Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
FROM THEWEST END.
News From Our Churches.
r1ANY MARRIAGES.
De ath Reaps a Harvest.
NOTED MEN GONE TO
THEIR REWARD.
Personals and Briefs.-Stray
Shots.

Mr.. Albert Carter, ST., OF Hsnrico |
county, Va, departed this life almost |
suddenly, Dec. Sd, at 8 30 a. m, at his |
late residence, 1910 William St., Dust
out side the city limits). He was
born in Goochlsnd County, about sew
cntY-five years ago, and was the ser
vant-carriage driver and butler-in
the noted white family of Mr.. John
GRAY Of that county. he was the
faithful end beloved husband Of Louisa
Fleming Garter, who preceded him to
the grave five years ago to the day and
date OF the month, in the bright sun
light of Ged's most beautiful luminary
Of creation.
Just before the var the family that
his wife belonged TO brought her and
the children to Richmond and in order
to be near her, Mr.. Garter hired him.
eelf and came to this city also; and
worked at his trade-thAt of q shoe
msker-which he learned at night
while . slave He made shoes for the
Confederate Government, thus escap-
ing much of the outside hardships of
life.
Mr. Carter WAS pressed on the bEt-
terry at one time around this city and
remained only few days by paying
his way through the guard-line. The
writer well remembers, though only q
small boy, how his mother sent him TO
carry pillow slip nearly filled with
biscuits. etc., on Sunday, aud to see
his father with others standing in line
eating black-eYed peas out OF shovel,
cooked wi shout meat. and corn bread
that looked like il was baked by the
Gun, but that night made his escape
back to the city.
Tha close Of the war found him
with thousands OF worthless Uonfeder-
ate dollars. After working at his trade
for year or SO, he removed TO Henri
co County where he purchased q small
place, began farming and supported
his family nicely. He raised twelve
children, seven OF which preceded him
to the grave. Five sons are now living,
all married with large families. They
have filed many prominent positions
both in the church and state.
Mr.. Garter professed faith in Christ
about eleven years ago. After remov
ing near the city little over three
years ago. he obtained his letter and
became member of the Sth Baptist
Church from which place his funeral
Was preached Monday. Dec. 4th a.
Winston Cficiated, paying a glowing
tribute to the beautiful life and char
acter of the deceased
Mr., Carter had lived to see the child
rem of his third generation. the most oi
them present at the funeral together
with q host OF other friends and rela.
tives. He was buried at the moss
Burying Ground" near Reed Church
He would not encourage or tolerate
teous, dignitied and graceful in ali hi
dealing. 1t was often said that Mr.
Garter greatly resembled the late Mr.
Frederick Douglass and was noted al
the grand old man" of Henrico. VIZ
ehal miss him as we miss Others. HI
died as he had lived. a christian gen
tleman, beloved and respected b.
white and colored he leaves NV
sons. all bv his first wife. and wifi
he married about three years ago,
host OF friends and relatives TO rejoic
in hIs beautiful life and to thank Coz
for the grand old reward He bestowed
60 tenderly upon one of His faithful
servants. The deceased was faithful
member of the Sons of Elijah, VIII
honored his remains.
IN OUR CHURCHES.
At the Second Baptist last Sunday q
IL 80 Rev. DR.. P. F. Morris of Lynch
burg preached most excellent sermon
to very large and sppreciative audi
enee.
At $3.50 the Lords Supper was ad
ministered by Revs. E. Payne and I
8. Lewis. The sacred edifice wa
crowded and glorious time enjoyed
Rev. p. s. Lewis preached an abb
sermon at 8 40 p. m. The absence @
the pastor, Rev. DIR. Lewis, Was Gauss
BY sickness. Many prayers were OF
fered to God for the return Of his goo
health.
The rally at the Second Church 70
the benefit Of the Va. Union Universe
( ~ wss q grand success. Nearly $500
six hundred dollars we're raised.
At the River View Baptist Churc
the Corner stone was laid on Thursda
Nov. Both. with Grand Masonic honors
Or. r. E Jones, M. w. q. Master of
ciAting, assisted by Mr.. james q
Hayes, (actiBg) G. f. M. Al. Harris
(seting) G. g., and others. A larg
crowd was present and good collsc
tioD was taken.
On the second Sunday iu this mont
the Dedicatorial Exercises began an
will continue for several Sundays. Rev
DR.. A. BinRa, Jr., preached mos
powerful and instructive sermon 9
B 40 p m. last Sunday. The beautifU
and neat sedifice was crowded and a
seemed delighted with the grand wOr
accomplished and charmed by the adj
and eloquent sermon. DIR. Binga spok
in the highest praise of the noble Wor
Of that people. Able speakers an
grand services each sunday. Rev. I
o. Johnson gave an able discourse lai
Sunday evening. Go and help theI
with your prayers and money. Re-
George K. Johnson and his good De,
pie are all smiles. Go forward brett