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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-08-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Reported for the Herald by J. J. Tyler, abstract
Following are the transfers since the last

Reported for the Herald by J. j. Tyler, abstrartei
Following are the transfers since the last. re
port:
Isabella Fraker TO Hawkins, acre nw
or ne ar "a BIS ....-........, $3.50
S Hawkins to Isabella Fraker. NV or sc
sw or aud n hf sw or sc or sw or ~ IL Is lOt
II W Greenberg to r X Pendergast, lots IL,
IA, 10, l6, ker's ad d, N Yakima ......... l0C
NPR X Co to W l. Steinweg, lots 7, S, and
shf sc or 97H -....... 81.
Bartholet 10 G Beebe. lots 4, 6, blk 1871;
lots Ii, IA. blk l5O; lots /, u. "A. IS, blk !;
lots Is, 10, blk ltg; lots l. =. ., 6, blk l29;
Huson's ad ...-..... .....
Sheriff to Penn Invest Co, lot 4, blk 20S, lot
9, elk 26..... .,-...... ......, ...- l0oC
U $ to Il Whitson, sw or "a 10 II ......... 4
Rosa J. Allen to J Lennon, lot 2, blk LIS JOI
U r Diteman TO Curtis, e hf sw or sc or
ne or l9l5-l9 -......................- SO
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-08-09
JAIL FOR BIDS---STATB FAIR.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids for
~ the following concessions will be re- eiVed
y the state Fair Commission up to september
s9i, tO-wit:
Grand stand restaurant and refreshment
privilege
2. Raee track pool privilege.
3 Grand stand program and lemonade priv
eye.
l. One years ground rent for blaeksmith
mop
Bids will be opened on Sept. 10, 1891
Bids for the pool privilege may be made either
~ lump sum or percentage Address,
JOHN REED. Secretary.
2aSt. North Yakima. Wash.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Resolutions Of Coincidence.
His niece,
N. b. ii.

WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has
seen fit in his all wise and unerrlng
Providence to remove from our midst
our beloved sister and co-worker,
Florence Elizabeth Walford, and
WHEREAS, we deeply feel the loss of
this our sister, who was an earnest and
faithful worker for Christ, ever striving
to do all in her power to help and ele-
vate those around her. Therefore be it,
Resolved, That while we bow in hum
BILE submission to Him who doeth all
things well, we no less feel called upon
to make here expressions of gratitude
and to pay this tribute of respect to
our departed teacher.
Resolved, That the Sunday school has
lost faithful teacher and a consecrated
worker, one who had no glory save in
the service of Christ.
Resolved, That the community has
lost an exemplary member. and wo-
nan of true worth and christian char
acter.
Resolved, That the family has lost al
obedient child, and to them we convey
our deepest feeling, for "we sorrow mo-
as those who have no hope"
Resolved, That copy Of these reso
| lutions be spread upon the minutes O
| the Sunday school, transmitted to tn
| family of the deceased, and published i
the Virginia Baptist and the RICHMON
] PLANET.
KATE G. RANDOLPH,
NELSON WILLIAMS, JR.
w. A. MITCHELL, Sect.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Photographs Of the PLANET ONCE.

The PLANET BUILDING together
with it's entire force has been photo
graphed by the popular photogra-
pher, Mr.. j. g. Farley and makes
handsome group. There are nine
photographs In all consisting OF the
Editors Office, Mailing Department.,
Stereoryping Department. Compos-
ing Department, Stock Room, Busi-
ness Office. Press Room, the PLANET
Force and the PLANET Building.
The persons included In the picture
are John Mitchell, Jr., Editor;
Thomas w. Mitchell, Manager and
Stereotyper; Thomas M. Crump,
Asst Manager and Book-keePer;
Miss Julia A. Holmes, clerk; John Il.
Cogbili, composItor and foreman In
charge of apprentices; Wallace b.
Christian, job printer; Compositors
James l.. Burrell, Warrick A. Kyles,
Robert A. Jackson, j. A. Smith,
Miss Lille B. Evans; FRESHMAN
and foreman of press room, j: II.
Greenwood; press-room apprentices
George Taylor, John Brooks Ap-
prentices ia Composing-room, Clar
ence Bowler and Evangelist Jackson
The whole has been Handsomely
framed and is 3ex42 inches. 1t may
be seen at the PLANET OFFICE.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09

The commemoration of the 50th year
of I'll Young Mems Christian Associa-
tioD at our rooms last Sunday was an
hon " hich will always be remembered.
The 2 1sic by the chorus of our Junior
Deper tment was good. The speeches by
the oung men who have developed in
the 'ork showed that the Young Mems
Chrittian Association in Richmond has
dOnt aome good and is still trying to be
aIl ii eeems to be and even more.
q boys were addressed last Sunday
/ r0f. III. A. Harris and Bro. Ander-
Sc Of the Manchester Y. M. c. A. Our
brei lren know just how to t0lk to boys.
Conc again and help us to push this
work for the Lord.
o hts school did good work thil
$err ~ A. Mitchell, principal has
proved that neis thoroughly interested
N loUIding the mind that it might ever
ger for that food which will cause ii
II We and not die. Our school under
direction with the assistance of Mis-,
lnie Dixon was q success. We CLOSED
year as usual with some young me1
will leave our city in the fall TO
| higher schools. Explanation of tn
| Sunday school lesson to-day $50 p. IN
Director w. P. BurTeil viii address tn
boye Sunday at 4 p. m. All boys ar
/ invited to come and hear him.
DR.. j. II. Shepperd will deliver a spe
cial address to the men Sunday at 5:3I
p. M at our rooms. Subject :-"Thing
men ought to know" Good music
Solo by Prof. M. N. M. Bennett.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
First Baptist Church.

Rev. d. L. Cosby occupied the pulpit
of the First Baptist Church, Sunday,
June Sd, at 11:15 a. m.
Prot. Bernard Tyrrell of Lynchburg
seminary addressed the young people at
the First Baptist Church Sunday June
Sd, at $50 p. m. The music rendered
by the Junior choir was very grand.
The funeral OF Mr.. VIM. Haskins took
place from the 5th st. Baptist Church,
Sunday, June Sd, at 11:3O a. IN. Rev.
Graham preached from Psalms 92:4--
"Lord make me to know my end and
number of my days." The deceased was
a member of the 9Th st. Baptist Church
also OF the American Lodge, 1889 G. u.
o. O. F. He leaves one daughter.
Mr.. Henry G. Carter will lead the Y.
p. S. C. f. prayer meeting at the First
Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 18th
at $50 p. m. Subject why and how
does God punish sin ? Psalm lie
Rom. 5:12-21.
The Junior Endeavor Society holds
it's meetings every Tuesday at p. m
| Subject for Tuesday, June 18th, "Wha'
does the life of Joseph teach you Gen
| 50:15-21.
You are always welcome.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
Large Observation-Disclosures Sing
ing-Practical Talks.

The interior of the First Baptist
Church Sunday, June Sd, was the scene
of q beautiful gathering of the officers,
teachers and scholars of the various
Sunday schools in the capacity of their
monthly Union meeting. At 3:4O D. m.
the President sounded a bell and the
large gathering was huehed in silence.
The exercises were opened by singing
"All hail the power of Jesus name"
Scripture lesson. was read by the
chaplain. Prayer was offered by Ex-
President r. J. Bass. Report of the
last Union meeting and the statistical
Secretaries r. ii. Thurston and j. L..
Burrell.
The President than introduced for
general discussion of 80 minutes on the
following subject What benefits
must I contribute to the world" In
opening the discussion Athe President
said that this world had only reached
it's stage of developement through the
influence. of Others Each one should
render to the world some good influence
while in life. Mr.. b. @. West also made
a few remarks that was full OF advice.
f. President j. A. Bowler, and Ex-supt.
w. L. White delivered addresses that
were full OF wholesome instruction.
The most prominent feature of the
occasion was the excellent singing rem
dered by the 100 voice choir of the 1st
Baptist Sunday School, Supt- J. a
Bowler, leader. Several pieces were sung
! by the choir and fairly enraptured tbs
audience. Mrs. Mamie Osborne, organ
list of the church also organist for the
100 voice choir presided at the organ
and under her skillful touch beautiful,
blended the sweet notes OF the organ
with the voices of the choir.
On account OF a funeral reaching tn
church at p M, the contest for tn
banner could not take place. The mex
Union will meet at the Second Baptis
Church, first Sunday, July LIST.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Resolutions OF Respect.

WHEREAS, We the members .of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. G. A. look
over our number and see a seat vacant
by the hand OF death. One of our MEM
bers, sister Florence L Walford, has
fallen asleep in Jesus, and
WHEREAS, 1t pleased God in his inf
mite wisdom to take from our midst our
beloved sister be it
Resolved, That in the death of the
dear sister who was just in the bloom OF
her youth, and seemingly to us in the
bloom of her usefulness in life, the Auxil-
iary has lost one of it's useful members
whose life was like a glorious sunset, so
beautiful and serene be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions b'
spread upon the minutes of the Auxilia
ry anc copy of the same be published
in the RICHMOND PLANET, and sent tt
the bereaved family.
MRS. l. G. LEWIS,
MISS LENA IsHAM,
Miss *. G. ROBINSON,
COMMITTEES
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
MANCHESTER LETTER.

The congregation of the First Bap
tist Church, Rev. De. A. Binga, Jr.,
pastor, enjoyed quite a rare treat on
last Sabbath morning, Rev. Evans
Payne pastor of the Fourth Baptist
Church of Richmond officiated- The
able divine preached an excellent
sermon to the delight OF all present.
At $3.50 p. m. DR.. Binga preached
to large congregation. The clubs
reported their collections for the
month ($125.00) one hundred and
twenty five dollars. Rev. A. Fur
gusson of Fulton preached at night
to a full congregation. His re
marks were very impressive as well
as instructive, so much SO that the
congregation regretted very much
when the Reverend had TO conclude.
Sunday Ito morrow the new plan
| of operating the clubs for the next
three months to raise money for the
new church will be put ia operation,
| To do this the church will meet after
the adjournment OF the Sabbath
School Union. All members OF the
church ere requested to be present.
The Union will meet al prompt
$50 D. IT. Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.
of the Richmond PLANET aud Mr.
w. ii. Bailey will be the speakers FOL
the occasion and we would like tC
have the parents present as well q
the children.
]. ii. Blackwell, principal OF tn
Public Schools addressed the I. M
lC. A. ON last Sabbath at their room
No. 2O32. The Professor delivere'
quite an extensive as we'll as an In
telliQeut discourse on the subject O
"Young Men," Mr.. OWN. Moon b.
request sang Throw out the life
line and Sowing the seed"
Mr.. T. r. Nelson's Quartette ais
: sang one of their select tunes, Mis-
NJ. Gaines, soprano, Mrs. NJ Harril
, alto, MIR. Nelson, tcnor, Er- Z. d
! Munford, Basso.
Mrs. Z. Norman will give an ente
: tainment at the First Church MOI
day night for the benefit of the sal
t church. Admission 10c. If 20
want to be entertained, now Is yoI
chance. Comel
9 Rev. Robert Haskins was In I'll
Il city last Monday enroute to Ne
: York.
: Mrs. M. J. Washington is ol
!, again after q very brief illness.
q Mr.. p. j. Watkins Is able to 8
out with the aid of his crutches, 6
ter long and protracted illness.
Miss Leila A. Johnson was In q
tendance of her class In the Sundt
School on last Sabbath after 1
absence of five weeks.
Mrs. Sophia Nelson, the ag
mother of Mrs. Nancy Gaines atteI
ed the services on last Sunday.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
CHARLOTTESVILLE LETTER.
Madame Flora Batson Bergen's Con.
cert-A Blind RepOrt-NOt Dead.

CHARLoTTEsvILLE,V VA, June 4 '94
Miss Flora Batson gave concert
at the First Baptist Church May %,
at $50 D. m. The performance com
menced with an organ voluntary by
Madame Montgomery of New York,
which was very clever performance
The accompaniments on the piano
was also rendered In fine style. The
next peice was q quartette by Mes
danes Brown and Buckner and Mes
srs. Kelsor and Brown of this city.
Prof. Patterson of Lynchburg then
appeared in q baritone solo, and so
delighted the audience that 1t called
him back repeatedly. He has very
fine voice, well cultivated and seems
equally at home in humor or pathos
Every time he appeared he was rap
turously applauded.
Miss Batson, "the Patti of her
race made her appearance, arrayed
In a gorgeous costume with q
uiarrie and necklace of gold. studded
with gems. Her stage manner was
good and her movement graceful
She has q wonderful voice and is
finely cultivated. Reaching dowI
low into the masculine register, she
would ascend with seeming ease tC
the highest soprano, leaping back
ward and forward and rolling VI
and down until the auditor was be-
wildered with gymnastic exercise
She certainly pleased her audience.
Miss Annie BrOchet who has beeI
teaching In Live Oak, Fla, has re
turned looking well.
Miss Mary Walker of Washington
d. c., is In the city also Rev. Presle.
; Is In the city preparing to give
+ hundred voice concert at Ebeneze
, church.
Mr.. Charles W. Fuller of Washing
, con, d. c., is In the city.
Mr.. Isiah Cash died THURSDAY
Nav 31st. He lived a christian Ii
!. and has gone to live with God. ii
funeral took place yesterday (Sul
day) from Mt. Zion Church, Re
Hardy officiated. The floral desigr
given by the Sunday school al
: choir. The church was more crow
, ed than it has been for years. Mar
% were turned away.
:, 1t was reported yesterday tn
y Mr.. W. Lightfoot had been kille
% We are glad to know it is a m
10 take.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
A Fine Steam Laundry.

Mr.. George W. Bragg has opened one
OF the finest laundry establishments In
this city at 31S N. 7th Street, that we
have ever seen controlled by colored
men. He has put in a II horse power
boiler and 10 horse engine.
He has all of the latest machinery Tor
the successful execution OF all kinds oi
laundry work and can give any finish
desired-medium, domestic or high fin
ish. The machinery is all Troy make
the finest in the market. The laundry
wagon, which was built by Mr.. Georgt
A. Ainslie, is the finest of the kind ever
put on the streets OF this city. We wish
the Richmond Steam Laundry unlimited
success.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Installation Sermon.

The Iastallation sermon of the newly
elected pastor, Rev. T. b. Banks, OF the
First nson Baptist Church, Hanover
Co., Va, viii take place at the above
name / urch on the 3rd Sunday, june
17th The sermon will be preach.
ed bs VIM. Troy of Richmond, Va
Fri are invited. Pastor and Dea'
consF N sister churches are invited tc
t&k. .rt In the services as the Elder
xsotsully yours in Christ,
T REV. 7. b. BANKS
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Your Attention.

Have you seen or heard DR.. J. ii.
Shepperd, the Hypnotist ii you have
not, you ought for he is man of
great ability and should be encouraged
by the people of Richmond. He will
give an entertainment Monday, June
18th, 8 p. m. At the Leigh st. M. E..
Church for the benefit of the said Church.
If you wish to enjoy yourselves in a
profitable way come out and see and
learn for yourselves and you will not
regret that you attended. AS race we
should give the Doctor good audience.
Tell your friends about the event
Admission, Is cts.
Yours for all that is good,
Y. M. G. A
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Personals s. Briefs.

Mr.. James W. Jones of Washing
ton was in the city last week.
Deacon W. a. White, who has been |
so unwell is much improved.
Miss Rebecca F. Fields, late Of New |
York has returned to the city.
Rev. B. TyrreIl of Lynchburg, Va,
was in the city last week and called on
us.
Mrs. f. T. Tillman of Philadelphia,
Pa, is in the city the guest of Mrs. j. b.
Harris.
-Messrs. Julius Sycle & Son will
save you money, if you'll buy your dry
goods there.
Have you tried to sell the prize
tickets There is excellent work being
done along this line.
Miss Susie l.. Scott who has been
quite sick is convalescing under the
skillful treatment of DR.. Il. +. Jones.
Have you bought any prize tick
cts ? They are only % cents each and
will secure you the PLANET for two
months.
We return thanks for the invita-
ton received to attend the Commence
ment Exercises of Allen University June
1st to 9th, 1894.
-$2033.12 was raised at the Second
Baptist Church, Rev. u. D. Lewis, B. D.,
pastor, during the rallies on May 9th
and June 3d.
Prof. D. B. Williams received an
invitation to conduct an Institute at
Farm. Va He will be assisted by Prof
Campbell and his corps of teachers.
Miss Mary L. Jackson of 1926
Boyd ST., formerly of W. Main St., lef
Tuesday the 22nd for philadelphia
which will become her future home.
We return thanks for the invita-
ton received to attend the Commence
ment Exercises of st. Paul N. & /
School, Lawrenceville, Va.
In the beaver brigade of the RI
publican parade were Capt. James Hill
Nathaniel New, Richard Cash, Jane
Martin, James Nelson, Richard HamJ
ton, Jno. Harris.
a colored man named Andre
Pierce was wayIaid in the woods nee
Churchland, Norfolk county, while goin
home from church last Sunday nigl
and assaulted and so injured by havir
his skull crushed that he cannot surviv
No arrests have been made.
The Hon. G. w. Murray will a,
dress the Lowry Institute at Mayesvil
S. c., on June 18th, at their Closil
Exercises. The Corner Stone for t
new building will also be laid on tn
day. Mr.. Murray is from this Coun
and many will be happy to hear hi
w. M. BOley, General Manager.
There have been 391 conversio
at the Fifth st. Baptist Church duri
the recent revival and there is every
dication that there will be at least fl
more. Rev. Graham is tireIess in
labor and there are $50 mourne
Last Sunday was the second anniv
sary of this popular divine and crow
thronged the handsome edifice all day
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
$500 IN PRIZES.
The GrandeSt Offer Yet.
Have You Ever Tried to Obtain PLANET Prize? HNOt,
Now is Your Chance. II You Work, You'll Find
No Blank Number
We have placed tickets for the workers to handle
READ THIS GRAND OFFER.

All persons who sell 80 tickets
and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive a prise.
All persons who sell 500 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
For list of prizes given for each
group of tickets sold, see Prize
Circular.
In this grand distribution will
be given away Gold Watches,
Silver Watches, Gold Medals,
Silver Medals, Jewelry, Clocks,
Crockery, Clothing, Parlor and
Chamber Suites. Fine Shoes, Sew
ling Machines, Groceries, Baby
/ Carriages, Bicycles, Guitars, Or
gans- in fact every thing that the
heart could wish.
TAKE NOTICE.
Persons who win any one of
the first ten prizes will be enti-
tied to one of those IN the list of
the number of tickets sold.
, For example, if the person
, who secures the first prize sells
l 500 tickets, in addition to the
first prize he will be allowed one
of the prizes offered for the per
? son selling 500 tickets. This rule
4 will apply in the case of $50
: tickets, $50 tickets and so on
TO THE WORK.
u B&~ The tickets will be ready
for distribution on and after
1 March 1, 1894.
} WHO CAN SELL THEN.
Persons who are known to be
2, reliable or can give good refer.
ence will be allowed to handle
these tickets.
REPORTS, WHEN MADE.
% Each ticket-seller will make
reports once In two weeks. Tht
name of each person who get'
the tickets will be published II
the Planet together with tn
er number of tickets sold.
We When the contest ends the pri
he yes will be awarded to the sue
cessful competitors.
rv Send for list of prizes.
or Send for outfit at once.
es If your application is accept
ce ed, tickets will be issued yo
q. on and after March 1, 1894.
is All who work will receive
prize. There are no blank nun
IT'S bers-
Address all communications
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Notice J

NEW YORK, JUNE L, '94.-After three
years of individual attention to business
as proprietor of TIE LEADING UP
TOWN BARBER SHOP, Mr. William A.
Henry retires to take well earned rest.
Messrs. G. & M. Champion, two Italian
Tonsorialists having purchased the
business paying Mr.. Kenny a comfort
able sum for the same. After a vacation
and trip South Mr.. Kenny may resume
business about the latter part OF August
or September 1st. he returns thanks to
his former patrons and friends aud in
the event OF a reopening will be glad to
accommodate them again.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
NOTICE.

The parties holding csrds from the
First aftal1ou Band for the contest
will D &C present them at the Rich
mond II ON Tuesday night, June 18th
at 8 G ock sharp to the committee.
Wht .ill win the watch ? The enter
tainn twin be held on the 18th and
18th d good string music will be in
arten nee
Com one, come all and aid us in Sc
curing uniforms. Admission, Lady
aud G. .iernan. % cents. Single person
Is cen !. Good order win be strictly
observei.
By order of the band,
CHAs. L. STEWART, Sect
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
DEMOCRATIC TACTICS.


At the Fourth precinct, Jackson
Ward during the municipal contest,
May oath, the system Of challenging
equalled that of a presidential election.
The white Democratic challenger, W.
p. Leahman asked Austin Miller, mid
die aged colored voter the following
questions
whats your name? ANY other
name How old is your uncle? Have
you ever been before the Police Court
for a criminal offense Have you ever
been before the County Court ?"
In addition to Others James L. Lyons
was asked if he had ever been to the
almshouse or tho lunatic asylum.
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09

WASHINGTON, May 31-The official
Treasury statement to be issued June
1st, viii show that the expenditures OF
the g wernment for eleven months of the
current fiscal year have exceeded the re-
ceiptH by $72,O00,0O0, the aggregate
stating in round figures: Receipts, $685.
000, Geo; expenditures $40, 900, 900.
These figures indicate total deficit of
about $7S, 100000
Richmond planet., 1894-06-09
Entered into Eternal Rest.

Mrs. Adslia Branch of No. SO6 w.
Leigh St., departed this life. Tues
day May 30, 1894 at 30 p. M.
Her funeral took placs from the 1st
Baptist Church Friday June 1st at
at 3 p. n. Rev. Holmes preached q
very sympathetic funeral sermon.
She was q sufferer only one week but
bore her sickness with christianlike
fortitude. She leaves husband two
daughters, four SONS and five grand
children and a host of friends to
mourn their loss.
The pall-bearers were, honorary,
A. Miller, Deacon James Fox; active:
Deacon Isaac Crump, P. J. Roberts,
King P. Cousins, George Wilkerson,
VIM. N. Berkeley, Edward Taylor.
A Hayes, funeral director.
Sleep on beloved Mother,
Sleep on and take thy rest.
Lay down thy weary head,
Upon the Saviour's breast,
We love thee well, but Jesus loves
thee best.
Goodbye, farewell.
Sleep on dear mother until the res
direction morn.
HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
Every colored man should read q
least one news paper edited by on
of his own race.