Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-23
FARMVILLII NEWS.

Farmville, Va, Nov. 1S--Although
the weather was quite unfavorablc
Sunday, 1t was great day in Zion
at the First Baptist Church. The
services Of the ordination Of dcacons
ana trustees, which were to take
place last third Sunday were post
poned on account of Influenza until
sunday past. DR.. w. II. Johnson, of
richmond was on tho program for
the day but was unable to como on
account Of the postponcment.
At 1880 o'clock his place was
illed by the pastor, Rev. ]. II. Wiley.
who faced tremendous crowd from
all parts OF Prince Edward and de-
lVcrcd rich sermon that shall long
be remembered by all who heard
him. After the sermon n beautiful
solo was sung by Deacon William
Hill, Il Love Thy Church o God"
rho dcacons ordained were Breth-
rem John Brown, John Allen and
john Woodson. Brother John Brown
was absent on account Of illness, but
ne is much improved at this writing,
The trustees were, Brethren c.. s.
Blue, Paul Reid and Daniel Brown.
The evening services were openod
at tho usual hour. rho Scripture
was read by the pastor and prayer
otorod by Deacon Hill. 1t was n
pleasure to all to have Prof. Mar
chant, Of the Virginia Theological
Seminary and College again with us.
tic delivered one of those spiritual
dlsconrses from the twelfth chapter
OF Matthew and tho twelfth verse,
'How much better then is man
III.
such an impressive, valuable and
strong way that it will be long re-
membered by the dcacons as we'll as
members and friends.
Tho charge to the doacons was
made by ono OF Prince Edwards
well-known and spiritual preachers.
Rev. Jacob Randolph, pastor Of Race
Street Baptist Church. Deacon p. A.
Ward, chairman OF the board, re-
celVcd tho newly mado officers. The
collection for tho day was $107.2O.
DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN MAN.
Tho death OF Mr.. James Booker, of
ELY Street, which occurred Saturday
morn ing, about eight O'Clock was Il
shock to the people, of Farmvillc.
The deceased was q young man ot
the ago OF 20 years, with n bright
future before him. His death was
duo to Pneumonia resulting from
Influenza. He is survived by
mother -.-u,zszGM number OF
r. 1
The lnnuenHa has just begun to
rage in Farmvillo il seems. More
than twenty-five new cases wore 70
ported last week. Tho Public School
Number Two was ordered to close
again Friday at noon. Rev. p. w.
Price, tho principal is confined with
tho Influenza. Several of the school
children are sick with the Flu"
The people OF Farmville are again
reminded OF tho precautions to pre-
vent Influenza.
CITY EXPRESSES GREAT JOY.
Everybody in Farmville was keyed
to the highest pitch Monday last,
when the Official news came over the
wires that Germany had signed the
armisticc. The people were trans
formed into Il throbbing, cheering
mass OF loyal, patriotic enthusiasm,
!; both white and colored paraded the
main streets Of the city. The whis-
ties sounded, the bells were rung
throughout the town. Mothers and
fathers, with sons cover there"
rushed to the streets and as tho band
marched, increasing crowds gathered
until it seemed that every colorel
person had left their homes to cele-
brate the dawn of the Allies tri-
umphant day. The conglomerate
exhibition Of noise and excitement
was kept up until past midnight
hour, when the population returned
home with mingled feeling OF re-
! jOicing and sadness--sadness in the
remembrance Of tho terrible sacrifice
which has been made by many of
their friends and kinsmen who might
have enjoyed this dawn Of peace.
Mrs. Maggie Watkins received q
letter from her son, Private THOMAS
Watkins. who has been brought back
to America suffering from wounds in
his left leg. He states that he has
been moved from tho base hospital in
Newport News to a hospital in Wash
ington, d. c., where he expects to
undergo an operation soon.
Sergeant Pernel Watkins was
among the Sunday visitors from
Camp Lee.
Mrs. Delmo Paige and children, of
Roanoke are in the city visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Paige
Of Race Street.
Rev. j. Fl. Wiley attended the
General Association which met in
! Petersburg this week.
Professional scalp treatment, ia
cial massage, shampooing, manicur-
ing, by Nine. Lucy Jeffries, 610 Main
| Street, Mondays and Thursdays from
10 to $3.50 p. M. Your patronage Is
| solicited. Phone 1913.
There arc many on our sick list
| this week.