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FROM SALEM.


SALEM, VA, Oct 16, 1897. Especial. ]
On Friday night, October 10, 1897,
Messrs j. 81. Carter and I J. Johnson
gave a recital of poems and music in
the M. Z. hurch Mr. Thomas ]. John
son, now the only travelling Negro
poet in America, recited poems which
he has written and composed. BE held
the the audience spell-bound when he
recited "a Mig Lynched Ag'in," and
many were seen to shed tears, but he
CAUSED laughter by immediately recit-
ing Vacation" He is q graduate of
Wayland Seminary.
Mr.. j. ii. Carter rendered music,
which he has written and composed for
choirs, Sunday Schools and many COM
ical solos
The bass solo entitled 1.-THE Orphan
Child" which he had written and com
posed, won a hearty applause He has
posed heavy applause. He has been
Musical Director of the First Baptist
Church Choir of Harrisonburg Va ,ifor
several years.
These two young men have been a
blessing to the colored people of Salem
We wish them much stccess.
j. H DUoKwILDER
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FROM NEWPORT NEWS.

NEWPORT News, VA. Oct. 10. '97.
Please allow US space in your valua-
bic paper which comes to US each week
and fills our homes and hearts with the
good news and glad tidings, to say
something concerning our people and
the good work that is now being ac-
complished
Last Sunday all of the churches were
we'll attended and the regular pastors
occupied their pulpits.
At Little Zion Church, Rev. z. J.
Crudup, pastor, the Lords Supper was
administered.
We are glad to see Deacon Woodson
out again.
Friends, remember the PLANET in
the days OFT thy youth.
The entertainment given at Union
Hall last week under the auspices of
the Emancipation Celebration Club
was a grand success and the commit
tee deserves much credit on the order
it was conducted Mrs. g. ii. Agree OF
the East-end carrying away the prize
having sold $l1 worth of tickets. Re-
member friends that this money that
is being raised from time to time is to
help to make the necessary arrange
ments for the grand celebration that
will take place on the first of January
1898 Our president, Prof. James 8
Lee has advanced some very good ideas
and we believe If carried out, success
is our. The committee is making ar
engagements for another entertainment
for Wednesday night st Union Hall
Come out and help t. EN-
Miss Morris Haywood left for Kit
trell Institute, North Carolina, last
Wednesday.
Miss Perlie Dixon is attending the
Hartshorn Memorial College, Rich.
mOnd, Va. We wish them much sue,
cess.
Miss Helen G. Carter has accepted
the call as crganist for the Second
Church Sunday School.
Sunday is rally day at the FRS
Church. At 3 o'clock, the pastor will
preach the annual sermon of Damon
Lodge. number II, Knights of Pythias
We are requested to state that all Sill
Knights are requested to turn out or
this occasion.
The Maceo's Social club will meet
Friday night at it's usual place. It il
requested that all members should be
present.
The Literary society of the Youns
Mems Christian Association met last
Thursday evening and rendered a very
interesting programme. The meeting
Sunday at the Young Mems Christia
ASSOCIATION wasle by President Lee
This meeting was conducted some
what on the order of a business meet
ing. There was a good number out
and we believe much good was accom-
plshed.
Rev. Dixon of the First Church was
stormed on last Thursday night by his
many friends. The surprise was led
by Mrs. Maggie Mitchell. The Rever-
end was pleased at receiving such q
committee and after thanking them 70
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Great Day at St. Johns Church.
CAROLINE Co.. VA. ,

CAROLINE Co. VA, October 10
On the 18th of this month Rev. w.
+. Graham was called upon to preach
missionary sermon at st. Johns Bap-
tist Church, Caroline County, Rev. 8
Todd pastor. Notwithstanding it was
Wednesd ay Rev. Todd's people turned
out grandly and gave something like
$40 or more for foreign mission work.
Rev. Todd is indeed 3 great pastor.
He has trained his people to be great
givers to church work. Though blind
he pastors with great success two large
and intelligent churches, the other
being Jeru salem church, about thir-
teen miles from Milford. The pastor
and bis people are lovers of all race
enterprises.
Deacon w. L. Young Of the Jerusa-
lem church is a power in the work of
the Lord and is always found hand in
hand with their pastor in pushing
their church work TO the front.
Deacon Mont of the st. John Church
is a great head light among the peo-
Dle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-23
The Autumn Days Are Here.

Written for The New York Age.
The autumn days are here. The leaves
are dead,
Have changed from gorgeous green
to golden hues;
The singing birds have hushed their
songs and fled;
The roses smothered are by chilly
dews.
Somehow the earth seems cold and de-
ISOLATE,
As mourning for the Summers fin
ished reign,
For voiceless birds, crushed roses
blooming late,
For glad sunshine that died Of
Autumn pain.
How strange is Natures ever changing
mood;
From sad to gay, from laughing 10,
to tears,
The seasons go, from life to solitude,
Chasing each other through the end
less years.
It. THOMAS FORTUNE.
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BERKELEY LETTER


BERKELEY, VA Oct II 1891.
There are a great many improve
ments being made i'm this town. The
principle streets are being paved and
the electric lights are used in many of
the public places. The wharves
are being repaired and the pier is al
most completed. Berkeley is really be-
coming TO be fiourishing little town.
IL has been said that in few years
Berkeley will be the central city of ali
the south.
Our churches were well attended on
Sunday last. The st Paul Sunday
School we'll attended, and we are glad
to state that it is still increasing in
membership as we'll as intellect and
religious ambition.
Rev. Hicks will fill the pulpit Of St.
Paul Church at 3 p m. His text will
be Pass through the gates "
The Rev. HOckaday was presented
with a very fine suit of cl jthes by his
North Carolina Church. May God in
spire them to do more for their church
and their God.
On the 9Th Sunday there will be a
union of four Sunday schools namely
Trinity, ST. Thomas. St. James and
New Bethel. There will be literary
productions rendered by each of the
best programme will be presented
with banner. There will be also two
other banners presented, one for at
tendance and the other for finance.
The song service of the Trinity
Church is becoming interesting. 1t is
becoming to be largely attended and
those attending go away well satisfied
We hope that it will become SO inter
esting that the church will be crowded
to it's fullest capacity at every s4rvice
Miss Ann Rutfin was town last week
visiting friends, and returned TO heI
home in Suffolk with her two little
children, well pleased with her trip
The Junior Allen @. Z. Association
meets at O'Clock Sunday afternoon
and holds one hour. II is not as wei
attended as it should be. but we hope
that it will be better attended.
The st Paul choir sang excellently
Sunday afternoon after having had /
months vacation
The Mount Zion Sunday School il
fast increasing.
Mr. A. B, Greene. formerly the or
ganist of the First Baptist Church ha
decided to go TO school. He started TO
Washington at 5:44 p M Monday t.
take the A. b. course. We hope hin
much success and mry he be enthuse'
to press onward and upward until h
, reaches the uppermost round in tn
ladder of fame.
Mr.. William Fletcher started ais
for Washington on Tuesday at 5 AS
m to attend the same University to tax
the legal course. May Gods all see
ing eve guide him on his course, an
may he perform his work SO well tina
his posterity may mark his foot print
on the sands of time and generation
will rise up and call him blessed.
REGULAR OoRREsPorDENT.
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NOTICE II
The First Baptist OhurOh-(seats Free }

Rev. James H. Holmes, pastor. has
generously contributed the three SER
vices of the fifth Sunday in this month
October 81, 1897 to the cause of
the Woman's Department of the Re-
formatory Association This cause ap-
peals to every man, woman and child
to give their aid to an object that is in
deed worthy
An interesting programme has been
arranged for each service.
In the morning services, Rev, T.. H.
Lee OF Petersburg, Va, will preach
All persons enjoy and are benefited
By the instructive and eloquent SER
mons OF this well-known minister
The afternoon service will be none
the less interesting, as many promi-
nent speakers will address the audi
ence. For this service future an
nouncements WI be made.
For the evening service, Rev. A s.
Thomas OF the Sharon Baptist Church
will fpreach. Rev. Thomas needs no
Introduction to q Richmond Audience
His name alone tells us that the night
service, while last, will by no means
be least
MRS. r. d. BowsER, Pres.
AIsa AS. KH1SP, eecretsFy'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-23

BANNISTER-Departed this life at
his residence, 749 North 9th Street,
Thursda1, October 81. 1897 at 800 A.
M, Winston II, Bannister in the 51st
year OF his age.
He leaves devoted wife, two sons,
four daughters, one grandchild aud q
host of friends TO mourn their loss.
Funeral will take place from the
First Baptist Church, Sunday morn
ing, October oath at IL O. clock. Friends
are invited TO attend.
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Notice

We, the First National Band of Rich
mOnd, Va, do hereby notify the public
that we have moved our Band Head
quarters to our new hall, 1909 Short
Leigh Street, where we will furnish
music on all occasions such as balls,
parties, picnics and street parades.
You can leave your orders at 1929
East Main Street, the PLANET Office or
604 18th st. J. 8. STAIRS,
tt Manager
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GOOD HE Is A NEGRol
That Has Found Barrel of Gold.

Sherman s. FUR of Oil South 7th
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina,
has found what he has been locking
for ten years, an hair herb that makes
the hair grow. stops it from breaking
of and falling out 1t removes the
dandruff, cleans the scalp and removes
letter. He is receiving orders from
all parts of the country
Send money by express or Post Of
flee Money Order Price, 81 per Dot
tie Sample bottles, 81 each
Mr.. Fur has proven the Negro to
have the finest hair on earth.
10 % 2t.
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A BLACK SKIN REMOVER.
The Negro Need Not COMPLAIN An,
Longer of Black Skin.

This preparation, If used as directed
will turn the skin of q black person
four or five shades whittier, and that OF
mulattoes perfectly white. 1t also re-
moves wrinkles fr ON the face and
makes the skin beautiful. Any person
using it can see the result in forty
eight hours.
It does not turn the skin in spots
but bleaches out white. 1t is a very
good thing for weak eyes If allowed to
get in the eye while washing the face
One box OF this powder is all that is
required, if used as directed, the skin
remaining beautiful without continual
use, and is perfectly harmless.
Direction and preparation will be
sent to any address on receipt of
$500 or @. o. D.
THOMAS BEARD,
1221k W. Broad Street. Richmond, Va
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John Mitchell Jr, editor of the
Richmond iPlanet, certainly deserves
credit for his manly stand for equal
and impartial justice toward all class
es of citizens. No true man OF any
race can fail to respect and honor such
a man as the heroic and generous
hearted editor of the Planet. We do
not know him personally. but from
what we know of his editorials he must
have been made of the right kind of
stuH-Inter State Bee.
Yes. friend Bee, John Mitchell is q
man, every inch of him, and is one OF
the bravest men in America Martins
burg, w Va Pioneer Press.
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WORKINGMEN'S AID AND BENEFIT.
DIAL ASSOCIATION.

Capital Stock. $4,000 90
Home Office: sle1k N. 9th St Rich
mond, Va.
Ii is sufficient to say that the Work
ingmen's Aid and Beneficial Associa-
ton has in its short career of one year
and seven months outstripped all RI
walls in the State. We always pay our
sick benefits promptly, and death
claims in twenty-four hours after sat-
isfactory proof of the same.
w. q. SINGLETON, President:
DAMS L BOWLER, Vice. President.
@. F. NORMAN, Treasurer,
JEREMIAH SMITH, Secretary.
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ANOTHER COURT INSTITUTED
Under the Jurisdiction of Knights Of Ply
thias.

Grand Worthy Counsellor John
Mitchell. Jr instituted a court to be
known as Planet Court. No 1877. l. O..
of Calanthe, N. A, s., E., A. and A. at
Prices Hall, Friday, 9Th inst.
He was assisted by Deputy Anna
Taylor and other members of the or
ganization.
The following officers were appoint
ed by the Grand Worthy Counsellor =
Sallie Fox, Worthy Counsellor; Lizzie
Taylor, Worthy Inspectrix; Mary
Payne, Worthy Inspector; Missouri
Jones, Worthy Orator; Georgia Fos-
ter, Worthy Conductress; Lou Ella
Tribbett, Assistant Conductress Fan
ny Jackson, Senior Directress Ada
Baker, Junior Directress; Catherine
Johnson, Receiver Of Deposits; Bette
Dobson, Register of Accounts; Cora
B. Epps, Register of Deeds; Maggie
FauntlerOy, Worthy Protector; Lula
Drew, Worthy Escort Trustees: Mary
Payne, Ada Baker, Lizzie Taylor.
a bounteons repast was spread and
all enjoyed themselves.
This court was gotten up by Mrs
Sylvia l.. Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lee
tlrer
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Notice NOtiOe ! Notice ~

All graduates of the Normal School
and members of the Alumni Associa-
tion are requested to meet &C the Nor
NAL School Monday evening, October
25th, 1897 regular quarterly meeting.
Business of Importance. All commit
tee are requested to report. The cleo
ton of officers will take place for the
year. All are invited to Join.
j. ANDREW BOWLER, Pres:
R. II. THURsToN, Gen. Sec'y.
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Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
6erfui medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
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their hospitality. babe them good
night with a request TO call again.
All are invited TO the mems meeting
Sunday at 5 p m at the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Friends, don't borrow the Planet.
Gall at w. A. Shaws and get a copy.
ROBERF RoDGERs
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Notice

There will be call meeting of the
Aid Club which meets October 9th at
o'clock at the residence, 818 north LIST
Sc. All members are invited to attend
the meeting.
Yours respectfully,
BETTE GRAVES, President,
CATHERINE BANKS, Secretary,
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NOTICE.

Go to St. Philips school room every
Monday night, from October 25th,
where you will spend pleasant time
and be served with q nice supper by
the Ladies Of St. Philips Guild.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-23

WE received an invitation to the op-
ening Of the Randolph st. Methodist
Episcopal Church at Lexington, Va,
kindness of Rev. @. L. WHEREOF, pastor
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MAJOR.
No-To-Bac for FIrty CenUs.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
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NOTICE

All orders for the. Sycamore Gene
tary must be be left at 1924 North St
James St.
q. J. PoRTEn,
1-24-Sm General Manager,
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Two Good Things.

"77'' for Grip and Colds; Number 10
or Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Weak
Stomach 25f, at all druggists.
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Mr.. Albert Stein has opened fine
place at 9Th and Broad SITS he is
ready to serve the public.
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Here IL a truth which one and all
IL observant may perceive;
That when the leaves begin TO fall
The fall begins TO leave
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Laura Taylor. ..................... Plaintiff
VS.
Susan Harris and Robert Lee Harris,
defendants
IN oHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to partition
in some of the modes prescribed by
law, among the parties entitled, the
real estate of which George Harris died
seised and possessed
And affidavit having been made and
filed that Susan Harris and Robert
Lee Harris are non-residents of the
st ate of Virginia, it is ordered that
they appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this order and
do what is necessary to protect their
interest in this suit.
A Copy-Teste:
P. P. WINSTON, Clerk.
G. w. LEWIS, p. @. At
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PETERSBURG, VA, October 10, 1897
We are glad to inform our many
readers of the fact that it is intended
that we will at an early date open here
a branch Office of the Planet, and we
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7-24-Sm
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-28
ORDWAY News.


was in this vicinity on business a
few days since.
Ed Furness made a trip to Man.
zanola Saturday.
9. g. Ament of Rocky Ford was
here Saturday.
The Mo. P. bridge carpenters
have moved to Lolita for the COM
ing week.
v. A. Rowe made a business
trip to Olney Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Hill were in
Rocky Ford Saturday.
AL Benedict of Olney was here
during the past week.
JEFF Scott of Hugo was here
Friday and Saturday on business.
Lee Edgar made a business trip
to Pueblo Friday.
John Martin took in the sights
at Pueblo last Saturday.
Geo. Lane of Rocky Ford
brought over a load of lumber for
A. j. Deans ranch.
AL Seguine and Will Poole
came from Rocky Ford Monday.
I. B. Kutch made a trip to the
Holbrook country the first of the
week looking after his cattle.
Chas. Rockwell of Olney was
here the first of the week.
Geo. Lee and wife of Arlington
were in town last Friday evening.
Mrs. E. G. Graham has return
ed from a visit to Pueblo accom-
panied by her sister. Miss Eva
Piper.
Mr.. Spencer of Denver repre-
senting the Columbia B. and L.
was in town Friday.
G. s. Hill and family left Tues
day morning for Glendale Ore,
where they expect to make their
future home. We were sorry to
see them 60. They will be missed
more than any one in the vicinity.