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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-09-29
TO ALL VETERANS OF THE
WORLD WAR:

Any soldier, sailor or marine
who has not made application
for bonus can still receive the
same by filling out the proper
blanks. January l, 1923 is the
dead line and all applications
must be made by that time or
the bonus will be lost. Blanks
can be secured by writing the
Veterans Bureau, Washington,
d. c..
think all Veterans should
secure the bonus, for one never
knows what misfortunes may
come in the future.
Your comrade.
Walter B. Phipps.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-09-29

for about a week.
School at this place is progress
sing nicely under the manage
ment of Prof. F. P. Ratliff and
his assistant Miss Alice Ratliff,
with about IS on roll.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22

The following program will be rem.
dered at the dwelling Exercises oil
the Memorial Window in honor OF
the late Dr. z. D, Lewis, who served
the Second Baptist Church, as Pas
tor, for 81 years. The exercises will
take place at the Church, on the fifth
Sunday evening, January 80, 1927,
at o'clock.
Devotionals, Rev. Joseph AIRING
ton and Rev. John E Fountain;
solo, Madam Savilla Briggs; intro
duetory remarks, Mrs. Rosa E.
Watson; eulogistic remarks by the
following representatives: The
Church, Mrs. Cora Bright Jack
son; Deacon Board, Deacon Edward
H. Johnson; Sunday School, DR.. NJ.
B. Jones; solo, Madam Mildred A.
Cross; unveiling address and pre-
sentation of window, Rev. DR.. W.
T. Johnson, unveiling, Dorothy A.
Lewis and Lewis Bland.
Friends are invited. Committee:
Mrs Emma B. Jones, Mrs. Emeline
Johnson, Deacon George T. Walker.
Deacon R. E. Brown, Deacon E. F.
Johnson, Mrs. Fannie james, secre
tary; Mrs Rosa Watson, chairman
and mistress of ceremonies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
MIR. AND MRS MILLER CELE-
BRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

On Monday night, December 9th,
1925 the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Junius L. Miller, IL e. gotta
Street (Southside) was the scene OF
one grand and glorious occasion.
Amid palms and ferns and under the
beautifully lighted lamps, which
gave forth varied colors, Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller were celebrating their
twenty-fifth or silver anniversary OF
their unification in the holy bonds
Of matrimony and friends both far
and near were enjoying the festivi-
ties Of the OCCASION,
The following maids, handsomely
gowned, waited upon the celebrants:
Mrs. Blanche Fitzhugh, of Washing
ton, D. c.; Mrs. Lucy Holmes, Mrs.
Raphael Thurman and Mrs. Martha
Harris. Mr. Webster Dean was the
guest of honor: Eittle jeanette Dean
ring bearer. Mrs. Angie Dean read
a beautiful poem on the twenty-five
years of the married couple.
The groom entered leaning upon
the arm of Mrs. Angie Dean and the
bride upon the arm of her brother,
Mr.. Lee Esther Peasants. DR.. w.
L. Ransome, in we'll chosen Ian
guage and in his usual dignifisd
manner performed the twenty-fifth
marriage ceremony, while Mrs.
Fannie Young sang sweetly "Silver
Threads Among the Cold" Miss
Leola Langhorne presided at the
piano.
: The silver presents were many and
costly and the numerous silver coins
were in great evidence. Refresh
ments were served aburdantly to the
large crowd Of admiring friends,
while Mrs. Ellen Coleman presided
at the punch bowl.
The guests enjoyed themselves un-
til the small hours of morn, when
the jovial party left for their several
homes, wishing the couple Of twenty
live years a happy sojourn for Itany
years to come.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
BAPTIST MINISTERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

The recently elected officers of The
Baptist Ministers Conference Of
Richmond and Vicinity were in
stalled at service held at The First
Baptist Church, Wednesday night,
January 18th The installation ad-
dress was delivered by DR.. ]. H. Bin
ford. In the course Of his address,
DR. Binford stressed the fact that
brotherly love should characterize
the attitude and relationship Of the
brethren toward one another, and
this love predominating in the pui-
pit will become contagious in the
pew. In a most fitting way he en-
phasized and accentuated the duties
and responsibilities that accompan-
led each office to which the minis
ters had been elected.
In his inimitable way DR.. W. 7.
Johnson acted as Master of Ceremon-
les and introduced each of the Off
GERS elect, all responded in a few
we'll chosen sentences that impressed
the audience with their earnestness
and desire to serve.
In ris inaugural address the Pres
ident, Rev ]. p Fountain, B. Th. ,
spoke for closer cooperation be-
tween the churches, and in a bril-
liant way outlined the program of
his administration, which If carried
out VIII add much to the dignity
and efficiency OF the Baptist Minis
terial body of Richmond.
After the installation service the
brethren descended to the lecture
room OF the church, where splen-
did repast served by The Kings
Daughters, an auxiliary of First
Baptist Church awaited them. Here
again DR.. Johnson was '&he man of
the hour" and acted as toastnaster.
The repast was enlivened by the
short and spicy addresses Of the
guests, tho keynote being struck by
Mrs. Margaret Rose Johnson, the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
MEMORIAL ANNEX FOR SECOND
BAPTIST CHURCH NEARING
COMPLETION.

The work on the D. Webster Davis
Memorial Sunday School Annex Of
the Second Baptist Church, South
Richmond is progressing nicely. The
annex is a modern two-story brick
structure, comprising church office,
pastors study, lecture hall, class
rooms for three Bible classes, ladies'
parlor, clerks office, library room.
halls, dining room and kitchen.
The program of improvement also
includes remodeling and thorough
Renovation Of the present building,
the Installing of a new Grotterheld
Pipe Organ, and modern steam
heating system.
The general contractor is Mr.. A.
y. Holmes. He promises to turn
over the keys to the trustees by the
last of March, presenting the church
complete job. Rev E. G Smith.
pastor is losing no time in ralEing
the forces, looking forward to sig.
nal success financially during Che
dedicatorial services of the Memof@l
Annex and the reopening Of the sud
itorium.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
THE STOKES ENTERTAIN AT
"REST HAVEN"

DR.. and Mrs w. H. Stokes en-
tertained fifteen guest at their su-
burban home, Crest Haven" Friday
evening, January 14th. The guest
were the grand officers, the execu.
tive and advisory boards Of the I'M
proved Order of Shepherds and
Daughters of Bethlehem.
They enjoyed themselves in the
library, talking over different topics
of today and the splendid showing
that the Reds and Blues were max
ling in the membership drive. The
Blues are under the direction OF
Mrs. Mary E Cousins and the Reds
under Mr.. Amos C. Clark. These
great generals were very much
pleased at the enthusiasm shown,
and have every reason to believe
that the goal will be reached.
This beautiful hospitable home has
redounded to the most elaborate
functions in Virginia, having enter
tanned some of our nationally known
and influential men and women OF
the race. But none was more en-
thusiastic and sympathetic or had n
better understanding Of the race
problem than those who came to pay
honor to this great woman Of our
race-Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes.
We were invited to repair to the
dining room, and were seated at one
long table extending across the din
ing and reception rooms. The decor
ations were green and pink. The
menu was appetizing, consisting Of
turkey, boiled ham, green peas,
spinach, potato salad, chocolate, cof-
lfee, ice cream and cake.
[ After all had partaken bountifully
Mrs. Stokes, the Grand Shepherd Of
the Order, in a few choice words,
presented the advisory members to
| the grand officers and executive
board Each person present respond
ed, pledging their loyalty and CO.
Operation to the great Order. Those
who testified in eloquent Grafton OF
their appreciation and devotion were
Attorney James T. Carter, Grand
Legal Advisor; Rev. G. A. Cobbs,
! Grand Chaplain; Rev. A. D. DAILY,
Member of Advisory Board; Mr.. F.
E. Lightner, Member of Advisory
Board; Mr.. George Howell, Member
of Advisory Board; Mr.. w. H. Den
mis-, Grand Inside Porter; Mr.. Chas.
McClaiborne, Member OF the Exec
utive Committee; Mr.. Thomas LIE
coss, General of the Uniform Depart
ment; Mrs. Susie H. Robinson
Member Of the Executive Commit
tee; Mrs. Susie !. Williams, Mem
Der of the Executive Committee;
Mrs. Amanda Randolph, Member OF
the Advisory Board; Mrs. Emma
Winn, Grand Regalia Maker; Mrs
Mary E. Cousins, Grand Recording
Secretary; Mrs. S S. Sparrow, Sec
retary of the Advisory Board; Mr. {.
Amos C. Clark, Grand Secretary
/ Treasurer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

Can anyone call for peace, when
there isn't any in him? Can anyone
call for union when there is no un-
ion in him? Can you tell your
brothers to speak to each other,
when you don't speak yourself?
Isaiah 1st chapter, 18th verse.
Come now and let US reason to-
gether, saith the Lord. Though your
sins be as scarlet they shall be as
white as snow. We are praying for
union, Shiloh Baptist Church; and
we are praying for the union that
will save everybody. AS Sunday will
be our communion, we are inviting
all who will, to come and commune
with us, and if the union means any
thing at all, the sceptre will not
depart from Judah until Shiloh come
Yours for the work of the Measter.
REV S. L. BUSH, B. D.,
Pastor Of Shiloh Baptist Church.
C. A. BUSH, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
WITNESSES TESTIFY L.

The following explains itself:
Police Officer E. Cook was
sworn and deposed: "On January
IS, 1927, | was going west on Grace
Street, between 9Th and 7th Streets
on a motorcycle about 4:5O P. NJ,
when 1 passed William Hamilton,
driving a Cadillac sedan going east.
There was one passenger on the rear
seat. The red light at 9Th Street
stopped me and heard scream and
heard brakes screech. | turned to go
back east and was caught between
two cars and stalled. When l ar
rived at 9Th Street where the acci-
dent occurred the sedan was headed
west, standing east of the car tracks
on 7th Street about the center OF
Grace Street. At this time some one
was picking a woman off the street
behind the sedan and laid her on
the sidewalk. l did not know her.
She was taken to Memorial Hospital.
She was a colored woman. AT the
hospital 1 learned that her name
was Mary Eliza Cooper. I arrested
William Hamilton. The only dam
age to the sedan was the breaking
of the glass on the right rear door.
The skid marks started on the south
side Of Grace Street, west of 7th
extended across the car tracks TO
where the car was standing"
Mrs. Ella jerks Tyndall was sworn
and deposed Il live at 500 WestoyeI
Road. Byrd Park, this city. l was
in the sedan which struck the wo-
man at 7th and Grace Streets on
he 18th inst. about 4:45 or 400
P. NJ. My son was with me. Will
liam, the chauffeur employed by
Mrs. ]. w Rothert. was driving the
car. At 5th and Grace Streets we
stopped to wait for the green light.
We went east and when in front or
the Y. NJ C. A at 7th Street,
saw the chauffeur blow his horn
violently. We were just west Of the
ccr tracks when l noticed woman
jay-walking across Grace Street from
the northside and east OF the white
lines l did not notice the traffic
lights at THE time. The chwuneur
put on his lakes west Of the car
tracks. eros I'D the tracks and then
turned the ar till it was headed
west and stopped east Of the tracks.
Then a sedan went by US rapidly,
going west Then 7 heard woman
scream and the glass Of the right
rear door Of the car in which / was
was broken. I do not know what
broke the glass"
Police Officer s.. q. Jordan was
sworn and deposed. "The only dam
age done to the sedan which struck
the woman was the breaking Of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
FUNERAL DIRECTOR HAYES
PURCHASE.

Funeral Director c. P Hayes has
received the costly 1927 Henney
Limousine Hearse, direct from the
factory at Freeport, ILL.,, which he
ordered sometime ago, from the re-
presentatives Of that great concern
in Washington, D, G. 1t is Model
27 and is the last word in the con.
struction OF funeral cars Of this type.
It has a removable floor rack, which
can carry 80 floral designs, a remov-
able cot for the transfer Of dead
bodies from hospitals or homes, dis
pensing with the unsightly old style
diseased baskets, which have been
obnoxious to the public for so many
years.
Mr.. Hayes recently purchased two
very fine cars of the Chandler and
Buick make and is building up an
up-to-date eqipment to take care OF
his steadily increasing business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
In Nemor'am.

GREFNHILL-In memory Of my
dear Mother, Mrs. Lizzie Greenhill
who died ten years ago, January
IT, 1917:
cannot forget you, dear Mother,
While in this world / stay;
God only knows my feelings
Since you have passed away.
Rest in peace, dear Mother,
Ten years have passed away;
You are gone, but not forgotten,
AS l think of you each day.
Daughter,
..SALLIE L. GREENHILL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22

capable wife, Of Or. Johnson. Called
upon Unexpectedly, she arose to the
occasion splendidly and with the
skill of a diplomat encouraged,
strengthened and heartened the
brethren for the great work that the
Master has given them to do
The following we'll known minis
ters have been chosen to serve the
Conference for the current year:
Rev ]. E Fountain, B. TIL, pres
ident. Rev w. L. Ransome, D.. D.,
vice president; Rev. ]. A. Brinkley,
B D., recording secretary; Rev. G.
A. Cobbs, assistant secretary; Rev.
w. T. Johnson, d. D., recording
secretary; Rev. o. B Simms, B.
Th., reporter; Rev. j. T. Crump,
auditor; Rev. R. J. Bass, treasurer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22

Driver CHARGED With involuntary Man-saughter.
rh Chauffeur Applied Resident

glass in the right rear door. Tne
marks on the paving made by this
sedan started on the west side or
7th Street, about the property line,
and extended across 7th Street for
80 yards to the rear Of the sedan,
which was standing near the middle
of Grace Street, headed west and
east of both white lines. Four yards
east of the car was spot of blood
J. w. Bucher was sworn and de-
posed. ''I live at ITO W. Main st.
At the time of the accident I was
sitting in an automobile belonging
to Mrs Walter Kirsch, waiting for
her. The car was about 40 feet east
of the white crossing lines at 7th
and Grace Streets, headed west. L
saw a woman crossing Grace from
the southside between the white
lines. When she was about halfway
across 1 noticed sedan car coming
east. begin to skid west of 7th
Street. The car skidded across 7th
Street, struck the woman on the
right side Of the car, broke the glass
on the door, knocked the woman
down. then turned and headed west.
7 hollered to the chauffeur not to
back. for he would run over the
woman 1 saw the skid marks. on
the street, across 9TH Street about
so or 90 feet long At the time, the
sedan started across 7th Street the
green light indicated north and
south traffic. The street was not wet.
have been driving automobiles for
ter or more years, have driven in
automobile races. If the brakes We're
working properly, as the brakes on
this car were, and a sedan car made
a skid mark about 80 or 90 feet long
on dry asphalt, I would think that
the car had been running 40 or 80
miles per hour. "
w. C. Carter, colored, was sworn
and deposed. II live at S02 N. 7th
Street. l drive a truck for Thalhi-
mer Brothers. At the time of this
accident 1 was on my truck on TIA
Street beside the Y. NJ. c. A,
waiting for the green light, to turn
right into Grace Street. saw the
sedan cross 7th Street. A lady was
in it screaming. The brakes were
crying. I saw the sedan strike the
woman and knock her down. The
right side of the car struck her. She
was crossing 7th Street"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
CORNELIUS BLAND STRUCK BY
AUTOMOBILE.

Cornelius Bland, of 40s Gilmer st.
was struck by an automobile,
Wednesday, January IL, 1927. The
car was driven by Dale Brown, OF
2408 Barton Avenue. Mr.. Bland
suffered a broken leg and a dislo-
Gated and fractured hip, as well as
bruises on the head. His condition
is serious, however his family is still
hopeful for his recovery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
FAILS TO APPEAR
4 g,.-~ +rF-:SVuE7
FOR TRIAL
Especial, John Mitchell, Jr.)

(SpecldI, JOHH MIICHeII, JTJ
The case of James Faulkner was
called in the Police Court Saturday,
January Is, 1927. The defendant
made no answer. His counsel, Hon.
George E. Wise had been listlessly
walking about the corridor and sit
ting in the witness chair as Judge
John H. Ingram was hearing other
cases. In reply as to whether or not
Faulkner had left the city, he said
he did not know. Some said that
when Faulkner left here, he told
some persons at the Broad Street
Station that he was coming back.
Policewoman Miss Sanders was there
and also Beachy Moore, with her
CONTINUED on page 8
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22

Mrs. Margaret R. Johnson is con-
fined to her residence. 821 n. Eighth
Street, under, the care of the family
physician. Her speedy recovery is
hoped for by her many friends.
Mrs. c. J Daniels, 7S4 N. Third
Street has been sick for several
weeks, but an Improvement is noted.
Her son, Mr.. c. :. Daniel, OF Burke
vile, Va. has here been here for
the past ten days, because Of her
indisposition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
In MemoriaR.

South Richmond, Va, Jan. 19, 1927.
In sad but sweet remembrance Of
our Father and Grandfather, Rich-
ard T. Cogbill, Sr., who departed
this life IA years ago, January 16,
1918:
sGone, but not forgotten" 49,.
Sleep on beloved
Sleep and take thy rest,
We loved thee we'll,
But Jesus loves thee best.
Children and Grandchildren.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
CHARITABLE UNION.

The Annual Meeting and Installa-
tion of Officers of the Charitable
Union will take place at the True
Reformers Hall, Monday night, Jan
uRry 81, 1927, from $500 to 11:00
O'Clock. An excellent program has
been arranged. Rev. F. w. QuarIes
and Rev w H. LRsgins will be the
speakers on this occasion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22

Mrs. Gerena FTaysier of 8 East
Leigh Street is visiting her son, DR..
w. Neal Fraysier, Of Macon, Ga.
Before returning to the city, she
will visit Boston, Mass, guest OF
Mrs. Fannie Brooks. also New York,
the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Hattie Boiling.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
MRS. MARY {. COOPER
KILLED BY AUTO

Mrs Mary Eliza Cooper, resi-
dent of Centralia, Va. was killed at
Seventh and Grace Streets, Tuesday
afternoon by Cadillac sedan, driY-
en- by William Hamilton, colored,
Her head was crushed and her ribs
broken. She was mistaken for
white person, so fair was her conf
nlexion and she was carried to the
Memorial Hospital.
She attempted to cross Grace
Street. when the unfortunate tragedy
followed. Chauffeur Hamilton
swerved his car and applied the
brakes, missing her, but the mo-
mentum caused the car to strike her
practically broad-side.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22
STREET TOO NARROW {.

Had the affair taken place at Sew
enth and Broad Streets with its wide
streets. he would not have struck
her. Coroner ]. NJ. Whitfield held
an inquest Thursday morning at
10 O'Clock. Only one cOlored witness
was examined. The hearing in the
Police Court was postponed. ,Attor-
pey Charles ]. Churchman repre-
sented Hamilton. 1t will be estab-
lished that the lights showed the
right of way for the car and that
Mrs. Cooper, being from the coun-
try, did not understand that she
shoHld wait for the change of the
traffic signal.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
SIMMONS MAKES HOMER
Manager Connie Mack Of Athletics
Disciplincs OntGclder For Swing.
ing Too Hard.

Philadelphia, March / Up - Al
simmons smuggling outfielder of the
Philadelphia Athletics. has been dis
ciplncd by Manager Mack for
knocking q home run.
During the workout yesterday at
the conditioning camp in Fort
Myers. Fla. Simmons. in his first
practice of the season stepped into
one Of Walbers's fast curves and
drove it far over the center field
fence at the fair grounds Manager
Mack cautioned him for swinging so
hard on his first day and then sent
him TO the outfcld to chase flies.
Bates and Hale also knocked the
ball over the fence for home runs
and Eddie Collins made several
solid hits. The Athletics have been
divided into two teams and are sent
through their PAGES both morning
and afternoon. Cobb, Wheat, Gal
lowaN, Barbee and Pate. the only
abSentees We're expected at the
training quarters today Or tomor-
row.
Some of the Phillies pitchers were
nursing sore arms today having had
their first practice yesterday at
Bradenton. Fla. only enc fielder has
reported at the Phillies camp and
until the remainder arrive later in
the week the workouts will be com.
parativcly light.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
Stanley Rule and Level and P & F. Corbn Ready for
Hot Fight-H Corbns Win, Triple Tie in Standing
Will Result-Rulers to Settle Question With Win
Last Games on Seasons Schedule Machine and
Landers Meet in Second Came
League Standing

The last scheduled games in the
Industrial league for the present
season will be staged tonight at the
Y. ". c. A. The championship Of
the league was decided last week
when the Russell & Erwin quintet
defeated the Corbin Screw team
but q battle OF big proportions that
will decide second place in tho
league will be fought ont tonight.
Tho Stanley Rule & Level team
will meet p. & i. Corbins in tho
first game Of the evening At the
present time, the Stanley Rule is
leading the Corbin Screw Corpora
ton five in second place with q
margin of half game The p. & f.
Corbin team is behind the Corbin
Screw with half a game between
them.
Should the Corbin quintet coma
through with victory in tonights
battle, a triple tie for second place
will result with the Stanley Rule,
Corbin Screw and T. & F. Corbin
being deadlocked for the position
Of runner-up. Should the Stanley
Rule win its game, the league will
end with the Rus5wins in first
place, Stanley Rule in second, Cor
bin Screw in third and p. & +. Cor
bin in fourth.
The second game Of the night
Will. be played between the New
Britain Machine and Landers. This
VIII wind up the 1927 season which
has been one Of the most success
full In several years for the Indus
trial teams. The first game tonight
VIII be started promptly at
O'Clock. The second will follow int
mediately after the first. Dick Dill
Ion will referee and dancing will
follow.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-01
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Wizard, OF the Cue Representing
Five Countries TO Compete at
Washington.

Washington. March | C1N 49,
Wizards Of the cue representing five
countries, tonight will start a l.
day competition here for the world s
fS.2 halkline billiard championship.
Willie Hoppe, present ttleholder
and holder Of most billiard laur"lS
for the past twenty years, will open
the tournament against Japan's
champion, Kinney Matsuyama, in II
400 point match.
on the following afternoons and
evenings the other matches will be
staged Erich Harenlacher, the
German expert; Felix Grange Of
France. the European champion,
and Edouard Horcmans Of Belgium,
are the other foreign invaders. while
besides Hoppe the United states will
have Walker Cochran and Jake
Schaefor.
T. viii be the first time FIVE na
lions have been represented IN tho
tournament and rory foreign
diplomat. are expected to attend.