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The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-03-31
Secretary School Board Expresse
 Himself

Following Mrs. Wheeler talk the Mayor called on P. c. McCor- mack, secretary of the school board. MT. Mccormack unhesitatingly eX- pressed his disapproval of the prop osition of purchasing the site which was under consideration. He considered the price of S3OoO as most unreasonable, and the site as most undesirable on account of the rock or schist on the ground. He said he could not see why they should needlessly expend s3oO0 Tor this property for a playheld when the town already owned blocks 55 and 54 which were free from rock and only four minutes walk from the school house. He thought it would be the height of folly TOT the council to decide on the propos. ed site located in the Gartley-Gnrr subdivision.
 Treasurer of School Board Gives
 His Opinion
 The mayor called on Dr. O. H; Whaley, treasurer of the school board. Dr. Whaley stated that ne was of the same opinion now tha. ne was a year ago when the eoan- cil asked for his opinion on lhls eubiect. He still considered that tho site proposed by the president of the board was the logical ioca ton for a playfield because II IS 2 most desirable property. eentraiis
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-03-31
COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD HOLD TWO JOINT MEETINGS IN AN EFFORT TO AGREE
 ON 4 SUITABLE SITE
Playfield Is to Be Legacy to School Children from Fred Bevier Who Remembered Them
 In His Will

since Ine money leII Dy the late Fred Bevfer amounting to $6,150.19 became available through a decree by the the probate court a few days ago the town council and school board have held two joint meetings in an effort to come to an agree ment on the first step in the matter of carrying out the will of Mr. Bevier through the purchase Of suitable site for a playfield for the children of the public schools of the town of Hrangen
 President of School Board Talks
 At the meeting held Friday night Mayor Grant first called upon Mrs. J. H. Wheeler, president of the school board, for an expression on the matter Mrs Wheeler stated that for more than a year she had had in mind that portion of the Gartley-Gurr subdivision of the Presbyterian tract lying between the Presbyterian church and the high school. She pointed out that this proposed site $ centrally To- cated and comprises two acres, which. if added to the high school property (which will next year be deeded to the city by the govern ment) would give the town an area of about three acres 03.011 in one parcel of ground in what she con sidered the most desira ble location in Wrangell.
 She further pointed out that II the proposed property were acquir- ed there was little doubt that the church property in the lower south western corner which embraces al most a quarter of an acre (.23) could be acquired as donation to the plavfield area This would give three and one-quarter acres in one parcel of ground adjoining lot in block r owned by the town and embracing almost one half of an acre. (.47) which would make a total of practically three and three-quarter acres t3.4l) owned by the town all in one par eel. i'll what she considered the most desirable location in Wran- gell. She stated that she had first proposed this site more than a year ago and told how she had been re- sponsible for the school board making oyertures to MT. Gurr and MT. Gartley and obtaining a price of s3.000 for It lots of an average size of 50 by 107 feet comprising an area of two acres in addition 10 two 30-foot strips which had been set aside for proposed streets.
 At Mrs. Wheeler.s request the mayor had the town clerk read from the minutes of the meeting of March g, 1926. showing that the town council on that date voted it's approval of the acquisition of this property, provided the school board could obtain it without cost to the town.
 Mrs. Wheeler summed up her at titude by saying that she consider ed the property desirable, the loea- ton ideal, and the price reason able.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-03-31
President P.-T.A.. Talks

Mir. Carl Arola, president of the P.-T.A., was present. Upon being called on by the Mayor MT. Arola said that he had come to the hall for band practice not knowing that the council was holding meeting. He stated, however, that as he un- derstood the situation, a citizen had died and left will, and now that the money from the estate had become available he saw no reason for any delay in carrying out the provisions Of tre will providing for a playfield for the children of the public schools of the town of Wran- gell. He said the children should pc the first consideration and that he not only wanted to see a playfieid as soon as possible. but new school house also. He declared that both school buildings are in dis graceful condition, especially the
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
BADLY INJURED

Tom Page, brother of Mrs. Lucy
Gross, was knocked down by truck
on his way to work at Whitlock's To-
bacco Factory, Friday morning, Octo-
ber 18th, at about o'clock. Junius
Williams, colored, was arrested for
careless and reckless driving. The
witnesses are Tom Page and j. G.
Hanna. The accident occurred at
Twenty and Cary Streets. All
of the lower part of Mr.. Pages mouth
was cut and torn to pieces. The flesh
on his right hand was torn and in
iured in the palm. Fortunately no
bones were broken. His right side was
also injured. He was removed to st.
Philips Hospital and from there car
ried to his home at 904 N. Thirty
second Street, where he has been
steadily improving.
Junius Williams is the owner OF the
ruck that did the damage and the
case will be heard by Judge Ingram
as soon as the injured man is well
enough to appear in court.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Don Lanning, musical comedy star
and one of the most popular enter
tainers ever to play the Richmond
stage, will be special feature on the
new program which will open Monday
at the Mosque, Laurel and Main
Streets. Through special arrange
ments by Harry Bernstein, general
manager, Lanning, who headed his
own company here for two seasons,
has been booked direct from New
York, where he has just completed a
most successful engagement at the ex-
elusive Club Richman, operated by
Harry Richman, late star of George
Whites Scandals. Don Lanning is an
established favorite here and his re-
turn undoubtedly will prove of uncom-
mon interest to theatergOers.
The DeMaroes, with their "Shiek
Orchestra" is another headline stage
presentation to be given at the Mosque
next week. Last season these noted
dancers registered emphatic hits at
the Hippodrome and the famous Kit
Kat Club, in London, Eng, and at Les
Ambassadors, Paris. The act is re-
ported as one of the smartest on the
New York boards this season. The
DeMaroes, it was said, are dancers of
unusal artistry and their orchestra
will provide colorful musical setting.
Chief Caupolican, acknowledged as
the greatest of American Indian sing
ers and possessing baritone voice Of
remarkable volume and admirable
quality, will be heard in recital. Chief
Caupolican is reported recently to
have signed contract to appear later
this season with the Philadelphia
Civic Opera, circumstance attesting
to artistic ability. He is full biooded
Indian.
"The Cat and the Canary" one. of
the most thrilling of mystery plays
and acclaimed as one of the most alb
sorbingly interesting motion picture
of the year, will be the feature on the
screen the first three days of the week,
with variety of supplemental attrac-
tions. "The Cat and the Canary" is
conceded to be John Wizards best
play, narrating in gripping fashion
the story of haunted house. IN It's
adoption to the screen many effects
impossible to the stage have been OBJ
tained. For next Thursday, Friday
and Saturday the hilarious comedy OF
an ingenious card sharp's" adven-
lures among the conservative element
of small community will be disclosed
in "Alias the Deacon" There will be
a complete change of musical numbers
on Thursday.
This second bill of the Mosque
promises a well-rounded and diversi-
fled program of entertainment rang
ing from nimble comedy to fine music.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
FULTON NOTES

A program was rendered by the
young people of Calvary last Sunday.
Calvary has always given the young
people chance.
Our pastor has returned from
Hampton, Va, where he conducted a
ten-day meeting. There were several
conversions.
Tomorrow at 1880 A. M, the pas
tor will fill the pulpit. Subject,
Searching For the Church"
$3.50 P. M. Come out to our Com
munion services, and have great
time.
Last Sunday morning the Rev. C.
B. jefferson preached at the Union
Baptist Church, South Richmond, and
at the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
at night.
Let US not forget Shiloh Baptist
Church, the little Church in the Val
ley.
Beginning tomorrow morning and
lasting through the entire week, we
expect to have a great time in Zion.
The DR.. Milton Sparks, known as
Prophet Sparks, of New York, will
conduct the services. Come and hear
the Gospel.
The Fulton Lily Beneficial Society,
No. l, Inc, is in a prosperous condl-
tion. 1t has nearly a thousand dol
lars to her credit, after paying out
S937.OS. This report ends October 81,
1927. After the auditing, the Execu-
tive Board, consisting of Revs. G. W.
Coleman, C. B. jefferson, A. D. Daniel,
John Robinson, John, Twyne and Mrs.
Carrie Carter, partook of the many
good things prepared for them by Mr..
9nd Mrs Charles Terrell. s,43
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Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
CASE DISMISSED

The case of J. Andrew Bowler, Jr.,
charged with attempting to bribe two
boys, employees of the Appeals Press,
to secure advance copies of the bar
examination papers, in which ex-
animation he was to take part, was
heard Wednesday, November End, on
the continuance granted by Judge
John L.. Ingrahm, in order for him to
consider a motion to quash made by
his able attorney, Alfred E.. Cohen
The prosecution was conducted by At
torney Edward T. Haynes, counsel for
the Board of Law Examiners. Judge
Ingram, after reading the authorities
ruled that the offense committed was
not specifically covered by the statute
and the case was dismissed.
In support of his contention, at.
torney cited many authorities in &his
and other States and said:
Section 1857 Code Va. 1913 re
CURES some act to be done to con
stitute ait' attempt 10 commit a
crime. Mere words do not constitute
an act. .s-.a ..t ~
There is not an American case
which holds that an offer ,1of money
TO another for the purpose Of accom-
plishtng a common law or statutory
crime is on attempt towards the
commission of such crime. On the
contrary, there are numerous cases
in the Courts Of last resort in the
United States which hold that prom
ises of reward by mere words do
not constitute an attempt.
"Our Supreme Court in the case
of Hicks s. Commonwealth sc Va.
Z23 so ko;ds and its holding has
the approval of the North Carolina
Court in State v. Addor 1873 N. c..
L. 687"
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
ENTERTAINED JUDGE COBB.

After the Judge Cobb lecture at
Ebenezer Baptist Church last Sunday
n ght, the following business and
Professional men repaired to Rest
Haven" the beautiful suburban home
of DR.. aud Mrs. Stokes, on Brook
Road. where they sat down to five
course dinner, which was in charge
of Caterers Joseph Smith and Walter
Scott:
w. F. Denny, Toastmaster; Dr..
W. H. Stokes and Mrs. Ora Brown
Stokes, hosr and hostess: Prof. c.
IT. Russell DR.. John w. Barco, DR..
A. A. Tennant, R. G. Mitchell,
ATTY. S. W. Robinson, Jr, A. G.
Clark, Atty. C. A Mckenzie, Atty.
H. M. Green. DR.. s.. Roane. Dr.
George White. N. Smith, Dr.. j. M.
G.. Ramsey, DR.. Leon Reid, DR.. A.
Bowles, Atty. E. G. Burke, Ahy :
j. R. Pollard, B. A. Cephas, Geo,
l.. Branch, Prof. R. w. Logan,
Chris Foster, Prof. M. M. Fisher,
John T. Taylor, DR.. D. A. Ferguson
". D. Joces, C. B. Gilpin, DR.. j..
H. Blackwell, DR.. Joseph Early
Toasts we're made to the Judge,
who responded in vein that drew
his hearers TO him. Mrs. G. Alverta
Gilpin charmed the dinner guests
Nth rend;t,ons of 'Macushla," and
81 Hear You Calling Me-. Mrs.
Atlanta Brown Lipscomb was her
accompanist for the first selection.
The Stokes electric baby grand &C
companied the last solo.
All lett after having enjoyed the
day and unanimously voting Mrs.
Stokes q charming hostess.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
PLANET PRIZE WINNER GETS
HUDSON COACH.

A consignment of different styles
Hudson cars reached the Hudson
Essex Agency here last week and were
unloaded Thursday, October 28th. On
Friday, the Hudson Standard Super
Six Sedan was exhibited in the colored
section of this city with the placards
calling attention that it was the first
prize in The Planet Contest. James
A. c. Johnson, the winner of the car,
occupied the seat by the chauffeur,
while John Mitchell, Jr., and r. c.
Mitchell sat on the back seat. Com
ment on all sides showed the popu-
larity of the venture. The Essex car
is expected this week from the fac
tory at Detroit. Photographs of the
winners are being made by the
Browns at the exepnse of The Planet.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
FIRST DEGREE MURDER
Otis Rice Close to Electric Chair
Life imprisonment Melted.

Otis Rice, who murdered Susie
yancey ia the presence of police
ficer, who was about to execute
warrant on him for having threat
ered her life, narrowly escaped the
electric chair in the Hastings Court
of this ctty, Judge w. Kirk Mathews
presiding. Upon his plea Of guilty,
lie was convicted of murder in the
first degree and sentenced to Efe
Imprisonment.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
MRS. GERTRUDE L. WASHINGTON

After long and painful illness,
Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington, wife
of Deacon A. Washington, passed
away Thursday, October 9th, at her
residence, North Fifth Street.
Her funeral took place Saturday,
October 29th, at P. NJ, from the
Second Baptist Church, with Rev.
Joseph Arlington officiating. Her last
comment voiced ber appreciation of
her husbands efforts to help her. She
was one of the most influential ladies
in the city in church and fraternal
society work and the sorrowing FAM
i!y received expressions Of sympathy
on every hand. Funeral Director A.
D. Price had charge of the remains.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

When Funeral Director R. C.
Scott gets a message, he is immed-
lately there for service. He has
handled some of the finest Jobs in
this locality and is constantly add
ing to his stock. His office equip
ment is exceptionally fine and exren
s.ve. Ne'r furniture has beer In
stalled and it is il Keeping with the
decorations. He can take orders a
thousand miles away and respond
Instantly.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
HINES-ALLEN

Mrs. Kate White wishes to announce
the marriage Of her daughter, Mamie
B. Allen, to Mr.. j. A. Hines, which
took place Sunday, October 80, 1927,
at 7 P. M, at 402 West Clay Street.
The ceremony was solemnized by Rev.
w. H. Stokes. Reception Tuesday,
November 18th, at 609 S. Randolph
Street, from $3.50 to 11:30. Friends
invited. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
JUDGE COBBS SPEAKS
The Washington Jurist Charms
Richmond Audience--Protec-
ton for All Citizens.


Richmond. In conclusion 1 wish to
compliment Rev. w. H. Stokes, Phi.
D., upon the wisest and most i'm
portant innovation ever made in a
colored church. And that is upon his
plan of having an open forum in
Ebenezer Baptist Church. Not only
will this forum be open for debate
upon the religious questions of the
day, but we are advised it will be
open for the discussion of racial and
educational matters; and for the dis
samination of information upon State
wide and national issues, by the most
outstanding leaders of the Negro race
whom the church proposes to bring
here.
THEODORE w. JONES,
1401 w. Leigh st.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Yes, you need shave, haircut
and a massage. Your wife and
daughter like the bobbing fad and
want the latest adornment in this
respect. Tonsorial Artist J. g.
Cooper is the man for the job. A
few steps from Leigh Street on
Crook Avenue and you are at his
emporium
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
BINFORD-MANNING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius j. Man
ming wish TO announce the marriage
of their daughter, Ruth Gladys, to
Mr.. Willie L. Binf0rd.
Reception November II, at HOS
n. 33rd Street. $3.50 to IL P. M.
Friends Invited. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Funeral Director C. s. Cunning
ham talks very little. but his fine
work speaks a great deal. When
YOU lose your life on the Southside
lie is ther5 to look after what is
left and the family will be pleased
to have him look after the remains.
Embalmer and Funeral Director H.
l.. Minor is on this side to give
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

You may run upstairs or come
down, but you will surely land in
the right place at the Mosque. Show
iyour appreciation of the greatest
place of amusement in this country.
You can take your friend or your
family. You will surely be happy
when you leave there.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
FELL DOWN SHAFT.

Rosa Ferguson, "a washwoman, fell
Gown an elevator shaft at the Rich
mond Hotel and was killed. Her
body was found on top Of the ele
vator. N, one seemE to know just
how the accident occurred, as the
elevator boy had just carried her
w to the fourth floor.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
Got a Flash Light.

James E. Throckmorton said: l live
at 9O7 N. Twenty-sixth Street, and
work for the Union Envelope Com
pany, Sixth and Cary Streets. After
wards, / heard three shots. / went
to my front door and saw Mr.. Leber
and the Negro wrestling. They were
lying on the ground, the Negro on Mr..
Leber, beating him with Mr.. Leber's
club. ] went back into the house and
got a flash light. When | came out
they were getting up. The Negro was
still beating Mr.. Leber and heard
the pistol fire. They were right to-
gether. AS soon as Mr.. Leber shot the
Negro fell backward. AS soon as ne
shot, Mr.. Leber followed for an am
bulanee. Mr.. Leber's head had been
cut by the blows from the club and
his face was bruised.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Go where you get goods at low
prices, good service and something
over the value of the money you pay.
You can do this at the l.. F. M.
store, Broad Street, between Third
and Fourth Streets.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

You have to eat and Mr.. Edward
Stewart knows it. He is running a
health resort by selling you the
pick of the market" at reasonable
prices. Eat his groceries and you
save medical expense and do away
with prescriptions for medicine.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
Killing Justi6able.

Coroner Whitfield decided that
Officer Ben Leber shot Eddie Miles in
self-defense. He went over to the
Police Court where Judge John l..
Ingram, after hearing the evidence
and the report, discharged Officer
Leber from custody.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

It's a large establishment and the
Johnsons know how to look after 1t
and render service. Call Madison
i6S6 and get a speedy reply. They
can furnish anything from a cheap
casket to metallic one. They have
the latest style equipment. Don't
| forget that.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

You need not worry Go to the Mosque
and get more than your moneys
worth. You will receive considera-
tion and your own good conduct will
return to you many fold. The pro-
gram may be seen elsewhere.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05
ATTORNEY ENGLISH WINS CASE

Charles Smith, who was tried for
the murder of w. H. Branch and
the jury disagreed, won nolle
prosequi this week. Attorney Edgar
L. English, who had skillfully
handled INC case, secured his dis
rlissal.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Mrs. Maude C. Preston Johnson
located her relatives here by the pub
lication in The Planet last week. Mr..
George E. Preston, of Wall Street
Club, was one of the relatives and has
written to her.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Embalmer ]. H. Robinson has re-
turned to the city and is again at his
old post with Funeral Director A. D..
Price.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

The First Baptist Church raised
over $4,000 Sunday before last. The
church improvement will cost approx
mately 100000.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Mr.. Thomas Berry of 210 e. 18th
st. Southside, who has been sick for
the past nine weeks is convalescing
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

They all come out smiling. The
cause was their astonishment at the
bargains they secured in the L. F. M.
store. You pay cash and you pay less.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Lawyer G. A. Mckenzie. was taken
sick at his office Tuesday and is now
confined tc his residence in Garden
City
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, the popular
Grand Shepherd of the Improved
Order of Shepherds and Daughters of
Bethlehem, scored heavily last Sunday
night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
when she was the presiding genius at
the great address delivered by Judge
James A. Cobb, of the Municipal Court
of the District of Columbia, and said
to be one of the only two colored
judges in this country, who preside in
a court of record. Judge Cobb was
introduced in a most pleasing manner
by Attorney H. M. Green, Of this city.
Tribute to Planet.
Judge Cobb was accorded a prac-
tical ovation as he arose to address
an audience that filled this spacioas;
church from the pulpit to the doors.
During his preliminary remarks he
stated that he had read the Richmond
Planet when he was boy and he paid.
a glowing tribute to John MitcheH> >
Jr., it's editor. Then he proceeded to.
discuss Citizenship" He showed
himself master in the discussion of.
constitutional law. He analyzed JEFF.
fersons famous declaration, eve hold
these truths to be self-evident that
all men are created equal" He ex-
planned that the fundamental prin-
ciple underlying this was an equality
oi opportunity ~sessy:
The Right to Protection.
He dwelt upon the right and the
duty Of the government to protect the
life of it's citizens, even within the
boundaries of State. He explained
the delicate, intricate machinery of
governmental action within harmony
with that of the State, yet producing
results as would protect the inalien-
able rights of all citizens. He i'm
pressed upon the colored people of act
!, ing in such a manner in their con-
duct, living and attitude toward the
government as to emphasize the neces-
! sity of the governments according all
of the protection, to which. they are
entitled under the Constitution and he
dwelt upon the reciprocal relationship
of the Negro and the government.
Thanks Extended. ~
For thirty-fve minutes he engaged
in a legal discussion and explanation
that would have done credit to any
jurist in the land and concluded in
the midst of restrained applause.
Attorney James T. Carter extended
to him the thanks of the organization
in we'll chosen words. Rev. j. ].
Carter announced the notices, and
Rev. William H. Stokes announced the
benediction. The choir, under the
leadership of w. D. Jones, had sung
to the satisfaction of everybody pres
ent, and the multitude passed out
voicing praise of the great legal de-
liverance by one Of the ablest legal
minds in the Race today.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

You may live in Richmond or you
may live in the country, but wherever
you reside you will save money by buy
ing at the l.. F. M. store, formerly
known as Weisberger's, Broad Street
between Third and Fourth Streets.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Morris, White, who was shot three
times October 81, is still living.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

Information given seems to indicate
that it will be quite tug to get Rev.
G.. NJ. Long to Richmond.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-05

We thank our subscribers who are
paying us. The money is needed to
meet pressing obligations.