Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-09-26

RELIGIOUS NOTES-THINGS SEEN
AND HEARD.
Deaths DOings Personals and
Briefs
Little Carrie, age about four years,
daughter of Mrs. Sarah latum, 92l
Beverley St., fell out the back porch
about 10 feet to gravel alley. Her
forehead struck the ground first Her
neck being broken she was reported
dead. DR.. Deaton was called IN and
found the skin badly cut and small
gravels buried in the flesh, and bruise
under the right eye. After picking
out the gravels and taking few stitch
es and bandaging the head. the little
bright eyed girl soon recovered. and
went out playing as though nothing
had happened.
AIR Charles Lewis, while eX awaiting,
a large lump OF earth fell upon him
and broke his thigh Mr., Lewis has a
wife and two children, and Is hard
working man. Both accidents oc-
CURED near Hollywood Cemetery.
A man named Thomas was badly cut
about the face n few nights ago; but
when we saw him he was so drunk he
could not tell where nor how he came
20 be cut A bag of flour and other
eatable in his basket were covered with
blood.
POLITICAL NOTES.
Last Tuesday night, 22nd inst, NEE.
ings were held in all the precincts of
Clay Ward to elect delegates TO city
convention to send delegates to Han
over Courthouse TO nominate candi-
date for Congress, We predict ere
this report reach the many readers of
the PLANET, the Hon. l.. J. Lewis will
be the nominee and the 3rd district
will have one of the ablest and best
men that ever graced the ticket. and
the Republicans need have no fears
about their interest being properly
cared Far. Let every man rally TO
vote as never before and send Judge
Lewis to Congress.
RELIGIOUS MOTIFS.
Our New Town (Galilee Baptist
Church) brethren are struggling hard
AGAINST sin, being greatly inspired 10y
Rev. Nash and his able help at the
meetings held in the grove near by.
Revs. Il. o Johnson, John Ellis and
Fauntle' oy has rendered invaluable
hell ~ ~. George T.. johnson and
~ -
list Church, preaching some powerful
sermons. Rev. Ellis is n young man
that is fast coming TO the front, ear
nest and faithful. rhe River View
Baptist Church have decided Co have
their rally every 3rd Sunday, hoping
the people will go and help these needy
but worthy people.
Sunday 10Th. Rev. IL. Powell at the
Fifth Baptist Church, IL 80 preached
a very strong sermon, and baptized
two persons, one a girl about 10 years
old and his father-in-law, Mr.. g. A
Chin about so years of age.
At 3 p. M, Rev. Powell preached Co
the w. S. and d. of L. The church
was crowded. 1t was one of the most
logical and instructive expositions of
Bible truths we ever heard. If you
want an up-to-date annual sermon,
call on Rev Powell.
Communion at $3.50 very impressive.
Four persons were received in the
church. A number of persons were
turned away for want of room. A
vast crowd all day.
Sunday 18th inst, Rev H. Powell,
of Fifth Church at IL 80 A. NJ preach
- from Ecclesiastes 1O:l, subject
pDead flies " 1t was powerful, clear
log cal exposition of the text. Doubt
less il was hard for many TO digest the
strong, purgative medicine poured in
TO The foul hearts. Go into that drug
store again my brother and deal out
some more of the same medicine 1t
is good for the cleansing of the body
and pre- ares the soul for eternal life.
Our Sunday Schools are doing fairly
well, hut there can be improvement
all all along the line.
Friday night, the 18th inst, as we
~ a., oh II
Sts we saw Rev. ClaysOn, (chair-
backer) seated behind stand looking
wist -ully at three sisters on his left.
while three brethren looked longing
and cross-eyed first at the three dear
sisters and then at the man behind the
stand. He said not a word, but look
ed lost, out of tune and out of place.
An afternoon SundaV-schoOl has been
open on Chaffin near Reservoir SITS .,
we also hear that Mr.. w. c., Carter
contemplates opening a pay night
school. We hope it will be well pat
ronized. Parents urge your boys to
The children of Mrs. Alfred Meade
HOP West Leigh ST., are home again
after spending the Summer near Je-
tersville, Amelia Co with their grand
Darents in the best of health.
TLeB. Y.P. y. held their regular
weekly meeting, Monday 18th Presi
dent Robert II. Pierce in the chair.
Several very inspiring songs were sung
after which the subject "Our aim in
life" vas announced announced to be
discussed few good idea was drawn
out.
DEATHS DoNes.
Mr. Adam Jasper, one of our old res
idents and and worthy citizens was
brought home Saturday 9Th from Char
lottesville, Va paralyzed and died the
following Wednesday at A. NJ at his
late residence, 1901 Taylor st. His
funeral took place from the Fifth Bap-
list Church of which he was mem
Der. The house was crowded by host
of rel atives and sympathizing friends.
Rev. Powell preached most eloquent
feeling and sublime sermon. picturing
the home OF the character who lives
for God and attended to his own bust
ness for such was the life of Mr.. Jaz-
per. He leaves a wife and six child
rem to mourn their loss of a loving hus-
band and kind father.
"Sleep on Adam.
Sweet be thy rest"
Rev. Daniel Tucker Of Washington,
called on us this week while on his
way to Eastern Shore, Va. We wish
him success.
We are authorized to announce to