The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-02-24
"she did not die from the effects of
a blow"

"she did not die from the effects of
a blow"
The Star believes that this investi-
cation was necessary in this case. The
Editor has no persoal interest in the
matter, and it is his duty to present
the facts about Negroes along the
same lines that the white papers in
vestigate happenings among white
people.
When more publicity is given to
much of the suspicious causes of
death and privileges given certain Ne
groes when only Negroes are con-
cerned, it will be better for the race
as a whole.
The Funeral Services.
Rev. T. B. Stovall preached the fun
eral sermon at St. Peters A. M. E.
Church. There was large attendance
of friends of the deceased He paid a
high tribute as follows, "She was a
woman of beautiful physique, strong
personal bearing, unquestionable intel
ligence and of jovial disposition"
The obituary real in substance, "Anna
May Moss, born in Dallas, Texas, Feb.
%, 1891, died at St. Peter Insane
Asylum Feb. II, 1917, where she was
confined weeks. She was married
to Noah Moss in October 1916. She
leaves a father in Dallas, a husband
and sister in Minneapolis and a
brother in the Insane Asylum in St.
Joseph, Mo-"
Rev. Stovall said, This is a blow
to my very heart, a duty that per-
form with great sadness. When I
married the deceased last wall, I re-
member we'll, how clearly did ring
out those words I will I will A few
weeks after her marriage she present.
| ed letter from her church in Omaha
and said "her pastor gave it reluct-
antly because he did not want her to
leave his church." I received a very
strong letter from him recommend
ing Mrs. Moss very highly which said
that he hoped that she would be we'll
taken care of in Minneapolis; because
she was member worthy of every
Christian consideration. She proved
herself worthy member and regular
attendant. She was contemplating
joining the auxilliaries, but her hus-
band became very i'll and she said, "as
soon as he got stronger she could
get out and work more" We do not
know her condition during her illness,
whether she became rational at times
or not, but she lived a Christian and
died a Christian. We do not know
the cause Of her death. God will make
it all right. She shall awake in his
likeness with perfect mind and pure
soul. walked down the isle on last
Quarterly meeting Sunday after COM
munion and shook her hand and said,
How beautiful! what healthy wom-
amp There were no marks of any
grief or sorrow. Nothing but perfect
health, bidding fair to live a long
time" He consoled the mourners
and the remains were viewed by the
congregation and many were in tears.
The foregoing statements of Rev.
Stovall is in direct contrast to many
rumors-that "She married for
money" and "lived a dual life" Mrs.
Moss was unable to defend herself
and as The Star knew nothing of
the case until few days before her
death, it demanded an investigation
for proof of death. We made no ac-
cusations, or presented no evidence
to bring a conviction. Had Mr.. Moss
been indicted, The Star would not
have shown sympathy or mercy but
, would have acted fairly and impartial
ly. Now that the "blow" did not
cause death, all must accept the ver-
dict. There are many suspicious
phases of this case, and the procedure,
tho legal, was somewhat unusual and
tardy. Mr.. Moss is a sufferer from
heart trouble and has recently re-
covered from serious attack. The
Star hopes that the result will be
satisfactory to al concerned.