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PRICE, FIVE CENTS. VOLUME XLVI, NO. RICHMOND .VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1929 » ) The Ebenezer Baptist Church Given Parsonage. Old Folks Home, Y. W. C. A., Friends Orphan Asylum Granted Bequests. Many Relatives Remembered by the Deceased. B. Rand Wellford, Esq. qualified as executor of the will of Mrs. Har riet Johnson, Wednesday. February 13th in the sum of $20 001). The value of the estate was placed at $13,700. Personal estate $5,500; real estate, $8,200. The will was exe cuted May 25. 1928 w'.th Maty P. Steiulein and J. McD. Wellford as witnesses. She named 'Woodland Cemetery as place of interment, by the side of her husbanil. Robert Johnson. She bequeathed her estate as follows: .. 4 * Her residence. 815 North Seventh Street to Ebenezer Baptist Church, as a residence for its pastor, as a memorial to her husband and her self. specifying that her picture and that of her husband be hung in the entrance hall of the house and that a suitable tablet be placed there under. • - All of her furniture, pictures, ornaments and silverware were left equally to her nephews and nieces. The other real estate is to be sold and with her personal estate be divided as follows: Kate Norrell (niece) .$2,000 Berancenia Trueheart . 500 Hattie B. Lynn . 500 Mary Byrd (her sister). 500 Bettie Anderson Clay. 300 Robert W. Johnson, infant son of Rev. R. H. Johnson 500 George Peterson Jr. 200 Moses A. Norrell, Jr. ?00 Ethel Johnson, of Atlantic City). N. J. 300 Theresa Gross. 200 T. F. Archer . 300 The Afro American Old Folks Home, on Moore St. 500 The Friends Orphan Asylum for Colored Orphans . 300 Colored Y. W. C. A. 200 St. Philips Hospital, for its .. Charity Ward . 200 Ebenezer Baptist Church .... 100 Va. School for Colored Deaf and B’imh Newport News 200 Mary. Catherine and Betty. daughters of Thacker Archer Sr.,. Chula Va., $100 each.. 300 Oliver Norrell ........ . 200 Coralise Norrell, her watch and chain: Hattie B. Lynn her cameo set: Catherine Norrell her earrings: the balance of her jewelry is to be divided equally among her nephews and nieces. . The res-’due of her estate of every kind and description remaining after pavment of her just debts is to be div’ded equally among the Afro American Old Folks Home on Moore Street Friends Asylum for Colored Orphans Colored Y. W. C. A. and St. Philips Hospital’s Char ity Ward. .. ,. Mrs. Harriet Johnson, widow of the late Robert Johnson died Tues day night. February 5th 1929 at 11:50 o’clock at her late residence. 817 N. Seventh Street after a brief illness. °he was prominently con nected with many fraternal and secret organizations, be’ng one of the founders of the Good Samaritans St. Luke. Isis and Eastern Star. She w'l’ be sadly missed in this community Her life was one of sun shine and she brought cheer to many a lonely home... * SERVED THE ALLENS. She snent most of her life w th the family of that distinguished Virg;n'an the late Hon. Otwav S. Allen whose devoted widow made dailv vis to to her home during her illness and who was there in the death chamher early the next mom ing. fith inslj to a’d in mak'ng arrangement,, for the funeral, which was ?n ohnrrro of Funeral D‘rector A. T>. **rice. Jr. Hon. B. Rand Well for/I >n sneaking of her s'crime mial’t'eq t.’int without exoenf,on she was "nn of the most remarkable Dr, Moone’s Funeral Growds Throng the Ghurch**Rev, Dr, Ransome Delivers Great Eulogy The funeral of Q. W. Moone M. p., wUq died at his residence S00 St. James Street Wednesday after noon at 3:30 took place from the First Baptist Church. South Rich mond Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and was witnessed by one Of the largest concourses of people ever seen in that section. He was a member of many secret and fraternal organiza t.ons and they turned out to do honor to his memory. At Maury Cemetery, where his remains were interred 68 cars were counted. Many of the leaders of the organizations in which he held high rank came from other cities to attend the funeral. .... PROMINENT VISITORS. .. Grand Master Wilson Hamlin of Hampton and Ben. Evans of Lynch burg were among these. When the funeral cortege arrived at the church a solid mass of people had filled the galleries and the tw0 sides of the spacious ed.fice. However, the mat ter was easily arranged and after a brief wait Funeral Director A. D. Price Jr. rolled the handsome state I gold bronze casket into place before the altar where a profusion of floral ; designs was placed, making a pic 1 ture of surpassing loveliness. .. DR. RANSOMES EULOGY. Rev. W. L. Ransome, D. D.’ , the pastor took as his subject, ‘‘A Man Worthy of Remembrance” and his text from Genesis 40':23. “Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph but forgat him.” He declared the deceased to have been a man of striking persbnality, so well formed •and proportioned as to have the ap pearance of an uncrowned king. The eulogy was one of the most impress ive ever delivered in this section. At its conclusion. Rev. W. T. John son. D. D. spoke. MEDICAL SOCIETY ATTENDS. Mrs. Cora B. Hill sang with sweetness, ‘‘Some Sweet Day,” while the great director, Joseph Matthews sang “There Will Be a Better Land” The choir was at its best. The mem bers of the Richmond Medical Society were out in full force. The deceased left one brother and six sisters to mourn their loss. anti best colored women that he had ever known. DR STOKES PREACHES FUNERAL ( She leaves one s-'ster, Mrs. Mary Byrd Darby Pa. and many relatives and friends t0 mourn their loss. Her funeral was preached at the Ebenez er Baptist Church, Friday, 8th inst. 2 P. M. with Rev W. H. Stokes. Ph. D. offic'ating. She had been a member of this church practically all of her life. The pallbearers were, honorary: Wijfliam Miller, B. A. Cephas, W. H. Tinsley, Powell Williams, H. M. Green. Esq George Peterson Jr., Major Bland; active; W. H. Walton John Mosby. Lee Pleasant, Lti^""’1 Archer. Robert A rcher M. A vorrell. By her nppbew T. F ARCHER. Abb > 1 o' Mr. Sm*n ^er Lee. is rnu'*?- ”v”',*oved and was ' 'n to be oui ‘ ’’ Bloody Fight in Second Street Dickerson*s Eye Gut Out. Graw ford Badly Gut. Arthur Mason Gleans Out His Place of Business***Qharged with a Felony. I I Richard Dickerson is alleged to have staged a knife battle at 615 North Second Street before day Tuesday morning. As a' result he is in St. Philip’s Hospital with an eye destroyed by a knife wielded by the proprietor, Arthur Mason, who I was endeavoring to stop a “rough I house” which had been started in his restaurant. It is reported that Richard Dickerson, who is a friend of Anna Bell Mason, cook in the restaurant at 615 North Second Street, was fussing with her and threatening to cut her. Arthur Mason, the proprietor, or dered him out of there. He did not 'come out and Robert Crawford and another man went into the kitchen to make him come out. Words fol lowed and they proposed to settle it in the street. Just as Robert Crawford was going through the doorway in the street, Richard Dick erson cut him from behind, the knife making a dangerous wound down the tcheek and just missing the jugular vein. Then Arthur Mason took a hand to get him out, and he made for Mason, who cut Dickerson in the face, destroying one of his eyes, it being cut. | This happened between 3 and 4 o’clock in the morning. Both men are in St. Philip’s Hospital. Craw ford’s condition was said to be se rious. Arthur Mason emphasized the fact that all he was doing was pre serving order in his place of busi ness. In loving and constant memory of our devoted mother and grand mother, Mrs. Robinette Cogbill, who departed this life four years ago, February 17, 1925: “No one knows how much we miss you No one knows the bitter pain .. We have suffered since we lost you: Life to us does not seem the same —Children. “Sleep on. grandmother, sleep and rest; The slumber which is surely blessed. No mortal sleep could be as sweet Nor with its peacefulness compete. Sleep on.” .... —Grandchildren. FOR RENT—Four new houses, Hunter Avenue, Providence Park. Modern conveniences, electric lights. Rent reasonable. Apply to Samuel Williams, 412 Hunter Avenue. AN INTERESTING CASE i — A most interesting case was heard in the Police Court last Tuesday morning when two colored oyster men, Walter Hudnall and Charles Hudnall, appeared to answer a] charge of selling oysters without a peddler’s license. Mr. J. T. Riddell, appeared as prosecutor. They were' represented by Attorney James T. Carter, who was well fortified with the law. The oystermen had State permits and had complied with all j of the rules and regulations of the Health Department. Judge Haddon1 read all of these carefully, after! which he postponed the case for fur-1 ther consideration. * I The law cited by Attorney Carter, was apparently conclusive on the point that oystermen were exempt from peddler’s license when they sold their products direct and did not handle them through another party. They were permitted to continue to ply their business until the further order of the court. 1 ! HARMON AWARDS The Harmon Foundation and the Commission on Race Relations of the Federal Council has made awards, which have met with general satis faction. The individuals named richly deserve the honors conferred upon them. Dr. George E. Haynes has displayed transcendent judg ment in the manner and method of bestowing the honors. The gold award in business was presented to S. W. Rutherford in Washington, the bronze award in fine arts to Mrs. May Howard Jackson. In Lawrenceville, Va., our own Archdeacon James Solomon Russell, D. D., LL. D., was given the gold award, Hon. John Stewart Bryan, of this ci*v, rmking the presentation. At Petersburg, Va.- the sturdy brilliant John M. Gandy received the bronze award for education from the hands of Hon. Harris Hart. At Tus kegee Institute, Ala., Dr. Monroe N. Work received the gold award for education from the hands of Dr. R. E. Tidwell. In New York a gold award for literature went to Claude McKay and fo Nella Larsen Imes bronze a’ in literature; Chan ninir TT "Wis, bronze award for relido” -"v;cet and Malvin Gray John: * ~ 00 for art prize. Rev. Dr. Tucker Speaks Rev. Dr. R. M. Williams Presides-^Attorney R. W. Carrington and Dr. J. M. Gandy interest Large Audience at M. E. Church Lincoln Day Celebration Great Meeting at the True Reformers* Hail Dr. Leon 7\. Reid Opens Meeting. Rev. Dr. Ran some Presides Lincoln’s Birthday was observed last Tuesday at the True Reform ers’ Hall, where a large number of persons gathered, taxing the capac ity of this meeting place. Dr. Leon C. Reid turned the meeting over to Rev. W. L. Ransome, D. D., wha presided with his usual grace and dignity. He delivered an able ad dress, after which Robert J. Nelson made a stirring and impressive ad dress. His madame, Alice Dunbar Nelson, delivered an impressive ad dress, being introduced by Mrs. W. T. Johnson. The body was unani mous in endorsing the policy of the leaders. SAM” RICHARDSON PASSES AWAY Mr. Samuel S. Richardson died at his residence, 728 North Fifth Street, Friday, February 8, 1929, at 9 P. M., after an illness of three weeks. He was a man of sterling qualities and well known in this community; a prominent citizen of the city of Richmond and in this capacity he faithfully served with honor and dignity. Early in life he connected himself with the Eb enezer Baptist Church, being a member of the deacon board up to the time of his death. In 1910, Mr. Richardson married Miss Fannie Robinson, who survives him. He also leaves three sisters and two brothers. The funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Mon day, February 11th, at 3 P. M. The eulogistic remarks by Dr. W. H. Stokes, his pastor, were timely and in keeping with the Christian life he had lived. Those assisting Dr Stokes were Dr. Gordon B. Hancock, of the Moore Street Baptist Church; Rev. Junius L. Taylor, rector of St. Phil ip’s P. E. Church; Rev- R. H. John son, of Sharon Baptist Church; Rev. S. C. Burrell and Rev. Turner. The choir of the church rendered choice selections. Mr. Walter White in his unassuming manner fervently sang “He Knows.” The pallbearers were: Honorary—Messrs. Miles C. Deb bress, Robert Johnson, John P. White, Benj. A. Cephas, Lawyer Geo. W. Lewis, and Robert Cole. Active—Deacons J. J. Carter. Geo. Branch, Thos. Ewell, Henry Walton, Cornelius Bland and Oscar Brown. Interment was in Evergreen Ceme tery, W. I. Johnson’s Sons offici ating. A LOAF OF BREAD Robert Lee Holmes and Henry Davis Allen, colored men from Farmville, Va., were in the Police Court on the 13th instant charged with stealing one loaf of bread, the property of the Chelf Drug Store Co. Judge H,addon dismissed the case. „ i ECARD OF ALDERMEN ACTS The Board of Aldermen, at its meeting last Monday night, unani mously passed the Woody segrega tion ordinance, and it is understood that Mayor J. Fulmer Bright is ready to sign the measure. That it will be tested in the courts is a foregone conclusion. I I The thirteenth annual meeting of the Veteran Officers’ Association of Virginia will be held Friday, Feb ruary 22, 1929, in the city of Rich mond at 200 East Clay Street. I This association consists of the 'former officers of the First and Sec ond Battalions of the Virginia State Militia and the Sixth Virginia Regi ment during the Spanish American War. Major William H. Johnson, of Petersburg, Va., is president; Cap tain E. W. Gould, of Norfolk, Va., is vice-president, and Captain W. H. Anderson, former adjutant of the First Battalion and adjutant of the Sixth Virginia Regiment, U. S. Vol unteers of Virginia, is secretary J treasurer. I RESERVATIONS FOR COLORED PEOPLE GRANTED. The News Leader is bringing to the Lyric Theatre the famous Reper tory Company of the New York. Theatre Guild, during the week of February 25th to March 2nd. At the p quest of some of the leading colored citizens it has been decided to reserve a limited number of seats which can be obtained bv applying in the lobby of the News Leader building. The spirt in which this offer is accepted will determine the management as to whether they will make future arrangements for the colored people. Apply for seats at once. t» . Rev. R. M. Williams, pastor of the Leigh Street Memorial M. E. Church, made the mistake of stagring one of the greatest drawing attrac tion j thi.5 city has witnessed and then failing to have a place any where large enough to accommo date the crowd that surged around his attractive but moderate sized meeting place. His announcement was that four races would be repre sented. Droves of people went there only to be told that they could not be accommodated. Still, the people on the inside had “the time of their lives.” An over flow meeting was held in the lec ture room in the basement. The subject discussed was “What Should Be My Attitude to a Brother of Another Race?” Rev. Beverly D. Tucker, D. D., rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, delivered a most enlightening address. Then follow ed R. W. Carrington, Esq., chairman of the Inter-racial Commission; j Samuel Geldman, Esq., and Dr. John JM. Gandy, president of the Virginia 1 Normal and Industrial Institute at Ettricks, Va. Baritone solos were charmingly sung by Mudge Paris, a native of •Africa, and selections by the choir of St. Paul’s Church. Rev. R. M. Williams, in his most pleasing man ner, introduced the speakers. The meeting adjourned shortly after 10 o’clock. It was a great success. GRAVEL HILL NOTES 1 Pastor W. L. Tuck preached a touching sermon Sunday morning at Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Hen rico County. He spoke on “Segrega tion” and his text was from Acts 10:14. At 8 P. M, Rev. Edwin Charity preached on the subject, “They .Watched Him.” .. .. .... j Come out to prayer service. Now is the needed time. .» Our sick are improving. Josephine M. Anderson, ^ Reporter.' I Mr. W. L. Young, of F.le, Va. jwas in, the City on business this week. .. .. i Mr. Harvey Holl returned to his I home in New York City after spend ing ten days* here visiting relatives 'and friends. Among the Richmonders seen at the "Frogs Annual Hop” at Bay : Shore Hotel Friday evening, were ' Miss Regina V. Wilson and Dr. William L. Ferguson, Mrs. Fannye 1 M. Drew and Mr. J. B. Deans, They reported having spent a de lightful evening. I Mrs. Maria Jackson continues sick a£ her residence. 106 12 E, Clay Street. . I i Mr- T*erriet E. Thompson, who h is Ven onffe 11 is improving. M> T'"fe S no’leton passed away Wednesday morning at the Old i Folk TT-"’e on West Moore Street.