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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. Arrest Made in Branch Murder VOLUME XLIV, NO. 24 Arrest Chas. Smith nocent--C The Funeral Throng Ch inson Detectives under the leadership of Sergeant J. L. Wiltshire have been busy ferreting out the facts in connection with the killing of ice-man W. E. Branch. The man struck him from behind as he stood talking to another man and then ran his form being lost in the gloom, so to speak. Branch was seen to drive his car to Third and Clay Streets. Sunday afternoon at about 6 o'clock He got out and went into a house between Third and Fourth Streets. He returned shortly and got into the car and drove down Third Street north. At about 8 o'clock he was standing where he met his death. His car was said to have been standing near the Second Street Savings Bank. FOUND ONLY AN OPENING. After he injury, he got into it and drove nearly to St. Philips Hospital. The gas gave out and he walked the remaining several blocks. At the hospital, he lapsed into unconsciousness and it was deemed necessary to operate on him. From this operation he never recovered. He had a hole on top of his head, about an inch in diameter. It was currently reported by him and others that a silver plate covered this, Coroner Whitfield stated that the opening in the skull was there, but he could find no evidence that a plate of any kind had ever been placed there. SURGEONS OPERATE. The surgeons, who operated upon his head state that they did not find any, although it was through this opening that they endeavored to relieve the surplus of blood on the brain. In the meantime, Sergeant Wiltshire and his associates were endeavoring to secure information from Mrs. Irene Hebron, 306-A E. Clay Street, whose residence Branch visited on that Sunday afternoon (Continued on Page 5.) Woman Shot by Woman During a downpour of rain Friday afternoon of last week, near St. James and Jackson Streets it was reported that two people had been killed. A crowd had gathered but few ventured inside of the house. Going upstairs at 705 St. James Street, Louise Johnson was found in a high state of excitement. Other females were equally excited. "She shot you for nothing," one exclaimed. It was soon ascertained that the bullet had entered the leg and that the injury was slight. THE WARRANT ISSUED Sergeant Harris was soon on the scene. He had a puzzled expression on his countenance and was at a loss to find out what it was all about. Later the warrant read as follows: "Louise Curry, age 28; 7 W. Jackson; unlawfully and feloniously shoot, wound Louise Johnson with a pistol with intent to malm, disfigure, disable and kill Louise Johnson. Her husband was arrested on the same charge. Both were bailed. Witnesses: J. H. Harris, E. H. Organ, H. A. Dixon J. H. Woods, W. G. Edwards, G. P. Smith. ALL ABOUT A MAN. It was reported that the accused had ordered a man to stay away from the house of Louise Johnson. He was arrested and she left her house to shoot. PETER JOHNSON A great Revival Meeting will be held at the Zion Baptist Church, 20'h and Decatur Streets, South Richmond Va., beginning Sunday April 17 and continuing for two weeks or more, as the Spirit may direct. Preaching every night. The EASTER CANTATA BY THE FRENCH RAPT. CHURCH FRENZEN RAPT. CHURCH By special request, the Choir of Ebenaean Baptist Church will repeat on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1927, 8:15 P. M. the Sacred Cantata, "The Seven Last Words of Christ" by Dubois. This service will be held under "he joint auspices of the church organizations in collaboration with the-Choir. The Choir will be assisted by the Junior Choir and the Little Banner Girls under the direction of Miss Deborah Patterson; Leading parts will be taken by the following persons. Soprano, Miss Florence Smith, Mrs. Olivia Smith, assisted by Mrs. Mary Branch and Miss Martha Wood; Alto, Miss Ethel Henley Miss Zemoria Bell Wood, assisted by Mrs. Ida Hosley and Mrs. Zemoria D. Wood, Tenor, Mr. Robert Coles, assisted by Messrs. Charles Burke and R. Mosby, Bass, Messrs. W. U. Scott, and A. G. McLean, assisted by Messrs. J. B. Smith and G. M. Booker, Reader, Dr. W. H. S琴. Violinists, Messrs. Monroe Downing and James Coyon, Cornetist, Mr. J. A. Yancey. At this service, the Special Easter Offering will be taken: Program: Opening Hymn..... Junior Choir; Scripture Reading, Rev. W. R. Johnson, V. U. U.; Prayer Rev. Virgil Goins, V. U. U. Hymn..... Junior Choir Offering Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins and Dr. Z. D. Glipin. Cantata..... Choir Remarks..... Dr. W. H. Stokes Benediction, Rev. Charles A. Owens, V. U. U. Prof. E. T. Pollard, Organist; Prof. George Howell, Planist; Prof. W. D. Jones, Director; Dr. W. H. Stokes, Minister; W. A. Jordan Chairman. Usher: Church Usher Board, Mr. G. H. Branch, President; Ladies Auxiliary, Miss Grace Knox, President. WOODMEN'S ANNIVERSARY Members and friends of Richmond Camp. No. 1 of The American Woodmen will observe the 26th Anniversary of the Order with a fitting program at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (West End) Sunday April 17 at 8 o'clock P. M. M. Mr. Virgil H. Franklin, of Washing'on, D. C. will deliver the oration. Public invited to attend. RICHMOND, VIRGIN!A, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1927 services will be conducted by the well known evangelist and pastor of the church, Rev. J. Wesley Dudley D. D. who has a message from God to you. Come and hear him. His subjects Sunday will be: at 11:30 A. M. "A. Visit to the Tomb" 8:00 P. M., "The Gospel Feast." At 3:30 P. M. we will have baptism and Communion. A cordial welcome to all. Editor Richmond Plane, Richmond, Va. Sir. After forty years, the fire still burns in me for the educational interests which the fathers started in Lynchburg. Now comes a cry "Let's Save Virginia! Seminary!" Being away from Virginia sixteen years does not lessen my interest in the cause. Since I have been here Holy Trinity Baptist Church has given her thousands for that institution. We are still giving. We shall continue to give as long as life lasts. The North is getting ready in large numbers to meet the Virginia Baptist Sta' s Convention on the 11th of May in Peersburg. The battle cry now is, "On to Peersburg, let's save our school." The first heavy gun was fired by Dr. W. W. Brown last week when he hurried hundred dollars on to Lynchburg, and now comes another mighty gun. Dr. T. J. King, grand old Eboneer lifts $1048 on one Sunday, and the brethren of the West are striving to raise ten thousand dollars—I mean the western part of Pennsylvania. All the Northern States are stirred, with no man more deeply interested than Dr. Willis J. Winston, President of the Northern University at Rahway N. J. All of us are deeply grateful to Brethren B. L. Jordan, John T Taylor and other eminent laymen for leading the Drive in Virginia. Let's encourage the brethren. Already some of our leading churches in these parts are becoming monthly regulars. We beg the Virginia Baptists, from every district, every valley, every county, every town and city of old Virginia to answer the call of President James, Chairman Galvin, President Powell and Secretary Bowling to be in Petersburg on time. Yours for the work, W. F. GRAHAM. DR. A. S. THOMAS ACCEPTS CALL The Union Branch Baptist Church of Chesterfield County, Va. extended a call to Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D. of this city. He took charge last Sunday and installation exercises have been arranged for the fourth Sunday in May. Rev. Dr. Thomas' ability as a pupil orator is well known here and this church is fortunate in securing his services. CHURCH ASKS BISHOP AND THE The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Bottel A. M. E. Church, Richmond, Va. voted unanimously topeion the Bishop for Dr. Hatcher's return for another year as pastor DR. JAMES S. HATCHER. of our church. The Richmond Ministerial Alliance has sent the Bishop and Conference a letter asking the same. The Trustees, Rewards and Class Leaders have sent the Bishop a letter commending the work and accomplishment of Dr. Hatcher. Dr. Hatcher is one of the most versatile men in the Race. He is a preacher of unusual power and originity; a Bible Teacher, Author, composer and Singer. As a builder both of people and ideals, he is dynamic indeed. He has done more to improve our church in Virginia than any man in the Sate in the thirteen years he has been with us. At Norfolk he bought an eight room parsonage and garage, furnished the parsonage, and remodeled the church, installing pipe organ. In Roanoke he beautifully remodeled Mr. Zion Church, installing furnace and pipe organ, renovated and refurnished the parsonage. He built up a Bible Church and a financial system which is one of the best in the confection. Since being with us here in Richmond, D. Hatcher has established one, of the liveliest Children's Churches in the connection. This church has a matron, treasury, "little male quarte" e," all its own. Our Bible Class is among the best in the Race. Our appreciation of solid doctrinal preaching and our ability to intelligently sing as a congregation is unsurpassed. Our financial system and Titling Band take care of our expenses in a dignified way. Dr. Hatcher has bought and beautifully furnished one of the best per sonages in our connection. Our church has been renovated and other improvements made. Dr. Hatcher goes to conference with an increase of 30 per cent, along all lines. "Will he come back to us another year? That is the question. If the Bishop and Conference hear our prayer and grant our petition Richmond will have the ministry of this most dynamic and versatile Christian leader for another year. In Memoriam. ...In memory of my dear cousin, Mary D. Tyler, who departed this life one year ago April 4, 1926. Gone but not forgotten. MRS. FANNIE B. EDWARDS. $43 Wes'minster St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SET FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE GOSEPEL. This is to certify that after a satisfactory relation of his Christian experience, call to the Ministry and view of Bible Doctrine, Rev. August. REV. AUGUSTUS COLES. tus Coles was publicly ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry on the 27th day of March, 1927, by a Council of Baptist Churches, composed of eight messengers from vicinity Churches, convened at the call of the Brown Grove Baptist Church at 3 P. M. REV. J. H. BINFORD Moderator/ REV. A. D. SMITH Clerk. Bishop A.J. Carey Bishop A.J. Gaines World's Finest Colored Church Edifice A.N.P. Sinai Temple, 47th and South Parkway, Chicago, Illinois, the new half-million dollar home of Bethel A. M. E. Church, which will be the scene of the 28th Quadrennial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, May, 1928. Bishop A.J. Carey is chairman of the General Conference Commission, and Bishop A.L. Gaines is presiding Bishop over the Chicago district. The Time is at Hand. The Time is at Hand. (Dr. Gordon B. Hancock) W. A. W. Jordan appeal in behalf of Lynchburg Seminary is a matter of more than ordinary importance and as such demands far more than a passing thought. It brings to mind a situation that surrounds the higher education of the Negro which should provoke serious thought among the Negroes themselves. Mr. Jordan's very incipient and convincing explanation of the circumstances and conditions out of which the Seminary's present financial pressure arises puts the matter squarely up to the Negroes of Virginia, and just what they will do about it is a matter of the supreme importance and seriously affects (Continued on page 8) UNITED EFFORTS OF CHURCHES ON CHURCH HILL. On an invitation extended by the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, through its pastor, Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, a Union Communion was started in the Churches on Church Hill and proceeded in the following manner: The first Sunday in January, with the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The second Sunday, it was held with the Good Shepherd Baptist Church; the third Sunday, with the Fourth Baptist Church; the fourth Sunday, with the Fourth Baptist Church; and on the fourth Sunday in February with the Fountain Baptist Church. An invitation was accepted by the Union, and its final meeting was held with the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday in March. This spirit of union meetings seemed to have touched a responsive chord in the hearts of a waiting people. So impressive were these meetings spiritually, that at the suggestion of Union Revival Meetings, three of these Churches, the Mt. Olivet, the 31st Street and the Good Shepherd Baptist Churches responded fully. The other Churches though endorsing the spirit, on account of prior arrangements, could not enter fully into the Union effort. The Union Revival was blessed with ninety-eight (98) persons who confessed faith in The Lord Jesus Christ. Other accessions were also made. The meetings were held for five (5) weeks. One week with the Mt. Olivet and two weeks at each of the other Churches. The pastors, Rev. J. Andrew Bowler of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and Rev. S. P. Robinson of the 31st Street Baptist Church were assisted by these well known evangelists: Rev. I. H. Hines. Rev. J. H. Brown. Rev. E. C. Smith, and Rev. A. D. Smith. Rev. A. D. Smith serving two weeks, the other evangelists one week each. The following composed the committee that executed the work with which the Master seemed pleased: Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Deacons Cliff Watkins, J. P. Coles, Samuel D. Dennis, 31st Street Baptist Church, Deacons George Brunson and George Hardgrove, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Deacons J. T. Allen and W. B. West. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler Chairman; Rev. S. P. Robinson. Secretary Mrs. Charlotte Blackwell, of 211 E., 18th Street, who has been disposed for the past week, is convalescing. NOTICE! All of the members of Clark's Inviable Fold and the friends of Mrs. Pinkie stallings are requested to buy every ticket you can get your hands on for the opening of "King Tut's Tomb" in order that Mrs. Stallings, our candidate may be the successful contestant for the Radio that will be given away at this grand entertainment. Tickets may be secured from Mrs. Pinkie Stallings, 1706 W. Leigh Street and the office of the Improved Order, Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem, 214 E. Clay Street. A. C. CLARK, Campaign Manager. 20TH ANNIVERSARY EASTER OFFERING. When an institution is deserving it must be supported, we ought to see to it. Jesus said, "For ye have the poor with you always and whensoever so will ye may do them good." An insitution that may have sheltered scores of old people who deserved to be cared for, who have worn out in the service of others and have not saved any money, but have made friends among the people of the South and have stood by them in a needy time. These old people have been and are being sheltered in the Afro American Old Folks Home, 1115 W. Moore Street, Richmond, Va. Now is the time that the good thinking people ought to come to the aid of the home, the home is in need of money and must have it in order to continue the work. Home mission ought to be supported. Consider the cry at your door. It cannot be said that the management of the home is not worthy of your support. The manager has done his duty and now calls on you. Mail your donation today to the Afro American Old Folks Home, 1115 W. Moore Street, Richmond, Va. They have no solicitors to call on you. J. C. Randolph is the president. The institution is endorsed by some of the best people of the State. Do not sip your ears at their cry. Send your contribution, let it be small or large, it will be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to Afro American Old Folks Home, Donations of all kinds will be appreciated. Miss Hattie Mayo, of 805 N. 4th Sreet, who has been quite sick for the past three weeks is convalescing WM. I. JOHNSON'S SONS INC. PURCHASE NEW FUNERAL CAR Wm. I. Johnson Sons, Inc. have received one of the latest style combination Limousine Hearse and Ambulance from the John W. Henney Company, of Freeport, Ill. It is a thing of beauty, having an extra length wheel base, Continental motor, three way loading, right or left side or rear. The draperies are especially attractive. It has flower rack, two side beds which fold out of the way when the car is converted into a hearse. It is finished in light gray and black with nickled radiator while the head lights are of the latest design. It was delivered to the firm last Thursday. PRICE. FIVE CENTS. Dollar home of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, Science Commission, and go district. THE WIFE OF REV. I. H. HINES Key, R. V. Peyton Delivers Sermon. The funeral of Mrs. Rosa Dabney Hines, wife of Rev. I. H. Hines, took place last Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock, at the Skip Mount Zion Baptist Church. President J. E. Fountain, of the Baptist Minister's Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, had charge and was master of ceremonies. Ministers thronged the church. The gallery and main floor were packed with one solid mass of humanity, while many others could not secure admission. It was especially noticeable, due to the presence of Rev. Randolph V. Peyton, D. D., who in the absence of Rev. A. W. Brown had been asked to preach the sermon. - Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. Rev. W. L. Ransom, D. D. Rev. J. E. Fountain, Rev. J. Dudley, D. D. Rev. J. A. Brinkley, A. B. Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D. Rev. J. J. Nickens occupied seats with Rev. R V. Peyton, D. D. and Rev. W. H. Stevens on the rostrum CHURCH MEMBER 24 YEARS. Other prominent divines sat around the rostrum. The choir rendered selections. Resolutions were read. Mrs. Hines died at her residence Friday, April 8. She was converted and baptized 24 years ago by Rev. Dr. R. V. Peyton. She was the mother of 11 children. She also left a husband, 3 sisters, and 1 brother to marry her loss. Deacon Branch explained that Rey. A. W. Brown had been out of the city for several weeks. He felt very sorry for this. The family had requested Rey. Peyton to preach the funeral and he would do so. DR. PEYTON DELIVERS EULOGY Rev. Peyton stated that he did not leave Montclair in the automobile with any idea of preaching the funeral. He took his text from Mark 14:8. "She hath done what she could." He then proceeded to pay a personal elite to the deceased. He landed her many virtues and described her as a model wife. He made a deep impression. At the conclusion other ministers made brief remarks. The casket was light pearl gray plush with heavy silver bar extension handles. It was of state design. Funeral Director A. D. Price Jr. had charge of the remains. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hilton 709 N. 2nd Street gave a grand "send off" party on Friday night, 3rd inst. in honor of Mrs. Florence Hilton, of New York. Tripping the light fantastic "oe and other amusements were inudled in until the small hours of morn. Refreshments were served abundantly. Mrs. Florence Hilton left for her home Saturday. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT AT THE ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL Armstrong High School will stage an industrial exhibit in the school auditorium Friday night. April 22 at eight o'clock. A solendid array of antiles made by the boys in the caterer shop and the girls in the dressmaking and culinary classes will be on display. Principal W. W. Monsend invites the patrons to come out. There will be no admission fee. Three World Figures Get Together JW0 Three internationally known figures met at St. Petersburg, Florida for the first time at the annual baseball dinner given by "Sunshine" Al Lang at the Jungle Country Club when Cyrus H. K. Curtis, magazine and newspaper editor Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics and William J. Brennan of the famous detective agent, bearing his name were introduced. Reminiscences were exchanged Perfect Attendance School Contest AUTOCASTER Girls beat boys and Kentucky leads in the National contest for the best school attendance. Caroline Grubbs, 16, of Junction City, Ky. (top) now tops the list with 10 years, 7 months and 15 days without being absent or tardy. Lila V. Phillips (center), 15, of Elrod, S.D., with 9 years and 8 months, is second; and Mary Ferenzic, 14, of Linden, N. J., 7 years, 7 months, is third. Is there a boy or girl in this county with a better record than Caroline Grubbs? If so, send us your picture. by the widely known trio. Connie Mack and Detective Burns were invited by Curtis to inspect his magnificent vacht the "Lydonia," anchored in Tampa Bay just off the new million dollar pier. The baseball leader in turn invited Curtis and Burns to be his guests at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, this summer. The trio agreed to meet again at Lang's 1928 dinner to be held in the Sunshine City next March. o meet again er to be held next March. THE JEDGE'S JOSH THE REASON DOT ME SEE KNOWS HOW TO MANAGE A HUSBAND IS BECAUSE SHE NEVER HAD ONE --- --- SMILE UP, FELLERS, EVERYTHING ELSE IS II By A. B. CHAPIN ALL OF US THE EASTER SEASON THE RICHMOND FLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA "He Has Risen" President's Aide AUTOMASTER R. F. D. Carriers' Head AUTOCASTER Carl H. Howard, of St. Paul, N. C., President of the National H. F. D. Carriers' Association, has been driving Route No. 3 in Robson County for 24 years and has never been "reported" to the Department. There are 88,000 members in his association which meets this year at Oklahoma City in August. This is one of the beautiful French-Canadian songs which will be sung at the Folk Song and Handicraft Festival in the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, May 20, 21 and 22 under the auspices of the National Museum of Canada. It is from "Canadian Folk Songs—Old and New." Murray Gibbon, of Montreal, and is published by E. P. Dutton Co., of New York. In addition to such famous interpreters of these folk songs as Rododine Plamdonon, late of the Paris opera, Charles M. Hand and Miss Juliette Gaultier, there will be thirty chosen hard craft workers and folk songs singers who will depict their handicraft activities and render the old ballads in traditional style. Miss Gaultier will also sing Eskimo and Indian folk songs. No such festival has heretofore been in Canada and it is attracting wide attention from lower- of folk songs and those interested in weaving and spinning by the habitants who for centuries have been lightening their daily tasks with these old chansons. The Jedge's Josh THE FELLER THAT FALLS DOWN ON A JOB IS BETTER'N THE GEEK WHO LAYS DOWN ON IT. hE Ba THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND’ VIRGINIA A GREAT FOUNTAIN PEN OFFER! | OVERSIZED FOUNTAIN PENS ARE MADE FOR the purpose of saving time in the matter of ink-filling and are boons to those people whe do not want to find pen and ink. They are ready on a moment's notice. 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Being polite to white people will surely cause you to be polite to colored ones. You can make good time on earth but you will not be required to make any time at all in Heaven. People, who like a good time should have it. This is about all of the Heaven that they will get anyway. This life is very disappointing and troublesome at times. Often one wishes he was out of it, but it is the raising of the nerve to get out that causes the trouble, especially when you realize that you cannot come back again. The Chinese evidently do not be long to the League of Nations, although their Republic is listed here. It was said that this League prevented wars and promoted peace. President Woodrow Wilson should be alive now to see how that diplomatic machine works. The ordinance experts and gunmakers are selling arms to the Chinese and they are using them in killing each other and some of the foreigners. 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You can get prompt, genuline relief at the nearest drug store if you ask for the big Red Cross Plaster with the red flannel back. FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Charles S. Morris, Sr. Pastor "They have met me without a cause," St. John 15:25. Though an inebriant labe, Jesus was hated in the crucible when Herod sought to take His life; hated in youth when He began to teach the Scriptures; hated because of His miracles; hated with an awful and bitter hate by the entire Jewish nation; hated, scourged, crowned with thorns, spit upon and scuffed at as He staggered under the rugged cross up Calvary's hill, to shed His blood for you and for me. And yet, after all He has done for us, even today He is hated, scorned and abused without a cause. Sad were the pictures which flashed before our ear dimmed eyes as D. Morris told the story of our Lord's suffering while in the world. The development of his sermon Sunday morning brought out the meaning of Calm Sunday. Members and friends were happy to greet our pastor Sunday morning. He was away last Sunday in interest of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College. The school is in dire need. Such a crisis as it faces today summons every earnest hearted Christian to its rescue. Every man and woman with a spark of race pride should put forth special effort to see it live. grow and develop in every possible way. Fifth Street has always led the ranks in its support. In spite of her pressing obligation of paying for our new church home, we shall still do our best for this grand and noble cause, for which many of our nobles, race leaders have given their lives. Our members will kindly remember that the red lettered side of their duplex envelope is to be used for the support of mission and education, home and foreign. If we would succeed and make good in life, it must come to us by helping others. Last Sunday night the Porter's Beneficial Club held their anniversary services in our church, at which time Dr. Morris spoke on the life of Joseph. Sister Lena Carter, 135 Warren Street; Sister Columbia Williams, 510 N. 14; street and Sister Della Chapman, 1752 W. Leigh Street, are on the sick list. Sunday morning, April 17th Dr. Morris will preach an appropriate Easter sermon. At 3:30 he will speak at the City Auditorium on one of the greatest questions of the age: "Did Jesus Christ Rise From the Dead?" In this address Dr. Morris will take up all the great objections to the resurrection and prove they are groundless. There promises to be a large number of both races present. Rev. Dr. Hatcher and his quartet will sing between selections by the Sabbath Glee Club. Partial list of members who have paid the first $5 in the Building Fund Rally: Bossie Carter, J. W. Chavis, William Chiles, J. H. Chiles Sr., Kate Christian, Hezekiah Curtis Edward J. Evans, Mary B. Evans, Lavinia Farrar, R. H. Fauntleroy, Victoria Flemming, John T. Fauntleroy, Wyatt Fubank, Toadie Diggs Mamie Bundy, James Butler Sr., Willia Boone, May Bigelow, R. R. Beard, Lillian Bailey. More to follow next week. —M. T. Ward, Reporter. GETTING UP NIGHTS GETTING UP NIGHTS PAINS IN BACK, BURNING SENSATION and other troubles caused by KIDNEY, BLAIDDER, or PROSTATE GLAND vanish quickly. Rudolph's Prosta's, new scientific treatment prescribed by well known Kansas City doctor produced such amazing results that the W. B. Way Company, 32A Westover Arcade, Kansas City, Mo., have made it possible for every sufferer $^a$ get the benefits that this wonderful treatment may give them. Any man or woman sufferer should consider it first duty to write for information about this guaranteed home treatment at once. RISING MT. ZION BAPT. CHURCH (800 Denny Street, Fulton) Rev. Q. B. Simma, B. Th., Pastor, Residence, 728 Danny St. Services; Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome Rev. J. J. Woodson. Pastor. Residence. 1116 St. John Street. Services: Sunday 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are invited. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RIJHMOND' VIRGINIA --- W. I. JOHNSON JAMES A. C. JOHNSON Wm. I. Johnson's Sons Incorporated, Morticians and Embalmers, 10 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. PHONE, MADISON 686 We have added to our equipment the latest style combination Limousine Hearse and Ambulance made by the famous John W. Henney & Co., of Freeport, Illinois. You are invited to inspect it. A full line of caskets, steel vaults and all other supplies incident to the business. SHEPHERD NOTES Eleven days from this date "King Tut's Tomb" will be opened at the Armstrong High School Auditorium running through the 25th, 26th and 25th. If you want to see something new as well as entertaining you can ill afford to miss this one. The Kings, Queens, Presidents and potentates from foreign countries will be there and gorgeously arrayed. The play promises to be entertaining the highest sense. From all indication you can go to be overflow meetings throughout the duration of this entertainment. You can hear people everywhere discussing the opening of "King Tut's Tomb." Get ready! You cannot afford to miss it. Another reason why every man, woman, boy and girl should witness this entertainment is because there are a number of your friends who are contestants for the Radio which will be given away to the person selling the highest number of kickets over $150.00 and you should be in the race to the success so that your candidate's wins. There are four other prizes to be given away. The following persons are candidates for "the Radio: Mrs. Pinkie Stallings, Clark's Invincible Fold: Mrs. Hattie Montague, Wm.' H. Stokes Fold: Mrs. Mary H. Morgan, St. Elizabeth Fold: Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, Sojourner Truth Fold: Mrs. Eliza A. Berkley, Mrs. A. Berkley Fold: Miss Kulah N. Cunningham, Friends Fold: Mr. Lee Branch, Pride of Chesterfield Fold: Mrs. Emma Winn, Bethel Fold and Mrs. Marha Morris, St. Ritas Fold In one car, our careers will be the members of the Folds of these candidates and their friends would stack up behind them in a very strong way in order that your candidate may win. At the present time Misa Cunningham seems to have the advantage on all other candidates for the Radio, she reported having sold the largest number of tickets. On the 20th of April at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, our Grand Presiding Shepherd will present to Richmond Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, the President of the National Associatio of Colored Womens Clubs and we are appealing to every Shepherd and Daughter of Bethlehem in Richmond to be present at this meeting and assist our Grand Presiding Shepherd in giving Mrs. Bethune, the National President a rousing welcome to Richmond. Mrs. Bethune is a speaker of national reputation and is known throughout the length and breadth of this country. Have The Planet sent to your home. It will be a welcome visitor. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. ALICE LILLY .....Plaintiff against (In Chancery order of publication) EDGAR LILLY .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matri- mony by the plaintiff from the defen- dant, Edgar Lilly upon the grounds of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and fled that the defendant, Edgar Lilly is not a resident of this State it is ordered that he do appear here within ten days after due pub- lication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. 119 East Leigh Street. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1827. JULIAN BELL....Plaintiff against Order of Publication LIZZIE BELL....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matri- mony by the plaintiff from the def endant on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit has been made and justified that the sad Lizzie Bell, the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Sparrows Point, Md., it is therefore ordered that Lizzie Bell do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Test: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. 112 East Eagle Street. FOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH (32nd and P Streets) Rev. A. R. Vanlandingham B. Th. pastor. Residence 28th O. St. Our Worship: Sunday School at 9:30 A. M.: Morning Services. 11:30 A. M. Night Services. 8:00 P. M.: Tuesday night. Home and Foreign Mission : 6:00 P. M.: Wednesday night Teachers Meeting. 7:30 P. M. Thursday night. Choir Rehearsal : 7:30 P. M.: Friday night. Prayer Services. 7:30. M. V. Johnson, Clerk LUCK Money, Happiness, health, wealth and happiness, joy in love in games, in business all around C. W. Lockwood, the Wizard of Wear Lockwood, the Wizard of Ring embodying all the famous symbols can be yours. Seven Good Luck luckedoms Co. R-133 Columbus, Ohio --- THE LEADER HERE. Mr. H. C. Roane, chairman of the colored delegation from Northern Neck was a central figure in this city during last week. He brought with him a fine delegation and he and his people were well pleased. They selected the right man for this responsible position. At a recent meeting of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinity among the visitors introduced were Rev. H. N. Jeter, D. D. of Newport, R. I., Charles Satchell Morris Jr., and President J. E. Fountain called for John Mitchell, Jr. to come forward and be introduced, although he needed no introduction as the Conference was always glad to have him present. Rev. J. H. Binford, who is slightly blind was introduced to deliver a sermon on "Faith." Rev. Binford was led forward and proceeded to discuss the subject from the angle of a country preacher. He showed a remarkable knowledge of the Scriptures, citing the chapters and the verses german to the subject under discussion. At the conclusion he sang one of his characteristic selections. He had Rev, W. H. Skipwith, D. D. precede him with a musical selection and this was followed by another at the conclusion. Mr. E. Nelson, of Lottsburg, Va., and Mr. R. J. Armstrong, Coan, Va. called on us. Mrs. Betsy Brown and Miss Gwendola Brown are indisposed at 318 W. Leigh Street. Mrs. Adelalde G. Thompson is improving in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Bring us your job work. It will be promptly executed. Mrs. Julia Jefferson, 1212 N. 1st Street, who has been quite indisposed for three weeks is much improved. Mrs. W. I. Johnson, Sr. of 10 W. Leigh Street who has been quite ill, is improving. ROANOKE LETTER ROANOKE, VA. April 12—Mrs. Ellen Holland's son-in-law was found dead in bed in Philadelphia April 5. Miss Josie Jones of Ballyhack died April 5. Rev. D. R. Powell officiated at he funeral. Mrs. Berta Howard and son, Master Jackson, have returned from New York. LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN FUNERAL EQUIPMENT. Automobiles Furnished for Funerals, Social Affairs or Short or Long Distance Trips—Fine Caskets—Chapel Service Free. Country Orders Solicited—Prompt and Satisfactory Service Phone Madison 2778. Day or Night Calls Answered Promptly. W. A. PRICE, Incorporated GENERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBAL MER Situous Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments OFFICE AND WAREROOMS 700 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PROMPT SERVICE IN CITY OR COUNTRY. Each customer is allowed to send copy not exceeding 3 lines, 2 inches wide. Type to be selected by us. Same copy to be used on paper as on envelopes. Here is your chance. We do all kinds of JOB WORK. Send all orders to LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES ```markdown ``` VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, March 31st, 1927. NATHANIEL SHELTON...Plaintiff vs: (In chancery order of publication) MABEL SHELTON .... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant (Mabel Shelton) upon the grounds of desertion. An affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Mabel Shelton is not entitled of this Sale, it is therefore that she do apply here within ten days after publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect her interest in 'his suit. A Copy Teste: E. M. ROWELLE, Clerk W. F. DENYN, p. g. In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of March, 1927. OLLIE A. BOLLING.....Plaintiff against. JOSEPH BOLLING.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment, and an affidavit having been made and filed that the said defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and that his last known postoffice address was Pittsburgh, Pa. it is hereby ordered that the said Joseph Bolling appear here within 10 days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy Teste: E. M. ROWELLE, Clerk. C. A. McKENZIE, p.q. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 4th day of April, 1927. ESTELLE WILLIAMS, ...Plaintiff against In Chancery FRANK WILLIAMS, ...Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of desertion for more than three years. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant ant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within ten days after duplication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. by E. M. EDWARDS. D.C. J. E. BYRD, p.q. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Thursday, March 24, 1927. PEARL HOOPER BANNINGS Plaintiff against WILLIAM BANNINGS ...Defendant The object of this suit' is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment, and an affidavit having been made and filed that the said defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and that' his last known post office address was No. 312 North Second Street, Richmond, Virginia, it is hereby ordered that the said William Bannings appear here within 10 days after duplication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy —Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. C. A. MCKENZIE, p. g. FULTON NOTES Dr. J. O. and Mrs. Rhoda Dawson, 1215 Denny Street thank the community for kindness during the recent illness of Mrs. Rhoda Dawson, his mother. Revival services at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church have been helpful. Rev. C. A. Cobb has a special resurrection message for tomorrow morning. At 3:30 he will preach to the I. O. St. Luke. Shiloh Baptist Church is holding a revival. Rev. C. B. Jefferson will preach in the morning. Rev. A. D Clarke will preach in the afternoon. Rev. W. E. Brown will preach at night. Rev. Alexander delivered a powerful sermon Monday evening. Rev. S. J. Bush will preach to viewers on the Resurrection. An Easter program has been arranged for 8 P. M. The Silver Bell Chorus will sing. UNION LEVEL The pastor preached on "The Christian Warfare." Sunday night, Pastor B. J. Ruffin preached from John 3:14. Rev. O. B. Sims honored us with his presence. His wife and visiting friends were welcome. Sunrise prayer meet Easter Sunday morning at 6:30. Communion at 3:30 P. M. GRAVEL HILL Rev. W. L. Tuck delivered a pow erful sermon from Genesis 17:5. Subject, 'A New Name.' 8 P. M. a large audience witnessed the play Tree of Life given by Mrs. Alice Tuck and others. Revs. Massie, Skipth and Charity were present. Sunday evening a play, The Risen Christ, will be given under auspices of Club No. 5. UNION LEVEL BAPSTIST CHURCH (900 State Street, Fulton) Rev. B. J. Ruffin, pastor. Residence, 708 State Street. Services: Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Munday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. BARBER WANTED BARBER ON WHITE TRADE. Good Guarantee. O. G. CONN. 111 2nd Street. Charlottesville, Va. AGENTS-NEW PLAN, makes it easy to earn $50.00 to $100.00 weekly, seling shirts direct to wearer. No capital or experience needed. Represent a real manufacturer Write for FREE SAMPLES. Madison Shirt Makers, 562 Broadway, New York. AN ANNOUNCEMENT The Goodwill Baptist Church, 410 N Monroe Street is a new unit to the Baptist Church, with a very broad program. Rev. W. P. Bail, pastor invites the public and his many friends to worship Sunday. April 17 at 11:30 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Communion 1st Sundays. 3:30 P. M. M Sunday School. 10:00 A. M. Special music. All are invited. B. Y. P. U., 6:45 P. M. REV. W. B. BALL, Pastor. F. BALL, Clerk. (Successor to A. Hayes @ Son) Richmond, Va. IN FUNERAL, EQUIPMENT. --- This Week By Arthur Brisbane ANDERING OIL WEALTH. MORE BABY SHOES. LESS RECORD BREAKING. SHE DIE? Ice Teagle, president of New Jersey, standard Oil, warms oil men that are cutting their own throats. The country is treating the nation's wealth as unintelligently as frontmen treated the herds of bison. The bisons soon vanished. Oil is actually being sold for less than it costs to produce, cheerful for bisons, but it will not last. Million are spent developing new oils to increase competition while companies are carrying $30,000,000 bisons of oil stored above ground on an annual cost, loss and waste of $15,000,000. The country's national oil wealth is merely private wealth. It is a great national asset and a law should be found to give oil protection some national control and waste. You are told many things about position, for and against. R. H. Hinton, writing from Coronado California, asks, "Do you know that the sale of chil- dren shoes has increased 400 per per annum since prohibition Everybody will agree that 400 per more shoes for children, com- monly larger savings bank tu- se, a strong argument for pro- assuming those things to be of prohibition. That would modify the Vol- t say the average man is about twice what he earned the war, and increased earn- the absence of beer, explain savings and more children's A strike of a sort was start- work in what is called "the competitive field." Uni RICHMONDER MAKES GOOD IN SCHNECTADY, N. X. (Schenectady Gazette) SCHENECTADY, N. Y.—To prove that popularity and fame is within the reach of all men regardless of creed or color, one need but ask a member of the immense traveling fraternity what he thinks of 'Ernest.' The answer is sure to be very much in favor of Ernest, especially when he gave his simple formula of success in these words: "Honesty, work, promptness—and do them all with a smile." "Riches may be wished on a man," he says, "but happiness in this old world is more certain when you know you are doing your work the best you know how." Have you met Ernest? Possibly not, for while he is a Schenectadian, the chances are fewer local persons would meet him than the thousands of traveling men and women who visit hotels here during the year. And that is where his fame is strong. So, it might be well right here to introduce Ernest L. Clalborne, head porter at the new Hotel Van Curler, formerly with the Mohawk hotel. He is going to make sure one has all the little comforts at the new hotel. Also, through his efforts hotel guests will praise the management in the accuracy in more important matters such as being on time for trains, purity of ice water or valle service. Ernest figures there are just about 1,001 of these duties to supervise—with a smile. During his services at the Mohawk hotel he has served a large number of the celebrities of the world. A number of conventions have made the hotel their headquarters and Ernest made everything comfortable for the guests. And it's a real job. ONE SCOLDING Ernest says: "I was at one time reported for whistling in the lobby and the manager called me down and asked me why I had done so. I told him I was not whistling, I was just pageing the dog." "Not content with the numerous duties connected with hotel life he finds time to play an important part in the civic life of the city and is active in church and fraternal work. Then, to add to his laureus, he was also partner in a business conducting the new cafeteria for Negroes. Ernest was one of the organizers of a club formed in the A. M. J. Church to aid Negro strangers in this city and was one of the speakers at an emancipation celebration here. Ernest is a member of Crescent Lodge, K. of P., a delegate to the men in the North cannot compete with non-union men further South. The alleged attempt to reduce wages in the North would cause still further reduction of wages in the South. Industry and business are not civilized while it is necessary for employees to engage in period battles, at the expense of the workers' wives and children, to decide what is fair pay. Some impartial third party should fix wages. The public pays in the price of coal. Segrave, British beat the world's automobile record last week, flying over the sands of Daytona Beach in Florida at a speed greater than 166 miles an hour. His racing car, the "Mystery S," looking like a submarine on land, broke the American record by ten miles an hour. It's an achievement interesting, but not useful. No automobile can go USEFULLY 166 miles an hour, or 100 miles an hour. Up in the air, where the road is wide, is the place for real speed. At Lyons in Georgia, men on trial for kidnaping and flogging the Rev. E. J. Jones, Jr., wore hoods. One had a pistol, another waved a sword. They told Mr. Jones they did not approve his moral conduct, drove him off in a ear, held him down, beat him with a leather strap. The clergyman testifies "After I was free I started off down the road singing 'How Beautiful Heaven Must Be.'" During the beating he had prayed aloud. Such fortitude is MOST muscel. Now New York may have to decide about exorcising Mrs. Ruth Spyder, young, blond, curly-haired widow, aged thirty-two, who recently confessed she helped another man murder her husband. She says she now loathes the man that did the killing. He seems to have borrowed a suggestion from his original ancestor, Adam. Friends say he was hypnotized by the woman whose husband he killed. If human nature, public opinion and the course of events work as usual, the man will be executed and the woman sentenced to life imprisonment. There seems to be a psychological objection to strapping women in the electric chair. We do not need war with China, and it would not be a righteous war, once we have rescued our nationals. Having told Asiatics that they may not live here, it would be playing the hypocrite and bully to object to China's decision that she does not want us, or Europeans, on her soil. If we may exclude Asiatics justly, China may, with equal justice, exclude us. convention held in Syracuse and is a grand lodge officer. The genial hotel man was also chairman of the Order of Moose Encampment held in 'his city and a member of the Uniform Rank K. of P., Elks, Odd Fellows and many clubs. CAUGHT ROBBER Detective work seems to have also caught his fancy, for in 1923, when during the early morning of July 2 the cash drawer of the hotel had been robbed, he made an investigation, caught his man and held him until the police arrived. Later he was instrumental in catching a bad check writer for whom a detective agency had offered a reward of $250. The records also show that the man saved his life in injury when he stopped a fight, arrested a man and took him to the first precinct. He is proud of a letter from a guest who lost a jewel case and had it returned intact. During the flood in 1913, he hired a boat for several days to aid those in the district; stopped profiteering by another Negro who had control of a boat and loaned his to city officials when needed. Ernest Claiborne was born in Richmond and came north in 1909. He attended Virginia Union University, which accounts for his general education and versatility. Ernest Claiborne was raised by Mrs. Frederick Brauer. 21st and Venable Streams. Richmond Va. and he worked for Dr. T. H. Curd. Drugerist at 21st and Venable. ROANOKE LETTER. Mrs. Mamie Heath, Mrs. Maggie Morton, Mr. Jacob King, and Mr. George Sims are much improved. Miss Maggie Dehaven and Mr. J. Lipscomb are much improved; also Mr. James Tinsley and Mrs. Bessie Curtis. The annual Thanksgiving exercises of the Eiks and Ladies of the Order were held Sunday at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church at 3:00 P. M. It was a grand affair. Mrs. Sarah Nowlin is indisposed Rov. W. R. Howeron, D. D. delivered a most instructive sermon at Mt. Zion A. M. B. Church at 11 A. M. Mrs. Carrie Carter died suddenly last Monday, 11:50 P. M. The A. M. E. Church Conference will soon meet at Norfolk. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Magazine Page About Your Health Things You Should Know by John Joseph Gaines, M. D. CANCER We cannot know too much about things that concern life itself. This terrible disease always strikes terror in the heart of its victim as well as in the minds of those who love, or are called to minister to him. Hence, this brief article. We know that cancer is not communicable—and that it is not distinctly hereditary, though the "tendency" may belong to certain families. I have noticed that floral complexions are more liable to skin malignancy than the medium; and that the very dark individuals are more often afflicted with malignant growths of the internal organs. In either instance, continual irritation is the thing that brings cancer into activity. Hence, people with cancer-tendencies must avoid all things that set up continual irritation; a pipe-stem or cigar; a stiff, hard hat; a corset that exerts pressure in some particular locality; a rectal growth, simple at first, may become malignant by constant irritation; the eating of strong condiments, peper, catup, or other active irritants of the gastric membrane lining, continued for years, may hasten a malignant condition. In this terrible disease, an ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of cure. May I insist upon the well-known axiom that, success with cancer depends upon its early recognition. Treatment here may well begin when a suspicion of the disease is aroused. 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"A girl tennis player in a vigorous match will lose four or five pounds," said Mrs. Edna Albert of Cincinnati president of the Odoo company. in a talk here to a women's athletic class. "All the Merger Creates H. BELLAS HESS, PRES. NATIONAL BELLAS HESS Co. Creates New Business Giant, Merger Creates New Business Giant, Largest in Field THE NEW YORK PLANT H. BELLAS HESS, PRES. NATIONAL BELLAS HESS CO. ONE OF THE PLANTS A MODERN MAMMOTH NEW YORK—Merger of Bellas Hess and company and the National Cloak and Suit company makes the new house the largest in the world handling women's men's, and children's clothing exclusively. Business of the two firms will continue independently until August 1, it is announced by H. Bellas Hess, president of the merged companies. After that date the company will be known as the National Bellas Hess company. Two plants are in New York and one in Kansas City. Mo. Bank will --- HELEN WILLS. THESE TWO ACTION PICTURES SHOW THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE GIRL TENNIS STARS FAMOUS BACKHAND STROKE NOTE HER GRIP AND THE POSITION OF HER HAND lost weight will be recaimed almost immediately after a few refreshing drinks. If there is fat to be gotten rid of, a little will be lost at each exercise period but it is very dangerous to try to reduce rapidly. Fat took a long time coming and it should take a long time going. "The present athletic age has done a great deal to remove the supply customers in its territory. "Combined customers of the merged firms number more than 6,000,000," said Mr. Hess. "It is the plan of the company that no concern shall contribute more to improved conditions of American life than our combined organization. Direct sale methods will make for economic buying and our world wide purchasing and delivery. London, and other艺品 centers of the old world and the new will bring the fashion of Europe and Fifth avenue to every part of America." false modesty of the Victorian era in which perspiration could not be mentioned. One of the finest examples American youth can have is a beautiful girl athlete like Helen Wills, bounding over the tennis court in a splendid glow of health and vigor. If they were afraid to perspire, we should have no girl tennis champions. The "normal human being imperceptibly transpires an average of one quart a day in keeping the at even temperature by evaporation and safe to stop perspiration from a few of the 2,000,000 sweat glands in the skin. This discovery has done almost as much as athletics to take away the fear of what our Victorian ancestors used to speak of behind their fans as 'transpiration.' , Largest in Field THE NEW YORK PLANT History of the two companies, culminating in this important merger, is one of the romances of American business. The National Clock and Suit company started thirty-eight years ago in New York City in a loft employing less than a dozen persons. The Bellas Heas company started in the same way twenty years ago. Annual business of the two recently was more than £55,000,000. The company has all business of the company is handled by the company. In Hustings Court, Part 2, City of Richmond, April 13, 1927. HARVEY BOYERS.....Plaintiff vs. LEONA BOYERS.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the grounds of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. . . An afidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Leona Boyers is not a resident of this State it is ordered that she do apear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. W. E. DUVAL, Clerk. By A. I. DUVAL, D·C. C. MIMMS, p.g. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Part 2, the 12th day of April, 1927. ROOSEVELT WILSON.....Plaintiff against In Chancery CLARA WILSON..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the said Clara Wilson, the defendant, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known address was Philadelphia, Pa., it is, therefore ordered that Clara Wilson do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. By B. H. TURNBULL, Deputy Clerk. WILLIAM E. DENNIS WILLIAM F. DENNY. p.q. In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 12th day of April, 1927. JAMES ROBINSON .....Plaintiff vs. In Chancery NETTIE ROBINSON'...Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion for more than three years. And an affidavit having been made and filed that said Nettie Robinson is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that her last post-office is unknown, it is therefore ordered that Nettie Robinson do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. By E. M. EDWARDS, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. BETTIE HACKNEY.....Plaintiff against Order of Publication ARMSTEAD HACKNEY, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that Armstead Hackney, the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Long Island, New York; it is therefore ordered that Armstead Hackney do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p.q. 119 East Leigh Street. In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. DAISY WILLIAMS.....Plaintiff against Order of Publication CHARLIE WILLIAMS ..Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matriony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion. And an avidifav having been made and filed that the said Charlie Williams, the defendant, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Lackawana, N. 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