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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
Two Babes Left---WiIIiam Epps
<. Sought as Murderer.

Octavia Elliott Epps, wife of Will
liam Epps. residing at 2109 East
Franklin Street, was found murdered
Monday morning, 18th instant, in
her room. Her husband had disap-
peared. She had three gashes, made
by an axe, in her head. Nelghbors
say they heard the couple quarrehng
Sunday night. The unfortunate wo-
man was the mother of two children,
one being about thirteen months old
and the other only about three weeks
old. The body lay upon the cool
ing board" in Funeral Director Rob-
ert C. Scott's morgue since Septem-
ber 18th. She did not die until that
time, being removed to st. Philips
Hospital. She did not regain con-
sciousness. The sudden disappear
ance of her husband left the impress
sion that he was responsible for her
death.
The murdered woman was born
June 12, 1911, being only about 10
wears of age. Her fathers name IS
John Elliott and her mothers name
is Ella Johnson Elliott. They reside
at Natural Bridge, Va, from which
place the unfortunate woman came.
A peculiar story is told about the
affair. Her people say she was led
away from home two years ago by
this man William Epps, who is sup
posed to have married her. She has
a sister here living at 24O5 Caring
ton Street. The body was shipped
by the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road to Natural Bridge Wednesday
night at 1870 o'clock. The author
tiles are on a lookout for William
Epps and should he be apprehended
must stand trial for murder.
The axe is in the possession of the
police and is a mute witness to the
horrible crime, the exact nature OF
which is forever sealed on the lips
of the dead child-wife. The children
could not have known what it was all
about, as this man made three death
dealing wounds in the head Of his
unfortunate victim.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

Sponsorship of the third annual
Richmond radio show, to be given in
the Used Car Exchange, Meadow
Street, near Broad, for five days, be-
ginning September 9th, was given
The News Leader exclusively by the
Richmond Radio Dealers Club, under
whose auspices the show will be held.
The News Leader will cooperate
with the committee chairmen from
the dealers club in every possible
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
Rules Suspended.

Rev. Cobbs at this point moved
that the rules be suspended and the
Grand Shepherd be elected for a
term of four years today instead of
the last day.
The Grand Presiding Shepherd
thanked the members for their vote
of confidence.
Mrs. Yancey spoke of her friend
ship and good will towards the Pre-
siding Shepherd and urged those who
have professed friendship for her to
stick by her. Mrs. Morgan also spoke
along the same lines.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
OPENING OF THE VIRGINIA
SEMINARY.
Editor, The Richmond Planet,
Richmond. Va.

Editor, The Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va.
The President and Trustee Board
of the Virginia Theological Seminary
and College take pleasure in an
nouncing the formal opening of the
Fortieth Annual Session on Septem-
Der 10, 1927. Courses of instruction
offered are: Preparatory, Academic,
College of Arts and Sciences and
Theological. These courses are under
the supervision of experienced teach
ers which insures thoroughness of in
struction and satisfactory progress of
the student.
Fol information address either the
Presidents office or the Registrar
Prof. S. H. Clark, Virginia Theo-
logical Seminary and College, Lynch
burg, Virginia.
w. H. R. POWELL,
President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

.Er&. ~, Z -; ~
UNION LEVEL NOTES.

At 11:3O we had a grand time.
The pastor was present and preached
a wonderful sermon. He preached
from Acts 26:5. The usher and
deacon boards took pleasure in beau
tifying the church. The usher board
gave the church lovely pulpit set,
which the church appreciated so
much. Sunday night at $3.50 there
was a grand concert given by Sister
Sisretta Washington for the benefit
of one of the church clubs. Sunday
at 8 80 the pastor and choir are in
vited to Rev. Crump's church. The
pastor is asking the members to be
on time Sunday morning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
Adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.

Public meeting presided over by
DR.. S. A. Thomas, chairman.
Devotional exercises conducted by
the Grand Chaplain, assisted by Rev.
Kemp and Rev. Lewis.
The following addresses of well
come were delivered;
Mrs. Lizzie Green, on behalf of
the church.
Mr.. Charles Robinson, on behalf
of the city.
Rev. C. E. Jones, on behalf of the
churches.
Prof. j. S. Lee, on behalf, of the
fraternal organizations.
Mr.. R. j. Kyles, on behalf of Liz
zie McPherson's Fold.
Song by the choir.
Responses by Mrs. Susie j. Will
liams and Rev. A. D. DAILY.
On motion vote of thanks was
rendered DIR. S. A. Thomas, gen.
eral chairman, and all who partici-
pated in the program.
Adjourned to meet at $50 We'd
CONTINUED on page ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

way in arranging the displays, enter
tainment and other features.
Decision to give the show exclu-
sively to The News Leader, which in
the past two years has not partici-
pated in the exhibition, was reached
by the committee chairmen in appre-
citation, they said, of the great inter-
est The News Leader has shown in
radio, and its activities in broadcast
CONTINUED on page 4.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
BIG BAPTIZING AT FOUNTAIN
BAPTIST CHURCH.

There will be baptizing at Foun-
tain Baptist Church, Thirty-second
and P Streets, Sunday, September
25th, at 1870 A. NJ. All candidates
and the public are asked to be pres
ent.
Rev. A. r. Vanlandingham, pastor.
Mrs. Mabel Johnson, clerk,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
AUTOMOBILE CONTEST
NOT YET DECIDED

A "shower" Of votes came in last
Monday and literally swamped the
tabulating clerks. The complete ro-
port was not ready when We went
to press and the names of the
winners will appear next week. The
Hudson Car Agency annodnces that
q consignment was received Thus
day and will be ready for delivery
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
Radio Night
Friday Sept. 23
For CoIored Patrons.

The Radio Display in the Used Car Exchange is cf
the greatest exhibitions of the latest improvements shown
this country 1t provides neverendng source OF moma-
ton and pleasure visitors Arrangements have been made
to have the crack Hardy Brothers Orchestra to play.
The last page Of this edition contributed by the dealers whose
advertisements appear thereon. Don't miss the treat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

wherever 1t goes, and felt that a
substantial donation ought to be
made to help pay for the instruments
purchased, which is the property of
the Order and not of any individual
The Juvenile Department.
In speaking of the Juvenile De-
partment, she stated that some Of
the lodges had not attached the
proper degree of Importance to that
department, and that for a Fold to
be alive, it should have connected
with it Juvenile Fold.
Her report also dealt with the
needs for headquarters and stated
that before many months we will be
able to notify the organization of
the purchase of suitable headquar-
ters.
The Grand Presiding Shepherd
dwelt at length on the subject of
lapsation and urged that the secre-
taries do all within their power to
prevent lapses. Said she, "Remem-
Der that the expiration of two
months in the payment of dues that
lapsation does not occur until after
the meeting in the third month, and
if a member pays anything at all,
even if it is only one month, he re-
tains his membership until the next
meeting. She urged that the secre-
taries of local Folds should try to
keep their members on the inside by
collecting their dues from them and
bringing them to the meetings, where
it is 'inconvenient for the members
to attend and bring it, and compen-
sation should be allowed a collector
for this work.
-F'sss7yz''s's----5sgg,-s -Hu
The Lines of Progress.
She stated further that in order
for an organization to be listed
among the forward thinking organi-
cations, it must do something other
than taking care of the sick and
burying the dead. She told of the
possibilities of the organization meet
ing the issue with no expense to the
Order, but would give them greater
prestige.
The Grand Presiding Shepherd
told of her travels, and stated that
her recent visit to New York and
New Jersey had convinced her that
they are splendid fields in which to
push our work.
The report showed that more than
5000 new members had been added
to the ranks, 465 being secured by
herself.
She spoke of the Welfare Depart
ment as being necessary to protect
our aged members and orphan chill
dren. Said she, "The orphan and
neglected child must be cared for.
Not only our children, but the chill
dren of other races, must be kept
from the jails and penitentiaries. She
plainly showed the possibilities of
the Welfare Department.
Rev. Daily, Mrs. Wynn and Mrs.
Susie Robinson spoke on the report,
and on motion of Mr.. Hines, the rel
port of the Grand Shepherd was rel
ceived and adopted and placed in the
hand of the proper committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
The True Reformers
at Washington, y. G.
Grand Worthy Master Trent Re-
eIectedsssDr. w. III. Smith Now
Vice Grand Worthy Masfer=ss
An Harmonious Session.

their respective homes with nothing
but the highest praise for Chief Ray
and Washington Division.
The next annual session will be
held. in Pittsburg, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTH
RICHMOND.

Rev. J. w. Dudley, pastor, has just
returned from his vacation. Sunday,
1870 A. NJ, DR.. C. C. Boone, the
returned missionary, viii deliver a
special message. At $3.50 P. M, C.:
S. Morris, Jr., the great orator, will
deliver a special address to the usher
board. At P. NJ, sacred concert,
entitled "The Shepherd and Lost
Sheep"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

When you purchase any of DR..
Hayden's remedies, you are assured
in advance of satisfactory results. 1t
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]. Hayden will tell you so. All COM
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advertising his remedies nearly twen-
ty years and not one complaint has
ever reached this office. See adver-
tisement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

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Mrs. Mary R. Logan, Of New
York City, is visiting her sister and
brother-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. ]. L.
Peters, at 7071s North Third Street.
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The First Baptist Church is being
thoroughly renovated and painted
A blowec is being installed to the
pipe organ and a modern rubberized
floor covering laid in the main audi
tolium. Dr. and Mrs. W. 7. John
son and the congregation are happy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24

Mrs. A. w. Holmes has returned
to the city after spending the sum-
mer at "Rosedell," her beautiful sum-
mer home, on the historic James.
Mrs. Holmes is convalescing from
a serious operation performed IN
private hospital in Washington, D. G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
(6r Roger ]. Kyies)
Moyuoort Nau,c Uo

September 13, 1927.
The seventeenth annual session of
the Improved Order Shepherds and
Daughters of Bethlehem convened at
the First Baptist Church, Newport
News, Va.
Called to order by the Grand Pre-
siding Shepherd, Mrs. Ora Brown
Stokes.
After some preliminary remarks,
the Grand Presiding Shepherd ap-
pointed the following Committee on
Credentials: Amos c. Clark, Kulah
Cunningham, James Kyle and Fan
ME B. Taulton.
Devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by the Grand Chaplain, assist
ed by Revs. DAILY and Payne.
While the Committee on Creden-
tials were out, the time was spent
by the delegation in song and ex-
pressions.
Prof. Lee Explains.
Prof. j. S. Lee told of the work
of the Grand Presiding Shepherd in
zation before. the Insurance Depart
ment of the State of Pennsylvania.
He told; how she ably represented the
cause, which gave the Order the
right to continue business in Penn
sylvania.
The Committee on Credentials re-
ported as follows:
Folds represented by delegates. 80
Folds represented by letter.: 21
Total. .1O3
Number of delegates tes..119
< DR.. s. A. Thomas, general chair
man, and Mr.. R. j. Kyles, chairman
of the Housing Committee, were pre-
sented to the body and made some
remarks.
Sang "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" and adjourned until 3 P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called to order by the Grand Pre-
siding Shepherd.
Devotional exercises conducted by
the Grand Chaplain, assisted by
Revs. Allen and Garfield.
ne GfaHu Nlce-T feSlulHS OHlcer
took the chair and spoke of the great
worth of the Grand Presiding Shep-
herd to the Order, stating that he
did not believe she had an equal in
the State, being earnest in her pur-
pose and determined in her will. He
then presented her to the delega-
ton for the purpose of delivering
her report.
The Grand Presiding Shepherd
thanked the Grand Vice for his COM
plimentary remarks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-24
HOLD GREAT
MEETING IN NEWP'T NEWS
n Grand Pdrddez.-MrS. Ora B. Stokes
PresideS=--SecrefdrJ II. g. Clark
Makes Fine Report.

wherever it goes, and felt that a
substantial donation ought to be
made to help pay for the instruments
purchased, which is the property of
the Order and not of any individual.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
Situation Worse.

London, Jan. 22 (R>-Notwith- standing the hopeful tone of the foreign office as regards the situa- ton in China, some of the morning more serious than in recent days. This is manly because of cabled reports that the United States gov ernment is anxious over Chinese affairs and the announcement that the American Mister at Picking John MacMurray, who had started for Washington, was ordered to re- turn to his post.
 The assumption of the press seems to be that if Washintgon is gravely concerned there must be ground for anxiety, which is not known to the general public.
 Thus some quarters are attacking importance to a Picking message to the effect that private advices re- ceived there from Hankow state the situation has developed serious as- pect. That this report lacked con- firmation would have prevented 1t from receiving notice were it not for the suggestions from America.
 England Silent.
 The British government has is- sued no statement except that of yesterday, deprecating Sensational announcement" relative to the pre- cautionary military and naval mea- sures being taken and saying that there has been no modificaton of the conciliatory attitude adopted toward the legitimate aS-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
MT. and Mrs. Hellberg
 Married for 30 Years

Policeman and Mrs. Gustave He'll berg of 130 Lincoln street observed the 30th anniversary of their we'd ding at their home last night. A reception was held at which about co friends were present. Mir. and Mrs. Hellberg were presented with a purse of gold in honor of the oc- Casion.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hellberg were mar ried in this city in 1891 by Rev. Jacobson. They are the parents of five children: Clifford, Stuart and Stanley Hellberg, Mrs. Harry Morris and Miss Mildred Hellberg.
 Policeman Hellberg is one of the oldest members of the police force. He wears badge No. 1 and occupies the position of doorman at the po- lice headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
|. E. & (. MUTUAL AID
 HAS Sl5,739 IN TREASURY
Disbursed $8,536 During Past Year, Financial Statement Shows
 Officers Reelected.

J. J. Hickman was reelected pres ident of the Landers, Frary & Clark Mutual Aid association at the annual
 officers yesterday afternoon. Other officerswere also reelected. They are: Vice president, F. F. Vile; treas urer, J. Hubert; secretary, E. F. Schcidler.
 The following financial statement was issued. Funds on hand January II, 1926, S14,356.91; receipts, s7, 919.3G; disbursements, S6,5SG.40; funds on hand, January 1, 1927, $15 5,7S9.S7: membership, January 1, 1926, 1,7SS; received by application. S22; received by reinstatement, IS: total, S35; loss by death. II; loss by removal, 479; total. 490: member ship January 1, 1927, FPS.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
NORRIS TRIAL IS
 DRAWING ID END
Prosecution Seeks to Break Down Defense Claims Today

ourtroom, Austin, Texas, Jan. 22 (UP) to break down the testimony of defense witnesses in the trial of the Rev. J. Frank Norris. charged with murdering D. E. Chipps, by calling rebuttal witnesses, were begun by the prosecution to- day.
 switchboard operator at the West brook hotel, who said she listened in" on the conversation between Chipps and Norris shortly before the former paid his fatal visit to the minister's study in Fort Worth last July, was compared with that given by Mrs. Greer before the grand jury which indicted Norris.
 In her grand jury testimony. Mrs. Greer said she did not hear Chips curse the pastor. On the witness stand she testified that the wealthy lumberman used profanity in telling Norris she wanted to see the minister.
 Part of the testimony which l.. g. Greenenberg. Westbrook hotel clerk. gave before the grand jury. was read.
 "I asked Mrs. Greer if Chips cursed and she said he did not" Greenenbergs testimony showed.
 Miss Melba Bullock. Fort Worth school teacher was the first rebuttal witness called.
 Norris oDpear ripC pope +l,o uorea for his ordeal on the stand yester- day. sat with his attorneys. as court opened.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
SMASHES WINDOW
 TO SHOW STRENGTH
HolyOke Man Arrested for De- Struction of Property

Henry Nolan, aged o5, of Holyolle Mass, formerly of New Britain, made an intellectual plea for elem ency in police court today after tes- timony had been offered that he was intoxicated last night and put his fist through a window in the store of Joseph Fazzina at 114 La fayette street, to demonstrate his strength.
 Supernumerary Officer James M. McCue made the arrest about mid night on complaint, he testified. Nolan's hand was bleding from a deep cut but he denied to the of- iicer that he had broken the win dow. Fazzina testified to seeing the man break the window.
 Judge filling sentenced him 10 jail for 30 days and suspended exc cution of the sentence. but revoked the order of suspension of the exc cution Of a 30 days sentence last April, which means that he must serve 30 days and on his release he will have 30 days sentence hang ing over him.
 Here's how strong l am," Nolan said, according to Fazzina. and he gave the demonstration, whereupon Fazzina jumped on him and held him for the police.
 Attorney Monroe S. Gordon asked Judge filling to give Nolan anoth- CT chance. Last April he promised to leave New Britain and he did so,
 Ignatz Mikalowski, aged 45, of 1o2 Gold street, charged with theft of $45 from Mrs. Bonslaw Polroska of 157 Broad street, asked that he be given an opportunity to engage counsel, and continuance until Monday in $200 was granted. Mrs. Polroska reported to the police that she dropped the money out of her purse while on Broad street and Edward Chajnick of s7 Gold street is said to have seen Mikalowski pick it up. After officers Thomas J. Feeney and Patrick Meehan arrested him, he was found to have the money.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods en- tered a nolle in the case of Yang Get, aged 32. of 213 Main street, charged with assaulting Otto Stiner. Stiner did not appear in court. Get was represented by Attorney Nor timer H. Camp.
 The case of Lawrence Uhryn, aged Al, of Manttapan. Mass, charg- ed with embezzlement on complaint of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, was continued until Feb ruary 2.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
ONE DRINK TOO MUCH
Pretty New York Blonde Takes Swallow, Clasps and Collapses
 May Die or Be Blind.

Brooklyn, Jan. 22 UP-A night club foursome that started out in dance today threatened to end in tragedy as result of a single drink.
 Miss Lillian Courtney, a pretty blonde, reached for her companions bottle, poured out a small drink and swallowed it. Then she gasped:
 For Gods sake, don't drink that. It's burning my stomach out
 She collapsed, was rushed to a hospital and there became totally blind Physicians said that if she recovers, which they doubt, she will be blind for life.
 The owner of the bottle, William Smith, also of Brooklyn, is under arrest on a technical assault charge.
 The bottle contained wood alco- hol-colored and favored to resem- ble whiskey.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wilcox are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today at the home of their daughter, Mrs. c. H. Clark of 204 Hart street, with whom they have made their home for the past 14 years, during which Mrs. Wilcox has been an invalid.
 The couple were married at the Baptist church in South Norwalk by the Rev. Mir. Simmons, then pastor of the church. They moved to Water bury and lived in that place for So years, moving to New Britain in 1913. They have besides the daugh- ter with whom they live, one daugh- ter. Mrs. Frank How'd of Water
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
s25,OOO BOND IS SET FOR SW|NDLER
(Continued From First Page)

of Police A. A. McPherson of New port News is making an effort to obtain the necessary documents and there Is a possibility that by Mon- day policeman from Newport News may arrive in the city and take the man away.
 Chief of Police William c. Hart intimated this morning that unless a Virginia policeman arrives in the city today, he may send Aaronson to the county jail at Hartford.
 Suspected of Arizona SwiDdle
 The National Surety Co. of Hartford this morning requested the local police for a photograph of Aaronson and on receiving it an investigation will be started to de- termine whether or not Aaronson is the man who obtained S5,o00 from bank in Phoenix, Arizona, through a game similar to that which was worked in Newport News.
 Detective Sergeant McCue ques- toned Aaronson relative to the Phoenix affair, and the latter de- nied it, saying he has never been in Phoenix and knew nothing of the swindle. Nevertheless. the po- lice will forward the photograph to the Hartford company.
 The Phoenix swindle was ac- complished by a man who repre- sented himself as an authorized emissary of the Arrow Electric Co. of Hartford, interested in obtaining a factory site. After being re- ceived into business circles. he de- posted check for s25,00o in a bank, and short time later pur- chased s5,000 worth of Liberty Bonds. for which he paid by check. The check proved to be worthless, and when this discovery was made, the swindler was missing and has not been located.
 The Hartford company officials are so impressed by the similarity of the Phoenix case to that engin- eered by Aaronson in Newport News that they will investigate thoroughly in the hope of connect ing Aaronson with it.