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Newspaper
The Appeal
Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
3
Regular services at Zion Temple in Saint Paul tomorrow at 10 30 a m 3 p m and 7 30 p m. There are 72 Republican and Democratic candidates to choose from at the primaries March 17.
Zion Temple members plan a week long fair starting Monday evening April 20 under the Zion Temple Helpers Club. The Mecca Club announces a subscription ball on April 22. Mrs. Charity Allen is awarded divorce from Ralph Allen with custody of daughter Inez, $25 monthly support until emancipation, and $100 suit money.
Joseph McKibbin, a Republican candidate for mayor of St Paul, pledges equalized city assessments, impartial tax policy, and enforcement of laws. He vows to be mayor for all citizens, supports Roosevelt, and invites voters to back him if they share his Republican principles.
Rev W H Saunders of Chicago will preach each night next week at St James and both Sunday services. He is hailed as a great preacher. Prof W E B Du Bois of Atlanta University, Niagara Movement secretary, visited Sunday. He spoke at St James and St Peter Claver churches and was hosted by Mr F L McGhee. Campaigns heat up ahead of March 17 primaries with Luis G Hoffmann as Republican mayoral hopeful.
Kendrick Cafe invites readers to a Sunday dinner with a full table dhote menu including soup fish roasts meats vegetables and desserts served 12 to 3 30 pm at 156 East Third Street Chef John Payne highlights savory options while the Star theater advertises High School Girls musical burlesque with Mat Kennedy and The Three Wilera Sisters plus extra wrestling entertainment featuring Fred Bartl the middleweight champion of the world.
The report notes a performance challenge where a fighter must throw an opponent within 15 minutes or forfeit $100 to the challenger. The piece emphasizes the wager and the time limit as central elements of the contest.
R B Letford and Andrew Dahlquist announce candidacy for alderman of the Third ward on the Democratic ticket in the March 17 1908 primaries. Dahlquist pledges faithful service if nominated and elected, cites past council work and a city market project. Also appears: Mrs Julia Hinson advertises The St Louis Kitchen at 317 Wabasha with meals 25 cents and home cooking hours. Tel N W Main 2315 L.
R. C. Berger, a 40-year-old resident for 26 years and longtime grocer, seeks the Republican nomination for alderman in the Twelfth Ward. He is a large taxpayer and pledges to protect ward interests ahead of the March 17 election.
A political appeal praises a First ward candidate, urging voters to back a man with firm support for decent city affairs if nominated and elected. The notice includes an ad for Rosa Wade's Cafe at 69 3/4 West Third Street offering all seasonal delicacies, open day and night, and private dining rooms. It also lists Republican candidate H. P. Keller for Assembly nomination at 156 East Third Street with rooms for rent and Kendrick Restaurant services.
D H Michaud, a St. Paul resident for 32 years and 24 year real estate veteran, is described as a large city taxpayer and a capable candidate. He pledges honest economical administration mirroring his private business approach and seeks nomination at the March 17 primaries.
R B Letford a St Paul native and hustling business junior partner of the Mercantile Storage Co with office on Chestnut street is a Junior Pioneer. Vote for him March 17 primaries. Laundry service ad directed by Valet Laundry with delivery by Charles Miller call N W 848-12 or visit 154-156 H Sixth St.
Social and religious notices from Minneapolis list events and meetings. Le Grand Goins improves rapidly, Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell travels to Cleveland, and Mrs. W. Roger returns from Mississippi. Upcoming events include Leap Year Party by Household of Ruth, Sunbeam Club at 807 Whington Ave N, and St. Thomas Mission services. Bethesda church forms Men's Sunday Club to help fund women’s groups.
Prof W E B Du Bois of Atlanta addressed a packed St Peter's church last Sunday evening. He is hailed as one of the race's greatest scholars and drew a large attentive audience. In St Paul, St Louis Kitchen offers all home cooking with meals priced at 25 cents and specified service hours. Mr Charles N Brooks of the Gas Light Co. reports a hold up near Seventh and Nicollet, two white men robbed him of a gold watch and $33 after overpowering him.
Miss Mildred Plummer celebrated the leap year birthday with a party for about 60 youths, chaperoned by mothers, dancing to music by Mrs. Charles Yancey. The event, marked by refined conduct, featured gifts from guests and friends, with midnights close. Shoes mended while you wait offered by Jarvis at 354 Minnesota Street.
George Ries, 48, long time property owner and taxpayer since 1883, resident for 20 years in the Twelfth Ward, has served one year on the council. He pledges to stand on his record and promises to do as well or better if elected.
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