A Great Man Falls Dr A R Griggs Father of Texas Baptists
W L Dickson memorializes Dr A R Griggs a leading Texas Baptist and former National Baptist Convention president. The piece recalls his founding work in Dallas at New Hope and other churches, his national roles, and his three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Griggs
Baptist of
Texas
A. Griggs
New Hope Church
Bogel
San Jaiito
Dallas
New Hope
Macedonia
Salem
Mt. Zion
Griggs Chapel
Ferris
Lancaster
Hopewell
A. C. Capers
J. G. Simms
D. W. Green
R. A. Grainger
R. B. Francis
Sutton EK
Griggs
Will Griggs
Allen Griggs
W. L. Dickson
Funeral of Monroe Watkins Draws Large Dallas Crowd in Rain
Hundreds braved heavy rain to attend the funeral of Monroe W. Watkins at St Paul M E Church. Survivors include his widow and nine children, with services conducted by Dr. J W Weakley and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Watkins, a Dallas resident since 1905, was a Woodmen and Knights of Pythias member, and died of a brain blood clot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Watkins
St. Paul M. E. Church
Dallas
St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church
Monroe W. Watkins
Caddo Street
Juliett and
Burford Streets
Knights of Pythias
J. W. Weakley
Watkins
Monroe Watkins
Cortez
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mr. Watkins
Luling
Texas
Lula Caviness
M. C. Caviness
Sarah Watkins
Waco
Misses Birdie
Nellie K. Watkins
O, D. Dunn
Cattie Kuykendall
Ida Teal
Robert
Melvin and
Damascus
Arthur
Taylor
Fred Douglas Watkins
Omaha
Neb
American Woodmen
Mantone Lodge
Comming K. of P. Grand
San Antonio Texas
Thomas Cole
Cole
Lincoln Paint Company
Queen City Sunday School and Baptist Services Report
Queen City St Paul A M E Sunday School opened on time with supt and teachers at post. Praise service at 11 a m. Evangelist Rev Burns preached to a crowded house at 7 30 p m with one accession. Mother's day program planned for May 4. Friendship Baptist Church reported good attendance and well taught lessons. Pastor preached at 11 a m and Rev M B Bilbrew of Salem Baptist preached at 7 30 p m. Special collection for a mission effort raised 212 50. Rev Mrs Burns left Thursday for Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul A. M
Burns
Friendship Baptist Church
M. B Bilbrew
Salem Baptist Church
Edna Mae Benton
J. H. Winn
D. Jones
M. Smiley
Old Land Mark Association
Louisiana
Christ
Ders
Ayrnghe
Jones
Community News From Lincoln Manor Express
The May 19 edition reports church anniversaries at Moseley Chapel and C M E church, preaching by Rev Wills and Rev J M Alexander, and a citywide drive to gain 260 subscribers by June 1 1922 for The Express. Local clubs, a baseball teaser against the Dunbar Club, old folks and orphans group meet, and news routes established with Miss Tina Moseley and Kirkwood Store for real news service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley Chapel
C. M. BE
J. SM. Alexander
Lincoln Manor
Hardeman
Garth Chapel
A. M. BE
The
Express
Tina Moseley
Anderson St
Moseley
Lincoln
Ideal
Aeninsh Arana
Harper
St. John Bapy
Dunbar Club
Old Folks
Resme
Mra
Welch
Dildock Street
Rev. Odam
Friendship Church
Odam
L. M. Swaneton
Ruskin and
Casey Street
Mrs
Kirkwood’s
Mrs. Morgan's
Dunbar Street
Roe
Sunday School and Love Feast at Moseley Chapel
The Lincoln Manor congregation at Moseley Chapel in co. M. EB. church held a well attended Sunday School with Supt. and teachers at their posts. Rev. J. B. M. Alexander preached an excellent sermon at 11 am followed by an old fashioned love feast and a brief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley Chapel
Co. M. EB
Papi
M. Alexander
Reym Bers
Riverside Park Floods Returning to Oak Cliff
Mrs D P Pollard of Ladonia Texas has returned home from visiting her sister Mrs 5 B Orman. The Riverside Park is again under water. Deaths listed include several local residents with ages and partial addresses noted in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Pollard
Ladonia
Texas
B. Orman
Riverside Park
Will
The Stolen Prince light opera staged at Terrell high
The Senior class and others presented a three act light opera at I. M. Terrell High School auditorium on May 4. Edna Mae Benton directed the cast of thirty six and also wrote the drama. the production impressed a large audience and may inspire similar shows. Accession ten, collection $273.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Clase
I. M. Terrell
Greece
Pericles
Orient
Alda
Tosher
In Memory of Annie Anderson Lytle and Family
Memorial note honors Annie Anderson Lytle who died May 12 1905 praising her private life and household victories. Daughters Jennie Burch and Donnie Brooke Sleters sign as mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Anderson
Lytle
Jennie Burch
Donnie Brooke
Faithful Fight and Offering Message from Pastor Turner Davis
A church note quotes 2 Timothy 4 7 and presents a sermon style tribute. The text mentions Pastor Turner Davis and Gussie Thomas Clayton as a sect leader or organizer. The adjournment collection appears as part of a service or event summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Turner Davis
Gussie Thomas Clayton
Community notices from Oak Cliff church and clubs
Local items report church events at Smith Chapel and Epworth League meetings led by Rev. A D Hutchison. Social notes mention visits, illness, and entertaining at 1132 and 1120 Church St. The Northwest Texas College drive and Express subscription appeal aim to recruit Oak Cliff readers to reach 350 to 850 subscribers by June 1 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Bryan
Texas
Willie Bacon
Cliff
Smith Chapel
Ciw
Bureau
Elizabeth Chape
T! Poat
A. D. Hutchison
Epworth League
Hutchison
10Th Street
Wolf's
Express
Oak Cutt
Oak Cliff
The
Toliver Urges Solidarity to Aid Flood Victims in Texas
Rev J E Toliver appeals to Dallas Express readers to awaken and unite Colored citizens across Texas. He urges pastors and leaders to mobilize religious and educational influence to aid flood survivors and tor nado victims, calling for collective action and loyalty to the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
The
Dallas Express
Texas, and More, Especially In the Flooded Districts of the Greater Pacity
Swords Beaten into Plowshares Sermon at Star Light Church
Sunny school drew a large crowd at Star Light Baptist Church with Rev. Thompson reviewing the lesson Swords Beaten into Plowshares. Eleven o’clock service followed devotions led by Deacons Hill and Hodge and a prayer by Deacon Wiis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
A. James
Gussie Thomas
Hill
Hodge
Wiis
Rev
Salem Baptist Church Sunday School and Revival Notes
Salem Baptist Church reports well organized Sunday School with Class No 1 winning a banner from Class No 5 Junior. The Cradle Roll boys took a banner from the girls. Total daily collection reached 111.67 dollars with 6 additions. Rev M B Billbrew served as pastor and returned from Oklahoma City after a 10 day meeting. B Y P U training and evening services featured a sermon from Acts 13 9-10. Reporter M Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Rev
Provo
M. B. Billbrew
M. Hawkins
Bronchoes Giants to Visit River Side Base Ball Stadium
The West ponies from the Alamo realm will ride into town with their Bronchoes on May 20 21 and 22 at River Side Base ball stadium. Watch for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Side
Base Ball Stadium
Alamo
Card of Thanks and real estate ad blend in Dallas
A community note expresses thanks for kindness after the death of Mattie Siggers. The card also promotes the IDEAL ADDITION black housing development in Dallas with 406 lots offering low payments and no interest or taxes. Directions and salesman contact details are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Stringtown
Freedmantown
Fair Grounds
Mose
Oak Cliff
Central R. R
Anderson Street
Anderson
Holmes St
Apposite Metzger's Dairy
Classified Ad Snapshots Include Transformations and Local Names
Readable fragments show dealers in various goods. Mentions Transformations, Bob E. 2274, Mrs. Curls and Wins Phone N, EB. Risky, and SAVOY SAFE for Fifth Avenue. Includes a 6-18.4t date marker and Central ne wt reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Corphene
Savoy
Fifth Avenue
Reece
Buffalo physician honored for humanity and medical work
The piece profiles Dr. Pierce of Buffalo noted for his medical impact in Pennsylvania and later in Buffalo. It highlights his Golden Medical Discovery tonic claimed to aid blood disease, digestion, and complexion, promoting vitality. It invites readers to write for free medical advice and to send 10 cents for a trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Pennsylvania
Dr. Pierce
Classified snippets reveal missing persons and services
Ads seek Annie Johnson location in Texas and list Mrs J E Williams in Cleburne plus a stray mule reward and barber job notices. Also features a magnet stone claim and a harsh pills ad urging female relief with a Detroit origin company and dubious medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Johnson
Cleburne
Texas
J. E. Williams
Tom Frenkinn
Reservoir
Wiley University Announces Summer School and Summer Normal
Wiley University in Marshall Texas will jointly conduct a Summer School and Summer Normal starting June 12 1922. The program features a strong faculty and equipment with registration 2 dollars tuition 15 dollars for 12 weeks and 10 dollars for 8 weeks. Board and room may total up to 20 dollars per month. Write President M W Cogan or H B Per berton for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Dogan
Wiley University
Marshall
Texas
M. W. Cogan
H. B. Perberton
Fort Worth Physician Ad Offers Women and Children Care
Dr George Al Munoods and Suro Ry advertise at 11th and Galence Avenues Fort Worth Texas. They offer medicine and surgery with special attention to diseases of women and children and venereal diseases. Office hours 9 to 11 am and 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. AL Munoods
Fort Worth
Texas
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Sophie
Ronnt OF
JUNG MACE LEE + Har
Ieee
Wwe
Lye
Cartoon Con
Baptists’ OF America
L. Dickson
Queen City
Wills
Hattie/McDonald
Beaumont
Catherine Andrews
Starks Street
Chas. Lewis
W. A. Brigham
Marie Townsell
L. C. Collins
Dyson Street
Pinkie Bellona
Lowery Street
L. Bonnery
Lucinda
West
Hooper
Mt. Hoveb Ptist Church
J. K. Wooten
J. C. Bass Undertaking Co
Fort Worth News
Phe
Niqua
J. E. Toliver
Felline
Aly. J. & Toliver
San Jacinto St
Star Light Baptist Church
SAN Pea Bronchoes Giants
Mattie Siggers
Carrie Lawson
Erma Howard
Alberta Howard
Duke Howard
Mee
Wil Nevers
Moses
Solomon
Caesar
Pelvo Medicine OO
Dept
A-Gemphia
Tenteh
Ruth Lodge
A. F
A. M. Meeta
Ayia
Parence Welcome
A . M. Sam
C. F
H. H
America
St. James A. M. E. Choir
Byil. H
R. No
A. H. Thomas
Governor's Council Council
J. C. Frazier
P. G
Pssvett
North Texas Summer Normal
Greenville
T. W. . Pratt
Thomas Ave
le A. Meadows
Commerce
Texans
D. Culderson
Tex
W. R. McMillan
M.D
L. G. Pinkston
D. J. Mm
Drs
McMillan & Pinkston
McMillan Sanitarium
Hall and
State Sta. Dallas
Maurer
Kim
B. L. Holland
M. D
Jackson Street
Nananes
A. 8. Wells
Councellor
Pythian Temple
Dallas,texas
B. T. Hamilton
Ae Ee
Singer Sewing Machine
Gho. V. Watton
St. Louis St
Parisian Kosmetic CO
Texarkana
Elm ST
Dan James Or
Jno, Thomas
May
J. H. Smith
Bethel A. M. BE
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