Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-02
DEATH or A GOOD MAN.

two excellent discourscs.
DEATH or a GOOD MAN.
Although the end was not uneX-
pcctcd. it was very sad to the entire
city of Farmville on the 22nd day of
October. when the news of the death
Of Mr.. Peter b. Hairston was flashed
into every homie. Mr.. IairSton was
born in Martinsville, Henry County,
Va. and spent the greater part Of his
early life in Danvillc. He was Il
successful merchant, doing business
on Main Street, next door to the
business house Of the Mayor Of the
city.
Farmvillc lost in the death Of Mr..
lIairston one of its valued and highly
respected citizens, one whose place
cannot be flied. The funeral ser
vices were held at three p. M. in the
First Baptist Church., the Mayor hay
ing granted Il special permit to open
the building for the funeral Of his
friend. The services were conducted
by Rev. Wiley, the pastor, assisted
by RcvS. Price, Harvey, Augustus,
Ellis and Adams, former pastor of
the Church, and whose remarks
touched the hearts of all present.
Deacon Hill rendered very appro-
pirate solo. Deacon Hilton, clerk Of
the Church made splendid address;
i'll behalf Of tho officers and us to HI
long acquaintance and friendly asso.
citation with the deceased.
Under the direction OF the Super
intcndcnt of the Sunday School,
Deacon \. w. Lancaster, resolutions
were prad by Miss G. *. Branch in Il
very touching manner. The Choir,
under the leadership Of the Choristcr
Deacon p. w. Moore rendered sew
'cral very beautiful selections with
Miss Branch at the organ. There
was lovely display Of flowers sent
by friends, colorcd and white, from
all parts Of the city.
Mr.. IIairston was Deacon and
Trustee Of the Church and served rs
Treasurer both for Church and Sun
day School for many years. He was
a long and faithful teacher in the
Sunday School.
The deceased is survived by wife
Mrs. Martha lIairSton, two daughters
Misses Evelyn and Thelma, two sons,
Messrs. Franccll and Norman, who
Is now serving in France, n devoted
niece, Mrs. Kate Lawrence, OF
Charleston, S. G.. and one grandson.
"Thc pain Of death is passed,
Labor and sorrow cease,
And life's warfare closed at last,
His soul is found in peace"
Mrs. Martha NJ. Iairston wishes
TO use this space to thank her many
friends for their kindness to comfort
her during the sickness and sad be-
tho lpDfp nf her
beloved husband, Mr.. p. B. Hairston.
Rev. r. G. Adams, pastor OF Metro
politan Baptist Church, Portsmouth,
Va. spent several days in the city
calling on his friends.
Friends of Dr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Baker
nrc glad to know they are GONZALES
cling from severe attack of Infu
enza.
On October 90, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Holmes had with them to dinner,
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Brown, Rev.
and Mrs. Augustus, Miss Rebccca
Moses, OF Pittsburgh, Pa, sister to
Mrs. Holmes, Rev. and Mrs. Wiley
and other friends. The Churches
all being closed on account OF lntlu-
enZa, but Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes sue
ceeded in dispelling the gloom from
those who gathered in their palatial
home for several hours 1t was
preachless day but certainly not an
eatless day with those who gathered
around the table in this hospitable
home.
Mr.. Mead Brown, Of Washington,
D.. G. spent several days in the city
last week.
Miss Ethel Bowler, of Richmond
is here visiting Mrs. Annie Vaughan.
L. psp1,, N,,I
spent Sunday in the city. His sister
Is much improved at this writing.
Mr.. Harry Pickett, from v. N. I.
] was up to see us last week.
Miss Hannah Hilton, OF V. N. l.
I. is home for while. Her father
Mr.. p. II. Hilton is confined to his
room with the Influenza.
Mrs. Daniel Brown, Of Ely Street
is also on the sick list.
Rev. Vcrnell Johns, Of Painsville,
Ohio will preach at the First Baptist
Church, Sunday, November 3. We
hope all will avail themselves OF the
opportunity to hear him and THAI
there will be packed house.
On Sunday Mrs. Lincoln Clark, Of
Jersey City, Mrs. M. e. Forester.
Mr.. r. B. Sampson and Mr.. Aytes,
Of Richmond, motored to town from
Richmond. While here they were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Clark. They visited the Public
School and Messrs. Sampson and
Aytes made some very timely re
marks to the students.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions from tho First Baptist
Sunday School teachers, Farmville,
Va, read by Miss Cassandra X.
Branch, at the funeral of the late