Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1894-08-25
THE EDITOR VISITS DANyILLE.

Bakery. He was glad TO see us.
We met Mr.. j. M. Clark at his attrac-
tive establishment in Gay st. He has a
fine soda water fountain and is prosper
ing.
In a store purchasing supplies for
breakfast we met Rev. j. l.. Barksdale,
the able pastor of the High St. Baptist
Church. 1t was not long alter reaching
his mansion before in company with his
promising family we were enjoying a
hearty rppast.
Mrs. w. F. Grasty and family were
away in Richmond
We met Prof. Grasty. He spoke high
ly of the Richmond teachers in their at
tendance at the Institute. Miss s. Alice
Kemp is the guest Of Mrs. J. c. West.
Messrs. Townes and Norris on Hol-
brook st. are conducting an enterprising
business. Mr.. l. Cunniahps@- - ION
ductirs 2 business at tn5' cslr. Si "a serJy
a-7 Holbrook streets
The store of Mrs. A. Broadnax located
in rleasantville is certainly most pro-
gressive affair. Groceries, country pro-
duce, wood, coal, &c, is handled to the
advantage of her large number of pa
irons. Located on hill it can be seen
long before the place has been reached
1t is Just across the city line and in keep
ing with it's name it is a pleasant villa.
ing. He has been very i'll.
Messrs. Jeffres and Townes is doing a
thriving business at 249 Union street,
where they have full line of groceries
and country produce. Mr.. George p.
Holland was found cutting his wood
with a circular saw which is driven by
5 horse power engine at his place OF bus
mess 240 Union st. He continues to
conduct one of the largeet wood and
coal establishments in the city.
We met Rev. T. j. Brandon of Elk
| Horn, w. Va, and heartily greeted him.
| At True RefOrmers Dall we met A. f..
| Brandon who has charge OF the True Re
formers Hall. The work is pr0spering
in this locality.
Rev. ]. G. Duffan, pastor of st. Faul
A. M. E. Church who wac .paralized is
improving and preached last Sunday
night. Mr.. T. G. Bannister. the we'll
known colored clothier ontinues to lead
DanvilIe. He was too much indisposed
10 address us. 1855 .N
Mr.. H. w. Swami was found at his
shoe shop on Union ST. He has been
quite sick for long time but is now
ready for business. Mr.. w. p. Ivy, the
| shoe maker and repRirer is doing a good
business at the corner of Union and Pat
ton SITS.
Mrs. Patsy Graves who had the mis-
fortune to fall and break both of her
| arms is improving.
Rev. w. NJ. Moss. B. d., pastor of the
| Loyal st. Baptist Church, and president
| of the Alumni of the Richmond Theolog-
| ical Seminary is certainly doing grand
work. His wife has been called to the
home of her grandfather, Jordan Davis
of Lewisburu. w. Va, who died Tues.
day night, 18th inst. Rev. Moss was
| l. le.o hoI- L.
chickens in his yard and every evidence
OF prosperity was apparent. he contin-
ues to draw large congregations.
The colored drugstore here is in the
hands of receiver, the obligations be
ing about $110C. The firm was com
| posed of Messrs. j. r. Shepherd, Lei
Low, and DR.. A. l.. Winslow. We wer,
pleased to learn that the firm has sue
ceeded in having another company form
| ed and that the business will continue
Mr.. C. w. West will be president OF th,
J new concern and Mr.. Alex. Epps is al
ready connected with il.
Rev. a. s. Thomas, pastor of the Cal
vary Bapt. Church ran an excursion t.
Boydton, 18th inst and cleared 275.0O
The lot on Hclbrook and Chestnut SITS
/ | is 50x160 and cost $625.00 the las
: note of which will be paid this month
We found Mr.. L. W. Holbrook the onl,
fish dealer in the city at his place in tn
, city market. He is doing prosperou
business. He will handle the PLANE
hereafter aud all orders for it cal
d be left with him. Advertisements &c
: can be attended to here.
Danville has two lawyers, G. w. Hi
gore, ESQ, and ]. C. Robertson. The
!, are succeeding nicely. Vice Grand Char
\ cellor, w. w. Manns. was apparentl
ubiquitous, to be seen most every wher
g and his sunny countenance betokened
!, ioyial good nature. Mr.. j. s. Graves
was busily engaged at his restaurant
experiencing a rush. Messrs. C.. w. an
Major W. West are running the larges
country produce retail business. Thes
enterprising young men deserve credi
= The senior member of the firm is a larG
). property owner. By the way, he is riC
also in family material, being recen Il
blessed with twins-both boys.
- Mr.. A. p. Patrick conducts a busine.
. in Market street and is doing we'll. Fl
's son has been named after Editor Joh
Mitchell. Jr., the wife saying it shall
l. Mitchell Douglass Patrick. Mr.. A. Mo
{. ton was found at his palatial barb
} shop plying his chosen profession. I
4. has four horses and we expect ere loI
to test the quality and the speed
some of them.
We dlned at the residence OF Mrs.
" A. Hawkins, on Holbrook ST., in COZ
pany with Rev. j. L. Barksdale, Mi
Mamie A. Oliver, Miss Bette Thom
son. A bounteous repast was spre
n and all heartily enjoyed thamselv
en- | Mrs. Hawkins the hostess presided wi
,s- her usual grace and dignity.
We Mr.. Z. w. Hatcher is at JacksonviI
which place is now known as 4lEnaQ
and does q most thriving business. L
RI wiie-conducts That department while
ca is in another section of this growing
q. lage-handles wines, liquors, &c. Mr.
or p. Wilson is the manager for the
Lukes Store. He is succeeding nice
Mr.. NJ. f. Smith was at his place of bu
of ness. Although colored he is the DO
m | master at Almagro, for the good reas
he that this is settlement of colored p1
n | ple and no white man lives in the neie
re- bOrhood.
This was secured through the efforts
Congressman Swanson. he has bull
ne cosy little place inside OF his store
:ai the transaction of business. Mr.. Al
III ander Epps conducts an immense bl
of 1.ass in tbis section and hes heon fa vo
N with success. He runs q large wood {
'he coal yard and is one of the largest pr
erty owners in this section. Messrs.
DIV c. Luck and Bro. are conducting a c
or fectionery business.
las j. f. Mitchell is conducting q g
ta- Gerry business at 5O4 Loyal st.
up carries @ full stock of goods.
ed Among those who assisted us v
nt- DIR. A. L. Winston, Mrs. L. M. WI
H. H@IIcI OH.