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Richmond planet., 1928-05-05

The First Baptist Church, Rev.
W. T. Johnson, D. D., pastor, OBJ
served its 50th anniversary of the
dedication of its present building
WIN a varied program, SUNDAY,
April 20, 1923. At 11:15, Rev.
DR.. Johnson presided. The exer-
cises were conducted by Rev. R.
Beecher Taylor and Rev. DR.. S. c..
Burrell. The famous pulpit orator,
Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D.,
former son-in-law of the late la,
mented Rev. James H. Holmes, D..
D., delivered the sermon. The dea-
cons of the First Baptist Church
occupied front seats facing the con-
gregation. The ceiling had been
frescoed and painted, the galleries
similarly treated, while the heavy
columns in the rear of pulpit
glistened with white enamel.
The brass around the choir gal
lery shone with a resplendent gilt
ter, while the rostrum itself had
been decorated with palms and
flowers. The floor had been COW
cred with expensive linoleum with
brass trimmings. Add to this the
rich costumes Of the worshippers
and you have a scene, the like Of
which inspired the able divine, who
undertook the task of instructing
and enlightening. The main floor
and the galleries were filled, while
out on the front steps were many
who had not been fortunate
enough to come in time to secure
a seat.
Rev. DR.. Brooks sermon created
sensation. He held the audience
spell-bound and brought forth ex-
clamations of delight from the
members. When Clerk B. P. Van
dervall read from the church
records an account of his being
granted a license to preach fifty
five years ago, it created a sensa-
ton. He was ordained to the min
lstry three years thereafter
Rev. Brooks has been pastor of
the Nineteenth Street Baptist
Church forty-six years and is be-
loved by his Washington admirers.
Mrs. Mabel McCrea, of Harris
Durg, Ga., was IN the congregation,
having come to attend the exer-
cises.
When Sister Richetta Price
struck up the prayer-meeting hymn,
"Giye Me the Old Time Religion, /,
there was generous response as
the melody welded up to the ewes
of the sacred edifce and re-echoed
upon the waves of air to the
streets on the outside. Deacons A.
W. Holmes and Robert j. Wilder
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
EDITOR P. B. YOUNG
SPEAKS IN RICHMOND

The very able and successful e2i-
tor and journalist, P. B. Young, OF
Norfolk Journal end Guide greeted
al enthusiastic and appreciativo audi
ence at the Moore Street Baptist
Church last Monday night. TIE
popular Rev. DR.. Gordon B. Han
cock presented him to the audience,
while Mr.. Grover c. Grant was
master of ceremonies. Editor Young
among other things said:
There have been four distinct
cycles in the history of the Negro
Press. Each has had one general
objective-to assist other potent
forces in bringing freedom to the
race.
/. Freedom from chattel slavery.
2. Freedom to enjoy emancipation.
3. Freedom from the political
CRIMES of the rcccrr+~"r+i"n pnrtnd,
and after.
A. Freedom to enjoy that which
the Negro has unquestiOnably earned
the full benefits Of American cit
izenship.
The name of the first Negro
newspaper established in America
was "Freedom's Journal" The pur-
Csc which that name seems 20 aug-
gest has characterized our journal
ism for hundred years. Because:
perhaps, the American Negro has
had to contest, to struggle, to fight,
for every inch of liberty and priv
le.ge and right which he has gained
in this land of the free and home
of the brave.
So the thing that has always
confronted the Negro people IN
America has been the necessity Of
creating public opinion favorable TO
the cause of Negro freedom and to
his enjoyment of the status OF a
free man and full-fedged Ameri-
can citizen. 1t is before the bar
of public opinion rather than before
the bar of the Supreme Court that
the Negro has won his greatest
victories. This nation was founded
by men who had great passion
for freedom. Men who came 10
these shores in revolt against a
system of political and social op-
preston; who fought and won one
of the most remarkable wars for
independence in the history of the
world; and who then wrote into our
constitution the highest concepts of
liberty, equality and justice-a con-
stitution which for permanency in
its fundamentals has been the mar
vel Of modern civilization.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
!
MR.. AND MRS, GEORGE l..
BRANCH CELEBRATE THEIR
2STH ANNIVERSARY HERE

One Of the brightest events on the
Spring calendar Of Richmond's socia!
life was the celebration of the
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Branch.
The affair, which was formal, took
place Monday night, April 80, at
their residence in North Sixth Street
and was we'll attended by friends
Of this prominent couple.
The house was beautifully decor
ated, pink being the color scheme
prevailing throughout. Pink bulbs
in all fixtures shed their meltswness
upon beautiful scene as the cere-
monies Of the night proceeded.
The ceremony was performd by Rev,
William H. Stokes Phi. D., PASTOR
of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He
gave a scholarly discourse on the
contributions marriage has made to
the social order.
The bridal party showed to
beautiful advantage IN the midst Of
a profusion Of flowers and ferns.
The bride was attsred in silver
lace corsage. using the same veil she
wore twenty-five years ago whom mar
ried in the FbeneZer Baptist Church,
ard carrying the same white Bible.
Her maids were Mrs. Zemor'a j.
Wood, Mrs. Cornelia Lassiter and
Mrs. Lucille Walker. Messrs. Wal
ter D. Jones and T. A. Coleman
were attendants.
Mrs. zemoria j. Wood was attired
in pink crepe with Spanish shawl.
Mrs. Cornelia ,Lassiter wore blue
crepe trimmed in diamond cut beads
while Mrs. Lucille Walker wore pink
satin draped with a diamond buckle,
-~he gentlemen wore conventional
black.
Miss Aretha Green presided at the
n,ano with fnesse. Mrs. Annie
Dean sang "Thank God for YOU.
which was as sweet as its appro-
priateness. Mrs. Thomas Lee was
ohsrr 'ng hostess. Mr.. Harrison
Dean mastered the festivities Of the
evening while Mr.. Joseph Smith
cared for the cuisine in approved
stv'e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Branch are well
known in the religious and fraternal
circles of Richmond. Mr.. Branch
is Deacon Of Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Past Exalted Ruler Capital
City Lodge Blks, prominent in the
official circles of the Shepherds,
Pythians and the Southern Aid So.
ciety. Mrs. Branch is member Of
the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir
a Daughter Elk and also member
Of the Courts Of Calanthe and the
Good Samaritans. The array Of gifts
was splendid and magnificent
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
Joe Morris
Murderer Gets
Three Years
knife Of Dead Man in Hands fl DeteG-
tive Sergeant

1t had been rumored that Joe
Morris, who was cut to death by
Willie higgins, alias Bungling
Green, had knife at the time as
higgins alleged, but no one could
be found who knew anything about
it. Many were of the opinion that
Morris did not have any knife or
any weapon. Enquiries by the cor
oner did not develop anything. When
the case came to trial however, it
was brought out that Sergeant j.
L. Wiltshire, who arrived = at the
scene, First and Duval streets,
where Morris died, had picked up
the knife there where Morris is
supposed to have dropped it.
This materially changed the out
look Of affairs and resulted jim Com
monwealth Attorney Dave iE. Sat-
terdeld agreeing to plea ef guilty
on Tie part Of Eiggins ands Ii" ac-
csptance of sentence K three
years in The virginia peah4A barry.
The murder took pace March y,
1928, at about 1i30 P. Nj.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
Mack Patterson Found Guilty is Sent to Va Penifenfiary

Mack Patterson, Negro, in Hus-
tings Court, was given thirty years
in the penitentiary for the murder
of Minnie Ford last March. The
evidence showed the assailant in
jealous frenzy went to the home
of the girl and demanded an eX-
planation of her alleged unfaith-
fulness. AS a result the girl was
shot, and died later. Harry C.
Glenn, appointed by the court,
represented the accused. Motion
to set aside the verdict was over
ruled.
Mack Patterson luckily escaped
the electric chair for killing Minnie
Todd, Sunday night, March 3, 1928,
at 2418 E. Main st. That he was
crazy drunk at the time was gen.
orally conceded. The charge from
the gun necessitated the amputation
of her limb and soon thereafter she
was corpse.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
THE HAMPTON
SINGERS HERE
Dr.. z. Nathaniel Dett a Central
Fiuure--Wonderful Singing.
More Than 5000 at city auditorium.
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr.l

Especial by John Mitchell, Jr'l
The concert by the Hampton In
stitute Choir, directed by Dr.. K.
Nathaniel Dett. az the City Audi
torium, Saturday, April rs, 1875,
despite the untavorable> weather.
was a success. Approximately over
5000 enthusiastic people white and
colored. filled this capacious edihce::
It was o rare treat to all lovers OF
high class music, and DIR. Dett
proved himself to be master IN
his chosen profession. So en-
thralled and charmed was the audi
enee, that his every appearance was
greeted with tumultuous applause.
The Silent Instructor.
Throughout it all, he smiled
slightly, bowed and then went on
with the task before him. AT no
time did he utter word, A per-
son not knowing might have taken
him to be a mute. His task was to
touch and work those human keys,
those students and those melodies
within them which he brought forth
in rhythmic manner that was as
astounding as it was wonderful.
II is no wonder that this musical
genius has an international repu-
tation. The presumption is that
DR.. Dett has practically to build
machine % n4...an voices, Just as
musical instrument builder builds
and selects the material for his
purposes.
No Musical Instrument.
throughout the exercises no
other musical instrument was used.
None was needed. The students
showed perfect training and not the
slightest discord could be detected.
Three of the students were taken
sick and one was led from the plat
form during the performance. DIR,
Dett was apparently oblivious OF all
of this and the absentees caused
not the slightest break in the exer-
cises. For about two hours with
short intermissions, the program
was carried out and the sacred
songs OF the Early Church, Rus
sian Liturgical Anthems, Religious
Compositions by American COM
posers, Negro Melodies from Bur
leigh and Dett himself elated and
delighted the audience.
Fine Management.
1t was 10 o'clock when the con-
clusion was reached and the silent.
instructor continued rendition as
the hand-clapping audience arose
and passed out. The students came
to the city in large busses in the
evening and returned that night to
Hampton in the same way. Rich
mond Chapter of Hampton Insti-
tute, which handled the affair was
complimented on all sides for the
admirable manner in which it,
through it's officers and commit
tees controlled the affair. Attorney
L. c.. White is president and w. a.
Jordan, Jr., secretary. AS for
the order, it was superb. As for
the police officers they were on
lockers and listeners, for they had
nothing else to do.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
1000 REGISTERED BUT NONE
ALLOWED TO VOTE
Qualified Credentials Fail to Give
Citizens the Privilege That Is
Rightfully Theirs.

Pensacola, Fla, April 25.-
Florida's white" primary law is
to undergo an attack in the Circuit
Court through damage suit which
is on file in that tribunal at Pensa-
cola, the action having been insti-
tuted by Henry E. Goode, voter
who was denied the privilege of
casting a ballot in the recent city
primary when Mayor Bayiss was
renominated by a large majority
over his lone opponent.
Goode has filed suit for $4,000
damages against Paul Riera,
Thomas Johnson and Clifford Bell,
managers of an election booth,
wherein Goode says he was pro-
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05

be one of great interest and I'M
nortance. Several of the most
PROMINENT speakers OF tne aenUmi-
nation will be present and will
speak.
Because of the widespread inter-
est in the movement to save the
Virginia Seminary and College
which the convention is pledged to
support, friends and supporters of
the work will assemble in Rich
mond from all parts of the country.
A most cordial welcome is extend
ed to all who will either come and
bring or to send a donation to help
save this worthy institution.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
Negro CONGRESSMAN Assured

gro Congressman since 1901.
The First District, represented
by the Watchdog of the Treas
ury," twelve consecutive terms, is
predominantly Negro in population,
and Mr.. Madden won his thirteenth
nomination three weeks ago, only
after his friends fought strenuous
ly against the selection of Ne
gro.
Selection of De Priest was made
by the Republican ward committee
men whose wards lie within the
boundaries of the First Con-
gressional District on Chicago's
South Side. 1t was unanimous.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05

hibited from voting at a recent
election.
Goode, it was represented, went
to the precinct voting place armed
with qualifying credentials, but
was refused balolt. Fred Marsh,
clerk of the United States Court
and practicing attorney here, is
representing Goode. More than
1000 Negroes were registered.
None was permitted to vote, it was
said.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
INTER -FiSATERNAL MEET AT
ST. PHILLIPS CHURCH SUNDAY

Following its Vocational GutdaAA0
Week, April 23rd-30th Upsilon Or
ga Chapter Of Alpha Kappa Apn
Sorority supported by the newly OF.
ganized undergraduate Chapter and
its, Patronesses will present members
CT the local Fratornities and Sofer.
tiles in the Second Annual Inter
Fraternal Confab. The meet VIII
lake place Sunday, May 9Th, 8 p.
NJ. at St. Phillips P. e. Church.
Miss VIOLA L. F. Chaplain, President
Epsilon Chapter will preside.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
MEMoRIAM

In sad but loving remembrance
of our dear mother, Ardelia Baugh,
who departed this life two years
ago today, May ~, 1926.
Day and night you bore your pain,
To wait for cure, but all in vain.
God alone knew what was best,
And took her home with him to
rest
BY Her Devoted Children.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
BAPTIST STATE CON-
VENTIOM MEETS IN SIXTY
FIRST ANNUAL SESSION
NEXT WEDNESDAY,
MAY ell

The sixty-frst annual session OF
the Virginia Baptist State Conven-
ton convenes next Wednesday
morning, May 9th, at 9 o'clock, in
the Fifth Street Baptist Church of
Richmond, Va, pastored by DIR.
Charles S. Morris.
President A. L. James announces
that the program this session will
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
NEGRO is SELECTED BY CHI
CAGO G. o. P.
Election of Oscar DePriest to Con
gress, Succeeding Madden
Certain.

Chicago, May Oscar De-
Priest Negro, former Chicago
today was selected to
replace the deceased Martin B.
Madden as the Republican nominee
for Representative in Congress
from the First Illinois District. If
which politicians say seems
certain, he would be the first Ne
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
WILL ANSWER CARTER GLASS.

Rev. R. M. Williams, pastor Of
Leigh Street M. M. 2 Church Will
del lver a special message Sunday
night ON, Taxation Without Repre-
sentation-An Answer to Senator
Carter Glass. Mems Day In The pro
gram at the Leigh St. NJ. id. Q.
Church, corner Fifth and Leigh sss
all day Sunday. The pastors suh.
ject Sunday morning is Man Wanted
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05
IN MEMoRIAM

In memory of my dear Mother,
Lucy A. Philips, who died one year
ago today, April 80 1927:
In suffering she breathed not a
murmur.
For the Comforter stood by her side
And sad. Fear not am with thee,
With thee ! shall ever abide.
Daughter,
(MRS.) } J. L. BROWN.
Richmond planet., 1928-05-05

William Aiken. of 6A9-A N.
Eighth Street. has written poetry,
entitled "Thn Nvodns Of tho Ne
gro.!" He recites it most credit
ably.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-15

PERSONALS
Joe Waite and r. c. Plat left
Thursday morning for n few days
hunting trip on the Hargrove Ranch
near Monte Cristo.
r. T. Phillips. operator at the
M. p. Station, returned last week
from an extended trip Il Beaumont
and Louisiana. where he visited with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Roe left Tues
day morning for San Antonio after a
stay Of several weeks in San Juan.
J. B. Chalk has gone to Laredo for
a brief stay.
to San Benito Wednesday.
Mrs. Hall s.. Grain returned
Thursday from a trip 10 San Antonio,
where she spent several days visiting
relatives.
Dan Anthony has been spending a
few days in San Antonio.
Judge Oliver C.. Aldrich left
Wednesday night for San Antonio to
attend the Shrine celebration.
D. c. Hogan and family are NOV
ing into their new home in Pharr.
o. f. Burg Of McAllen was a visitor
here Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia Simon and two children
Of San Antonio have been spending
several days with the r. L. Savage
! family.
]. o. StuIp Of Hartford. Kans.. has
moved 70 San Juan to make his home
here.
s. W. Yarbrough. station agent at
Weslaco, was a visitor in San Juan
Monday.
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SOCIETY
Brownsville Club
and Social Activities
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY

MONDAY
Circle Number One. Christian church. Mrs. c. +. Hurst, hostess at
her home at 3 D.. m. Circle Number Two Of the Ladies Aid will meet at
the home OF Miss Mamie NJ. Bourne at 35 Tenth street at 3 ;. m. also.
General meeting of the Womens guild. Church Of the Advent, and
other wonen Of the parish at the parish house at 8 p n. TO discuss q
plan for years work. -
Ladies' Altar society, Mrs. J. J Young, hostess. study meeting at
home.
womens Auxiliary Of the Presbyterian church, study meeting at
$3.50 p. N. at the church.
Missionary society, Methodist church. study lesson led By Mrs J..
M. Abel at 3 !. m.
Eastern Star meeting at 1880 p. n. at the Masonic Temple.
TUESDAY
Mardi Bridge club. Mrs. billiard Smith at her home In Los Ebanos
at $3.50 p. m.
Treble CIef club. DR.. NJ L. Murray, hostess at her home at 4 p m.
oil Washington street.
Bridge party. Mrs. J. L. Rentfro entertaining at Country Club at
$3.50 D. m. honoring Miss Katharyn Creager, Mesdames Laurence
Brady. and Albert Fernandez.
Learners club will meet at the Baptist church at $3.50 p. m.
WEDNESDAY
Ell Jardin Service club. Mrs. John Martin. hostess at her home at
8 !. m. for a study lesson.
Evening Bridge club. Miss Molly Rogers, hostess at the home OF DIR.
NJ L. Murray at 1880 p m.
wednesday Bridge club, Mrs. A. K. Black. hostess at her home In
Los Ebanos.
Club at $3.50 p. m.
FL Jardin Bridge club. Mrs. L. A. Boory, hostess at her home st
$3.50 p. m. .z
Ieyee street, at 8 D.. m. Annual election Of officers.
Merry Matrons Bridge club will be entertained at the home 4 Mrs.
John Martin at $50 p m.
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PERTAINING in their home Mr.. Rufus
father, j. p. Ruff, of Burkburnett,
Texas.
Misses Margaret Upton. Sally
Russell. and Mrs. Albert Fernandez
attended the an-Hellenic meeting
held 1t Edinburg Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Milde, and
Mrs. NJ. G. Mclaughlin Of Kaw,
Okla, arrived this week to be at
their winter home in West Browns
vile for a few months.
Mrs. Eva Walton, sister OF Mrs,
G. W. Moothart who has been visit
ing here for sveral weeks, returned
to her home in st. Louis, Mo-, FRI
day evening.
Mrs. Floretta Sutherland Of Per.
~, Okla. mother of K. W. Suther'
land. and Mrs. NJ. 4. White Of
Wichita Falls, Tex, mother Of Mrs
Sutherland, are guests of their child
rem here. Mrs. Sutherland and heI
mother. Mrs. White. will leave MSn.
day evening for Hot Springs. Ark.
where they will attend a convention
of the Southland Life Insurance
company. Sam Hughston. repre-.
sentative Of that firm in Browns.
vile. has already left for that place
Mr.. and Mrs. James Neil are en-.
tertaining guests from Garnett
Kan, a sister of Mr.. Neil and her
| children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-15
INSTALLING METERS

DONNA, Jan. l4.-R. j. Lyman,
president Of the Great Western Meter
company of Oakland. Calf, and gen.
eral manager of the concern which
sold the meters 10 the Donna Irri-
cation district, is in the city super
intending the installation Of the
equipment with a force Of 80 men
working. Dale Hewett, foreman, and
r. M. Douglas, engineer. report that
the work is progressing rapidly
They also say that the company is
considering the erection Of an as.
sembling plant in the Valley to ex-
pedite delivery Of their equipment.
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Tea Dance For Polo
Guests at Post Club

This afternoon following the polo
tournament q tea dance will be held
at the Officers club honoring the
guests. Mrs. William T. Johnston,
wife Of the post commander, Col.
Johnston, will pour coffee and Mrs.
Charles Nell. Ely will preside at the
tea srmovar. Decorations in the
club will be the cavalry colors. yell
low ard white, with yellow roses and
green tapers on the service tables.
Saturday evening about one hun
dred and Twenty-Five post officers
and wives, visiting polo guests. and
residents CT Brownsville attended
the second series OF polo dances to
be given at the Officers club in
Fort Brown. Cavalry colors were
used in ~strsapscrs about the ball
room and green Spanish moss was
draped softly from the ceiling. A
Mexican supper was served late in
the evening and fruit punch was
furnished the guests throughout the
evening. The Rainbow Rsmblers,
post orchestra, played the music for
the dancers.
Licat. and Mrs. James B. Edmunds
were hosts Mt dinner to about
eighteen guests Saturday evening
q t7;so o'clock preceding the dance.
MRS. CLARK REELECTED
Officers for the coming year were
lected at the meeting of the Ameri-
IAN Legion Auxiliary which was
neld at the Legion Home Thursday
evening. In order to complete the
plans already started by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Ben c. Clark, the mem
bers reelected her for the second
term. Mrs r. c. Morris, new vice
president, succeeded Mrs. Harbert
Davenport, and Mrs. Wallace Har-
wood, appointed secretary a few
months ago, was elected to continue
in that capacity. Mrs. w. o. Wash
ington will continue as treasufer.
BUSINESS CLUB MEETS '
A business meeting of the Browns
vile Business and Professional wom-
en- n FL Arco tea room Tuesday eve
ming was presided over by Mrs. A.
G. Hipp, president, who gave a re-
port on the banquet held January
4 in San Antonio by tho members
Of that unit in honor of Lena Made
son Phillips. a lawyer of New York
City and national president of the
organization.
The Brownsville club furnished
the grapefruit Of the Valley for the
banquet and Mrs. Phillips is quoted
as saying. Il have tasted the olives
from Italy, the oranges from Spain,
the lemons from California. but no
place have I found grapefruit TO
equal that of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley"
Plans were made for the local club
to attend the Valley meeting of the
clubs which il to be held in Harlin-
gen February Is. Miss Daisy Leake,
state president, and three San An
ohio members have expressed the
. Intention Of attending this meeti'
While visiting in Temple, Mrs.
Hipp was entertained by Miss Leake
but was q guest In the home Of Maj.
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Valley Society News
and EDentS

season with mn impressive record, are
to be hosts at a banquet Monday
night. sponsored by the Rotary. Lions
and Kiwanis clubs. Of this city.
The affair il 20 be held nc Tho
First Christian church. beginning NJ
1880 p. m All members Of the team
will attend the gathering. for which
an elaborate entertainment program
is being arranged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-15
Valley Firemen To
Meet at Mercedes

MERCEDES. Jan. IA. The Mercedes
Fire Department will be hosts to the
Valley Firemen's Association on
January 81, hurry Howe, local de-
partment secretary, states. The
meeting was originally set for last
Tuesday but was not held, those in
charge setting the date on to the
last Tuesday this month. The local
department is making extensive mr.
rangements for the meeting, a ban
quet and a program being arranged
~ IL stated.