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

Mr.. William Morris will move his
cafeteria from SGT N. Second ST..
wherc he has been rendering first
ci'Ss 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 III the foundation of the struc
'ure' inc dining hall where patrons
VIVA serve themselves as heretofore
VIII DC a place of personal accommo
ontlon with prices Within the reach
OIL every one, who can appreciate first
class cooking.
On the FIRST floor will be gents
lobby, private dining room with
all OF the modern accommodations at
q most reasonable cost. The building
Is steam-heated, having been erected
ny the late Rev. William l.. Taylor.
1t was formerly known as the Tay-
Tor nome. but no one would recognize
II now as being the same place after
many thousands of dollars have
been spent in improving the same.
proprietor Morris has demonstrated
ms aDility to please the public and
MS rare service has brought to him
n steady S rcam of customers
The laboratory. bath and other mod
ern cohVcngcnccS that go to make up
q ,iif$t class cafeteria may be found
IN this place. In addition to this, Mr..
Motifs has arranged for letting out
lulniSAcd rooms 20 the travelling
public or to the local trade upon a
strictly first class basis. Visitors to
the city w3M fine here ample accom-
Emodalionaj for themselves. This ar
ranSemont will he in the nature of
nom" comfort with the hotel feature
eliminated as many peop.e prefer a
pace OF privacy, when it can be sccur
cd.
TO emphasize this feature. Mr.. Nor
RS has prepared Il ladies' purlor on
the second floor and here may be
found n library in connection with
tic same. Gentlemen and thor fam
lies can feel perfectly at homo and
can rest free from public gaze with
the same comforts of an up-to date
private residence. The aim is to
make this spacious dwelling a great
modern. we'll ventilated private home.
Rooms with baths are provided, open
ing into modern par.ors and affording
an opportunity for relaxation and
rest. \ reception room is here 100
where ones friends may he received
and where private Y ccptions and ell
tcrtainmcnts may be enjoyed. Thc
floor is of hard wood maple. No such
place has ever before been opened up
for colored people in this city and
Mr.. Morris reputation for good order
and for special satisfactory service
will be recognized.
Mr.. William Morris wns born in
Portsmouth. Va, October 2S, 1881 at
1903 County ST., He attended Chester
st. Academy in Portsmouth. He liv-
ed three years in New London Conn.
He was employed in the True Reform
ers' grocery store in Portsmouth. He
later went on the railroad, being in
charge Of the private car OF President
G. w. Stevens of the Chcs 'peakc G
Ohio r. r. being in this service for
sixteen years. He severed his connect
ion with the c.. and o. OH the 23rd
of April 1917 and opened Morris CAT
etcria, July 2, 1917.
The business was 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 cost in excess Of 100000