Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-17
FROM MANCHESTER,

In the Husting Court of our city on
the oath OF June, 1897. Judge Ingram
granted an absolute divorce to Ellen
Branch from her husband Patrick
Branch, who has deserted his wife for
many years Mrs. Branch will assume
her maiden name. Ellen Deane.
The funeral of Mr.. William Turner,
who departed this life Thursday, July
Sth in the full triumph of faith, was
preached at the First Church Sunday
afternoon by DIR. Binga, who paid a
glowing tribute in his remarks re-
specting the Christian life Of the de-
ceased. He was member OF the
First Church for more than "a years
He leaves a wife, three children, two
brothers and q sister to mourn their
loss. he was also a member of the
Sweet Vine Zion Songsters. They
sang two excellent pieces over the re-
mains while they were being viewed
by the vast audience present.
Miss Minnie Ross is spending the
summer in Boston. Mass, with her
FRIENDS.
The following officers were elected
on last Sunday by the First Church
choir President, Thomas h. Mann F;
vice-president, Samuel Johnson Sec
rotary, Mary V. Nelson assistant. AL
ley Powell treasurer. James Cunning
ham; chairman of committee, Joseph
Hickman; chaplain, Joseph Brooks,
Jr. i; janitor, Thomas Mann. Musical
Department Leader, Frank Nelson
| End leader, Samuel Johnson; LIST lead
er, bass, Alley Powell; 2nd, Cornelius
Mnnford 1st soprano, Mary j Wash
ington 2nd, Mamie G Robinson f; LIST
alto, Ophelia Cogbill End Julia Cous-
fno. f0nn~ Ianno NnnnfnOh am G..
organist, Mary V. Nelson; assistant
Mary l Pincham.
Mrs. Bette Lipscomb is confined at
home by sickness.
Rev. Gordon Coleman is doing g
good work in the west-end. II is re-
ported that the ground for the new
church will soon be broken.
Rev Lee Frayser immersed q good
ly number on last Sunday.
Rev. D. Webster Davis is yet in
charge at the End Church They are
conducting quite a successful lawr
feast on their lot adjoining the church
The young members of the First
Church, who conducted the entertain
ment last Monday night met with
Iquite success.
Tie First Church is DESTROYS of rails
ling $500 90 at their next grand rally
Mr.. William Turner was . member
of the Sheltering-Arms Insurance
Company.
Mr.. Cornelius II. Munford, leading
Republican of Swansboro, has beer
asked By a great many friends to ap
ply for the Post-Office OF Swansboro
The present contestants are: Mrs
Burke, the present incumbent, anC
one M G.. Fitzpatrick, who covet
the position for his wife.
Quite an interesting meeting Of tn,
Baptist Young Peoples Union wa
held at the First Church on last Sun
Iday night, Samuel H Johnson presid
ling. Subject discussion was go worl
in my vineyard.
All aboard the excursion 20 Yves
Point Monday. the 10Th. You won
be the "only pebble on the beach," 70,
hundreds will be there on that day a
the price is so che ap.
Mr.. James Cunningham, Jr., is con
Quoting a grand Lawn Party ever
might at the corner Of 2lst and Balm
bridge streets. Good music and large
crowds in attendance each night. w
learn that three fine pieces of must,
will be on hand Monday night and
big crowd is anticipated.
You may forget all earthly affair
but one-tbe excursion to DoswelPi
Park. by the First Baptist Church Sun
day-school. The train will leave Elbs
Station, head of Broad Street, ins teac
of O. and o. depot, Monday, July th'
18th.
Watch me go OF. The first and las
grand excursion to West Point, Mon
day, July 18th. You will meet Presi
dent McKinley-"nit" down there
Now. amt you gwine to take it in M
honey. Oh, dat fare is 80 chesp. II
bound to go.
Mr. James Thompson, one of oul
leading tonsOrialists is now with Mr.