09 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
1
Whittier’s 1846 sonnet urges Massachusetts to revive the Pine Tree on its banner and oppose slavery. The poem recalls colonial boldness, Boston’s radical memory, and urges courage to defend freedom, faith, and moral truth over material gain.
The will of Samuel Campbell, an aged colored man and former slave of Capitan John N. Speed, was admitted to probate by Judge D. E. Kennedy. He left minor gifts to Jeff Campbell, Mary Belize Todd, and Lizzie Walker, and directed the remainder to be held in trust by W. S. Sneed to fund an iron fence and burial ground for him and his wife, with allowances for grandchildren and Lizzie Walker’s burial. W. S. Sneed named executor.
A reflective adage argues clothes do not make the man but often unmake him. It warns against those who ignore appearance yet fixate on nothing else, urging balance between outer dress and inner thoughts.
Mercy Hospital hosts the largest clinics in Nashville history with visiting surgeon Dan Williams from Chicago and Dr. John A. Kinney from Tuskegee. Williams, in his seventh Nashville clinic year, leads efforts alongside Kinney to deliver top surgical outcomes including a 40 pound tumor removal. Cases arrive from across the South as Mrs Curtis and Hall are expected to visit soon.
An Odd Fellows Journal article condemns racial disparities in South Carolina school funding for 1906. It notes white pupils numbered 157,053 with $1,538,565 spent, while 170,022 Negro children received $259,932, though Black taxpayers contributed $278,477 in school taxes. The piece argues rising Black real estate tax will fund education for whites in the future.
Sedalia District sends greetings to ministers and presidents of Epworth League chapters and announces thriving progress in organizing activities. The notice highlights strong success in forming chapters and coordinating efforts among the districts.
One of the leading young Negroes of Howard County, an experienced carpenter, conscientious businessman, royal Pythian, devoted husband, loving father and energetic citizen. He is highlighted as a prominent local figure in community life.
Ministers and laymen welcome Epworth League members and urge stronger youth church life in Shalia District. President A. Reynolds calls for Cabinet Meetings to share ideas and boost general work knowledge. Emphasizes healthy, robust Christian life and progress of league efforts district wide.
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