him of his bone. bur what would
hat avail in a court where all the
avs were made for men and none
we're made for dogs?
Then Judge Lazarus rendered his
decision, epochal in the annals of dog
dom. It was a rift in the lufe so far
as expectations were concerned.
An amazed audience heard him say {:
This dog has done nothing to de-
serve death.
THE evidence has shown that this
dog was gnawing on a bone. That
bone WIS his own property-and what
more valuable property could a dog
have than a large, juicy bone?
ANYONE trying to deprive a dog of
such property has violated the latter's
most sacred property rights. and it is
IN invasion which the dog has a right
70 prevent with force.
No n would condemn the man who
shot a burglar. Yet, if we can get the
viewpoint of the dog, his p%rovocation
was as great as would be the mans.
Judges should always try to com
orehend the emotions which actuated
he animal on trial.
Though their actions may some
times appear incomprehensible, per-
laps some superior being looking
down on US may find so-called
ethical actions just as puzzllng."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

Notice OF Sale of Land for Unpaid Taxes
YEARS 1917 TO 1922, INCLUSIVE.

for Notice sadAh hereby given that l. Charles l. smith, Collector of Delinquent Taxes
Of the statue in such cae. made n provided. will on
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH, 1924
at the houro of w oclock in the afternoon of that day,m thu school house in Bar
gaandtown, and IN hi taxing district thereof expose for sale and sell the several
aganst said land, together with the interest on sale amoun to he date Of sale,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
DANISH RULER Is A GIANT
King Christian Six Feet Six Inches
Tall; One Was Eight Feet.

King Christian, who celebrated his
silver wedding recently, is 6 feet 6
inches in height, the tallest of the
worlds rulers. He comes of a family
noted for height. In the cathedral Of
Roskilde, where Denmark's kings lie
buried, the only monument to Chris
tan l is a line scratched eight feet
above the pavement on a pillar, which
shows his stature when alive. Many
famous men have measured themselves
against this record of the giant king,
but the only one to surpass it was Pat
Murphy, the Irish wonder, who low
cred s feet 6 inches.
Coincidence rather than heredity en-
ables the present Danish king to up
hold the tradition, for the royal family
of Denmark is not Danish in blood or
descent so much as German.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

This shows the model a. granite
group to be 8 feet high and TO cost
$4,000 that will be erected in Luther
Burbank Jubilee park. Santa Rosa,
al, from funds contributed by school
children. The work symholizes Bur
banks message: The world is ours
70 mould by helping the hand of ma
lure"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
TO STOP HoPl SNAKE DANCE
Indians in Arizona Requested to Dis
continue Famous Tribal Dance.

Charles H. Burke, United States
commissioner of Indian affairs, has re
quested Indian tribes of Arizona to
discontinue their tribal dances, espe-
cially the famous Hopi snake dance
held each August, and has made
known that the request will be fol
lowed by an executive order if neces.
sary.
The belief that the handling of poi,
sonous reptiles is injurious to the In.
dams is said to have led to the re-
quest.
Indians in northern Arizona have ex.
pressed dissatisfaction with the re
quest on the ground that it constitutes
interference with tribal religious cere-
monies. The Hopi snake dance is
known as one of the worlds most ia
nous Indian c~eremonials, and has been
witnessed by thousands of visitors In
past years.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
DOE SUMMONS A RESCUER
Leads Fisherman to Marshes Where
FaWn Is Mired,

Reuben Johnston of Caldwell, y. j.,
was summoned by a wild doe to rescue
her fawn. which had been mired in the
marshes two miles south of Pine
Brook.
Johnston was in a rowboat on the
Passaic river, fishing, when he noticed
the doe, apparently in distress, pacing
the bank. When Johnston rowed close
to shore the doe seemed to beseech
him to follow her. Johnston. In his
boat, followed the doe as she trotted
along the bank until he came in sight
of a clump of sweet flags. There a
fawn had sunk in the mud until all but
its head was covered.
Johnston e%xtricated the fawn, the
doe. her eyes glistening. standing by.
Then the two animals trotted away.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Home Building and Loan Associa-
ton of P~leasantville. n. j., will be held
at The First National Bank, in the City
OF Pleasantville, County of Atlantic, and
State of New Jersey. on the Goth day of
January, 1924, at 7.30 o'clock p. m. for the
election of directors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting.
GEO. H. ADAMS, Secretary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

"Howdy, Gap!" saluted an aequaint-
from over beyond Presbyterian
Hill. eWhat're you expecting for New
Year," "Wife's paw and maw," re-
piled Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge,
"a b~rother-jn-law or two, three sisters
a few assorted children, the
presiding elder and a fit OF sickness"
Kansas City Star.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

so you want to marry my daugh-
ter? What is your financial stand
ing?" "Well sir, I've figured out ev-
cry exemption possible; I've had the
best legal advice that money would
secure; I've done everything I could
to dodge it-and l still find that l can
not escape paying an income tax"
Take her. She's yours. - Boston
Transcript.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Nellie L. erIscom, peceas

Estdte OF NeTIIe I. GrIscom, Decedsed'
Pursuant to the order of Albert c.
Abbott, Surrogate of the County of At
of the undersigned, Executor of the said
decedent, notice is hereby given, to the
creditors of the said decedent to exhibit
to the subscriber, under oath or afTirma-
ton, their claims and demands against
the estate of the sale decedent, within
six months from this date, or they will
be forever barred from prosecuting or
recovering the same against the subscri-
Der.
RALPH COOPER GRISCOM.
Moore and Butler. Proctors,
Atlantic City, N. j.
Mays Landing. N. j.,
November Goth, 1928.
Printers fee, S18.40.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

Notice is hereby given that I have dis
ley, under the firm name of South Jersey
Realty e. Developing Company, and will
not be responsible for any debts contract
name. 1 will continue a Real Estate and
Insurance business under my own name
at 30 w. West Jersey Ave.
(Signed)
GEORGE w. HALLER.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Mary Thompson, pecease

Estate Of Mary Thompson, Deceased.
Pursuant to the order of Albert C.
Abbott, Surrogate of the County of At
lantic, this day made on the application
of the Undersigned. Executor of the said
decedent. notice is hereby given, to the
creditors of the said decedent to exhibit
to the subscriber, under oath or affirma-
ton, their claims and demands against
the estate of the said decedent, within
six months from this date, or they will
be forever barred from prosecuting or
recovering the same against the subscri-
Der.
CAMDEN SAFE DEPOSIT
AND TRUST COMPANY,
Camden, N. j.
Mays Landing, N. J.,
November Both, 1923.
Printers fee, $3.50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26
Jurors Fined for PLAYING Trusnt.

VWTNIe 7 ~ TT ~ Ts fTNUTN'
Convicted of failing to appear in
court when summoned, 2S jurors were
med S1o0 each at New York city. The
rial was of Mrs Ann BUZZ, accused
f Staying Frederick Schneider.
FealthF contractor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

Jack: Suppose I teach you to play
cards now and then you'll know all
about It after we're married" Marie:
won't that be lovely What game
will o teach me?" Jack. Solitaire. ="
New York Times.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-26

Clerk: do you want a room for 25
cents or so cents?' Stranger: What
is the difference Clerk: We'll, we
put a rat trap in the 5o-cent ROOM
Hamilton (Ont.) Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
MADISON AWARDS
 HIGHWAY CONTRACT
Two Mile Stretch To Cost The
 County S59,S35
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Sept. 1S--A contract for another road project-two miles of paved highway on Writesburk pike south of Huntsville-was awarded by the county commissioners yesterday afternoon. The lucky bidders are Lask- ley Brothers of Chattanooga whose bid of $59,S3 was regarded as best for the proposed 20-foot wide highway to have concrete base of five inches and surface two inches thick of asphalt. The contractors bind themselves to be- gin work October 1 and have it finished by February l.
 Fair In PrOgress-The attendance at the Madison county fair is growing daily and it is believed that by the end of the week the records of last year. which broke all others previous to that time, will have been eclipsed. Cover nor Brandon proved an attraction for thousands yesterday.
 Wine COnfiscated-A man who spent several weeks accommodating enough homemade wine to last him through the winter lost his entire stock yesterday, according to federal and county raid CTS who returned from a raiding trip 10 Madison crossroads. They searched the home of Hatcher Edgman and claim 10 have found so gallons concealed in every conceivable kind of container.
 A recapitulatiOn of the books of Tax Assessor George Darwin, who has com pleted his assessment lists of Madison county property, shows that the total valuation for tax purposes is $23,991.- 0S3. indicating an actual value of near ly S4O.OOO 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
FIRST PORT BOND
 MONEY RECEIVED
Check No. 1 Given John COchrane For Water
 Front Property

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 1S.--(Special Leased Wire. .)-Announcement of the arrival of $3OO, O,OO0 as the first proceeds from the S1O,OOO,O0 port bond issue, the expenditure of over $3O.OOO for property owned by John T. Cochrane and the Mobile Shingle company and needed by the state for port use, and the decision of the First National bank to sell it's 0ne-ninth interest in water front property at the appraised price. was made by the state docks commission today.
 The $3OO,OOO was deposited to the credit of the state in a Mobile bank, and the first check issued against the fund was payable to John T. COchrane for land owned by him personally. The other check was made to the Mobile Shingle company, the total being $3O,- OS1. S2O,OOO going to Mir. Cochrane.
 The First National bank, it was stat ed yesterday, recently came into pos session of the one-ninth interest in what is called the March heirs prop erty. It was formerly held as part of the assets of the old National City bank which was sold several days ago to the First National bank. The commission announced yesterday that D. P. Bestor, president of the First National, said the one-ninth interest would be transferred at the appraised value.
 The commis sion announced that the $3OO, 900 would be paid out as fast as papers are prepared. It will go to own CTS of property located between One and Three Mile creeks. Land beine transferred now is known as front property.
 Assurance that the commission vii get the front property without htiga tion has been given by all owners with tho exception of that controlled by thu w. w. Downing estate and eight-nlnth' of the March heirs property.