St. Paul Echo

BUTLER WILL HEAD N.A.A.C.P. Segregation Case Opens In High Court LAWYER TAKES LEADERSHIP OF KEEP OPEN the date of Sunday, January 24, for the first meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. forum under a new head. VOL.1, No.11. BUT Segreg RACE RESTRICTION MADE ISSUE FOR SUPREME RULING Right of Property Owners to Enforce Exclusion Pacts Point Involved. Helen Curtis Contender Storey, Marshall, of N. A. A. C. P., Urge Decision Against Agreements. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Jan. 14.—The right of the courts to enforce secret pacts and agreements entered into by white property owners designed for the purpose of excluding Negroes from their neighborhood was argued Friday in the Supreme Court of the United States. The controversy reached the court in an appeal from a decision of the lower Federal courts upholding an agreement among white property owners on one of the fashionable residential streets of Washington not to sell, lease or rent their property to Negroes for a period of 21 years. Mrs. Irene Hand Corrigan, white owner of the residence in the block affected—between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets on S street—sold it to Mrs. Helen Curtis, a prominent, wealthy race woman, and John J. Buckley, another property owner, who had signed the covenant, took the matter into the courts. Marshall Argues Appeal. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People took up the direction of the appeal for Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs. Curtis when their case was lost in the lower courts, and two of its directors, Louis Marshall of New York and (Continued on page A) (Continued on page 4) OMEGA DONATES $200 FOR FUND OMEGA DONATES $200 FOR FUND Officers Re-elected; Passage of Constructive Measures Features Notable Meet. At its annual conclave, at Tuskegee, Ala., which concluded December 31, 1925, Omega Psi Phi fraternity voted $200 to the defense fund of the N. A. A. C. P. Among many other constructive measures, the organization pledged itself to work for the passage of a law which would make lynching a federal crime; it urged upon the President of the United States the abolition of segregation and discriminatory practices against the Negro in the civil service; it recommended to Congress that effective measures be adopted to restore the suffrage to the Negroes of the South; and it recommended that a concerted effort be put forth urging labor unions to admit Negroes to membership on equal terms with other workmen. One of the public ceremonies of the conclave was an address by George L. Vaughn, attorney, president of the fraternity, at the grave of Booker T. Washington. All of the officers of the organization were re-elected for the coming year. They are: Attorney George L. Vaughn of St. Louis, Grand Basilieu; J. S. McClain of Philadelphia, Vice Grand Basilieu; Attorney Walter H. Mazey of Washington, D. C., Grand Keeper of Records and Seals; Professor Daniel B. Taylor of Greensboro, N. C., Grand Keeper of Finances; Professor J. P. Murchison of Atlanta Ga., editor of the Oracle, and Dr. C. V. Dudley of Chicago, Grand Marshall. The conclave accepted the offer of Sigma Omega chapter to meet in Chicago for the conclave in 1926. --- The St. Paul Echo Hayes, On Eastern Tour, Refused Entrance At Pittsburg Theatre Champ Clark, employed as a door checker for a number of years at the St. Paul Athletic Club, died Friday of double pneumonia at Ancker hospital. He was known by every prominent business man of St. Paul and others who passed through the doors of the club as having a remarkable memory in order to check each entry in the club. PORTERS' UNION HOLDS MEETING Groups of Workers in St. Paul District Gather for Organization Plan. More than fifty men and their wives attended the first of two consecutive St. Paul meetings of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters' Union held at Welcome Hall, St. Anthony Avenue at Farrington, Wednesday, January 13, at 2:30 p. m. The second meeting was held Thursday afternoon at the same hall. Hursday afternoon at the same hall. The purpose of the meeting was to say before the men of this district the plan for a local union. The local is a member of a national union which has headquarters in New York. F. Boyd spoke on some of the rules laid down by the Federal Labor Board, pertaining to the recognition of organizations. Paul L. Caldwell, secretary of the local union, outlined the plan of organization. Rev. L. W. Harris of Pilgrim Baptist church endorsed the movement for organization, and offered both his services and the use of the church. The local movement for organization is but a part of the national drive being carried on under the direction of A. Philip Randolph, general organizer, and editor of The Messenger Magazine. In the east, according to report, the movement has a firm basis in a wide membership. Next week a meeting is planned for sometime the first part of the week in Minneapolis at the Phyllis Wheatley House. George Hamilton, attorney, is scheduled as one of the speakers for that meeting. NOTICE The Echo is making arrangements with Minneapolis churches to distribute the papers in suitable places for those who are not subscribers. Further information can be obtained from The Echo office, or from Minneapolis pastors. Policy of House Refused Admittance to Colored People, Tenor of Universal Popularity Told. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 15.—Roland Hayes, renowned tenor, with his accompanist, William Lawrence, and private secretary, R. D. Mann, were politely refused admittance to the Aldine Theatre, one of Loew's chain of theatres, when they attempted to see a performance at the theatre Friday afternoon. Mr. Hayes and his company were en route from Baltimore, Md., to Columbus, Ohio, where Mr. Hayes gave a concert Saturday night. They stopped over in Pittsburgh Friday to spend the day with John T. Clark, executive secretary of the Pittsburgh Urban League. Mr. Hayes says that the girl at the ticket office informed them politely ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1926 Detroit Conclave Elects Cannon National Head Of Alpha Phi Alpha For Third Consecutive Year Tailor Steals Jewel To Gain Favor Of Wife Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 15.—John Hunter, aged 27, who had been greatly depressed over the estrangement of his pretty wife, Mrs. Nettle Hunter, conceived that Christmas would be the proper season for him to seek reconciliation with her. Accordingly he approached her with his plea for reconciliation and as an evidence of his sincerity presented her with a beautiful diamond lavaliere, valued at $1,500. According to the police, Hunter is employed in a tailoring establishment and one of the customers sent a suit there to be cleaned and pressed. Hunter found the laviere in the suit. The customer reported loss of the jewelry to the police. Detectives found the gem on the neck of Mrs. Hunter. Hunter was fined $500 Mrs. Hunter, in whose possession the gem was found, was given her freedom. PITTSBURG PAPER CEASES ACTIVITY American, Published Since 1919 Reported to Have Suspended Publication. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 15.—It has been reported that the Pittsburgh American Publishing Company, of which Nelson J. Miles was president; Robert F. Douglass, manager; Arthur D. Stevenson, editor, which has been published in this city since 1919, suspended publication last week. None of the officers of the company would make a statement regarding suspension of publication, or regarding future plans. The American was founded in 1919 by Arthur W. Lynch, Golden B. Darby, Dr. W. Rollo Wilson and Robert F. Douglass. During its career it has had on its staff such writers as Mrs. Julia B. Jones, W. P. Young, Cumberland W. Posey, Jr., Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin, John L. Clark, H. F. Keith, Ernest Rice McKinney. The editorials of the American have been widely quoted by leading publications throughout the country. It was counted among the ten leading race papers in this country by persons who essayed to compare the race papers. that it was against the policy of the theatre to sell tickets to colored people and that she was exceedingly sorry. Mr. Hayes said that he was informed prior to going to the Aldine that no discrimination was shown there and he need have no fear. The party asked for the manager of the theatre and was informed that he was out of the city. The matter was referred to Mr. Clark of the Urban League, who plans to take up the matter of race discrimination in the Aldine with the officials when they return to the city. Mr. Hayes' tour will include Detroit, Toronto, Buffalo, Jamestown, Rochester, New York and Boston, during January. In February he will start on a western tour which will include San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Spokane and Seattle by February 14. Julian H. Lewis, Chicago, Principal Speaker for Entire Convention. Richmond 1926 Meeting Johnson, Fields, Represent Minnesota; Former Members of Mu Attend. Raymond Cannon, Minneapolis, national president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, was re-elected to that office for the third consecutive time at the annual convention in Detroit, December 27-31, 1925. Besides having spent two terms in office as national president of the organization, Mr. Cannon served twice as Mid-western vice-president and was the first editor of The Sphinx, the quarterly magazine of the fraternity. As president, Mr. Cannon will automatically be in charge of the National Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College campaign which is sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha. Officers Re-elected. Other officers who were elected are: Mr. Manuel of Ohio State, vicepresident for the Mid-western district; Dr. Evans, connected with the Standard Life Insurance Co. of St. Louis, general secretary, and Perelval Piper, who had charge of the plans for the convention, general treasurer. Mr. Piper is an electrical engineer and is also a student in the Detroit College of Law. Other vicepresidents retained their offices. Mr. Cannon, who has been signally honored with the third consecutive presidency of the organization, finished grammar and high school in Minneapolis. He attended the academic school of the University of Minnesota and was graduated from the College of Pharmacy. He is now taking a law course at the St. Thomas College of Law. He is a member of the Boule; was a delegate to the 'Sanhedrin, is a member of the Douglass club of Minneapolis, and is a member of the National Pharmaceutical Association. Lewis Speaker. Dr. Julian H. Lewis, Ph.D., M. D., assistant professor of pathology and member of the Otho S. S. Sprague Memorial Institute in the University of Chicago, was the principal speaker at the convention. Among the many notable men at the convention were Dr. Callas, M. D., and Nathaniel A. Murray, two of the founders of the fraternity. Representing Minnesota at the meeting, beside Mr. Cannon, were Reginald A. Johnson, delegate from Mu chapter, and Lafayette Fields, junior delegate. Mason Fields, graduate of the University of Minnesota and member of Mu chapter, also attended the convention, but not as a delegate from Minnesota. The convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1926 will be in Richmond, Va. COUNCIL HOLDS FIRST ELECTION Officers for the Past Exalted Rulers' Council No. 32, State of Minnesota, were elected at Elks' Hall, 6th Ave. No., December 1. Those elected were: C. W. Wigington, Chief Antler; Jos. B. Levy, Vice Antler; Talmadge B. Carey, First Scribe; L. C Jackson, Second Scribe; John F Coquire, Burser; Fred Thomas, Chapain; George Bryant, Forrester. Edward Stewart, Charles Summer Smith and Hector Hunter, Trustees. Splendor, Grace, Chivalary Of Old England To Sway Henry IV Feb.19 Splendor, Grace, Chivalary Of Old England To Sway Henry IV Feb.19 BISHOP GAINES TO LEAD AT ST. JAMES' DEDICATION The Right Rev. A. L. Galnes, bishop of the Northwest Conference, the fourth Episcopal district, will conduct the dedication exercises for the new St. James A. M. E. church at 3:00 'clock tomorrow afternoon. At 2:00 o'clock there will be a stand-up service at the old building, and from there, the congregation will march to the new structure, Central Ave. at Dale St. All the ministers and officials in the Northwest conference have been invited to attend the dedication. The ministers of all Twin City churches together with their congregations have also been invited to attend. Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James, and visiting officials will assist in the ceremony. UNION HALL ASSN. ANNUAL MEETING The Union Hall Association held their annual meeting and elected the following officers: J. B. Johnson, whose term of office expired January 1, 1926, was succeeded by Frank B. Simpson, 885 St. Anthony Ave., as president of the association. J. W. Kelly was elected vice-president; J. E. Murphy was returned as secretary, having filled that office ten years and R. M. Johnson, re-elected treasurer, which office he has held for ten years. The following members were elected on the Board of Directors for a term of three years: J. B. Johnson, Geo. L. Hoage and J. Wesley Kelly. MINNEAPOLIS ELKS ELECT OFFICERS Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W., Minneapolis, held their installation of officers Tuesday evening, January 12, at Elks' Hall. The district deputy, Jos. B. Levy, was the installing officer. The following officers were installed: George Bryant, Exalted Ruler; Eddie Boyd, Esteemed Leading Knight; W. W. Humphrey, Esteemed Loyal Knight; I. F. Goins, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Wirth Jones, Esquire; George Washington, Inner Guard; Ross Hamilton, Tyler; Carl Cockrell, Recording Secretary; Glesner Fowler, Trustee. Following the installation a very nice luncheon was served by the Master of Social Session, Brother Boswell. Splendor, Grace, O England To Sway U. B. F. Plans Society Event of Season at Gorgeous Costume Ball to Be Given at Union Hall Next Month. All the airy graces of the super-courtiers who had their hey-day in England at the time of the reign of King Henry IV are scheduled to re-appear in "the society event of the season" by the name of King Henry IV, planned by the U. B. F. club for February 19, at Union Hall. Something new in frolics and startling in picturesqueness is what the sponsors of the event are promising the public. All guests are to be requested to adorn themselves in costumes suitable for appearance in a king's court. Men who were officers in the late war may wear their officers' uniforms. King Chosen. Charles Miller is to take the role of the King. He will be dressed in all the splendor of kingly attire, and will accept Mrs. Eugene Jackson as Newly Elected Exalted Ruler of Elks Who Is Veteran in Experience P. A. B. WILLIAM BAXTER WALKER At the annual installation of officers for Gopher Lodge No. 105, Wednesday, January 13, William Baxter Walker formally accepted the chain of the Exalted Ruler for the coming year. He will succeed Dr. L. R. Hill, out-going head. WALKER MADE HEAD OF ELKS Gopher Lodge Installs Officers for Coming Year; New Ruler Succeeds Hill. William Baxter Walker was formally installed as the Exalted Ruler of Gopher Lodge No. 105 of the Elks at the annual installation service held Wednesday, January 13. Other officers installed at the time were: C. W. Woods, Esteemed Leading Knight; George Eaton, Esteemed Loyal Knight; George Manning, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; W. R. Carter, Inner Guard, and George Thomas, Tyler. Mr. Walker has been a member of the Elks for 23 years, and is a charter member of the Panhandle Lodge No. 74 of Wheeling, W. Va. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, where his father was a pioneer business man. He came to St. Paul in 1915 from Louisville, Ky. At the present time, and for the past eight years, Mr. Walker has been in the employ of the government service, and holds a reputation in his work of being one of the most capable employees in the service. He has at all times taken a keen interest in civic affairs, and in the work of the lodge. Members of the order are looking forward to an administration of progress and economy under the new leadership. his queen. His court attendants will be selected from the list of popular young men and women of the Twin Cities. Eugene Jackson, dancer, is to be attired as a knight, and will accept as his "lady" Mrs. Eugene Jackson, also a dancing instructor, to do a series of dances before the king and his court. Guests Summoned. All guests will be required to arrive before the king, who, at 10 o'clock exactly, will appear and announce his kingdom open to the gaiety of his subjects. Invitations will be issued in the form of tickets, sealed with the king's emblem. Music will be furnished by Sidney Williams' orchestra. Further announcements, issuance of invitations and general preparations will follow. Beware of the king's wrath, but prepare for his "open court night" of frolic, and galey, and lightness, amid all the richness of an old English setting. The date, February 19. ANTI-METHODIST ultra-creedist, or what not, you are hereby extended a cordial invitation to attend St. James' dedication. PRICE FIVE CENTS LAWYER TAKES LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL BRANCH Pierce Butler, Jr., Accepts Presidency; Board Passes Favorably. Succeeds Judge Willis First Forum of Year Scheduled Jan. 24 at New St. James A. M. E. Church. The executive board of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, announced Monday that Pierce Butler, Jr., attorney, has accepted an offer to become president of the St. Paul branch of the association. Pierce Butler, Jr. — Dispatch —Dispatten of Judge Willis, the problem of finding another president who would be at once as upstanding and as powerful as the deceased officer has been one that has worried the board gravely. Appointment Ratified. With the appointment of Mr. Butler, the minds of the governing board have been eased of this serious matter and the body will be able to devote its full attention to the smoothing out of other administrative difficulties. Mr. Butler made known his acceptance last week, and a meeting of the board ratified the name immediately. Mr. Butler is the son of Pierce Butler, of this city, who is now a federal justice upon the Supreme Court bench. Mr. Butler is a St. Paul man. He received his preliminary education at St. Thomas college, and then attended Princeton, where he was graduated. Features Gleeman Trial. On returning to St. Paul, he entered the practice of the law in his fathers office. He first came into public prominence when he was called in to prosecute in the Gleeman (Continued on page 3). (Continued on page 2) CRUMP ADMITTED TO MEDIC GROUP Ramsey County Medical Society Takes in First Colored Physician. Announcement was made Monday that J. W. Crump, physician, had been made a member of the Ramsey County Medical Society. Membership in the county group automatically entails membership in the state society. Dr. Crump is the first local colored physician to be admitted to the society. Membership in the organization carries the right to use the library of the association in the Lowry building, to attend medical meetings of varying natures, and facilitates getting reciprocity in other states. Dr. Crump has been located in St. Paul for more than two years. He was graduated from the medical school of the University of Iowa, and has done post graduate in both Old City and Phyllis Wheatley hospitals of Kansas City, Mo., and at the medical school of the University of Minnesota. Besides being a member of the Ramsey County Medical Society, Dr. Crump holds membership in the National Medical Association, colored, and the Inter-state Post Graduate Assembly which met in the city last fall. FORTY-NINE YEARS OF PROGRESS IN ST. JAMES CHURCH Almost fifty years ago a band of Christian men and women gathered in the basement occupied by Hamilton Giles on "Bridge Square," and organized what is known today as St. James A. M. E. Church; the first church organization at that time was formed by Rev. J. R. Marley. Those present were Mesdames Addie Henry, Belle Smith, Annie Moffitt, Mary McClain, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lyles, Messrs, Daniel Harding, Hamilton Giles, Jesse Armstrong and James Henry. Many of this number have long since departed for their Heavenly home, the only remaining ones are Mrs. Belle Bellesen, Mrs. T. H. Lyles, Mrs. Annie Moffitt and Rev. Daniel Harding, all of whom reside in this city and are faithful members. Meetings were held for two or three successive Sundays, after which a building was secured on the corner of Fourth and Franklin street. Rev. Marley remained until the end of the annual conference; on account, of inadequate support he did not return. The next pastor, Rev. Lee, remained barely a year. With lots of well wishes, but not THE CHURCH THE CHURCH THE CHURCH OLD ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH FUEL FOR ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH SUPPLIED BY Campbell Coal Company BETTER COAL LEO A. SANDER, Res. Mgr. Garfield 7505 347 Robert St., St. Paul, Minn. Established 1878 Plumbing John C. Plumbing a CONTRA PLUMBING A 340 W. Sq. Telephones: Residence ST. PAU Shop: 689-735 Front St. Humboldt 7665 Excavating Clement F. Scull Excavating done by ent F. Sculley Equipment Grading and Excavating Contractors SAND GRAVEL PAVING TRUCK HAULING Paul A Building Dar 1125 Minne 300 Builder Phone M Congratulations and best wishes for the future of St. James A. M. E. Church National Exchange B Saint Paul 212 Dakota Building Phone Cedar 1125 Congrat and best w future of A.M.E National Exc Congratulations and best wishes for the future of St.James A.M.E.Church FIFTH AND CEDAR STREETS ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA --- enough to properly support a minister, and after struggling for a year and a half, the members were forced to abandon their present quarters and work in that direction. Rev. Simons Called. In the spring of 1878 the conference sent Rev. Henry Simons to see what could be done in the way of reestablishing the church. After making another attempt, meetings were held in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, corner Fifth and Wabasha. Numbers increased, and the basement of the Odd Fellows block was then used. A neat little chapel was fitted up by Brothers Daniel Harding and Thos. H. Lyles; the walls were newly decorated; a new carpet covered the entire floor, four dozen new chairs, a pulpit, Bible and Bible stand were put in and the first organ was purchased. Mrs. T. H. Lyles formed the original choir and became the first organist, serving several years. Rev. Simons remained until conference convened in the summer of 1879. He was succeeded by Rev. Wm. Brown in the same year. The place of worship was again moved to East Seventh street. Rev. Asbury followed in 1880, then in 100 Established 1893 Inc. 1912 Plumbing Installed By John C. Holt Plumbing and Heating Co. CONTRACTORS OF PLUMBING AND HEATING 340 W. Seventh Street Telephones: Office: Ga. 1776 Residence: Dale 2171 ST. PAUL, MINN. g done by y Equipment Co. Minneapolis 300 Builders Exchange Phone Main 1268 ulations ashes for the St. James Church change Bank --- 1801 Rev. K. H. Blythe Church Building Purchased. The church building at Tenth and Cedar street, formerly owned by the Jewish Church Society, was bought for the sum of $400. Mrs. Ella Berry and Mrs. Ed. Morgan raised the first $100 applied to the purchase. Among the early and earnest workers were: Messrs. and Mesdames J. K. Hilyard, A. Bragg, C. Waldon, I. Evans, E. Morgan, Chas. Lazenberry, W. Queen, Mesdames James Bannister, W. Liggins, George Hall, A. Towns, Mr. Richmond Taylor and others. Later a Mr. Lytle purchased the ground on which this building stood, and the church was forced to secure a lot for the church building elsewhere. In 1881, Lot 12, Block 4, Elfelt, Berheim and Arnold's Addition, at Fuller and Jay street was purchased from Philip Riley for $1,000. Rev. Daniel Harding advanced $350 for PETER H. BURGESS Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church. the first payment. The church building was moved from Tenth and Cedar street onto this lot at a cost of $350, making a total of $1750, of which $900 had been paid. The Church was dedicated and took the name of St. James A. M. E. Church. After three years ministry Rev. Knight was succeeded by Rev. Charles Jacobs in 1884, who remained until all indebtedness was paid and plans made and accepted for remodeling. Under the next pastor, Rev. John M. Henderson, in 1881, the church was remodeled and furnished at a cost of $11,000, of which $8,000 was raised by the members of the church and friends, and a mortgage assumed for the balance of $3,000. Upon the completion of the remodeling the church was dedicated by Presiding Bishop John M. Brown. Rev. Henderson remained for three years, followed by Rev. D. P. Brown THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK C. W. WIGINGTON Mr. Wigington is the architect for the new St. James A. M. E. church. During the past ten years he has been senior architectural designer for the department of public buildings in this city, and under the supervision of the city architect, he has designed some of St. Paul's largest school buildings. In 1922 he resigned from his position to design St. James A. M. E. church. He was returned to his original standing in the department of public buildings in the fall of the same year. Mr. Wigington is generally considered one of the most capable architects in the state. BONDS FOR ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH SOLD BY ST. PAUL ECHO 1890, Rev. L. H. Reynolds, 2, Rev. Geo. W. Gaines in 1892, Burley in 1894, Rev. Scott les in 1896, and in 1897 Rev. Anderson, who remained ers. Under his ministry he ra- ough money to pay off the m debt and purchased Lot 11 same addition for $2,000 St. James A. M. Will Appear St. James A.M.E.Church Planned several years ago, the at Dale St., has now reached be held in it, in place of in- dication services for the new b er the auspices of Bishop A. L. Midway 8866 Lime and Cen Capi Lime & Buildi Rev. L. H. Reynolds in Moor, W. Gaines in 1893, in 1894, Rev. Scott B. B., and in 1897 Rev. J. J. who remained five his ministry he raised to pay off the mort- and purchased Lot 11 in inition for $2,000 and raised $1,2000 as a which was applied on sonage. During his raised approximately to $15,000 for church certainly was the financial work ever tory of the church or Rev. George W. G. James A. M. E. Church A. I'll Appear In Complete St. James M. E. Church Several years ago, the new St. James A. M. E. St. has now reached that state of completion in it, in place of in the old structure, Fuller services for the new building will be held Sund- ices of Bishop A. L. Gaines. Time and Cement Furnish by Capital City Lime & Cement Co. Building Material in 1890, Rev. L. H. Reynolds in 1892, Rev. Geo. W. Gaines in 1893, Rev. Burley in 1894, Rev. Scott B. Jones in 1896, and in 1897 Rev. J. C. Anderson, who remained five years. Under his ministry he raised enough money to pay off the mortgage debt and purchased Lot 11 in the same addition for $2,000 and raised $1,2000 as a building fund which was applied on the new par- sonage. During his pastorate he raised approximately from $12,000 to $15,000 for church purposes which certainly was the most successful financial work ever done in the history of the church organization. Rev. George W. Gaines came next St. James A. M. E. Church As It Will Appear In Completed Form St. James A.M.E.Church Planned several years ago, the new St. James A. M. E. church, Central Ave. at Dale St., has now reached that state of completion where services can be held in it, in place of in the old structure, Fuller Ave. at Jay St. Dedication services for the new building will be held Sunday, January 17, under the auspices of Bishop A. L. Gaines. WARE HOUSES MARSHALL AVE. AND ALBERT ST. CHICAGO AVE., AND STARKEY ST. Specialists in Structural Steel Grey Iron Castings lists in Structural Steel Grey Iron Castings H. C. STRUCHEN Foundations for St. James A. M. E. Church were constructed by us TELEPHONE CEDAR 3850 ANYTHING IN THE BUILDING LINE Res. Phone La Salle 1294 Factory La Salle 1030 BUILDING BLOCK for St. James A. M. E. Church furnished by Guarantee Block & Tile Company Steve Skorich, Manager. 1030 NO. CONCORD ST. SOUTH PARK, MINN. ished Co. ST. ST. S.F P.O. Manufacturers Engineers in 1903, Then Rev. R. Seymour, who arrived in 1904 and supervised the erection of the church parsonage J. B. H. R. M. Johnson, Chairman of St. James A. M. E. Trustee Board. built at a cost of $2,700. St. James can be proud that theirs was the first church parsonage built by any organization amongst our group in Minnesota. At the expiration of 1904 only a mortgage debt of $1,500 remained from a total of $17,450.00. Osgood & Blooms Duluth Ave., near TOWE We Furnished the St. James A. QUALITY T LET US FURNISH YOU WITH YOU WHEN YOU Millwork, Boxes, Inter- Flooring Tower A. McC General C We Furnished the Mill Work for the St. James A. M. E. Church LET US FURNISH YOU WITH YOUR MILL WORK AND LUMBER WHEN YOU NEED SOME. Millwork, Boxes, Interior Finish, Hardwood Flooring, Lumber General Contractor For St. James A. M. E. Church CONCRETE WORK A SPECIALT 630 LAFAYETTE AVE., ST. PAUL, MINN. Electrical Installation NTHS & NTHS ELECTRIC WIRING ELECTRIC AND GAS FIXTURES Electrical Engineers Simpson Electric Light & Power Installations 16·W·4th St. GARFIELD 2223 For St. James A. M. E. Church Celebration In 1905. On the completion of the parsonage when the keys were delivered by the Building Committee to the trustees of the church a grand celebration in the form of an entertainment and social took place March 23, 1905. Some of the speakers were Rev. W. D. Carter, Mr. T. H. Lyles, Rev. Seymour, Rev. J. C. Anderson, Attorney W. T. Francis, Mrs. Kittle Terrill, Mr. J. H. Dillingham and Mr. A. J. Bell. Music selections were rendered by Mrs. R. C. Minor, Mr. Ed. Hall and the Choir. The splendid financial system of the church was inaugurated by Mr. Thomas R. Morgan in January, 1904 under Rev. Gaines pastorate and perfected by a special committee appointed for that purpose which consisted of A. J. Bell, chairman; T. R. Morgan, secretary; Joseph S. Strong, G. B. Lowe, J. H. Dillingham, Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Mrs. Kittle Williams, Mrs. James W. Milton and Mrs. Addie Bellesene. This system began (Continued on page 4) Platform and Kitchen of New St. James A. M. E. Church Varnished by WM. E. FORD Painter and Decorator 775 St. Anthony Ave. Hedgett Mfg. Co. East Seventh St. R 6951 The Mill Work for the M. E. Church THE HIGHEST OUR MILL WORK AND LUMBER NEED SOME. Interior Finish, Hardwood , Lumber r 0869 Crindle Contractor K A SPECIALTY VE., ST. PAUL, MINN. V Py oy yy ey te = | ee | | | mh nn i : sie eas ea * P| 1 == - eats aoe it Sia a cspertcine Meee iam Page Four. IN THE— $ e Spot Light By Johnny Walton DEJALMA WINS TITLE Bill Dejalma, the popular St. Paul colored middleweight, now hasa clear claim to the city middleweight title, having defeated Haywood Toussaint, another colored 1ad of no little local fame Friday night at the armory in a four-round go. The fight did not come up to expettations for reason that Toussaint seemed to have made up his mind to stay the limit and de- pended on his legs to keep him out of harm's way. Bill hung a few long swings on Haywood's left ear, and to- day the injured member is swelled up like a balloon, which will cause Toussaint to lay off a few weeks, NEXT WEEK this column will contain the true facts and digested reasons why Tiger Flowers should rule the favor in his proposed match with Dave Shade. ‘WELOOME HALL NOTES: Zion Presbyterian church joins with friends in a reception for Dr. and Mrs, G. W. Camp, Friday eve- ning, January 15. Dr. W. E. Steckel of Merriam Presbyterian church will preside. Dr. James Wallace of Ma- calester College will speak, also Dr. Henry Noble Wilson of Central Pres- byterian ebureh. On Friday, January 8, the Ar cadian Boys entertained thelr friends at a delightful party. ‘Their twenty- three guests spent the evening play- ing games, The boys proved genial hosts, ‘The regular meeting of the Neigh- borhood club was held Wednesday. ‘The membership is steadily growing. Membership open to any adult who lives in the neighborhood. Keep in mind the Musicale to be given Thursday, January 21, Some of the numbers on the program will be a banjo and guitar selection by Mr. A. Barksdale and Mr. M. Carter; vocal solo by Mrs. Smith, and violin solo by Curtis Evans, ‘The Juvenile sewing class is now under the supervision of Miss Eula Hargrave. Send your little girl Tues- day afternoon at 3:30 p. m. Don’t forget that our library is at your service on Tuesday and Friday, 2:30 to 5:30. Advertisers and Donators Many of the contractors and building supply firms have donated to St. James A. M. E. in the form of price reductions and have made al- lowances other than that which is customary in their regular business. Besides being loyal to the St. Paul Echo in this sp2cial advertising issue, these contractors and firms realize their possibility of increased patron- age from our race. Some of our race have found em: ployment with a number of thes contractors and firms and their man agers and officials have all wishes St. James A. M. E. chureh the vers best of luck and hope for the earlies possible date of completion, St. James A. M. E. members an the colored race in general shoul long remember these firms and wher confronted with building problems should consult these firms who wil be very pleased to give estimates, BRING RESULTS Classified Advertising Rates:— Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. ‘Houses and Flats for Rent, FOR RENT—5 rooms, modern, 565 Rondo. Call Dale 8246. FOR RENT—5-room upper flat, 418 Edmund St., C. H. Roper, Dale 6509. ONE NICELY FURNISHED ROOM— 3553 Elliot Ave. Colfax 8995. Single or married couple. 252 ST. ANTHONY AVE. Nicely furnished rooms for rent. NICELY furnished rooms at 489 St. Anthony. Dale 2033. * ‘St. Anthony, 638. Modern, four rooms and bath; first floor; hot wa- ter heat; immediate possession; low rental. CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY Fifth and Cedar. FOR RENT—Five-room lower du- plex, all modern, 3932 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis. Phone Col- fax 2044, FIVE ROOM FLAT, convenient to ar line, school and church. Phone, Orchard 9019 W.—Mpls. FIVE-ROOM BUNGALOW—Hot wa- ter ‘heat; all modern conyeniences. Call Elichurst 4208. : FREE RENT to March 1. 327-329 ‘Farrington, 2-3-5-room flats, nicely remodeled, Reduced rent. NEW ST. JAMES CHURCH Let us give our Lord the praise . For this New St. James he raised; Christ the Savior, laid the way For New St. James. This is the house of the Lord, And he gave us for our reward A general to lead us in, * The New St. James. While the minister would proclaim, Glory to God’s holy name, We were christened by the rain, In dear old St. James. And at times we knelt at prayer, Sparrows nestled in our hair, And we'd cry out in despair, ~ For a New St. James. MRS. WM. ENGLAND. LEGION POST RE-ELECTS MANNING AS COMMANDER George Manning was re-elected commander of the Leslie Lawrence post of the American Legion at the annual election of officers Wednes day, January 6. The meeting wa: held at the Legion clubrooms, 345% Robert St. Jose Sherwood and George How- ard were chosen vice-commanders; William Hall, adjutant; William Rid- ley, finance officer; Almericque Barksdale, sergeant-at-arms. A program was outlined to build up a hospital and welfare fund. The first of a series of dances for the hos- ital benefit fund will be given Wed- nesday, January 20, at the Legion clubrooms. The public is invited. —— RACE RESTRICTION AT STAKE IN HIGH COURT (Continued from page 1) Moorfield Storey of Boston, presented the oral argument against the agree- ment. Marshall urged the court to hand down a decision which would serve notice upon lower courts that they must not foree segregation agree- ments, while James 8. Easby-Smith, counsel for Buckley, held that no question within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court had been pre- sented. Court Decisions Cited. Citing that legislative attempts to segregate the Negro race had been held unconstitutional by the supreme court, Marshall contended that agree- ments among property owners look- ing to the same end were invalid. Easby-Smith, on the other hand, pointed out that the highest courts of California, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Louisiana and Virginia re- peatedly sustained such agreements, when, as in this case, they did not propose perpetual limitations. Marshall deseribed the plan as the entering wedge of the Ku Klux Klan program of elimination, which, un: less restrained, would eventually ex- tend all over the country, he said and arouse passions and hatred “be. tween white and black, Catholic an¢ Protestant, Jew and non-Jew.” Some form of segregation accord ing to race, nationality or religion i already being attempted, he asserted in St. Louis, Los Angeles, Cleveland New York, Detroit, Baltimore, Nev Orleans, Kansas City, Chattanooga Memphis and other cities. ‘The court was asked by Storey t quiet present racial hatreds by up holding what he contended was th inalienable right of Negroes to owt property, predicting that the repub Me would live only as long as th rights guaranteed all races and na tionalities under the Constitution were fully protected. Headquarters for | KOPPERS COKE ALL SIZES THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University re Cash and Carry Prices With Free Delivery Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All ‘Times Elkhurst 1388 559 St. Anthony Avonue ASK FOR MORE THAN 100 Pure FoopPropucts ‘This is a first quality line and deserves your support. Have You Tried COFFEE AT YOUR GROCERS Griggs, Cooper & Company Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers St. Paul, Minn, FORTY-NINE YEARS OF. PROG: RESS IN ST. JAMES CHURCH (Continued from page 3) operation in May, 1904 and soon re- duced the current expenses besides making improvements to the extent of $165.00. One hundred and nine- ty-three subscribers contributed to this system including several non- members of the church, Marching Onward. At the expiration - of Rev. Sey- mour’s term the church was moving onward, Rev. Horace Graves remain ed five years followed by Rev. H. P. Jones, who now pastors at the Bueli¢ Ave, A. M. E. Church in Pittsburgh, Pa., a faithful worker in the Master's Vineyard. Rev. Jones’ term of five years was followed by Rev J. P. Simops, who served one year; then came Rev. Jas. Henderson, who spent two years, Agaiti Rev. J. C. Anderson was re- turned to St. James, after an ab- sence of eleven years, Rev, Ander. son had lost none of his grit and de- termination and he forged onward with the thought of a new St. Jame: uppermost in his mind, Laying his plan before his congregation and with their assistance, a building fund of $6,000 was created for the new St. James church, which is now be ing erected at Dale and West Central avenue, Rey. Anderson was also called to Pittsburgh, Pa., after serv- ing two years. Rev. H. L. Jones was called from St. Paul's Church at Nashville, Tenn., and during his four year term the building site was pur- chased and the ground was excavated and the foundation laid of the new church. Insufficient funds impeded the progress and nothing was done on the building for some time. New Spirit Prevails, With the coming of Rev. Griffin, the church has taken on a different aspect, he is a Gospel Preacher and business man. Shortly after his ar- rival two splendid armies, the 8th Illinois Regiment and the 15th New York under the guidance of Colonel DEATHS Elizabeth Cramer Elizabeth Cramer died at 871 No. Dale St. December 28. Funeral De- cember 30, Thursday, at 3 P. M., from Lyles’ Chapel. Interment at Rose Lawn cemetery. Charlie Walker. Charlie Walker died Sunday, Jan- uary 10, at his home on Bay St. He was the grandson of Susan Barker, Seattle, Wash. Funeral at 2 P. M., January 13, at Forest Chapel. , Phone Dale 8339 ‘ry the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS t DRUGGIST Prescriptions | {Rondo and Mackubin | SIR Rana A A EE AEC | Elkhurst 8478 306 Rondo St. | | Elk Tailoring Co. | SUITS MADE TO ORDER | | Cleaning and Pressing | | | | WE CALL AND DELIVER } st. PAUL MINNESOTA | a OH! 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Auspices of The Men's Club, St. Philips P.E. Church DIRECTED BY FREDA JACKSON, BELLE SALTERS TYLER AND LORINA GRIFFIN PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS UNIVERSITY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Assisted By a Chorus of Freda Jackson's Dancing Pupils Church Club, Dale and Portland Ave. Saturday, January 30, 1926 ADMISSION 50 CENTS—7:45 P. M. ST. PAUL ECHO George*Brooks and Colonel Charles ‘Miller rallied thelr forces and raised over $1,073 at the end of a great financial drive in November: ‘The cornerstone was laid by Mr. Huron Shelton, a Master Mason, Sun- day, Nov, 30, with impressive cere- monies, Only one more year and St, James will complete fitty years of service to the Master. What a glorious oc- easton it will be if the Golden Jubilee can take place in this splendid edi- fice dedicated to the service of God. Rev. W. H. Griffin, the present pastor of St. James Church, assumed the pastorate Sunday, September 28, 1924, coming direct from St. Paul's Church, Des Moines, Iowa, His ministerial career began at Hyde Park, Ill., an exclusive district, where after several unsuccessful at- tempts were made tp bomb people's property, he was instrumental in building the first church constructed by our group in the city in twenty- two years. He made an excellent record during his stay of nine years, being forced to resign on account of AIL health, ‘The chureh at Des Moines, Iowa, being in a bad way, with twenty- three creditors and a $32,000 debt, and having talked with a pastor who had gone to Des Moines and recov- ered his health, he was persuaded. to go to that charge instead of Califor- nia where the physician had ordered him, Reduces Debt. Remaining in Des Moines four years, Rey. Griffin reduced the debt of $32,000 to $12,000, and from twenty creditors to one. He has a wife and three children. Mrs. Grif- fin, who was Miss Mary A. Lewis be- fore marriage, is an accomplished musician, and was at one time or- wee “Sees SALARY {LOANS quick courreous g]) CITY LOAN CONFIDENTIAL 2u1-2MetalBid.| CEdar 2026 SP MEIMCalee a GET YOUR BUILDERS HARDWARE SUPPLIES | Winters Hardware Store | wise University Avenue = PHONE DALE 9113 on | Community Brug | PRESCRIPTIONS and SUNDRIES Holiday Goods | 234 RONDO ST. t Phone: Elk 1148 A. B. Heinz Phone: Elkhurst 1156 Capital City Auto Electric Co. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES 1 Ignition, Generator, Starter, Motor and Magneto Repairs BATTERY CHARGING Eight Hour Service 697 University Ave., Bt. Paul | Res, Phone Elkhurst 1613 McGavock Fu AARON J. MeGAV( PERSONAL ATTENTION Mortuary and Cha CALLS ANSWERED AN’ Fe ean gee Coleman & Coleman 558 St. Anthony Ave. GROCERIES, OONFECTIONERY and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone Dale 4920 ST. PAUL MINNESOTA a See a HIT OF TH SNAPPY MUS TT Hinky Do . ‘Auspices of The Men's ( DIRECTED BY FREDA JACK AND LORI PRINCIPAL CHARAC' HIGH SCHO Assisted By a Chorus of Ft Qhurceh Club. Dale Fe LNOY Veiprine «K Ce Keeps it = , Clean and. Y : : % Beh . f&_itismaster oe _ Sa Leste 7 ev Bikiy oe ganist at-Bethel Church, Chicago, mh. ‘ In a little over three months Rev. Griffin has created a profound im- pression as a preacher of the Gospel pastor and business man. He has la yy m=) ary =) NiG= | | INI 2 | Pe Oe ee = a : oN WRAPPING ; Moan cad aon lF*N feb 8 Only two cities and a few scatter- ing farms in the province of Kenya, S. Africa, have electricity. See Us for Phonographs and Records | 398 Wabasha Street ———————— | | SIMPSON @ | WILLS | ‘The Reliable Morticians | are now located in their beau- | tiful new mortuary chapel — | Office Phone—Cedar 1024 | Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 | 17 West Exchange Street | ST. 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GUARANTEED Rondo and Arundel Elkhurst 5524 ‘St. Paul, Minn. tT ~“Tveion Post Entapsne SC i Legion Post Entertainers i calles cawanees Fae | i HOSPITAL FUND BENEFIT DANCE i i AT LEGION CLUB ROOMS 345% Robert Street i i WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1926—ADMISSION 25 CENTS i t Come Out, Everybody { a H. B., ROWE, President Phone E. L. BOYD, Secretary Hyland 5622 ON. W. Waiters and Porters | NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING, CENTRALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE a 718 Sixth Avenue North MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. pe ees | [ Fe i se) | le 4 y ‘ | +e | Fi , a Fe | A 4 Ca: Bo | pteeeaA | Smiling Bill Steward's Alabama Serenaders, recently finished a | six months’ engagement in Saskatoon, Sask., and are now located | permanently In Minneapolis, O12 Hong Ave. | ‘This is an eight piece orchestra, and is competent to furnish F Scale oe at gecncione | On last Saturday night they were entered in the contest at the | Palace Orpheum Theater and won second prize, | THE FirstCrand Ball ‘ AT THE BEAUTIFUL | South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis | Monday Evening, January 25, 1926 ‘There will be three big prizes given: away | One Ton of Coal, Sack of Sugar and Small Sack of Flour | EVERY HOUSEWIFE IN THE TWIN CITIES : WILL BE THERE TRYING TO GET ONE OF THESE PRIZES: | SO DON'T FAIL TO COME E ‘TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT | MUSIC BY STEVENS and HIS JAZZ HOUNDS ADMISSION 50 CENTS ‘TAXIS 1:45 A. M. ee ee eee manifested s genuine interest in the vital issues which eoncern the wel- tare of his congregation. ‘He is a forceful speaker, possesses ‘a splendid delivery and has thorough- ly demonstrated his ability to ex- | Free Delivery to All Parts | of City Economy Market | 810 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis Groceries, Poultry and Meats Hyland 0436 McDUFF WOODARD 1 Propietor | Ee | H. B, ROWE, President Ph ‘Hylan | NN. WO. Waiter - Asean NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDIN I ON THE N pound the doctrines and teachings of the Saviour. All organizations and auxiliaries of the church are cooperating with him for a newer and greater St. James. By Mrs. Aimee Hall ee a ea aa ea ee ee ee MILTON SHANKS ene ‘Contractor and Builder 3712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. oe L. BOYD, Secretary fan | a and Porters | tation | G, CENTRALLY LOCATED . RTH SIDE oo !