Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-17
MANCHESTER LETTER
Mr.. E. Garland Oogbill Passes Away
Political News-Personals and Briefs

On last Sunday morning the First /
Church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity to pay the last tribute of re-
specJ to MIR. r Garland Cogbill, who
departed this life on Thursday Oct. |
8th at the residence of his parents, on
Hu street, No 1917, in the 24th year
OF his age lie bore his long suffering
with pstience and Christian fortitude
Rev. Dr. BinPa preached an eloquent
sermon from Proverbs salt; 'Those
that seek me early shall find me-" He
portrayed the hristian life of the de-
ceased and exhorted the young men to
put a premium on their religion, as
did the deceased, who was able TO say
when asked by his father, If he were
afraid to die, with a quick aud prompt
reply said : Papa, Pm not afraid to
die put my trust in the Lord elev-
years ago, and have been trusting
Him ever since. When die, will
die like a lamb" Without struggle,
without a move OF the limbs, he pass
ed into the blissful beyond
Rev. Binga spoke in complimentary
terms of the deceased and how with
pride he endeaVored 10 assit his pa
rents financially as far as he was able,
and took delight in doing so. Nor was or
church that loved it better than Mr..
! Cogbill. He strove to prove it by his
/ liberal contributions during our great
struggle.
The deceased was member of the
| LIST Church for eleven years, also "A
member of the Sunday school, of a be-
neyoleut society, Sons and Daughters
of Shiloh, and of Phoenix Fountain,
No. II, True Reformers. His remains
were inferred in the Mechanics Gene
terry.
Green be the turf above thee,
Friend of thy better days,
None knew thee but to love thee.
None named thee but to praise"
Funeral Director James II Cunning.
ham officiated. The floral design.
were beautiful and costly. He leaves
mother, father, three sisters, five
brothers, a host of relatives an6
friends to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Esther Cunningham departed
this life on last Saturday night hel
funeral took place Monday evening al
the First Church, of which she hal
been a member for a number of years
She was loved and respected by al
who knew her. Rev. Binga preached
an able, sympathizing sermon. Sh,
leaves a husband, mother. father, sis
ter, many friends and relatives t,
? mourn tn, ir loss.
The McKinl.y and Hobart club O
= which Mr.. @. Harris is president ant
e the club of which Mr.. John Hill
e president held quite joint enthusiasts
tic meeting on last Tuesday night a
5 ,'icero's Hall. The Hon. A. w Harri
e and Gen. Edgar Allan addressed theI
/ = .~fN he, -
h were listened to with great pleasure
l. and were highly applauded
IS The democratic registrars through
h out the state are endeavoring to assis
g the best they can to attribut
Y their share of fraud by furnishin
v transfers and failing to date them.
e Manchester which has heretofoE
been liberal towards its voters is try
d ing to intimidate and coerce voters il
20 TO doing what they do not desire to d,
n Miss Martha A. Holmes has left tn
n city to attend the LAwrenceville II
g. dustrial School.
n Rev and Mrs. s. Decatur PHILLIP
ID have been visiting relatives in Peter
burg.
4 Major Joseph B Johnson officiate
= at Hope Chapel last Sunday. +
e preached ably.
- The lady that sell the highest nun
n Der of tickets for Jephthah will I
"a ceive a gold watch, LIST prize 81
If prize. one ton of coal; 3rd prize, ba
il rel of flour 4th prize, / ham. Now
is your chance to witness a good cant
ia.
o. Don't forget the date and plac
10 True Reformers' Hall, October Goth.
of Mr.. w. f. L. Smith is somewhat i
nm disposed this week. suffering with t.
no throat trouble.
nj Mr.. William Mosby is out again q
ter two weeks sickness OF malaria.
in Miss Mamie Morton has left the CT
for Powhatau, where she will tea
nd school. She was accompanied by Nj
n Drew, of POwhatan, who had been v
il iting our city.
RS Mr.. Joseph Booker, of Philadelpf
AN paid short visit to our city this wee
d. He was l. Oking well.
slS At the 2nd Baptist Church last Su
On. day. the pastor, Rev. Davis preach
" both morning and night to good CO
8 gregatiOns. A nice collection v
to raised for the winter coal.
ses On next Sunday morning. Rev.
I'd d. Lewis. pastor of the 2nd Chur,
zee Richmond will preach at the 2nd b
ne fist Church, Manchester. His CHI
lst will also be present. Don't fail
his come out and hear this Lion of I
len Baptist cause"
IS, Rev. Gaines will preach at mig
, is He was formerly of Danville In the
er. ternoon, communion services will
Ter had.
he The Second Church has been mic
all white-washed on the inside and D
sh- sents neat appearance.
To- AMOS
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