Texas Towns Chronicle Disease and Deaths Across Regions
Hillyboro notes illnesses in Mrs James Dixon and Mrs Porter while Dr Carson visited. Obituaries include Mr Tom Wade and Mrs Viola Childers Brown. Eastland hosts a Grand Rally at St Mark Baptist as churches promote Sunday school. Gause and Grapeland report church services, baptisms, and modest collections. Henderson describes Sunday school turnout and sermon excellence. Communities from Fry, Port Sullivan, and Little River celebrate church programs, fraternal events, and reader activity with multiple local names and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillyboro
James Dixon
Porter
Carson
Dora Elliot
Eliot
Mesdames Elliott
Aldridge
Longview
Tom Wade
Viola Childers-Brown
Cisco
St. Mark Baptist Church
Cornelius
Eastland
Walter
Love
L. ©. Filewellen
Pueblo
Cole
Willie Douglass
Adeline
Texas
Frances Williams
Imogene Rondall
Grand Court
San Antonio
J. W. Washington
Brownwood
Grapeland
St. John Baptist Church
J. R. Harts
D. A. Parker
Noble
Lee Johnson
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Fannie Cook
Palestine
Beulah Lee Rusher
Isabella Johnson
K. of P. Grand Lodge
W. D. Gilmore
Jhony
Houston
A Grewsome Incident in Ballinger and Community News
A long, graphic account describes a 14 year old girl who ran away, had a child by a man not of her race, and was buried by a colored family amid scandal. The piece notes apathy from the father and calls for an investigation. Weatherford church notices praise Rev Harlee and local services, with multiple community updates on clergy moves, school actions, sports, and social events across Weatherford, Marlin, and Waco.
Legacy Left to African Schools in Liberia and Monrovia
The will of Moses Johnson of Baltimore values his estate at 16 000 to 20 000 dollars and allocates the bulk to schools in Monrovia Liberia and Grand Bassa Liberia. Interest from the estate funds Caroline Donovan Normal Institute and College of Monrovia. Dr Ernest Lyons oversees distribution with Monroe Lyons to succeed him upon death or disability. Administrators appointed for ten years. annuities and legacies include cash gifts, a Chesterfield farm sale proceeds to Black Star Line and Liberian Construction, and property at 914 Denny Street Richmond left to Amanda Carter and Annie Harris. The estate manager receives ten percent commission and bonds are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Moses Johnson
Orphan's Court
Monrovia
Liberia
West Africa
Caroline Donovan Normal and Industrial Institute
Grand Bassa
College of
Lyons
W. Ashbie Hawkins
Mattie Caldwell
Annie Harris
Eva Boyton
Chesterfield
East Virginia
Black Star Line
Liberian Construction Company
Biance
Sarah Isabella Jones
Denny Street
Richmond
Amanda Carter
Bishop appeals to court to install negro pastor
New York June 15 Bishop William H Heard of the New York Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and Cain P Cole Presiding Elder of the Long Island district have asked Supreme Court Justice Faber to compel the trustees of St. Mark's A M E Church Elmhurst to open the doors to Rev Henry Irons assigned by the Bishop The assignment was May 28 and doors locked May 29 Justice Faber reserved decision The St Mark s Church Corona avenue Corona New York on a pilot of about an acre was given by white residents of Newtown more than a century ago It was valued at 87 72 deeds Recently an offer of over 75 000 was made to the congregation for the plot The value of the plot is uppermost in this controversy The congregation wants to know who is going to get the money The present trustees want it and the New York Conference would also like to have it added to the treasury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
William H. Heard
New York
African Methodist Episcopal Conference
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Cain P. Cole
Long Island
Supreme Court
Faber
St. Mark’s A. M. E
Elmhurst
Henry Irons
Irons
St. Mark's Rch
Corona Avenue
Newtown
Chicago University of Music Recital Opens Summer School
The Chicago University of Music began its summer school with a faculty and guest musicians at Wendell Phillips. The recital was an artistic treat enjoyed by a large audience. Miss Pauline James Lee, president, is hopeful for strong student enrollment from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago University of Music
Ae Ee
Wendell Phillips
Pauline James Lee
University
Lee Safety Hair Straightener breakthrough described
An early 20th century notice praises Dr EB Lee for a heat based hair straightening device. It details improvements including a removable safety guard to prevent scalp burns and blood poisoning, notes mass sales at 8.50 dollars, and introduces a new model with a smoother, heat retentive metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Dr. Lee
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White
Bryan
Brewster and Reed
Thelma Duncan
Milano
Fitzgerald
Temple
Sidney Allen
Mattie Hall
Belle Jackson
Marlin
Bob Bailey
R. D. Beavers
Laura Ayke
R. D. Warren
Marina Tally
Larena
Jeff Gillaspie
the Express
Emma
Stevenson
Laura Brown
Ethel Mae Gray
Belle Johns
Brutus Gray
The
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Fannie Gray
Belle Smith
Fletcher
Luke Poke
Longbranch
Guasie Bryant
Emeline Stevenson
J. H. Pendleton
Emma Stevenson
T. P. Moore
Tom Johns
Billie Gray
Arron Stevenson
O. B. Bonner
Donnie V. Taylor
Anna Pryor
Pearl Henry
Greenville
Presbyterian
J. B. Hampton
B. Session
Lovie Simon
Letha Lewis
Emma Orange
Co. M. E
W. M. Douglas
Society News Boys Society Club
Emms Simon
H. C. McCane
Margie Gipson
Frankie Simmon
Almer Garrett
P. R. Humber
Calvert
A. C. Polk
Little River Baptist Church
Williame
Providence Baptist Church
Nora Froman
Bertha- Walton
Garnette
Weatherford
Ikard
James Young
Chas, Simmon
A. Mason
Anetta
Feddie Harris
B. G. Humber
Waco
Paul Quinn
Representative Colored Citizen
Johnson (Soders
Smith
Okla
Mable
Son Jones
Willie M. Stamps
Dallas
Bros
Stuart
C. Calvert
C. L. Humber
Mexia
Ann Jackson Smith
Harrett Magee
10Th St
Second Baptist Church
Westbrook
First Baptist Church
K. of P. Lodge
Geo. Jones
Dallas Express Hustlers
Murry
Stamps
Hive
Barnes
Stamns
Miss Barnes
Fisher Hanks and Son
C. A.wyman
Miss Black
M. A. Macknees
Washington
John Jenkins
F. A. Nutall
Hearne
Tex
Finas
Samuel B. Zephyron
State Board of Embalming
Cameron
Provident Hospital
William Ligon
St. Mark's Church
George J. Falter
Falter
North Gilmor Street
Amd Asy
DR. BE
Wawess
Dr. Lea
St. Kansas City
Imor Lee
Dallas Express Pur. Company
KLAR
Winterman
Elm Street
Arthur A. Everts, Main and
Murphy
Horman's Meat
Live Oak Street
Neorolohy
Hichebrown
cRo Crowe
Aiton Hyeienic
Wen
All Druggista
Dallas Express Pub. Company
East India
Mall
T. Lyons
Okinkoma Ohta
San
Art of Hale Oe
Mexia Mutual. Fire Insurance Co
Herman Street
State
W. H. Moore
Robt
T. H. Simmons
Gen. Mgr
Nor Lok
Walker’s
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