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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
Hon. Geo. l.. Knox 5
Remains Shipped
to Indiana.
DISTINGUISHED citizen is HonOreG
by White and GOlOred People

Riley renewed their friendship, and
Riley used to stop at his shop in the
Bates Hotel, at Market Street and
the Circle, frequently.
Knox also conducted barber shops
in the Bates House, where the Clay
pool Hotel now stands; in the Deni-
son Hotel and in the 800 block in
North Illinois Street.
Owned the Freeman.
From 1892 to 1926 he edited the
Freeman, a nationally-known colored
newspaper, in Indianapolis, and was
a personal friend of Booker L. Wash
ington and Frederick Douglass.
He was born in Tennessee in 1841
and was sold into slavery when he
was three years old. He was a mem
Der of the Simpson A M. E. Church
and Center Lodge, No. l, Negro F.
and A. M. He was one of the foun-
ders of the colored Y. M. c "A.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs.
Susie Knox; a son, Elwood Knox; o
stepson, Edward Knox, and two
grandchildren. The body will be
brought to Indianapolis for burial
Indianapolis News, August 25th.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
In Meinorian.

In memory of my dear father, Rev
Mitchell Washington, who dieC
August 80, 1924.
/ cannot forget you dear father,
While in this world l stay;
God only knows my feelings
Since you have passed away.
OZELIA, his daughter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
KILLED HER
An Unknown driver Knocked Mr.

An unknown driver knocked Mrs.
George Pearson, of 1011 st. James
Street, down Saturday at the inter
section of st. James and Baker
Streets, and did not stop. She died
at 8: 80 Sunday morning. The police
are investigating the matter. The
remains were turned over to Funeral
Director Robert C. Scott and the fu-
neral took place Monday afternoon
from Scott's Funeral Parlors, at 10
West Clay Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
IN MEMORIAM.

Sad but loving memory of my
dear sister Josephine Vaden Dance
who departed this life one year age
September 8, 1926: I-
Dear Josephine, how I miss you,
But God knows best.
Sleep on with Jesus
In that home of perfect rest.
:. Her brother,
EDWARD VADEN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
/ OFT Carey Convent'n
Gre at Meeting Here
President g. s. Brown Reelected.

great success. The local churches are
cooperating in the entertainment of
the visitors. The final adjournment
took place Friday.
The Society is enjoying great pros
perity and the outlook for the future
is bright.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

ent. The conventional sermon was
delivered by DR.. S. D. Mcdowell, of
Durham, N. C. A survey of our
fields was the subject of Rev. William
H. Stokes. An illustrated lecture fol-
lowed. The ladies had their day
Thursday, September Isl. 1t was a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

The Lott Carey Foreign Mission
Society, U. S. A., convened in its
30th annual session last Wednesday
at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church
with President C. S. Brown presiding.
The local program Tuesday night was
u+aess, a large crowd being pres
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

If you wish good groceries, care
fully selected at reasonable prices,
see Edward Stewart, 203 South Sec
ond Street. His phone is Madison
1887 and he delivers supplies in any
part of the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

Help the candidates. If you can
not win a prize yourself, help the
other folks, who are trying to win
one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
Especial BY John Mitchell, Jr.)

Hon. GEORGE L. Knox died at st,
Philips Hospital in this city, Thurs
day, August 25, 1927, at 12:45 A.
NJ. 1t was a most peculiar case,
traceable only to the age of this dis
tinguished race leader. Wednesday
morning, when he came to the Planet
office, he pulled up the porch steps
with both hands. Reaching the land
ing after greeting me, he passed in
side and then up another flight to
the Automobile Campaign Office,
where he remained but short time.
The clerk, Miss Blanche Thomson,
urged him to remain in the office.
he wanted to wander around. 1t was
about P. NJ. when Mr.. W. A. Kersey
decided to send him to his stopping
place, 108 East Leigh Street, and a
taxi from Mr.. A. D. Prices establish
ment was secured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

Nicely furnished rooms; modern
conveniences; quiet surroundings.
407 West Clay Street. Madison 6727.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

The Planet is on sale at T. Fl
McKenWe's News Stand, 311 East
Broad Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

You have car and w. T. Gray
has the supplies and treatments for
that car that you have. You might
as we'll call and see him when you
come to the city and save time and
trouble. 412 North Second Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
Fall Down Stairway.

That night he had been put to
bed and cautioned to remain there.
At about 1880 the sound of fall
ing body was heard and upon in
vestigation it was found that Mr..
Knox had fallen from the top OF the
stairway to the bottom in me main
hallway. 1t is said that he got up.
but ne fell again. He was carried
at. once to st. Philips Hospital, where
at 12:45 he expired. 1t was thought
that he suffered stroke of paralysis.
His death was not reported until
about s o'clock Thursday morning.
His daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elwood
Knox, of indianapolis, was notified.
His son is there also.
Funeral Furnishings in Home City.
Funeral arrangements and cashet
were left to be handled by his home
funeral director. The body was
shipped by express at 2:4O P. M.
Friday morning by Funeral Director
A. D. Price. George L. Knox arrived
in Richmond, Va, as an assistant to
Mr.. w. A. Kersey in the conducting
of an automobile contest for the
Planet. Mr.. Kersey did not think
that he could perform the strenuous
duties and urged him to go home, but
he was a man of iron will and with
the statement that he had known
John Mitchell for forty years, he held
to the job.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03

Read the Planet. Try advertising
in this journal.
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MEN AND WOMEN $25 WEEK
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Other Information.

| had not seem him for more than
quarter of a century and was
astounded when he entered the front
door of the Planet office. He has
made history, so to speak in Indiana.
The following extract from the In
dianapolL News of August 25, 1922
will give interesting information con-
cerning this distinguished American
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-03
Colored Man, Old Friend of Riley,
Dies in South.


Word has been received in Ind
annapolis that George L. Knox. age
eighty-six, colored, former friend of
James Whitcomb Riley, had died at
Richmond, Va, where he was con-
ducting a newspaper subscription
contest. Knox suffered paralytic
stroke Wednesday evening, and died
soon after.
In Civil War.
He came to Indianapolis in 1865
with the 55th Indiana infantry, with
which he fought in the Civil War.
He was a personal friend of Benja-
min Harrison, and accompanied him
to the Republican convention in
Minneapolis in 1892 as the only col
ored delegate-at-large from the
Northern States. He at one time was
member of the Republican State
executive committee.
Soon after coming to Indianapolis
he moved to Greenfield, where he
conducted barber shop for several
years, and became close friend OF
Riley. When he returned to lndi-
annapolis some time later he and Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
GOOD WISHES OF CHIS0X
GO WITH PECKINPAUGH

CHICAGO, December 10 Cp).-Per-
mission to negotiate with Roger
Peckinpaugh for the managership of
the Cleveland Indians was gladly
granted by the Chicago White SoX,
owner Charles A Comiskey said to-
night, and the SoX part with the vet
eran shortstop with the best of
wishes for his success as pilot of the
major league team in his old home
town.
Peckinpaugh played in but half the
Sox games at shortstop last Summer
alternating with Hunnefield and later
Flaskamper, and finishing with a
batting average of .295 for 6S games.
He was of greatest value as coach
to Comiskey's young infield pros
poets.
Two years ago Peekinpaugh, in
1925, then with the Washington SEN
ators, was voted the most valuable
PLAYER in the American League, de
spite some errors in play in the world
series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
EX-GR|FF IS PICKED
AS INDIAN CHIEF TAIN
Big League Veteran of Is
Seasons Obtained From
White Sox by Tribe.

CLEVELAND. December 10 (P).-
Roger Peckinpaugh, for many years
one of the leading infielderS Of the
American League, tonight was named
to manage the Cleveland Indians dur
ing the 1928 campaign. Announce
ment was made by Alva Bradley,
president Of the club, and Billy Evans,
general manager.
Peckinpaugh will make his first ap-
pearance as leader of the Indians at
the annual Winter meeting of major
lea CUES in New York next week.
PeCkinpaueh played with the Chi
cage White SoN during the past year.
Evans announced he had secured his
release.
Peckinpaugh is the product of
Cleveland sand lots, winning his first
chance in professional base ball by
his sensational playing With amateur
teams here
lie played with the Indians in 1910,
when he was ~ years old. He then
was farmed out 10 the New Haven
club in the Connecticut League and
spent the following season with the
Portland club of the Pacific Coast
League
He was recalled to the Indians and
played with them until 1913. when he
was traded TO the New York Yankees.
He remained with them until 1922.
when he was. traded to Boston and
then to Washington.
Peckinpaugh helped Washington
win American League remnants in
1924 and 1925 and n world champion
ship against New York IN 1924. The
Nationals traded him to the Chicago
White Sox last Winter, but a bad leg
kept him off the field most of the
past season, and he acted as adviser
TO Manager Schalk.
He was field captain of the Yankees
for several seasons and manager of
the team for one brief period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
BIG LEAGUE TRADING
is DUE THIS WEEK
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 10.-Amid
the rumbling of minor league objec-
ton to the draft rule, owners and
managers awaited only the opening Of
the annual Joint meetings of the ma ior
circuits here Tuesday to loose the
usual flood of base ball chattels into
the trading mart
For the first time in q years B. B.
johnson. retired president of the
American League. will not take part
in the deliberations and the spectre OF
trouble between the fiery founder of
the Junior circuit and Kenesaw NJ.
Lands. commissioner of base ball, will
not hang over the session. Lands Will
preside at the joint meeting THURSDAY
and this year will have the entire sup
port of F. s. Barnard. new head of
the American League. and John A.
Hevdler. National League president.
fellow members of the advisory coun-
ell, now functioning in harmony for
the first time.
No Draft Row Likely.
The rumpus among minor leagues
over changes in the draft rule prob
ably will echo through the meetings.
although base hall men saw little pos
sibilitv today OF a direct outbreak IT
appeared possible, however. that
new draft scale Of prices. similar TO
that rejected by the minor organiza-
tions. again would be submitted The
list offered last January increased to
$500 the price tag on a PLAYER
drafted from class "A league; $500
from class a, $500 from class p. and
q raise Of $500 for classes c and d.
Objection now has been raised by
the smaller leagues to the modified
draft" rule. a bargain made by class
AA circuits with the ma iOrs. giving
the latter the right to draft players of
previous big league experience. How
ever. the willingness Of the ma jOr cir
cults to bid almost without restraint
for proven minor league stars virtu
ally eliminates the draft controversy
as matter Of genuine moment, critics
point out.
While Miller Higgins. manager of
the New York Yankees. declared today
he was in the market for Pitchers
Lyons of Chicago. I'hle of Cleveland
and Ruling of Boston, he also was
frank To admit that no regular in the
world champions lineup could be con
sidered as trading material
American demonstrating.
In the American League reconstruc-
fian processes are under way 10
strengthen the st. Louis Browns, Bos-
Ton Red SoX and almost all the clubs
that finished in a second division
all their own. with the leader almost
% games behind the Yankees at the
close or the season.
The battle of bank rolls" involving
tho Chicago Cubs in the National
League and White Sox in the Ameri.
can circuit. may continue at the joint
meeting. The SoX recently paid the
equivalent of s123.000 for Shortstor
Cisseu of the Pacific Coast League
while the Cubs are involved in a
Sis. 900 deal for the crack infielders
Reese and Larry. of the Oakland Club
in the same circuit and have acquired
"Kiki" Cuyler from Pittsburgh.
Although a better balance exists
among the teams of the National
League than among those OF inc
American circuit, several other big
IDEALS" already are reported in the
making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
WARREN LISTS BOUT,

RALEIGH, n. c., December 10 up,
Warren, University of
North Carolina boxer, and holder of
the collegiate title of junior heavy
weight champion of the United States,
who announced this week he would
turn to the professional ring, today
accepted a challenge from frankie
Lewis. Scranton, Pa. fighter, for a
bout here. and arrangements for the
match were going forward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
TWO DECEMBER BOUTS
LISTED FOR DUNDEE

INDIANAPOLIS, December 10
CP).-Max Waxman, manager of Joe
Dundee. world welterweight cham
pion, has announced that Dundee
would box Joe Simonich at Wilkes
barre, Pa, 10 rounds to a decision on
December 194
Dundee will meet Johnny Cecoli at
Scranton, Pa, in another 10-round
bout on December 80.
The champion shaded Meyer Grace
of Chicago. in hard-fought 10-round
bout here last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
NAVY FIVE PRESSED
TO WIN FIRST GAME

ANNAPOLIS, Md, December TO-
The Naval Academy opened it's basket
ball season this afternoon by defeat
ing Western Maryland College, %
10 10.
The game was hard fought and at
some stages the Navy team gave
promise of developing a fast passing
attack.
Navy led at intermission by 10 to ..
but Machamef tied the score with a
foul goal in the first minute of the
second half. Western Maryland took
the lead II to 10. when Broll scored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
LINEUP and Summary.

Totals. IL 0 90 Totals. 8 Z 10
Referee--Mr Dav UNIVERSITY of Indianal
Umpire-Mr, Mention tLoyolal. Time of
halyes--90 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11

Southworth is 33 years old he was
born at Harvard, Nebr. He began his
base ball career at Portsmouth. Ohio,
and later played at Toledo, Cleveland,
Birmingham, Pittsburgh and Boston,
before going to New York. His Winter
address is Columbus, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Peck Manage Cevend Eey Section Represented PS AN4mei
MIDWEST FURNISHES SIX
OF TEAMS ELEVEN STARS
East and Pacific Coast Each Is Awarded Two Posi-.
tons on Mythical Team While Nash of Georgia
Is SOuth's Lone Nomnlc-.

IdWrCncc PCrrU selected his 1927
ALA mcricG foot bah team after trdr-
cling more than 10000 miles. from
coast 10 coast, and 1CGtchin0 the play
~ % Of the cOuntrDS principal teams.
He has seen personally crerD man
named on his ALA merlcG)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
BY LAWRENCE PERRY.

NY aI-America foot ball eleven
" must be hypothetical, inaSmuCh
"A as the selected players for the
4 J most part have played against
40 MINI nd,rnrsn,ins nd have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
SOUTHWORTH NAMED
PILOT OF SYRACUSE


ST. LOUIS. December 10.-Billy
Southworth. St Louis Cardinal out
fielder. will manage the Syracuse Club
Of the International League, it was
announced tonight. He succeeds Burt
Shotton. recently appointed manager
of the PhiIlies. Syracuse is owned by
the Cards.
SOuthworth came to st. Louis IN
1926 from the New York Giants and
had a prominent part in the pennant
and worlds series victory of the local
club that year. He suffered several
injuries and played only part Of last
season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11

bring the Illinois to the Western Con-
ference title.
In any season but one in which
Drury played, Spears of Vanderbilt
would be an undoubted choice for ALI
American quarterback. but Drurv
cannot be left out. He is the greatest
back the Pacific Coast ever developed
and if there is duadruple threat man
he is it. He can smash the line, he
is a great open field runner. he either
can pass we'll or receive passes ac-
ceptably, he is a respectable punter
and drop-kiCker and on defense he is
a genius. Besides. he is one of the
most durable backs that ever played
foot ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
HAN SON /nmee077
Guard

two field goals and a foul and Ellis
followed with a field goal.
Smiths fine work enabled the Navy
to come within / point of the visitors
with 6 minutes to play, and Lloyd's
one-hand shot from the middle of the
court put the Middies ahead, 20 to 10.
Broll, Western Maryland,s right
forward, scored IS of his teams points
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
CARNEGIE PICKS HARPSTER.

TTSBJRGH, December 10 N).-
Howard Harpster Of Akron, Ohio, has
been named captain Of the Carnegie
Tech 1928 foot ball squad. Harpster
a the regular quarterback.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-03
Canton to Manage
KEEN. Program

Announcement of a special fea-
ture program, to be given from 9 to
10 tonight over Radio KGEN was
made today by John c. Canton, who
has been chosen program manager
of the FL Centre station.
I've are planning to put on a
special feature program each Thurs
day night from 9 to 10 clock, and
expect to be able to supply talent
winch will make the programs the
equal of those put on the air by
the Los Angeles stations Canton
said today.
Tonight 5 program will include
oratatic duets by Miss Julia Gro
gan and Mr.. Canton, as well as
solos by these singers, and selec-
tions by John ArIaudo, violinist
Nina Canton will act as accompa-
mist for the vocal mum bers, while
young Ariaudo will be accompanied
by Miss Margaret Collins, director
of music at the high school.
Selections by a mixed quartet,
male quartet, vocal soloists and in
strumental soloists, will be included
in these feature programs over
kGEN, it is stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-03
Farm CenterS to
Hold Meetings

Farm Bureau activities for the
close of this week include meetings
of the Seeley-Westside and Magno,
liza Mulberry centers for tomorrow
night, and board of directors meet
ing for SATURDAY.. AT the directors
meeting, directors at large will be
elected and plans made for the an
nual membership Grive.
eelcy-Westside's program, which
will be presented at the Wcstside
schooihousc at 1880 o'clock, will in
clude a number of good entertain
ment features. Assistant Farm Ad
visor ID. f. Creighton and Miss Char
iotte Wyard, county home demon
stration agent, will speak on 4 II
Club work for boys and girls Music,
playette, and refreshments will be
among the other features.
Magnolia Mulherrv's program.
which is being arranged by Director
Chalupnick, will include several
reels of motion pictures, a comedy
entitled sour Gang and an edu.
cational feature, "The Tale of Two
Bulls being scheduled.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-03
OF
RIVER ENDORSED
BY FARM BUREAU

Returning home today, lmperial
County Farm Bureau delegates 20
the California Farm bureau Fedora
tion 5 annua! cunN euuon IN Rivcr-
SIDE reported tine hearty endorse
aent CT the government plan for
the control AID utihzatl0n of the
waters of the Colorado river, which
Was Incorporated in u resolution
passed at the closing session last
rNcmns.
The resolution covers the endorse
Weht Of the recommendations of the
secretary Of the interior.
In the resolution, winch was pre-
scented by the Imperial County Farm
bureau allegation, the speedy enact
mcnt OF the secretary UI the inter
ior 5 recoEmenCatIonS INTO law was
requested. - Ihat the American
sarm bureau Federation. at its
iCfthcomHg annual convention, U>
e&rhcSty tcqaested TO approve tuo
psan for SAID development and place
ne entire force O. Tue .Anl,.lcsn
arm Bureau Federation back of
t4aAS liidu ~ ZIG CAlN NilCtl IL MAY bG
?eouffy earned out, was aisJ rr-
sueste,. in the resolution.
IcIcgaJCs attending tne natiOna.
feaer@,Ion convention from this
state were instructed to do all with
n their power to OBTAIN favorable
,,cuon ca tn4s matter.
Imperial Valley 5 delegation ut
the s,ate meeting included sam l..
Robinson, president, y. l.. burton,
secretary ry-managtr. {. l.. ChAdtrs.
MARX kosc, Ii Nentro, Mr.. ana MIS-.
rortcr ferguson, hastslde district
Mrs. j. l.. Iaecker, Magnolia MAJ
torrv district; Mrs. Geo.ge Co0k
and y. ". Hlndle, Mount signal dis
,t4et, Farm AuN4sor '. W. Deiar,
ASSISTANT Farm Advisor Frank Bev-
Schlag, l.. ". Turner and L. lurnet.
and -Ilss Charlotte Myard, county
home demonstration agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-03
new OIL FIELD
DECLARED TO Be
HUGE SUCCESS
Hy United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3.-Prcdic.
tions of the development OF one of
the greatest fields in the history of
California s oil world, were made
here today by j. r. Pemberton, geo
logiSt for +. l.. DOheny, Sr., oil
magnate, following an inspection of
"A well recently brought in on the
beach at Ventura.
Pemberton made the inspection
in company with Doheny and his
son f. l.. Doheny, Jr., associated in
the development of the field under
the Pan-American Oil Company.
Wc:7 n&:i;:j5T ! IS now flowing
1900 barrels Il day and will reacn
1000, Pemoerton said, pointing ou,
that the drilling had progressed but
1920 feet at present, not yet clear
ing sandy formations.
The field when developed, in the
experts opinion, will nearly equal
in production the celebrated Ven
tura Avenue oil property.
Development of the oil lands will
neceSsitate unique handling in
that 40 per cent of the wells will be
located in the Pacific ocean. Num-
Der l is on the high tide line.
Breakwatcres will be erected and
other structures built to allow the
oil men to tap the ocean s bed.
Six companies. operating under
state permit, holds lands in the
beach and ocean field. They are
the Shell Company, Associated Oil,
California Petroleum, Midway Oil,
General Petroleum and Pan-Amcr.
can.
A. L. Hobson, pioneer of Ventura,
who attempted to develop the field
35 years ago. is owner of large
part of the land under lease and OBJ
tanned the state permit for the dis
covery well.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-03
Marriage Fails
After Is Years

according 70 thc complaint or
dflttha Harvey, filed at ,he count,
eserlS's office, % years Of married
l.se failed to mako her husband set
tfe DOWN and the cuur-e separated
t94ont one wear ago. The wife now
a@lis that the marital bonds be ser.
,~ed
tn the complaint it is started that
" two were united in marriage in
lsaya on June GO, 1901. Four chill
dfen wero born to the couple during
tloir marital life and tEcv became
separated on July l, 1926.
Tic wife charges that the hus-
nand for Some time prior to the sep
aFntion had abused her by calling
htT vile names and using profanc
lIpguage and that in addition he
admitted to her that he had been
i.oping steady company with an
cfier woman.
~The plaintiff asks tho custody Of
ooe If the children and the sever.