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)bdurate*=Wants GovernmentHammourh Ben Hadge, an old Rif-fian warrior, was hailed here today as the creator of a new marathon record.Pantir;g from his prolonged ex ertion, the Riffian, who is 67 years(Contfnued on page 4.)MAIA1M WALKER WEDS 1)B. J.1v£NNLi;t OF CHICAGOSimple, SoVmn CeremonyVNIJ1ANAP0US, INI), May I.— Culminating a romance begun some •• serai years ugo and interspersed hv separations, a weddiig and cuiv-ing a cr.reer, all through the hand oJf fate, A’Lelia, only daughter and heir of the late Madam C. J. Walker president and owner of the Mine. C .1. Walker Manufacturing Company, benefactress, good fairy to children, nvstress of Villa Lewaro, today became the bride of Dr. J. A. Kennedy, of Chicago, 111., at the home of Attorney F. B. Ransom, Rev. II. L. Herod officiating.At high noon amid simple surroundings with Mrs. Sari Price Patton attending the bride and but a mere handful of their countless friends present, East met West, plighted their troth and embarked upon the fathomless sea of matrimony. There was nc show of splendor, no flash of ostentation, no restrained emotions. Just a modestly garbed, radiant, happy, bride and an immaculate, manly, understanding groom.Dr. Kennedy is a native of Arkansas, was educated at Cotton Plan. Academy, Branch Normal College. Walden University apd Meharry ~ ~ —:Medical College. From the latter lie received degrees in both pharmacy * and medicine. He began the prac- lt;tice of medeine in Chicago in 1917. but soon thereafter began service in the World War, where he served with distinction successively as first lieutenant, captain and transport surgeon, earning the Croix de Guerre, March 27. 1919. He is a! present a staff member of Wilson Hospital of Chicago, active member Cook County Medical Society, civically useful, highly respected citizen and member of Omega Psji Phi Fraternity.Dr. %and Mrs. Kennedy, honeymooning here, have not announced their plans for the immediate future. * *RICHMOND VOICF. DISCONTINUES BUSINESSThe Richmond Voice has discontinued business after n creditable struggle extending over a period of many years. The office will continue, however, its job department and the patronage of the public is solicited.OF INTEREST TO COLORED PEOPLEThe 83rd Anniversary Thanksgiving service of the 'G. U. O. of O F., will be held at the City Auditorium Sunday. May 9. 1920. 3:30 P. M. The Patriarehie, P. G. M.. Council and Lodges will meet at Price’s Hall. 2 P. M., Household of « Ruths, at the City Auditorium. «THE PASSING OF KVKLLVl EPPS c#»■ ' »i i ———Mrs Evu ina Epps died tier res- » idenct* 2 W. Marshall St . Wedno * day, April 2 1. 1920 alter a lingering illness Her funeral took pi tee I Sunday. April 26. at First Baptist i( * i ' II T.-ll u'llioli nl.n ....... ... ...I -.. .
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Richmond Planet
Richmond, Virginia, US
Sat, May 08, 1926
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