Jennie Watts Brown to Recite at St Stephen's Baptist Church
Madame Jennie Watts Brown of Chicago will perform a dramatic reading at St Stephen's Baptist Church Independence Avenue and Charlotte Street Thursday July 1. The event marks her last recital in the city and she promotes a stereopticon show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Jennie Watts Brown
St. Stephen’s Baptist Church
Chicago
Ill
Independence Avenue
Charlotte At
J. W. Hurse
Madame Brown
second annual spring concert by Coleridge Taylor Choral Society
In St Joseph Missouri the second annual spring concert was held at Francis Street Baptist Church on a June evening. Madam Jennie Watts Brown of Chicago headlined as dramatic reader and character impersonator with an elaborate wardrobe changing for each piece. Her selections spanned many human emotions and showcased her strong, varied powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society
St. Joseph
Francis Street Baptist Church
Jennie Watts Brown
Chicago
Madam Brown
Call for Unity from Colored Methodist Leaders in Ohio
A joint session letter dated June 30, 1915 in Cincinnati from leaders of the Methodist Preachers' Alliance of Greater Kansas City to the Federation of Colored Methodist Churches. The body pledges prayers and support toward achieving church unity and eventual organic union, urging broader action for God and humanity. Signers include WM. H. Peck P E and several district pastors across Missouri Kansas City and Omaha areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission ON
Federation OF Colored Methodist Churches
Cincinnati
Ohio
Methodist
Alliance of Greater Ears
MLB
ELA
Kingdom of God Upon Earth
Federation of Colored Methodists
Organic Union
WM. H. Peck
P. E
Kansas City District
A. M. BE. Church
J. M. McClain
M. E
F. D. Douglas
Missouri
Zion
J.C. C. Owens
Omaha
P. W. Powell
M. EH. Zion
St. James
City
WM. H. Wheeler
Kansas City
Local notices and announcements from community page
Miss Amelia Greenwood returns home after an extended stay in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith announce the birth of a son on June 19. Communion at Pleasant Valley Baptist church on Sunday, June 27 led by Rev. J. Mann who will also preach morning and evening. Mrs. Harry Nolan ill at 3805 Adams Street. Levi Collins able to be out after illness. Wm. Sims dies after lingering illness. survived by parents and three brothers. Wesley chapel services well attended. Engaged: Rosella May Morton to Frank Edward Jones of Philadelphia. marriage planned for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Greenwood
Peter Greenwood
Chicago
Fred Smith
Uo Son
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
J. Mann
Mann
Harry Nolan
Adams Street
Levi Collins
Wm. Sims
Wesley Chapel
T. T. Morton
Rosella May
Frank Edward Jones
Philadelphia
Ebenezer Church to Hold Quarterly Meeting Service
Ebenezer A M E Church will conduct its quarterly meeting on Sunday June 27. The Rev J A Ransom will deliver the sacramental sermon at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
J. A. Ransom
Grand Rally at Paseo C M E Church
The Paseo C M E church will hold a free annual rally on Sunday July 4 with Bishop M F Jamison of the Fifth Episcopal district and the Ministerial Alliance of the M E Church South. Ministers and congregations are invited to attend as the public is urged to be present and support the cause. J R McClain pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Brethren
Dalton, Mo
A. R. Chinn
G. M. Nelson C. Crewe
G. Com. W. G. Mosely
Carrolton Commandery No. 10
Moberly Commandery
U. D
Paseo C. M. E. Church
M. F. Jamison
Fifth Episcopal District
M. E. Church
South
Methodist Alliance
J. R. McClain
Mt Zion Sunday School Convention In Missouri
The Mt Zion Sunday school convention held last week in Missouri was a highly successful spiritual and financial gathering. Prof. L. R. Johnson and his cabinet were reelected, and the offering for Western College was substantial. The Ministers and Deacons Union joined sessions and adjourned to meet in Chillicothe, Missouri next year where Rev. W. H. Davis of Forest Green First Baptist preached the annual sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Sta
L. R. Johnson
Western College
Chillicothe
W. H. Davis
First Baptist Church
Forest Green
Thought and leadership critique in religious discourse
A reader decries coercive leadership and blind following urging more production and thinking over name and substance. The writer laments excessive church buildings and calls for weaker branding, stronger thought, and future commentary on religious influence.
Hotel Cummings Advertises Food and Lodging in Kansas City
Mia and Kate Cummings, owners, promote Hotel Cummings at 1711 Walnut 81 in Kansas City Missouri. The ad claims good meals and a comfortable sleep, noting the Bell Phone Grand 48727 contact and a location near New Union Station, appealing to travelers and locals.
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Bell Phone
Mia
Kate Cummings
New Union Station
Kanoan City
For Sale Bod Dresser and Chiffonier Cheap
A brief sale notice lists a bod, dresser, and chiffonier offered at low price. Contact Bell phone Bast for details and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Vine Street Church Services and Local Notes
Morning and evening services were well attended with the pastor preaching in the morning and the Prince of East Africa delivering a wonderful sermon in the evening. Mrs. Julia Caldwell improved. The Twelve Tribes met to discuss, with addresses by the pastor and Mr. Ewing. The Woman's Mission Circle meets Tuesday nights, all welcome. The African Prince visited the Bombay school last Sunday, praising it as the best he had seen in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of East Africa
Julia Caldwell
Ewing
Woman's Mission Circle
Bombay
America
Ward chapel propellers form community chorus
The Propellers Neighborhood Chorus, directed by Miss DeKon, was formed by the Musical organization Ward on Tuesday night. They will perform Tuesday night June 20 at Ward church 1120 Woodland avenue singing O Flowing Nile with soloists James Anderson Mrs J J Vrasier Mrs Sapp and others. Mrs K T Brooks leads as president assisted by Mrs EB C Bunch as patroness.
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Ward Chapel
Propellers
Ward
DeKon 4
Woodland Avenue
James Anderson
Mra
J. J. Vrasier
Sapp
K. T. Brooks
Joint session of major Negro Methodist commissions in Cincinnati
Commissions from the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Colored Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in Cincinnati June 20 and 30. Leaders include Bishops Henderson Penn and Caldwell and educators Hawkins and Dancy as sessions prepare to discuss cooperative evangelism education and possible organic union.
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Federation of the Colored Methodists of the World
Cincinnati
J. Garland Peon
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Minneapolis, Minn
Methodist Book Concern
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
African Methoodist Episcopal Church
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fac
African Methodist Church
Bishopa GB
F. Lee
Wilberforce
Ohio
Levi J. Coppin
Philadelphia
John H. Hurst
Baltimore
Mad
A. J. Carey
Chicago
Rey. V. M. Townsend
Little Rock
Ark
J. W. Gilbert
D. D
African Missions
Augusta
J. A. Hamlett
Jackson, Tenn
J. A. Bray
Birmingham
Ala
D. C. Potts
Mississippi Industrial College
Holly College
G. F. Porter
Lane College
Jackson
Tenn
Theo S. Henderson
Chattanooga
Wilbur P
Theo
Henderson
Methodist Episcopal Commission
The
Methodist Episcopal Thirkield
New Orleans
Thomas B. Neely
Y M C A Notes Announce Camp Delay and Activities
The boys camp likely won t be pitched before August. Prof C G Woodson of M Street High School Washington DC is visiting the Y M C A this week. Gym classes grow in attendance and swimming is popular as warm days approach. A Sorosis club member hosted refreshments at the Y M C A. G E Horsey of Kansas City KS gave an engaging address at the men s meeting last Sunday. Another strong talk is planned for Sunday June 7. Dr H C White and his noonday volleyball team show the never quit spirit, despite a loss. Hurrah for Doc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Woodson
M Street High School
Washington, D. C
G. E. Horsey
Kanszeg City
Kas
H.C. White
Doc
Mrs Ida Gaines to wed Geo W Little on June 29 1915
The marriage of Mrs Ida Gaines to Mr Geo W Little will be announced. The Second Regimental Band and Second Regiment A F R K of P will honor the occasion. Invitations have been issued and mailed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Gaines
Geo. W. Little
A. FR. K. of P
Local notices and church event recap in Chillicothe area
Reports from Chillicothe and Atchison include visits by Edward Brown family and others to Atchison and St Joseph, plus a Priscilla Art Club gathering. The Knights Templar and Daughters of Tabor event at A M E church featured local officers, vocal solos, a sermon by Rev Burbridge, and a surprise act by Sir Knight Wo Moore during opening services.
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Edward Brown
George Kerford
Atchison, Was
Burbridge
Benj. Bland
William Longdon
Mayme Cabbell
Bertha Monroe
Verna Curry
Rebecca Sawyer
Billa Curry
Carrollton
Clem Brown
St. Joseph
Priscilla Art Club
Little Montgomery
de Ielous
Alice Talley
Augustus Anderson
C. M
Ruth Anderson
H. BP
Flora Tolson
A. M
Margaret Bates
Ella Todd
Maids and Pages
Mildred Saunders
Floyd Dawson
Bridge
Wo. Moore
Livingston County
Centennial M E Church Services Reflect Attendance
Sunday services at Centennial M. E. Church drew strong attendance and interest as the congregation embraced a motto urging people to treat others as they wish to be treated. The message focused on neighborly conduct and communal harmony within the church community.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. A. Starks
Church Foreign Mission Fund
Yen
Masons
Masonic
Second Baptist Church
Tenth
Charlottte
Ladies of the Court
Chapter
Daughters of Isis
Golden Circle
Masonic Temple
Far West
Emanuel Commanderies
Woodland
14Th Street
14Th
Vine Street
Vinetreet
Lith Street
21H Street
Charlotte
Charlotte Street
E.G. Lacey
Nelson C. Crews
M. W
M. W. Grand Diester of Masons
D. D. Music—Choir
George WV
K. Love
Mre
Lillian Lewis
the Plute Lodge
R. T. Coles
Jeriohn
Eastern Star
Minnie L. Crosthwait
Royal Arch Masons
Wm. H. Dawley, Jr
Margaret Jackson
Knights Templar
W. G. Mosely
Shrine—Noble
King
Orches Conalstory
Baker
Richie Coles
L. L
Lincoln High School Alumni Association
At & P.m
M. Co. A
Lincoln High School
Liberty
G. Com
St. Stephen
BE. S. Baker
G. J. T. G. McCampell
Northwest Commandery No. 6
St. Joseph, Mo
Allah Temple
Rosedale, Kas
Ebenezer A. M. E& Ghurch
Keytesville, MO
Theo Smith
18Th Street
Tracy Avenue
Dr. Smith
Hotel Cummings
Vine Street Church
Commission OF
R. EF. Jones
R. E. Gillum
Mexico
Garland Penn
DB. H. McKassack
Holly Springs
Miss
L. J. Price
Atlanta
Wiley Chapel
I. Garland Peno
Freedman
Penn
Kingdom of Christ
Butt
Seer Oeneee Covington
T. L. Ferguson
Ninth Street
M. FE
Covington
W. A. Mackwell
George Street
M. E. Zion
H. Mitchell
C. M. FB
Wilkerson
Cummineville
O. Cincinnati
Sorosis Club
Miss Cora B
Ramey
Chillicothe, MO
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