Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
NORRIS NEW CAFETERIA.

Mr.. William Morris WILL move his
cafeteria from 537 n. Second 81
whcrc he has been rendering first
class service TO the public to 526 n.
second st. This large spacious dwell
ing has been thoroughly renovated
ana repaired. Even the front has been
changed and extensive improvements
made in the foundation Of the struc
'urc. The dining hall where patrons
VIA serve themselves as heretofore
VII! De place of personal accommo
ontioh with prices within the reach
Oh every one who can appreciate first
class cooking.
On the first floor will be Il gents
lobby. private dining room with
all OF The modern accommodations AT
Il most reasonable cost. The building
Is stcam-heatcd, having been erected
ny the late Rev. William l.. Taylor
IL was formerly known as the Tay-
Tor nome. but no one would recognizes
NJ now a. being the same place after
many thousands OF dollars have
D""n spent in improving tnr same.
Proprietor Norris has demonstrated
ms ability to please the public and
rs rare service has brought to him
Il steady $ rcam OF customers.
Ihc laVoratory. bath and other mod
era conVcn3cnceS that go to make up
a 'i'%i class cafeteria may be found
IN this place. In addition to this. Mr..
Morris has arranged for letting out
lulni>@cd rooms a the travelling
public OF to the local trade upon a
strictly first class basis. Visitors TO
the ely w}M fine here ample accom-
Imoaation". for themselves. This nr
rangcmcnt will be in the nature Of
hcmr comfort with the hotel feature
eliminated AS many peop.c prefer Il
pace OF privacy. when il can be sccur
cd.
10 emphasize this feature. Mr.. Nor
rs has prepared Il ladies Turlor on
TIC second floor and here may be
Found library in connection with
TIC %%mc. Gentlemen and Their fun :
lies can feel perfectly al homo and
can rest free from public gaze with
The same CCmfor ) Of an uD-to dat @
private Residence. The aim is To
make This spacious dwelling a gre It
modern. we'll ventilated private home.
Rooms with baths are provided open
ing into modern par.ors and afiording
an opportunity for relaxation and
rest. y Reception room is here 100
where ones friends may hc received
and where private T. ccptions and Ell
tcrtainmcnts may be enjoyed. The
floor is IF hard wood maple No such
place has ever before been opened up
for colorcd people in this city and
MIR. Morris reputation for good order
and for special satisfactory service
will be recognized.
Mr.. William Norris was born in
portsmouth. Va. October rs. 1881 al
1903 County ST, He attended Chester
ST. Academy in Portsmouth. He liv-
cd three years in New London. Conn.
He WAS employed in tho True Reform
crs' grocery store in Portsmouth. He
la CT went on the railroad. ,Dcing in
charge Of the private car Of President
G. w. Stevens Of the Chcs ,pcakc &
ohio II. r. being in this service for
sixteen years. He severed his connect
ion with the G. and O. on the 23rd
of April 1917 and opened Morris CAT
etcria. July 2. 1917.
The business was n success from
the start and with n growing trade
and a fine offer. he decided to extend
his business and he secured the spaci
Gus Taylor Mansion. having it i'm
proved at Il cost in excess OF $4,000. 90