Grand Lodge Session of Virginia Pythians Held in Crewe
The Grand Lodge and Grand Court of Virginia Knights of Pythias and Ancient Order of Calanthe concluded the most successful session, with ceremonies at Eleven Oak Baptist Church Crewe on July 21 and business at Anderson's Hall July 22 23. Officers were elected and installed by Supreme Chancellor W Ashby Hawkins. the next session will be in Richmond in 1927.
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Crewe
Grand Lodge and
Grand Court of Virginia
A. C. of C
Eleven Oak Baptist Church
C G. Laneave
Bessie Lynch
Edward J. Fields
Whaleville
Edward 8. Robinson
Richmond
GSL
Edward B. Harris
L. B. Anderson
GIC
J B. Rather
Sir Rather
Rosa Lutt
Lula A. Harris
Aime Harris
Hanonorae
Anderson's Hall
G.C
G. W
W Ashby Hawkins
Grand Lodge
G. C
M. D
C. O. Laneave
R. S
Finance
N. PB. Johnson
Edward Senne
M. A
Farrar
Robert Johns
W N. Davis
B. B. Harris
M D
Edward 3 .Robinson
G. W. Overby
Grand A.C. of
Calanthe
W. C
Louisa B. Anderson
Esther Gill
W. FA
Nannie W. Oliver
G. WR. Dep
Slater Amelia Overby
Lena Stith
Rosa Stith
G. W. Con
Fannie Carter
G. Wi HL
Siater Hannah Laneave
Jennie Downs
G. W.C
Rachel Ford
Binters Magele Even
Bettie Cheatham
Josephine Scott
Hawkins
BE B Harris
Baltimore
Grand Lodge of
Virginia
Supreme Lodge
Funeral director in Hampton accident case near crossing
Funeral director Robert C. Scott and companion were driving in Hampton when a colored man stepped into a crossing and was struck by a door handle. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized in critical condition. The chauffeur was arrested, posted bond, and released. the case to be heard next week. The AME Church Pintrict Conference in Bolling Brook elected delegates W. F. C. Brown, A. Johnson, and John Marshall named as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Scott
Hampton
Nisekull
Dixie Hospital
Scott Foie
Richmond
AM. B. Church
Bolling
Hitler A. J Nottingham
W. F. C. Brown
Johnson
John Marshall
Man Called to Door Murder in Enfield Area
Alex Bradley, a respected resident near the Barballi farm between Enfield and Crowells, was shot at his door Wednesday around 3:30 AM. A shotgun loaded with buckshot killed him. Bloodhounds and officers searched the area but no suspect has been identified or captured yet.
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Preston News Service
Enfield
Alex Bradley
Barballi
Crowells
W. H Allen
Hundreds Study Race Relations At Blue Ridge Meetings
Blue Ridge conference sites host heavy focus on race relations with YWCA YMCA and Missionary Education conferences featuring discussions and platform talks. Howard University president Mordecai Johnson and delegates from Hampton Shaw present to white student audiences across the Southeast. Interracial cooperation and increased student interest mark hopeful Southern trend toward integrating campuses and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Y W
Missionary Education Conference
Mordecai Johnson
Howard University
Wesley Blam
Hampton Institute
R. J. Boone
Shaw University
Southeast
Missionary
R. B
Eleazer Educational
Commission On Interracial Cooperaton
Y. Wca
Lake Jumatska
South
Pew Rally for Melon Feast at City Home August 29
A Pew Rally to benefit the melon feast at City Home on August 29 Sunday from 2 to 6 PM features a special program for service. Pilgrim Travelers will render music, sermon on Home Missions, and reports from church secretaries. Committee includes George Johnson Lavings Mrs Mary Hobmann Mrs Lottie Thornton Rev W A Liggone FP W Quarles.
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City
Macedonia
George Johnson
Lavings
Mary Hobmann
Lottie Thornton
W. A. Liggone
W. Quarles
Mexager
Modern Offices For Rent In Brook Avenue Area
Centrally located offices with hardwood floors steam heat gas electricity and both hot and cold water available. Located at Williams Brook Avenue and the Street with April 200 in rent terms.
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Williams Brook Avenue
Clay
Lawyers Cost More Than G. L. Session Here
Echoes from the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Virginia. Staunton July 27 report Supreme Chancellor W Green of New Orleans plans a two week visit to discuss the Grand Lodge session. The piece hints at a scandal involving Grand Chancellor Crowell and mentions compensation of 600 for legal services paid to W H C Brown, with John Mitchell Jr supplying the trunk details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
W. Green
New Orleans
Virginia
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
John Mitchell, Jr
Balas
Mitchell
W. H. Cy Brown
Enfield Visitor, New City Notes and Local Remains
Mr. T. D. Jackson of Enfield and Mrs. Emma C. Mosby enjoy visits. Miss Veola Johnson heads to Low isa County with family, where Mrs Texanna Johnson dies en route. funeral held at Clay Street Baptist Church in Richmond area. This issue lists numerous locals visiting, traveling, and recovering, including Miss Alice Q Chiles, Miss Ella A. Jackson, and Mrs. Harriet Blunt, with notes on illnesses and social events.
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Veola Johnson
Sarah G. Jones’ Memorial Hospital
B. L
W. A. Jordan
Archer L. Hayes
Louisa County
Jordans
Ida Timberlake
Texanna Johnson
Low ‘Isa
A. D. Price, Jr
Ste
Ricrmond
P.M
B. L. Jordan
North Road
Ginter Park
Clay Street Baptist Church
J. A. Brinkley
Fred Johnson
Street
Messrs
L. T. Johnson
Sally Watson
William Thomas
J. T. Beverly
John Smith
Thomas Lecost
Jas. T. Carter
M. B. Jones
A. Washington
W. R. Allen
James 0. West
B. A. Ceph
Violations of Jim Crow Law Reported in Jacksonville
White residents accuse Ne gro patrons of using designated white sections on Jacksonville street car routes. Mayor Alsop orders Police Inspector Cehon to halt violations, signaling official action to enforce segregation.
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Preston News Service
Jacksonville
Fie
Meyer Alsop
W. B. Cehoon
Faye Charee
Nerroen
Card of Thanks for Mother Mrs Texorna Johnson
Grateful thanks extended to all who offered service sent flowers and designs after the death of our dear mother Mrs Texorna Johnson. May be the Sower accompany, bll Protect you.
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Texorna Johnson
Dudley Family Returns Safe From Powhatan Vacation
Rev J W Dudley pastor of Zion Baptist Church South Richmond and his wife and daughter return from a Powhatan Va vacation. Rumors of a serious accident proved false as they arrived home in fine condition last Wednesday evening and plan to travel to Blackstone and Burkville today.
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J. W. Dudley
Zion Baptist Church
South Richmond
Powhatan
Marriage announcement for Mier Dacetta Price and Benjamin E. Bradley
Mr W A Price announces the marriage of his daughter Mier Dacetta Price to Benjamin E Bradley. The ceremony took place Tuesday June 1 at their residence 1204 W 34th Street. Reception followed on Wednesday August 11 1926. all friends invited.
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W. A. Price
Mier Dacetta
Benjamin E. Bradley
34Th Street
Card of thanks from Sallin B Cogbill
South Richmond August 3 1926 I thank neighbors friends and societies for the lovely fruit flowers and growing plant sent by the Office Force of the National Ideal Benefit Society during my illness I also appreciate my niece Miss Dorothy Smith who tended me May God's benediction be upon you
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Richmond
National Ideal Benefit Society
Dorothy Smith
Sallin
Cogbill
Virginia newspapers commend Susie Boyd case in Richmond
Preston News Service reports Susie Boyd forged twenty two checks for 183 dollars, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to thirty years. After protests from white and black readers, Judge W Kirk Mathews reopened the case and reduced the sentence to six years. The News Leader and Times-Dispatch praised the actions as upholding equal justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston News Service
Susie Boyd
Richmond
Virginia
Susie
W. Kirk Mathews
Hedmond Fee
News Leader
Times-Dispatch
H. W. Oppenheimer
Sousie
Mathews
The
Nation
Hospital plans new building at Sarah G. Jones Memorial
The board of Sa rah G. Jones Memorial Hospital at 406 Baker Street appoints a three member committee to solicit estimates for a new building. Chas A. Somma subscribes one thousand dollars toward the project last week. Treasurer B L Jordan notes the donation and calls for further citizen support to aid the hospital serving colored people and training students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah G. Jones’ Memorial Hospital
406
Baker Street
City
T. J King
M. Ro Jones
B TL. Jordan
Chas. A. Somma
Chas A. Somma
Globe and Hippodrome Theaters
Sarah G. Jones
Memorial Hospital Medical College and Training School For
Nuts Inc
B.lk Jordan
Richmond Celebrates Tom Bird On Birthday
Citizens of Richmond honor Tom Bird newspaper carrier with a birthday tribute noting his character and service, reflecting community respect on his seventh birthday observance.
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Richmond
Tom Bird
Thoraday
Baptist Churchman Takes Charge at Ebenezer Church
Rev T J King D D pastor of Fifty Street Baptist Church announces from Ebenezer in Pittsburgh that he will assume charge there on the first Sunday in September. He has not resigned his own pastorate, raising questions about notice required by the Baptist Church Directory. It is presumed Fifth Street Church may waive the three months notice.
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T. J. King
Fifty Street Baptist Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Pittsburgh
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Poison mistake sends Columbus woman to hospital
Mrs. Mable Halloway, 28, of 1670 McClelland Avenue, Columbus, was recovering at University Hospital after ingesting poison Wednesday afternoon by mistake. Authorities offered no reason for the act, noting she was feeling ill before swallowing the poisoned tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston News Service
Columbus
Mable
Halloway
McClelland Avenue
University Hospital
Sunday Pleasure Outing Praised By Ernest Smith
Ernest Smith commends the Royal Saving Chorus for a Sunday outing in South Richmond on July 11 1926 praising physical refreshment moral restraint and spiritual fellowship. He notes careful crowd control church-friendly conduct and clean entertainment excluding dancing while praising the boat trip on the James River and a discussion on the dynamics of success.
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South Richmond
Royal Saving Chorus
Nameq
James
Ana
Richmond
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5Th ST
E. and
W. H. Pythians
Grand Lodge Olodson
Porrent
G. L
K. OF P
S. W. Green
Crowell
W. H
Brown
Treasury
W. B. Crowell
Mr. Mitchell
W. H. C. Brown
Crowelis
T. D. Jackson
Enfield, Va
Emma C. Mosby
Bay Shore Hotel
Buckroe Beach
William Monroe
E. Leigh St
St. Philips P. B. Church
P. H. Ford
Washington, D. C
D. P. Bragg
Solomon Sparks
North Eighth Street
Offce
Alice Q Chiles
Washington
Elks
Cleveland
Ella A. Jackson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ellen Copeland
Leigh St
Maria
White
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Harriet Blunt
Fourth Street
Mra Hila Ferrell
Mary H. Dawson
Mra
Lillian Jackson
Yellow ‘Tavern
McCormick
Meherrin
Mattle Hayes
Hove
Yard and
Orden
Boulevar
Adress
Stresham Court
Dudley
Bradley
Will
Ernest Smith
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