Chaplain Oscar J W Scott Farewell Tribute to Twenty fifth Infantry
Deep regret marks officers and enlisted men as Chaplain Oscar J W Scott of the Twenty fifth Infantry completes his foreign service tour and is ordered to a colored regiment on the Mexican border. Born 1867 at Gallipolis Ohio he is praised for leadership, library, Christmas tree program, and bringing speakers to the regiment. He has served since 1907 and may be promoted to major after ten years as a line officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Oscar J. W. Scott
26Th Infantry
United States
Scott
Chaplain Scott
Twenty-fifth
Dan Crawford
Africa
Francis B. Clark
World's
Christian Endeavor Society
Baker
America
Brown and Curry
Gallipolis
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
Drew Seminary
University of Denver
Payne Theological Seminary
Washington, D.C
Nettle
Poindexter Scott
Ohio Institution For the Blind
Columbus
Exter
Asa
Albert
James
Misa Ruth
Columbus High School
Columbua
25Th Infantry
Maggie D. McInham Reynolds
Hy Scott
Billy King Hosts Dignitaries at New Home
Theatrical magnate Billy King and family move into 3219 South Park Avenue with guests Hon. Nelson Crews Hon. Clarence Houston and Hon. Fred Dabney from Kansas City. The group attended socials by the citizens' committee of 100 and the Appomatox Club. King will host Miss Theresa Burroughs next week and plans indicate the stay until late October with entertainment for the Masone.
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Billy King
Pew
Theresa Burroughs
Billy” King
King and Company
Masone
Famous Blind Boone Concert Company 8 30 P M Closing
A Friday evening engagement featuring the Famous Blind Boone Concert Company with an 8 30 P M closing. The program promise highlights and curtain call details are noted for attendees.
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Famous
Blind Boone
Tea party guest list at 1606 East 12th Street
Miss Clara V Lynden attended a tea hosted by Corrine Collins at her home on East 12th Street with guests including Berthe Rosa Carter Christine Cowden Elizabeth Angel Roberta Green Louise Garnett and Fannie Reeves. Centennial M E Church held a sermon on Selfishness and Children's Day program led by C A Wirrick and Miss Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises
Clara V. Lynden
Miex
Davie
C. A. Wirrick
Misa Wheeler
Marriages and illnesses mark St Joseph notices
Geo Walker lies very ill with family at bedside while little Geo Walker also sick. Miss Vicoria Flynn and Claud McGee wed on June 6. Lewis Williams drowned in the Missouri River near Nodo way. body found north of the water works. Williams hailed from Argenta Arkansas. Knights and Daughters of Tabor set annual sermon at Frances Street Baptist Church on Sunday the 18th with Rev Prince officiating. Miss Carriger and Mr Coy Williams married June 6. Miss Gladys Carrion to return from Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Walker
Ten Reasons to Welcome the N N B L
A critical editorial urging genuine support for the N N B L focusing on real contributions over boasts. It warns against leaders who seek praise without funding or time, urging accountability and shared responsibility among supporters and observers.
Vegetables for sale at low prices in town
VEGETABLE PLANTS FOR SALI Cheapest in town. All plants 1 cents a dozen. Cabbage, tomatoes, beets, head lettuce, Southern Collarda, sweet potatoes and fresh vegetables cheap. Big basket mustard 5 cent, Spring onions 5 cent a dozen, radiahes 5 cents dozen, etc. Truck garden 3014 East 14th st. Take 12th street car.
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East
14Th St
Banquet for Chicago’s Flea Life Leaders Delights Guests
A Chicago banquet hosted by prominent civic figures featured a formal menu including cream of tomato soup, fish, chicken, vegetables, and desserts. Toasts praised notable guests such as Col. Franklin A. Denison, Hon. W. Anderson, and Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson. Guests and hosts hailed from government and law firms across Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, and beyond.
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Franklin A. Dennison
W. Anderson
New York
Henry Lincoln Tohnson
Georgia
A.J. Carey
Chicago
Smiley
Chemse
J. W. Cozart
New Jersey
Chas. W. Anderson
Col
Henry Lincoln Johnson
District of Columbia
Joseph L. Jones
Cincinnati
Supreme Worthy Counsellor Court of
Calanthe
Emmett J. Scott
Tuskegee Instivute
W. Green
New Orleans
PW. T. Francis
St. Paul
Minn
Dr. Furniss
Indianapolis
Ind
Harris profiles a printer and editor from Pueblo era
Mr Harris born in Wayside Virginia moved to Springfield Missouri where he trained and taught two years in the public schools. He then spent two years in Kansas City Missouri in the city assessor office. He started in newspapers with The Messenger, his brother Preston as partner. He bought The Signal, merged them into one paper and ran it seven years. A noted orator, he advised the Republican central committee and aided Taft's election. He moved to Pueblo founding the Colorado Industrial Institute and served as a secret detective for Colorado and Southern for two years. Editor of The Megaphone for 18 months, his health limited further work but he kept the paper alive. He was a Bethlehem Baptist deacon for five years.
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Harris
Bor
Wayside
Springfield
City Assessor
Kansas City
the Messenger
Preston
the Signal
Republican Central Committee
Taft
Pueblo
Colorado Industrial Institute
Colorado and Southern
Megaphone
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Col
Waiters Host Birthday Party for Hotel Jefferson Head Waiter
Last Saturday night June 19 the waiters at Hotel Jefferson surprised head waiter Samuel F. Price with a birthday party at his residence 1327 Woodland Avenue. Alvin Jordan played piano while guests toasted Price with speeches and a Masonite charm presentation by Lee Hughes.
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Hotel
Jefferson
Samuel F. Price
Woodland Avenue
Alvin Jordan
Price
Lee Hughes
Hebrew Song Brings Old World to Modern Audience
A phonograph recording of a Hebrew song moves a listener to recall ancient Israel. The narrator imagines prophetic visions of Babylon and Exodus while a Jewish passerby weeps, revealing the language's power to convey deep emotion without understanding the words.
Senior BE to Meet for Discussing Topics at 6:30 PM
The Senior BE will meet at 6:30 PM with Mrs Desmon leading and Miss Marie Diere opening. Mr HH B Moore gave a fine talk on The Boy at the Junior Yo PLA. Miss Grice Woodson to read on The Girl next Sunday. The pastor Dr. Bacote delivered a grand sermon to a large congregation. The Sunday School held an election of officers with Mr Edw Rowin as President. The evening worship included a sermon a wedding and baptisms before a large crowd with 20 additions.
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Desmon
Marie Diere
HH. B. Moore
Grice Woodson
Bacote
Edw. Rowin
Helena Montana Church Notes and Local Events
Hel ena Montana reports Rev Mickens from Seattle preached two inspiring sermons at the General Conference. Children’s Day program led by Mrs C C Matthews. Busy Bee Club to host social at Crew’s Hall with a silk quilt prize. A M E church marks 100th anniversary with songs recitations and piano. Graduation banquet set at Germania Hall honoring 1916 graduates Olga York Lena Dorsey Julian Lee. Various locals: Mrs Jenie Seals improving after sickness, Rev C N Douglass to arrive from Philadelphia conference, Mr and Mrs Geo Lee Jr preparing to Topeka, Mrs John Carpenter and daughters visiting from Chicago, Arthur Ford returning from Bozeman then to South America, Mrs Sergeant Smith visiting Spokane, Masonic Lodge to hold annual sermon June 18 at the A M E church, Mrs J T Knaff plans to drive Montana Wye unit car through state.
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Mickens
D. D
Seattle
General Conference
Philadelphia
Mra. C
Cora Johnson
A. M. Ei
Helena
Germania Hall
C. Word
Ruth Hooper
Olga York
Lena Dorsey
Julian Lee
Jennie Seals
Topeka
Kas
Mira Nora Walker
C. N. Douglass
Helens
Chicago
Geo. Lee, Jr
Oon
John Carpenter
York
Baker
Mina Tippie Johnson
Arthur Ford
Bozeman
Nath
Word
South America
Sergeant Smith
Spokame
Wash
Nicholson Bonds
Masonic Lodge No. 101
J. T. Knaff
Montana
Wye
Local Notes and Society News from Lincoln Nebraska
Mrs H M Williams traveled to Kansas City Missouri last Sunday to visit an aunt. The A M E Church is being remodeled. Lebanon Lodge No 126 A F and A M elected officers R E Young W M P L Moore W P T T McWilliams J W J L Wright Treas J B Smith Secy Geo B Evans Chaplain L R Bailey Tyler. St Johns Day Celebration planned at Third Christian Church on Sunday June 26 at 3 00 PM with Rev Owens of Kansas City delivering a sermon and other numbers. Nellie C Kelles and Geo L Maston married quietly this week. St Luke s A M E church will host entertainment Friday June 23 and rally Sunday June 26. The game is invited.
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W. W. Mosely
H. M. Williams
Hansan City
Lebanon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
R. E. Young
W. M
P. L. Moore
T. T. McWilliams
J. W
J. L. Wright
Treas
J. B. Smith
Geo
B. Evans
L. R. Bailey
Tyler
St. John's Day
Third Christian Church
Geo. L. Maston
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Fairbanks
National Negro Business League
Washington
D. C
Baltimore
Boston
Oklahoma
Paseo Y. M.C. A
F. J. Weaver
East 18Th Street
King
Billy
Los Angeles
Cal
Mra. A. FE
Walker
Masonic Grand Lodge
Eastern Star Chapter
Grand Lodge
Jabor Temple
Dr. McWilliams
Chas
E. Sebastian
G. M
T. A. Harris
Sadie Alexander
Sacramento
Federated Cluba of Colored Southern Division
Wesley Chapel M. &. Church
Hatte Baldwin
Missouri
Leon Hefflin
Ben Simpson
Warrensburg
Ethel
Edna
Carrie
W. H. Pickett
Genessee
Second Baptist Church
Woodland Ave
John Lange
Centennial M. E. Church
R. R. Jackson
Hlinofe National Guard
Knights of Pythias
Uguet
ST. Joseph, Mo
League
Business League
Eighth Regiment
55Th and
Forest Avenue
Saratoga
Franklin A. Denison
Sth Infantry
Diinois National
Chas, Cottrell
Hayti
Nelson C. Crews
Kanaas City
Edijtor
Kansas City Sun
W. C. Hueston
James A. Page
Pittsburgh
R. W. Westbury
Sumner
Morton J. Harris
Chas. A. Starke
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Israel
Babylon
Tit
Abraham
Jacob
Old Pharoah
Gronder
Lincoln, Nesr
St. Luke's Av M. B
McCormick
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