Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

was very successful, proves that DR..
Bentley understands his profession. If
you need a dentist, it would be well to
call on DR.. Bentley, at his elegantdental
parlors, 277 State street.
Mr.. Roswell Jefries has returned
from Los Angeles, CAL
Mr.. Jas. Randolph, who recently left
the city for his home in Pittsburgh, has
been quite sick, bnt is convalesing.
Rev. J. Chavis has been invited to
deliver the annual sermon to the Odd
Fellows, of Springfield, the second Sun
day in March.
Look out for the promenade concert
| by Prof. Adams German class. 1t will
| be the event of the season. Full par
ticulars in next issue.
It is not at all likely that you'll get
another chance to learn German in six
weeks, SO you'd better see Prof Adams
and mako arrangements to got in his
class. Reduced rates, books free.
Come any day at 4 or 8p. m. No. 100
Clark street, room Z
The testimonial benefit rendered to
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, by the
citizens of Chicsgo, will take place at
Lincoln Hall, next Thursday evening,
March 1st Nearly every professional
in the city has consented to appear. 1t
will be grand affair.
You can get the APPEAL three mouths
for only fifty cents. Leave your sub
scription with Il. s. Bryan, 446 State
street, Prof. G. +. Adams, 1914 Dear
born street or at the Chicago office,
$50 Clark St., room Z, and you will get
the paper promptly every Saturday.
The South Park Building and Loan
Association is incorporated under the
laws of Illinois. Eight thousand dol
lards($S, OOOof the stock was sold at the
last meeting. This corporation pur-
poses to erect hall suitable for the
various organizations, also to aid its
members in the purchase of homes.
The next meeting takes place at $50
Clark street, room %, Tuesday evening,
Feb. %. All are invited. j. H. Magee,
president; j. D. Bryant, Secretary.
A musical and literary festival was
given at Freiberg's Hall, Monday eve
ming, complimentary to the Colored
talent, and under the auspices of the
Chicago Conservatory of Music. Judge
Tuthill was master Of ceremonies.
Some Of the best talent of both races
rendered numbers. Speeches congratu-
latory of the musical and dramatic pro-
gress of the Colored people, were made
by President Of the School Board, A. C. 4
Story, Corporation Counsel Green, State
Attorney Longenecker, Representative
Ecton, S. Laing Williams ESQ. Rev. 7.
w. Henderson.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given Wednesday evening, at the resi-
adence of Mrs Thomas Rails, 1853 w.
Lake street, i'll honor of the twenty
third birthday Of Mr. John T. Douglass.
1t was very enjoyable affair. Dancing
was INDUCED in and an elegant supper
was spread. Among those present the
APPEAL noticed: Messrs Richardson,
Watkins, Coleman, Spencer, .Burrell,
Mansifee, Blackburn, Napier, Smith.
Bashiers, Eubanks, Porter, Cabelle,
Ca Isle, Patterson, Nelson, Dudley.
Stewart, Porter, Smith and Lawrence.
Misses Coates, Thompson, Williams,
Smith, Keith, Waldin, Barlay, j Johnson,
Brown, Gaskin, Butler, Smith, Rod
man and Jackson. At late hour the |
guests departed, wishing Mr.. Douglass
many many happy returns Of the day.
Jacob r Platt, probably the best
known Colored businessman in the
Northwest. died at his residence. 459
South Clinton street, this city, early
Friday morning. He has been practi-
cally an invalid for about twelve wears
On account of partial paralysis, which 1
was the immediate cause of his death.
Mr.. sPlatt was born at Bradford, Steu-
ben County, n. Y, Jan. 8, 1874. His
father, Benjamin Platt. was business
man man Of much wealth and Importance in
New York. Besides owning large tracks
OF lands, he was owner of large lumber
mills and tanneries. Jacob 4. Platt