Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-09-07
FROM DANVILLB.
The School Question at Fever Heat
Revival in Progress.
DANvILIE, VA, September 2. 'e5.

DANvILLE, VA, September ?. '95.
our correspondent visited the
High Street Baptist Church last Sab
bath. and listened to a glowing ac-
count OF the work done by the State
Sunday school Convention at its re-
cent meeting in fredericksburg.
Rev. Barkskale, Prof Grasty and
MISS Williamson are we'll pleased with
their visit to the historic city of Fred
erlcksburg. 1t is reported that the
lady delegates from the Loyal Streef
school consumed nearly an hour Civ
ing their report.
Two ministers Of this city who have
been on bitter terms for four of five
years slept together few nights ago.
wonder II they said their prayers be
lore retiring. That's right brethren.
II you preach peace and pardon. prac-
tice it in your daily life.
From what we learn, Danville's loss
will soon be Charlottesville's gain
q. z. Inge is fishing for some one.
Mr.. James II. Wilson's residence
the finest owned by any colored man
IN the state, is nearing completion and
1t is rumored that a house warmer will
be given when he moves into it.
Ar- lllle Rainy, a very estiinable
and talent young man, departed this
life few days since Willie was a
ilne musician, and the idol of the So
cIety people. He leaves a mother and
brother 60 mourn their loss.
Miss Viola Guerrant is convalescino
September term of the Corporation
Court begins this week and there are
TWO cases TO be tried, which are look
eo forward TO with much interest
namely, The injunction granted the Of
iicers of the High Street Church allow
ing them Co open their building which
had been closed by their trustees and
the injunction granted the white citi-
zens OF Dances Hill, restraining the
City Council from erecting a colored
school in that section of the city.
The obJectors TO the school claim
that their opposition is not based upon
the prejudice to the colored people hut
that such a school in their midst will
oepreclate the value of their property.
just what the outcome Will be no
one knows. Judge Aiken is a fair and
broad -aninded jurist. one thar can and
does look upon all matters brought
before MIN from stand point of rjSs,t
and justice to all parties interested
pps-f---- - t,o-... s.r.it,d;oo ..,,a -
sssS- mindedness d0 not enter into mars hrrS
decisions. Both colored and white
admire Judge Aiken and are
content to abide by his disposition of
the matter.
The schools, / learn, will in n few
days, open in temporary quarters. un-
I'll the matter is settled.
Rev. p. w. Watson has been en-
gagged In revival at Sunny Level
where he has been very successful.
81 converts and host of mourners.
AT THE ANXIOUS SEAT.
Rev. S. p. Cornick. Pastor of the
A. Nj. + Church, Neapolis. has com
menced revival at his church. and
up to the present he has been success
full. The reverend has lust returned
from Fall Greek where he has conduct
ed an interesting revival meeting.
Rev. DIR. BrOckett has taken charge
OF the A. M. +. Church of this ciTy.
Rev Or. Hunter, having left by ad-
wee OF physicians relative to his de-
cline IN health. DIR. Brockett preach
ed three able sermons last Sunday and
raised lENldsome amount of money.
DIR. J. D4 Burren and Prof A. +
Brooks of Roanoke, Va, are in the CITY
visiting friends. Mr.. Rufus Hinton af
ter going through the proper legal
business has been divorced from his
VIE Messrs. Robertson and <Kilgore
were his Attorneys. These gentlemen
always do their business o. k. Long
live the lawyers. Mr.. Hinton is re-
ceiving congratulations from his many
friends We wish him long life and
that should he decide to tie up any
more it will to be worthy person.
Every body should attended the
Valvary Church next Sunday, Septem-
Der 9Th, since it isEhe dedication day.
Come out and help them. DR. Wins
low is still out of the city. We expect
him home soon.
Planet on sale every week at the
Danville Pharmacy, No. lI9 Market
Street, our headquarters, also Mr.. J.
M. Clark's Barbefshop, No. lis Union
| Street. w. w. MAINS.