Richmond planet., 1895-03-23
DANYILLE LErTER
Defending Himself-ReligIOu Notes
other Items.

ttOu W AlulcCn anu ttllc I'LL
swer what appeared in the columns Of !
the PLANET last week, so far as it re-
ferred to him and his letter of Februa-
ry 25th
First. The High street people are
sti0 at it, Rev. Barksdaie claims at
this writing TO be on top. The oppOsi-
ton lis on the alert, and God only
knows when these meek and quiet
lambs shall cease to war against each
other
Let us here ask the question: What
person is it who reads the PLANET and
would not say that the people of the
High Street Church are wraDgling ?
Does all of this come from one side ?
No. This community can bear me out
in saying that there has been a contin-
uous wrangle between these people
for more than two years.
Now, as to the dancing, we are fully
convinced If these Baptist Churches
don't endorse it, not a single individu-
al has been tried by any of the churches
for it Of late. and we have knowledge of
the fact that more of it has been going
on lately, than it has in the history of
our city And IL is evident that the lead
ing persons in our Churches has taken
the leading part. Yes, l repeat as be-
fore, answer me ye deacOns.
ligion of'the Lord Jesus Christ, also in
his Churches, but whenwe see them re-
sorting to the columns Of this newspa-
pers, and the Courts for justification,
we condemn any such. And again we
are referred TO under the answer of
the right side.
We want it just here understood
that we are not in this fight. We have
no ak to grind in the matter, and it is
our intention to be liberal -on either
side. But when we are referred to as
in the letter last week, we shall vindi-
cate our cause manfully and fearlessly
(that is like all other articles which ap
peared in the papers through the same
agency.)
Now we can safely say that since we
have had the agency of this paper we
have not published anything but public
matters, and we defy any one to con-
tradict us,
We are moving on to success with the
PLANET, and our readers are tired of
reading the stuff, that is published viz
High Street Church trouble"
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the
weather, a large crowd assembled at
Shiloh Baptist Church, Wednesday ev-
ening, March 18th, TO witness the
| commencement exercises of Almagro
excellent one, and consisted of an in
troductory address, Gypsy Queen
| Operetta, awarding of medals, address
by Mr.. James Z. Sheppard, PHI. G., of
| Charlotte, n. O., Parting Song, and the
| benediction. The class of '95, COM
/ posed of Misses Carrie l.. Smith and
Lula Q Coleman, graduated with hon.
/ ors.
The address to the graduates was
made by Prof. Thomas A. Long. The
address was an eloquent one, and con-
/ tanned many words of encouragement.
The Professor also presented each
| graduate with q medal as token of
their proficiency. Addresses were al
so delivered by Rev. w. E. Carr
and Lawyers Robinson and Kilgore,
which were listened to with marked at
tention' by the large crowd. This
school is doing a good work among the
colored children in Almagro. The
teachers are IS ID Mills, principal
Misses Bertha Adams, Mary E. Hayes
and Anna A. Graves.
Mr.. J. w. Holbrook has purchased
the barber shop No. 11S n. Union st.
formerly owned by Mr.. @. /. Hender-
son, and is doing an excellent business.
Hot and cold baths and polite atten-
tion. The proprietor is still doing the
L
Call on him.
Two good BARRIERS wanted Apply to
J.. w. Holbrook.
Messrs. J. f. Sheppard and r. Cut
Ter McNorton left here to-day to at
tend the state board of Pharmacy in
Richmond.
The order of Knights of Pythias will
observe March oath, as thanksgiving in
Danville. The programme will be
furnished next week.
The PLANET has not decreased in
: sales yet We are still selling hun
dreds. Our headquarters are ut L. w
HOlbrook's barber shop, No. ll8 Unior
street.
subscriptions and advertisements
gladly received.
DANvmLE, VA, March u, '95.
The Grand Jury Court has been il
session here for a week or more and
several poor unfortunate people have
been sentenced to the penitentiary fol
different crimes.
Our popular Lawyers, Robinson anC
r Kilgore had several cases before the
| Court, and was successful in securing
. a verdict of not guilty in four of theil
cases. Danville's citizens are proud o
these young lawyers.
n Mr. L. W. Holbrook has purchased
the Barbershop on Union St., formerl,
owned by Mr.. @. l.. Henderson, and i
doing a good business, he is also pre-
pared to give hot and cold baths.
Two good BARRIERS wanted-apply t.
L. w. Holbrook at New Market
Mrs. Sarah j. HOlbrook has returned
from her school.
o All the churches were we'll attende,
! last Sunday.
Rev. X. II. Adams. pastor of the Is
Y Baptist Church, Neapolis is having
: stirring revival up to to this writing, h
has fifty conversions, and host c
mouTners are still at the anxious seal
Rev. Adams is a young man, born an
It reared here. This church is 19 year
h old, and he Is the 10Th pastor. w
II think he is the right man in the righ
le place. 1t seems that Rev. Adams hs
given the best satisfaction of all tn
former pastors, and have added NOR
members to the church than any
Oi them.
T, Work has commenced on the CalVs
is ry Baptist church and Rev Thomas til
5; popular pastor, seems very delighted
"a and is smiling all over his face.
le Everything in social circles seems {
ne be very quiet, the MistletOe was las
's Nowit is time for the Tuxedoes, bo,
Id don't get back, if you Castor will bel
le you. Come to the front where you b.
y long.
o. Headquarters for the PLANET, n
ne 118 Unon St., L. w. HolbroOk's Ba,
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