Norfolk Journal and Guide

Guide Quality PRINTING Brings Results VOL. XVII. NO. 46. AFTERMATH OF PYTHIAN MEETING Virginia Was' Not Represented At National Gathering In St. Louis DISPUTE STILL IN COURTS Disposition To Arbitration The Long Drawn Out Legal Battle Was Manifested. (By C. J. Harstew.) Hot Springs, Ark.—I have been to the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, and while there were not as many people there as has been in past years, yet the session was successful in many particulars, and perhaps one of the greatest in the history of the order, and the next will be held in Atlantic City, N. J. There was a lively contest between the city that won, and the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Supreme Chancellor Green was himself, and he made many friends by the manner in which he presided over the body. He is just one dignified officer, and his friends all admired him. He was unanimously elected for another two years, for which he expressed thanks. There were many important things transacted during the session. The supreme court was presided over by Supreme Worthy Counsellor Joseph L. Jones, of Cincinnati, and he made a fine presiding officer in a way, and that I shall discuss later. I want to pay my respects to some of the people there, and congratulate the city of St. Louis and the State of Missouri for the fine manner in which they transacted business. Do you know that this body, or bodies are composed of some of the greatest men and women in America? If you do not know it I will tell you. You take for instance from South Carolina, there was Prof. Robert Shaw Wilkinson, president of the South Carolina State college at Orangeburg, S. C. He was just one great man, and has been all of his life. He is a man who was born to direct the lives of young people. Modeset, unassuming, yet he is as deep as the ocean and learned like the Apostle Paul. He is to our race what retired President Elliot is to the white people of our country, and that is putting it mildly. He deserves as much as you can say about him or as much as you can do for him. Georgia, had some of its strong men and women there, and I got much out of coming in touch with them and tell you they certainly did do things in great shape there. To me it was a source of pleasure to come in touch with these great and good people from that section of the country. Virginia—well it was not there, although there seemed to be a great desire to kiss and make up. This was the expression from many of the representatives there. Many of the state, had declared that the case would be settled through abitration if they could get hold of Hon. John Mitchell, but he did not come, but on the other hand said that he would be contented to settle or abide by the decision of the courts. I regret this so very much, because it takes so much money out of the hands of our people—money that could be used for good, but it is put into the hands of the other people through the courts. Such is life. It is hoped that at the next session Virginia will be there and all other states. For instance for assistance in the injunction suit in Washington it cost the supreme attorney $1450; to Wm. McCard attorney in Virginia case $700; Henry E. Davis and James A. Cobb, $750, and this is from the printed record. In this I leave out the railroad fares and expenses of the Supreme attorney, the Supreme Chancellor the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal stenographers, and transcribing notes. CLass No. 3 Bank St., Baptist S. S. the Exile and Its Fruit" will form the basis for discussion of the Sunday School lesson Sept 2nd, the subject of which, is The Shepherd of Captive Israel. We are trying to make these studies in the history of Israel as interesting as possible and you are invited to come in and help us. Negro Farmer Gives $2000.00 to Oxford Asylum. Mr. Handy Miller, a prominent Ne- Farmer of Franklin County, North Carolina, recently gave in trust the sum of $2000.00 to the Orphan Asylum of Oxford, N. C. PRINTER WANTED We desire to engage the services of a capable and experienced printer, one who has a knowledge of both composition and presswork. Married man preferred. Good wages and permanent employment to the right man. THE GUIDE PUBLISHING Co., Inc. NORFOLK, VA. The Journal and Guide J. Mr. GEORGE ALSTON of Raleigh, N. C., is still actively filling the position of janitor at the State Supreme Court Building at the ripe age of 81 years. He also has a small farm on which he grows fruits and vegetables enough to supply his family table and has some to sell. He arises at 4:00 a.m., hitches his mule and plows until it is time for him to go on duty a the Supreme Court Building. Mr. Alston has been janitor for the Supreme Court for 29 years and is a sort of fixture around the tribunal of justice. The above portrait was made upon a recent visit to his daughter, Mrs. Susie Alston Chatman, of Norfolk. OPENING OF SCHOOLS A Monster Meeting Of The Officials, Teachers And Patrons On Friday night Sept. 7, 1917 at the Queen St., Baptist Church there will be a Monster Mass Meeting of the Officials, Teachers and Patrons of the Norfolk Colored Schools, at which time the Superintendent and other Officials will deliver addresses. Among the Race speakers of the occasion will be Rev. R. J. Langston, A. B., pastor Bank St., Baptist Church; Rev. Jas. Hatcher, B. D., pastor John Brown A. M. E. Church; Mr. C A. Palmer and Mr. Marshall Land. It is very important that all the Teachers, and Patrons of Norfolk be present to hear the subjects to be discussed and the outlining of the work proposed for the ensuing term. Superintendent has requested that invitations be sent to every member of the school board. This meeting is called under the auspices of the Presidents' Council of Patrons' Leagues. REV. JAMES S. HATCHER, President; C. A. PALMER, Secretary. DANVILLE, VA. (Miss S. C. Galvin.) Mrs. A. J. Evelyn, of S. Main Street, left Tuesday for Chester, Pa., to visit relatives and friends. Prof. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va., spent a portion of last week as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Galvin. Miss Mary Rhinehart, of Holbrook is now in Newark, N. J., and is reported as doing nicely. Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, formerly of Ridge Street, now of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. R. H. Bowling of Lynchburg, Va., was in the city last week and attended services a the Loyal Street Baptist Church, Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, of Almegro, departed this life early Sunday morning. The funeral took place at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Monday. Mrs. Mary Hill Dodson and daughter Mary, were the guests of Mrs. W. W. Wilson, of Beneja, N. C. Miss Bertha Crews of North Side attended the marriage of Miss Gertrude Blue in Farmville, Va., last week. Mrs. Annie Kemp and son of Washington, D. C., and Dr. Isaac Cunningham, of Winston-Salem, N. C., were the guests of Mrs. Addie Williams, of West End Ave., for a few days. Mr. S. B. Noble left Sunday for Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the Grand Lodge of Elks. He will return to his former home in Boston, Mass. Misses Hunter Dandridge, and Maggie Clarke, Messrs. James Oakley, Eugene Swift, motored to Reidsville, N. C., Monday night. Several friends awaited their arrival at the home of Mrs. L. B. Noble and Mrs. Flood. Mrs. Hattie Coleman and children of Raleigh, N. C., and Mr. and Mrs. James Parham, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Flood last week. Mrs. Mamie Luck of Spruce Street, who has been indisposed for several weeks was able to attend services Sunday morning. Mrs. M. F. Lawson is spending some time with her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Morris in Norfolk. NORFOLK, VA., SATURDAY, SEPT., 1, 1917 LYNCHING AND RIOTS CONDEMNED Nothing Reported From Battlefields Of Europe Has Been More Brutal And Inhuman "No Other Race Has Equalled Negro In Patient Suffering Of Injustice And Wrong." One of the strongest utterances against the epidemic of mob violence now prevailing in the United States appeared in the current issue of "Our Dumb Animals", a paper published in Boston, Mass., by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the American Humane Education Society and the American Bund of Mercy. We reproduce the article in full for the benefit of our many readers: "Nothing reported from the battlefields of Europe has been more brutal more inhuman, than the lynching of a Negro a few weeks ago in Memphis, Tennessee. That shamful affair, followed by the horrors of East St. Louis debauch or arson, torture, and murder, at the very hour when the nation is professedly standing as the defender of manhood rights and human freedom, must seem incredible to the civilized world. There are evidently men among us as savage and cruel as any we have denounced across the sea. "Unless the government of the United States sets itself resolutely to protect the sacred rights of its citizens, who at last will blame the twelve millions of the colored race it they rise in determined rebellion to vindicate their rights by the only forces left a their command? No other race has equalled, in patient suffering of injustice and wrong, the colored race. At times it has almost seemed as if they had won their plea for justice by obedience to the Christian teaching of returning good for evil. But they too are human and the day may be nearer than we think when lowly, enduring patience, outraged beyond measure, will give way to the spirit which will demand justice. It was out of this spirit that America was born. "Put yourself, white American citizen, in the colored man's place! How long would you endure at the hand of your fellow-citizens the cruel injustices that are being heaped upon him?" DR. DRAKE RESIGNS Retires From Management Tdewater Hospital Dr. Wilbur A. Drake, who has served a surgeon-in-charge of the Tidewater hospital for more than two years has tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees of the hospital which will become effective September 11. Dr. Drake has performed more than 180 abdominal operations during the past year and a half and will continue his connection with the hospital as surgeon and secretary of the Board. The management of the hospital will be in the hands of the house committee of the hospital and the superintendent. The House Committee is composed of Dr. R. J. Matthews Chairman, Dr. F. R. Trigg and Dr. J. Q. A. Webb, Secretary. Miss C. Lena Boyd, a graduate of Petersburg and of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C., has been appointed Superintendent. Thus the hospital will begin under a highly efficient new management and the prospects for its future are very bright and promising. Dr. Drake has brought the hospital up to a very high standard of efficiency and the beds have been well filled during the whole time of his management. But owing to the manifold duties of his large medical and surgical practice he finds it necessary to relinquish all connection with the management of the instituton. On and after the 14th of September all matters pertaining to the hospital should be addressed to the superintendent to Dr. Matthews, chairman of the House Committee. Dr. Drake wishes to thank the Board of Trustees, and all friends both white and colored, who have helped to make his administration of the hospital so successful. And he asks on behalf of the new management their continued aid and support. Secretary Daniels Appoint Negro As Messenger. Washington, D. C: At the personal request of Secretary Josephus Daniels, the President appointed Robert Gaines, of Raleigh, N. C., as a messenger in the Navy Department. In Mr. Daniel's order for a messenger he says, "It is necessary especially at this time that the position be filled by a person of known integrity." Mr. Daniels is a native of Raleigh and no doubt has had some personal dealings with Mr. Gaines and knows him to be a man of integrity. Mrs. E. V. Kelly and Mrs. Emma Cherry are attending the Elks Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. SAYS EXODUS WILL BE BENEFICIAL Will Bring About Readjustment Of Labor Conditions In The South CHANGE FARMING SYSTEM Whites Will Take Interest in Race Relations, Declares Judge Stephenson. ASHEVILLE, N. C.—Before delegates to the Southern Sociological Congress, recently brought to a close at Asheville, N. C., Gilbert T. Stephenson of Winston-Salem, N. C., declared that injustice and lack of fair play have not nearly so much to do with the Negro exodus as the frequency with which they are assigned as causes indicate. Mr. Stephenson continued: "This is not saying that there are not still many discriminations against the Negro in the South, particularly in the matter of railroad accommodations; it is not saying that these discriminations are not what is making the Negro leave the South. Many of those who assign them as reasons are really answering for themselves rather than those who are leaving. That is, they are telling of the conditions that tempt them to leave the South rather than the conditions that actually make other Negroes leave. Moreover, in their laudable desire to secure for the Negro complete justice, they almost unconsciously magnify conditions which, they hope, may arouse the white South to do better by the Negro in order to keep him in the South. My dealing, both officially and private, with Negroes leaving Winston-Salem has not revealed an instance of one leaving because he thought he had been treated unjustly or denied a square deal. But the South cannot afford to take pride in the fact that it gives the Negro as nearly a square deal as any other section. "Be the extent of the migration of Negroes what it may. I see no cause of alarm. If they should continue to leave the South at the rate of 100,000 a year and not return, the South us a result, after a few years of readjustment, would profit by the necessary change in its system of farming and in the personnel of its labor. The dispersement of Negroes in greatest number throughout all parts of the country would inevitably make all sections more sympathetic toward one another and arouse them to vie with one another in reducing race relations to the proper and permanent basis. "The real significance of the movement, from the standpoint of the sociologist, is that it will cause the business men of the South—farmers and other employers of Negro labor—to take more interest in race relation and cooperate more heartily with students and welfare workers in securing for the Negro a man's chance in the South regardless of what other sections may do for him. If the Negro migration northward brings about a closer alliance between those who seek primarily justice for the Negro and those who seek primarily profit from his labor, it will be worth more than it costs." MR. RICH INJURED. Mr. Wm. M. Rich, cashier of Bronw's Savings and Banking Co., Inc., sustained a broken leg Saturday last when an ice wagon on which he was riding overturned at the intersection of Cincinnati and Outten streets. Mr. Rich was caught under the horse, which was also thrown when the wagon overturned, the weight of the animal breaking his leg. He was removed to Tidewater Hospital where his injuries were attended by Dr. F. R. Trigg and he is reported to be recovering from the injury as rapidly as could be expected. Mr. Rich had boarded the ice wagon on Church street, to direct the driver to his home on Outten street, where he was to deliver some ice. When the wagon turned into Outten street one of the wheels sank into one of the many holes peculiar to the dirt roads of Huntersville and the unfortunate accident resulted. Y. M. C. A. NEWS. Full and Winter plans were discussed at the meeting for men last Sunday afternoon. Several subscriptions toward the payment of the debt on the Association building were received. A water melon feast followed the close of the meeting. Rev. W. H. Waller, an alumnus of Lincoln University, will speak to men 4:30 p. m., this Sunday. The members of the Association are especially requested to be present. All men in the community who desire to take a special course in Bible study would do well to be present and to enlist for the classes to be open next month. Miss Rose Ravey returned home Saturday evening from Matthews County, where she spent several weeks as the guest of Miss Viola Gardner. PORTSMOUTH MEETING FOR FRENCH WAR ORPHANS Fine Program Arranged For Exercises At Emanuel Church This Sunday Afternoon A monster mass meeting will be held this Sunday afternoon, September 2nd at 3 o'clock, in Emanuel A. M. E. Church, North St., Portsmouth, under the auspices of "The Colored American Association." Executive Charles S. Morris, Jr., says it will be one of the largest of the series of metings in interest of French war orphans. Rev. Dr. Edward H. Hunter will preside. Patriotic music by the Bank St., Sunday School Orchestra of Norfolk; oririnal poem by Mrs. Charles S. Morris of Norfolk; Solo by Miss Vivian France; Address by Mr. J. S. Jones, cashier of the Mutual Savings Bank; Rendition of the English, French, Italian and American national airs, Prof. C. Harry Carter; Address, Executive Secretary, Charles S. Morris, Jr. The choir of Emanuel Church has bee ninvited to sing. Two of Portsmouth's most prominent white citizens have been invited to deliver addresses. The church will be decorated with the emblems of the Allies. The movement has the official sanction of the French Government, and a letter to be read from Ambassador Jusserand will be one of the features. Every organization, lodge, man, woman and child is invited to be present. Secretary Morris states that the occasion is a city-wide one and every church is invited to co-operate. This will be the only meeting in Portsmouth. CLOSING MEETING IN RELIEF CAMPAIGN Will Be Held Sunday Afternoon. September 9th. At The Palace Theatre The great closing rally in the campaign for relief French war orphans is to be held on Sunday afternoon, September 9th, at 3:30 o'clock in the Palace Theatre. City Manager Bates of Portsmouth has accepted an invitation to deliver an address. Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore has been invited to be the star speaker. A brass and reed band will furnish music. A superb musical programme will be rendered. The great theatre will be appropriately decorated with the emblems of the Allies. A special section will be reserved for invited guests. Five hundred tickets of admission (all that will be issued to colored people) will be given out for the big rally on the 16th, at the Colonial Theatre. The detailed programme will be announced in next week's papers; but the meeting on September 9th at the Palace Theatre promises to be the biggest and best meeting and will close the campaign for colored people. Secretary Morris and Rev. Dr. S. S. Morris chairman of the local committee, are issuing a special call for a meeting of the colored committee tonight (Friday) at 6 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A., 488 Queen St. This will be the last meeting of the local committee and business of a very vital nature will be discussed. Every committeeman is urged to be present tonight at 6 o'clock. Bishop Tyree's Daughter Died in Chicago. Miss Anna Alberta Tyree, age 36, daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Evans Tyree, died suddenly in Chicago, Sunday night, August 19th. Miss Tyree was operated on for appendicitis over a year ago and her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. She was employed as proof reader in the A. M. E. Publishing House, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. C. W. Posey Dead. Pittsburg, Pa.—Mrs. Posey, wife of Capt. C. W. Posey died at a local hospital Tuesday August 21. Mrs. Posey was a great worker for the uplift of the needy of the city. She was also very prominent in the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. She was quite an artist and her work in hand painted china attracted wide spread interest. Last August she had a large display at the meeting held in Baltimore, Md. Are You Looking Old? Old age comes quick without inviting it. Some look old at forty. That is because they neglect the liver and bowels. Keep your bowels regular and you will not only feel younger but look younger. When troubled with constipation or billiousness take Chamberlain's Tablets. They are intended especially for these ailments and are excellent. Easy to take and most agreeable in effect. For sale by all Druggists. RUPTURED PEOPLE You can get a good suitable truss carefully fitted and guaranteed to retain any case of rupture at Thompson & Pentz, 310 Cify Hall Avenue, near Bank Street, Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Henrietta Poach of 314 Liberty Street left Sunday for Mecklenburg County, where she will spend three weeks with relatives and friends. SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS On Page 6 PRICE: FIVE CENTS Indications Are That There Will Be Great Scarcity And High Prices In Fall HOME GARDENS WILL HELP Those Who Plant "War Gardens" Now Will Feel High Cost Of Living Less. The vegetable market continues to give indications of greater scarcity and higher indications of all green edibles. This is especially true of sweet potatoes, Lima beans, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, lettuce and snap beans. Cantaloupes are also maintaining a high place in the market, bringing from 5 to 10 cents each. There has been an abundance of watermelons and this commodity has been the only edible that could be bought comparatively cheap during the past week. Sweet potatoes are quoted wholesale at $3 and $3.50 per barrel and retailing for 60c per peck; Lima beans brought forty cents a quart during the week. Corn sold for 35c per dozen ears; tomatoes retailed at 15c a quart, lettuce 12 1-2 to 15c a head and snap beans 18c a quart. Cabbage and onions were moderately priced, keeping within the range of the normal prices. The showers that came on Wednesday were welcomed by those who are raising "war time" gardens in an effort to combat the high cost of living. Many Norfolk people have planted fall potatoes, snap beans, turnips, kale, etc., with the prospect of good yields if the weather is favorable. Housewives are also busy canning and preserving everything that can be utilized for that purpose. Apples, peaches, pears melon rinds, granules, figs, plums and other fruits are being "put up" in great quantities. The H. C. of L. is surely coming and some Norfolk people are preparing for it. Coal Trimmers To Have Big Event. The Coal Trimmers Union, local No. 1, will celebrate their first annual Field Day Monday September 3rd with a big patriotic street parade, headed by the best bands in the city, after which there will be a base ball game and other athletic events at the League Park. The A. F. of L. Giants, Forest Galloway, Manager, will play the Titus Town Red Stockings, J. T. Walker, Manager. There will be other amusements at the park including running, high jump, fat men's race, wrestling match, potato race, etc. At night there will be a grand ball at Midway Park 511-515 Queen Street. A. C. Crowson is chairman and Leonard Eggleston, secretary of the committee in charge of arrangements. General admission to the park 25c. Ladies admitted to grand stand free. FRANKLIN, VA. Mrs. Lizzie Smith spent Sunday with relatives in the county. Mr. Wm. Johnson spent Sunday in Norfolk. Mrs. Callie Boone left Friday to spend two weeks with relatives at Roanoke Junction and Weldon. Mr. and Mrs. Norfleet Rogers and Mrs. Bessie Barnes spent the week end in Branchville attending the meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church. Those attending the week end meeting as the pastor Rev. S. W. Tims, Mesdames Mary Ashe and Quintella Parker and Miss Ada Urpuhart. Rev. Alex Jones preached at Cool Spring Baptist Church Sunday mornin gas the pastor Rev. S. W. Tunis, Mrs. Ashe and Miss Urpuhart were touring from Garysburg where Rev. Tims conducted a revival for the Rev. Blackwell. They were delayed 14 hours by the car breaking down, and arrived in Franklin about 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. James Jones had as their guest from Norfolk Sunday her sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson and her brother from Suffolk, Mr. Hermon Freeman. They spent 4 or 5 days in the city. Mesdames Estelda Olden and Jane Caples are spending some time with relatives here. Mrs. Wilson of Richmond and Mrs. Lucy Majett of New York spent a few days in the city. Mr. William Scott has concluded a two weeks stay with his parents here. Undertaker E. O. Boykins spent two days in the city. Mrs. Mamie Maine of New Jersey is visiting relatives and friends in our city. Constipation the Father of Many Ills Of the numerous ills that affect humanity a large share start with constipation. Keep your bowels regular and they may be avoided. When a laxative is needed take Chamberlain's Tablets. They not only move the bowels but improve the appetite and strengthen the disgestion. For sale by all Druggists. Miss Chiles, of the Business Staff of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., spent a week with her sister, Mrs. D. F. White and Rev. White. H Prices Are Climbing is Coming Prices Are Climbing---Winter is Coming ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE INEVITABLE Every commodity that you eat, wear or drink in price, while your income is any larger. Winter is very evident that many of us be far beyond the reach of therefore, it behoves every responsibility of a family, time, a supply of staple meal, meal, sugar, coffee, arel, housefurnishings, etc. when prices are still higher. By using the credit we pleased to extend, you can modities now and save me in amounts of ten dollars allowing the borrower to weekly payments. We use shark scheme, you pay the when the loan is made, you the principal, which you monthly. It is easier for us than pay the credit man 50 us and let's talk it over. Every commodity that you use—eerything that you eat, wear or drink, is steadily advanced, price, while your income, perhaps, is not greatly larger. Winter is drawing nigh and it is evident that many of th necessities of life are far beyond the reach of the poor man's purse before, it behoves every man or woman, with responsibility of a family, to lay in store, at work, a supply of staple products, such as flour, meal, sugar, coffee, coul, wood, wearing, housefurnishings, etc., to keep away the vexin prices are still higher. By using the credit which this bank will issued to extend, you can pay cash for these commodities now and save money. We loan more amounts of ten dollars and larger at 6 per cent, giving the borrower to return same in similar payments. We are conducting no work scheme, you pay the interest, 6 per cent, on the loan is made, you then only have to pay the principal, which you'll cut down weekly monthly. It is easier for you to pay us 6 per cent, you pay the credit man 50 per cent.--Come to and let's talk it over. Every commodity that you use—eerything that you eat, wear or drink, is steadily advancing in price, while your income, perhaps, is not growing any larger. Winter is drawing nigh and it is very evident that many of th necessities of life will be far beyond the reach of the poor man's purse; therefore, it behoves every man or woman, with responsibility of a family, to lay in store, at this time, a supply of staple products, such as flour, meal, meal, sugar, coffee, coul, wood, wearing apparel, housefurnishings, etc., to keep away the wolf when prices are still higher. By using the credit which this bank will be pleased to extend, you can pay cash for these commodities now and save money. We loan money in amounts of ten dollars and larger at 6 per cent. allowing the borrower to return same in small weekly payments. We are conducting no loan shark scheme, you pay the interest, 6 per cent. when the loan is made, you then only have to pay the principal, which you'll cut down weekly or monthly. It is easier for you to pay us 6 per cent. than pay the credit man 50 per cent.__Come to see us and let's talk it over. WE INVITE YOUR COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND TREAT YOU RIGHT Church St Church Street Bank Church Street Bank CHURCH AND FREEMASON STS. BENJAMIN MARGOLIUS, President NATHAN METT OUR DIRECTORS—J. C. Prince, Nor- H. Mansbach, the Hub; Chas. H. Cunningham, Pilbt Association, the gollous, Southern Bagging Com- Glassware, E. J. Hetch, Attorney SOME OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS— Peanut Company, Louis Mansch, Principal Murry High School, L. chart, Joseph B. Hetch, Norfolk I. L. Murgolius, Norfolk Collnr Norfolk Mattress Company, Jo- Corporation, Conl Dealers B. S. trol L. Shefsky, the Four Com- Reality Company, W. W. Lee, Ardyr, R. L. Forrest, Real Estate GET OUR PRICES PEND Department Groceries THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND GOLD MEDAL FLOUR Large Bag---------$1.85 GOLD Medal Flour needs no intro- buyer yo uwill purchase liberally an A "PERFECT" TEA AND 20c Perfect Coffeee, lb. A very popular coffee and a great Roasted and Ground by us Fresh distinct advantage. 70c Perfect Tea, lb. An elegant mixture of Ooolong G Equally good for hot or cold tea. S only. PRINT 38c DAIRY BRAN A pure, sweet, and delicious as expensive. Why dont you try it? JAMIN MARGOLIUS, President, G. W. TRUITT, Jr., Vice President, NATHAN METZGER, Cashier DIRECTORS—J. C. Prince, Norfolk Warehouse Association, H. Mansbach, the Hub; Chas. H. Consalvo, Owner Monticello, Cunningham, Pilbt Association, W. J. Cote, Real Estate, D. I. Colloquia, Southern Bagging Company, J. W. Martin, Crocker Glassware, E. J. Hetch, Attorney, A. A. O'Brien, Contractor. OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS—P. D. Bain, President Am. Peanut Company, Louis Mansbach, The Hub, Geo. McKenzie, Primalad Marry High School, Levi Old, Physician, L. Snyder Schunt, Joseph B. Hetch, Norfolk Underwear and Hosiery Co. L. M. Margolius, Norfolk Collar Pad Company, Sylvan E. Norfolk Mattress Company, John A. Learner, Postmaster, Corporation, Coal Dealers S. S. Nottingham, Member Board of Control L. Shefaky, the Four Company, C. M. Barry, Common Realty Company, J. W. Lee, Architect, M. G. Long, Parksman, Dryr, R. L. Forrest, Real Estate OUR PRICES WE SAVE YOU ENDER Department Groceries, Norfolk, W. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL GOLD MEDAL FLOUR, $14.25 BARRETT Bag.....$1.85 | Regular Bag..... Medal Flour needs no introduction—if you are a newwill purchase liberally at the these prices: "A PERFECT" TEA AND COFFEE SPECIAL Select Coffee, lb..... My popular coffee and a great bargain at 17c. Of ground Ground by us Fresh Every Day—a feature of advantage. Select Tea, lb..... Elegant mixture of Ooolong Gun Powder and Orange Juice good for hot or cold tea. Sold at this price in pounds. 38c DAIRY BRAND BUTTERINE e, sweet, and delicious as the best butter. A great e. Why dont you try it? BENJAMIN MARGOLIUS, President G. W. TRUITT, Jr., Vice President NATHAN METZGER, Cashier OUR DIRECTORS—J. C. Prince, Norfolk Warehouse Association, Chas. H. Manabach, the Hub; Chas. H. Consolvo, Owner Monticello, E. H. Cunningham, Pilot Association, W. J. Cote, Real Estate, D. L. Margolious, Southern Bagging Company, J. W. Martin, Corkery and Glassware, E. J. Hetch, Attorney, A. A. O'Brien, Contractor. SOME OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS—P. D. Bain, President American Peanut Company, Lois Manahach, The Hub, Geo. McK, Bain, Princinal Manry High School, Lovil Old, Physician, L. Bryder, Merchant, Joseph B. Hutch, Norfolk Underwear and Hosiery Company, Joseph B. Hutch, Norfolk Collar Pad Company, Sylvan E. Myers, Norfolk Mattress Company, John A. Lesner, Postmaster, John's Corporation, Conl Denlers S. S. Nottingham, Member Board of Control L. Shefsky, the Four Company, C. M. Barry, Commonwealth Realty Company, J. W. Lee, Architect, M. G. Long, Parkesian Lunair, R. L. Forrest, Real Estate GET OUR PRICES WE SAVE YOU MONEY PENDER'S Department Groceries, Norfolk, Virginia GOLD MEDAL FLOUR, $14.25 BARREL Large Bag.....$1.85 | Regular Bag.....93c GOLD Medal Flour needs no introduction—if you are a thoughtful buyer yo uwill purchase liberally at the these prices: A "RERFECT" TEA AND COFFEE SPECIAL 20c Perfect Coffee, lb.....17c A very popular coffe and a great bargain at 17c. Of course it is Roasted and Ground by us Fresh Every Day—a feature which is a distinct advantage. 70c Perfect Tea, lb. 58c An elegant mixture of Ooolong Gun Powder and Orange Pekoe Teas. Equally good for hot or cold tea. Sold at this price in pound packages only. PRINT 38c DAIRY BRAND BUTTERINE TUB 37c A pure, sweet, and delicious as the best butter. A great deal less expensive. Why don't you try it? KINGARN'S F. F. V. HAMS, 32c Kingan's Fine Flavored Virginia Hams are perfectly delicious. These range from 8 to 10 pounds in size. Chuch Roast Beef____20c | Brisket Corned Beef____18c Chuch Home Killed Lamb____ | Shoulder and Breast Veal____20c Man's Fine Flavored Virginia Hams are perfectly range from 8 to 10 pounds in size. Coast Beef____20c | Brisket Corned Beef____ Home Killed Lamb____ | Shoulder and Breast W Kingan's Fine Flavored Virginia Hams are perfectly delicious. These range from 8 to 10 pounds in size. These range from 8 to 10 pounds in size. Chuch Roast Beef____20c | Brisket Corned Beef____18c Chuch Home Killed Lamb____ | Shoulder and Breast Veal____20c HICKORY GROUND, VA. A great Revival has been in progress at Diggs Chapel A. M. E. Church beginning August 19th. Rev. J. S. Givena and Rev. Sawyer helped to con- Page 2 IT WILL PAY YOU TO DEAL WITH US. 1. 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McIntyre, Lottie J. Bailey and Mr. Joseph McIntyre left Friday evening of last week for Baltimore, Md., Philadelphia, New York City to visit relatives and friends. The Misses Russell, of Lawrenceville, Va., were in the city last Tuesday the guests of Mrs. Archie Harrison, Glasgow Street. They were enroute home from Bay Shore Hotel, where they spent some time. Mrs. Wm. Harding of Stonewall Street, left Tuesday for Garysburg, N. C., to spend some time. Mrs. Ardella Sparks left Thursday for South Boston, Va., to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Llewellyn and daughter. Miss Anna Giles, after a most delightful stay in our city a the guest of Mrs. W. Wallace of Stonewall Street, has returned to her home in Petersburg. Mrs. W. W. Wallace of Stonewall Street left Friday for Alexandria, Va., Washington, D. C., and Atlantic City, N. J., to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Walter Green, president of the B. Y. P. U. of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, who underwent a serious operation at the King Daughters Hospital is much improved at this writing. Miss Odessa B. Collins of Washington, D. C., left Monday after spending three weeks as the guest of Miss Celestine L. Hill, 1037 Glasgow Street. While in the city she was entertained by Mrs. Lillian Williams, Misses Christiana and Janie Boykins and Mrs. Rebecca Copeland. Miss Carrie Bolden left the city Monday for a visit to New York and Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Jordan, of 945 South Street entertained Tuesday evening, August 21st a number of their friends in honor of Mrs. Luvania Harrison of Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Johnsie Churchill, Olivia Johnson rendered some choice selections and Mr. Calvin Hill rendered several dialect selections, Mr. Julian Williams sang a solo and choruses were rendered by the following: Mesdames Hattie Bess Young, Alice Spence, Hattie Baker, Rachel Williams, Misses Millie Wright, and Laura Ashburn; Messrs. Isaiah Wright, Peter Johnson. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. George Jordan acted as hostess while her nephew, Mr. James Veale acted as waiter. Mrs. Jordan left Saturday for Lawrenceville to spend a week with relatives. Miss Essie F. Overton spent two weeks in Drivers, Va., visiting relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her sister-in-law Mrs. Mamie W. Overton. Mrs. Mary E. Hodges and daughter Edna May of New York, have returned having spent two weeks as the guest of mother Mrs. Mary Hall and sister Mrs. Lucy Patrick. Mr. and Mrs. Farris left Thursday for Charlotte, N. C., where he will remain for about ten days visiting parents. Mrs. Jennie Jackson, returned to N. Y., Wednesday after spending a few days in City visiting friends. Mr. Lee Walden of Glasgow Street went to Petersburg Saturday to accompany home his wife and children, who have been there several weeks, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Martha Pender left Wednesday for Plainfield, New Jersey to visit relatives. Mr. John Barnes left Monday for Danville to spend several days. Mrs. Lucy Hodges and daughter, Miss Mamie, have gone to Scotland Nee, N. C., to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Rachel Williams and Miss Venetta have returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Elsie Brown of Crittenden, Va. At this writing, the veteran Rev. Thomas Davis of Carroll St., is quite ill, having suffered a stroke of paralysis last week. Miss Mary Peyton, who has been quite ill, much improved. Mr. Edward Sampson who was severely bruised while at work in the Navy yard a few days ago, is much better. Miss Rosa Jackson of Columbia St., left the city last week for Phila to visit friends. She will be away for two weeks. Mrs. Fannie Reynolds and daughter Miss Hattie have returned from an extended trip to Ohio and Missouri. They are looking fine, and report having had a delightful visit. Miss Nannie Mayfield 1305 County St., is slightly improved, yet still confined to her bed. Miss Ruth V. Johnson was hostess Wednesday evening at her home in Lincolnville at a delightful whist party given in honor of her friend Miss Anna Giles of Petersburg. Miss Johnson's guests included besides the guest of honor: Misses Jessie Nicholson, Helen Baysmore, Ora Churchill, Rosenia Ash, Gladys Green, Ethlyn Gayle. Margaret Bailey, Fannie Colding, Ellen Hall, Sadie Corprew, Effie Mac Bullock, Vivian France, Bessie Churchill, Messrs. Thomas Reid, Isaac Churchill, James Campbell, A. J. Gosprey, Wilson Parker, Wm. Hyman, J. Brown, Harry Stanback, John Elliot, H. Malloy, Wrenchie Harris, Wm. Willis. Out of town guests included: Misses Helen Hall and Lucinda Cooper of New York, Miss Isabelle Hill of Richmond, and Mr. Davis of Atlanta, Ga. Those who assisted in serving were, Mrs. Lethia Tatum and Mrs. Sangra Wallace. A splendid program was rendered at the 7th Anniversary Service of Corey League, last Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Lee F. Rodgers rendered a well prepared paper, subject, "Action Visualized." Mrs. Sadie Howell and Miss Vivian France delighted the audience with sacred song. 1243 Glasgow St. The address by Rev. D. F. White was a gem of eloquence for Christian training. Those who did not attend missed a rare treat. Mrs. Josephine Spruill Morgan reported $10.00 which she had solicited from Northern friends for Corey. "Willing Workers" club reported $5.00 from the Eastern Dis. Board, 50c from Mrs. Kate Nicholson. Mrs. Maria Miller reported 50c on the Spring campaign. Total amount of collections and reports $54.48. The next regular meeting of the League will be held at the chapel of the Institute. EMANUEL NOTES. Large congregations greeted Dr. Hunter last Sunday, and thereby demonstrated the joy of the membership and friends of the church in having him and his family at home again after a very pleasant and helpful vacation spent in Farmsville, Va. He held the rapt attention of the worshippers at both services, with inspiring and convincing messages. There were 4 accessions at the morning service and at evening. The Sunday School and A. C. E. L. services were most encouraging. The pastor announced some of the events for the near future, chief among which is the official visit of Bishop Johnson, who will preach Sunday morning Sept. 12. During the past three weeks the trustees have undertaken extensive repairs and renovation in and around the properties. The parsonage and other house have been beautifully painted and other improvements are in progress. The work of the choir, under the direction of the new Organist, Prof. C. Harry Carter, is very gratifying to the congregation and is subject of commendation and compliment on all sides. Prof. Carter, who bears the New England Conservatory stamp in his training, has satisfied all who have heard him, that he is master of the pipe organ and a veteran in directing. Although he has served barely one month, he has quite won the confidence and esteem of choir and congregation. Next Sunday the pastor will preach at the morning hour and the celebration of the Lord's Supper will occupy the evening hour. The A. C. E. L. will hold their monthly consecration meeting at 6:30. ST. JAMES P. E. CHURCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a. m., Morning Prayer and Sermon 11:00 a. m., Holy Communion 4 p. m. All are welcome. A laure crowd was present to greet Archdeacon Russell at 6 o'clock service last Sunday and witnessed a most interesting sermon. It is always an inspiration to have him with us. BELL'S MILL. VA On last Sunday services at Mt. Lebanon Church were largely attended, Rev. R. H. Davis preached. Collection for the day was $28.41. Revival meeting will begin the second Sunday in September. Mrs. Mary K. Davis of Norfolk spent the week-end visiting friends in our village. Mt: Lebanon Church was a scene of a beautiful marriage on Wednesday night 22nd inst. when Mr. James Rix and Miss Linnie Cuffe were jointed in Holy wedlock. Rev. J. H. Alexander performed the ceremony. Mr. Moses L. Collins made a trip to Franklin, Va., on business on Monday last. How to Give Good Advice. The best way to give good advice is to set a god example. When others see how quickly you get over your cold by taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy they are likely to follow your example. This remedy has been in use for many years and enjoys an excellent reputation. For sale by all Druggists. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM. 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Nashville Office, Frost & Frost, Independence. dling. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year Months Entered as Second-Class matter at the Post C. Folk, Virginia, under Act of March 3d, 1867. RFOLK, VA., SATURDAY, SEPT., 1 Foreign Advertising Representatives. New York Office, Frost & Frost, Rock Building. Chicago Office, Frost & Frost, Advertising Building. Atlanta Office, Frost & Frost, Candler Building. Nashville Office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life NORFOLK, VA., SATURDAY, SEPT., 1, 1917 NEGRO FARMERS OF VIRGINIA The Afro-American people are having so many ups and downs, so many hardships and discouragements, in all directions and all over the country at this time that we welcome any evidence that is encouraging, that has in it any sign of promise, of hope, of better things to come. The thing accomplished can always be appealed to; it matters not what it may represent, it can be appealed to as evidence of the thing finished. This is in line with the thought that yesterday is the father of to-day and to-day the father of to-morrow. A poet once wrote these profound words: "Not even the future over the past has power; what has been, has been." So with what we think and what we do, which is far from being what we intend to think and do. What did the Afro-American farmers of Virginia accomplish within the calendar year 1916? That is an important matter, as an indication of what they may do in the year 1917 and the years to follow, provided that no counteracting influences, not now apprehensible, should be evolved out of the situation. The Hampton Institute has just issued a bulletin written by Mr. Wm. Anthony Aery, showing what the "Negro Farmers of Virginia" have accomplished within a given period, which makes mighty interesting reading, full of the inspiration of encouragement. The following paragraphs which we take from the bulletin should be highly interesting to the readers of the Journal and Guide: Some 5000 Negro farmers of Virginia, under the leadership of John B. Pierce, who is a Tuskegee-Hampton product, were influenced in the single calendar year of 1916 to improve their methods of work and secure crop yields far beyond the expectations of the most hopeful advocates of the farm-demonstration idea. Eighteen local farm-demonstration agents working in twenty-two counties in Virginia, under the States Relations Service, South—fruition itself of the epoch-making work of Seaman A. Knapp,—have brought to the Negro farmers, not only new ideas and better methods of tilling the soil and caring for farm products, but also a new vision of farm life, a clearer insight into farming as a business rather than as a mere occupation, and a deeper sense of responsibility for the all-round education of their boys and girls. During 1916, so Mr. Pierce reports to Brundford Knapp, Chief of the States Relations Service, South, 449 Negro corn demonstrators in Virginia, cultivating 2150 acres under improved methods, secured an average yield of 33 bushels per acre. Granting that a similar result could be obtained by all those who raise corn, if only education could be carried on broadly, Virginia in a single year would add $10,000,000 to the value of her output of corn. Who dares to be skeptical or cynical of the Negroes' interest in better methods of farming, in the light of these facts- Yes; who dares to be skeptical, with such evidence of progress, of the future of the race, if nothing shall intervene to prevent it? The enemies of the race, and there are too many, have the facts to appeal to in the refutation of their disparagements, but instead of appealing to them they too often appeal from them, in order to reach conclusions they want to reach. But this is not all the story as told by the Hampton bulletin. We summarize some of the other facts, as follows: In 1916 there were organized in Virginia 134 Negro farmers' clubs, through the cooperation of Mr. John B. Pierce, and sixteen local demonstration agents, working under the States Relations Service and Extension of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg. The total number of clubs was 1838, "and represented a progressive, far-sighted group of Negro farmers in the Old Dominion. The clubs made a good beginning by buying 2234 tons of lime, while five of the local agents kept a bulletin board, listing goods for sale and goods wanted. What do the local demonstration agents do besides helping the farmers till their land and grow better crops? The following bird's eye view will explain some of the other things they do: During 1916, Mr. Pierce and the local agents visited 5622 demonstrators, 2627 cooperators, 2657 other farmers, 867 business men, 767 boys and girls' club members; traveled 61,988 miles (railroad, 22,430 and team 39,868); held 527 farmers' meetings; addressed 35,753 people at 864 meetings; held 302 field meetings and reached 2317 people; prepared for publication 30 articles; distributed 7037 bulletins or circulars of the U. S. Department of Agriculture; and visited 236 schools. If we had like agencies working in all of the other States where we are numerously present as we have in Virginia the future would look rosy indeed for the Afro-American farmer. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE RIGHT KIND OF GOVERNOR AND RIGHT KIND OF NEWSPAPER At this Nation needs now, and needs right kind of Governor in each State and of newspaper. Get the two in the man and they can accomplish wonders of the State and the honor of the people. Governor Henry Clay Stuart is that kind of Governor and the Waste is that kind of newspaper. A Negro of Burgess was accused of attacking women in Alexandria county, near Wash. mob threatened to lynch him. The Times got the Governor on the long night on Sunday last and this is what the men: We will be no lynching in Alexandria county tomorrow night. We have received no word from the sheriff's officials of the county that trouble us. But I know that there will be no lynching is practically impossible for a mob to stand take a prisoner from the keeping of and his deputies, especially when the forewarned. It can't be done in W. won't be done. But precautions have been taken to negro, I am not at liberty to state. The man Federal service and is on longer the order that it once was. But there are various vengeful protection to prisoners. We was a lynching in Northumberland county days ago. That occurred, however, so was impossible for the governor to get negro committed a crime, escaped, was held, and lynched within four hours. He nee no jail. I have been governor, I have saved the five men who have been threatened by a mob. In Charlotte county three were asked for aid in protecting a Negro from grave it. The man was not harmed, willing to stand on my past record in the I am not at liberty at this hour to stay base my declaration. But another lynch occurs in Virginia at this time. This is what the Washington Times publish on the front page a statement Negro Stuart which will be indorsed by the citizens of Virginia. Criminal captured is safely locked in jail, dignity will deal with him. Punishment and there will be no question of disgunity or bringing the law into contemplation. Negro Stuart in the message that he sentistance telephone to The Times makes clear that no man need anticipate violence or law. State of Virginia and the men of Virginia, through their chosen officials and the enemy, to deal with crime. They are men, print and character, and the good man and respect for law. Governor's prediction is sound, as ever. He is no higher law in the State of the laws of the State of Virginia, nor says they are sufficient to protect and punish the criminal, and the Governor goes further and says he respected, and that he knows that he speaks as the Governor of the State should always speak, and the people should respect him and sustain him. THE RIGHT KIND OF GOVERNOR AND THE RIGHT KIND OF NEWSPAPER What this Nation needs now, and needs badly, is the right kind of Governor in each State and the right kind of newspaper. Get the two in the same situation and they can accomplish wonders for the dignity of the State and the honor of the people of the State. Governor Henry Clay Stuart of Virginia is that kind of Governor and the Washington Times is that kind of newspaper. A Negro by the name of Burgess was accused of attacking two white women in Alexandria county, near Washington. A mob threatened to lynch him. The Washington Times got the Governor on the long distance telephone Sunday last and this is what the Governor said: There will be no lynching in Alexandria county tonight—nor tomorrow night. I have received no word from the sheriff or any of the officials of the county that trouble is expected. But I know that there will be no lynching. It is practically impossible for a mob to storm a jail and take a prisoner from the keeping of the sheriff and his deputies, especially when the latter are forewarned. It can't be done in Virginia, and it won't be done. What precautions have been taken to protect the Negro I am not at liberty to state. The militia is now in Federal service and is on longer the organization that it once was. But there are various ways of offering protection to prisoners. There was a lynching in Northumberland county a few days ago. That occurred, however, so suddenly that it was impossible for the governor to give aid. The Negro committed a crime, escaped, was apprehended, and lynched within four hours. He never was taken to a jail. Since I have been governor, I have saved the lives of at least five men who have been threatened at the hands of a mob. In Charlotte county three weeks ago, I was asked for aid in protecting a Negro from a mob, and I gave it. The man was not harmed. I am willing to stand on my past record in the present case. I am not at liberty at this hour to state upon what I base my declaration. But another lynching is not to occur in Virginia at this time. And this is what the Washington Times says: We publish on the front page a statement from Governor Stuart which will be indorsed by the law-abiding citizens of Virginia. A criminal captured is safely locked in jail, the law in its dignity will deal with him. Punishment will be prompt and there will be no question of disgracing a community or bringing the law into contempt by any violent action. Governor Stuart in the message that he sends over long distance telephone to The Times makes clear the fact that no man need anticipate violence or contempt for law. The State of Virginia and the men of Virginia are well able, through their chosen officials and their legal machinery, to deal with crime. They are men of self-restraint and character, and value the good name of their State and respect for law. The governor's prediction is sound, as events will prove. There is no higher law in the State of Virginia than the laws of the State of Virginia, and the Governor says they are sufficient to protect the innocent and punish the criminal, and it is so. When the Governor goes further and says the laws shall be respected, and that he knows that they will be, he speaks as the Governor of the State of Virginia should always speak, and the people of the State should respect him and sustain him. THE TROUBLE AT HOUSTON Thursday night, August 23rd a riot in Boston, Tex., between members of the ment, civilians and soldiers of the Infantry, one of the colored regi United States army. Seventeen white and twenty-one wounded, according reports. The number of colored keeen stated, though it was published sergeant who led the soldiers in th On Thursday night, August 23rd a riot occurred at Houston, Tex., between members of the police department, civilians and soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, one of the colored regiments of the United States army. Seventeen whites were killed and twenty-one wounded, according to newspaper reports. The number of colored killed has never been stated, though it was published that the colored sergeant who led the soldiers in the attack lost his life. The military authorities are conducting an investigation of the affair, and until this is made public the exact truth of how it occurred and who was responsible will not be known. Preliminary reports made by army officers who were on the scene indicate clearly that the trouble was brought on by harsh treatment of colored soldiers by the Houston police. The colored soldiers were stationed at Houston as a guard while a training camp was being erected there. Their presence was offensive to the over-sensitive and under-civilized Houston police, who manifested their resentment by a series of insults and assaults upon members of the Twenty-fourth. Thursday afternoon a corporal was shot during an altercation with the police, and the rioting followed. The soldiers who were engaged in the disturbance were removed from Houston and will be tried by military authority. The war department has announced that the whole affair will be thoroughly investigated, and we have no doubt that this will result in placing the blame upon the Houston police, where it properly belongs, if all reports are true. Meanwhile, the civil authorities at Houston are conducting an investigation independent of the government's, with the view, perhaps, of finding a way to place the blame upon the colored soldiers. It is also worth while to note that Secretary of War Baker has announced that the Houston riot will not effect the determination of the war department to train the Negro soldiers of the draft army in the South. That the Texas rumpus was staged by Houston civilians to prevent that very thing is perfectly obvious. Problems Of Negro Migration. Among the problems created by the present war situation are those which have arisen in connection with the migration of vast numbers of Negroes from the South to Northern industrial centers to meet the labor shortage caused by the stoppage of immigration from Europe. One set of these problems relates to the South, the other to the North. In the South the effort is to handle the migration movement so that there will not be disaster to Southern industries, particularly agriculture. The South, heretofore has imported annually about seven hundred million dollars worth of food stuffs from the North and West. This year, however, because of the exigencies of the food crisis, it is necessary that she feed herself. In order to do this, she must conserve her labor supply. The problems which just now confront the South are how to deal with migration and at the same time successfully meet the food crisis. Two ways have been suggested: One, to have more stringent labor laws; that is, by force and restrictions endeavor to check the movement; efforts along this line have thus far failed; the other suggested way is to have co-operation between the races with the assurance of better wages and better treatment of Negroes including, here, protection from mob violence, justice in the courts, and better educational facilities. It appears that the latter way would be productive of the best results. In the North, as the result of Negro migratin, a number of problems have arisen. These problems relate to the treatment of the Negro in public places, the administration of the laws as it relates to him, his protection under the law, labor friction, and his general social conditions. There are a number of agencies which may be used in solving the problems resulting from friction, Among Negroes are a number of organizations which may be of great service in this work. The chief of these are: the church, Young Men's Christian Associations, women's clubs, 'National Lengue on Urban Conditions among Negroes," and "The National Association for rt ehAdvancement of Colored People." White organizations which can render valuable service are: welfare associations, charity organizations, social centers, and the churches. Some of the agencies which have heretofore been used for the uplift of foreign immigrants, could now be used for the uplift of Negro migrants, among whom are no hyphens, whose loyalty is not doubted. In the North, as in the South, much can be accomplished through racial co-operation. By this means, better living conditions for Negroes may be secured. Shops may be taken to see that the rights and privileges that the Negroes now have are not curtailed. There should be efforts to reduce racial friction to a minimum, such that riots, such as occurred at East St. Louis, will be prevented. The ultimate object of both North and South should be to make of the Negroes, more intelligent, efficient and desirable citizens. MONROE N. WORK. Tuskegee Institute. The Unforgotten Friend. (In memory of the late Martin Mercer, one of Norfolk's first musicians.) The hand that coaxed the music from the old violin's soul, Is still and out in Calvary, he's sleeping, all too cold. But those who listened to his song, once enchanted by the thrill Cannot forget the olden days, cannot and they, never will. We hear again the "fggers" that "Our" Martin used to call; Again we hear the merry feet gliding in old Samaritan Hall. He made our hearts so happy in the days of long since gone by. The memory of his, "partners change!" comes o'er us with a sigh. Somehow, the music now we hear, is not so sweet and grand. As that "Our" Martin used to play, from his seat upon the stand. There's a sunken grave in Calvary, where God's feathered choir sings. Where the mocking birds, leading them, nays his tribute our skin. Toano, Va.—Revival services at Chicahominy Baptist Church last week were conducted by Rev. F. H. Ashby of Newport News, for the pastor, who was ill. Twelve conversions. Mrs. Harriet Wilson, Mrs. Lucinda Burrell and daughter of Hobson and Mrs. Geneva Young of Hampton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burrell. Miss Mamie E. Belford of New Kent, Mrs. Mattie Smith and Miss Julia Savage of Hampton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones. Mrs. J. J. Mainor and children of Norfolk are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jones. Mesdames Kate Jones, Mattie Smith, Misses Julin Savage and Mamie Belford and Messrs A. D. Braxton and Joseph Travis called on Mr. and Mrs. Junius Randall Sunday night. Mr. Henry Coles was the guest of Mrs. Amanda Tyler Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Cincinnati have returned home after spending some time with Mr. Willie Taylor. Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Ashby dined with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones Wednesday. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS TRUSSES Elastic Hosiery, Abdominal Supporters, Shoulder Braces, Grutches, etc. Expert Truss fitting. Thompson & Pentz, 310 City Hall Ave., Norfolk. (By J. M. Harrison.) TOANO, VA. (G. W. Jones.) HEALTH TALKS PREVENTIVE and REMEDIAL MEASURES for the CONSERVATION of HEALTH By DR. J. W. PIERCE Too much emphasis cannot be placed upon the importance of sleep as a great factor for health conservation. The complexity of the demands upon the human activities of to-day is so far reaching and taxing, that it is wise that every one should guard himself against the improper amount of sleep. It is quite difficult to prolong the use of a candle when both ends are lighted and allowed to burn at the same time, it is equally difficult to prolong the usefulness of one's life when it fails to get the proper amount of sleep as an aid to longevity. Sleep is an absolute, necessary physiological condition that exerts a solubilous effect upon the general health in maintaining a normal status. To be denied the necessary sleep, is to reduce health standards and to undermine the vital processes of the human constitution. It is credited to Benjamin Franklin, the saying that for sleep, a woman should have six hours in twenty-four for sleeping, man seven and a fool eight. How much significance is attached to this apharism must be determined by the average person for himself. But for all practical purposes and needs, it would not be saying too much if we would insist upon getting eight hours of sleep during the twenty-four as wise people and not idiots. No definite standard for sleep can be set up to meet every case exactly. For it is quite obivious that some people need less sleep than others. But these cases are far in the minority, Napoleon required from three and a half to four hours sleep during the twenty-four; Franklin enjoyed just a little more, which was all he needed as an individual case; Edison, the scientific wizard of the world is chased among that group, though small, of persons whose system calls for a limiting m _ fi liffyJkg g gto gto gto number of hours for sleeping. But these are exceptional examples and can not be employed as a standard Why the fool needs eight hours, unless to keep him out of mischief, and THE 37TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ZION UNION CHURCH This Conference convened at Free Union Church near South Hill, Va., on Aug. 21st and held a four days session, with Bishop G. W. Taylor presiding. The Conference was largely attended by ministers, delegates and visitors and the sessions each day were all orderly, peaceful and harmonious. As to perfect order and decorum the Conference set an example for all other religious gatherings. Although the crowd on Wednesday and Thursday was estimated to number from a thousand to fifteen hundred, there was not a stager, all was peace love and friendship. This denomination has made a most rapid progress, only 37 years old from its birth but from the point of Christian intelligence and the moral up lift of its communicants, shows it to be the equal, if not the superior of some other denominations twice its age. The rapid progress and growth of religious character apparent in the Zion Union denomination is said to be due to the strong personal influence and generalship of Bishop Taylor. He was undoubtedly born to lead a flock. No wolf can invade the trenches of Zion Union forces nor scatter the flock while Bishop Taylor is on guard, for he has the eye of an eagle and the fearlessness of a lion, though harmless as a dove. A majority of the ministers of the Conference appeared to be men of rare intelligence and Christian attainments, and the delegates representing churches appeared to be the pick of the flock. The welcome address was delivered by Mr. W. D. Morse, response by Rev. E. T. Veal, the brilliant knight and pastor of St. Marks Church, Lamberts Point. The Bishop's Annual address was a splendid production, couched in the best English and was quite an inspiration to the Conference. We say with a degree of pride that the members of Zion Union Conference proved themselves to be above the average in race pride and loyalty to Negro newspapers for after they got down to business it took them only a short while to hand us nearly $21.00 for subscriptions to the Journal and Guide. Among the leading lights of the Conference we met Revs. S. M. Baskerville, W. M. Chatham, R. J. Russell, B. F. Lewis, R. T. Bland, Thomas Park, F. R. Hite, C. H. Love and several others whose names did not get on our list. All of the above named handed us the cash for the Guide. The following named delegates and visitors gave also their names and the cash for the Guide: Messrs. J. B. Baskerville, J. A. Hayes, M. D. Drumgold, C. A. White, S. A. Jeffress, W. H. Holloway, Willie Jones, Prof. A. J. Hick, the popular recording secretary and Mr. Alex. Baskerville, a veteran of the Hunting Club. He is not only broad of stature, but also of physical strength and experience. It was also a pleasure to meet Prof. F. Watson, principal of Zion Union school at LaCrosse. His experience PETER B. (By W.F. Young) Saturday, September 1, 1917. the wise man or thinkers only seven, is not apparent. But any person, engaged in any activity whatever needs the normal quota of sleep to meet the exigencies and requirements of the physical constitution. Long hours at labor, whether physical or mental, and added to this, long hours of recreation, amusement and dissipation exact a terrible toll of the body, and increases physical degeneracy. Sleep is an important factor in health because it permits the recuperative processes to attain thier ends best during this period; it gives the fatigued and hard-worked muscles a better chance for physiological rest that is so much needed after a steady and continuous day's work; it gives relief and rest to the mind and other mental processes after a day of worry, anxiety, and constant application of thought to business pursuits and other duties that require mental activity or mind action; it relieves nerve tension and puts nature in position to restore the normal tone and replenish nerve energy which had been lost during the previous day; it exerts a salutary effect upon the heart and provides for it that state of quietude which is directly a sedative; in other words or in short, sleep is what may be called a balancing factor in the physical economy of the tissues and general structures and organs of the constitution. To deny the body, its proper quota of sleeping hours, is gradual suicide though done thoughtlessly or unconsciously. The man who labors hard, whether on farm, in the factories, on the docks, on public works of any kind, needs a wholesome and healthful amount of sleep. No less true is it necessary for the accountant, stenographer, bookkeeper and all others who are engaged in activities that require physical and mental energy to see to it that the proper amount of sleep is secured in each twenty-four hours. For sleep is health, is strength, is curative, enlivening, and helps to extend life under reasonable conditions. and knowing how entails upon him many duties which makes him a most useful servant of the Conference. The cultured Mrs. A. H. Palmer, the lady matron of Zion Union School, was also present to act her part in the Conference as well as in the school. Rev. B. J. Shaw preached the second sermon for the conference which was full of truth and inspiration. Berkley was well represented through popular Brother, H. C. Palmer. In the matter of finances the Conings by raising $1600, in cash planked ference excelled all of its former meet-down before the Conference. ROCKY MOUNT (By O. R. Pope.) At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parker on last Monday night, was given a brilliant announcement party in honor or Dr. and Mrs. Plummer Armstrong who were married the previous day, Sunday, Aug. 19th. Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong are very popular in the city and were the recipients of many happy wishes. Drs. King and Davis, Mrs. Winstead, and the Misses Dent, of Louisburg, motored to the city last Friday in a big touring car. They were the guests of Misses Davis on Howell Street. Dr. M. A. Talley preached a very impressive sermon last Sunday especially to the young men of the city. A goodly number of Rocky Mount who have been called to the army. people will attend the great Lott Cary Convention in Richmond this week. Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Burnett last Sunday night to attend the National Medical Convention in Philadelphia. While away they will visit several northern cities. The Lincoln Schol will open Monday, Sept. 10th. An announcement of the faculty will follow later. The Rocky Mount is favored with two colored dentists—Drs. Horne and Black. Dr. Horne has just began his practice. He is a Rocky Mount boy and his many friends are wishing him success. The State Lodge of the Eastern Star begins here Sept. 4th. Preparations for their entertainment are being made on a large scale. Dates For Little Bay Beach Aug. 24—Skull & Bones Club, Ports. Aug. 27—Royal Social Club, Ports. Aug. 28—Shiloh Baptist and First Baptists, Ports. Aug. 29—Tulip Social Club. Aug. 30-St. James P. E. Church, Ports Aug. 31-St. Thomas Bap. Ch. Porter. Sept. 10—Central Bap. Berkley. Sept. 5—Mt. Pleasant Bap. S. S. Saturday, September 1, 1917. } YOU CAN MAKE $6.00 A DAY Olive O1i Pomade is an olive ofl, sage and sulphur preparation, better than ‘oll others in producing beautiful hair; yeu cau make $6.00 @ doy selling it, be- saca ae come independent anil no {fF eee Jonger be bussed around [Rey ct by others; men and women |e “ make ‘big money; general |{- Pan, agents cua make over G | $100.00 a week; very littie = coming required; our ad- verilsing matter’ does the Ae talking and setting; sampte i by mail, 50 cenis, Wo bys Want en agent in your t town. Wriie for Circular “Bp” and wholesale prices to arents. no independent sul mo fist | gor be bussed around {Weg Sat Others; men and women |e 5 ke big money; generat {f- Pan ais cut make over e 00 a Weeks. very lite ae! cing required; omr ad ising matter’ does. tie Ae: cing and selling; sampte i mail, 50 cenis. Wo Ag nt an agent in your E ya. Write for Gireulur wand wholesale prices to agents, THE SUMMERSETT COMPANY ~~ “Hox T-343" Montelalr, N. J, U. S.A. SOUTH HILL. VA. (Mrs. E. F. Custis.) ‘ The First Baptist Church was aglow with renewed interest last Sunday be- cause the work on the new edifice is Ynaking such rapid progress. The pas- tor, Rev. J. R Custis preached an able sermon from Mark 4 and 5 chapters, subject: “Jesus’ Work Around the Sea of Gililee.” At 3:30 a good congreza- tion welcomed the Bethel Baptist congregation and her noble pastor, Rev. W. D. Jones. The sermon he delivered was practical, instructive and greatly appreciated by the congrega- tion, At eight o'clock a very excellent seamon was preached from Matthew 25th chapter. At this service the re- ports of the clubs were received for the month of August, which amount- ed to $100.07, Total for the day, $110.00. Miss Blanche Lewis and Mrs. Sarah Baker ,who have been stopping with their relative, Mrs. Mary Jackson left for Elizabeth City, N .C., and Sewails Point. Miss Rebecca Keeling, of Hampton Institute, spent two days in South Hill, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Esther F. Custis. Mrs. Inez Perry spent two days last week visiting her mother, in Portsmouth. Mr. Ruffin and two sons spenti Sun- day here visiting his brother Mr. Lewis Ruffin. Mrs. Sarah J. Parker of Whaley. a is visiting her sister, Mrs. Delle irker, who is a teacher in Harrel Grove. Mr. Nathaniel Parker spent las' Sunday in Whaleyville visiting his mother and friends. Elder J. Silver of Enfield, N. C preached at Holiness Church at thre: o'clock. At night E. Gilbert preaches and was assisted by Rey. J. A. Ven: able, of Chuckatuck, and Elder Townes df South Hill. Offering for the day $10.45. CAPE CHARLES mond, Va., spent Thursday in our city, the guest of Dr. S. O. Fields. | Dr. C. M. Reid and niece Miss Daisy Heron of Hare Valley, Va., were in Town Friday on business. Mrs. Daisy Moore, who has been at Allen, Md., all of the Summer, return- ed last Monday enroute to the St. Luke Convention held at Richmond, Va. Mr. Arthur Banks of Capeville, Va., was in town on business Saturday. Mr. William Howard of this city, is spending his vacation in Philadelphia. Mr. Spencer Lungley, made a short trip to his former home and returned tyith his bride much to the surprise of all. ae “Mr. Robert Dixon made a flying trip to Norfolk, Va., Sunday last. : Mrs. Mae Nottingham passed through our City Tuesday last enroute to her home Princess Anne, Md. ‘Mr. W. H. Nottingham ‘in company with Nurse Wharton ‘passed through our town Tuesday lest enroute to Tasley Fair, where they spent the rest of the week. Mr. and Mrs, William Christian of E. C. CG. lost their infant-son on the 20th inst aged 15 months. The delegates attending the 50th anniversary of the IO. of St. Lukes returned Friday night and report a very successful Session. Those who have been on the sick list but now are improving are: Mrs. AIS. G. Griffin, Mrs. Jennie Miles, Mrs Mary Davis, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Johr Boxton, ‘Mr. M. C. Gray our undertaker is very sick. . Mr, Joseph Custis who is employed by the Railroad met with a very serious accident last Saturday night while on duty. He was carried to the hospital this. morning under Dr. Pal- mer’s direction. Mr. Custis was losing ie balance and tried to regain it with ‘his hand and mashed it badly. ~ Rev. G. E. Read has just returned from Fredericksburg, Va., where he has been attending the State Conven: tion. Mrs. Lorie Jones left this morning for her vacation. While away shé will stop at Baltimore, Phila, anc "Washington. . Dr. J. W. Bluford met with a vers painful accident while working wit! his auto, so that he is unable to per form his duty. _ Mrs. Elnora Wilkins and daughte of Norfolk, Va., has been the gues of Mrs. Mary N. Smith of Capeville Va., for the past week. Mr, William Morris of Norfolk, Va. spent the week end in our city as th guest of Mrs. E Church on Strawberr; Street. njt- Misg Bessie Harris of Cherrystone ‘7 Va., who has been very sicy is improv S ing: - Notice - My wife, Mrs, Lucinda L. Copeland having left my home I hereby notify the public that I will not pay or be- ‘come responsible for debt she- may contract except upon my written or- dey,» ad ENBeneas S20. J Areelious L, Copeland. ELIZABETH CITY (By F. W. M. Butler.) Mrs. Lottie Hoggard of Norfolk, Va., spont several days here visiting friends. 3 Mrs. Ella Pool and daughter Erma returned last week from Norfolk where ‘they visited friends. A large number of persons from the city went to South Mills’ Sunday to attend the meeting in progress there. ‘Miss Laura McClees of Norfolk was in the city a few days last week visit- ing her mother. Mr. and Mrs. David Overton and children spent several days at Phoebus and Buckroe last week, Mrs. Maggie McCleese was taken suddenly ilf Monday, but is much im- proved at this writing. Mr. J. J. Thorpe who is engaged in | painting at Windsor, N. C., came home to visit his family Sunday. |_ Mr. C.J. Jenkins of Hertford, N C., was in the city Sunday. | “Mr. James A. Johnson who has beer ‘engaged in the barber business for ‘number of years has accepted a posi- tion in Norfolk, Va. | The citizens of this city are pre: paring to give n farewell reception to the boys who were recently draft. led for the U. S. service and who will leave sometime during next week. [Misses Eva. Palin and “Albert Jernigan reurned Sunday from Nor- ‘folk, Va., where they spent several days. | Attorney C. W. Brown who has beer sick for several days, is much improv ed, but yet confined to his bed. Mr. J. A, Lewis of Atlantic City, N J., and brother Henry Lewis of Va. \were in the city last week to visi their father who is confined to hi home from illness. | Mr. and Mrs. Carden returned t their home in New York after spend ing several days heré visiting pa [rente, Rev. C. C. Drew went to Va., Sunday | Where he will assist Rev. J. T. Newb in revival services during the week. | Mrs. Annie E. Jones returned hom ‘last week after several days absenc: from the city. 1, Mr. A. A. Creightop of Edentor-wa ‘in the city Sunday, \ Mrs, J. A. Bass spent several day: visiting at South Mills last week. | After spending several days visitin: parents here, Mrs, Irene 8. Taylor lef for her home in Burlington, N. 4. Mr. Milford Davis of Norfolk, i visiting his parents and brother in th city. Mrs. Maggie Fisher of New York i | visiting friends in the city. GUEST AT HOTEL DALE Philadelphians: Dr. and Mrs. B. G. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Walker, Mr. Robt. Pierce, Mrs. L. L. Beal, Mrs. Roddy, F. Devon, J. S. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. C. R, Diton, Prof. H. Small, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dean, J -B. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Lenon, Dr. Stan- ford, A. T. Lee and wife, Miss Evelyn Crawford, Walter Turner, Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Menton, Miss H. V. Ed- wards W. W. Coleman, A. W. H. Peter- son, Sol Hatchett, Richard Tolbert, Cornelia Dobson, ‘Mrs. Indana Wil- liams, Ethel Albert, Dr. H. N. Rogers. New York: W. M. Hugh, Mr. and Mrs. A. Trenfield, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Miller, Mrs. E. J, Butler Flushing, Miss Helen P. Goines, Mr. and Mrs. A. Green, Miss Cora L. Evans, Dr. M. A, Mackey, Miss Easter Carter. Washington: Edith Fleetwood, Miss Julia Smith, Fairfax Brown. Dr. F, P. Lytes, Pine Bluff, Ark., A. Oscar Savin Chesapeake, Md., Mr. and Mrs. A. Harold and daughter, Miss Adams _ Ardmore, Pa., Walter H. Smith, Pittsburg, Mrs. E. A. Blakley, Mt. Clair, N. J. ,Mrs. Virgil M. Scott, Evanston, Ill., Miss Jennie Patterson, Johnstown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Braywood, Elmria Braywood, Elkton, Estelle I. Cornish, Camden, N. J., Mrs. Wm. Cheek Camden, Miss Maud ©. Clarke, West Point, Va., Miss Martha Merrick, Durham, N. C,, Theo, Sulli- van, Toledo, Ohio, Miss Julia Fountain Wildwood, H. M. Brown, Pittsburg. Philadelphians: Chas. Douglass, Elizabeth Sellowe, Mrs. M. J. Gordan, Willie anid Mary Cozzie, Wm. Corbett, Geo, W. Smith, Helen Smith, Sylvester H. Schenk, Allen L. Hughes, H. H. Chalk and wife, Curtis Washington, Mrs. J. B. Bready, D. S. Hagan, M. D., “Clemintine Nole, L. V. Campbell and wife J. B. Johnson, Mrs.. Annic Mosely, Grace Chinn, Mrs. E. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Murry, Mr. Richard ,Bias and family, Miss Carrie Ross Geo. H .White, Geo. R. Garnett, Mrs. ‘Thos. Blackwell, Mr. Jno. A. Clarke Sarah Polite, Irene C. Briggs, Geo Hill, Annie Jaratt, A. J. Horton and wife, J. B. Johnscon, Mrs. Annie Gaskins. \_ New Yorkers: W. E. DuBois, Geo. L Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. J. E. Earle Miss Vera Earle, Mrs. M. Scott, Dais3 N. Hutcherson, Mary Green, Miss Mary Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. J. Teagle Mr. Samuel Dash of Boston. . Washington: Mrs. H. L. Johnson Mrs. S. A. Fisher, Mrs, Arthur James Estelle E. Rector, Miss Susan B Cook, A Payton Cook. | Baltimore: Geo. Hill, Dr. H. S. Me. Card, wife an ddaughter, Sarah Ever ctte, Mrs. E. G. Woolfork Cambridge {Md., E. W. Bishop, T. W. Boiden o! ‘Pittsburg, Moses $. Hewlett of Mt Clair, N. J, 0. B. Simms of Wes Point, Va., Joseph 0. Lee of ‘Sea Isle W. B. Johnson, Riverton, N. J. Cha: R. Stulz, Bethlehem ,Pa., J. J. Sones M. D;, Hampton, Va., Mrs. Irene Ha | gan, Asbury, Miss Rhordley Wasching. | ton, Edward Gholson, Ocean City, Geo , James. ; wes te ° THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE a ai SS ee: ili TOWN TOPICS | Vist. Smith, teachers in the Richmond High School, also instructors in the Norfolk Summer Normal, who were guests of Mrs. Irene Tanner on several occa-| sions, have gone to New York and. other points to spend the remainder of the summer. | see Miss Olga Tanner left Saturday for Henderson, N. C., to join her mother, Mrs. J. T. Tanner, who was called to Henderson by the serious illness of her neice, Mrs. Beatrice Gray Wilson. eee Miss Pinkney, of Columbia, S. C., is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Taston on Ave, A,” Mrs. Fannie Jeffress Warren and daughter, Cleopatria, of Suffolk are snending a few days with Mrs. Susie Chatman on Fremont Street. | Mrs. Addie Brown, of Fremont Street left Tuesday evening for New York, Asbury Park, and other northern | points. She was accompanied by her ‘nephew, Rev. George White, of Pitts- burg, Pa., who spent several days with the family. see Among those who it Saturday evening to attend the Medical Asso- |ciation were Dr. S. F. Coppage, Dr. and Mrs. S. I. Moone, Mr. F. G. Rus- | sell, Misses J. T. Mitchell and Mabct Moseley, of Johnson Ave. Dr. R. J. Matthews. : soe j , Mr. Willie L. Spruill, of 938 Princess Anne Ave., left Monday for Hartford, Conn., for an indefinite stay. | Messrs. Joseph ant Everette Drew, Eugene Morgan and Benjamin R. Bolding have one to, Washington, D. jS» Baltimore, Md., Philadelphia and ‘Atlantic City. eae | Mrs. Inez Watson entertained very ‘pleasantly the Sayanora Matrons at [her home on Powell Street, ‘Thursday, August 16th. Those present were: [Mrvand Mrs, H. ‘T. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robinson, Mrs. Julia Thomp- son, Mrs. Rosa Kemp, Miss Cora ‘Campbell and Mr. I, Watson. Pro- “gressive whist was played and the first prize was won by Miss Campbell | the booby by Mrs .Alene Davenport. 7 Miss Annie Armstead. of Chicazoli Street is visiting in Edenton. Ply: mouth and Washington, N. C. ‘| Mrs. Lucinda” Byrd, of Lima ,Ohio "left a few days ayo for her home after || spending some time in the city as the || guest of Mrs. A. 11. Armstead. * ‘| Mrs. Lina Johnson, of Chicago, ‘Ill, | who has been spending a month with || her mother, Mrs. Lillie Marshall, 86 ‘| Fremont Street, returned to her hom: ‘| on the twenty-fifth through the Wash ington Line. . “ee ‘ | Mrs, Mary Knight and daughter i; Elnora of 746 Ave., A. returned homi || after ‘a two weeks" stay in Wilson, N -| Mrs, Thomas Seward and_childres ;|are home again after spending som! time with relatives and friends i s| Wilson, N. C. see ,| Rey. J. A. Handy is on an exten “sive trip through the South, He re steently visited “Jackson, Miss, an | Birmingham, Ala. ce & ‘|| Rev. J. H, Burham has moved hi | residence from 404 Liberty Street t "| 810 Ave., C. : see ") Mrs. M. F, Lawson, of Danville, Va | is in the city spending some time wit ;|her daughter and son-in-law, Rev *]and Mrs. S, §. Morris, at the parson ,| age on Bute St. se + _|__ Miss Carrie E. Jones, who has bee "/ spending some tme with her aunt «| Mrs. L .C. Melvin on 46th Street, re »|turned to her home Sunday accom r panied by her cousin Master Horac _| W. Melvin, Jr. 7 ee 4] Miss Mabel Davis is quite ill at th | Tidewater Hospital. i eee e|_ Mss Gratis Williams of Rock Ba ,,|Va., is convaleseing at the residence ¢ j| Mrs. ‘Tamah, Jackson, 1002 Chicazol Street. ‘ , tee :] Mrs Carrie Gleason, who has bee €/ spending the summer at Cape Henr: ».| left Tuesday for her home in Colun a! bia, S. C., where she will spend th | month of September. es 8 FS TRUSSES, BRACES, ETC. The people of Norfolk and vicinity can now get the following goods in this citv: Abdominal supporters, elas- tic stockings, trusses, limb and spine braces, crutches, canes, artificial limbs ete, Thompson & Pentz, 320 City Hal! Ave., Norfolk.— e Page 6 | Mrs. Mary Burgess is on the sick list. yee ; | Mr. James Lignon, a graduate of Bel Meade Academy, Rock Castel, Va. spent a few days in the city’ with school friends, before leaving for his home in Natchez, Miss;, where he will enlist in the U, 8, A, oR | Mrs, F. M. Bruce and little daughter Eleanor, of “Charlotte, N. C.,. arrived in the city this week to visit her husband Mr. F, M. Bruce linotype operator at the Journal and Guide of- fice. | se Mrs. Hazeline Riddick of Charlotte, N. C., arrived in the city this week tc spend a while with relatives and friends. : sae Mrs. Louisa Conden of Outten Stree! left last week for Baltimore anc Philadelphia visiting relatives ani friends. | see ' Baltimore: Dr. Cecil Floster, Mr and Mrs. Simon Ridley. . ee | Atlantic City: Mrs, Wm. Anderson Lois Cozart, Mrs, Wingfield Cozart Harry €. Johnson, PAUP TLV UaE Yok ead ak ead Dod Dod ood LPP To To dod Bod od Pod Tok Dat Bod Tad The Coal Trimmers’ Local No. 277 | Will Celebrate Their First Annual A Monday, Sept.3 2 ~=— st LEAGUE PARK b The A. F. and L. Giants, Forest Galloway, Manager,plays the Titustown Red Stockings, J. T. Walker. Manager. A solid afternoon and evening of pleasure. Game called at 3:30 P.M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Ladies admitted to the Grand Stand Free. z They will give a Grand Ball at MIDWAY PARK, 51 sisi Queen Street, at seven-thirty P. M. Good Order, Latest if Dances, Fine Music. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. A.C. CROWSON, Chm. LEONARD EGGLESTON, Sec. SPU LL ee eerie Marriage Announcemen Mr. Robert Norman and Miss Mary Perry, were quictly married at the home ‘of the groom's grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker, 1174 Sut- ton Street, Saturday evening ,August 25th. The marriage was witnessed by the relatives of the contracting parties. Rev. Wm. Williams performed the ceremony. Miss Perry is a nutive of Aulander, N.C. | METROPOLITAN CHURCH. —— The Fourth Quarterly Conference of | Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, fill be held Friday night, August 31st Also Quarterly Mecting ‘Sunday. All the official members are asked to be present Friduy night. Friends as well as members are requested to attend Services Sunday, REV. S. P. COOKE. D.D.P.E. | ! Potatoes! ‘Potatoes! otatoes! | WANTED 10,000 BBLS. SWEET POTATOES AND YAMS ‘Turn your Sweet Potatoes and Yams into Dollars. Send your goods where you will set the most money. Farmers who want to get better prices, anre shipping their goods to us. We buy from ore barrel to car lots. A spuare deal is guaranteed to all. Prompt remittance made upon receipt of shipments... For better results give us a trial. Stencils and shipping instructions sent on request. W. T. PHIFER COUNTRY PRODUCE SMOKED MEATS A SPECIALTY . 43 WEST 132 STREET NEW YORK CITY Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 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Cae SRC pubic Cae eM SEE Re SAT DA i ACADEMY OF MUSIC & NEXT WEEK ° . gi Keith Vaudeville FIVE FEATURE ACTS AND HEARST-SELIG WAR NEWS Complete Change of ADMIION Bill Thursdays 10 CENTS «4s : Distinctive Type | yy saemoviam F, aces ’ €Ennice Ganep Coppage | play an important part Sept. 5, 1916 in the production of ; HOUSE FOR SALE—five rooms. + Guide Quality Middle St., Lindenwood. A bargain hi for the money. PRINTING WM. KEMP, 942 Chuch St. ; still this one essential WANTED—Reliable girl for office factor is not sil that assistant. One capable of keeping ac- that goes into its making. counts, answering telephone, writing It's the added ‘touch of und performing similar office duties. skilled artists. who put Apply to Arthur Turner, Brewer St. larket. brainsinto the execution ern of their work that gives LEONARD HAZE LIGGINS _ it distindion and digni- Pine 6 ediniist nity. A trial will con- ante cee eee ee vince you that Guide _IWill recite on your sine orzan of 5 piano by making date for the same. Quality PRINTING We are giving Music Lessons in our is the kind you shoul home from first to 11th grade. use--it's not expensive 1316 Bolton St., Norfolk, Va. Phone aatry it. 8235—W. 7 ” C. H. LIGGINS, MGR, We aro well casipned to a sige anh cerrice on fee | NOTICE. Bhontionreite | ‘The B. Y, P. U, of the First Baptist . Church weil iopen its meting from nov . thi t! al winter ai Guide Pub. Co., Inet Dube in invited to the meetings. ealthy discussions eac! . i ‘Sunday. Jubil inging. G. W. GID. 711-17 Highland Avenue BINGE, president, HEV. RH, BOW. : a > pastor, * Norfolk, Va. ““-«1s | Mrs, A. Laviscount of Keystone,.W. } os os,_| Va. is visiting ther sister and daughter I takethis method of thanking my friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness during the long illness of my mother Eliza Lee, ulso for the beau- tiful floral designs sent at her denth. Daughter, | LILIAN A. REED. WANTED—A business man to act as secretary and treasurer of the Mér- cantile Co-Operative Stock Co., Inc., Renbrldee, Va. Call or write./___- Lex GRIFFIN SISTERS / DRAW GREAT CROWDS The Griffin Sisters opened Monday night at the Palace Theatre before a packed house. ‘The sisters are with the Lawrence Chinault Musical Com- pany, a splendid array of | talent, Chinault for many years with the Smart Set is a well known high class performer, has selected a bevy of actresses and blended them into a real good show. © The Griffin Sisters are the nucleus of which the company is built around. They are among the real daisies of the American stage and well known from ocean to ocean, having played in the best theatres ‘in this country and abroad. ‘Their appearance here were due to the efforts of the managemnt of the popular Palace Theatre to give to Norfolk the hest that is on the stage. The singing and dancing of the [choruses of the company were good. The Hawiian danees as well as. the Poola dance were greatly enjoyed by ‘the large audiences that were always present. Lawrence Chinault gave a declame- | tion that was excellent and was loud- ly applauded for it. He is a very god actor, also sings well. About the best comediene seen in [hese parts was the work of Miss Griffin, she made all the real fun that was with the company. The make- np alone was a big laugh. She was almost the whole show. Just about a half dozen times she answered en. cores after ‘singing, “Pray for the Lights to stay out.” "Phe costumes worn by the company were all fitting and suitable for. the ocension, ‘The wardrobe o fthe Griffin Sisters is as good as they come, and chonpes were frequent with them, Miss Mattie Gibson, of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jehnic Gibson of Brown Town. Miss Lizzie Bailey, of New York, was the guest of Mrs. S. C. Davis last Sunday. ‘Mr, Willis Hall is on the sick list. 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One (1) house and we thane $800.00. mY One (1) lot—Huntersville, $350.00, Five (5) room house, corner property, $1300.00, good condtion water and sewers—Barboursville, One (1) house and lot on Church St., terms to suit you, $2,000.00 «small cash payment down. In front of Hakesley St., on N. & W. R. R. 85 ft. front, 159 ft deep. Fine site for wood and coal yard. See us and we'll arrange terms with you. J. fT. TANNER & CO., Inc. Cor. Denby and Church Streets. oe LAX-FOS—An 'mproved Cascara A dleewtve tutd tanative eahante and tive tonle, Crm Side wrencihwitn palatable aromatic tte, Doct bot rive sr eubasusls” $e RELIGIOUS NEWS .-: | MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH.— Lin- Wood. Rev. Jnmee H. Billups, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 A. M.; Preaching Sunday 11:00 A. M.; 8:00 P. M.: Prayer Meeting, Friday night, 8:00 P. M.; Com- munin Second Sundsy of each month, Mission Circle Meeting Thursday 6:00 P.M. QUEEN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—Rev. F. W. Williams. B. D.. Pastor. Sunday Bervices—6.00 a.m, Prayer Becting? 9:80 = m., Sunday School: 11:10 a. m.,, preach ing. Mid-week Services—Tuexiiny,” Miseion- ary Circle, 7:30 p. m.: Wellnesday, regular service 8 p. m.: Friday. prayer meeting, 8 Bm. Commurion. first Sunday 8:00 p.'m. BS cea aera re first Sunday, &:00 p.m: Renroal, Tueaday avd Friday, 8p: met Troe teva" Mecting, Monday before the firet Sun- day and 16th of ench month, £200 D. m-? Misslonary Service fitth Sunday, 3:00 De_m.? Men's ‘Bontlet Alliance, second’ fourth ‘Sun: daye, 8:00 p. m.: Queen Eather Circle, 4th Bunday, 8:30 p. im. VIRST BAPTIST CHURCH—Rute Street, near Cumberland ‘Street. “Sunday School 9:80 n,m. B. YP. U. 6:00-p.m. Regu Jar services, 11:91 a. tm. and 7:46 p.m. Wednesdays at 8 p. m. “Communion. third Bunday at 3:20 p.m. Rev. Richard E. Bowling, pastor. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH—Cor, Goff and Chapel Streets. Rev. J. Hllyer Ashby, pas- tor. “Sunday "Services—Sunday School” at 9:80: B. Y. P. U,, at 6:09: preaching at 11:30 n,m, and 8:00 p.m. Govenant meet- Ing onthe second Sunday 8:00 p.m. and Spimunien at 400: bth Sunday at 3p, a Missionary servicos, Mid-week Services— Deacons and Trustecs meeting Monday. nlaht after the first Sunday, at f:80 p. m. Church mecting ‘Thursday night before the sccond Sunday. Prayer and. Praise service every Wednesday night at § p.m. Choir rehearsal every “Friday night. “Misstonnry ‘meeting Accond and fourth Tuesday ninhte, SECOND CALVARY RAPTIST CHtIrece Garner of Calvert and Wide Streets. C. P, Madison. B.D. pastor, Sunday Servicce— §:00 n. m.. Prayer mecting: 8:80 n, m., SUn- doy sbenocl 14:00. prowehing 5 60h. + Us and 7:90, prenching, ntld-week serv. lceo—Wernenday. 8D. ma preaching: Fri day ninht before tho rst Sunday Dencons and ‘Trustees meeting and Friday night. be fore the first Sunny Church meeting First and third Tuesdavs at Tp. ta... Hee-Hive: First and ‘Third Thursdays, Missionary meat. Ing at 5:20 p,m. nnd ench Thureday at § Ds m.. Chair rehenraal. Communion the Sceond Sunriny at 8 p.m. JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preaching nervlera, at 11:0 nm, nnd Rp. mh Com- anion aegand Sunny at A:80 p.m. Prager mecting, Friday nichts at 8 p.m. Meeting of the Monrd af Trustees, Tuesday night be fare the fourth Sunday, Meeting of. the Ronrd of Dencons, Tuestiny night betore the first Sunduy. Church Meeting, Tuesiay night hafore the accanit Siintny. ‘Tile Clase every Wodneatay nizht. Rew. A. Hablie, pastor BNR Texinctan street: Willie Gerke, Church Clerk, 310 Queen street, FIRST NAPSTIST CHURCH. Lambort's Point Garner Fortyefifth street nnd Parker Avenue, Rev. D. Jenninics, nator, Sunilay. services: Prayer meeting, f/m mi. Sunday: School, 93% a.m: preaching, 1 nom. MY. P. Us, Baa P.M: preaching. 8p. m.: missionary mect ing first ond. third Sundays, p.m Mid Week “aervices: Woilneniay’ ‘night prave meeting, 8p. m.: Deacons” meeting Frida night ofore the first Sunday: Cammnnion day night, § p, m.; Church mesting,. Tuesday aight hefore: the reeond. Sunitay's Trustees meating, sceund and fourth Monday nlchin” T. JOHN'S A. M. EB. CRURCH.—Bute Street, opposite Smith ‘Street, Norfolk, Va. Rew 8.8. Morris, B. D., pastor, Sunday Serv: Keos—Prenching lat "11:15 n,m. and 7:80 Bm. Sunday Sehool at 9:80 mn: m.. Alien Christian Endeavor Learve—Junior 4:30 p. m.: Senior, 6900 p. m.: Classes, 3:30 nnd 4:00 p.m. Mud-week | mectinie—Clasncs. Monday nnd Thursday at R200 p.m. Of feint Toned and Stewards, Tucedny, 8200p. mar Prager praise. Instraction and preach: tha reryice, ‘Weinesday nt 4:80 nnit 8:00 B. m.i Sunday School Teachers meeting and Tenining Claas, Thursday at & no mt Choir rehearsal, Wednesday and Friday. 8:00 0 m. Other mectinoi—Trustees. frst Frivay, qvere month, 8:00 p,m. Mite Minuinne, Bnetety, nccond Tucsday “I sf p.tm,. Cadet Drill weekly. Monday nt 4:40 p.m. Sunday School Choir, ‘Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. Sew- ing. fancy work ani Sunday Schoo) class meeting, Mondays, Toealava and. Fridave. Stranuers are welcome ot all. services. Jas. M.Golling, SuperiIendont_ Sunday. School: R Rowen, President Chritian Endeavor. Chureb Clerk. (HE FIRST UNITED PRESRYTERTAN CHURCH.—Cor. Chapel and Prinecan Anne Ave Rev. D. F. White, B. D., pnstor. | Ser- vices: “Sxbbath “School, 16 a." m.j morning Brechin “wervices, 11 o'clock: evening Drenching xervices, & o'clock, | Junior Soe Bee pe Ye PL Ge Ue a Tp. m,., Wed Resday evening prayer meeting at & p.m Women's Missionary Society, first Tuenday of each month, nt 4:30 p.m.” Pastor's Staff first Thursday of cach month, at 8 p.m. Sabbath fchool Teacher's . Meeting ‘every Guavedew creates at ¢ ecloeer METROPOLITAN A. M. E. 210N CHURCH, —Carner of Queen und Pulrwki streets. Rev: N.D. King, 8. D., pastor, Sunday services— Ga. m., prayer mcctinse: 9:30 a, 'm., Sunday School; 11 n. m, preachng: 6 p. m., V. C. E. &. $ p.m, preaching. Mid-week services—Trus. we Board Mcetng, first Monday night; Aux- ilinry Boards at the cull of the president; Class meetngs, Thursday night, $ p.m, All visitors are welcome. Notice. . ‘The Woman's Mite Missionary So- ciety an dthe Allen C. B, League meet at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Eastville, Sept. 3-9, 1917. All delogates from this seetion will leave Norfolk via N. ¥. P. and N.R. R at § o'clock Monday morning Sept. rd || Mrs. J. ©. Day Pres. W. M. M.S, S. 8. Morris. Supt., A. C. B. League | «St Joins A. Ml. B. Church Sunday School was well attended on last Sunday. Mr, John W. Tyler re- ported for the delegates to the Sunday School Institute’ Delegations ~from Eastville and Accomack are to visit the school soon to get inspiration and study methods. . Three Special Days are to be ob- served during September. Temperance Day 9th. Educational Day 16th. and Cradle Roll Day 23rd, 11 A. M. Holy Communion, a large attendance on the part of the mem- bership is urged. 6:15 Favorite hymns will be used in the consecration service of the Aller C. E. League. 8 P. M., preaching by the pastor. Theme: “The rock anc the sand.” ‘The month of October will be de. voted to revival service at St. John’ church, Dr. R, A. Adams of Kansa: City, Kans., will conduct the meeting The month of September will b used in mobilizing the spiritual force of the church looking to the evange THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE a a age. . THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE _ TWENTY-FOURTIL ANNUAL SESSION » 3 Fall Term Rerins September 1, 1917. *. Three Strong Depactments 3 AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ACADEMIC 4 : Short practical cansxea of three mon\hs maintained by the xovernments of North a Carolin and the United States. Specint training for teachers of vocational subjects. { | Heard, Lodging and Tuition $9.00 Ber calendar month...Por Catalogue nnd further | information, address, : ; PRESIDENT DUDLEY, A, & T, COLLEGE, Greensboro, N.C. ¢ Soot deeecetoteten dette stebedobibide debetobitelnbeletebobtobitmtedebte it TRA AT | Henderson Normal Insti | enderson !Normal Institute | : : HENDERSON, N. C. | Z 3 | offers the following course: ~ | Carpentry, Broom Making, Dress Making,Domestic | Science, Teacher Training and Academic. c | i Fulton Hall for Girls, is steam heated and electric lighted, and has’ i hot and cold water. Board, fuel and lights: will depend on prices of | foodstaff at opening of school. Last year the charges for board, fuel | ond lights were only seven dollars. per month. Fall term begins SEPTEMBER 1, 1917._....-For Catalogue or further information 2 address 3. A. COTTON, Henderson, N. C. . listic meetings. Dr. Adams is a con- nectional evangelist of the A. M. E. Church and enjoys a wide reputation ou account of the success that has at- tended his efforts. The delegate to State Allen Chris- tian Endeavor League which meets next week at Eastville, are Mrs. E. E. A. White, Mrs, Mary Merchant, Messrs. R. Bowden and J. W. Baker. The delegates to the Woman's Mite Missionary Socicty are Mesdames M. L. Morris, A. E, Bowden, Anna Dob- son, Susie E. Brown and Rosa Robin- son. ‘The pastor will attend both meetings. Mrs. Mary F. Lawson of Danville Va., mother of Mrs. M. L. Morris is spending some time with her daughter at the St. John’s A. M. E. parsonage. Madame Civila Briggs of Richmone will sing at the Sunday evening ser- views. Second Calvary Baptist Church. Services were well attended as usual, beginning with Brayer meeting, Sun- day morning. The Outing to Little Bay Beach was quite a success. Five cars were required to carry the large number who went. At Eleven o'clock the pastor preached an excellent ser- mon. At five-thirty an excellent pro- gram was rendered by some of the members of the B. Y. P. U. Among the visitors who spoke was Rev. Luther Hughes, the son of our ex- pastor and Rev. Caffee. A program will be rendered every Sunday. Ail are welcome. At night the pastor preached another able sermon. Dea- con Porter looks quite refreshed after ‘taking a much needed vacation at ‘Little Bay Beach. THE NORFOLK DISTRICT CONFERENCE Savageville, Va,—The Norfolk Dis- trict Sunday School Institute conven- ed in Gaskins’ Chapel A. M. E. Church, Aug. 16th with Dr. F. A’ Seaton in chair, Mr, Walter Bailey of Savageville de- livered a most cordial welcome ad- ae which was ably responded to by Mr. John Morris of Cupeville, Dr. S. §. Morris was introduced and made an instructive and very helpful oe on the A.C. E. League and the young people, Paying of assessments and reading reports from the Sunday Schools of the District showed inerease over re- ports of last year, Number of scholurs and amount col- lected by schools follows: St. John Norfolk, scholars, 1,274, col- lections, $1106.86; Capeville, scholars, 393, collections, $202.83; Eastville, scholars, 220, collections $187.10; Bridgetown, scholars, 145, collections, $112.30; Franktown, scholars, 405, col- lections, $267.81; Savageville, scholars, 140, collections, $74.68; Pungotegue, scholars, 94, collections, $28.61; Onan- cock, scholars, 146, collections, $142.71; Ward's Chapel, scholars 25, collections $13.12; Accomac, scholars 387, col: lections $224.58; Dougherty, scholars 145, collections $56.08; Cane Charies scholars 42, collections $21.03; Tre. herneville, scholars 97, collections $69.98; Fair View, scholars 102, col. lections $76.88; Harborton, scholars 32 collections $23.86; Belle Haven scholars 75; collections $80.16. “Method Study,” conducted by Mr | James M. Collins was a very helpfu | feature of the Institute. | ‘The evening session was crowne’ with the scholarly, logical and soul | stirring sermon by Dr. A. J. Notting | ham of Franktown, face Friday, Aug. 17th, The District Sun .tday School Institute reassembled ‘| Opeting scervices were conducted b} | Rev. O. H. Heath. The most inter Jesting papers read, were “Require -] ments ofthe Sabbath School,” by Mis "| Margaret Francis; “The Importanc Jf Trained Teachers.” by Miss Luc! B. Dixon; “Are Teachers’ Meetings : Necessity?” by Miss Helen Sanders “Education,” by Dr. C. R, Sanders -|“‘The Importance of and Benefit of : :|Graded Sunday School,” by W. W ,| Bailey; “The-Best Method of Attract ing young men and women to th 1] Sunday School and How to Kee School Announcements St. Augustine’s School | Raleigh, N. C. Founpep 1867. Unpep THE | Episcopan Cuurcu College, Normal, Academic | and Industrial Departments Training School for Nurses For Cnalore and funtce Information ates Tue Rev. Epar H Gootp RALEIGH, N.C. 1867 - 1917 Howard University Stephen M. Newman, A. M., D. D., President. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES A. B. AND B. 8. COURSES - TEACHERS COLLEGE A. B, and B.S, Courses in Education SOHOOL.OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCLENCES B.S. Courses in Engincering Home Economics Manual Arts CONSERVATORY OF MUSIO ‘Mus. B, Courses ACADEMY ‘wo Preparatory Courses: ‘Classical Solentitie . + COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Scerctarial Course : Accounting Course General Course KIBRARY TRALNING CLASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY B.D. Courses Diploma Course SCHOOL 0 FMEDICINE M. D. Courses in Medicine 1 D. S. Courses in Dentistry Phas. D. Courses in Pharmacy SCHOOL OF LAW LL. B. Courses For catalogue, address Howard Unt. versity, Washington, D. C, Them,” by Miss Louisa Selby; “Rela- tion of Baptized Children to The Church,” by Miss Finnie; “The Sun- day, School Teacher's Inflvence in Ra- cinl Uplift” by Mrs. Mary L. Collins; “The American Negro and his Achieve ‘ments, Matvrial, Intellectual and Spir- [itual,” by Miss Annie Armstead. | “Question Box,” conducted by Mr. James M. Collins was very helpful and ood many subjects were discussed and. questions asked. ‘The pastors and delegates of the District participated yery heartily in the: discussion of the papers. The Institute was lurgely attended by pas- tors, Sunday School workers and peo- ple of’ the shore and Norfolk, which made it one of the most brilliant Insti- tutes of the District. J. F. CLARK, District Secretary. OF PROC ANNIVERSARY_. Haynes Grove Baptist Church Near { Uniow Level, Va. Beginning July | 15th—1917, Rey. J. L. Buskerville, D.D., Pastor. Sunday 11:30 a am., Welcome ad- dress by Deacons N. D .Moore and John Goode, History of the Church by Deacons S. Jones Sr., and J. W. Hayes. "1:30 Anniversary Sermon by Rev. J. L, Baskerville. Music by choir of Hayes Grove Baptist Church. Adjourn. 7:30 Reassemble, Service by Den- cons Sandy Russell and I. D. Davis, Sermon, Rey. F. R. Hite, Diamond Grove Church. Mondy- 2:00 p. m. Lecture on Sun- lay Schoo! Work by J. M.| Hayes, M "7:80 p.m. Service by Deacon Thos. Farrar of Sharon nd Soney Jones of Lombardy Grove. Sermon, Rev. L. T. Thorp. (Continued on Page 7) o_o | Now is the time to buy a home. | Fonses in all sections of the North- | rest at prices to suit and*on easy teams, Call at any time. W. A. REID Casmonolitan Riis, 20 Fourth Avenuc Roanoke, Ua Saturday. September 1, 1917. po 7 > :, - | Roanoke Collegiate Institute Elizabeth City, N. C. Maintains A Thoroughly. Revised and Progressive English: Course In Education to fit students and those expect- ing to teach as highly trained and efficient teachers. . A STANDARD FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC COURSE | to fit students for college entrance requirements. | OTHER FEATURES Athletics, Music, Debating, Y. M. C. A and Y. W. C. A.,Do- mestic Art, Grammar School, Contests, Garden and Com- mumity Work. Experienced Teachers, Increased Facilities. The Environment is* helpful. Expenses Nominal. Enrolled 265 last year from 18 coun- ties. Twenty-first Session September 25.._32 Weeks. For Catalogue, Application Blanks and other Information apply to C.F. GRAVES, President. | _ State Normal School of | | . | North Carolina - | | | ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. : | A State Sciteol to train teachers-for tie public schools of North — ; Carolina as well'as to prepare young men and women to become good citizens. Every. effort is directed to this great purpose. Tutition free | to all who agree-to teach. Assistance for advanceed needy students: ‘The curiculum hss-been raised. The next sesion begins September 10,1917. For catelogue and other information address | te | P. W. MOORE, Principal ee | Ue SF ee State Colored Normal School | FAYETTEVILLE, N..c. NENT SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10, 1917 THE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS—Agriesiture, Manual Traini, | Domestic Scisnce, Domestic Art are now well equipped. : THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT—The curriculum of the institution: , has been raised and the Course of Study advanced two years, it now includes: modern Ianaazes, German and. Spanish, Higiee | Mathematics, Edecation, the Sciences and History. | FACULTY —Thescorps of instructors has iteen increased by. an audi- : ‘tion of two professors, which adds strength to the teuching force. Charges:Blederate. Tuition PREE.to AM Students | Agreeing to Teach in the State. : | For Catalogue er other information, write | E. E. SMITH, Principal, PAYETEEVILLE, N. C. TERRE VRS 0 i SR DM Rl: —| FAYETEEVILLE COLLEGE GF EMBALMING “A BEGINS ITS FIRST COURSE OUTOBER 7, 1917, { ‘We wish to state to the young: Indies seeking a vocation, that there is | no field offering: such broad opportunities 2s the Undertaking Business. | | today offers. Lady attendants are greutly in demand; young: men i | embalmers arecahvays in demand. The faculty of this school is-made | | up of the most.competent embalmers and: physicians in the State: | ' THEORESICAL AND PRACTICAL EMBALMING, ANATOMY, BAC- TERIOLUGY. CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY, HEALTH, SANI-* TATION AND TRE BUSINESS SIDE OF TNE UNDERTAKING / “ BUSINESS WILL BB: TAUGItT | For particulars, application blanks and full information, addzass : FP:SYETTEViLLE COLLEGE:OF EMBALMING Box 7, Fayetteviah, N. C- | i alge — | : a a | The National Training School 4 7 DURHAM, N. C.. | Fall Term Opens @ctober 1, 1917 . i EIGHT DEPARTMENTS: ; j €ollege Academic * j ! Theological Social Service Commercial Industrial ; Musical Religious Training : BG@ARD, TUITION AND ROOM RENT, $10.00 PER MONTH & i Eight Modern Buildings... A Community of Service and Uplift... No ~ : Worthy Student Ever Turned Away. : : For Catalogue or further information, address - 3. President, JAMES E, SHELARD, or Vice-President, €, G. O'RELLY. 4 Durham, N.C. : . urs BRS 0 PT C12 eRe EN Tem TNR RETR gaa , 7 ci ‘Joseph K. Brick Agricultural, Industrial | : and Normal School BRICKS, Edgecombe County, N. C. | ‘This School offers a first-class High School Course, including Do- mestic Science, Domestic Art, Agriculture, Work in Waod, Iron and Mechanical Drawing, Piano and Vocal Music, Night School. sm A Two Year Teacher-Training Course Is Open To - High School Graduates. q Teachers and officers, 22; enrollment, 339—boarders, 218 Cot- i tages and buildings, 23. School farm, 1129% acres. Strong athletio, literary and Christian associations, School term 3 weeks. Environ- ment fine. School receives four mails a day. Our post office han- dles money orders, registered matter and parcel post mail, ‘Trains | 93 and 34 stop at Bricks on signal. Freight and express received at Enfield, N.C, Freight prepaid received/at Bricks, N.C. Telephone and telegraph Enfield, N.C. For further information write dy 'T. S, INBORDEN, Principal, BRICKS, N. C. e Saturday, September 1, 1917. Religious News Program of Anniversary (Continued from page 6) Tuesday 2:00 p. m. Service by J. E. Dortch and Richard Jones, St. Paul Church, Union Level. Sermon, Rev. J. W. Cross. 7:30 p. m. Service by Deacons Palmer Farrar and Rubin Dortch, Bloom Hill. Sermon, Rev. R. B. Gregory. Wednesdy 2:00 p. m. Sermon, Rev. C. C. Eubanks, D. D. 7:30 Lecture, What is the duty of Deacons? Rev. W. T. Miller. Thursday 2:00 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Chas. Love, Lamberts Chapel. 7:30 Sermon Rev. A. R. Richardson, Pastor Jerusalem Church, South Hill. We extend to the public a most cordial invitation. J. L. Baskerville, D. D: Pastor Names of those contributing to the rally at the Anniversary of Hayes Grove Church: Rev. J. L. Baskerville, D. D. Pastor $2.00; Rev. J. W. Baskerville, $3.00; John Goode, $2.00; J. W. Hayes, $4.00; Wash Oliver, $1.50; Dennis Fields, $2.25; Wm. Pettus $2.00; Dr. J. M. Hayes, $1.75; T. W. Hayes, $2.50; N. D. Morse, $2.50; Eddie Edmonds, .65; Rev. W. T. Miller, .66; Sipres Jones, Jr., $2.00. Contributed by the Sisters: Mesdames Carrie E. Eubanks, $2.50; Bettie Hayes, $2.00; Alta Hayes, $1.75; Sarah Lockette, .75. Sisters contributing $1.00 each were as follows: Bertha Fields, Susan Bennett, Bertha Crate, Salina Hayes, Alice Pettus, Hunter Fields, and I. D. Davis. Sisters contributing 25 cents each were as follows: Mesdames: Bessie Yancy, Jennie Huggins, Ross Farror, Anna Goode, Cendie Crenshaw, Cora Jones, Amy Huggins, Margaret Simmons, Annie Goode, C. L. Simmons and Pinkey D. Crate. Mrs. W. T. Miller gave 50 cents. The following named Brothers gave 25 cents each: Sam Barnes, Richard Huggins, Charlie Barnes, Robert Davis, Rev. F. R. Hite, Hubert Ogburn, Tom Montgomery, Charles Baskerville, J. O. Russell and Anderson Pettus. C. C. Carrington, Lawrence Hayes and Alfred Hayes gave 50 cents each. ORTSMOUTH, VA., DISTRICT CONFERENCE. (By W. J. Miller, B. D., Windsor, Va.) Mr. Editor Journal and Guide: The old historic Portsmouth District Conference assembled in Brown's A. M. Church, Smithfield, Va., July the 24th, 1917, with Dr. Berry in the chair and with the assistance of Revs. G. W. Nicholas, B. D., and W. D. Naylor, proceeded to open his Conference. This having been perfected Rev. W. F. Spratley, B. D., the pastor, was LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 7th day of August, 1917. Bertha Ida Brown_____Plaintiff Vs. in Chancery Wm. Thomas Brown_____Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff, Bertha Ida Brown, a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the defendant Wm. Thomas Brown upon the grounds of desertion, and affidavit having been made that the defendant Wm. Thomas Brown is not a resident of the State of Virginia he is required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. James V. Trehy, Clerk By W. L. Prieur, D. C. A. H. Collins p. q. VIR. INIA:—In the Circuit Court of Princess Anne County, on the 15th day of August, 1917. Willie Vaughn.....Complainant Vs. in Chancery Fannie Vaughn.....Defendant The object of this suit, is to obtain for the plaintiff, a divorce, a vinculo matrimonii, from the defendant, upon the grounds of desertion, and affadivit having been made that the defendant, Fannie Vaughn is not a resident of the State of Virginia, she is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication heereof, and do what may be necessary to protect her interest. Teste: Emerson Land, Clerk By J. F. Woodhouse, D. C. J. Eugene Diggs p. q. Dressmaking of all kinds. Designing and Fitting Guaranteed. Remodeling Old Dresses, making them look like new. Give her a trial and be convinced. Pecoing, Hemstitching and Steam-plateing a specialty. N. S. Blanche W. Chambliss Fax: 2268-J 1662 CHURCH ST. SUFFOLK NEWS ADVERTISEMENTS --- LABOR DAY CELEBRATION MONDAY September 3, 1917 Tidewater Fair Grounds Suffolk, Va. Base Ball Game. Merry-Go-Round. Fast Races Band Music. GENERAL ADMISSION 25c; GRA'D STAND 10c ```markdown ``` KINDLY MENTIONED. Miss Elna Hunter has returned from Garysburg, N. C., where she has been the guest of Miss Fannie Arrington. Prof. W. H. Tate, who has been spending his vacation in Raleigh, Durham and Asheville, N. C., the guest of relatives and friends, returned Saturday. Mrs. Maurice R. Troy charmingly entertained a few of her friends at her home in Tynes St., Thursday evening in honor of her house guests, Misses Beatrice Slade and Ethel Riddick of Portsmouth, Va. Those present were Misses Slade and Riddick, Mrs. M. E. Jordan, Mrs. Richard L. Willis, Misses M. F. Broadnax and Beulah Boone, Messrs. John Ballard, Loxsley Jones, Willie Jordan, McFarland Bridgewood and Bernard Henderson. Mrs. Fannie Manly has returned from Kinston, N. C., where she has been the guest of friends. Mrs. Richard Willis and Dorothy have returned from Norfolk where they have been the guest of Mr. Willis. Miss Bessie Thorne who has been spending some time in Connecticut returned Saturday to her home in Wilson St. Mrs. J. C. White spent Sunday in Richmond, the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Maurice R. Troy, of Ocean View, spent the week-end in the city, the guest of Mrs. Troy in Tynes St. Mrs. Daisy Green of Newport News, who has been the guest of Mrs. Eva Wrench in Pine St., left Sunday for her home. Mr. Robert Williams and Mr. Wilburton so pleasantly spent in the North-Roper have returned from their vacaern Cities. The Misses Sedonia Marshall, Caryl and Golden Fuller have returned from a week's visit to friends in North Carolina. Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Griffin have been in the western part of the state for the past week or so and expect to LABOR CELEBR MON September Tidewater F Suffolk Base Ball Game. Merr Band GENERAL ADMISSION 2 elected Secretary, who chose Rev. W. W. Roberts, A. B., to assist him. Miss Eva Archie of Berkley, Va., was elected Secretary to the P. E., and the writer Reporter to the journals. Rev. J. A. Brinkley, of the Baptist Church, Dr. Atwell, of the M. E. Church, (white) and Mr. M. Gray, of Brown's A. M. E. Church delivered the Welcome addresses. We were made to feel at home and pledged that hospitality of which Smithfield is so famous. The writer responded in his usual manner, and they said it was alright. Every charge on the District paid its full Assessment and showed great improvements. The sessions were brim full of harmony from start to finish. The Annual Sermon was delivered by Rev. W. W. Roberts, A. B., the Missionary Sermon by Rev. J. C. Mackey, (Old pap) and the Educational sermon by Dr. J. W. Sanders. These men of God went about the delivery of their sermons in their own characteristic way. They had the good sense to adjust themselves to conditions and made splendid impressions on their audiences. Many valuable papers were read and discussed by Mr. M. Gray, Revs. W. D. Naylor, J. J. Benjamin, J. R. Randolph, Drs. E. H. Hunter, G. W. Nicholas, W, E. Spratley, W. J. Miller, and D. A. Blake Drs. J. C. Williams, Presiding Elder of the Richmond District, N. W. Brown, G. D. Jimmerson J. S. Hatcher, I. E. Steady, S. S. Morris, J. E. Brinkley, and Atwell, were the distinguished visitors, who made many helpful suggestions. Wednesday afternoon was given over to the ladies of the Mite Missionary Society, in a Demonstration Meeting. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE ADVERTISEMENTS Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Griffin, Agents CONVOCATION OF ERN VIRGIN Lawrenceville, Va.—T fifth annual session of t tion of the diocese of S ginia convened with St. return home on the thirty-first. They will call on you for renewals on Monday and Tuesday, the first week in September. Be prepared to see them. Prof. Hiram Simmons of Norfolk will give a Pipe Organ Recital at Macedonia A. M. E. Church, assisted by local talent, Monday evening Sept. 3. Public is invited. Admission 15c. In her beautiful suite of rooms corner of Washington and Liberty streets Mrs. G. W. Roper, Jr., delightfully entertained a number of school girls, who are spending their summer days at home with parents. Her home was uniquely decorated in ornaments quite suggestive of the season. The color scheme was pink and white. Cut flowers, ferns, palms, running vines and lights shaded in pink were in evidence. Instrumental music by Misses Wilkins and Craig and her beautiful high young ladies were ushered into the powered electric Grafonola. The dining room, where covers were laid for ten, the table in pure whiteness, with lunch, imitated schlitz, Budwiser and ladened with the delicacies of the season. Among those present and from school: Miss Allie Jordan, Thyne Institute, Miss Nannie Small, Nansemon Normal School, Miss Morris, Bryn Marr, Pa., Miss Sidney Jordan, Hampton Institute, Miss Lollie Roper, Miss Helen Jordan, teacher in Booker Washington School and Miss Iva Roper. The evening was beautiful and delightful. All expressed themselves in feeling terms of the hospitality of the hostess. PORTER'S CAFE. 149 E. Washington Street. Suffolk, Va. The most up-to-date and Sanitary place for the best meals at any time When in the city ask for PORTER'S CAFE. MIDWAY CAFE John Vick, Proprietor. 840 E. Washington Street, Suffolk, Va. You can get you meals at any hour. Comfortably furnished rooms with hot and cold baths. R DAY RATION SIDAY r 3, 1917 Fair Grounds k, Va. Fair-Go-Round. Fast Races Music. 25c; GRA^D STAND 10c which was presided over by Mrs. J. M. Hunter, of Emanuel Station, Portsmouth, Va. Sunday School Institute. The Sunday School Institute opened Thursday morning with Dr. L. L. Berry still at the helm. Devotionals were conducted by Bros. J. F. Wilson, the veteran Superintendent of Emanuel Station, Portsmouth, Va., and J. E. Fulford. Miss Ora C. Churchill, was elected Secretary and Mrs. Hattie C. Whitehead, assistant Secretary. Miss Eva Archie was retained as Secretary to the P. E., and the writer as Reporter. There were many strong papers which showed deep research and careful preparation read before this concourse of human agents working for God and the uplift of humanity by Misses F. B. Reed, Ora C. Churchill, Eva Archie, Corine Jordan, Prof. F. G. Russell, Mrs. Scottie Brown and Mr. Trotman. These excellent papers caused much comment and created no little discussion by Drs. J. W. Sanders, G. W. Nicholas, W. E. Spratley, W. J. Miller, D. A. Blake, Bros. J. T. Wilson, J. E. Fulford, T. W. Newby, and F. K. Campbell, Mrs. J. W. Sanders also read a scholarly paper; Mr. W. F. Shivers, delivered a welcome address that will live in the hearts of us all for years to come and Mrs. Laura Riddick covered herself with glory when she resounded. We closed out Friday night with a grand Musical and Literary Concert Dr. G. W. Nicholas, Mgr. This was perhaps one among the best conferences in the history of the Portsmouth district. CONVOCATION OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA. Lawrenceville, Va.—The twenty-fifth annual session of the Convocation of the diocese of Southern Virginia convened with St. Mary's, LaCross, Tuesday and Wednesday August 7th and 8th. The session was largely attended and was one of the best in the history of the Convocation. St. Mary's is a monument to the devotion and love of its minister and congregation. With outside help of $500.00 this small congregation raised by their own efforts $1,200 of the $1,700, the cost of the church and furniture. The structure is one of the nearest and best appointed rural chapels in the diocese. The people were glad to have the Convocation with them and out did themselves in hospitality. Rev. H. T. Butler, minister in charge, assisted by his wife and his faithful members did everything in their power to make the Convocation at home and they succeeded grandly. The session opened Tuesday morning at eleven A. M., with morning prayer. At 12 o'clock the annual sermon was preached by the Rev. James Alvin Russell, A. M., rector of St. Paul's Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceville, Va., the subject: "Working for God." The discourse was a very fine one and greatly enjoyed. The communion was administered after the sermon, Archdeacon Russell being the celebrant, assisted by the Reverends E. H. Hamilton, E. T. Butler, E. E. Miller, J. Alvin Russell, and J. W. Carroll. Organization was affected and the convocation got down to business. The rest of the morning session until adjournment was devoted to routine matters. The afternoon session was given over to business and addresses. The Bishop was unable to be present. The Archdeacon's address was a splendid effort. It showed that satisfactory progress had been made in the diocese. The number of communicants being over 2,000, chapel and churches 29; Sunday Schools 33, pupils 2,250, teachers 145; ministers 12. The value of churches, schools, and rectories, including the land or which they are erected, $112,522.00. Rectories 7; School buildings 10, teachers 16. In addition to giving statistics of the progress, the address deplored the absence of young men offering for the ministry, and urged the clergy keep this object prominently before their congregations, and to preach Christ with such compelling power that men would be constrained by their preaching, holy lives and example to follow after and become fishers of men; that there was a great field for the church in the rural districts, where the people unhampered by fixed prejudices as in urban sections, were more open minded and more ready to receive the pure worship of the Church; that several applications for the establishment of new missions could not be acted upon on account of lack of men; that the greatest development in the history of the Negro work was presaged, but lack of men and money prevented realization of it. Another matter, the address laid special emphasis upon was self-support, declaring that the primary purpose of the missionary stipend was to help congregations to help themselves. In line with this, the Archdeacon announced his intention another year to recommend a reduction of several stipends in order to give the congregations a chance to do more on their part. The use of duplex envelopes was urged as a help to securing greater support. The great war was touched upon and the importance of food conservation. Congregations were urged to practice food preparedness, to support the Red Cross, the importance of social service an making the Church the positive religious and social force in the community. The election of Rev. Dr. A. C. Thompson as Bishop Suffragan was a wise choice, importance of paying assessments enjoined, and the Convocation finally enjoined to keep pure and unalloyed the faith once delivered to the saints and to do everything in their power to advance the Kingdom of Christ on earth. The second day's session was given up to routine matters and a most touching memorial service in the afternoon in memory of the late Rev. Chas. Louis Simmons. The Convocation closed with a night session, the principal feature of which was the splendid sermon by the Rev. E. E. Miller, rector of St. Stephen's Petersburg. The next meeting of the Convocation will be held with St. Mark's, Bracey, Tuesday after the first Sunday in August, 1918. FAIRSVILLE (Mrs. R. E. Durham.) Mrs. Elleanor Wise of Portsmouth is spending a few days with her parents in Fairsville. Mr. T. M. McGlone has returned from Hertford, N. C., where he spent a few days with his father. 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Yours is the only insurance company I ever heard of issuing a perpetual paying sick and accident policy; that is, paying for each and every week of sickness until death. I willingly recommend the Southern Aid Society to anyone who wishes to join a company that really insures perpetually against sickness and accidents. Sincerely and gratefully, (MRS.)-FANNIE WALTON. Paid Mother Sick Benefits for Nine Months and $250.00 Death Claim Promptly 912 Rome Street, Petersburg, Va., October 18, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Petersburg District. Gentlemen:I wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my mother, Mrs. Alice Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and the immediate payment of the death claim of $250.00. I shall always speak in defense of your company. Very truly yours, DELLA HAWKS. Paid $200.00 Death Claim Promptly, After Paying Sick Claims of Husband Promptly Each Week During Long Illness 267 Eighth Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Va., Dec. 4, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—I feel that too much cannot be said in praise of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia for its very prompt and courteous way in which it has transacted business during my husband's long illness. I am glad to register my high regards for the dignity and efficiency as seen in your Roanoke office. Since my husband first reported sick your district office paid him promptly until his death November 30, 1916 and on December 4, 1916 paid the death claim of $200.00. I gladly recommend the Southern Aid Society for its promptness and efficiency. I am very truly yours, (MRS.) VANN LUCAS. Sick Two Years, Drew $300.00 Sick Benefits and the Full Death Claim Farmville, Va., April 26, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., 527 North Second Street, Richmond, Virginia. Gentlemen: I take this opportunity of expressing to you my sincere thanks for the kind treatment given to my brother during his long illness. I also want to thank your agent, Mr. Jackson Glaze, who was so business-like in his dealings with him and his family. My brother, Ben Woodson, was sick in last illness nearly two years and according to your policy he was paid each and every week during the whole period. He received about $300.00 in sick benefits. Notwithstanding this fact, we received the full amount of his death claim. I therefore take great pleasure in recommending to the general public, the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., and that its policy is superior to all others I know of. Witness: AUGUSTUS WOODSON. P. W. Moore, Jackson Glaze. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE Southern Aid Society 527 NORTH SECOND STREET SELLS INSURANCE OF ALL INVESTMENTS THAT OF INSURANCE IS MOMENT—IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE MONEY MARK BUT PAYS PROMPTLY UPON THE DEATH OF EACH INVESTMENT. INSURANCE THAT COVERS THE WHOLE FIELD NESS, ACCIDENT AND DEATH, AND PERPETUAL INVESTMENT. PAYMENTS MADE ON A PERPETUAL PAYING SYSTEM—IS MERELY THE ACCUMULATING OF ASSETS INVESTMENT. CARYING FIRE INSURANCE IS PRUDENCE, BUT INSURANCE IS A NECESSITY AND THE PAYMENTS MAY NEVER BURN BUT ALL MUST TAKE SICK, GET THEM WHY NOT SELECT THE BEST THAT IS WITH SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, INC. BENEFICIAL AND INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. AT THE OFFICERS AND A. D. PRICE, President EDWARD STEWART, First Vice President JAMES T. CARTER, Second Vice President WALTER E. BAKER W. A. JORDAN, A. WASHINGTON, CHAS. N. JACKSON, W. E. RANDOLPH. Read a few Testimonials from the thousands that are on file in Home Office at Richmond. $100.00 Sick Claims. $250.00 Death Claim Promptly Paid Camp Grove, Danville, Va., Feb. 2, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen: Please accept our sincere thanks for your kind and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Mr. William Watkins, during his long illness and on account of which you paid $100.00 in sick benefits, also for your prompt payment of his death claim of $250.00. Your company leads all others. I will not fail to recommend the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., to each and every one. I hope that 1917 will add ten thousand to your membership. $5.50 per Week Paid from December 9, 1915 to June 2, 1916. $210.00 Death Claim Paid Promptly. Winchester, Va., Jan. 27, 1917. To Mr. Thomas M. Crump, Secretary, Southern Aid Society. To Mr. Thomas M. Crump, Secretary, Southern Aid Society. We highly recommend the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., the only company that pays you as long as you are sick, and for any disease that you have. Through their superintendent, Mr. Henry C. Baker, we have received two hundred and ten dollars, ($210.00) the full amount due us in the settlement of the death claim of our beloved mother, the late Mrs. Mary Ford. Her weekly sick benefits of $5.50 were also promptly paid to us each and every consecutive week during her long illness from December 9, 1915 to June 2, 1916. No one should fail to insure with the Southern Aid Society. With pride and gratitude,—Mary A. Barrett, Ollie Ford, Junius Ford, Fred Ford, Godfrey Ford. Paid 20 Weeks' Sick Benefits Amounting to $87.00 and the Death Claim on $65.00 Promptly. 1020 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. 527 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—On behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very courteous and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, policy No. 93,247, who was sick for twenty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to his death. Paying him during that illness $87.00 in weekly sick benefits and the death claim of $65.00 promptly without any deductions. In all my dealings with your Superintendent and Agents, I was shown every courtesy that could be desired. May God ever bless you and enable you to continue the good work. Very gratefully yours, (MRS.) MAGGIE GARLAND. Paid $503.75 Sick Benefits on 10c Policy and $35.00 Death Claim Promptly. Policy No. 447 On Mary F. Anderson R. F. D. 1, Box 41, Farrington, Hanover Co., Va. To the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. Dear Friends:—I thank you very much for the check you sent me and I hope the Lord will ever bless and prosper you and the Society. From yours sincerely, (MRS.) JAMES F. A. JOHNSON. $500.00, Dr. Thomas A. Stevens' Death Claim. 1007 Sixth St., Lynchburg, Va., February 10, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—Kindly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment of death claim of my husband, Dr. Thomas A. Stevens, who died February 6, 1917. The above named check was delivered to me Thursday, February 8, 1917, by your superintendent, Mr. R. D. Burton. I shall always speak in the highest terms of your company, and pray God's blessings upon the work. Respectfully, (MRS.) THOS. A. STEVENS. --- Saturday, September 1, 1917. Society of Va., Inc. STREET, RICHMOND, VA. E THAT PROTECTS IS THE SAFEST, BECAUSE IT PAYS AT THE CRUCIAL KET OR THE RISE AND FALL OF STOCKS AND BONDS POLICY HOLDER. D OF LIFE'S EMERGENCIES IN ONE POLICY. SICK- PAYMENTS FOR DISABILITIES. SICKNESS, ACCIDENT AND DEATH INSURANCE POL- FOR YOUR FUTURE USE. BUT IT IS AN EXPENSE ITEM. HEALTH AND LIFE ARE BUT A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. YOUR BUILDING IS INJURED OR DIE! TO BE HAD—A POLICY THAT PAYS EVERY WEEK ALSO OWNING AND OPERATING THE VIRGINIA NORFOLK, VA. AND DIRECTORS B. A. CEPHAS,___Third Vice President THOMAS M. CRUMP:___Secretary-Manager B. L. JORDAN,___Assistant Secretary-Manager and Auditor ___Treasurer J. T. P. CROSS, General Manager Virginia Beneficial Insurance Company, 526 Queen Street, Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Leia V. James, 1104 Chaffin St., Richmond, Va., Was Paid Each Week for Six Months from Dec. 6, 1916 to June 6, 1917. Total Sick Benefits Drawn During Six and One-half Years Membership $217.50. Denth Claim Paid $500.00, Making Total Payments of $717.50. —Premiums Paid to Society $280.80. This is to certify that my wife, Mrs. Lelia V. James, 1104 Chaffin Street, was a member of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. for six and one-half years. During this time she was sick on several occasions and whenever she reported her illness to the Society she received her sick dues promptly. Her last illness extended from the latter part of November 1916 to June 1917. The Society sent her money to her bedside each week from December 6, 1916 to June 6, 1917, and at her death paid over to me her death claim of $500.00. I take pleasure in recommending the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. to anyone who wants a sure policy of protection all through life. Respectfully yours, Witness: GEORGE JAMES, Husband. Clarence James. All Sick Claims and $500.00 Death Claim Promptly Paid. 222 Railroad Avenue, Franklin, Va., Aug. 24, 1915. Southern Aid Society. Gentlemen:I take very great pleasure in writing you to thank you for the promptness in paying the death claim of my wife, Mrs. Lizzie Jenkins, who died August 13, 1915. You lost no time in paying my claim, for as soon as my claim reached the home office your check for $500 in full settlement, was given to me by your superintendent, Mr. W. R. Thomas. The Southern Aid Society is second to none in this country. I wish you continued success in your good work. Very truly Yours. FOR INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS THE INSUR- ED EVERY WEEK OF LIFE AND THE WIDOW AND ORPHANS AFTER DEATH, TAKE OUT A POLICY IN SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, INC. Home Office:-527 N. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. District Offices or Agencies in All the Principal Cities in the State of Virginia VIRGINIA BENEFICIAL & INSURANCE CO. VA. BEN. & INS. CO. BUILDING Virginia Beneficial and Insurance Company's Building, Norfolk, Va. ---