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The evening times., 1897-04-17
The Closing of Lent.

Though Lent ceased at midnight, today
is being observed in the Catholic world as
one OF fasting aud prayer. in preparation
of tomorrow's feast. The services of the
various churches of that faith Throughout
the city consisted OF the Blessing of the
Fires, Paschal Candle and Font; the sing
ing OF prophecies and Iitanies. concluding
with solemn high mass
The evening times., 1897-04-17
burglars Make a Big Haul.

FL Dorado, Kans., April IL 7.-Cracksmen
blew open safe at Latham Thursday
night aud secured a largeamount of money,
reward of $500 has been offered for
the capture of the robbers and the Ie-
covcry Of the money. The exact amount
secured is not given.
The evening times., 1897-04-17
Big Telephone Mortgage Filed.

Burlington, Iowa, April ia mortgages
for $75o,000 on all property of the Iowa
Telephone Company TO the Illinois Trust
and Savings Bank OF Chicago has l,een
filed in Burlington and every other city
in Iowa, where the company has an ex-
change. The purpose is the raising OF
funds to extend and improve the property
and construct q long-distance line to New
York
The evening times., 1897-04-17
Millionaire Twombley a Farmer

New York, April II Hamilton Mex
Twoinbley, brother-in-law Of Cornelius
Vandcrbilt, has resolved to make his 900
acre farm at Madison, n j.. seIf-sustain-
ing. Some time ago he started success
full milk route Now he has turned his ex-
extensive greenhouses, originally made for
the culture of choice flowers, into a big
vegetable house The products of his
flowerhouse appeared in the narkets at
Morristown aud Madison today
The evening times., 1897-04-17

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clear complexion,
bright eyes and
Arosy lips. The e
w o n a n W h o
is vigorously
) healthy is sure to
! be attractive.
She will have
Leauty and mag
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The evening times., 1897-04-17

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1897

OF Mr.. Thomas Paige, the PLANET
man, rendered excellent music TO the
delight of ali Collections for the
day were good. Trustees s. Smith
and William Anderson paid two notes
on the church, the sum of one hun
dred and eight and eighty cents
(SlOS SOY, They were allowed thirty
days more TO pay the arrearage which
will be four notes, the fourth note be-
ing due September 18th. A record is
kept,of all who help the church and
further on it will be published.
Rev. Daniel James and congregation
voted hearty vote OF thanks TO their
many friends of both races who are
contributing so freely to their most
needed aid on the Church building.
Mrs. Maggie Gray after a pleasant
stay with her sister AIRS. Deacon John
Johnson eturn home by way of o. ID.
Steamer on last Monday
Rev. H. R. Williams, pastor of the
Fountain Baptist Church, and his
choir viii be at the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church next sunday at 3 80
Z. NJ. Ii you fail to hear Rev. VIII
liams' sermon or the singing Of his
choir you will miss rare treat.
Fulton Household OF Ruth convened
on last Tuesday. NJ. n. G. Mrs Hester
A. Scott presided. After routine of
business. one candidate was initiated
after which refreshments were enjoy
ed by all.
P.N.F., r. s. Holmes, our popular
shoe has been confined at
home for three weeks with rising on |
his neck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
Entered into Rest

Richard Rudolph Dobson, died al
the home of his parents on last Mon
day morning, August 30th, at AS
O'Clock, in the Goth year of his age. af-
ter an illness OF very short duration.
He had been complaining for some
time, but only took to his bed Thurs
day, 26th ult.
The funeral took place from the 1st
Baptist Church, of which he was a
member, Wednesday evening, Sep
tember lst at O'Clock. Rev. James
n. Holmes officiated, assisted by Rev.
Thomas III White.
He was member of Allegro Social
Club, which turne ed out in body as a
mark of respect to their dead comrade
The pail bearers were as follows:
Active; Frank Rowe, Gally White,
George Dawson, Charley Dobson,
Joseph Early, Melville Griffis, Grattan
Shorts. James Ayers, Honorary, Jacob
johnson, John Scott, William Nelson,
Richard Turner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

the subject Returning Kindness. -
The Ebenezer Baptist Church was
packed on last Sunday morning. the
occasion being the funeral OF Mrs.
Reese OF North st. Peter Street, who is
well-known in this section bv both
young and old. There was another fu-
neral at the same time, Rev. r o.
> 'hnson preached most pathetic SER
mon, urging the bereaved families TO
look to Him who gives them all good
and perfect gifts.
At 2 O'Clock on last Sunday, the
sidewalks around the Sixth Noun
Zion Church were crowded with visi-
tors from Tidewater. waiting for the
church doors 10 open. At $50. the
sexton went through the basement.
opened the door, and in less than ten
minutes 800 persons were seated in
the church. At about O'Clock ali
parts OF the church was occupied
Later, the commanding and stately
form OF Rev. John Jasper could be
seen making his way up the aisle. 1t
was not long before the choir rendered
It's opening piece, after which the SER
vice began. Reading of the scriptures
and prayer was had. Rev. John JAS
per proceeded to preach his famous
San Sermon" which greatly lnspired
his hearers. Many claimed that Il was
their greatest desire to see the elder.
The excursion from Norfolk on last
Sunday was accompanied by the Uni
form Ranks of the Tidewater District
These uniformed Sir Knights were
dined at the New Odd Fellows' Hall
by the divisions of Richmond, At 4
O'Clock, headed by the First National
Band, they repaired to the Third St.
Methodist Church, where an excellent
sermon was preached to them After
the sermon. they again repaired to
jackson Ward and paraded the princi-
pal streets. 1t was grand display.
Sir KniE hts do so again.
The doctors and undertakers seem to
be busy just about now, and their bus
mess increasing.
We learn that that Washington ladv
was not satisfied with taking one of
our fair girls fellows, but f1irted her
self much on that picnic about a mes
sage received from the Richmond
lady.
We learn that certain teacher in
one of our schools is still in doubts as
to whether she will marry that Wash
ington parson or not. What's the
matter now
We are informed that one of our
schoolteachers will marry next Wed.
nesday. Is that so?
Say G. it seems that your old girl
has secured an advisor, while an in
tended bride is filling the same Office
for the young lady from Washington.
We are notice that the mad am takes
him along TO roll the baby carriage
now, fer he seems to fit the Job. Mad
am, accept our compliments.
Parents, see that your children get
the proper training around the fire.
side, and all will be well.
Young men, stop drinking and keep
ing late hours, go home and be some
body.
Young girls, stop eating ice-cream
OF crap-shooting money, and let gam
blers alone.
Madam Tattler seems to be quite a
disagreeable neighbor IN the the Ward
Friends, don't cherished her.
MAeNo UNo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
FROM FULTON.

The Rising Mount Zion Baptist
Sunday School had better attendance
on last Sunday than 1t has had for
some time. We hope that parents
will see that their children attend
some Sunday School every Lords day
as we desire to see better conduct
among our childVen. Brother Charles
Harris licentiate minister of the above
named church is Iaboring to get his
class and the school generally to read
the Bible daily. May he be success
full.
Rev. Daniel James preached two
very interesting and instructive ser
mons to his congregation.
At s $50 o'clock, Rev. Archer Fergu-
son, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist
Church entertained Rev Daniel
James congress alton. Every one pres
ent seemed we'll pleased a. Rev. Fer
guson's sermon as it was an excellent
one. HE choir under the leadership
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
The Eventful Centuries.

Possibly this week the eventful book
of gaiety will begin to close for the
summer and those of the fair sex will
change their calenders, while the last
leaves of summer therein will undoubt
edly record the occasion upon which a
hundred and ninety-six followers of
variety so highly enjoyed themselves
And they have the pleasure of holding
responsible the gallant knights Of the
Nineteenth Century Social Club for
their pleasure of last Tuesday, the
3Ist ult. A special train. consisting Of
a refreshment car and three yestibule
coaches were chartered by this club
for the p lrpose of giving their friends.
those who we're so fortunate as to re-
ceive an invitation, day of pleasure
and enjoyment upon the beautiful
picnic grounds of Poplar Springs The
club deserves much credit fer such a
magnificent showing. The society
correspondent of the Planet" returns
many thanks to the club and its presi-
dent, Mr.. Clifton @. Cabell for the in
vitatiOn extended him on this occa-
sion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

Miss Mamie Higgins an inmate OF
Fulton Household is sick.
Last Sabbath morning being bright
sunny morning, many children were
seen vending their way to the Sabbath
schools. E'der James being in the
western section os the city, Reverend
Charles Harris filled the pulpit at
III 80 m. His discourse was practi-
cal and good. AT pm. Reverend h. .
Il. Williams preached one of the finest
sermons ever heard in Fulton. The
singing of his church choir was blend
ing and harmonious. The Rising Mt.
Zion Baptist Church rendered vote
of thanks TO the Reverend and his
choir for their kind assistance.
Mrs. Vestella Randolph is rapidly
convalescing Mr.. r. s. holmes and
Miss Mamie Higgins are better.
Miss Daisy ii. Whiting returned
home last Sunday after spending a
pleasant week in Goochiand County,
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Matilda Bel
ling and other relatives and friends.
Misses Willie Mccormick and Pearl
Robertson, of Manchester, Va, visited
Miss Matte Reynolds and other young
ladies of Fulton this week.
We were happy to welcome Miss
day School and to her respective office
as chorister last Sabbath morning
Next Sunday at 1i:30 a m, meeting
of expires ession at the Mount Calvary
Baptist Church. At $3.50 pm, Rev.
Archer Ferguson will administer the
Lords Supper.
Good preaching at the Rising Mount
Zion Baptist Church all day next Sun
day. Come and help this church in it's
struggle
The Sunday School Union will con-
vene with the Mount Calvary Baptist
Sunday School next Sunday evening at
3 80 o'clock. 1t is hoped that the 9TH
er part of the city will be we'll repre-
sented. A good programme is antici
pated.
The Chrysanthemum Social Club of
Church Hill convened at Miss Hattie
Woods n cholsOn Street, on the after
noon of the seth ult. This club COM
prises set of noble young ladies. May
they live long to do good
Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson was quite
indisposed la. t Sunday.
Deacon RUffin John is quite sick at
the present writing.
Mrs Lucy Jackson left for Jersey
City this week to visit her children.
We hore her pleasant stay.
All solicitors who have cards soici-
ting money for the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church are hereby notified to
report whatever amount they have on
the second Sunday in this month, Sep
tember 18th inst. Don't fail as the
trustees are compelled to pay out over
two hundred dollars. ($20O O0) on the
10Th inst. at which time the 80 days
grace allowed by the Old Dominion
Building and Loan Association shall
have expired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

Wheeling, Sept I.-State Labor Com
missioner Isaac Barton, of Wheeling
has just returned after an extended
trip through the coal fields OF the state.
he was detailed for this work by Gov
ernor Atkinson, who was anxious to
know the exact situation. withou. the
discoloration OF either striker or oper-
atcr. The commissioner spent eight
days in his investigation, covering the
Fairmont New River and Kanawha
fields, OF the $4,000 miners OF the state
he finds that 10000 are idle OF these
1000 are New River men and 1000 Kan
awha miners In both regiens the sus-
pension is practically complete, fully
IS per cent of the miners being on
strike The only field in the state where
the strike is not becoming effective Is
at Fairmont
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
PERSONALS AND BIIIFs.

You are invited to call at our new
office, 311 North Fourth ST., between
Broad and Marshall SITS.
Rev. P. S. Lewis, B. D.. General
Missionary for Virginia and family ar
rived In the city a few days ago. This
will be his headquarters, Address,
1908 st. Peter st.
MIR. and Mrs. Carter with their
daughter Elise has left for CharIottes-
vile. Va, where they will spend a few
days with hls sister.
Miss Mary Tucker, of Hampton
was in the city, the guest of Miss Mar
Ietta l.. Chiles.
"Miss Susie Crump has been quite
Mrs. M. F. Lawson, of Danville,
va, and Mrs. Charlotte Brown, OF
Goochland, called on us,
DR.. R. Z. Jones, after an extend
ed trip north, visiting Philad elphia.
New York, New Haven. Conn, Sarato-
ga Springs and Burlington, VT has
returned home much improved and is
now able to resume his practice.
Mrs. Queen Holmes, of New
York, is in the city the guest of Rev
erend and Mrs. A. b. Smith.
The members of the Indepen
dent Club are requested to meet to-
morrow evening o'clock, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Conway B. Reid, 1O15
North Atm Street.
Mrs. Virginia White and her
grand daughter, Miss Virgins Smith
OF Washington, spent last Sunday in
the city.
MIR. John H. Pohamus of Bay
onne, N. j., called on us.
Rev G. w. Bailey, pastor of the
Sharon Baptist Church OF New York
called on US. He was en- route to King
and Queen Co Va.
The ladies are making every effort
TO make the Juvenile picnic the best
Of the season at Mount Pleasant. Tues
lay, September l4th.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

for collection. The Sir knights and
congregation among which were mem
bers of the several Courts Of the city
rallied and slarge collection was rais-
ed and turned over to the church.
After services line of march was
taken through Jackson Ward almost
exclusively, the line not touching
south of Leigh st. This seems to be
new feature in psradiDg and favorable
comment was expressed on every
hand. 1t was strictly a Uniform Rank
Parade, the subordinate lodges not
The Battalion left for
home at o'clock P. NJ, we'll pleased
with their trip to the city of Seven
Hills.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

In use on tomorrow (Sundav1
reverend ID. Webster Davis intend,
70 succeed If there is any such thing
Reverend Gordan c. Coleman is i'm.
proving. This is encouragin0 news to
his many friends. : -
Neither church nor minister can
succeed by fighting each other. Do
you understand brethren?
Mr. Richard Smith is out again after
very serious attack recently.
mr. Joseph Hickmon officiated "a
sSuperlntenoent OF the First Church
Sunday School on last SUNDAY.
MIR. Clifford L. Winfree visited No--
folk last week.
Why do our peopls sperd their mon
ey at the police court? We can't i'm
aglne. Manchester is now beinO the
entering wedge for the young practi-
toners at the bar, and all at the er.
pense OF the colored people.
The Public Schools will open on the
10th OF September. Miss Winnie s
Blackwell has also been reelected ss
teacher and Miss Laura Z Hopson suh-
stitute teacher. S''O
The minutes of the 25th annual ses-
SION OF oamarltans are out and being
distributed through the state.
MIR. w. Il. Hatcher has been electad
deputy for the city of Manchester.
Mr Robert Haden becoming enthu-
siastic over the PLANRT's brave editor
wrote the following for big 2's; let
tet this week:
"oUR NATIONS HERO"
In the grand old state of Virginia.
In city on the James.
There dwells nations hero.
John Mitchell is his name.
A leader and adviser
or an inoffensive race.
we wonder, John, when thou art gone
Who will fill thy place
rhere're others who have sense enough
AND nerve to carry them through.
but money sometimes turn them.
John, you are tried and true.
In looking over history,
we read OF men of fame.
put we know not of the man to- -dav.
mat deserves a greater name.
|" e love thee and we'll honor thee.
Wen follow at thy call,
ana with ihee as our leader.
together we shall fall.
20 on till thy career is over.
Ihen Join the other on the peaceful
shore.
BIG 2.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04

The congregation seemed much lifteC
up.
At 3 80 O'Clock. this service was Civ.
en- over to the sunday School union
The exercises were cond NC ed by Assis-
tant Superintendent Joseph Jackson
IN "a most acceptable manner. fhe
speaking of the liJtle children was very
interesting. The singing WI also
At $3.50 O'Clock preaching by Rev
L. ii. Johnson ofCentralia, Va. He
took for his subject, Refuge" which
was presented In most pathetic words.
de exhorted the congregation to take
Jesus Tor their refuge and he would be
a shelter in the time of storm.
Reverend White spent the evening
in Chesterfield where he preached for
Rev. Nelson Brown.
Miss Sarah Ross is again very sick.
True she has had quite a hard time of
it
We are glad to see Master Charles
White about again.
The concert on last Monday night
Tor benefit OF Lewis Tribe was quite a
success.
Those boys have begun TO congre-
gate IN the bottom again. 1t is won
derful after the happening of last
week. You know.
Say, the justice fined that young
man S6 90 tor only d-k. That bad?
Keep quiet.
Don't forget the anniversary on the
znd Sunday in September. 1t is the
10Th anniversary of Mount Carmel
Baptist Church. CONF out and help
US.
say, certain young man Of Jackson
W ara was seen running from over the
bridge hatiess and in his coat sleeves
We wonder what was after the boy.
Won't you all keep in town and stay
out of the country, il is too hot.
Miss Rosa l.. cambridge has return
ed from King and Queen G C,unty, also
Mrs. Phyllis A. Brown from King Will
liam County.
MArou
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
Mr. MONaughtOn Gained

meeting of the BARRIERS Protec-
tive and Aid Association held August
26th, 1897, Mr.. Robert McNaughton
was presented with a gold headed
cane as token of esteem. He had
been the treasurer of the organization
from its incipiency, eleven years ago
and rendered his resignation, not long
since, on account of i'll health, which
was reluctantly accepted. The presen-
tation speech was made by j II Samp
son, the general secretary, ard was
gracefully accepted by Mr. McNaugh-
tOn in a speech.
Inscription on the head Of the cane ::
"R. P A A to Robert McNaUghton,
June p, 1897"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-04
The Uniform Ranks Parade.

Last Sunday about / P. NJ, an ex-
cursion train arrived from Norfolk
with "a coaches in two sections. 1t is
stated that by actual count there were
1871 passengers aboard The excur-
SION was run under the auspices of the
queen Street Baptist I hurch of Nor
foIk, Rev. j. b. K. Butler, pastor.
The First Battalion Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias. under command OF
Major M. ID. Meekins arrived on this
train and was met by an escort com
posed OF detachments from Eureka
and Planet Divisions under command
OF Sir Knight Captain Thos NJ. Crump
and marched to New Odd Fellows
Hall, Third Street, where lunch was
served. Sir Knight w. Henry Jones
OF Planet Division was the efficient
chairman of the committee and no ef-
fort was spared to give the Sir Knights
from Tide Water q rousing reception
At 3 80 D NJ i, the lines were formed
in Third Street, headed by the First
National Band, next came the staff of
Brigadier General w. r. Green, COM
posed of Adiutant General. John Mitch
ell. Jr., Inspector General, Walker II .
Johnson, and Aide de Camp. Jesse
Scruqps: Eureka and Planet Divisions
under command of Sir Knight Captain
Thomas M. Crump; First Battalion :;
Acting Msjor Sir Knight Captain Wins
low commanding, Hannibal Division
of Portsmouth, Sir Knight Captain
Winslow; National Division, Sir
Knight aptain Harris Norfolk Divi-
sion; Sr fEnight Capt in Bright. The
line was marched to the Third Street
A. ME- Church, where the Annual
Sermon of the Uniform Rank was
preached byl Rev. Holmes, pastor of
said church. Although the notice was
short an excellent discourse was de-
livered. The music of the choir con-
slated of solos rendered by three
Young Misses, which was a new feature
together with a fine solo from T
Knight O. c. Williams.
Planet Division, Number 8, received
after compliment. Adju-
tant General John Mitchell, Jr.. was
present and made sympathetic plea