The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-01-10
PROMINENT RACE
WOMAN REAPS
final REWARD
Pilgrim Pastor Cites Her Ex-
emplary Life as a Christian
Worker

A beautiful life came to a close on
Tuesday morning, January 9Th at
1885, when Mrs. Lula Chapman be-
loved wife of Richard b. Chapman,
and only sister of Mrs. w. F. Fran
els, 2092 Sargent ave-, entered peace
fully into that last long sleep at
Ancker hospital after many months
Of suffering.
Her death though momentarily ex-
pected came as a distinct shock to
many of her friends who did not
realize her serious condition as she
had always borne her illness with un-
usual fortitude. Possessed of a re-
markabie personality she easily ac-
quired a large number of friends in
church and social circles.
For thirty eight years she was a
faithful worker and member of Pill
grim Baptist church retaining thru
out that period her membership IN
the Sunday school. Like radiant
sunbeam scattering its rays of light
she appeared, willing to perform her
part no matter how difficult the
task. Unselfish devotion marked her
home life; a splendid helpmate to
her husband and a boon companion
to her only sister she was an excep-
tional character.
Funeral Thursday Afternoon
Impressiveness and Solemnity
marked the funeral rites which were
held Thursday afternoon. Brief
services conducted at the home of her
sister Mrs. w. T. Francis preceded
the final rites at $3.50 from Pilgrim
Baptist church, corner Cedar and
Summit ave. Rev. l.. w. Harris,
pastor of Pilgrim church officiated,
assisted by Rev. c. B. Burton of
Memorial Baptist church. Rev. w. H.
Griffin of St. James A. M. E. church
and Rev. A. H. Lea1tad of st. Philips
Episcopal church.
The services opened with the hymn
Nearer My God to Thee" followed
by prayer by Rev. Burton, a favorite
hymn, Lead Kindly Light" by the
choir, Scripture reading, Rev. Leal-
tad; obituary, Mrs. Birdie High; tenor
solo, Mr.. Mark Gibbs of Minneapolis.
Resolutions from Pilgrim Baptist
church were read by Mr.. George
James, from Everywoman Progress
sive Council by Mrs. Gladys James
and from the Social Literary Society
by Mrs. F. L. Hendricks; sermon by
Rev. L. w. Harris: a soprano solo
"This Is MY Task" was rendered by
Mrs. Hattie oliver and "Asleep in
Jesus by the choir as sorrowing
friends and relatives filed past her
bier paying their last respects.
The high esteem in which she was
borne by all was attested by the mag
nificent floral tributes which COM
pletely covered the casket and
sanctuary rail.
Well known citizen, some of whom
were life long friends acted as pail
bearers. DR.. Waldo Turner, DR.. ]. H.
Redd of Minneapolis; Messrs. George
James, VIM. Hilyard, J. B. Johnson,
and VIM. Hood. Interment was held
at Oakland cemetery. Simpson and
Wills had charge of the funeral ar
rangements.
The death of Mrs. Chapman is a
great loss to the community; her alb
sence will be keenly felt by all who
knew her. Deepest sympathy is ex-
tended to the bereaved family in
the hour of their affliction.
Obituary.
Lula Griswold Chapman, elder
daughter Of Maggie H. and Thomas
II. Griswold, was born in Nashville,
Tenn, July Is, 1879. She departed
this life on Tuesday, January 6, 1925,
at 1885 A. M.
In March, 1881, the father, being
one of the two colored members of
the city council of Nashville, Tenn.
land J. c. Napier, afterwards Regis
ter of the United States Treasury.
the other), came with a committee
of the Nashville Council to Chicago
to inspect the gas plant of that city,
and upon that visit he decided that
the educational advantages of the
Northwest should be given his little
girls. Accordingly. in 1888. he re-
signed his position as councilman and