The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-14

JAMES A. ser-showmon-ti s4s-lsIil-
Born October p. lS4S, in Flushing Long Island,
Bland showed early signs of outstanding musical abil-
ity. In 1875 he Joined Billie kersands minstrel show
end-man and travelled through Europe, where
he enjoyed great popularity Bland spent the last
years OF his life composing music. When he died on
MAY 8 1911. he had written 700 popular songs-the
most famous of which IS Garry Me Back To Ole
Nirginny.
Paul cUFFE : Noted Negro svHrosisf -tl7ss-rsI7l-
Paul CUTIE dedicated his life urtherng the of
Negro rights. When he was barely 4, he and his
brother led protest in Massachusetts, against taxing
Negroes who were not allowed 20 vote The state ex-
tended Negro suffrage in 1888 result Of his efforts
JAMES mscuNE sMIrH-Physeisn and sehoIor-tIsi3-
Is6A)-One of the best-known physicians and scholars
of the early and middle nineteenth century. Dr. Smith
was also ardent Aboluonist. And his extensive
accumulation of property proof of his superior
business ability All Negroes felt deep loss when he
died al the height Of his lustrious career.
mIFFLIN wIsrAR GIBBS = First Negro Judge In The
United stafes-t1s73-ielsl-Nfany and versatile were
the achievements OF Mifln Gibbs. OF Methodist
minister. Owner Of successful clothing business, he
also prosperous contractor and builder. And he
owned and published the first Negro paper in Cali
forna His brilliant law was hgh-lighted by his
appointment as the first Negro Judge in the United
States
GEORGE w. Notwithstanding Negro Historian
tls4s-IseI)-The brilliant Of George Washing
ton Williams one OF varied activity In the brief
OF his life (for he died the age of fortytwo)
he served in the army. became ordained Baptist
minister. and wrote the most inclusive history Of the
Negro that has yet appeared in the United States
President Arthur honored Williams BY appointing
him Minister 10 Haiti but he declined the post
p q. s. PINcHBAcK Soldier and ssoiesmon- s37-
1879 The only Negro 10 be elected 10 the Lieu
tenant Covernorshp Of any in the United States
Pinchback was born on May 10, 1887 IN Holmes
County. Mississippi lie was also elected Governor
Of Louisiana And in lS7 he elected the United
States Senate He was, however, denied the privilege
OF serving
JOHN s. RocK-reasher-Physieien-p ensiss-Lowyer--
tls2s-lseol - Rock distinguished himself by his
astounding ability TO do great number OF things
remarkably we'll In the profession of teaching
medicine. dentistry and law he rendered service for
which he will long be remembered
JAMES w. {. PENNINGTON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
escaped slave taught himself read and mas
tered the minor studies we'll he soon turned his
attention 70 theology His parish located in Hart
ford Connecticut and he spent several years preaching
in Europe He attended rhe Peace Congress held in
Paris tls4ol, Brussels and London While in Ger
many, the University of Heidelberg conferred upon
Pennington the degree of Doctor OF Divinity On
his this country, he became pastor of Shiloh
Baptist Church. New York City
JOSIAH sErrir-le6der During Reeonssrveson Period
-Graduate Of Obern College and Howard Univer-
sity, Settle delegate 70 tho Republican National
Convention in 1870 His greatcst services as leader
lawyer and legislator were rendered in Memphis
where he was appointed Assistant Attorney General
of the state
l. X WILLIAMS Minister end Orator s7I.l 9Ao)-
DR.. L. X Williams was man whose life touched and
helped millions of people-from tenant farmers and
slum jewellers TO university professors Among the
numerous Offices he held member Of the Chicago
Interracia Commission; president of the Baptist
World Alliance; president of the Victory Mutual Life
Insurance Company; presiding officer at the 1889 con-
vention Of the Baptist World Alliance in Atlanta.
ISAIAH 7. MONTGOMERY FOUNDER and Colder Of
Mound boyoy, Mississippi Wishing TO found com.
munity for Negroes after the Civil War Montgomery
enlisted the aid Of a railroad concern and started
Mound Bayou Today its a thriving progressive City
the only purely Negro community in the United States
Montgomery also organizer Of the National
Negro Business League.
kElLy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tdssssor-t sss-Is4o)
-Mer's brilliance for him the posts Of mathe-
MATES instructor in Washington High School and az
Howard University-and Dean of the Junior College
-. In 1904 Howard University conferred upon him
an LID
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