Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
DoINGs IN PETERSBURG.
An Interesting Program-Ohuroh Notes
Personals and Briefs.
PErERspuRe, ", jan. 25. ISIS.

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The Kappa Gamma Chi Society of
the Virginia Normal and Collegiate In
stitute convened on last Saturday
evening at Z 80 O'Clock. Music aud
praver were offered by the chaplain.
The following programme was render
ed: PAPER. II. W. Fisher; GRAFTON, J.
ii. Mutt defamation, Stewart Scott /;
recitation. @. K. Morgan; Grafton, Z.
II. Evans; GRAFTON, B +. Robinson.
The meeting then stood adjourned.
The students of the Institute had the
third OF the series of lectures Sunday
evening, January %, by Prof. W. john
son whose subject was Christianity
snd mans inclination to it," which
was very instructive.
Don't forget the old reliable Rich
mond Beneficial and Insurance Com
pany We pay all of our claims prompt
/ ly. Remember, your sick day IS com
! ing. Get inside and you will be cared
for. Our roll of membership is now
seven hundred and sixty three. Branch
Office. 218 Halifax street, w. K. Brown
manager.
! CONQUEST day Of the Baptist Young
People's Union of the Harrison Sire ei
BAPTIST Church will be held on Sunday
january 3Oih, at 80 o'clock. There
will be q naper read on China by Miss
Emma Jones and alternate topic bl
Hon. ID. +. Bats. The public is invit
ed to attend.
; The Normal Lyceum of the Virgins
Normal and Collegiate Institute me
on last Saturday, the 22d, at z 80 n
that being the night set apart for tn
T., installation of officers. Every membe
was in his place and listened patientl
to the address of the retiring Pres. J
ii Beverly, who at his conclusion in
, troduced the incoming President, Il
Z. Cobbs, who gave lengthy discours
concerning his determination, also e1
{ planning the work of those who are ol
ficers under him.
We share apart OF Miss NJ. r. Brett
: bereavement who had TO leave US
the account of the death of her brOthe
e NE hone that though she has returne
J, that she may feel that it was God
will which was accomplished.
Mr.. George Banks of New York u
, is in the city. He came to attend u
funeral of Brother Richard TONNES.
a Miss Mary ] Johnson Of Miller s.
L Blandford. has gone North to sper
y. awhile. She left on last Thursday.
le MIR. William letter of New York, vi
e has Leen visiting the sick bed of |
" mother, Mrs Sarah Jeter, has return
a. to his post of duty in New York City
Rev. ]. @. Allen of Surry Coun
y will preach at the First Baptist Chur
"a on next Sunday.
~ Miss ). n. Matthews, one of our pU
se lie school teachers, is indisposed
O fer residence on New St.
Mr.. Lewis Hawks, an aged citizl
died at his home on Apollo St
lia funeral took place from the First Ri
81 tist Church, Rev 4 Watts otbciatn
Vi Mr. Colemas Jones met with
~ death by attempting to belt the 4
=. chinery ct the factory of the Span
~, company, Lombard street, he be
~ caught between the betting ana shs
os ing was crushed TO death on last
So dav morning. His funeral took pl
= from the Fourth Baptist Church, Il
~ Bowman officiating.
Mrs. Margaret Jones died at her ]
TT idence on Rome Street Friday me
i ing. Her funeral took place from
the Giifield Baptist Church Sunday me
ing at / O'Clock, DR.. Williams otfic
- ing.
Is Little Herbert Tazeweli died at
al fathers residence in Blandf0rd. I
ye1 eral took place from the house.
~ Mr. William Munford died at
t,s home on Wilcox Street, Satur
t t night very suddenly. His rem
' sn were shipped to Blackstone for in
- ment.
.e9' Mr.. Richsrd Coleman died at
home on Pegrsm street after Ions
- ness His remains were shippe
II Melville for interment
re- All of the above funerals were
rected by Mr.. j. III. NilkesOn.
w Mr.. Richard Townes, an aged cit
va who fell with stroke of paralysi
" last Saturday week passed away Al
=, home on West street last Sunday
clai o'clock. His funeral took place
oni the First Beptlst Church, Harr
Street on Tuesday at 3 o'clock. N
sympathizing friends turned ou
pay the last sad tribute Of respe
the deceased. He was memb
the above named church for u
R,b years. The United Sons OF Nor
- Lodge of Odd Fellows of which thu
n.ly ceased has been member for n
'nue years escorted the remains to the
l'iS etery. DR. Watts OBLIGATED. Cal
i:I, A. @. Stevens, funeral dire ctor.
NJ Captain J. A. @. Stevens left
Z, - New York last week on business.
II Last Sunday was very windy,
|. III ~ that exception very pleasant.
H. Many were out last Sunday a
'ney various churches TO hear the ms
u i" tive sermons from the differen
last vines.
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