Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-02

The funeral OF Mrs. Betsy Brooks
was preached at the First Baptist
Church on last Sunday morning, DR..
A. Binga, Jr., officiating. A large con-
course of sorrowing friends was pres
emit to pay the last tribute OF respect
to the sainted dead and all that re-
manned of Mrs. Brooks. She was high
| ~ respected by all who knew her both
in Manchester and Richmond. The de-
ceased parted this life Wednesday, 23d
ult., in the ripe old age of rs years.
She was q devoted mother, q quiet
| Christian, industrious, noble wo-
man, having been o member OF the
First Church for a number OF years.
She was also q member of st. Thorn
az Fountain, True Reformers. They
attended the funeral in 9 body and
i performed their ceremony at the
church, Mrs. M. j. Warrington and
Mrs. L. g. King taking the leading
n parts in the ceremony.
She leaves five children, and q host
OF grandchildren to mourn their loss.
Deacon J. II. Cunningham Cficiated as
funeral director. Capt. Frank Cum
ninghsm sang beautiful sole, THE
Gates Ajar," accompanied by his son,
DR.. Cunningham, on the instrument.
The concert given at the First Bap-
fist Church on last Monday night, en-
titled -'Ye Oiden Times" was the best
old folks concert we have ever had
the privilege of witnessing, and we on
: ly wish that these good people would
repeated it at some near future date
3 Rev. Powell certainly has q number OF
q energetic workers in his CHI rch, il we
e are to judge from the performers who
z. took part in the exercises. Come
7, again sisters and help Us.
Mesdames M. B. hickman. Laura g.
King and Rosa e Archer assisted sac
!, officers in selling Refreshments.
J., Section B of the B Y. P. u. held iii
: meeting Sunday night. Miss Mamie
Morris, president. The subject FOL
u discussion was THE Sheep and thu
oil Goats" Little John Graham Eead al
interesting paper on the subject, which
4 showed much thought and study in it
y preparation. Quite q number spokl
q on the subject Mr.. Lucas, of Rich
mend, spoke and was very pointed in
deed in his remarks. Miss Norris did
= not only preside. but performed on tn
organ, filing two positions willingly.
Section A, over which Mr.. Samuel n
B, Johnson presides. will meet SuDda,
night. The subject for discussion vii
: be Peace" Good music and speak
|. ing are expected. Come one and al
! and take q part.
RcAOeTs plckoo Ec Ae mUcE lna6 o
next Sunday <to-morrow) the Fira
Church wants to raiss the amount sui
|. | ficient to pay eff the last note on tn
storm debt. Will you kindly contri
D. butte 81 90?
'e Mr.. Cyrus Gaines is yet very uAwe
70 at his home.
II Mrs. Emma J. Schools of Philade
Oh phia, Penn. is stopping with Mr.. an
Mrs. j. A. Turner, No. 1900 Hull st.
b Special officer George Roach lad
rs lively chase after three brass thieVe
ill Cwhitel last Tuesday morning in ii
We vicinity OF the Southern Railway shop
He fired three shots at them, Stain
ar that he did not want TO shoot then
II Among the brass they had was or
n. new lesi-lined journal bearing.
The chief Of police was 'phoned 70
=. but arrived too late. The thieves hs
30 made their escape.
Va Dr.. W. +. Atkins, OF Hampton, pai
US flying visit on last Sunday.
70 Prof. James II. Blackwell has retur
90 ed from Petersburg.
When q minister Of the gospel, de
So cons and laities fail to support TEN;
Im GRANGE resolution it is nothing 9th
cI- than cowardice on their part.
Of Dr.. A. Binga left for Baltimore Ia
es. Tuesday TO attend the District Foreil
ok Missionary Convention.
ht The HhelseriHg Arms Association b,