Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-18
MINNEAPOLIS MAT TIERS
Return Of Revs. Il. H. Reynolds
and Alonzo BrOwn-Ban-
9uet to Col. Jones.
Minor Mention.

! Mr.. A.. King returned from Duluth
last Saturday.
Mesdames J. Z. Neal and sister, E.
Earnist, departed for their home in Ill
inois last Sabbath.
Mr.. J. J. Duncan was taken quite i'll
at his residence Ills Sd Ave. S. last Fri
day, but is able to be up now.
! Mr.. ]. Parsons who was arrested last
week, charged with using indecent and
| abusive language to a white girl, has
been acquitted.
Mrs. N. w. Allen passed through our
city on her way to Duluth last week
from st. Louis. She was the guest of
Mrs. f. E. Moore Saturday, Sunday and
Monday
Mr.. Elliott, of the Y. NJ. G. A. of this
city preached in the new church last
Sunday evening. His discourse was
plain facts quoted from the Bible. A
liberal collection was given.
Minneapolis people are pleased with
the idea of having the Rev. L. H. Rey-
nolds to lead them another year. He
returns today Saturday from visit to
to his wife's mother in Georgetown Mo.
Wednesday afternoon of last week
members of the G. A. r. rendered din
ner to Col. A. A. Jones at Fishers Ho-
tel. Covers we're laid for twenty-four.
| Speeches were made by Comrades w.
Smith, Fl. Harrington and Robt. Wat
son. The colonel gave one of his telling
speeches. The occasion was pleasant
one for all.
Rev. Alonzo Brown will be retained
| for the pastor in charge of the First A.
M. E. church of this city. He came here
last week to fill the place of one who was
to have been their pastor. He intended
coming about the 18th but Rev. Brown
being we'll acquainted here and we'll
| liked by those who knew him, petition
was drawn up and steps taken to retain
him. ..:
Col. A. A. Jones, Of Indiana, gave an
eloquent address to 3 large audience who
gathered at Relief Hall last Monday ev-
ening. He spoke with enthusiasm which
reached the hearts of the people and
caused frequent cheers and applause.
Col. Jones will speak Friday evening to
the Colored people. To insure success,
to our future leaders, is the mission of
the hero. g.. .
St. Peters A. Ne. z. church, 5O54
Washington avenue south. Sabbath
services: Preaching II a. IN. Class
II Sunday school 3 p NJ, Young
Peoples Bible Meeting 1886, p. m.
Preaching Sis p. m. Rev. L. H. Rey-
nolds, pastor, residence 2l90 Tenth
avenue S. Days fors PASTORAL visits
ton given to the sick.
The success of the St. Peters A. M. E.
will be largely attributed to the faithful
ness of its members, especially Messrs.
j. L. Neal, and C. C. Carter, who have
take the responsibilities largely upon
themselves and are giving their time,
money, and influence toward its success
| Now is the crisis of hard times with the
| work, but it's standard bearers seem to
be equal to the occasion, with large hearts
and determined will. ....
Last Saturday, while standing witness
ing the solemn memorial burial of our
late general, Sheridan, we We're accosted
by a tall man about thirty years old,
with his lady on his arm, and an Ameri
can, too. "'scuse me, what are they
doing here?" Explaining all to him,
"Was he policeman" came the unin-
telligent query. Telling him of the high
standing of the noble general, his next
inquiry was 80, yes, did he live here?''
Just then the cold veterans" came in
front, with one aged Colored man in the
rank. when the companion of the lady
was heard to say, ''why, there's niger
with 'em!''
It is quite frequently nowadays that
we are disguised with the contemplate
ignorance of some white people, but in