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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
2
Sedalia weekly newspaper note lists W. H. Huston as editor and publisher. It states publication every Monday morning and entry at Sedalia Post Office as second class matter.
A verse reflecting on public gossip about leaders and ordinary people, noting that talk persists despite actions. It mocks the meddling yet urges personal integrity, ending with a Christian moral about judgment at the end.
Truant officer Robert Ramsey reports three arrests over the past month for failure to comply with compulsory attendance laws. Two offenders were colored and one white, each fined ten dollars plus costs. The piece urges persistent enforcement to force all children into school, notes education reduces crime and idle behavior, and calls for legislators to fix any defects to keep every child in school.
The Fred Douglas School in Columbia Missouri held a December 6 1906 parents meeting focused on studying the Negro condition in America and guiding conduct to improve the race. A program of songs essays and talks led by teachers and local figures aimed to encourage lasting community influence with another session planned for January 1907.
Versailles, Missouri items note illness lists and recoveries among residents. Miss Minerva Hannan and Samuel Hyster are listed sick, with others improving. Community reports cover church suppers, lodge membership, and local visits as Thanksgiving proceeds. Net proceeds from a church supper reach $50.58.
The notice calls attention to blue pencil marks on page three showing the subscription has lapsed for several days. It asks readers to renew at once or inform the postmaster to stop the paper if they wish.
A partial list of elected officers for the ensuing term is published. Mound City lodge No 4 St Louis re elected R H Cole as chancellor commander and John Johnson keeper of records and seal. Grand representatives named are R H Cole and George B Jones. St Louis lodge No 41 elected Joseph Eagles chancellor commander C S White keeper of records and seal and C B White and William Carsons grand representatives. Eureka lodge No 16 elected Samuel Keyes chancellor commander W H Johnson keeper of records and seal and J D McDonald grand representative. Greater Sedalia lodge No 42 elected A C Mackay chancellor commander and George ? as grand representative.
Officers and members across Fayette Triumph Eastern St Py thias Miami Warrensburg lodges report recent elections. New chancellor commanders include Lewis Williams Leonard Graves and Cato Graves with records keepers and seals named, plus grand representatives.
The Conservator announces changes in term installations. Prof J H Wheeler of Popular Bluffs will install Flora number 15 Popular Bluffs and Lagle number 22 Neelyville during December. Henry F Boyd of Ironton will install Hythagoras number 30 Ironton and Christopher number 32 Potosi by December 31. Editor Huston will install Chatok lodge number 53 on the 18th Miami lodge number 48 on the 26th and Richmond number 20 Richmond on the 29th Lexington Lodge No. 36 Lexington Mo December 19.
Mrs Mary E Wright of Lexington Missouri invites all seeking stylish headwear to inspect her wares. Her late creations showcase style durability beauty and attractiveness. When you call tell her that the Conservatory you and she will give you bargain.
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