Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

&c ana incosSant applications bringing
succ IS % the association. It is need
less 20 say that he enjoys the respect
and support of the best thinking peo-
pie of Norfolk.
WORTH YOUR CONFEDERATION.
We wish 10 produce evidence of
progress in y business way among our
people. First. Mr.. A. b. Campbell,
the only eolOred man in Virginia oper-
Grating awhOlesale and retail coal and /
wood business, and enjoys a large pat
rOnage from both races. Mr. Camp
bell began business about four years /
ago and With strict eye to business. !
he heads the list OF colored men in the |
state In this line.
He russ four wagons, drawn by the !
best OF horses. His yard is full of
wood and coal now and as you will
need wood and coal this winter, you
ought to begin to lay in your supply.
MIR. Campbell is genial gentleman
and has the confidence Of the cOmmun-
lty. Office and yard, SO Queen street.
Old phone, 4l3; new phone, ITO
Next comes Mr.. q. ID. Whitfield of
6l2 Church street, the retail furniture
dealer also pictures, clocks, mating,
R0d stores, by cash or installment. ~
is interesting Co know how he began
in 1898. He could be seen going from
house TO house canvassing with a small
grip in one hand and catalogues in the
other, being faithful at this success, so
three years ago he opened up with a
$500 stock, and at this writing he has
= stock OF 81, 300, making his establish
ment second to none in the state. The
career of Mr.. Whitfield should give in
spiration TO the young men of the
race to the extent that they should
endeaver to turn something up"
j. 9. Stephenson & Co /, watch max
ers and jewellers, 1913 Church street is
popular young firm that is destined
/ to win a place in the business world
! MIR. Stephenson is a ieweler and watch
maker OF no small degree, and it is
hoped that the good thinking people
Will come to the assistance OF this en-
terprise and help them TO make a way.
| They opened business about two
months ago. Let US hold up their
hands.
The question is do you eat" il SO
when hungry, drop in the nice, clean
and we'll arranged restaurant of Mr..
William Williams, 339 Queen St.Luoch
and meals served at all hours-ice and
ice-cream always on hand or can be
ordered in connection. He boards and
sleeps you and solicits your patronage
We now call your attention to Mr.
David Evans, 278 Queen Street, the
popular grocerman and dealer in gen
eral m erchRndise. He has on hand al
all times meats, eggs, chickens, etc
When in need of things mentioned
, don't forget him.
THE Vendome," the modern restau
rant where colored people get the bes
accommodation in city with kind anC
polite treatment. Besides ordinary
/ eatables, you can get ice cream, water
ices and saltwater always on haDC
: also high grade Of cigars, Tobacco,
and cigarettes Open from IN Il
II at night. lee for sale in any quaint
ty. go Queen Street, Williams anC
Wilson, proprietors
DIR Charles b. Jackson, the Dentist
e comes next. The Doctor has jus
moved HIS office from 500 Church st.
to 6l7 Church Street and is still dom
: artistic gold crown and bridge wor
: and filling teeth with gold. white ant
|, silver It stands without a doubt tina
Doctor Jackson is the best Dentist i
= the city, and when those teeth ar
giving you, your children or you
e friends trouble RENE mber 6l7 Churc
st.
r w. II Hawkins, 1872 Queen Street
q can make that old hat look like new
=
all kinds for ladies and gentlemen. II
cleans hats TO perfection. So instea
OF buying a new hat for the fall an
winter have the old one renovated
Call and see.
t'The P. II. Marrow Barber Shop,
- I13 Queen Street, is the place to hav
= those Sea Weeds" removed. At I'll
first chair is p II. Marrow and at I'll
q second X. K. Malone
- Misses S. b. and Emma Williamson
5S7 Butte Street, are still leading tI
p way as fashionable dress makers. The
= have received the patterns for the ia
/ and winter and it is only Heedful
- say their work is very "Frenchie yo
- know
- :, Mrs. Adeline Poole, 337 Queen Sire
wants her friends and their friends
know that she is operating one of I'll
u incest boarding and lodging places
the city, at most reasonable prize
:, Meals served on the American pls
~ with frst-class table board, and tri
~ Wall convince.
- :, Mr.. Richard P. Moss, the popul
tonsorial artist of 4SS Church, will in
r. few days renew things in his shop
= repapering and such other improv
~ ments as needed and when you net
y want those nairs on your head or IA
+, his place.
"a Mr.. w H. Best. the up-to-date c
terer, has moved his Cafe from corn
., of Queen and James Streets to
"a Church Street and begs a part OF yo
y patronage. Meals and lunches a
4 served on the merican and Edropei
Ira plan from a IN to - at night. lie
r. them out by giving them trial.
lis cORRr.cTrON
IN In last weeks issue, in speaking
n, Mr.. b. F. Veiden's Agency, we ga
n. names always ready should have be-
IN homes always read.
We are glad to call special attenti
81 TO the Norfolk Sick Benefit Associ
- ton. Sn institution organized on Mar
ha %, 1897, and pays an immediate Der
Tt to its members. They have pa
q out over 5000 since the beginning a
ia enrolled over 1900 members. I
office is located at y St Paul Sire
m and we can't see with such men as t
=, following for officers nothing but ST
cess "A r. Riddick, president; ] am
~ Horton, vice. preside mt James A. w
ON liams, secretary Daniel Salter, trei
urer; and G Washington, superinte
,ct dent.
oh Mr.. William A Doles, the prngrs
at SlVo mcFcnhub Oh 1OO james street,
'ot still in the push and wants you
to know that he has always on ha
NJ fresh groceries, fresh country produ
nv and such with fine line of cigars a
20. tobacco. Divide your mites with hi
$40 j. Eowens, the bari Der, is still dol
on business at the same old stand,
James Street, ably assisted by \
Alexander Nc 10y on second chair a
10 why do you come down town WI
he you can get satisfaction with him.
on not do IL.
Vvn j. F. Freeman, the grocsryman,
Of ing business, AZ 341- 366 CumberIs
m Street, is a general dealer in Merch,
We disc at 34l and at 1858 runs a nice CT
ON dictionary store. He delivers geC
Int to all parts of the city free and tina
,en why he succeeds. Mr.. Freeman bell
wv in progressing and is sharing a lal
he patronage from both races. Do
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