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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1906

Page

2

Publicised at Bedalia Post Office as second class matter

Publicised every Saturday morning an entered at Bedalia Post Office as second class matter.

Bedalia Post Office

Republican ticket prospects and race business call

A political notice urges early work for a clean Republican ticket led by A L Shortridge and H D Dow for prosecuting attorney, with T T Viets seeking re election as county treasurer. It critiques Negro business opportunity, urging Negro merchants and professionals to serve their community and invest locally to strengthen institutions.

A L Shortridge Shortridge H D Dow Republican Committee T T Viets

Pettis County Probates Judge Candidate File

Welare authorized taahnauney J W Truxell as a candidate for probate Judge of Pettis county subject to the decision of the Republican county convention or primary.

Welare Taahnauney J W Truxell Pettis County T. T. Viets Charles Daugherty W S Scott

Harris Honored by White Ministers in Kansas City

Rev J M Harris D D pastor of Burns Chapel was elected vice president of the Methodist Episcopal Ministers Meeting of Kansas City. He is said to be the first colored minister to receive such high recognition amid a body of leading white ministers. Harris is a young man in his fifth year at Burns Chapel with renewed energy.

Kansas City J. M. Harris

Worthwhile Visits and Easter Plans Highlight Local Church Life

Rev Lewis William from Kansas City visited his ill son on Sunday. Rev T H Lockwood delivered a sermon, a collection totaling 5.00 was taken. Douglas school pupils strive to make the term closing outstanding. Mrs Aggie Mansfield of Kansas City Kans visiting relatives until after school ends. Methodist Sunday School plans an Easter program Sunday afternoon and evening.

Lewis William Kansas City T H Lockwood The Douglas School Aggie Mansfield Kans Methodist Church

Prosecution Office Nominees For Republican Primary

The prosecuting attorney race lists A. L. Shortridge and H. D. Dow as candidates subject to Republican primary or convention action. The notice declares authorization to announce their candidacies and awaits party action.

A. L. Shortridge H. D. Dow

County Treasurer T T Viets Seeks Re election

County Treasurer T T Viets runs for re election subject to Republican primary or convention.

Brief Sketch of the Late Rev John Johnson Life

Rev John Johnson of Pettis county Missouri died April 6 at his home near Houstonia aged about 69. He was born in Saline county married to Clarissa Payne in 1868, father of seven with five surviving. A lifelong church worker, he served as steward trustee class leader and annual conference delegate. A respected Negro farmer, he left a loving wife and five sons. He died in faith asleep in Jesus. John H. Jones Warrensburg Mo reports.

John Johnson Saline County Missouri Houstonia Pettis County Clarissa Payne Sedalia Beginning Jesus Mr. Johnson John H. Jones Warrensburg

Southwest rail rate dispute over colonization plans

The Record Herald reports a regional fight over cheap Southwest rates as western lines push for development while southeastern roads protest and demand rate reductions. A St Louis conference failed to settle the conflict with Rock Island seeking to keep Southwest perks, while others consider extending cheap fares toward Birmingham territory.

Rock Island Southwest Western Roads Western Lines St Louis Southwestern Roads Birmingham Record Herald

Candidates for Pettis County Recorder Nomination

Charles D Rayburn and Walter Morey announce candidacy for Recorder of Pettis County, pending decisions of the Republican county convention. Both seek the office and will await convention results before continuing.

County Clerk Candidates Named in Pettis County

County Clerk M L Imhoff runs for Pettis county clerk subject to the Republican county convention. David Roberts also runs as a candidate for Pettis county position.

Circuit Clerk Charles Daugherty Seeks Pettis County Post

Circuit Clerk Charles Daugherty announces his candidacy for circuit clerk of Pettis County. He outlines experience in county records, vows efficiency, transparency, and improved public access to court documents. He seeks support from residents and local organizations ahead of the election.

W S Scott Seeks Pettis County Col lector Nomination

W S Scott enters the race for Pettis County collector subject to the Republican county convention or primary decision. He aims to win the party nomination through the upcoming local process.

Railroads in Contest Over Excursion Rates

Three railroad groups representing Northwest Southeast and Southwest wage a three cornered war over homeseekers' excursions. Rock Island proposed weekly Tuesday rates to the Southwest. If rejected by Western Passenger Association lines independent action will be taken by Rock Island. John Sebastian spoke for Rock Island and Frisco.

Northwest Southwest Rock Island Western Passenger Association John Sebastian

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