New President Lowe Fire D. of Geo R Smith College
Dr Lowe appointed president of Geo R Smith College Sedalia Missouri with Mrs Lowe joining him. He brings PhD from Wooster and D D from Heidelberg plus prior roles at Clafin University Orangeburg and New Orleans University. The institution plans industrial work expansion and a larger facility as plans mature with strong community support.
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Lowe Fire D
Geo. R. Smith Colles
Sie
Jas Smith
Agricultural Department
Clarmitas Ap
Lowe
Antierst, Mass
Wooster
Heidleberg University
Ohio
Clafin University
Orangeburg
S.C
New Orleans University
Mason
Taylors Chapel M. FE church plans new edifice
The laity and pastor indicate intent to construct a new church. Rev. Richard Davis reported a first tally on last Sunday, surpassing expectations despite adverse circumstances. The rally netted funds totaling $1,000 for purchasing a lot already partially-negotiated. The plan centers on securing land for the Taylor's Chapel church project.
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Taylor
Taylors Chapel
M. FE
Richard Davis
He Neel
Taylor's Chapel
Open Letter to Community Leaders on Development and Youth
A reader calls out local teachers preachers and officials for silence on community welfare. The letter accuses clergy and educators of abandoning soul saving for money and status, demanding direct statements and guidance from trusted public figures. The writer urges public figures to speak out to address deteriorating local conditions.
Pleasant reminiscence of Jefferson Davis tale recounted
A reader relays an anecdote about Jefferson Davis freeing enslaved people decades ago. The account claims Davis bought captives from Africa, faced a harsh overseer, and freed the men recognizing them as masons, offering return to Africa or settlement options, with most choosing Africa at his expense.
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Jafferson Davis
Gouwe
New England
LH. Walton
Nenhville, Tetin
St. Lewes
Kyy
Mississippi
Jef Davie
Africa
New Orleans
Mr. Davie
Sia
Davis
Asties
Davie
World
Mrs Carter Visiting Sister in West Condor Street
Mrs A P Carter of Paris Missouri is visiting her sister Mrs Jits Thomas on West Conder street.
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A. P. Carter
Paris, Mo
Jits. T Homas
West Conder Street
Weekend Visit Brings Paxton Family to Sedalia Mo
Alfred Witton and parties visited Mensigaie Paxton and family in Sedalia Missouri this week. Jennie Giles hosted friends who parked nearby on Sunday and spent time with the group including a child.
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Alfred Witton
Stater
Childdrep Ary
Mensigaie Paxton
Sedalia
Tbia
Local visit and restaurant note from Saint Louis
Saint Louis reports Miss Jennie Taylor of Sedalis visiting the city with Miss Mamie Patterson of 2612 1.0. They will soon depart for an extended trip through Missouri and Kansas to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Paceard operates the city's only swell restaurant run by and for colored people.
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Jennie Taylor
Sedalis
City
Mamie Patterson
Missouri
Kansas
Personal Mention From Sunday's Taylors Chapel Rally
Father Martin Reed of Smithton preached an able sermon at Taylors Chapel Sunday at 4 30 PM with Rev P M Mack of Morgan St Baptist Church aiding. Both contributed largely to the rally's success. Mrs Francis White visiting her daughter on Mill Street was injured in a wreck en route to Kansas City and hopes to stay several days before returning home to Dover Indiana.
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Martin Reed
Smithton
Taylors Chapel
P M. Mack
Morgan St. Baptist Church
Francis White
Sith Brncksop
Mill Street
Kansas City
Dover
Ind
Unannounced Visit Delights Mes Mother Mon Anxious
Mrs. Cavanaugh, mother of Mes, surprised her daughter Mon with a brief, cheerful visit lasting only a few hours, bringing joy to the household.
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Mra
Cavanaugh
Mes
Nannie French
Mon
Grand Rose Bud Entertainment at Morpanst Church
An Aug 27 evening program at Morpanst Baptist Church features dramas and songs. Flowers will be distributed, and a Pantastion act plus a Talilangy Jacob's Dream are billed. Admission is five to ten cents. organizers Ms Ladva Mack and Mrs Annie Hurdle lead a visiting party from Kentucky and Saint Louis.
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Baptist
America
Nenian the Lepper
Rom
Jerusalem
Pennel
Ladva Mack
Mas'g
Annie Hurdle
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Jefferson Davis
Boston Cafe
Walch
Ick Crean
Quinn’s
E. Main Street
Ohone
A’t
Sweringen & Co
N. Osage
Geischen & Viebrock
Gieschen & Viebrock
W.lainst
Jennie Giles
Saint Louis, Mo
Messiaries
Minnie Gane
Kyle, Mul
J. Clarke
Saint Louis, Mu
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