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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
1
The poem proclaims joy when love surrounds a person and urges happiness for those supported by loved ones, including mothers and children left with hope. It reflects on social bonds, friendship, and the uplifting effect of affectionate care. Detroit Free Press.
A brief snipped dialogue shows Mrs Yacht boasting of her husband’s beautiful yacht while The Bohemian responds that the best her husband can do is hold the mortgage on the one her husband owns.
The Times Dispatch doubts a Virginia lynching occurred in 1907 and notes the Chicago Tribune list shows Florida, North Carolina and Missouri as the only southern states with a clean score that year. It warns the overall 1907 total of 56 lynchings across the nation, down from 73 in 1906, reflects varied causes including burglary debts and reactions to crimes.
The Times Dispatch notes the Melancholy fact that lynching is driven by trifling motives and mob frenzy, with the South bearing the greatest share. Only two lynchings last year occurred in northern states Nebraska and Iowa, underscoring regional lawlessness and the impact of prohibition in reducing such acts.
Ira G Harris of the Sue preme Press leads the Neighbors of the Heathstone to establish a local lodge in town. They have secured members of Commonwealth Life of Denver and offer strong sickness and accident benefits with a saving of five dollars under a special dispensation.
A letter from Sohn H. Freeman thanks neighbors in Excelsior Springs for aiding his sickness and encloses a list of Carrollton friends. He hopes organizers visit Carrollton and wishes success. The note reflects mutual aid among local communities and expresses gratitude.
Mary Lowe writes to Ira G Harris of Neighbors of the Hearth Stone Kansas City thanking him for a balance check. She says the money has greatly helped her and that friends will be told of the generous act. Signed Mary Lowe.
Mrs. E. C. Boyne writes from Independence Missouri that her settlement for a broken leg with Ira G. Harris and the Neighbors of the Hearth Stone was entirely satisfactory. She praises sick benefits and commends the fraternal group as the best she knows.
Miss Mary Casey has been sick but is convalescent. Miss Ella Lankford and sister visited Ironton Missouri, staying with Mrs H I Boyd. The Court of Calanthe and K of P move forward with a new hall paid for and advancing in fidelity harmony and love. J F Lankford architect of Washington DC, born in Potosi, selected to plan and build the new stone Presbyterian church after an eight-competitor contest.
Alex Williams aged 58 of Pilot Grove Missouri died February 5, 1908 at 7 p.m. He leaves a grieving wife. The funeral was held Friday from the family home with Rev. R. Davis of Sedalia officiating.
AG Wheeler, a progressive toneorial artist, has installed a fine bath room with hot and cold water at his shop located at 103 North. The notice invites all to come and bathe for a reasonable price, asserting no one need be dirty.
Isaac Herrington and Mrs Hes ter Wilson, both of Sedalia, were quietly married at the bride’s home on North Washington Street. The couple are described as well respected young people and worthy of the union.
Henry C. Roberson of Lincoln Missouri and Celia Patterson of Sedalia were wed Thursday night at the bride's sister Mrs Fanny Black's home. Rev Perry Thurman officiated in a private ceremony attended by a few friends.
Local notes report W H Miller visiting Kansas City and returning Monday while Orris Jackson battles flu and Prof Bowles lectures on local option. Socials at Armory Hall, church and college events, funerals in Pilot Grove, a baby born to Prof Hubbard, and community calls for subscriptions. Also mentions Mrs Harris convalescing and N H Rogers seeking Police Judge nod amid party confidence. Later line advertises Dre Mila Nerve and Liver Pills.
A short appeal urges subscribers to remit payments today to avoid service interruption. The notice pressures readers to settle balances promptly, citing ongoing access and service continuity.
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