Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06
FROM HUNTINGTON.
Rev. Fuller Preaches-A Gay Excursion
Party.-The 0olored Brother at the
Theatre.
HUNTINGDON. w. VA, Aug. 2. 1898

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Aug 2. 1898
An eDjoyab refreshing. south
breeze bl' " all day Sunday, thus de-
creasing the intense heat. and mas ing
the day pleasant one, until evening
when this WAS replaced by a thunder
storm.
No services were conducted at the
Ebene Ger Nj. + Church owing TO the
excursion. Rev. A. w. Fuller ex-
pounded the word earnestly morning
and night at the Baptist Church
Sunday 1900. M, the excursion par
ty moved it's way from the wharf up
the beautiful Ohio with gay party of
pleasure seeking excursionist. After
an enjoyable trip the party returned at
2 a. IN Monday.
Little Edna West, IL years old. of 7th
Avenue, was very bsoiy II not fatally
injured on last Saturday by the horse
car. II seems as il she was attempting
TO cross the track when the horses
knock her down IA d the car passed
over her. Both of her legs were brok-
en- and badly torn up. One of her
lungs was crushed and she received
several sears on her face. There is
very little, If any, hopes OF her recov-
cry.
Mr.. Samuel T. Hill 10 out again after
several days illness.
DR.. W. s. Kearney returned Satur-
day from business trip to Parkers-
burg.
Last Wednesday night was the occa-
sion of surprise party at Mrs. Mary
raylor's on 18th St. The party met at
Mrs. Manggrums, from which they
marched TO eth Ave. aud 18th Sts.. and
very enjoyably surprised Mrs. Abbie
Skinker, of Beaver Dam. Va, who is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Taylor, After
several hours gay enjoyment, the sur
prisers babe good night
Those present were Mrs. Amanda
Smith, Ollie Resrely, Mary Tyler. En-
ma Humbles. Cal Smith. Elishu West,
Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Gibbs, Bette Bar
nett, MRS. Payne, Misses JosieE Barn EFT.
Ida Minor, Annie Causby. Messrs.
George Payne, Alex. Payne, A. Il.
Whey, Alex. Payne, Jr.
Prof. G. II, Barnett is out on a lee
turing toar in the upper end of the
state
MIR. Beal Johnson was unable to work
several days last week owing TO sick
ness.
Walker Scott. James Price, John
Bundrant and Will Bolds left Friday
morning on No. /, for Fort Thomas.
They are going to be mustered in and
drilled.
Jim Wilson of Railroad Avenue. is in
very critical condition Those who
know him or those who do not, would
profit by giving him call and pass a
few kind words and if possible leave a
few pennies-he is in need.
The lodges of the city are in -four
ishing condition and report an increase
of membership.
Lawyer w. II. Gordon, our protector
at the bar, was indisposed few days
last week, but is able to be ABOUT
again.
Miss Bette Hider died at the home
of her brother, Mr.. John Hider, Oh 9Th
Avenue, Thursday morning. She was
well known and it was quite a shock to
her friends to learn OF her demise. She
was buried Friday evening in Spring
Hill Cemetarv. Her son, viii Trent,
is here from Cincinnatti.
Parents watch your children and
keep them of the street.
That the Negro is n natural born-fun
maker and is endowed with an ability
which no other race can surpass and
that he can make q monkey of himself
whenever he chooses was clearly de-
Thursday 2sth nit at
DAVIS Theatre. The occasion was
cake walk. Twenty couples partici-
pated. They were from Ashland, Cat.
and here. The winners were
Andy Williams and Josie Harris. first
prizs /; James Wells and Mary Miller.
Ind prize; Daniel Morris and Mary
of Ashland, KY, third prize
The rumor is out that a certain
young Miss, just from school will be
welded in September. Is it So ?
Prof. ]. w. Scott returned yesterday
after a pleasant trip to Columbus, |
Ohio.
Rev Morris johnson preached at
Handy Sunday and returned Monday I!
Revs. Robert Steele and w. II.
Brown. also Mr.. ID. w. Perdew will
leave today for Clarksburg TO attend
the convention which convenes to-
morrow. A. B. d.