Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-28
FROM BLUEFIELD
Cornerstone Laying = Religious Notes
Personals

BLUEFIELD, w. VA Nov. "a, 1895
We had the pleasure OF visiting AL
gonna, w. Va, on last Sunday witness
ing cornerstone laying at the above
named place. We were accompanied
by DIR. G. II Lane of this city, and DIR.
w. A. Holley of Bramwell. also Revs.
J. ID. Leftwich and w. J. Carter of
Pocahontas
The cornerstone laying was conduct
ed by the Masonic lodge of keystone.
w. Va. Owing to the inclemency of
the weather there were very few out,
also a misunderstanding IN getting the
bills out; thus it came very near be-
ing a disappointment all around Rev
Carter delivered the sermon for the
occasion. He selected for his text,
Isaiah % lie, Therefore thus saith the
Lord Goo, behold, / lay in Zion for a
stone, a tried stone, a precious corner
stone, a sure foundation" The time
being so very late in concluding these
services, the reporter was some what
disappointed in having to speak a word
for the PLANET. Notwithstanding that
we sold a few copies and received a
few subscribers, and had the promise
OF large number on our next visit
which will be quite early.
The citizens Iof this little place. es-
pecially the colored population, are
still rejoicing over the election of Mr..
Daniel L Coles in the North Fork Dis
trict for Justice OF the Peace, also in
the same district Mr.. G. w. Jackson on
the Board of Education.
In Elkhorn District Mr.. David w.
Thomas WAS elected Justice of the
Peace and Mr.. John Peery elected Con-
stable.
In Browns Greek District Mr.. Luther
Hunt was elected constable and Mr..
Samuel Order was elected Justice of
the Peace,
We are glad to say we had the pleas
ure OF meeting all OF these gentlemen
just named and elected TO the several
Offices. They are bright and fully COM
petent OF holding such positions. Mr..
Hunt is related DO Prof. Zachariah
Hunt, of Hollins. Va, one Of the noted
and leading public school teachers of
Virginia. These gentlemen ran far
ahead of their ticket.
The loving members of Scott Street
Church gave surprise party at the
residence of their pastor on last Friday
night at a very late hour. There were
some fifty or sixty in the party carry
ing everything almost that could be
mentioned in the way of groceries and
also dry goods The Reverend smiled
iIAOCA DC OllC kOCct WCIc through
his dining room leaving such valuable
packages, etc. After the crowd had
dispersed down in the street, Reverend
Fox standing upon his porch pro-
ceeded to thank the audience for re-
Numbering him and his family so we'll.
The writer also spoke.
Rev. j. ID. Leftwich who is now pas
tor OF the: Second Baptist Church in
this city. is doing noble work in his re-
vival. Ten souls have protested Christ
and many more on the way. God bless
Rev. Leftwich in his good work.
The entertainment given by the fol-
lowing committee on Monday night
was grand success: Mesdames Jen-
ME Glassgo. Laura McGhee, Maggie s.
Walden and Ida E. Patterson.
There is a great deal of talk in circu-
lation as to the present municipal
election, as to the nominating of our
distinguished friend, Mr. II. M. Smith
for Mayor election, January LIST, 1897.
In receipt Of letter from Hon. O..
Ii. Payne, the Representative elect for
the legislature of West Va, a few days
ago. We regretted very much to learn
of his severe attact of rheumatism
which has caused him to be- confined
to his room for several days. We wish
him speedy recover.
w. r. PATTERSON