Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-09-28
Charlottesville Letter
ChurOhes-Death tf an Old Oitisen--OOn-
cers-TOpics.

At the Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
Rev. r. B Hardy pastor, preached in
the morning Rev. u w Davis OF Rich
mond, Va, preached at night Vel,
were much pleased with the sermon
and hope that some church will cal
him soon.
At the First Baptist Church, Rev. J.
II. Ferguson preached in the morning
and Rev George Lewis at night. AZ
ter the sermon, Mr.. George p. lnge
turned over TO the church SLY from
the Joint excursion.
We are sorry to state that there was
no reports handed us of the services at
the other churches Our letter is open
for them IL they will send it to u.s.
The jefferson Brass Band and Con-
cert Company, under the management /
of A G. Nabrey left for Gordonsville,
Tuesday 18th inst, where they gave
their first concert OF the season Mr.. /
Sydney Bradley of Lynchburg. Va is
musical director of this band. We
hope these young men will stand to-
/ gether and do well for themselves and
Charlottesville
Mrs S. Childs of Staunton, who has
been in the city for sometime left for
home, Tuesday, 18th inst, much
Il pleaSoQ WIN our Guy.
What Sunnyside saw and heard in
Gordonsville last week.
Miss A. w. Johnson and mother who
have been visiting Pittsburg have re-
turned home looking well.
Rev ]. TX. Turner and family left
last week for Richmond, Va
The young ladies of Richmond were
heartily entertained by Miss Lillian B.
Johnson and Mrs. n. r Champs
IAmusements of the evening were
games, singing, ETC., which lasted until
/ 4 o'clock, when all went down to meet
Il the excursion from Richmond, on
which many of the young ladies saw
their friends. supper at O'Clock and
refreshments afterwards All OF the
young ladies of Richmond left for
home but Miss Lillian B. Johnson. She
will remain to take her school in that
pleasant little town OF Gordonsvilie
very soon. Among those present were
Misses Louisa Corbin, Mary Wilder.
Lillian 0uten. Matte Harper and Lii
liam B. Johnson of Richmond; Misses
Matte Winston, Mary Fry, Mile An
derson and Mrs. Mamie Champs OF
GordonsviEle and Messrs A. Dickerson
w. L. Armstrong and @ @. Johnson
iSunnyside was just a day too late, but
it viii not be so always. We regret it
was so.
| We called on the following ladies
while in Gordonsville, Va: Miss Mat
tie Winston, Mrs. B. Johnson, Misses
NJ L Fry and A. w. Johnson, and had
good time.
who has been visiting the family OF
Mrs. John Coles, No PIT South 9Th St.,
left for Washington last week.
Rev. d. w. Davis of Richmond was
lin the city, Monday 18th inst, and Wis
lifted the Public Schools. He called on
Ius. Call again brother Davis. we are
always glad to see you
Miss Mittie Green departed this life
Thursday night, 9th inst, and was
| buried Saturday 7th inst.
]. NJ shelton departed this life at
his residence 301 S. 9Th Street, Friday
{ Imorning, September 9Th 1895, age ~
wears The funeral services took place
:, at the First Baptist Church, Sunday af-
:, ternoon at g O'Clock. Mr. Shelton was
Z one of the old citizens of this place
was man of fine intelligence though
: little cultivation, was honest and faith
Z, full in all relations of life. The servi-
ces were conducted by Rev. Alexander
Truatt. assisted by Rev. Tribble, pas
J, tor of the white Baptist Church, Rev
y X B. Hardy OF the Mt zion Churcf
n and others. Hon. Micajah Woods PAID
y a high tribute TO his worth as a man o.
o integrity, citizen and soldier. 4
II large crowd attended. Among then
were many old confederate vets to pa,
l. the last sad tribute of respect to hi
n memory. He leaves wife, one sol
e and three daughters to mourn theil
e loss. He was laid TO rest in hand
q some black cloth casket, heavy silver
mounted handles. The pall-bearer
le we're John Coles, Henry Martin, Geo
IN ~ - III NTsolranc Il n Corv NJ
\ Berkeley Bullock. A. g. Mabrey, Mana
I. ger, Funeral Director.
IS TOPICS.
n The d w. Davis Concert was a grea
success, and was much enjoyed by tn
"a very large crowd that attended it a
IN the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Monday
&c night The Duet by Miss J. Madalin
IN Jackson and Mr. d. Webster Davis wa
Fl very fine and carried the house b
storm, and the solo by Miss Ami
81 Brockett was very sweetly rendered
n Professor ParTago rendered very fin
piano solo. Among the pieces render
y ed by Mr. Davis were "The Niger 60
to so, Childhood happy days" an
IN "China Cup" which was received wit
r. tremendous applause by the audience
a. Say, old boy, we see that you wer
n here as we said you would be. W
oe told you things would be too hot fo
To you and yousleft, in time. Lookout
t. Sunnyside is seeing things as the
IN pass.
m Say Jack, we did not see you wit
= your best girl at Mount Zion Church o
4 last Monday night. Oh yes, l see nov
NJ she had that other one.
o~ Are you taking the PLANET if no
he you should.
~ You can get it every Saturday at NJ
~ 258 West Main St. and don't you 70,
mt get Il. s,,,u.,.