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Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
A PROMINENT CITIZEN CLAIMED
BY DEATH

We spend our years as a tale that
is told. The days Of our years are
three score and ten; and IL by reason
or strength they be four score years,
vet is their strength labor and sor-
row; for it is soon cut on, and we
fly away.
The Grim Reaper has cut down
another one Of Danville's well known
citizens; another home has been lett
in sadness; one has been removed
from the community, whose place
will be hard to ALI. Sim Yarorough
is dead. After brief illness he fell
asleep Sunday night May 18th, at .
I o'clock. He was the seventh child o.
George and Minerva Yarbrough. He
spent his boyhood days near Durham
North Carolina, later coming to
Danville. where he amassed quite a
little fortune. In 1881 ne was
united in marriage to Miss Willie
Motley.
The deceased leaves one son. Mr..
Thomas Yarbrough; one daughter,
Mrs. Mabel Cunningham; three
grandchildren, Mr.. Theodore and
Miss Lula Yarbrough and Miss
Mabel Cunningham; one daughter
in.law, Mrs. Sophia Yarbrough; one
son-in-law, Mr.. U. s. Cunningham: !:
two brothers, Messrs. Joseph ami
James Yarbrough, of Philadelphia,
Pa: one nephew, Mr.. Arthur Var
trough, of New York; two sisters
who live at Milton, North Carolina,
and a host of relatives and friends
to mourn their loss. Mrs. Susie
Srlly. of Richmond, Virginia attend
ed the funeral.
: The funeral services were CON
Quoted from White Rock Hill Bap-
tist Church. Undertaken W. +
Hughes of Roanoke, Virginia, had
charge of the remains, assisted by
Undertaken William Marshall OF
Roanoke, Virginia. Rev. G. l.
Stone, pastor Of the above named
Church was master of ceremonies.
The following service was rem
dered at the church: Hymn, "Fatn.
er I Stretch My Hand To Thee" =
lined by Rev G. L. Stone. A part q
the 18th chapter of 1st Corinthians
was read by DR.. w. T. Hall Hymn,
"Asleep in Jesus" lined by DR.. l..
NJ. Burton; prayer was offered by
Rev J. C. Melton. Resolutions were
read by Rev. Palmer from the Tents;
resolutions from the community
read by Mrs. Charlie Allen. Reso
lutions were read from Macedonia
A. NJ. f. Church, Milton, North
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25

Carolina, of which church the da-
ceased was member. The following
ministers made brief remarks: Rev.
Jerry Redd, Rev. G. NJ. Brown and
Rev. G. c.. Harvey. The congrega-
tion sang, Will the Circle BE Un-
broken.
The obituary was read by Rev.
w. j Simon. Mrs. G. G. Wfnslow
sang very beautifully, death Is
Only A Dream. At this point the
Rev. G. F. Madkins. pastor of
Macedonia A. M. e. Church, Milton
North Carolina, was introduced and
preached the sermon. He called his
hearers attention of Philippians l.
q, For to me to live Is Christ, and
to die is GAIN. The speaker spoke
OF the nature Of death and the pro-
cess of death. "We all must die, It
makes no difference who we are or
where We are" the speaker pro.
claimed "at some time or otner we
must die. Death has no sympathy
for the poor ard docs not fear the
mighty. We would advise that you
get ready now, for you must die"
Mrs. Sophronia Williams SANG
very effectively, Waiting For Me-.
lust before the procession began 60
wend its way from the church, Mr..
Yarbrough's class leader of Milton,
spoke very highly Of his friend who
had gone before, and confirmed his
determination to meet him IN the
Eeulah Land.
The great crowds. that gathered
in and about the church; the large
number of beautif Il floral designs
ard the long procession OF relatives
. and friends who followed. the re-
mains to the grave attest to the
kigh esteem in which the deceased
was held in the community.
AS the clouds thickened overhead
and the sun, hidden from view, hung
just above the western hills, the
remains of the late Sim Yarbrough,
resting in a metallic casket, In a
steel vault, were lowered into the
narrow channel of the grave where
he will quietly sleep until the resur
rection morn. DR.. w. T. Hall com
mitted the body and the Rev. G
+. Madkins pronounced the bene
diction.
The late Sim Yarbrough has had
lis day. He has come upon the
stage of action, played his part IN
the great drama of life and has
rassed from the scene to return
never more. His day has died out
in the west and he has stepped from
time inte eternity. Watchman, what
of the night? z
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
RANsoNIE-CoBB WEDDING.

The wedding of DR.. w. l.. Kan
some and Miss Mary M. Cobb took
place as scheduled on Saturday
morning promptly at ten O'Clock at
tile residence of DR.. w. IT. Johnson,
who performed the ceremony. The
room was decked with stately palms
and flowing ferns. Mrs Antionette
p. Mosby presided at the piano. Mr..
George w. HansOne, son of the
groom, was best man and Mr..
Charles Osborne brother OF the
bride, gave her away. Master Bar
rington Bowser, son of DR.. and MRS.
o. q. H. Bowser, bore in the II
cense and Master George Pollard,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Pollard
Sr. was the ring bearer. The at :
tepdants wore full dress suits and
presented a stately mein.
The bride wore travelling costume,
consisting of beautiful grey ajour
hat, a grey fiat crepe dress, with
slippers to- match and Copenhagen
blue cashmere coat. She held q
beautiful bunch Of white roses In
her arms.
The ceremony was impressive.
The family of the groom and Mrs
N. O. Cobb, the brides mother, TO
gether with scores of members Of
the First Baptist Church (South
side) of which the groom is pastor,
and also members of the First Bap-
tist Church -(Northside) where the
bride has been an extensive worker
witnessed the ceremony.
Immediately, after the ceremony
the bride and groom motored to
Nottoway county, the native home
O! the groom, where a reception was
riven in their honor by the COM
munity.. Itwas a truly great affair.
On the seventeenth, the party
having returned, another reception
was given by the First Baptist
Church (South Richmond in honor
OF it's Pastor and his bride. The
church was gaily bedecked Fully
eight hundred were present, all OF
whom were served. A special table
was arranged for the bridal party
the family and distinguished guests.
The program was introduced by
Mrs. Mozelle Quash who welcomed
the bride as Mrs. Ransome; present
ed the reception, and alse beauti-
full silver service set on behalf OF
the Church. DR.. and Mrs Ran
some responded in fitting words.
After thanks had been offered by
Rev. J. A. Rrinkley, real service was
given by the scores of sisters CT the
Church who were marshalled by
Deacon William Dean, chairman of
the reception committee The occa-
sion was enlivened by strains OF
melodious music furnished by the
orchestra of the First Baptist Sun
day School (Southside).
The presents were numerous.
Among them were beautiful costly
floor lamp and handsome silver
tray sont BY the friends of Freder-
icksburg, where the groom was once
pastor. The reception lasted far
into the night. The friends were
profuse in wishing for the couple
many years of happiness and much
prosperity.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
PENTECOsT DAY AT CITY HOME

The services and feast were
greatly enjoyed by all who witnessed
this occasion. The timely address
by Mr.. Thomas B Morton, Super
intendent, was praised by all the
hearers. The sermon by Rev. Allen
T. D. was joy to every heart, In
deed it was strength to the weak,
food to- the hungry and in short 1t
brought new life to all. This meet
ing is still being praised throughout
all the city. Hoping that we may
have another such meeting soon, our
willing workers and our cheerful
givers will ever remain in the hearts
of the Charitable Unions members
and officials. Yes, we truly thank
YOU all for our grand success. 1t
was good in every way. Yes, we
thank you.
Yours truly,
Committee: J. Lovings, George
Johnson. Mary Robinson, Lottie
Thornton, Lue Twine, Rev. F. w.
Quarles, Manager.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
MRS. STOKES HEADS
THE S. {. Federation

The Southeastern Federation CT
Colored Womens Clubs in session ct
Montgomery, Ala. elected Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes, of Richmond, Va. as
President of this great group of club
women, comprising IA States. Mrs
Stokes is outlining program OF en-
deavors which will keep the women
busy and accomplish much good Tor
our race in America in social, polit
ical and economic spheres. Special
attention will be given the situation
of oolored people in the Mississippi
food zone. Mrs. Stokes is one OF
the most prominent club and frater
nal figures in America and has been,
mentioned as being available for
the presidency of the Nationtl Fed
Grafton. She is also Grand Shepherd
OF the Improved Order Shepherds
and Daughters of Bethlehem.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
wHITE-JoHNsoN

Mrs. Roberta Ellis requests the
honor of friends to witness the
marriage of her granddaughter,
Mrs. Marie Theodore Ellis Johnson
to Rev. DR.. William D. White,
Thursday July 81, 1927, P. M,
ar the residence OF Rev DR.. and Mrs.
f. V. Peyton. 1O1 Cheatwood Ave-,
Washington Park, Richmond, Va.
Reception from $3.50 to- 10:3O. i.
All friends are cordially invited
No cards.
At homo, 92O w. Leigh st. July
20. 1927.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
GALVIN-JAAiES

Mrs. Fannie James requests the
honor of your presence at the mar
riage of her daughter, Rosa Lee. to
noctor Gregory Alexander Calvin,
on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth OF
June nineteen hundred and twenty
seven, at six o'clock in the evening,
at III East Leigh Street, Richmond.
Virginia.
No cards. Friends invited.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
DR.. BECTON CLOSES
BIG MEETINGS HERE

DR.. G.. Wilson Bectoh and the
Gospel Feast Party closed what is
said to have been the greatest series
of gospel meetings ever held here,
last Wednesday night. During the
last three nights more than a thous
and persons were turned away from
the Fifth Street Baptist Church,
where the meetings were held. Tan
Sible results of the series will appear
in Fifth Streets Notes next week.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
REV. O. B. SInMS WILL PREACH
AT UNION COMMUNION
SERVICES.

Sunday, June 26th. $3.50 P M. ,
Rev. o. B. Simms, pastor OF Rising
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Fulton
will preach at the Fountain Baptist
Church, 32nd and P Sts., accom-
panied by his congregation. Rev
Croxton. pastor of Little Shiloh Bap
tist Church will also be present, &C
companied by his congregation.
Rev. A. r. vanlandingham, Pastor
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
GOODWILL COMMUNITY CENTER
TO HAVE FORMAL OPENING

The public is cordially invited to
the formal opening Of the Goodwill
Community Center, 407 W. Clay st.
beginning Monday, June 27-30, 1927
$50 P. NJ. Special program each
evening. Speakers: Dr. G. B. Han
cock. Nelson Williams, Jr., A. M,
Rev. E. C. Smith, B. D. and others
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
RAN AWAY.

William Washington ran away
and was captured by him, but not
hefore he had thrown away the re
vclver, with which he had shot his
'stcr-in-law A pool of blood at
the corner showed where her life s
Hood had ebbed away. Coroner
Whitfield was soon on the spot. The
police patrol carried William Wash
ing on to- the Second Police Station.
while the remains were conveyed
To Funeral Director Price under
taking establishment and prepared
for burial. Washington claimed
that his sister-in-law had caused his
wife to leave him broken up his
home and had refused to give him
his things. which were in her pos
session or to tell him where his
fe had gone.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
MAY
KEEP ELK MEET
In new YORK

An injunction has been secured in
New York against Grand Exalted
Ruler j. Finley Wilson, to keep
him from removing the Elk Grand
Lodge Session from New York u
Cleveland, according to wire to M.
A. Norrell from Grand Treasurer J.
4. Carter.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 23
Especial to The Planet)-During
al period of more than thirty years,
according to the statements of some
OF the Oldest Pythians in the Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, no such
scenes have been enacted as TOOK
rlace in the First Baptist Church
here, where the Organization Is
holding its sessions. On one corner
OF 2Srd and Jefferson Avenue is "a
large sign with the words Tide
water CounciF of Past Chancellors,
T. H. Reid, Chairman" and on the
other the same lettering with F. b.
Puryear, Chairman. This means
that Tidewater, consisting of New
rort News, Norfolk and Portsmouth
is split or alleged to- be split.
GAINING GROUND.
F. E. Puryear has been steadily
saining ground with the grand re
presentatives present and after the
first meeting, the other side was
practically out Of business. The
political element following W. b.
+. Crowell decided to spring a
surprise and last night, charges
we're entered against F. E. Puryear
Grand Vice Chancellor and Eugene
West, Grand Keeper Of Records and
Seal with the intention of disqual
flying both from running Tor the
cfTices. Bedlam broke loose under
tho leadership Of Attorney W. W.
Forman, for Immediately counter
charges were filed against W. 3. F.
Crcwell, Grand Chancellor; W. Fl
C. Brown. Grand Attorney, and
Joseph R. Pollard, Grand Master ct
EXcheQuer.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
OTHER WITNESSES
Helen Matthews. who resides al
CONTINUED on page 81
REV. BASS DIES AFTER TWO
DAYS ILLNESS

Rev. r. ]. Bass. pastor Of Mt
Tabor Baptist Church. died 1T his
residence in East Duval Street
early Wednesday morning. He was
stricken on his way to the Baptist
Ministers Conference Monday noon
Funeral Sunday afternoon at the
First Baptist Church.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
REV. LONG At SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH.

Rev. C. Nj Long, of East Orange
n. J. will preach here at Second
Port's4 Church, Sunday. June rs,
1927, morning and night.
E. F. JOHNSON.
Chairman Of Deacon Board
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
AN UNSIGNED CHECK.

Mrs. David Evans Of Washington
D. C.. is visiting the city, the guest
of Mrs. Roberta Miller and Mrs.
Martha Pryor.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
THREATS TO KILL. .

Five witnesses were put on the
stand by Commonwealth Attorney
Dave f. Satterfeld to establish the
fact that William Washington had
threatened to kill his wife, her sis
ter, Gertrude and three others
friendly to them. Mary Harris, who
resides at 303 w. Marshall Street
stated that William Washington
came to her home Easter Saturday
morning and asked her if she had
seen his wife He said his wife had
some away and carried his clothes
and # he saw her he was going to
Kill her. She had taken all OF his
furniture and all of his clothes. He
did not call the name of his sister.
OTHER WITNESSES.
Helen Matthews. who resides at
(COntinued on page 81
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
William Washington Convicted of Murder of His Wifes Sister,


William Washington, who shot
and killed Gertrude Gullett, his
wite's Younger sister Tuesday morn
ing, MAY II, 1927, at First and Hull
Streets, as she was about TO DCaro
q First Street car and go TO her
service place, was found guilty Oh
murder in the first degree by jury
in the Hastings Court OF the city, of
Richmond Friday evening after 1t
had been out about one hour. This
carried with it life Imprisonment,
instead Of death in the electric chair.
He had been ably defended by AT
tornev Leith S. Bremner, one OF the
NEST sb,llful practitioners at the
bar.
THAT MORNING TRAGEDY.
1t was about Z o'clock in the
morning, Tuesday, May II, 1872"
that Gertrude Gullett, sister of Viii
liam Wash ngton'S wife, went 10
h'irst and Hill Streets to board .
car to go to work in G5nter PARK,
where she, was employed by Mrs.
Sioltz. She went into the grocery
store at the corner. came out and
had her street car fare in her hand.
when she was approached by the
accused Words followed and soon
three shots rang out. Officer Friek
who was in the vicinity heard the
FIRST shot and looking saw Washing
ton about three or four feet behind
the woman, the bullets entering her
back.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
CrONeH Wants Puryedr
and West Tried.sLdffer
RefdHdfeSH AGAINST Form
er..BrOWn and Pollard
Included.
Charles and Counter Charges.
Supreme chancellor Present.

and figures. The official report OF
the auditors of the State Bureau of
Insurance, with Hon. Joseph Button
in charge verified not only the
figures of Sir West, but those OF The
Planet.
CHECK SHORTAGE.
Whereas, the check turned over
to the Grand Lodge, K. OF P. Was
for $20,799. .46, only $1S,000.00 had
been reported to him. This showed
that Joseph r. Pollard had taken
the difference as commission lot
signing for the money. This was the
condition of affairs, when adjourn
Inent was had last night. Puryear
and West have Attorneys ". W.
Forman Andrews and Morris, OF
Staunton representing their side OK
the contention and are insisting
upon a fair and impartial hearing
with the appeal to the court down
here in the o6ing.
Supreme Chancellor s. w. Green
and Supreme Attorney s. A. T.
Watkins are looking on ana enueaF
oring to be neutral.
AN UNSIGNED CHECK.
A few months ago a check for
100000 in payment Of Pythian
Temple Tax had been written and
signed by him. Finally, Crowell
produced the check with the voueh
ers. 1t had not been signed by him
and S. W. Green stated last night
that he had not as yet received the
money. Crowell stated that $4,000
was in the General Fund. Eugene
West said they did not have this
amount and John T. Taylor was
asking last night in what bank or
hanks this amount was on deposit.
The question went unanswered.
Richmond planet., 1927-06-25
HAND PICKED JUDGES

Grand Chancellor W. B. F. Crowell
had named handpicked committee
of three to try Puryear and West,
and he declined to- recognize the
charged filed against himself, Brown
and Pollard. 1t was then that Su
preme Chancellor S. w. Green took
the chair and admitted the charges.
This was the situation this morning
when the Grand Lodge was called
to meet. Yesterday was stormy
day. Supreme Chancellor 8. W..
Green announced that he had not
received any money for the special
tax levied by the Supreme Lodge,
On this account Virginia was with
out the password, although some CT
the lodges had paid the amount.
GRAND LODGE UNBENEFITED.
Supreme Chancellor s. W. Green
stated last night that he had not
received any money. The Grand
Lodgo had been in session since
Tuesday. Grand Chancellor Crowell
in his report told of how many
death claims he has paid, but
studiously avoided saying how many
eeath claims he had not paid. Ac
ccrding to his statement, the Grand
ledge was still not in good standing.
Grand Chancellor Crowell was bitter
in his attacks upon Grand Keeper OF
Records and Seal Eugene West and
when West made his. report, sen
sation was sprung. He gave facts
New Britain herald., 1927-09-01
Your Health
How to Keep It.
Causes of Illness
BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

| p1 In. thohhlS L lShloLlN
From the Catholic University OF
America in Washington, D. c.,
comes a new consideration OF the
suicide problem In the United
States.
The number Of suicides for the
years 1920, 1921 and 1922 are
recorded as $3.50, 11,136 and H.
| 053. In the SO classes of condi-
| tons resulting in death, suicide
holds sixteenth place, being pre-
coded by such conditions as heart
disease, tuberculosis, cancer, brain
/ hemorrhage, kidney diseases. con-
genital debilities, malformations
and violent deaths among others.
About as many people die from
suicide as from old age.
The rate for homicide is gradu-
ally growing larger, being 81 in
1900. SO In 1910 and "a in 1922.
The rate for murder among
colored people is five to six times
higher than that for whites,
whereas the suicide rate is ap-
proximately one-third of that of
the white.
City People Top List
In practically all countries of
the world. more city people COM
nit suicide than do those living
in the country The highest rate
of any state or city along the At
lantic coast Is that Of Washington,
D. c., and the lowest Is in Penn
sylvia nia.
The state with the highest rate
for deaths from suicide of any in
the country is California.
Public opinion sometimes cred
its the japanese, Chinese and ne
groes with responsibility for the
high rate for this state, but
study of the figures does not war
rant such an opinion.
Friscos Rate Largest
However, the suicide rates for
colored people in California are
enormously high. Indeed, San
Francisco has the highest suicide
rate of any large city in the world,
being ten points higher than Leip
zig, Hamburg, Berlin. Dresden and
Stockholm.
ST Louis is seventh on the list
Of the cities in the world, but Sec
ond in the United States, although
Is points lower than San Francis
co. Buenos Aires in Argentina has
the highest rate in the American
continent outside Of the United
States.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-01
Loves ErnberS
Adele Garrison's Absorbing Sequel to
Revelations of Wife,
Beginning a New Serial

drously lovable but thoroughly
spoiled young girl, with all a child's
foolish appetite for unattainable
fruit. If you wish to win her, ! am
very much afraid that you will have
to pursue Machiavellian tactics for
awhile"
He looked as startled as if I had
suggested that he rob a bank and
murder the Waterman.
You mean" he stammered.
4 mean" l said with far more
firmness than I was feeling. that
you must stop showing your abso-
lue alteration for Mary. She Is so
used to it that she is taking it very
much for granted. ! do not mean
that you should snub her, or any
thing like that, but can you not pre-
tend a certain indifference to herr"
she would see through it," he
declared, shaking his head, and
knowing Mary's keenness, l agreed
with him.
Perhaps" assented slowly, but
there is something you can do,
which she will not see through. be-
cause her eyes are already bit
blinded by a certain green-eyed
monster of which our grandmothers
used to talk so poetically."
He looked at me as if I suddenly
had taken leave of my senses.
You can't mean that she Is ieal-
GUS of me-" he said. Why, I
haven't looked at any other girl"
True" l assented, laughing, but
another and very attractive girl has
looked at you, and l can tell you
although l suppose l shouldn't, that
Miss Mary is quite disturbed over
it, or would be if you had sense
enough to seize your cure"
Mary appeared on the veranda
and came running toward us.
Il haven't time but for a word"
I told him hurriedly, but if you
want to keep Mary from being in
terested in some other young man
I think it would be a very good
thing for you to pretend an inter-
est in Miss Lincoln"
Copyright. 1927, Newspaper
Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-01

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