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The Nome nugget., 1929-12-21

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Dec. 20, {P) A jury of mountain farmers was completed today to try four men on charges of murdering Con nie Franklin, farm labor near here, last March.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
ROANOKE LETTER Z

James Hampton died here Mccdav
afternoon after brief illness.
Lee Saunders died here Tuesday
afternoon.
The funeral of Allie Williams. who
died here last Saturday. took place
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Barks-
dale.
Mrs. Fannie Robertson is indis-
posed.
Samuel Bruce is sick.
Rev. James S. Hatcher. D. D..
preached at II A. M. at Mt. Zion
a. M. E. Church. He leaves for the
Annual Conference Monday.
Samuel Rollins continues sick.
Rev. Milton Sparks is expected
here soon. He will preach for Rev.
D. 2. Powell at the First Baptist
Church ct noon and night during
his stav.
Patronage Madison Stanfeld. His
wife will serve you also. You can
secure both medicine and lingerie.
The p'anet can be secured by the
copy or hv the year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
DR.. DAVID {. OVER
DIES IN D. {.
HOSPITAL

Nashville, Tenn, April '24--tBy
wire TO The 7PlaneD- Rev. David
E. over D. D., pastor OF the Prov
idence Baptist Church of Baltimore
Md. died from results OF operation
at the Carsons Private Hospital
Washington, D. c., 6 O'Clock Tues
day afternoon. April 23. Funeral
services will be held at Providence
Baptist Church, S4S Edmondson
Avenue, Baltimore at l o'clock Fri
day. -. -.
He was president of the National
Baptist Theological Training ano
Missionary Seminary, Nashville 4,
Tenn; Conductor Ministerial Con-
ference Department Sunday School
Congress: member Of Trustee Boar
Congress and member Of Trustee
Board. He was preacher Of large
repute and a native of Kansas. Dr..
Over pastored in Denver for IS
years and Lad resided in Baltimore
for past five years. l =.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Y. w. c. A. NOTES

The Religious Education Commit
tee under the chairmanship OF Mrs.
Lindsey Hill has arranged for sew
eral very attractive programs at the
vesper service during the rest OF the
season. =. =
On Sunday afternoon April 2Sth at
five o'clock the Bethune Lyceum
will render a special program. This
club is composed of number OF
the younger matrons of the West
End who are we'll known for their
musical and literary talent. =.
The officers of the club are: Mrs.
Elizabeth Coles Bouey, president;
Mrs. Mamie Allen Vice-President;
Mrs. Mabel Winston, secretary; Mrs
Irene Stokes, treasurer; Mrs. Lillian
w. Mcdaniel, critic; Mrs. Patsy
Ferguson, journalist. :. :.
The Girl Reserve Department is
observing Vocational Guidance Week
with a special meeting for High
School girls on Saturday April 9th
from 5 10 Z P. NJ. The first part Of
the meeting will include short talks
on the different professions and in
dustries. This will be followed by a
Social Hour. =. =. E.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Revival at the Fourth
Baptist Church

Successful meetings are now being
conducted at the Fourth Baptist
Church corner 2Sth and P streets)
Rev. F. W. Williams pastor. Rev.
Kent is leading in these services.
On alternate days Of the week be-
ginning Tuesday one hour prayer
meetings are being held a o'clock).
Every department of the Church is
cooperating to make this a most
successful 10 day revival.
Leading uu to this revival there
was a beautiful Biblical Pageant in
the main auditorium of the Church
on the second Sunday night More
than three hundred white Tobed
women and children took a part
This service was followed by special
PRAYER services in the Missionary
meeting Tuesday in the regular
prayer meeting wednesday. the Gun
day School business meeting Thurs
day the senior choir Friday. These
special meeVngsi account for the
grand spirit now running through
the Revival Services -.
The cry is on, Christians grid up
YOUR side loins!., Sinners please
dont let this harvest pass!"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Unique Services at Sixth
Street Baptist Church

The Sixth Street Baptist Church
presented a beautiful scene last
Sunday night when the Willing
WORKERS. Club held Light and Dark
ness Service. The entire front Of the
church had been covered in white.
the decorations consisting of white
roses and ferns. The effect was be-
wildering.
Rev. Arlington the pastor spoke
on Light and Darkness. The mem-
bers and friends are jubilant over
the amount cleared, 500. 90 and
sincerely thank each and every one
who In any way aided in this move
ment. Mrs. Arlington has been
asked to repeat II IN the near future
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Trusted With Money

He had been trusted with money
and valuables and checks and had
proven himself to be absolutely hon
est and reliable. He was followed
by the chief detective officer at the
Broad Street Station, who gave
Bebbs a similar Recommendation.
These two white Virginians remain
ed during the long interval to tes-
tify in behalf of a faithful servant.
Inadvertently sergeant Of the po.
lice force had not been summoned
by Attorney Lovenstein. He was
ready and willing to add his testi-
mony to that Of the other two wit
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Called to Order

1t was nearly 8 o'clock Wednesday
evening when President A. D. Price.
Jr., of the local branch and mast tar
of ceremonies. called the meeting to
order at the Sharon Baptist Church.
America was sung. Rev. R. H. John
son, the popular pastor of Sharon
Baptist Church, conducted the devo-
tionals. Prayer was offered by Rev.
j. j. Nickens. The rendition by Mrs.
Ella Carter was a gem. She has
rare elocutionary powers. Then the
Sabbath Glee Club, that great group
of glee singers under the manage
ment of that remarkable leader, Jo-
'seph Matthews, rendered two selec-
tions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
PYTHIANS AND COURTS HAVE A
GALA DAY IN HANOVER.

On Sunday, March "a, 1929 the
Knights OF Pythias and Order Of Ca
lanthe held their thanksgiving SER
vices at the Chestnut Grove Baptist
Church Hanover County, Va. the
following program was rendered:
Scripture lesson, Rev. A. Fox;
prayer. Rev. Primus Anderson; sing
ing by the congregation led by Rev.
j. L. Brown; welcome address on
behalf of the Church. Deacon W.
J. Brooks; response SIR Robert vii
son; welcome on behalf of X. of P.
SIR r. H. Tinsley; response, Sir
Vernal Christian; welcome on be-,
half of Courts, Mrs. Sarah j. Brooks
Studley Court; response Mrs. Nan
cy Wilson, St. Clair Court; paper.
Miss Annie Clarke. Studley Court;
duet Mrs. Fannie Jackson and Miss
Howard. Studley Court; recitation,
Mrs. Bessie Richardson, Pleasant
Grove Court; recitation Miss Matte
cambridge. Shiloh Court; paper,
Mrs Muriel E. Johnson, George
town Court; solo, Mrs. Louise Win
ston, Pleasant Grove Court; remarks
Sir r. H. Tinsley, District Deputy
Mrs. Ella T. Brown. Mrs. Emma D.
Tunstall; solo. Mrs. Florence H.
Thomas Shiloh Court.
Rev j. L. Brown introduced the
preacher of the annual sermon. He
said he was more than pleased to
have Rev. F W. Williams pastor
of Fourth Baptist Church. Richmond
to preach for us one whom he had
known for number Of years. Rev.
Williams preached wonderful SER
mon. We shall never forget it and
will be pleased to have him preach
to US again. :. :.
Thu church was packed and all
seemed TO have enjoyed the services.
The collection was lifted by Mrs.
Nancy Wilson and Sir Ernest Roane,
Benadfction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
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Tried to Break In
]. B. Willis Shop

On Saturday morning, April 18th
at about o'clock, a milkman pass
ing saw colored man trying TO
break into J. B. Willis tailoring
establishment 607 Brook Avenue.
He notified an officer who arrived
upon the scene in time 10 catch
James Jones in the act. He was ar
rested and was 'arrai gned in the
Police Court last Monday morning
and he was sent on to the grand
jury He had succeeded in. breaking
two padlocks Mr. Willis has sheet
iron on his back door and iron graf
ing on the front door. His place
has been broken into three times.
At cne time he lost 8 suits and 2
overcoats.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Hand Injured

He claimed that one Of the white
men whose hand was injured in the
struggle struck it against door in
hitting at him. One of the white
men claimed that Bebbs had struck
him on the side of the jaw, nearly
knocking him down. In the face OF
all of this the situation looked bad
for Bebbs until the custodian Of the
Broad Street Station spoke for him:
He said that he had been employed
at the station for about II years.
that he reported everything lost or
left in the station whether it was
valuable or not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Largely Attended Session
Here Creates Interest.
Preside mt H. NJ WiIkerson Presides. -zsDr. Rans0me
Delivers HbIe Address. Beautiful Exhibits.
N
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr.)

The undertakers, sometimes known
as funeral directors. have been in
session here this week. There has
been no noticeable increase in the
death rate as result of their pres
ence. The colored folks have been
regarding them with awe, so to
speak. The various establishments
have been painted and magnificent
displays made OF both stock and
equipment. President James NJ.
Wilkerson, of Petersburg, Va, has
been presiding over the Undertakers
and Embalmers' Association o. Viz
ginia. in session at Elks' Home, 400
East Clay Street, with Secretary H.
L. Minor, Of the firm of Cunning
ham & Minor, keeping the minutes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Luncheon Served

A luncheon was served at Prices
Hall last Wednesday afternoon.
Business was transacted during this
time. John Mitchell, Jr., had been
hastily summoned to be present and
by the unanimous vote of the body
invited to deliver an address. He
was introduced by the president in
glowing remarks. He responded.
Then the members entered limou-
sines and were carried all over the
city. The body had been previously
photographed by Photographer Geo.
W. Brown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27

When you hear him coming, you
may know he means business. II IS
sad put pleasant business. If your
surroundings will not permit home
layout where you are, the Scott
Funeral Home On Clay Street will
meet your every wish and desire.
Your friends can call there and for
the time being. both you and they
can make yourselves at home. Cas-
kets are here too from which to
choose. The style and quality will
be guaged by the amount that you
have to spend. r. G. Scott can aad
will serve you. Hesknows the under
taking business. :.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Two AutoistS Charged
With Manslaughter

Richard Taylor, colored, of 500
S Randolph Street and said to be
II years of age was charged with
committing involuntary manslaugh-
ter April 21st in that he ran an
auto over Mansfield Hatcher, caus-
ing his death. The conclusion was
that the accident was unavoidable.
Charles Brizzilara white, age 49
of 1901 Winder Street was charged
with involuntary manslaughter un-
der date of the 21st inst. in that he
ran an auto over Roosevelt Beazley
q colored child causing his death.
1t was decided that the accident was
unavoidable. The child was playing
IN the street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Want Funerals Cheaper

He announced at the outset that
he had been asked to include another
statement in his address, but it had
been deemed wise by him not to do
it. The layman wanted him to say
to the undertakers about funerals,
"Make them cheaper" The remarks
concluded, Rev. R. H. Johnson pro-
nounced the benediction, and short
" after 10 o'clock everybody filed
out of the church to the street. where
comment on the address was INDUCED
in.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Selected Mortician

Finally; ne said that of the three
designations, ne thought that NOR
,tician was most applicable. Rev. DR..
Ransome did not himself furnish the
proper name, and he evidently left
this job to the men before him. He
then discussed cremation and of its
increase in this country. He dealt
with the Egyptian method of en-
balming, which held the contour of
the body as it was in life during a
period of 1000 years. 1t had never
been equaled in modern times. In
cremation the ashes of loved ones
could be kept in the home. He did
not think, however, that cremation
would generally be adopted in this
country. Human nature flinches at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Judges Summing Up

judge Haddon was evidently puz-
zled. Here is a case" said he, sin
which if should discharge the pris-
oner, | must accept his statement of
the facts and not believe all of the
other witnesses, who have appeared
against him. There is no testimony
to sustain his statement of the case
but his own. He has had two weeks
to find the other man, but has not
been able so to do. In view Of his
excellent reputation, | shall impose
upon him only fine of S25.00."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Reported the Matter

The delay caused the salesman to
report the matter and when the slip
was finally examined it was found
out that the had been erased, leav-
ing only ,2Sc, and when this was
presented to the cashier she received
that amount. Bebbs refused to go
to the office as requested, and when
force was used he resisted, finally
escaping in the struggle to the rear
alley, and he was captured and ar
rested near Eighth Street. The sales
man positively identified Bebbs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
burning the deceased.
Like Fine Displays

The opportunity to make fine dis
plays over loved ones would obtain.
He discussed the benefit of coop
Grafton. He then discussed the un-
dertaking business from the stand
point of a layman. He told the
funeral directors that it was thought
that more definite instructions should
be given the pallbearers in facing Or
looking away from the hearse. He
dealt with the loading and unloading
Of limousines. He told them about
having sufficient gasoline in the cars
ordered and he knew of one instance
where the gas had given ont in a
funeral car.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Examines Witnesses

Attorney Benjamin Lovenstein
strenuously defended Bebbs, subject
ing the witnesses to a grueling cross
examination. He insisted that it was
a case of mistaken identity. Then
Bebbs told his story. He said that
he went into the Dutch Market and
purchased some buns for his children.
While there he met colored man
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
At the Meat Counter

He told him yes and he asked him
to take the ticket over to the meat
counter and get the ham. While the
discussion was going on, he. pointed
to Bedford and told them to call
him. He had not purchased any ham
himself. In the meantime Bedford
had disappeared. He was OF the
opinion that James Bedford lived on
this side Of the river. He said he
resisted and ran because he saw that
tie white men in the Dutch Market
were getting ready to beat him up.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
James Bedford

James NJ. Bebbs stepped up to the
desk and paid the amount and passed
out to the street. Who is James
Bedford? Where can he be found?
Who can bring forward information
to clarity the situation? Certain it
was that his white friends believed
it to be case of mistaken identity.
Bebbs said that Bedford is just his
height and build, but of slightly
lighter complexion. Locate James
Bedford ard find out what he says
about it.
AS Bebbs has been convicted, the
case is closed against Bedford.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
NEW VINE BAPTIST
CHURCH NOTES
Charles City County, Va.

Mrs. Flora Wyatt. Reporter
Last Sunday, Rev. W. l.. Tuck de-
livered a very fine sermon from Rev.
9:11. 1t created a profound impress
sion.
. AT 1:9O P. NJ. we had communion
service. Everybody happy.
At $50 P. NJ. we had candle
light service, under the auspices of
the Improved Pastors Aid Club.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
President Wilkerson Speaks

President James NJ. Wilkerson de-
livered a short address, after which
he proceeded to introduce Rev. w.
L. Ransome, D. D. When Rev. Dr..
Ransome arose, he appeared to have
little or nothing TO say to that body
of live undertakers, but he proved
to the contrary before he got through
with his address. He was glad to be
able to say that for all time ne could
say that he was the first one to de-
liver an address to the State body.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
A Question Of Name

He discussed the propriety of the
name of the Association. Some call
ed themselves morticians. He did
not think that the name was appro-
pirate. He assured the body that
they would have more trouble with
the living than with the dead. The
word undertaken was ambiguous. 1t
can be applied to other things. The
word funeral director could be ap-
piled to others than morticians or
undertakers. Neither was this word
applicable to the profession.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT =
q; ING TO DEFRAUD THE
DUTCH MARKET.
u. M. Bebb HHe6es Trick === Judge HdddOn Fin ds
Him Guilty. ==InfzuentiaI White citizens Appear
i'm His Behalf. z=JameS Bedford Wanted.

named James Bedford, whom he had
not seen for about three years but
with whom he had at one time work
ed. He asked him if he was going
uptown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27
Went to Meat Counter

Bebbs went to the meat counter
and picked out two hams, finally puT-
chasing one Of them for 1928. He
was given a ticket to take TO the
cashier. He did not go directly 10
the cashier, but went out through the
door and the ham remained wrapped
up awaiting his return for about
half an hour. When he re-entered
the doorway he went to the cashier,
made payment and presented the
slip for the delivery of the package.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-04-27

A singular case was staged in the
Police Court, Judge T. Gray Haddon
presiding, last Wednesday morning.
James NJ. Bebbs (colored), who re-
sides in South Richmond, was
charged with attempting to defraud
the Dutch Market out Of $500 in
the purchase Of a ham there about
two weeks ago. Bebbs is head red
cap at the Broad Street Station,
being in charge Of the entire force
there. That his reputation was Of
the best was established. But an
array of employees from the Dutch
Market testified as follows:
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nesses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds Approved: Susie Green, ad-
ministratrix if j. Scott Green; John
isaac Bair, executor of John Bair;
Elizabeth P. Cloud, executrix OF
John G. Cloud; Mary L. Weddle, ad-
ministratrix of Walter +, Weddle;
Clara B. Touchtone, executrax OF
Ella c. Touchtone,
Accounts Passed-First and fiual
account of Joseph A. George, admin
lstrator of Harry K. George, and
distribution struck on same; first
and final account Of George Thorn
ton, executor of John w. Metz, and
distribution truck on same; first and
final account of Anna B. Pierce and
Joseph T, Tyson, administrators OF
John F. Pierce, and distributor
struck on same; first account OF
Agnes Pyle, executrix of William e
Pyle. L.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
WILLIAM PUsEY GIFFING

William Pusey Citing died at his
home in Wilmington, July 7th, after
a lingering illness of cancer, aged
81 years. He was a son of the late
William and Catharine (Alexander)
Citing. The deceased was twice
married, his first wife being Miss
Alice Baker, Havre de Grace; his
second wife, who died about two
years ago, was Miss Margaret Rich
ardson, New Valley, near Rowland
vile, Cecil county. He is survived
by one son by his former marriage;
also one sister and four brothers: J.
R. Citing, Rock Springs; Allan and
Winfield Citing, Wilmington; Coo
ley Citing, Glenroy, and Mrs. La
vania Cooper, of near Coatesville.
Interment was made in West Not
tingham Presbyterian cemetery. e
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
wooDLAwN

Communion Service twill be held at
Hopewell M. E. Church, Sunday NOR
ming.
Miss M. o. jackson has returned
from few days visit to Wilmington.
Misses Mary and Grace Rawlings,
of Balto., spent the week end with Mr.
and Mrs. Robert X. Rawlings.
Mrs. Edmund Brown and Wilmer
spent from Friday to Monday in Wash
ington with her sister, the Misses
Charsho.
Misses Ira and Leila Hite and brothers
Eugene and Norbery Hite, spent the
week end at Rehobeth, Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis White of Whining
ton, were guests of his cousins, Mr.
William and Miss Martha Wier over the
Fourth.
Mrs. E. C. Gisriel, Austin and Beula,
of Bel Air visited her mother, Mrs. Jos.
D. SINNERS, the first of the week.
Miss Annetta Drumuller, of Coats
vile, Pa, is visiting her cousin, Miss
Frances Cambell.
Master Howard Graham Barnes spent
from Saturday to Monday at Charles
town with Master Bill Hewes, at Tin
gles' Beach.
Mrs. Gilbert SINNERS is spending
two weeks with her parents at Buck
eyestown, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Rea and Miss
Elsie spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Rea, at Drexel Hill, Pa.
Mrs. Howard G. Barnes and Mrs.
Geo. Mccullough were among the
grests at Bridge Luncheon given by
Mrs. Eleanor JenneSs Moore, at Ken
more Inn, Bel Air, Monday.
Misses Mary and Ruth McNeal and
their brother, of near Staunton, Va,
spent several days this week with the
Ennis McGrady family, enroute to
Niagara Falls and Canada. They atten-
ded service at Hopewell Church, Sun.
day morning, greeting former friends
as they lived for short time on the
farm where Mr.. Felty now lives, just
above the Church.
Mrs. Robert Mckay has returned
from the Maryland General Hospital,
Balto., where she went for treatment
and observation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
JERSEY COW CHAMPION OF
DELAWARE

Imp. Cowslip 646Io5, a purebred
Jersey COW owned by Mrs. Mary c.
Folwell, at Newark, Delaware, has
distinguished herself by winning the
American Jersey Cattle Club Gold
Medal, and establishing a new high
record for Delaware Jerseys tested tor
so5 days, To win these honors Cowslip
produced 66o.oI lbs. of butterfat and
II, 7o2 lbs. of milk in 3o5 days.
She carried calf 23I days ofthis test
which was started when she was 9 years
and month OF age. For three sue
cessive months of the test her yield wa:
above 81 lbs. of butterfat sper month
Her milk averaged 5.64 per cent butter
fat for the ten months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
CARNIVAL OPENS THIS WEEK

Carpenters have been busy this
week erecting stands, etc., and put
ting things in shape generally for
the annual carnival of the Commu-
nifty Fire Company, which opens on
Friday of this wtek, and continues
until Saturday evening, August 3rd.
All the usual features, and some
new ones, will be found at the car
nival this year, and instead of one
automobile being awarded on the
last night, two machines will be
given away, Chevrolet Imperial
Landau, and Chevrolet two door
Coach.
Preparations are being made for
the usual large crowds that always
attend, and as there is plenty of
parking space for autos, right at tie
carnival grounds this convenience
means much to the visitor who
comes from a distance.
The firemen are busy these days,
and there is plenty of work for
everyone, so give the boys a helping
hand.