Bethel Church Corner Stone Lays as School Opens
Sunday September 5 Bethel Church holds cornerstone ceremony while the community prepares for the new school term. Parents urged to send children as activity heats up with church events and regional grand council sessions. Leaders include Samuel Diggs Kansas City Kansas and Sallie Todd Omaha with a large attendance and multiple ceremonies. The Supreme Grand Council met in Leavenworth next year with officers elected and a memorial at Highland Cemetery honoring founder James Richard Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Supreme Grand
Holton
Kans
Ida Banks
Omaha
Worthy
Supreme Grand Officers
Supreme Grand King
Samuel Diggs
KR. W. Emerson
L. G. Green
Grand Street
C. M. Johnson
Supreme Grand Marshall
St. Elmo
Highland Cemetery
Order
James Richard Gordon
T. B. J. Robinson
Supreme Council
Leavenworth
Sizing Up People and Prices in Daily Life
A downtown printer forecasts pricing by sizing up a customer. The piece argues that people and even animals judge others instantly, from merchants to waiters, strangers to friends. It urges integrity so that when weighed by the world, we are not found wanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Dog
Missing Woods family sought in Kansas City area
WANTED TO FIND Anna Bell Woods and her daughters Ethel Woods and Julean Woods, daughter and granddaughter of E. M. Williams. Last heard from in Kansas City three or four years ago. Very important. Call at the Sun office for information. Chilli-Jeff's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bell Woods
Ethel Woods
Julean Wods
E. M. Williams
Kansas City
Sun Office
Elks Convention Aided By KC Hosts And Leaders
Review of the recent Elks convention highlights Kansas City hosts and leaders. Colonel L A Knox as Grand Parade marshal led the parade on time, aided by Leroy Harris and Ralph Chilton. Felix H Payne organized housing. Mesdamen Dougherty Emma Payne Bertha St Clair and Alberta Colling entertained visitors. T B Watkins MCed the opening. Q J Gilmore, Exalted Ruler, drove tireless effort and was elected Grand Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Elks
Leroy Harris
Ralph Chilton
Knox
Martin Young
United States
Elks
Labor Temple
Felix H. Payne
Committee On Housing
Mesdamen
M. E. Dougherty
Emma Payne
Bertha St. Clair
Alberta Colling
Ellis
Lyric Hall
Union
Kansas City
T. B. Watkins
T. B
Q. J. Gilmore
Midwest No. 235
Q. J
Strangers Club to Elect Officers at Allen Chapel Meet
The Strangers Club of Allen Chapel will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday September 5 at the residence of Mrs Henry Richardson 912 Michigan Avenue. Members are asked to bring a friend. Rose B Scott Kies Susie Herndon Levy?
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Strangers Club
Allen Chapel
Henry Richardson
Michigan Avenue
Rose B. Scott
Kies
Susie Herndon
Levy
Miss Neosho Venerable Returns to Kansas City Home
After a pleasant California summer with her mother and brother, Miss Neosho Venerable returned to Kansas City last week and is residing at 1018 Garfield Avenue. Clifton is 40.
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California
Neosho Venerable
Kansas City
Garfield Avenue
Clifton
Knights of Pythias Grand Chancellor visits Kansas City
Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd of the Knights of Pythias of Mo tours Kansas City Friday to Sunday on official business. He will meet twelve local lodges Saturday night at Castle Hall to discuss lodge officer attendance. He will also attend Bethel A. M. E. Church cornerstone ceremony Sunday with all Pythians invited.
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A. W. Lloyd
The
Knights of Pythias of
Castle Hall
Lith
Troost Ave
Lloyd
G. G. Dawson
Bethel A. M. E
Kansas City
In Memoriam for Mary F. Crawford
In loving memory of Mary F. Crawford who passed September 4 1912. Sadly missed by husband John T Crawford and family including P H Crawford R L Crawford Mrs E J Woods and children.
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Mary F. Crawford
Mercy
John T. Crawford
P. H. Crawford
R. L. Crawford
E. J. Woods
Tragedy in Dyllay as Horton Ends Life After Accusation
Dr J M Horton optometrist prominent in Dyllay drank poison and died following a scandle of alleged assault on a girl under age. Mrs Gertrude Smith reported the incident after an attempt to protect her daughter's honor, Horton warned police would harm himself, and died en route to the station. The same issue notes Bethel A M E B church cornerstone laying and a large civic program for September 5 with many dignitaries invited. A market ad and a note about William L Misheaux of St Louis are also included.
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Dyllay
Tex
J. M. Horton
Gertrude Smith
State Street
Taylor, Greenlee
Darnell
Dr. Horton
People’s Undertaking Establishment
Kansas City
Texas
Georgia
Horton
Lesson No I J Mark Antony on Mattjoy
A dated denunciation argues that a local Black figure Mattjoy embodies a corrupt political machine undermining the public, with whites sharing blame. It condemns intimidation, urges collective moral action, and ends with a call to emancipation and accountability for future leaders. The piece also recalls Horton and concludes with a moral that bad deeds outlive the doer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Antony
Caesar
Mattijoy
Mattjoy
Matttsen
Mattjay
Mutjoy
Taliton Named Leader of Jackson County Negro Democrats
The Rabbit wing of Jackson County Negro Democrats selects Professor John L. F. Taliton as leader. Born near Napton Missouri he is a trained teacher and ordained AME minister who supported Bryan in 1896 and remains a staunch Democrat guiding youth and community welfare.
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Jackson County
John L. F. Taliton
Professor Talton
Napton
Saline County
Lincoln Institute
Jefferson City
Olathe
Kansas
Liberty
Kansas City
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. J. Bryan
Missouri
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Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem
the Order
Supreme Grand Royal Palace
R. Q. Amanda Sand
BR. K
M. Johnson
Sadie Moberly
Nebr
G. U
Rev. Doyle
G. R. Trens
Jennie Carter
G. R
Lillian B. Smith
Jenetta Johnson
Supreme Grand Council
S. G. Atty
L. W. Johnson
Mary Logan
Geo
W. Moore
G. T
Gertrude Hickman
Thomas Hawkins
Asylum
Mattie B. Evans
B. F. Gatewood
Ss. G. V.L
Ardell Montgomery
G. B
Lucy Sneed
Josie Goatley
Julia Tucker
Mattie Hall
Jennie Malone
Dr. Gooden
Ida L. Banks
Jennetta Johnson
Mattie Evans
Fannie Hopking
Irene McClure
Celia Buckner
Amanda Weaver
Jennie Johnson
Lelia Walker
Samuel Davis
Rosa Cavens
Mildred Hopkins
Friendship Baptist Church
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Lil van King
Mable Hamlett
J. Dallas Bowser
Jeff’s
BOY Scouts
Bean Lake
Boy Scouts of
Burlington
the Elks
Sun
L. A. Knox
Q. J, Gilmore
Chilti
Veft's
Bethel A. M. EB. Church
24Th
Flora Avenue
J. F. Griffin
Crittenton Clark
St. Louis
Masons
A. W. Loyd
K. of
W. C. Hueston
Odd Fellows
G. W. Brown
J. H. Mixon
Busy Bees
8. H. Thompson
K. of P's
Herriford
Knights and Daughters of Tabor
O. J. Gilmore
Felix Payne
Elks of the World
Atkins
American Woodman
Bethel
Lincoln High School
N. Clark Smith
National Packing House Market
Walnut Street
Wm. L. Misheaux
S J. Louis Clarion
C. A. Starks
J. J. Mattjoy
Dallas
I, M. Horton
Ciales
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