Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
FROM NEW HAVEN.
Interesting Items-Doings in the City of
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A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Perry Walker. 65 Hudst st on the
evening of the 9th inst at s 80 O'Clock
The contracting parties were Mr.. and
Mrs Walkers eldest daughter, Lucills
aud Mr. Thomas Burtram Jones. Rev
j. L. Hayslett, pastor of the Bethel A.
NJ. r. Church performed the marriage
ceremony. Prof. John T. Godett, or
ganist of the Bethel Church, Of which
choir, the bride is q member, presided
at the piano and played a beautiful
wedding march as the wedding party
entered the parlor. Miss Bertha Walk
err was bridesmaid and MIR. II. s. Smith
was the best man. The bride was
prettily attired in white organdy over
white silk trimming with white lace
and ribbons.
A very enjoyable reception followed
the wedding ceremony, which lasted
from $3.50 TO 1880 p. N. Among the
many guest present were; Mr.. and
Nrs. parry W.liroz, Mr.. ana Mrs
Oleaveland Walker, Mrs. Professor
John T. Godett, Mr. and Mrs. Walker
Simms Mr.. and Mrs. Hosea Venbrock-
lyn, Madames Sarah Crocker, Mary Al
len of Ansonia, Matilda Walker, w. A.
rribbetS and Mrs. DIR. Thompson
Misses George Orocker. George
Crockett, Katie and Amelia Douglass,
aud Minnie James Messrs. Fred Nor
gan, Theo. Thompson, George Pickett.
A. Weems, Arthur Sheppard, j. c.
Clatterbuck. Jr. George Murray John
w. Merriman. Tep-v Small, Jr.. J.
Hartford, Abnt G. Anthony I'd How
ard s. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones have settled
down to housekeeping in their neatly
fitted apartment at So Hudson St., en-
ioying the best wishes OF their many
friends.
While the outlook for future pros
perity in this city is far from being en-
couraging temporarily, the spiritual
prospects are very good indeed. Re-
vival services are being conducted
with excellent result at the Emmanuel
Baptist Church. Rev. Powell will con
tinue his services as long as any good
seems apparent.
Rev. DR.. w. n. Coffey of the A. M.
E Zion Church preached asoul-stirrine
sermon to a crowded house on last sab
bath evening after which an opportu-
nifty was given to those desiring prayer
to manifest their wish by the raising
of the hands. In an instant five or six
hands were raised. In a conversation
with the writer, Dr.. Coffey stated that
there has been no special revival servi-
ces at his church. they have been en-
joying a grand spiritual feast for sew
eral weeks during which time many
persons have asked for the prayers of
the christian people.
The COTE st. Branch Y. NJ. C. A has
also caught the inspiration and are
working with more zeal than usual, as
we'll as the Dixwell Ave, COngrega-
tional Church.
The pastor, officers and members OF
the A M. E Zion Church are prepar-
ing TO make extensive attractions to
the interior of their church edifice, in
eluding new furniture, entrance to the
vestry from the inside and many other
need ed Improvements and addition,
che work is expected to commence
within few weeks. Presiding elder.
Dr.. Birchmond will preach at the Zion
Church on next Sabbath
Rev. J. w. Mush, pastor of the How
ard Avenue Congregational Church
preached to a large aud ence at the Dix
we'll Ave Church on last Sabbath AZ
terneon.
Miss Daisy Reed of Flushing. Long
Island is spending few days in this
city, her former home, the guest of
Mrs. TnOmaS RODlnSOn.
Owing to illness Mrs. W. Muir
ply was unable to sing at the st
Luke's p Z. Church and Dixwell Ave
on Sunday.
Great preparations are being made
for the Colonial Tea" to be given at
Warner Hall by the ladies of the st
Luke's P. E. Church on the evening Of
January 26th, at which time the young
people will present Mrs. Adelaid bod
son and grandson.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ann w.
Glover, wife of Mr.. Isaiah Glover, who
died on the eth, took place this after
noon at l O'Clock at the family's resi-
dence, 90 Ashmun St., Rev. G.. R. Bur-
ton, pastor of the Union A. M. E.
Church officiating. The deceased we 8
81 years, eleven months old, born in
the state of New Jersey was a resident
of the city and a faithful member Of
the Union Church for many years.
Mrs. Glover's first husband, the late
Rev. William H Jones was one of the
pastors of the Union Church in it's ear
~ days 1t was due to the illness of
Mr.. Glover that the services we're held
at their residence. Mr. Glover sur
vived his companion but a few hours,
passing away this evening a, 8 O'Clock,
Death in both cases was due to pneu-
monia The late Mrs Glover leaves
one son, Mr.. w. II. Jones, the issue Of
the first marriage, while Mr.. Glover
leaves two sons. one daughter and sew
eral brothers and sisters.
We are pleased to announce the en-
of Miss Edna S Anderson to
Mr.. Frederick D. Fuller. The we'd
ding will occur in June.
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