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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Comment OF Prominent
Citizens On Passing
Fred G. Thomas

For eighteen years have known
red Thomas and have been closely
associated with him for the past siz,
7ears on the Twin City Herald. II
hat time he has cooperated fully il
is efforts to make that publication 6
uccess financially and infiuentially
Dur institution will miss him much
y. E. Perry, publisher, Twin City
Herald.
Fred Thomas who we fondly called
he grand old man" has passed tt
, hat undiscovered country. He goe
without our consent to a land where
Ill must go. We mourn with his dea
loved ones his departure but we know
wherever he goes he still carrie:
hose high ideals; that happy smil
and courteous manner which charac
terized him while here on earth
Harry L. Scott. -.
Fred Thomas brought to the wei
fare of his group high and devoted
service. Like the late lamented Joh1
M, Allison, whom he so greatly re
sembled in his unselfish activities hi
memory will be cherished by the pee
pie, the beneficiaries of his constan
thoughtfulness and labor.-W. M
Smith, civic leader.
F. G. Thomas was splendid char
acter. His devoted Christian life wa
a monument to his name. We viii
miss him.-Rev. !. n. Fisher, Paste
Bethesda Baptist church.
Fred G. Thomas was one of the
hnest men have ever known. FaiI
unselfish with unequalled love for his
Fellows he will be sorely missed by
many friends who knew him intimate
~ and by the general public who knew
him by reputation. Cecil Newman,
newspaperman, president Minneapolis
Sunday Forum.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Wife OF Russell
Underwood Dies

Mrs. Hazel Underwood, SO, wife of
R. S. Underwood, active in Masonic
lodge activities and head attendant
at the Milwaukee R. R. passenger sta
ton died Thursday morning at 7:15
For several days she had been suffer
ing with pneumonia, Wednesday she
gave birth to a baby girl. Weakened
resistance brought by the pneumonia
attack was responsible for her death
The Underwoods live at 1920 4th
Avenue South Four children survive
Mrs. Underwood. She was native
of Delphos, Ohio. Funeral arrange
ments have not been completed as we
go to press.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17

The passing of Mr.. F. G.. Thomas
is distinct loss to the community
Raymond w. Cannon, local attorney,
past national president of the Alpha
Phi Alpha fraternity.
My contact with F. G.. Thomas, per-
sonally, was limited but my knowl-
edge of his civic spirit was great. It
is needless to say that we cannot well
afford to lose man of his standing
and vision.-Miss /. o. Smith, attor-
ney, president of the Minneapolis
branch of the NJ. A. A. c. p.
In the loss of Mr.. Fred Thomas fra
ernalism met a very sad loss blow.
Mr.. Thomas has been active in the
Knights of Pythias and Elks for over
rs years.-W. D. Brown, exalted ruler
Ames Lodge of EIks. H
Mr.. F. G. Thomas possessed an un-
usually fine community spirit and
with his passing has gone one of our
most valuable citizens. Miss w. Ger
trude Brown, head resident Phyllis
WheatIey House.
The community has losttin the death
Of F.. G. Thomas a very valuable citi-
zen and a ceaseless worker for the
welfare of ali persons and especially
ais group lesner Fowler, local at
*orney.
In the passing of F. G. Thomas,
Minneapolis has lost a valuable citi-
zen. 1t has been my privilege and
pleasure to work with him for the
past ten years in the Minneapolis Sun
day Forum and for six years as staff
members of the Twin City Herald.
During that time have found him
always interested in his people; al
ways doing more than. his .shafe. for
community betterfnent @saFs. 4 Milton
shanks, president Minneapolis ASSOC
citation of colored Women.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
,Breedon of Minneapolis. daughters and
John F. Thomas. son.

,Breedon of Minneapolis. daughters and
John F. Thomas, son.
Was Approaching 10Th Year.
F. q. Thomas would have been sew.
enty years old Jan. 81. He was born
in 1863 at New Bedford, Mass, before
coming to Minneapolis in 1885 he
travelled all over the eastern and
southern parts Of the country work
ing most of the time as waiter. His
store of memory was very rich and
at times he would tell of his varied
experiences in his travels during the
Reconstruction period. The story of
how he came to Minneapolis was re-
counted by him humorously at the
Mems Day, celebration at st. Peter
A.M.E. church several months ago
where he was one Of the principal
speakers. In 1t he recalled that his
coming here was almost an accident.
Walking down Chicago street one
q
running an excursion to Ct Paul. He
decided to come to st. Paul purely be-
cause the name appealed to him.
Coming here in 1885 he remained in
Minneapolis until the time of his death
becoming one of the city's most re-
spected and valuable citizens In 1893
he married Johanna Delen Thomas,
remaining happily married for SO
years. Four children were born Of the
union. Three survive.
HERO OF WEST HOTEL FIRE.
Many years ago when the old West
Hotel was destroyed by fire Mr.. Tho
mas at that time employed as waiter
in that establishment rescued a num-
Der of guests from the burning struc-
ture. A wealthy family whose name
we were unable to obtain were among
those who he saved from possible
death. After the fire guests raised a
purse which was distributed among
several other employees who disting-
uised themselves. The wealthy fam
lily for many years entertained Mr..
Thomas at their home at Minnetonka
Lake each summer.
Supreme Chancellor Of Minnesota
K. Of P.'s.
Long and active figure In lodge and
fraternal circles last March he was
appointed deputy supreme chancellor
(Coutinued % pags y
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
MoURNERS AND CORPSE
IS LOCKED IN APARTMENT

Chicago.-A wake turned into a
wait last Friday when party of
friends of Mrs. Margaret Davis had
gathered at the dead woman's apart
ment to mourn her death. The land
lord came upon the scene as they
were lamenting the passing of the
friend. He asked for the payment of
six months back rent and when it
was not forthcoming. locked the
doors. The. party was rescued few
hours later BY police with the aid of
crowbarg prying open the only exit to
the tat ~ ~
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Woman Gets Estate
OF White Georgia
Husband At Last
DOLLY BANKS, FORMER GEORGIA
SERVANT, is AWARDED Es-
TATE OF WEALTHY
HUBBY.

Chicago-Through recent cour
action, Mrs. Dolly Gardner Banks ha
been awarded what remains of tn
once million dollar estate of he
white husband, James Banks, go, eX,
Georgian, who moved to Chicago an6
married Mrs. Banks in 1927, after {;
romance which had lasted more thar
forty years.
Mr. Banks died year ago in the
home which he had maintained foI
Mrs. Banks at 4S14 South Parkway.
At one time he was the owner Of
$1,000,000 in real estate and securi
ties in several southern states, but
it is known that during his last years
much of his estate was dissipated
and renowned. He was 80 years old
at the, time of his death.
Banks was the son of Connect
cut shoemaker who had gone to &c
orgia prior to the Civil War and es
tablished himself. During the war OF
secession, he made shoes for the Con
federate army, accepted the Confed
crate script and invested it in real
estate. At the conclusion Of the war.
he found himself wealthy.
George Law Steps In.
James Banks was educated at Yale
Dolly Stroud, whose mother worked
for the Banks family, was born on the
Banks place. When she was young
girl and James Banks won his honors
at Yale, the two fell in love with each
other. Georgia law and custom pre-
vented their romance from develop
ing.
During part Of this time the woman
who was denied her love, sought to
destroy the attachment between her
self and the white man by marrying
man of her own race, but the black
and-white romance was too strone
and, after she had fed to a northern
state, her southern white lover pur.
sued her and brought her back. She
was divorced from Gardener and wen
to live with Banks who built her a
lavish home in the most fashionable
section of Atlanta
During his younger years, he prac
ticed law and was once the secretar-
of the late Senator Hill of Georgia.
His relatives, after he came to Chi
cago, started court battle to proven
him from giving his property to Mrs
Gardner who had become Mrs. Banks
This action held fire during the bal
ance of his lifetime and has now beer
dismissed with Mr. Banks death.
After meteoric career within tn
white race, Mr.. Banks died with the
woman he loved and among her PEG
pie. The white race had given him
up when colored mourners sobbed a
the services over the dead but insist
ent lover.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Hundreds Mourn Death
OF Fraternal Figure

The of the sudden death Tuesday morning of
e. Thomas pioneer Minneapolis resident deputy supreme chan
ceor Minnesota Knights of Pythas prom
inent figures in this city shock Mr. Thomas seriously
only four days died Tuesday morning after being removed
hospital Death from the effects of pneumonia
sudden did the end that the city where he lived
could hardly believe that he Thomas lost
consciousness at o'clock Monday evening remaining
until the end The family left bedside Tesday morn
ing returning to the family home at 1909 Sixth north
rest AS they reached the home phone call hospital
related the sad that the pioneer citizen had 210
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Urban League And
P. W. House Get
Budget For Year
ALLoTMENTs REDUCED SOME
WHAT.

In the list of Community Fund agen-
cies issued by the Council of Social
agencies budget and distribution com,
mittee it was noted that Phyllis
Wheatley Settlement received 3d.,
33S for 1888, almost $1,000 less than
the 1882 quota.
The Urban League of Minneapolis
was allotted $3.50, about S11o0 less
than the 1892 budget.
Almost every single agency suf
fered cuts in their appropriations be
cause of the decreased contributions
to the fund because of the conditions
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
JEAN GALLOWAY RECOVERING
OPERATION.

Jean Galloway, woman orchestra d.
~ector from the east who has been
II in Minneapolis for several weeks
recently underwent an operation for
he removal of the appendix at To-
cal hospital. She is still confined to
he hospital but is reported well on
he way to recovery. While in Min
neapolis she has resided at the Ser
vile Hotel.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Albert SAP Washington will open
first class cafe at 246 Fourth Ave.
S., second floor in the Serville Hotel,
December II. He will endeavor to
serve first class meals at all hours.
Mr.. Washington is first class cook
and has been employed by the North
western R. R. Courtesy and first class
service will be his watch word. ADV.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Kids To Be Given
Christmas Treat
By Brother Bills :

Plans for the annual Christmas Tree
celebration for the children of the
city sponsored yearly by the Elks are
rapidly taking shape. DR.. M. j. Rich
ardson, financial secretary of Ames
lodge is chairman of the committee in
charge of the affair. This years cele
bration will be held at the Elks Rest.
148 Hyland avenue Full details will
be carried in the next issue of the
Herald.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
Minneapolis Paul Minnesota Saturday, Decembe
RECEPTION FOR EVANGELIST.

A public reception in honor Of Mrs.
M. j. Hunter, nationally known wo-
man evangelist will be given Monday
night at Zion Baptist church where
she is conducting a series of evangel-
istic services.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17

Funeral services were held at st.
James A. M. e. church Friday after.
noon at 2 P. M. Rev. J. w. Collins,
pastor officiating. An overflow crowd
witnessed the ceremony. Interment
was at Lakewood. Mr.. Thomas is sur
vived by his wife Johanna Deien
Thomas, three children; Mrs. Lillian
Grant of Chicago and Mrs. Florence
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR
HEALTH NOW WARNS

DR.. w. D. Brown in his Health
Talk on page 2. The present
changeabe weather is the causes
of colds and the pneumonia pre-
VaIent,
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
. coMINe EvENrs

Open House. at EIk's Rest every
Wednesday night. Good music.
Watch this column for coming
events.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17
This World
DON'TI
HOUSING
GRUMBLING
MILITARY TRAINING
OPPORTUNITY.
Cecil e. Newman

Don't attempt to compare your pa
per with the Chicago Defender or the
Pittsburgh Courier and wonder why
your paper is not better. Ask your
self: "Am 1 in any manner helping
my newspaper become better and
larger organ?"
The announcement that Mayor VIM.
Anderson of Minneapolis plans to APP
point housing commission to inves-
tigate and recommend action on a
plan to rehabiltate "run to seed"
areas adjoining the loop is important.
With large. number of colored folk
housed in the Sixth Avenue North dis
trict and the Washington Avenue and
Cedar Avenue South districts in run
to seed" properties any suggestion of
rehabilitation is indeed welcome. Min
neapolis needs no socalled "slum" dis
tricts with diIapidated structures. 1t
has a minimum number of such dwell
ings at present and the number should
not be allowed to increase.
Those of us who still eat three
squares" day should cease some of
our grumbling. After witnessing some
of conditions under which hundreds
of unfortunates live we who have any
kind of employment should feel very
thankful.
Agitation to end compulsory mill
tary training at the University of Min
nesota is raging again. If we had our
way about the matter the compulsory
military training would remain Ev-
cry youth in America should have at
least three years instruction in rudi-
mentary military practice. What this
country needs today more than ever
is discipline. This is what the youth
who has military instruction learns
first. AS fundamental training for
leadership nothing is better than mi
Iitary instruction. Leadership is what
the entire world is crying for. Those
ultra-pacifists who seek to remove mi
Iitary instruction from the University
are both unwise and foolish to our
way of thinking. Who ever heard of
school military training harming
boy?
Minneapolis and st. Paul should be
very proud of the half dozen or 50
colored youths who participated in
high school football during the past
season. All acquitted themselves we'll
and we are proud of them all.
We are always slightly amused
never irritated when some smart cor
respondent criticises us for splitting
infinitives and perpetuating other
grammatical errors.
Our most severe critics are usually
our college friends. On my desk is
clipping we refer to when we read
or hear such criticisms. 1t reads:
"A newspaper man can smile, trifle
grimIy, perhaps, when some wise guy
picks out split infinitive or some
other obvious grammatical error from
the thousands of words that he must
write In a steady stream each week.
And the chances are nine out of ten
that the same critical reader, regard
less Of his ability in high school Eng
lish, would be physical and mental
wreck at the end of the first day If
he had to pound out the amount of
reading matter that any newspaper
writer accepts as matter of course,
instead of taking an hour to prepare
thesis or dissertation upon some
abstract subject upon which he has
had ample time to inform himself"
Every organization of men, women.
and children in the Twin Cities would
rander constructive corvino ~ n
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-12-17

Every organization of men, women.
and children in the Twin Cities would
render constructive service if it
would see that some of the unfor-
tunates who expect cherries Christ
Confined on Page ~
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-03-04
Mch.4-25.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
UNDER N BY VIRTUE OF THE POW.
Err OF SALE contained in that certain deed
of trust made by Ella c. Newcomb and hus.
band, Albert F. Newcomb, to Carolina Mort.
gage Company, Trustee, dated January Is,
1929 and recorded in Book 100 at Page 46a
in the Office of the Register of Deeds OF
Rowan County, North Carolina, default hav-
ing been made in the payment of the note
thereby secured, and the holder thereof hav.
ing directed that the deed of trust be fore.
closed. the undersigned Trustee will offer for
sale at the court house door in the City OF
Salisbury, North Carolina, at
TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON MONDAY,
THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 1892,
and will sell to the highest bidder for cash
a certain lot or parcel of land in or nea,
the City of Spencer, Township of Salisbury
County of Rowan, State of North Carolina
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a stake on the East in
tersection of Hudson Avenue formerly
Henderson Avenue) and Fourth Street;
running thence with the margin of Hud-
son Avenue formerly Henderson Avenue)
N. So degrees 15 minutes E. ITO feet to
a stake at the intersection of Hudson
Avenue formerly Henderson Avenue)
and a IL foot alley running thence with
the margin of said alley S: 81 degrees As
= minutes E. 70 feet to a stake on the mar
gin of said alley; thence S.. So degrees
Is minutes w. ITO feet to a stake on the
margin Of Fourth Street; thence with
the margin of Fourth Street N. 81 degrees
45 minutes w. 70 feet to the point of be-
ginning, and being lot No. 6, Block II,
as shown on map of Whitehead property,
said map being duly registered in book
of maps, page SO. Upon the above describ-
ed premises there is situated a two story
frame dwelling house and is known as
61O Fourth Street, being the same prop
erty conveyed to Ella c. Newcomb by
deed from E.. L. Stewart and wife, Ida
L. Stewart, dated May 16, 1918, and fill
ri ~ ranIcfrnfpor m Tho 11+h I~y -
June, 1928, in the office of the Register
of Deeds, County of Rowan, State of
North Carolina, recorded in Book 1874,
Page 80.
This, the goth day of February, 1882.
CAROLINA MORTGAGE COMPANY,
Trustee
E. w. G.. Huffman,
Attorney. Mch.4-25
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-03-04
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL-EsTATE.

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL-ESTATE.
Pursuant to the terms and provisions con.
tanned in one certain Mortgage Deed of Trust
executed by Flora G. Maupin and husband
w. C. Maupin, Jr, and Hattie G. Maupin
and husband, w. C. Maupin, to Ross M. Sig.
mon, Trustee, on July 1st, 1929, and record.
ed in book of mortgages No. 108 at page No
113 in the Office of the Register of Deeds
for Rowan County, N. c., and by law pro
vided, default having been made in the pay.
ment of the note for which the same was
er of the same, the undersigned Trustee will
offer for sale, for cash, to the last and high.
est bidder at the Court House Door in Sails
bury, Rowan County, N. c., at
IL O'CLOCK M. ON
SATURDAY, APRIL IND, 1882,
the following described real-estate, to-wit.
Lying and being in the West Ward of
the City of Salisbury, North Carolina, BE-
GINNING at an iron stake on the North
west side of Craige Street, between Marsh
and Thomas Streets and at a point 40
feet Northeast from the North corner at
the intersection of Craige and Thomas
Streets, and at the East corner of Lot
No. SAY (Henrietta Kicks corner) F.; thence
North 46 Deg. 3O' East with the line of
Craige Street 80 feet to an iron stake,
North 43 Deg. 80 West with line of Lot
No. SO Dora Clingman's line) 1873 feet
to an alley ~ feet wide, being at the
West corner of Lot No. So thence, South
46 Deg. 80 West with the alley 76 feet
to an iron stake; thence South 1 Deg.
As West Is feet to an iron stake at the
North corner of Lot No. 54A, 178 feet
to an iron stake in the edge of Craige
Street. the BEGINNING corner, being Lots
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-03-04

dence Lutheran church Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. This is the hour that
we meet ON every Sunday except the
first Sunday of every month on which
it is at 200 o'clock before the ser
mon at 800 o'clock by the pastor,
Rev. C. F. Kyles.
Miss Lottie Miller of Misenheimer
and Rockwell Route 2 was the week
end guest of Miss Ruby johnson. Miss
Estelle Wilhelm was also a visitor for
a while on Saturday night.
Polly Deane, the baby daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Young, who has
been real sick from the after-effects
of flu is much better at this writing
we are very glad to say.
Mitchell Carol Young is staying
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Campbell anc
children spent Sunday afternoon with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Stelee
The Cleveland-Scotch Irish Grange
had its regular meeting on Saturday
at 2 o'clock. H. W. Miller is master
and ]. 7. Graham is lecturer.
Darr Miller and Misses Hazel John
son and Mamie Miller spent a while
with Mr.. Tom Miller on Sunday.
Mrs. Wade Moore who is in the
Statesville hospital is in a serious con-
dition we are very sorry to say. We
hope she is we'll soon.
Joyce Delories Wilhelm has had the
mumps. Mrs. G. w. Davis also has it.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-03-04

Pursuant to authority contained in a GER
tain mortgage deed of trust, executed by
Shannon w. Murphy and wife to J. M. Nc
Corkle, Trustee, dated April 23rd, 1928, and
registered in the Registers Office of Rowan
County, in Book of Mortgages No. Ito page
1O4; and
Pursuant to authority contained in another
mortgage deed of trust, executed by N. P.
Murphy and wife to J. M. McCorkle, Trus-
tee. dated December 9th, 1928, and regist-
cred in the Registers Office of Rowan Coun-
ty, in Book of Mortgages No. Ill page 3O8,
Default having been made in the payment
of the notes secured by the said mortgage
deeds of trust and request of foreclosure hav-
ing been made by the holder of said notes,
the undersigned Trustee will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at
the Courthouse door in Salisbury, N. c., on
MONDAY. April 4th, 1882,
AT IL O'CLOCK NOON,
the following described real estate, to-wit:
A one-half undivided interest in and to
the N. P. Murphy homeplace in the West
Ward of the City of Salisbury. Begin
ming at a stake North corner of the in
tersection of Church and Horah Streets
thence N. 42-45 w. 1874 feet with Horah
ten foot alley; thence N. 47-15 E. with
said alley 95 feet to a stake, W. M. Wiley's
corner; thence S. 42-45 E. 1874 feet with
W. M. Wiley's line to a stake, his corner
on Church Street; thence S. 47-15 w.
with Church Street IS feet to the begin
ming corner, situate in the West Ward of
the Town of Salisbury and being a part
of the home place of the late S. H. Wiley,
ST., with the full right to use the ten
foot alleyway in the rear of said lot, but
not so as to interfere with the use and
enjoyment of the same by the parties of
the first part or their heirs and assigns.
For back title, see Deed Book No. 80 page
572.
{The undersigned Trustee is informed
that the other one-haf undivided interest
in this property is u~nineumbered and may
be purchased on reasonable terms.)
This, March 3rd, 1882.
J. M. McCORKLE,
Trustee.
P. S. CARLTON,
Attorney. Mch.4-25.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-03-04
6. R. KETNER IS
TAKEN BY DEATH


G. R. Ketner, one of Salisbury's best
known merchants, died Wednesday
night at the Salisbury hospital, death
being caused by acute appendicitis. He
had been ill for several days and was
taken to the hospital but died before
an operation could be performed.
Mr.. Ketner was 43 years old He
was a native of Rowan. He entered
business in Salisbury eight years ago
and had branched out until he owned
and operated four Ore in Salisbury
and one in Kannapolis.
Surviving are his wife and six chill
dren, Glenn, Ray, Brown and Ralph
and Virginia and Dorothy.