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NE 28* 1VHJ5113yasSeyj--?.THECoM People AppreciateIt!Mr. Sprunt’s Gift.L-1»•50ny.irlljenarjra-JSr-; -NEW ANNEX 10 HOSPITALVisited by Hundreds ot Colored PeopleYesterday.r.heb/iyhen.if?.he31-ll-isex-•eeifip-ol.ofaice:edas.■ll*.*BcautifuH Engrossed Resolutions Pre-sonted to Mr. Willi.im H. Sprunt. \\l»o Gave tlie Money to Hnve the Annex Built In Which is the Colored Patients Department—Tin- Colored People Feel Very Grateful to Him.5hindult■elftrill•si-jnstheap-10wnys-iraliit-nal rer-to ral *ral lia-ion ourba-lOS-th3anofandanytheH;C-theithnorire-irm •om ; mhatbie t toirsethe:ar-•omlor-1CSIlen-iwoicgour k«‘d ugh me-) The)Yesterday alternoon from 3 to o'clock at the new annex at the JaniesWalker Memorial hospital was thrown open for the inspection of the colored people and hundreds went through the building.About 0 o’clock there took place in one of the large .vard rooms of the annex a very pleasing affair in the presentation to Mr. William H. Sprunt of aset of beautifully engrossed resolutions from the colored citizens of Wilmington. Other than Mr. Sprunt there were present Messrs. Bear. French, lov • and Willard, members of the hospital board, Dr. Akerman, surgeon in charge. Rev. Dr. A. D. McClure. Dr. Love and several other repereseuta'ive white citizens and an overflowing of some of the best known colored people.The beginning was a hymn, then followed a prayer by Rev. J. A. Bonner, church.With a few words the resolutions, which had been framed, were rea i aloud to the asemblage and presentedto Mr. Sprunt.In accepting, Mr. Sprunt was visibly affected. His heart seemed to go om to those before aim whose upturned faces too plainly showed a gratitude they were but poorly able to express. Yet he insisted that no thanks were due him but to the good God, who had put it within his grasp to help—and all felt that he nad been moved to act nobly from a sense of duty.Others spoke, some advisory, soma gratefully, these were Dr. Akerman, Dr. McClure and Dr. Mask, colored physician. Mr. Samuel Bear, of the Board, John E. Taylor, of the custom service, and Rev. J. A. Bonner.The doxology was sung, the ben^ diction pronounced and the audience dispersed after being shown through the building. Satisfaction amounting to enthusiasm was expressed by ‘he people for whose especial benefit the annex was erected. The spotless linen and beautiful furnishings brought forcibly to their minds the generosity of Mrs. W. L. Parsley and J. Victor Grainger.It must have afforded Mr. Sprunt a great deal of pleasure to see how much the colored people of Wilmington appreciate his thoughtfulness of them. They not only expressed their appreciation in the beautifully worded resolutions presented to Mr. Sprunt, but showed by the large attendance yesterday afternoon. The colored wards will be put into use within the next lew days.The resolutions presented to .Mr. Sprunt were beautifully engrossed and read as follows:Grand characters, noble souls haveever found a suitable means of expression in worthy deeds. The grand^o leeds have bee*, those which were prompted by a desire to lessen human suffering and consequently increase human happiness; and such deeds lay tb-li gat ion on those who receive the ben efits flowing from them This obli-_tion is recognised and discharged i’» *me degree, when those who are bcn-ofitted. express their gratitude to theThe donation of $10,000 by Mr. AB-IIam H Sprunt for the erection of an annex to the city hospital, in wb.ch proper surgical and medical treatment mav be administered to the unfortunate ind suffering members of the mgro race and for the training of nurses wasdeed grand in conception and mob.m execution; a deed that rev*»*8 Christ spirit. The negroes of the city of Wilmington. N. C.. appreciate .he blessing which must follow^ this deed and feel deeply the sense of gratitui.. Therefore.that we may the more h i’. -ilv express our thanks for this generous gift, we have this day. the V**11 • ‘ninth day of May, 1lt;*04. assembled in mass meeting in St. Stephen s A. M L church to adopt the following resolutions;Whereas. Mr. William H. Sprunt. recognising the needs of better accommodations for those of our race who need and seek treatment at the city hospital. has. in a spirit of noble rhilan-hropy, donated the generous sun: of $10,000 to provide such accomnmda-ions: __Be it resolved, Frist. That we. theaegroes of the city of Wilmington. V. C. hereby extend to Mr. William ll Sprunt our most sincere thanks and pledge him our lasting gratitude. Sec-md- That we give humble praise to Alminghty God wuose providence has enabled such a gracious, humanltariaa and philanthropic act. the fame of which we pledge shall never die in he grateful memories of ourselves and our children during the generations to come. Third, that a copy of these '.evolutions he engrossed and presented to Mr. Sprunt as a token of our friendship and gratitude.—Thos. R. Mask, M. P., J. W. H. Mask, M. D ; J H. Alston. M. D.; D. W. Chostnutt. M. D ; J. E. Thomas. PhD.; Rev. John E. Jackson. Pastor of St. Stephen's Church; Rev H. Bell. Pastor of St. Luke’s Church; Rev. James A. Bonner. Pastor of Chestnut Street Presbyterian SChurch; Rev. E. R. Bennett. Pastor of St. Mark's »’ E. Church; Rev. W P Capehart. Kev S. S. Henderson. Rev. J. W. Telfair, John G. Norwood, Thomas Rivera. James H. Lane. Daniel Howard. Benjamin Scott, David Williams. John H Whiteman. Valentine Howe. James K Cutlar. F. C. Sadgwar. John A Hargrave, John Austin. Owen Bailey. Joan W. Neil. R. H. White, H. C. Green ).A. Brahley James H Johnson. Jam-s C. Howe. John H Brown, J. N. Richardson. D. C. Sneen. F. M. Green. Aaron Kellogg. W. H. Bradley. Spotswood Allen. Alexander Huggins. James Pri c, W. H. Eason. Thomas A. Smith. W. H Moore. W. H. Bradley. James Privo. !. Chestnut. John E. Taylor.\I*I*E.\L FOR TEACJAJTY S I.ll EGovemoi tilftvW Gives r. Hearing to the-JtffWrt to Have Death Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment.(Special to The Messenger.)Goldsboro. N. J., June 21—Gove-n rR. B. Gleun arrived in the city todavfrom Raleigh to further consider theDan Trachey case. Counsel for Teac.i-ey have new evidence in affidavitswhich they wished to present to thegovernor, and as ne was on his way to Wilmington today they had a splendid opportunity to present their papers. A very vigorous effort has been made by his friends and counsel to have lh»* death sentence imposed on Teachey commuted to life imprisonment. I he governor listened very patiently to all claims that counsel had to present in favor of commutation of sentence, andpromised 10 give the case careful consideration. Teachey is in jail in inis city for safe keeping and his counsel. Messrs. Dortch and Barham wshed to have him present when the affidavits were presenter! to the governor, but the sheriff and his deputies were ab.ent from the city on business and Teachey did not get to see the man who holdshis lif? in his hands.
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The Semi Weekly Messenger
Wilmington, North Carolina, US
Fri, Jun 23, 1905
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