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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
1
A call to sacrifice for racial advancement, arguing that progress requires self denial in education and discipline. It condemns segregation and its abuses including Jim Crow schools cars disenfranchisement and lynching as obstacles to freedom.
Obituary recounts the life of Benjamin F. Hunter known as Ben, his loyal service to his employer Capt. W. P. Anderson, and his dignified conduct despite obstacles. The article details his funeral at First Baptist Church Walnut Hills, interment in Colored American Cemetery, and notes he whispered Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hand as he departed.
An August Indianapolis streetcar incident pits racial insult against a young colored woman. A white man from the Deep South objects to her seating, threatens, and jokes about Mississippi while passengers mock him. he departs in humiliated defeat.
A letter from Clark’s daughter recalls his Massachusetts birth, Dartmouth education, and long career as Games High School principal. The piece recounts his 19th century political sacrifice for Black voters, his shift to the Democratic party, and the mixed reactions that followed as segregation persisted and slowly declined. It ends with wishes for many more happy years for Clark.
A dated letter from November 80 1619 at 4581 Garfield Ave St Louis recalls The Union notice of Mr Hays long service in the United States Court. The writer, an old granny, praises the recipient and mentions family names and well wishes for health and prosperity into a new year.
Attorney A. L. Dalton for Wade Royal wins against The Ault Wiborg Company in Judge Matthews court. Jury awards Royal $750.06 or, more precisely, a judgment of $750 for injuries from a dog bite on company grounds. Maxwell and Ramsey defended for the company.
A heartfelt note from Ernestine C Nesbit sends love to her friend and mentions that Marguerite, now a teacher in the public schools, is well and cherished by all.
The Union Services at Park Street M E and St John A M E Zion with Union Baptist raised twenty dollars to be split between the Old Men's Home and the Colored Girls' Home. Park Street contributed seven dollars five cents to Rev Page for his rally and St John’s gave five dollars twenty five cents. Reverends Smith and Foote urged member donations since they could not attend. Prof Trotter directed music and Rev Page led the initial exercises. Rev B F Smith emceed while Rev Jas P Foote preached a well received sermon.
The church looks forward with pleasure to July 21 1920 when it celebrates its 89th anniversary and the twenty five years occupancy of the present building. Upon the request of Sabbath school musical director Miss Saunders Xmas music has been placed in the hands of Sergeant B W Fergueen and wife. Rehearsals progress nicely and interest is manifest.
Miss Vera Forte, secretary of the school for seven years, is attending the University of Chicago. Miss Mary Taylor succeeds Miss Forte, and Miss Angie Smith is appointed to teach a large class of young girls.
Miss Martha Winkfield to review the year’s lessons for January 1, 1920 as Superintendent Hays marks thirty years in service. He thanks the Bab bath school orchestra led by Miss Saunders with violinist Vandi veer, cornet by Mr Ferguson, piano by Mrs Ferguson and assistants Miss Mary Taylor Angie Smith and others who supported him throughout the decades.
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