The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-06-22

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FREDERICK L. MCGHEE.
The APPEAL takes great pleasure
to-day, in presenting to it's patrons the
protrait of Frederick L. McGhee, and q
short sketch of his life. He has the
distinction Of being the first Colored
man admitted to practice at the bar of
the Supreme Court of Minnesota.
Mr.. McGhee was born near Aberdeen
Wis.,, in October 1861. His parents
were Abraham and Sarah McGhee.
After the close of the war his parents
moved to Knoxville, Tenn, where the
subject of this sketch was raised. He
attended the schools of tie city and
also Knoxville college, but only passed
through the sophmore year. He early
took an interest in the upbuilding of the
people and was prominent in society
circles. In 1880 he was sent as a dele
gate to the National Council of Good
Samarltans; and, in the same year, he
went to Chicago, where he has since re-
sided. In Chicago, he at once took an
active part in social affairs, for which that
city is famous; and, for four years, was
president of the noted Autumn social
club.
In 1882 he began to study law and
alter three years, was admitted to
practice. In October 1885 he became q
partner of e. II. Morris, ESQ, the most
brilliant Colored lawyer, of Chicago.
Mr.. McGhee arrived in st. Paul last
Monday morning for the purpose of
permanently locating and practicing
his profession. He bore letters of
recommendation from several of the
most reputable lawyers of Chicago. He
at once called on H. G. Stone, ESQ.,, to
whom he had letter, and this gentle
man gave him a cordial welcome to the
city and profession, and went with him
to the Supreme Court in the Capital
that afternoon and made the motion
for his admission, which was i'm
mediately granted. Mr.. McGhee met
a number Of the members of the pro-
fession and was accorded cordial well
come. He secured an office in Union
Block opposite the new court house.
He left Tuesday evening for Chicago, to
arrange for the removal Of his family to
this city. Mr.. McGhee is the fortunate
possessor of most charming wife,
formerly Miss Matte B. Crane daughter
of John and Henrietta Crane of
Louisville, KY, to whom he was
married in 1886. Mrs. McGhee is a
very Intelligent lady, fine musician
and reader, and possessing rare social
qualities which will make her valuable
acquisition to st. Paul society. Mr.. and
Mrs. McGhee will arrive in our city
about July LIST and will be guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. K. Hilyard, 1853 Robert
street.
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| Mrs. Weldon Howard has returned
from Washington, D. G.
Messrs. Charles Lett and Henry Fair
fax left Thursday for Chicago.
| Mr.. Lewis F. De Lyons returned Mon
day from an extended trip out west.
J Mrs. D. Horton of Cedar street left for
Omaha, Neb., this week to permanently
reside.
| Mr.. F. L. McGhee was entertained at
tea Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
I 7, H. Lyles.
| Mrs. J.. G. Berry and her daughter
Mabel have gone to Lamont, Iowa, 10
visit Mr.. Berry. '... "
4 Mrs. Harry Shepherd, wife of our
enterprising photographer left Monday
for Kalamazoo, Mich. to visit friends.
Mrs. Estella Wilkins, PA Norris street
| first class dressmaker. Stylish suits
made for 81 and upward. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
One of the incest places in the city to
get table board is Hotel de Mink, No.
Sc E. Sixth street. If you haven't been
there 60 and learn for yourself.
Mr.. John A. Williams the young
theological student of Faribauit will con-
duct services at the church of Good
Shepherd tomorrow at 4 p. m. The
public cordially invited.
High mass will be celebrated at the
Colored Catholic church at 1000 O'Clock
, a. m. tomorrow, Father Sullivan official.
ing. Sunday school at IN. Evening
| services at 1880 conducted by Father
Stanley.
The Office of The APPEAL has beer
s moved from Union Block to No 76 Eas'
3 Fifth street between Cedar and Mimi
! esota where we have more commodion.
: and desirable quarters. All of ou1
friends are invited to call at any time.