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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
ROBERT w. MARSHALL.
Athlete, MINNEAPOLIS.


Robt. w. Marshall is the full name
o1 the subject of this sketch. But
Bobby" Marshall he is to thousands
anu thousands of Minnesota football
enthusiasts, and as Bobby" Marshall
ne Will be affectionately remembered
as long as football shall endure and
the love of prowess shall remain to
quicken the neartbeats of red blooded
men.
-Four years Bobby played football
upon the Minnesota team, and for
three of those years Minnesota's
standard was returned victorious
During three years of his college
career Marshall played first base on
the ball team. His playing is remem-
bered as a classic, and for two of
those years his team were champions
Leaving the University, he carried
with him his unconquerable love for
athletics and soon was engaged to
play with the La Moure baseball tea
During that season he played third
base and led his team in every depart
ment
Striving to throw off the fascination
of athletics, Bobby entered the law
office of Mr.. VIM. H. H. FRANKLIN and
settled down to a serious mastery of
the game of law
Later he studied in the office of
Nash and Armstrong, a firm of well
known attorneys.
But the call o. the blood would not
be denied, and after three years of
effort Bobby threw off the restraining
hand OF Blackstone and returned to
his we'll loved diamond. For two years
he wore the uniform of the Minnesota
Gophers, managed by Daddy" Reid.
After the Gophers, he spent one sea-
son In company with the Keystones of
Minneapolis, winding up his profess
sional activities with a season or two
with the Leland Giants of Chicago.
During the height of his football ca
reer, in 1906, to be exact, he was
awarded place upon the All Star
Football Team of America by vote
save one.
For three years in succession, he
was, without a dissenting opinion,
given a place upon the All Western
surely honors sufficient to sat-
isfy even so ambitious player as
Bobby"
But the call of the pigskin and the
lure of the diamond have been over
come at last, or is it perhaps only
subdued for the moment?
At any rate Bobby has given them
up and in the office of the State
Weighmaster is quietly following the
humdrum paths of business.
Even here the aggressive methods
which won renown upon the athletic
fields are making themselves felt. AS
signed to duty with the Washburn-
Crosby Milling Co., with a crew Of
men to command, Bobby is still vigor-
ously forcing the pigskin called "busi-
ness to the goal" of success.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
MRS. IDA N. SELLERS,
President State Federation of Afro
American Women, MINNEAPOLIS,

President State Federation of Afro
American Women, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Ida N. Sellers, President of the
Minnesota Federation of Afro-American
| Women, declares that in their DELHI
crate choice for presidents, the Mime
sofa women have been most fortunate
In each instance they have chosen
wisely. BY their brilliant conduct of
conventions at home and the SPLENDID
presentations they have made abroad
the value of Federated effort has been
enhanced and the state of Minnesota
J placed upon the map of national &C.
complishment. She fears, however,
tnat in the involuntary choice which
followed when upon the resignation OF
her predecessor, she automatically be.
came president, much mas been lost to
them.
1t must not be forgotten, however
int the Minnesota Federation is an
organization of large extent and great
| possibilities. 1t requires for it's sue
| cess the united effort of many women
| to unite MlnnesOtas women into a CO.
heslve body-to so mold and influence
their activities that concrete results
will folloW-tO keep them cheered and
heartened and ever ready to lift as
they climb. These things require ex-
ecutive ability of high order, personal
courage and unremitting labor. With
this thought in mind Mrs. Sellers has
excellent opportunity to qualify.
She has come up from the ranks.
Sne has experienced every phase of
club work. AS state organizer she has
developed largely in executive man
agement. All who know her will ad-
NIT the courage with which she meets
each new duty.
Even tempered and magnetic, she
has a power of persuasion which has
never failed her. AS worker she is
tlreless; her activities in church, in
in club and charitable efforts command
the respect of all who know her we'll.
Mrs. Sellers is an elocutionist of
more than ordinary ability. Notwith-
standing the many demands upon her
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

Following THIS, ne came to MinneapO-
lis. Though quite successful here, Mr..
Brown decided to further perfect him.
self in his chosen field of electrical
pursuit, and for that purpose made
one more change. Going this time to
Milwaukee, there to enter the uni
versity, later graduating with high
hOnors and winning the respect and
admiration of his teachers and fellow
students. He was the only Afro
American in his Glass; His photo now
decorates the wall of the principals
study, in company with a cut of a
wireless controlled airship which he
perfected, and demonstrated in the
presence of thousands of enthused
Milwaukee citizens.
Returning to Minneapolis, Mr.
Brown is successfully conducting an
electrical business. He installed the
beautiful and complicated light sys-
tenn in use at the Twin City Stag
Club.
Mr.. Brown is a helpful factor in
civic activities in the city. An official
and ardent supporter of the Sunday
Forum, designer of the Forum en-
blem, secretary o. the newly organ
lied branch of the National Society
for the Advancement or Colored
People. Never satisfied with present
successes, Mr.. Brown intends to seek
larger opportunity for his talents in
the field of electric engineering
among his people in the Southland.
All that he has done or hopes to do
Mr.: Brown credits to the care and
training of loving mother, whose
memory and influence accompany him
everywhere.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
ZOZELL SLEET'S BIRTHDAY
DAPTV

On Thursday afternoon, September
10th, the very cute and precocious
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George C.
Sleet, Zozell, celebrated the second an
niversary of her birth by being hostess
for little quartet party, the guests
of honor being Misses Evatrey Brad
shaw, Jessarose Alexander and Mas
ters Leonard Talhaupher, James
Oliver. Of course they were accom-
panied by their doting mammas as
chaperons. Our photographer, Mr.. A.
w. Cotton, took a picture of the quar-
tet as they posed on sofa, which is
reproduced in this issue. Dainty re-
freshments were served, a feature of
which was individual ice cream in the
shape of Kitty in the Boot
The little hostess was the recipient
of the following gifts: The party,
Mamma Sleet; toy cat, Papa Sleet;
book, James Oliver; dress, Evatrey
Bradshaw; hair rosettes, Jessarose
Alexander; set dishes, Leonard Tai
haufher; starter for bank account, Mrs.
Henry High; cut flowers, Mrs. Laura
Michaels. A copy of the party group
picture was presented to the baby
members of the party.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

Gradually the business has grown.
Today he has transfer and fuel bust
ness that keeps himself and four men
constantly busy. He will transfer a
trunk or an elephant, deliver ton of
coal or carload. His OUTFIT will
bring $2,0vO.00 in the market. From
the profits of these few years he has
bought five-acre tract of ground on
the Dan Patch line. This is leased to
truck farmer and some day promises
to be valuable asset.
Mr.. Lisbon is lover of the out-of-
doors. In company with good dogs,
of which he has several, with rod and
gun, his vacations are spent in per-
feet enjoyment. The success which
has attended Mr.. Lisbon in his bust
ness ventures has encouraged several
young men to follow along similar or
other lines. Minneapolis may we'll be
proud of men of his caliber.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
MISS ESSIE r. MASON
Stenographer.


Miss Essie r. Mason is a Mime
sofa product. To the credit of Mime
sofa, be it said-she was born in the
city of Minneapolis and enjoyed the
benefits of that municipalities up-to-
date educational features.
Graduated from the South Side
High, her schooling was supplemented
by course in business college. Miss
Mason studied Office method and
bookkeeping, and acquired at the same
time an expert knowledge of stenog-
raphy and typewriting.
She has made practical use of her
business knowledge. At various times
she has been employed with 1.-THE Cor
son Grain Co.," "Jewett Typewriter
Company" with "The Toombs Real
Estate Company" and is now with the
IF. Peoples Real Estate and Building
Company" Mr.. Peoples credits no
little of his success to the fact that
this young woman has taken entire
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

! charge of the office details, leaving
him free to give his full time and
energies to the larger affairs of his
business. AS a public stenographer,
the services of Miss Mason are in fire.
! quent demand by tenants of nearby
offices.
a;s VI a fet1r1ng rather than militant
disposition. Miss Mason has none the
less been helpful source for good
in the circles in which she moves.
Since her early girlhood she has taken
| a part in the St. James A. M. E.
| Church, serving there as organist,
choir mistress, church clerk and Sun
day School superintendent. She is, in
short, fine example of the Twentieth
Century Afro-American woman, be-
loved and respected by her many
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
MRS. M. w. WITHERS.
GRADUATE DeIsarte Artist, Lecturer
Elocutionist, MinneanoIis

Graduate DeIsarte Artist, Lecturer and
E'ocutionist, Minneapolis.
Mrs. M. w. Withers nee Marv Fl
Moseley late of Chicago, now wife Of
Rev. M. w. Withers, N. D. is a voune
woman OF charming personality and
unusually well equipped by education
and experience for the arduous duties
which devolve upon the wife of an ac-
tive earnest divine.
Mrs. W1thers is a graduate of the
A. and M. College of Normal, Ala. In
preparing for her chosen profession of
elocution she studied in the Columbia
college OF Expression in Chicago and
st. Marks Academy of BIRMINGHAM
Ala. Nothing that could be said here
would show more clearly the char.
acter and attachments of this lady
than the following testimonials:
Columbia College of Expression,
Steinway Building,
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. II, 1911.
Miss Mary Moseley has studied Vo-
cal Expression in this College and I
desire to say few words in her be-
half:
We have known her for about three
years.
She is a conscientious young
woman, possesses marked teaching
ability, a personality that tends to
helpful, harmonious relationship with
her pupils.
She is equipped to handle reading
and evolutionary work in thorough
and satisfactory manner She uses
her knowledge to the best ADVANTAGE
She is teacher who will not be
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

once adopted the modern methods of
selling and building. "SMALL PAY
MENTS DOWN AND THE BALANCE
LIKE RENT" became his slogan as
well as theirs. Contracts, properly
drawn, to protect the interests of his
clients; materials that must measure
up to expert knowledge, and workmen
who must build under his personal
supervision; the establishment of an
unimpeachable credit among the mer-
chants with whom he deals-these
things in combination have been the
factors which have contributed to his
success.
Mr.. Peoples believes in keeping in
the public eye, and "printers' ink" is
constantly called upon to tell the story
of what he has done and is doing.
Office room in the business center,
modern equipment and a stenographer
to carry on the office work, are the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
FRANK PEOPLES
Contractor & Builder

final touches to an up-to-date business
Mr.. Peoples is one of the Trustees
of St. Peters A. M. E. Church, belongs
to several orders, has an active part
in every civic movement for the bet
terment of his people, and is alto
gether citizen in whom Minneapolis
may take pride. Not the least of his
possessions is charming wife, whose
activities in church and social circles
have brought her we'll merited popu-
larity.
"The proof of the pudding is in the
eating" The people who have done
business with Mr.. Peoples, as mer-
chants and as clients, are surely able
to speak with authority.
Among many more of like tenor, the
following are offered:
Minneapolis, Mimi, March 25, 1913.
My Dear Mr.. Peoples:
In answer to your inquiry, it gives
me great pleasure to say that I am
more than pleased with the home you
built for me.
In accepting your bid from among
number offered, I find l have saved
several hundred dollars. Notwith-
standing this, find that the material
used, and the workmanship, are first
class in every respect. I was agree
ably surprised at the promptness with
which you completed the contract.
1t will afford me the greatest salts
faction to recommend your work and
methods to any who are in need
of such services. You may be as
sured that any further work of this
kind I may have will be offered to you.
Respectfully yours,
Edward Hammond.
1854 Clinton Ave., Minneapolis, MINI.
The following is report that speaks
for itself:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

The undersigned committee have ex-
amined the record of Mr.. Frank
Peoples, of Minneapolis, Minn., to de-
termine his qualification as a con-
tractor and builder. We have made a
careful personal inspection of building
he has done and find it complete and
thorough in every detail. We find from
the written testimony of persons for
whom he has built, reputable citizens,
and all of them personally known to
most OF us, his work heartily COM
mended in these particulars: Mate
rial used, quality Of workmanship and
prices asked; and that he is consid-
cred by them a responsible business
man whom they recommend to 9TH
ers. We find that a number of the
best known business houses of Min
neapolis, with whom Mr.. Peoples has
held continued relations, speak in the
highest terms of his experience, eff
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

gendered by twenty years experience
in the builders trade and the knowl-
edge gained in several years of con-
tracing.
TO know his own ability was one
thing; to prove it, something entirely
different. 1t was not the accomplish
ment of month, nor of several; but
pluck and hard work wins, as it's al
ways will. Today, after two years of
effort, Mr.. Peoples may be said to
have arrived.
A number of beautiful houses, some
of which are pictured here, attest his
skill. Numerous testimonials, some
of which are appended, tell in the most
convincing way of the place he has
won in the estimation of the com
munity.
Recognizing that success might
only be won by meeting competitors
on their own ground, Mr.. Peoples at
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
CHARLES w. BROWN
Expert Electrician, Minneapolis.

Mr.. Chas w. Brown claims to be
much like umbrellas-a product of
Delaware, and raised everywhere. He
attended the grade schools of Will
mington and Philadelphia. While at
tending the Howard High and Indus
trial School, he added the study OF
carpentry and blacksmithing, carry
ing these on after school hours.
At the age of IA years he went to
Boston and took a commercial course
in the English High School. After
finishing there he engaged himself as
shipping clerk to large firm in the
bicycle industry. While in their en-
ploy he became one of the fastest BIZ
cyclists thereabout, winning many tro-
plies and honors. Leaving the en-
ploy of this firm, he, with a partner,
began the bicycle business on his own
account.
Shortly after he took up railroad
ing, and while running into Canada be-
gan the study, through correspond.
ence school, of electrical engineering
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
VIM. F. LISBON TRANSFER AND
FUEL co.

1916 So. Fourth St., Minneapolis.
The last few years in the life OF
Mr.. VIM. F. Lisbon show what pluck
and energy will do for a man deter
mined to get out of the rut. Eight
years ago, with $500 to his credit,
Mr.. Lisbon determined to change
methods and launch out for himself
He does not tell by what magic this
small capital was exchanged for a
business outfit; but shortly thereafter
in modest way, he established an
express business. What business
came his way he cared for promptly,
and he cared for it as we'll as any one
else could do
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
VIM. M. SMITH,
Night Foreman, City Division, Post.
office, Minneapolis.

Among the many men of sterling
qualities and ability in Minneapolis
few equal and none surpass Mr.. VIM.
M. Smith, who came from Ohio more
than a quarter of century ago and
made his home in Minnesota's metrop-
oils. He has been connected with the
postoffice for many years and nov
holds the responsible position of night
foreman of the city division. He is
wide awake along civic lines and is
always found on the side of those who
strive for the uplift of the people
along all lines.
He is the possessor of rare literary
attainments and few persons can
handle the Kings English more deity
and effectively than he n short he
is a general all around hustler and
THE APPEAL is indebted to him
mainly for the excellent showing that
Minneapolis and her progressive
people have made in this issue. If,
anybody should ask Whats the mat
ter with Will Smith," The answer
would be, Hes all right"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

laitn1ul and judicious labors in the
ministry in Minneapolis for the mast
tnlrteen years he has made a host of
1rlends of both races and by frugalitv
and business acumen has acc,,mu1at
ed some property.
he graduated from Lane Institute
jackson, Tenn, in the class of 'S8. He
also graduated from the Northwestern
lnstltute of Neuropathy, MINNEAPOLIS
with the degree of Doctor of Neuro.
pathy in 1905.
On June End of this year he was
weoded to Miss Mary H. Moseley at
the nome of the bride in Chicago and
poth are now enjoying a happy mar
ried life.
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fciency and his CREDIT.
We therefore give to Mr.. Peoples
our unqualified endorsement, believ.
ing him to be man of character, and
a business man whose experience and
knowledge justify us in commencing
him to any who may have need for
his services.
Signed:
Rev. Edward G.. Jackson, P. E.
st. Paul, Dist. Chicago A. M. E. Con-
ference.
Charles Sumner Smith,
Editor Twin City Star, Minneapolis.
Rev. E. R. Edwards,
Pastor st. James A. M. E. Church,
Minneapolis.
w. G. Jeffrey,
Clerk Postoffice, Minneapolis.
Rev. M. w. Withers,
Pastor Zion Baptist Church, Mime
apOliS
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

Mr.. Frank Peoples is a contractor
and builder, with Offices at No. 236
Boston Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
Two years ago Mr.. Peoples came
from Omaha, Neb., to take advantage
Of the larger opportunities afforded by
the Twin Cities, electing to make
his home in the larger of the Twins.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
c. w. PATTERSON,

Employing Agent Swift and Co.,
Agent for Continental Casualty
Co., st. Paul.
Mr.. C. w. Patterson is a native of
Minnesota having been born in Red
Wing some twenty-six years ago. His
father, Mr.. J. Patterson is a promi-
nent and successful horse dealer and is
the owner of some fine stock.
Mr.. Patterson is the oldest of eight
children and is the first and only
Afro-American graduate of the Red
Wing high school. He was quite a
foot ball artist when attending school.
For more than two years he has
made st. Paul his home and has
shown himself to be something Of d
hustler. He holds the position of en-
ployment agent for Swift & Co., and
has found employment for hundreds of
men at their South st. Paul plant He
is also agent for the Continental Cas-
ualty Co., of Chicago, and has been
quite successful along that line. He
is quite popular in society and is a
prominent member of the So-Lit club,
the leading social organization of the
Twin Cities
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25
Lawyer, 1920 Metropolitan Life
BuiIdinu, MINNEAPOLIS,

Mr. Franklin is a graduate of the
Law Department of the University of
Minnesota, class of 1907. He is coun-
sci for the Askin and Marine Clothing
Co., of Rochester, N. Y, with branch
in Minneapolis; attorney for Bailey &
Nohner Clothing Co., and for B. ia
cobs Jewelry Co., Minneapolis. He
is President of the Colored Citizens
Civic and Commercial League Incor-
porated, Minneapolis, and is the man
who drew up the articles of incorpora-
ton, constitution and bylaws of the
organization.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

time necessitated by the duties noted
above, she refuses but few of the
many invitations given to appear in
program.
1t is confidently believed that when
Mrs. Sellers goes to meet the national
body next summer she will carry a
report of united and effective effort
on behalf of the Minnesota women,
pleasing to those who receive it and
second in Importance to none which
have preceded it.
REV. M. W. WITHERS, ND.
Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Mime
apoIis.
Rev. M. w. Withers, N. D., is one of
the progressive citizens and race
leaders of Minneapolis. During his
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1913-10-25

Minneapolis, Mimi, Apr. 10, 1913
To Whom 1t May Concern:
The bearer, Mr.. F. Peoples, with Of
fees at 236 Boston Block, has carried
an account with us for several years
He has always bought good material
paid his bill promptly, and our rela
lions with him have been in every way
satisfactory, and we take pleasure in
recommending him to anyone who re.
quires his services.
Gardner Hardware Company.
Per G. J. Leitz, Sec'y.
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friends and acquaintance.
She is the only daughter of Mrs.
VIM. NJ. Smith, who is pardonably
proud of having reared so promising
8 dau2hter
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Lieut.. T. w. Stepp Improving.

Information has been received from
Duluth to the effect that Lieut. T. w.
Stepp is in St. Mary's hospital suffer-
ing from an operation for appendi-
cftis. The Lieutenant says quite as
much of a hero as he did in passing
through the siege of Santiago in 1898,
as this is the second operation for the
same cause within six months.
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Minneapolis, Mimi, Apr. "a, 1913.
To Whom It May Concern:
We have had business dealings with
Mr.. F. Peoples, contractor, of this
city, for some time, and have found
him reliable and trustworthy. We
have carried a credit account with Mr.
Peoples, and bills have always been
paid promptly and satisfactorily.
We do not hesitate to say that our
dealings with him have been agree
able in every particular
Yours truly,
Forman, Ford &, Co.,
w. B. Atwood, Sec'y.
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satisfied with mediocre standards, and
refines her pupils with her high ideal
of the work. Her influence is for the
good, we feel certain. She holds 2
certificate from Course One" of this
College, and bears the honor of being
the only one of her race having finish
ed here.
Leon Bates Crozeir,
Dictator Evening Instruction
Miss Mary A. Blood,
President.