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Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-11
WASHINGTON and
COLORADO HOLD
PRIMARIES TODAY
Ey United Press Leased Wire.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 11.-Colo-
RADIO electors voted in statewide
primary today to select candidates
for congress, q fun state ticket and
county officers. Early voting was
light.
Most ballots were cast in the Re
publican primary, where chief in
terest ccntered in the contest for
governor between Clarence u. p.
Dodge, former Colorado Springs
publisher, and William L. Boatright,
present attorney general. Cover:
nor William II. Adams, incumbent,
has no opposition in the Democratic
party.
All of Colorado's congressman
were unopposcd, except S. Harrison
White, Democrat, in the first dis
trict, Denver. White, an avOwed
wet was fighting it out with George
J. Kindel, eX-congressman, who is
running on platform plcdging re-
duction in freight rates in the inter
mountain region.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-11

Hanford, Kings County, has rent
ed its sewer farm for $50 Il month
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-11
Bed Davenport Suites Reduced

$4,000 Bed Davenport Suite of 3
pieces consisting of an end Bungalow
Davenport bed with Club Chair and
high back chair upholstered in Jac-
TedneeG quhla fflour. tic Now $172.OO
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
LUsTER JOHNSON, F. S.

Blaine Miss.-Dear Editor: Please allow space in the
Courier to say word about New Hope Lodge We
trying climb the ladder every step higher
higher We striving to make lodge large
in the State We praying Gods blessing Gus
todian, Prof. T. j. Huddleson that he may live long
time and do the great work that he is doing.
DORA FUNDERBURKE, Juvenile Mother.
G. B. DONLEY, Financial Secretary.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
A. l.. SMITH. F. S..
l.. E. SCARBOROUGH.

Yazoo City Miss.-Dear Editor Please allow space in
the say word the ST. James Lodge. We
just beginning record but determined to put
the program for the following year.
T. M. SINGLETON F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
T. M. SINGLETON, F. S.

Charleston, Miss.-Dear Editor Please give space in
paper the Rising Lodge NO 1888 We doing
fine, making members We sorry to say that our
chain has broken but still it Gods will to take
Brother Parker Loving from He good member,
always his post and ready to play his part when called
upon He died financial with his lodge and also his church
LILA THOMPSON, F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
CORRESPONDENCE.

Clarksdae Mss-Dear Editor Please allow space in
the Courier word about Mt Avery Lodge. We have
srven to lodge 100 per for the Of 1928
but determined to go over the top for 1923 we
thank God for sending to such man as our Custodian
Huddeston, who has is doing much for our
race.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

Shaw Miss.--Dear Editor: I have been working con-
tnualy writing members lodge and in Others
have succeeded in setting up new lodge in Shaw
and every believe that this will make
of the best lodges the state ask the prayers of the
readers of the Courier that may be able to do work
for the Grand Old organization.
JEFF NEWELL State Organizer.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
LILA THOMPSON, F. S.

Inverness Miss.-Dear Editor The LaTnpey Lodge NO
As is September 21st the Custodian wrote
up nineteen members. Since then have been
tnually writing new members. Pray for success
c. w LAMPIEY, President
JAMES BALL, F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

Mattson, MiSs-Dear Editor: but say that have
been member deputy of this Order year and
months and do regret my stay all shall die
in the Order, for it has been great help to when
in need pray Gods blessings on this grand and
noble man. Custodian Founder, Prof T. j. Huddles
ton that may long life carry the good work
MORRIS GIBSON.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01
MORRIS GIBSON.

Yazoo City, Miss.-Dear Editor: Please allow me space
In the to say word for Good Hope Lodge NO. 81
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

Thornton Miss.Dear Editor Please allow space in
the Courier to say word about Gum Grove Lodge at
Thornton This is the first time that have been repre-
sented through the Courier We started with eight
members members number twenty. We
gained by Rev Greer and feel thankful to him for
bringing the light of this wonderful organization We
have splendid set of officers and nothing but
for
LUsTER JOHNSON F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

We few in but trying to climb the top of the
hill by the help of the Lord We hope to be able to add
more new members the future
W. G. MCCALL, President.
j. A. ARMSTRONG F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

Satartia, Miss.-Dear Editor: Please allow me space
to few words for L. Bethel Lodge No. All We had
Prof Jackson with the Third Sunday in October to
pay off death claim Sister Evia Clay. She had been
member for years and nine months We had nineteen
members and that day able to add thirteen
members. Since then continually writing
members We have reached seventyfve members and
getting along fine with lodge Sister Cays death
the will of God and certainly say that the
the Afros carried their contract impressed and
stirred the minds of the people to the extent that have
had trouble in writing members.
DENNIS CLAY President.
U. r. CHILDRESS F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1928-12-01

Doddsvile Miss-Dear Editor: Please allow space
in the paper TO word about New Jerico Lodge No.
500 We number but by the help of the Father
receive members all along We able to send
in gift the hospital We glad to have such great
leaders Dr. Miller, Medical Director and Prof T. j.
Huddeston Custodian. We pray Gods blessing upon
them and hope for them long life.
G. D. JOHNSON, Reporter
r. B. THURMAN, Financial Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21

Mary A. Epps, age &c years, who
resides at 80 West Jackson Street,
was in the Police Court last Thurs
day morning upon the charge OF
shooting and killing Bessie Allen,
who resides at 615 St. James
Street and who died at st. Philips
Hospital last Wednesday morning.
1t seems that there is no evidence
that Mary A. Epps did the shooting
or that she even had revolver IN
her hand at the time.
The unfortunate affair took place
Saturday night, March 18th, at 80
West Jackson Street, where Mary A.
Epps resides.
There were eight or nine persons
in the room at the time. Bessie Al
len grabbed the lamp and threw it,
striking Mary A. Epps. The room
was shrouded in darkness when she
was shot and no one has come for
ward to say definitely who fired the
shot. In her statement, Bessie Allen
said that she believed Mary A. Epps
shot her. Bail was allowed in the
sum of $4,000. Coroner Whitfield
said that Bessie Allen was shot IN
the left side between the hip and the
armpit. The intestines were per
forated and she died from blood
poisoning.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
FULTON NOTES

..AT Calvary Baptist Church, the
T. E. L. Bible Glass the lesson was
taught by the Teacher-Deacon A. D.
Daniel, after which the applications
of today were brought out by the
ssis.nr socher Rev. G. B. Jeffer-
sen. The pastor, Rev. G. A. Cobbs
delivered the sermon Of the morn
ing from the subject, Offering Up
of Isaac. Rev. Brown, one Of
Calvary's members and student at
Virginia Union preached at 8 P. M.
Our brother is an excellent preacher
and fine gentleman.
Tomorrow the pastor will preach
in the morning on Jacob and Esau
Tomorrow the Rev. G.. B. Jeffer-
son will preach at the Sixth Mount
zion Baptist church. James City, Va
Beginning May the 7th the Proph
ct Milton Sparks, President of the
Ministerial Conference of New York
will begin revival services ut the
Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. g. l..
Bush, B. D., Pastor.
$3.50 P. M. tomorrow will! be the
regular communion.
s P. NJ. grand sacred concert
at the church and the Handles
Woman will demonstrate several
features that seem impossible for a
person to do without hands. Come
early and get a good seat.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
w. GRANT AMMONg REMAINS
BROUGHT HERE.

Mrs. A. G.. Thompson Taylor has
returned from Baltimore. Md. where
she motored in company with her
sister, Mrs. Pearl Ammons, who
came here a few days ago with the
body of her husband, Mr.. William
Grant Ammons, who died March 19,
1928 at his residence, 218 E. 23rd
Street Baltimore. Nd.
His funeral was preached in Bal
timore by his pastor, Rev. Reynolds.
Words Of sympathy were spoken by
Rev. W. H. Stokes. Prayer by Rev.
s. c.. Burrell. A solo was sung by
Mrs. 1arrie Deane. His BODY was
laid to rest IN Evergreen Cemetery,
March %. 1913.
Mrs. Ammons wishes to thank
her many friends in Baltimore and
Richmond for their kindness and
flowers. also, the Williams Lodge of
Elks and the Imperial Order Of King
Dvaid for their prompt payment of
the claims.
May Gods richest blessings rest
upon the friends and organizations
MRS. PEARL G.. AMMONS
ROBERT G. AMMONS.
ADELAIDE G.. AMMONS.
The Family,
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
SHEPHERDS NOTES.

Headoua. ters membership drive 3
in full swing. The reports made at
the last weekly meeting, which was
on the 11th, smashed all records.
The Folds of the city are lining up
with this drive, which IS reflected in
+be increased number of members
that are reported at our weekly
meeting. Every Fold, officer and
rnember in Richmond and vicinity
should contribute to this campaign.
LET the Folds of the West End, East
End Central Richmond, South Rich
mond vie with each other gathering
in the lost sheep of the Fold. Come
on. Woodsville, Washington Park
and Providence Park, and hne up
With this forward movement. we
are now holding our weekly meeting
at headouarters on every wednesday
MONT I'VE will have on" Secret9r,eS
ON hand on the regular weekly
meeuns nights during Cne ten nights
bazaar to receive reports from our
workers.
The bazaar is creating a great
daal of interest. More than three
thousand tickets have been dlstr!o-
uted and we are continually receN-
inc calls for more. From Apnl Z4tn
to Nav 4th the northeast corner OF
Fast Leigh Street will be aglow with
oil kinds of Shepherd activities. fou
will enjoy yourself with our twenty
FIVE features. Fun, joy and hiarl1y
will reign supreme. You may win
prize. Gold prizes for ticket sellers
Good music every nlght.
St. Lelia's Juvenile was the nrst
among our children to hold their
meeting at headquarters on the l5th:
II was a happy bunch OF boys and
girls. This Juvenile is under the
Supervision of Matron Leila A,
Wvnn. who knows how to handle
children as well as adaults. Her
chi iren as we'll as adults. Her
the first meeting in our new head
quarters. =.
Soiourner Truth Fold held its bi-
monthly meeting in the Shepherds
building on the 18th. A large at
tendance was in evidence.
st. Elizabeth Fold, No. PIG, held
a very good meeting on the 17th>
A nice collection of the Welfare
Fund was reported, and Grand Re-
cording Secretary, Mrs. M. E. Cou-
sins, issued a warning to all the
Folds that it was the intention OF
her Fold to wrest from Philadelphia
Zion Travellers Fold, No. 273, or any
other Fold the first place for report
ing the largest amount OF money to
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
CITY-WIDE CLEANUP AND
PAINT-UP MOVEMENT
APRIL FL TO MAY 5

In accordance with the accepted
practice advocated by the Negro
Organization Society and the Negro
Health Week Officials of having our
people in the cities observe a spring
cleanup period at such time as will
permit them to secure the largest
possible assistance from city officials,
and enjoy the spirit of unity which
is necessarily stimulated by health
movement which includes all the
people, let US join heartily with our
City Chamber of Commerce in the
Cleanup and Paint-Up Campaign,
April 81 to May 5.
Mr.. B. L. Jordan, secretary-man-
ager of the Southern Aid Society,
has been appointed chairman of the
colored department, and MIR. L. c.
White, Field Secretary of the Negro
Organization Society, has been ap-
pointed vice-chairman of colored
work. The movement has already
been endorsed by our Ministerial
Conference and each member of that
body will make some reference, in
his sermon on Sunday, April 22nd,
to the fact that "Cleanliness is next
to Godliness."
,........ Work To Be Done.
Monday, April 23rd-Will be Fire
Prevention Day, during which we
will clean up our Easements and
attics Of rubbish, greasy rags and
waste paper, remembering that "al
fires are the same size at the start. "
Tuesday, April 24th-Will be
rlun, la4G Day, on which we are tc
cut lawns, prepare gardens ano
flower beds for planting, clean walk:
and cutters and salt cracks in side.
walks to exterminate ants.
Wednesday, April 25-Dandelor
and Flower Bed Day, when everyone
is urged to dig dandelion, exchange
plants, plant beds and trim shrub
berry. The dandelion pest has de-
creased perceptably in the last three
years, let's keep up the fight.
Thursday, April 26th-Paint Day
Paint and brighten up inside and out
porches, fences, woodwork, screen:
and porch chairs, remembering that
"a little paint works wonders"
Friday, April 27th-Back Yard
Day-Clean alleys, repair fences anc
sheds, screen garbage cans and put
fly traps on them. Put up screen:
and plant gardens.
Saturday, April 2Sth-Vacant Lot
Day-Everybody join in and helr
school children clean vacant lots anc
remove tin cans, paper and dead
weeds. Plow and plant garden plot.
wherever possible.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
CONGRESS RAILROAD Gel
TIFICATES READY

Railroad Identification certificates
for the Sunday School and B. Y. P.
U. Congress, at Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin, are how ready for distribution.
Messengers are again reminded that
they cannot get the benefit of the
reduced rates unless they present
one of these certificates to their local
ticket agent when they go to pur-
chase their tickets
In towns and cities where there
are four or five churches or more
it is essential that one person be
designated to order certificates for
all the messengers. Heretofore we
have had several different people
ordering certificates from the same
city; this causes us to furnish some
cities a greater number Of certificates
than they really need.
We desire every person to have a
certificate who is entitled to one,
but it is too expensive to print GER
ifcate to supply an unnecessary de-
mand.
Send application for railroad
Identification certificates to the Con-
gress Headquarters 400 Gay Street,
Nashville, Tennessee.
E. w. D. ISAAC,
Director General.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
A REMARKABLE RECORD

First Sergeant Sanders Wood
originally of Scottsyille, Va, altar
serving in the United States Army
for thirty years is now in this city
at 1907 1-2 St. John Street with
General Order No. IL in his pocket,
retiring him from service and with
words of commentator from his
commanding officer. OF which any
person. civilian or soldier would
rightly be proud.
In signing the order, Major Whip
pie, by order of the commanding
general at West Point, N. 2, pays
him the following glowing tribute:
90 is desired to direct the at
tention Of the command TO the ex
cellent record Of this non-commis
stoned officer. The outstanding quRl
tiles have been his marked attention
10 duty and his loyalty to his com
manders and to the organization IN
which he served. His entire thirty
years service have been unmarried
by any absence without leave OF
court martial: he has well earned
his retirement. The best wishes ol
the garrison are extended to him ror
his continued success end prosperity
in retired life.
by command Of Major General
Smith. :
Sergeant Wood enlisted in the
Army at 9Th and Broad Streets IN
1898 and has seen service all oyer
the world, 80 TO speak.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21

/ Attorney J. R. Pollard was tried
in the United States District Court
here, Judge Lawrence D. Groner
presiding under an Indictment charg-
ing him with charging more than the
law allows for legal services in con-
nection with the Veterans Bureau
when rendering service to the de-
mented uncle of DIR. w. j. Pettis.
The Richmond, Va, News Leader
published an account of the affair
and Attorney Pollard complained to
that paper about it because it did
not state the amount of the fund,
$4,000, and did not announce that
the excess fee was $500.
He stated that Judge Groner said
that the charge of $4,000 was not
unreasonable, but the statute pro-
vided only $1,000 for such services
and a penalty was attached for
charging any more than this amount.
When Pollard paid the $500 as a
refund, Judge Groner remittei the
fine of $4,000, which he had i'm
posed, the sentence having been
given with the proviso that if Pol
lard made good this amount this
action would follow.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
STILL OWES HER

James Robinson, 33 years of age,
was vnarxeu WIN assaulting Bessie
Redd. She called to him for the
payment of money due her. Instead
she said he spoke insultingly to her
and assaulted her. Robinson, who
lives at 1876 Wood Street, says he
told her he did not have any money
When Judge Ingram fined him last
Tuesday morning he counted out
from roll of bills and then walked
nonchalently out of the court room.
Bessie got satisfaction and the Police
Court got the money. AS for Robin
son, he still owes her.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
ANOTHER ENTRANCE

The management at the Mosque
Theatre has arranged still another
entrance for colored patrons. In ad-
dition to the Cherry Street entrance,
the large double doors on the north
side of the structure are now open
and patrons can come down Laurel
Street and enter. The ticket booth
has been moved up to the floor above
and the arrangement is in every re-
spect similar to the Main Street en-
trance. A large electric light has
been installed and the distance from
Laurel Street to the northside en-
trance is no further than from the
Laurel Street to the Main Street en-
trance.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21

The Union Life Insurance Co. has
leased the entire seventh floor of the
Law Building at Eighth and Main
Streets and the company is growing
with "leaps end bounds" 1t makes
absolutely no discrimination, either
legally or illegally, in dealing with
its large number of policy-holders
and it has won the confidence of the
people of the State. Colored people
are taking out insurance right along
and the prompt payment of claims
has served to increase the ardor of
this class of people.
Polite attention and prompt SER
vice are the watch words. The pub
lie is invited to call and take out ad-
ditional insurance. Phone in your
name and address and an agent of
the company will call and see you.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
Mr.. L. j. Hayden,
224 w. Broad St.,

224 w. Broad St.,
Richmond, Va.
have found your ad in the Rich
mond, Va, paper (The Planet) and
1esire to take a trial treatment OF
your medicine, so | am asking your
advice in my case: My case is an
liberated sore leg. | have tried
several doctors and many kinds of
medicines. Some of thssm do good
for while and then stop healing it.
bruised my leg in 1918 and it
has not been we'll since. Sometimes
it seems as though it will get we'll
and then break out again. My age
is SO. My occupation is farming.
Now, if you think your medicine will
do me any good, please send me a
trial treatment to Bank of British,
West Africa, of Monrovia, Liberia,
Africa, and | will try it according to
the direction, and if it does me good
l will have you send me some more.
My address is Johnsonville, Mon
rovia, Liberia. My name is B. Tay-
lor. Please let me hear from you.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
GRAVEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Henrico County, Va.

AT 8 P. M. Rev. T. B. Banks,
one of our ex-pas ore preached for
"Tuck Chorus Building Club.
Sister Maria Crutchfield Is sick.
Sis,er Anna Lee Crrmp is indisposed
Sister Eliza irnt'd is i'll.
Our pas or's VIE Mrs. Alice Turk
is confined to her bed.
A program VIII be rendered by
the Kings Daughters on the fourth
Sunday right.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
EDITOR YOUNG WILL SPEAK
HERE

Editor P. B. Young, Of the Nor
folk Journal and Guide, will speak
Monday, April 80, 1928, at the
Moore Street Baptist Church, 8 P.
NJ, with Mr.. Grover c. Grant repre-
sentative of his journal as master
of ceremonies. Rev. DR.. Gordon B.
Hancock will address the speaker.
A most interesting program has been
arranged.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
the Welfare Department.

the Welfare Department.
Our Deputy, Mrs. Mary E. Free
man, of Philadelphia Zion Travellers,
reports handsome sum collected
this week in this Fold for the We'll
fare Department. and is on its way
to the home office. She says that
this Fold has just begun to work
and that there are very slight
chances of any other Fold enjoying
the honor of first place any more
while this fund is being collected.
Clark's Invincible Fold has not
spoken lately on this subject. Let
us see what next week will develop.
Deputy Freeman issues q chal-
lenge on the part of her Juvenile,
Buds of Promise to the other Juve-
niles Of the Brotherhood, as to wh'ch
one will make the largest contribu-
ton to the Welfare Department.
The minds OF the officers and
members of the Folds of Richmond
are gradually being turned to our
annual excursion which will go to
Bay Shore July II, 1928. 1t is be-
heved that this will be the biggest
and best excursion of the season.
Rev. A. D. DAILY, the officers of
Pride of Richmond, st. Peters and
Reviews Folds are working jealous
ly to make Shepherds day and night
at Fifth Baptist on the fifth Sunday
a big success. Don't forget the date
and place. Let every Shepherd be
present. Our distinguished head,
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, will have
a special message for you. A grand
street parade will precede the pro-
gram.
The great day of beauty, pomp
and splendor is drawing nigh, the
second Sunday in June, when the
Shepherds and Daughters of Bethle-
hem will turn out en- mass at Mosby
Memorial Baptist Church, corner OF
lakewood Avenue and Randolph
Street. Keep it in your mind and
be ready for it.
1t is very painful to announce TO-
you the going of these faithful mem.
bers of our Order in the past thirty
days
Bill Bailey, Spring Mills, Va.$100.00
Walter Meadows, Red Star,
W. Va. .........--..................-.. 10000
Dollie Anderson, Richmond,
: Va. ...-................ 5000
Hannah Nicholas, Enonville,
Va. .........................--....-...... 10000
Theodore N Williams. War-
Continued on page 81
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICE @ OUR
FRLEkD-

There will be srecial preaching
in the chapel at tho r''v Home,
beginning on April 1sr. Palm Sun
day, and continuing through May
Goth, third Sunday, making ready
for Pentecost Dav on May 27th.
If you want to hear some of our
good visiting preachers you come.
have the names of seven or
eight to serve on these days from
April 1st to Nav goth. Every Sun
dav from TO 4 P. M.
Rev. F.. W. Quarles. leader and
manager for tho Charitah'" TTni"n
1910 N. Second Street, Richmond,
Va. \.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
THIRD ST. BETHEL A. M e.
IN QUARTERLY CONFERENCE

Sunday, April 22. 1928 will be
Quarterly Conference at Third st
Bethel A. M. q. Church. The
Presiding Elder, Rev. A. j.. Not
tngham will preach morning and
N ght. Members and friends are
cordially invited to be- present.
REV. W. e. SPRATLEY, -.
Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
APPOINTED COLORED AT
TORNEY COURT CON-
MISSIONER

Upon the recommendation of the
colored attorneys of the Richmond
bar, Judge Julien Gum entered an
order appointing Attorney j. c.
Robertson a commissioner of the
Richmond Circuit Court. The ap-
pointee qualified last Tuesday and is
now the first and only citizen OF
color to have ever been similarly
honored here.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21

James Clark, a colored man, 81
years of age, was given three years
in the penitentiary for striking and
killing Harold A. Sullivan white }
with his truck while Sullivan was
getting into his automobile. 1t was
claimed that he did not stop after
the accident. Counsel for Clark
noted an appeal.
Richmond planet., 1928-04-21
HELP WANTED FEMALE

LADIES--Good pay for plain ma
chine sewing, easy, spare time. No
selling. Stamped envelope brings
particulars, Agee Dress Co,
Terminal Annex Building, Phila-
delphia, Pa.