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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
2
An entry from the Sedalia Weekly Conservator indicates publication details and pricing. It shows the paper is published every Saturday morning and entered at Sedalia Post Office as second class matter. Yearly, six months and single-copy pricing are partially legible with some words missing.
Oorn Nomk Moraenncop reflects on the deaths of Mrs Orris Abbott and Mrs Margaret Tolbert, praising their influence as mothers and advisers in Sweet Springs. The piece shifts to a urgent appeal from W H Huston, editor, urging delinquent subscribers to pay arrears to support the Senauia Waexty Cox SERVATOR, warning that unpaid bills threaten the paper’s future.
Mrs Maret Tolbert born Maryland March 1814 died Tuesday August 15 190 at 2 oclock age 86 at the home of her daughter Mrs Fannie Fisher in South Grove She joined the Methodist church and lived a devout Christian She leaves four daughters and many grandchildren and friends noting a quiet funeral and a final rest after life’s fever.
Mesdam Lucas, one of America's greatest vocalists, greeted an audience at Quinn Chapel A M E Church last night. Rev William Alexander, pastor, led the service as the church hosted the distinguished performer and drew a highly pleased crowd with her selections.
New York on August 16 opened the sixth annual session as two hundred Colored men gathered. Booker T. Washington has led the league since its start. A President Roosevelt message urged self help and moral and material advancement, stressing thrift, energy, and business sense as foundations for progress.
The August issue of our magazine rebutts Tom Watson's claim that the Negro contributed nothing to civilization. Prof. Kelly Miller's reply is printed and urged for full publication to show unity in the Negro press. Also highlights Oklahoma Territory’s growth, new towns, and investment opportunities with addresses for pamphlets from George Morton, Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway.
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway completed over 350 miles of railroad, advancing regional transport expansion. The milestone reflects growing infrastructure development and potential economic impact for local communities along the new line.
D. D. Rev. A. H. Higgs, pastor of the North Street M E church, has completed his theology course and exegetical law studies and received the Doctor of Divinity from McKinley University in Vincennes Indiana. Under his leadership the church has prospered and its property is now free from debt. The Sedalia Weekly Conservative offers congratulations and forecasts a successful career.
The quarter centennial of the A M E church in Indian Territory was marked with services at the Muskogee church and a grand reception for Bishop Tyre. Separately the Constitutional Statehood convention urged immediate joint statehood, and a Colored People’s convention discussed similar aims. A social party at Dr Waterford’s showcased Muskogee leaders, with dancing, music, and refreshments before guests departed. Profs Walker Fourd and Biggers planned a trip to the Tyllahassee mission.
Tipton Mrs G D Saunders has returned to Liberty after visiting her friend Mrs Sam Maupin. Saunders formerly resided here and has many friends who enjoyed her visit and regret her departure.
George Kelly of Warrensburg visits his parents Mrs L M Norris with sister Gilberts family. John Kelly and son visit from St Louis. Miss Olivia Woolridge returns home to Jefferson City after visiting cousin Miss Valeria Thomas. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Andy Bowles. Henry Brown of St Louis dies. body to be brought for burial tomorrow. he leaves a wife and four children.
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