Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-12
SPECIAL.
THE PLANET MAN IN
THE COAL FIELD.
The Colored Men Employed
By Norfolk and Western
OTHER HAPPENINGS.

BLUEFIELD West We, Feb. 6 rs.
The Norfolk and Western Rail road |
Company has found. that the colored |
mans ability TO do good work and TO
render satisfactory service in what he
Is assigned to do. stands second 10
meme" and of late has seen fit 20 put
on this Western Division; Ccl0red
men as F;remen, and they have fully
proven themselves worthy Of the pOsit-
ion IN question and those who are Civ
ing the Company their service at this
time we are glad TO mention here be-
low. they are: Messrs William Barnes,
r W. Austin, George Sherman, Thorn
as Fitzhuqh, J. 2. Muse. William
Gransley, Scott Bean, s. G.. CoggeT.
James Price, T. II. Henty. Peter Has
kins, William Allen +. b. Trigg, 9. @.
rrigg, Cylas Gilmore, and James
Moore and while these mentioned
hold positions as fremen, there are
others who deserved to be mentioned
first comes MIR. 9. H. Spencer, Chief
Track Repairer. He has been with the
Company for years, and besides being
highly respected by the Company, he
stands as one Of the most influential
citizens OF Biuefield. Then comes Mir.
Dock Fudge, as Head Switchmen Mr..
Elijah Mack, Head Coupler; with
Messrs. John Galloway aud LedfOrd
Hill, as Extra Conductors. Company
is to be commended for recognizing
the colOred brother in the battle to
earn an honest dollar it is hoped that
all concerned will not betray their
trust. While we have spoken of others
We are thoughtful to remember our
oolOwo1 Mo1hfnfut who IL alan pmnlOv.
ed by the Norfolk and Western. that
is no other than Mr. John L. Kyd. Mr.
x d. is a Mouuter and Striper of car
whesls, and has been employed by the
Company for 3 years or more. He IS
recOgniz G as q Machinist OF no small
degree and has given valuable service
to the Company. He is a native OF
Fincastle, Va. and is blessed with a
wife and small family.
A very pleasant time was had at the
Social given on Friday evening of last
week at the residence of Mrs. w. X
| Patterson, on Scott Street, by all who
CHANGED TO be present Mrs. Elijah
Mack and Mrs. w. K. Patterson, decid-
ed to kill the monotony of dull time
] by entertaining q few select friends.
who were on hand at the hour appoint
ed on the invitations. When all had
/ gathered The evening was enjoyed in
social games and chatting. at il
| o'clock the ladies made their ap-
! pearance with walters heavily ladened
with many Sweets" and all present
| played their parts we'll.
Mr. John Brown. Jr. of Pocahontas
was in the city last Monday visiting
relatives.
Deacon C. II. Spencer, unfortunately
lost one of his fingers on Friday of last
week by an iron rail falling on it, catch
! 81; ;sisss * between. spike
w Bolivar Davis will make BlVefield
his headquarters owing TO his canvass
OF the coal fi-lds.
Mr.. II. Thomas Armistesd the popu-
lar Tcnsorial Artist of 454 Raleigh st
is doing business at the same place
giving satisfaction as usual In hair cut
ting and shaving. hen anything in his
line is wanted dOn't forget him lie is
assisted on the second chair by Nc
Gus Thompson
Tidiine and Roberts is the place to
call when you are wanting first class
board or Lunches lunches can be
secured. hot at all hours The Re-
staurnt is located et140 Raleigh Street
give them a trial
O. NJ. Morton. dealer general merchan-
= disc would that you won't forget bin
when anything is needed in the groC'
cry line-first class goods at all h urs
In our next issue we shall give
sketch OF the Glen Lincoln Coal AnC
/ Coke Company, a concern operated
and controlled by colored men.
Hamilton Halter is Pre- sident; Mr.
Winston, is &c sretary.
Mr.. John s. Lewis, Attorney at Law
would be pleased to serve you in
legal capacity, he practices in al. the
! courts.
William J. Armstead. 425 Scott 81
: is prepared to accommodate transfer
; travellers with bed and board in frs
e class manner and when coming thi
&. way, you or your friends would d,
! wise TO address him.
4 Rev. W IA. Pleasant, presiding Eide
e Ol the M e Church of this district. ar
rived in the city on Friday Of last weel
aud on Saturday held his second Q art
b. erly Conference. He filed the pulpi
at the Raleigh Street M + Church al
5 day, at each service preaching excel
lent sermons.
q Rev Wright. the NJ E pastor remain
= sick at the paste crate, we hope for
D speedy recovery.
& When calling at the Post Office, dom
D fail to ask for your paper. the Planet
5 YOU often won't get it when you as
for mail only.
: Dr. e. h. Lane. the popular physic
e ian of Bluefield is enjoying an excel
= lent practice among our people here
When your friends come to borroi
q your paper inform them them that t
d lend it would break the following IN
g portant COMMANDMENT: Thou sha
i not read thy neighbours paper, but sui
= scribe for it yourself.
+ We thank the many friends for til
O. kindness shown Us here and hope {
& repay you in the future.
w. BOLfvFR DAVIS,
o Travelling Agent PLANET