The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-02-14

EDWARD ~ ssAwlIY-A rh.oIosIsn ond Tseehsr-
usis-is75l- For nearly hundred years here in this
country the Negro has shown Keen aptitude to1
theology many have left marked impression.
Among these leaders was Edward Brawley. Born OF
free parents in Charleston, South Carolina in 1851.
Graduated from Bucknell College in 1874
IHoMAS okftk psrHuNt, "sliNp IoM"-ors Of Music,
Most Noted presisiss-tis4s-lso sl-Those OF Older
generation thoroughly familiar with the name and
famr OF Blind Tom of musics greatest prodigies
. Blind Tom" WAS born blind. slave, near Colum
bus Georgia BY the time he was four he play
ing the piano, and shortly afterward able
7ats perfectly any musical competition he heard-
o. pANIrt MALI WILLIAMS FIRST Surgeon TO Moks
Svss..,tvI opsrs,sn n the Human Hsart-lsSe-ie3ll
Daniel Hale Williams born in Holiday sbutg.
Pa Amended Hare's Classical Academy, North.
western University. Aided In the founding OF
Provident Hospital in Chicago. Gained fame in
1898 for his successful operation the human heart
IAN O. AAIxlllolR-IassAfeEs 81 the Lasting Mnshlns=
uss1-isssl- Born in Dutch Guiana, Jan Z. Mattel
-irer came 60 the United States a very Young man
Matzesers machine for attaching soies to shoes WIS
the FIRST appliance of It's kind and revoutionized shoe
manufacture.
coIoNEI cHARLIS YouNo-A Distinguished oHeer ond
West Point orsdvsts tlse4-lq7ol- Charles Young
was horn in Maysick, Kentucky, in 1904. Gradu'-
aed from the buted States Military Academy at Mes,
Point in 1899, receiving his commission as Second
Lieutenant in the 0th Cavalry. Served as Major in
the Standardization Wat Captain in 1901. Major
IN 1902 Lieutenant Colonel in 1915.
IoSEPH {. PRICE, orstsr end t5Usstor 0BSA-iS95l-
Joseph C Price won for himself singular reputation
for eoquence and public spirit. Born IN Elizabeth
CITY, NJ c. He attended an EpScopal>Sohool in his
home town. taught in Wilson and at Shaw University
=. At Lincoln University he took many prizes and
va, vsledictorsn. Accepted the Presidency of the
proposed LivInsHon College. -. Raised $1,000 tor
the school during q tour of the British Isles
crssts,t cemsdisns- us76-I977)-"B Bert Williams
one of Americas greatest comedians, was born IN New
Providence, Nassau, British Bahama Islands, in 1876
=. Studied Civil Engineering, but his desire for the
stage took him from his work And in 1895, he joined
George Walker in partnership, which made famous
the names of Williams and Walker throughout the
English-speaking world. Played command per
Torrance at Buckingham Palace in 1902. featured
auracton of "Ziegfeld Follies for seven years
Universally admired and loved
cHARIIs 8. oILPIN-A Werid-FsmoV, Actor Us77-
IoaoI-C Charlie, s GiIpin was born in Richmond Vir-
ginia, in 1872. His first occupation that of
printers devil on the Richmond Planet. Was one
Of the organizers of the Pekn Players of Chicago in
1906. Gilpin selected by the Drama League Of
New York one of the leading actors of the year
1921. Gained fame throughou the world for his
acting 10 Emperor Jones.
MRS. MAooW LIMA waikiki BVslrss end Fra,srneI
.r-usss-Is34l- Maggie Lena Walker was one
Of the conspicuous women that the Negro race
has produced. Born in Richmond. Virginia, and
educated in the Richmond Normal School, she began
her career q school teacher She left teaching
become executive of the Independ
ent Order Of ST. Luke q. In 1908 she founded and
became president of the ST. Luke Bank and Trust Com
psny of Virginia. . Her amazing versatility and
ability i, indicated by the following Offices which she
held: Trustee, Virginia Union University Editor
ST. Luke's Herald Director, National Training
School for Girls Lincoln Heights, D. c. Director
Virginia Industrial School. Peaks, Virginia
d. JANIS pIRHAM-Lmsries's First Rseesnired Negro
Phy,isian- tiJe7-isi7l- James Derham born in
Phladephis over decade before the American Revo-
luton. Still just young lad he was purchased bys
physician. for whom he soon began to perform minor
duties in q medical capacity. He sold
another physician and here he began laying faunda-
ton in medicine His educstion and proficiency
enabled him win bis freedom. He up practice
10 New orlesns and soon spsssed fortune
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