Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-06
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
JACKSON WARD BREvITIEs.
Sunday at the 0hurches-Deaths are nu-
merous-The Black Belt without its
Oolored Representation-Other
Things Seen and Heard in
the Ward.

Last Sunday was very pleasant. hav-
ing been preceded by a thunderstorm
the night before. The churches MS
usual were well attended.
At the First Baptist Church, Rev
James H Holmes preached a sermon
10 the Odd Fellows, which was inter-
esting to all present.
Rev. w. +. Graham preached an ex-
celient sermon TO his beloved flock
He has surely won their confidence.
At the Moore st. Baptist Church, a
fine sermon was heard, delivered by
It's pastor, Rev Il. o. Johnson. His
work has met with success in this sec
ton, and is beloved 10y his members.
The other churches held regular SER
vices with appreciative audiences.
Sickness is on the increase, deaths
have been numerous for the past two
weeks, and many of our friends have
passed away.
On Friday, May Doth, the funeral of
Mrs. Jane Woodson was preached by
Rev. James II Holmes. He pictured
the life of a christian, and showed the
benefits of having part in the resur-
rection.
Mrs Mary Winston, who departed
this life on Friday night, May 29th,
was buried from the Ebenezer Baptist
Church on last Monday evening. She
beloved by all who knew her.
Once, fer many years, the democrats
have succeeded in carrying Jackson
Ward. We are told that a good many
Negroes were bought for the sum of
$3.50.
1t panied us to hear one our of breth-
rem in white say on Friday following
election: Bob, we have got those Ne
2roes in our fist. $3.50 did il - "Well,
all we have got to do now. is to hold
them back"
1t was taxation without representa-
tion that brought on the Revolution
airy War. What will be the result of
similarities in Jackson Ward2
On last Tuesday night, several men,
bers OF Republican Party made speech
es, showing causes of their recent de-
feat. Editor Mitchell spoke for about
one hour and half, showing the situa-
tion of affairs. 1t was decided to con-
test the election. The people are up
stirred over the affairs.
Flirts are numerous this season of
the year among the girls. They sport
ice-cream fiends.
Girls, don't you know he was carried
home Sunday night by two of his
trends? Yes. he had fallen by the
wayside.
A young girl, who had just returned
from teaching school, when called on
10 sing said: Il doesn't sing" Girls
be careful with your verbs.
Young men, you should not pay ten
O'Clock calls, unless cases of necessity,
for such leads to suspicion.
Girls, when you go out late ut night,
secure some young mans company.
Mr.. William Winston of New York,
was called to the city last week on ac-
- . 10. J. r.fk
On last Monday night. Surprise re-
ception was rendered Miss Martha +.
Burrell, who has just returned from
Washington, attending school Quite
a large number of boys and girls as
se:nOled at the appointed hour, and
enjoyed themselves until the wee sma
hours of morning, when all retired to
their several homes.
Marriages are still being proposed, ,
and couples are being united far and
near.
The boys are forming picnic clubs,
ana will set their dates soon. Girls
look out for bids.
We learn that she will leave for the
country in few days. What will he
dor
Although many are dying. the popu-
lation of the Ward is rapidly incrSas-
ing We heard of the arrival of sever
al young strangers last week.
We learn that the old maids and old
bachelors will give an outing soon.
Lookout fer them.
We were somewhat house-bound on
last Sunday, and some of the girls and
boys got by us; but we will be on to
you next time.
Girls, remember you are to be the
success Of the young men, and when
you fail TO study and practice ecOno-
my. his life is failure.
Mothers, bind restrictions on your
boys and girls, and don't allow them
TO roam the streets. The rock battling
fracas which occurred among several
boys few weeks ago, resulted in the
death Of the unfortunate one on last
Tuesday.
Don't you know she was escorted by |
three on last Sunday? Enough TO
spare.
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