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1 ROANOKE LETTER. ROANOKE. VA., December 28.— The Sunday School Christmas exer cises held Monday night were well rendered by the children. It was fine. The Christmas Holidays are depart ing and the attention of all is being attracted to the future. Let us im prove our steps Rev. George P. Miller, superinten dent of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Sunday School gave some wholesome instruc tions to the Sunday School pupils. Rev. W. R. Howerton '"as the last speaker and he admonished all to improve themselves and aid the Master’s Cause by emulating the li’-e of Christ. Prof. D. W. Harth received the sad intelligence by wire of the acci dental death of his son. Rowland Harth. He was killed in an auto mobile wreck in West Virginia, on Christmas Eve. The death of this promising young man was a sad shock to the entire community. The citizens join in deep sympathy with the sorrowing family. The funeral was Monday afternoon from First Baptist Church. Mr. Jeff Thobs, one of the brake men of the N. and W. local was struck as his train passed under the Park Street bridge. He is in the hospital. Mr. Washington Hairston, 4*0 Tenth Avenue, N. E. died here Sun day morning. He had been ill for several weeks. He was one of the oldest members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and very faithful. The fun eral was Tuesday afternoon from Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Mary Morton of Northeast Seventh Avenue died here Sunday morning after a short illness of a few weeks. She was a faithful mem-, her of the First Baptist Church. Her only relations were a son, Thomas, and Mrs. Robert Berkley of Eighth Street. The following are some of the many Roanoke students attending institutions of learning, who were home for the Holidays: Mr. Thomas Payne, V. N. I. I.; Miss Bessie Jen nings and Mr. Laurence Burrell, Oberlin College; Miss Gladys Whit-1 ten V N I. I.; Miss Daisy Lee, Kit-| troll; Miss Mildred Banks, Virginia j Union; Misses Vivian and'Georgia Brown. Hampton; Mr. Arnette Mackl- ; lin, Mr. Charlie Brooks, Virginia Union: Misses Helen and Almarn Butcher, V. N. I. I.; Miss Mary Har per. Kittrell: Mr. Gteorge Coleman, Lincoln. I Mrs. Bessie Reynolds and brother, C. R. Burks, of Wytheville, Va. ar rived in the city Wednesday eve and are spending the Christmas holidays with their sister, Mrs. M. J. Colvin, 418 Tenth Avenue. N. E. Mrs. Annie Carter, of New Haven, Conn., who spent the summer in her Virginia home left last Wednesday for New York Cify, having spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. M. J. Colvin. The funeral of Mr. Washington Hairston took place Tuesday after noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. W. W. Hicks officiated in a splendid eulogy on the life and character of the deceased. Mr. C W. Wade of Leaman, Ohio has been the Christmas guest of Mrs. Sarah and Miss Mary Lee Den nis on Northwest Harrison Avenue. This attractive young woman is be loved because of her womanly stand for th.. r ght and the high regard in which she holds her mother. The reopening of Ebenezer A. M. E Church on Jefferson Street, which v.ts sold through Dr. J H. Pinkard for the African Church, took piace Sunday, Pot ember 26th. A most pro found discourse was delivered by Rev A. L. James, pastor First Bap tint Church. It was a discourse that caused much favorable comment on ti»«* streets this week. Iir. W. R. Howerton preached two lr.a.chless discourses last Sunday at Mt 7ion. A M. E Church. They were great helps to those who were privileged to worship here the last Sunday in 1926. Mr. Jacob King received the sad intelligence of the serious illness of his brother. Mr. Wesley King, of \Vood8dale, N. C. Mr. King left at 7 o’clock today for the bedside of his brother. At Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday morning Rev. F. D. Patterson deliv ered an able sermon on ‘‘Crowding Out Jesus.” His discourse Sunday night was from Luke 14:3, Go ye. tell. It was quite a bit of informa tion to many of those who heard this wonderful discourse by our pas tor, Rev. Patterson. Emma Milliner, Clerk. Treasures? DON'T BUY ANY BOOK OR INSTRUMENT Our complete report tells you WHERE and HOW to find Under ground or Buried Treasures. HOW to easi.v MAKE YOUR OWN DIV1N INK5 ROD and many other valuable secrets. Enclose stamp for FREE particulars Institute, Desk 98, G. P O. B. 223, New York. OThFU PF.OPLE TUDGF' YOU OW BY YOUR F'JMTUFE ! When you ran get FURNITURE *»nd RUfip fr i 'i 0I<1 Established Homo like J. ii<’ '-NS—that's known to sell the <r.i.i!l*y goods, ju*t as reason able j -> - where—why not g’ve y. • frteni. * j *< <»d impression. ft wli. glvo b - * greatest p’eanure to *ho* you on ndurful stock of horn makit . . : fo.rt giv’ng FURNITUR -* and RU tf* and—dot’t (all to ask our Salesmen ab »ut our BANKING PLAN which 4 vee you 6. 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. US. 5. JURGENS SI ESTABLISHED 1880. » ADAMS AND BROAD I HOLIDAY GREETINGS! To My Many Patrons and Friends: I extend wishes for a Prosperous New Year, giving assurances that their patronage has been appreciat ed and their many expressions of good will highly esteemed. B. M. MORRIS 101 East Leigh Street Richmond, Va. THH SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union will convene at Second Baptist Church tomorrow at 3:30. Installation of officers. The prin< cipal address will be delivered by President Y/illiam John l lark, of Virginia Union. G. T. Walker is president and C. B. Jefferson, cor responding secretary. 666 is a prescription for Colds, Grippe, Flu. Dengue bilious Fever and Malaria It Kiils the Germs. I WRITE, PUBLIC SPEAKERS SO CIETY, Box 1076, Oakland, Cali fornia, for addresses, speeches, de bates and orations for all occasions. Win. B. Smith, TONSORIAL ARTIST 18 EAST CLAY STREET, Richmond, Virginia. Hair-cutting, Shampooing, Hair Bobbing for Ladies According to the Latest Designs. COSMOR1NE. THE WONDER HAIR TONIC AND • STRA1GHTENER ALWAYS ON SALE. A Line of Expert Barbers on Hand. Call and See Me. WIGS OF NATURAL HUMAN HAIR MADE ACCORDING TO YOUR MEASUREMENT. Either Wavy or Crimpy. Can be combed and dressed^ Iiuy direct from manufacturer. Write for free catalog of switches, transformations, bobs, straightening oombs and everything in hair goods Also Hair Dressers Supplies. 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