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Richmond planet., 1925-11-28


Shortly after the body of Willis
was carried out to the sidewalk.
co,ored men from the undertak ng
establishment of R. e. Scott, COLI
ored, arrived with an automobile e
and claimed it for burial. They
were taking the body away when an
ambulance, DR.. Baughn in charge,
arrived Then Floyd Jackson, 26, a
member of the colored E.ks, inter
fered Jackson protested that the
dead man was a brother Elk and he
claimed, the body for the Lodge of
Elks.
An alteration ensued,. friends of the
dead man taking sides with the sew
eral claimants fer the corpse Of Will
is. Jackson objected to the parti-
cipatfon of the ambulance surgeon.
who had responded to an emergency
cal. Officer w. M. Angel from the
F'rst Station, arrested Jackson and
ed him at the station on a
charge of interfering with the am
bu'ance. surgeon in the discharge of
his duty and being disorder Y in
the street Friends came to the res.
cue of Jackson at the station and he
WAS Ibailed for his appearance in
Police Court today. -. 80.
"rroner Broadnax settled the dis
rutA by delivering the body to the
Scott undertaking establishment,
the understanding that it
should be surrendered today, if the
widow surviving Willis desires an
other undertaken to have it.
The family engaged Funeral Di-
rector Robert c. Scott to take charge
of the remains and so far as, he and
the widow and relatives were con-
cerned there was no disagreement
The casket was of Florentine silver
finiss des' gn with heavy bar exten-
d'ed to the absolute satisfaction of
81 rarties concerned.
Rev. Evans Payne, D. D. an
nounced that owing to a cold and
the conditioD of his throat. he would
be unable to preach the funeral Of
Colonel w. H. Wilfs. Rev. A. D.
.Da'y, pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church delivered. the funeral dis
course. Rev J. H. Binford swayed
the arge gathering in a short dis
course and the singing of ''Will the
Circle Be Unbroken?" George Har-
rs was in his CORY" in SINGING
in a rich baritone voice, mo Bur-
den is Allowed, to Pass Through" +"
Rev Days text was II Corinthians
81. Booming Lily Lodge, No. 15
was in charge of Chancellor Com
r1ander D. L. Mayo.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
JUDGE SENTENCES MEMBERS OF
NORTH CAROLINA MOB.

ASHEVILLE, N. C.-Eleven of
twenty defendants who have been on
trial charged with storming the
Buncombe County Jail on September
10, in an attempt to take co,ored
man therefrom, were convicted and
received sentences of from 6 months
on the roads to one indeterminate
sentenne of from four to eight years
IN the penitentiary
The jury was out for about six
hours, and on two occasions returned
to the courtroom to have evidence
read affecting several of the defond-
ants. There was little surprise shown
when the verdict of the jury was
announced, the general belief having
been among court attaches and spec
tators that several of the defendants
would be convicted.
There was an expressed surprise,
however when Judge A. NJ. Stack. of
Monroe, presiding began to an
nounce the sentences and there was
a hush in the courtroom wnen the
jursst began to have the clerk make
record of penitentiary sentences.
When the trial was opened on
Monday morning th'rty-seven defend
ants faced the court, but the cases
of II of these were taken from
before the jury by nolle presses and
submissions of guilt as to various
counts in the bill of Indictment.
Nine entered peas to the last
count IN the bin, that of riotously
assembling while two of these Jeter
Bell and Sam Stroup pleaded guilty
10 tive counts, one charging breaking
and enternE The.r were sen.'r.'al
to serve from three to five years
each in the States prison.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
QUEEN OF SOUTHERN CLASSIC"
TO BE HONORED AT MONSTER
HOLIDAY BALL ASD GAME.

Combining charm and beauty, a
come'y Richmond Miss, the girl of
beauty was selected y at a recent
meeting of the football squad to be
Miss Union" and have the honor
of being the Queen of the thrilling
game and brilliant Turkey Day Re
cer"on in honor of the Union and
Hamilton elevens. at Johnson's Had.
Much interest is being manifested
in the affsir, and it is indicated
that thousands will be in attendance
from the Tidewater section TO wit
ness the colorful pageant and ball
at the beautiful \and popular local
auditorium
The identity of the beautiful and
charming Miss Union is enve'oped
in mystery. Be on hand Turkey
Dav even hg and meet her.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
FULTON NOTES

The services at the Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church and Sunday School
were very encouraging last Sabbath.
Our Pastor, DR.. G. A. Cobbs deiv-
cred a powerful sermon last Sunday
morning on Sowing and Reaping ;"
After the sermon we entered into a
song service led by our pas or with
Miss Catherine Taylor presiding at
the piano. The song service will be
had each Sunday morning. Come
around and enjoy yourselves.
We were very glad to have in our
midst severa, visitors including Miss
Dorothy Taylo,. Tie Misses Tay-
loy ore relatives Of our pastor
wife. Regular services tomorrow.
The Rebecca Council, I. o. st.
Luke held its 32nd anniversary SER
vices at Zion last Sunday, 1880 P.
NJ. A great program was rendered.
Sermon by the Pastor. Rev. O. B.
Simms. Mrs. Olivia Allen, w. c.
500 P. NJ, the Rev. c. B. Jeffer-
son preached for the Pastor, using
for his basis, His Name Shall Ba.
Called Wonderful"
Tomorrow at Zion the second Ar
niversary of the Futon Lily Bene-
fetal Society, No. l, Inc. will. be held
1T P. NJ. Sermon by DR.. o. r
S INNS. .........
The funeral services of Brother
William Sewell, were held at Cal
vary on the 23rd inst Sermon by
he pastor DR.. Cobbs. The Pastor
of the Denny Street NJ. F. Church
(white) and a large part OF their
congregation were present. A short
message was delivered by Rev. Proc
Tor (white) and DR.. j., H, Binford
Our brother was an ex-'eader of the
choir and eX-super,ntendent of the
Sunday School and was trustee OF
the church. ..
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
RHINELANDERS'
ANNUL LMENT
CASE
Cross Ri9id=s White
Husband Makes Poor Witness.
Defense Counsel WieIdS Merci=
less Attacks.
(Coutinued from last weeE)

CONTINUED from last week)
"Did you want to sign complaint when
you left herr"
"Yes."
Rhinelander left his wife on November 20,
1924, and Jacobs was at the house on the 18th,
Davis reminded him, and wanted to know if he
had made up his mind by the 10th.
''There was suspicion in my mind on The
19th," he said.
but you were never really sure your wife
had colored blood in her veins until May, 1921
NO, March," said Rhinelander.
March, 1924?'
No, March, 1926" he said and Davis said
ironically, THANK you fol the correction
Rhinelander said he swore to the complaint
on November "a, 1924, and that in the COM
plaint which he read, he had stated that his
wife represented herself to be white, (which
representation plaintiff subsequently discovered
to be wholly untrue
did you swear 10 that?" said Davis, be-
coming savage for the irstA time
Yes" said Rhinelanler.
''Was it true or not true?'
''Ib was true
You swore that the representation that she
did not have colored blood was wholly untrue?'
az can't anwer that | must qualify it, sari
Rhnelander, aftr pause. Davis handed him
the complaint and he read it through. He saj
he was not sure until March, 1925, that she
had colored blood.
(Which is true said Davis, " that you
were sure she had colored blood in 1924, as you
in this complaint, or that you doubted it
until 1926
Rhinelander was at loss Tor the first time.
His eyes twitched, he clasped and unclasped his
hands and stfened with nervous anticipation
as Davis demanded direct answer.
''You recognize that those two statements
opposed, do you not, and both can't be true"
shouted Davis Which is true? Take your
time; | want TO be kind to you" as his voice
sank to satrical gentleness.
THE one in March, Rhinelander finally said
'Oh, so the one in March is true" said
Davis. $50 you swore to something untrue in
that subway stationr'
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE

Richmond Va, Nov. IS, 1925.
Pursuant TO the order of the
Board Of Directors of the Pythian
Ca 'apthe Industrial Assoc alton a
meeting of the stockholders of the
aforesaid organization will be held
Tuesday. January 10, 1926 in the
Pyth'an Castle, 727 N. Third Street,
r chmond Va. at P. NJ, Stock
holders WI please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
JOHN MITCHELL JR., Pres.
EVA G. DAVIS, Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
FLORENCE, S. G. NEWS

FLORENCE, S c., Nov. 90
Miss Leona Mae Webster, member of
the faculty of the city graded school,
here, spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs, c. E. Godbold, in East Marion
Street, who is principal of the Salem
Pubic School at Claussens S. c.,
distance of twelve miles from the
city.
The Florence County Baptist I'm
ion vic meet at Spring Branch Bap
tist Church, Saturday, the 2Sth at
10 cock.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
DOUBT IN HIS MIND.

''No, there was some doubt in my mind.''
was the answer.
"There was enough doubt so you could swear
emphatically that she was liar" -.
Yes said Rhinelander
isn't ii true that you didn't read that COM
'No"
Davis showed him telegram and asked him
if he sent it. which Rhinelander denied, and
then be was asked Il he had sent any message
to his wife after he left her. He sent one by
Jacobs. he said. He was asked about the ring
he had given her and if he remembered what
had been said in the correspondence about Civ
ing her an automobile.
''Do you remember giving your wife an auto
mobile as wedding presenNi''
81 did not"
Did you intend to?'
II believe so,' said RhineIander.
did you give Jacobs note to 60 up and
take the automobile away?''
Yes he said. He denied, however that he
had told JaeobsS 10 take away the furniture from
the apartment he and his wife had inhabited
such brief time. He did not learn about
Jacobs action until month later, and then
he did not order it sent back.
's'Then il he did so ne did it without author
ity from you?"
Yes" he said.
''Jacobt is a sort OF general in this case, isn't
he?" said Davis. irving to make his point that
Rhnelander had done as he was told.
II don't know
Does he always do things without your
oiGors?''
Not always
'whoe office does he work in?'
..Wv fathers office :"
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28

An unknown colored man killed
Willie Bates. driver for meat
packing company shortly after six
o'c ock Tuesday night. November II
ard made his escape. There were
several colored men present and the,
affair took place Just off 18th Street
in the rear of WILSON and Com
pany's plant. The men had been
The man is said to have
worn black leather leggins. black.
short overcoat and light cap. Eff
forts are beng made TO locate him.
and it is thought that he boarded
q freight train,
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28

Colonel William H. w Ills dropped
dead in/ Mt Olivet Baptist Church
last Sunday afternoon. His funeral
took place Wednesday afternoon
from the Fourth Baptist Church, Rev
Evans Payne, d. D. officiating. He
was for many years Grand Master
alarms of the Grand, Lodge, K. Of
P. of Virginia. The following re-
port from the columns of the Rich
mond, Va Times-D' spatch, Nov.
23d tells the story:
Prepare my SOU, o Lord for
that great day. :.
Wash me in Thy blood. When
the mists have rolled away.
As he uttered the last word quoted
in the chant familiar-to colored Bap
tist congregations, William H. WI
is, SO years old, Of 915 N Twenty
ninth Street, one of the most prom
inent figures in celored church and
lodge circles in Richmond, fell dead
n Mount O,ivet Baptist Church,
Twenty fifth and S Streets yesterday
evening at GAS o'clock. =.
The tragic end of Willis threw the
congregation Of about 500 that fir ed
the church into CONSERVATION. Only
the GOODNESS and presence of mind
Of the pastor. Rev. ]. A. Bowler,
who was in the pulpit prevented
panic. The pastor e'bowed his way
throu~', the frightened throno al
gave directions for the removal of
the body, exhorting peace and order.
THE worshippers followed the body
TO the street. Hundreds of other
colored people, attracted by the COM
motion, filled the street, and in
tense excitement prevailed
Dramatic circumstances attended
the death of Willis. He was the
president of church society, the
Sons and Daughters of Peace. which
was holding the annual memor al
-rervices in Pastor Bowlers church
for the fourteen members who have
died since the society was organized
On an improvised altar, fourteen
candles burned. Willis was delv-
erIng the memorial address. The
C osing feature of the address was
the calling of the roll of the dead
AS each name was called candle
was extinguished, SYMBOL ng the>
passing of a soul. Willis had called
the fourteenth and last name, and
was concluding With the chant
quoted above, when he was stricken.
Coroner Broadnax, who IS acting
for DR. Whitfield, who is i'll, said
death was due 10 organic heart
trouble He deemed an inquest un-
Pastor Bowler said that
WINS, who was a devout rel gionist
SPOKE and prayed fervent'y yester-
day He died in a state of spiritual
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
A GRAND ORGAN RECITAL.

A Grand Organ Recital, gwen by
Mr.. George Howell, accompanied by
some of the best talent of the city
will be rendered at the Sharon Bap.
tist Church, Sunday, December 6,
1925, at s P. NJ. for the benefit OF
the Church Please bring a silver
offering.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
A CHAUFFERLESS TAXI.

Emmett Kemp, 42S w. Duval ST
was sworn and deposeG. He said
~ was in the car that struck Mrs,
ley Turner. 1t was about $50 P.
NJ November %, 1925. We were
g<rg east whel we turned tho car
to go north on Second Street. She
stepped directly in front of the car.
was on a rear seat on the right
hand side 1t was a Ford sedan. 1t
was chaufferless taxi car. Were
any of yOu drinkipg?" asked the
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28

Ross B Haynes. the well known
auto accessory supplies dealer. who
was carried 20 New York upon
charge of completely in q liuuor
robbery IN that CITY obtained bail
uDon arriving there
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
DENIES RELEASING wIFE's LFTTFRs.

Rhinelauder denied that he had released his
wife's letters for Use in the case. and said he
,ast saw them in his room in his fathers hom".
They had been in a trunk ne said
'-wbo took them ont Of that tunkr
''Mr. Jacobs
You are doing this of your own volition2~
Yes
said. as he hal LETT them in drawer in his
ROOM and sesnsbcdy else had transferred then
Continued on page s
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
MADE PROPER TURN.

The driver made the proper turn
and was going at about s or 10
miles per hour He stopped almost
instantly He tried to get ME to put
her in his car, but l called a taxi
and although she wanted to be car
ried home, l thought it best 10 carry
Ter to St. Philips Hospital
This ended the testimony. on Il
COO ing board" at A. D. Prices es-
tabliShment, Mrs. lucy B. Turner
lay as though in peaceful slumber.
save for bruise in the neighbor-
hood of her right temple.
The deceased eft two daughters,
Antoinotte F.. Johnson and Fannie
Turner White; a son, Beverly F.
Turner: brother. Edward Thompson;
niece Lucy NJ. Thompson, of Gu
pepper, Va; three nieces and three
nephews in Pittsburgh, Pa. to mourn
their loss.
The casket was OF magnificent de
sign, being of a state mahogany
construction, with heavy silver bar
extension handles. 1t was superb'y
draped and the lace coverlet of del
icate material added to its solemn
beauty. An expensive steel vauN
OF the latest pattern competed the
equipment furnished by A. D. Pi.ce,
Jr. the funeral director
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28

Mrs. A. P. Dunbar, of Co umbia.
S. c. has been in the city three
weeks the guest Of Mrs. R o.
Tompltins, 16O4\ Brook Road. She
was Cooking \the 'p'cture of health.
She VIII remain until after Thanks
giving Day
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
coroner. mo, sir, was the quick
response.
COULD NOT HAVE BEEN
PREVENTED.

James e. Jackson, 410 E. Clay
Street. being sworn and d.eposed,
said: II was standing on the south
east corner .of Second and Leigh
Streets about } or 6 o'clock. Just
at this time, a car passed She
stepped across the curb and the car
driven by Jones struck her. He
could not have prevented striking
her 1t might have gotten me. 1t
was an unavoidable accident. A car
had passed. in front and the driver
could no. avoid striking her as the
car in front made it impossible for
him to see her. did not hear any
car. -.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
Miss Sadie A. Harper, formerly of

Miss Sadie A. Harper, formerly of
his city, but now of Washington
D C. was married o Mr.. Nicholas
H. Jefferson November 4th. 1925
Rev. D.. e. Wfseman officiated. They
will reside at 234 w. 18th Street
until December 18th, when they will
be permanently located. at 10Sth
Avcrue Jamaica. n Y
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
AUTO DRIVER KNOCKS HER
DOWN--SECOND & LEIGH
STREETS DANGEROUS
FOR PEDESTRIANS.
The Witnesses Testify

Mrs. Lucy B. Turner. one of
the best known ladies in the city,
had lust left the home of her broth
er, Edward Thompson, al 3O6 East
Leigh Street and was about to cross
Second Street at Leigh Street, going
west when she was struck by Ford
Sedan, driven by|JameS Jones, 5l2
Goddin Street. Sire died soon after
reaching St. Philips Hospital, no
surgeon being present at the time.
Tie accident occurred Sunday after
noon, 22nd inst. shortly before .
o'clock Mrs Turner is the widow
Of the late B. f. Turner, Sr. and her
son. B. f. Turner, Jr. has charge
of the Richmond Athlete Club, cor
ner of second and Jackson Streets.
Her remains we're removed to the
undertaking establishment OF A. D.
Price. Jr. and her funeral took place
"Wednesday afternoon from the First
Baptist Church, Rev. DR.. w. I.
johnson officiating, ....
aAl
THE CORONER'S INQUEST
The coroner's inquest took place
Monday morning at 10 o'clock
Coroner BroadnaX of Southside, pre-
$ ding. DR.. r. Beecher Taylor, dent
isJ was sworn and deposed. He said:
y do not know anything about 1t
a. all. l was about one hundred
yards from Second and Leigh SITS.
I went down there and saw her
~ ng beside the car. 1 saw she was
hurt end 1 took her up and carried
her to the hospital | think tAe man
who struck her went down III the
car with us to the hospital. He went
back up town and brouht the lady's
son down to the hospital I've been
krowmg the lady all of my life. She
was about eight feet from the curb,
when l picked her up.
RETAINED CONSCIOUSNESS.
She was on Second Street. The
man who was driving the car was
sober. She WAS conscious going to
the hospital. She asked where was
her pocket book. The key to her
residence was in 4 She lost con-
sciousness as soon as she got TO the
hospital
STEPPED IN FRONT OF CAR.
John smithers said: My name is
John Smitherss l live at 524-A
West Duval Street. l was n the
car that struck The deceased. We
were going down Leigh Street east
and turned around Second Street.
The lady came around and stepped
in front of the car. We blew the
horn James Jones, 512 w. Goddin
Street was the driver of the car.
He had not been drinking. No, sir,
rot at all She was crossing Just
below where she should have
crossed. " is kind of dark on that
corner. The car stopped immediate
" after striking her We were going
north The driver put on his emer-
gency brake and stopped just as he
struck her. We picked her up at
once and hurried her 70 ST. Philips
Hospital.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
For SALE

FOR SALE
DARK BLUE Three1Piece Tai ored
SUIT. Fine Condition. s.ze =.
Na1, ponlerard 212S.I
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
Drops Dead Midst
Memorial Services
Col. Willis Dies While Memorial
izing Sons and Daughters
Of Peace.

exultation, the victim of the excite
ment by his. excessive fervor.
SEVERAL CLAIM BODY
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28
RETAINED CONSCIOUSNESS.

She was on Second Street. The
man who was driving the car was
sober. She WAS conscious going to
the hospital She asked where was
her pocket book The key to her
residence was in i: She lost con-
sciousness as soon as she got to the
hospital.
Richmond planet., 1925-11-28

Prepare my SOU. o Lord for
that great day. :.
Wash me in Thy blood, When
the mists have rolled away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-02
MEET AT ST. MARTINS.

The quarterly meeting OF the st.
Vincent de Paul conferences of the
city will be held tomorrow morning at
St. Martins Church. The meeting
will be preceded by mass at o'clock,
celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Michael
J. Riordan. Following the mass. break
fast will be served in the auditorium
of the new st. Martins Parochial
School by the women of the parish.
After the breakfast the meeting will
be opened by John H. Pellen, presi-
dent of the Particular Council of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society. Reports
will be made by Thomas X. Gallaher
and George J. Cleary, vice presidents;
Maurice F. Moore. secretary. and Will
liam p. Normoyle. treasurer. The
principal speakers will be Arthur j.
May, president of the Catholic Chart
ties of Washington, and Patrick J..
Haltigan. formerly archdiocesan pres
ident of the Holy Name Union.
The committee from the st. Martin
branch, which is making arrange
ments to welcome the visiting dele
gates, consists of Frank p. Cunning,
c. W. Floeckher, p. II. Walsh, L. b.
McGivern, John T. McCarron, Louis
c. Krause, John DAILY, George Melting
and II. X. Murphy.
The members of the Ladies AuXil-
larry OF st. Martins Council who will
serve the breakfast are: Mrs. George
II. Youm, Mrs. James Lanigan, Mrs.
r. Augusterfer. Mrs. f. E. McGivern,
Mrs. J. J. Preller, Mrs. w. r. Bren-
nan. Mrs. John Cavanagh. Mrs.
Thomas Flint. Mrs. J. J. Crowley,
Mrs. George Thaler. Mrs. Carl jain.
Mrs. P. II. Walsh, Miss Mary Walsh
and Mrs. G.. G. Lowry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-02
CHAPLAIN OF THE T0MBS
WILL PREACH TOMORROW
John Callahan VIII Occupy Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church
Pulpit in Morning.

John Callahan of Hadley Rescue
Hall. the "Bowery," New York City,
chaplain of the Tombs, a delegate to
the convention Of the International
Union of Gospel Missions. will speak
tomorrow morning at the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church. In the eve
ming Rev. DIR. Earle Wiley, the pas
tor, will deliver a brief sermon.
Missions in Our City" will be the
subject Of discussion at the monthly
meeting Of the missionary department
OF the Woman's Society next Tuesday
morning. Mrs. j. G.. Cross, president,
VIII preside. After a luncheon for mem
bers and guests, the work department
or the society will receive reports and
elect officers. Mrs. Mabel Stems will
preside at the sessions of the work
department
A May party will be held next Friday,
from to 10 pm. at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Wiley, under the auspices
OF the Spring Circle Of the Woman's
Society. The following will serve as
chafrmen OF committees: Program,
Mrs. FELTON,: refreshments, Mrs.
Aman; publicity, Mrs. Copeland; deco
ration, Mrs. Darnall; serving, Mrs.
w inflow; reception, Mrs. Hackworth.
The opening exercises of the adult
department tomorrow morning will be
in charge of the Colonies class, taught
by Judge j. /. Parker. Mrs. G. @. An
derson will preside, Judge Parker will
speak and Thomas P. Russell will
sing.
How can We Help to Make Home
Happy will be the topic of the meet
ing OF the seniorintermediate Chris
tan Endeavor Society. led by Earl
iackworth, tomorrow evening. At the
close of the meeting officers of the
society will be elected.