Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-22
FROM BLUEFIELD.
A Brilliant Marrisge-A Terrible Acct
dent.

BLUKPIED. W. Va Nav IL, 1897. |
Mr.. Anderson I franklin, one OF our |
most prominent and esteemed young |
men. and Miss Bessie Banks leading |
refined and accomplished young lady, |
both Of this city were united in the
holy bonds Of wedlock on Wednesday
evening Mt 1880 in the Scott Street
Baptist Church, before one or the
largest invited ASSEMBLIES that il hss
ever been the pleasure Of our people
witnessing for some considerable time.
Among those present were some Of the
leading white citiz-ns OF the town.
Rev Fox performed the ceremony in q
very graceful manner.
1t was indeed In every respect q
creditable and complete affair. The
reception was given at thr residence
OF Nr. and Mrs. Edward Welsh on
| Scott st.
There were large nua,b,r of valu-
able and useful presents presented the
bride and groom
On last Tuesday morning abo7t five
o'clock ear Coopers, West Va on the
| Elkhorn extension, Mr.. James Palmer
of this city met with . horrible death.
He was caught between his train that
| he was braking upon and crushed to
death He died Instantly The news
reached this city about $3.50 and his
remains were brought here at O'Clock
MIR. Palmer was a highly respected
gentleman and was beloved by all who
knew him. He was a faithful and an
earnest member OF the Scott st Bap-
fist Church. Rev Fox. the pastor de-
| liverec the funeral sermon which was
very sympathetic and appropriate
Rev Fox's text was Matt rs 81, His
Lord said unto him, Well done thou go d
and faithful servant: Thou hast been
faithful over few things, Twill max
thee ruler over many things; enter
thSu into the joy OF thy Lord :"
Rev Fox paid a beautiful and glow
ing tribute of respect to MIR. James
Palmer. The church wss crowded to
its utmost capacity.
Mr.. Palmer leaves n dear loving
wife, one child, mother and father,
three brothers and two sisters and q
host of relatives and friends TO mourn
their loss.
tas for interment being accompanied
by large number OF relatives and
friends from this place,
Mr.. O. "a. Morton, Jr.. OF Pomeroy,
Ohio, 10 in the city with view OF 60
ing into business. Mr. Morton has
purchased the entire stock OF goods Of
Mr.. James B. Gentry on Raleigh St
Mr. Norton was formerly partner will
! the firm Of 8 ". Stnrks and Co O
, Charleston, w Va, one of the leading
! stores in that city. They carry com
! plete line of groceries and dry goods
We wish for Mr.. Morton great success
He is located in the leading portion o
y the city.
Mr. & A Hance one of the able fac
ultios Of the Virainia Normal and Col
leRiate institute OF Petersburg. Va.
= Mas in the city On business Of import
q ance last week. mr.. Hance returned
Il this week.
u We were visiting Elkhorn. W. Vs.,
few days ago, and called to see Rev
T.J. B -andon. The Reverend accom-
panied us to his handsome 50 900 edi
fee. 1t is q magnificent structure ar,
is called "Crozer Baptist Temple.
/. This is said to be the finest Church il
the coalfield among our people. 1t
built on the latest plan, having a has
ment that will seat between 500 an
l. 900 people and the upstairs is yer
J. that 60 to furnish . frst-class cit
- church. They have two very cost
10 organs and two pulpit suits. Revsren
y Brandon informed US he had built 81
8 eh urches during his II years ministry
" He says he will now retire from build
10 ing churches.
The dedication of this exceller
e Temple will take place on the 4th Sur
ir day 10 May. Rev. w. r. Brown, B. d
p of Huntington, West Va, will de livi
the dedicatory sermon at III O'Clock
lie m. We have received an invitation
y be present in the interest Of the Plant
10 by special request Of the paator
OF Rev. Brandon was visiting this Gil
ne on business this week
Rev. @ P. Fortner, state missionaI
g. of st Adams, West Va, was in Il
er city during the past few days in Il
81 interest of his work.
There are o great many letters con
10, ing into the office for information r
Mt garding the special nesting OF Il
nd stockholders of the Glen Lincoln Co
liz and Coke Company to be held in Il
1t. city on the 10th OF said month II
al company is making arrangement
1, have a splendid success OF the meeti
lis Many capitalists will be present to
(, vest in this great coal operation. b
a no whites will be allowed stock.
,ir w. r. PATTERSON.