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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
4
Datina Thompson, grandson of Mrs. Trigg, vied in Kansas City on Wednesday and the remains were prepared for burial. Rev. Wilson of the Baptist Church resigned as pastor. Rev. Ed Slughes of St. Joseph visited the city Saturday and met friends. Spring fever spreads as residents prep for cleaner yards.
The Baptist Church rally gathers strong support amid community efforts. Mary McGee, former city member, lies seriously ill at her home in St. Joseph, prompting local concerns and well wishes.
Buxton Louisiana March 20 08. A testimonial letter lauds the Neighbors of the Heartstone as the fastest sick benefit association. The writer says they paid an accident benefit beyond legal liability and recommends them. signed RK Cannady with witnesses EK A London, a general merchant.
Readers are asked to remit payment on their subscriptions promptly. The notice emphasizes honesty and timely renewal to keep service uninterrupted.
Notice announces a vote on increasing the annual school tax rate by forty five cents per hundred dollars in Sedalia Missouri. Voters on April 7 1908 will see ballots marked For increase of annual rate of taxation or Against increase of annual rate of taxation. The Sedalia school district board of directors issues this notice.
W. H. Powell as President attests with district seal as A. W. McKenzie signs as Secretary, together validating the document.
Frank W. Williams Company advertises 16x20 crayon portraits 40 cents frames from 10 cents and up sheet pictures one cent each. Catalogs and samples free. Located at 1208 W Taylors St Chicago Illinois.
During the early vacation an institute for Negro teachers of Central Missouri will be conducted in the Lincoln High School Building by Prof. Hubbard and an able corps of special instructors.
Al G Wheeler, a progressive tensorial artist, has added a fine bathroom with hot and cold water to his shop at 103 North Lamine. There is no need to be dirty now when you can bathe for a reasonable price. Call and see him.
Miss Ura Wainwright and Hattie M. Shackleford spent Sunday together in town. Mrs Lotta Hubbard visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Szraier. David Green of Pattonville attended service here Sunday. Lucy Green visited in Chesterfield with Mrs John Taylor. J W Green was in Valley Park on business. Mrs Allen Anderson left for St Louis for a short visit. Hattie M Shackleford attended the Central Mo Conference of the M E Church in St Louis and returned last Monday. B H Brown of Elmer Wood Park was here on business last Tuesday.
The First Baptist Church held a Sunday rally and raised 30 dollars. Rev. G. W. Wattis leads one of the best churches in Central Missouri. The B Y P A has been reorganized with bright prospects. St Paul M E Church advances while in conference in St Louis. The League discusses Bible and literary topics as Mrs Myrtle Williams attends the conference. Visitors include Mrs Jennie Craddock, Mr Joan Combs, and relatives of Mrs Delpha Pullum.
Mr. W. P. Redmon visited Sedalia to deliver his blue hound dog known as the high diver, which dives from a thirty foot elevation, and has now returned home. Mrs. Annie Redmon, once on the sick list, is able to be out again.
Notable woman Mrs Rachel Britt is described as a remarkable figure who raised four children after Mr Britt’s death. She cared for other town children, provided clothing and schooling, and managed property in town and country. She remains active, a choir member, and regular church attendee.
The Neighbors of the Hearthstone in Kansas City Missouri advertise a $100 reward for a single just claim they have refused to pay. They seek organizers nationwide and pay liberally for new members while offering sick accident and funeral benefits for $1 per month. Clergymen are especially invited to help organize lodges and earn day salary or commission. Address Department 2.
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