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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31

fection from that auxiliary. His ac-
ceptance speech was a masterpiece in
oratory.
Mrs. Aimee Hall of the Bulletin
Appeal was called on to make a few
remarks. Mrs. Hall said that pub
licity is an essential need of the pres
ent day church and that the Bulletin
Appeal is willing to cooperate with
all of the churches in any program,
and to publish their activities at a
minimum charge.
Rev. Burton then proceeded to call
for souvenirs of the occasion. Here
ceived a number of packages which
contained sticks, rocks, pans, ETC., all
symbols of warfare. These were ac-
cepted as signs Of disarmament, with
the provision that the members car
ry on a true Christian spirit and lay
aside all difference.
At the conclusion of the program
members and friends enjoyed a ban
|quet in the parlors Of the church.
This occasion was a memorial one In
the history O fthe church and pro-
NOTED feeling of good will.
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Master Harvey A. Moss, son of Mrs.
Inez Moss, $50 Iglehart Ave-, cele-
brated his 18th birthday Saturday
evening with party from to 8.
Twenty winsome lads and lassies at
tended. Elegant refreshments were
served about nine o'clock, after
which games were enjoyed to the
limit by the young folks.
The table was artistically decorat-
ed with lighted tapers set in china
candlesticks at each end. In the cen
ter was huge birthday cake sur
rounded by tulips and ferns.
The color scheme was pink and
white.
The young man was the recipient
of many beautiful and useful pres
ents.
Master Moss, who for years has
been known for his innate courtesy
and winning ways, entertained his
guests with all the savoir faire Of an
experienced man. He attends the
Cathedral School, A-Sth Grade. is a
member of st. Peter Claver Church
and of the Boy Scouts.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31
APPOINT WI. REED
BOSTON, TO MASS.
SECRETARY POST
Messenger to Governor Promot-
ed to Executive Secretary to
Governors Council.

The best appointment ever given a
Colored citizen by a governor of Mass.
since Gov. Benjamin, F. Butler made
Geo. L. Ruffin a Judge. was the ele-
vation of VIM. L. Reed, Esq, one of
the leaders Of the race in point of in
telligence, training, ability and loyal
ty, from the position of Governors
messenger, which he has held under
10 governors, to that of Executive
secretary to the Governors Council.
at a salary of $4,500.00 per year.
This was one of the last acts of re-
firing Governor, Claiming H. Cox,
with the full moral support, however,
of the new Governor, Alvin T. Fuller.
The Council confirmed the appoint
ment at once. without holding it over,
under a supervision of the rules, as a
compliment to Mr.. Reed. He was
congratulated by everybody at the
State House. Mr.. Reed was born in
Danville, VT, educated in the public
schools of Stoneham, Mass, and Bry-
ant & Stratton's Commercial College.
He studied law under Charles H.
Innes and was admitted to the Mas
sachusetts bar in 1911.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31
White MAN
SEEKSANNULMENT
ON COLOR GROUNDS
Couple Married in November and
Resided i'm Merriam Park
Before Separation.

Race offers no grounds for annul-
ment of marriage" asserted Judge
r. ID. O'Brien, in district court, last
Tuesday in denying Judgment to Otis
Ostmann (white), of Merriam Park,
in his suit for the annulment of his
marriage with his wife, Mrs. Creona
Ostmann. The case was bitterly
contested on both sides and much in
terest was attached to its outcome.
Ostmann, through his counsel,
Gustave Axelrod. petitioned the court
to release him from his marriage be-
cause he had discovered that his wife
was not white and that she had de-
ceived him. Attorney Axelrod con-
tended that race was sufficient
grounds for annulment when 1t had
been definitely proved that the mis-
understanding was brought about
through fraud and deception. He
said that his client thought his wife
to be white up until a short while
ago when he discovered her correct
racial identity.
No Fraud Intended.
In replying to the charges Of fraud
framed by Ostmann, Attorney Swan,
representing Mrs. Ostmann, pointed
out to the Judge that the fact in itself
that his client was a member of our
race was not sufficient grounds for
annulment OF marriage. He also
showed the court that no fraud had
been intended as Ostmann knew be-
fore their marriage the relatives of
his wife and knew also that they
were not white. The fearless Judge
then rendered his decision in favor
Of Mrs. Ostmann.
The couple were married last No
vember and had lived very happily
together, until few weeks ago. Ost-
mann is of very. aristocratic family
and lived in the exclusive Merriam
Park district where his wife also lived
before their separation. Mrs. Ost-
mann was formerly Miss Creona
Beasley of st. Paul and is the daugh-
ter of a well known citizen.
Crowded court rooms had wit
messed the trying of the case and the
entire st. Paul community has
watched with interest its progress.
The unbiased decision of a fearless
judge has been applauded by out
standing citizens Of both races.
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The highest honor that can be con-
ferred upon high school student
was given to one of our girls Thurs
day evening January 22nd when Miss
Helen Jackson. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Madison Jackson, 2003 Frank
lin Ave. s. E., Minneapolis, appeared
on the program as valedictorian Of
her class. Thirty students received
their diplomas. Miss Jackson ably
handled the subject of her Valedic-
tory address. which was "Founda-
ton"
Before entering high school Miss
Jackson attended the Sidney Pratt
School. She was born in Mime
apolis, having lived there all her life.
She has been quite active in
journalistic studies, serving as as
sociate editor on the high school
paper, "The Judge" She is also the
senior class representative on the
High School Annual, "The Cardinal"
WuiCu 10 puuhSHcu III june.
Miss Jackson will continue her
studies at the University of Mime
sofa, which she entered this week.
Another sister, Miss Marvel Jack
son, formerly attended the University
and now holds responsible position
with the War Department in Wash
ington, d. G.
Only once before in the history Of
the Twin Cities has the honor Of
valedictorian been given to one Of
our students, Miss Katherine Leal-
tad, eldest daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. A. H. Lealtad, ass Mackubin
St., st. Paul, having that distinction
upon her graduation from Mechanics
Arts High School.
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church had been effected, Rev. e. H.
Mcdonald, D. D., who was at that
time, and is until today, one of the
assistant secretaries of the National
Baptist Convention of America, Inc,
was elected the pastor of the new
born babe (the new church) and he
proved himself a safe, sane leader
until in the early part of 1918, he
resigned of his own accord.
Rev. II. J. Carr Next.
DR.. Mcdonald was succeeded by
Rev. T. j. Carr, who is another pol
ished shaft in Gods culver. For
about three years Rev. Carr stood as
beaten anvil to the stroke, and un-
der his leadership the church was
cleared of all Indebtedness, and mort
cages burned, and the membership
increased from about one hundred to
about two hundred fifty. Rev. Carr
was succeeded by the Rev. ]. w. Har-
ris, under whose administration
strenuous efforts were made to bring
about a better feeling and Christian
cooperation between the Pilgrim
Baptist Church and the Memorial
Baptist Church. This resulted in any
number of the members of Memorial
leaving Pilgrim without obtaining
letters, returning to Pilgrim and get
ting their letters and going out in
keeping with the law of the church.
Rev. Harris was succeeded by the
Rev. J. A. Myers. whose administra-
tion was very limited and brief. I'm
der Rev. Myers administration
mortgage was given on the church
property to the amount of about
100000, which left the church in a
little unpleasant condition. These
Continued on page ~
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31

Fred ID. McCracken, real estate op-
orator, appeared before the st. Paul
Real Estate Board at its regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday last
held at the Athletic Club and discuss
ed the housing situation as to Ne
groes in st. Paul. Mr.. McCracken
strongly urged that consideration be
given to the housing of Negroes in
any housing program sponsored by
the Board this year.
1.-THE rigid immigration law re-
Gently passed by Congress-" said Mr..
McCracken, has cut off the supply
Of foreign labor heretofore used in
the operation Of Industrial plants in
this section and this situation makes
1t necessary for the large employers
of labor to seek the Negro so that
their plants may be operated at full
capacity. This condition will bring
a large number of Negroes to the
Twin Cities and proper housing must
be provided for them"
In speaking of the Rondo Street
section, Mr.. McCracken stated, "it is
true q large majority of Negroes re-
side in the Rondo Street section, so
called, we have constructed our
churches and other buildings hous-
ing our community activities in this
section, but our movement to this
locality has been a volunteer one and
we would strongly and bitterly re-
sent any attempt that may restrict
us to this particular locality"
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Fret Memorial Baptist
Membership Banquet
A Fellowship Feature

mbued with the spirit of good fell
lowship, and renewing the covenant
signed by each Christian worker,
members and friends of Memorial
Baptist Church participated in a fam
lily reunion and membership banquet
Wednesday evening, January 2S.
With the new year this church
hopes to establish feeling of unity
and cooperation. The pastor. Rev.
C. B. Burton. opened the program
with an appropriate hymn, blessed
Be the Tie That Binds" which was
joined in by the congregation. Miss
Thelma Williams presided at the
piano. "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" and Onward Christian Sol
diers," followed with prayer by Rev.
Burton and Father Davis.
Splendid Program.
Mrs. L. w. Pleasant acted as mis-
tress of ceremonies and introduced
those who furnished an excellent pro-
gram, which was as follows: Bari
tone solo, "That Wonderful Mother
of Mine," Mr.. Gilmore, accompanied
by Miss Thelma Williams. Mr.. Gil
more responded to an encore. pres
ent Day Needs of the Church" was
the title of a paper read by Mrs. l..
Coleman. Violin solo, Miss Ventriss
Harris, accompanied by Mrs. Freda
Harris. Paper, "The Advantages Of
the Church." Mrs. E. Bell. Soprano
solo. Miss Larpin. Remarks by Rev.
Burton, in which he stated that there
must be a social program as well as
business program in the church to
break the monotony. He also stated
the paramount need is a specific OBJ
jective to attain results.
Presented With Token.
At the conclusion Of his remarks
Mrs. Edward Robinson, president Of
the Ladies' Aid Society, presented
Rev. Burton with a five dollar gold
piece watch charm as token of af-
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31
Large Crowd Attends
Sunday Forum Meet

There was quite large attendance
last Sunday at Little Pilgrim.
Rev. Thomas E. Cullen, president
of st. Thomas College, this city, the
speaker of the afternoon, used as his
subject "The Greed OF an American"
1t was beautifully presented. He
stated that he felt very near the peo-
pie OF color for many reasons, having
spent twenty years with Archbishop
John Ireland, one of the greatest
friends the colored people ever had,
whose principles and teachings were
for the betterment Of mankind and
the brotherhood Of the races, regard
less of creed or color. He stated that
the only way to Judge any man was
by his qualities as a man, his conduct
in the community, his patriotism to
his country and the keeping of every
one of the Ten Commandments, his
allegiance to his God; and not by the
color of his skin, or previous condi-
tion of servitude.
The solo OF Mrss Belle Salter Tyler
was so beautifully rendered that had
time permitted she would have re-
sponded to an encore.
Many of the persons present took
advantage of the special offer in re-
ceiving the Bulletin-Appeal for one
year for one dollar and membership
in the N. A. A. C. p. for one dollar.
two dollars In all.
The next meeting will be on Sum
day. Feb. Sth, p. NJ, at Little Pill
grim.
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Very early in the year Of 1914,
after some differences in the Pilgrim
Baptist Church of this city, senti-
ment grew for a separation. 1t was
then that such men and women as
Mr.. John Hickman, Sr., Benjamin
Sears, B. C. Adams, james Ware, ].
A. Cleary, s. w. williams, c. ID. Mil
ligan, L. w. Pleasant, A. w. Jordan,
L. G.. Coleman, Mrs. owen Davis,
Mrs. Anna H. Schoolby, Miss Hattie
Hobbs, began looking forward to the
perfecting of new organization
which was accomplished to the very
glory of God, themselves, and others
who were as much interested in such
a movement.
The first meeting was held at the
home of Mr.. l.. G.. Coleman, where
the temporary organization was ef-
fected and money subscribed to Sc
cure new church home. Subsequent
ly arrangements were perfected at a
meeting held at the home of Mr..
John Hickman, Sr. Great earnest
ness characterized every step of the
way as they went about with great
aim and object In view. Services
were begun in the new church home
Wednesday evening, May 20, 1914.
One month later notice was posted
FOR an incorporation meeting. In
corporation was effected two months
later, with full line of church off,
GERS. It Is well to mention just here,
that after the organization of new
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Corrine Jones of Tonopah,
New, left Tuesday for points in
Montana and California visiting rela-
tives after spending five weeks in the
home of Mrs. Zack johnson, 1904
4th Ave. So.
Mrs. Nellie Malitz. the mother Of
Mrs. John 1. Mccoy, 2740 4th Ave.
So, is under the Doctors care this
week. he
Patrolman v. s. Kaufman was re-
Gently reinstated by the civil service
board at the request of Chief T. w.
Brunskill. Kaufman resigned last
August following an unfortunate au-
tomobile accident.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-31
Denver PLANNING.
BIG RECEPTION FOR
n. A. A. c. P. MEET
Sixteenth Annual Spring Confer
ence First Far-Western
Meeting.

Denver, Colo, has begun to organ
ize for the reception of the National
Association for the Advancement OF
Colored People which will hold its
18th Annual Spring Conference there,
beginning June oath.
A dinner conference held by the
Denver N. A. A. c. p. in the Zion
Baptist Church brought about the
formation of local committees to han
die the work of the Conference.
This will be the first far-Western
conference of the N. A. A. c. p, and
one of the greatest meetings of col
ored people ever held in that region.
Many delegates are expected from
the Pacific Coast as well as from the
Southwest.
The Colorado Statesman comments
editorially as follows:
1t is Denver's Job.
That was a fine body of men ana
women seated about the banquet Ia
BILE at Zion Church last Monday
night, bent upon the very commenda-
BILE mission of making the Sixteenth
Annual Conference of the National
Association for the Advancement OF
Colored People, that meets here In
June, the most memorable known to
the history of this powerful organ
ization. Never did happier throng
set out to perform given task than
did those assembled at Zion Monday
night. 1t was the open expression OF
all present that it was Denver's job
to make a success of the Conference
and to properly entertain the dele
gates. and every assurance was man
ifest that this will be done. A large
finance committee, composed of our
most substantial citizens, with an
eminent physician, DR.. G. e. Terry,
as chairman, was formed and at once
entered upon its duties. The Denver
branch has always maintained high
rank and Denver citizens have al
ways been loyal to the principles of
the Association. Now we are on
trial; the time for action is at hand.
Already the evil of segregation in
our public schools looms larger and
larger. The national body could not
come to us at more convenient sea-
son. 1t is certain we will boldly meet
this issue and cause added pride to
arise in the hearts of all who have
learned through a splendid construc-
tive history to look to the National
Association as a haven of safety.
There may be some with exalted
ideas of their own Importance who
will sulk in their tents, but this will
by no means deter the major portion
of Denver's forward looking citizens
from joining hands and making this
Sixteenth Annual Conference all that
1t should be in every way. The Ma
tional Association has been mighty
bulwark in defense of the rights OF
Negro citizens. AS the Philadelphia
Tribune aptly puts it:
"a man, even though he be a fool,
could understand the tremendous job
undertaken by the Association and
the intelligent manner in which the
task is being tackled. He would be
a bigger fool IL he refused to assist
in helping to broaden its activities
and widen its scope. This is the job
which confronts us. The advice has
been given. 1t is our job to get busy.
We have heard of the wonderful
program. 1t is time for us to put it
into execution"
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SENTENCE SERMONS
by tie REY. ROY l.. SMITH, DID.
PaSfor Simp5os N. =. Chareh
A LIE

Does not become the truth by frequent repetition
lis usually the quickest way into trouble
Always mortgages the liar to more lies.
Can always find some evil heart to give it room.
is the meanest sin of a cowardy soul.
Always hurts the liar much more than the one
lied about.
Never makes a nights sleep any quieter.
q From Minneapolis Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11

Duley. who has been i'll with typhoid
fever, Is able to be out again.-Mrs.
George Clark of Sangerville is pass
ing few weeks with her husband,
who is employed here.-Mrs. Cora Hill
ton was the guest Saturday evening
of Mrs. Mae Brown.-Arthur Sawyer
returned to Lewiston Monday after
spending the weekend with his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Gray
Mrs. Rose Pooler~of Skowhegan was
the guest Sunday of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Gordon.-Chester
Wellington Connors who has been ill
with bronchitis, is reported as much
improved at this writing.-Among
those who attended Pomona Grange
Saturday at Starks were Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Nicholson and Elmer Nichols
Owing to .the bad walking there was
no schooo in town Friday.-Mr. and
Mrs. Lester Pollard are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth of daugh-
ter Friday, March 6. at the Collins
Hospital. Both mother and daughter
are doing nicely.-Miss Mildred Moore
of NorridgewocIl is the guest of DR..
and Mrs. Ernest Greenleaf.-Mrs.
Nellie Ridlon was business caller in
Skowhegan Friday.-Ernest Merrill
left Saturday for Indian Pond. where
he has employment.-Henr Leclare
has moved his family into the upper
tenement Of the Henry Coro house on
Highland Park.-Mrs. Mae Randall is
confined to her home with an attack Of
the grip.-Mrs. Flora FftZsimmons
still remains quite i'll at her home on
Oak street.-Mrs. Fred Carter and
children arrived home Saturday from
Oakland Md, where they have been
passing the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
TOWN ELECTIONS

SEARSpORT - Selectmen, NJ. r
Parker, e. G. Pike, L. l.. Perkins; town
clerk, W.. NJ. Parse; treasurer G. Q
Sawyer; tax collector. "; D, Smart
511,G75; highways. $500; support OF
poor, $500.
PALERMO - selectmen, D. w
Worthing. j. c. Tibbetts. l.. r. Nelson
town clerk, S, e. Bowler; treasure
and ac6oo tax co G@lleGtor " A. Ne,son
Money appropriately; Schools, $2So0
highways, $4,000; support Of poor
500: state road. $3.50.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR - Selectmen
+. II. McDougall. Ralph Boyd. Arthur
Grecnleaf;, t?wn clerk, w. T. Mari
rcnj. ;. Dunton; tax collector. Horace
Wilson. Money appropriated, $4,000;
Schools. common, $500; high school
$59Go; highways, $1,000: support OF
poor, $500
PITTsFIELD = selectmen, H. II
cry: town clerk. T. +. Getchell; treas
Erer. II. f. Libby; tax collector, II. r
Walker; school committee. T. w. Nc
Quadc, Money appropriated, $4,000
ATHENS-SeleCtm l.. w. Foss
Frank f'oy, ". r. Tihbetts; town
clerk. W. +. Jones; treasurer, NJ. j
Hight: tax collector John Foss; school
committee, Marguerite Fox. Money
appropriated: schools, $500: high
WAYS, $3233: support of poor. $1,000;
Memorial. 50: incidental, $100: lights
So: debit. $1,000
MAITLAND Selectmen, G. NJ
Lancey, J. A. Goodrich, c. W. Pooler;
town clerk, Carl Randlett: treasurer
X. Il. Nutting; tax collector. Forest
Baker; school committee, c. c .Currie
Money. appropriately: Schools. s10,-
90: highways, s3S0o; support OF poor
$1,000; sewer, $4,000; water. $1,000:
lights. $500; town charge. $4,000.
MOUNT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
ANSOlJ

Mrs. May Weston was rendered a
surprise birthday party at her home
Friday evening by about % of her
neighbors and friends. The evening
was passed in playing finch and
cards. Mrs. Weston received several
pretty birthday gifts and refresh
ments of fudge and sailed peanuts
were served. All left for their homes
at late hour. having had most en-
joyable time.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Austin will be pleased to learn
that they are the proud parents of
twin boys born Sunday, March s.
Mrs. Austin was before her marriage
Miss Mary Hilton of this town. Mr..
and Mrs. Austin are living in Farm
ington. where Mr.. Austin has opened
a dentists office.
The Rainbow Branch of I. s. s. held
their regular meeting last Friday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Annie Walker.
Despite the bad walking there were II
present After the regular business
was transacted refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Roberts left
Sunday for a tWo-Weeks' visit in Au-
susta.-Miss Idella Brown remains
critically i'll at her homc.--Velie Alb
bot has moved his family into the
upper tenement of the F'oss house on
Nichols Hiil.-Ervin Williams left
Saturday for Oakland where he has
secured conference.-the. Boomer of
Norridgewock was a Sunday guest of
Mr.. and ms. Ralph Parker.-Mrs.
Mary Gordon is still confined to her
home by illness.-Carl. the eight-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Spen-
Ger. is i'll with chicken pox.--Harold