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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

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Correspondence from ministers, pl,ysi.
clans and druggists respectfully solicited.
Agents wanted.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29

All news, notes, or articles intended
for publication in the Chicago edition of
the WESTERN APPEAL must be sent to the
Chicago office, 325 Dearborn street, and
not to St. Paul.
Mrs. Ann Chavis, who has been the
guest of her son Rev. Jordan Chavis for
several months leaves to day for Carmi,
ILL.,, where she will reside with her
daughter Mrs. Harrison.
The charity benefit given by John
Jones Lodge No. at Central Hall Mon
day night was success artistically and
financially. Addresses were made by
Revs. Henderson, Chavis, Reed and
Reynolds. Mrs. c. C. Lewis and Mr..
Johnson sang. At II o'clock the floor
was cleared and all joined in the dance
A respectable sum was realized for the
yellow fever sufferers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wood, of num-
Der so Ann st. celebrated their crystal
wedding Thursday eve., Sept. goth.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
j. Chavis. The parlors were beautiful
ly decorated with flowers for the occa-
sion. The presents were numerous and
beautiful. After the ceremony every
one present INDUCED in general con.
versation and refreshments were served.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
New Bishop in Town,

Bishop Cornelius Leunox of the
Evangelical Mission has arrived in
Chicago. He halls from jackson, Mich.
In conversation with an APPEAL re-
porter he said: "I am in Chicago to
make arrangements to remove my paper,
The Evangelical Mission Star from
Jackson to this city. I don't think
there is single Colored member OF
my denomination in Chicago but
imagine | can do well here. My paper
has "circle" of 1900 in the city Jackson
alone and if / come here I think can
easily double it. It's published month
ly. / was formerly in the Zion Metho-
dist Church, but they were not able to
give me bread and fish so I joined the
Evangelical Mission and now I have
plenty to eat and good clothes to wear.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29

opening of rich and productive lands
but that enlargement of domain which
has made room for thousands fleeing
from the poverty and despotism of the
Old World. Their histories are iIlu-
minated with brave and romantic deeds,
but they are gone, and the pioneers
of this age are the railways. Among
them 'sThe Burlington stands pre-
eminent
A Pioneer in Management,
A Pioneer in Equipment,
A Pioneer in Fast Time,
b A Pioneer in Sure Connections,
A Pioneer in Popularity,
and purchase of tickets by s'The Bur
lington'' will prove all this and more to
the traveller.
Ask your local agent for tickets by
"The Burlington," or address w. ]. C.
Kenyon, Gen Pass. Agent c., B. 6 N.
r. f., st. Paul, MINI.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
killed AT Her HOME
Mrs. Lizzie Trent, a Coiored
Dressmak er Shot by an Un-
known Visitor.
Account of the Terrible Deed.

A cowardly and unprovoked murder
occurred about s o'clock Monday night
at 244O Dearborn street, a young woman
being shot and instantly killed in her
own sitting room. Her name was Mrs
Lizzie Trent, a dressmaker, doing a
thriving business. The murder is sup
posed to be one of three young men
who were visiting her during the eve
ming. Shortly after half-past 7 O'Clock
reople living up stairs and next door
heard screams, followed almost i'm
mediately by two pistol shots. After
some minutes delay neighbors located
the sounds, and upon entering The
rooms of Mrs. Trent in the basement
saw her lying dead on the floor with q
bullet hole IN her left temple and an
other in her right cheek The first
shot had undoubtedly killed her, but
the murderer, to make sure Of his work,
had stood over her and fired another
bullet into her upturned face. The
police found in an adjoining room a
l0-year-old boy, Lee Jordan, who was
sick in bed with fever. He said that
he was asleep in q room off the front
sitting room and was awakened By the
report of the pistol. He sat up at once
and through the door saw a tall Colored
man wearing a silk hat run through to
the rear door. He called to Mrs Trent,
but receiving no answer became fright
ened and kept still until the police
came.
A great many letters were found ad-
dressed to Mrs. Trent and to Mrs. Muir
doch signed "Cooney" and J. Muir
doch. From them it was learned the
woman at one time lived with man
named Murdoch as his wife, but they
had separated some months ago. In the
crowd attracted by the shooting were
Robert Smith and J oseph Roberts, who
informed the officers that they had been
in the house a short time previous to
the shooting and were locked up. They
called together to the house, but Mrs
Trent was absent. After waiting a short
time she came in with a man known as
Mulkins, a horse-trainer.
LA FER John Walden, the supposed
murderer, has surrendered himself but
protested innocence.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Well Received.

The Helena Daily Herald has the
following to say Of the advent of Rev.
Scott B. Jones:
"The Colored citizens of Helena are
extending a cordial welcome to Rev.
Scott B Jones, who has been assigned
to the passionate ofthe African Methodist
congregation of this city. Mr.. Jones
comes from the Iowa conference over
which Bishop John M. Brown presides,
and good words are spoken of the man
sent to serve the cause of religion here.
The new pastor has field in Helena
unoccupied by any pastor of his race and
we expect the best of results will fol-
low his establishment here. A place OF
worship will soon be secured and his
work commence in earnest" 49,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
LOUISVILLE.
Handsome Legacies Left to Col
ord People and the Orphans
Home by a German.
Social Notes.

Miss Carrie Green is teaching near
Bardstown.
Mr.. II. Beam, of Bloomfield, was in
the city last week.
Bishop I. H. Lomax, D. D., left for
Knoxville, Tenn, last week.
Rev. R. y Anderson, of Henderson,
left for Knoxville, Tenn, Tuesday.
Mr.. j. B. Meaux, of Hardinburg, who
has been visiting his sister, Miss Pauline
McAfee, has returned home.
Bring your job printing to the Louis
vile office of the APPEAL, 312 w. Jeffer-
on st. Good work at reasonable rates.
Rev. W. H. Chambers, returned from
flying visit to Columbus, Ohio, last
week and left Thursday for Lebanon.
Ky.
Miss Susie Beckley, Of Hardinsburg,
who has been visiting her sister Miss
Josephine Becky, returned home Satur-
day.
Prof. w. H. Perry, principal of the
Eastern night school, has started d class
in bookkeeping with Prof. Simpson as
instructor.
Visitors in Louisville cannot find a
better place to get good board than at
Mrs. Matilda Browns No. 500 West
Green street.
The Colored people in large numbers
attended the meetings held by Mrs.
Woodwork the evangelist, in the tent
corner OF Book and Oak streets.
Mr.. Weir, a prominent German OF
this city, whose will was probated re-
Gently in the county court, left Mr..
Richard Wilder, $4,000; Mr.. Chas.
Jackson, $1,000 and 1850 to the
Colored Orphans Home.
At the annual meeting of the Consoli-
dated Lodge G. y. 0. Of O. F. held last
| week, Mr.. Chas. Spaulding was reelected
president; Mr.. John Young, vice pres1.
dent; Mr.. j. Fl. Kean, treasurer; Mr.
N. N. Newman, secretary; vice w. H
Gibson, resigned.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29

Mrs. T. A. Powell has returned from
Quincy where she attended the meeting
of the state grand lodge of Illinois of U.
B. +. and S. M. T.
Mrs. D. S. Scott, of $50 w. Madison,
who has been visiting her mother at
Van Vert, o., returned home last Satur-
day accompanied by her sister Miss
Rebecoa Lee.
Mr.. Virgil Rittman of Niagara Falls,
arrived in the city last week and joined
his wife who has been here several
weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Rittman will live
at 2974 Dearborn street.
Lille Smith, Colored woman, was
brought iuto the Desplaines street sta
ton Tuesday night in avery violent and
drunken condition.
During the night she made several
attempts to-end her life, and Lieut.
Beck ordered her shackled.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Fort Shaw, Nj. r.

Miss. Jennie J. Jackson celebrated
the 21st anniversary of her birthday on
the evening of the 10th inst. at Sun
River Crossing by giving a dinner
party, which was great success. Invi-
tations were extended to many of her
Fort Sh w friends and everyone seemed
to enjoy himself, the dinner was a
success and the twenty-five persons that
were seated around the festive board
did justice to the choice viands spread
before them. Alter dinner was served,
dancing begun and lasted Until the
wee sma ours. Many toasts were said
in honor of the hostess and all left
wishing her long life and many
pleasures. A. B. C.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
CHAT
What is Going on at Different
Churches of the Great Metro
polls of the West.
Religious. Revelations.

Rev. J. 3. Thompson has returned
from Nashville.
Rev. w. G. F. Reed occupied the pull.
pit at Olivet Sunday.
Rev. Knight. A. E. preached Sunday
morning at st. Stephens.
One hundred and seven took sacra-
ment Sunday afternoon.
The Lords supper was administered
at st. Stephens last Sunday.
Rev. J. D. Smith preached at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday night.
A new church called the Evangelical
Mission will be startede Ae~e it is
rumored. IA
Rev. E. Thompson leit hnday for
Norfolk, Va, to attend a conyocation OF
the clergy.
Quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel,
Sunday. Omnibusses leave Quinn
Chapel at l O'Clock. Round trip 80 cents.
Rev. Meredith of Xenia who has been
called to the pastorate of Providence
church preached his introductory SER
mon last Sunday morning.
St. Paul's Sunday School under the
superintendency of Mr. j. D. Bryant
continues to improve. It has the
largest membership of any in the city
Next Sunday will be Review Day at
Bethesda. A fine program of dialogues
addresses and solos has been arranged
Teachers and pupils agree to make q
thank offering of one cent for every
year of their lives.
Sunday Sept, 3Oth will be devoted fol-
the purpose of raising the amount q
money due Rev. Reed by the Trustees
A special invitation is extended to al
friends and we'll wishers to assist
Rev. l.. FL. Reynolds, Pastor B. F
Williams, Sec, Trustees Bethel A. M
E. Church.
A large and appreciative audience
greeted Rev. L. H. Reynolds at Bethel
last Sunday evening. His subject wa.
pastoral Duties" The choir rendere
some excellent selections. The pastor
and his officers have mapped out sucl
line of work as will place Bethel in it.
proper place in the front rank amons
the churches of the city. Stranger
visiting the city are cordially invited t,
attend and are assured a hearty wei
come. The young people if they desire
to hear able, thoughtful and logica
preaching as we'll as fine music ar
urged to attend while the older mem
bers and friends will always find warn
welcome and food for hours of refiec
ton in it's services
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29

rison. Mr.. Douglass is as hale and
hearty as ever Notwithstanding his great
age. Mr.. Douglass was greatly pleased
with the wonderful progress Of the
APPEAL in Chicago and elsewhere.
Young man said he, I well remen-
Der the BULLETIN which you formerly
published in Louisville and Of which I
was a subscriber. It was a well edited,
enterprising sheet. / remember your
enterprise in publishing in full my
speech made at the Louisville conven-
ton in 1888, the next day after its de-:
livery, a feat never accomplished by a
Colored newspaper before or since. Mr..
Douglass was enroute for Michigan,
where he has five appointments for the
week A delegation ofpersonal friends
and enthusiastic admirers came to the
depot and bsde the distinguished gem
tleman adieu when he left on the Grand
Trunk train for Cassopolis.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
CHICAGO.
Doings of the Past Week in all
Parts of the Great Metro
polls Of the West.
The APPEALS News Budget.

No Colored paper published in the
city of Chicago has ever attained the
cir 'ulation the WESTERN APPEAL now
has. Just seven months old in Chicago
the APPEAL has climbed higher and
higher until now the average regular
bona tide subscription circulation of the
CHICAGO EDITION Of the APPEAL exceeds
eleven HUNDRED copies each
week This is exclusive of the St. Paul
edition and no account is taken Of it in
these figures. The APPEAL has gone
ahead of all competitors because it is
the peoples paper. fair in it's dealings
with everybody. 1t is not published in
the interest Of any clique. The circula-
ton of the APPEAL is among COlOred
people who have subscribed for and pay
for the paper. It is not a campaign
sheet circulating gratituously among its
subscribers and paid for with party
Doodle. The APPEAL does business on
the square. We have made the state
ment that the average regular bona fde
circulation Of the Chicago edition is
more than 100 copies each week and
We are prepared to prove it. Our books
subscription and mail lists are open to
the inspection of the public and any
advertiser may call at our office,
examine our books and satisfy himself
that our statements are true in every
particular.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Bible Wine.-Dr. John Ellis.

A leading writer on the use of Bible
wines procured a bottle of Speer's un-
fermented Grape juice and subjected it
to a chemical test. He did not find a
trace of alcohol, and after referring to
it in his book on Bible wines says that
Here, then, we have All un. ermented
wine actually in the market, which the
writer thinks is far more palatable than
fermented wine, and is unpolluted by
#leaven. Many religious societies are
using this wine, and there is no reason
for continuing to use leavened wine
while there is unfermented wine
already III the market" Sold by Drug
gists.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29

Nothing at any watering place makes
such a pretty picture as the regular
morning appearance o. the Colored post
man at the United States Hotel, Sara
toga. He is hired by the house, and
wears a uniform and carries handsome
black leather mail bag hung from a
strap over one shoulder. He appears
just when the garden porch is filled
with ladies listening to the band. They
cluster around him and peer over his
shoulder and stand on tiptoe, all trying
at once to see that he does not pass
those by for whom he has letters.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Miss Hatcher in Fernando.

It's with pleasure that we announce
that Miss Emma G.. Hatcher, Americas
Colored emotional. actress will appear
at Freiberg's Opera House, on Monday
evening October LIST, in the emotional
drama Fernando or Miss Multon".
Mss Hatcher will be supported by Miss
Henrietta Vin,on Davis and the Win
ter Wood company. Admission so cents
including dancing. This will be one of
the great events of the season. Be sure
to attend.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
"The Old Man Element .,

Frederick Douglass, the greatest orator
of the century was in Chicago few
hours last Sunday during which time he
was the guest ofthe Ape L. Mr.. Doug
lass was accompanied by Mr.. Chas.
Morris a young man from Louisville and
together they are stunping Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and Michigan for Har-
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
SUNDAY IN CHICAGO
And the Manner in which it is
Observed by Some COlored
Folks.
Windy City Wickedness.

The regular Sunday festivities Of
Chicago were started late Saturday eve.
ming. The opening overture was given
IN State street restaurant. One young
gentleman of color performed an obli-
cato with a razor, slashing off the ear OF
his friend with whom he had quarrel
about girl with short hair. During the
symphony, which was rendered liz B.
flat, allin the restaurant had to C-sharp.
The mirror was broken, chairs, tables,
beetsteaks and pies were thrown about
in wild confusion.
A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
Mrs. Kelly hit Mrs. Williams over the
head with soup ladle. Mrs. Williams
being too small to cope with her anita
gonist threw baby Kelley into tubful
Of dirty water. Mrs. Kelley screamed
and tainted. A policeman rescued the
baby and locked Mrs. Williams up.
$50 DEFY wUDN'T HoLLER."
'Tug" Wilson and Chas. Henry were
arrested for chicken stealing Sunday.
Henry is a little Colored lad, Just up
from the South, and hardly released
from his kind mothers apron-string.
He cried, 81 didn't go fob to steal, sab,
Tug he jes handed dem ere chickens
ober de fence and I jes put my finger on
dere necks SOS dey wudn't holler."
KILLED THE OLD MAIDS CATS.
An old maid living out South had
James Smith arrested Sunday for killing
her cats. She complained that almost
every evening Smith strolled down the
street near her residence with big bull
dog hunting cats. Smith said his dog
was gamey and must have exercise.
WANTED TO DIE.
Lucy Lewis a pretty Colored girl en-
ployed as a domestic on the North side
attempted to kill herself Sunday by
taking dose of Rough on Rats" A
doctor and stomach pump saved her
life.
CARTER THE CARVER
Geo. Carter living on South Clark
street, slashed his better half with a
razor Sunday because his dinner was
not cooked to suit his aesthetic taste.
Geo. dimes on bread and water now.
PRAYED FOR THE POLICEMAN.
EYou jes' lemme lone, Messiah
P'leeceman. I'se got call to preach
de gospel, and Use got it heah. an Use
got it now"
II tell yez We can't preach no gospel
ner nothin' else in de park. Dis amt
no church ner no synagogue. Yez jest
move on, Or III run yez in
The Colored man was obstinate and so
was the Lincoln Park policeman. The
Colored man finally dropped on his
k ees to pray for the gray-suited officer.
This was too much. Cit aft yer knays
er iii crack yer pate, We saddle colored
coon," yelled the irate Irishman.
But the Colored preacher was not to
be intimadated. He prayed for that
officer as for one of the lost children OF
Israel. Divine grace was asked for the
ignorant foreigner, who was puffed up
with little brief authority. Down came
the policeman's heavy hand, but the
Colored preacher wouldn't stop, and he
WAS finally taken into the Halsted street
Station.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Ideal SOcial's Soiree.

The monthly soiree ofthe Ideal Social
Club took place at Central Hall, Wednes-
day night. A large number attended
and all in allit was a delightful affair.
Everybody received a beautiful souvenir
Numbered cards will also be given at
the October and November soirees.
The person holding the lucky number
will receive as prize a large white
fruit cake handsomely decorated. The
cake will be presented to the fortunate
ticket holder at the Christmas party
which will occur Christmas eve.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Notice..

The South Park Building and Loan
association will have a public meeting
at the Congregational Church at 2S11
State street, on Tuesday evening, Octo-
Der I'd. all those wishing to connect
themselves with the association will
have an opportunity to do so and on
that evening there will be speaking and
singing and a festival for the beneftsof
the church.
.... John G. Jones.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Autumn Cubs On, ming.

The Autumn Club will inaugurate
the season of 1889 with ladies recep-
ton which will be held at Arlington
Hall, corner Of Thirty-frst street. and
Indiana avenue. Invitations will be
issued this week. All ladies receiving
invitations must present the card ac-
companying, at the door in order to
gain admission.
Respectfully,
The Autumn Club.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Grand Rattle.

There is to be q grand rattle for fine
beaver overcoat worth three hundred
dollars at Snowden and Deasley's saloon
No. $50 State street next Saturday Sept.
10Th. The coat may be seen at No. 2l7
Third Avenue.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
Information Wanted.

Miss Allie Ora Walsh 437 State street,
rear, is in search of information as to the
whereabouts of her father John Walsh,
or h mother, Mrs. Nettie Thompson,
or her sister, Ida Thompson or uncles,
Charles, Fred, and John Anderson. She
was born at Columbus, Ohio, and stolen
from her parents at the age ofsix. Any
information will be gladly received py
her ----- -
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-29
The Pioneer.

He is-or perhaps rather was, for he
is almost of the pasta peculiarly
American product. Hardy, courageous,
self reliant. and rugged in his honesty
the country owes to him not only the