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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
2
The Sedalia Weekly Conservator lists W. H. Huston as Editor and Publisher. It states publication is every Monday morning and that the paper is entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second Class matter.
Sentiment among negroes in the community favors building up business enterprises across financial educational social and religious lines. Praises Parker's Grocery at Lamine and Morgan Diggs Carpenter Williams enterprises and Enterprise Grocery and Meat Market on North Lamine. Urges patronage despite inconvenience and condemns those who belittle small black-owned businesses. Merit and public welfare should guide recognition and support.
Editor Huston of the Sedalia Weekly Conservator lectured to a large Centaur audience on December 3 praising farmers for building good homes, fruitful crops, and educated children. Miss Hattie M. Shackleford of Tipton heads the school, with pupils showing training and ambition. Local newcomers Henry Frazier George Anderson Della Green Oliver White and Irvin Jones joined the mailing list as Rev. Rollins Harrison Greene and others note prudent property buying and saving.
Ferdinand L. Barnett, Negro assistant state’s attorney and expected judge of the new Chicago municipal court, was counted out by the canvassing board. Police returns showed Barnett ahead by 499, but official ward totals gave Democrat Thomas B. Laurary a 304 plurality. Barnett was the only Republican defeated for a city office.
Cities will showcase industrial and commercial displays at the Jamestown Exposition on Hampton Roads near Norfolk Virginia from April 26 to November 30 1907. Boston will present a large shoe exhibit and has allocated 50000 dollars for promotion while Milwaukee and Washington plan divided pavilions and civic reproductions including federal buildings and a model parking system.
Ten and one mine operators and manufacturers from Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho unite to build a separate display building named the Northwest Mining Palace. It will feature miniature mines and smelters illustrating the region's mineral wealth and mining processes.
A humorous tale recalls a Western judge who freed a man and warned him not to return. The man did return, replying that he tried to obey, pointing to the cop who brought him and noting the officer’s nose and clothes as proof.
In Fredericktown the Methodist Episcopal church announces two new births, a boy born to Rev. J. W. Patton and wife on November 13 and a girl born to Bert Matthews and wife on November 27. Thanksgiving meals were served and a third quarterly meeting is planned for December 15 and 16. The stewards rally on December 2 was successful, with sermons by Rev Mitchell and Rev P. S. Parks. Club fundraisers totaled 38.06 for Sunday offerings, showing spiritual and financial progress.
Fortunia and Sedalia social activity is noted with visits from Mrs. Baker of Fortunia Bud Mulkey of Olean and Mr W H Williamson of Eldon. Local residents Miss Nannie Ross Miss Eric Jackson and Miss Gracie Hunter hosted gatherings and entertained guests including piano music and social dinners.
A late night reception from eight to twelve honored Dr Eric O Jackson with a gathering of eclectic friends. The event featured a reception, refreshments, and convivial remarks celebrating the doctor’s contributions.
All lodges must notify the Conservator of any roster changes and send the name of the Grand Representative promptly. The objective is to update the directory during December with accurate listings.
Master John Cayton is reported quite ill, Mrs Laura Valley and daughters have returned. Rev R A Phillips and family of Kirkwood are visiting this week. Miss Clara Emory of St Louis is guest of Mrs Maria Young. Quarterly meeting services at St Paul chapel led by B F Abbott. Rev N C Burden of Sedalia presiding elder conducted at St Lukes chapel. Arthur Hunt and Lula Johnson of Festus wed last Wednesday with guests from here. couple to reside at Festus.
Last Thursday evening the Jacobs home welcomed relatives and friends for a 2 PM gathering. Guests enjoyed a 6 PM dinner hosted by Miss Mollie Jacobs and Miss Hattie Kittie Georgia Jacobs, followed by piano selections and games. Attendees included Clara Jackson, Robert Adkins, Lilian Adkins, and Prof. B. B. Tully among others.
Mrs. Katie Holman of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving in Holden visiting relatives. Miss Mollie Jacobs after a few days visit left for Warrensburg Monday. Mrs. Prof. B. B. Tully after holidays with her husband returned to Hamilton Saturday evening. The Prof. accompanied her as far as Kansas City.
Partial list of executive officers elect for the ensuing term with notices of installations to publish full list for January July term. In St Louis Mo R H Cole re elected chancellor commander and John Johoson keeper of records and acas. Grand representatives chosen were R H Cole and George B Jones with others elected at the regular meeting.
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The speaker urges Louisiana Negroes to own and operate a bank, cites deposits totaling 1 192 000 across several states, and calls on ministers merchants farmers teachers printers and society men to build educational and financial foundations for future generations. He praises exponents of progress and demands action to elevate the race and record their place in history.
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