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VOL iV
TH PLANET
USVIURIMY. • - • Acs 25. 188 SJ <
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The Norfolk Union Baptist Association ‘
altet-i—A Fine Attendance.
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The Norfolk, Virginia Union *
Baptist Association met in its
25th aniin J session with the First 1 *
Baptist Church at Matthews C. 11., J
Va. on the Kith inst. at 12 o’clock, 1 (
Bev. It. Spiller, the Moderator. '
Over UK) delegates were present.
Religious exercises by A. T. Gayle.
The moderator spoke. J. J. White
read a letter of welcome which (
was responded to by lion. It. G. '
Gridin Committees were appoin-i 1
ted. On business, Revs. G. B.
Howard, L. W. Wales, I. H.Taze-;*
well. Rev. B. F. Morris, of Lynch-;,
burg, preached tin able in trod uc-;
tor\ sei mon assisted by Rev. Q.i
A. Green and Prof. J. E.
h.;15 was collected. Commitke'on '
finance: G. T. Robinson, A. 11. ,
Lewis, J. . Boothe, J. J. White,
Cary Ilopson.
At 3 o'clock, the moderator in th.
chair. Religious exercises by Revs-
A. J. Brown, B. I)., P. W. Diggs ;
The following committees were an
nounced, on digest of letters : J. 11 ;
Robinson, C. A. Robinson, S. ,
Wright, R. J. Hall, R. Smith; on
nomination of officers, 11. L. Barco,
J. B. Whiting, F. P. Saunders, Ja
cob Reddick, \V. R. Ashburn, W.
Vaughan, v.. F. Cook, S. 11. Brown,
B. I)., A. E. White; new churches,
A. J. Brown, T. 11. Shorts, E. W.
Page, A. E. Bassette, It. G.
Griffin, w. w illiams, L.w.w ales, A.
P. Christian, Edward Braxton,
Thomas Francis, T. 11. White, R.
Nascrath ; on devotional exercises,
11. (J. Robinson, T. H. Shorts, A.
Wyatt, 1). Griffin.
On motion of Rev. T. H. Shorts,
John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the
Richmond Planet, was invited to
address the association. Speeches .
strongly endorsing him were made j
by Revs. J. Anderson Taylor, H. C. (
Robinson. Rev. G. B. Howard of i
West Point offered the following ,
resolution which was unanimously ,
adopted; (
Resolved, that we, the members
uff the Norfolk Baptist Association; ,
’oocncmira^-.wnd. heartily sympaj;
thize with Brother John Mitchell,E
Jr. in his heroic struggle and manly
stand he is making for the rights of ,
humanity ami upbuilding your race,
and that we recommend the Rich
mond Planet to our people for
patronage.
Friday night at 8 P. M. religious
exercises were conducted by Revs.
G. B. Howard and L. W. Wales.
An excellent sermon was preached
bv Bev. C. A. Green.
“8 P. M. Rev. T. 11. Shorts preach
ed an interesting sermon on minis
terial unity,assisted by Revs. J. B.
whiting, A. 11. Lewis, collection,
81.10. Deacon J. B. Taylor assign
ed to lead prayer meeting. Friday,
17th at 0 o’clock. Exercises by
Revs. F. P. Saunders, and Thomas
willis. The report of the
Committee on nominations of
officers received. Latter much
discussion occurred on this report.
It seemed that Rev. 11. P. Weeden’s
name had been at one time pitted
against Rev. Spiller’s for moderator,
■ but subsequently removed. Rev.
Weeden made an impassioned
speech stating that he intended to
decline the office but that he had
been inq roperly treated. Tne re
por;t was recommitted.
The following officers were elect
ed : moderator, R. Spiller, Ist vice;
R. J. Hall, 2nd vice;Jacob Warren,
clerk; J. I’. Tompkins, assistant
clerk; John Cary, corresponding
secretary; John H. Robinson.
received from missionary society ot
2ml Baptist Church of Hampton.
Committee on education: P. I*.
Morris, w. B. weaver, J. E. Jones,
H. C. Robinson, R. A. Tucker, J.
H Tazewell, M. wright, A. 11.
McNeil, John Banks, L. D. Lively,
C. A. Green, A. Johnson, w. Thorn
ton. R. Berkley. M. Banks.
In the afternoon at 2.30 Revs.
John Lovett ami L. D. Lively. Rev.
I*. w. Diggs spoke. F. D. Lee,
Esq. spoke. Able addresses were
made by Revs. P. I’. Morris, 11. P.
wceden, J. E. Jones, G. I>. How
ard, R. Spiller.
MATTHEW’S C. 11
The First Church Rev. Il C. Rob-
inson’s Admirable Work.
Axvnv oil in the woods near
Matthew's Court House, suriound
„.i bv trees, limy be seen u medium
church painted white,
imagine the surprise, when upon
entering, it was tound to be lur
nished With all the modern >m
nroveuients. The aisles were car
peted, seats tastily arranged, walls
whitened, choir gallery lacing t..<
iiclnn ond » net
pulpit, Brussels carpet on the
pulpit while swinging from the
ceiling was a costly chandelier,
which appeared to have been re
cently purchased.
Well was the wonder as to who
had £led a people in the construc
tion and ornamentation of such an
edifice. The answer was given
when the well-known features of
the tall, commanding, as well as
splendidly proportioned figure of
Rev. 11. C. Robinson appeared in
the pulpit. That he possesses
marked ability in raising money for
church purposes goes without
question. He has another church
in Middlesex which is said to be a
marvel of beauty. Kind-hearted,
generous, obliging, the Elder has
won a warm place in the heart of
his Hock. The church to which we
have called attention will seat
nearly 300 persons comfortably.
May God bless him in his work and
smile on the people among whom
he has labored with such grand
results. When he went there the
church was heavily in debt. Now
it swings clear and this condition
is due to the untiring energy of
the untiring pastor.
Mr. Kersey’s Son Drowned.
William Morris Kersey’, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kersey was
drowned Wednesday, 22nd inst.,
near the corner of 9th and Byrd
streets. He has been helping at
Mr. Norman Jacob’s lunch stand.
He was sent to Adam’s Bakery to
obtain supplies when he took a
shorter route and jn crossing a
narrow plank over the canal, lost
his balance and fell into the water.
His cries attracted the attention of
rhe work men near, one of whom
saw him fall in. He dived for him
but was unable to secure the body
until he undressed himself. The
body was secured and rolled on a
barrel, but all to no purpose. Soon
all signs of life had fled. Mr. Ker
sey was on his way to the C. &O.
depot when he heard that some one
had been drowned. He hastened
to the place and was dumbfounded
to find himself gazing on the body
of his own child.
Tile deceased was about 31
yearfc of age, was always kind,
obedient and reliable. He attend
ed Raker School, and was a orighk
pupil. He was a member of the
sth St.Bapt.Church Sund’y-School
The funeral services took place
last Thursday at 3:30 P. M. at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church. Rev.
A. P. Dunbar officiated, assisted
by Rev. Boswell of New York and
Rev. R. Wells. The white casket
was borne by six little boys. The
floral tributes were numerous.
The text: Mark X chapter IGth
verse. The sermon was touching
and fitting. Mr. A. D. Price was
the undertaker. Mrs. Sophia
Quarles performed on the organ.
Rev. M. F. Nelson, pastor of the
St. Philips P. E. Church died Mon
day, 13th inst. at 5:15 P M. at his
residence, 27A W. Jackson St. His
funeral took place Wednesday, 15th
inst. at 12 M. at the above named
church. The deceased had only
been married about one month and
a half. His remains were carried
to Petersburg and interred there.
The Elder was always modest, un
assuming and won a host of friends
during his stay here. It will be re
membered that he succeeded Rev.T.
W. Cain. Mr. M. B. Ramos per
formed on the organ and Mr. F. W.
Cunningham sang tine selections to
the satisfaction of all present.
LOOK! WATCH!! WAIT!!!
Positively the last grand Excursion
of the season from Richmond to
Fredericksburg, Va. via R. F & F.
R. R., on Monday September 10th
bv the Fourth Baptist Church.
Rev. W. Al. Robinson of Freder
icksburg lias assured us a cordial
welcome to his city and will assist
our pastor, Rev. Evans Payne in
del verii'g a special sermon on the
occasion.
Thp fo lowing Clubs wdl go with
us: Blooming Lily. L ly ot Jthc Val
ley. Lew-Drop of Fulton,.Glittering
S ar and others whose names we
wdl ascertain later. Come One,
Come all. Fare for the round trip,
Adults, $1 00. Children, 50 cents.
Way-passengers, 50 cents. Clubs
Societies aid other organization
can ; o f>r 75 cents per head round
tup. Tue train will leave Elba
Station at 8 :30 A. M. Return *ng>
le ve Freder’ckscurg at 5:30 P. aj.
Committee ot Arrangements: wm.
11 Robiuron. Edward A. Washing
ton Micholas white, J. W. Wool
fork.
Mr, G. J. Porter desiies the pub
lie to know that he has an ice cream
and tonic beer saloon at 1224 St. James-
St Don’t fail to stop at his place on
your way to the cometary. Try the
refreshments. He will accommodate
you.
RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURP z 1888.
Personals and Briefs.
Mrs. Nancy Anderson left the
city for Philadelphia this week to
spend several months.
The Catholic excursion from
Washington will arrive Sunday
morning.
Mr. M. R. Wallace has left tie
city.
Rev. A. Chisholm of Liberty
Va., called on us. He was enrout
north to spend his vacation.
Mrs. Cora Thomas and fami -
will spend several months in Chit -
lottesville.
Miss. Luc\ R. Wilson who Ids
been in Boston and West Newtek
Mass., visiting her brother has r
turned to the city owing to tit)
death of her father, Mr. Eaiil
V\ ilson. She was accompaniediy
her two brothers. } I
Rev. W. M. Alexander of B;
more called on us. He has b e
visiting Fort Harrison, Hen c
Co., Va. II is wife and mother ire
there.
Mrs. I). J. Chavers is spelling
the summer in Caroline Con y.,
Va.
Rev. J. E. Brown and wife c led
on us this week, ft was a web me f
visit.
Rev. George 11. Boswell w;| in
the city this week.
Mr. Charles Bowe of Chestcfield
is preparing studies for the licli
mond Theological Institute lis a
minister of the Gospel.
Mr. Quarles Murray of lltUa,
C. 11., called on us.
Rev. John Jasper, the lAived,
pastor of the 6th Mt. Zion ]**< >tist
Church is quite ill.
The well-known Mr. V. T.llann
has so much improved thaw e is
able to be out.
Mr. W. B. Lyons left last ’ues
day for Cold Sulphur Spar s to
spend his vacation.
Mrs. Critty Weeden is sp‘l*^ in g
the summer with her son, H.
P. Weeden at Hampton, Va ;
We met the popular N ; j- A-
Boykin at Hampton, Vii-J last
week. He Has invented in
real-estate. **
Mr. John R. Chiles of Old Point
continues to send in subscribers.
He has bought a valuable piece of
property at Buck-row in sight ol
Hygeia Hotel. We wish him suc
cess.
The secretaries of all colored
male societies of this city and Man
chester are req nested to forward
their Post office address to Col. J.
T. Wilson, Secretary of Exposition
Committee, 206 W. Broad St. This
can be done by using a postal card
and should be done at once inorder
to make our race’s day a grauil suc
cess.
Rev. M. F. Nelson.
At a meeting of the Vestry >f St.
Philips Church, St. Marks ftrish,
held Wednesday night August 22,
’BB in the house ofWm, Fer.uson,
Jackson St., the following rsolu
tions were adopted:
Whereas the hand of ivine
Pr< vidence has removed our'-lov
ed pastor from the scene f
temporal labors and the C°g fe *
gauon who sat under his mdstry
and profited by his examp 1 , are
desirous of testifying their r-pect
for his memory, and exprsing
their earnest and affectionate 3 ! lll '
path\ with the household de’ived
By this dispensation of its e'thly
head ; Therefore be it.
Resolved: that we tenderbcon
dole with the family of our (peas
ed minister in their hour otrial
and uffi ction, and devoutly Om
-1 mend them to the keeping/him
who locks with pitying eye-ipon
the widowed and the fat her le**
Resolved That in our natnr! sor
row for the loss of a faithful nd be
loved shepherd, we find consoition
in the belli f that it is well v>it him
for whom we mourn.
Resolved, that wh le we tteply
sympithize with those who were
bound to our pastor by the n- ,res t
and dearest ties, we vv ith
them the hope of a ieuui ;l lu
that, better world wht re are
no partings an*< bliss itieffab for
bids a te.u.
Resolved, that these
be transmitted to the family t the
deceased as a token of our nP ect
and veneration for the Chr-' ian
character of a good man gd® to
his lest, and of the in. erest "fet by
bis la’e congregation in the* he
loved and cherished
Wm Booker, Senior w £ l©n,
Robert McNaughton, Junior-Var
den, J. DeJusto, Wm Fuag 3ON >
M, R. Wall; ce and W. C.
OLD POINT.
A Newsy Letter Persons Away from
Home.
Old Point A V’icinity, Aug. 21. ’BB.
( on>id«‘iable time has elapsed since
hearing from this vicinity. We were
made to feel prou., on seeing rhe ent of
the press purchased for your office,
that alone should cause reinforcement
! in your list of subscribers.
't here was a Harrison and Morton
( lub organized last month and are
I doing good work. Mr. Alexander
Saunders, Pres . Samuel L. Robinson
f 'Mis, Ass’t, Sec., Howard
Scott, ireas.
I he number ot visitors in this section
have been many. Among them we
noticed from Richmond.
Mrs.,Henry Jloore, Mrs. Fanny Murray
j and daughter, Mrs. Weeden, mother
,of Rev. H. p. Weeden fo merly of
Richmond but now of Hampton. Mrs.-
John B. Harris, Mrs. Virginia Wright
and Mrs. Janies Chamberlain.
Misses M. L. Chiles. Susie Harris,
Lizzie Wills, Sallie Whittle, Virginia
Robinson, Judi h Turpin, Hennie and
Ellen Trent.
P’ - oL Jones, Prof, Vassar and Mr.
B. F. Pt rner spent a few days at Mr.
George Davis'where Mis. Prof Jones
and Mrs, Prof, Vassar are spending
some time.
The Steamer Northampton from
Matthews Count} 7 on Saturday brought
a numbt rof delegates, Mr. John Mitch
ell. Jr , editor of tlie Planet was one
of the first to be seen in company with
Prof. Jones. Every one seemed pleased
and expected a speech from Mr. Mitch
eil but he had to leave earlv Monday
morning.
Prof, Jones preached at the Third
Baptist Clinch owing to unpleasant
weather {•"evented the < hurch from
being crowded.
We shall expect to have Mr. Mitch
ell to addresj; our Club which meets
every Tce.-d.iy night.
The t hree aecomplL-heil daughters of
Mr. L. T Houston, Mrs. Laura Parker.
Misses Mamie and Julia Houston and
Miss W illie A. Pinkett of Salisbury,
Md , visited there father and friends.
We regiet very much to bid them good
bye.
Quite a number of our Washington
friends are here who anxiously took
for tlie Planet.
Miss Helen M. Morton that accom
plished pianist is stopping at Mrs. Royal
Echols where nearly every from Rich
mond can been seen.
Mrs. Lawyer n»»«»dy Madames p a
Clark, Kate ’E- Gales. liattie
and, Ida Jones.
Misses Mary A. Martin, Mary V. Dick
erson, Ida Addison, Georgie E. Beckett
Judith Dickerson at d Lydia Dicker
sou.
Mrs. Finks aM children. Mrs. Groom
and ehimreti snd Miss Elnora Gaines
of Balt.
Miss Kate Gilliam has returned from
Richmond where she has been visiting
relatives. Wj welcome her home.
Miss Mary Tucker will teach at the
Butler school in place of Miss Emily L,
Thomas wh» is now in Buffalo, N. Y.
for the wi»ter trying to recruit in
health.
Miss Elll Jones is visiting her
parents at tie light house.
Miss Mar; Jones who has been ill for
more than three weeks is improving.
Mr. C. I. Alexander of Lynchburg
will soon eave for Howard University
to complete his studies.
Mr. Clatorne A. Smith will leave for
Shaw Unversity N. C.
Mr. M. f. St. Clair for Wayland Sem
inary, Washington, D. C.
Your correspondent received an
invitation to the rparriage of Miss
Emma G. Lee, to Mr. W H. Bonaparte
of Hampton, Aug. 28tii Miss Lee was
the bell< of Hampton and will carry the
wishes )f her many friends to her new
home H’ovidence. R I.
Rev James H. Holmes is in Hampton
attending the convention of the order of
St. Luke.
Hampton is crowded with stranger g
from your city but space will not allow
me to mention their names.
We could till a column with news
from this section, but will not unless
the people encourage me by subscribing
to the Planet.
We heard of a rumor being circulated
about young men who work in Hotels.
A number oi men forget where they
started from an th us at times speak very
unbecoming of honest labor.
The purchase of your Press will add
credit to the nianagement of the
Planet 10. we hope to see or hear
of the purchase of a building.
Hon. Geo. E. Bowden is tlie leading
nominee for Congressional honois.
Hon. 11. Libby anJ Col H. D. B.
Clay are in the Held in this District.
Yours C.
Whereas, we, the teachers of
the Roanoke Peabody Institute,
having been under the instruction
of Professors R. L. Mitchell and
A. V. Norrell for the last four
weeks and knowing that we have
been very greatly benefitted by
their instruction ; Therefore be it
Resolved, that we regard’ the
Institute a great success and sec
ond to none we have ever attended;
further we do hereby express our
appreciation for the untiring labors
and efficient instructions of these
two thorough, painstaking and
conscientious instructors and we
do most earnestly request that one
of the Institutes for next year be
located in the South-west and that
these two able instructors be ap
pointed to conduct it.
Maggie N. Taylor,
Wytheville, Va.
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FR OM MANCHESTER.
Arm Mashed—The Fourth District.
Manchester Va., Aug. 22, 1888.
We make admiration and wonder why it
is that all the readingcolored people of our
city do not take the Planet, a paper that
devotes all of its interest towards building
up the race morally, politically etc. The
same can be said of the Co., store. Mr.
Turner and Councilman J. E.
as well as yonimYf •
but it seems some of us are DeceMuLiy
compelled to deal with the Irish, Dutch
and those who do not intend to for
you any longer than they oaru« et youi
money. Some of us grui«*"‘o and say al
the Co., Score they can ’/afford to wait un
til pay day for th*** 1 money. A good
reason for it my You spend your
cash with the bourbon whites and
then you coir-’ around to your coloied
friend and brother and want the trust.
Now contrast the two. There isn’t but
one cokred grocery in this city and everj
colored family here ought to deal there.
M«ch more could be said on this partic
ular subject but we deem it not necessa
ry just now.
Colored men, rally to the support of
each other.
Think of it. I was over in Richmond
looking at the hands employed at the
office of the Richmond PIa.NET. Were
they white? No, they were all colored.
Suppose the leading people of the two
citiis, Richmond and Manchester would
subscribe to the Planet. Will not tha
necessitate a larger circulation of th>
papei? And won’t it have a tendency t
hire more help? I ask won’t it make tin
paper a live daily, hard to kill ? Som<
predicted that inevitably it would g
down. I have been reading it for tbrei
yeas and have everyone on file I will
allow any one to read them if they desir
to come to my residence and then judg
themselves whether the paper look as if
it will die let us have a daily.
We learn that the Reformers are doh g
good work.
Republicans arouse ye and let us go to
work.
For good board by the week or month
Mrs Mary Ann Bland will accomoda’o
you at 1316 Perry St.
Mr. James Blair got his arm terribly
nr. angled last Saturday at the ‘Leaders
office while at work he stooped down it
pick up a paper reaching too far
over while the press was in
motion, it did its work. His arm had to
be taken oft.
Capt. W. T.‘ Edwards is out again
having been sick for 3 weeks at his
residence on 6th st.
Miss Jessie C. Binga will return home
Wednesday 22nd inst. to attend the
Sabbath School Convention which
convenes in Petersburg. Miss Binga was
appointed to read an essay at this Couven
tion.
Miss Addie F. Johnson is the delegate
elect to represent our g. School at the
Petersburg Convention, Thursday Aug.
23rd.
We have received the campaign docu
ments from Langston head quarters they
are worth reading. We hope sincerely
hat the voters of the Fourtn Diitrict will
support the great light that will illume
their pathway. And then ,th.y will bj
able to say we are under the care of a
representative in the person of J. M.
Langston. Who can make us afraid.
Mr. M. A. Harris who has re
cently visited the Fourth District
says" that there is a strong senti
ment in favor of sending Hon.
John Mercer Langston to Con
gress. Mr. Harris will leave in a
few days to speak at various places
in the District.
Y. M. C. A.—The mass-meeting
of the Y. M. G. A. will be held at
the Fourth Baptist Church Sunday
night at 8.30 P. M.
NO 37
Just the Place!
There wili be a Grand Excursion
by the J. R. Gidding and Jolifee
Union to Vinita, Monday, Septem
ber 3, 1888. This fine Picnic
resort is just the place for those
desiring a pleasant time from the
heat and dust of the city. Round
trip, 50 cents; Children, 25 Cents,
St., Rev. S H. Norwood
pastor.
a. m. aud 8$ cswil
at 3 p. in ; Prayer meeting Wedues
day night. Class-Meeting; Sun
lay at 9| a. m., 1 p. m. and Thurs
day night. All are welcome,
Leigh Street M. E. Church.—
Rev. C. W. Walker, pastor. Preach
ing to-morrow at 11 a. m. Subject:
Little annoyances; at 3 p. m., Sub
ject; what is man and at 8£ P. M.;
How to get a husband. All are in
vited to attend. Sunday-School at
9 oclock.
We will send the Weekly Phila
delphia Press and the Richmond
Planet for 1 year at $1.75. We
Will send the Planet and the Press
to your address for six months for
$1.50. Get these papers for the
campaign. These offers hold good
to subscribers who pay in advance.
Address John Mitchell, Jr., 814 E.
Broad St., Richmond, Va.,
WILLIS W. WINES, Jr.
St. James St. bet. Leigh & v
Jackson Sts. ’
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