Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-02
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PoRTsMoUTH, Va, Nov. ~, 1899.
The people of Portsmouth were shcck
ed on Wednesday, Nov p, to hear of
the death Of Prof. P. c. Corrigan. He
vas favorite of our people and his
name will live long in the memory OF
the citizens OF Portsmouth. The fol- |
lowing gentlemen left our city for
Newport News to pay the last tribute
OF respect to one that was loved by all. |
Drs. J. ], Frances and VIM. Troy, Law
yers Geo A. Melvin and VIM. NJ Reid |
Mr.. John 8. Collins has joined the |
Emanuel A. M. E. Church choir, sing |
ing tenor We hope success may be
his. Mr.. James Il. Hayes spent . few
hours in our city last week.
Miss Lizzie jones OF New York Is 10
the city visiting her mother, Mrs.
Marths Nash. 204 Green ST.
Mr.. Giles Cuhy left for Washington,
D. O., Nov. 81, accompanied by bis
mother and brother. bis visit being
to lead to the altar OF matrimony Mas
Sarah Wells Mr.. David Cuffy acted
as best man.
The Richmond Planet can be found
} at the office OF the "Old Reliable" the
J Richmond Beneficial and Insurance
, Co.. 61S Green Sc E. q. Holmes, man
: ager B. J. Farmer Planet Agent.
Special arrangements have been
! mace with the General Passenger
} Agent OF the g. & o. railroad for the
accommodation OF those who will at
, tend the Grand Lodge OF Ancient Free
: MasoDs to be held in the city Of Rich
> mond, Va, Dec 18TH. Tickets on sale
the IL. IL and Is Of Dec. limited to re-
. turn Dee. 18th. Round trip from Nor-
folk 81 so. Our District Deputy J. W.
Barnes has spared no pains in securing
arrangements.
E At8p m. Sunday Z young brother
. preached his trial sermon at Bird Bap-
{ fist Church. Text: "Oome ali ye that
are heavy laden and will give you
rest" We wish success to him in the
j past. Rev. w. Z. Whitfield and Robt.
StAnback, of Brighton and Rev. Spicer
Of Wilmington, N. O., were with as.
B ]. Farmer, Agent for the Rich
!. moDd Beneficial and Insurance Com
pany. also for the Planet is indisposed.
Wonder why Mr. is not seen with
. Miss +. b. OF Primers Point, has she
turned him down?
Mrs. Susan Wyatt, l1S Green st.. is
much improved.
Mr. Lamb Slanderling has relapsed
The employees At the Maynard and
: Post-offiee had holds y Saturday on ao-
count of the funeral of Vice President
D @. A. Hobart.
: Mr.. e. NJ. Oanadsy of Norfolk spent
D Sunday in the city.
3 Mr.. VIM. M. Carlo has the contagious
disease.
The Grand United Order of g. 8. and
ID 8. will give festival at their hall
on High st., extended, Thursday, Nov.
S0th, Rev. n. Wright. M. e G. c.; A.
A. Young, Sec.
' xr. J. S O. better be careful how he
walks with Miss. Of Green St., from
. church. Washington Street saw him
: Sunday.
3 Mr.. VIM. Turner of Queen ST.. at.
tempted suicide Sunday by jumping
t OF Swimming Point bridge; but was
{ rescued by two gentlemen that happen
= ed 20 pass few minutes after he leap
: ed into the river.
4 Mrs. Alice Teazlsy, the beloved wife
9 of Mr.. W. II. Teazley, died at her resi.
dence on g ssgow st.. Friday, Nov. "a
: after lingering Illness She bore her
o suherings patiently. Her funeral tooh
: place from the Emmanuel A. M. E.
I Church, North ST., Sunday, Nov. 26th
J, The church was crowded 60 gay their
9 last tribute of respect to her. Rev. A
L. Gaines paid high tribute TO hel
e memery. The following gentlemen
q acted as pall-beArefs: Meesrs. J. B
6 Rufin, John B. Hall, John World
j. AmeB Williams, Fisher and Z s.
e Holmes
Mr.. aud Mrs. B. J. Farmers reside not
q BOG Chestnut ST., was the scene of AT
= enjoy able social Friday night, Nov. "A
T Among those present were W. H. JeR
. nings, Eta Parham, Emily Dickens
y John 8 Collins, ]. w. Barnes, Jerry
Myers, Anna PArhsm, Lizzie Washing
e ton, Loula Washington. Della B. Wasl
}. ington. Mary Vincent, General Rams
i dali. Isaiah Aston. Junius Bynum
! Matte Washington, 81. r. Jones, Z.
: Holmes, MIR. and Mrs. Thos, Coles, Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Myers.