Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-08
MERIDIAN, MISS DOTS.
From the Even City of the East-News
Gathered Here and There to Suit All.

MR.. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Dear Sir:-I wish that we had one
thousand such men as you are in Mis-
sissippi, and it would be better state
than what it is. Others and myself
have come to the conclusion that you
are one of the best writers we have in
the Negro Press History. We admire
you 50 much in the late hanging of
Solomon Marable, which took place at
Farmville, Va. We think your paper
is one OF the best colored papers that
comes TO Meridian, Miss. It speaks
the sentiments of our minds to a point
We had a good paper here, called
Fair Play. Its editor was w. l.. King.
tie was a forcible writer. His plans
were plain and to the point. He was
loved by all with whom he came in
contact. He is now editor of the
Weekly Express of Dallas, Texas. We
wish him God speed in his new field of
lAbor.
Tom Ramsey, the oldest son of Rev.
q. Ramsey was hurt so badly by the
cars at Purvis, Miss, on the N. o. and
n. +. r. X that he was brought to
Meridian on Tuesday night, July 18th,
and carried to his home. 1t was his
right leg above the knee. We hope
this will be warning to the boys who
associate with Tom Ramsey.
Mrs r b. Hyman left Tuesday 18th,
for Mobile, Alabama to visit the fami-
ly of Mr.. l.. q. Murray, 307 Marine St
Miss Alice Lilliean, an accomplished
young lady left on Tuesday, the 18th
for Vassberry, Miss, to drink the
Spring water. We wish for her a
pleasant trip.
Rev. w. II. Jernegin who has been
of on his work, returned Sunday night
/ al, Pc
Mr.. f. j. Wilson, q prominent ma
son and capitalist has returned to the
city, after being absent at Columbus,
Miss He says he had fine time.
Rev. T. A. Jones of East End went
20 Papville. Miss, Tuesday. 18th to be
absent about "A week or ten days.
Mr.. Benjamin f. Adams left Satur-
day morning, the 25th for Tuscaloosa,
and other towns of Alabama to be alb
sent about a month. He is head por-
ter at ihreefoot Brothers Il Co.,
wholesale merchants.
Rev. Daniel Webster Dead.
The subject OF this sketch, Rev Dam
iel Webster was born about 90 years
and months ago. He was taken sick
on the l4th OF July, di on the goth
and was buried on the 2lst in the Ma
sonic Cemetery at 4:30 p. NJ, He was
one of the best known colored Baptist
preachers in Mississippi. He organ
lied the New Hope Baptist Church,
and served them quite awhile. The
late Rev. K. Ramsey succeeded him
and held it from 1871 &c 1889. Death
called him hence to his reward which
was reserved for him for his faithful
works while on earth.
Rev. Webster's funeral was to have
been attended at the New Hope Bap-
fist Church, but it being two small to
accommodate the large crowd, the
Sam Jones Tabernacle was secured by
i /. T. Thomas who needs to be praised
for his noble work in getting this
place. Rev. ID. g. Griffin, pastor Pill
grim Progress Baptist Church con-
Quoted the funeral by first introducing
Rev. T. A. Jones OF East End who read
the testimony of Rev. Daniel Webster
then Rev. z. l.. Harris of the COngre-
gational Church spoke of the deceased
in the highest term. He is always
! ready to speak in honor of some noted
|, person; then Professor ]. H. Brooks
read paper in behalf of the l.. 5. and
ID. Society. Rev. P. ID. Jones also spoke
: few words in memory of the de.
ceased.
Next was Rev. J. j. Jordan who
! spoke few words of praise. followed
5 by Rev Watson of = the A M 4. De
4 nomination and Rev. A. M. Trotter
/ who spoke on the life of the deceased
= Then the silver tongued orator, Rev
0 Griffin took for his text st have Tough
a good fight, l have finished m!
r course" He spoke in the highes
l terms of the deceased. Rev. T. A
, Jones came forward and closed with
Q fervent prayer.
n The pail-bearers were: Revs. o. L
s Harris of the Congregational Church
q w. H. Jernegan, l.. B. Bsnkhead, /
o Bronken, A. W. Price and A. Mailer.
q He leaves wife, Mrs. Emma Web
u ster and other relatives Mesdames AID
die Nelson, Susie Lucas, and Mill
2 Browslow, Daniel Jr., Milton and Mar
y shall.
o He was buried under the auspice
), of the L. s. and d. Society and Sain
7 Luke, Masonic Lodge, No. IS, of whic
y be was faithful member. He wa
u president Of the L. s. and d. Societ
y for several years.
70 Yours in Christ,
q 7. MURRAY.